Because good things come in small packages…
PORTLAND, Ore. 12/15/2025 — Brand-spanking-new 6x9 trim size paperback formats of the internationally bestselling Queer romance—Sunstone created by Stjepan Šejić (Death Vigil, Ravine, Aphrodite IX, Witchblade)—will launch in time for Valentine's Day 2026 from Image/Top Cow Productions and feature cheeky new covers by Šejić. These redesigned editions of Sunstone will begin with Volume 1 in February 2026 with the rest of the spicy series rolling out the remainder of the year.
The series will continue to be offered in standard trade paperbacks, deluxe hardcovers, and compendium editions, as well as in digital formats—providing readers with a range of options to suit every preference.
Celebrated worldwide for its humor, emotional honesty, and deeply authentic portrayal of relationships, Sunstone has evolved from a personal webcomic into a global phenomenon.
“I have been endlessly inspired by the Sunstone community, whose love, support, and engagement with the characters continue to fuel my creativity. Hearing how these stories have offered comfort or connection is one of the greatest honors of my career,” said Šejić, reflecting on the connection fans have forged with Lisa and Ally’s story. “The 6 x 9 edition feels like a natural extension of the hand while reading—perfectly suited to a story grounded in vulnerability and intimate human connection.”
Top Cow CEO and Image Comics co-founder Marc Silvestri (The Darkness, Witchblade, Cyber Force, Batman) echoed that sentiment, praising Šejić’s unique ability to combine heartfelt emotion with wit, charm, and sensuality: “Stjepan’s storytelling is extraordinary. Sunstone perfectly balances intimacy, humor, and passion—stories that hook you, resonate, and linger. Bringing this series to a sleek, collectible new format allows more readers to experience these characters and feel connected. I’m behind it 100%.”
Lisa’s tastes were always...unique. Longing to be restrained, without restraint. Lisa always felt like something was missing from her love life—until she met Ally. Ally was implacably ordinary—successful job, nice house, an average childhood—except for her preference for bedroom domination. Originally posted online as a webcomic, this book collects the first volume of the often erotic, always amusing, and surprisingly heartfelt Sunstone.
Sunstone Volume 1 (New Edition) 6 x 9 paperback (ISBN: 9781534333987, Lunar Code 1225IM0459) will be available at local comic book shops on Wednesday, February 11 and independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
The rest of the Sunstone (New Edition) 6 x 9 paperbacks will become available through the remainder of 2026:
- Sunstone Volume 2 (New Edition) 6 x 9 paperback will be in comic shops April 2026 - ISBN: 9781534335806
- Sunstone Volume 3 (New Edition) 6 x 9 paperback will be in comic shops June 2026
- Sunstone Volume 4 (New Edition) 6 x 9 paperback will be in comic shops August 2026
- Sunstone Volume 5 (New Edition) 6 x 9 paperback will be in comic shops October 2026
- Sunstone Volume 6 (New Edition) 6 x 9 paperback will be in comic shops December 2026
The digital editions of Sunstone can be found across many platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
With its fresh, intimate format, stunning new cover art, and the promise of the full series to follow, these 6 x 9 editions offer fans a must-have collectible experience—inviting longtime readers and newcomers alike to fall in love with Lisa and Ally’s story all over again.
Publicity Contact:
Lisa Y. Wu, Director of Marketing
Top Cow Productions
lisa@topcow.com
ABOUT TOP COW PRODUCTIONS
Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades. For more information, visit www.topcow.com or follow Top Cow on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Bluesky.
ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States, and is the #2 graphic novel publisher in America. It is the publisher of such award winning titles as, Spawn, The Walking Dead, Invincible, Saga, Monstress, Deadly Class, Chew, The Old Guard, I Kill Giants, Criminal, The Department of Truth, W0rldtr33, Geiger, Descender, Gideon Falls, It’s Lonely At The Centre of The Earth, Do A Power Bomb, and more. The company currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit: www.imagecomics.com.
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