We have the exclusive reveal of Skate Ali, a new five-issue comic series from Kelly Sue DeConnick, Sam Humphries, Natacha Bustos, and Dark Horse Comics! Skate Ali is a high-octane, genre-smashing sci-fi skatepunk saga about friendship, rebellion, and finding yourself when the world wants to knock you down written by DeConnick and Humphries, illustrated by Bustos, and lettered by Josh Reed. Skate Ali #1 will be available in June 2026 and will feature cover art by Bustos, Joe Quinones, Sweeney Boo, Emma Rios, and Jamie McKelvie.
Welcome to near-future Los Angeles—a neon-scorched city where skateboarding has been ruthlessly outlawed. But nothing stops Skate Ali.
By day, she’s just another student dodging detention. By night, she’s a rebel on wheels, an enigmatic loner defying the law on the Los Angeles streets.
But when Ali slams headfirst into the infamous world of underground skateboarding, she comes face to face with a crew of outcast skaters called the LA Skull Clan, and their masked leader, Skull Queen 9. Fueled by a magical force called the Rush, the clan pulls off explosive moves and defiant acts of resistance.
Faced with the opportunity to level up her game, but afraid of actually being perceived by others, Ali must decide: will she play it safe, or kickflip straight into a revolution?
Drop into your local comic shop and pre-order Skate Ali #1 (of 5) before it hits shelves on June 10, 2026 for $4.99.
Ca va me plaire!
Miam!!
Dark Horse Comics · Releases Jul 22, 2026
Skate Ali #2
**Dear Dad — I almost got arrested. Okay so I DID get arrested LOL. These Skull Clan skaters are cool. But weird. But also some of them are really unpleasant and I kind of want to leave. But Skull Queen 9 said that if I joined them for their big stupid race she’d solve our problems. Idk. Their best skater Maria just pulled me up to a rooftop and told me to skate off the edge and… anyway, I think I might die? Also, I think I saw a ghost. Love you, bye!!! —Ali
From Eisner-winning writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Bitch Planet, FML) and hitmaker Sam Humphries (Harley Quinn, Guardians of the Galaxy) team up with artist Natacha Bustos (Moon Girl, Miles Morales) for a high-octane, genre-smashing sci-fi skatepunk saga about friendship, rebellion, and finding your line when the world wants to knock you down.**
Comic · 32 pages · $4.99
Dark Horse Comics · Releases Aug 19, 2026
Skate Ali #3
Dear Dad — I’m in deep with the Skull Clan but I can’t keep up. They use the Rush to skate and I’m a complete flop at it. You know who’s no help? The ghost that lives in my skateboard (don’t ask). Anyway, there’s some secret blood oath tournament against Playa Clan and I’m totally screwed. It actually makes me wish I did my math homework once in awhile. Other than that, I’m just fine! Totally fine and totally not freaking out!! Love you, bye!!! –Ali**
From Eisner-winning writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Bitch Planet, FML) and hitmaker Sam Humphries (Harley Quinn, Guardians of the Galaxy) team up with artist Natacha Bustos (Moon Girl, Miles Morales) for a high-octane, genre-smashing sci-fi skatepunk saga about friendship, rebellion, and finding your line when the world wants to knock you down.**
Comic · 32 pages · $4.99