The First Fold

Days Missing

“One of the best sci-fi books on the market.”
— Comics Waiting Room
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“Days Missing is a sprawling sci-fi epic that reveals as much of human history as it teaches.”
— Geeks of Doom
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“Days Missing: Kestus is actually even stronger than its predecessor.”
— The Quarter Bin
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“It's only words and words are all I have to take your heart away.”
— The Daily Blam
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“A romantic blend of science and historical fiction that enthralls as much as it entertains ( 5 stars ).”
— The Homeworld
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“David Marquez is bloody brilliant...”
— Player Affinity
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“Hester's script is very strong.”
— Kitty's Pride
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“Kestus is a complex and exciting character...”
— The Daily Blam
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“The mixture of action, science & human nature of it all, is amazing to read and look at. 9.5 out of 10.”
— Player Affinity
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“An excellent book. I am hooked.”
— Ain't It Cool News
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“Marquez's art is beautiful. He's one of the top artists working today.”
— Kitty's Pride
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“Days Missing is an engaging comicbook, and a compelling story.”
— Examiner
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“Days Missing is the panacea of great sci-fi storytelling.”
— Ain't It Cool News
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“This is truly good storytelling. A great concept, told expertly and vividly.”
— So Entertain Me
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“Has a ‘Roddenberry’ feel to it... Hester is a hell of a writer... Marquez's art is solid.”
— Graphic Policy
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“[Days Missing: Kestus Issue #1] instantly drew me back into the world of Days Missing, and I don't want to leave.”
— Major Spoilers
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“Phil Hester wrote two of the best issues of the first volume... and he continues that hot streak here. —8.0”
— Multiversity Comics
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“The story here is developing nicely straight out of the gait... Buy, Borrow, or Burn? Definitely a buy.”
— The Nerdiest Kids
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“Hester does a great job of framing the issue with enough information... Marquez not only handles pencils & inks, but his storytelling is incredibly easy to follow.”
— Project Fanboy
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“Days Missing: Kestus #1 receives 4.5 out of 5. Extremely good looking book with a very interesting story.”
— Kitty's Pride
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“The concept behind Days Missing and Kestus has incredible potential — it can span all eras, all places.”
— Comic Shop News
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REVIEWS — Days Missing: The Original Series “The writing and artistic talent on this work is stellar, and the production standards show in the nearly perfect presentation here.”
— Poplitiko
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“Do you like sci-fi? Then you should be buying this.”
— G4: Fresh Ink
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“..It is top-notch science fiction.”
— scrippsnews
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“Roddenberry has gotten back into the comic book business, and the first one out of the gate is a doozy of a concept.”
— TrekInk
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“Days Missing fits firmly as the new potential centerpiece to (Archaia's) catalog.”
— Crave Online
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“The bar was set so high that my standard pulls simply couldn't measure up.”
— Ain't It Cool News
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“The best writing of Phil Hester's career. Really stellar stuff...”
— G4: Fresh Ink
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“A hypnotizing look at 5 days in human history...”
— The Nerdiest Kids
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“This five issue story is one you don't want to miss.”
— Gaming Angels
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“Archaia has done a spectacular job in putting this book together.”
— Comics Bulletin
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“A very Gene Roddenberry “Prime Directive” concept — but also a very cool one.”
— The Comic Book Script Archive
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“This is science fiction the way it is meant to be...”
— Metal Life
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“Highly recommended.”
— Comics Waiting Room
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“...An intellectual adventure story that leaves the reader primed for more.”
— The Detroit News
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“Days Missing is a masterfully executed new series with an irresistible premise.”
— Booklist
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“This is an exceptional title...”
— Multiversity Comics
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“Three thumbs up.”
— EBook30
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“...One of this year's best miniseries.”
— Hypergeek
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“(The next volume) can't come soon enough.”
— Multiversity Comics
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“The narration in particular has a great feel to it...”
— Newsarama
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“Extraordinarily strong writing and extremely captivating artwork...”
— G4: Fresh Ink
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Days Missing Prequel

88 Million Years Ago

‘The First Fold’
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Days Missing: Issue 1

November 11th, 2004

‘Quarantine’
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Days Missing: Issue 2

September 12th, 1815

‘Frankenstein’
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Days Missing: Issue 3

September 19th, 2008

‘Super Collider’
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Days Missing: Issue 4

February 18th, 1519

‘Cortez’
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Days Missing: Issue 5

January 3rd, 2009

‘Nanite’
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Kestus: Issue 1

531 BCE

‘The Sword’
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Kestus: Issue 2

48 BCE

‘The Burning of Alexandria’
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Kestus: Issue 3

July 16th, 1969

‘One Small Step’
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Kestus: Issue 4

December 31st, 1999

‘Y2K’
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Kestus: Issue 5

December 5th, 2008

‘Undone’

Synopsis:

It is the beginning of the Steward's history as far back as he is able to remember. He experiences his first fold of time, to a day near the end of the Cretacious Period. This special 12-page prequel to the Days Missing series will be appearing in segments at the end of each issue of Days Missing: Kestus (1-5).

