Underground

By Jeff Parker, Steve Lieber and Ron Chan

Park Ranger and avid caver Wesley Fischer is on a one-woman mission to stop Stillwater Cave from being turned into a tourist trap, but public opinion is not on her side. When violent locals begin blasting in the cave, Wes and a fellow ranger investigate. A confrontation between both parties spirals into a deadly chase, forcing the two rangers to flee deep under the Kentucky mountains. First to escape pursuers, and then the most deadliest threat―the cave itself!

Back in print featuring a new cover and design, Artist Steve Lieber (Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, Whiteout) and acclaimed writer Jeff Parker (X-Men First Class, Batman '66) uphold the adventure genre with a thriller that digs deep into the abyss.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oni Press
• Release date: Sep 29, 2021
• ISBN: 9781620108451

Jeff Parker

Jeff is known in comics as the writer of Agents of Atlas, X-Men First Class, Hulk, Flash Gordon, Batman ’66, Aquaman, Future Quest, Thunderbolts, Justice League United, and James Bond Origin. He’s especially proud of his original graphic novel creations, such as The Interman, Underground, Mysterius The Unfathomable, Bucko, and now Meteor Men.

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[rickklaw · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Underground tackles unusual topics for comic books. In Marion, KY, investors want to develop the federally-protected Stillwater Cave into a tourist trap. After park rangers Wesley Fischer -- caver and ardent protector of the Stillwater site -- and Seth Ridge confront locals blasting the cave, events quickly spiral into a deadly chase deep under the Kentucky mountains. Believable and likable characters propel this fast moving tale. Parker presents the separate viewpoints of the factions in an informed manner while successfully maintaining Fischer as the sympathetic protagonist. Lieber's excellent storytelling and vibrant art really shines, especially in the tense underground chase scenes, where he expertly combines peril with wonder.