Under The Influence Vol. 1 Series Bundle

A teenage sociopath, Paul Kozac, has accidentally created an internet cult called The Hot Dog Party. When a prank turns deadly, the F.B.I. sends in an undercover agent, Cara Cole, to investigate and infiltrate their ranks. Now Cara battles against real stakes, fake news, and memes in a character-driven story about power structures and the communities you build. This is a story about “Click to follow” cultism during the age of social media.

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All 5 digital issues—delivered on their official release dates. If any have already been released at the time of your order, you’ll receive them instantly! ($25 value)
The collected trade paperback—shipped to your doorstep once available! ($18 value)
That’s $43 in value for just $25—a unique way to read each issue as it releases while still owning the physical edition!
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$19.99

1 Trade Paperback + 5 Digital Issues

Under the Influence – Issue 1

July 5, 2023

(New Series) A teenage sociopath, Paul Kozac, has accidentally created an internet cult called The Hot Dog Party. When a prank turns deadly, the F.B.I. sends in an undercover agent, Cara Cole, to investigate and infiltrate their ranks. Now Cara battles against real stakes, fake news, and memes in a character-driven story about power structures […]

Under the Influence – Issue 2

August 16, 2023

That’s not ketchup. That’s blood. Cara’s investigation into the Hot Dog Party is at risk of being compromised. How does the internet-meme-turned-cult-leader, Paul Kozac, already know who she is? How can she keep her F.B.I. cover as a teacher’s assistant intact now that a college student is dying in a hospital because of her? Like […]

Under the Influence – Issue 3

September 20, 2023

BANG. Even after a student gets shot, the F.B.I. and Cara believe their investigation can still move forward. However, what they don’t realize is that this Hot Dog Party… is just getting started.

Under the Influence – Issue 4

October 25, 2023

A college student is dead, and so is the Deputy Director of the F.B.I.’s son–two young men radicalized by the insidious Hot Dog Party cult. It seems a revolution is at hand, but will Cara be able to save the day? Will Paul be able to stop the violence?

Under the Influence – Issue 5

November 29, 2023

Relish closure, but know that in the end… the Hot Dog Party will never die. In this final madcap issue of Under the Influence, the F.B.I. ‘s investigation nears its end, Paul’s fate is sealed, and Cara is left with one final choice.

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Eliot Rahal

Author

Eliot Rahal (Hot Lunch Special, Bleed Them Dry, Madam Satan) is a New York Times-acclaimed writer best known for his work in comics and his collaborations with Last Podcast on the Left, Machine Gun Kelly, and Emily Hampshire.

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Stefano Simeone

Illustrator

Stefano Simeone is a comic book artist, illustrator and concept artist from Rome, Italy. He is best known for his work in the American and Italian comic book market, working on interior art, cover art and concept art.

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