Gene Ha is broadly thought to be one of many best artists working within the comedian e-book trade in the present day, and Mae is likely one of the defining works of his profession. Now Oni Press is bringing Mae again to print in a newly remastered Definitive Edition assortment.
IGN can completely debut a brand new preview of Mae: The Definitive Edition, that includes a number of inside pages by Ha and pinups from artists like Amanda Conner, Frank Cho, Janet Lee, and Katie Cook. There’s even a never-before-seen pinup from Kingdom Come artist Alex Ross. Check all of it out within the slideshow gallery beneath:
Mae is written and illustrated by Ha, with lettering by Zander Cannon and extra story contributions from Daimon Hampton, Paulina Ganucheau, and Mark Waid. The Definitive Edition assortment provides 12 new story pages together with 64 pages of supplemental materials. Here’s Oni’s official description of the e-book:
Mae’s beloved older sister, Abbie, has been lacking for years. Mae has her theories about the place Abbie could be — however by no means in her wildest goals did these theories embody a fantasy world stuffed with terrifying monsters, power-hungry nobles, and nefarious scientists. When Abby returns out of the blue, she convinces Mae to return together with her to the fantastical realm of Cimrterén to hitch in her quest to search out their lacking father, who has additionally disappeared with out a hint. The sisters should combat their approach to the guts of land to search out their father, coming throughout outdated pals and harmful new foes alongside their journey. Together they start to uncover sinister secrets and techniques and piece collectively a a lot darker household historical past than they ever might have imagined.
“Getting to share the tales in my head with all of you has been the best pleasure of my lengthy profession,” stated Ha in a press release. “Thank you to all of the Mae readers! Every copy of the sooner editions is bought out, worldwide, so Oni Press and I’ve labored exhausting to make the brand new Definitive Edition particular. I’ve expanded the story previous the 22 web page chapters of the serial comics, and eventually positioned the pages within the authentic deliberate order: Chapter 7 was imagined to be Chapter 6, and vice versa. Mae: The Definitive Edition is the story I needed to inform.”
“Whether you’ve learn the earlier editions or for those who’re new to Mae, we made this for you,” added Ha. “And for those who can’t get your individual copy, ask your native public librarian to order a duplicate and put a maintain on it for you. We have a lot enjoyable we are able to’t wait to share with you!”
Mae: The Definitive Edition is priced at $29.99 and shall be launched on April 8, 2025. You can preorder a copy on Amazon.
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