AN ANCIENT GODDESS RISES TO RECLAIM HER POWER IN VAULT COMICS’ INANNA: THE NAME SHE LOST

Inanna Sarkis, Tim Seeley, and Ademir Leal Unleash a Modern Myth of Love, War, Rage, and Rebirth This November

 An ancient goddess is rising from the waters of San Francisco, and she is bringing thousands of years of love, fury, and unfinished business with her.

Vault Comics has announced Inanna: The Name She Lost, a new single-issue comic book series created by writer, director, and actress Inanna Sarkis. Joining Sarkis on this mythological collision course are Eisner-nominated and New York Times bestselling writer Tim Seeley and artist Ademir Leal, who together are reimagining the ancient Sumerian goddess of love and war for a modern world already tearing itself apart.

Inanna: The Name She Lost #1 crashes into comic shops in November 2026 with a powerful lineup of collectible variant covers from Tula Lotay, Annie Wu, Serena Bell, Meredith McClaren, Adriana Melo, Seth Adams, and series artist Ademir Leal.

San Francisco was once celebrated as the beating heart of peace, love, and counterculture. Now, the city finds itself locked in a war with its own identity. Mayor and presidential hopeful Tim Teller promises to restore order, but a very different kind of power is about to rise.

On a brisk September evening, a mysterious woman emerges from the Bay wearing nothing but a lapis necklace. She remembers almost nothing except her name: Inanna. Oh, and one more thing. She is carrying enough rage to shake the foundation of civilization.

Gifted with immense strength, magnetic charisma, and a presence impossible to ignore, Inanna quickly becomes a champion of the people. The deeper she digs into her forgotten past, however, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Her immortal history as the goddess of love and war is clawing its way back into the present, and it is not coming alone.

Ancient enemies awaken. Modern mythic forces gather. Love and war collide in a battle for the soul of humanity and the identity of Inanna herself. Yeah, mi gente, mythology just walked into the modern age, kicked the door off the hinges, and demanded its name back.

“This story is deeply personal for me and seeing it finally come to life is truly a dream come true,” said Sarkis. “I grew up hearing fragments of ancient myths about the goddess Inanna, but never saw them told in a way that felt alive, raw, and relevant to the world we’re in today. With this graphic novel, we’re reimagining her not just as a goddess, but as a mirror of love, rage, resilience, and transformation.”

Sarkis explained that the story explores what happens when the ancient past crashes headfirst into the present, allowing a mythological figure to speak directly to the chaos, beauty, tenderness, and brutality of the human experience.

“We chose to keep the title Inanna not because it’s my name, but because it belongs to the ancient Sumerian goddess whose mythology anchors this story, and honoring that legacy felt more important than avoiding any appearance of vanity or narcissism,” Sarkis added.

For Sarkis, stepping from film and digital storytelling into comics opened a whole new creative playground.

“As someone who works across film and storytelling, stepping into the world of comics has been liberating,” she said. “The medium allows us to play with time, memory, and emotion in such a visceral way. Ademir’s art brings everything to life in such an extraordinary way, while Tim and I built a story that’s mythic but also intimate. My hope is that readers feel seen in these pages, that they find a little bit of themselves in our heroine’s fight, her vulnerability, and her defiance.”

Artist Ademir Leal brings the world of Inanna to life with a visual style built for gods, monsters, palaces, forgotten histories, and mythic warfare. His collaboration with Sarkis also gave him the opportunity to explore the cultural foundations behind the series.

“I felt honored to be part of this Inanna project,” said Leal. “I have always enjoyed telling good stories through my art, especially exploring themes such as fantasy, mythology, gods, and the medieval universe. Creating the concepts for characters, palaces, and settings was an enriching experience, made even more special with the support of Inanna Sarkis.”

“Since Sarkis is of Assyrian descent, I was able to learn a lot about her culture and incorporate that knowledge into the work,” Leal continued. “Each chapter I illustrated was not only a creative challenge but also a constant learning experience, broadening my artistic and personal vision.”

Tim Seeley was first drawn to the project by the opportunity to introduce comics to Sarkis’ massive audience, but the emotional and cultural weight behind the story quickly pulled him deeper into Inanna’s world.

“I was initially attracted to the project because Inanna and I come from really different worlds,” said Seeley. “She’s a model, an actress, and an influencer, and she has a legion of followers and fans who are not the usual comic book fan. So, I figured, this is a great way to reach brand-new people!”

The hook became even stronger once Seeley discovered the larger story Sarkis wanted to tell.

“The more I talked to Inanna, the more I really loved the story and her take on it, the tale of a goddess who forgot what she stood for in the pursuit of fame and worship,” Seeley added. “I’m not sure there’s a much more relevant theme in today’s world.”

Born in Canada and of Bulgarian and Assyrian descent, Inanna Sarkis rose to prominence as one of the digital world’s most recognizable content creators through comedy sketches and short films that she writes, directs, and stars in. Her career has since expanded across film, television, audio drama, and podcasting. Sarkis recently starred in The Ascent and Red Mask, with the latter scheduled to premiere October 11 at the Screamfest Film Festival. She can also be seen in David Mamet’s The Prince opposite Nicolas Cage and Scott Haze, as well as Amazon’s Maintenance Required, scheduled for release on October 8.

Audiences may also recognize Sarkis as Molly from the After film series, where she appeared alongside Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin. She lent her voice to QCode’s acclaimed podcast series The Left Right Game alongside Tessa Thompson before creating her own audio drama, Zaya, which reached number one on Apple’s Fiction Podcast chart. Beyond entertainment, Sarkis serves as a global ambassador for the International Medical Corps and has donated funds while using her platform to raise awareness of the Syrian refugee crisis.

Inanna: The Name She Lost is shaping up to be more than another modern mythology remix. This is a story about identity stolen, power rediscovered, and a woman refusing to let gods, politicians, enemies, or history decide who she is supposed to be. Love may be part of her legend, but make no mistake, familia: war is riding shotgun.

Inanna: The Name She Lost #1 arrives at comic book shops in November 2026 from Vault Comics.