Donny Cates, one of the hottest writers in the industry, has a new project that launched today. The writer who has made a name for himself with such Marvel titles as Thor and Venom, and the upcoming series Crossover Image Comics, has launched another project, The One You Feed, which made it’s surprising digital debut today.
His newest digital-first takes place in a future where the entire population is transformed into demons after nightfall, that reflects the person’s inner self, be i “good wolves” and “bad wolves,” — Set in the city of Helios, The One You Feed tells the story of a city with an artificial sun, built by the ruler Solomon to keep the monsters at bay. Apollo, Solomon’s son, must venture outside the city and survive the night along if he is to take the throne promised to him. As usual, everything isn’t as it appears, and Apollo’s quest might not be as straightforward as he believes.
Cates is joined by artist Dylan Burnett, colorist by Dean White, and letters and design by John J. Hill. This digital comic is being released via Panel Syndicate, the digital publisher of creator-owned titles that uses the pay-what-you-want model, following in the footsteps of other Panel Syndicate projects such as The Private Eye by Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin, Friday by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente, and the acclaimed Universe! by Albert Monteys.
Cates, when asked about the title’s launch, had this to say.
“It’s really my way of giving back to the community that has supported me for so many years; 2020 sucks, here’s a comic that you don’t have to pay for if you can’t afford it.”
If offering the series as a pay-what-you-want series wasn’t enough, the story takes place in the same world as God Country Image Comics series with Geoff Shaw. The two series share a particular connection that might thrill those familiar with the earlier series.
The One You Feed is available now at Panel Syndicate.