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The Silent War 2086 cover art: a man seen from behind facing a glowing red mechanical eye
Cover Art (latest draft by Joel Thomas)

Agent Sample

The Silent War 2086

In London in the year 2086, an ordinary woman falls for a fearless man with a mysterious past and discovers... he may not be human.

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The Story

The Silent War 2086

  • Story and Illustration by Jacqueline Cordes
  • Inks and Colors by Daniel Haddock

Hisao is extremely honest, collects cats, enjoys walks in the park, and occasionally murders criminals. He meets a beautiful young woman named Mei who doesn’t mind his social quirks, but she also doesn’t know his biggest secret: he’s not human. When Mei witnesses his recovery from mortal wounds, she desperately seeks to find out what he is and also why she’s not afraid of him. Her best friend Kelsey thinks “vampire,” while a friendly scientist named Neil leans towards “alien,” and the police have good reasons to believe A.P.s (artificial people) created Hisao with implanted memories. Hisao plays along with their efforts to uncover his past.

Hisao is also entertained by a game of cat and mouse with the hidden, powerful, and somehow always watching Controller, who sends A.P.s to try to assassinate him. However, now that Mei is in the picture and becomes a pawn in the Controller’s game, the stakes have become much higher, and Hisao’s top priority is to now protect Mei and find and eliminate the elusive Controller.

The Silent War 2086 is an adult sci-fi graphic novel filled with supernatural action, mystery, and occasional dark humor.

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56 pages. Tap any page to open the full-screen reader, then use the arrow keys, swipe, or the on-screen buttons to turn pages.

Prologue

3 pages
Prologue, page 11 Prologue, page 22 Prologue, page 33

Chapter 1

30 pages
Chapter 1, page 11 Chapter 1, page 22 Chapter 1, page 33 Chapter 1, page 44 Chapter 1, page 55 Chapter 1, page 66 Chapter 1, page 77 Chapter 1, page 88 Chapter 1, page 99 Chapter 1, page 1010 Chapter 1, page 1111 Chapter 1, page 1212 Chapter 1, page 1313 Chapter 1, page 1414 Chapter 1, page 1515 Chapter 1, page 1616 Chapter 1, page 1717 Chapter 1, page 1818 Chapter 1, page 1919 Chapter 1, page 2020 Chapter 1, page 2121 Chapter 1, page 2222 Chapter 1, page 2323 Chapter 1, page 2424 Chapter 1, page 2525 Chapter 1, page 2626 Chapter 1, page 2727 Chapter 1, page 2828 Chapter 1, page 2929 Chapter 1, page 3030

Chapter 2

23 pages
Chapter 2, page 11 Chapter 2, page 22 Chapter 2, page 33 Chapter 2, page 44 Chapter 2, page 55 Chapter 2, page 66 Chapter 2, page 77 Chapter 2, page 88 Chapter 2, page 99 Chapter 2, page 1010 Chapter 2, page 1111 Chapter 2, page 1212 Chapter 2, page 1313 Chapter 2, page 1414 Chapter 2, page 1515 Chapter 2, page 1616 Chapter 2, page 1717 Chapter 2, page 1818 Chapter 2, page 1919 Chapter 2, page 2020 Chapter 2, page 2121 Chapter 2, page 2222 Chapter 2, page 2323

Meet the team

Jacqueline Cordes

Jacqueline Cordes

Creator Jacqueline Cordes is an award-winning composer, author, and illustrator whose synesthesia associates musical atmospheres with colors, inspiring vivid worlds that span music and fiction. She is the creator, writer, and illustrator of the upcoming science-fiction graphic novel The Silent War 2086. The project's screenplay received the Los Angeles County Fair's top Creative Writing award in 2019, while her digital artwork also earned a First Place.

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Best known as a composer, Jacqueline creates cinematic instrumental music blending neoclassical, gothic, and contemporary influences. Her albums Singularity (2024) and Frozen Star (2025), together with her score for the short film Three Angles are populated with tracks creating their own distinctive atmosphere and narrative.

Jacqueline earned a degree in music (composition) from Pomona College. Her work has received multiple Global Music Awards, including recognition for composition, original score, creativity, and experimental music. She has also presented her research on synesthesia and musical perception at the 21st International Fibonacci Conference and co-authored the peer-reviewed article How Vast Is Music?

Whether composing a film score or creating a graphic novel, Cordes is driven by a passion for building immersive worlds of music, visual art, and storytelling.

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Cover art by Daniel Haddock

Daniel Haddock

Inker and colorist Daniel Haddock, born in Brooksville, Florida, in 1991, has been a Florida-based artist for the past decade. In order to pursue becoming a comic book artist, Daniel did what many artists have to do in order to survive, taking many odd jobs, including pizza delivery, security, tow truck driving, and gig work, until he found his way into the comic book industry.

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Since becoming a full-time comic book artist, Daniel has contributed as a flatter for Dark Horse Comics' Blackwood, handled layouts and lettering for Legion of WAYB4, and worked as penciler and inker on Space Rangers and Cinco De Mayhem. He has also served as inker for Adam Bomb and I-Waggit.

Throughout his career, Daniel has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned creators such as Andy Fish, Veronica Fish, Evan, Greg McKenna, and Jared Stadtman.

In addition to his professional work, Daniel is the creator of Fante, a comic strip known for its bold and occasionally NSFW humor.

Illustration by Joel Thomas

Joel Thomas

Cover artist Joel Thomas is an accomplished Concept Artist and Illustrator based in Round Rock, Texas.

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Joel received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Auburn University and his Master's degree in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. He also attended the University of Georgia in Athens Semester Abroad program studying Bronze Casting and Sculpture in Cortina, Italy. He studied 3D graphics at the Vancouver Film School in Vancouver, B.C.

Joel's work is featured in Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art Volumes 10 and 13. He has also done work for Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, DC Universe: Online, Digital Domain, Disney, Ray Villafane, Marvel Comics, and Todd McFarlane (Image Comics Co-Founder).

Examples of Jacqueline's Pencilwork

Pencil portrait sketch by Jacqueline Cordes Pencil portrait sketch by Jacqueline Cordes Pencil portrait sketch by Jacqueline Cordes
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