TOP 10 PUBLISHERS
NO. 1: MARVEL COMICS
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 27, $75.00: The MMWs are certainly going down swinging.
MARVEL WINTER BREAK SPECIAL 2025 #1, $5.99: These sorts of books are a swing and a miss for me.
MARVEL HEROES DITCH THE COLD AND SOAK UP THE SUN IN MARVEL WINTER BREAK SPECIAL #1
MARVEL WINTER BREAK SPECIAL #1, a new one-shot in the spirit of the Marvel Swimsuit Special, arrives in December.
New York, NY— September 17, 2025 — The iconic Marvel Swimsuit Special made its long awaited return this past summer in Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1. Following its success, Marvel Comics begins a new tradition this December with the debut of the MARVEL WINTER BREAK SPECIAL, a new one-shot featuring Marvel heroes in show-stopping swimwear and alluring cold weather attire! Writers Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs and superstar artist Nick Bradshaw return with another tongue-in-cheek framing story, followed by pinup pieces drawn by today’s most popular comic artists including Kaare Andrews, Annie Wu, and many more. Beat the winter blues as the X-Men, Avengers, Spider-Man and more show off gorgeous new fashions and enjoy all the best seasonal activities!
FROM SWIMSUITS TO THE SAUNA!
You asked for more Swimsuit Special, and you’ve got it – sort of! Hit the slopes with your favorite Marvel heroes this winter, with the help of a team of superstar artists – and then warm up in the hot tub…hot springs…hot yoga…lots of places that start with “hot”! FRET NOT, True Believers, we’ve got equal parts action AND relaxation for your money in this one-shot!
MARVEL WINTER BREAK SPECIAL #1
Written by TONY FLEECS & TIM SEELEY
Art by NICK BRADSHAW, KAAREE ANDREWS, ANNIE WU & MORE MARVEL ALL-STARS
Cover by GREG LAND
WILL OF DOOM #1 (ONE-SHOT), $6.99: Dang. It looks like if I want to keep up with the post-"One World Under Doom" events, I'm going to have to get last week's Captain America #6. Zdarsky's series has been getting good reviews, so I don't mind. I just hope there's one left at the LCS!
IN THE AFTERMATH OF ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, THE FATE OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE FALLS ON CAPTAIN AMERICA'S SHOULDERS IN THE WILL OF DOOM #1 AND CAPTAIN AMERICA #6
This December, THE WILL OF DOOM #1, a one-shot by Chip Zdarsky and CAFU, explores the aftermath of ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, setting the stage for the next era of the Marvel Universe.
The future of Latveria—and Doctor Doom—will be revealed starting in CAPTAIN AMERICA #6, kicking off an all-new arc of Zdarsky and Valerio’s Schiti’s acclaimed comic run and featuring art by Frank Alpizar and Delio Diaz.
New York, NY— September 12, 2025 — The final days of Doctor Doom’s reign have begun.
ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM #7 hit stands this week, and readers witnessed Marvel’s greatest supervillain’s last-ditch effort to maintain power. But while his desperate actions in the event’s closing issues may not save his rule—they will ensure its impact will be felt forever! In the aftermath of Doom’s fall, Marvel’s heroes brace for what’s next this December in THE WILL OF DOOM #1, a special year-ending one-shot by Eisner-nominated writer Chip Zdarsky and superstar artist CAFU. Then, all eyes turn to Captain America as he leads the charge towards the future of Latveria—and the entire Marvel Universe—in CAPTAIN AMERICA #6, the start of a new chapter of Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti’s run, bringing their recently-launched series to present day with a bang! The arc will also feature art by rising stars Frank Alpizar and Delio Diaz.
