Jeff Lemire has unveiled the finished cover for Mr Oblivion Book 1: Incantations, the opening volume of a three-part graphic-novel saga set for publication by Harper Alley in 2027. The announcement confirms that Danish artist Teddy Kristiansen will handle the artwork, marking a high-profile reunion of two creators known for moody, character-driven comics.
The story centers on Marty McCabe, once the world’s leading occult investigator whose edge came from a mysterious artifact called the Merlin Mask. Years after putting that life behind him — recovering in rehab, rebuilding a quiet family life and a small real-estate business — Marty is pulled back into danger when a ritualistic murder in his town echoes an old case. With federal investigators stalled and a killer still at large, the retired detective must decide whether to put the mask on again to stop a repeating pattern of violence.
Lemire framed the project as the first part of a substantial three-volume narrative; each book will exceed 200 pages. The series is part of Lemire’s multi-book arrangement with Harper Alley, the publisher’s new imprint for adult graphic fiction.
- Title: Mr Oblivion Book 1: Incantations
- Creators: Jeff Lemire (writer) and Teddy Kristiansen (artist)
- Publisher: Harper Alley Books
- Format: Original graphic novel; three volumes planned, 200+ pages each
- Release window: 2027
- Premise in brief: A retired occult detective confronts a familiar ritualistic murder and the cost of the artifact that once helped him solve crimes.
Both names carry weight in contemporary comics. Jeff Lemire has built a diverse career spanning intimate indie works and mainstream runs for DC and Marvel, while Teddy Kristiansen is known for atmospheric, painterly art that has appeared on acclaimed titles and standalone graphic novels. Their collaboration follows earlier pairings and fits into a recent trend of genre-driven, book-length comics aimed at adult readers.
For readers and collectors, the headline is twofold: a major creative pairing producing a long-form story, and a clear release timeline from an imprint investing in more mature graphic fiction. Fans of occult crime, noir-tinged mysteries and character-focused drama will likely watch this one closely as Harper Alley prepares its 2027 lineup.
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