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Wizards of the Coast Announces Secret Lair Commander Deck: Goblin Storm

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

The forecast calls for…goblins?! Wizards of the Coast has announced Secret Lair Commander Deck: Goblin Storm, a new Commander Deck featuring eccentric strategies and incredible art by Wizard of Barge, available exclusively on Secret Lair starting May 18.

Designed by Magic: The Gathering’s Carmen Klomparens and Eli Rice, this deck delivers aggressive, fast-paced Goblin attacks alongside the patience and control of the Storm mechanic, creating a truly unique play experience. Paired with the playful, distinctive style of Wizard of Barge, which depicts the Goblins of Magic as silly, loveable little gobbos, this 100-card Commander Deck is unlike any other. It includes 12 borderless foil cards with brand-new art for cards including Zada, Hedron Grinder; Krenko, Mob Boss; Broadside Bombadiers; Grapeshot; Roaming Throne; and more. Plus, 22 brand-new borderless basic Mountains in Wizard of Barge’s signature style!

It all comes in a special deck box, accompanied by everything you need to take over the table: Foil Goblin tokens, a Storm Count tracker with new Wizard of Barge art, a sweet storage box to keep your new storm contained, and more.

The Goblin Storm Commander Deckwill include:

1x Ready-to-play 100-card Commander deck
12x Foil borderless cards featuring new artwork
22x Foil borderless Mountains featuring new artwork
63x Non-foil reprints
3x Non-foil reprints featuring new artwork
4x Foil Goblin tokens featuring new artwork
10x Non-foil double-sided tokens
1x Storm counter helper
1x Zada, Hedron Grinder display commander (not legal in sanctioned play)
1x Deck box

Are you prepared for the incoming storm? You can view the full decklist on DailyMTG. The forecast is clear: Secret Lair Commander Deck: Goblin Storm hits the Secret Lair storefront on May 18 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time for $149.99 while supplies last.

Wizards of the Coast releases Statement Regarding Unionization Effort and Hires Anti-Union Law Firm

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Brett

Wizards of the Coast has responded to unionization efforts by the Magic: The Gathering – Arena team. The proposed union had asked WotC to recognize the union by today, May Day, in a symbolic support of workers.

On Wednesday, members of the union posted WotC’s response:

We have received the filing and are reviewing it carefully. Our employees are the lifeblood of what makes us great, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every person feels heard, valued, and supported. We believe we have a strong connection with everyone at Wizards of the Coast and that direct relationship with our employees is essential to how we work together to capture the imagination of our fans and players, inspiring a lifetime love of our games. We appreciate hearing about the needs and interests of our employees through this filing and will respond through the appropriate process.

Wizards of the Coast has the ability to recognize the union or the move to unionize will be put to a vote.

WotC also responded by hiring legal counsel from Fisher & Phillips LLP, a law firm known for its work in labor relations and, specifically, for helping companies remain union-free workplaces. The NLRB case file, dated April 27, shows WotC has hired Alex Desrosiers and Jack O`Connor as legal representatives.

In their announcement, the union has said they are negotiating for:

Layoff Protections: Employees currently live in fear of suddenly losing their jobs, with no warning and through no fault of their own.
Remote Work Protections: Leadership is instituting a mandatory RTO, forcing numerous remote employees to return to a physical office or be forced to resign. This painful choice is splitting our employees between their homes, communities, and the jobs they love.
Generative AI Protections: Pressure has ramped up from leadership to adopt LLMs and Gen AI tools in various aspects of our work. WOTC lacks a robust AI policy, leaving opportunities for abuse and communicating a level of disrespect for artists and other creatives.
Sustainable Workload: Employees’ experiences with “crunch” (intense, mandatory unpaid overtime) to meet deadlines vary widely by team and project, with some teams crunching on a regular basis just to get planned work out the door.

They are asking individuals to sign a letter to show their support for the union.

Two More Unions! Hachette Book Group Employees and workers at Magic The Gathering: Arena Both Vote to Unionize!

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Brett

There are two more unions in the geek space as Hachette Book Group Employees and workers at Magic The Gathering: Arena both have voted to unionize.

Employees of Hachette Book Group have voted to unionize, joining the Washington-Baltimore News-Guild-CW Local 32035 of the AFL-CIO. A supermajority of the 600 workers signed up and the Hachette Workers Coalition (HWC) is now the largest union in trade publishing history. The members are seeking a livable wage regardless of work location, better working conditions, a cap on workload hours, a clear and neutral grievance process, AI protections, follow-through on DEI policies, and more.

The HWC have successfully organized in the past, canceling HBG’s publication of Woody Allen’s memoir in 2020 and amending the return-to-office work in 2022.

