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NYCC 2026: The Clock Strikes Midnight with Terrifying new Midnight Universe Reveals

This past week, the clock struck Midnight. Across the globe at local comic shops, fans entered the Midnight Universe, Marvel Comics’ bold new publishing line that reimagines its most iconic characters through a terrifying new lens.

The launch has been an incredible success, with over a million copies ordered collectively. The excitement continued today at New York Comic Con during Marvel Comics: The Midnight Hour, a special panel featuring writers Jonathan Hickman, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, and Benjamin Percy, alongside Executive Editor Dan Buckley, Editor Jordan D. White, Assistant Editor Kaeden McGahey, and Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker. The superstar team shared new details about what’s coming next and debuted never-before-seen artwork, including the covers for all three #4 issues, arriving in January

While the main covers remain cloaked in mystery, readers can look forward to meeting more Midnight incarnations of their favorite characters from A-List mutants to iconic Spidey supervillains as the Midnight Universe’s continues to expand.

MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #4

Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art by SCIETRONC
Cover A by STEVE BEACH
On Sale 1/13

As New York City hides behind locked doors from the mysterious horror they call Spider-Man, an outcast cop is burning every bridge to find the truth behind the “Parker Incident.” Meanwhile, the devil’s hands have been busy…and the world’s second synthetic mutant is born…

Cover art for Midnight Spider-Man Issue 4 featuring a character in a red outfit and goggles, with webbing in the background.

MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #4

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by MARCELO FERREIRA
Cover A by KEV WALKER
On Sale 1/20

The Four return from the monolith in the Jornado del Muerto desert with no memory or record of their experience. Their minds and bodies are behaving strangely, which might have something to do with a cosmic artifact they encountered…

Cover of Midnight Fantastic Four #4, featuring distressed characters in a dark and colorful comic book style, with title and author details.

MIDNIGHT X-MEN #4

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Art by MATTEO BUFFAGNI
Cover A by DIKE RUAN
On Sale 1/27

Two sets of letters go out. All sides are summoned. Two threats are made by both man and mutant. The one-eyed ronin finds a clue that will unravel long-laid plans. And a half-healed wound is hidden by shadow.

Cover of 'Midnight X-Men' issue 4 featuring a stylized hand holding a sealed letter with a red wax seal, against a dark background.

NYCC 2026: Major Energon Universe Comics Reveals. Warning Spoilers!

At the official Energon Universe comics panel at New York Comic Con this past weekend, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro, revealed highly anticipated news from Transformers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K. and Void Rivals, featuring Robert Kirkman, Jason Howard, Tom Reilly, Conor Hughes, Dan Watters, and Ben Abernathy. 

Recently celebrating its third anniversary and having sold over 7.6 million copies, the Energon Universe comics continues to bring readers into comic shops, and this year’s panel was packed with new reveals and shocking first appearances of fan-favorite characters and teams! 

The world of Transformers has changed over the last year as Robert Kirkman and the industry’s top artists introduced us to Elita Prime, Arcee Magnus, a new Superion and more. What’s next? 

  • Megatron becomes Megatronus Rex this Fall. 
  • Beachcomber – along with guest artist Howard Porter – take the spotlight in January’s issue #40. 
  • And in March, the MOST REQUESTED Energon Universe Comics debut is here, as the Dinobots make their first appearance in issue #42. 
  • Illustration of a robot character with a gun and tank design, featuring dark colors and purple accents, showcasing different perspectives and sketches.
  • Comic book cover featuring a large, stylized robotic character from Transformers, with vibrant colors and dynamic poses, surrounded by abstract backgrounds.
  • A powerful robotic character standing in a dramatic pose, with smoke and energy effects, set against a vibrant, colorful background featuring abstract shapes and patterns.
  • Cover of Transformers comic #39 featuring two large robotic characters in battle, with one robot attacking while a humanoid figure watches in the foreground.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #39 featuring a large robotic character firing a weapon against a purple and abstract background.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #40 featuring a large robot looming over a human character in a dramatic pose, with palm trees and colorful background.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #40, featuring a large blue robot seated under a tree while a young boy lies on the ground, reading comics and surrounded by scattered papers.
  • Comic book cover featuring a blue robot from the Transformers series, posed dynamically on a sandy terrain.
  • Cover art of Transformers comic issue #40, featuring a blue and white robot in an autumn forest, with orange leaves and a dramatic perspective.
  • A colorful comic book cover featuring a blue robot sitting near water, surrounded by rocks and tropical vegetation, with birds in the foreground. The title 'Transformers' and issue number '#40' are prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring Transformers characters in action, showcasing a dynamic battle scene with vibrant colors.
  • A bold comic book cover featuring a large, robotic character in a dramatic pose, set against an orange and yellow background. The title 'Transformers' is prominently displayed at the top, alongside the issue number and creator names.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #42 featuring a fierce dinosaur-like robot emitting flames and smoke against a colorful background.

