Continuing where last yearÂ’s Fused miniseries from Image left off, fan-favorite writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night, Criminal Macabre) presents another series showcasing his unique take on the sci-fi thriller genre. Fused examines the literal merging of man and machine, with both humorous and horrifying results!

For Mark Haggerty life has become more than a little complicated. He’s been fused inside of a robotic Cy-Bot exo-suit, forced to live on a military base, and become the subject of endless tests, all the while trying to figure out how to relate to his wife from inside a hulking metal body. If that weren’t enough now he has to defend himself against the unwanted advances of group of superheroes who want to recruit Mark into their ranks... It’s enough to give even a robot an ulcer—and judging from the mysterious ache in Mark’s metal "stomach" it may have done just that!

"After a long hiatus and a successful exorcism Fused is returning and I couldnÂ’t be happier," commented series creator Steve Niles. "Cy-Bot is a character close to my heart and Josh Medors and Peter Repovski are doing an incredible job. I hope this series continues for a long time."

Fused: Think Like a Machine is an eight issue monthly series by Steve Niles with art by Josh Medors. It arrives in stores December 31 with a retail price of $2.99.