Curt Pires, renowned for his compelling works like *Youth* and *Lost Falls* in the Comixology Originals library, is making a much-anticipated return to Image Comics with his latest project, *Lost Fantasy*. This new series draws deep inspiration from the iconic JRPGs, particularly the beloved *Final Fantasy VII*. Fans eager to dive into this new adventure can get an exclusive sneak peek at *Lost Fantasy #1* through our slideshow gallery, featuring stunning interior art and process sketches for Jae Lee's captivating cover.
Lost Fantasy #1: Exclusive Preview Art Gallery
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*Lost Fantasy* sees Pires teaming up once again with *Money* artist Luca Casalanguida. The debut issue boasts cover art by Casalanguida, Alex Diotto, Darick Robertson, and Jae Lee. Additionally, the series will feature a serialized backup story titled *Indigo Children: Exodus*, continuing the narrative from Pires' acclaimed sci-fi series *Indigo Children*.
Here's the official synopsis from Image Comics for *Lost Fantasy*:
In Lost Fantasy, a magical world lies beneath ours, and first contact was made over a hundred years ago between the two worlds due to a natural disaster, resulting in a schism that allowed monsters to break through. Since then, secret monster slayers, known as The Great Hunters, have been working with global leaders to police the border and to keep our world safe from the creatures that lurk in the shadows. But last night, something broke through, resulting in a mysterious mass killing in Montana, and causing things to shift in a way that will ripple through both worlds. Now it’s up to rookie monster hunter Henry Blackheart to stop it…
Pires shares his excitement about returning to Image Comics with *Lost Fantasy*, stating, "I'm ecstatic to be back at Image Comics with Lost Fantasy—a series that merges my love of Western comics like *East Of West* and *Something Is Killing The Children* with the dense world-building and action of the JRPGs I grew up playing. Games like the Final Fantasy series—with our lead character's Snow White spikey hair and Giant Sword being a direct homage to Tetsuya Nomura's amazing character design for Cloud."
He further elaborates on the title's inspiration, saying, "The 'Lost' in the title is also a homage—albeit a more subtle one—to the great Hironobu Sakaguchi's *Lost Odyssey*—which is his criminally underrated post-Final Fantasy masterpiece at Mistwalker. So the comic has a lot of JRPG love at its core."
*Lost Fantasy #1* is set to hit the shelves on April 30, 2025.For those looking to stay updated on upcoming releases, be sure to explore what Marvel and DC have in store for 2025.
