Cult-De-Sac #2 reminds us why we hate Homeowner Associations in this suburban horror series

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The Hanson family have just finished moving into what was meant to be their dream home, but it’s already turned into their worst nightmare. The Home Owners Association is throwing its annual picnic, presenting a great opportunity for the Hansons to meet their new neighbors. Only, what they realize is just how tight this strange community is, and if the Hansons don’t conform to their local mores, there will be consequences. Ever hear about a “curse of pestilence”?

Story: Cullen Bunn
Art: Fico Ossio
Color: Ulises Arreola
Letterer: Andworld Design

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Mirka Andolfo’s Long-Awaited Follow-Up to Mercy, the upcoming Merciless, Launches this December

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Acclaimed creator Mirka Andolfo returns to the coaldust-choked Victorian atmosphere of her international hit Mercy—this time with fan-favorite collaborator and artist Lidia Bolognini—to bring fans an all-new Gothic tale in the upcoming Merciless. This four issue miniseries is set to launch in December from Image Comics.

Fifteen years after having rid itself of the terrible Devil of Woodsburgh, the thriving former mining town has finally begun to let out a long-held breath… That is, until an enigmatic new Lady comes to town.

Rory has finally come of age and is ready to open her factory. But her arrival coincides with the uncanny: a strange new drug called Electric Sumac is coursing through the streets, leaving ordinary men and women unnaturally strong… and dangerously unhinged. Rory, and her companion Joel, are determined to stamp it out… whatever the cost. For they know something the rest of the city does not: the drug’s mysterious origins are anything but earthly.

Meanwhile, Sheriff Bancroft has returned to settle the unfinished business his father left in his wake. As old debts resurface and a web of secrets unravels… will Rory find herself caught in the middle of it all? 

Merciless #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 2.

Cover art for 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo, featuring a character in a flowing red dress with dark hair, surrounded by colorful abstract shapes.
A hand holds an ornate vintage mirror reflecting a woman with long wavy hair and a somber expression. She wears a ruffled off-the-shoulder top adorned with a dark flower and jewelry, while the background features a soft gradient. A quote appears above her: 'The past must not be forgotten.'
An illustrated comic panel featuring a woman in a historical dress talking to a man in a suit. The woman looks thoughtful and confident, standing in a sunlit room with a window. Dialogues in speech bubbles convey a conversation about a fish factory and memorable historical practices.
A woman in period clothing appears contemplative in the foreground, while in the background, scenes depict characters discussing paperwork in a room, returning to a mansion, and a carriage approaching the building.
A comic page featuring a haunting narrative with various characters: a beautiful blonde woman with starry skin, a young girl in a pink dress, and shadowy figures, depicting themes of memory, identity, and the supernatural.
A stylized illustration featuring a woman in a red coat and wide-brimmed hat, sitting on a white flowing dress while surrounded by colorful, abstract tentacles.
Cover art for 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo featuring a woman in a gothic black dress and hat, adorned with a pink flower, surrounded by dark, twisting vines.
Cover art for 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo, featuring a young woman in a black hat and elegant attire, holding a book with a dramatic expression, surrounded by twisting, tentacle-like creatures.
Cover art for 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo featuring a young woman with dark hair, wearing a large blue hat, surrounded by colorful stars, flowers, and whimsical elements.
Cover of 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo featuring a dark purple textured background with ornate patterns and the title prominently displayed in white.
A mysterious woman in a black dress and wide-brimmed hat adorned with flowers, surrounded by twisting dark vines, stands confidently against an arched backdrop.
A young woman in a vintage black dress with ruffled details and a large feathered hat, holding her hands close to her chest. She has striking green eyes and wears pink gloves. In the background, there are surreal, swirling pink and purple tendrils that appear to be emerging from behind her.
A stylized illustration of a woman in a flowing red dress, with black gloves and long hair, set against a vibrant blue and purple abstract background with swirling shapes.
Comic book cover featuring a woman in a red dress with long black hair, surrounded by abstract, swirling designs in shades of green and orange.
Cover art for 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo, featuring a stylized illustration of a woman with long black hair and a delicate dress, adorned with a black bow.
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Void Rivals #34 begins to bring a lot together quickly as it sets up what’s next

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ROM vs. the dreaded PREDACRON—everyone’s favorite bounty-hunter! Wait a minute! Whose book is this, anyway?

