Eric Harburn, Simon Gane, Jordie Bellaire, and Aditya Bidikar team for Humbucker

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Veteran editor Eric Harburn will be making his graphic novel writing debut with the upcoming original graphic novel Humbucker, out in Spring 2027 from Image Comics and James Tynion IV’s production house Tiny Onion. The crime thriller, set in the New York City music scene, is co-created by Eisner Award-nominated artist Simon Gane, and will feature colors by multiple Eisner Award winner Jordie Bellaire and letters by on-the-rise creator Aditya Bidikar.

Fans of offbeat crime thrillers like Uncut Gems and Get Shorty and music-based stories will love this fast-paced, guitar-smashing story.

Humbucker follows Denny, the owner of a new indie record label who is drowning in debt trying to make his music dreams come true. He tracks down the influential underground musician Connor Markes, who fell into obscurity decades ago, and bets all he has left on finally recording the musician’s mythical debut album. He sets up a session at a fabled NYC studio where everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Blondie to The Rolling Stones made hits, but tensions rise quickly as Connor struggles to perform. And when Denny’s loan shark crashes the session, all bets are off, and it’s sink or swim for the two troubled leads.

The Humbucker trade paperback (ISBN: 9781534331204) will be available at local comic book shops on Wednesday, April 14, 2027 and independent bookstores, Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, May 11, 2027.

A graphic novel cover titled 'Humbucker' featuring a blood-stained musician holding an electric guitar, surrounded by debris and music equipment.
A nighttime cityscape with twinkling lights and a dark mountain silhouette in the background, featuring musical notes floating above the mountains against a blue sky.
A musician stands with an electric guitar in a dimly lit bar, preparing for a performance. Stools are placed around the room, and a man in an apron cleans in the background. A sign outside indicates it's a live music venue.
A dimly lit bar scene with a man in a white shirt and glasses standing by the bar, holding a coat. In the background, shelves filled with bottles and various decor create an atmospheric setting.
A comic page depicting two characters conversing in a dimly lit venue, with one holding a guitar and the other carrying a drumstick. The background features various music equipment and instruments, and dialogue boxes convey their discussion about a performance.
A comic panel featuring two characters in a conversation. One character, with long hair and a casual shirt, is discussing the value of autographs and personal deals. The other character, wearing glasses and smiling, suggests a record deal instead. The background suggests an informal setting.
Comic panel depicting a conversation between several characters in a busy kitchen environment, highlighting a moment of tension and misunderstanding.
A comic panel depicting two characters engaged in an intense conversation at night. The background features a parking lot with a sign for 'Manny's' and several cars. One character, wearing casual clothing, looks frustrated and holds a green bag, while the other, dressed in a suit, appears to be defending himself. Their dialogue revolves around music industry challenges and past experiences.
A comic book page featuring two characters in conversation at night. One character, wearing glasses and a green shirt, introduces himself as Denny Graham from Principal Music Group. The other character, dressed in a suit, expresses surprise and nostalgia about their music's impact on his life.
A vibrant illustrated scene featuring two men shaking hands in front of a parked minivan, with a colorful backdrop of palm trees and mountains under a blue sky, titled 'HUMBUCKER'.

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