Image Comics Announces Hard-Hitting Korean Crime Graphic Novel ‘Royals’
by Olly MacNamee
Writer Derek Kirk Kim (The Last Mermaid, Same Difference) and artist Jacob Perez (Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) team up for an all-new hardcover graphic novel Royals. Set in Seoul, Korea, here’s the full synopsis for this crime caper comic book from Image Comics:
“Set in the shadowy back alleys of Seoul, South Korea, Royals follows twin brothers Paul and Castor who have crafted the perfect poker hustle using their uncanny telepathic connection. Perfect, that is, until they’re caught red-handed by the most ruthless criminal syndicate in Seoul. To pay them back, the brothers must pull off a daring heist and use their gift for something bigger than themselves for the first time in their lives…but only if they don’t wind up killing each other first!”
Here’s Kim with an official statement:
“As a lifelong fan of crime capers and Jackie Chan films, this is a dream project come true for me,” said Kim. “And having it brought to glorious life by Jacob Perez with his vivid, dynamic art is an absolute honor!”
Perez added:
“Royals has been such a fun and wild ride as my first journey into the world of graphic novels. Derek Kim’s script carries this book from beginning to end!”
The Royals hardcover will be out in comic book stores on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 and in books stores on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from Image Comics.