Eliot Rahal and Mattia Monaco’s new comic series “Crimes Against Nature” has quickly gained popularity, selling out its first issue and prompting a second printing due to high demand.

The press release follows:

Media Release – New series Crimes Against Nature by Eliot Rahal (Bleed Them Dry, Cult Classic) and Mattia Monaco (Eat Your Young, Knock ‘Em Dead) has hit big with readers instantly hooked by it’s quirky, neo-noir hijinks and issue #1 has sold out completely at the distributor level. Image Comics will rush this debut back to print this week in order to keep up with escalating demand.

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The Crimes Against Nature #1, second printing cover will feature new art by John Bivens (Malevolent).

“I really can’t believe this has happened, and I’m very grateful to everyone who helped make it happen,” said Rahal. “I just hope everyone like the rest of the series just as much. Also, this John Bivens second print cover rules.”

Monaco added: “Seeing Crimes Against Nature sell out is a joy. I still can’t fully wrap my head around the amount of love and interest people are showing for this book, we worked hard but that’s simply incredible. And I agree with Eliot: John Bivens cover absolutely rules!!”

Best described as Koko the gorilla meets The Usual Suspects, Crimes Against Nature follows famous Hollywood Animal Trainer, Doctor Kermit Groedan, and his only client/best friend—Amigo the Ape, the first gorilla ever nominated for an Academy Award—are framed for a crime they didn’t commit. Now they’re on the run. And to clear their names and save their lives, Kermit and Amigo will be forced to reveal their darkest secrets and confront each other’s hidden past. Will their friendship be able to survive?

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 28:

Crimes Against Nature #1, second printing - UPC: 70985304857200112
Crimes Against Nature #2 Cover A by Monaco - UPC: 70985304857200211
Crimes Against Nature #2 Cover B by Jorge Fornés - UPC: 70985304857200221
Crimes Against Nature #2 Cover C by Monaco - UPC: 70985304857200231

Crimes Against Nature is available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Google Play, Apple’s iBooks, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, Scribd’s Everand, Kobo, Overdrive, Hoopla, Sweet app, Comic Plus, and more.

“One of the weirdest and freshest comics I’ve read in a while, filled with crime, humour, heart, amazing artwork, and of course, Gorillas!” —Jeff Lemire, Sweet Tooth, Crowbound

“Funny, poignant, and timely, which is unusual for a story involving intelligent gorillas.” —Mark Waid, Kingdom Come, Daredevil

“Delves into the complexities of trying to do the right thing while staving off the lure of fame and fortune.” —Erica Schultz, Spawn: Rat City, Daredevil: Woman Without Fear

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