Locust
Language: English
Completed in: 2025
Synopsis:
During the political unrest in 1966, YEN, a mother to MIN, her toddler son, is part of the Chinese-Indonesian refugees forced to dwell in warehouses on a tobacco plantation in Sumatra. They await a ship from China for their repatriation.
Yen fights for custody of her child against her late husband’s family. Amidst this struggle, terror strikes as an entity preying on children spreads among the residents. Unfortunately, this entity can transfer from one adult to another, making it difficult to capture. The terror causes division among the once harmonious community. The situation worsens with news that the ship won’t arrive, leaving them stranded in uncertainty.
As child casualties continue, tensions escalate into conflicts among residents, resulting in more casualties. Can Yen protect her child when suspicion centers on her as one possibly possessed by the entity?
Publisher’s biography: KOSMIK
Established in 2015, KOSMIK is Indonesian-based comic publishing company that has won numerous international awards. With a collective experience of over 20 years in the comics industry, we have evolved into a service company specializing in comics, animation, character licensing, and 360° IP development.
Author’s biography: Iskandar Salim
Iskandar Salim is an Indonesian comic artist and digital illustrator based in Jakarta, widely recognized for creating the popular web-comic series Komik Faktap. Born with a passion for drawing that began in childhood, he has developed a distinctive style that blends humor, satire, and sharp socio-political commentary. Komik Faktap, launched in 2015, reflects his take on contemporary issues in Indonesia and beyond, often using the term “Faktap” (a playful twist on “fucked up”) to highlight absurdities in politics, pop culture, and society. His work has gained significant traction online, earning praise for its progressive and rational perspective amid a landscape of misinformation.
A self-described pop culture enthusiast, Iskandar spends much of his time immersed in movies, music, and his collection of action figures, often to the amusement (and mild annoyance) of his wife. His Chinese-Indonesian heritage informs some of his work, including reflections on identity and culture, as seen in pieces like his essay for New Naratif. Today, he remains an influential figure in Indonesia’s comic scene, balancing his “man cave” hobbies with a career that continues to resonate with a wide audience.
Type of IP: Comic
Rights Holder: Ch. Djoko Santiko Djati
Rights Available: All adaptation rights available, including but not limited to film, television, animation, digital media, merchandise, and games. Publishing rights also available for selected territories.