Captain America’s mission to restore order in Latveria will be hindered by SALVATION, a new villain with secret ties to the country’s tragic history. As war breaks out, long-hidden machinations of Doctor Doom will be brought to light, uncovering a shocking evolution of Doom’s legacy. Another adversary Captain America finds himself against will be General Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross, A.K.A. RED HULK! Seeking revenge against Latveria for his imprisonment during ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, Red Hulk’s involvement will be set up in THE WILL OF DOOM #1, among other upcoming major storylines across Marvel Comics.
LONG LIVE DOOM!
In THE WILL OF DOOM #1, as the Fantastic Four deal with the fallout from ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, they’re faced with big questions and a surprising new global menace! Will the White House have their backs? Will…the RED HULK? The next stage of the Marvel Universe starts here!
CAP RETURNS TO PRESENT DAY FOR AN ALL-NEW ERA!
In CAPTAIN AMERICA #6, the aftermath of ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM has brought Latveria to the brink of civil war. Captain America deploys to protect civilians and investigate rumors of a weapons stockpile, and with warring factions tearing the country apart and a team of allies pursuing their own agendas, can Captain America hope to bring peace to Latveria? And is that even what his handlers want?
“A Latveria with Doom in charge is incredibly dangerous. A Latveria without Doom in charge is even worse,” Zdarsky explained. “Thunderbolt Ross and Latveria’s new leader, Salvation, have their eyes on Latveria's deadliest secrets, and whoever gets their hands on them will be a threat that will undo the world.”
“Between THE WILL OF DOOM and CAPTAIN AMERICA, we’re charting a new course for the Marvel Universe with one simple statement: Doom always has a plan,” he teased.
Glimpse this exciting new era with the reveal of Jonas Scharf’s THE WILL OF DOOM #1 cover, Josemaria Casanovas’ CAPTAIN AMERICA #6 variant cover spotlighting SALVATION, and Zdarsky’s CAPTAIN AMERICA #6 variant cover teasing the future of DOOM. Plus, check out a stunning wraparound cover for THE WILL OF DOOM #1 by J. Scott Campbell depicting today’s biggest Marvel stars. Add CAPTAIN AMERICA to your pull list and preorder THE WILL OF DOOM #1 at your local comic shop today. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #6
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by FRANK ALPIZAR & DELIO DIAZ
Cover by VALERIO SCHITI
Salvation First Appearance Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
Spoiler Variant Cover by CHIP ZDARSKY
THE WILL OF DOOM #1
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by CAFU
Cover by JONAS SCHARF
Wraparound Variant Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
AGE OF REVELATION
CLOAK OR DAGGER #3 (OF 3), $3.99
Written by JUSTINA IRELAND
Art by LORENZO TAMMETTA
Cover by MIKE MCKONE
RACE AGAINST TIME!
X YEARS LATER, the Fenris Twins have cornered Cloak, and it’s not looking good. Dagger has one final card to play, but using it could tear our heroes – and what’s left of the fabric of reality – apart for good…
EXPATRIATE X-MEN #3 (OF 3), $3.99
Written by EVE L. EWING
Art and Cover by FRANCESCO MORTARINO
TARGET: DARKCHILD!
X YEARS LATER, Melee, Bronze, Rift, Colossus, Ms. Marvel and the crew of the Dragonfly face Darkchild herself. She wants something they have, and she has something they want. But just when they need to band together most, their group of insurgents is being torn apart by lies and deception. Will they escape with their lives or be swallowed by the whims of the Limbo Lands?
X-VENGERS #3 (OF 3), $3.99
Written by TIM SEELEY
Art by CARLOS MAGNO
Cover by E.M. GIST
THE PROMISED LAND!
X YEARS LATER, Wade Wilson and Fearless reach their goal. But will the Expatriate X-Men complete their mission or fall to the uncontrollable urges of Undeadpool?
X-VENGERS #3 (OF 3), $3.99
by Jason Loo (Author), Mike McKone (Cover Art), Sergio Davila (Artist) Format: Kindle Edition
IF EARTH'S MIGHTIEST CAN'T STOP THIS WAR, NO ONE WINS!
