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THREE GOON TALES WILL BE COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE GOON—BUNCH OF OLD CRAP OMNIBUS VOLUME 6
TITAN COMICS TO PUBLISH WORST MAN; BRANDT&STEIN’S DELIVER A WHITE LOTUS–MEETS–GLASS ONION ROMCOM MYSTERY
ACT 4 PUBLISHING & SKYBOUND ANNOUNCE DOCTOR STRANGE BY PAUL SMITH ARTIST’S EDITION
THE SIXTH GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION FROM ANDRZEJ SAPKOWSKI’S ACCLAIMED SHORT STORY COLLECTION “THE LAST WISH” INTRODUCES THE POWERFUL SORCERESS YENNEFER OF VENGERBERG!
SHIROW MASAMUNE’S STORIES RECEIVE THREE-BOOK DELUXE EDITION TREATMENT FROM DARK HORSE MANGA
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THREE GOON TALES WILL BE COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE GOON—BUNCH OF OLD CRAP OMNIBUS VOLUME 6
Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 6 Arriving Summer 2026
About The Goon—Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 6:
Nameless Town is a tough place. So tough that the only one thing standing between you and that thing that crawled out of the sewer and ate your old neighbor lady before trying to shake you down for the cash in your pockets is a mob boss known as the Goon and his psychotic counter part that goes by Franky.
After strange journeys abroad, the Goon and Franky return to Nameless Town to find that a horde of unsavory characters has filled the void left in their absence. Our reluctant hero has his work cut out for him as he faces off against the likes of Seti the Southside Mummy, Vinny Nosferatu, and a Cro-Magnon mobster in a pinstriped suit who wants his blood.
The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 6 (paperback, 480 pages, 10.1875” x 6.625”) will be available in bookstores on August 11, 2026 and in comics shops on August 12, 2026. It is now available to preorder at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and your local comics shop and bookstore for $34.99.
Catch up on the rest of the series with The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volumes 1–5, now available wherever books are sold.
Praise for The Goon:
“There aren't many characters like the Goon in comics and there aren't many characters as unique and enjoyable as Eric Powell.”—IGN
“The Goon is one of my favorite comics, and Powell is on the top of my list of best artist/writers out working today.” —Steve Niles
“[The Goon] is sweet when it needs to be, warm and touching when it wants to be, and brutal and gruesome when it has to be.” —Bloody Disgusting
“Mixing the genre expectations of noir with an endearingly amoral lead, The Goon is pure entertainment.” —Publisher's Weekly
TITAN COMICS TO PUBLISH WORST MAN; BRANDT&STEIN’S DELIVER A WHITE LOTUS–MEETS–GLASS ONION ROMCOM MYSTERY
White Lotus meets Glass Onion in a luxurious, sun-soaked graphic novel where sabotage, seduction, and scandal crash a wedding before anyone can say I do.
Titan Comics is proud to announce WORST MAN, the debut graphic novel from Eisner and GLAAD awards-nominated creative duo Brandt&Stein. Blending romantic comedy with tropical mystery, the 240-page original graphic novel offers a wildly entertaining ride through family dysfunction, island intrigue, and the messy, unexpected ways love gets in the way of even the best-laid plans.
“WORST MAN is a love letter. To comedy, to farce, to crime stories, and above all else, to love. There is nothing so human and beautiful as the connections that bind us, and the ties we make; we wanted to celebrate humanity in all its flawed, messy beauty,” said the creators, Brand&Stein. “We wanted to laugh through our fears and doubts around intimacy and connection. And more than anything, we wanted to have fun, to make something fun.”
With expressive, character-driven artwork and comedic pacing, WORST MAN captures everything readers love about “just one more chapter” storytelling. Brandt&Stein deliver a gleefully romantic, delightfully chaotic, and deeply satisfying graphic novel brimming with heart, heat, and high stakes.
“The best way to describe WORST MAN is addictive. A masterclass in pacing and how to juggle a rich ensemble cast. Brandt&Stein have long been the secret ingredient to creating incredible books with other writers, but here they take centre stage,” said Phoebe Hedges, the editor behind WORST MAN. “Belly laughs, toe-curling moments of family drama, plus heart-meltingly sweet — and sometimes steamy — romance await within its pages.”
WORST MAN is out August 25, 2026, bringing readers a fresh, original romcom that blends mystery, mischief, and irresistible chemistry on every page.
ACT 4 PUBLISHING & SKYBOUND ANNOUNCE DOCTOR STRANGE BY PAUL SMITH ARTIST’S EDITION
The Master of the Mystic Arts Enters the Artist’s Edition Format for the First Time in 2026
Continuing their collaboration with Marvel Comics, Skybound and Act 4 present Doctor Strange by Paul Smith Artist’s Edition, a chance for readers to experience the original, true-to-size artwork of a masterful visual storyteller. This deluxe 12” x 17” hardcover, spanning 192 pages, presents Paul Smith’s complete stories from Doctor Strange issues #65, #69, #70, and #72 (all four of which were penciled and inked by Smith), along with over 40 additional pages from various issues, a selection of beautiful covers, and rarely seen artwork representing every corner of the Marvel Universe. Also included here is the 10-page Daredevil story from Marvel Fanfare #1, Smith’s first published Marvel Comics work.
“Paul Smith, at this point in his career, was doing some of his best Marvel art ever,” said Scott Dunbier. “A good portion of this book features Paul inking his own stuff, and his delicate linework is truly a treat to behold, just gorgeous.”
