Invisible Republic #9

In "Bail," the past and present collide as Arthur recalls saving Maia from a glyck eel as a teenager, a moment that echoes through time. Now, with Maia’s loyalty under scrutiny after the bombing, Archi posts her bail—only to face doubt from the group—while Fran is detained by Avalon’s viceroy and Babb is summoned for a meeting. Written by Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko, with art and inks by Hardman and colors by Jordan Boyd, the issue unfolds with quiet tension and emotional weight, its cover by Gabriel Hardman capturing the story’s brooding atmosphere.