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Preview: Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens

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Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens

(W) Frank Tieri (A) Angel Hernandez

It’s total carnage on Earth as the Xiliens invade with the help of kaiju from outer space in this exciting graphic novel!

It’s the middle of the 20th century, and Americans everywhere are terrified of the strange lights hovering above them in the night sky…and they should be.

These UFOs are actually the Xilien invasion force! Revealed to have already been on Earth during the events of Here There Be Dragons: Sons of Giants, the Xiliens have been attempting to destabilize the planet with the help of kaiju from outer space. With the aliens’ claws deep inside the U.S. government, will our rogue operatives manage to band together to save humanity?

Here There Be Aliens is both a fully standalone limited series and the epic conclusion to the Eisner-nominated Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons trilogy! Brought to us by veteran scribe Frank Tieri (Wolverine, Jughead: The Hunger) and new series artist Angel Hernandez (Star Trek).

Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens

Preview: The Rocketeer: The Island #2

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The Rocketeer: The Island #2

(W) Dave Stevens, John Layman (A) Jacob Edgar

In 1937, Amelia Earhart went missing on her flight around the world. One year later, the Rocketeer is on a mission to find and rescue her!

After a rocky voyage, the Rocketeer and his crew dock on a mysterious island in the area where Amelia was last heard from. Immediately, they discover strange creatures that could just be real-life dinosaurs! Well, facing giant carnivorous monsters has to be better than staying on the ship with Betty and her cheesecake photographer, Marco… right?

John Layman (Chew, Spawn: The Scorched) and Jacob Edgar (Plastic Man: No More, The Ones) continue their thrilling new series based on a story by Dave Stevens!

The Rocketeer: The Island #2

Preview: Event Horizon: Inferno #1

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Event Horizon: Inferno #1

(W) Christian Ward (A) Rob Carey

It’s Aliens meets Dante’s Inferno! Space marines clash with demons aboard the Event Horizon in this follow-up to the biggest horror comic of 2025!

In 2040, the starship Event Horizon disappeared. Seven years later, it returned possessed by a demonic entity. After murdering its rescue crew, it was blown in half, with the front of the ship left yearning for its heart: a gravity drive designed for interdimensional travel. Two hundred years later, a billionaire brings his own private star fleet to the wreckage around Neptune. He’s heard stories of the Event Horizon and will gleefully sacrifice any number of employees to uncover its secrets!

Christian Ward (Event Horizon: Dark Descent, Two-Face) returns to the Event Horizon, joined by superstar sci-fi artist Rob Carey (Outsiders, Aliens: Resistance) to tell another story spun out of the cult-classic film! Hell is only a word. The reality is much, much worse.

Event Horizon: Inferno #1

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Barbarian Behind Bars #3

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 Wonder Woman #19 (DC Comics) – The latest arc is solid and has introduced some great concepts and a lot of characters. Each arc has delivered an interesting way for Wonder Woman to save the day and solve whatever obstacle ahead of her and we’re expecting more of that.

Barbarian Behind Bars #3 (Mad Cave Studios) – The concept is fantastic and first two issues solid. A barbarian from another world winds up battling in the middle of the city and then arrested for murder and all of the destruction.

Corpse Knight #1 (Image Comics) – There’s a lot of buzz about this series. A young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father… until tragedy strikes. As Foy struggles to fend for herself, she’s granted a miracle — her father returns from the dead to protect her. We’re expecting a sell out.

Event Horizon Inferno #1 (IDW Publishing/IDW Dark) – A sequel to the cult favorite horror film. We’re excited to see where it takes the story and if it can disturb us as much as the film and the prequel comic.

Exquisite Corpses #12 (Image Comics) – The series has been fun as families battle it out to control the direction of the country for the next five years. At this point, we’re expecting some more twists before it’s over.

Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre #3 (Mad Cave Studios) – The title of the series really says it all. If it gets you to laugh, the series is for you. It’s cocaine infused insanity and a lot of fun.

