Magma Comix is a new line of creator-owned comics imprint of Heavy Metal Entertainment headed up by Denton J. Tipton. The first title, written by Tipton, Chasing the Dragon debuts on February 24.

We got to talk to Tipton about the new imprint, his creator-owned series, what does it mean to “edit” a comic, and what does he do as head of an imprint. Find about all of that and more!

Magma Comix launches in spring 2021, and titles include:

● Amber Blake: Operation Dragonfly by Jade Lagardère and Butch Guice – on sale March 31, 2021
● The Modern Frankenstein by Paul Cornell and Emma Vieceli – on sale April 28, 2021
● Chasing the Dragon by Tipton and menton3 – on sale February 24, 2021

Plus, check out a preview of Chasing the Dragon #1 below with commentary from Tipton!

Page 12 introduces us to Chasing the Dragon‘s female lead, Jyn. This her first day on the job at the Obsidian Castle, the seat of power in this world. Jyn’s “job” is sex slave.

Page 15 gives us a good look at our male lead, Andre, in his natural environment, an alchemical lab. The old man is his mentor, Master Alchemist Hermes Trismegistus, who serves the Duchess residing in the Obsidian Castle. 

Page 17 is a minor spoiler showing Andre and Hermes visiting the Obsidian Castle, where they’re sure to cross paths with Jyn, and the Duchess, of course.