Synopsis:

Since the beginning of time, there has existed a being whose interaction and interference with mankind has shaped human history. His powers of time and intellect have allowed his secrecy and resulted in certain days being absent from any historical record. Their stories have never been told. Their details have never been documented Their existence is not remembered. But, the occurence of these days have forever changed the course of humanity's evolution. These are the "Days Missing" from our existence, and they are about to be revealed.

Synopsis:

The line between life and death was never so gray as it was during the stormy fall of 1815. It was then that The Steward came to truly understand man's hunger for knowledge and the folly that can accompany it. When humans attempt to become gods, who will they look to for humanity? As science becomes science fiction, and science fiction becomes horror, The Steward is thrust into battle with one of the most legendary monsters in all of all time, Frankenstein!

Synopsis:

Under the most unfortunate conditions, the freedom of choice can become it's own cage. Amidst man's creation of the world's first Super Collider, a machine meant to recreate the universe's Big Bang, The Steward has to choose between his mission and himself. The danger of our hero being discovered is set in opposition to what could be humanity's most momentous and important discovery. But what does one do when faced with an impossible choice?

Synopsis:

Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortez and 500 soldiers reach the shores of Mexico. Anxious to prevent the wholesale slaughter of the indigenous peoples, the Steward takes drastic action to ensure the Spaniards' defeat. His ships destroyed, Cortez must find a way to lead his men to victory against impossible odds!

Synopsis:

The Steward, humanity's powerful and mysterious guardian, is challenged as never before. Not only by a ravenous artificial life form programmed to overrun the entire planet, but by a shadowy figure whose power and motives make them The Steward's opposite number.

For fans of Planetary and Doctor Who.

Synopsis:

Days Missing: Kestus continues the saga of The Steward, a mysterious being whose ability to “fold” days of time has resulted in critical human events being absent from our historical record. Their existence is not remembered…but the occurrences of these days have forever changed the course of our evolution. Since humanity's birth, The Steward has stood as a guiding force for our species. But now, he is not alone! The emergence of the ancient being, Kestus, may put everything he knows in question, and the the future of those he means to protect in jeopardy.

Synopsis:

Archaia and Roddenberry Productions continue the history-making series DAYS MISSING! Since the dawn of mankind, the enigmatic Steward has guided our destiny in solitude. But during his attempt to prevent raging fires from consuming Egypt’s legendary Library of Alexandria, he discovers he’s not alone. A mysterious figure from the Steward’s past reveals herself, and alters The Steward’s existence in ways he never thought possible.

Synopsis:

It’s 1969, and mankind is poised to take one giant leap. The Steward does everything in his power to make sure the Apollo 11 moon landing is a success…but a shadowy saboteur stands in his way. DAYS MISSING: KESTUS #3 adds another chapter to the thrilling exploits of The Steward, a being whose ability to “fold” days of time has resulted in critical human events being absent from our historical record. Although their existence is not remembered…the occurrences of these days have forever changed the course of Earth’s evolution!

Synopsis:

January 1st, 2000—the dawn of a new century came and went without incident. Or did it? On a day of fear and uncertainty, excitement and anticipation, with billions of dollars spent in preparation and humanity’s way of life hanging in the balance, The Steward encounters a true-life super villain bent on bringing the horror of Y2K to the world. Since the dawn of mankind, the enigmatic Steward has guided our destiny in solitude. But now he’s not alone—the immortal woman known as Kestus leads a secret society capable of predicting The Steward’s comings and goings. How will they affect the impending Y2K disaster?

Synopsis:

Switzerland. When Earth’s most advanced piece of technology threatens humanity’s destruction, The Steward returns to Cerne’s Hadron Collider—but this time, he’s not alone. Kestus, an immortal woman who has wreaked havoc on the world, allies herself with The Steward in order to prevent a major catastrophe. The fates of mortals and immortals alike hang in the balance! This final issue brings DAYS MISSING: KESTUS to a stunning close, revealing events that will alter The Steward’s existence forever.
Series 2: Kestus
Kestus: Issue 1531 BCE
‘The Sword’

Now Available!
Kestus: Issue 248 BCE
‘The Burning of Alexandria’

Now Available!
Days Missing:
Issue 4
February 18th, 1519
‘Cortez’
Now Available!
Days Missing:
Issue 2
September 12th, 1815
‘Frankenstein’
Now Available!
Kestus: Issue 3July 16th, 1969
‘One Small Step’

Now Available!
Kestus: Issue 4December 31st, 1999
‘Y2K’

Now Available!
Days Missing:
Issue 1
November 11th, 2004
‘Quarantine’
Now Available!
Days Missing:
Issue 3
September 19th, 2008
‘Super Collider’
Now Available!
Kestus: Issue 5December 5th, 2008
‘Undone’

Now Available!
Days Missing:
Issue 5
January 3rd, 2009
‘Nanite’
Now Available!