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Preview: Beast of Boriken #3

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Beast of Boriken #3

Writer: Julio Anta
Artist: Daniel IriZarri
Colorist: Patricio Delpeche
Letterer: Lucas Gattoni
Cover artist: Daniel IriZarri

Face-to-face with el Chupacabra, Loli gains insight into the creature’s history and learns that they are fighting parallel battles. But when they are ambushed in the caverns, Loli’s mission changes quickly… and an unfortunate surprise in her family life will bring Loli’s personal history crashing into the present moment.

This issue also includes a brand-new 8-page True Weird tale of family (and cryptid discovery) by Julio Anta, Naomi Franq and Aditya Bidikar!

Preview: The Big Shakedown #2

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The Big Shakedown #2

Writer: Jordan Blum · Tim Seeley
Artist: Scott Koblish
Colorist: Hi-Fi
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Scott Koblish

Detective Ester Blanco takes to the earthquake-ravaged streets of a post “Big One” Los Angeles to hunt for a missing child. Her investigation drags her deeper into a seedy underworld, leading her to a former movie studio now red-light district and a gang of ruthless salvagers working out of the sinkholes of Beverly Hills. The farther Ester searches, the more she must confront the ghosts of her own past. Will she solve her final case and escape LA or become one more casualty beneath the rubble? Experience the second pulpy chapter of The Big Shakedown, an LA noir meets disaster movie by creators Jordan Blum (Minor Threats) Tim Seeley (Local Man) and Scott Koblish (Despicable Deadpool).

A pulpy, high-stakes journey through the remains of the City of Angels, uncovering a dark web that threatens the few survivors left standing.

Preview: Groo: The Prophecy #3

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Groo: The Prophecy #3

Writer: Sergio Aragonés · Mark Evanier
Artist: Sergio Aragonés
Colorist: Carrie Strachan
Cover artist: Sergio Aragonés

With so many of priestess Sybilia’s prophecies of doom not turning out quite right, Sybilia and her townspeople have to wonder: Is Groo to blame?

Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier deliver another stupendously hilarious Groo adventure, with Eisner Award-winning lettering by Stan Sakai and dazzling colors by Carrie Strachan!

Preview: Masters of the Universe: Genesis #3

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Masters of the Universe: Genesis #3

Writer: Rich Douek
Artist: Gavin Smith
Colorist: Fabi Marques
Letterer: AndWorld Design
Cover artist: Mark Buckingham

Skeletor and his forces descend upon the Eternian city of Operon, and an evil warrior on the inside may spell trouble for Princess Rhea and King Thales. In the final issue of the genesis of Skeletor, fists will collide and truths will be revealed!

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 unearths a second printing

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Following the historic debut of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1, Skybound, Image Comics, Hasbro, and Crystal Dynamics have announced a complete sellout at the distributor level. Marking the first-ever crossover event between two of the most beloved action franchises ever, the landmark issue will be rushed back to print. 

From the best-selling creative team of writer Kyle Higgins, artist Elena Casagrande, colorist Alex Guimarães, and letterer Pat Brosseau, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 will return to comic book shops on December 2, 2026, with a second printing cover by artist Annie Wu.  

Join the world of G.I. Joe where … KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. RAIDING IS THE OTHER HALF!

Lara Croft has explored some of the most dangerous locations on Earth, but nothing as treacherous as Cobra Island.  

For this adventure, she’ll need the help of her old acquaintance, Shipwreck, and several squads of Joes to mount a dangerous expedition into the heart of the island to recover a treasure that’s been hidden there for decades. One that Destro and Baroness will do anything to get their hands on first…  

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 Second Printing (Lunar Code coming soon| $4.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. 

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Absolute Batman #25

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

Absolute Batman #25 (DC Comics) – One of the top two most highly anticipated comics of the week.

Absolute Wonder Woman #25 (DC Comics) – The other highly anticipated comic of the week.

Alien Vs. X-Men #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was shockingly good and brought the action along with surprises. We have no idea what this team has up their sleeves for the second issue and beyond.

Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham General #1 (DC Comics) – Stories focused on the GCPD have been awesome and now that we think about it, a similar comic series taking place in a hospital in Gotham could be just as awesome.

Crimes Against Nature #2 (Image Comics) – The first issue was interesting following a trainer and his gorilla who were Hollywood stars and now accused of murder.

DC All In Saga: Darkseid Vs. The World #1 (DC Comics) – DC is setting up its next major event and this likely will be a key piece of whatever puzzle they’ve got in mind.

Dispatched #4 (Ignition Press) – The series has been a spin on Die Hard and delivered with every issue. It’s a straightforward action comic that knows what it is and keeps focused on that.

Feral #27 (Image Comics) – One of the best comics on the shelves right now. The previous issue kicked off a new arc and new direction right now for the series. It’s a whole new world and new characters to get to know making an already unpredictable comic even more unpredictable!

Fort Psycho #3 (Oni Press) – The series is a cool spin on a classic military toy line and comic as the members are prisoned on a island and one of them might be the villain they’ve been fighting.

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All, Vol. 4 (Yen Press) – The series has been fantastic as two high school students bond over music and a will they/won’t they tease.

Hello Kitty And Friends: Hello World #3 (IDW Publishing) – The series has been solid and delivered a story that’s very unexpected. With some slight pokes at popular crime podcasts it has a narrative that’s great for kids and adults.

Horror Picture Book: A Bad Book (VIZ Media) – A solid third entry in this new Horror Picture Book line. It’s a book about how evil the book is mixed with some fantastic art.

Minor Threats: Welcome To Twilight – Villains And Vignettes #1 (Dark Horse) – Anthologies can be a blast and seeing such creative comic writers and artists putting their spin on the same world should be pretty entertaining.

Pathfinder/Vampirella Blade Of Darkness #1 (Dynamite) – Not a crossover we expected but we’re here for it.

Satanic Panic #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – A sleepy 1980s town is stalked by a masked slasher at the height of the Satanic Panic, where every heavy metal record, Dungeons & Dragons campaign and teenage outsider is treated as evidence of devil worship.

Showdown #5 (Ignition Press) – The series has been an interesting one as a grieving sister wants to fight to the death the person she thinks is responsible for the death of her brother. We have no idea how this one is ending.

Super Mondo Mega Mutts #4 (Oni Press) – It’s a great spin on the classic animal superhero groups that spread in the late 80s and 90s. A bit of a throwback and a lot of fun.

Universal Monsters: Bride Of Frankenstein Lives #1 (Skybound) – The Universal Monsters comics from Skybound has been great mixing new takes on classic characters, new stories tied to classic horror movies, or new adaptations of the classic stories. We’re excited to see what this one brings and we’re sure it’ll be solid.

John McCrae’s Worm is coming to comics from IDW Publishing

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John McCrae’s WORM is the biggest prose web serial of all time. Running from 2011-2013, the compelling superhero journey – featuring kids unlocking their powers through extreme trauma and facing seemingly impossible odds and complicated moral dilemmas – earned more than 1M views a month during its peak and has generated a staggering 80 million views in total. Now, the online sensation is making an epic return with its first physical release ever as McCrae partners with IDW Publishing to adapt WORM for the world of comics. 

With McCrae consulting, the ongoing comic book series is being crafted by writer Meghan Fitzmartin, artist Javier Ortiz, colorist David Vaquero, and letterer Andriy Lukin.

After enduring a brutal and bloody bullying scandal, Taylor finally has the power to fight back: With her newly triggered ability to control insects, she could prove everyone wrong and become a hero… or kill anyone who stands in her way.

In a world of superpowered gang members, fanatical cults, and ruthless serial killers, Taylor must navigate the dangerous politics and unwritten rules of the local “cape” scene, where the line between hero and villain is anything but clear. For Taylor, perhaps, least of all. Will she risk everything to save others, or use her power exact revenge on those who’ve wronged her?

Fans will get their first look at WORM on Comics Giveaway Day taking place May 1, 2027 with a special prequel issue, featuring a written piece by McCrae. WORM #1 goes on sale next July.