In the announcement, they mention “substandard working conditions, overwhelming workloads, and compensation not commensurate with the exceptional success and growth that workers have brought HBG.”

The organizing campaign has taken over 5 years.

In other union news, the workers at Magic: The Gathering – Arena have overwhelmingly voted to form a union, United Wizards of the Coast – CWA (UWOTC).

The USWOTC has asked the Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro management to voluntarily recognize the union by International Workers Day (May Day) which takes place on May 1, 2026.

In their announcement, the union has said they are negotiating for:

Layoff Protections: Employees currently live in fear of suddenly losing their jobs, with no warning and through no fault of their own.
Remote Work Protections: Leadership is instituting a mandatory RTO, forcing numerous remote employees to return to a physical office or be forced to resign. This painful choice is splitting our employees between their homes, communities, and the jobs they love.
Generative AI Protections: Pressure has ramped up from leadership to adopt LLMs and Gen AI tools in various aspects of our work. WOTC lacks a robust AI policy, leaving opportunities for abuse and communicating a level of disrespect for artists and other creatives.
Sustainable Workload: Employees’ experiences with “crunch” (intense, mandatory unpaid overtime) to meet deadlines vary widely by team and project, with some teams crunching on a regular basis just to get planned work out the door.

They are asking individuals to sign a letter to show their support for the union.

Destroy All Humans. They Can’t Be Regenerated Vol. 7 is another great volume in the series

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Brett

It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!

Springtime becomes turbulent when a French transfer student comes to town, and the showdown between Magic players Kuon and Yakumo draws to a close. Also, Hajime finally tells Emi how he feels about her! How will Emi respond?!

Story: Katsura Ise
Art: Takuma Yokota
Translation: David Evelyn
English Adaptation: Molly Tanzer
Touch-up Art and Lettering: Nicole Dochych

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.

Bookshop
Amazon

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Horror awaits in Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Dark Horse Comics and Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast present Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft, a new four-issue genre-bending comic series that will unite Rudolph van Richten’s protégés from across the horrifying domains of Ravenloft. The miniseries is written by Bram Stoker Award–winning author Amy Chu, with line art by Ariela Kristantina, colors by Arif Prianto, and letters by Haley Rose-Lyon. Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft #1 will feature cover art by Guillem March, Riley Rossmo, Francesco Francavilla, Todor Hristov, and Angela Wu.

Ravenloft is falling apart, and nobody knows why. Fortunately, monster hunter Ez D’Avenir is on the case! She’s searching the frozen wasteland of Lamordia for an undead creature that may hold the key to Ravenloft’s fate. But when Darklord Viktra Mordenheim catches wind of her quest, Ez is suddenly the one being hunted!

Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft #1 (of 4) will be available in comic shops on August 19, 2026. It is now available for preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99.

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Collectible Dungeons & Dragons Dice Collection Fizban’s Fortune Officially Launches

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

FanRoll has announced the official launch of Dungeons & Dragons: Fizban’s Fortune, a new collectible dice collection inspired by the magic and mystery of dragons. The collection is released under a licensing agreement with Hasbro, through Wizards of the Coast.

This dragon-themed collection is named for Fizban, a humble old Wizard who is secretly the great dragon god Bahamut in disguise. Introduced as part of FanRoll’s 2026 lineup, Fizban’s Fortune brings a fresh twist to tabletop gameplay through an innovative blind-box experience centered around oversized d20 dice. Each piece is uniquely crafted, featuring a range of premium designs—from shimmering gemstone-inspired styles to liquid core and intricately forged metal dice—offering fans a collectible that is as visually striking as it is functional at the table.

The collection includes 35 distinct dice variations across seven rarity tiers, creating a sense of discovery with every unboxing. Designed for both Dungeons & Dragons players and collectors, Fizban’s Fortune blends gameplay utility with the excitement of chance, encouraging fans to seek out rare and highly coveted designs.

Dungeons & Dragons: Fizban’s Fortune is now available through select specialty retailers, hobby game stores, and online marketplaces. Fans are encouraged to check with their local game shops and preferred retailers for availability.

Building on this momentum, FanRoll will introduce a limited-edition release at Gen Con, with a d20 inspired by Bahamut, the legendary Platinum Dragon. Limited quantities will also be reserved for press opportunities.

Wizards of the Coast hires Deadpool to Consult for latest Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Marvel drop

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Brett

Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, and Secret Lair have announced the hiring of Deadpool as a creative consultant for its latest Secret Lair drop, releasing April 1, on a holiday known far and wide as April Pool’s Day – and literally nothing else.

