Ram V, Evan Cagle, and Anand Radhakrishnan (RK) have revealed the details of their upcoming graphic novel series, Deicidium, for which they inked a six-figure worldwide publishing deal in January (see “Ram V, Radhakrishnan, and Cagle Sign with New French Publisher”).
Deicidium will be a nine-volume, black and white sci-fi series set in a future world to which the old gods have returned, manifesting as humans, and threaten the stability of society. The creators signed a worldwide publishing deal with a new French publisher, Morgen; Image will handle the series in English-language territories. The first volume is slated for release in late 2026, and Image will release a preview on Free Comic Book Day.
“Deicidium is a story borne out of my obsession with world mythologies and a desire to distinguish between the innocent power of stories and the power exercised by turning them into dogma,” Ram V said in a statement accompanying the announcement. “Since that early thought, Deicidium has grown into an expansive world full of characters and conflicts that I’m having a great time exploring. And it is also a culmination of all of my ever changing influences over the years. Fantasy, sci-fi, philosophy, mythology, kinetic action and shonen-manga character dynamics—there’s a little bit of everything to be found in here and I cannot wait for readers to discover it.”
“I see every story as a chance to explore new artistic territory, and the world of Deicidium really demands a commitment to that approach to visual storytelling,” said Cagle. “The mix of competing cultures and religious influences, the globe-trotting tours of the ways people live in this future world, the character designs, the tech—all of it serves as a summon to dig deep into style and technique in order to create a unique visual language. My hope is that the art of Deicidium feels somehow both ancient and novel, just like the narrative to which it’s wed.”
“Deicidium will be my first foray into science fiction,” said RK. “We are also trying a different format this time around—black and white art with a slower release schedule. This gives Evan and me time to explore media and dive into the image-making process. I also plan to draw larger than usual and I personally look forward to drawing traditionally and spending time engaging with the art.”
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