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FIRST LOOK: ODIN #1 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
Adela is a young journalist that is trying to infiltrate a Gen-Z White Supremist group. Earning their trust was just the beginning, but what happens next, she is completely unprepared for. This new series launches on May 20th, 2026, at the comic shops. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday April 27th, 2026, Tiny Onion gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.
EXQUISITE CORPSES #12 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
We are now down to the final two, New York vs Pennsylvania, Fox Mask Killer vs Pretty Boy. Who will be the victor, and what family will gain power for the next five years? More importantly, what kind of shenanigans will go down as the families get desperate?
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #46 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
December 2025 was the last time fans caught up on The Valmont Mountain House case in one of Comics’ best series.
Young Erica Slaughter has been flying on her own trying to solve this assignment. Her mentor Jessica has had personal struggles to deal with. It has led to a massive wedge between them.
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #9 (DC COMICS)
With the end of the world on the line, no one is playing fair.
Two houses of survivors look to survive a deadly game. One has just gotten the upper hand. Walter’s group is captured and on the verge of being eliminated. It will take a miracle to escape this certain fate. That miracle doesn’t look like its’ arriving anytime soon.
EXQUISITE CORPSES #11 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
We are in the end game for Season One of Exquisite Corpses and things are really heating up, and it’s not just the containment fires. Who will survive this issue and move on? And will the townspeople continue to fight back or become prey?
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #8 (DC COMICS)
Two houses. Only one can survive!
Max’s group of individuals have attacked the Nice House by the Lake residents. Tensions are running high knowing time is slipping away. Who will be left standing?
EXQUISITE CORPSES #10 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
The field narrows even more, and alliances are born and die at the same time. Will Laura and the other townspeople continue to survive the night? More importantly, what family’s killer will win the tournament?
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #7 (DC COMICS)
The long wait is finally over.
It is hard to believe that it has been since March of 2025 that James Tynion IV’s award winning series has been on comic book shelves. This return leads off the return of one of comics most impactful lines: DC VERTIGO!
EXQUISITE CORPSES #9 (tiny onion/image comics)
The Killers are falling off the board and the families that have a chance to win are becoming clearer. This, however, is creating issues and alliances are forming. Meanwhile, in the town our survivors are just trying to do what they can for survival. Who will meet their demise next and what unlikely alliances won’t we see coming?
EXQUISITE CORPSES #8 (tiny onion/image comics)
As the night continues, the body count grows, and the field of killers starts to thin out. However, the horror is at an all-time high and the townspeople are in a complete nightmare scenario. Who will continue to survive and what killer will be the next eliminated?