Coda is a post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure that crosses Fury Road with Lord of the Rings
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With most mainstream comics today tending to skew more toward sci-fi superheroes, Boom Studio's Coda is a perfect gateway for those who prefer swords and sorcery - set in a magical post-apocalypse with some of the best comic art around.
What is it? Coda is a 12-issue fantasy comic set in a desolate apocalypse after a gigantic, magical war between the forces of good and evil that cost the world most of its magic. Think Mad Max: Fury Road if it happened after the final...