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YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

The Suicidals is a limited comic series detailing a moment in the lives of two strangers, John and Emily, neither of which are sure they really want to remain a part of this world.  

A chance meeting presents each with a moment to pause and consider their lives from a new perspective…the result, for better or worse, sets the pair on a path with unexpected and life changing consequences. 

My name is Michael Barton and I am the author/artist/creator behind this series.   I have, recently completed the prologue to this series, which is currently released and available across two issues.

The prologue, which is comprised of issues 1 and 2, (collectively titled: The Book of John,) details the broken memories of one of our main characters as he recounts events that lead up to the beginning of our story.

I wish I could articulate some of my many reasons for writing this story. But I think it better for the reader to come to their own conclusions as the story unfolds. And I hope, in the meantime, my fascination with these characters imbues them with enough life to intrigue you as their story progresses. I anticipate along the way that both author and reader may make discoveries that neither expected. In this spirit, I write like I’m looking around corners to see what’s there. I write like I’m following a treasure map on an island no one’s ever been to. I write like I stand at the edge of the world, and there is no place I’d rather be. I hope as you read you’ll feel the same way I do. And I hope you’ll come along for the ride.