Innen One-Shot Arrives From Image Comics
Robert Windom and Mirko Čolak's one-and-done revenge tale launches at comic book shops on January 20, 2027.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Comic Books
Image Comics will publish Innen, a one-shot created by Robert Windom and Mirko Čolak, with issue #1 available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 20. The one-and-done tale of vengeance is also available on several digital platforms.
Why it matters
The one-shot offers a self-contained, dialogue-free story for readers looking for a complete narrative in a single issue. Its release adds to Image Comics' lineup of standalone titles for United States comic shop customers.
Innen one-shot #1 is available in three cover versions, including a Jae Lee variant, with Cover C black-and-white incentive copies appearing at a 1:25 ratio. The issue is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 2027, at comic book shops.
The players
Image Comics
Image Comics is an independent American comic book publisher founded in 1992 by a group of artists who left Marvel Comics, known for creator-owned titles.
Robert Windom
Robert Windom is a comic book writer and co-creator of Innen, the one-shot published by Image Comics.
Mirko Čolak
Mirko Čolak is a comic book artist and co-creator of Innen, the one-shot published by Image Comics.
Jae Lee
Jae Lee is a South Korean-born comic book artist known for his work on high-profile series, who contributed the variant cover for Innen one-shot #1.
The details
Innen is set in Japan and follows a young girl whose mother was murdered, who then finds an ancient helmet that turns the wearer into a warrior demon. To quench her bloodlust, she must defeat the helmet's karmic enemy, and the story is told entirely through visuals, expressions, and atmosphere without dialogue.
Timeline
January 2027: Innen one-shot launches from Image Comics.
Wednesday, January 20, 2027: Innen one-shot #1 available at comic book shops.
Market Landscape
Innen continues Image Comics' creator-owned model, which the publisher built after its 1992 founding by artists who left Marvel Comics. Standalone one-shots like this one give the independent publisher a way to test new creators and concepts without committing to ongoing series.
Readers who want a complete story in a single issue can pick up Innen #1 on January 20, 2027, in any of its three cover versions. The issue is also available on digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Google Play, and Kobo for readers who prefer e-books.
The takeaway
Standalone one-shots offer a low-commitment way to sample a new creator or concept, and Innen's dialogue-free approach makes it a distinctive pick for readers who enjoy visual storytelling. Check your local comic shop's pre-order list before January 20, 2027.
What happens next
Innen one-shot #1 goes on sale at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by First Comics News.
