KAYA (2022)

A jam-packed series premiere with 31 gorgeous story pages, plus bonus material and a Jack Kirby-inspired variant cover by DEADLY CLASS co-creator WES CRAIG! 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. 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.

JAM-PACKED SECOND ISSUE WITH 28 GORGEOUS STORY PAGES! Kaya has formed an uneasy alliance with the Lizard-Riders. But will a flash flood and a dangerous hunt for food with the treacherous Zothan push Kaya past her breaking point? Featuring an Adventure Time-inspired variant cover by WES CRAIG!

To help a defenseless farmer and his family, Kaya and the Lizard-Riders hunt the most fearsome beast on the plains-and not all of them will survive! Featuring a Hellboy-inspired variant cover by WES CRAIG!

As they near their destination, Kaya's brother Jin attempts to use magic to help his wounded sister and the Lizard-Rider Seth admits his feelings for Kaya. But does she feel the same? Meanwhile, unexpected threats are converging around our battered adventurers. Featuring a Moebius-inspired variant cover by WES CRAIG!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Kaya's magic arm is GONE, and she is separated from her allies in the vast Poison Lands. Jin, nearly drowned, enters a strange, delirious nightmare he may not be able to return from. Features a variant cover by cosmic art god MATTEO SCALERA!

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!

END OF STORY ARC Kaya has found Jin's captors just as chaos breaks out between warring factions of Mutant royalty and a division of the Robot Empire's army. But after his journey through the dark realm, what has Jin become? Beliefs are shattered and a new path is forged in the epic conclusion to 'Kaya in the Poison Lands.' Features a mind-bendingly dope VARIANT COVER by JESSE LONERGAN.

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)!

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?

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.

Jin is near death, and Kaya will have to risk her life and the life of their new friend to save him. Pulled under, lost in the Dark Realm, Jin encounters a strange new player who will change his relationship to Kaya forever. Meanwhile, the Rebels attempt a daring mission, just as the Robot Army lays siege to their sacred temple!

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

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!"

What's happened to Kaya's magic arm? What strange lands have her adventures taken her to, and where is her brother Jin? Glimpse Kaya's future in this shocking standalone story! Featuring a backup story by rising star Juni Ba.

Join us for the beginning of a brand new adventure. A deadly new threat emerges from the Robot Empire, and following their disastrous last mission, Kaya and Jin are forced to travel a road of thieves, assassins, and worse in KAYA AND THE DRAGON ROAD. New characters, new settings, and a perfect jumping-on point for new readers.

Kaya and Jin become tomb raiders, assisted by a mysterious new ally.

Surrounded by the robot empire, Kaya and Jin are forced to retreat into a haunted city.

Lost in a city of ghosts, Kaya receives a shocking glimpse into her future!

Can Kaya and Razel escape the haunted city and save Jin from the clutches of the Robot warlord, Gorax? "Kaya and the Dragon Road" reaches its shocking conclusion!

Travel back to the Mutant Lands where the deposed prince of monsters and his uncle attempt to awaken a terrible force that could change everything in Kaya's world and far beyond. Featuring a backup story by Jesse Lonergan, plus tons of back matter, these stand-alone, between-arc issues have become a favorite among Kaya fans and are perfect for new readers.

NEW STORY ARC When Kaya, Razel, and Jin encounter the cruel reality behind the Robot Empire’s power, they must choose whether to run or fight. Sacrifices will be made, and the bond between brother and sister will be put to its ultimate test in KAYA and Slave Mine 7! This new story arc promises the return of beloved characters, brand-new settings, and a variant cover by the incredible PEACH MOMOKO.

Jin shares Razel’s escape plan with the slaves, but will they put their faith in a band of strangers? Back at the camp, Kaya is shocked by the return of someone from her and Jin’s recent past.

The slaves are united under Razel’s escape plan, but can Kaya’s fractious group hold together long enough to pull it off?

In the chaos of a slave revolt, a terrible tragedy strikes, forcing Kaya to face off against the Beast!

END OF STORY ARC The shocking conclusion to book five! After a battle for the ages, Kaya and Jin’s destiny is forever changed!

Visit Kaya’s future once again as she attempts to lead her army to victory in “KAYA The REBEL”. A stand alone issue between story arcs, and a perfect jumping on point for new readers. These issues, featuring a backup story by RILEY ROSSMO (The Moon Is Following Us), plus tons of back matter, are a favourite among Kaya fans.

Kaya and Jin’s relationship has been shattered! Now find out what awaits our heroes as Jin and Razel travel to the frozen north to confront the Mother Oracle of the Robot Empire, while Kaya journeys south to the legendary Temple of Warriors. After the star-studded side quest of COLOSSAL KAYA and the future shock of Kaya #32, the next thrilling chapter in Kaya’s story begins here!

Kaya discovers a group of stowaways on her journey to the Warrior’s Temple, and far to the north, Jin and Razel come face to face with a strange and threatening enemy from their past.

The Mutant Duke Borgo attempts to awaken the slumbering Dragon-God, Jin confronts the reality of Razel’s plan, and Kaya befriends new members of the circus troop she rides with.

The Great Oracle calculates her next move as Jin and his companions march ever closer to their confrontation with her. While far to the south, KAYA believes she may have found a new family…