2024 is set to be a big year for Eric Powell at Dark Horse, between the start of the new Goon series, “The Goon: Them That Don’t Stay Dead,” this week; this summer’s reunion with Harold Schechter, “Dr. Werthless: The Man Who Studied Murder (And Nearly Killed the Comics Industry);” and a three-part spin on the barbarian genre with co-writer & actor Lucky Yates, and artist Gideon Kendall, “Lester of the Lesser Gods.” We are proud to present an exclusive five-page preview of “Lester,” as well as the covers and synopsis for the first issue, arriving in roughly a month’s time.
Written by Eric Powell, Lucky Yates
Art by Gideon Kendall
Lettered by Gideon KendallEric Powell (“The Goon”) and comedian and voice actor Lucky Yates (Archer) combine twisted comedic talents to bring you “Lester of the Lesser Gods.” Originally created as an unproduced animated short by Powell a decade ago, the concept was revived when the two writers were looking for a comic project to work on.
Lester, the larping bastard son of the Odin, wanders the post-apocalyptic wasteland after thwarting Satan’s attempt to bring about the end of days. But can this hero of the downtrodden survive the battle arena of Will Frye the Technomancer Guy?
Thanks to Dark Horse for the preview, and be sure to pick up a copy when the comic releases on May 1. Now without further ado, here are the interior pages:
