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Chainkata #1 gets a Rob Liefeld Variant Cover

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Image Comics has revealed a special, highly collectible variant cover by comics icon and Image Comics founder Rob Liefeld for the most anticipated premiere of the year—Chainkata #1—by multiple Eisner Award winning super-star Daniel Warren Johnson which launches this November from Image Comics.

Liefeld’s striking take on the series’ main character is sure to snag the attention of comics fans everywhere and will be fully orderable to comic shop retailers.

In Chainkata, Luma is a chainsaw-wielding warrior queen, seeking out an unknown power in the vastness of space. All she wants is to find peace, but violence and terror follow her through every black hole. The story will blend the epic, high-stakes sci-fi of Beta Ray Bill and Space-Mullet and with the character-building depth of Extremity and Do A Powerbomb. It is the culmination, and maximization, of Johnson’s craft and the perfect read for fans of action-packed comics with art that leaps from the page.

Chainkata #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 18.

  • Comic book cover featuring a fierce female character with white hair and a headband, covered in blood, holding a chainsaw. The background includes clouds and a space theme, with the title 'CHAINSAWATA' prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover for 'Chainkāta' featuring a fierce female character wielding a chainsaw and standing triumphantly over chained figures below her. The title is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Cover of the comic 'Chainkanta,' featuring a character with long hair holding a large sword, dressed in tactical gear against a black background.
  • Comic book cover of 'Chainkāta' featuring a strong female character raising a futuristic chainsaw sword, with a male character kneeling beside her against a fiery background.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Chainkata', featuring a fierce female character wielding a chainsaw, dressed in military-style pants and a cropped top, with a dramatic background of smoke and debris.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Chainka' by Daniel Warren Johnson, featuring the title in bold red letters on a white background, with the Image Comics logo and publication details.
  • Comic book cover featuring a strong female character holding a large sword-like weapon while standing triumphantly over a kneeling male character. The background has a fiery appearance, enhancing the dramatic effect. The title 'CHAINKATA' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • A dynamic illustration featuring a powerful female character wielding a chainsaw, triumphantly standing atop a pile of struggling figures. The background displays a swirling, colorful abstract pattern, adding a dramatic flair to the scene.
  • Cover art of the comic book 'Chainkāta', featuring a stylized illustration of a character with a headband and dramatic hair, facing sideways with an intense expression.
  • Cover A by Johnson – UPC 70985304932600111
  • Cover B B&W by Johnson – UPC 70985304932600121
  • Cover C Sword & Sorcery by Johnson – UPC 70985304932600131
  • Cover D by Rossmo – UPC 70985304932600141
  • Cover E by Liefeld – UPC 70985304932600151
  • Cover F Blank Sketch – UPC 70985304932600161
  • Cover G 1:100 Foil Sword & Sorcery by Johnson & Mike Spicer – UPC 70985304932600171
  • Cover H 1:100 Raw art by Johnson – UPC 70985304932600181
  • Cover I 1:1,000 Original Head Sketch by Johnson by – UPC 70985304932600191

SDCC 2026: Daniel Warren Johnson launches a new epic Chainkata this November

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CHICKS. WITH CHAINSAWS. IN SPACE. On the heels of his chart-topping hit run on Transformers, Eisner Award winning Do A Powerbomb, and critically acclaimed The Moon Is Following Us, superstar writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson will launch an all-new, eye-melting series titled Chainkata this November from Image Comics.

A decade’s worth of critically-acclaimed work has Chainkata poised to be one of the most anticipated launches of the year. Johnson first began turning heads with fan-favorites Space-Mullet (now brought to a wider market through Image Comics) and then Extremity and Murder Falcon through Image/Skybound. His quick ascension on those early works made him “one-to-watch” and put him on the industry’s collective radar. Do A Powerbomb shot Johnson to fame with his perfect blend of high-octane action and heart-string tugging storytelling and won him his first Eisner Award in the Best Publication for Teens category. His name headlined Skybound’s wildly successful multiple Eisner Award winning Transformers reinvigoration and, paired with another critical-darling in The Moon Is Following Us, made Johnson a household name. This rapid-fire success was rounded out by direct hits in Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Beta Ray Bill: Argent Star, and of course Absolute Batman—further raising his profile and all ramping up to this incredible new series’ launch.

In Chainkata, Luma is a chainsaw-wielding warrior queen, seeking out an unknown power in the vastness of space. All she wants is to find peace, but violence and terror follow her through every black hole. The story will blend the epic, high-stakes sci-fi of Beta Ray Bill and Space-Mullet and with the character-building depth of Extremity and Do A Powerbomb. It is the culmination, and maximization, of Johnson’s craft and the perfect read for fans of action-packed comics with art that leaps from the page. 

Chainkata will see a full rollout of promotion and appearances planned at this month’s San Diego Comic-Con to kick off the excitement. This bold new vision is Johnson’s most ambitious project yet as he aims to bring sci-fi back to the forefront of comics and storytelling in a way never seen before. 

Chainkata #1 will be available at comic book shops in November 2026.

Chainkata #1