Writer Scott Hoffman (Nostalgia, Wag) of Scissor Sisters fame teams up with artist Alberto Ponticelli (Frankenstein: Agent of SHADE, Goodnight Paradise, OrcIsland) for a sci-fi/horror mystery that pushes the limits of the grotesque. New York City, over two decades into the future, has been devastated by crime, ongoing storms, radiation from a terrorist incident in Times Square and the genetic mutations caused by a life-saving "cure." After a series of murders rip through the city's brothels, an escort named Vin Young, who cosplays as the Brothers Grimm's Snow White-and is one of the generation of deformed victims-pursues the killer, or killers, reluctantly joining forces with Jarrod Hannover, the lone cop assigned to the case. The two eventually arrive at a biotech megacorp developing a cellular metal called Warm Fusion-a pioneering technology meant to replace prosthetics limbs-and soon confront the sociopathic scientist Nicholas Fleischer, his monstrous alter-ego, Mr. Barnaby, and the hideous monster that he's been secretly developing. WARM FUSION is a dark, sci-fi thriller, mixing the body horror of David Cronenberg with the bleak urban future of Blade Runner. For fans of VIDEODROME, THE THING, and ROBOCOP. The Direct Market Exclusive Hardcover features the complete three-issue series, plus a different cover, more interior pages featuring backmatter and a cover gallery, and a tip-in plate. Will be printed to order, so don't miss out. Cover art not final.
Contributors: (W) Scott Hoffman (A) Alberto Ponticelli (CA) Tula Lotay
Scott Hoffman is a visionary comic book writer and creator whose work bridges the worlds of music, storytelling, and graphic art. Known to many through his music career as Babydaddy of the multi-platinum band Scissor Sisters, Hoffman brings a unique, genre-bending voice to the comic book medium. A graduate of Bard College and a longtime creative force in both the performing and visual arts, Hoffman made his comic book debut with Wag—a bold and stylishly illustrated narrative that explores identity, perception, and transformation in a surreal urban landscape. His storytelling is deeply cinematic, often blending elements of psychological thrillers, speculative fiction, and noir, all underscored by his background in crafting emotionally resonant narratives through music. Alberto Ponticelli is an Italian comic book artist known for his bold, expressive style and impactful storytelling. He gained international recognition for his work on Unknown Soldier (Vertigo/DC), and has contributed to major titles such as Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. (DC), Godzilla: Gangsters & Goliaths (IDW), and Zero (Image). A versatile creator, Ponticelli also plays an active role in Italy’s indie comics scene and is a co-founder of La Trama, an art collective in Milan.