ONI Press Announces Lion of Rora by Christos Gage, Ruth Fletcher Gage, and Jackie Lewis

Oni Press announced today that Lion of Rora, an original graphic novel by Christos Gage (Netflix’s Daredevil, Avengers Academy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Nine), Ruth Fletcher Gage (Netflix’s Daredevil, Law and Order: SVU), and Jackie Lewis, will be released on August 5th.

In Lion of Rora, Joshua Janavel leads the Waldensians—Christians persecuted in 17th century Italy—to resist the duke’s tyranny.  His true story is one of hope, strength, and unshakable faith.

“The Waldensians are Ruth’s ancestors, so the story of Joshua Janavel is a personal and important one to us,” said Christos Gage. “But it’s also a universal tale of the struggle for freedom, family and a safe place to call home. Jackie Lewis has done an incredible job capturing both the epic scope of the battles and the small moments that convey Janavel’s struggle between the simple man of peace he wanted to be and the brilliant general he became. We couldn’t ask for a better presentation than what Oni has given Lion of Rora. ”