"The crew of the Clarke may just be humanity's last hope. Sent to investigate an alien construction in the asteroid belt, they're hoping to make discoveries, establish first contact, and - through it's a long shot - stay alive for as long as they can. They all came aboard knowing it would be a one-way trip. So what propelled them to sign up? For some, it was a choice. For others, it was a chance. Learn the extraordinary story about how the crew of the Clarke came together" -- back cover.

"This volume collects issues 7, 14, 21, 28 and 32 of the Oni Press series Letter 44" -- p.4.