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Preview: Kloud 9: The Star Soldier

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Kloud 9: The Star Soldier

Written by AJ O. Mason
Art by Dominic Bustamante
July 7, 2026

Some love stories stay close to home. This one crosses galaxies.

Kal is an ordinary teen searching for direction. Cosmo is an alien deserter with an entire galaxy hunting him down. When an unexpected romance ignites between them, their quiet lives are shattered by a relentless pursuit that stretches from suburban streets to the farthest reaches of space.

Now, with an unstoppable peacekeeping force closing in and a manipulative pseudoparent determined to reclaim Cosmo at any cost, Kal must decide whether to remain on Earth—or risk everything for the boy who’s stolen his heart.

SDCC 2026: Bruce Dickinson and Z2 return with The Mandrake Project: Year Two

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In the middle of his 2025 solo tour of North America, Bruce Dickinson was simultaneously hard at work crafting the next volume in his critically-acclaimed graphic novel saga, The Mandrake Project. This next installment is sure to send readers reeling, as everything they thought they knew about the world of Necropolis and Dr. Lazarus is turned on its head as the second book descends deeper into a world of surreal and mystical madness.

Z2 has announced The Mandrake Project: Year Two as the war between magic and science for the control of immortality reaches a hallucinatory fever pitch. Starting with a near-death experience that propels Necropolis into a parallel world where he learns the dark secrets of his twisted family tree, he’s exposed to revelations that leave him shocked, wondering if he can escape the family legacy of self-destruction in the name of ambition, or if he is simply a cog in a greater cosmic machine, controlled by supernatural forces?

The 184 page volume also includes an extensive series of interviews and essays recounting Dickinson’s life on tour supporting THE MANDRAKE PROJECT album in 2025, as well as insight with the creative team into the development of this next terrifying chapter of the Mandrake Saga. With an introduction by Anvil director Sacha Gervasi, the 12”x12” Deluxe and Platinum Editions are housed in an elegant die-cut slipcase and are bound with a sealing ribbon and gilt paper edging. The oversized Deluxe and Platinum Editions also include a holder inside the back cover that contains four new foil collectors cards and a new edition of the antiqued metal Mandrake Project medallion held by Dr. Lazarus in the comic. This book is the must have item for all lovers of Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, and supernatural tales!

The Bruce Dickinson-signed oversized 12”x12” Deluxe editions and signed platinum editions both come with collector cards and Mandrake Coin in a die-cut slipcase with foil page edging, and will be available directly from Z2 at Z2Comics.com, while a 9”x9” smaller hardcover edition without slipcase will be available via Z2’s retail partners Amazon and Barnes and Noble in the United States, and at HMV UK, as well as many independent comic and music shops worldwide.

Dickinson will be signing at the Z2 booth #1529 on Friday, July 24 from 2:45pm to 3pm.

SDCC 2026: Multi-Platinum Rock Icon Mike McCready of Pearl Jam and Z2 New Graphic Novel and “Lost” Rock Opera Album: Mike McCready’s Farewell To Seasons

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Mike McCready, guitarist for Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Mad Season, has teamed up with Z2 to release the original graphic novel and “lost” rock opera, Mike McCready’s Farewell to Seasons. Developed over the last 20 years, McCready’s story captures the drive and sense of community that forged the powerful backbone of the Seattle music scene of the 1980s, as their world changed forever with the explosion of grunge in the ‘90s. Farewell to Seasons unflinchingly shows the brutal cost it had for so many artists and musicians as it captures the lived experience of that seminal era. The glory and the heartbreak as it asks the unanswerable question… was it worth it?

McCready will be signing at the Z2 booth on Thursday, July 23rd from 4pm to 5pm.

Deluxe editions of the graphic novel come packaged with McCready’s Farewell To Seasons, a rock opera of new and original songs. These songs were written and recorded as an artifact created by the lead character, David Williams. It will be exclusively available on Rain City Yellow vinyl as part of the deluxe edition and Translucent Elliot Bay Green vinyl within the Platinum package, and will not immediately be available on streaming services or digital platforms.Renowned for his fiery, melodic solos and electrifying stage presence, McCready draws inspiration from blues and rock icons such as Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. His signature playing and songwriting is featured on landmark hits including “Yellow Ledbetter,” “River of Deceit,” “State of Love and Trust,” and “Given to Fly”, songs that helped shape a generation of modern rock.

This graphic novel and rock opera will be released as a slip-cased oversized 12” x 12” Deluxe Edition, as well as a regular sized 9” x 9” standard edition. All editions of Mike McCready’s Farewell to Seasons is available exclusively at Z2’s website to pre-order, and a standard-sized edition will be available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, as well as other independent book stores, retailers and fine comic shops worldwide later this year.

Wolf’s Belly is absolutely fantastic with a great story and art. A stand out of the year!

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You may think you know the story.

Little Red Riding Hood is swallowed by a wolf, and later rescued by a kindly Woodcutter.

But that’s not what really happened.

For starters, her name was Lu. The daughter of two brave adventurers, she wasn’t headed to Grandmother’s house. She was looking for glory.

She was hunting the Wolf.

Swallowed by the beast, Lu finds herself trapped in Wolf’s Belly, a magical dimension holding all the things the wolf has eaten. To escape, she must win over and unite the other fairytale survivors, including a stubborn Knight and the fourth Little Pig.

