Signal Fires

Release Date: MAY, 2026

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SIGNAL FIRES is a magical new entry in the Festival of Forgotten Tales series—a comic that blends Jewish folklore with wonder and heart.

In the aftermath of the failed revolt against Rome, a young Judaean refugee and a grizzled sea captain set sail for Hispania, where the boy hopes to find his enslaved parents. On the journey, and with a Roman ship in hot pursuit, the seafarer shares a secret story about Bar Kochva and his rebellion, his rage… and his dragons.

SIGNAL FIRES is a magical sword-and-sandal spectacle, set in a fantastical version of the 2nd century Judaea — the era of the Bar Kochva (Bar Kochba) revolt. It is the fourth Tale in the “Festival of Forgotten Tales” series of comic books that blend fun genre stories with Jewish holiday lore. It was created with generous support from The Center for Jewish Philanthropy’s Arts and Culture Community Impact Grant.

20 story pages, plus bonus behind-the-scenes content.

From the author and the illustrator of José and the Pirate Captain Toledano, Brother’s Keeper, The Beast and the Booth,The Tomb of the Broken Amulet, and Batya’s Unicorn.

Written by Arnon Z. Shorr

Illustrated by Joshua M. Edelglass

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