X YEARS LATER, the clock is ticking to save the human and mutant worlds alike! What has reawakened a technological apocalypse? And can the X-Vengers put a stop to it while fending off both Revelation and President Sam Wilson?
NO. 2: DC COMICS
BATMAN/STATIC BEYOND #2 (OF 6), $4.99: Milestone alert!
GREEN LANTERN #30, $4.99: Guest-starring Batman.
ABSOLUTE
ABSOLUTE FLASH VOLUME 1: OF TWO WORLDS HC, $24.99: I read somewhere that they did intend for Barry Allen to be a villain in this world, but changed their minds and made him "morally gray" instead. Oh, gee, that's better. One more reason I'm glad I dropped this title.
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #7, $4.99: I will grudgingly continue this, as it has a defined end (Issue #12).
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #14, $4.99: Superman vs. Ra's Al Ghul, who's a powerhouse in this world.
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #15 (COVER A HAYDEN SHERMAN), $4.99: The first Absolute crossover, and of course it's Batman.
DC K.O.
DC K.O. RED HOOD VS. JOKER #1 (ONE-SHOT), $4.99: I imagine crowbars will be involved.
FLASH #28, $3.99: Somehow, Flash is always connected to these big crossovers.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #14, $3.99: I canceled this on my pull list, but got #13 on a whim. I might be fresh out of whims.
SUPERMAN #33, $4.99: This is the only "K.O." title I'm getting, just to keep up. And if it becomes incomprehensible without the others, I'll give it up, too.
(W) Joshua Williamson (A/CA) Hayden Sherman
DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 7 OF 8! A fight you never expected but are dying to see!
NO. 3: IMAGE COMICS
CREEPSHOW VOLUME 4 #4 (OF 5), $3.99
Skybound Shares First Look at Creepshow Vol. 4 #4
Take a Trip to Japan and Burn Some Rubber with the Creep This December
Praise for Creepshow:
"The Creep’s presence is rendered in a satisfyingly grotesque way, adding to the anthology’s flavor" – AIPT Comics
"Horror fans and comic book lovers can likely be assured that they are bound to be supremely creeped out" – CBR
LOS ANGELES 11/18/2025 — The Creep invites readers on another wild ride! Today Skybound and Image Comics shared a sneak peek at interior pages from Creepshow Vol. 4 #4, the newest issue of the hugely popular comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Evoke Entertainment Company. The next chapter of the scariest anthology on sale will hit comic book shops on December 24, 2025.
Creepshow Vol. 4 #4 will feature stories by GLAAD award-nominated writer Sina Grace (Superman: The Harvests of Youth) and artist Ramon Villalobos (Exit City), as well as writer Joel Farrelly (Tell Me a Story) and artist Ryusei Yamada (Revenger).
Brian Witten is overseeing on behalf of Nicotero’s Monster Agency Productions.
In the spirit of all iterations of Creepshow in pop culture, every issue of the Creepshow comic series comes packed with two stomach-churning stories from your favorite creators. Each issue of the five-part anthology will feature different creative teams from the worlds of comics, books, film, television, and beyond. Every uniquely horrifying standalone story is guaranteed to scare you to death.
In issue #4, Sina Grace and Ramon Villalobos hit the road for a tale about what it means to literally spin your wheels at work! Then, Joel Farrelly and Ryusei Yamada take you to Japan to experience falling in love, a disapproving dad, and the monstrous cost of being yourself!
In addition to the main cover by Lorenzo De Felici (Void Rivals), Creepshow Vol. 4 #4 features a second open to order cover by Ramon Villalobos and a 1:10 incentive variant by Jorge Fornés (Rorschach).
Creepshow Vol. 4’s superstar creative roster also includes Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern), Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets), the Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp team of Rosie Knight and Oliver Ono, Alex Paknadel (Cult of the Lamb), Amilcar Pinna (Generation X), Philip Fracassi (Boys in the Valley), Robert Carey (Outsiders), Rachel Pinnelas (DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis), Ted Raimi & Thomas Krajewski (Primer), Gabriel Walta (Vision), Ryan Carr (Archie’s Chilling Adventures Presents...), and many others to be announced!
