In the world of comics, picking the heroes from the villains is usually easy. But in reality? If Captain America showed up today, half the country would probably hate him. How do you even fight for “truth, justice, and the American way” when we’re tearing ourselves apart over what those words even mean?
This is the challenging landscape that gave rise to GENERAL WASHINGTON, America’s flag-wrapped, super-powered protector. For over 65 years, from Normandy to Fallujah, this legendary figure has stood as the cornerstone of freedom and the American dream within Resistance Comics’ celebrated universe.
But it’s been ten long years since General Washington’s tragic death. The alien power that transformed him into a hero has been silent ever since, refusing to bond with anyone new. America is left vulnerable and without its champion, facing a new world where the lines between good and evil are impossibly blurred.
Now, that’s finally changing.
Get ready for unfiltered storytelling and bold ideas from the incredible team unafraid to challenge the status quo: writer John Luzar, artist Jason Muhr, colorist Arthur Hesli, and letterer Micah Myers.
The alien power is back, and it’s time for a new General Washington.
The problem is, the first guy it pairs with—some guy named Dale Gatner—well, he’s not exactly living up to the legend. Superpowers don’t automatically make a superhero, and Dale is quickly proving that!
So, who could possibly step into those boots? You think it’s as easy as getting bit by a radioactive spider and slapping on a costume? The old symbols might not even work anymore!
This is where things get seriously interesting. Two men are fighting for the right to inherit the mantle and powers of General Washington. They’ll be struggling under the massive expectations of a nation that is more divided than ever.
Meanwhile, a figure named Connor Colt, aka Ember, is in the mix. Is he a terrorist? A patriot? Who owns America’s symbols? Who’s allowed to wear them, wave them, or even kill in their name?
This book, General Washington & the Liberty Tree, is a political thriller set in a world like a dark, gritty Astro City. If you love character-driven superhero stories that aren’t afraid to tackle tough, real-world issues—think Rising Stars or Irredeemable—you are going to love this.
It’s already getting huge praise:
“A superhero tale very much of our times, full of rich characters and thought-provoking themes.” — J.M. DeMatteis (Spider-Man, JLI)
“Nicely done, and very much of-the-moment.” — Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Irredeemable)
There’s only one way to find out who’s right, who’s allowed to wear the mantle, and who controls the narrative: back GENERAL WASHINGTON AND THE LIBERTY TREE #1, exclusively on Kickstarter right now.
