Animosity: The Rise

In the wake of the world-changing events of Animosity, Animacy: The Rise (2018–present, AfterShock) offers a focused, one-issue exploration of the immediate aftermath. This short but pivotal installment spotlights the first sparks of animal sentience, delving into the chaos and wonder as creatures begin to think, speak, and act for themselves. Written by Marguerite Bennett with art from Rafael de Latorre, the issue serves as a crucial prelude, setting the stage for the larger upheaval to come. It matters as a concentrated dose of the series' core premise, capturing the raw, unsettling birth of a new era.