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But Why Tho? - William Tucker - Nov 20, 2024 - 10/10

Katabasis #1 is an action-led biblical tale. Juniper is one of the best new characters of the year. Her design is incredible, and her backstory is fascinating. Every aspect around the mercenary is enthralling and exciting. It isn't necessarily a religious comic; the three realms are merely playgrounds for creators. The fight scenes are frantic and phenomenal, with entirely unpredictable outcomes. The issue has the air of a video game, and the characters and dialogue often reflect that. Read Full Review

Lotusland Comics - Hank Rea - Dec 17, 2024 - 9/10

Katabasis #1 delivers an action-packed narrative, introducing a compelling new character and thrilling fight scenes. It's a fast-paced launch with an action title full of promise that hits the ground running.  Read Full Review

Pages and Panels - Seth A. Romo - Dec 25, 2024 - 8.5/10

With impressive character and creature designs, Katabasis is an octane-filled story that can easily be described as metal. Read Full Review

Published Comics and Bibliography

  • KATABASIS #1

    Writer: Damien Becton | Artist: Rodrigo Rocha

    Publisher: BlackBox Comics

    Demons can't get into Heaven, Angels can't get into Hell but Juniper can. Juniper was once the deadliest mercenary on Earth, but then something went wrong. Now, trapped in a vegetative state on Earth, she's tasked with using her skills to save a soul from the Underworld. Realizing she doesn't need permission to play God anymore, Juniper decides to take matters into her own hands. Should they go to Heaven or Hell? Or is there another option?

  • TALES FROM NOTTINGHAM #5

    Writer: Damien Becton | Artist: Rafael Romeo Magat

    Publisher: Mad Cave Studios

    In 1191, Robin of Locklsey returns from The Holy Land to an England he barely recognizes… and so he takes matters into his own hands, with brutal and sadistic results. And so The Merry Men are born…

  • TRY NOT TO DIE #1

    Writer: Damien Becton | Artist: Kenneth Laster

    Survivors of familiar horror legends are forced to take part in a deadly competition that pits them against killers and monsters

  • WORLDS AWAY #1

    Writer: Damien Becton | Artist: Christian Prunesti, Marco Del Forno

    Publisher: Band of Bards Comics

    Serenity, a soldier equipped with high-tech armor, must do whatever it takes to escape a dangerous, archaic planet with her estranged daughter – even if it means risking what’s left of their relationship.

  • WORLDS AWAY #2

    Writer: Damien Becton | Artist: Christian Prunesti

    Publisher: Band of Bards Comics

    For fans of RADIANT BLACK, POWER RANGERS, and GOD OF WAR! A hi-tech soldier and daughter fight to escape a deadly, alien sorceress.

  • WORLDS AWAY #3

    Writer: Damien Becton | Artist: Christian Prunesti

    Publisher: Band of Bards Comics

    For fans of GOD OF WAR and RADIANT BLACK! Syngard the Hunter arrives but Serenity will do whatever it takes to keep her daughter safe.

  • REMEMBER

    Story, Creator: Patrick Foreman | Writer: Damien Becton | Artist: Marcelo Santana

    Publisher: Geek Collective Comics

    One Family, Multiple Deaths, Two Detectives who always seem one step behind until one discovers they have family ties to the deceased.

  • Songs of the Sea (Wildstar Press, 2022)

    Contributor, “A Certain Morality.”

    ‘Songs of the Sea,’ a pirate anthology by Wildstar Press.

  • AMONGST THE STARS Anthology (2022)

    Contributor, “Higher Calling.”

    The stars align, bringing two popular genres together in a collection of cosmic love stories told by independent comic creators.

  • FAR.

    A 4-page short story.

Damien was born in Sumter, SC and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina Upstate. In 2021, he won the Mad Cave Studios Talent Search as a writer — the project currently in production. When he’s not writing and creating, he’s teaching 6th graders ELA at a middle school in Charlotte, NC.