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WITCHBLADE: SAMHAIN SPECIAL #1 (TOP COW/IMAGE COMICS)
The spooky season is in full effect and Top Cow jumps into this season with a special from the world of Witchblade. The Samhain Special asks what if A Christmas Carol took place on Halloween, only had ghosts from the past, and was set in the incredible world of Witchblade? Well, when you add an all-star team of writers and artists, magic is what happens!
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN LIVES #1 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
We all know the story of Frankenstein’s Monster and of course his corpse bride. But now Skybound Entertainment in association with Universal are giving us a new take on the Bride of Frankenstein. After the fire that destroys the castle, the bride finds herself wandering the countryside trying to survive and figure out what’s going on. But when she starts to get a grasp on what may be happening, that’s where the real nightmare begins.
FORT PSYCHO #3 (ONI PRESS)
The group tracks down Keefer on his own personal island hideaway. He tells them that the Blue Bishop, who is believed dead, is alive and them being on the island is a conspiracy. The love triangle between Jason, Winter, and Method gets murkier as someone tried to take Keefer off the board permanently.
SATANIC PANIC #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
A group of outcast teenagers just want to enjoy their D&D game and metal music. But since this is small town America in the 1980’s, they can’t find any peace, even in a cemetery. One night as they are playing their music and enjoying their campaign, some bullies show up to ruin their night. Unfortunately, something dark makes an appearance and slays some of the teenagers. Now the remaining outcasts are trying to prove that they had nothing to do with the deaths, well also navigating a new friendship with a weird kid who wears a mask.
ARCHIE #2 (ONI PRESS)
Archie and the gang are back with the second issue of this new run for Oni Press! This time Archie gets his priorities mixed up after he was a server at a Riverdale High School reunion. Trying to figure out the true meaning of life has him not studying for an exam and going to a movie with Betty instead. As his mix up continues, he ends up botching it with the test and Betty. Meanwhile, Jughead also ponders the meaning of life and we get to know the homes and families of Riverdale.
LAZARUS ORDER #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
Ed takes Uriel on his first mission and his first time topside. Unfortunately, they are set up and taken hostage by a group of Vamps known as the Coven of Wright. They demand that the Order return Madame Jezebel Wright to them in exchange for Ed and Uriel. As Damian and the rest of the Order try to come up with a plan, they realize they may need to think outside of the box.
GODZILLA: REVENGE OF THE DEADZONE #1 (IDW Publishing)
Catching up with the Wanderer after the events of the first chapter of this series. He has been captured and G Force scientists are running tests on him to see if they can harness his mutative powers. They are treating him very poorly, both physically and mentally. Unfortunately for them, if he gets free, they may have a bigger and more dangerous problem on their hands.
DISPATCHED #4 (IGNITION PRESS)
The delivery guy strikes again and takes out even more of the racist terrorists! As we learn more of the mind-numbing master plan from the Sons of Liberty. We realize these nationalists are in over their head and not too bright. However, they still have hostages that need to be saved, and Agent McKenzie Queen has one ace up his sleeve. The delivery guy turns out to be a black ops agent named Morgan, and he has finally gained access to the building. It’s only a matter of time before the bad guys have a full-blown problem on their hands.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK: ESCAPE FROM CHICAGO #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
Snake is now in the thick of trying to help Maya escape Chicago. However, the Stockyard Nation is in hot pursuit and will stop at nothing to capture Maya. Snake discovers his first escape route is compromised, and this causes him to have to throw a hail mary. Unfortunately for them, they may need more than just a prayer as they need to get through the Faithful’s territory.
POISON IVY #49 (DC COMICS)
The Parliament of Trees have come to collect!
Pamela Isley’s deal of Gotham City has not cost her everything she ever wanted. Estranged from Harley Quinn, Ivy is now alone in the unpredictable streets with no friends.
