The Beauty #1 Cover B (Ignition Press)

Soon to be a television series produced and showrunner by Ryan Murphy and premiering on FX this fall, the smash-hit comic  returns to comic shops with a brand-new volume.

The BeautySet in a world not unlike our own,  chronicles what happens when a new sexually transmitted disease begins to spread. Only, this is a disease that people actually , as those who contract it are literally changed into more beautiful versions of themselves. The only hitch is a slight fever and, eventually, death. But isn’t that an easy price to pay to be gorgeous?

The BeautywantThis new series follows several characters as they deal with the Beauty and how it has changed society around them. A thief for hire on a dangerous job, a meteorologist with plummeting ratings, and special agents specializing in Beauty-related crimes will all find their lives converging in unexpected ways. And some fan favorite characters from the original series will return, as well.

is written by co-creators  and , and this time around they are joined by superstar artist  () for an intriguing morality play that blends crime, horror, and action for a comic book unlike any other.

The BeautyJeremy HaunJason A. HurleyEma LupacchinoWorld’s Finest: Teen TitansThe main covers for this series are by Haun and colorist  ()!

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