The Underworld Railroad

by Jason M. Burns

While many of the stories that surround the Underground Railroad are well documented, its origins are not. If history has taught us anything its that for every great idea, there is a greater source of inspiration. For as long as civilized man has walked the Earth, another form of the railroad has existed. The Underworld Railroad, although not unlike its sister version in terms of concept, was put into place for a very different reason. When a human being dies, its spirit is either called to Heaven or escorted to Hell based on the sins the person commits while alive. For those spirits forced to enter Hell as the wrongly accused, there is hope. A system of safe houses has been established around the globe, offering refuge for the confused and bewildered spirits who attempt to outrun the devil. This is their story.

Genres: Graphic Novels

112 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2007

About the author

New York Times best selling author Jason M. Burns made the leap into the comic book industry in 2004 after being asked to write a short story for Dead@17: Rough Cut. Since that time he has written and created a number of critically-acclaimed and commercially-successful comic book series, including A Dummy’s Guide to Danger, Curse of the Were-Woman, and The Expendable One, which is being developed into a major motion picture by Intrepid Pictures. Burns has also spent time writing for such recognizable brands as Sesame Street, Shrek, Megamind, Jericho, Pocket God, Kung Fu Panda, Riche Rich, and Fraggle Rock, while working with on-screen talent as well, including Law & Order: SVU’s Christopher Meloni.

Most recently Burns wrote, directed, and produced the live action web series Adults Only, which stars Danny Nucci, Vincent Pastore, Brian Austin Green, Sebastian Bach, and others.

Burns was born and raised in Massachusetts where he began his career as an entertainment journalist and public relations professional.

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fascinating story! And the non-traditional aesthetic of this comic is pretty cool. And stories of good versus evil are…

“You make me sound like such a bitch.” -The Devil

“Hey! Why does my name always come up when the shit hits the fan? That’s slander, you know!” -The Devil