On Wednesday, December 17th, Dark Horse Comics is releasing THE ADVENTURES OF LUMEN N. #4 (of 4)!
Lumen’s first incredible arc introduces us to a young girl, eager to do right, who will evolve adventure-by-exploit into a fearless and unique steampunk champion.
Take a look at the preview, then pick up your copy on New Comic Book Day at your LCS or online retailers!
Here’s a look at the cover, storyline, and preview pages for this week’s
new release from Dark Horse Comics on New Comic Book Day…
THE ADVENTURES OF LUMEN N. #4 (of 4)
Writing by James Robinson
Pencils by Phil Hester
Inks by Marc Deering
Colors by Bill Crabtree
Letters by Jim Campbell
Covers & Cover Artists:
Phil Hester w/ Marc Deering & Bill Crabtree (Cover A)
Genres: Fantasy, Occult & Supernatural, Science-Fiction
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Age range: 14+
SRP: $4.99
Publication Date: December 17, 2025
The year is 1900 and 13-year-old Lumen, raised in the peaceful Indian countryside, cannot imagine the thrilling changes her life will begin having as she ventures forth into this new and thrilling century.
Lumen’s new existence in a world of retro science fiction begins when her home is attacked by steampunk assassins. She is then shocked to learn her family lineage upon meeting her grandfather, the legendary Captain Nemo; central protagonist of Jules Verne’s classic novel 20,000 League Under the Sea. However, Lumen must quickly accept this and learn to work alongside Nemo if they hope to save the world from a cadre of evil masterminds, bent on seizing control the world.
To that end, Lumen and Nemo’s first foe is none other than another Verne creation, the villainously insane but almost unstoppable Robur the Conqueror, whose goal is Paris’ destruction.
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