Second Wave: War of the Worlds #4

In "Desperation," James and Duke face off in a tense standoff resolved only by a quick reconciliation—Miles had feared a Martian was in the house. Now united, they journey to the next city, where chaos reigns: the townspeople act strangely, the Sheriff is preparing to burn the grocer alive over hoarded food, and the doctor is dead. Gladys, a quiet but capable nurse, steps in to help James locate the insulin Ronni needs. But just as they find it, the Sheriff and his men arrive, ready to accuse them of theft. Written by Michael Alan Nelson and illustrated by Chee, with inks by Chee and letters by Ed Dukeshire, this issue's cover by Sunder Raj captures the mounting tension.