Strange Fruit #01

What's to love: Two of the most respected and prolific creators of the industry have come together for the first time in a deeply personal project passions. J.G. Jones (52, Wanted, Y: The Last Man) and Mark Waid (irredeemable, Superman: Birthright, Kingdom Come) take on a powerful, beautifully painted story is set during the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 Strange Fruit challenging, provocative examination of the heroic myth, which faces themes of racism, cultural heritage and human nature through the lens of literary, based on the folklore and traditions of the South.

What is it: It's 1927 in Chatterlee, Mississippi, drowned by heavy rains. The Mississippi River is growing, threatening to break not only the dam, but also racial and social differences of the former plantation town. Fire envoy from heaven proclaims the appearance being the one that will rip open tensions Chatterlee. Savior or a threat? It depends on where you stand. All the while, the water is still rising rapidly ...