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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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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
ACT 4 PUBLISHING & SKYBOUND ANNOUNCE GEORGE PÉREZ’S THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARTIST’S EDITION
The Groundbreaking Comic Book Series Comes to A New Format in 2026
Continuing a multi-book deal with DC, George Pérez’s The New Teen Titans Artist’s Edition gives a unique view into how the Teen Titans came to be, featuring a large selection of the artist’s original art, including beautiful covers and a curated selection of pages from issues #1-40 of The New Teen Titans. A heartfelt introduction by Pérez’s longtime collaborator and New Teen Titans co-creator, Marv Wolfman, headlines this stunning 12” x 17” hardcover edition.
“George Pérez’s work struck a chord with fans. His craftsmanship and beautiful imagery showed, to me, his true love of drawing–you could feel the care he put into his art,” said Scott Dunbier. “George’s work is long overdue for an Artist’s Edition and I’m happy it is finally happening.”
A true turning point in comic book history, Marv Wolfman and George Pérez created a massive hit for DC when The New Teen Titans arrived on comic shop shelves in 1980. The team of Robin, Starfire, Wonder Girl, Raven, Kid Flash, Cyborg, and Beast Boy stole readers’ hearts, rivaling even the X-Men for preeminence in the comic market.
"George Pérez is one of the greatest storytellers of my lifetime,” said Sean Mackiewicz, SVP, Publisher, Skybound. “This volume captures his masterful linework like never before, with all the dazzling detail, heartwarming (and heartbreaking) emotion, and awe-inspiring action he rendered on the board.”
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.
George Pérez’s The New Teen Titans Artist’s Edition is the next chapter of the groundbreaking releases from the Act 4 Publishing and Skybound partnership. The previously announced releases include titles releasing in late 2025 (Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition) and throughout 2026 (The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition, Darwyn Cooke’s The Complete Spirit Connoisseur Edition, Wally Wood's EC Stories Artist’s Edition- EXPANDED and Mike Mignola's Hellboy in Hell Book 2 Artist’s Edition).
Future releases within the publishing partnership include J. Scott Campbell’s Danger Girl Artist Edition, Dave Stevens’ Covers and Stories’ Connoisseur Edition, Jason Pearson’s Body Bags Artist’s Edition, Paul Smith’s Leave It to Chance Artist’s Edition. Publishing details for these books will be announced in the future.
George Pérez’s The New Teen Titans Artist’s Edition (ISBN 978-1-5343-3135-8 | SRP $150.00) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, and at booksellers on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
COLLECT ALL FOUR ISSUES OF “MAGIC: THE GATHERING: UNTOLD STORIES—ELSPETH” IN A NEW PAPERBACK VOLUME
Supercrooks Library Edition
Venture into the lore of Theros Beyond Death and follow Elspeth’s escape from the underworld
About MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Untold Stories—Elspeth:
Elspeth is dead. But her story is not yet over.
The sun god Heliod, having grown envious of his champion, struck her down to the underworld. There, she is forced to relive the worst moments of her life for all eternity. But Elspeth does not submit to despair—she emerges from each conflict a greater hero than before. And for a great hero like Elspeth, what is death but another challenge to overcome?
MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Untold Stories—Elspeth (112 pages, 6.625” x 10.1875”, paperback) releases in bookstore on June 16 and in comic shops on June 17, 2026. It is now available to pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $19.99.
