Lionborne #1: The Trial of Doves and Deer (2026)
Kang Jing (Creator & Artist), Joseph Jasionowski (Script), Daniele Caramanico (Colors), Matías Zanetti (Letters & Logo)
24 Pages Single Issue
ISBN: 978-981-94-5605-5
Jayden Lee is a seventeen year old trying to find a way to pass his exams, but he is also something much greater; He is the champion of Simha, the Lion Spirit Beast. Known as Lionborne, Jayden is the spiritual protector of Singapore and the only one who can stop William Ashford, the champion of Olephis, the Spirit Devourer. William and Olephis seek to use their power to take control of the world, starting with Singapore.
In The Trial of Doves and Deer, William Ashford is after the Flaming Dove, an ancient artifact rumored to be able to birth new Spirit Beasts. William sends famed mercenary Ada Tao after the artifact, gifting her the power of the Deer Spirit Beast. For the first time, Jayden finds himself having to fight another Spirit Beast, and if he fails, the Flaming Dove and the power to rule all will fall into the hands of Olephis. Adding to the pressure, his O-Level Examinations are coming up, and Simha is hiding a secret that will change everything for the young Jayden.
COMIC CRUSADERS
"Lionborne #1 is a spirited, action-packed debut with strong visuals, fun mythology, and a hero whose biggest battle may be balancing destiny with homework. A roaring start."
WORLD COMIC BOOK REVIEW
"It is a clean, accessible, and energetic opening chapter that knows its audience. For younger readers especially, or for anyone who wants a straightforward supernatural superhero comic with a distinctly Singaporean flavor, this is the place to start."
TOKUASIA
"Lionborne #1 is a confident, exciting debut that Singapore’s comics scene should be proud of. Kang Jing and his team at Chiral Comics have laid the groundwork for something truly special."
Lionborne #2: Spirit Mutations Part I (2026)
Kang Jing (Creator & Artist), Joseph Jasionowski (Script), Daniele Caramanico (Colors), Matías Zanetti (Letters & Logo)
24 Pages Single Issue
ISBN: 978-981-94-6785-3
In Spirit Mutations Part I, Lionborne learns that Ada was not the only new Spirit Beast created by William Ashford. As new Spirit Mutants begin to emerge, Lionborne ventures into the belly of the beast, AshTech International, to uncover their origins. But he soon discovers that he is not prepared for what awaits him inside. Flashbacks woven throughout the issue reveal how Simha first met Jayden and chose him to be his champion.
COMIC CRUSADERS
"Lionborne #2: Spirit Mutations Part I is teen superhero drama with heart, claws, culture, comedy, and spirit-beast swagger. Kang Jing and the team are building something with its own identity, and that is the good stuff."
WORLD COMIC BOOK REVIEW
"Lionborne #2 demonstrates the benefit of a strong opening chapter. Having already established its world and central premise, the series can now devote more attention to character development, deeper worldbuilding, and inventive action."