A New Flame Enters the Chaos: Skybound Reveals a Mysterious Traveler in Eisner-Nominated Ghost Pepper

Skybound and Image Comics Turn Up the Heat as Ghost Pepper #13 Launches the Series’ Biggest Arc Yet

Wepa, mi gente, grab the napkins and maybe a glass of milk, because Ghost Pepper is coming back hot enough to make your pull list sweat. Skybound and Image Comics have revealed a fiery first look at Ghost Pepper #13, the next chapter from creator, writer, artist, and letterer Ludo Lullabi, alongside colorist Adriano Lucas. The issue kicks off the Eisner-nominated series’ biggest story arc yet when it hits comic shops on July 29, 2026.

After the chaos of the previous issue, the world needs a champion, but none remain. Then, out of the madness, a mysterious traveler appears, and this stranger is not just looking for answers. They want a taste of Loloi’s legendary spicy dishes. Yeah, fam, danger apparently comes hungry now.

The issue also brings a stacked cover lineup, including the main cover by Lullabi, open-to-order covers from Cedric Poulat and Cliff Rathburn, plus incentive variants by Mirka Andolfo and Alec Bezzina.

For readers catching up, Ghost Pepper Vol. 1: Flavors of Ash is available now, while Ghost Pepper Vol. 2: Taste of Cinders arrives in comic shops on July 15, 2026. Translation: no excuses, Crusaders. Get seasoned before the next plate drops.

The full list of covers is below:

• Ghost Pepper #13 Cover A by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 0526IM0369)
• Ghost Pepper #13 Cover B by Cedric Poulat (Lunar Code: 0526IM0370)
• Ghost Pepper #13 Cover C by Cliff Rathburn (Lunar Code: 0526IM0371)
• Ghost Pepper #13 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Mirka Andolfo (Lunar Code: 0526IM0372)
• Ghost Pepper #13 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Alec Bezzina (Lunar Code: 0526IM0373)
• Ghost Pepper #13 Cover F Blank Sketch Cover ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0526IM0374)

Ghost Pepper #13 (Lunar Codes Above | SRP: $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.