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THE PATRON #2 (IGNITION PRESS)
This thriller set in the world of art is starting to heat up and take more shape. As Mr. Cherish’s evil ways continue to be successful, they hit their first bumps in the road. As now a detective from Portland, Oregon is starting to put together that there may be a connection with these deaths in the art world. At the same time, it seems like a ghost is taunting Cherish and driving him a little bit insane.
EXQUISITE CORPSES: FOX MASK KILLER #1 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
As we wait for Season Two of Exquisite Corpses, the universe keeps heating up with more origin stories from this popular world. This time we are getting the backstory and origin of one of the most popular characters in the franchise, the Fox Mask Killer. Where did this character come from and what makes her tick? These questions and more will be answered in this new mini-series from Tiny Onion.
SPACE GHOST VS THE HERCULOIDS #1 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
The wait for the return of Space Ghost is over and this time he isn’t coming alone! The crossover event we have all been waiting for is finally here and now that The Herculoids have joined the party all bets are off. What happens when the Herculoids are threatened by the Galactic Federation? Carnage that’s what, and there is only one man who can try and stop them and that’s Space Ghost. What will happen when these two titans face off? We will soon find out in this three issue mini-series from Dynamite Entertainment!
THE BIG SHAKEDOWN #1 (Dark horse comics)
After years of predicting it, the Big One finally hits California and splits up the state. However, the President of the United States sites that what happened was a punishment by God and that the U.S will not help and kicks California out of the union. So now California is controlled by gangs, cartels, and the crazy trends that were always a staple there. And this is just the world that Dark Horse Comics new series The Big Shakedown is set in!
SPAWN ‘77 #1 (IMAGE COMICS/TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS)
In 1977 the streets belong to the Moretti Crime Family, or so they thought. They have a big problem that has seemingly returned from the dead to make them pay for their sins. Spawn ’77 from Image Comics & Todd McFarlane Productions, brings the original Spawn concept created by Todd McFarlane to life.
THE FOREVER HOME #1 (ONI PRESS)
What happens when you live in a house that not only keeps you safe from the apocalypse, but also stops you from aging? The Forever Home from Oni Press is what happens! A family has lived out the apocalypse in a custom built house that protects them from the world outside. However, what happens when the order of their new world comes crashing down?
SIX OF US #1 (Dark horse comics)
A famous comedy sitcom about friends in Chicago is back in the news, not for a reunion, but rather a funeral. What happens when someone stops being nice and starts being a killer? You get Six of Us from Dark Horse Comics, the perfect marriage between Friends and a true crime thriller. So, I guess no one told you life (or death) was gonna be this way.
THE FOLK OF DOONEY HOLLOW #1 (IGNITION PRESS)
The Ozark Mountains are beautiful and scenic, but they also may head a strange and deadly side. A young lady named Kerri Hayes is about to find this out firsthand. As a long with her we enter the mysterious and creepy world of the newest series from Ignition Press, The Folk of Dooney Hollow.
NO GODS, NO MASTERS #1 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
Three New York City teens are faced with a challenge they are not ready for.
Felipe, Malik and Jeanie have enough to deal with high school life and paying bills. There’s constant pressure to navigate the treacherous landscape as is.
ARCHIE #1 (ONI PRESS)
Welcome back to Riverdale! Archie, Jughead, Veronica, Betty, and the rest of the gang have arrived at their new publishing home, Oni Press. With this new home begins a new series featuring the Riverdale gang and all of their shenanigans. So, grab a milkshake and a burger from Pop’s and enjoy the wholesome ride!
BATMAN #13 (DC COMICS)
Gotham City has gone green in the worst possible way.
With the budding feud between Mayor Pamela Isley & GCPD Commissioner Vandal Savage spiraling out of control, drastic action has happened. Isley has released a plant attack that is killing the city slowly.
BABYLON COVE #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
If there is one thing the town of Babylon Cove can count on, it’s that when Heather Hutchens is around trouble follows. But the horror that has taken over the town is far worse than anything in the past. Can Heather own up to her past indiscretions and except her faults to help save the town?
A GHOST ARM MADE OF ANGRY GHOSTS (ONI PRESS)
Sixteen-year-old Ari Ackerman’s world is anything but normal.
Ackerman strives to fit into a punk rock scene in Washington D.C. with his best friend Maya. It’s a lofty dream except life has gotten in its’ way. There’s a string of mysterious deaths hovering around him that rained on that parade.
FIRST LOOK: BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (IDW DARK)
It’s time to return to Woodbrook and even though years have passed the horror that Sam inflicted on this small town is still very fresh in the minds of the citizens. This is more apparent on Halloween as the younger generation tells tales of her return and continued murders. This is the world that this anthology Halloween Special from IDW Dark is set in. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Halloween Special is set to hit the shelves of your local comic shop on October 7th, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday August 31st, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.
KINGDOM OF EARTH #2 (Dark Horse Comics)
The power struggle amongst the monsters continues to grow as the survival of a young human is in the paws of Virago. Orpheus is trying to gain power and seize control of the Northern Territory, but the Grand Leader tires of her grandstanding. Meanwhile, the young human is being protected by Virago, but how much longer can Virago keep this human hidden and alive? Also, why is Virago protecting this human in the first place?
THE LAST STARFIGHTER #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
Now that the Star League is finally rebuilding the Starfighter Legion they have a big problem on their hands. The problem is that there is someone or something that doesn’t want the legion put back together. They are actively seeking out the recruits and killing them before they can join. Will Alex and Grig figure out a way to put together a new team, or will this enemy force defeat the Starfighters before they can actually get up and running?
LAZARUS ORDER #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
It is the time of the Black Death and Plague Doctors are tasked with healing the sick and infected. But this isn’t the plague years you read about in your history books, as this Black Death is something far more sinister. The Lazarus Order is a supernatural group of Plague Doctors who are fighting the very supernatural plague that looks to take over the world.
WITNESS POINT #2 (Dark Horse Comics)
Bring on the suspects! As Kite and Khabrani start to go over all the people in Baraboo that are in the witness protection program to find the possible murderer. We get some tales of some of their crimes and also a greater sense of what is going on with this strange Wisconsin town. However, can they find the culprit before the next crime takes place?
Beast of Borikén #2 (Dark Horse Comics)
It’s time to talk Beast of Borikén #2 BY Julio Anta, Daniel Irizarri, Patricio Delpeche & Lucas Gattoni (DARK HORSE COMICS)
Yumi: 00EX #1 (IMAGE COMICS)
Alrighty, peeps, let's talk about Yumi: 00EX #1 by Doug Wagner, Hoyt Silva, Kevin Lennertz, & Frank Cvetkovic ( Image Comics through 12 Gauge Comics)