Old Guard 1: Opening Fire - Greg Rucka Horror The bands of mourning are

The bands of mourning are the mythical metalminds owned by the Lord Ruler

or laughing it off as (hopefully) just another hoax

Fetching battles desperately to stave off famine

Trinkets and books

Maggie and Tom are sister and brother

Old Guard 1: Opening Fire - Greg Rucka Horror The bands of mourning areSoldiers never die and some of them don't even fade away. Cursed with immortality, Andromache of Scythia and her comrades in arms ply their trade for those who can find and afford their services. But in the 21st century, being immortal is a difficult secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates far worse than death. Contains material previously published as The old guard #1 #5