Praise for MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Untold Stories—Elspeth:
"Elspeth’s story in this first issue is told in a really beautiful way with the [way] that Owen has done his art. You tack on Hilary’s coloring and Clayton’s lettering work, and this comic speaks for itself."—Nerd Initiative
"Watters delivers a solid, engaging story in this first issue. The story has a fantastic buildup of tension throughout and brilliantly lays out the characters and conflicts for both new readers and those familiar with this world."—Super Powered Fancast
"The layouts, especially the ‘this is your life’ pages are intriguing and visually engaging. The depiction of the gods gives us a feel of their grand scale as they look upon as to what’s going on. Hilary Jenkins’ color gives the comic a look that makes it feel like it takes inspiration more from Wonder Woman than Magic: The Gathering and Clayton Cowles’ lettering adds personality to the characters."—Graphic Policy
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
The Guy in the Chair TPB
“Human Target” meets “Deadpool” in this series with artist Guillermo Sanna, to be collected in paperback
In The Guy in the Chair:
In the blood-soaked world of assassins and spies, love has no place. Unfortunately for Abhi, a tactical analyst at a private military company, love is all he can think about. Against his employer’s strict policy, he’s fallen head over heels for Merlin, the field operative whose missions he supports as her “Guy in the Chair.”
When Merlin shows up at his apartment bloody, beaten, and pleading for help, Abhi is yanked from behind the safety of his computer screens, and now the two must prevent their former employer and a cabal of corporate overlords from a hostile global takeover that threatens all of humanity.
The Guy in the Chair #1 is available now wherever comics are sold. The series continues with a new issue each month in November, December and January.
The lines of enemies and allies will blur in The Guy in the Chair when the 104-page (6.625x10.1875”) paperback arrives in bookstores and comic shops on June 9 and 10, 2026 for $19.99. Pre-order now from Barnes and Noble, or your local comic shop or bookstore. Visit Comic Shop Locator or bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.
Be sure to follow DarkHorseComics on social media and check our website, www.darkhorse.com for more news, announcements, and updates.
Praise for The Guy in the Chair #1:
“This premiere issue sets the foundation for what is likely to be one of my favorite comics of the year.”—Capes & Tights
“There’s an exceptional use of tone here to create a tension early that isn’t based really on two clashing worlds but more on how characters handle different aspects of their lives.”—Major Spoilers
KANA ANNOUNCES THRILLING ENGLISH RELEASE OF NAOKI URASAWA AND TAKASHI NAGASAKI'S MANGA MASTERPIECE BILLY BAT COMING SUMMER 2026
Volume 1 Scheduled for June 2026 Release, Launching Ambitious Plan to Publish Entire 20-Volume Series in English
Billy Bat is an enthralling, genre-defying series that combines mystery, historical fiction, conspiracy theory, and metafiction, unfolding across multiple eras and continents. Set initially in America in 1949, it follows Japanese-American comics artist Kevin Yamagata, who returns home after serving under the Allied Forces in World War II. Kevin quickly becomes famous for his detective comic character, Billy Bat. However, his newfound success is soon overshadowed by a disturbing revelation—Billy Bat already exists in Japan. Fearing unintentional plagiarism, Kevin embarks on a journey to Japan to uncover the truth, only to find himself ensnared in a tangled web of murders, secret societies, and prophetic mysteries spanning millennia.
Naoki Urasawa, widely recognized as a transformative force in contemporary manga, has been honored with numerous awards including three Shogakukan Manga Awards, two Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes, and a Kodansha Manga Award. His highly acclaimed series include Monster, 20th Century Boys, and Pluto (recently adapted by Netflix). South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho (Snowpiercer, Parasite) hailed Urasawa as "the greatest storyteller of our time," while Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz described him as a "national treasure in Japan."
Co-creator Takashi Nagasaki is an accomplished author and manga writer known for his collaboration with Urasawa on Monster, 20th Century Boys, and Pluto. Nagasaki brings his expertise in storytelling and deep knowledge of the manga industry, having previously served as an editor at Shogakukan before transitioning into freelance writing.
“Finally bringing Urasawa and Nagasaki's Billy Bat to English readers has been a dream project for the Kana team,” explains Kana Editor Kristiina Korpus. “We can't wait to see how fans react to the announcement and the eventual release. It's been a long time coming for English-speaking fans! Everyone at Kana has been so excited to finally bring this unmatched manga to English and we're all thrilled to finally be able to share it.”
