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ANNOUNCING DC’S SUMMER OF SUPERGIRL SPECIAL!
ADAM HUGHES! ARTGERM! TRADING CARD VARIANT & LOTS MORE! ALL #1 COVERS REVEALED FOR GUN HONEY: DOUBLES DOWN
NEW X-MEN ‘97: SEASON TWO COMIC SERIES DELIVERS A CAN'T-MISS PRELUDE TO THE UPCOMING SECOND SEASON!
NEW FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES – SHALLA-BAL COMIC BOOK REVEALS THE ORIGIN OF THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS' SILVER SURFER!
DC ANNOUNCES JUSTICE LEAGUE: DREAM GIRLS – A DC PRIDE EVENT
GET READY FOR AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON WITH NEW VARIANT COVER REVEALS AND A SNEAK PEEK AT COMICS GIVEAWAY DAY!
DYNAMITE DEBUTS COMPACT EDITION LINE STARTING WITH PATHFINDER TOME!
NEW SUPERVILLAIN SPORE SPREADS TERROR, AUNT MAY DROPS A BOMBSHELL AND MORE IN THE LEADUP TO AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000!
WHEN THE CLAWS BREAK, THE ANIMAL IS THE MOST DANGEROUS
DOCTOR DOOM ENLISTS CAPTAIN AMERICA FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST ULTIMATE EVIL AS ARMAGEDDON ERUPTS IN NEW ARC OF CAPTAIN AMERICA!
UPCOMING GEHENNA IN TOKYO ONE-SHOT A STANDALONE ADVENTURE SET IN THE WORLD OF GEHENNA: NAKED AGGRESSION OUT THIS JUNE
ALTERED STATES: WARLORDS DAVID AVALLONE CRAFTS MULTIVERSAL MAGIC WITH CLASSIC CHARACTERS!
VAMPIRELLA ARCHIVES PAPERBACKS BRING SIZZLING SIXTH VOLUME IN HIT AFFORDABLE LINE!
SKYBOUND SHARES FIRST LOOK AT M.A.S.K. #1 BY DAN WATTERS & PYE PARR
‘SONIC THE HEDGEHOG X GODZILLA’ BRINGS THE POP CULTURE FRANCHISES TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN COMICS
ACT 4 PUBLISHING & SKYBOUND SHARE FIRST LOOK AT THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BY STEVE DITKO ARTIST’S EDITION
H.G. WELLS’ WAR OF THE WORLDS ADAPTED AND RELEASED BY TITAN COMICS
PICK UP AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 AND RECEIVE AN EXCLUSIVE MAGIC: THE GATHERING® | MARVEL SUPER HEROES CARD
JOSHUA WILLIAMSON AND LEOMACS SINK THEIR TEETH INTO BLOOD OF THE WOLF MAN IN NEW UNIVERSAL MONSTERS SERIES
BESTSELLING NEO-NOIR WESTERN THAT TEXAS BLOOD RIDES AGAIN WITH NEW STORY ARC, FACSIMILE EDITION OF DEBUT ISSUE THIS JUNE
UPCOMING COSMIC HORROR SERIES THE EYE COLLECTOR A KALEIDOSCOPIC LOVECRAFTIAN THRILL RIDE LAUNCHING THIS JUNE
BUCKLE UP FOR AN ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM JAE LEE—M1: MONSTER RACING LEAGUE—HITTING THE STREETS THIS JUNE
SKYBOUND COMET, IMAGE COMICS & HASBRO SHARE FIRST LOOK AT TRANSFORMERS: WORST BOT EVER-BOT SWAP!
TOP SHELF SET TO RELEASE WE ARE PAN, THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE CHILDREN WHO ESCAPED CASTRO’S CUBA
SMALLVILLE’S KRISTIN KREUK MARKS COMIC BOOK DEBUT WITH “BLACK STAR” - A NEW GOTHIC HORROR FROM TITAN COMICS!
SPIDER-MAN, PUNISHER AND HULK SHOW EACH OTHER NO MERCY IN JONATHAN HICKMAN AND ADAM KUBERT'S NEW SPIDER-MAN: LONG WAY HOME COMIC SERIES
THE FUTURE RECLAIMS BISHOP IN NEW SOLO SERIES!
MARVEL COMICS CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WHAT IF? WITH NEW MYTHOS-SHATTERING WHAT IF...? ONE-SHOTS!
THE BATTLE THAT CHANGES THE FACE OF EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES ARRIVES IN AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON
DARK HORSE COMICS AND MATTEL ANNOUNCE HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE WINGS OF FATE, A NEW COMIC SERIES LAUNCHING JUNE 10 AFTER FILM’S GLOBAL THEATRICAL RELEASE
ZACK KAPLAN AND DARK HORSE COMICS REVEAL MAJOR MULTI-TITLE DEAL FOR 2026
SPIDER-MAN AND IRON MAN TEAM UP IN IRON MAN #6!
DARK HORSE COMICS AND TINY ONION PRESENT MONSTERS IN LOVE: A PRIDE ANTHOLOGY ONE-SHOT MONSTERS IN LOVE: A PRIDE ANTHOLOGY
X-MEN: OUTBACK RETURNS TO ONE OF THE HOTTEST ERAS OF UNCANNY X-MEN!
GET READY TO SHRED IN KELLY SUE DECONNICK, SAM HUMPHRIES, AND NATACHA BUSTOS’S NEW SCI-FI SKATEPUNK SAGA, SKATE ALI
SKYBOUND, IMAGE & HASBRO ANNOUNCE NEW ENERGON UNIVERSE SERIES M.A.S.K. BY DAN WATTERS & PYE PARR
POP CULTURE ICONS JAY & SILENT BOB CRASH THE MARVEL UNIVERSE IN JAY & SILENT BOB: JAYS OF FUTURE PAST #1
PAUL CHADWICK’S AWARD-WINNING “CONCRETE” IS BACK!
DC ANNOUNCES SUPERGIRL: THE WORLD
TOP SHELF LAND GIGS, TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN DYSTOPIAN TALE FROM UK CREATORS SIMON SMITH AND MARK MOSEDALE
SKYBOUND & IMAGE ANNOUNCE LEGO® NINJAGO®: DARK ISLAND TRILOGY GRAPHIC NOVEL
MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN DAILIES: VOL. 5 (1941-1943)
ACT 4 PUBLISHING & SKYBOUND ANNOUNCE GEORGE PÉREZ’S THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARTIST’S EDITION
COLLECT ALL FOUR ISSUES OF “MAGIC: THE GATHERING: UNTOLD STORIES—ELSPETH” IN A NEW PAPERBACK VOLUME
FROM THE MINDS OF “GHOSTS” CO-STARS HANNAH ROSE MAY AND UTKARSH AMBUDKAR, “THE GUY IN THE CHAIR” BRINGS SPY THRILLER HIJINX TO DARK HORSE COMICS
KANA ANNOUNCES THRILLING ENGLISH RELEASE OF NAOKI URASAWA AND TAKASHI NAGASAKI'S MANGA MASTERPIECE BILLY BAT COMING SUMMER 2026
BULLPEN BOOKS SHOWCASES THE POWER OF THOR IN “THE ART OF THE MIGHTY THOR”
GRAPHIC NOVEL MEMORIES OF GISELLE A HARD-HITTING COMING-OF-AGE STORY ABOUT OVERCOMING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, ABUSE
THE FIRST COLLECTED EDITION OF AMERICAN CAPER IS COMING JUNE 23, 2026
DARK HORSE BOOKS PRESENTS “MOEBIUS LIBRARY: THE DEPRESSED HUNTER”
DARK HORSE, CRITICAL ROLE, AND AMAZON MGM STUDIOS PRESENT “THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA: THE WHITESTONE CHRONICLES VOLUME 3—THE BRIARWOODS”
TITAN'S GUN HONEY RETURNS IN JUNE 2026 WITH SUPERSTAR ARTIST ARTGERM!
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ANNOUNCING DC’S SUMMER OF SUPERGIRL SPECIAL!
Featuring all-star creators Sophie Campbell, Mark Waid, Gail Simone, Belén Ortega, Cian Tormey, Emma Kubert, and more.
DC Spotlights the Summer of Supergirl With a New One-Shot Special This June
DC’s Summer of Supergirl Special #1 main cover by Belén Ortega
DC’s Summer of Supergirl continues with Summer of Supergirl Special #1, a 48-page one-shot arriving June 24. This celebratory anthology brings together an all-star roster of writers and artists for a trio of stories honoring Kara Zor-El’s legacy across the DC Universe.
In the lead story by Sophie Campbell and Belén Ortega, the quiet town of Midvale is shaken when Supergirl comes face-to-face with the galactic bounty hunter Lobo. Can the Maiden of Might stand up to the Main Man? DC’s Summer of Supergirl Special also features two bonus stories—one by Mark Waid and Cian Tormey, and another by Gail Simone and Emma Kubert—each celebrating Supergirl as she resumes her rightful place as the Heir to El.
Summer of Supergirl Special #1 is written by Sophie Campbell, Mark Waid, and Gail Simone, with art by Belén Ortega, Cian Tormey, and Emma Kubert. The main cover is illustrated by Ortega, with variant covers by Tula Lotay and Pablo Villalobos, plus a Supergirl movie variant cover by Mahmud Asrar.
DC’s Summer of Supergirl Special #1 variant covers by Tula Lotay (L) and Pablo Villalobos (R)
The Summer of Supergirl Special one-shot joins a growing lineup of Summer of Supergirl publishing, including the new DC Elseworlds series Supergirl: Survive, facsimile editions of Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #23 and Lobo #1, the oversized artbook DC W.I.P.: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1, and Supergirl-themed variant covers across DC’s line.
Summer of Supergirl Special #1 arrives June 24 for $5.99 US (card stock variants $6.99 US), with more announcements to come as DC’s Summer of Supergirl continues throughout 2026.
Adam Hughes! Artgerm! Trading Card Variant & Lots More!
All #1 covers revealed for GUN HONEY: DOUBLES DOWN
May 2026 FCBD edition leads into this new series!
Issue #1 On Sale June 10, 2026
Returning in June 2026, with superstar artists Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Batgirl) and Stanley "Artgerm" Lau (Robotech, Conan the Barbarian, Wonder Woman, Supergirl). Plus, covers by Rare Temper, Yasmine, and a stunning cosplay variant by model Tabitha Lyons with collectible trading card!
Award-winning author and Hard Case Crime co-founder Charles Ardai returns to the critically-acclaimed GUN HONEY universe with a bold new international thriller sultry weapons smuggler Joanna Tan. This action-packed installment delivers all the intrigue and intensity that fans have come to expect, and will be brought to life through the explosive, cinematic artwork of returning series artist Ang Hor Kheng.
Praised by noir master Ed Brubaker as "the finest kind of noir thriller", the GUN HONEY universe has a TV series in development by Piller/Segan (Haven, The Dead Zone) and Malaysia-based Double Vision (The Bridge), as well as previous GUN HONEY comics including GUN HONEY, BLOOD FOR BLOOD, COLLISION COURSE; and a spin-off series set in the same world, HEAT SEEKER.
GUN HONEY: DOUBLES DOWN #1 goes on sale in comic shops on June 10, 2026. Fans can pre-order via their local comic shop and at Forbidden Planet for UK/Europe.
JOANNA TAN IS BACK AND SHE’S DOUBLING DOWN AS GUN HONEY RETURNS IN
Gun Honey: Doubles Down #1 (of 4)
(W) Charles Ardai
(A) Ang Hor Kheng
Publisher: Titan Comics and Hard Case Crime
FC, 32pp, $4.99, On sale: June 10, 2026
When a botched attack on the dictator of Russia sends three identical-looking men fleeing Moscow for Siberia, Finland, and the Black Sea, Gun Honey Joanna Tan is offered $10 million to separate the real target from his doubles - and make sure the right man dies.
NEW X-MEN ‘97: SEASON TWO COMIC SERIES DELIVERS A CAN'T-MISS PRELUDE TO THE UPCOMING SECOND SEASON!
Ahead of the highly anticipated second season of Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 coming this summer, Marvel Comics launches X-MEN ’97: SEASON TWO, an official prelude comic series by Steve Foxe and Salva Espin.
X-MEN ‘97: SEASON TWO will lead directly from the end of the acclaimed first season to the start of the upcoming season two, setting the stage for the time-sprawling saga that awaits viewers, exploring the season’s biggest plot threads, and spotlighting the major new characters—and teams—joining the cast.
Extinction-day has come and gone, and your favorite X-Men are lost in time! Spinning out of Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 series, follow the X-Men left behind in a world that hunts and hates mutantkind! Can they survive? And just where – or when – are the X-Men now?! No X-Men ‘97 fan can miss this one!
“I feel exceptionally grateful that Salva Espin, Matt Milla, and I get to tell more stories fleshing out the world of X-Men ‘97!” Foxe shared. “Everyone who watched Season One knows the team left us one heck of an era-spanning cliffhanger, and our prequel for Season Two doesn’t take any cheats or shortcuts around that wild status quo.”
“We got to work closely with the series team to make sure this comic is a vital, additive experience for our mutants—what’s left of the X-Men, anyway…” he continued.
X-MEN ‘97: SEASON TWO #1 (OF 5)
Written by STEVE FOXE
Art by SALVA ESPIN
Cover by TODD NAUCK
Variant Cover by JHONY CABALLERO
Variant Cover by NATACHA BUSTOS
Variant Cover by DAN JURGEN
Virgin Variant Cover by TBA
Marvel Animation Variant Cover Also Available
On Sale 6/3
NEW FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES – SHALLA-BAL COMIC BOOK REVEALS THE ORIGIN OF THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS' SILVER SURFER!
