A lonely gargoyle guards a vampire’s tomb… an archeologist stumbles upon an ancient and deadly secret in the heart of the Sahara… a Mayan princess seeks a magical cure for her ailing father… and a courageous swordswoman confronts the curse of a dying sorcerer — all in the big Summer issue of Black Gate magazine, on sale now.

With 224 pages packed with the best in fantasy fiction, reviews, interviews, and artwork, the second issue of Black Gate is even better than our first. Look for it in the finest book and comic stores across North America — or drop by our subscription page to subscribe online.