Billy Bat is celebrated for its riveting narrative, which blends historical events with surreal, suspenseful twists and a sharp sense of humor. The series features prominent historical figures including Albert Einstein, Walt Disney (reimagined as "Chuck Culkin"), John F. Kennedy, Neil Armstrong, Adolf Hitler, and even Oda Nobunaga. The series’ innovative approach places it perfectly alongside today's popular historical fiction and speculative drama series like Bridgerton, Outlander, and All the Light We Cannot See, appealing to both dedicated manga enthusiasts and new readers eager to explore the medium.
A perennial fan-favorite often listed among manga readers’ “Top 10 Manga That Need an English Release,” Billy Bat has achieved widespread success and critical acclaim internationally. Kana’s forthcoming publication ensures that English-speaking audiences will finally experience the full scope of Urasawa and Nagasaki’s ambitious storytelling.
Look for Billy Bat Vol. 1 in bookstores and comic shops everywhere in June 2026.
Billy Bat vol. 1
by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki
June 2026
$13.99 • ISBN: 9781419780080
Black-and-white illustrations throughout
200 Pages • Paperback w/jacket • 5 x 7 1⁄2 inches
https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/billy-bat-volume-1_9781419780080
https://mailchi.mp/abramsbooks/bill-bat-kana
BULLPEN BOOKS SHOWCASES THE POWER OF THOR IN “THE ART OF THE MIGHTY THOR”
The work of Jack Kirby, Walter Simonson, and more, curated for fans of Thor comics and Marvel’s archive of incredible art!
Since his debut in 1962, Thor has remained a key character in the Marvel Universe. The Art of The Mighty Thor focuses on the work of two of Thor’s most celebrated and influential illustrators: the legendary Jack “King” Kirby and the inimitable Walter Simonson. It includes two complete stories from Kirby’s definitive run—Thor Annual #2 and Thor #134—and four complete stories from Simonson’s run—Thor #337 (the first appearance of fan-favorite character Beta Ray Bill), Thor #338, Thor #339, and Thor #340.
Dark Horse’s Bullpen Books series showcases characters and creators integral to Marvel Comics history.
About finding early inspiration in Kirby’s Thor comics, as Simonson states in his introduction, “Kirby’s drawing, however, exploded off the page. Even in panels where characters were just talking, the figures were filled with energy just in the way they interacted, gestured, and stood. For me, although I didn’t think of it in this way at the time, Jack’s work introduced me to a whole new visual language for telling stories in the comics format.”
“The brilliance of both artists’ landmark work on Thor is fully on display in this format,” said co-editor Chris Ryall. “And in addition to the gorgeous pencils and inks showcased in these Bullpen Books editions, the editorial notes throughout the book add historical insight and fun color commentary as further enhancement to the black-and-white artwork.”
The third volume featuring the work of Marvel’s Bullpen awaits those worthy of The Art of The Mighty Thor when the 200-page (10" x 14") hardcover edition arrives in bookstores and comic shops on June 9 and 10, 2026, for $59.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop. Visit Find Your Comic Shop or Bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.
GRAPHIC NOVEL MEMORIES OF GISELLE A HARD-HITTING COMING-OF-AGE STORY ABOUT OVERCOMING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, ABUSE
As Memories of Giselle unfolds with quiet inevitability, a brother and sister move through the fragile terrain of a childhood marked by hidden abuse, silence, and loss. Giselle is pursued by the memory of her late grandmother and by a single, recurring image—an empty boat—an emblem of the truth she has spent years repressing. As adolescence draws her into the bewildering realms of desire, vulnerability, and trust, the fractured pieces of her past begin to align, revealing a story long buried and the shadow it has cast over her and her brother’s present-day lives.
Memories of Giselle is a haunting, deeply compassionate coming-of-age novel that explores the slippery nature of memory, the psychological wounds we walk with, and the fierce, quiet bravery required to reclaim a life shaped by trauma.
