Written by Tim Daniel & David “DB” Andry, Art by Marco Finnegan
Morning Star #1
(Mad Cave, March 2024)
LOOKOUT
1956. Kootenai National Forest, Montana. When smokejumper Nathan Garrett perishes in a raging wildfire, his surviving family’s hopes and happiness turn to ashes.
Now, one year following Nathan’s death, wife, and mother of two, Jolene Garrett, takes her crumbling family to the Morning Star lookout seeking solace through closure–to scatter her husband’s remains. But something far beyond the reach of their wildest imaginings awaits the Garrett family in the Montana wilderness–something more powerful than their anguish and torment. Something that transcends space and time. No telephones. No electricity. No transportation. No escape.
Praise for Morning Star #1
“With a sharp, confident script and stellar genre-specific art, Morning Star is off to a very strong start.” —Justin Munday, Monkeys Fighting Robots
“From the period-specific costumes to the intricate details of the setting, every panel immerses you in the era. It’s a visual feast that enhances the storytelling and brings the world of Morning Star to life.” —Comical Opinions
“This is a complex, slow-burn of a comic that features a heart-rending concept and great characters. The artwork is wonderful, and perfectly in synch with the narrative and the themes of the book.” —Comics Beat
Marco Finnegan lives in Temecula, California with his family. Finnegan’s previous books include THE KEEPER with writers Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes (Abrams/Megascope 2022), LIZARD IN A ZOOT SUIT (Lerner/Graphic Universe 2020), WHERE WE LIVE (Image Comics, 2019), CROSSROAD BLUES (Image Comics, 2018), and LAST FAIR DEAL GONE DOWN (12 Guage Comics, 2018) both with Ace Atkins.