G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions Copperhead #1 (Skybound) – The Sssilent Missions issues have been great this year. It’s been a solid group of releases that show off part of what makes comics so special.

Head Lopper #1 (Image Comics) – The series is off-the-rails fantasy fun. We’re excited to get something new as it not only has had great stories in the past but the art is really cool.

In Your Skin #1 (Image Comics) – Bollywood body horror meets erotic fiction… yeah, this one is intriguing.

Spider-Man/Superman #1 (Marvel/DC) – While the crossovers between Marvel and DC (and DC and Marvel) have been all over, we’re suckers for them and always excited to check them out.

ThunderCats x SilverHawks ThunderHawks #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Our childhood playing with toys continues in comics!

Dark Horse presents Masters of the Universe: Genesis

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Dark Horse Comics and Mattel have revealed Masters of the Universe: Genesis, a twelve-issue comic series diving into the history of Eternia through the eyes of its most heroic and most evil warriors. Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1 comes to comic shelves on August 5, 2026 for $4.99.

The first three-issue arc will be written by Rich Douek, illustrated by Gavin Smith, colored by Fabi Marques, and lettered by AndWorld Design. Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1 will feature cover art by Mark Buckingham and a variant by Lee Bermejo.

Discover the origins of your favorite heroes and villains! In Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1, we meet Skeletor—a power-hungry demon-mage determined to seize control of Castle Grayskull, conquer Eternia, and become Master of the Universe!

Future arcs will feature stories by Cavan Scott, Nick Roche, John Harris Dunning, Giovanna La Pietra, Tiffany Smith, and more!

The Next Era of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Begins in Avengers: Armageddon #1

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Avengers: Armageddon, a new event series by writer Chip Zdarsky and artists Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar, is set to transform Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in a way not seen since Avengers: Disassembled. Spinning out Zdarsky’s current run of Captain America as well as One World Under Doom, Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon and more, the long-awaited saga sees some of Marvel’s greatest icons assemble against Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, A.K.A the Red Hulk, whose takeover of Latveria puts the entire world in jeopardy. When the dust settles on the cataclysmic showdown, a new era of Avengers begins, complete with a bold new lineup that includes an all-new hero with unrivaled power. Today, fans can see all the covers for the debut issue and a special sneak peek.

The new preview brings together heroes from all across the Marvel Universe including the Fantastic Four, Wolverine, Bucky Barnes, Namor and the recently introduced Captain America, David Colton. The preview also reveals the terrifying new Hulk squad, one of the many way Ross aims to keep Latveria in his tight grip…

In addition to Dike Ruan’s main cover, Avengers: Armageddon #1 will feature variant covers by Jerome Opeña, Skottie Young, Chip Zdarsky, Kaare Andrews, and Jenny Frison. The issue will also have a variant cover featuring artwork from Alex Ross’ Marvel Dimensions and a top secret Spoiler Variant Cover by Marco Checchetto offering a glimpse at the seismic shocks in store for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Plus, each first printing of Avengers: Armageddon #1 will come with an exclusive Magic: The Gathering promo card featuring art by Ryan Stegman. This special “Warstorm Surge” card will also be presented a variant cover.

Check out the art and covers and preorder Avengers: Armageddon #1 at your local comic shop. Don’t miss a special prelude for the saga in Armageddon/X-Men #1 CGD 2026, available at your participating local comic shop on May 2, Comics Giveaway Day.

Avengers: Armageddon #1

A Fishboy Named… Sashimi gets the spotlight and reviewed by our youngest reviewer!

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In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He’s come from the ocean, in search of others like him.

To fit in with humans, Sashimi sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student. But he’s clearly a fish out of water!

When Sashimi finds out the whole town is on the hunt for the Beast of Barnacle Bay―a creature who sounds a lot like Sashimi―hijinks ensue! Fortunately, with the help of a new friend and the class goldfish, Sashimi figures out a way to stay afloat.

