Skybound and Image Comics have announced a new Ghost Pepper story arc from creator, writer, artist, and letterer Ludo Lullabi (Transformers, Battle Chasers) and colorist Adriano Lucas (Destro).
Ghost Pepper #13 launches the next chapter of the series on July 29, 2026, promising a larger and more intense storyline.
Creator Teases Bigger Stakes and New Character
Lullabi shared his excitement about continuing the series and expanding its scope. He said the new arc will push the action further and introduce a major new character, Ax.
“She’s been waiting in the shadows in my sketchbooks for a long time,” Lullabi said. “Her arrival is going to deeply shake the world of Ghost Pepper.”
He added that readers can expect more high-impact moments and a deeper dive into the book’s cyber-fantasy setting.
The World of Ghost Pepper
The series follows Loloi, a food vendor navigating a dangerous world shaped by a past monstrous threat. Society has survived, but conditions remain harsh. Loloi travels the roads delivering her cooking while avoiding ruthless rivals and massive robots tasked with maintaining order.
Her journey shifts when she encounters Ash, a mysterious warrior whose power could either save the world or destroy it.
A New Threat Emerges
Following the events of the previous issue, the world stands without a clear hero. A strange traveler emerges from the chaos and seeks out Loloi’s signature dishes. This newcomer may hold the key to the planet’s survival.
Editor Ben Abernathy emphasized the stakes of the new arc, calling it the characters’ greatest challenge yet and highlighting Ax as a standout addition.
Variant Covers and Collectibles
Each issue in the arc will feature a 1990s trading card-themed variant cover by Cliff Rathburn (The Walking Dead). Each cover spotlights a different character, including Ax.
Issue #13 will also include variant covers by Cedric Poulat (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero), Mirka Andolfo (DC Comics: Bombshells), and Alec Bezzina (Invincible Universe: Battle Beast), along with a blank sketch cover.
Collected Edition Arrives First
Ghost Pepper Vol. 2: Taste of Cinders, which collects issues #6 through #12, will hit comic shops on July 15, 2026. It will then release through traditional booksellers and digital platforms on August 11, 2026.
Ghost Pepper #13 follows shortly after, arriving in comic shops and on digital platforms on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
