Astonishing Times

“Astonishing Times is exactly the kind of comic I love. It is both a love letter to and a deconstruction of superhero comics. Gorgeous art, great characters, badass action, and killer mystery make this a must read for anyone who has ever cared about capes and masks.”—Matthew Rosenberg (Joker: A Puzzlebox, Uncanny X-Men, Four Kids Walk into a Bank)

“Astonishing Times is a love letter not just to super-heroes, but to super-hero fans, as well. It’s affectionate without being pandering, with killer twists and turns and some really fluid, expressive art.”—Jay Faerber (Copperhead, CW’s Supergirl)

"Astonishing Times is a unique spin on the established superhero fable. In part an ode to the classical superhero legacy story but with a contemporary twist. Barbiere and Quinones write a sharp and relatable story, with wonderful art by Coleman, who manages to hit just the right balance of modern superhero aesthetic, aided by wonderful moody colouring by Affe. The whole team delivers an interesting mystery that plays with well loved genres."—Declan Shalvey (Immortal Hulk: Flatline, Time Before Time)

“Few superhero comics get something that's genuinely heartfelt while also grounding it in a lived in world that has people beneath the mask.”—Kieron Gillen (The Wicked and the Divine, Journey Into Mystery, Die, Eternals)

"Astonishing Times is the kind of comic that reminds you exactly why we love superheroes. Yet it's more than just a love letter to capes and cowls--with one hell of a mystery added in--it's a testament to the entire medium. Barbiere, Quinones, Coleman and company have created something really special.”—Michael Moreci (Wasted Space, Barbaric)

“Astonishing Times infuses classic superheroes with a blindingly modern take on journalism, content consumption, and the business of hope. Now, in a world with a social media attention span, it's not just enough for superheroes to protect us, inspire us, and empower us -- they have to make it more interesting than the latest hashtag.”—Steve Orlando (Supergirl, Midnighter, Commanders in Crisis)

“An old fashioned superhero romp with brains and heart—Barbiere & co. at their very best.”—W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man, Haha)

“This book reads like a magic trick. Set in a world where superheroes are as commonplace as a rainstorm, it glides around the larger than life powers and iconic costumes to focus on the people just trying to live their lives in the shadow of these impossibilities. Gorgeous from first page to last and moving faster than a speeding bullet, Astonishing Times did the impossible and made me excited about a superhero story again.”—Chris Sebela (High Crimes, Crowded)

“A joyfully executed meditation on the superhero genre. A welcome return to comics by Barbiere alongside a stellar team.”—Curt Pires (Youth, Lost Falls)