Lost Fantasy #9 — Eamon Winkle’s 3rd Print Covers a Cyber-Ronin’s Next Case

Henry’s recovered, but the hunt isn’t over. In Lost Fantasy #9, Luca Casalanguida and the creative team deliver a fresh case for our cyber-ronin hero, featuring a backup story tying into the broader Image Universe. Eamon Winkle’s third print cover is the eye-catcher.

There is a specific kind of kinetic energy in Luca Casalanguida’s art that makes you want to flip the pages faster, even when the scene is still. That momentum carries directly into the ninth issue of Lost Fantasy, where the visual storytelling remains sharp, stylish, and effortlessly readable. If you’ve been following Henry’s journey through this neon-drenched, high-tech wasteland, you already know the vibe; if you’re just now discovering it, this is a wonderful place to step in.

The story picks up as Henry tries to shake off the physical and emotional toll of the previous arc’s climax. He’s healing, but the world doesn’t wait for rest. A new adversary has emerged, one who seems determined to hunt down the very people who have been hunting monsters. It’s a classic noir premise dressed in cyberpunk armor, giving the team a fresh problem to solve without needing a massive lore dump to get there.

What makes this issue such a delightful read, aside from Casalanguida’s incredible line work, is the layered content. Writers Curt Pires and Franklin Jonas, along with Timmy Heague, keep the main narrative tight while packing in a backup story that serves as a direct bridge to the FIREBORN universe. It’s the kind of crossover energy that rewards longtime readers but doesn’t alienate newcomers. Meanwhile, Heague and artist Eamon Winkle bring us a self-contained adventure starring Bombshell, which feels like a perfect palate cleanser between the heavier beats of the main plot.

I have to mention the physical product here, because the 3rd printing cover by Eamon Winkle is particularly striking. Winkle has a knack for capturing character intensity that feels both grounded and larger than life. Copies of this third print move quickly once they hit the shelf, so if you’re looking for a key to complete a specific run or just want the version that catches the light best, it’s worth checking while the stock is still there.

For those who enjoy the backup feature, I’d suggest keeping an eye on the FIREBORN title if you haven’t started yet. The way these worlds touch in issues like this adds a layer of depth that makes the whole Image lineup feel like one big, interconnected neighborhood. It’s fun to see how these creators are playing in the same sandbox.