Sirens Of The City

New York City. 1980s. Runaway teen Layla struggles to survive on the mean streets, far from home. But now every supernatural creature from the darkest corners of the urban grime is after Layla... and the child-to-be she never wanted growing inside her.... This gritty urban fantasy created by Joanne Starer (The Gimmick) and Excellence’s Khary Randolph shines a light on bodily autonomy in a patriarchal world.

Runaway teen Layla struggles to survive on the mean streets of 1980s New York City, far from home. But now every supernatural creature from the darkest corners of the urban grime is after Layla... and the fetus with great power she never wanted growing inside her. Being a Siren also comes with its share of power, and Layla wouldn’t dare let that go to waste. A mysterious villain known as the Rat King will use any means necessary to find out more about the boundless power Layla carries against her will, but will her power be enough to escape from his clutches, and save her friends, the city, and... even herself? Writer Joanne Starer (The Gimmick, Fire & Ice: Welcome To Smallville) and artist Khary Randolph (Excellence) shine a light on bodily autonomy in a patriarchal world in this gritty urban fantasy. Collects Sirens of the City #1-6.

This graphic novel features the bad girls of Gotham City! Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other people's rules regardless of which side of the law they're on. These tough ladies have a new agenda that's all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way?

As the mysterious truth of Rome and his connection to Layla’s pregnancy are revealed, even the relative safety of friends and newfound shelter won’t be enough to protect her from the implications of what she carries. But being a Siren comes with its share of power, and Layla wouldn’t dare let that go to waste while in dire straits...

After everything she’s been through, Layla and her friends finally face off against the Rat King, but will her mother, the fearsome Lilith, help or hinder her in her fight to stay in control of her own body? Layla is in terrible danger, but also wields a terrible power, one that with the right catalyst... could have cataclysmic results.

After Layla’s supernatural showdown with Rome, someone follows Davi to Diane’s apartment... And after a series of unexpected connections and encounters, a necklace with special qualities comes into play–something that’s key to all the events surrounding Layla and why she’s hunted...

Re-released in a second edition with new scenes. Jack and Sam married Abby. It was supposed to be for forever, but lately Abby wonders where her alpha male has gone. Jack has retreated and life has become decidedly vanilla. It isn't the true marriage she and Sam wanted. Sam and Abby know the time has come to fight for what they need. A call from his mentor forces Jack to revisit the club where he discovered his sexuality. Jack's half-brother is in the city and interested in a little blackmail. Can Jack handle two defiant subs and a brother in need of some tough love? Sometimes all it takes to find the way home is a little love and a lot of mischief. Come back to the beginning and revisit some of your favorite old characters or find new ones to love. Siren in the City has been revised and new scenes added. And if you look closely, you’ll find not only the beginnings of the Sophie Oak world, but also the seeds of how McKay-Taggart began….

Layla is crushed as she realizes her actions may have put her friend Marisol in danger, and the Rat King will use any means necessary to find out more about the boundless power Layla carries against her will. With Layla still being new to her powers, will she be able to rescue her friend, or will she walk right into the Rat King’s trap unprepared?