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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.
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.
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.
FERAL #27 (IMAGE COMICS)
Elsie is alone and in dangerous territory following the CDC fire.
Her only “friend” has been the Spirit Guide, who’s been planting doubt in her mind. This only amplifies the fear coursing through her.
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?
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.
CLAYFACE: CELEBRITY DIRT #4 (DC COMICS)
Basil Karlo’s hunt for Clayface continues!
A string of missing people have signs pointing to Karlo as the culprit but he’s innocent on this act! Someone is using his DNA to frame him as the prime suspect.
12-FOOT SKELETON #1 (IGNITION PRESS)
Lola is a young girl from a Mexican family; they originally lived in Albuquerque but recently moved. She is having a hard time fitting in, and the only kid she has any real interactions with is Jimmy, who is an outcast himself. Shaun used to be friends with Jimmy, but his dad encourages him to bully Jimmy. It’s almost Dia de Muertos and Lola’s Abuela tells her stories of the Revenants who chose to select vessels of bones. With all the bullying and nonsense from others in the town, Lola & Jimmy could really use some backup. But the backup they get is something they can’t imagine.
HAMMER HEAD #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
To say Jules has been through some stuff would be an understatement. The only survivor of a serial killer who murdered everyone in the small town she is from, has caused her to become a drug addict just to cope. But when she is arrested and placed in what appears to be a prison you would think maybe her life would become at least easier. Unfortunately for her and the small group of inmates at the facility their nightmare is only about to begin.
MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
A dark, new era begins.
The calendar has hit October. The leaves are changing colors, spooky season has arrived, and Marvel’s First Family is getting a darker makeover in Midnight Fantastic Four.
MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
A dark, new era begins.
Fans know the story of a boy given powers with the burden of great responsibility. It is a timeless tale that inspires all to be heroic in the face of danger.
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.
THE DEADMAN #5 (DC COMICS)
Boston Brand has been to Hell and Back, literally!
Searching for answers, the Custodian of Souls has been to Hell, Heaven and all points in between. Meanwhile, Mr. M keeps up his evil deeds.
OPERATION: IRON COFFIN #3 (IDW DARK)
Dracula closes in on his children and trying to stop them from releasing the Bloodletter Virus on to the world. But is he strong enough to take them out as well as their monster, The Bell? Well if he wants his eternal rest, he better figure out a way.
Zero Instance #3 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
Braxir has done the unthinkable!
The boss from a popular MMO game has crossed over into the real world with vengeance on his mind. Being defeated by Rhys and his group crossed a line with the sentient being.
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: BLOOD OF THE WOLF MAN #4 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Now that Adam has revealed the truth about his curse, it’s time for his father to accept and admit his sins as well. But will anyone survive long enough to understand what is going on? The full moon has taken over and the close to this tale is at hand.
LAZARUS ORDER #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
The more we learn about the Order, the more we realize we have only scratched the surface. As Damien explains their fight against the First Sickness, we realize that this is bigger than even the Black Plague. But there are other dark forces that continue to threaten not just the Order, but also humanity as a whole.
ANY GIVEN SMILE #1 (IDW DARK)
The big game is coming up, but that’s not all that is on the mind of the starting quarterback Maximillian Dupree. After a string of mysterious deaths surrounding the bookkeeping and sports betting world. The only connection is they all died with a smile. Now, Dupree needs to not only navigate the big game but also navigate the craziness surrounding these deaths before it’s too late.