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YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Life could begin at any moment...

Nominated for the 2026 Igantz Award: Outstanding Story...

...The Suicidals is an existentialist, mind-bending psychological drama that begins with the chance meeting of two strangers, neither of which are sure they really want to remain a part of this world.  

The circumstances of their meeting however presents each with a renewed (if temporary) lease on life, simultaneously setting them on a path with 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 touring the Con circui, and not yet available in stores outside of Los Angeles.

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.