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THE EXORCISM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE #2 (IDW DARK)

The Shadow has its claws firmly dug into Prince Theo and the Royal Family. As the next King of England is dealing with this supernatural attack, the country is dealing with the possibility of going to war over a perceived attack. Can everyone hold together and overcome or will the demon that is possessing the Royal family win out?

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A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #2 (IDW DARK)

The mayor refused to listen to her brother and now Pearl is under attack by the alien menace. Terri and Mia are struggling for survival using the aliens lack of being able to swim to survive. Can they outlast the threat, or will they succumb like far too many in the town?

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EVENT HORIZON: INFERNO #1 (IDW DARK)

Following up one of the best horror comic book series of 2025, Event Horizon: Dark Descent, we find ourselves back in the world of Event Horizon. This time instead of another prequel to the classic sci-fi horror movie, we are getting a sequel! Event Horizon: Inferno takes place 200 years after the events of Event Horizon: Dark Descent, as a billionaire has tracked down the location of the Event Horizon and wants to unlock its nightmarish secrets.

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SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #2 (IDW PUBLISHING)

After the crazy death of Cami, Freja who watched it happen starts to see some crazy things. At the same time Ivy and the rest of the girls are facing down Fashion Month and the stress that causes. Will this unseen curse continue to cause havoc, or will the fashion industry get them first?

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FIRST LOOK: EVENT HORIZON: INFERNO #1 (IDW Publishing)

Following up one of the best horror comic book series of 2025, Event Horizon: Dark Descent, we find ourselves back in the world of Event Horizon. This time instead of another prequel to the classic sci-fi horror movie, we are getting a sequel! Event Horizon: Inferno takes place 200 years after the events of Event Horizon: Dark Descent, as a billionaire has tracked down the location of the Event Horizon and wants to unlock its nightmarish secrets. This new series launches on April 22nd, 2026, at the comic shops. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday March 16th, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.

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FIRST LOOK: THE EXORCISM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE #1 (IDW Publishing)

The Royal Family is lost at Sea, and this leaves the black sheep of the family to be named the next King. The unanswered questions are how did this happen and is there a dark cloud hanging over the Belmont family? The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace is the much-anticipated sequel to The Exorcism at 1600 Penn. This new series launches on March 11th, 2026 with issue number one. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday February 2nd, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy of issue one for a SPOILER FREE review.

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FIRST LOOK: A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #1 (IDW Publishing)

The small island town of Pearl, Iowa is preparing for a storm, but it’s not bad weather that’s on its way, instead it’s an alien invasion. The world has been attacked by aliens that are hunting for anything that makes a sound, and Pearl is in the direct path. IDW Publishing is adding to the lore of the hit A Quiet Place movie franchise with the release of A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 on March 11th, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday February 2nd, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy of issue one for a SPOILER FREE REVIEW.

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