Popular Last Week: Lands That Were

Gather 'round and listen to these tales of lands of desolation in today's edition of the Popular Last Week. Tales of weary travelers, burnt-out or overgrown cities, and the survivors that call those lands home. Make sure to pack lots of water and take these comics along to keep you company.

DOCTOR PLAGUE, 33 pages - Published by NEVER STUDIOS, (cc/ @LouisMihael)

DOCTOR PLAGUE, is a dark gothic fantasy inspired by Bloodborne and Castlevania, during the Black Plague, the infected transforms into horrid monsters. A plague doctor with tragic past, must fight these monsters while discovering a sinister plot that will leave the world in darkness.

Story and Art by NEVER STUDIOS

Kinfire Chronicles: First Expedition, 273 pages - Published by Incredible Dream, (cc/ @incredibledream)

After a magical apocalyptic event devoured the world, one metropolis remains standing: Din’Lux, the City of Lights. Phaeon is a lost soul reborn as a magic-powered metal golem (known as a revenant). They become a target after regaining memories of their past life. On the run, they cross paths with a group of unlikely adventurers, known as the First Expedition. What mysteries lie in the ravaged lands beyond Din'Lux's walls and within Phaeon's past?

Story and Art by BrandonChen, Laurel Pursuit, xinillus

Hyperborea, 9 pages - Published by Studio Zolo, (cc/ @StudioZolo)

Eos and Maxima are siblings stranded in the North American desert and used like slaves for their powers. Can they find freedom and understand where they came from as an off-world crime organization and the North American Sector government hunt them down? Based on the novels by E.M. Zolotor and illustrated by Rodrigo Rizo.

Story and Art by Ethan Zolotor and Rodrigo Rizo

AECAST, 148 pages - Published by IFP Artwork, (cc/ @ifpartwork)

Humanity is dying. Demons overrun the world, killing those who venture beyond the city walls. Two girls join a new mage squad formed under secretive conditions. Can their efforts turn the tide before it is too late?

Story and Art by IFP Artwork

Plants Vs Zombies Fan Comic, 24 pages - Published by NPC_0173, (cc/ @NPC0173)

Warning: This story will depict Self Harm and Mild Gore. ere ever. This is an AU of PVZ filled with my own OCs. Said AU is much grittier and darker in tone compared to the much goofier and lighter universe of PVZ. Despite the drastic tonal shift I hope you enjoy reading the comic. Progress Volume 01 Prologue: Complete Chapter 01: Incomplete Chapter 02: Incomplete Chapter 03: Incomplete Intermission: Incomplete Chapter 04: Incomplete Epilogue: Incomplete Incomplete Volume 02 Volume 03 Volume 04 Volume 05

Story and Art by NPC_0173

FireHeart, 248 pages - Published by DragonPhoReal, (cc/ @DragonPhoReal)

What if a dragon was an elf princess's only hope of saving her kingdom from a dragon god that cast an eternal night across the world?

Story and Art by DragonPhoReal

Once we're back from intermission, you can read more fantastical post-apocalyptic titles here.

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