Inspired by tarot, illustrator Sam Prentice-Jones made their writing début with the recently published graphic novel series Arcana: The Lost Heirs (2025), followed by Arcana: The Cursed Fate (2026). Following publication, Sam took some time to talk to Midlands Rainbow about his writing and illustrating process, and the intrinsic connection between witchcraft and ‘otherness’.

The Cursed Fate is the spellbinding sequel to Sam Prentice-Jones’ The Lost Heirs, in his début graphic novel series, Arcana. Picking up immediately from where The Lost Heirs left off, this second work delves quickly into magic and adventure

A début from illustrator and writer, Sam Prentice-Jones, Arcana: The Lost Heirs is a tarot-inspired fantasy graphic novel.