“The best post-apocalyptic comic being published today.”
Warren Ellis

WASTELAND is an epic comic book series written by Antony Johnston and drawn by Christopher Mitten, with covers by Ben Templesmith. The series is published by Oni Press.

“This book kicks seven different kinds of ass.”
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Wasteland takes place one hundred years after the Big Wet, a disaster that destroyed most of the world as we know it. Half the world is now covered by poisonous, rising oceans. What dry land remains is a broken, infertile world of hard ground and harder living.

Into this world steps Michael, a scavenger who roams the wasteland, trading what he can salvage. But Michael's latest find will change his life for ever — a machine that talks in a forgotten language, supposedly giving directions to the fabled land of A-Ree-Yass-I, where mankind's downfall began.

“Radiates in about a dozen conceptual and philosophical dimensions at once... rivals Hayao Miyazaki's masterful epic Nausicaä.”
The Onion A.V. Club

To find out more about Wasteland, visit the What is Wasteland? page, or scroll down for news on the latest issues and exclusive features. You can also download issue #1 for free!

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Latest News

Issue #27: “The Enemy”

Issue #27 of Wasteland is now on sale! Continuing the “Enemy Within” story arc, this issue focuses on Jakob's new position with the Watch. Working for a man he despises and abandoned by his faith, Jakob must decide where his loyalties lie as Newbegin faces a Sunner rebellion!


The Apocalyptic Edition, Volume One

The first Apocalyptic Edition is still on sale, as Wasteland goes hardback! Collecting all of issues #1-#13, including the Walking the Dust text pieces (with brand new illustrations by guest artists), a colour gallery of Ben Templesmith's covers, and an introduction by Jeff Vandermeer! Packaged in a gorgeous red cloth cover, this deluxe edition will take pride of place on your bookshelf!


Book 5:
“Tales of the Uninvited”

The first collection of Wasteland's 'interlude' issues is now on sale! Featuring four self-contained stories, each exploring the world and history of Wasteland and illustrated by a stellar line-up of guest artists!


Walking the Dust

Presenting the latest instalment of Ankya Ofsteen's travelling journal, reprinted from the pages of Wasteland. In this chapter, Ankya addresses the state of marriage, and the myriad strange ways weddings are conducted in this barren world.


New Soundtrack Song: “Inelisia”

Remember, you can download the entire Wasteland Original Soundtrack so far for free! Last issue's new story arc saw the release of a new song, Inelisia — a sombre, discordant and moody eight-minute epic sure to get you in the mood!


Featured Character: Jakob Ofoskorr

A young, hotheaded and jealous man whose only concern is Abi and her welfare. But is he harbouring a dark secret?


New wallpapers for desktop and iPhone

The Free Downloads page has been completely revamped, featuring a selection of new desktop wallpapers, and three brand new backgrounds for your iPhone or iPod Touch.