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Get a first look at G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 by Howard Porter

SkyboundImage Comics, and Hasbro have revealed a first look at interior pages from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1, an all-new one-shot debuting for Skybound’s Silent Missions month. Made by renowned writer and artist Howard Porter and colorist Romulo Fajardo Jr., this issue arrives in comic book shops on April 22

The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21 introduced fans to the “Silent Interlude,” an action-packed story with no dialogue. This April, Silent Missions Month returns for a second year, but with a new twist: the focus turns to Cobra as its most lethal members take center stage in a new series of silent, high-stakes stories, featuring superstar creators. 

Strap in with Howard Porter for a swamp death race that’s too fast and too fatal for the fearless COPPERHEAD to turn down. Unfortunately, his competition isn’t going to let anyone stop them from winning! 

In addition to the main cover by Howard Porter and Romulo Fajardo Jr., the lineup of variant covers includes an open to order cover by Jorge Fornés, a 1:10 incentive black and white version of Porter’s cover, and the continuation of 1:25 incentive foil letter cover series by Fornés, ultimately spelling COBRA. 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 is the fourth of five all-new Silent Missions one-shots, each releasing on a Wednesday this April, from an elite assembly of talent including Gabriel Hardman, Jöelle Jones & Declan Shalvey, Pat Olliffe & Tom DeFalco, Howard Porter, and Jorge Fornés. 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1

The full list of variant covers is below:  

  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover A by Howard Porter & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0226IM0341) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover B by Jorge Fornés (Lunar Code: 0226IM0342) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover C (1:10 incentive) (Black & White) by Howard Porter (Lunar Code: 0226IM0343) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover D (Foil) (1:25 Incentive) by Jorge Fornés ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0226IM0344) 

Exclusive: Magik shines in Jay Anacleto’s X-Men #32 Variant Cover

While the X-Men’s rescue mission was compromised by the identity of the mutant they were tracking, it’s now completely shot to hell by the intervention of Department H! Normally, not a problem for the X-Men, but the Science Team wasn’t a group assembled for battle.

From writer Jed MacKay, art by Tony S. Daniel, color by Fernando Sifuentes, and lettering by Clayton Cowles, X-Men #32 arrives June 24, 2026.

We have the exclusive reveal of Jay Anacleto‘s variant cover featuring Magik striking a hell of a pose.

X-Men #32 Jay Anacleto variant cover

Crowdfunding Corner: ZERO GHOST Volume 1

Welcome to our revamped “Crowdfunding Corner” rounding up some of the latest crowdfunding news. We’re going beyond just announcement projects, we’ll be tracking to make sure these projects get delivered as well as what we think the “risk” of backing them are.

We’ll be updating the format as we get a better handle of the needs of this sort of coverage, so stay tuned and check out the first round of projects!


ZERO GHOST Volume 1

ZERO GHOST Volume 1

Publisher: 247 Comics
Creative Team: (w) Justin Jordan (a) Brian Ching (c) Wil Quintana (l) Micah Myers
Launch Date: Currently funding – ends April 23 2026 12:01 PM EDT
Risk: Low – The publisher has run multiple crowdfunding campaigns and they’ve been delivered on time or early. There is currently 1 campaign that is yet to be delivered and will likely be a month or two late

Welcome to a world where magic is the domain of the criminal underworld.

For centuries, the Five Families have operated in the shadows, using hidden magic and violence to rule the city. Kira is heir to the Kaine family, the strongest of them all.

But on her eighteenth birthday, unknown enemies slaughter the Kaine family, intending to use Kira as a sacrifice to attain ultimate power. What they don’t anticipate is Kira breaking free—and bonding to an angel of death named Shrike.

With Shrike, Kira now has the power to enact bloody vengeance on the people who betrayed her family. But, every use of his power burns away a part of Kira’s very soul. 

Can she find the truth and attain revenge before Shrike destroys her entirely?

Preview: Disney The Princess and the Frog: Tiana’s Adventure Journal

Disney The Princess and the Frog: Tiana’s Adventure Journal

(W) Rhona Cleary (A) Francesca Risoldi, Laura Guglielmo

Tiana sets off to New York City for an apprenticeship at the most celebrated restaurant in Harlem. While there, she juggles the dueling demands of her mentor, Chef Leroy, and Harlem’s exciting cultural scene.

Things are looking up when she’s named head chef for the restaurant’s annual gala, but then suddenly things spin out of her control…

An original graphic novel that stars Tiana from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog! Perfect for middle-grade readers who love graphic novels and the Disney Princesses!

Disney The Princess and the Frog: Tiana's Adventure Journal

Preview: Herobear and the Kid Vol. 2: Saving Time

Herobear and the Kid Vol. 2: Saving Time

(W) Mike Kunkel (A) Mike Kunkel

Two best friends. One timeline. Zero room for mistakes. Tyer and Herobear set off on a new adventure to save time. Part 1 of Saving Time. For fans of Herobear and the Kid Volume 1, Calvin and Hobbes and Superman for All Seasons.

