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Vault and writer, director, and actress, Inanna Sarkis, have announced a new original fantasy graphic novel, The Name She Lost: Inanna Book 1. Sarkis is joined by Eisner-nominated and New York Times bestselling writer Tim Seeley, and the phenomenal artist Ademir Leal to tell a modern reimagining of the story of the ancient Sumerian goddess of love and war.
The story begins in San Francisco, once the heart of a counterculture movement of peace and love, now a city at war with itself. Mayor and presidential hopeful Tim Teller promises to fix the problems, but he has a new issue. On a brisk September evening, Inanna emerges from the Bay, wearing nothing but a lapis necklace. She remembers little more than her name…and that a deep sense of rage. Possessed of immense strength and unwavering charisma, Inanna becomes a champion of the people. But her immortal life as a goddess of love and war is coming back to haunt her. Ancient enemies and modern mythic forces collide as love and war clash in a battle for the soul of humanity—and Inanna herself.
“This story is deeply personal for me and seeing it finally come to life is truly a dream come true, said Sarkis. “I grew up hearing fragments of ancient myths about the goddess Inanna, but never saw them told in a way that felt alive, raw, and relevant to the world we’re in today. With this graphic novel, we’re reimagining her not just as a goddess, but as a mirror — of love, rage, resilience, and transformation. It’s about what happens when the past collides with the present, and how a figure born of myth can still speak to the chaos and beauty of our human experience. I wanted to tell a story that embraces both the light and the darkness — the tenderness of connection and the brutality of conflict — because those dualities live in all of us.”
“We chose to keep the title Inanna not because it’s my name, but because it belongs to the ancient Sumerian goddess whose mythology anchors this story—and honoring that legacy felt more important than avoiding any appearance of vanity or narcissism.”
“As someone who works across film and storytelling, stepping into the world of comics has been liberating,” she added. “The medium allows us to play with time, memory, and emotion in such a visceral way. Ademir’s art brings everything to life in such an extraordinary way, while Tim and I built a story that’s mythic but also intimate. My hope is that readers feel seen in these pages — that they find a little bit of themselves in our heroine’s fight, her vulnerability, and her defiance.”
“I felt honored to be part of this Inanna project,” said Leal of the graphic novel. “I have always enjoyed telling good stories through my art, especially exploring themes such as fantasy, mythology, gods, and the medieval universe. Creating the concepts for characters, palaces, and settings was an enriching experience, made even more special with the support of Inanna Sarkis. Since Sarkis is of Assyrian descent, I was able to learn a lot about her culture and incorporate that knowledge into the work, which made the process even more enjoyable. Each chapter I illustrated was not only a creative challenge but also a constant learning experience, broadening my artistic and personal vision.”
Seeley added, “I was initially attracted to the project because Inanna (the real person) and I come from really different worlds…she’s a model, an actress, and an influencer, and she has a legion of followers and fans who are not the usual comic book fan. So, I figured, this is a great way to reach brand new people! But, the more I talked to Inanna (also, again, the real person), the more I also really loved the story, and her take on it—the tale of a goddess who forgot what she stood for in the pursuit of fame and worship. I’m not sure there’s a much more relevant theme in today’s world.”
Inanna Sarkis, a Canadian actress of Bulgarian and Assyrian descent, became one of the digital space’s preeminent content creators, using her channels to showcase comedy skits and short films in which she writes, directs and stars. She’s found success on a variety of platforms and media, including film and television. She recently starred in THE ASCENT and RED MASK, the latter is scheduled to premiere Oct 11th at Screamfest Film festival. She can also be seen in David Mamet’s THE PRINCE opposite Nicolas Cage and Scott Haze and Amazon’s MAINTENANCE REQUIRED which is set to release Oct. 8th. Inanna is also known for playing “Molly” in the film series AFTER, starring opposite Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes. She has also lent her voice to QCode for the podcast series THE LEFT RIGHT GAME starring alongside Tessa Thompson. She then moved on in creating her own podcast ZAYA which it hit #1 on Apple’s Fiction Podcast list. Last but not least, Inanna is the newest global ambassador of the International Medical Corps and has donated financially and helped raise awareness on the Syrian Refugee Crisis over the past several years.Sarkis will be in attendance at New York Comic Con 2025 with Vault, where fans will be able to pick up a very limited NYCC exclusive ashcan for The Name She Lost: Inanna Book 1. The full graphic novel will hit store shelves in May, 2026.
