The Champion of Liberation triumphantly reappears at center stage! This classic character and his web of intriguing associates have been foiling diabolical evildoers since 1940, and in dozens of different “captivating” incarnations. The Master of Elusion, empowered by popular interest in Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer-winning account of his creators, has evaded the shackles of history! In our fourth fabulous issue, writer Stuart Moore (Lone) teams up with Astounding Space Thrills creator Steve Conley to present a glimpse of the future in “Escapist 3966”! Indie favorite Scott Morse beautifully illustrates Kevin McCarthy’s story, “The Boy Who Would Be the Escapist,” and Matt Kindt, creator of the critically celebrated Mephisto and Pistolwhip, shares the find of the decade with faithful fans: “Chain Reaction,” a long-lost Escapist story that should never have existed! Also included for our lifelong enthusiasts and comics history buffs are the fascinating reflections of Roy Thomas, veteran comics scribe, on the Silver Age glory days of the Escapist.

• Featuring cover art by the phenomenal John Cassaday!