Dark Horse Announces CANTO: THE CLOCKWORK CHRONICLES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

JULY 20, 2026 (PORTLAND, OR) — One of comics’ most beloved all-ages heroes sets sail once again!

This fall, Dark Horse Comics welcomes readers back to the world of Canto with CANTO: THE CLOCKWORK CHRONICLES, a brand-new ongoing series from Eisner and GLAAD Award-nominated writer David M. Booher (Ghostbusters, Dungeons & Dragons), co-creator and acclaimed series artist Drew Zucker (The House, Monsterverse Declassified), colorist Vittorio Astone, and letterer AndWorld Design.

Action! Suspense! Adventure! Set sail with Canto across the Mechanical Sea!

In this all-new ongoing series, the small knight with a big heart travels the Unnamed World to help those in need. That mission takes him to the mysterious Forgotten Isles, where jungle fauna mixes with strange machines. What happened to the Forgotten People who once lived there? That mystery must wait when catastrophe befalls his best friend Mico the Malorex. Will Canto’s courage be enough to save his companion? Or will their journey end at the bottom of the Mechanical Sea?

Since its debut in 2019, Canto has captured readers’ hearts through stories of courage, friendship, and the belief that even the smallest hero can change the world. Now, Booher and Zucker begin a brand-new era perfect for new readers while staying true to the heart that has made the series a modern classic.

Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1 features an exciting lineup of covers, with a main cover by Drew Zucker and Vittorio Astone, and variants by Duncan Fegredo, Mr. Oz, and the first of a series of collectible “vintage pulp” incentive covers from Lukas Ketner.

David M. Booher reflected on bringing Canto into a new chapter:

“Canto has always lived in an expansive world, full of undiscovered stories about courage and adventure and helping others. That’s why the new ongoing series The Clockwork Chronicles is about expanding the adventures for new readers meeting the character for the first time. The whole team has worked hard to keep the magic that makes Canto so captivating while launching an exciting new era of stories.”

For Drew Zucker, the new series is a natural extension of the world:

“Canto has always been a story designed to bring readers new and seasoned to his world.  When we completed The Shrouded Man Saga and began to talk about what Canto’s adventures would look like going forward, we knew we had more stories to tell and worlds to explore.  With that, we have brought to life The Clockwork Chronicles, setting Canto on a whole new journey for those who have already discovered Canto, and those coming to the adventure for the first time.  The entire team has invested heavily into this next part of the story, and we can’t wait to take those first steps with all of you.”

Perfect for longtime fans and first-time readers alike, Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles delivers a thrilling new adventure filled with imagination, unforgettable characters, and a tiny tin hero whose kindness is every bit as powerful as his courage—a must-read for fans of Kaya, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Usagi Yojimbo, Amulet, andD’Orc.

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Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1 goes on sale November 18, 2026 (FOC on October 12) and will be available for preorder on July 24through your local comic shop, via Findyourcomic.store, or directly from Dark Horse Comics.