Image Comics’ Monstress #62: Secrets of the Old Gods Unlocked in a Haunting Flashback
The Eisner Award-winning fantasy epic continues to weave its dark, magical spell. Monstress #62 from the superstar creative team of Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda is set to hit comic shops, taking readers deeper into the tragic, complex history of the Arcanics and the mysterious powers that govern their world. If you are eager to keep your collection fully stocked with the best titles on the shelves, you can always check out our latest New Comics to secure your weekly haul.
Creative Team
- Writer: Marjorie Liu
- Artist: Sana Takeda
- Publisher: Image Comics
- Release Date: May 2026
Diving Into the Past: A Father’s Dreadful Mission
The upcoming issue of Monstress takes a fascinating detour into the history of the world, shedding light on the tragic origins of the cybernetic and magical technologies that define the series. The preview pages plunge us directly into “The Past,” where a massive airship floats quietly over sand-swept ruins.
Inside the vessel, we find a young, fox-like Arcanic child talking to her father, who is visibly ill and coughing up blood. Despite his daughter’s pleas to find a healer, the father insists he is undergoing a miracle rather than a sickness. He reveals a chilling truth: the Shaman-Empress created an instrument of immense power connected directly to their bloodline, and he has been called to these ancient ruins to claim it.
Breathtaking Artwork: The Pain of Old God Bones
Sana Takeda’s unique artistic style, characterized by soft textures, intricate line work, and an elegant steampunk-meets-dark-fantasy aesthetic, shines brightly in this sequence. We watch as the father and daughter descend into the sandy ruins.
The child, struggling to find her footing, collapses heavily in the sand. Her father gently advises her to be easy on herself, noting that it takes time for a nervous system to correctly engage with mechanical limbs.
As they trek deeper into the ruins—built by ancient, superior minds who believed they could engineer permanence—the duo discovers that they are not alone. They stumble upon the fresh, bloody remains of a slaughtered beast. The realization that someone else has recently breached these sacred grounds immediately heightens the tension.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Mirror
The climax of the preview pages brings the travelers into a dark, cavernous chamber, guided only by the dim glow of a handheld light.
As they approach the source of a strange energy release, the young girl notices a physical humming in her limbs. Her father delivers a shocking revelation: her prosthetic limbs are forged directly from the bones of an ancient, sleeping god. If she can hear the “song” of the ruins, it means her blood is far more active than he originally believed. The preview ends on a thrilling cliffhanger as they peer into a giant, ornate stone mirror and gasp at what lies within.
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Speculator and Collector Guide
For long-time fans of Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda’s masterpiece, Monstress #62 is a must-buy key issue that promises to drop massive lore revelations.
Below, you can preview the stunning main cover artwork, which features a cozy, academic scene of Kippa and her feline companions studying ancient texts under a lantern light:
Standard Cover featuring Kippa and the cats of Monstress surrounding stacks of mysterious books.
Whether you prefer reading physical copies from your local comic shop or downloading digital editions via Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, or Google Play, this issue is a gorgeous addition to your reading pile.
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