Zipper #1

In Zipper #1, a fugitive alien named Denizen Xeng Ral flees his prison of collective consciousness, choosing individuality by donning a mysterious zipper suit and escaping to Earth. As he struggles to blend in, he’s drawn into a violent clash with rival drug dealers, forcing him to reveal his true nature—and his deadly chain weapons—when attacked. The whole confrontation is captured on a bystander’s cell phone, setting off a chain of events that could change everything. Written by Tom Waltz and illustrated by Casey Maloney, with inks by Stacie Ponder, colors by Dusty Yee, and letters by Neil Uyetake, the cover by Casey Maloney captures the issue’s tense, otherworldly tone.