THE LAST STARFIGHTER: BETA #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
Beta is a being that has been sent to Earth by Alex to look after and protect his family. Unfortunately for him things seem to not always go his way, forcing him to adjust on the fly. Agent Steven Wynbrandt is on to this weird alien conspiracy that seems to be playing out. However, there is also an alien assassin who wants to end the Last Starfighter once and for all. Can Beta do his job and protect Alex’s family? Or will the federal government or an alien assassin force Beta to fail his objective?
FILTHY LAMBS #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
The Grimaldi family have done very well for themselves over the years. They are titans of industry and very wealthy. But they have one big secret to their success…they made a deal with the Devil a long time ago. This deal calls for human sacrifice from time to time, and that time has come once again. But this time it’s not business as usual and the family find themselves in some unfamiliar waters. Can they come together and salvage their power and family unit?
SPACE GHOST VS THE HERCULOIDS #2 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
As the Herculoids continue their attack on the Galactic Federation, the fight intensifies between Space Ghost and Zandor. Space Ghost still doesn’t know that Zandor is fighting out of revenge for his presumed murdered wife and son. But unfortunately, tragedy is going to strike the Space Ghost family as well. Will Zandor and the rest of the Herculoids be able to deal with a very angry and out for revenge Space Ghost? And how does the fighting between both of these powerful warriors fit into the Evil Collectors’ hands?
UNCANNY X-MEN #37 (MARVEL COMICS)
With Gambit on the mend, Rogue is taking time away from the team to help with his recovery.
This leaves Wolverine overseeing Haven House. What could possibly go wrong?
SIX OF US #2 (Dark horse comics)
After the murder of Tim, the beloved member of the cast of the hit show Six of Us, we get a little more of a backstory of how this potentially came to be. As we get more of a peak behind the curtain of the mega popular show, we begin to see that maybe the cast was not as close as they portrayed themselves to be. However, an even darker chapter of the story is revealed that may change more than we originally thought.
THE PATRON #3 (IGNITION PRESS)
Luce has been trapped by Clyde and is being grilled on if she is the one sending the artwork to Mr. Cherish. Thankfully, Tabitha busts in the room just in time to save Luce from the psychopath. But before they can catch him, he gets hit by a car and kidnapped by men in black suits. Now Luce and Tabitha are comparing notes as they try to close in on Mr. Cherish and his evil schemes. Unfortunately for everyone involved in this story, Mr. Cherish may not be the most evil force in this story anymore.
THE FOLK OF DOONEY HOLLOW #2 (IGNITION PRESS)
Mabel saves Kerri from the Butcher and brings her to Dooney Hollow. However, the townsfolk of Dooney Hollow aren’t exactly excited about having an outsider in their hidden village. Thankfully for Kerri, Eld Rowan speaks up and speaks in favor of giving her safe passage and a place to stay for at least the night. But will the other townsfolk listen to the first among the Eld or will something more sinister play out in Dooney Hollow?
THE FOREVER HOME #2 (ONI PRESS)
We find out what has happened to Tommy after he left the house and is aging in a more proper fashion. Tommy was lost in the wilderness and was found by the World Mother of the tribe. He instantly fell in love with Briss and is truly happy with his new life. Unfortunately, Dodo, his dog has gotten older and is about to die. So, Tommy wants to take him back to the house where time is slower so he can live longer. The only problem is the house is hard to find and some of the people in the tribe think it isn’t even real.
FIRST LOOK: EVENT HORIZON: PANDEMONIUM #1 (IDW DARK)
What is happening on the Event Horizon was set into motion long before anyone stepped foot on the ship. As a matter of fact, they have been building since the early 1700’s. But now the sins of the past have come back to roost, and no one is safe from the hell that’s been unleashed. Event Horizon: Pandemonium #1 is the final chapter in this trilogy from IDW Dark, set to hit the shelves of your local comic shop on December 2nd, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday October 19th, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.
BABYLON COVE #5 (Mad Cave Studios)
Heather must finally come face to face with Karthon. To overcome his grasp and save Babylon Cove she must face her past mistakes and show that she has truly changed. Will Teratia help her out once again or will she choose to become the evil queen Karthon wants her to be?