All throughout April, we’re crowdsourcing a coronavirus comics reading list. Each weekday for a month, we’ll post a new recommendation from someone in the comics industry to help folks get through the quarantine. It’ll be a crowdsourced list of recommended reading from writers, artists, letterers, editors, comics journalists, publicists, and others…all paired with a local shop that’s currently selling the books via mail order.

Today’s first selection comes from writer Stephanie Phillips…enjoy!

Life in quarantine has given me a little time to catch up on the “to read” pile, which at this point is more like an entire room of books and comics everywhere. So far, a stand out title has been Sara from TKO Studios. The story is inspired by true events and follows a Soviet sniper named Sara as she fights against Nazi invaders in 1942. The story is action-packed, suspenseful, and emotional. It’s also always nice to watch Nazis get taken out, especially by some of the most formidable female snipers of the era. I’m sure this pick isn’t a surprise coming from someone who also writes about history and historical fiction, but I promise you can’t go wrong with a creative team of Garth Ennis, Steve Epting, and Elizabeth Breitweiser. This book is gorgeous and a wonderful read.

Need more incentive? Currently, TKO Studios is offering a promotion on all of their product – 50% of each purchase will go to a local comic shop of your choice. Reading TKO books like Sara is good for you and your comic shop. It’s a really difficult and confusing time for many of us, but I love that people are finding unique ways to support others in our community.

Stay healthy, stay home, and read comics. -Stephanie Phillips

Stephanie Phillips is the writer of comics such as Artemis and the Assassin, The Butcher of Paris, and Taarna for Heavy Metal.

Sara
Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: Steve Epting
Colorist: Elizabeth Breitweiser
Letterer: Rob Steen
Publisher: TKO Studios
Solicit: From Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Punisher, The Boys) and Steve Epting (Velvet, Captain America). In the cold winter of 1942, Soviet sniper Sara and her comrades fight against Nazi invaders. But as the fighting intensifies, can their squad survive? Inspired by true events.

Buy It Here: The beauty of buying Sara (or any other book from TKO) is that 50 percent of the price is currently going to support your local shop. Click here to check it out!