This June, Marvel Comics continues to expand on the history behind Fantastic Four: First Steps with FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES – SHALLA-BAL #1 by Charles Soule and Mark Buckingham, the latest comic book one-shot set within the world of the film!
Those haunting words uttered by Shalla-Bal spurred Marvel’s First Family into action this past summer in Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps. This June, discover more about the Silver Surfer of Earth-828 in FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES – SHALLA-BAL #1, a comic book one-shot by acclaimed writer Charles Soule (Daredevil) and superstar artist Mark Buckingham (Miracleman), returning following his work on previous The Fantastic Four: First Steps tie-in one-shots, including Fantastic Four: First Steps #1 and the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Foes #1.
Each one-shot is set in the world of the blockbuster film, expanding on its history by revealing the team’s earliest adventures as well as the origins of their legendary adversaries. Who was Shalla-Bal before Galactus appointed her with a dark, cosmic destiny? The Fantastic Four: First Steps offered an exciting glimpse, and now, it’s time to learn the entire truth!
THE ORIGINS OF SHALLA-BAL!
Years ago, in order to save her planet, astronomer Shalla-Bal gave up her freedom to become the sustenance-seeking Herald of the intergalactic Devourer of Worlds, Galactus! Now, for the first time, learn the secrets of her transformation, her journey and the horrifying decisions that she had to make!
"Already spoiled rotten to have had superstar writers Matt Fraction and Dan Slott collaborate with me on this Fantastic Four series, I was over the moon to discover I'd be joined by the incredible Charles Soule for this next installment!” Buckingham shared. "And over the moon, and far into deep space, is where we are going. To glimpse a dramatic and heart breaking tale from Shalla-Bal's past, beautifully written by Charles, that takes place prior to the events in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
"It continues to be a delight and utter joy to draw this book, and to have a whole issue to indulge in my love for the Silver Surfer, especially after seeing Shalla-Bal so exquisitely brought to life in the film,” Buckingham continued. “I’ve loved bringing the magic of the early FF stories and Marvel Studios’ movie together and delving deeper into the universe of The Fantastic Four: First Steps."
Pick up FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES #1 on March 25 and preorder FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES – SHALLA-BAL #1 at your local comic shop. Stay tuned in the months ahead for learn about more FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES one-shots coming later this year! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES – SHALLA-BAL #1
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM
Cover by PHIL NOTO
Variant cover by MARC ASPINALL
Variant Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM
On Sale 6/10
DC Announces Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event
DC Goes All In on Its DC Pride 2026 Publishing Lineup, Featuring Galaxy, Dreamer, and a New Four-Issue Justice League Event Series
DC’s Pride initiative connects DC’s All In and Next Level comics with new stories across Pride Month and beyond
Variant covers featuring Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and more will showcase DC’s community of Super Heroes
Justice League Intergalactic Special #1 variant cover art by Dan Mora
This June, DC proudly celebrates LGBTQIA+ fans and characters with DC Pride 2026, a coordinated publishing initiative that spotlights DC’s YA graphic novels, comics from DC’s mainline continuity, and a new Justice League event series. As with every year, DC Pride highlights the queer heroes who inspire readers year-round, and in 2026 their stories take center stage across multiple formats.
“The DC Pride priorities have always been to spotlight queer characters, serve as a launchpad for new, year-round DC storytelling, and celebrate our roster of incredible talent,” said DC editor Andrea Shea. “And in so many ways, 2026 is the culmination of the last five years—what we’ve always been building toward: a series of stories that take place in the heart of DC continuity and serve as the next chapters for some of our most beloved characters.”
Anchoring this year’s celebration are Galaxy and Dreamer, two heroes whose journeys have been building across DC’s publishing lines for years. Their stories unfold in three interconnected releases that bridge both DC’s comics and graphic novels, culminating in a major narrative moment for Pride Month and beyond.
Galaxy: As the World Falls Down
On sale 5/5/26
Galaxy returns in Galaxy: As the World Falls Down, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed YA graphic novel Galaxy: The Prettiest Star. Written by Jadzia Axelrod with art and color by Rye Hickman and lettering by Jodie Troutman, this new graphic novel continues Taylor Barzelay’s journey as she confronts the alien threat of the Vane, questions her place on Earth, and further solidifies her friendship with Nia Nal, also known as Dreamer.
“Galaxy: As the World Falls Down is about what comes next after coming out,” said Axelrod. “It’s about being a teenage superhero while also being trans and queer, feeling anxiety about life after high school while making sure the world doesn’t end, and what to do when a powerful empire wants you dead.”
Critics praised Galaxy: The Prettiest Star as “bright and full of hope” (The Queer Review) and “glowing with the force of the universe” (AIPT). School Library Journal’s starred review called The Prettiest Star “an effervescent and poignant tale about discovering and embracing your truest self against all odds,” while Publishers Weekly’s starred review shared that The Prettiest Star is a “hilarious and gorgeously illustrated narrative featuring queer romance, talking dogs, and a galaxy of the prettiest stars.” With As the World Falls Down, Axelrod and Hickman deepen Taylor’s emotional arc, and her heroic journey, all while expanding the YA corner of the DC Universe.
Justice League Intergalactic Special #1
On sale 4/29/26
Justice League Intergalactic Special #1 variant covers
Before Galaxy’s sophomore graphic novel arrives, readers will finally see Galaxy and Dreamer team up for the first time in DC’s mainline comic book universe in Justice League Intergalactic Special #1, co-written by Jadzia Axelrod and Nicole Maines with art by Travis Moore, colors by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This one-shot continues Dreamer’s journey following the events of Absolute Power and Secret Six, and picks up on Galaxy’s adventures in heroism following her recurring role in Hawkgirl. Galaxy is now a card-carrying member of the Justice League, bridging DC’s YA and mainline universes.
In this adventure, the planet Naltor and the Green Lanterns who protect it fall under the spell of the Witch Queen, who harnesses the world’s dream energy in a bid to expand her reach far beyond its orbit. Star Sapphire assembles a team of Justice Leaguers to liberate the planet, but the mission quickly spirals. Green Arrow wants nothing to do with space, Adam Strange’s ship is attacked before it even reaches orbit…and Galaxy has invited Dreamer aboard the mission without telling anyone. Dreamer’s visions hint at disaster from the very start!
When they find each other, Galaxy and Dreamer are on completely opposite ends of the Super Hero spectrum. While Galaxy has been welcomed into the Justice League where she’s a shining new up-and-comer, Dreamer is left adrift in the aftermath of the mistakes that have branded her (as far as the League is concerned) a criminal…
“The beauty of this team-up is that Dreamer’s and Galaxy’s lives have gone in such different directions,” said Axelrod. “Galaxy is a respected member of the Justice League, but her JL teammates see Dreamer as a war criminal. Can their friendship survive their increasingly divergent perspectives? You’d have to be really good friends to weather that. You’d have to be the best friends in the universe.”
Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event
A four-issue miniseries launching June 2026
Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event #1 and #2 main covers by Brandt&Stein
Debuting during Pride Month, Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event is a four-issue DC All In miniseries co-written by Nicole Maines and Jadzia Axelrod with art from Nicola Scott, J. Bone, Brandt&Stein, Stephen Sadowski, Vincent Cecil, Mikel Janín, Rosi Kämpe, and others. The story begins in the aftermath of Justice League Intergalactic Special, when Dreamer and Galaxy suddenly awaken on Themyscira, living out an idyllic fantasy as princess and champion of the Amazons. Their confusion deepens when a mysterious stranger washes ashore insisting that Dreamer must leave the paradise she’s always dreamed of to save the world, and the dreamlike landscape around them begins to shift in ways that feel both familiar and deeply wrong.
Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event #3 and #4 main covers by Brandt&Stein
The threat behind the shifting dreamscape is the Key, a long-standing Justice League adversary whose ability to manipulate perception and hunger for control over dreamspace make him a uniquely dangerous opponent for Dreamer. The world he’s building offers her a version of heroism that feels easier to embrace than the imperfect reality she left behind, and Dreamer fears that those imperfections are all she is…whereas Galaxy, eager to prove herself to the League, believes she can keep her imperfections hidden.
In this series, Dreamer is battling, in many ways, her will to go on. With being a hero, with life at all. She’s nothing like the hero she set out to be, and after everything, she (ironically) can’t see a future for herself. So, she needs her closest friend to remind her, even if Dreamer didn’t exactly ask for her help. As the Key tightens his hold, Galaxy fights her way through the dreamworld to pull her friend back from the brink. Her ability to see through the Key’s illusions makes her a threat he’s desperate to expel. The series blends cosmic action, emotional stakes, and a story about identity, legacy, and the strength of a friendship tested by forces determined to tear it apart. Dream Girls represents the next step in DC’s Pride publishing, bringing LGBTQIA+ heroes into the center of a major, continuity-driven Justice League story that unfolds across the month of June.
Bonus Stories Featuring Fan-Favorite Heroes
Each issue of Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event also includes an all-new eight-page story that expands the event’s scope. Greg Rucka and Claire Roe showcase Batwoman in a new story in Dream Girls #1 on June 3, Morgan Hampton and Steven Underwood team with Alitha Martinez for a Green Lantern Corps story in Dream Girls #2 on June 10, and G. Willow Wilson and Maria Llovet spotlight Poison Ivy in Dream Girls #3 on June 17. A personal story by Klaus Janson will appear in Dream Girls #4 on June 24, with details to be revealed soon.
Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event variants by Claire Roe (#1) and Mateus Manhanini (#2)
Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event variants by Oscar Vega (#3) and Robin “Zombie” Higginbottom (#4)
These bonus stories connect to major 2026 publishing moments, including Batwoman’s Next Level series, Poison Ivy’s role in DC’s upcoming Bad Seeds event, and more. Claire Roe (#1), Mateus Manhanini (#2), Oscar Vega (#3) and Robin “Zombie” Higginbottom (#4) will each provide a variant cover for Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event, while Phil Jimenez and Arif Prianto’s variant covers will be connected across the four issues.
DC Pride: The Heart Wants
On sale 5/26/26
Rounding out this year’s lineup is DC Pride: The Heart Wants, a hardcover collection of the 2025 DC Pride one-shot and additional stories spotlighting DC's LGBTQIA+ characters. The book features stories from Tim Sheridan, Vita Ayala, Jude Ellison S. Doyle, Maya Houston, Sam Maggs, Josh Trujillo, Jenny Blake, and more, with art by Emilio Pilliu, Skylar Patridge, A.L. Kaplan, Max Sarin, Sara Soler Ester, Vincent Cecil, Alex Moore, and others. The collection continues DC’s tradition of bringing the previous year’s Pride stories to bookshelves in a premium format and celebrates the creators who have shaped DC Pride over the years.
DC Pride: The Heart Wants cover by Kris Anka
DC Pride Variant Covers
Throughout its line of monthly comic books, DC will continue to highlight DC Pride-themed variant covers on series that feature queer characters in regular and lead roles. This year, look for DC Pride covers on Batwoman #4 (Betsy Cola), Emperor Aquaman #18 (Bruka Jones), Justice League Unlimited #20 (Jessica Fong), Wonder Woman #34 (Fatima Wajid), New Titans #36 (Rachael Stott), Poison Ivy #45 (Don Aguillo), Harley Quinn #63 (Stephen Byrne), and Detective Comics #1110 (Angel Solorzano).
DC Pride variants by Betsy Cola (Batwoman #4) and Bruka Jones (Emperor Aquaman #18)
DC Pride variants by Jessica Fong (Justice League Unlimited #20) and Fatima Wajid (Wonder Woman #34)
DC Pride variants by Rachael Stott (New Titans #36) and Don Aguillo (Poison Ivy #45)
DC Pride variants by Stephen Byrne (Harley Quinn #63) and Angel Solorzano (Detective Comics #1110)
A Story Years in the Making
“It’s a known fact I like to break my toys,” Maines joked, reflecting on the emotional challenges she’s put Dreamer through throughout the mainline DC continuity. “This journey she’s been on started way back during the Beast World event and has been building up to this moment of reckoning for a long time. I’m excited because across Intergalactic Special and Dream Girls we can deliver a lot of the nuance and grit that we’re not always afforded the ability or space to explore with our queer characters.”
“Galaxy’s journey has always been about the struggle to define yourself. Each moment of joy and euphoria is paid for by the hard work of claiming your queer and trans identity in a world that would rather you go back in the closet,” said Axelrod. “What Nicole and I did with Dream Girls is place Galaxy and Dreamer in scenarios where that isn’t so: the Key offers them everything they’ve ever wanted, with no effort or difficulty. How does Galaxy handle a life without struggle? Not well, it turns out.”
“DC Pride has evolved into an all-new format thanks to the long-term storytelling and character building that Jadzia, Nicole, and their peers have been doing for years, and the enthusiasm of our incredible fans,” said Shea. “These stories are woven into the very fabric of the DC Universe. It’s such a joy to take this next step with these two amazing characters at the forefront, flanked by DC Pride’s pantheon new and old.”
GET READY FOR AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON WITH NEW VARIANT COVER REVEALS AND A SNEAK PEEK AT COMICS GIVEAWAY DAY!
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON, a five-issue event series by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz & Frank Alpizar, changes the face of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes this June.
Check out never-before-seen variant covers by Kaare Andrews and Jerome Opeña along with a sneak peek at the Comics Giveaway Day™ prelude story in ARMAGEDDON/X-MEN #1 CGD 2026, available May 2.
