For Lazarus, Eric's contributions include cover layout, page design of inside front cover & indicia, inside back cover, and backmatter (including the letter column). In addition, Eric creates in-universe fake "advertising" featured on the back covers of various issues. Insignia, computer interfaces, and signage that appear in the book are also part of Eric's work on the series. 


LAZARUS: RISEN #7

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss) 

Letters by: Simon Bowland

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design: Eric Trautmann

Digital "Artifacts" by: Trautmann,  Richard Howe

Additional material by: Crystal Frasier

 

 

“FRACTURE II,” CONCLUSION

 Forever Carlyle was the Lazarus of her Family…until now.

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  64 pgs  | Mature  |  $7.99US


LAZARUS: RISEN #6

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss) 

Letters by: Simon Bowland

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design: Eric Trautmann

Digital "Artifacts" by: Trautmann,  Richard Howe

Additional material by: Crystal Frasier

 

“FRACTURE II,” PART TWO

 

To end the war, Johanna Carlyle sends the Family's Lazarus, Forever, into the lands of Hock to sue for peace…but what Jakob Hock wants in exchange is something that will destroy the Carlyle Family once and for all. Some weapons are more powerful than any Lazarus. One of them is the truth.


The New York Times bestselling team of GREG RUCKA and MICHAEL LARK returns to the scene of Carlyle's greatest schism, as Forever crusades to settle accounts—by any means necessary.

Featuring all-new fiction by ALEX SEGURA, artifacts from the firm of TRAUTMANN and HOWE, an all-new entry in the World of Lazarus: Tools of War by RPG designer CRYSTAL FRASIER, and more…

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  64 pgs  | Mature  |  $7.99US


LAZARUS: RISEN #5

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss) 

Letters by: Simon Bowland

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design: Eric Trautmann

Digital "Artifacts" by: Trautmann,  Richard Howe

Additional material by: Crystal Frasier

 

“FRACTURE II,” PART ONE

 

The New York Times bestselling team GREG RUCKA & MICHAEL LARK kick off a bloody new chapter in the LAZARUS saga.

 

The Carlyle Family and their allies launch offensives on all fronts to end the Conclave War. For Forever Carlyle, that means keeping a promise. For the Morray Family, it means a visit from…la Lázara.

 

Featuring all-new fiction by ANNIE JULIA WYMAN, artifacts from the firm of TRAUTMANN and HOWE, a never-before-seen entry in the World of Lazarus: Tools of War by RPG designer CRYSTAL FRASIER, and more…

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  64 pgs  | Mature  |  $7.99US


LAZARUS: RISEN #4

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss) 

Letters by: Simon Bowland

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design: Eric Trautmann

Digital "Artifacts" by: Trautmann,  Richard Howe

Additional material by: Crystal Frasier

 

“GIFTS OF GOD”

 

Casey Solomon and Michael Barrett. Bound together by a shared history and a deep love… …and something else that may, one day, tear them apart. The Lazarus, Forever Carlyle.

 

This issue also features original fiction from series co-creator Greg Rucka, World of Lazarus: Tools of War RPG material from Crystal Frasier, and more.
 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  64 pgs  | Mature  |  $7.99US


LAZARUS: RISEN #3

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss) 

Letters by: Simon Bowland

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design: Eric Trautmann

Digital "Artifacts" by: Trautmann,  Richard Howe

Additional material by: Crystal Frasier, Andrew Constant

 

“FRACTURE I,” Conclusion

 

Revenge is a dish best served bloody. Forever faces the Zmey once again, but this time it’s a battle of a different sort. On the home front, Eight’s problems get worse, and Abigail breaks her silence. Featuring an all-new prose story by award-winning writer ANDREW CONSTANT, artifacts from the firm of Trautmann and Howe, an all-new World of Lazarus: Tools of War, and more…
 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  64 pgs  | Mature  |  $7.99US


LAZARUS: RISEN #2

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss) 

