Estuary: A Ghost Story #1 1:20 Cover E House B&W Variant First Printing 2026 BN

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Estuary: A Ghost Story #1 is the first issue of a four-part supernatural horror miniseries from Oni Press, releasing on April 8, 2026. It is co-written by David D.B. Andry and Tim Daniel, with gritty, atmospheric art by Maan House.

Plot Summary: "The Dredge"

The story is set at the isolated and fog-shrouded Mission at Arbues Point on the California coast.

• The Protagonist: Marine archaeologist Maris Cristobal arrives at the mission to lead a deep-sea excavation of a fabled 17th-century shipwreck.
• The Mystery: As Maris and her crew begin dredging the seafloor, they disturb something ancient and malevolent tied to the mission's dark colonial history.
• The Horror: The issue establishes a "nautical gothic" tone, blending the claustrophobia of deep-sea diving with the haunting presence of ghosts that appear to be made of "living silt and salt."

Key Features

• Creative Pedigree: Writers Daniel and Andry previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed series End After End.
• Art Style: Maan House uses a heavy, textured line style that emphasizes the murky, underwater setting.