Image Comics to Launch Gehenna Series in January 2027
The four-issue miniseries Gehenna: Lust for Conquest arrives in comic book shops on January 20, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Comic Books
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Image Comics will publish the four-issue miniseries Gehenna: Lust for Conquest beginning January 20, 2027. The story follows the protagonist Gehenna as she navigates Los Angeles to hunt the person who placed a contract on her life.
Why it matters
The new series serves as a direct sequel to both Gehenna: Naked Aggression and Gehenna in Tokyo, expanding the lore for established readers. It highlights the continued collaboration between creators Patrick Kindlon, Marco Ferrari, and Maurizio Rosenzweig.
The miniseries will consist of exactly 4 issues to complete the narrative arc. Launch availability is confirmed for comic shops nationwide starting in January 2027.
The players
Image Comics
Image Comics is a major American comic book publisher founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators seeking creator-owned projects.
Patrick Kindlon
Patrick Kindlon is a comic book writer and musician known for his gritty, character-driven storytelling in independent titles.
Marco Ferrari
Marco Ferrari is an illustrator and comic creator who contributes both internal artwork and variant cover designs to industry projects.
The details
As the protagonist tracks those seeking to collect the bounty on her, she must contend with a barrage of hitmen throughout Los Angeles. The debut issue will offer several unique variant covers from artists including Kerbcrawlerghost, Aklia Gabriel, Zawayuki, Marco Ferrari, and an NSFW polybagged variant by Chloe Brailsford.
Timeline
January 2027 marks the official launch month for the miniseries.
Wednesday, January 20, 2027, is the date the first issue arrives in comic shops.
Culture Shift
The release reflects a growing emphasis on collector-focused marketing, such as specialized variant covers and polybagged editions, within the direct-market comic industry. This strategy allows independent publishers to boost interest in limited-run miniseries through exclusive collectible art.
Readers looking to purchase the first issue on January 20, 2027, should contact their local comic shop to pre-order, especially for limited-edition variant covers. Those seeking specific variants like the NSFW polybagged cover should verify store policies in advance due to the collectible nature of the product.
The takeaway
Collectors should monitor local shop allocations as specialized variant covers are typically produced in limited quantities. Readers interested in the full narrative should ensure they have read the preceding entries in the Gehenna saga before the January launch.
Further reading
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