Wise Acre’s July 2026 solicitations assemble a compact but striking slate of indie comics, bringing a revenge-driven urban thriller, a 1920s Los Angeles noir, and a family-centered fantasy into focus. For readers and retailers tracking rising small-press voices, these releases signal both bold storytelling and a push toward collected editions this summer.
Popscars arrives as a collected trade that leans into a violent, personal reckoning. The story follows a masked protagonist known as Pinky who targets a figure of industry power—her own father—unraveling a family history tied to exploitation and celebrity. Penned by Pat O’Malley with art by Santi Guillen and a cover by Robert Sammelin, the volume is marked for mature readers and will be priced at $24.99 on release day.
The tone is unapologetically raw: this is a revenge narrative that uses the backdrop of Hollywood to examine how abuse and ambition can be weaponized behind glamour. For collectors, the trade edition makes the series more accessible beyond single-issue readers.
City of Demons #4 turns the clock back to 1924 Los Angeles, where secrets and violence beat at the heart of the city. Writer Parker Newman and artist-cover creator Kingsley Ezeh advance a plot in which Lawrence confronts the lethal enforcer Joel Mason while other characters face morally fraught decisions. The issue continues to explore how survival in a harsh urban landscape shapes the people within it.
This installment foregrounds character choices—justice versus mercy—set against a period atmosphere, and will be released at $4.99.
Magnus Jakuta #5 centers on siblings Magnus and MeKyla as they recover from brutal trials and prepare for what may be the defining challenge of their lives. Written by Frederick Littles and Devin Arscott with art by Luis Inzunza, the issue emphasizes legacy, familial duty, and the inheritance of strength from one generation to the next. Retail price for the issue is $5.99.
Each title brings a different tonal register—gritty contemporary revenge, period noir, and mythic family drama—offering a short but varied reading list for July.
| Title | Creators | Price | Release | Quick take |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popscars TP Vol. 1 | W: Pat O’Malley — A: Santi Guillen — CA: Robert Sammelin | $24.99 | 7/29/2026 | Mature revenge drama set in the film industry; collected trade. |
| City of Demons #4 | W: Parker Newman — A/CA: Kingsley Ezeh | $4.99 | 7/22/2026 | 1920s LA noir exploring moral compromise and survival. |
| Magnus Jakuta #5 | W: Frederick Littles, Devin Arscott — A/CA: Luis Inzunza | $5.99 | 7/22/2026 | Family and legacy under pressure as new threats emerge. |
For readers, these releases present different entry points: the trade for a self-contained, larger read; single issues that continue an unfolding serial; and art-driven narratives that reward close attention. For shops and catalogers, the solicit list clarifies pricing and timing for July inventories.
All three titles appear in **Wise Acre**’s July solicitations, and they will surface in the direct-market schedules and retailer listings as the month approaches. Whether you follow for creators, tone, or collectibility, this small batch of releases is one to note on your summer reading radar.
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