Dead@17: Rough Cut
Viper · 2004–2005 · 3 issues
About the series
In 2004, Viper Comics launched Dead@17: Rough Cut, a three-issue series that serves as a raw, early version of the supernatural horror saga Dead@17. Written and drawn by Josh Howard, this mini-series presents a grittier, unpolished take on the story of Nara Kiley, a teenage girl who returns from the dead to battle demonic forces in her small town. It matters as a fascinating glimpse into the creative process, showing how Howard's vision evolved before the main series solidified its cult following.