Curt Pires, celebrated for works like Youth and Lost Falls, returns to Image Comics with Lost Fantasy, a new comic series deeply inspired by classic JRPGs such as Final Fantasy VII.
Below is an exclusive preview of Lost Fantasy #1, showcasing interior artwork and process art for Jae Lee's striking cover:
Lost Fantasy #1: Exclusive Preview Art Gallery
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Lost Fantasy reunites Pires with Money artist Luca Casalanguida. The first issue boasts cover art by Casalanguida, Alex Diotto, Darick Robertson, and Jae Lee. The series will also feature a serialized backup story, Indigo Children: Exodus, a continuation of Pires' sci-fi series, Indigo Children.
Image Comics provides the following synopsis:
In Lost Fantasy, a hidden magical world exists beneath our own. First contact occurred over a century ago following a natural disaster, creating a rift that unleashed monsters. Since then, elite monster hunters, known as The Great Hunters, have collaborated with global leaders to safeguard our world. However, a recent massacre in Montana signals a significant shift, threatening both worlds. Rookie monster hunter, Henry Blackheart, must confront this new threat.
Pires shared his excitement with IGN, stating:
“I’m thrilled to return to Image Comics with Lost Fantasy, a series blending my love for Western comics like East of West and Something is Killing the Children with the intricate world-building and action of the JRPGs I grew up with.” He further explained the inspiration behind the title and character design, citing direct homages to Final Fantasy and Lost Odyssey.
Lost Fantasy #1 will be released on April 30, 2025. For more on upcoming comics, explore the anticipated releases from Marvel and DC in 2025.
