The complete Eisner Award-winning space fantasy epic from writer** JEFF LEMIRE** (GIDEON FALLS,_ Sweet Tooth_) and artist** DUSTIN NGUYEN (DESCENDER, LITTLE MONSTERS) is collected in a softcover compendium!Ten years after the conclusion of DESCENDER, magic has taken the place of machinery, and the rules of the universe are very different. Andy and Effie's daughter Mila spends her days exploring the lonely wilds of the planet Sampson and trying to stay out of the clutches of the all-powerful vampire witch known only as Mother. But like her parents, Mila doesn't like to play by the rules, and when a certain robot pal of her dad's shows up, nothing will ever be the same!LEMIRE & NGUYEN reunite to take readers on an unforgettable fantasy quest with all the scope and heart of the sci-fi classic and Eisner Award winning, DESCENDER! Collects the entire ASCENDER series, #1-18 Select praise for ASCENDER: ASCENDER_ _was worth the wait for anyone patiently biding their time until this powerhouse creative team returned to this beloved universe. Is it different? At the surface, yes. But at its heart, this is still a story about a beacon of hope in a bleak world. —Black Nerd Problems** A solid series that stands out from the rest of the pack. —**AIPT** If you're looking for a new series to pick up, or are a fan of Descender, this book is a great pick up! —**Impulse Gamer**