Kaya Series

After the destruction of their village, a young girl with a magic arm and a fighting spirit is tasked with delivering her little brother to a faraway safe haven. There, he’s destined to discover the secret to overthrowing the all-powerful empire that destroyed their home. Starting out on their journey, they’ll face lizard-riders, monstrous beasts, and secrets that could tear brother and sister apart. From writer and artist WES CRAIG (DEADLY CLASS, GRAVEDIGGERS UNION) comes an astonishing new ongoing fantasy-adventure series about siblings surviving in a world of monsters and mutants that’s perfect for fans of Conan, Lord of the Rings, Bone, and Adventure Time. Collects KAYA #1-5, plus a 16-page prologue previously featured exclusively in the IMAGE! 30TH ANNIVERSARY ANTHOLOGY Select praise for KAYA: “There is literally nothing in comics I love more than being introduced into a strange new world inhabited by characters you very quickly grow to love. KAYA is that. A whole load of that.” —ROBERT KIRKMAN (THE WALKING DEAD, FIRE POWER) “One of my favorite storytellers, taking us on a human and fantastical adventure. For the characters this is a journey across a desert, but for us, it’s an oasis of joy.” —KIERON GILLEN (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, DIE) “This book’s an absolute delight from a master working at the peak of his craft. My favorite thing I’ve read this year.” —JAMES HARREN (ULTRAMEGA)

Kaya’s worst fear has come true: her little brother, Jin, has been kidnapped. Now, despite everything she’s already been through, she’ll have no choice but to enter the Kingdom of the MUTANTS to get him back. With unexpected allies in tow, a wild adventure begins in the strange and sinister POISON-LANDS! Collects KAYA #7-11

END OF STORY ARC An unexpected wedding takes place when our adventurers reach their destination. And secrets between Kaya and her brother Jin threaten to tear them apart just as a monstrous new threat attacks! Featuring 30 dramatic, action-packed story pages and a Frank Frazetta-inspired variant cover by WES CRAIG!

NEW STORY ARC Kaya’s worst fear has come true: her little brother Jin has been kidnapped. Now, despite everything she’s already been through, she’ll have no choice but to enter the Kingdom of the MUTANTS to get him back. With unexpected allies in tow, a wild adventure begins in the strange and sinister POISON-LANDS! A great jumping-on point for new readers. Features a variant cover by artistic juggernaut DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON!

Discover the origin of Kaya’s mysterious magic arm and the sacrifice her uncle Kova made to save the young girl’s life! Plus, a backup story illustrated by indie superstar AL GOFA (Dark Angels of Darkness). A standalone story that’s a perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Featuring a movie poster-inspired variant cover by WES CRAIG!

Captive in the Poison Lands, Jin comes face to face with the robot who ordered the destruction of his home and makes a desperate bid to escape. Trailing far behind, Kaya and her allies attempt a perilous descent to catch up to Jin’s captors. The wildest adventure in comics continues in the bizarre Poison Lands! Features a variant cover by art supernova TULA LOTAY!

STANDALONE STORY Lord Vox, the robot who ordered the destruction of Kaya’s village, must answer for what happened in the Poison-Lands. The plans of the all-powerful robot empire are revealed when we meet the empire’s supreme leader, the Oracle! Includes a backup story by GABRIEL WALTA (PHANTOM ROAD, The Vision) and a variant cover by apex predator of art JAMES HARREN (ULTRAMEGA)!

STANDALONE STORY Lord Vox, the robot who ordered the destruction of Kaya’s village, must answer for what happened in the Poison-Lands. The plans of the all-powerful robot empire are revealed when we meet the empire’s supreme leader, the Oracle! Includes a backup story by GABRIEL WALTA and a variant cover by apex predator of art JAMES HARREN!

Lost in a dark and dangerous realm, Jin makes a deal to escape. But what has he promised in the bargain—and to whom? Meanwhile, Kaya continues her search for Jin with an unexpected ally while her friends fight off a Mutant ambush, and not all of them will survive! “Kaya in the Poison Lands” approaches its epic conclusion. Featuring a variant cover by head-lopping metal lord ANDREW MACLEAN!

NEW STORY ARC 2023 Ringo Awards nominee for Best Kids Comic and Best Cartoonist Kaya and Jin barter a deal with a band of pirates that can deliver them to their long-dreamed-of safe harbor. But to earn their passage, first they’ll have to track down a rebellious princess in a city on the edge of revolution!  This issue also features a variant cover by the classy-as-hell MICHAEL CHO! "KAYA is the ongoing all-ages title we’ve been waiting for! Combining the wonder of Jeff Smith’s Bone with the adventure of Kazu Kibuishi’s Amulet, KAYA is a perfect example of a comic that can hook anyone AND keep them coming back every month." —Patrick Brower (Challengers Comics + Conversation, Chicago)

With no time to lose, Kaya and Jin are tracking down a princess who can get them passage onto a ship bound for safety. But can they find her and not get captured in an occupied city overrun with soldiers of the Robot Empire?

While the rebels plan a daring attack, Jin makes a desperate attempt to rid himself of the curse he’s brought back from the Dark Realm.

The secret of the Temple of Shazir is revealed and Kaya must decide if she’ll help the rebels fight for it. Meanwhile, Jin makes a desperate attempt to rid himself of the curse he’s brought back from the Dark-realm.

The city erupts in violence between the rebels and the King’s army. Caught in the middle, Kaya makes a fateful decision that will set her and Jin on a dangerous new direction. Hearts are broken and fates are sealed in the explosive conclusion to The Temple of Shazir!

Jin is near death, and Kaya will have to risk her life and the life of their new friend to save him. Lost in the Dark Realm, Jin encounters a strange new player who will change Jin’s relationship to Kaya forever. Featuring a variant cover by nascent supernova CARLA WYZGALA! “KAYA is an absolutely thrilling work of fantasy fiction unlike anything else on the stands. Wes has managed to do something wholly separate from his previous work but maintained the same exemplary quality.“ —MICHAEL WALSH (THE SILVER COIN)