Final Fantasy-inspired Series Previews on Image Comics

Curt Pires, celebrated for works like Youth and Lost Falls in the Comixology Originals lineup, returns to Image Comics with Lost Fantasy, a comic book heavily influenced by classic JRPGs such as Final Fantasy VII.

Below is an exclusive preview of artwork from Lost Fantasy #1, showcasing interior panels and the process behind Jae Lee's stunning cover:

Lost Fantasy #1: Exclusive Preview Art Gallery

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Lost Fantasy reunites Pires with Money artist Luca Casalanguida. The first issue boasts cover art by Casalanguida, Alex Diotto, Darick Robertson, and Jae Lee. The series will also feature a serialized backup story, Indigo Children: Exodus, a continuation of Pires' sci-fi series, Indigo Children.

Image Comics provides the following synopsis for Lost Fantasy:

A hidden magical world exists beneath our own, first contacted over a century ago following a catastrophic natural disaster. This event created a rift, allowing monsters to breach the barrier. Since then, elite monster hunters, known as The Great Hunters, have collaborated with global leaders to secure the boundary and protect our world from these shadowy creatures. However, a recent mysterious massacre in Montana signifies a significant shift, threatening both worlds. Rookie monster hunter, Henry Blackheart, must now intervene.

Pires shared with IGN:

“I’m thrilled to be back at Image Comics with Lost Fantasy, a series blending my love for Western comics like East of West and Something is Killing the Children with the rich world-building and action of the JRPGs I grew up with.” He further explains that the protagonist's design, including his spiky hair and large sword, is a direct tribute to Tetsuya Nomura's iconic Cloud from Final Fantasy. The "Lost" in the title subtly nods to Hironobu Sakaguchi's Lost Odyssey, a post-Final Fantasy masterpiece.

Lost Fantasy #1 will be available April 30, 2025. For more on upcoming comic releases, see our previews of Marvel and DC's 2025 plans.