Copperhead (Image Comics)

Copperhead is a Space Western comic book series written by Jay Faerber and illustrated by Scott Godlewski, published monthly by American company Image Comics.

Copperhead
Publication information
PublisherImage Comics
ScheduleMonthly
FormatOngoing series
GenreSpace Western
Publication dateSeptember 2014 to present
No. of issues19
Main character(s)Clara Bronson
Creative team
Created byJay Faerber and
Scott Godlewski
Written byJay Faerber
Artist(s)Scott Godlewski and Drew Moss
Colorist(s)Ron Riley

The first issue of Copperhead was published on September 10, 2014, to positive reviews and a sold-out first printing. The first five-issue story arc was published in trade paperback form in March 2015.

Copperhead returned to the stands with issue 11 on March 8, 2017, when Jay Faerber was joined by artist Drew Moss, but is on hiatus since June 2018 (issue 19).

Plot

The series is set on the fictional mining town of Copperhead in the 24th Century. The story focuses on the arrival of the town's new sheriff, Clara Bronson. Clara and her son have moved to Copperhead for unknown reasons, and as Sheriff she soon gets involved in the towns mysteries and secrets.[1]

Reception

The first issue sold out of its first printing on September 11, 2014 - the day after its release. A second printing was released on October 8, 2014.[1] The second issue also sold out on its second day of release and a second printing was released on November 5, 2014.[2]

The series has been generally well received. Writer Brian K. Vaughan called the series "...the best Image debut of the year"[3] while reviews from Comic Book Resources and IGN praised the series artwork and its characters.[4][5]

The series holds an average score of 8.5 out of 10 at the review aggregator website Comic Book Roundup. The first collected edition also holds a score of 8.5.[6]

Collected editions

The series is collected in trade paperbacks.

TitleBindingMaterial collectedPublication dateISBN
Copperhead Volume One: A New Sheriff in TownTrade PaperbackCopperhead #1-5March 11, 2015978-1632152213
Copperhead Volume TwoTrade PaperbackCopperhead #6-10November 4, 2015978-1632154712
Copperhead Volume ThreeTrade PaperbackCopperhead #11-14August 30, 2017978-1534302365
Copperhead Volume FourTrade PaperbackCopperhead #15-18March 28, 2018978-1534304994
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References
  1. "Copperhead nails it, sells out" Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine. Image Comics. September 11, 2014.
  2. "Image Comics takes NYCC by storm with Birthright, Copperhead & The Fade Out" Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine. Image Comics. October 9, 2014.
  3. "Copperhead: Brian K. Vaughan’s favorite new comic". Image Comics. June 11, 2014.
  4. "Review: Copperhead #1 by Matt Little". Comic Book Resources. September 10, 2014.
  5. "Comic Book Reviews for September 10, 2014". IGN. September 10, 2014.
  6. "Copperhead" Archived 2015-03-21 at the Wayback Machine. Comic Book Roundup. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
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