The stage for AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON is being set in Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti’s hit run of Captain America and the recently launched Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon limited series by Zdarsky and Luca Maresca. The saga kicks off in Latveria where following One World Under Doom and the current arc of Captain America, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross claims Doom’s homeland for himself, igniting a global conflict. When the Avengers assemble against him, explosive escalations will force them to unleash a power that changes how the world views their mightiest heroes forever. It’s a watershed moment in Avengers history that leads directly into a new era of the title launching later this year.
ARMAGEDDON HAS ARRIVED!
Red Hulk’s devastating tear across the globe must be stopped…but it will take a colossal gathering of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to do it! Calling in the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, Wolverine and more…but who will survive this super-powered cataclysm?! There will be a pre-Armageddon Marvel Universe and a post-Armageddon Marvel Universe. Be here to bear witness to the transformation.
Check out the new art and preorder AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 at your local comic shop today. Stay tuned in the weeks ahead for more AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON announcements, including variant cover reveals, sneak peeks, and more surprises. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 – 75960621563800111
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DELIO DIAZ & FRANK ALPIZAR
Cover by DIKE RUAN
Foil Variant Cover by KAARE ANDREWS – 7596062156380012
Variant Cover by JEROME OPEÑA – 75960621563800117
On Sale 6/3
Dynamite Debuts Compact Edition Line Starting With Pathfinder Tome!
This book features a whopping 224 pages of epic adventure and is offered for just $9.99 from US retailers at a 5.5 by 8.5 inches format. It collects issues #1-6 of Dynamite's initial Pathfinder series from 2012, plus a bonus 10-page story "The Last Mosswood Goblin" and over 30 pages of worldbuilding details to both enhance the story and assist in playing the titular tabletop roleplaying game.
Bestselling author Jim Zub drives these journeys, well established for his fabulous fantasy in titles like Conan the Barbarian, Skullkickers, Wayward, and an extensive bibliography at Marvel Comics. He's joined by artists including Andrew Huerta.
The warrior Valeros trusts in his sword skills and his companions, which include the enigmatic sorceress Seoni, the clever elven rogue Merisiel, the formidable wizard Ezren, the seasoned dwarven ranger Harsk, and the brave cleric Kyra. However, this group of adventurers is unprepared for the threats that lie in wait. The fragmented goblin tribes of Varisia are coming together in unprecedented ways.
Retailers are encouraged to stock up with this affordable entry point, readers to pick up this powerful pinch of great comics, and to stay tuned for news on future volumes in this new format from Dynamite!
NEW SUPERVILLAIN SPORE SPREADS TERROR, AUNT MAY DROPS A BOMBSHELL AND MORE IN THE LEADUP TO AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000!
Learn about AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30-31 by Joe Kelly, Pete Woods and Patrick Gleason.
On sale in June, both issues are pivotal chapters in the lead up to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 this fall.
In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30, Kelly and guest artist Pete Woods continue to introduce the newest member of Spidey’s rogues gallery. One of Spider-Man’s oldest friends was caught in a terrible accident – and Peter Parker is to blame! Don’t miss SPIDEY VS. SPORE! But should Peter even BE fighting in a tragedy of his own making?! And learn the answers to an earth-shattering riddle from the battle with Torment in “Death Spiral”!
On creating Spore, Kelly said, “From the beginning of my run, Nick [Lowe] and I talked about a new villain that harkened back to early Amazing Spider-Man classics. Someone with science based powers, caused by a lab accident, etc. But rather than give this villain an excuse to hate Spider-Man, they would be decided anti-Peter Parker. Enter Brian Nehring, who not only has a complex childhood past with Peter, but also blames him for the accident that transforms him into Spore! Pete Woods did an amazing job on his design- creepy and modern. He’s a sick puppy… Brian, not Pete… maybe Pete.”
Then in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31, Patrick Gleason joins Kelly for “THE TALK.” Just in time for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000, Peter Parker’s world is turned upside down with one of the biggest reveals in Spider-Man history. Don’t miss this pivotal story that leads directly into AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 and beyond!
On what fans can expect from the revelatory issue, Kelly shared, “There is so much to say about this issue… it’s heartbreaking, for one. Some of the most honest and emotional stuff we’ve done. Pat Gleason delivers a powerhouse performance and captures everything I’d hoped for. It’s also one of those times where you can honestly say ‘this changes everything.’ A family secret comes to light that rocks Peter and May to foundation of their relationship. It’s huge and has ramifications well past issue #1000. I try not to oversell these sort of moments… but this is the big one.”
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30 (LGY#994)
Written by JOE KELLY
Art by PETE WOODS
Cover by MARK BAGLEY
On Sale 6/3
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31 (LGY#995)
Written by JOE KELLY
Art and Cover by PATRICK GLEASON
On Sale 6/17
WHEN THE CLAWS BREAK, THE ANIMAL IS THE MOST DANGEROUS
SNAPT!
See what’s in store after Wolverine’s claws are shattered with the reveal of WOLVERINE #21-22 by Saladin Ahmed and Julius Ohta, coming in June.
The startling upcoming story will trigger a defeat that will go down in Wolverine history, with the brutal new status quo being explored in June’s WOLVERINE #21-22, featuring art by Julius Ohta. Fans can look forward to a slew of special variant covers spotlighting the change, including a Foil Variant Cover by Leinil Francis Yu.
WOLVERINE #21
Art by JULIUS OHTA
Cover by DAN PANOSIAN
On Sale 6/10
BREAK!
Logan faces the aftermath of the unthinkable as he and Nightcrawler embark on the perilous journey ahead. But the true test lies in what they’ll discover!
WOLVERINE #22
Written by SALADIN AHMED
Art by JULIUS OHTA
Cover by DAN PANOSIAN
Foil Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Variant Cover by MARTÍN CÓCCOLO
On Sale 6/24
SNAPT!
Wolverine has been beaten down to the bone! His adamantium claws shattered, their bones SNAPPED down to nubs, this is Wolverine at his most brutalized, most beat-up…but when an animal is backed into a corner, they can be at their most dangerous! Wolverine must fight his way through a gauntlet of enemies for his very survival! Villainous plots turn, and you don’t want to miss the ultimate trial…for even if Wolverine can reach his enemies, will he remain a MUTANT?
DOCTOR DOOM ENLISTS CAPTAIN AMERICA FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST ULTIMATE EVIL AS ARMAGEDDON ERUPTS IN NEW ARC OF CAPTAIN AMERICA!
This June, CAPTAIN AMERICA #12 kicks off a new arc of Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti’s acclaimed run, running alongside Zdarsky’s upcoming AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON series.
The current arc sees Captain America accompany the all-new S.H.I.E.L.D. into Latveria to maintain order in Doom’s absence. But Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, A.K.A. Red Hulk, is determined to enact revenge on Latveria, and his actions have dire repercussions, both for Captain America and the world. As the world—and a new team of Avengers—unites against Red Hulk in AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON, Captain America finds himself enlisted in a startling war against his will, serving at the behest of Victor Von Doom! Doom, not seen since his fall in last year’s One World Under Doom, needs Cap’s help for his most ambitious plan ever in a shocking arc that continues to boldly redefine Captain America and Doctor Doom’s dynamic and serves as a key companion piece to AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON.
After S.H.I.E.L.D.’s campaign in Latveria meets a brutal and violent end, Captain America finds himself in the last place he expected to be, alongside the last person he expected to see again. Where has Victor Von Doom been since One World Under Doom, and what does he want with Steve Rogers? Find out here as everything hurtles toward ARMAGEDDON!
“I love writing Doom,” Zdarsky said. “After my first arc with him and Cap, I knew I needed them to meet again! Their dynamic is incredibly fun and this encounter will change both characters for a very long time!”
CAPTAIN AMERICA #12
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art and Cover by VALERIO SCHITI
Variant Cover by CORY SMITH
On Sale 6/24
UPCOMING GEHENNA IN TOKYO ONE-SHOT A STANDALONE ADVENTURE SET IN THE WORLD OF GEHENNA: NAKED AGGRESSION OUT THIS JUNE
This action-packed issue will feature variant covers by Samaru, Autumn Bellflower, Pass, Maurizio Rosenzweig, and Zawayuki as well as a stunning wraparound cover by Ferrari and a NSFW version of the Zawayuki cover.
In Gehenna in Tokyo, Gehenna travels to Japan to end the Yakuza contract on her life. But she finds they do business a little differently in the Land of the Rising Sun.
“Gehenna in Tokyo gave us the chance to expand the world of Gehenna without losing what makes her feel like herself," said Ferrari. "It is violent, strange, and full of energy. For me, having Atsuji Yamamoto on the book was a real honor. He is one of those artists whose work carries weight, and seeing him step into this world was genuinely special.”
Kindlon added: "Atsuji’s hallmark sexy-violence has been an influence on my work for some time now. Collaborating with him is a real joy and it shows on the page. I promise you the most fun you can have with paper."
Gehenna In Tokyo (one-shot) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 10.
ALTERED STATES: WARLORDS David Avallone Crafts
Multiversal Magic With Classic Characters!
Welcome to Altered States... Dynamite Entertainment's daring take on parallel realities, alternate tales, and unexpected outcomes in the vein of beloved brands like What If? and Elseworlds. Avallone and company are ready to ramp things up for readers with the most ambitious story in the line to date!
Red Sonja, the She-Devil of Hyrkania, suddenly finds herself far away from the familiar Hyborean lands — transported to the ruby sands of Barsoom, or as Earth-readers know it, Mars. What follows will set up events that ripple across time and space, drawing in additional legendary heroes from all across the galaxy.
John Carter and Dejah Thoris, known as veritable Warlords of Mars, will expectedly leave their mark in this story. Meanwhile, another beloved Edgar Rice Burroughs icon in Tarzan, the Lord of the Jungle comes directly from Earth into this tale. Last but certainly not least, a native of the mysterious planet Drakulon will join the fray — Vampirella!
"[Editor] Joe Rybandt asked me if I’d be interested in doing an Altered States series using Dynamite characters, all centered around Barsoom – the Mars of Edgar Rice Burroughs. That sounded like a whole lot of fun, and right up my alley," said writer David Avallone. "My first thought was ‘Red Sonja: Warlord of Mars.’ Red knocks over the first domino, so to speak, challenging the cult of the Holy Therns at its founding, and setting off a whole alternative timeline where John Carter isn’t the first human from Earth to reach Barsoom… with seismic repercussions for Martian culture, religion, and society. Naturally the Therns, and their goddess Issus, are none too happy about that. Over the course of the series we’ll see how that affects Carter’s arrival and reception, and new adventures with Edgar Rice Burroughs' jungle lord Tarzan and a mysterious princess from the planet Drakulon — you know her as Vampirella — as they all find their way to the Red Planet."
Writer David Avallone is renowned for his seamless voices for wise-cracking heroines like Elvira and Bettie Page, as well as a pulse for pulp. He reunites for Altered States: Warlords with rising star artist Mariano Benitez-Chapo. The Argentinian-turned-Philadelphian grad of The Kubert School is stepping up for his biggest project yet, following a string of Savage Tales specials with Avallone.
The series is complemented with a range of gorgeous variant covers pulled from across the worlds of Altered States. Superstars Joseph Michael Linsner and Mike Rooth wow with covers showcasing the She-Devil in the first issue, with other characters to follow. Benitez-Chapo contributes covers on each issue, all designed to connect with each other. Note that final covers for subsequent issues will be in full color, his stunning pencil and ink work is being showcased, and variants will also be available presenting his work in that manner. Cosplayer Jackie Goehner features on a photo cover, complete with an impressive axe.
The first issue will also be available through a mystery blind bag release. This offering includes three separate versions of the issue, pulled randomly from a range of virgin, lineart, and other premium books for collectors.
Vampirella Archives Paperbacks Bring Sizzling Sixth Volume in Hit Affordable Line!
This sizzling sixth entry reprints issues #36-42 of the Vampirella magazine produced originally by Warren Publishing. These stories were originally released from fall 1974 through spring 1975.
This book and its five former volumes can be picked up in any order by readers, with their largely anthology format. Each issue is stuffed full of multiple stories from horror, sci-fi, and fantasy, and the cherry on top is the continuing adventures of the Daughter of Drakulon. The preceding fabulous fifth book kicked off the run on Vampi's tales by writer Flaxman Loew, the first appearance of her feline frenemy Pantha, as well as a concentration of work by the legend Jeffrey Catherine Jones.
For the sixth book in the batting order, fans can delight to more gorgeous Vampirella artwork by her definitive creator of the era, Jose Gonzalez, as always. Though more than perhaps any other volume, the majority of the Drakulonian's stories here feature different artists offering a novel look, including Leopold Sanchez and Jose Ortiz. Writer Flaxman Loew's core run comes to a close here, with Bill DuBay set to replace him next volume. A real treat for fans here is "She Who Waits!" from #37 with a return of Archie Goodwin alongside Gonzalez, and presented in full color!
Pantha stars in a story within, and Esteban Maroto richly illustrates two stories featuring Dracula. Other creators in these issues include Doug Moench, Martin Pasko, Steve Skeates, Rafael Auraleon, Jose Bea, Fernando Fernandez, Luis Bermejo, Paul Neary, and more.
For those looking ahead, the next volume will include the critical first appearance of Vampi rogue the Blood Red Queen of Hearts, legendary writer Len Wein, another powerful Pantha epic, and more.
Skybound Shares First Look at M.A.S.K. #1 by Dan Watters & Pye Parr
The Next Phase of the Energon Universe Kicks off June 10!
