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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.
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.
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.
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.
CULT-DE-SAC #2 (IGNITION PRESS)
The further we dive into the community of Willow Park, the further down the rabbit hole we travel. The Hanson family continues to discover that their new home is weird to say the least. However, Claire seems to be the only one that suspects that there is something more sinister at play here. But soon the rest of the family will learn that the weird rules are the least of their worries.
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.
EVENT HORIZON: INFERNO #5 (IDW PUBLISHING)
Everyone on the Event Horizon is on the fast lane of the highway to hell. As Durante’s wish of being royalty in hell comes closer to fruition, it’s clear that he should have been careful with what he wished for. After all, who trusts demons from hell about anything?
CLAYFACE: CELEBRITY DIRT #3 (DC COMICS)
The hunt continues for Basil Karlo!
Ever since escaping Gotham City, Karlo’s trek to the west coast has been problematic. Someone has stolen his life. A supplement is creating new “Clayfaces” with horrific results. Now his only friend in Los Angeles has gone missing!
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.
ODIN #4 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
The Odinists continue to make their way through the nightmare that they have come to be a part of in the Norwegian wilderness. But if you thought their story was wild and crazy, you haven’t seen nothing yet. What happens when reality and fantasy collide and force them all to face a new truth that they all imagined was real, but never truly believed?
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.
OPERATION: IRON COFFIN #2 (IDW DARK)
As Count Dracula continues to atone for his sins, the past finds a way to come back and bite him. The Nazi train that is carrying the Vampire Virus is moving quickly towards its destination and the Count along with the British Allied Forces are the only hopes to stop it. But now a new wrinkle has been added, as it seems Dracula’s own children are on the train helping the Nazi’s.
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: BLOOD OF THE WOLF MAN #3 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The full moon is upon us again and that can mean bad things for those around Adam. As Adam tries to prevent himself from hurting anyone else while he figures out this curse he is afflicted with. His father can’t let him be taken from him and will stop at nothing to protect his son, no matter the cost. These two sides will clash and unfortunately others will pay the cost for this clash.