For the past five years, AHOY Comics has delighted readers with its commitment to the weird and sublime. From unlikely friendships between Jesus and superheroes to grandmothers battling eldritch horrors, AHOY has consistently pushed the boundaries of storytelling. Now, prepare for their latest anthology extravaganza, PROJECT: CRYPTID, packed with unbelievably hilarious and hilariously unbelievable tales about cryptids from around the world.

PROJECT: CRYPTID will transport readers to the depths of Loch Ness, the untamed Himalayan Mountains inhabited by the Yeti, and the Ohio backroads where the Loveland Frogman lurks. This anthology poses the important question: Are any of these mysterious and unthinkable creatures real? And, more importantly, are they funny?

The anthology boasts an impressive roster of talented writers and artists, both established and emerging. Among the contributors are Mark Russell, Paul Cornell, Alisa Kwitney, Alex Segura, Bryce Ingman, Paul Constant, Liana Kangas, Henry Barajas, AA Rubin, Joe Illidge, Melissa Olsen, Zander Cannon, Gene Ha, Hanna Bahedry, Matt Ligeti, Stuart Moore, and many more. Artistic talents such as Jordi Perez, Madeline Seeley, PJ Holden, Mike Spicer, Mauricet, Steven Bryant, Peter Krause, Richard Pace, Jamal Igle, Ted and Ro, Lew Stringer, and Lane Lloyd will bring these cryptids to life in vivid detail.

Sarah Litt, the editor of PROJECT: CRYPTID, believes in the power of imagination and the boundless possibilities it offers. “Everybody needs something to believe in, especially these days,” she says. “We here at AHOY believe that anything is possible—and possibly, everything is possible. The creatures in PROJECT: CRYPTID will test the limits of your faith in reality. You’ll believe something is out there, although maybe not the truth.”

Writer Mark Russell expresses his enthusiasm for the project, saying, “I’m excited for this. And not just because they let me write a story about Yeti justice. AHOY has assembled a murderers’ row of writers and artists and parachuted them into a forest of weird. This is the kind of comic I’d want to read as a fan.”

Writer Alisa Kwitney, known for her captivating storytelling, shares a personal encounter, “Also, cryptids exist. I had a Bigfoot encounter in Davie, Florida when I was staying overnight at the Sunny Daze Nudist Camp back in ’76.”

PROJECT: CRYPTID will be published monthly by AHOY Comics and available in stores on September 6, 2023.