(MATURE) Astronaut Down by James Patrick – New Paperback

Prepare for a high-stakes journey across the multiverse in Astronaut Down. Written by James Patrick (Kaiju Score, The Aftermath) and featuring the sharp, cinematic art of Rubine (Nancy Drew), this AfterShock Comics trade paperback blends hard science fiction with a desperate, pulse-pounding race against time.

This item is Brand New, making it a perfect pick for fans of cerebral sci-fi, "ticking clock" thrillers, and stories like Interstellar or Inception.

A Desperate Mission to Save Reality

• The Story: Earth is dying, being consumed by a terrifying "malignancy" that is warping reality itself. The only hope lies with Douglas Porthos, a specially trained astronaut capable of "stepping" into alternate realities. His mission: find a version of Earth that solved the crisis and bring the solution back before his own world—and his own mind—unravels.

• High-Concept Sci-Fi: James Patrick delivers a narrative that explores the psychological toll of multiversal travel and the moral weight of being a world's last hope.

• Dynamic Visuals: Rubine’s art perfectly captures the contrast between the sterile, high-tech environments of the space program and the surreal, often terrifying landscapes of the alternate dimensions Douglas visits.

• The AfterShock Quality: Like many AfterShock titles, Astronaut Down offers a sophisticated, creator-owned story that pushes the boundaries of the genre without losing its heart.

Item Details

• Publisher: AfterShock Comics

• Writer: James Patrick

• Artist: Rubine

• Format: Trade Paperback (TPB)

• Pages: 128 Pages

• Collects: Astronaut Down #1–5

• Genre: Sci-Fi / Multiverse / Thriller

Item Condition

This book is in Brand New / Unread condition.

• Cover: Mint condition. Features sharp corners, a pristine spine, and a vibrant finish with no shelf wear or retail stickers.

• Spine: Perfectly tight, flat, and square; zero creasing or "reading lines."

• Interior: Clean, white, and crisp pages with professional-grade printing and zero markings or defects.

• Storage: Maintained in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment to ensure it arrives in collector-grade condition.

Item Specifications

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