The War of 1812 and America's first navy come to life in the second volume of Rebels a historical epic of America's founding, from DMZ writer Brian Wood. In 1775, Seth Abbott fought to win his fellow Americans their independence. In 1794, his son, John Abbott, comes of age as their new nation faces multiple new threats: high seas terrorism, fresh aggression from Britain, and intense political division at home. When Congress authorizes building America's first navy--the famous "six frigates" that include the USS Constitution--John Abbott signs up. Author Brian Wood (DMZ, Briggs Land, The Massive) imagines an important era of a new nation's struggle to find its way in Rebels: These Free and Independent States.

The American Revolution and the War of 1812 are told through epic historical fiction in the brave eyes of the soldiers, colonists, explorers, wives, daughters, fathers, sons and patriots that fought for freedom and built a new nation. In 1775, with the War for Independence playing out across the colonies, young Seth and Mercy Abbott find their new marriage tested at every turn as the demands of the frontlines and the home front collide. Then in 1794 we follow Seth and Mercy's son, John, as he comes of age in a fledgling nation facing new threats from without and within, leading to the building of America's first navy. Not merely rehashing the tales of the most famous men of the time, Rebels details the epic and generational stories of those that created and strengthened the brand-new nation of America. Creators Brian Wood (The Massive, DMZ, Northlanders) and Andrea Mutti (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Avengers) deliver a gripping piece of historical fiction with the help of a many incredible artists. Collects Rebels: Well-Regulated Militia #1-#10 and Rebels: These Free and Independent States #1-#8.