Meanwhile, within the pages of Void Rivals, the series that launched the Energon Universe, the surprises continue. 

  • December’s Void Rivals #37 kicks off the “Pit of Destruction” arc as Darak, Solila, and Pythona journey back to Cobra-La on Earth…but new dangers await. 
  • Lobotomaxx will make their Energon Universe comics debut when Void Rivals #40 arrives in March. 
  • Cover of the comic book 'Void' issue #37, featuring a close-up of a muscular character with an intense facial expression and prominent mustache, set against a dark background with the title and credits.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Void Rivals' issue #37, featuring a group of diverse characters in a futuristic setting, with a large audience in the background. The title 'VOID RIVALS' is prominently displayed in bold letters at the center.
  • Comic book cover for 'Void Runners' issue #37, featuring a character with long silver hair and green accents, posed confidently with a mystical setting in the background.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic book issue #37, featuring a character in armor holding a spiked mace, with a stylized logo and credits in the background.
  • Black and white comic book cover featuring a superheroine in a dynamic pose, with the title 'VOID' and subtitle 'PIT OF DESTRUCTION' prominently displayed.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic issue #37 featuring a muscular character with a sword and a weapon, standing over a robotic figure, set against a vibrant cosmic background.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic issue #37, featuring the title 'Void Rivals' in bold letters, along with 'Pit of Destruction Part 1 of 5' and names of creators Robert Kirkman, Frank Mazzoli, and Patricio Delpeche.
  • Comic book cover for 'Void Rivals' #40 featuring a humanoid character wielding a blue sword facing a large, menacing creature with green skin and multiple eyes. The title 'Pit of Destruction' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring a character with oversized glasses, displaying vibrant colors and an intense expression. The title 'Void Rivals' is prominently displayed at the top, along with credits for the creators.

Coming back to Earth with M.A.S.K., series writer Dan Watters discussed the Baron Karza cameo and teased what’s to come. 

  • Fan-favorite G.I. Joe characters “Battle Force 2000” make their Energon Universe comics debut in M.A.S.K., as revealed on the cover to January’s issue #8. 
  • This includes an all-new, bionic version of Maverick…but how does this connect to M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M.? 
  • Illustration of six distinct futuristic characters, each wearing unique armor and holding weapons: Blaster, Avalanche, Blocker, Dodger, Knock Down, and Dee Jay7.
  • Character design featuring a female figure in a futuristic white flight suit with bionic enhancements, including a bionic eye and mechanical arm and leg. The design includes multiple angles and details of her helmet and outfit, showcasing technological elements.
  • A brightly colored comic book cover featuring a vintage blue car speeding through a chaotic landscape with broken fences and warning signs. The title 'M.A.S.H. Mobile Armor Strategy Heroes' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring two armored characters running through a ruined landscape, with a bright yellow background and stylized title 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Command.'
  • Cover of comic book 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommando' issue #08 featuring a character with short red hair and a blue outfit, looking directly at the viewer.
  • Comic book cover featuring a character in a stylish outfit with a red hat and gloves, standing confidently. He is wearing a silver and red jacket and gray pants, with red and white sneakers. The title 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand' and issue number #08 are prominently displayed.
  • Comic book cover featuring a group of characters from 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand,' with a focus on a central hero holding a mask, surrounded by armored figures and a red sports car, with a vibrant blue and red background.

G.I. Joe is in the middle of its biggest arc yet as the war with Night Force rages on. While we can’t tell who wins, we can tease who may look a little different when the dust settles.

  • One of the most shocking moments of the panel was the reveal that Baroness will become an agent of Cobra in January’s G.I. Joe #30. 
  • Tom Reilly debuted additional characters designs, as Ben Abernathy revealed that this big change has been the plan since Day One. 
  • Illustration of a robotic character named B.A.T. (Joe Version) in a blue camouflage outfit, standing with one arm raised. Various weapons, including a knife and a device, are displayed beside it.
  • Comic book cover for G.I. Joe #30 featuring a female character in a sleek black suit holding a gun, with a large white snake coiled around her against a bright red background.
  • Cover art for G.I. Joe issue #30 featuring three characters in superhero costumes, with a colorful background.
  • A stylized comic book cover featuring a female character with long dark hair and glasses, dressed in a blue and black suit with pink accents, posing confidently against a futuristic background. The title G.I. Joe is prominently displayed at the bottom.
  • A stylized comic book cover featuring a blonde female character in a futuristic outfit. She holds a large weapon and poses confidently, with a green background and her image partially shadowed behind her.
  • Comic book cover of G.I. Joe #30 featuring a female character in a tactical suit holding a rifle, with a robotic figure in the background.
  • A bold comic book cover featuring a female character with long black hair, wearing red sunglasses and a form-fitting black costume with a Cobra emblem, holding a handgun against a striking red background.