Letters by: Simon Bowland

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark and Eric Trautmann

Publication Design: Eric Trautmann

Digital "Artifacts" by: Trautmann,  Richard Howe

Additional material by: Crystal Frasier, Adam Christopher

 

“FRACTURE I,” Part Two

 

Part Two The alliance between Carlyle and D’Souza is nothing more than a trap—and now Forever must face not one, but two Lazari in a desperate battle to the death. And at Sequoia, Marisol finds herself following Eight’s footsteps into a snowy night. The secrets are beginning to take their toll, and when they come out, the results will be shattering.All this, plus artifacts from the firm of Trautmann and Howe, another installment of World of Lazarus: Tools of War, and original short fiction by award-winning author ADAM CHRISTOPHER (The Ray Electromatic Mysteries, Empire State).
 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  64 pgs  | Mature  |  $7.99US


LAZARUS: RISEN #1

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss) 

Letters by: Simon Bowland

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design: Eric Trautmann

Digital "Artifacts" by: Trautmann,  Richard Howe

Additional material by: Crystal Frasier, Lilah Sturges

 

“FRACTURE I,” Part One

 

Lazarus returns in an all-new prestige format! New series, new story arc, new size, and a new quarterly schedule!

 

Introducing a new ongoing Lazarus series—at 64 pages, perfect bound, Lazarus: Risen continues the story of Forever and the Carlyle Family… featuring an oversized, 44-page story by Eisner winners GREG RUCKA and MICHAEL LARK, an all-new short story exploring the larger world of Lazarus by Eisner-nominated writer LILAH STURGES, an all-new supplement to the Modern AGE: World of Lazarus Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin, original design artifacts and art supplements, and more!

 

Two years have passed since the Carlyle Family was betrayed in battle, and the Conclave War encroaches on every side. As a new era dawns, Johanna Carlyle goes on the attack to ensure the survival of her Family, relying on the loyalty and support of the Carlyle Lazarus—her sister, Forever—remaining at her side. And while their united front may be enough to turn the tide, the cracks are beginning to show…

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  64 pgs  | Mature  |  $7.99US


LAZARUS #28

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Simon Bowland

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

Back Cover Design by: Trautmann, Richard Howe

 

“FRACTURE: PRELUDE,” CONCLUSION

 

Jonah Carlyle is dead, and Jonah Ker has made a new life for himself on the edges of Bittner Territory. But as much as Jonah may have escaped his Family, he cannot escape the world his Family has made.

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  | Mature  |  $3.99US

 


LAZARUS #27

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Simon Bowland

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

 

“FRACTURE: PRELUDE,” Part One

 

Four years ago, Jonah Carlyle was spared execution by his sister, Forever. This is what happened next. The critically acclaimed series returns to set the stage for the events of X +67 and beyond—and the coming Fracture.

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  | Mature  |  $3.99US


LAZARUS #26

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

 

“Cull,” Part Five

 

Vassalovka strikes.

 

The Beast is unchained.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  | Mature  |  $3.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 5: CULL tpb)

LAZARUS #25

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

  

“Cull," Part Four

 

Forever takes the field. A terrifying new Lazarus makes his presence known.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 5: CULL tpb)


LAZARUS #24

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

  

“Cull," Part Three

 

Forever gets schooled. Sonja gets revenge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 5: CULL tpb)


LAZARUS #23

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

  

“Cull," Part Two

 

The Carlyle counterattack begins. A Lazarus falls. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 5: CULL tpb)


LAZARUS #22

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

  

“Cull," Part One

 

There are fifteen families fighting to control the world. That’s fourteen too many. The time has come for the cull. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 5: CULL tpb)


LAZARUS #21

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Owen Freeman

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

  

“Poison," Part Five

 

The conclusion of "Poison" and an ending that'll rock your world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 4: POISON tpb)


LAZARUS #20

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Owen Freeman

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

  

“POISON," Part Four

 

Johanna makes her move.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 4: POISON tpb)


LAZARUS #19

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Owen Freeman

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

  

“POISON," Part Three

 

One bullet makes all the difference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 4: POISON tpb)


LAZARUS #18

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Owen Freeman

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

  

“POISON," Part Two

 

Hock forces have engaged Carlyle troops on the shores of Lake Superior, and to turn them back Forever must take her place on the front...where the enemy is waiting for her.

