FOC for THE DIGGER 12/1!!!
Invader Comics is closing out the year with a tense, atmospheric thriller set in 1930s Veracruz, blending folklore, history, and creeping dread in a bold new series perfect for fans of Hellboy, The Goon, Nosferatu, and character-driven horror.
Launching this January is THE DIGGER #1 (of 4) from T.S. Luther and Sam Gudilin — a chilling, pulp-inspired story of danger, deception, and the secrets buried beneath ancient Olmec ruins. FOC is December 1 with an in-store date of January 14, 2026. CLICK HERE to access a folder with a review copy of the first issue, as well as cover images!
THE DIGGER #1 (of 4)
(W) T.S. Luther
(A/CA) Sam Gudilin
In Stores 1/14/2026
In 1930s Veracruz, Mexico, deep along the humid Gulf Coast, ancient Olmec ruins lie half-devoured by the jungle. Locals make their living guiding scholars and explorers into the region, but one name is spoken only in hushed tones. One man no guide will accompany.
They call him “El Excavador.”
But The Boy doesn’t hear caution—he hears opportunity. His grandmother is sick. He needs money. And The American in the hat has plenty.
All The Boy has to do is take him to the ruins. What begins as a tale of a guide and treasure hunter becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the shadows of the past reach farther than anyone imagines.
A haunting blend of folklore, slow-burn suspense, and supernatural tension, THE DIGGER is a perfect hand-sell for fans of Mignola, Del Toro, Creepshow, and pulp-inspired adventure horror.
Details:
FOC Date: 12/1/2025
In-Store Date: 1/14/2026
Initial Orders Due: 11/27/2025
Retail: $6.99
Format: 32 pages, full color
Order now through Lunar / Massive Indies before FOC (December 1st, 2025).
THE DIGGER #1 brings grounded, atmospheric horror to the Invader lineup just as readers return hungry from the holidays for new January releases.
Thank you, as always, for championing indie comics on your shelves.
— The Invader Comics Team
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