Vault Comics And Actress Inanna Sarkis Announce ‘Inanna: The Name She Lost’

“The story begins in San Francisco, once the heart of a counterculture movement of peace and love, now a city at war with itself. Mayor and presidential hopeful Tim Teller promises to fix the problems, but he has a new issue. On a brisk September evening, Inanna emerges from the Bay, wearing nothing but a lapis necklace. She remembers little more than her name … and a deep sense of rage. Possessed of immense strength and unwavering charisma, Inanna becomes a champion of the people. But her immortal life as a goddess of love and war is coming back to haunt her. Ancient enemies and modern mythic forces collide as love and war clash in a battle for the soul of humanity — and Inanna herself.”

Speaking of the comic that carries her name:

“This story is deeply personal for me and seeing it finally come to life is truly a dream come true. I grew up hearing fragments of ancient myths about the goddess Inanna, but never saw them told in a way that felt alive, raw, and relevant to the world we’re in today. With this graphic novel, we’re reimagining her not just as a goddess, but as a mirror — of love, rage, resilience, and transformation. It’s about what happens when the past collides with the present, and how a figure born of myth can still speak to the chaos and beauty of our human experience. I wanted to tell a story that embraces both the light and the darkness — the tenderness of connection and the brutality of conflict — because those dualities live in all of us.

“We chose to keep the title Inanna not because it’s my name, but because it belongs to the ancient Sumerian goddess whose mythology anchors this story –and honoring that legacy felt more important than avoiding any appearance of vanity or narcissism.

“As someone who works across film and storytelling, stepping into the world of comics has been liberating. The medium allows us to play with time, memory, and emotion in such a visceral way. Ademir’s art brings everything to life in such an extraordinary way, while Tim and I built a story that’s mythic but also intimate. My hope is that readers feel seen in these pages — that they find a little bit of themselves in our heroine’s fight, her vulnerability, and her defiance.”

Leal added:

“I felt honored to be part of this Inanna project. I have always enjoyed telling good stories through my art, especially exploring themes such as fantasy, mythology, gods, and the medieval universe. Creating the concepts for characters, palaces, and settings was an enriching experience, made even more special with the support of Inanna Sarkis. Since Sarkis is of Assyrian descent, I was able to learn a lot about her culture and incorporate that knowledge into the work, which made the process even more enjoyable. Each chapter I illustrated was not only a creative challenge but also a constant learning experience, broadening my artistic and personal vision.”

Tim Seeley added:

“I was initially attracted to the project because Inanna (the real person) and I come from really different worlds … she’s a model, an actress, and an influencer, and she has a legion of followers and fans who are not the usual comic book fan. So, I figured, this is a great way to reach brand new people! But, the more I talked to Inanna (also, again, the real person), the more I also really loved the story, and her take on it –the tale of a goddess who forgot what she stood for in the pursuit of fame and worship. I’m not sure there’s a much more relevant theme in today’s world.”