The world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it. Enter M.A.S.K.--a network of specialists ready to respond to the next global emergency. At a moment’s notice, Trakker and his agents can deploy bleeding-edge technology that converts their vehicles--and their drivers--into the ultimate weapon. But Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M. are one step ahead in a secret arms race, scouring the globe for deadly weapons from this planet and beyond, ready to sell out the entire human race. Only M.A.S.K. can stop them… but will Trakker’s own secrets jeopardize their entire mission?
In addition to the main cover by Pye Parr, the lineup of variant covers for M.A.S.K. #1 includes open-to-order covers by J. Scott Campbell, Cedric Poulat, and Mark Spears, Energon Universe Third Anniversary connecting covers by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas, incentive variant covers by Kael Ngu, E.J. Su, Jonboy Meyers, Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, blank sketch covers featuring M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M., foil covers by Pye Parr and J. Scott Campbell, and die-cut foil mask covers by Pye Parr, Luke Preece & Andres Juarez.
M.A.S.K. #1 also features a first-ever Energon Universe blind bag program that allows fans a chance to get ANY of the solicited covers from A through K, intermixed at varying degrees of rarity (that mirror existing ratios). However, there are three rare SURPRISE Energon Universe comics that can be found in these blind bags. Those SURPRISE comics will not be publicly announced in advance of the issue release.
In celebration of M.A.S.K.’s arrival in the Energon Universe, Skybound and Hasbro will feature an exclusive first look at M.A.S.K. in the Energon Universe Special 2026, a Free Comic Book Day issue releasing Saturday, May 2, 2026. The special issue will include four all-new stories from TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and VOID RIVALS and will serve as the first official glimpse into Dan Watters and Pye Parr’s M.A.S.K.
M.A.S.K. is the latest addition to the historic collaboration between Skybound and Hasbro, a new part of the shared Energon Universe that features ongoing series VOID RIVALS by writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Andrei Bressan (DESTRO), and colorist Dee Cunniffe (The Wicked and the Divine), the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS by writer Robert Kirkman, artist Jason Howard (The Astounding Wolf-Man), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon), and G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (X-Men ’97), and colorist Lee Loughridge (Thor, Star Wars).
M.A.S.K. #1 (Lunar Codes Below| $4.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
‘SONIC THE HEDGEHOG X GODZILLA’ BRINGS THE POP CULTURE FRANCHISES TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN COMICS
IDW’s BLOCKBUSTER CROSSOVER EVENT BEGINS THIS SUMMER
Speeding and stomping into comic shops this summer is SONIC X GODZILLA #1, a fun-filled celebration of both beloved franchises by writer Nick Marino (GODZILLA RIVALS) and artist Jack Lawrence (SONIC THE HEDGEHOG).
When the King of the Monsters and other iconic kaiju mysteriously arrive in the Blue Blur’s world, the brilliant and evil Dr. Eggman will try to harness the power of the kaiju for his own nefarious goals. Only Sonic and his amazing allies - including Amy, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow - will be able to stand in the villain’s way and try to send the giant monsters back to their own world.
"I'm doing my best to cook up fun scenarios for Jack to draw, and then I'm making sure my panel counts leave enough room for him to properly play around with the fantastic spectacle that this crossover deserves," commented Marino. "I'm fascinated by the scale of life, how we perceive lifeforms differently from bacteria to planet-wide ecosystems, from micro to macro. This particular character combination allows me to explore that in a fun way, and it's been really satisfying. I hope our readers agree that the result is a cohesive mix of these two visual focuses– small speedsters and massive monsters– that delivers the best of both worlds!"
“Sonic and Godzilla are such fun, action-packed franchises on their own, so it was a natural fit to pair them together, and it’s been a treat seeing the story and art come together,” added IDW’s Sonic Editorial. “We know how long fans have been asking for this crossover, and we wanted to make sure it’ll be worth the wait, so we’re going big: A mysterious portal, a massive kaiju attack on Sonic's World that inspires a new scheme by Dr. Eggman to take over the world, Knuckles and Shadow joining alongside Amy and Tails... and of course, plenty of Sonic and Godzilla!
An undertaking like this isn’t possible alone, though, so a huge thanks to our partners at SEGA® and Toho, who have been there every step of the way with guidance and support, and to our fantastic creative team of Nick Marino, Jack Lawrence, and colorist Reggie Graham, who have brought this story to life. It’s been a blast working on this series, and we’re so excited to finally be able to share it with fans!”
Contact a comic shop near you to pre-order SONIC THE HEDGEHOG X GODZILLA #1 and other SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and GODZILLA comics from IDW - it’s the best way for fans to guarantee their copies!
Act 4 Publishing & Skybound Share First Look at The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition
Swing Back to the Beginning of Spidey’s Story with his Legendary Co-Creator in June 2026
The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition features some of the most important comics in Marvel history by Ditko including Amazing Fantasy #15 (Spidey’s first appearance) and three incredible, complete stories: The Amazing Spider-Man #20, #26, and #33—the latter of which is regarded by many as the apex of Ditko’s Spider-Man art! This massive 15” x 22” Artist’s Edition also includes dozens of classic splash pages, story pages, covers, and more, with every page scanned from the original art. Also included is a selection of scanned photocopies of Steve Ditko’s rarely seen pencil art from The Amazing Spider-Man #31, presented side by side with the published ink pages, plus scanned art from more than 20 additional issues.
“Steve Ditko’s monumental work on Spider-Man has long been a holy grail for me,” said Scott Dunbier. “It will soon be a dream realized to have this Artist’s Edition in my hands and be able to peruse Ditko’s magnificent art in all its glory!”
Experience a unique inside look at the stunning artistry of Steve Ditko, co-creator of one of the most recognizable superheroes in the world – The Amazing Spider-Man – in this gorgeous, oversized Artist’s Edition!
"The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko shows how Act 4's Artist’s Editions make fans’ dreams come true like never before,” said Sean Mackiewicz, SVP, Publisher, Skybound. “Steve Ditko’s art made us fall in love with comics, and now everyone can appreciate all the emotion and drama he captured on the board, that’s inspired countless artists and comics since!"
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.
The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition begins the next chapter of the groundbreaking releases from the Act 4 Publishing and Skybound partnership. Fans can look forward to Doctor Strange by Paul Smith Artist’s Edition, also arriving in 2026. More details are coming soon!
The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition (ISBN: 978-1-5343-3471-7| SRP $195.00) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and at booksellers on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition Direct Market Exclusive (ISBN: 978-1-5343-3516-5| SRP $195.00) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
H. G. WELLS’ WAR OF THE WORLDS ADAPTED AND RELEASED BY TITAN COMICS
FRESH TAKE ON THE STORY OF HMS THUNDER CHILD, COMING JUNE 2026
This is a terrifying and thrilling story soaked in blood, sacrifice, and loss – the first act in a new take on the well-known classic, featuring a unique cast and its own story to tell. It is a tale of horrors and conflicts of the crew as they experience the first desperate days of the Martian invasion and face the possible collapse of civilisation itself, threatened both from the stars… and from within.
The team working on War of the Worlds: Thunder Child share an impressive background. Writers Matt Hardy (Cadavers, Last Exit to Brighton) and Rob Jones (Hell in Stalingrad) teamed up with artist Kevin Castaniero (The Reason for Dragons, Cocaine Disco) to bring to life this dramatic original graphic novel that parallels the events in the classic story.
“We set out to make this both a contemporary piece that could be accessible to new readers whilst also something that fans of the book, the musical, or any other adaptation of Wells’ work would enjoy,” said artist Rob Jones about adapting H. G. Wells’ classic.
Matt Hardy, the writer and editor behind War of the Worlds: Thunder Child, emphasised how the artwork enhances the story: “Kevin Castaniero’s detailed, sometimes brutal art and his ability to convey the painful emotions have elevated the impact of our story and its power to resonate with readers.”
The graphic novel will come with a special DM edition cover by Norm Konyu (Downlands), which will be exclusive for comic shops.
WAR OF THE WORLDS: THUNDER CHILD is on sale June 2, 2026! Pre-order it now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Forbidden Planet (UK & Europe).
PRAISE FOR THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THUNDER CHILD VOL. 1...
“A gripping story with a fantastic cast and a great respect for the source material. 5/5” Mark Scott (Big Comic Page)
“Offering stunning art, a great-looking story, Thunder Child is a tensely enthralling sci-fi steampunk adventure drama, with a cast of complex characters.” Down The Tubes
“There is a blockbuster feel…a big budget vibe that sometimes only comics can accomplish.” SHIFT
“For comic readers, it's recommended. For Wells fans, it's essential. All aboard the Thunder Child!” Altered Instinct
ABOUT THE CREATORS
Matthew Hardy’s writing credits include Cadavers, Last Exit to Brighton, Madhouse, Murder Most Mundane and the upcoming Vehi-Killer. A graduate of Andy Schmidt’s Comic Experience class and founder of Mad Robot Comics. He can be found on X at @MattPHardy.
Rob Jones has lettered work for comic publishers and has co-written Hell in Stalingrad and Thunder Child. He can be found on X at @RobJonesWrites.
Kevin Castaniero is a freelance illustrator hailing from Atascadero, California. He has done backup stories for several books, including The Reason for Dragons, Cocaine Disco and Death Saves II. He can be found on Instagram as @Countpagan.
PICK UP AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 AND RECEIVE AN EXCLUSIVE MAGIC: THE GATHERING® | MARVEL SUPER HEROES CARD
The card, featuring artwork by Marvel superstar Ryan Stegman, will also be spotlighted as an AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 variant cover.
New York, NY— April 1, 2026 — This June, AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1, the debut issue of the upcoming event series by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz & Frank Alpizar, will include an exclusive Magic: The Gathering promo card to celebrate Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes, available June 26. Each copy of the first printing, including variant covers, will be sold in a special polybag containing both the issue and the exclusive “Warstorm Surge” card. The promo, with artwork that will not be found in any other Magic: The Gathering set, spotlights superstar artist Ryan Stegman’s artwork from Armageddon/X-Men #1 CGD 2026 and will also be used as a variant cover on the issue.
A dramatic turning point in Avengers history, AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON promises to change the face of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in a way not seen since Avengers Disassembled and leads directly into a new era of Avengers kicking off later this year. With Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes, players can add the Avengers and other Marvel heroes to their deck with cards that feature unique artwork inspired by the pages of Marvel Comics. AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 celebrates both exciting launches with a bonus card insert, creating a can’t-miss collectible for both comic readers and Magic: The Gathering players to find right at their local comic shop!
Since last year, Marvel and Magic: The Gathering’s epic collaboration has delivered Marvel-themed sets like Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man and the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes as well as recently announced comic book variant covers. Fans can look forward to more from this collaboration in the months ahead, including more Magic: The Gathering variant covers coming this June on your favorite titles.
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 – 75960621563800111
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DELIO DIAZ & FRANK ALPIZAR
Cover by DIKE RUAN
Magic: The Gathering Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN – 75960621563800141
On Sale 6/10
Joshua Williamson and Leomacs Sink Their Teeth into Blood of the Wolf Man in New Universal Monsters Series
The Curse Awakens in a Four-Part Limited Comic Book Series Launching
June 2026
“As a big fan of the 1941 The Wolf Man film from Universal Pictures and the Universal Monsters comics line with Skybound, I knew I had to do this book,” said Joshua Williamson. “It’s very different from my usual superhero work. Easily the most tragic. It’s a dramatic, emotional, and heartbreaking comic about family and generation trauma. All key pieces of a horror story. Oh, and bloody and violent. It earns the Blood of the Wolf Man title in more ways than one. And of course, I had to bring along my Rogues partner in crime Leomacs. His art captures the pain of The Wolf Man and the world he’s living in. This is not going to be what you expect…”
“Universal Monsters films have always captured my imagination, as there’s so much humanity in these characters. They are all incredibly iconic because they are both tragically human and terrifying like a wild nightmare at the same time,” added Leomacs. “The Wolf Man has also always been a favorite of mine, so it’s a dream to draw this amazing character in a brand-new story and setting, penned by the amazing Joshua Williamson. Together we explore the Wolf Man’s bloodlust and the inevitable consequences.”
Adam Jaeger thought he could become someone new at college... but not like this. One moment he was partying, the next he’s recovering from a massacre that left almost no survivors. The worst part? He might be responsible...
As the monster within tries to claw loose, Adam will do anything he can to stop from becoming...THE WOLF MAN.
“It’s amazing to see Joshua Williamson and Leomacs reunite to present this reimagining of the iconic The Wolf Man story. Josh is firing on all cylinders, adding to The Wolf Man mythos with wonderfully tragic and emotional storytelling, and Leomacs perfectly brings this 1970s world to life with his tense and visceral storytelling,” said Diegs Lopez, Senior Editor at Skybound. “Coming off the thrilling conclusion of Phantom of the Opera in May, we’re excited to now bring Universal Monsters stories to readers every month.”
This collaboration between Skybound and Universal Products & Experiences is the latest milestone in a near decade long relationship that encompasses film, video games, and now comic book publishing. Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man is the seventh Universal Monsters series launch, following James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds’ Dracula (which netted Simmonds a BEST PAINTER/MULTIMEDIA ARTIST (INTERIOR ART) Eisner Award nomination), Ram V, Dan Watters, and Matthew Roberts’ Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!, Michael Walsh’s Frankenstein, Faith Erin Hick’s The Mummy, James Tynion IV and DANI’s The Invisible Man, and the brand-new addition to the line, the already critically acclaimed Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera from Tyler Boss and Martin Simmonds.
Blood of the Wolf Man will be followed by additional new Universal Monsters limited series pairing the biggest names in comics with pop culture’s most iconic monsters in the bestselling modern line of horror comics.
Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 (of 4) (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | SRP: $4.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
BESTSELLING NEO-NOIR WESTERN THAT TEXAS BLOOD RIDES AGAIN WITH NEW STORY ARC, FACSIMILE EDITION OF DEBUT ISSUE THIS JUNE
This new story arc will also feature exciting variant covers by Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth), Luana Vecchio (Lovesick), and more.
"Well... we're back! Joe Bob returns, this time for a story set in 2003 that we like to call 'Hell Comes to Allison Ranch.' It's our most action-packed story arc yet with strong thematic links to two of our previous, fan-favorite outings—That Texas Blood volume one and The Enfield Gang Massacre,” said Condon. “While this new arc has some connections to our past stories, it's also a great place for readers unfamiliar with Ambrose County or its inhabitants to jump on, and Jacob and I are excited to bring some new collaborators along with us, too. We are so excited to be adding letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and designer Michael Tivey to the That Texas Blood ranks. With the team we have assembled on this book, and the story we have to tell, I think this may just be the best That Texas Blood story yet."
In That Texas Blood #21, Sheriff Joe Bob Coates and Deputy Wilson Hart are called to the Allison Ranch—the largest and richest ranch in the United States—where family grievances are blooming into full-blown war.
Phillips added: “Joe Bob’s back and it feels so good! Coming back to That Texas Blood feels like coming home to us and we’ve missed it after so long away. We return with a brand new story arc, ‘Hell Comes To Allison Ranch.’ A heist gone wrong on the biggest ranch in the US on the night of the invasion of Iraq. This story is the perfect jumping on point for new readers and a warm welcome back for the regulars. So slip on your favourite pair of jeans, grab a can of Doyers and settle in. It’s gonna be one hell of a ride."
In celebration of this highly anticipated return to shelves, Image Comics will present a special Facsimile edition of the series’ debut issue printed on deluxe newsprint paper for the ultimate reading experience. Longtime fans and new readers alike can revisit the premiere that started it all and remains the perfect read for fans of Yellowstone.
Like Paris, Texas gut-punched by No Country for Old Men, That Texas Blood is a crime series that kicked off with the search for a casserole dish and led readers to a dark and tense confrontation on Sheriff Joe Bob Coates' 70th birthday.
The Enfield Gang Massacre, a sister series to That Texas Blood, is set 150 years in the past and features even more gunslinging action and dark frontier drama.
UPCOMING COSMIC HORROR SERIES THE EYE COLLECTOR A KALEIDOSCOPIC LOVECRAFTIAN THRILL RIDE LAUNCHING THIS JUNE
The Department of Truth meets Jeff Vandermeer in this all-new, existential scream
“The Eye Collector is the exquisite and elemental territory somewhere below surface and somewhere above depth. It is insufficient to merely explain these pages, or even say you’ve read them. The correct reaction, I think, is to drool.” —Tony Burgess, author and screenwriter of Pontypool
“A bizarre, surreal trip into a child’s mind.” —Silvia Moreno-Garcia, The New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and The Intrigue
“Each issue of The Eye Collector is designed to stand alone as an experience but also feed into a larger, multi-generational story that moves from the Moon to Earth to a weird, surreal future with shades of Metropolis and shadows of David Lynch,” said Ball. “Our goal is to make each issue its own world and stranger than the one before it.”
In The Eye Collector, an ancient being has its curiosity toward Earth reignited when the humans of the Apollo 10 mission make wishes over the Moon. But what is this spectral creature, and what does it want with our world? Seeing is believing…
Chomichuk added: “The Eye Collector is our irreverent experiment in comics storytelling, and over the course of the series you’ll see us using storytelling techniques that only work in comics. You look at the page, and it looks back at you.”
The Eye Collector explores themes of desire and fantasy while focusing on how our perspective informs and shapes our reality. We have seen, of course, nightmare versions of how this unfolds in the political and social world, as algorithms have transformed the media landscape into distorted funhouse mirrors, and AI increasingly makes our world hallucinatory and erodes our ability to discern the real from the deepfake.
However, the story focuses more claustrophobically on how the monstrous Eye Collector, who returns to Earth and begins to tempt the parents of a child living in a neglectful household with realizing their dreams in exchange for their son’s eyes.
The Eye Collector #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 24.
BUCKLE UP FOR AN ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM JAE LEE—M1: MONSTER RACING LEAGUE—HITTING THE STREETS THIS JUNE
Emmy Award winning writer and producer Jeffrey M. Howard (Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur) is also developing an animated version of the series
This launch will include an eye-popping variant cover by Jon J Muth and additional, highly collectible covers by Lee.
Emmy Award winning writer and producer Jeffrey M. Howard (Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur) is also developing an animated version of the series.
"I'm excited for readers to see Jae's amazing art and June's beautiful colors, which really bring the exciting and mysterious world in series to life," said Robert Windom. "There are lots of unexpected twists and deep lore that we'll explore, and I can't wait to take people on this journey!"
When 17-year-old Dev moves to Japan, she stumbles into an underground world of illegal street racing, where speed is power and mutation wins championships. This high-octane sci-fi drama, set in a near-future Tokyo, is Fast & Furious by way of KPop Demon Hunters, Arcane, and Akira.
Lily Windom added: "M1: Monster Racing League is high-stakes monster racing meets K-pop—so much energy, style, and pressure—and the characters are all trying to figure out who they are. I think teens will love it because it’s super fast-paced and exciting but also really real about friendship, competition, and finding where you belong."
"Robert and Lily have come up with such an amazing story, it’s inspired me to try something I’ve never done before: Manga," said Lee. "I’m cutting loose with the art and having a blast. This is an ongoing series and I’m in it for the long haul!"
This project marks the second project that the Windoms have written together after the graphic novel Family Time, which Lily co-wrote with her father at just eleven-years-old.
This also will be the first time that award-winning creator Jae Lee has been an interior artist on an ongoing monthly comic book series since the ’90s. Husband-wife duo Lee and Chung are known for their popular comic covers and interior art collaborations on titles such as This Ends Tonight and Batman/Superman.
Outside of comic writing, Robert Windom is known for executive producing the documentary Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection, for which he won a Film Threat award. The critically acclaimed film was directed by Kelvin Mao; Windom, Lee, and Chung also co-created the Image Comics limited series This Ends Tonight and Seven Sons with Mao.
M1: Monster Racing League #1 will also feature a variant cover illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Jon J Muth, who is known for creating children’s books such as Zen Ties and illustrating graphic novels such as Grant Morrison’s The Mystery Play, for which he won the Eisner Award in the "Best Painter" category.
M1: Monster Racing League #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 10.
SKYBOUND COMET, IMAGE COMICS & HASBRO SHARE FIRST LOOK AT TRANSFORMERS: WORST BOT EVER-BOT SWAP!
The New Worst Bot Ever OGN from Brian ‘Smitty’ Smith and Marz Jr. arrives June 2026
Praise for TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!
“A fun TRANSFORMERS story that lets itself be silly, with well-paced dialogue and action to keep readers interested." – Mom Read It
As Ballpoint struggles to fit in with his new Autobot friends, a mishap with an experimental weapon causes him to swap bodies with the most feared Decepticon of them all—Megatron! Will Ballpoint’s newfound size and strength finally garner him the acceptance he desires? Maybe! Will the mighty Megatron really accept being placed in the itty-bitty body of the Worst Bot Ever? Of course not!
“I'm absolutely thrilled to bring more Ballpoint to both longtime and new TRANSFORMERS fans,” said writer Brian ‘Smitty’ Smith. “This book has something for everyone, even if you hate pens!”
"So excited to be drawing the lovable, little rascal again!” added artist Marz Jr. “Is bigger always better? You never know until you walk a mile in another TRANSFORMER bot’s mechanical leg!"
The continuation of the Worst Bot Ever OGN series reinforces the collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, alongside other key initiatives including the shared Energon Universe comic book universe (Void Rivals, the two-time Eisner Award-winning TRANSFORMERS, and G.I. JOE), the relaunch of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, and the most funded comics campaigns on Kickstarter, The TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendium Sets.
"Your favorite new Transformers Bot is back and worse than ever!” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “Smitty’s story and Marz Jr.’s art are a match made in comic book heaven, and we’re looking forward to bringing you even more of Ballpoint’s hilarious mishaps!”
Recent Skybound Comet releases include Pizza Witch (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2796-2 | SRP $16.99), the graphic novel that cooks up a delicious world of magic for a wide range of readers by Sarah Graley (Glitch, Our Super Adventure) and Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure), TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever– Meet Ballpoint (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2799-3 | SRP $12.99), the first book in the OGN series about the misadventures of Ballpoint from Brian “Smitty” Smith and Marz Jr., Clementine Book Three (ISBN: 978-1-5343-9737-8 | SRP $14.99), the heart-wrenching finale of the Eisner –Award-nominated YA trilogy by Tillie Walden (On a Sunbeam, Spinning), and Family Force V (SBN: 978-1-5343-4033-6 | SRP $16.99), the prismatic YA graphic novel about your new favorite alien fighting family by Matt Braly (Disney’s Amphibia) and artist Ainsworth Lin.
TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever– Bot Swap! (ISBN: 978-1-5343-3146-4 | SRP $12.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and at booksellers, along with digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
JUNE 2
Top Shelf Set to Release We Are Pan, The Extraordinary Story of the Children Who Escaped Castro’s Cuba
We Are Pan is based on the true story of Operación Pedro Pan, a joint effort between the U.S. government and the Catholic Welfare Bureau to evacuate 14,000 children from Cuba to the U.S. between 1960 and 1962. With the rise of communism following Fidel Castro’s revolution, parents feared for their children’s future and, through this secret operation, secured passage for them to America. These children (later referred to as “Pedro Pans”) would be distributed across the U.S., mostly living in foster homes. In many cases, these children never saw their families again, and their lives would be changed forever. This is their story.
We Are Pan will be available wherever books are sold, as a full-color hardcover (ISBN: 978-1-60309-592-1) on June 2, 2026, for a list price of $19.99. For more information please visit the Top Shelf website.
SMALLVILLE’S KRISTIN KREUK MARKS COMIC BOOK DEBUT WITH “BLACK STAR” - A NEW GOTHIC HORROR FROM TITAN COMICS!
Amidst skirmishes between two warring factions in the early nineteenth-century fur trade, Dashiell Carlyle discovers he has magical abilities… and that he's not alone. Thrust into a secret order with designs to use their magic to build a new and better world, Dashiell discovers that their utopia may come at a horrific cost.
It's a violent world: gritty, bloody, and dark. But that's balanced with a sense of discovery and awe. The storytelling’s propulsive, and the morality grey. It's The Revenant meets Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. It's a love letter to a frozen corner of the world that few know. It's weird. And wonderful. And something wholly its own.
“Black Star was born while Peter, Eric, and I were filming “Burden of Truth” in Winnipeg.” said Kristin Kreuk. “We were inspired by the city’s lore and, because we worked so well together, began spending our spare time on set (and then, for years afterwards) developing our own take on the history and magic we imagined pulsing beneath its surface, shaping the rhythms of the city and the battles raging just beyond our view.”
“Sometimes people come to my hometown and they can’t see past its rough edges or inhospitable weather. But it was clear Kristin and Eric could see right into the strangeness that makes Winnipeg so unique,” said co-writer Peter Mooney. “This isn’t so much an alternative history, but an omitted chapter that’s been lost to time. It’s bizarre and fantastical and entirely imagined — but it goes a long way towards explaining why the city is how it is today.”
“There’s an intimacy to comics that no other form quite achieves; the reader controls the rhythm, the breath, the revelation,” said co-writer Eric Putzer. “In a story about power and human nature, we felt that intimacy necessary to make the reader an active part of the exchange.” -
For a comic book artist, working on a series as ambitious and well-written as Black Star is a gift,” said artist Joe Bocardo. “But if you also work on it with a talented and friendly team that gives you creative freedom, then it's not a gift; it's a privilege."
“Set in the eerie, snow-blanketed wasteland of early 19th Century Winnipeg, this is magic as you’ve never seen it before,” said Titan Comics editor, Jake Devine. “Hopeful yet bleak, miraculous yet insidious, and only time will tell if the prize is worth the cost. Readers are going to be swept away by Joe Bocardo’s mesmerising artwork as it envelops them in a story filled with awe and tragedy.”
Titan’s Black Star comics is set to launch with Issue #1 in stores and on digital devices July 29, 2026.
SPIDER-MAN, PUNISHER AND HULK SHOW EACH OTHER NO MERCY IN JONATHAN HICKMAN AND ADAM KUBERT'S NEW SPIDER-MAN: LONG WAY HOME COMIC SERIES
This June, legendary creators Jonathan Hickman and Adam Kubert team up to tell the grittiest Spider-Man comic story of the modern age, co-starring Punisher and Hulk, in SPIDER-MAN: LONG WAY HOME.
A DARK HOMECOMING AWAITS...
It’s a world before the Punisher. A world where the existence of the Hulk is but a whisper of a rumor. A world where A.I.M. has just developed a Cosmic Cube in the jungles of South America. Frank Castle, Bruce Banner and Peter Parker are all on a mission to keep the Cube out of the wrong hands – including each other’s. In this three-way free-for-all for the power of the cosmos, who will come out on top?
"I’m so happy to be working with Adam Kubert again and even happier that we’re getting to work on SPIDER-MAN: LONG WAY HOME,” Hickman shared. “Absolutely no one is going to see this one coming."
“Jordan [D. White] barely got the words out before I yelled “Yes!” to SPIDER-MAN: LONG WAY HOME,” Kubert said. “A five-issue Hickman saga with Spidey, Hulk, and Punisher? Total no-brainer. With Frank Martin making the mayhem pop! Just Make Mine Marvel!”
