Ancestral Recall #2 Preview

 

Melvin Waring is a famous artist. While he pours his heart and soul into his paintings, his wife functions as his connection to the outside world. But when June goes missing, Melvin must abandon his safety zone to find her. Aided by a teen photographer and her animatronic panda, Melvin will hit the road to find his beloved Junebug. Just one question, Melvin: Do you know how to drive?

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Ancestral Recall #2

Writer: Jordan Clark, Carol Lay & Bryce Ingman

Artist: Atagun İlhan, Carol Lay & Shawn Crystal

Colorist: Pippa Bowland

Letterer: Rob Steen

Publisher: Ahoy Comics

Cover A: Atagun İlhan $4.99

Cover B: Jay Hero $4.99 (1:3 unlock)

Release Date: September 3, 2025

 

 

Painter Melvin Waring sets out to find his missing wife June, and solve a series of supernatural disappearances. He is 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. 

 

This gripping new saga from the two Milestone Initiative members uses science fiction and comedy to explore the importance of Black history, the connections between the past and present, and learning to push through difficult life changes. Jordan Clark's writing credits include Aquaman and Star Wars Adventures. Atagun İlhan's previous projects include Poison Ivy and Milestone Universe: The Shadow Cabinet. 

 

Ancestral Recall #2 also includes two short prose stories. Carol Lay writes and illustrates The Unhappy God of Children. Then, Shawn Crystal illustrates a Bryce Ingman story, Animal Control Incident Reports, which previously appeared in Bronze Age Boogie #1.

 

 

 

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