FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1

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Snip

Snip #1-2

Erase Someone Else. Save Yourself. If no one remembers, did it really happen?

Dates

February 2026

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Naked Kaiju Woman

Naked Kaiju Woman #3

March 2026

Guess who's back? Bigger, bolder, and still fighting giant monsters.

Prelaunch Live Notify Me →
Crimson Frontier

Crimson Frontier #1-2

April 2026

A New Space Western Invasion Series. Decades after the mineral rush, a quiet mining town becomes a battleground.

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Coming to Direct Market

Upcoming FOC: March 30

On Sale Date: April 29

From Parts Unknown

From Parts Unknown #1

The hit vampire wrestling saga comes to comic shops everywhere. Don't miss the bell!

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From Parts Unknown #2

From Parts Unknown #2

FOC: May 4, '26 | On Sale: Jun 3, '26

The tag-team action continues in issue two.

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Lunar
Universal
Diamond UK
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April 18-19, 2026

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July 22-26, 2026

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Toronto, ON

Aug 27-29, 2026

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Las Vegas, NV

Nov 10–13, 2026

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Comic Series

Snip

Snip

Direct Market Kickstarter

2026-2027

5-Part Limited Series

Erase Someone Else. Save Yourself. If no one remembers, did it really happen? A gripping sci-fi thriller about memory, identity, and the cost of a clean slate.

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Naked Kaiju Woman

Naked Kaiju Woman

Kickstarter

2023 - Present

Ongoing Series

The city is attacked by Kaiju and only one person can stop it! Claire, a headstrong analyst who spends most of her time working at home in her sweats, has the ability to grow over 50 feet tall!

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From Parts Unknown

From Parts Unknown

Direct Market Kickstarter

2026

5-Part Limited Series

Wall-to-wall VAMPIRE WRESTLING ACTION! Brothers Bruno and Pietro are pro wrestlers drawn to a remote town up north where something is amiss. Blood may be thicker than water, but what if blood is the problem?

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Crazy Latte

Crazy Latte Thing Called Love

Kickstarter

2023

One-Shot

Liam, a lovelorn insurance adjuster, falls deeply in love with a barista, Ruby, who barely knows him. As his love falls deeper into obsession, he gets dragged into a world he was not prepared to enter.

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Unlimited Udo

Unlimited Udo

Kickstarter

2024

One-Shot

Udo Dolos is a genius without parallel. Only he can solve the world's most complex and challenging problems. His solution? A copy of Udo Dolos for every problem.

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Stay Cool

Stay Cool

Kickstarter

2026

One-Shot (Black & White)

A sci-fi noir tale about spontaneous combustion and revenge. Ellie Rose investigates the shady operations of the Dolos Corporation, but her colleagues begin bursting into flames around her.

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What's Next?

See Future Releases

Novels & Anthologies

Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1

Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1

Released: 2024

Anthology | Action

A short story anthology dedicated to chaos and mayhem told at a breakneck pace. Pulp fiction for the modern age.

Available On

Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 2

Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 2

Coming: 2026

Anthology | Action

The mayhem continues. More stories, more chaos, more pulp. Features 40 new authors from around the globe.

Switch / Restart

Upcoming

Novel | Sci-Fi

In a near-future, trading lives with willing participants becomes the norm. Until some swaps turn out less altruistic.

Backlot Babylon

Leo Lucas #1

Upcoming

Novel | Noir

Leo Lucas, a Hollywood fixer, navigates a world of deceit. Keeping stars shimmering and reporters at bay.

The Price of Fame

Leo Lucas #2

Upcoming

Novel | Noir

Scandal threatens to topple a studio head, and the price of keeping it quiet might be higher than Leo is willing to pay.

Cult of Glamour

Leo Lucas #3

Upcoming

Novel | Noir

A rising starlet disappears into a mysterious wellness retreat. Leo goes undercover to find the truth behind the beauty.

Collaborators

Driven by collaboration with artists from around the world.

Name Role Location Projects
Adriano Ariganello Publisher / Writer Canada
Riccardo Faccini Artist Italy
Rafael Chrestani Artist Brazil
JP Jordan Colorist Ireland
Allison O'Toole Editor Canada
Devin Arscott Editor United States
Nate Walkington Artist United States
Valentin de las Casas Artist Argentina
Brian Azcurra Artist Brazil
Roberto Viacava Artist Canada
Debora Lancianese Artist Italy
Mick Beyers Artist United States
Will Robson Artist UK
Mattia Monaco Artist Italy
Daniel Caval Artist Brazil

Future Projects

Here is what we are cooking up in the kitchen for 2026 and beyond.

