The acclaimed comics creator Gene Ha, renowned for such works as WONDER WOMAN: HISTORIA, is releasing a remastered definitive edition of what’s highly considered his greatest work. Because comics publishing has always been a difficult game in that it’s timely, dependent on shipping deliveries, and always being passed around, it’s impressive to announce Ha’s full vision for the comic will now come to full fruition with MAE: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION, courtesy of publisher, Oni Press.
The upcoming Mae: The Definitive Edition features pin-ups by the phenomenal talents of Alex Ross, Amanda Conner, Frank Cho, Janet Lee, Katie Cook, Mark Buckingham, Mike Norton, and Philip Tan. The new edition also includes all 12 issues of Gene Ha’s masterpiece plus will include never-before-seen story pages, extra featurettes, a cover gallery, a new “How To Draw Mae” section, behind-the-scenes making-of material, short stories by other creators, and essays by creator Gene Ha.
The comic was originally written and drawn by Gene Ha, colored by Wes Hartman and Wesley Wong, and lettered by Zander Cannon, with additional story contributions from Daimon Hampton, Paulina Ganucheau, and Mark Waid.
If you’ve never read it, here are some preview pages and the premise of the story:
Mae’s beloved older sister, Abbie, has been missing for years. Mae has her theories about where Abbie might be — but never in her wildest dreams did those theories encompass a fantasy world full of terrifying monsters, power-hungry nobles, and nefarious scientists. When Abby returns suddenly, she convinces Mae to return with her to the fantastical realm of Cimrterén to join in her quest to find their missing father, who has also disappeared without a trace. The sisters must fight their way to the heart of land to find their father, coming across old friends and dangerous new foes along their journey. Together they begin to uncover sinister secrets and piece together a much darker family history than they ever could have imagined.
“Getting to share the stories in my head with all of you has been the greatest joy of my long career,” said Gene Ha. “Thank you to all the Mae readers! Every copy of the earlier editions is sold out, worldwide, so Oni Press and I have worked hard to make the new Definitive Edition special. I’ve expanded the story past the 22 page chapters of the serial comics, and finally placed the pages in the original planned order: Chapter 7 was supposed to be Chapter 6, and vice versa. Mae: The Definitive Edition is the story I wanted to tell.”
“Mae is Gene Ha’s passion project and this definitive version of his story is a testament to both his creativity and his storytelling passion,” said Oni Press Editor Matt Dryer. “As a reader, it’s a thrill to get such an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the process of one of the best cartoonist’s working today. And just like the definitive director’s cut classic of a cult film, this book demonstrates how a story can evolve and improve over time.”
“Whether you’ve read the previous editions or if you’re new to Mae, we made this for you,” said Gene Ha. “And if you can’t get your own copy, ask your local public librarian to order a copy and put a hold on it for you. We have so much fun we can’t wait to share with you!”
MAE: THE DEFINITE EDITION
WRITTEN BY GENE HA
ART BY GENE HA
ON SALE APRIL 8th, 2025 | $29.99 | 400 PAGES | FC
IOC: 2/27/2025
FOC: 3/17/2025
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