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Conor Hughes
Color: Patricio Delpeche
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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Mini Reviews: Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live #3 and Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1

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The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

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Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live #3 (Dark Horse) – Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live #3 continues to straddle the line between utterly brilliant and incredibly sophomoric. Geoff Darrow unleashes some of the best fight choreography on the comics page and also a used panty dispensing AI soda machine. He also includes more background gags in one issue than some 100+ issue ongoing series have in their entire run. I’m amazed by Darrow’s skill as a cartoonist, which is bolstered by Ian Herring’s colors and Nate Piekos’ precise letters and also get a lot of chuckles from his skewering of our current AI-addled, fascist, late capitalist reality. The setting of Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live has big Gatlinburg energy. Overall: 8.7 Verdict: Buy

Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1 (Marvel) – Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1 is living proof that anything, even a shared universe that has somewhat gone stale, can be improved by the presence of Muppets. The comic kicks things off with a multiverse-spanning epic courtesy of Chip Zdarsky and Pete Woods. It’s super funny, and Miss Piggy and Emma Frost are fabulous together. Also, with the help of Gonzo, Deadpool is the least annoying he’s been in years. The story ends up being a salute to ensemble casts and maybe even a template for future summer event stories. Next, in a “Terrible Idea”, Kyle Starks and Mike Henderson have Bruce Banner and Hank Pym play the straight men to the utter chaos that are the experiments of Honeydew and Beaker. Some of the imagery in this story is downright nightmare fuel, and it ends up being a great homage to all the superhero and villain-creating lab accidents. Miss Piggy roasts some sexist (literal)pigs and flirts with Rocket and Groot in the incomparable “Pigs of the Galaxy”. Mackenzie Cadenhead’s dialogue demonstrates why she’s a pop culture queen while David Baldwin and Yen Nitro marry colorful sci-fi and fashion with their visuals. This story needed more pages and a spinoff mini. Philip Kennedy Johnson and Athla Fabbio combine 60s counterculture and 80s action in the nearly silent “Bad Man”. Basically, Wolverine rescues the Electric Mayhem’s van in a story that emulates Larry Hama’s silent issues of GI Joe with day-go colors from Mike Atiyeh. It’s a super fun genre/era/tone mash-up. Momofuku executive chef Paul Carmichael teams up with Ashley Allen and Paco Medina to spin a tale of Dr. Strange, Swedish Chef, and a sick Clea. Allen nails the chef’s funky dialogue while Medina helps the build up of Strange’s consternation with a chef who sucks in every universe. But, somehow, he has the magic touch for Clea. Adam Goldberg and EJ Su wrap the comic up with a rapid fire succession of Muppets failing to join the Avengers in their fight against Dr. Doom. We get one last magical Miss Piggy moment and some Statler/Waldorf fourth wall obliteration before paying adieu to a vibrant cast of characters. (And some Marvel superheroes.) Overall: 9.2 Verdict: Buy

The 2026 Ringo Awards Winners are…

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Logo for the Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards featuring the stylized text 'Ringo!'

The Ringo Awards have announced the 2026 winners! The 2026 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards were presented on the evening of Saturday, September 26, 2026 as part of The Baltimore Comic-Con.

The nomination process was completed with the participation of our esteemed 2026 jury as well as the voting public. Fans and comic book professionals alike showed strong support in promoting the voting process on their websites and social media feeds.

The winners below are noted in bold with “winner” next to them. Congrats to everyone!

