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PORTLAND, Ore. 01/14/2025 — The Lucky Devils #1 by New York Times bestselling writer Charles Soule (The Oracle Year, The Endless Vessel, Star Wars) and critically-acclaimed artist Ryan Browne (Curse Words, God Hates Astronauts) has sold out completely at the distributor level. Image has fast-tracked this highly buzzed-about new launch issue back to print this week in order to keep up with customer demand. The reprint will feature new cover art by Maria Wolf with colors by Browne.
The Lucky Devils was first announced at New York Comic Con and whipped Eight Billion Genies fans into a frenzy of anticipation for the next new series out of the creative duo.
“HELL. YEAH. Ryan and I have been working on The Lucky Devils for well over a year, and to have it finally on the shelves for people to read was a big deal in and of itself—but now to know it’s finding its audience and people are responding to the story… Well, that’s the dream,” said Soule. “We’re hugely grateful to all the retailers who ordered the book and pointed their customers toward it, and to everyone who’s been talking up the book since its debut—thank you, thank you, thank you. To anyone who dug issue #1, this is just the beginning, I promise. Let me say it again, just for the record: HELL YEAH!”
Browne added: “Trying to follow up a massive hit like Eight Billion Genies seemed like an impossible task, but knew we needed to do it. Over the last year Charles and I revised, changed direction, reversed course, hit the self-destruct button, started from scratch, found inspiration, ate too many ears of corn, cried for help, did the laundry, and then FINALLY settled on idea. Turns out people DO want another heart-breaking story of delightful little creatures messing with humanity!”
The Lucky Devils is a tale of two ordinary, good-hearted, 20-something Chicagoans who begin working with the devils on their shoulders in an attempt to fix their broken lives. It works beyond their wildest dreams, and in time they become two of the most powerful people on earth. While they fully intend to use that influence to make the world a better place, we all know what they say about the road to Hell…
A dark, hilarious satire about the struggle to do good in a world that makes it so easy to be bad, The Lucky Devils is an examination of everything that makes humanity both grand and terrible from two of comics’ most unique storytellers.
For fans of their previous bestselling collaborations like Curse Words and Eight Billion Genies, stories like Lucifer or The Good Place, or tales where ordinary people’s lives intersect with the supernatural—this new series is sure to delight readers looking for a fantastical new read.
The Lucky Devils #1, second printing will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 12:
- The Lucky Devils #1, second printing Cover A by Wolf with colors by Browne – Lunar Code 1124IM850
- The Lucky Devils #1, second printing Cover B 1:25 copy incentive by Wolf (Foil treatment) – Lunar Code 1124IM851
- The Lucky Devils #2 Cover A by Browne – Lunar Code 1224IM311
- The Lucky Devils #2 Cover B by James Harren – Lunar Code 1224IM312
- The Lucky Devils #2 Cover C 1:25 copy incentive by Harren (Foil treatment) – Lunar Code 1224IM313
The Lucky Devils will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Early praise for The Lucky Devils:
“Off to a hilariously bold start.” —Get Your Comic On
“Soule and Browne delivered another hit with The Lucky Devils #1. It’s a hell of a good time and devilishly delightful.” —Graphic Policy
“Brings a fresh blend of comedy and meaningful discussion of morals and internal goodness that makes for imaginative and riotously fun storytelling.” —Pages & Panels
“Whether you’re a fan of satirical takes on morality or just love seeing creative teams push the boundaries of the medium, Lucky Devils deserves a spot in your pull list.” —Nerd Initiative
“Funny, heart-felt, and razor sharp, you’ll have a devil of a time putting this book down!” —Scott Snyder
“Wildly inventive and fun!” —Chip Zdarsky
“After reading Eight Billion Genies, I made a heart-felt wish and it came true! Also, Charles Soule and Ryan Browne have a new comic out.” —Patton Oswalt
“This book is awesome…a buddy comedy mixed with a horror story mixed with a morality play about trying to remain good in a world that makes it very easy to be evil. It’s fun and funny, surreal and scary.” —Bleeding Cool
“Offers inventive world-building, richly developed characters, and a focus on universal questions about good, evil, and power. It promises a visually stunning and narratively complex journey through temptation and its consequences, all grounded in Soule and Browne’s signature blend of humor and depth.” —AIPT
“With witty writing and charming art…Lays the groundwork for one of the most ingeniously fun new comics to come next year.” —GonkBonk