Doctor Strange remains one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic characters, mesmerizing readers and audiences alike since his debut in 1963 and becoming a cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Paul Smith’s celebrated contributions to Doctor Strange are often cited as a cult classic within the character’s publishing history. With his refined linework and moody storytelling, Smith’s take on the Sorcerer Supreme helped redefine the character and further cemented him as a legend in Marvel Comics history. This Artist’s Edition of his popular Doctor Strange issues offers a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the craftmanship behind his celebrated work.
"Paul Smith was truly hitting an amazing stride when he took on Doctor Strange," said Senior Editor Nachie Marsham. "This Artist’s Edition is a stellar showcase of his linework and imagination."
An Artist’s Edition is an art book disguised as a comic collection. Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible – ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special – are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn. The only better way to experience these pages is by looking at the artist’s drawing board, as they’re drawing.
Doctor Strange by Paul Smith Artist’s Edition is the next chapter of the groundbreaking releases from the Act 4 Publishing and Skybound partnership. The previously announced releases include titles releasing in late 2025 (Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition) and throughout 2026 (George Pérez’s The New Teen Titans Artist’s Edition, The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition, Darwyn Cooke’s The Complete Spirit Connoisseur Edition, Wally Wood's EC Stories Artist’s Edition-EXPANDED, and Mike Mignola's Hellboy in Hell Book 2 Artist’s Edition).
Future releases within the publishing partnership include J. Scott Campbell’s Danger Girl Artist Edition, Dave Stevens’ Covers and Stories’ Connoisseur Edition, and Jason Pearson’s Body Bags Artist’s Edition. Publishing details for these books will be announced in the future.
Doctor Strange by Paul Smith Artist’s Edition (ISBN 978-1-5343-3534-9 | SRP $150.00) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and at booksellers on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
THE SIXTH GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION FROM ANDRZEJ SAPKOWSKI’S ACCLAIMED SHORT STORY COLLECTION “THE LAST WISH” INTRODUCES THE POWERFUL SORCERESS YENNEFER OF VENGERBERG!
Geralt must protect Dandelion in this short story adaptation
In Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher: The Last Wish:
Driven by unhealthy curiosity, Dandelion breaks a magic seal and unleashes a djinn whom he hopes will grant his wishes. Instead, the creature attacks him, leaving him with wounds only a mage can heal. Geralt rushes the bard to a nearby town, but in a city where casting spells carries heavy penalties, there is only one sorceress who might help—Yennefer of Vengerberg. Despite her beauty, grace, and zeal, can she be trusted? With the djinn set loose, Geralt is at the mercy of magic. And as a struggle for power and control begins, wishes are made, but whose are being granted?
“This story is really special, as it introduces one of the most important characters in Geralt’s life — Yennefer,” confirmed Zwierzchowski. “And what an introduction it is! She’s fierce, and as beautiful as she is dangerous. We needed to get Yennefer right. And when I saw Guillermo’s first designs for her, and saw how he captured this duality in her, I knew the whole story would now work.”
Grant your wish for more of The Witcher in Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher: The Last Wish when the expanded 72 page paperback arrives in bookstores and comic shops on August 11 and 12, 2026 for $19.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop. Visit Bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.
SHIROW MASAMUNE’S STORIES RECEIVE THREE-BOOK DELUXE EDITION TREATMENT FROM DARK HORSE MANGA
Before he created “Ghost in the Shell,” he made “Appleseed” – the visionary science-fiction manga of counterterrorism and cybernetics
Translated by Dana Lewis, Toren Smith, and Duane Johnson, lettered by Tom Orzechowski, L. Lois Buhalis, John Clark, and Sasquatch, the Appleseed Deluxe Edition collects Books One through Four of Appleseed, and will feature a wraparound, seven-color artwork cover, metallic, edge-gilded pages, and four-color end sheets along with a sewn-in bookmark. This new Deluxe Edition collection will be available starting in August 2026, and it’s recommended that fans and retailers pre-order now to secure copies. Dates and additional details for the Companion and Anthology will be provided soon.
In Appleseed Deluxe Edition:
The year is 2127. In the aftermath of a devastating global war, Deunan and Briareos are just the kind of couple you’d find managing to survive—she’s a former SWAT team member, he’s a cyborg former mercenary. Both of them are found in the ruins by Hitomi, a young woman who recruits them to work for Olympus, an ultra-advanced, experimental city-state that survived the apocalypse.
It’s an oasis of peace that now seeks to step outside its protected zone to try to reconstruct the world…but to do so, its philosophers, planners, and scientists will need the support of people who know how to fight. Olympus can offer them a new, safe home—and the chance to use the most advanced weapons tech on earth, including the powered combat armor known as the Landmate.
And so Deunan and Briareos are drawn into the paradoxes and power struggles of Olympus: their new job, to serve and protect the people of a city whose secrets they know little about. Protect them both from outsiders, and from themselves—for while Deunan and Briareos may believe enough in Olympus to put their lives on the line for it, they’re far too smart to be satisfied being anyone’s mere pawns, even in the most noble cause…
Don’t face the apocalypse alone. Appleseed, the 848-page (7x10”) hardcover arrives in bookstores and comic shops on August 11 and August 12, 2026 for $69.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop. Visit Find Your Comic Store or Bookshop.org for more details and stores near you. This three-book series stands as a testament to Shirow Masamune’s impact on comics, manga, anime, and science fiction. Stay tuned for more details on the entire set.
Praise for Shirow and Appleseed:
“Appleseed predates Shirow’s super-popular Ghost In the Shell series, but sadly it doesn’t get anywhere near as much attention.”—IGN
“My personal favorite, Appleseed.”—Matt Alt, author, Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World
“I was obsessed with Shirow Masamune.”—Neill Blomkamp, director District 9, Elysium