PREVIEW: THE DIGGER #1 (of 4)

In 1930s Veracruz, Mexico, deep along the humid Gulf Coast, ancient Olmec ruins lie half-devoured by the jungle. Locals make their living guiding scholars and explorers into the region, but one name is spoken only in hushed tones. One man no guide will accompany.

They call him “El Excavador.”

But The Boy doesn’t hear caution, he hears opportunity. His grandmother is sick. He needs money. And The American in the hat has plenty. All The Boy has to do is take him to the ruins. What begins as a tale of a guide and treasure hunter becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the shadows of the past reach farther than anyone imagines. A haunting blend of folklore, slow-burn suspense, and supernatural tension, THE DIGGER is a perfect hand-sell for fans of Mignola, Del Toro, Creepshow, and pulp-inspired adventure horror.

(W) T.S. Luther
(A/CA) Sam Gudilin
(Publisher) Invader Comics
In Stores 1/14/2026

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