Chainkata (Retailer Exclusive)

In Chainkata, Luma is a chainsaw-wielding warrior queen, seeking out an unknown power in the vastness of space. All she wants is to find peace, but violence and terror follow her through every black hole. The story will blend the epic, high-stakes sci-fi of Beta Ray Bill and Space-Mullet and with the character-building depth of Extremity and Do A Powerbomb. It is the culmination, and maximization, of Johnson's craft and the perfect read for fans of action-packed comics with art that leaps from the page.

Chainkata will see a full rollout of promotion and appearances planned at this month's San Diego Comic-Con to kick off the excitement. This bold new vision is Johnson's most ambitious project yet as he aims to bring sci-fi back to the forefront of comics and storytelling in a way never seen before.

"Ever since my start in comics, I've wanted to make a science fiction book that truly felt different from everything already out there," said Johnson. "It was 2017 when I drew the first sketch of Luma, Chainkata's main character. From that point, it took me NINE years to come up with a story that I felt was worthy of being on the stands, and Chainkata is the end result of that journey. I have pushed myself narratively and artistically further than I ever have before, and I believe it shows in the pages you'll be reading this fall. Please join me for an epic like none other. The Chain awaits you."