“Chicks. With Chainsaws. In Space” — Daniel Warren Johnson And Image Announces Sci-Fi Series ‘Chainkata’
by Olly MacNamee
Wunderkind of the comic industry, Daniel Warren Johnson, has announced his next creator-owned venture with Image Comics: Chainkata. In the science fiction series, main character Luma sets off on a quest amongst the stars to seek a mysterious power. Or, to put it another way …
“In Chainkata, Luma is a chainsaw-wielding warrior queen, seeking out an unknown power in the vastness of space. All she wants is to find peace, but violence and terror follow her through every black hole. The story will blend the epic, high-stakes sci-fi of Beta Ray Bill and Space-Mullet and with the character-building depth of Extremity and Do A Powerbomb. It is the culmination, and maximization, of Johnson’s craft and the perfect read for fans of action-packed comics with art that leaps from the page.”
Although there’s no accompanying preview pages, there is a video, which offers up a sneak peek interiors:
Here’s Johnson on the evolution of Luma:
“Ever since my start in comics, I’ve wanted to make a science fiction book that truly felt different from everything already out there. It was 2017 when I drew the first sketch of Luma, Chainkata‘s main character. From that point, it took me nine years to come up with a story that I felt was worthy of being on the stands, and Chainkata is the end result of that journey. I have pushed myself narratively and artistically further than I ever have before, and I believe it shows in the pages you’ll be reading this fall. Please join me for an epic like none other. The Chain awaits you.”
Chainkata #1 will be available in November 2026 from Image Comics. I reckon we’ll probably find out more, including an actual preview and release date, at San Diego Comic Con later this month.
