'Deadly Class’ Wes Craig Brings the Action in Upcoming New Series 'Kaya' This October

From writer and artist Wes Craig (Deadly Class, Gravediggers Union) comes an astonishing fantasy adventure in the upcoming, Kaya. This new ongoing series will launch from Image Comics in October.

Kaya is the story of siblings surviving in a world of monsters and mutants. 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.

“I’m putting every bit of heart, action, and fun that I can into each issue," said Craig. "Kaya, her brother Jin, and the strange world they live in are very real to me, and I think readers are gonna have a blast discovering it, month in, month out.”

First previewed in the Image! Anthology, this jam-packed series premiere features 31 gorgeous story pages, bonus material, and a Jack Kirby-inspired variant cover by Craig. This new series is a must-have for readers on the hunt for their next favorite read.

Kaya #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 5:
Kaya #1 Cover A by Craig - Diamond Code AUG220055
Kaya #1 Cover B by Craig - Diamond Code AUG220056

Kaya #1 will also be available for purchase across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

Early 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, Invincible

“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, Rumble

Courtesy of Image Comics

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