Dark Horse has announced Yucatan 1512, a new graphic novel by Alex Vede. Weaving Yucatan mythology into his evocative and colorful style, this story is a bloody tale of betrayal and redemption that will reach adventurous readers in May 2025. It will be available in bookstores on May 6th and in comic shops on May 7th.
So what is Yucatan 1512?
In 1512, a Spanish expedition landed on the Yucatan Peninsula in search of the legendary Mayan city of gold. Sorolla, a grizzled old soldier filled with remorse, seeks oblivion in a foreign land. When the commander kills one of the natives, Sorolla rebels against the force to save her child from a similar fate.
The quest for the city of gold turns into a manhunt. The two flee through the jungle in search of a place where they can escape the onslaught of Spanish soldiers that follow. But deep within that jungle, in the heart of an ancient city, lie giant warriors waiting to be summoned with a vengeance.
MILWAUKEE, Ore. (October 1, 2024) — Dark Horse presents the debut of unique comics and concept artist Alex Wede’s first original graphic novel, Yucatan 1512. Wede is a Spanish-based illustrator and author who spins ancient myths. Yucatan will bring a bloody story of betrayal and redemption to adventurous readers in May 2025 in an exciting and colorful style.
In 1512, a Spanish expedition landed on the Yucatan Peninsula in search of the legendary Mayan city of gold. Sorolla, a grizzled old soldier filled with remorse, seeks oblivion in a foreign land. When the commander kills one of the natives, Sorolla rebels against the force to save her child from a similar fate. The quest for the city of gold turns into a manhunt. The two flee through the jungle in search of a place where they can escape the onslaught of Spanish soldiers that follow. But deep within that jungle, in the heart of an ancient city, lie giant warriors waiting to be summoned with a vengeance.
The road to the fabled City of Gold is full of life and violence when Yucatan 1512 arrives in bookstores on May 6, 2025 and comic shops on May 7, 2025 for $19.99. The 80-page (6.625″ x 10.1875″) paperback is available for pre-order from TFAW, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local bookstores. Visit our Comic Shop Locator for more information or to find a store near you.
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