S. O. S.: Support Our Shops

A one-shot benefit comic from AfterShock, S. O. S.: Support Our Shops (2020) was created to raise funds for comic book retailers struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Written by Jamie McKelvie and illustrated by Ro Stein and Ted Brandt, the issue is a short, heartfelt story about the importance of local comic shops. Its significance lies not in its length, but in its real-world purpose: a direct industry effort to support the stores that are the lifeblood of the medium.