The Devil is a landlord that gets owned in this indie comics anthology

A series that is well-received, like The SandmanStudies have proven that comics, folklore, and comics are two of the most delicious cultural pairs.

Iron Circus Comics, a tiny but powerful indie publisher of comics, continues this tradition with its sixth and last volume. Fairytales and Cautionary Fables series. Titled The Lizard Prince and Other South American TalesThis volume is available now on Iron Circus.com. The Cautionary Fables Team of Alberto Rayo Kel McDonald and Kate Ashwin edited it and collected it. Like previous volumes, The Lizard PrinceThis book focuses on folklore from regional areas, as told by the creators who represent them.

These stories are included in the anthology:

“The Basnemporo Spider” by Brenda ArgonWhere a spider will do her absolute best to help.

“The Myth of the Condor” by Diego CarvajalThe romantic tale of love and the stars is titled “The Love in the Stars”,

“The Ring” by Francis FranciaA new bride may get more than she bargained.

“The Muki’s Deal” by Rick LazoWe learn about mining goblins, and how to be friends.

“The Little Shepherd” by PD Loupee Bruno OrtizA brave little boy finds light in even the most darkest of places.

“Yara” by niqueThe story of a girl who is determined to make her destiny.

“Let Me Cook My Breakfast, Mr Caiman!” by Randal RanpokokaThis hilarious tale is about cooking fires, breakfasts, and capsybara.

“Pineapple Wishes” by Luisa F. RojasIn which a Palenquera (magical) teaches a young girl history can live.

“The Bum Who Tricked The Devil” by Rodrigo Vargas, in which—well, you guessed it!

“The Lizard Prince” by Lore VicenteAn epic tale about magic, love and courage!

“A Girl and Her Bird” by Coni Yovaniniz, when the Tue-Tué bird comes calling.

Polygon has the pleasure of sharing a five-page excerpt from Rodrigo Vargas’ “The Bum Who Tricked the Devil,” a story hailing from Chilean myth.

“Chile has a lot of stories with tricksters messing with the devil, so it felt fun to take one of those and update it,” Vargas told Polygon. “In the original story, Bartolo would trick the devil to get money to party, drink and dine. However, these tales can also be about landowners. The bum represents the average man who uses their intellect to gain an advantage. This was a fitting portrayal of the time, with Bartolo changing the landowner into a banker. It’s a bit silly, but it made me very happy.”