GRAY LADY #1 (ONE SHOT), $5.99: Solicitation.
(W) Adam Glass, Mike Benson (A/CA) Ken Lashley
A year after a tragic accident on a snowy road, Samantha Ellis is still haunted by the loss of her son, Ben. Grief has unraveled her life, but when a mysterious psychic warns her that Ben is in danger, Sam’s desperation transforms into fierce determination. A chilling blend of The Sixth Sense_ _and Ghost, _THE GRAY LADY _is a supernatural thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child, where hope, grief, and terror collide. From writers MIKE BENSON (Deadpool, Entourage) and ADAM GLASS (Supernatural, Suicide Squad), artist KEN LASHLEY (Suicide Squad, Uncanny X-Men), and NINTH CIRCLE, bringing you the BEST horror by the industry’s TOP creative talent!
HORNSBY AND HALO #13, $3.99: Press release.
HORNSBY & HALO #13, THE ROCKETFELLERS #12 TAKE A SLEIGH RIDE TOGETHER THIS DECEMBER WITH FESTIVE CONNECTING COVERS
PORTLAND, Ore. 09/23/2025 — Fan-favorite Ghost Machine titles—Hornsby & Halo by Peter J. Tomasi and Peter Snejbjerg and The Rocketfellers by Tomasi and Francis Manapul—will jingle-jangle all the way to stores with a pair of connecting covers by Snejbjerg and Manapul this December.
There’s no silent night or storybook Christmas for The Rocketfeller family this year. Still reeling from their costly encounter with the deadly Raina Rocketfeller, the family must pick up the pieces and start anew.
Meanwhile, in Hornsby & Halo #13, t'was the Night Before Christmas in Warwick…and Rose and Zach may not be fighting a mouse, but they are busy battling a lotta “stirring creatures” who are pouring down the chimney without any care!
“Once the idea of a connecting cover for both Rocketfellers and Hornsby and Halo came up, Francis just whipped up a rough for this amazing piece in like, five seconds," said Snejbjerg. "He really is that good, a fantastic artist, and collaborating with him reminds me of what Ghost Machine is all about—creators coming together to do what they do best, create great art and characters that live on the page!”
Manapul added: "We've always said at Ghost Machine that when something is fun, we should pursue it. Having the pleasure of coloring Peter Snejbjerg's work, also allows me to feel like I'm walking in his shoes and you can't help but learn a thing or two from the experience. This connecting cover is a testament to our commitment with open communication and natural collaborations, and plainly put; creating with joy."
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE CAPES #2, $3.99: Press release.
First Look: Bolt Hunts for Answers as Villains Escape in Capes #2
The Remastered Invincible Universe Series from Robert Kirkman & Mark Englert Continues HERE
LOS ANGELES 11/13/2025 —Today Skybound and Image Comics revealed interior pages, and the lineup of variant covers for Capes #2. Over 20 years since its debut, Capes returns with a special remastering, featuring new art and updated dialogue from the original creative team of Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead, TRANSFORMERS) and Mark Englert (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hack/Slash). Capes #2 lands in comic shops on December 24, 2025!
Reprinted for the first time since its release, fans and collectors will not want to miss the new monthly releases of Capes. This series is perfect for fans looking to discover every corner of the Invincible Universe as seen in the hit Skybound and Prime Video series, which continues to shatter records worldwide.
The city’s most dangerous super villains have escaped prison – and this time, it’s personal for Bolt! But who is targeting CAPES? And WHY?
