Hot and Plenty of It! Skybound and Image Dish Out Ghost Pepper’s Biggest Story Arc Yet

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Skybound and Image Comics have announced a bold new Ghost Pepper story arc from creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi and colorist Adriano Lucas. Ghost Pepper #13 will kick off the next chapter in the spiciest action series on shelves and will arrive in comic book shops on July 29, 2026.

Ghost Pepper introduced readers to a reality where humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all. But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world…if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first.

Now, the world needs a champion… but none remain! After the shocking events of last issue, a strange traveler emerges from the chaos, eager to taste Loloï’s famous spicy dishes… AND MIGHT BE THE KEY TO SAVING THE WORLD?

For every issue of this exciting new story arc there will be a 90s trading card-themed variant cover from acclaimed artist Cliff Rathburn, each “card” featuring a character from the Ghost Pepper cast, including Ax, the elusive new character debuting in this arc.

In addition to the main cover by Ludo Lullabi, the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #13 also includes an open-to-order cover by Cedric Poulat, the first cover in the 1:10 incentive variant cover series by Cliff Rathburn, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Mirka Andolfo, a 1:50 incentive variant cover by Alec Bezzina, and a blank sketch cover.