Released March 2012
Saucer Country #1
Key Issue
Synopsis
Arcadia Alvarado, the leading Democratic candidate for President of the United States, says she was "abducted by aliens." As the Mexican-American Governor of New Mexico, she's dealing with immigration, budget cuts and an alcoholic ex. She's about to toss her hat into the ring as a candidate for President in the most volatile political climate ever. But then...a lonely road and a nightmarish encounter have left her with terrible, half-glimpsed memories. And now she has to become President. To expose the truth-- and maybe, to save the world. Arcadia's quest is at the heart of this new monthly series from writer Paul Cornell (DEMON KNIGHTS, ACTION COMICS, Doctor Who) and artist Ryan Kelly (NEW YORK FIVE, NORTHLANDERS). With the help of her quirky staff, Arcadia will pursue the truth of her abduction into danger, mystery and awe. SAUCER COUNTRY is a dark thriller that blends UFO lore and alien abduction with political intrigue, all set in the hauntingly beautiful Southwest.
Variants
Synopsis
Arcadia Alvarado, the leading Democratic candidate for President of the United States, says she was "abducted by aliens." As the Mexican-American Governor of New Mexico, she's dealing with immigration, budget cuts and an alcoholic ex. She's about to toss her hat into the ring as a candidate for President in the most volatile political climate ever. But then...a lonely road and a nightmarish encounter have left her with terrible, half-glimpsed memories. And now she has to become President. To expose the truth-- and maybe, to save the world. Arcadia's quest is at the heart of this new monthly series from writer Paul Cornell (DEMON KNIGHTS, ACTION COMICS, Doctor Who) and artist Ryan Kelly (NEW YORK FIVE, NORTHLANDERS). With the help of her quirky staff, Arcadia will pursue the truth of her abduction into danger, mystery and awe. SAUCER COUNTRY is a dark thriller that blends UFO lore and alien abduction with political intrigue, all set in the hauntingly beautiful Southwest.
Key Facts
- As New Mexico governor and presidential frontrunner Arcadia Alvarado grapples with political turmoil and personal struggles, a terrifying alien encounter compels her to pursue the truth behind her abduction—risking everything to uncover a mystery that could determine not just her future, but the fate of the world
- [March 2026 - Saudi director and producer Hamzah Jamjoom and Alberto Lopez have optioned comic book series Saucer Country for a television drama under the banner of Plot Point 1 Productions]
Details
- Series
- Saucer Country
- Cover Date
- March 2012
- Pages
- 32
- UPC
- 76194130218800111
- Cover Price
- $2.99
- Final Order Cutoff
- N/A
Creators
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Cover ArtistSean Gordon Murphy
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WriterPaul Cornell
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ArtistRyan Kelly
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Cover ArtistRyan Kelly
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ColoristGiulia Brusco
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LettererSal Cipriano