Chachu #1 Cover A (Marianna Ignazzi) - Image Comics 2026

Chachu #1 (Of 5) — Cover A by Marianna Ignazzi Published by Image Comics | Released August 5, 2026Writer: Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel) Art: Marianna Ignazzi Colors: Jordie Bellaire Letters: Lucas GattoniSERIES PREMIERE. 1979. Leila, a 19-year-old Pakistani-Canadian girl, stands on the cusp of adulthood, eager to experience the "real world" for the first time. With a head full of Hollywood dreams and a penchant for pulp novels, she ventures to California to connect with her estranged uncle — her "Chachu" — a middle-aged, semi-retired private eye who gained brief fame after marrying the starlet he was initially hired to find. But when Chachu's wife goes missing once again, the two are forced on an impromptu road trip to track her down.Marking Iman Vellani's solo writing debut, Chachu is a neo-noir reinterpretation of the classic private investigator story.32 pages | Rated T