SPIDER-MAN: LONG WAY HOME #1 (OF 5)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN & ADAM KUBERT
Art by ADAM KUBERT
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
Foil Variant Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS
Virgin Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS
Variant Cover by STEPHEN PLATT
On Sale 6/17
THE FUTURE RECLAIMS BISHOP IN NEW SOLO SERIES!
This June, Bishop, the X-Men’s iconic time-traveling mutant, headlines a new solo series by Saladin Ahmed and Mario Santoro.
In the series, Bishop finds himself in a fight against fate when the Final Brotherhood, a new group of villains originating from his future, journey to the past to end his time in the present once and for all. In order to stop them and prevent further disruption of the timeline, Bishop will team up with his sister Shard, a fan-favorite character who starred in ‘90s X-Factor as well as previous Bishop solo series, whose tragic fate haunts Bishop to this day. Similar to recently launched solo X-titles like Rogue and Cyclops, BISHOP promises to deliver a thrilling, standalone saga that encapsulates the heart and history of the character—all while putting them through the ringer on their most challenging and legacy-defining missions yet!
THE TIME-LOST X-MAN IS BACK!
Bishop has always lived by a strict code. But that code will get called into question when his sister, Shard, is sent to the present right before she died! Will Bishop adhere to his principles and protect the timestream? Or will he risk it all to save the most important person in his life?
"I'm having a blast doing a deep dive into the dark corners of Lucas Bishop's time-travel traumatized mind!” Ahmed said. “I'm a writer who loves both family drama and spectacle, so getting to juxtapose the big visual comic book elements of temporal warping and explosive powers with the quiet pain and joy of sibling relationships is my happy place.”
“When I drew issues of Storm, I also had the pleasure of drawing Bishop, and I really enjoyed doing it. I never imagined that I would get a chance to draw an incredible solo adventure for the character,” Santoro shared. “I have always loved the X-Men, and I’m thrilled every time I get to work with one of them. I'm also excited to work with a fantastic team led by [Editor] Darren Shan and alongside Saladin Ahmed, who wrote an incredible story for Lucas."
“Mario Santoro's pages for this are a thrill, including some INSANE designs for our new 'hybrid' mutant villains, the Final Brotherhood!" Ahmed added.
Written by SALADIN AHMED
Art by MARIO SANTORO
Cover by DAVIDE PARATORE
Variant Cover by FABRIZIO DE TOMMASO
Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Virgin Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
On Sale 6/10
MARVEL COMICS CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WHAT IF? WITH NEW MYTHOS-SHATTERING WHAT IF...? ONE-SHOTS!
Starting this June, experience a new era of WHAT IF…? with a new series one-shots, kicking off with WHAT IF…? UNCANNY X-MEN #1 by Gerry Duggan and Jan Bazaldua and WHAT IF…? THOR #1 by Torunn Grønbekk and Sergio Dávila.
The new one-shots kick off in June with WHAT IF…? UNCANNY X-MEN #1, where Gerry Duggan and Jan Bazaldua put a spin on one of comics’ most tragic love stories, and WHAT IF…? THOR #1, which sees Torunn Grønbekk and Sergio Dávila shift symbiote history towards a mighty new destiny!
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art by JAN BAZALDUA
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
Promo Variant Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR
On Sale 6/3
WHAT IF...CYCLOPS HAD STAYED WITH MADELYNE PRYOR?
Imagine a world where Madelyne Pryor, the Goblin Queen, had survived the Inferno. What would have happened if Cyclops had saved her soul. What would have happened if he and Maddie had raised their son, Nathan Summers? What would that world look like? And why would that be the most terrible thing to happen to mutantdom and Earth itself?
Written by TORUNN GRØNBEKK
Art by SERGIO DÁVILA
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
On Sale 6/17
WHAT IF…THOR GOT SPIDER-MAN’S SYMBIOTE SUIT?
Amid the chaos, there comes a costume – but not to the hero you know! Legend has it that bonding with the symbiote suit made Thor mightier still. But what shadows lurking in the Ten Realms would take interest in such a powerful pairing?
Check out the full lineup along with Lucas Werneck’s first two covers and stay tuned for more details in the months ahead.
WHAT IF…? SECRET WARS #1
Written by ALEX PAKNADEL
Art by CAFU
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
On Sale 7/1
WHAT IF…? JESSICA JONES #1
Written by JUSTINA IRELAND
Art by DAVID MESSINA
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
On Sale 7/15
WHAT IF…? SPIDER-MAN #1
Written by J.M. DEMATTEIS
Art by YILDIRAY CINAR
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
On Sale 7/29
WHAT IF…? CAPTAIN AMERICA #1
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art by RON LIM
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
On Sale 8/5
WHAT IF…? RUNAWAYS #1
Written by RAINBOW ROWELL
Art by ZULEMA LAVINA
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
On Sale 8/19
WHAT IF…? X-MEN #1
Written by ASHLEY ALLEN
Art by SUMIT KUMAR
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
On Sale 8/26
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON, a five-issue event series by Chip Zdarsky, Frank Alpizar & Delio Diaz, launches in June and leads into a new era of AVENGERS.
Following key buildup in Captain America and Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon, AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON leads to a transformative shakeup of the team—the likes of which haven’t been felt since Avengers: Disassembled. The saga begins in Latveria where Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, A.K.A. Red Hulk, claims Doom’s homeland for himself, igniting a global conflict. When the Avengers assemble against him, explosive escalations will force them to unleash a power that changes how the world views their mightiest heroes forever. This pivotal chapter will lead directly into a new era of AVENGERS starting later this year.
ARMAGEDDON HAS ARRIVED!
Red Hulk’s devastating tear across the globe must be stopped…but it will take a colossal gathering of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to do it! Calling in the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, Wolverine and more…but who will survive this super-powered cataclysm?! There will be a pre-Armageddon Marvel Universe and a post-Armageddon Marvel Universe. Be here to bear witness to the transformation.
Check out Dike Ruan’s cover and stay tuned for more info on AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON in the weeks ahead. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by FRANK ALPIZAR & DELIO DIAZ
Cover by DIKE RUAN
On Sale 6/3
DARK HORSE COMICS AND MATTEL ANNOUNCE HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE WINGS OF FATE, A NEW COMIC SERIES LAUNCHING JUNE 10 AFTER FILM’S GLOBAL THEATRICAL RELEASE
Masters of the Universe: Wings of Fate #1
The series is written by Tim Sheridan (Masters of the Universe: Revolution), illustrated by Will Sliney (Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren), colored by Israel Silva, and lettered by AndWorld Design.
About He-Man and Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate:
In the aftermath of Skeletor’s siege on Eternos, a down-and-out refugee gives sanctuary to a mysterious, injured falcon. Now, to save her life, he must embark upon a perilous journey through the Mystic Mountains and seek aid from the storied inhabitants of the realm of Avion.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate #1 (of 4) will be available in comic shops on June 10, 2026. Praise for Masters of the Universe comics:
"On one hand, you have the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, one of the most celebrated indie comic books to ever see release. On the other you have Masters of the Universe, a toy property–turned–television show synonymous with Generation X. When combined together, the end result is a delectable treat not only for kids of the 1980s and 1990s, but comic readers everywhere."—CBR
“It’s refreshing to see the crossover dream team of Seeley and Williams taking things in a wholly unexpected direction here."—Big Comic Page
“Dark Horse’s new Masters of the Universe: Revolution comic is essential reading for fans of the Netflix show, as it peels back Hordak’s layers, giving him the ‘Year One’ treatment.”—Screen Rant
“Dark Horse Comics’ Masters of the Universe: Masterverse #1 recalls the innocence and wonder of the 1980s comics and movies. By exploring two alternative versions of Eternia, this issue celebrates the qualities of a true hero.”—The Comicbook Dispatch
ZACK KAPLAN AND DARK HORSE COMICS REVEAL MAJOR MULTI-TITLE DEAL FOR 2026
With a new series each from Stefano Raffaele, John J Pearson and a “Kill All Immortals” finale with Francesco Manna
MILWAUKIE, Ore., (February 18, 2025)— Following the success of Kill All Immortals, Masterminds, The Midnight Shadows, and Break Out, hit-maker Zack Kaplan and Dark Horse Comics are continuing their partnership to offer a thrilling slate of new 2026 comic series throughout the Dark Horse 40th anniversary year. Starting with Only The Savage Are Left in June, Kaplan teams up with creator superstar artist Stefano Raffaele (Alien Vs. Captain America, Detective Comics, Star Wars), followed by The Smart Division with Eisner-winning artist John J Pearson (In Bloom, Infernals, Mindset and Department of Truth) in late summer, before finishing out the year’s lineup with Marvel superstar artist Francesco Manna (Imperial Wars Exiles, Ultraman, Carnage and Predator), for a finale to the story of Frey Asvald in Kill All Immortals III in the fall. The slate includes the work of Thiago Rocha (Sister Imperator, Kill All Immortals), and Eisner-winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Masterminds, The Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly) alongside Eisner-winning designer Tom Muller.
“My experience with Dark Horse over the past several years has been a testament to their commitment to creators, and I’m thrilled to partner with them to raise the bar in 2026. I’m joined by three amazing artists at the top of their game, Stefano, John and Francesco, we’re gonna focus on dynamic and dramatic stories, and we’re going all in to give readers something special.” - Zack Kaplan
Only The Savage Are Left
“I am so excited to partner with Stefano on what we hope will be a powerful standout series, Only The Savage Are Left,” shared Kaplan. “Comics like The Walking Dead were an inspiration for me to write comics, so to follow in its footsteps and to put our own take on the post-apocalyptic genre, and to explore the tragically savage nature of our society right now, well, we're very excited. The series is dangerous and heartfelt and it’s gonna rock you.”
“Only The Savage Are Left is a dream project for me,” confirmed Raffaele. “Zack and I have been looking for the right story to collaborate on for a long time, and this one immediately felt special. It’s powerful, emotional, and visually daring, a chance for me to fully unleash my cinematic approach to comics.”
Look for Only The Savage Are Left to arrive in comic shops on June 3, 2026.
The Smart Division
“John Pearson and I have been planning our second series for years,” confides Kaplan. “Looking for the right story and right time. The Smart Division takes everything you loved about our first series Mindset, the playing with form, the thoughtful commentary on technology, and the tense character drama, and raises the bar, with more danger and dread. Artificial Intelligence is the hot topic of our time, but we’re exploring it like you’ve never seen - what happens when it helps us commit the perfect crimes. You’re gonna be blown away.”
"The Smart Division is a stone-cold crime thriller that takes you on an exploration of humanity and technology, which is exactly why I’m pushing my artwork into a more traditional approach and exploring the juxtaposition of the digital and the traditional,” says Pearson. “Embracing human errors and accidents as part of the creative process is integral to making art that speaks to people in a meaningful way, so with The Smart Division that clear indication of it being made by a human hand is central to showing you the division, decay and evolution in this broken world of technological abundance.”
Find The Smart Division at your favorite comic shop in late fall. More details to come.
Kill All Immortals III
“I cannot wait to bring you the finale of Kill All Immortals,” exclaims Kaplan. “This series has been a big hit since it came out, capturing an exciting family drama of barbaric Vikings in our modern world. We’re so lucky to be joined by Marvel superstar Francesco Manna to deliver a poetic and action-packed conclusion to Frey Asvald’s story. We will not be holding back! It will be worthy of the series we’ve given you so far!”
Kill All Immortals III is expected to hit your local comic shop in the fall.
The excitement for Zack Kaplan stories from Dark Horse Comics in 2026 begins when Only The Savage Are Left #1 arrives in comic shops on June 3, 2026, for $4.99. Visit Find your comics store for more details and stores near you.
Look for more details on The Smart Division #1 and Kill All Immortals III #1 later this year.
SPIDER-MAN AND IRON MAN TEAM UP IN IRON MAN #6!
Learn about IRON MAN #6, an upcoming issue of Joshua Williamson and Carmen Carnero’s hit new run, coming this May!
Praised for delivering a back-to-basics approach while also planting seeds for a riveting future, IRON MAN #1 ended with a startling cliffhanger. As Tony raced to confront A.I.M. for stolen tech, Captain America hosted an eclectic group, warning them to keep a watchful eye on Tony’s recent actions. Among the familiar faces were fellow heroes like Captain Marvel, lifelong best friends like War Machine, and former adversary Norman Osborn!
Norman and Tony’s bitter rivalry defined Marvel’s “Dark Reign” era, where Norman led the Dark Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. as Iron Patriot. Now, he struggles to find redemption in the pages of Joe Kelly, John Romita Jr., and Pepe Larraz’s Amazing Spider-Man. Can Spider-Man prevent Norman’s old feud from resurfacing or will Tony cause Norman to prematurely slip back to his old ways? In addition to Ryan Stegman’s main cover, IRON MAN #6 will feature stunning variant covers, including a special foil cover by Salvador Larroca, an homage to Larroca’s Invincible Iron Man (2008) #7 cover during his run on the title with Matt Fraction, and the latest in Todd Nauck’s “Ironic” series spotlighting the Iron Patriot armor, which makes a comeback in the story.
SPIDER-MAN MUST SAVE NORMAN OSBORN… FROM IRON MAN?!
Tony Stark and Norman Osborn have history. They’ve known each other longer than you might know. And when the Iron Patriot armor is stolen, all signs point toward the former Green Goblin. Only problem is Iron Man has just one, little, tiny thing standing in his way to take down Norman: the AMAZING, SPECTACULAR, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN!