“Memories of Giselle is the story I needed to tell in order to give shape to experiences that often remain unspoken," said Vecchio. "My hope is that readers will find, in Giselle’s journey, the courage to look at their own pain with compassion, and to understand that acceptance begins with acknowledging what we’ve had to carry.”
Perfect for readers who enjoyed Zoe Thorogood’s It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, Allie Brosh’s Solutions and Other Problems, and Kate Beaton’s Ducks.
Memories of Giselle (ISBN: 9781534330757) will be available in trade paperback at local comic book shops on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
THE FIRST COLLECTED EDITION OF AMERICAN CAPER IS COMING JUNE 23, 2026
Pre-orders are now live for the AMERICAN CAPER: RED-PILLED BLUES trade paperback which collects the first four issues of creator-writer Dan Houser’s bestselling new crime fiction comic book
Created and written by Rockstar Games co-founder and longtime creative force behind Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, Dan Houser, the series features a murderer’s row of fellow crime fiction talent including Houser’s longtime writing collaborator, Lazlow, and artwork by Eisner Award–winner David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Chris Anderson (Lost Angels), and Lee Loughridge (Nemesis: Rogue’s Gallery), with covers by Tyler Boss (4 Kids Walk into a Bank).
American Caper Issue #1 was released on November 12 and has received widespread praise from notable authors and creators across the entertainment and comics industries who have lauded its sharp writing, dark humor, and fearless social satire, as well as from comic book fans at large with very positive ratings on top user reviews sites:
The bold premiere issue pulls no punches and lays a great foundation for what is going to be an exciting, unpredictable ride. — Capes & Tights
It’s unhinged in all the right ways, from its crude comedy to its absurd violence, cramming as much as it can into just its first issue. — Get Your Comic On
An irreverent and surprisingly intriguing crime story, mixing dark humor with well-detailed art. — AIPT Comics
Issue #1 was also the bestselling crime-fiction comic book in America per November ICv2 sales data.
Set in Verona, Wyoming, American Caper follows two neighboring families on the brink of collapse:
A Mormon hitman. A gambling-addict lawyer. Two neighbors intertwined in a real estate deal gone wrong. Mix in a Mexican beauty queen on the run from her past, a red-pilled housewife, two escaped convicts in love, a Wall Street billionaire who has become a cowboy, and a maniac hell-bent on revenge. The manicured wilderness of Verona, Wyoming is the perfect cocktail of American culture: real estate development, violence and snake oil.
From the tax-avoiders in the Rockies, to the thought police of Brooklyn, to the confused political and environmental battlegrounds of Florida, one thing is certain: This tragedy is someone else’s fault.
To be among the first to secure a pre-order of the inaugural trade paperback collected volume, please visit Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or place an order via your local comic book shop or bookstore. Copies will be available in-store starting June 23, 2026.
DARK HORSE BOOKS PRESENTS “MOEBIUS LIBRARY: THE DEPRESSED HUNTER”
A mind-warping graphic novel from the master of comics, Jean “Mœbius” Giraud—for the first time in English!
About Moebius Library: The Depressed Hunter:
In this graphic novel prequel to The Major, Mœbius’s Major Grubert finds himself attempting to chase away the blues, but gets caught up into a surreal adventure. Taking a vacation to the Airtight Garage to clear his mind, Grubert walks straight into an assassination plot: his own! As the Major goes undercover, the late, great French master cartoonist Mœbius delivers The Depressed Hunter, taking readers into the intricate world of the Major’s dreams—and nightmares!—with the lush, exquisite pen-and-ink work for which the author is best known. This is another intensely psychedelic adventure that only Mœbius could take us on!
Moebius Library: The Depressed Hunter (hardcover, 88 pages, 8.376” x 10.875”) will be available in bookstores on June 9, 2026 and in comic shops on June 10, 2026. It is now available for pre-order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop for $24.99.
