Today on October 7, acclaimed Syracuse-based comic book publisher AHOY Comics will publish ARCHAIC (tpb), a modern-day action-adventure following the newest residents of a sentient island populated by the gods and monsters of dead civilizations: a harried single mom and her three kids. From writer Melissa F. Olson (Project: Cryptid, Dead Spots), artist Sally Cantirino (I Walk With Monsters), and colorist Gab Contreras (Witchblood), the fast-paced mystery explores what happens to legends once the world no longer has use for them.
ARCHAIC TPB
(W) Melissa F. Olson
(A) Sally Cantirino
Cover: Sally Cantirino
For fans of Saga, a modern fantasy comic from acclaimed novelist Melissa F. Olson, author of the bestselling Old World series. Meet Tess Halliday, a broke single mom desperate to protect her kids from vicious criminals trying to collect on her ex-husband’s debts. Following a mysterious message, Tess flees to the island of Demonde—a place of demons, legendary creatures, and a family secret that just might cost Tess her life. Artist Sally Cantrino (I Walk With Monsters) deftly brings this mystical world to life.
October 7, 2025
Diamond/Lunar FOC: May 26, 2025
$17.99 / $24.99 CAN