MILWAUKIE, Ore., (March 18, 2026)— Geof Darrow returns to Shaolin Cowboy just in time to fill every fan’s heart with hope and hilarious hardcore action. Dark Horse presents Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live, continuing the former-monk’s quest across a dangerous landscape one fist of epic fury at a time. Teaming with colorist Ian Herring (Minor Threats) and letterer Nate Piekos (Umbrella Academy) Darrow explores the vibrant and highly-praised world of this new adventure with art and anachronisms in a way that is sure to keep the brainrot at bay. Featuring variant covers by Peach Momoko, Daniel Warren Johnson, Ryan Ottley, Dave Johson, Gilbert Hernandez, David Mack, Adi Granov, and Paul Chadwick!
In Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live:The Shaolin Cowboy faces an icy reception when he leaves his wasteland retreat on a mission of mercy, following the considered consul of a desert swallow and a horned toad, both endangered species. But none as endangered as the wandering ex monk becomes, once again because in this typical AMERIGUNN small town he learns euthanASIA is the new import duty on foreign imports!!!
Supporting “Shaolin Cowboy First” legislation; pre-order Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live #1(of 4) for when it arrives in comic shops on July 1, 2026, for $4.99.
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Praise for Shaolin Cowboy and Geof Darrow:
“It’s bravely original, refreshingly unique and has an ending that will change your day.”—BIG COMIC PAGE
“ANYONE, and I mean ANYONE who likes kung-fu, cheeky humour, over-the-top action and beautifully detailed artwork, you need to stop reading and go read this book.”—Comic Addicts
“None of it matters because The Shaolin Cowboy is incredibly odd, incredibly dense, incredibly thrilling in a way that gives me a small little high every time I read an issue…”—Comics Bulletin
About Dark Horse Comics:
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics is an excellent example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and transform a company with humble beginnings into an industry giant.
Over the years, Dark Horse has published the work of creative legends such as Yoshitaka Amano, Margaret Atwood, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Faith Erin Hicks, Kazuo Koike, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Kentaro Miura, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Wendy Pini, Richard Pini, and Gerard Way. In addition, Dark Horse has a long tradition of establishing exciting new creative talent throughout all of its divisions.
The company has also set the industry standard for quality licensed comics, graphic novels, collectibles, and art books, including Stranger Things, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Dragon Age, James Cameron’s Avatar, Game of Thrones, Mass Effect, StarCraft, The Witcher, and Halo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.