Praise for Moebius:
"The visuals are enormous, definitely a spectacle, and the story presents [The World of Edenas'] philosophical ideals with nice drama and conflict."—Multiversity Comics
"Colorfully illustrated and as described by its creator, ‘simple, yet very polished.’ [Moebius'] illustrations provide an emphasis to his story that goes beyond simple explanations. One of his gifts is allowing the reader to interpret his vision however you see fit. His approach allows this adventure to build and build, creating an endless landscape of planets, stars, and a variety of uniquely bizarre characters."—Fanbase Press
"It’s funny, it's poignant, it's well translated from the original French, it's unforgettable. If you are a Moebius fan, please add this volume to your collection!"—ICv2
“Moebius, in dialogue, narration and visual storytelling alike, has a Monty Python knack of undercutting the discomfort of the unreal with sudden everyday bathos and undercutting anything too straightforwardly narrative, or potentially deep, with eruptions of outright silliness.”—Starburst Magazine
DARK HORSE, CRITICAL ROLE, AND AMAZON MGM STUDIOS PRESENT “THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA: THE WHITESTONE CHRONICLES VOLUME 3—THE BRIARWOODS”
“THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA: THE WHITESTONE CHRONICLES VOLUME 3—THE BRIARWOODS
See more sides of the story in the graphic novel prequels to the hit animated series, “The Legend of Vox Machina”
About The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 3—
The Briarwoods:
How did Delilah Briarwood come to be known as a powerful necromancer?
As a student at the Alabaster Lyceum, Delilah was a strategic and cunning mage with deadly ambitions. Her tactical elegance and cold confidence eventually led her to a position at the Soltryce Academy, which provided her a place to conduct her research as well as the opportunity to rub elbows with the rich and powerful of the Dwendalian Empire. With her unwavering focus, everything was going to plan…that is, until she met Sylas Briarwood.
They quickly fell in love and were married, but their life of wedded bliss is tragically upended when Sylas falls ill and succumbs to his rare disease before Delilah can find a cure. Heartbroken and beyond desperate, Delilah turns to a powerful being that ultimately reunites her with her soulmate…with a few monstrous caveats.
Though they can pretend that their life together is back to the way it once was, Delilah and Sylas must now walk down the path of no return. What obstacles will befall the Briarwoods as they attempt to resurrect the Whispered One?
The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 3—The Briarwoods (80 pages, 6.625” x 10.1875”, hardcover) arrives in bookstores on June 30 and in comic shops on July 1, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $19.99.
Praise for Critical Role comics and graphic novels:
“It’s a fantastic story filled with amazing action, thrills, and the kind of world-building that I love from the world of Critical Role. Every moment is worth the read and adds many great character moments for Ripley and the rest of the characters.”—The Super Powered Fancast (The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 1—Ripley)
“Critical Role fans will leap at this opportunity to delve further into the background of their favorite characters, whilst newcomers looking for a jumping on point will find this a welcome read.”–Turnaround UK
“If you’re a fan of Critical Role, and if you’re curious about the exploits of the show’s first cast of characters, this volume is a fantastic primer and one you won’t regret.” –Women Write About Comics (Vox Machina Origins Library Edition)
“Vox Machina Origins is a triple-threat treat to fans new, old, and uninitiated. Awesome artwork = check. Superb storytelling = check. Humour, heart, and a heavy right hook of action = check, check, check.”–The Fantasy Hive
“Vox Machina Origins II is one of the best comics adaptations I've read in a while. It oozes fun and personality, and serves as an excellent starting point for fans interested in what Critical Role has to offer. It's also a great fantasy series that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves traditional adventures in high fantasy.”—Comicbook.com
TITAN'S GUN HONEY RETURNS IN JUNE 2026 WITH SUPERSTAR ARTIST ARTGERM!
CREATIVE TEAM CHARLES ARDAI AND ANG HOR KHENG RETURN FOR NEW SERIES "GUN HONEY DOUBLES DOWN"!
Issue #1 Cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau
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.
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.
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 Issue #1 goes on sale in comic shops and digital devices in June 2026. Look out for more covers revealed soon!