Fan and Pro Nomination Categories

Best Cartoonist (Writer and Artist)

  • Caroline Cash
  • Scott Chantler
  • Anders Nilsen
  • Ben Passmore
  • Tiffany Petitt
  • Mimi Pond
  • Craig Thompson – Winner
  • Paige Walshe
  • Ben Wickey

Best Writer

  • Deniz Camp – Winner
  • Joseph Schmalke
  • James Tynion IV
  • Robert Venditti
  • Mark Waid

Best Artist or Penciller/Inker Team

  • Becky Cloonan
  • Werther Dell’Eera
  • Jay Fosgitt
  • Javier Rodriguez – Winner
  • Liam Sharp
  • Hayden Sherman
  • Stefan Tosheff

Best Letterer

  • Taylor Esposito
  • Rob Leigh
  • Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou – Winner
  • Troy Peteri
  • Nate Piekos
  • Ben Wickey

Best Colorist

  • Jordie Bellaire
  • John Kalisz
  • Javier Rodriguez
  • Alejandro Sanchez
  • Stefano Simeone
  • Dave Stewart – Winner

Best Cover Artist

  • Gabriele Dell’Otto
  • Colm Griffin
  • Tula Lotay
  • Daniel Parent
  • Javier Rodriguez – Winner
  • Riley Rossmo

Best Series

  • Absolute Batman, DC Comics – Winner
  • Absolute Martian Manhunter, DC Comics
  • Coexistence, self-published
  • FML, Dark Horse Comics
  • Granite State Punk, Orange Cone Productions
  • Murder Podcast, Ignition Press

Best Short Story

  • Chest Face, self-published – Winner
  • “Pied Piper” in Cthulhu Invades Fairy Tales, Orange Cone Productions
  • “The Knife and Gun Club” in Detective Comics #1100, DC Comics
  • The Fire Breathing Duckling, Astra Books for Young Readers
  • “Red Snapper in the Rea” in Milk White Steed, Drawn & Quarterly
  • Model Five Murder, Silver Sprocket

Best Original Graphic Novel

  • Black Arms To Hold You Up, Pantheon Books
  • The Corus Wave, Avery Hill Publishing
  • David Dastmachian’s Through, Z2 Comics
  • Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me, Drawn & Quarterly
  • Drome, Macmillan – First Second and 23rd Street
  • The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief, Fantagraphics
  • Gamemasters: The Comic Book History of Roleplaying Games, Clover Press
  • Herobear and the Kid Vol. 1 – The Inheritance, Papercutz – Winner

Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel – Ages 11 and Under

  • Brume Vol. 1, Astra Books for Young Readers
  • The Fire Breathing Duckling, Astra Books for Young Readers,
  • The Lost Sunday, Oni Press
  • Magda, Intergalactic Chef: The Big Tournament, Lerner Publishing Group
  • Max, A Little Axolotl, Scholastics Inc.
  • The Mighty Bite #3: Hog Rocket Ruckus, ABRAMS
  • The Patchwork Girl of Oz Volume 1, Image Comics
  • Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse and the Amazing Lost Ocean, Fantagraphics – Winner

Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel – Ages 12 and Up

  • Angelica and the Bear Prince, Penguin Random House/Random House Children’s Books
  • Dracula’s Brunch Club, Oni Press
  • Hello Sunshine, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Hunger’s Bite, Union Square & Co.
  • Raised by Ghosts, Fantagraphics – Winner
  • Wynd Book Four: The Power of the Blood, BOOM! Studios

Best Anthology

  • Bowling with Corpses and Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown, Dark Horse Comics – Winner
  • Flash Gordon Adventures Vol. 2, Papercutz
  • Jim Henson Presents, BOOM! Studios
  • Knapsack Magazine Volume 2: Butter, Lucky Pocket Press
  • unSEEN/unHEARD: Disability & Neurodivergence Comic Anthology, self-published
  • Young Men in Love: New Romance, A Wave Blue World

