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Richard Coryell 8/14/26 Richard Coryell 8/14/26

FIRST LOOK: 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. The first issue of this new chapter in the Smile franchise from IDW Dark is set to rush its way into comic shops on September 23^rd, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday August 17^th, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.

Richard Coryell 7/15/26 Richard Coryell 7/15/26

SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #5 (IDW DARK)

One model is still alive, and the curse is hot on her trail. What the curse didn’t bet on though is the resiliency of Ivy Monroe. Now back in NYC, she isn’t going to just lay down and give up. She’s a fighter so she is swinging back with everything she’s got, because it may be her last either way.

Richard Coryell 6/17/26 Richard Coryell 6/17/26

SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #4 (IDW DARK)

Five models have dwindled down to two and no one has figured out exactly what’s going on. As Paris Fashion Week is upon us, Ivy and Noa are getting a much-needed rest. However, Noa is now seeing the same visions that drove the other girls insane. Will two become one sooner than later?

Richard Coryell 5/20/26 Richard Coryell 5/20/26

SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #3 (IDW DARK)

Freja was the next inflicted with the “curse” and it appears that she passed it on to Lena. Well Lena slips into madness, Ivy continues to struggle with not only the crazy deaths, but also the sleazy world of modeling. Can they both break the cycle before it’s too late?

Richard Coryell 4/15/26 Richard Coryell 4/15/26

SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #2 (IDW PUBLISHING)

After the crazy death of Cami, Freja who watched it happen starts to see some crazy things. At the same time Ivy and the rest of the girls are facing down Fashion Month and the stress that causes. Will this unseen curse continue to cause havoc, or will the fashion industry get them first?

Richard Coryell 2/18/26 Richard Coryell 2/18/26

SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #1 (IDW PUBLISHING)

Ivy Munroe has made it to New York City as a new model for the Surface Modeling Agency. This should be a dream come true; however, a dark cursed cloud hovers over her head. When predators of the industry are the least of your worries, you are in some serious trouble.