Every Magic card is great, but some Magic cards just need a little more joie de vivre, some jeux ne se quoi, and other French words that indicate aura farming,” said ~~creative consultant~~ All-High Grand Arbiter of Corrections Department Deadpool. “I actually AM a trading card, so I know what I’m talking about.

Mr. Pool has named this latest museum-worthy Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop Secret Lair x Deadpool: I Fixed It (You’re Welcome). It contains five “improved” Magic cards that he ~~drew all over~~ masterfully edited. This drop represents so much of his creative genius that we were told that it should be available in non-foil, traditional foil, and something that Deadpool calls “Pool Party”, which he said needed art that “partied harder” in order to “celebrate my special day”.

~~Confused~~ fans can see all the information about Secret Lair x Marvel’s Deadpool: I Fixed It (You’re Welcome) below (written by Deadpool himself) and can visit MagicSecretLair.com now to get notified when the sale goes live on April 1.

Secret Lair x Marvel’s Deadpool: I Fixed it (You’re Welcome)

Price: $29.99

1x Deadly Dispute
1x Lightning Bolt
1x Thrill of Possibility
1x Lightning Greaves
1x Sol Ring

Secret Lair x Marvel’s Deadpool: I Fixed It (You’re Welcome) Foil Edition

Price: $39.99

1x Foil Deadly Dispute
1x Foil Lightning Bolt
1x Foil Thrill of Possibility
1x Foil Lightning Greaves
1x Foil Sol Ring

Secret Lair x Marvel’s Deadpool: I Fixed It (You’re Welcome) Pool Party Edition

Price: $59.99

Daddy gets what Daddy wants. This time, it’s a brand-new way to make your cardboard shinier than my suit under studio lighting.

Welcome to the Pool Party Edition.

It sparkles. It shines. I see you staring. Take a picture; it’ll last longer.

1x Pool Party Foil Deadly Dispute
1x Pool Party Foil Lightning Bolt
1x Pool Party Foil Thrill of Possibility
1x Pool Party Foil Lightning Greaves
1x Pool Party Foil Sol Ring

FINAL_final_REALLYfinal_v7_USETHISONE(2)_Everything Bundle

Price: $124.99

Behold the FINAL_final_REALLYfinal_v7_USETHISONE(2)_Everything Bundle.

Yes, that is the name. No, I will not shorten it. Yes, someone approved it. No, I don’t remember the names of everyone.

Inside, you get all three editions of Secret Lair x Marvel’s Deadpool: I Fixed It (You’re Welcome).

Non-foil. Clean. Calm. Suspiciously responsible.
Traditional foil. Shiny. Classic. Still behaving.
Pool Party Edition, with my debut, extra shiny brand-new foil treatment. Loud. Like me.

It’s not a bundle. It’s a commitment.

Contents:

• 1x Secret Lair x Marvel’s Deadpool: I Fixed It (You’re Welcome)
• 1x Secret Lair x Marvel’s Deadpool: I Fixed It (You’re Welcome) Foil Edition
• 1x Secret Lair x Marvel’s Deadpool: I Fixed It (You’re Welcome) | Pool Party Edition

Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures gets a Deluxe Hardcover Library Edition

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Dark Horse Books and Wizards of the Coast present the Dungeons & Dragons: Animated Adventures Library Edition, a new deluxe hardcover book collecting all three of IDW’s Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures series. The Saturday Morning Adventures series is written by David M. Booher and Sam Maggs, illustrated by George Kambadais and Jack Lawrence, colored by Kambadais, Josh Burcham, John-Paul Bove, Kendall Goode, Ed Pirrie, and Ben Pirrie, and lettered by Ed Dukeshire and Rus Wooton. This edition will also feature brand-new cover art by Rex Xie and a variant cover art gallery.

Once upon a time, a group of six friends hopped aboard a Dungeons & Dragons–themed rollercoaster, and it magically transported them to the Forgotten Realms!

When the kids arrived, they met Dungeon Master, who gifted them with enchanted items that gave them powers. Noble ranger Hank, charismatic cavalier Eric, dexterous acrobat Diana, wise magician Presto, clever thief Sheila, and brash barbarian Bobby just wanted to find a way back home—but instead, they end up fighting off forces of evil or helping those in need.

Tag along with the team as they leap through a mysterious portal and find themselves at a spooky monastery in Waterdeep! Get out the sunscreen and hit the beach with the kids as they plan on having summer vacation, only to end up tangling with dragons! And finally, set sail for the swashbuckling Sword Coast where the friends find themselves clashing with pirates!

Get ready for some fun adventures this summer with the Dungeons & Dragons: Animated Adventures Library Edition! This edition will be available August 4, 2026 in bookstores and comic shops and is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop or bookstore for $49.99.