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 4: POISON tpb)


LAZARUS #17

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Owen Freeman

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

  

“POISON," Part One

 

The Families are at war, Malcolm hovers at death’s door in the wake of Hock’s assassination attempt, and Forever must hold the line against enemies from without as well as within... including her siblings.

  

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 4: POISON tpb)


LAZARUS #16

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

"Artifact" Pages by: Owen Freeman and Eric Trautmann

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Owen Freeman

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

 

 

“Mercy” 

The Conclave has ended, and the world once more is falling to chaos and violence. Sister Bernard travels between Family Domains, ministering to the Waste…and acting as a spy for the Carlyle Family.

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 4: POISON tpb)


LAZARUS #15

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Owen Freeman

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

 

 

“CONCLAVE,” Part Five

The Conclave concludes, and Malcolm’s plan seems on the verge of success, but one thing still stands in his way: Jakob Hock has demanded a Trial by Combat, and now Forever must fight the Lazarus of Hock’s choosing to the death… 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 3: CONCLAVE tpb)


LAZARUS #14

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Owen Freeman

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

 

 

“CONCLAVE,” Part Four

Forever has been sent by her father to kill her traitorous brother, Jonah. What happens next is the start of a revolution...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 3: CONCLAVE tpb)


LAZARUS #13

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Owen Freeman

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

 

“CONCLAVE,” Part Three

Surrounded by decadent luxury, the Conclave of the 16 Families continues. As new alliances are formed and old ones destroyed, Forever is dispatched by her father with an uncharacteristically straightforward mission: kill her brother, Jonah.

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 3: CONCLAVE tpb)


LAZARUS #12

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark & Owen Freeman

Publication Design by: Eric Trautmann

 

“CONCLAVE,” Part Two

The rulers of the world have gathered in high-security luxury, and now every Family is vying for advantage. Joacquim Morray makes his intentions known to Forever, and Jakob Hock advances his plan to destroy the Carlyle Family once and for all.  

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 3: CONCLAVE tpb)


LAZARUS #11

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Tyler Boss)

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design and Additional Material by: Eric Trautmann

 

“CONCLAVE,” Part One

For the first time in the 65 years since they divided the world, the 16 Families are gathering again. For Malcolm Carlyle, it is an opportunity to identify and eliminate his enemies. For Jakob Hock, it is an opportunity to exact for revenge. And for Forever Carlyle, it's the first step in discovering the truth about who she is, and what she is destined to become.

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 3: CONCLAVE tpb)


LAZARUS #10

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Brian Level)

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Letters by: Jodi Wynne

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design and Additional Material by: Eric Trautmann

 

“EXTRACTION”

A stand-alone in the critically-acclaimed and New York Times bestselling series, this issue sets the stage for the third arc of Lazarus, “Conclave.”

 

In the wake of his failed attempt to seize control of his Family, Jonah Carlyle ran for his life and straight into the arms of the enemy. But in the embrace of the Bittner and Hock Families, there is no shelter, aid, or comfort to be found.

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $2.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL 3: CONCLAVE tpb)


LAZARUS #9

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Brian Level)

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design and Additional Material by: Eric Trautmann

 

“LIFT,” Part Five 

The critically-acclaimed series reaches the conclusion of its second arc, as Lift Selection begins in Denver, with hundreds of thousands of Waste from all over the Carlyle Domain desperate for a chance at a better life. Amongst them: the Barret Family reach for their last hope, the Resistance seeks to strike a blow, and Forever must find a needle in a haystack.