Story: Dan Santat
Art: Dan Santat

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.

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Heroes Suit Up to Overthrow the King in Black in Knullbuster Variant Covers

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This summer, Hela isn’t the only one coming for Knull’s throne. New Knullbuster Variant Covers introduce the King in Black’s worst nightmare: five iconic Marvel heroes donning symbiote slaying armor! The new covers come from some of the industry’s boldest artists including Luciano Vecchio, Gurihiru, David Baldeón, Clayton Crain, and Zulema Scotto Lavina. The pieces reimagine Black Cat, Doctor Doom, Jeff the Land Shark, Punisher and Deadpool in cosmically enhanced suits specifically designed to end Knull’s latest reign of terror!

Queen in Black, a new crossover event from Al Ewing and Iban Coello, launches this July. Knull and Hela’s conflict erupts across the cosmos, coming to a head on Earth where Marvel’s heroes are all that stand in the way of the world being torn asunder by the forces of Light and Dark, both bent on enveloping the universe in their own brand of nothingness. In addition to the core series, the saga will be told across recently announced tie-in series including Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark where Iron Man debuts his own Knullbuster suit—the Black Metal Armor!  

Check out all five Knullbuster Variant Covers and find them at your local comic shop this July. Preorder Queen in Black #1 today.

  • PUNISHER #6 KNULLBUSTER VARIANT COVER BY CLAYTON CRAIN – 75960621516400621
  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #6 KNULLBUSTER VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960621448800621
  • BLACK CAT #12 KNULLBUSTER VARIANT COVER BY ZULEMA SCOTTO LAVINA – 75960621252101231
  • DOOMQUEST #3 KNULLBUSTER VARIANT COVER BY DAVID BALDEÓN – 75960621590400331
  • JEFF THE LAND SHARK: SUPERSTAR #1 KNULLBUSTER VARIANT COVER BY GURIHIRU – 75960621629100141

The 2026 Hugo Award Nominations have been announced

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Hugo Awards

LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention has announced the finalists for the 2026 Hugo Awards, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, and Astounding Award for Best New Writer.

Members of the World Science Fiction Convention are able to vote on the Hugo Awards. Voting begins in early May.

1,488 valid nomination ballots were cast. The nominators made 23,543 nominations for 4,299 works and individuals across 21 categories.

The 2026 Hugo Awards, the Lodestar Award, and the Astounding Award will be presented on Sunday evening, August 30, 2025 at a formal ceremony at LAcon V.

“Best Graphic Story or Comic” featured 362 ballots cast for 243 nominees. The finalists ranged from 19-42 votes. The six nominees are a wide range of storytelling, creators, and publishers.

You can see all six nominees in the category below and the full list of nominees here.

BEST GRAPHIC STORY OR COMIC

362 ballots cast for 243 nominees. Finalists range 19-42.

  • Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon, written by Kelly Thompson, art by Hayden Sherman and Mattia de Iulis, coloring by Jordie Bellaire, lettering by Becca Carey (DC Comics)
  • A Girl and Her Fed, written by KB Spangler, art by Ale Presser (www.agirlandherfed.com)
  • A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel, written by Ursula K. Le Guin, adapted and art by Fred Fordham (Clarion Books; Walker UK)
  • The Invisible Parade by Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Orion UK)
  • The Power Fantasy Volume 1: The Superpowers, written by Kieron Gillen, art by Caspar Wijngaard, lettering by Clayton Cowles (Image Comics)
  • The Space Cat, written by Nnedi Okorafor, art by Tana Ford (First Second)

Vamp #2 delivers some nice twists and details and still gives off Vampire: The Masquerade vibes

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Julian returns from the Mojave Desert only to learn that the bodies he left burning at the bottom of a 50-foot cliff have disappeared. Human Resources is not happy, Ben is slated for an early checkout, and the newly-undead frat boys come to terms with life after beer.

Story: Jim Eckels
Art: Emanuel Bazin

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.

Mythos Comics
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