“Who’s Henry really? And what has happened to him?? Thinking the days of magical surprises were behind him, Tyler is settling into life as a young hero with his red-caped, polar bear best friend, Herobear, when an unexpected event pulls him into his greatest adventure yet—Henry, the family’s loyal butler, has mysteriously vanished! With the added surprise help of Elmo, it’s up to Tyler and Herobear now to figure out what happened to their friend…only they might learn a lot more about Henry than they initially thought as their extraordinary quest takes them through the very fabric of time itself, only to find themselves face to face with Tyler’s heritage, beloved family members AND flying mechanical penguins with diabolical jack-in-the-boxes! For the villainous inventor Von Klon has everything to do with Henry’s disappearance. He wants revenge, and Tyler’s family and friends need Herobear and the kid to stop him! As they chase Von Klon into the unraveled past, Tyler faces powerful questions: What does it mean to carry a legacy? Can a kid shape the course of history? Is fruitcake a good alternate Christmas gift? With Herobear’s courage and his own heart guiding him, can Tyler defend his family’s legacy from being destroyed and ultimately save Time?”

Herobear and the Kid Vol. 2: Saving Time

Preview: Conan the Barbarian #30

Conan the Barbarian #30

(W) Jim Zub
(A) Doug Braithwaite
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $4.99, On sale: March 11, 2026

THE NEW CONAN STORY ARC CONTINUES WITH AN EPIC 30TH ISSUE!

A DEADLY NEW FOE hunts Conan the Barbarian, tracking his spirit wherever he travels – a killer with keen blade in hand and teeth from old prey strung ‘round his neck. The cult of the Black Stone WANTS REVENGE against the Cimmerian and the Son of the Tooth is their weapon of choice.

Conan the Barbarian #30

Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1 (of 4)

Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1 (of 4)

(W) Peter Murrieta, David Schrader
(A) Ben Herrera
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $4.99, On Sale March 18, 2026

WHAT IF LIFE IN A SUPER-VILLAIN ORGANIZATION WAS LESS LIKE A JAMES BOND MOVIE AND MORE LIKE WORKING AT WALMART CORPORATE?

FROM EMMY AWARD-WINNING WRITER PETER MURRIETA (MR. IGLESIAS) AND WRITER/FILMMAKER DAVID SCHRADER (BABY BADASS)

RAFAEL GARCIA: HENCHMAN brings the old familiar tropes of a DARK WORKPLACE COMEDY by way of a brand-new cinematic superhero universe.

An action comedy that mixes the daily grind of The Office with the slacker absurdity of Stripes – if the General in charge was more like Lex Luthor.

Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1 (of 4)

ITHACON Returns April 25th & 26th

Ithacon

The second-longest-running comic convention in the nation, ITHACON, is set to return to Ithaca, New York, for another exciting weekend celebrating comics, pop culture, and fandom. Hosted by the Comic Book Club of Ithaca, ITHACON 2026 will take place on April 25th & 26th at Ithaca College, bringing together fans, creators, and industry professionals from around the country.

Now in its 49th year, ITHACON has established itself as a beloved community tradition, offering attendees the chance to meet renowned comic book artists and writers, explore a diverse range of exhibitors, and engage in panels and workshops covering everything from superhero storytelling to the latest trends in pop culture.

The weekend-long comic event is run by the Ithaca College students taking Promoting and Managing ITHACON. Led by Professor Ed Catto, this unique course brings together students from widely differing disciplines to take on a project unlike any other. Putting on ITHACON is an extraordinary group effort with teams of students organizing every detail of the event, whether it’s social media, guest coordination, or registration.

This year’s event will feature interactive activities such as cosplay contests and family-friendly programming. Attendees can browse through a wide array of vendors offering vintage comic books, collectibles, original artwork, and more. Publishers on hand this year include Dynamite, Ahoy Comics, and A Wave Blue World. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take part in cosplay sketching of live models.

Ticket information, registration, and special guest announcements for ITHACON will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets and more information are available at www.ithacon.org.

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #35

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #35

(W) Erik Burnham (A) Dan Schoening

While the other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their allies fight off Old Hob’s invading army of automatons, Donatello has made his way to the Pantheon’s flying fortress, hoping to find an edge against the extraterrestrial incursion. Too bad for Donnie, you almost never find smooth sailing in the third chapter of a trilogy! Before he can sabotage the starship to his satisfaction, the Pantheon appears — and they’re spoiling for revenge. Mutants, aliens, and robots all come together to make chaos in the thrilling finale to “Perils of the Pantheon”!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #35

Preview: Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts #3

Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts #3

Writer: Casey Gilly
Artist: Antonio Di Caprio
Colorist: Eren Angiolini
Letterer: AndWorld Design
Cover artist: Antonio Di Caprio

Lara, Carter, and Anna depart for the Italian island of Sardinia. But it’s not the white sand beaches and pristine turquoise waters that bring them to this Mediterranean paradise. A dangerous legend, an ancient civilization, and the mysterious Postulant are somehow connected—and at the heart of it all is a stolen artifact which may hold world-altering power. It’s up to Lara to reclaim it before a secretive and familiar cult unleashes its true potential!

Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts #3
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