Oni Press has announced a second printing for the sci-fi graphic novel Meteor Men by Jeff Parker and Sandy Jarrell.
Nominated for an Eisner this year, the second printing of Meteor Men will arrive in June. Oni Press encourages retailers and libraries to place orders early, to ensure a copy for their readers. The acclaimed graphic novel comes from Parker, best known for his recent work on Convergence: Shazam and Batman ’66, and King: Jungle Jim artist Jarrell
“We’re over the moon with the Eisner nomination for what we consider one of the best science-fiction young adult graphic novels ever published,” said Oni Press editor-in-chief James Lucas Jones, “and we’re excited for new readers to discover the magic and wonder of this story both at retail and in libraries.”
Below is the summary of Meteor Men from Oni Press.
Meteor Men by Jeff Parker and Sandy Jarrell, nominated for a 2015 Will Eisner Award in the category of Best Publication for Teens (13-17), is a tale of first contact with an alien race and a test of humanity in the face of armageddon. On a summer night, Alden Baylor sits in a field watching the largest meteor shower in human history, a celestial event which brings travelers who will change the world completely. When Alden connects to one of these visitors, he discovers the true purpose behind their migration—and what it will mean for all life on earth.
