The Song of Mykal

Brent Anderson, best known for Astro City, created this intimate fantasy series for Atlantis Fantasyworld, a Santa Cruz comic shop. Launched in 2001, the single issue introduces Mykal, a young boy discovering a mysterious connection to a parallel world of magic and danger. With Anderson handling both writing and art, and contributions from Bruce Costa and Dottie Ferrara, the book offers a quiet, personal take on the classic "hidden realm" adventure. It stands as a small-press gem, showcasing Anderson's storytelling range beyond superheroes.