Unstoppable: Lost Fantasy #9 Returns for a Third Printing!
If there was ever a series that perfectly captured the “goth high-action” genre, it is Image Comics’ Lost Fantasy. Momentum for the white-hot title is showing no signs of slowing down, as Lost Fantasy #9—which kicked off the series’ most intense arc yet—has officially sold out for the third time.
For many indie titles, even a second printing is a major victory. For a third printing to be rushed to press, it signals that readers are hungry for the unique blend of monsters, magic, and massive swords that Curt Pires and Luca Casalanguida are cooking up.
“Team Lost Fantasy is thrilled and grateful to be headed to a third printing on issue nine—something virtually unheard of in comics,” said writer Curt Pires. “It’s been a thrill watching the book explode and gain new readers as they rush to shops to grab issues and join the amazing universe we’re building with our friends at Image Comics. The world of Lost Fantasy is just beginning, come in and join us.”
If you’re looking to get in on the action, check out our latest New Comics to see if your local shop has copies, or talk to your retailer about reserving the third printing arriving on June 17!
Enter the Cyber-Ronin
The latest story arc has shifted the series into high gear. Still reeling from the climatic events of the last arc and his injuries, Henry is thrust into a new case that turns the concept of “hunting” on its head.
A mysterious new adversary has arrived: the Cyber-Ronin. The premise is simple but deadly—this adversary has begun hunting the great hunters! The tension is palpable, and as we see in the panels below, the world is quite literally on fire.
Why Lost Fantasy is a Must-Read
It isn’t just the “very large sword” that has readers hooked. Lost Fantasy is smart, stylish, and deeply aware of its genre roots. Industry titan Kieron Gillen described the series as a “hellishly difficult quarry to pursue: to be goth high-action genre, and obviously smart.”
The series is filled with rich world-building, blending influences that feel reminiscent of Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda—a winning combination that resonates with role-playing game fans. Whether you’re exploring the hidden realms or uncovering the mysteries of the great hunters, every issue feels like a new discovery.
If you are curious about the lineage of high-action fantasy comics, you might want to see what happened in history on This Day In Comics, where we celebrate the classic arcs that paved the way for modern hits like Lost Fantasy.
A Look Ahead
The narrative complexity is increasing, and the political machinations of the different “Houses” are beginning to clash. As seen below, the scale of the world continues to expand.
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The climax of this arc is approaching, and the stakes have never been higher for Henry and his allies.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming releases:
- Lost Fantasy #10: May 27, 2026
- Lost Fantasy #11: June 24, 2026
- Lost Fantasy #12: July 29, 2026
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