Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King is an all-ages fantasy adventure graphic novel combining isekai manga with western comic storytelling. With its expressive visual style, cheeky humor, and emotionally grounded characters, Zicky puts a fresh spin on classic kai (portal fantasy) storytelling. Zicky is ideal for readers who love fast-moving fantasy with heart. A coming-of-age story set in a strange and dangerous world, this graphic novel delivers a unique voice and a vivid, unforgettable journey.
Deep underground, Zicky plunges into the lair of the Rat King--a tyrant amassing an army of rodents to invade the real world. A mysterious supervillain lurks in the shadows, and the fate of both worlds hangs in the balance. But just as the battle begins, Zicky wakes up... back in his bedroom, surrounded by his siblings who tease him for believing his adventures are more than a dream.
Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King bursts with monsters, mayhem, and heart -- a vivid journey into a world of thematic depth where reality bends, and friendships are tested. Join Zicky on his first adventure where he will need all of his persistence, humor and ninja skills to survive.
Author: Darin S. Cape
Publisher: Shp Comics
Published: 04/14/2026
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.93h x 6.86w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9798992749939
Review Citation(s):
Foreword 10/21/2025
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2026
PW Booklife Reviews 11/24/2025
About the Author
Zeno Decrux is an accomplished illustrator and comic artist with over nine years of experience in the international independent comics scene. His work spans a diverse range of comics and manga titles, where he brings a dynamic, expressive style and a strong commitment to quality on every project. Passionate about storytelling through visuals, Zeno continues to push his craft forward with each new collaboration. Shawn Hainsworth is a publisher, author and producer who writes under the pen name Darin S. Cape. SHP Comics was launched in 2021 as an independent publisher focused on delivering genre-bending stories combining horror, science fiction, adventure, and reimagined classics into daring, intelligent and unique comic books and graphic novels. Shawn produced the award-winning short film, Technical Support based on the SHP Comics series, EroTech. He lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife, two kids and a hound dog mix. Jorge Luis Gabotto, also known as Hiorsh, is an Argentine cartoonist and writer from Mar del Plata. A visual arts teacher, puppeteer, and musician, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling. For him, comics are a fusion of art and literature--a cinematic form that combines movement, atmosphere, and emotion. His work explores themes of love, time, and perception, offering readers a personal and poetic vision of the world.
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