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__panorama__
It's the year 2042, in the city Nidaros (Norway). World War Three ended thirteen years ago, but the political situation across the globe is still unstable. Capitalism is growing and economic powers are rising. Technology is advancing like never before. It's a fresh age. A new world. But with the same old, dark secrets.

With the illicit genome-project SRPHM, the multinational shadow organization The Arcane Hand intends to increase the human psychological and physical potential. But two of their former subjects, oblivious of their involvement, are becoming a problem.

Long gone assassin Eva stumbles into her brother's life again, putting Ash and his family in danger. When Ash gets involved, his wife and son is murdered. Despite their differences, Eva and Ash now join in revenge against The Arcane Hand for killing his family.

Little do they know that Ash’s son is still alive, and like them, a subject for SRPHM.

__name__
Nidaros 2042

__construct__
A sister and a brother. An assassin and a security officer, looking to avenge the death of his wife and son.

__genus__
Action/drama

__design__
Limited series – five parts

__faction__
Story:: Magnus Aspli
Pencils/inks/colours:: Renzo Podesta
Lettering:: Renzo Podesta
Covers:: Sean Donaldson & Magnus Aspli

__narrative__
::the beginning - 17:56 18.09.42::
After a finished job, Eva is amusing herself on the phone with John, a help-line shrink, cleaning her gun, having a glass of milk. Her brother Ash is at a strip club, having a beer with his colleagues at AtomSec, a security company, about to head home to his wife and six month old son. Eva and Ash haven’t seen each other for five years.

::the ending – 19:32 22.09.42::
Four days later, Eva holds her brother’s son, little Adam in her arms. Faint smoke is rising from her gun. Jean McClusky, CEO of AtomSec - and a power figure in The Arcane Hand - is lying in his own pool of blood. Revenge is fulfilled and little Adam is safe, but Ash never made it this far. A deal was made, and Maya, Jean’s assistant, smiles as Eva walks back to the elevator, unaware that Adam never was her brother’s son in the first place

__segments__
Seg. 1:: Flowers are without hope
Seg. 2:: Above Him stood the Seraphim
Seg. 3:: A world turns to ash
Seg. 4:: Sweeter far than flowing honey
Seg. 5:: Elevators
Sum:: est. 110 pages

__themes__
Nidaros 2042 is a story about vengeance and tragic endings. It's about seeking truth and justice, but in the end only giving away that these are mere notions, individual notions.

Nidaros 2042 is a tale of revenge set in a post-war world of the 21th century, displaying the somber truth that mankind isn't built for harmony or peace and truth and justice isn't any better than lies or ignorance. But there is a hope of a greater tomorrow, even if it's built on lies and deceit.

__market__
Nidaros 2042 is a work that can please any comic buyer, no matter their location, even if the setting is in little (exotic) Norway. It has a universal theme, built on an intricate and authentic world.

Due to its Norwegian setting it will have an extra selling point on the Norwegian (and Scandinavian) market.

Nidaros 2042’s open ending gives a good advantage for a sequel. Its thorough universe might also spawn many stories and characters. It may also be adapted to several other mediums.

__communication__