Crossed: Badlands #2 (Avatar Press 2012): Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows

Crossed: Badlands #2 is a "senses-shattering" continuation of the opening arc by the original creative team that started it all. As the "mind-blowing" scale of the global collapse becomes undeniable, Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrows push the survivors into "weird and twisted" territory where the price of survival is "stupefyingly" high. At White Dragon Comics, we track these "investment-grade" early issues to ensure the "visual fluidity" of this modern horror classic is preserved for your collection.

The "Mind-Bending" Reunion of Ennis & Burrows

The return of the series' architects brings a "stupefying" level of intensity and "visual fluidity" back to the Crossed franchise.

• The Visuals: Jacen Burrows delivers "senses-shattering" detail in his depiction of a world gone mad. His clean line work provides a "mind-blowing" contrast to the "weird and twisted" gore and depravity of the infected.

• The Narrative: This issue features "visual fluidity" in its pacing, as Garth Ennis focuses on the "mind-bending" psychological erosion of the survivors as they realize there is no sanctuary left in the "Badlands."

• Collector Appeal: Early issues of Badlands are "must-have" items for completing the "stupefying" ongoing series, representing an "investment-grade" era of the title's history.

Issue Summary: "The Fatal Englishman" Part 2

In this "senses-shattering" second chapter, the group of British Special Forces soldiers discovers that even "mind-blowing" training cannot prepare them for the "weird and twisted" reality of the Crossed.

• The Tactical Nightmare: The soldiers attempt to use "stupefying" military precision against a "weird and twisted" enemy that has no fear and no limits, leading to a "senses-shattering" realization about the nature of the threat.

• The Human Toll: The "visual fluidity" of the group's cohesion begins to falter as the "mind-bending" atrocities they witness start to take a "stupefying" psychological toll.

• A World in Flames: As they move through the countryside, the "mind-blowing" destruction of civilization is on full display, rendered with "weird and twisted" and uncompromising detail.

Creative Team & Specifications

• Writer: Garth Ennis

• Artist: Jacen Burrows

• Colorist: Digikore Studios

• Cover Artist: Jacen Burrows (Main)

• Release Date: March 2012

• Publisher: Avatar Press

• Rating: Mature (MR) – Strictly for adults. Contains extreme violence and disturbing content.

Vault Search: Key Back Issues

Searching for a "mind-bending" rarity to complete your collection? Our specialty vault is currently stocked with these "investment-grade" favorites:

• Crossed #0–9: The "senses-shattering" original series that launched the franchise.

• God Is Dead: Jonathan Hickman's "weird and twisted" take on divine warfare from Avatar Press.

• Independent Rarities: From Storm King Comics, Ahoy, and Image Comics.

Why Shop at White Dragon Comics?

Supporting a local "Mom & Pop" shop in the Poconos means your collection gets the "visual fluidity" and professional care it deserves.

• Pristine Condition: We stock only high-grade, uncirculated copies. No thumbprints, no spine ticks—just "senses-shattering" perfection for the serious collector.

• Secure T-Folder Shipping: Every order is packed in high-tech specialized mailers. For early Badlands issues, where maintaining "investment-grade" status is key, we ensure your book arrives "stupefyingly" pristine.

• Independent Expertise: We specialize in the "hottest" boutique publishers like Avatar Press and Storm King, helping you find the "weird and twisted" gems that the big chains often miss.