J. Michael Straczynski to launch superhero tragedy 'Moths'
The shared universe of independent publisher Artists, Writers & Artisans is set to expand this summer, as J. Michael Straczynski creates a six-issue spin-off to, the series where a virus has left millions dead, with survivors receiving superpowers as they recover.
Unlike the epic, political scope of the primary title, however,Moths — set within that same shared universe — is the intimate and personal story of a young woman who survived the virus and came out the other side changed,” writer Straczynski explained to. “But unlike other Reborns, who came into their powers as soon as they recovered, Emily Kai is in a unique category known as Moths. Their powers are latent and unknown until they choose to activate them. At that moment, the powers awaken and a clock begins ticking, because once a Moth activates their powers, they have only six months to live.”“Simply put, you burn bright, but extinguish,” added AWA chief creative officer Axel Alonso. “While