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Preview: Ancestral Recall TP

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Ancestral Recall TP

(W) Jordan Clark
(A) Atagun İlhan
Cover: Khary Randolph
April 15, 2026
$17.99 / $24.99 CAN

Black History: for painter Melvin Waring, it’s an actual super power! When Melvin’s wife mysteriously disappears, he must call on the most important Black figures of all time to save her from the futuristic Modern Living Corporation. A culturally rich, stunningly drawn graphic novel from two members of DC Entertainment’s Milestone Initiative: writer Jordan Clark (Aquaman, Star Wars Adventures) and artist Atagun Ilhan (Poison Ivy, The Shadow Cabinet). “Right out of the gate, I loved ANCESTRAL RECALL! …It’s SINNERS meets QUANTUM LEAP.” -Steve Orlando

Ancestral Recall TP

Preview: Ancestral Recall #3

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Ancestral Recall #3

(W) Jordan Clark
(A) Atagun İlhan
Cover A: Atagun İlhan – $4.99
Cover B: Jamal Igle – $4.99 1:3 unlock
October 8, 2025
Diamond/Lunar FOC: September 8, 2025

Besieged by robot dogs, Melvin Warring must use his still-new powers to call on Bill Pickett, turn-of-the-century Black rodeo hero, for help! Meanwhile, in the future, his wife June comes face to face with her captors at last. “It’s SINNERS meets QUANTUM LEAP,” raves writer Steve Orlando, and we think you’ll agree.

Ancestral Recall #3

Exclusive Reveal: Jamal Igle’s cover for Ancestral Recall #3

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Ancestral Recall #3 arrives October 8 from writer Jordan Clark, artist Atagun Ilhan, and AHOY Comics. We have an exclusive reveal of Jamal Igle‘s cover for the issue.

Besieged by robot dogs, Melvin Warring must use his still-new powers to call on Bill Pickett, turn-of-the-century Black rodeo hero, for help! Meanwhile, in the future, his wife June comes face to face with her captors at last. “It’s SINNERS meets QUANTUM LEAP,” raves writer Steve Orlando, and we think you’ll agree.

Check out Igle’s cover below and don’t miss the issue when it arrives in comic shops on October 8.

Ancestral Recall #3 Jamal Igle cover

Preview: Poison Ivy #37

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Poison Ivy #37

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Atagun Ilhan

Poison Ivy travels back to Gotham City in search of aid, only to be confronted by Batman. Turns out he’s not too pleased about Ivy’s whole “I wound up taking over the terrorist organization I told you I’d dismantle in return for you not arresting me” thing. With the truce between the Bat-Family and Ivy hanging in the balance, who does Ivy have to kill in order to make it all better?

Poison Ivy #37

Preview: Poison Ivy #36

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Poison Ivy #36

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Atagun Ilhan

It’s a beautiful new day in Seattle! The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and the Order of the Green Knight is at Poison Ivy’s beck and call. As Ivy begins her reign as the new leader of the organization, she begins to reflect on the fight with the GCPD in Marshview and wonders how the police found her? Is it possible that there’s a traitor in her midst? Tensions rise amongst the ranks, as Ivy hunts for the person who helped destroy her budding utopia in Slaughter Swamp. It’s got Janet wondering… when the faithful turn their eyes upon her… what will they find?

Poison Ivy #36

Preview: Ancestral Recall #2

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Ancestral Recall #2

(W) Jordan Clark
(A) Atagun İlhan
Cover A: Atagun İlhan – $4.99
Cover B: Jay Hero – $4.99 1:3 unlock

Painter Melvin Waring sets out to find his missing wife June—armed with the literal power of Black history, and aided by a smart but awkward teenage friend. But the futuristic Modern Living Corporation has other plans for June. By Jordan Clark (Aquaman) and Atagun İlhan (Poison Ivy).

Ancestral Recall #2

Preview: Poison Ivy #36

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Poison Ivy #36

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Atagun Ilhan

It’s a beautiful new day in Seattle! The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and the Order of the Green Knight is at Poison Ivy’s beck and call. As Ivy begins her reign as the new leader of the organization, she begins to reflect on the fight with the GCPD in Marshview and wonders how the police found her? Is it possible that there’s a traitor in her midst? Tensions rise amongst the ranks, as Ivy hunts for the person who helped destroy her budding utopia in Slaughter Swamp. It’s got Janet wondering… when the faithful turn their eyes upon her… what will they find?

Poison Ivy #36

Ancestral Recall #1 kicks off a trippy mystery

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Ancestral Recall #1

Black History: For painter Melvin Waring, it’s an actual super power! When Melvin’s wife mysteriously disappears, he must call on the most important Black figures of all time to help him in his search. Ancestral Recall #1 is a hell of a start mixing a trippy mystery with a dash of sci-fi and social commentary.

Written by Jordan Clark, Ancestral Recall #1 is a solid first issue. We’re introduced to Melvin, an artist struggling with his latest piece of art. Then, there’s his wife June, who is recovering from recent surgery and seems to be the grounded aspect in Melvin’s life. Melvin seems to float through time seeing the past, present, and future, as ideas float through him.

After a night’s sleep, Melvin awakens to find his wife is no longer next to him. Where did she go? Clark delivers a hectic frenzy as Melvin attempts to find his wife, a rush of emotion, fear, confusion, readers can feel it drip off the page.

Clark delivers a lot of mystery to it all in a neighbor of Melvin who has noticed neighbors going missing and new individuals moving in. Ancestral Recall #1 teases a take on gentrification and feels like what sci-fi and horror does really well, explore our world.

The art by Atagun Ilhan is solid and really nails down the chaotic aspect of the comic. There’s a visual feel to the comic that matches Melvin’s life really well, reflecting what’s teased he’s going through. Pippa Bowland‘s color and Rob Steen‘s lettering adds to the experience of it all. The style reminds me a bit of Sam Kieth’s The Maxx a bit (a good thing).

As it’s an AHOY comic, it features two extra stories by Bryon Ackerman and Dave Giarrusso with art by Ed Catto and Chris Giarrusso. Both are bonuses to an already solid comic that stands on its own.

Ancestral Recall #1 is a solid start to the series that leaves us wanting more. It feels like it does what sci-fi does really well, tell an intriguing story while also delivering something more underneath. It’s a great debut and we’re excited to see what the second issue brings.

Story: Jordan Clark, Bryon Ackerman, Dave Giarrusso Art: Atagun Ilhan, Ed Catto, Chris Giarrusso
Color: Pippa Bowland Letterer: Rob Steen
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

AHOY Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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