In July 2021, Image/Top Cow will introduce Syphon, a new fantasy noir miniseries. For the three-issue story, comic book documentarian Patrick Meaney (The Image Revolution) teamed with artist Jeff Edwards (G.I. Joe), with story by Mohsen Ashraf.

The series introduces Sylas, a supernatural empath working as an EMT. He can ease the suffering of others, however he is cursed with absorbing their pain. Living a lonely life, Sylas becomes friends with a drifter who pulls him into an age old war over control of the human condition.

“Syphon explores how much of a burden we can take on ourselves in trying to help others and the world around us,” Meaney said. “After the past few years of world events, it feels extremely relevant to ask, how much can you do to try and save the world before you destroy yourself.”

“This is an absolute dream come true,” Edwards said. “I have copies of Top Cow books that I have been flipped through so many times, the ink has started to come off. And now, to be able to work on a new series with this team is an experience I will treasure for the rest of my life.”

“Syphon is a very personal story for a generation that’s dealt with a myriad of injustice and inequality over the years,” Ashraf said. “We all carry trauma with us, and this new series examines the fragile state of our collective psyche and how best to deal with it. Ultimately it delivers a message of hope, that we can be the change-makers we seek.”

Syphon #1 (Diamond Code MAY210065) will be in comic shops on July 21.