EXCLUSIVE Cover Reveal: ‘Renegade Royale’ Marks A Return To The World Of ‘Renegade Rule’
by Rachel Bellwoar
In his original review, former Comicon editor James Ferguson described Renegade Rule as, “a downright fun comic focused on some very big personalities… [that] explores the power of friendship and queer identity with characters who you most definitely want to hang out with.” Now the same team behind the GLAAD Media Award-nominated graphic novel are back with a sequel. Renegade Royale is written by Ben Kahn (Mr. Muffins: Defender of the Stars, Monster High: Howliday Haunt) and Rachel Silverstein (The Legend of Korra: Patterns in Time, Renegade Rule). Featuring art by Sam Beck (Loving, Ohio, Verse) and letters by Jim Campbell (The Great British Bump-Off, Welcome to the Maynard), it’s expected to hit shops in Summer 2025 and we’ve got the exclusive cover reveal:
“Since their defeat at the VR gaming championship for Renegade Rule, the team members of the Manhattan Mist haven’t lost an ounce of momentum. So when a new brawl mode is introduced to the game—along with a sponsored inaugural competition—they’re in it to win it (again)! But in this tournament, only one player can be crowned champion. Get ready for a burgeoning romance between two team members, all-new character classes, and new rivals who will push Tonya, Sasha, Amanda and Jessie to their very limits. Whether or not the Mist can make some time between jokes, swears, and stolen glances to make one of their own a VR gaming champion remains to be seen!”
On getting to write a sequel, Kahn and Silverstein had to say:
We’re so thrilled to return to the world and friendships of Renegade Rule. We had so much more story to tell with these characters, and we can’t wait to share more queer romance and VR action with readers.
Renegade Royale goes on sale July 29th from Dark Horse Comics.