Capes #2 features a lineup of covers by both Invincible series artists, contributing creator Ryan Ottley and co-creator Cory Walker. The list includes a main cover by Ryan Ottley & Dave McCaig, an open-to-order cover by Mark Englert, a 1:10 incentive variant by Cory Walker, a 1:25 incentive variant by Jahnoy Lindsay, and a 1:50 incentive black-and-white variant by Ryan Ottley.
Fans can also look forward to all-new Capes stories that will be coming from another longtime friend of the Invincible Universe, writer Benito Cereno (Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, Blood & Thunder), alongside artist Mark Englert. Beginning in 2026 with issue #7, this revival of Capes promises to take fans even deeper into unexplored areas of the Invincible Universe.
MIRKA ANDOLFO'S SWEET PAPRIKA: BLACK, WHITE AND PINK HOLIDAY SPECIAL (ONE SHOT), $5.99: Solicitation.
(W) Mirka Andolfo (A) ZULEMA SCOTTO LAVINA, Satoshi Shiki, Fabs Nocera, Lidia Bolognini, Alfredo Cardona (CA) Mirka Andolfo
SWEET PAPRIKA HEATS UP THE HOLIDAYS — IN BLACK, WHITE & PINK!
From the world of the Eisner-nominated and Harvey Award-winning Sweet Paprika, here comes a brand-new holiday special packed with spicy, snowy chaos!
It’s that time of year: snow is falling, decorations are everywhere, and emotions run wild at Infernum Press. As stress, flirtation, and festive disasters collide, Paprika and her mates are doing their best (or worst) to survive the holidays.
This merry mess features sexy and hilarious stories by an all-star team: Mirka Andolfo (SWEET PAPRIKA, MERCY, UNNATURAL), **Mark Russell **(Batman: Dark Age, X-Factor, Traveling to Mars), Satoshi Shiki (Attack on Titan: Before the Fall, Dororo), Zulema Scotto Lavina (Rogue: the Savage Land, HEXWARE, The Little Mermaid), the rising stars Alfredo Cardona, Lidia Bolognini, and Fabs Nocera, and more…
Unwrap the holiday madness, Paprika style!
SKINBREAKER #4, $4.99: I was thinking about this title the other day, wondering yet again why Kirkman chose to set this in a place without any connection to, you know, us. Earth. Human beings. It seems counter-intuitive. And why would superstar David Hitch sign on? Then I saw an ad for the latest Avatar movie and thought, "Oh. They're hoping for a multimedia franchise that'll provide retirement money."
First Look: A New Challenge Awaits The Elder in Skinbreaker #4
Robert Kirkman & David Finch’s Explosive Series Continues HERE!
“The visuals are insane, and the story is heartbreaking to match.” - Nerd Initiative
“It's a fantasy world unlike any other.” - AIPT Comics
LOS ANGELES 11/21/2025 — Today Skybound and Image Comics shared the first look at Skinbreaker #4, from the iconic creative team of co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), co-creator/artist David Finch (Batman, New Avengers), colorist Annalisa Leoni (Invincible Universe: Battle Beast), and letterer Rus Wooton (TRANSFORMERS). The breathtaking action epic returns to comic book shops on December 24, 2025.
In issue #4, The Elder faces a new challenge – and an ending that no reader will see coming!
In addition to the main cover by David Finch, the cover lineup for Skinbreaker #4 includes a portrait variant cover by Finch and incentive variant covers by all-star artists Lorenzo De Felici, Eric Canete, and Tony Moore.
Skinbreaker #4 Treasury Edition features an oversized 8.5” x 13.25” presentation of the series to capture the incomparable grandeur of David Finch’s art. Experience all the action, bone-crushing battles, and shocking twists in this commemorative large format, presented on deluxe newsprint.
