Three Protectors [ashcan]

In 2021, 215 Ink. released a single ashcan issue of Three Protectors, a slim but purposeful comic written by Keith Foster and drawn by Rory Smith. This one-shot served as a low-cost, limited sampler, giving readers a quick, self-contained taste of the creators' approach to the title's concept. While its run was brief, the ashcan format itself is a notable piece of indie comics history—a traditional tool for testing the waters and generating interest before a full series launch.