Syphon
Syphon by Mohsen Ashraf is a graphic novel published by Image Comics on December 14, 2021. This first edition spans 128 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Sylas, a fast-living EMT who gains the ability to sense and siphon pain from others, leading him to a new purpose of alleviating the suffering around him. However, this gift comes with its own burdens, as Sylas finds himself increasingly weighed down by the pain he absorbs, drawing the attention of mysterious forces that desire his power.
Readers will discover a narrative that blends elements of fantasy and superhero themes, exploring the complexities of Sylas’s gift and the moral dilemmas it presents. As he grapples with his newfound abilities, Sylas faces a critical choice between continuing his mission to help others or returning to his previous life. The collaboration between comic book documentarian Patrick Meaney and artist Jeff Edwards enhances the storytelling, creating a noir fantasy that resonates with fans of psychological thrillers and rich lore. This edition collects Syphon #1-3, offering a complete look at Sylas’s journey.
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When a fast-living EMT is entrusted with the power to sense and siphon pain from others, Sylas is presented with a new purpose: to ease the misery of those around him. But the more he uses this gift, the more it curses him with carrying the burdens of others’ pain. And it soon attracts the attention of mysterious forces who covet the power for themselves, forcing Sylas to decide whether he will continue his mission or revert to his old ways.
Comic book documentarian Patrick Meaney (Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods, The Image Revolution) teams up with artist Jeff Edwards (G.I. JOE) with a story by Mohsen Ashraf for a creator-owned, noir fantasy evoking the lore of Neil Gaiman’s AMERICAN GODS and the psychological thrilling action of M. Night Shyamalan’s UNBREAKABLE. Collects Syphon #1-3
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