VOID RIVALS #25, $3.99
First Look: The Quintesson War Begins in Void Rivals #25
Robert Kirkman & Andrei Bressan’s Action-Packed Issue Kicks Off the New Story Arc
Praise for Void Rivals:
"The art is explosive and dynamic, perfectly capturing the chaotic nature of the war."- Comic Book Revolution
“The storytelling is sharp, the artwork is stunning, and there’s just the right touch of heart. It’s an easy 10/10 for me and I can’t wait for the next issue.” - Nerd Initiative
LOS ANGELES 11/20/2025 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Void Rivals #25. From the phenomenal creative team of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Andrei Bressan (Birthright, Destro), colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country), and letterer Rus Wooton (Fire Power), the Sacred Ring will never be the same when issue #25 hits comic book shops on December 24, 2025.
The QUINTESSON WAR begins! No one could prepare for an all-out assault from the Quintessons! Darak and Solila must lead their people in the deadliest war they’ve ever faced! When the dust is settled, the status quo of Void Rivals will be forever changed!
Each issue of Void Rivals promises to take readers further into the Energon Universe, with more familiar faces to appear, including character debuts and shocking reveals!
Void Rivals #25 will feature a main cover by Lorenzo De Felici, along with a lineup of variant covers including an open-to-order cover by Andrei Bressan, an open to order cover by Ben Oliver, a 1:25 incentive variant by Carmine Di Giandomenico, a 1:50 incentive variant by Leirix Li, a 1:100 foil incentive variant by Ludo Lullabi, a blank sketch cover, a foil variant of the main cover, two foil mask covers by Andrea Milana and Andres Juarez, and a die cut foil variant by Eric Canete.
Void Rivals is a tentpole of the Energon Universe, the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, who has introduced a brand-new era of the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE franchises in one shared comic book universe. Other Energon Universe ongoing series include 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), Skybound-exclusive artist Tom Reilly (Duke), and colorist Jordie Bellaire (Absolute Wonder Woman). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today.
Void Rivals #25 (Lunar Codes Below | $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
WE'RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US TP, $19.99
ESPIONAGE, EVIL EMPIRES, & ONE TEEN CAUGHT AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL IN—WE’RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US—GRAPHIC NOVEL HITTING SHELVES THIS DECEMBER
“One of the most beautiful and intriguing new books of 2025." —Geoff Johns, Geiger, Rook: Exodus, Doomsday Clock
PORTLAND, Ore. 08/05/2025 — Bestselling writer Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into A Bank—currently being adapted for film starring Oscar nominee Liam Neeson) and fan-favorite artist Stefano Landini (Daredevil, Prodigy) will bring an action-packed espionage thriller to shelves in We’re Taking Everyone Down with Us. This standalone graphic novel will be published in Winter by Image Comics.
James Bond meets The Island of Doctor Moreau in this story about a young girl who discovers her father isn’t the hero she believed—but one of the most dangerous super-spy villains on the planet.
After her mad-scientist father is killed by the world’s greatest spy, 13-year-old Annalise is left all alone in the world with only her dead dad’s robot bodyguard as a companion. Now Annalise has a choice: try to lead a normal life for the first time ever…or seek revenge and maybe overthrow the world order in the process.
NO. 4: IDW PUBLISHING
EVENT HORIZON DARK DESCENT #4, $4.99: Preview.
GODZILLA ESCAPE THE DEADZONE #5, $4.99: Preview.
RETURN TO SLEEPY HOLLOW #2, $4.99: Preview.
NO. 5: DARK HORSE COMICS
H.P. LOVECRAFT'S THE SHADOW OUT OF TIME TP, $21.99: Here's a PREVIEW.
DO NOT BE DRIVEN MAD BY “THE SHADOW OUT OF TIME”
In the latest of Gou Tanabe’s manga adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, one professor’s mental sabbatical becomes a literal descent into the occult!
MILWAUKIE, Ore., (July 22, 2025)— Dark Horse Manga continues the English translations of masterful manga artist Gou Tanabe! Winner of the 2025 Bram Stoker Award from the Horror Writers of America, Tanabe’s adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft have also been nominated for the Eisner, Harvey, and American Manga Awards. His latest work to appear from Dark Horse, H.P. Lovecraft’s The Shadow out of Time, is adapted into English by Zack Davisson, translator of the two-time Eisner Award-winning Showa: A History of Japan by Shigeru Mizuki, and lettered by the Eisner-nominated Steve Dutro. This next terrifying tale will arrive just in time for Halloween 2025.
