Sai: Dimensional Rivals #2 (2026) page 1: Psylocke in the pool (Esad Ribic)

In 2021, Peach Momoko's Marvel series "Demon Days" introduced Sai, a sort of medieval Japanese version of Psylocke. This sequel series is something of a spoof on the Infinity Gauntlet story, as Sai goes on a series of missions to retrieve colored gems. Along the way she meets versions of Beast, Galactus, Silver Surfer, and other perennial Marvel favorites. Each issue of "Dimensional Rivals" splits art duties between Momoko (for the frame story) and two guest artists who each put their own stylistic mark on one of the alternate dimensions from which Sai retrieves a gem.

I've been following Ribić's work since meeting him in 2023 at the Lake Como Comic Art Festival in Italy. I had been looking for a page from him that combined strong color contrasts with dynamic figures. The search is over! I selected this extra-large page at OAX 2026.

On this page, Sai emerges from one of several pools leading to different realities. In this reality, she takes on the usual modern "Elektra in black" appearance of Psylocke, including an "X" on her belt buckle (not seen here). She meets Silver Surfer to get what amounts to an Infinity Stone. The pterodactyl-bird in the final panel looks somewhat like the creature which Moebius' character Arzach rides. Its multicolored tail reflects in the water below.

My scanner renders color art a little more red than it should be. I didn't try to change the colors digitally; just see the additional image from the published book, also included here.