Our Soot Stained Heart

From the minds of debut writer Joni Hägg and superstar artist Stipan Morian (20th Century Men), with colorist Ropemann and Eisner-winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, comes the most thrilling steampunk adventure of the winter.

A steampunk Santa tale reimagined through frostpunk grit and revolutionary fire, blending Finnish and Balkan mythos into one unforgettable story!

The Coalition is a city of wonder in the deep north, but it is ruled by the cruel Governor Glass and his factory lords. Coal is the lifeline of the city, and for honest workers like young Peggy Stones, life can be hard because of the nefarious quota. To get extra coal at the end of the year, you must be bad, every day! Peggy's life is thrown into chaos when she is imprisoned and sent into exile, which begins a harrowing journey to the ends of the world to find answers that could change the world!

Author: Joni Hägg,Stipan Morian
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Published: 07/21/2026
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.00h x 6.60w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9781545826539
ISBN10: 1545826536
BISAC Categories:
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Science Fiction | Steampunk
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Action & Adventure
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Fantasy | General

About the Author
Joni Hägg is a comic writer and poet living in Helsinki, Finland. He has a master's degree in theology, and plies a rather uneventful day job as a public servant. His work has appeared in indie anthologies and online over the years. Our Soot Stained Heart is his first full length comic book.

Stipan Morian is a Croatian comic book author that burst onto the scene with 20th Century Men. Our Soot Stained Heart is his second major comic book project.

Ropemann is a comic book colorist from Croatia. Understands panels, gutters, and what happens when things overlap. Builds atmosphere one layer at a time, using color, mood, and finishing touches. When he's done, the pages hold together -- sharp, alive, and ready for impact.

Hassan is a British/Algerian comics letterer, and has worked on titles like Vault Comics' The Blue Flame, Black Stars Above, The RUSH, Engineward, No One's Rose, and TEST, as well as X-O Manowar, First Knife, and Undone By Blood. He's also the editor of the Eisner-winning PanelxPanel, and voice behind Strip Panel Naked.