Writer Erica Schultz and artist Vicente Alcázar release the second volume of their graphic novel series this month, which continues the story of the assassin Machiavella Maria Marcona, or M3 as she’s known for short due to having three M names.  That assassins are known by three names is axiomatic at this point, and all of the good jokes were already taken until Schultz decided to make the trope part of Ms. Marcona’s code name.

You can buy this thriller directly from the creators by following this link.

A YouTube teaser follows the official press release:

The award-winning crime series, M3, returns with Volume 2 in stores this June!

Discover the surprising conclusion to the tale of the assassin with three “M” names,
from writer Erica Schultz (Marvel’s Revenge: The Secret Origin of Emily Thorne)
and artist Vicente Alcázar (DC’s Jonah Hex).

Hot off her continuing collaboration with Gail Simone in Dynamite Entertainment’s
Swords of Sorrow, writer Erica Schultz (that’s Schultz with a c!) brings her original
character’s story to a gripping conclusion when reformed assassin Machiavella Maria
Marcona teams up with FBI Special Agent Chris Morris to unravel a family secret long
buried. What they learn changes Vella’s whole world, leading to an epic confrontation in
her native Italy. M3: Volume 2 collects issues 7-12 of the comic book series, and it is
fully illustrated by acclaimed artist Vicente Alcázar who has worked with Archie, DC,
Marvel, Warren and Charlton throughout his long career.

M3: Volume 2 comes packed with plenty of extras like an extended narrative of FBI
Agent Otto Welles’ origin, cover art from the individual issues, and a bonus scripted
interrogation scene between Morris and M3: Volume 1’s big bad, Herron.

Here’s what people are saying:

“Stylish assassin tale with spotless storytelling. Brubaker & Epting have competition by
Erica Schultz & Vicente Alcázar.”
–PanelsOnPages.com

“With smart, aware writing, and slick, emotive art, M3’s Machiavella Maria Marcona
makes for one hell of a driven protagonist with a fun story and lots of people to kill.”
–Dale Wilson, BuyIndieComics.com

“M3 definitely gets 5 out of 5 stars. It’s a must read.”
–Nancy Joyce, Whatchareading.com

“Remember the name “Erica Schultz” because she is going to take over comics.”
–Gail Simone, writer of DC’s Birds of Prey, Batgirl, Wonder Woman

The trade paperback is in comic stores worldwide June 2015.

Also available at M3Comic.com
M3: Volume 2 – $24.99
Diamond code: APR151798 • ISBN: 9780692361405 • STK672269

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