Thanks to Dark Horse Comics, we’re proud to exclusively reveal Yucatan Peninsula 1512the Spanish writer and artist’s debut graphic novel Alex Wade. This book tells a dark historical fantasy, set during the Conquistadors’ conquest of America, and a quest for El Dorado that is far more dramatic than anyone could have imagined. See the cover and official synopsis below:
In 1512, an expedition of Spanish soldiers landed on the Yucatan Peninsula in search of the legendary Mayan City of Gold. Sorolla is a grizzled veteran, filled with regret, seeking oblivion in a foreign land. When his commander kills an indigenous resident, Sorolla rebels against his troops to save a child who suffered a similar fate. The quest for the Golden City turns into a hunt. The two fled the jungle, seeking shelter from the onslaught of Spanish soldiers who followed close behind. But deep in the jungle, in the heart of the ancient city, dwell terrifying warriors, waiting for the call of vengeance.
Vede, 28 (full name Alejandro Vede Cabalar), is a self-taught comics and concept artist from Estrada, Galicia (northwestern Spain). The work has attracted a large following on social media, with more than 100,000 followers on Instagram. His previous professional works include four sketchbooks and mini-comics, e.g. redemption, entranceand rough road. 80 pages, Yucatan Peninsula 1512 marks his longest work to date. In addition to Instagram, you can follow him on YouTube and ArtStation.
Yucatan Peninsula 1512 The paperback will retail for $19.99 and will be released in bookstores on May 6, 2025, and in comic book stores the next day. In the meantime, you can read the full press release for the book below:
Dark Horse and Alex Wade search for the City of Gold in Yucatan 1512
Get ready for the adventure and violence of the Age of DiscoveryMilwaukee, Ore. (October 1, 2024) — Dark Horse presents the first original graphic novel from unique comic and concept artist Alex Vede, Yucatan Peninsula 1512. Vede is a Spanish illustrator and author who incorporates the mythology of the Yucatan Peninsula into his evocative and colorful style to tell bloody tales of betrayal and redemption for adventurous readers.
In 1512, an expedition of Spanish soldiers landed on the Yucatan Peninsula in search of the legendary Mayan City of Gold. Sorolla is a grizzled veteran, full of regret, seeking oblivion in a foreign country. When his commander kills an indigenous resident, Sorolla rebels against his troops to save a child who suffered a similar fate. The quest for the Golden City turns into a hunt. The two fled the jungle, seeking shelter from the onslaught of Spanish soldiers who followed close behind. But deep in the jungle, in the heart of the ancient city, dwell terrifying warriors, waiting for the call of vengeance.
The road to the legendary city of gold is dynamic and violent Yucatan Peninsula 1512 It will be available in bookstores on May 6, 2025, and in comic shops on May 7, 2025, priced at $19.99. The 80-page (6.625″ x 10.1875″) paperback is available to pre-order now from TFAW, Amazon, Barnes and Noble or your local bookstore, or visit PRH Comics or the comic shop locator for more details and a store near you.
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