Cover: Alex Ross

Astro City #11

Dec 2015 · DC · 16.99 USD; 19.99 CAD

📊 ~13,909 copies sold its debut month

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About this Collection

This first Metrobook volume collects the opening storylines of Kurt Busiek's acclaimed Astro City series, originally published in the 2010s. It gathers issues from the 2015-launched ongoing series, introducing readers to the richly developed superhero universe through character-focused tales that explore the lives of heroes and civilians alike in a city where the extraordinary is everyday.

In the quiet desert, Ellie and her robotic companions maintain a peaceful museum, guarding forgotten wonders. When her nephew Fred arrives unexpectedly, their quiet life begins to shift in ways neither of them could have predicted. Written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Brent Eric Anderson, with colors by Alex Sinclair and Wendy Broome, this issue features a striking cover by Alex Ross.

Contains 6 stories

The Sorcerer's Assistant

24 pp · Superhero

GreyRaitha McCannOrnSilver Adept [Munduna Kim]Stockton (dog)Moreton (dog)GordonLord ColquhounStone Sea Mages [Nightflying LordQueen of Dust and DecayTumorr]Mr. Malefic

The Deep Dark Woods

24 pp · Superhero

Fred Glosman [Edward James CarrowayThe Gentleman Bandit]AliceJillThe Sweet Adelines [Reggie]Ace High and the Gambling MenThe GatsbysMount Rushmore FourMenagerie GangThe Wharhols (mentioned)The Scarfaces [Colin Pepper]The ConfessorStrayJack-in-the-Box (cameo)The Samaritan (cameo)Crackerjack (cameo)Quarrel (cameo)Colin PepperOscar HijuerosEddie BarnettCharlie ZimmerLittle Red Riding HoodThe WoodsmanThe Wolf

Waltz of the Hours

24 pp · Superhero

Jack-in-the-BoxGundogDancing MasterLauraZviHanged Man

Ellie's Friends

24 pp · Superhero

Ellie JimsonGregory (robot)Mechizo (robot)Ballbearians (robots)Robo-Killers (robots)Arthur (robot)Vivi Viktor (flashback)Cyberwings (robots)Mirage (flashback)Point Man (flashback)FredJeremy (robot)Rinaldo (robot)Davey (robot)CleopatraA-Tazz 7Z (robot)Kontrollers (robots)TerrawayGorgJimmy ShadeMedullaSamaritanKnøckwürst (robot)

In the quiet desert, Ellie and her loyal robot companions maintain a museum of forgotten wonders, living a life of calm and curiosity. When her nephew Fred arrives unexpectedly, their peaceful existence begins to shift—uncovering long-buried questions and stirring something new in the dust.

Friends & Relations

24 pp · Superhero

Ellie JamisonHonor Guard [SamaritanN-ForcerWinged VictoryAmerican Chibi]ArthurFredVivi Victor [Vivian Vincentia Viktor]First Family [Augustus FurstJulius FurstNatalie FurstNick Furst]Jack-in-the-Box

Wish I May...

25 pp · Superhero

Starbright [Chet Markham]Mister ToadRickSimon Says [Simon Siezmanski]Silver AdeptBroken ManEllie JamisonGundogLauraFred Glosman