Gene Ha is widely regarded as one of the finest artists working in the comic book industry today, and Mae is one of the defining works of his career. Now Oni Press is bringing Mae back to print in a newly remastered Definitive Edition collection.
IGN can exclusively debut a new preview of Mae: The Definitive Edition, featuring several interior pages by Ha and pinups from artists like Amanda Conner, Frank Cho, Janet Lee, and Katie Cook. There's even a never-before-seen pinup from Kingdom Come artist Alex Ross. Check it all out in the slideshow gallery below:
Mae is written and illustrated by Ha, with lettering by Zander Cannon and additional story contributions from Daimon Hampton, Paulina Ganucheau, and Mark Waid. The Definitive Edition collection adds 12 new story pages along with 64 pages of supplemental material. Here's Oni's official description of the book:
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 Ha in a statement. “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.”
“Whether you’ve read the previous editions or if you’re new to Mae, we made this for you,” added 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 Definitive Edition is priced at $29.99 and will be released on April 8, 2025. You can preorder a copy on Amazon.
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