"The response to our new Iron Man series has been tremendous and inspiring,” Williamson shared. “It's great to see Marvel readers embrace our take on the Armored Avenger. And we're just getting started. IRON MAN #6 is the first of our ‘Iron Man Team-up’ issues and follows up on the Norman Osborn tease from the first issue's cover.”
“I've always been fascinated by the rivalry between Tony and Norman and how in a different world they could have been allies or maybe even friends,” he continued. “But Tony doesn't trust that Norman has turned to the side of the angels, which puts them into conflict. With Spider-Man caught in the middle. This is my first time writing the wallcrawler and it's been a dream come true. But it's not all fun and games...This issue will be key for the future of Iron Man!"
Here’s what critics had to say about IRON MAN so far:
Iron Man #1 is everything I was hoping for, and the future couldn’t be brighter for one of Marvel’s premier heroes. — ComicBook.com
This is everything you could want in an Iron Man series. — SuperHeroHype
Ol’ Shellhead is back with a run you can’t miss! — Fanlight Zone
The entry point to Iron Man that Marvel has been looking for a long time. — Comic Book Revolution
A confident, stylish relaunch. — AIPT Comics
Check out the new IRON MAN #6 covers and add the series to your pull list at your local comic shop today!
IRON MAN #6
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by JUANN CABAL
Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
Foil Variant Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Iconic Variant Cover by TODD NAUCK
On Sale 6/3
DARK HORSE COMICS AND TINY ONION PRESENT MONSTERS IN LOVE: A PRIDE ANTHOLOGY ONE-SHOT
MONSTERS IN LOVE: A PRIDE ANTHOLOGY
Available June 3 in comic shops!
This anthology includes ten new standalone stories blending horror and romance in the style of classic EC Comics anthologies by fan-favorite LGBTQIA+ creators, including James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House by the Sea), Tate Brombal (Everything Dead & Dying, House of Slaughter), Jadzia Axelrod (The DC Book of Pride, Galaxy: The Prettiest Star), Vita Ayala (Finders//Keepers, Submerged), Zoe Tunnell (Blaide Maidens, Godzilla: Valentine’s Day Special), Josh Trujillo (DC Pride: The Heart Wants, Blue Beetle), Lee Knox Ostetag (The Deep Dark, The Girl from the Sea), Kenny Wroten (Everyone Sux But You, Eden II), Jacoby Salcedo (Frontera, This Land is Our Land: A Blue Beetle Story), Lilah Sturges (Blue Beetle: Jaime Reyes, Dune: The Official Movie Graphic Novel), Vash Taylor (Midst: Ripples, Galaxy: The Prettiest Star), and more. This super-sized special also includes a framing story by the three-time GLAAD Media Award-nominated creative team of The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos. Finally, the one-shot will feature three covers by V. Gagnon, Bradley Clayton, and Rian Sygh and a back-cover by Isaac Goodhart and Miquel Muerto.
Some of the creators were able to share their excitement for the one-shot as well:
James Tynion IV: “Love takes many shapes, and so do monsters. I'm thrilled that Tiny Onion can present Monsters in Love: A Pride Anthology this June for Pride Month with Dark Horse. These ten stories represent some of the most exciting creators in the industry as well as the love and hope we need now more than ever.”
Jadzia Axelrod: “My story, Every Witch Way, is illustrated by Bailie Rosenlund, takes the classic trans person fear of ‘what if I transition and nobody likes me anymore?’ and turns it on its head. What if you transitioned and were such an incredible smoke show that you started to give your best friend feelings she didn't know she had? So often we see witches in fiction using magic to make themselves hot as a sign of their descent into evil, but what if that is just self-care? Better living through sorcery. And if it gets you a gay make-out in the bargain, so much the better!
Lilah Sturges: “I am, of course, thrilled to be working with Tiny Onion and the Monsters in Love one-shot is a perfect showcase for the kind of story I like to tell. It's fun and dark and tongue-in-cheek, but it also says a little something about the way that queer communities can form as pearls from the sand grains of heteronormativity. Honestly, though, the main attraction for me is getting to work with Vash Taylor, whose elegant, distinctive style is a real gift to comics!”
Tate Brombal: “Christopher Chaos has always been a book about outsiders finding each other in friendship, in found family, and in love. It has often been inspired by the very real friendship and love of our entire creative team, so when we first introduced the Monsters in Love backup comics...it just made sense. It was a chance for our family to grow and evolve and spotlight such incredible talent. Now Christopher is taking the backseat as Monsters in Love officially grows up and becomes its fully formed self. I feel so honored to play even a minor role in this collection of love.”
Isaac Goodhart: “I am so unbelievably honored to share a comic with some of the most unique and talented voices I have ever seen in comics. Monsters in Love was always meant to showcase and elevate new voices and I'm grateful to be a part of it. The past few years working on Christopher Chaos with my friends has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. We poured everything we've got into these pages.”
Lee Knox Ostertag: “‘Monsters in Love’ is a theme I could make comics about until the heat death of the universe. I'm really excited to be a part of this project!”
Monsters in Love: A Pride Anthology one-shot arrives in comic shops on June 3, 2026 and is now available for pre-order from your local comic shop for $9.99.
X-MEN: OUTBACK RETURNS TO ONE OF THE HOTTEST ERAS OF UNCANNY X-MEN!
This May, Steve Orlando and Stephen Segovia deliver an all-new saga set during the X-Men’s beloved Australian Outback era in X-MEN: OUTBACK, a five-issue retro limited series.
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK!
Journey back to a time when the public believed Storm, Wolverine, Rogue, Colossus, Dazzler, Havok, Psylocke and Longshot were dead. But from the shadows, these X-Men protected humanity from their Australian headquarters! But why did the team choose the Outback as their home base? How did tensions between them almost tear the team apart? And which of their old enemies threatened to expose their secret?
“It's a rare thing, something you logically don't expect, to get the chance as a creator to work in the time period that made you love a comic, a team, or a character,” Orlando shared. “For me, picking up issues where I could at flea markets and spinner racks of the late '80s and '90s, the outback was the first place I met the X-Men on the page. And they all but leapt off it! The tension, the struggle to carve out a new life, the explosive personalities...and the NEW! It was such a bold era, enough to make me a fan for life. Now, to get to work in that time period with X-MEN: OUTBACK? That's not even something the young me would've thought possible.”
“We've got an incredible team with Stephen Segovia and Russell Dauterman—and we're cooking up stories that celebrate and elevate the era,” he continued. “And in its spirit, you'll of course be seeing some familiar faces...but just the same—there'll be all new threats, connections, and secret exes on the way!”
The latest “retro” series that deliver all-new stories set during definitive Marvel Comics eras, X-MEN: OUTBACK follows recent X-hits like Psylocke: Ninja and Emma Frost: The White Queen. Check out Dauterman’s first cover and pick up X-MEN: OUTBACK at your local comic shop this June!
X-MEN: OUTBACK #1 (OF 5)
Written by STEVE ORLANDO
Art by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
On Sale 6/24
GET READY TO SHRED IN KELLY SUE DECONNICK, SAM HUMPHRIES, AND NATACHA BUSTOS’S NEW SCI-FI SKATEPUNK SAGA, SKATE ALI
Available in comic shops on June 10!
About Skate Ali:
Welcome to near-future Los Angeles—a neon-scorched city where skateboarding has been ruthlessly outlawed. But nothing stops Skate Ali.By day, she’s just another student dodging detention. By night, she’s a rebel on wheels, an enigmatic loner defying the law on the Los Angeles streets.
But when Ali slams headfirst into the infamous world of underground skateboarding, she comes face to face with a crew of outcast skaters called the LA Skull Clan, and their masked leader, Skull Queen 9. Fueled by a magical force called the Rush, the clan pulls off explosive moves and defiant acts of resistance.
Faced with the opportunity to level up her game, but afraid of actually being perceived by others, Ali must decide: will she play it safe, or kickflip straight into a revolution?
“Kelly Sue and I first came up with Skate Ali over ten years ago,” said Humphries. “She's been living in our heads ever since, demanding to come out, skating the inside of our skulls like they were empty swimming pools. It's noisy and we needed the relief, but there's also something about her heart, smartass vibes, and banged up ankles that has made her impossible to ignore. Getting Natacha to join us as artist and co-creator was the perfect fit to make Ali finally come alive. We can't wait for everyone to meet the best and worst skater in the history of Los Angeles."
"Working on this project has been fun from the very beginning,” added Bustos. “I was immediately captivated by the scripts and the spokon spirit at the heart of the story, with its peculiar and incredibly smartly written characters. Of course, Ali is the soul of everything, and Sam and Kelly’s description of her made me fall in love with the character at first sight. Designing her was a joy, just like bringing to life all the characters who orbit around her. I hope readers enjoy a comic that’s fun, clever, and full of heart."
Drop into your local comic shop and pre-order Skate Ali #1 (of 5) before it hits shelves on June 10, 2026 for $4.99.
Praise for Kelly Sue DeConnick, Sam Humphries, and Natacha Bustos:
“DeConnick has always combined top-notch lyrical text with a knack for bringing out the best in the artists she works with.”—Polygon
“Kelly Sue DeConnick either writes with a King Midas pen, is one of the few remaining wizards in the world, or, most likely, is just that damn good because Bitch Planet is yet another amazing series with her name on the cover.”—Word on the Nerd
“Kelly Sue DeConnick is a force in comics.”—Book Riot
"[Humphries] is a comic book legend."—SyFy.com
"Sam Humphries delivers a damn near perfect bit of storytelling."— Comicbook.com
“With subdued intent, Bustos illustrates worlds where readers of all backgrounds can feel empowered and see themselves represented. She herself became an icon of sorts to young fans of color, in which she sees her younger self represented.”—Huffington Post
“While everyone does great work across the board, there is no underestimating the importance of Bustos’s work here, as she gave us a Lunella that very much looked and acted like a 9-year-old, and the dynamic motion and epic double-page spreads she brought to the series are truly unique. The design work she did in establishing the sort of anti-fashion of Lunella helped to define the character, and in the best moments the art fairly leaps off the pages. Her covers on the series are brilliant and rank among the best of the last decade.”—Comics Beat on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
SKYBOUND, IMAGE & HASBRO ANNOUNCE NEW ENERGON UNIVERSE SERIES M.A.S.K. BY DAN WATTERS & PYE PARR
The Next Phase of the Energon Universe Starts This June!
The world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it. Enter M.A.S.K. -- a network of specialists ready to respond to the next global emergency. At a moment’s notice, Trakker and his agents can deploy bleeding-edge technology that converts their vehicles--and their drivers--into the ultimate weapon. But Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M. are one step ahead in a secret arms race, scouring the globe for deadly weapons from this planet and beyond, ready to sell out the entire human race. Only M.A.S.K. can stop them… but will Trakker’s own secrets jeopardize their entire mission?
“Illusion is the ultimate weapon--but also sometimes weapons are the ultimate weapon,” said Dan Watters. “M.A.S.K. is a book about ordinary people taking it into their own hands to face down the awesome weaponry of the Energon Universe--and a high octane, nonstop thrill ride to boot. I couldn’t be prouder to be bringing you this story alongside Pye this summer. Welcome to the M.A.S.K. network. Matt Trakker needs you to save the world.”
“80s sports cars! Jets! Lasers! Robots! M.A.S.K. has everything that I love to read, watch, and draw, and my inner 12-year-old fought to the surface and made me scream loudly in the meeting when I was offered this gig,” said Pye Parr. “Never have I more bitterly regretted selling my beloved childhood toys, but the chance to rebuild all that stuff on the page has more than made up for it, and I can’t wait to see where Dan takes us in the Energon Universe.”
In addition to the main cover by Pye Parr, the lineup of variant covers for M.A.S.K. #1 includes open-to-order covers by J. Scott Campbell, Cedric Poulat, and Mark Spears, Energon Universe Third Anniversary connecting covers by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas, incentive variant covers by Kael Ngu, E.J. Su, Jonboy Meyers, Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, blank sketch covers featuring M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M., foil covers by Pye Parr and J. Scott Campbell, and die-cut foil mask covers by Pye Parr, Luke Preece & Andres Juarez.
M.A.S.K. #1 also features a first-ever Energon Universe blind bag program that allows fans a chance to get ANY of the solicited covers from A through K, intermixed at varying degrees of rarity. However, there are rare SURPRISE variant covers related to the Energon Universe that can be found in these blind bags. Those SURPRISE comics will not be publicly announced in advance of the issue release.
"I love M.A.S.K.!” screamed Robert Kirkman. “Readers are going to freak out when they see how awesome this book is. Dan and Pye are expanding the Energon Universe in the coolest ways possible.”
"We’ve been working on M.A.S.K. in the shadows for so long, I’m thrilled to finally pull the curtain back and reveal what we’ve cooked up,” noted Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “Dan, Pye, Pierluigi, and Rus are delivering a thrilling new chapter in the Energon Universe!”
In celebration of M.A.S.K.’s arrival in the Energon Universe, Skybound and Hasbro will feature an exclusive first look at M.A.S.K. in the Energon Universe Special 2026, a Free Comic Book Day issue releasing Saturday, May 2, 2026. The special issue will include four all-new stories from TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and Void Rivals and will serve as the first official glimpse into Dan Watters and Pye Parr’s M.A.S.K.
M.A.S.K. is the latest addition to the historic collaboration between Skybound and Hasbro, a new part of the shared Energon Universe that features ongoing series Void Rivals by writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Andrei Bressan (Aquaman), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country), the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS by writer Robert Kirkman, artist Dan Mora (Justice League Unlimited, Superman), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon), and G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (X-Men ’97), and colorist Lee Loughridge (Thor, Star Wars).