Best Humor Comic

  • The Blues Brothers – The Escape of Joliet Jake, Z2 Comics
  • Everything Sucks: Kings of Nothing, Silver Sprocket
  • The Goon: Them That Don’t Stay Dead, Albatross Funnybooks/Dark Horse Comics – Winner
  • How to Survive an Affair, self-published
  • Physics for Cats, Drawn & Quarterly

Best Webcomic

  • Battle Mage Farmer. Tapas Entertainment Inc.
  • Before We Sail, Aces Weekly
  • Daughter of a Thousand Faces. Tapas Entertainment Inc.
  • The Mafia Nanny, WEBTOON Entertainment
  • Marionetta, WEBTOON Entertainment
  • Neon Pantheon, neonpantheoncomic.com – Winner

Best Humor Webcomic

  • The Bathroom Ghost, WEBTOON Entertainment
  • Evil Inc., evil-inc.com
  • Harley Quinn in Paradise, DC Comics / DC Go!
  • I Am the Chief, iamthechiefcat.com
  • My Little Warlord, DC Comics / DC Go!
  • Nothing Butt Nightwing, DC Comics / DC Go! – Winner
  • Taste of Justice, DC Comics / DC Go!

Best Non-fiction Comic Work

  • Fela: Music is the Weapon, Amistad
  • Ginseng Roots, Pantheon Books
  • Love Letters Every Day, Background Noise
  • Lucas Wars, Macmillan – First Second and 23rd Street
  • Muybridge, Drawn & Quarterly
  • Surrounded: America’s First School for Black Girls, 1832, Ablaze Publishing/NBM Graphic Novels – Winner

Best Comics-Related Publication

  • Becoming Frazetta – The Early Years of a Fantasy Art Master, Thrilling Nostalgia Comics
  • COMICS! The Magazine #0, Prana Publishers
  • Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier, Scholastic Inc.
  • Graphic Samurai: The Art of Denys Cowan, Gizmoe Press
  • Making Your First Comic, self-published – Winner
  • Messiahs, Meshugganahs, Misanthropes, and Mysteries, Fantagraphics

Best Presentation in Design

  • Beasts of the Four Nations: Creatures From Avatar: The Last Airbender, Dark Horse Comics
  • Becoming Frazetta – The Early Years of a Fantasy Art Master, Thrilling Nostalgia Comics
  • Cry Wolf Girl, Silver Sprocket
  • Ginseng Roots, Pantheon Books
  • The Hero Trade: Hero for Sale TPB, Bad Idea
  • Land of Mirrors, Drawn & Quarterly
  • Lone Wolf and Cub Deluxe Edition Volume 1, Dark Horse Comics – Winner
  • The Smurfs Archives Vol. 1, Papercutz
  • Tongues, Vol. 1, Pantheon Books

Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award: Jim Lee
The Dick Giordano Humanitarian Award: Jeffrey Brown
Brogan Fidelity Award: Jim Calafiore
Mike Weiringo Spirit Award: Chip Kidd and Michael Cho

Fan Favorite New Talent: Reese Hannigan
Fan Favorite New Series: Excavator
Fan Favorite Publisher: Etan Comics
Fan Favorite Hero: Batman
Fan Favorite Villain: Doctor Doom

Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy #3 is a bit of an improvement as it narrows its focus

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As the two-dimensional Rascal Randy continues his meteoric rise during the golden age of animation, his modern-day doppelgänger’s assault on the small town of Aurora Springs shows no signs of stopping.

But when a mysterious figure from the past arrives touting the answers to who resides underneath that furry rabbit mask, will Lilly & Eli survive long enough to uncover the truth?

Story: Tyler Boss
Art: Dylan Burnett
Color: Jordie Bellaire
Letterer: Becca Carey

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Add the future of law enforcement to your collection with Hot Toys’ Robocop figure!

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Inspired by RoboCop 2, the RoboCop (Special Edition) 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys features diecast materials and boasts a detailed likeness of Peter Weller in the role.

