The second volume in the Eisner-nominated, delectable sci-fi/fantasy blend returns with an all new detective procedural shot straight through its heart. Essex and Pax’s last case brought horrible truths to light and almost leveled the city of Kiros. Now, five years since the “Essex Fire,” Kiros has changed dramatically and ex-Black Cloak Phaedra Essex is either the city’s greatest hero, or greatest villain, depending on who you ask. Meanwhile Black Cloak Pax has a bloody new case, a rookie partner, and absolutely no leads. It’s a very bad time for something ancient to have awakened beneath the city. Collects issues #7 – 11. Kelly Thompson is the Eisner-winning writer of comics like BLACK WIDOW, CAPTAIN MARVEL, HAWKEYE, JESSICA JONES, DEADPOOL, ROGUE & GAMBIT, JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS, and many more. Her creator-owned work includes the comic books MEGA PRINCESS, HEART IN A BOX and two novels—THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING and STORYKILLER. She currently resides in Oregon with her partner and the two greatest cats to ever live. BLACK CLOAK is her first series at IMAGE.