Direct Market

From Parts Unknown #1
Apr
2026

From Parts Unknown #1

Series Premiere

FOC Date Mar 30, '26
On Sale Apr 29, '26
UNIVERSAL
DIAMOND UK
Pre-Order Open
From Parts Unknown #2
Jun
2026

From Parts Unknown #2

Limited Series

FOC Date May 4, '26
On Sale Jun 3, '26
LUNAR
UNIVERSAL
DIAMOND UK
Coming Soon

From Parts Unknown #3

FOC: Jun 8, '26 On Sale: Jul 8, '26

Coming Soon

From Parts Unknown #4

FOC: Jul 6, '26 On Sale: Aug 5, '26

Coming Soon

From Parts Unknown #5

FOC: Aug 10, '26 On Sale: Sep 9, '26

Coming Soon

Snip #1

FOC: Sep 7, '26 On Sale: Oct 7, '26

Coming Soon

Snip #2

FOC: Oct 12, '26 On Sale: Nov 11, '26

Coming Soon

Snip #3

FOC: Nov 9, '26 On Sale: Dec 9, '26

Coming Soon

Snip #4

FOC: Dec 7, '26 On Sale: Jan 6, '27

Coming Soon

Snip #5

FOC: Jan 11, '27 On Sale: Feb 10, '27

Coming Soon

Crowdfunding

Snip

Snip #1 & 2

Feb 10 - Mar 4, 2026

Erase Someone Else. Save Yourself. If no one remembers, did it really happen?

Live Now Back Project
Naked Kaiju Woman #3

Naked Kaiju Woman #3

Mar 10 - Apr 10, 2026

Guess who's back? Bigger, bolder, and still fighting giant monsters.

Prelaunch Live Notify Me
Crimson Frontier

Crimson Frontier #1 & 2

Apr 14 - May 8, 2026

A New Space Western Invasion Series. Decades after the mineral rush, a quiet mining town becomes a battleground.

Prelaunch Live Notify Me
Prime Cut

Prime Cut #1 & 2

Sep 30 - Oct 22, 2026

A New Mob Mystery Thriller Series. A former New York mob enforcer starts a new life in Miami.

Prelaunch Live Notify Me

Snip #3, #4 & #5

Launch: Jun 23, '26

Coming Soon

Crimson Frontier #3 & #4

Launch: Jul 28, '26

Coming Soon

Naked Kaiju Woman #4

Launch: Aug 18, '26

Coming Soon

Crimson Frontier #5 & #6

Launch: Oct 6, '26

Coming Soon

Naked Kaiju Woman #5

Launch: Feb 16, '27

Coming Soon

Prime Cut #3 & #4

Launch: Mar 3, '27

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From Parts Unknown #1

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On Sale Date: April 29

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About Pesto Comics

Pesto Comics is an independent comic book publisher based in Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario. Established in 2023 by Adriano Ariganello.

From pro-wrestling vampires to giant kaiju women and sci-fi noir, we don't stick to one flavor. We believe in the power of crowdfunding to bring unique visions directly to readers.

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F.A.Q.

Why 'Pesto' Comics? +

Pesto, the sauce, is a pulpy mixture that goes great on pasta, bread, or anything you could imagine. Much like the sauce, we create PULP that goes good with any genre. We aim to add flavor to your reading stack.

Where is this comic being made? +

This is a worldly effort! We collaborate with incredible artists from all over the globe—from Italy to Brazil—but the books themselves are produced and published right here in Canada.

Why release on Kickstarter before stores? +

In today's difficult comic market, ensuring artists get paid fair rates is our top priority. We rely on both direct-to-consumer avenues, like Kickstarter, and the Direct Market to make it feasible. Crowdfunding helps cover production costs upfront so we can maintain the highest quality possible when we bring the books to store shelves.

Why support on Kickstarter vs. waiting for the store? +

You can support us wherever you feel comfortable! We want to give everyone options—and we love comic shops. However, to make the Kickstarter campaigns special, we offer exclusive variant covers, behind-the-scenes treats, and direct interaction that you won't find in stores.

Additionally, some books, like Naked Kaiju Woman, may not be appropriate for all store shelves and are available primarily via Kickstarter for the time being.

Do you accept submissions? +

Currently, we are not accepting unsolicited pitches. We prefer to work with artists we approach directly.

Where do you ship? +

For our Kickstarter campaigns, we ship WORLDWIDE! Our direct market comics are available at any stores supplied by Lunar, Universal, or Diamond UK (which is nearly everyone!).

What is your release schedule? +

We aim to release comics on Kickstarter and have a book on your comic shop shelves every month.