Temporal #1
Writer: Stephanie Williams
Artist: Asiah Fulmore, DJ Chavis
Letterer: Becca Carey
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Release Date: October 8, 2025
Cover Price: $4.99
Once upon a time, Savannah and Marcus were the most skilled temporal thieves in the business, slipping through history to acquire rare artifacts. That was before they settled down, had a son, and built a quiet life together. Ten years later, as their son Harper celebrates his birthday, Savannah questions whether suburban bliss is enough. When Harper's disappointment over a replica gaming console triggers memories of her former life, Savannah makes a decision that could jeopardize everything she and Marcus have built. Against her husband's knowledge and her best friend's warnings, Savannah steps back into the portal for "one last job" - a simple mission to retrieve an original gaming console from the past. But nothing stays simple for long in a business where time is money. From acclaimed writer Stephanie Williams (NUBIA & THE AMAZONS, MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR: WRECK AND ROLL, THE RAVEN BOYS GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION) and rising comic artist Asiah Fulmore (AMETHYST: PRINCESS OF GEMWORLD and BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD) comes a thrilling new limited series about family, identity, and the dangerous allure of who we used to be. TEMPORAL explores what happens when your past and future collide—and the ripple effects that follow when you steal more than just objects from history.
Score
★★★★☆ (4/5)
‘Temporal’ is an entertaining, character-driven sci-fi adventure that feels grounded yet teases the thrill of time-traveling escapades. Savannah and Marcus were once time bandits—partners in crime and in love—until they retired from their daring adventures to start a family. A decade later, Savannah can’t shake the itch to relive those adrenaline-fueled days, and when her son sets his heart on a vintage game console, she finds the perfect excuse to sneak away and journey back through time to get him one.
Writer Stephanie Williams shines in establishing the couple’s dynamic, first through a flashback mid-heist where Savannah and Marcus banter and flirt while executing their plan with ease. Fast forward to their son’s tenth birthday, and the spark of nostalgia hits hard as the pair navigate the quirks of suburban parenthood. Williams’ sharp ear for dialogue gives their relationship a natural charm—witty, affectionate, and deeply human. The two are instantly likable, and their chemistry anchors the story, giving readers characters worth rooting for. It’s not an action-heavy debut, but it’s a confident one, laying a strong foundation for a series that blends whimsy, heart, and intrigue.
The art team perfectly complements the tone. Asiah Fulmore’s expressive linework and design sensibilities, paired with DJ Chavis’ rich, vibrant colors, create a visual warmth that makes every page pop. The aesthetic is light and inviting, balancing the domestic and the fantastical with ease. Becca Carey’s lettering keeps the dialogue flowing seamlessly, maintaining a brisk and confident rhythm throughout.
‘Temporal’ is a delightful start to a time-travel adventure that charms with its humor, heart, and irresistible style.
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