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $2.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL. 2: LIFT tpb

and LAZARUS: THE FIRST COLLECTION hc)

LAZARUS #8

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Brian Level)

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design and Additional Material by: Eric Trautmann

 

“LIFT,” Part Four 

Forever calls on the Daggers. The Barrets reach the final stage of their journey as all threads converge on Denver for the Lift.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $3.50US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL. 2: LIFT tpb

and LAZARUS: THE FIRST COLLECTION hc)


LAZARUS #7

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Brian Level)

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design and Additional Material by: Eric Trautmann

 

“LIFT,” Part Three

Forever’s investigation into the thefts of Carlyle material lead to an alarming discovery and a new insight into the Freemen Resistance. The Barrets continue making their way to Denver, and pay a terrible toll. 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $2.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL. 2: LIFT tpb

and LAZARUS: THE FIRST COLLECTION hc)


LAZARUS #6

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Brian Level)

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design and Additional Material by: Eric Trautmann

 

“LIFT,” Part Two

While Johanna continues to try and rehabilitate her image and prove her loyalty to the Family, Forever investigates rumors of the Freemen Resistance in Los Angeles. In Montana, the Barrets make a fateful decision, and begin the long journey to Denver.

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $2.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL. 2: LIFT tpb

and LAZARUS: THE FIRST COLLECTION hc)


LAZARUS #5

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Brian Level)

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design and Additional Material by: Eric Trautmann

 

“LIFT,” Part One

Following Jonah’s betrayal, Forever is beginning to question the nature of family, in particular her own. Waste from all over the Carlyle domain travel to Denver in hopes of improving their lives.

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $2.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL. 2: LIFT tpb

and LAZARUS: THE FIRST COLLECTION hc)


LAZARUS #4

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Brian Level)

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Michael Lark &Eric Trautmann

 

“FAMILY,” Part Four


The conclusion of the first arc. Forever moves to defend her Family with blood and steel as the Twins’ plot against their father is revealed. 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $2.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL. 1: FAMILY tpb

and LAZARUS: THE FIRST COLLECTION hc)


LAZARUS #3

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art by: Michael Lark (with Stefano Guadiano & Brian Level)

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Michael Lark & Eric Trautmann

 

“FAMILY,” Part Three

Forever, now a "guest" of Family Morray in Mexico, shares a message and ultimatum, and gets to know her opposite number, the Morray Lazarus, Joacquim. In Los Angeles, the Twins continue their plot against their father, using Forever as their pawn.

 

 


 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  2.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL. 1: FAMILY tpb

and LAZARUS: THE FIRST COLLECTION hc)


LAZARUS #2

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art and Letters by: Michael Lark 

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Michael Lark & Eric Trautmann

 

“FAMILY,” Part Two

The Carlyle Family has been attacked by their enemies to the south, and Forever's father suspects a conspiracy amongst his children. To root it out, he sends Forever into the arms of the enemy, Family Morray.

 

 

 

 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $2.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL. 1: FAMILY tpb

and LAZARUS: THE FIRST COLLECTION hc)


LAZARUS #1

Written by: Greg Rucka

Art and Letters by: Michael Lark

Colors by: Santi Arcas

Cover by: Michael Lark

Publication Design by: Michael Lark & Eric Trautmann

 

“FAMILY,” Part One

In a dystopian near-future, government is a quaint concept, resources are coveted, and possession is 100% of the law. A handful of Families rule, jealously guarding what they have and exploiting the Waste who struggle to survive in their domains. Forever Carlyle defends her family's holdings through deception and force as their protector, their Lazarus. Shot dead defending the family home, Forever's day goes downhill from there... 

 

Image Comics  |  Color  |  32pg  |  Mature  |  $2.99US

 

(Collected in LAZARUS VOL. 1: FAMILY tpb

and LAZARUS: THE FIRST COLLECTION hc)