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Wasteland Book 1: Cities In Dust (the first book in the Wasteland series) by Antony Johnston. James Lucas Jones (Editor), Christopher J. Mitten (Illustrator). Published in Portland, OR by Oni Press 2007.

Set 100 years after the Big Wet in a barren desert Earth, devoid of nature. There's Michael, a quiet stranger to the town of Providens after years of roaming the wastelands, and Abi, Sheriff of Providens, who is emotionally invested in the survival of her community. The town is pillaged by Sand-Eaters and the residents are forced to make the dangerous journey through the desert to the city of Newbegin, a growing metropolis where Providen's Sun-Singer religion is viewed unfavourably. The harsh drawing style contrasts with the characters' unexpected depth and warmth. It is an intense story, with vivid action.