M1: Monster Racing League # 1 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN

M1: Monster Racing League #1 is the premiere issue of an upcoming, neon-soaked sci-fi ongoing comic book series published by Image Comics, scheduled for release on June 10, 2026. Pitching itself as a blend of Fast & Furious, Akira, and K-Pop Demon Hunters, the series is a high-octane young adult adventure.

Core Premise & Story

• The Move: The story follows Dev, a 17-year-old racing-obsessed teenager who is forced to move from her home to Tokyo, Japan with her father.
• The Discovery: Struggling to adjust to her new life away from her passions, Dev accidentally stumbles into Tokyo's dangerous underground world of illegal street racing.
• The Twist: In this near-future realm, speed isn't just about cars—drivers rely on magic, shapeshifting, and physical bodily mutations to win championships.

The Creative Team

• Writers: Co-written by the father-daughter writing duo Robert Windom and his 15-year-old daughter, Lily Windom.
• Artist: Illustrated by Eisner Award-winning superstar artist Jae Lee (Inhumans, The Dark Tower).
• Colorist: Colored with a vibrant, neon aesthetic by prolific colorist June Chung.

Media Adaptation

Before the first issue has even hit shelves, an animated television adaptation is already in active development. The adaptation is being helmed by Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Jeffrey M. Howard.