Curt Pires & Amilcar Pinna Rocket into Galactic, a Death-Bender Sci-Fi Romance from DSTLRY

February 20, 2025

A Reckless Bounty Hunter and a Self-Destructing Princess Collide in the Stars this May

LOS ANGELES, CA / NEW YORK, NY — February 20, 2025 — DSTLRY, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, is thrilled to announce Galactic, a boundary-pushing, ultraviolent sci-fi romance from Curt Pires (Indigo Children, Youth) and Amilcar Pinna (X-Men) debuting this May.

A hyper-kinetic blend of syncopated, blockbuster action and interstellar escapism, Galactic follows a roguish bounty hunter hired to retrieve a runaway princess on a psychedelic death-bender. What should be an easy payday escalates into a collision course with an intergalactic war—and maybe (just maybe) an unexpected romance along the way. Also: a talking dog named Wolf pilots the starship.

Galactic #1 Open Order Cover B by Tula Lotay

“Galactic blends the gritty lovers-on-the-run crime of True Romance with the lush sci-fi worldbuilding of Star Wars and The Incal,” explains writer and co-creator Curt Pires. “This is just the first in a slate of amazing projects I’m building with my favorite new publisher, all of them illustrated by world-class artists.”

“On scope alone, this is one of the biggest projects I’ve illustrated,” continues co-creator and artist Amilcar Pinna. “Shifting from massive spreads of space fleets and black holes—perfect for DSTLRY’s oversized format—to staccato gunfights in celestial dive bars, Galactic is sci-fi at its most dynamic and challenging.”

Galactic #1 1/10 Incentive Cover C by James Stokoe

"Galactic is one of the most refreshing pitches I’ve read in recent memory,” says DSTLRY CCO & Co-Founder Chip Mosher. “It is an unapologetically cool and irreverent excavation into science-fiction, rooted in the messy realism of human romance.”

"There’s nothing like Galactic on the shelves right now," says DSTLRY Co-Founder & CEO David Steinberger. "Curt and Amilcar have built something equal parts explosive and heartfelt, everything DSTLRY stands for. This is fearless, widescreen storytelling at its finest.”

Each issue of Galactic is presented in DSTLRY’s perfect-bound Prestige format, featuring wraparound covers with spot gloss on robust cover stock, complemented by 48 pages of exquisite interior stock. “It’s the DSTLRY difference,” says DSTLRY CCO & Co-Founder Chip Mosher.

For more information on Galactic and to keep up with upcoming releases, visit www.dstlry.co and follow DSTLRY on social media at @DSTLRY_Media.

Galactic #1 1/25 Incentive Cover D by Dalton Rose

Galactic #1 Interior Art by Amilcar Pinna & Lee Loughridge

Galactic #1 Interior Art by Amilcar Pinna & Lee Loughridge

About Curt Pires

Curt Pires is a bestselling writer, producer, and creative that splits his time between Calgary, Canada and Hollywood. He is the creator of hit series Youth and Wyrd, both of which are in development as scripted television series (at Amazon and FX, respectively), as well as a slew of other original series and graphic novels that have garnered critical acclaim. The founder of TECC CONTENT, a vertically integrated publishing and production house, Curt was named to the 2022 class of Forbes illustrious 30 under 30.

About Amilcar Pinna

Amilcar Pinna began his career as a comic artist in 2008, drawing X-Men: First Class with Roger Cruz. He also worked on Generation X, All-New Ultimates, The Cryos, Eternal Blue: A Spiritbox Graphic Novel, and Lifeform: Vivian among others publications.

About DSTLRY

DSTLRY is a next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, providing a platform for visionary creators to push the boundaries of storytelling. Co-founded by comiXology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, DSTLRY delivers premium stories in groundbreaking formats for fans worldwide.