Adventure awaits, and danger! Can Lu unlock the secrets of this strange realm before the Wolf devours her village?

Story: John August
Art: Simón Estrada

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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My Tokyo Summer is a cute graphic novel that younger readers may enjoy

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Abby lives in the United States and loves comics, zines, and punk music. Yuuko lives in Japan and loves manga, American movies, and creating art. When Yuuko visits New York City and sees a comic that Abby made, she writes a letter to Abby and they become pen pals. Later, Abby takes the opportunity to enroll in a summer university program in Japan, and the two girls get the chance to meet in person. What follows are charming and funny adventures in Tokyo as Abby and Yuuko explore the city together. Things get even more exciting when they decide to combine their talents and make a comic to sell at Comiket, one of the largest comics conventions in the world. This will be an extraordinary summer of life-changing friendship!

By: Abby Denson and Utomaru

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BCAF Presents: Boston Reads Comics, featuring Raul the Third’s The Snips!

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Boston Comic Arts Foundation‘s mission is sharing the love of comics reading! They’re excited to launch their second year of our summer reading program, Boston Reads Comics.

This July, the organization is challenging Boston kids and families to pick up a fantastic graphic novel from beloved local author Raúl the Third: The Snips. The book is a fun, action-packed take that introduces a new superhero team.

Raúl The Third is a four-time Pura Belpre award-winning illustrator, author, and artist living in the Boston area with his wife, colorist Elaine Bay. He is the illustrator of the critically acclaimed Low Riders in Space series and the World of ¡Vamos! books. His work centers around the contemporary Mexican American experience and his memories of growing up in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

The program wraps up on Saturday, July 11th with a big a big celebration of kids, comics, and reading at the BPL Central Library. It takes place from 1pm – 4pm with drawing activities, a silent read-along, and a talk with author Raúl the Third. This is THE big kids comics event to check out in Boston this summer! You can find registration info here: https://www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/boston-reads-comics-2026

The BostonComic Arts Foundation builds community through comics. We believe in the power of comics to inspire, educate, and bring people together. That’s why we help promote spaces for both creators and readers to find one another, exchange ideas, and grow as a community through our four annual festivals, our monthly Picture + Panel events series, author grants, and advocacy for the comics format.

House of Harkness is a solid graphic novel we hopefully get more of

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Sixteen-year-old Wanda Maximoff is eager for her first day at the highly coveted magic school, the House of Harkness. A place bursting with spellbinding secrets, misfits, and mayhem, Wanda, aka Scarlet Witch, finds herself at odds with the head student and heir to the school, Agatha Harkness. When evil threatens the school, Wanda and Agatha are challenged to put their differences aside to save the day.

Story: Preeti Chhibber
Art: Jodi Nishijima, Kiichi Mizushima

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Preview: Xanar & Mr. Tuxedo

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Xanar & Mr. Tuxedo

(W) Sean Ryan (A) Giulia Giacomino (C) Valerio Alloro (L) Lucas Gattoni

When a villain threatens every universe, only two unlikely best friends—Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo—can stop him with the power of courage, trust, and joy. Universes collide, worlds crumble, and the only hope rests on the unshakable bond between Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo. Friendship is the ultimate weapon when two unlikely allies rise to face a sorcerer determined to erase every reality.

Preview: The Smurfs Archives Vol. 5

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The Smurfs Archives Vol. 5

(W) Peyo (A) Peyo

SMURFS ARCHIVES continues its mission to present Peyo’s Smurfs stories in order of their original publishing date with Volume five of the series. Featuring stories and content that has never been published in English alongside classic material.

Following the massive cultural breakthrough of THE SMURFS brand in the 1980s, Peyo began to personally oversee the publication of SCHTROUMPF, a monthly magazine that was originally published in French from 1989 to 1992. A mix of comics, illustrated text stories, games, articles, and DIY educational pieces (such as craft instructions and recipes), SCHTROUMPF strove to entertain fans in every aspect of the word – from a very smurfy perspective. Featuring a wealth of content that has never been published in English alongside classic material, SMURFS ARCHIVES VOLUME FIVE begins the journey through the first era of “SCHTROUMPF MAG”– a wondrous trip previously unfamiliar to many fans worldwide, and a fresh experience for those who may not have seen these stories since their first publication decades ago.

Legendary Smurfologist, Matt. Murray, smurfs a brand-new introduction and commentary alongside never-before-seen Peyo art that adds historical context and insight to this beautiful hardcover collection that is sure to make everyone’s must-smurf list.

Preview: Flash Gordon: The Movie Adaptation

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Flash Gordon: The Movie Adaptation

(W) Bruce Jones (A) Al Williamson

A new collection of hard-to-find issues of the 1980 FLASH GORDON comic book adaptation of the beloved film, drawn by Al Williamson, a star of the comics industry and a long-running artist on the Flash Gordon strip.

Flash Gordon – the movie adaptation! First released in 1980 on the heels of the now classic film, this 3-part adaptation by legends Bruce Jones and Al Williamson is getting a brand-new release! Relive the thrill of the beloved movie and revel in the extraordinary art of a comics master and long-time contributor to the Flash Gordon strip!

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