Red Sea Comics; $15

The easiest way to describe D-Riders #1 is to imagine somebody throwing mythology, motorcycle racing, and supernatural chaos into a blender and somehow making it work.

The book introduces Anaya, a woman whose life is already full of responsibilities before fate takes a sharp turn. Between caring for her parents and dealing with a job she clearly doesn’t love, she’s carrying a lot on her shoulders. Then Eris, the Goddess of Chaos, enters the picture and everything changes.

What surprised me most was how quickly the comic got me invested in Anaya before the racing even began. The action is exciting, but the character work gives it a foundation. Without that, the race would just be loud engines and explosions.

Speaking of the race, that’s where the comic really finds its identity. Parts of it reminded me of the anime Redline, with its high-speed insanity and larger-than-life competitors. At the same time, I kept thinking about Jim Starlin’s Ghost Rider #35, where Johnny Blaze races against Death itself. D-Riders captures some of that same energy, where winning isn’t about a trophy – it’s about survival, destiny, and consequences.

Artist Pablo Verdugo Munoz clearly enjoys drawing motion. The motorcycles feel fast, the impacts hit hard, and the landscapes of Limbo create a dangerous backdrop for the competition. Pedro Estouco’s colors help sell both the everyday world and the supernatural one without making either feel out of place.

By the time I reached the final pages, I wasn’t wondering who won the race. I was wondering where Anaya’s story goes next, and that’s probably the best compliment I can give a first issue.

Released by Red Sea Comics on May 27, 2026, D-Riders #1 delivers a fun mix of fantasy, action, and mythology while laying the groundwork for something bigger.

-Scott Schlazer