Jinnrise

Jinnrise, a ten-issue series from IDW that ran from 2013 to 2014, reimagines Middle Eastern mythology through a modern lens, centering on ancient djinn who emerge in the contemporary world. Writers Sohaib Awan, Paige Hartman, and Tom Taylor, alongside artists Tony Vassallo, Mark Torres, and Andrew Huerta, crafted a story that blends geopolitical tension with supernatural folklore. The series stands out for its culturally grounded perspective, offering a fresh take on the superhero genre by drawing from Islamic and pre-Islamic traditions.