''Copperhead'' is a Space Western comic book series written by

Jay Faerber Jay Faerber (born 1972) is an American comic book and television writer. Faerber is known for his work on ''Generation X'' and ''New Warriors'' for Marvel Comics, and '' The Titans'' and '' Connor: Spotlight'' for DC Comics. He later wrote his ow ...

and illustrated by Scott Godlewski, published monthly by American company

Image Comics Image Comics is an American comic book publisher and is the third largest comic book and graphic novel publisher in the industry in both unit and market share. It was founded in 1992 by several high-profile illustrators as a venue for creator-o ...

. The first issue of Copperhead was published on September 10, 2014, to positive reviews and a sold-out first printing. The first five-issue story arc was published in trade paperback form in March 2015. Copperhead returned to the stands with issue 11 on March 8, 2017, when Jay Faerber was joined by artist Drew Moss, but is on hiatus since June 2018 (issue 19).

Plot

The series is set on the fictional mining town of Copperhead in the 24th Century. The story focuses on the arrival of the town's new sheriff, Clara Bronson. Clara and her son have moved to Copperhead for unknown reasons, and as Sheriff she soon gets involved in the towns mysteries and secrets."Copperhead nails it, sells out"
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. September 11, 2014.

Reception

The first issue sold out of its first printing on September 11, 2014 - the day after its release. A second printing was released on October 8, 2014. The second issue also sold out on its second day of release and a third printing was released on November 5, 2014."Image Comics takes NYCC by storm with Birthright, Copperhead & The Fade Out"
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. October 9, 2014. The series has been generally well received. Writer

Brian K. Vaughan Brian K. Vaughan (born July 17, 1976) is an American comic book and television writer, best known for the comic book series '' Y: The Last Man'', '' Ex Machina'', ''Runaways'', '' Pride of Baghdad'', ''Saga'', and '' Paper Girls''. Vaughan was a ...

called the series "...the best Image debut of the year""Copperhead: Brian K. Vaughan’s favorite new comic"

. June 11, 2014. while reviews from

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and

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praised the series artwork and its characters."Review: Copperhead #1 by Matt Little"

. September 10, 2014."Comic Book Reviews for September 10, 2014"

. September 10, 2014. The series holds an average score of 8.5 out of 10 at the

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website Comic Book Roundup. The first collected edition also holds a score of 8.5."Copperhead"
. Comic Book Roundup. Retrieved March 23, 2015.

Collected editions

The series is collected in

trade paperbacks A paperback (softcover, softback) book is one with a thick paper or paperboard cover, and often held together with glue rather than stitches or staples. In contrast, hardcover (hardback) books are bound with cardboard covered with cloth, lea ...

References

External links

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