Spin Master’s Hellbreak Trading Card Game adds Paramount Pictures to Its Monster Universe

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Spin Master’s anticipated Hellbreak trading card game (TCG) continues to expand its monster universe, today announcing the addition of Paramount Pictures to the lineup. The collaboration will further heighten gameplay by introducing legendary horror properties from their expansive Paramount Scares portfolio, including A Quiet Place, Sleepy Hollow, and Smile.

Launching January 2027, the inaugural Hellbreak card set boasts a robust lineup of more than 200 cards and will prominently feature seven distinct properties, including monsters and settings from Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and Horror Inc. Fans and collectors can anticipate dynamic cards showcasing the Death Angels from the sci-fi horror hit A Quiet Place, the Headless Horseman from the gothic classic Sleepy Hollow, and the entity from the psychological thriller Smile, bringing all the chills to the monster sandbox.

Developed in collaboration with Ghost Galaxy, Hellbreak TCG features legendary monsters clashing in brutal head-to-head battles. The first card set will be released January 2027 at game and hobby shops, as well as on Amazon. Following the launch of the inaugural set, Hellbreak TCG will introduce new characters from a wide range of studios in future expansions, including previously announced AMC Global Media, Blumhouse, and Lionsgate as well as creative cornerstone partner, Universal Pictures.

The Family That Slays Together, Stays Together in The Carvers #1

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In writer and filmmaker Breyden Boyd’s debut comic series, The Carvers, an orphaned teenager is taken under the wing of The Ideal Family, complete with a manicured lawn, a prestigious mansion—all the works. But the puzzle pieces aren’t falling in the places that we expect, and there’s a different picture forming. In fact, it’s quite the family portrait, far from pristine and splattered with blood.

A KILLER FAMILY IS HARD TO FIND.

Max has been in the foster system for so long that he’s learned not to expect much when meeting potential new parents.

Then the Carvers come along, exceeding all of his expectations. But no family is perfect – and Max is about to find out what bloody secret lies behind his new home’s charming exterior!

After all, the families that slay together, stay together. This darkly humorous new series from writer Breyden Boyd and artist Nathan Wells is a murderous thrill ride not to be missed!

The Carvers #1 is available for pre-order from your local comic shop until December 28, and it will hit shelves on February 10, 2027.

The Carvers #1 cover

Fantagraphics to Publish Visiting America: 19 Days In An I.C.E. Facility, the true story of R.E. Burke’s Incarceration at the Hands of the US Government

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Fantagraphics has announced that it will be publishing R. E. Burke‘s graphic memoir Visiting America: 19 Days In An I.C.E. Facility. It’ll arrive in stores in May 2027.

While on vacation in the Pacific Northwest, 28-year-old British cartoonist R. E. Burke was shackled and detained in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) facility for 19 days. As her family mounted a campaign to free her, R.E. Burke documented the lives of the ordinary, innocent women she found herself incarcerated with and their attempts to survive the immoral violation of their legal and human rights. 

In this work of graphic memoir and journalism, Burke tells the story of how, in February 2025, as she was attempting to cross the border into Canada from Washington State, an innocent technicality led to hours of terrifying interrogation and unjust detainment in an I.C.E. facility (run by the for-profit GEO corporation) for 19 days.

In vivid color and startling detail, Visiting America immerses readers in her experiences: her fear, despair, disorientation, and her fellow detainees’ attempt to help her acclimate. Burke documents in comics form, the difficulty of navigating a haphazard, callous bureaucracy, rife with misinformation, stonewalling, and threats. As her mental and physical conditions worsen, despite the best efforts of the women to take care of each other, a campaign to free her mounted by friends and family garners international support.

Visiting America is not only her own story, but the stories of the strength, spirit, and humor of the other women — mothers, daughters, workers, innocent people fleeing war, genocide, and abuse — whose situations are even more precarious and desperate. They are trapped in a cruel, horrifying, and rapidly worsening system with no place safe to return to. Burke’s memoir includes an epilogue with updates about some of the women she was detained with.

Visiting America is potent evidence for the graphic memoir’s power to share our most vulnerable stories. Burke’s pages demand the reader’s attention, and her story demands a nation to take action.

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