by Mohsen Ashraf (Author), Arish Akanda (Author), Thomas Hedglen (Illustrator)
The award-winning series returns in a new four-issue volume, written by creator Mohsen Ashraf (Pantheon) and co-writer Arish Akanda with art from Thomas Hedglen (Prophet, Brigade).
Sylas wields an ancient power to sense and siphon away pain from others, but struggles with the moral ambiguity of his abilities, leading him to question his purpose as a Syphon. Livia, his partner and a neuroscientist, explores the impact of emotional trauma and the ethics of healing from it. Together, they unravel secrets of the power that will forever change their relationship. Meanwhile, deep in the Amazon, an ancient threat re-emerges with plans to unleash a terrible darkness. Collects Syphon #1 - #4Author Biography
Mohsen is a writer and Silicon Valley executive with a passion for storytelling. He recently completed his first novel in a new mythic fantasy series entitled PANTHEON, and is incredibly excited to now announce his first comic series, SYPHON. Prior to this, he worked on several entrepreneurial ventures and was an investment banker in New York City. Although a San Francisco Bay Area native, Mohsen grew up overseas and continues to trek around the world with an intrepid sense of adventure.
Arish Akanda is a comic book and film enthusiast with a penchant for storytelling. Having grown up overseas with a background in history & philosophy, he brings a unique voice to the medium and is excited to help grow the Syphon universe. He currently works and lives in New York. Thomas Hedglen began working as an artist as a teenager, and then attended the Kubert School. He has worked with several comic publishers on a number of series, including: OMG!: A Horror Anthology, Silverline Christmas, Special, Cult Heroes, The Chosen, Brigade, and Prophet. He is honored to be working with the talented team at Top Cow on Syphon.