Image Comics is pleased to announce that the short sequential story ANCESTOR by Matt Sheean and Malachi Ward, first appearing in ISLAND, will be made available in a standalone graphic novella trade paperback form this October. In ANCESTOR readers uncover the truth behind The Service and search for answers from the mysterious Patrick Whiteside. Whiteside doesn’t require much: An open mind. Determination. The ability to make sacrifices.

ANCESTOR trade paperback (ISBN 978-1632159236) will hit comic book stores onWednesday, October 19th and can be pre-ordered using Diamond Code AUG160689. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, September 19th. It will also be available in bookstores on Tuesday, October 25th.