Summary

• By A Thread is a high-octane, fast-paced adventure co-created by Scott Snyder and his son, Jack Snyder, marking Jack's comic book writing debut.
• The series is set in a world changed by darkness, with humanity forced to live in precarious communities above the ground due to a deadly infection.
• Jo and his friends must make a tough decision - stay and fight against the despotic villain Charon or venture across the wasteland in search of a safe haven. The trailer indicates mature content, including beheading.

Screen Rant is excited to present an exclusive look at the trailer for Scott Snyder's ComiXology Original comic, By A Thread. The science-fiction story featuring a despotic villain is the first comic collaboration the well-known comic creator has had with his son, Jack Snyder.

By A Thread has the creative team of Scott Snyder, Jack Snyder, Valeria Favoccia, Whitney Cogar, Tom Napolitano, and Emma Price. The trailer for the series sets up a world changed by darkness in which a group of young heroes will rise when a new threat emerges. This ComiXology Original will be for mature readers, as the trailer also shows a character being beheaded. Comic fans also have a glimpse at Charon, the series' despotic villain. Jo and his friends, the heroes of the story, will need to make a decision: stay and fight, or strike out to try and find a new home. Enjoy the trailer and the issue's official summary, below:

By A Thread is an Action-Packed Father-Son Collaboration

In By A Thread, ten years ago a deadly and mysterious infection spread across the Earth's terrain, forcing humankind to live in communities precipitously built above the ground.

Growing up on Needle Three, Jo barely re a time before darkness enveloped the world. But when our hero's community comes under attack by the despotic Charon and his forces, Jo and his friends must decide whether or not to venture across the wasteland in search of a safe haven as the world hangs by a thread.

Scott Snyder is best known for his work on Batman and Justice League comics. He has also created numerous ComiXology Original series. These include Barnstormers, Book of Evil, Canary, Clear, Duck and Cover, Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine, Night of the Ghoul, and We Have Demons. Now, a new series will be added to the comic reading service's creator-owned line.

Scott Snyder says:

By A Thread is a high octane and fast-paced adventure that marks the comic book writing debut of my oldest son and I can't wait for readers to discover the world we have built together. I love writing comics, but getting to write a comic with my son, well, that's been an experience to treasure. It has been such a pleasure talking plot and craft with my son Jack, and now we're ready to unleash our story, which is beautifully drawn by Valeria, to readers everywhere.

Jack Snyder, a high school student, adds:

I have been in awe of my dad as a writer since I learned he wrote Batman comics. He has been a mentor and has always encouraged my consumption of all things pop culture - from comics to TV, to video games. Working with him on this series has been an unforgettable experience.

By A Thread has an all-star team behind it. Valeria Favoccia is an Italian artist who has worked on Doctor Who and Assasin's Creed with Titan Comics, Stranger Things for Dark Horse Comics, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for Boom! Studios, and Apex Legends for Respawn Entertainment. Tom Napolitano has worked with Snyder before, including on We Have Demons. Whitney Cogar has worked on several graphic novels, including The Brothers Flick, Giant Days, and The Unfinished Corner. Emma Price has worked on several of Snyder's ComiXology titles, including Canary and We Have Demons.

Snyder is known for crafting some of the coolest worlds in comics, and now it's turning into a family business as ComiXology Original brings fans By A Thread #1 on October 10.