In H.P. Lovecraft’s The Shadow out of Time:
Professor Peaslee of Miskatonic University has been acting very strange—could he be out of his mind? No…his mind is out of him!
Just because one lives in Arkham—just because one teaches there at Miskatonic University—it doesn’t mean one has any interest in the occult—in the abnormal. That was always the view of Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, a respectable professor of political economy. Until that one Thursday in 1908, when Professor Peaslee suddenly began to see in front of him not his students in their lecture hall, but strange shapes inhabiting a grotesque chamber. He collapsed unconscious, and when he awoke, he was strange…very strange.
Seemingly unable to recall his identity, the mind inside the body of Nathaniel Peaslee was oddly uninterested in the person he had been. The psychologists were baffled as he sought not to recover his old memory, but to obsessively study the world around him, travelling to distant lands, reading occult books, disturbing others with his odd perspectives on time and existence. He alienated and frightened people—his friends, his wife, even most of his children, except for his youngest son, who believed that one day Nathaniel Peaslee would come back.
And then, in 1913, Professor Peaslee did come back, with no memory of his strange sabbatical, but deeply disturbed by the dreams and visions it left him with. His search for the past five years gone missing from his life will lead Peaslee to other cases of lost identity resembling his…and eventually to an ancient city in the Australian desert—from where a long-vanished race still casts their shadow out of time.
Are you out of your mind? Don’t miss H.P. Lovecraft’s The Shadow out of Time when the 370-page (5.125” x 7.25”) tankobon-sized paperback arrives in bookstores on October 28, 2025 and comic shops on October 29, 2025, for $21.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop. Visit Comic Shop Locator or Bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.
NO. 6: BOOM! STUDIOS
BLINK AND YOU'LL MISS IT #4, $4.99: Here's a PREVIEW.
HELLO DARKNESS #17, $5.99: Sadly, I dropped this title in a spasm of frugality. But if you enjoy horror anthologies, this is a pretty good one. The writing isn't the EC style we're condidtioned to expect, which can be surprising, or even off-putting, to longtime readers. But the art is nearly always good. And those Jenny Frison covers will make you lose sleep. Here's a PREVIEW.
POWER RANGERS PRIME #13, $4.99. Here's a PREVIEW.
NO. 7: DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
FIRE AND ICE NEKRON #1 (ONE SHOT), $5.99: Solicitation.
(W) Sara Frazetta (A) Geof Isherwood (CA) Dan Panosian
OUT OF THE SHADOWS! After her royal spouse was burned alive before her eyes, Queen Juliana turned her back on the gods of balance and pledged her life to the Wolf-God, Ulghir. In secret, she bled for him. In silence, she absorbed his teachings. And then, in darkness, she gave birth to two sons — one conceived in love, the other from black magic — thus setting in motion the tragic events that spell doom for the Realms of Ice and Fire! Written by SARA FRAZETTA and illustrated by GEOF ISHERWOOD — with hauntingly handsome covers by DAN PANOSIAN, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, and STEVE E. GORDON — FIRE AND ICE: NEKRON unearths the twisted origin of one of fantasy’s most terrifying villains, weaving a cautionary tale of grief, rage, and the ultimate corruption of ambition.
RED SONJA NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL 2025 #1 (ONE-SHOT), $5.99: Press release.
Red Sonja Rings in the New Year in Special
From Dan Panosian & Valeria Burzo
September 16, Mt. Laurel, NJ: A new year is nearly upon us — time flies! And the She-Devil with a Sword is ready to ring it in alongside fans in a new special story. Superstar creator Dan Panosian leads the charge in this December's Red Sonja New Year's Special!