The figure has a helmeted head with interchangeable lower faces that capture RoboCop’s facial expressions, as well as a newly developed headsculpt with intricate mechanical details. The armor is meticulously crafted with an iridescent metallic blue and purple colorway and black details. The interchangeable battle-damaged helmet and chest armor provides additional display options. The armor also features a working thigh holster. The figure comes with interchangeable hands, including a pair of articulated hands, fists, hands for holding weapons and accessories, and a finger-pointing hand, enabling collectors to showcase him in various poses.

Weapons and accessories include a rifle, pistols, a set of Nuke vials, a Nuke canister, and Cain’s brain with cervical spine. The Special Edition also includes a specially designed RoboCop 2 metal collectible card with a display case.

Add the future of law enforcement to your collection! The RoboCop (Special Edition) 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure is available to pre-order now!

A collectible 1/6 scale figure of Robocop from Robocop 2, featuring intricate details, a silver armored suit, and a removable helmet, showcasing mechanical components and wiring.
A collectible 1/6 scale figure of Robocop, showcasing detailed design with metallic armor, a gun in hand, and posed dynamically against a dark background.
Close-up of a detailed 1/6 scale collectible figure of RoboCop, showcasing the intricate design of the head and upper body. The figure features metallic elements and lifelike textures.
A collectible figure of Robocop from the movie 'Robocop 2', featuring detailed metallic armor, holding a rifle, and displaying a cyborg hand with exposed wires.
A detailed 1/6 scale collectible figure of RoboCop, showcasing a metallic blue and silver robotic design, standing confidently with a gun in hand.

Mad Cave’s Gatchaman and Speed Racer come to Humble Bundle to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

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Dive into an all‑new interpretation of Tatsuo Yoshida’s classic manga series, Speed Racer, with Humble Bundle’s latest comics bundle! Follow the adventures of Speed, Trixie, Pops, Spritle, and Chim Chim as they race to save the day in the iconic symbol of speed and gadgetry—the Mach Five. Discover the high‑speed action of this timeless franchise! And, if that’s not enough adventure for you, we’ve included the iconic Gatchaman series for the ultimate teamup! Both legendary series are in one awesome bundle—plus, your purchase helps support the Make‑A‑Wish Foundation.

Mad Cave Studios’ Humble Bundle has a retail value of $305 and you can get all 58 items for just $18.

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Preview: Ultimate Impact: Reborn #5

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Ultimate Impact: Reborn #5

(W) Chris Condon (A) Stefano Caselli

TO THE VICTOR… THE ORIGIN BOXES! The greatest powers of the Marvel Universe and Ultimate Universe clash in a battle that will decide the fate of the Origin Boxes and the world! MILES MORALES and his allies, CAPTAIN AMERICA and IRON MAN, have drawn a line in the sand against HOSTILICUS… Which side will the Origin Box-powered WONDER MAN, SIGHTSEER and MOGUL choose?! And could there be MORE Origin Boxes out there to be claimed?

Comic book cover featuring a woman wearing steampunk-style goggles with various superheroes and villains reflected in the lenses. The title 'Reborn Ultimate Impact' is prominently displayed.
Comic book page with text and character illustrations featuring Miles Morales as Spider-Man, Wonder Man, and others in a superhero narrative.
A comic book panel depicting a character running through Jersey City, New Jersey, with a dynamic action sequence. The character appears to be moving at super speed, leaving a trail of energy. Other characters are seen observing the fast movement, some reacting in surprise.
A superhero character, Jersey Wonder-Man, levitates above a group of people, expressing surprise. He has glowing eyes and is using powers, with energy radiating from his hands as he prepares to take flight.
Comic panel set in Boothe Media offices in Midtown Manhattan, featuring characters in a discussion. A woman in a lab coat and goggles calls out to a man named Mister Boothe, while showing a worried expression. The background includes office desks and a faint silhouette of another character.
A comic book panel depicting a character in a blue and yellow superhero costume with flowing hair. The character appears to be flying above a cityscape while another character falls in the background, surrounded by shattered glass and dramatic sound effects.
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