Jaguar God #0

Jaguar God #0 was released in the late 1990s as a promotional or 'ashcan' style precursor to the main Jaguar God limited series published by London Night Studios. Created by writer and artist Jeff Mariotte and illustrator Guy Dorian, the title emerged during a period of peak interest in independent, creator-owned supernatural comic books. It serves as an introduction to the titular deity, who functions as a supernatural protector, blending ancient mythology with the dark, gritty aesthetic common to the independent horror-fantasy comics of that era.

The design of the character and the aesthetic of the #0 issue were heavily influenced by the pulp horror and sword-and-sorcery traditions. Guy Dorian's line work focused on high-contrast imagery intended to establish the Jaguar God as a visceral, formidable presence. As a zero issue, it was primarily distributed to pique collector interest and establish the tone for the unfolding narrative, receiving moderate attention within niche circles of comic book enthusiasts who followed London Night Studios' specific output of horror-themed titles.