This fall, Mad Cave Studios brings Pop Kill: Big Candy, the explosive new chapter in the fan-favorite, thrilling satire from acclaimed creators Jimmy Palmiotti and Dave Johnson, joined by artist Juan Santacruz, colorist Vittorio Astone, and letterer Sean Konot. Together, the team brings familiar faces, bigger stakes, and a fresh conspiracy lurking beneath the world’s sweetest corporations.

Jon Pyle and Dina Deluxe survived the chaos of POP KILL, but eight months later, their relationship is on shaky ground. Just as they struggle to move on from each other, Dina unveils a revolutionary sugar substitute that threatens the fortunes of the world’s most powerful candy companies. Now a secret candy consortium has marked them for death, and Jon and Dina are once again running for their lives.

Pop Kill: Big Candy #1 features eight cover options from an all-star lineup of artists, including JG Jones, Amanda Conner, Ben Caldwell, and a black bag variant by Brian Stelfreeze. In addition, a 1:10 incentive Amanda Conner virgin cover variant, a 1:20 incentive Ben Caldwell pencil variant, a foil variant by Dave Johnson, and a blank sketch variant.

Pop Kill: Big Candy #1 goes on sale October 7, 2026, with Final Order Cut-Off on September 14.