Originally launched in 1985, M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) became a pop-culture phenomenon with its mix of spy intrigue and sci-fi action. Brought to life through an animated series and bestselling toy line, M.A.S.K. followed Matt Trakker and his elite civilian task force as they battled Miles Mayhem and the criminal organization V.E.N.O.M. using advanced masks and transforming vehicles enhanced with extraordinary abilities. Now, M.A.S.K. enters the Energon Universe for a revolutionary new era.
M.A.S.K. #1 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon| $4.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
POP CULTURE ICONS JAY & SILENT BOB CRASH THE MARVEL UNIVERSE IN JAY & SILENT BOB: JAYS OF FUTURE PAST #1
Kevin Smith’s long-awaited Jay & Silent Bob Marvel crossover arrives this June, featuring art by Giuseppe Camuncoli.
A lifelong True Believer, Kevin Smith has contributed to the Marvel legacy with his own Marvel Comics projects, frequent Marvel references in his film work and fun cameos on the comic page. Now, the moment he and fans have waited decades for finally arrives as his most beloved creations, JAY & SILENT BOB, enter the Marvel Universe in a multiverse-shattering one-shot! The duo will go on a wild trip across the Marvel mythos, teaming up with its greatest heroes against Doctor Doom, in an adventure that blends their iconic slacker humor with super hero storytelling!
THEY’RE NOT EVEN SUPPOSED TO BE IN THIS UNIVERSE!
Capped, tan American Jay and friendly neighborhood wider-man Silent Bob make a quick stop in the Marvel Universe! But when Doctor Doom decrees these Jersey guys must die, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men and a whole hoary host of heroes must team up on a joint mission to save the dimwitted duo from a lethal case of super hero overload!
On the lead up to this historic event, Smith shared, “From the moment in Mallrats when they made the very first reference to Wolverine in cinema history, I’ve always wanted Jay and Silent Bob to meet their Marvel heroes in a comic book crossover - so much so that I pitched it to Stan the Man himself the day he shot his cameo in the movie way back in 1995. Thirty years later, JAYS OF FUTURE PAST represents both a love letter to the magic and mayhem of Marvel as well as giggle-inducing proof that our childhood dreams can still come true, even at age 55.”
Check out the main cover by acclaimed artist Marco Checchetto and preorder JAY AND SILENT BOB: JAYS OF FUTURE PAST #1 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
JAY & SILENT BOB: JAYS OF FUTURE PAST #1
Written by KEVIN SMITH
Art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO
Variant Cover by JIM MAHFOOD
On Sale 6/10
PAUL CHADWICK’S AWARD-WINNING “CONCRETE” IS BACK!
Concrete returns to celebrate Forty years of Dark Horse Comics
“A decade’s work, more or less,” said Chadwick on the development of the series. “Covers are wraparound oil paintings; it’s set in places I’ve camped and sketched; I’ve lived, briefly, Concrete’s affliction. Everything I know about suspense I’ve tried to do here.”
In Concrete: Stars Over Sand #1:
Concrete has entered the desert and not come back. Larry and Maureen are frantic. Reports come that he is wandering the nearby arid mountains, covered with blood, attacking people. Concrete, lightning-struck, confused, roams a frightening world he can’t understand. Roars tear across the sky. A strange globe rises. His body is sheathed in stone. He thinks he is being hunted. People are a threat.
His journey back to life, and his friends’ dire search against a looming deadline, is as strange and tense as any Concrete story ever told.
Celebrate the return of Concrete in Concrete: Stars Over Sand #1 (of 5) when it arrives at comic shops on June 17, 2026, for $4.99. Visit Find Your Comic Store for more details and stores near you.
DC ANNOUNCES SUPERGIRL: THE WORLD
A Global Anthology Arriving Day-and-Date Worldwide on June 2, 2026
Supergirl: The World cover by Joëlle Jones
BURBANK, CA — January 26, 2026 — DC today announced Supergirl: The World, a new hardcover anthology spotlighting the Maiden of Might through stories created by writers and artists from 15 countries across the globe. Arriving day-and-date worldwide on June 2, 2026, this landmark project invites readers everywhere to experience Supergirl through the lens of cultures, landscapes, and creative traditions from around the world.
Following in the footsteps of DC’s acclaimed international anthologies Batman: The World and Joker: The World, this new collection brings Supergirl to Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Cameroon, France, Poland, Turkey, Finland, Colombia, Serbia, Japan, and the United States. Each region contributes an original story that reflects its own voice, artistic style, and cultural perspective, creating a global mosaic of what Supergirl represents to fans everywhere.
DC extends its thanks to the international publishing partners bringing Supergirl: The World to readers around the globe. The anthology will be released simultaneously across participating regions through Panini (Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico), Ovni (Argentina), Zebra Comics (Cameroon), Dargaud/Urban Comics (France), Story House Egmont (Poland), Story House Egmont Oy Ab (Finland), Čarobna Knjiga (Serbia), and JBC (Turkey). Their collaboration ensures that fans worldwide can experience these stories together on launch day, each edition reflecting the unique creative voices of its home country.
Supergirl: The World will feature stories from some of the best-known international voices in comics:
United States: Mariko Tamaki (writer), Skylar Patridge (artist), and Joëlle Jones (cover)
Spain: Aneke (writer, artist, cover)
Italy: Francesca Michielin (writer) and Federica Croci (artist, cover)
Serbia: Uroš Dimitrijević (writer) and Stevan Subic (artist, cover)
Cameroon: Njoka Suyru (writer), Coeurtys Ulrich Minko (thumbnails), and Ejob Nathanael Ejob (artist, cover)
Finland: Johanna Sinisalo (writer) and Rosi Kämpe (artist, cover)
Argentina: Tomás Wortley (writer) and Rocío Zucchi (artist, cover)
Turkey: Mahmud Asrar (writer, artist, cover)
France: Kid Toussaint (writer) and Joël Jurion (artist, cover)
Brazil: Fernanda Chiella (writer, artist, cover)
Poland: Anna Krztoń (writer) and Kasia Nie (artist, cover)
Mexico: Mariana Moreno (writer, artist, cover)
Germany: Yann Krehl (writer) and Marie Sann (artist, cover)
Colombia: Sara Rodríguez (writer, artist, cover)
Japan: Satoshi Miyagawa (writer) and Kai Kitago (artist, cover)
A Global Celebration of the Maiden of Might
Supergirl has long stood as one of DC’s most inspiring Super Heroes, a symbol of hope, resilience, and compassion. In this new anthology, creators from around the world explore how Kara Zor-El’s story resonates across borders and cultures, and how her mission to protect her adopted home takes on new meaning when viewed through a global lens.
“Supergirl, the last daughter of Krypton, has found her adoptive world daunting at times, struggling to find her place in it,” reads the official description. “So what better way to learn about her new home than to travel the globe and discover its many wonders—and save some lives in the process, of course! Behold the Maiden of Might as 15 countries tell tales that highlight what makes Supergirl one of the most inspiring and powerful DC Super Heroes of all.”
Each chapter offers a standalone story rooted in the country that created it, from street-level heroics to sweeping, mythic adventures. Together, they form a portrait of Supergirl that is both universal and deeply personal.
Supergirl: The World covers by Rocío Zucchi (Argentina) and Ejob Nathanael Ejob (Cameroon)
Supergirl: The World covers by Sara Rodríguez (Colombia) and Rosi Kämpe (Finland)
Supergirl: The World covers by Kasia Nie (Poland) and Stevan Subic (Serbia)
Supergirl: The World cover by Aneke (Spain)
A Prestige Anthology for Readers Everywhere
Supergirl: The World is a 184-page hardcover priced at $24.99 US. The anthology will be published simultaneously across participating regions, allowing fans around the world to experience the collection together on release day.
With its international creative roster, global publication strategy, and celebration of one of DC’s most beloved Super Heroes, Supergirl: The World stands as a major addition to DC’s line of prestige anthologies.
Supergirl: The World arrives June 2, 2026, wherever books and comics are sold.
TOP SHELF LAND GIGS, TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN DYSTOPIAN TALE FROM UK CREATORS SIMON SMITH AND MARK MOSEDALE
In Stores June 16, 2026, Preorder Available Now
"When we started working on Gigs in 2019. We hoped that doing a book about AI taking jobs and necessitating a universal basic income wouldn't become irrelevant in the time we spent making it. It turns out that that was the wrong thing to hope for,” says co-creator Mark Mosedale. “Still, there are all the right things left to hope for and, as Woody Guthrie wrote, you've got to keep the hoping machine running. For me, writing Gigs has been a big part of that."
"When we started Gigs I was reaching for that feeling that great music gives me - hearing Tinseltown in the Rain for the first time, or Pearly-Dewdrops’ Drops, or Once In A Lifetime. When this stuff finds you, it's proof that another, better world is possible, and an encouragement to look for it,” says co-creator Si Smith. “Imagining a dystopia is relatively easy, especially right now, and the world that we’ve built in Gigs is quite bleak. But whilst hope and joy and revelation are definitely much harder to create, Mark and I have had a good go at it."
Mark Mosedale, Si Smith
About the Book
In a frighteningly near future where Basic Income is supplemented by gig work assigned by “the app”…an octogenarian punk and a lonely young worker seek escape through music. A street artist makes art by night and paints over it by day. A has-been detective chases a case into a forgotten world. A drug runner makes a long, strange delivery. A writer marks her days on a decaying space station she can’t leave. And a refugee asks for help in the last free place.
Gigs will be available wherever books are sold, as a full-color softcover graphic novel (ISBN: 978-1-60309-593-8) as well as a digital edition, on June 16, 2026, for a list price of $24.99. For more information please visit the Top Shelf web site.
SKYBOUND & IMAGE ANNOUNCE LEGO® NINJAGO®: DARK ISLAND TRILOGY GRAPHIC NOVEL
Dive Back into the Mysteries of Dark Island Here!
PRAISE for LEGO NINJAGO: GARMADON and LEGO NINJAGO: SHATTERSPIN
"Bright, action-packed...A fun journey into the whacky, wonderful world of LEGO NINJAGO.” - Comics Bookcase
"Hits the sweet spot for fans of all ages!" - Nerd Initiative
Long out of print, LEGO NINJAGO: DARK ISLAND TRILOGY is a key piece of Ninjago lore—essential for longtime fans and increasingly relevant to LEGO’s ongoing storytelling, while still remaining new reader friendly.
A new darkness threatens Ninjago as Master Wu senses a growing imbalance between good and evil. Will Master Wu and the ninjas’ Spinjitzu be enough against threats new and old alike? Or will the coming darkness sweep across Dark Island like a massive storm and take everyone with it?
"We're thrilled to bring this out-of-print story back to LEGO NINJAGO fans everywhere,” said Diegs Lopez, Senior Editor at Skybound. “The Dark Island Trilogy is full of epic set pieces and Spinjitzu action and a must read for new and established fans."
LEGO NINJAGO: DARK ISLAND TRILOGY continues the landmark partnership between Skybound and AMEET to publish LEGO branded graphic novels. The all-new LEGO NINJAGO: STRIKE OF THE SERPENTINE, from rising stars Cameron Chittock (Mapmakers, TMNT x Stranger Things) and Will Morris (Gospel), will be available in February 2026 and LEGO NINJAGO: GARMADON and LEGO NINJAGO: SHATTERSPIN, both by critically acclaimed writer/artist Tri Vuong, are available now.
Each graphic novel is the result of an unparalleled collaboration between AMEET, Skybound, and the LEGO Group’s LEGO NINJAGO transmedia team that connects the graphic novels with the TV show and product line.
LEGO NINJAGO: DARK ISLAND TRILOGY (978-1-5343-3426-7 | SRP $19.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 3,2026, and at booksellers, along with digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations, NINJAGO and the NINJAGO logo are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group.
©2026 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
Thanks... just pre-ordered Mandrake Dailies v5 through my LCS.
MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN DAILIES: VOL. 5 (1941-1943)
Status: Expected June/July 2026
Size: 272 Pages, 9" x 12.5" x 1"
Style: Laminated Color Hardback, no dust jacket
ISBN: 978-1613453155
Description: Mandrake the Magician began as a daily strip on June 11, 1934, and whether Lee Falk knew it as a sophomore at the University of Illinois, he was making history. The daily strip ended after a 79-year run, and the Sunday strip, which started in 1935, ran for 68 years. Any fan of comic strips is almost certainly familiar with Falk’s other creation, The Phantom, which started in 1936 and continues to this day.
Mandrake the Magician whisked readers to exotic locales (often fictional amalgams of the Orient, the Middle East, India or Eastern Europe) and immersed them in extended narratives with memorable villains and a colorful support cast.
The strips presented in the series of reprints features two staple characters in addition to the master magician. Lothar and Princess Narda (princess of the mythical European kingdom Cockaigne). Lothar appears within the first few days (June 14, 1934), and Narda is introduced in Mandrake's second adventure. Narda is similar to Flash Gordon's Dale Arden: beautiful constantly in need of rescue, and the love interest of the hero. A Prince of Seven Nations of Africa, Lothar is Mandrake's devoted servant, friend, and companion. He is, "the strongest man in the world," and decked out in a fez, shorts, and a leopard shirt.
Comics historian Don Markstein commented that, "Some people say Mandrake the Magician... was comics' first superhero," and we at Hermes Press couldn't agree more.
More upcoming Hermes Press:
FEB-MARCH 2026
HARD DAY'S NIGHT HOTEL: THE INSIDE STORY
MARCH 2026
MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN DAILIES: VOL. 4 (1939-1941)
MARCH-APRIL 2026
JOHNNY HAZARD VOL. 13
THE PHANTOM SUNDAYS VOL. 10
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