Red Sonja will be entering her 54th year of ongoing epic adventures in comic books and beyond. In her latest, she's summoned to a remote mountain village. Under the ominous glow of the Red Moon, Sonja finds herself caught tangled in a web of deception, sacrifice, and some murderous foes.
Along her journey, Sonja's wits and blade will cross paths with a massive snow panther and its ferocious pack, only to be upstaged by terrifying ice giants. With her cunning wit and ferocious battle prowess, does Sonja have a chance to turn predator against predator in her brutal fight for survival? Perfect for the winter months, fans will get to marvel at the stunning vistas and creatures along her latest quest's path.
Dan Panosian (Alice Ever After, Slots) returns to the Hyborean Age, following his critically acclaimed vision of the fiery-haired fighter in Savage Red Sonja — available now in a collected graphic novel. He's joined for this New Year's treat by artist Valeria Burzo (Castle Full of Blackbirds, Hunt for the Skinwalker).
In addition to the 28 stunning story pages, the Red Sonja New Year's Special features a trio of tantalizing and celebratory covers by Joseph Michael Linsner, Shannon Maer, and fan-favorite cosplayer Ani-Mia.
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SOMALI AND THE FOREST SPIRIT VOLUME 4 TP, $12.99: Press release.
Author/Artist: Yako Gureishi
Publisher: Titan Manga
SC, 176pp, B&W, $12.99
"Top 10 Must Read Manga of 2024" - Publishers Weekly
Explore a heartwarming journey in this cozy fantasy manga, where a father and his adopted daughter embark on magical adventures in a richly imagined world. From the eponymous Crunchyroll anime and set in a world where humanity has been hunted to near extinction.
In Somali and the Forest Spirit Volume 4, the heartwarming journey of Somali and her Golem father continues as they venture deeper into the Edgelands in search of other humans. This volume introduces enchanting new encounters and settings, including a delightful evening of baking in a woodpecker’s cozy cabin and a memorable reunion in Chompers' Row. Each step in their adventure not only brings them closer to their goal but also deepens their bond.
Fans of rich fantasy worlds will be captivated by the unique setting, filled with magic, spirits, witches, and Oni. The father-daughter dynamic central to the story will resonate with those who appreciate emotional narratives akin to The Last of Us and The Mandalorian. As the fourth installment in this six-part series, this volume continues to build on the captivating tale of a lost human girl and her devoted golem guardian.
Somali and the Forest Spirit is a perfect complement to the hit 12-episode anime on Crunchyroll, offering additional depth and charm that fans will love. Yako Gureishi’s signature blend of wonder and whimsy shines through in both the story and artwork, making this a must-read for fans of fantasy and heartfelt adventures.
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SKINBREAKER : I was thinking about this title the other day, wondering yet again why Kirkman chose to set this in a place without any connection to, you know, us. Earth. Human beings.
I'm not sure I agree with this reasoning. I can think of plenty of stories that use non-human creatures to represent the human condition (and I'm sure you can, too).
Then I saw an ad for the latest Avatar movie and thought, "Oh. They're hoping for a multimedia franchise that'll provide retirement money."
I have yet to be convinced that a movie will draw readers even to a comic it may be based on, much less a similar concept.
Having said that, Skinbreaker's pretty good. You should try it. I didn't think I'd like it, but I do.
I don't expect that a Skinbreaker movie or TV show would draw anyone to the comic book, because history says it wouldn't. I was thinking the reverse, that the end game was a movie and/or TV show franchise. In which case, a human POV would probably be needful for the mundies (or Hollywood would think so). Like Avatar.
But if the end game is just the comic book, then it's not odd. And I probably would enjoy it, because I'm an SF fan (among other things).
We're not really disagreeing, just started from different positions, and meeting in the middle.
Ah. I thought you were saying that the Avatar movie might draw people to the Skinbreaker comic book.