One of my goals in writing Ascendant: Star-Spangled Squadron Volume II is to build out the Ascendant Universe with in-depth exploration of the characters involved, revealing the motivations and goals of antagonists, allies, and more. A lot of new characters and organizations will appear in the book, foremost of which is EXODUS.

If the Star-Spangled Squadron represents the forces of order and justice in the Ascendant Universe, Exodus represents the forces of chaos and destruction. Founded by Maximilian Danneskjöld (AKA Maximum Leader), a turncoat test subject of Project Ascension, Exodus is devoted to the ascension of humanity -- by any means necessary.

Today I wanted to share a sneak preview of the pencil sketches of Max at the moment he founds Exodus. 

Maximum Leader now demands that you check out today's poll and vote!