The comic book series The Killer has proven to be a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic, even inspiring David Fincher's recent Netflix movie. Fans will be pleased to know that the comic is returning to BOOM! Studios' Archaia imprint this year, as the story continues in The Killer: Affairs of the State II.
Check out the slideshow gallery below for an exclusive first look at The Killer: Affairs of the State II #1:
As usual, the latest The KIller series is written by Matz and illustrated by Luc Jacamon. The first issue features a main cover by Jacamon and variant covers by Tyler Boss and Christian Ward.
Here's Boom's official synopsis of the new series:
In a cabin deep in the mountains of the South of France, the Killer has set up a new base of operations. From this remote hideout, he accepts each new mission with calculated precision, never straying from the assignment and always returning to this safe haven in the immediate aftermath.
This practiced routine is suddenly disrupted when he discovers that he has some…unexpected neighbors. This unanticipated development seems to have the potential to finally alter the way the Killer sees the world, but for a man in his line of work, change isn’t just dangerous. It’s deadly.
The Killer: Affairs of the State II #1 will be released on May 7, 2025.
In IGN's review of The Killer, Lex Briscuso gave the film a 7 out of 10, writing, "Legendary director David Fincher’s 12th film The Killer is a return to form that lays bare how emotions can mar untouchability and turn it into a pivotal drive for revenge. Marrying a tight and effective script from Andrew Kevin Walker, smart performances from Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton, and sharp editing, this assassin odyssey is one you’ll want to watch again and again."
For more on what's happening in the comic book world, check out what to expect from Marvel in 2025 and what to expect from DC in 2025.
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