Curt Pires, celebrated for works like Youth and Lost Falls, returns to Image Comics with Lost Fantasy, a new comic series drawing heavy inspiration from 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 stunning cover:
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Lost Fantasy reunites Pires with Money artist Luca Casalanguida. The first issue boasts cover art from 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. Over a century ago, a natural disaster triggered first contact, 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 catastrophic event in Montana has disrupted the fragile peace, threatening both worlds. Rookie monster hunter Henry Blackheart must now confront this escalating threat.
Pires shared his excitement with IGN, stating:
"I'm thrilled to be back at 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 immersive world-building and action of the JRPGs I grew up playing," He specifically cites the Final Fantasy series, noting the protagonist's spiky hair and greatsword as a direct homage to Tetsuya Nomura's iconic Cloud design. He further acknowledges the subtle nod to Hironobu Sakaguchi's Lost Odyssey in the title, calling it an "underrated masterpiece."
Lost Fantasy #1 will be released on April 30, 2025. For more on upcoming comic releases, explore the anticipated titles from Marvel and DC in 2025.