NYCC 2026: It’s the “End of Days” for Magneto, coming February from Brian Michael Bendis and Andrea Sorrentino

Super Villain. Hero. Leader. Terrorist. Survivor. Throughout his more than 60-year publication history, Magneto has played many roles. This February, superstar creators Brian Michael Bendis and Andrea Sorrentino reunite alongside acclaimed colorist Dave Stewart to pull the Master of Magnetism’s entire life into focus in Magneto: End of Days, an eight-issue prestige comic series.

Announced at the Marvel Comics: House of Ideas Panel at New York Comic Con, the all-new series delivers a lavishly illustrated saga that examines the life of one of the most enduring and complex characters in all of comics, with his expansive story told from a fresh illuminating perspective. Moving through landmark moments from Magneto’s past, present, and future, each issue unfolds from a different point in his life, creating a sweeping portrait of a character who defines the power of Marvel storytelling.

From the near future where the choices Magneto made play out in very surprising ways to new insights into the pivotal eras of his past, Magneto: End of Days is a revelatory look at an explosive life of conviction and contradiction that shaped the X-Men and the entire Marvel Universe, with guest stars galore! 

With Magneto featured in the blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday film this December, this series gives new and old readers a chance to dive into the character’s powerful legacy. Featuring covers by Andrea Sorrentino, Alex Maleev, Jerome Opena, Netho Diaz, and more. Check out covers and interior artwork and stay tuned for more about the series in the months ahead.

  • Comic book cover featuring Magneto with a striking red and black color scheme, displaying a skull-like face and intense expression, titled 'Magneto: End of Days'.
  • Cover art for 'Magneto: End of Days' featuring a close-up of Magneto with a fierce expression, wearing his signature helmet, and extending his hand surrounded by energy effects against a gradient purple and blue background.
  • Comic book cover featuring Magneto from Marvel, depicted in a dynamic pose with a chain, surrounded by debris including trucks and aircraft.
  • Comic book cover featuring Magneto from Marvel's 'End of Days', showcasing him in a powerful pose with his hand outstretched, surrounded by cosmic elements.
  • A comic book page featuring a character sitting on a chair, reading a book in an urban setting, with several panels showing various expressions and scenes including people, birds, and abstract images.
  • A powerful comic book illustration of Magneto surrounded by swirling red energy beams, with a dark background, showcasing his intense focus and control over magnetic forces.

NYCC 2026: The Countdown to Daredevil #700 Begins…

During his inaugural Bullpen Bulletins! Panel at New York Comic Con, Marvel Comics’ Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker welcomed hotshot writer Stephanie Phillips to join him to discuss her blockbuster current run of Daredevil!

Launched earlier this year as the record-breaking biggest debut issue in Daredevil history, the series continues to be one of the industry’s top selling titles. Captivated readers have followed the mystery of Omen and his growing threat to both Daredevil and Matt Murdock, and have seen Matt’s personal life take a turn as he adjusts to his new role as a professor at Empire State University. The stakes are about get even higher as Phillips and series artist Lee Garbett lead the series into its milestone 700th issue this March!

The road begins with the debut of Latch this January in Daredevil #11, featuring guest artist Emilio Laiso. A dangerous new player in Hell’s Kitchen, Latch is poised to turn Daredevil’s world upside down!

Readers looking to jump on board can pick up Daredevil Vol. 1: Tomorrow’s Devil, collecting the first five issues of the series, when it arrives in stores this December.

Check out covers for Daredevil #11 by Lee Garbett and Ito, along with a variant cover for #700 by David Mack, and stay tuned for more news about the series in the months ahead.

NYCC 2026: Timothy Zahn joins the Federation with Star Trek: Roc’s Egg graphic novel

IDW Publishing has announced acclaimed author Timothy Zahn is joining the final frontier with a new original graphic novel, Star Trek: Roc’s Egg, set to release October 2027. The legendary science fiction and fantasy author is best known for his New York Times-bestselling Star Wars: Thrawn trilogy and his work as creative consultant for the Disney+ miniseries​ Ahsoka, as well as the Hugo Award-winning Cascade Point. Zahn will be teaming up with celebrated comic artist Ángel Hernández to bring this all-new Star Trek adventure to life.

This announcement arrives as IDW Publishing continues to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek.

Something is rotten on Deep Space 9.

When a mysterious artifact known as a Roc’s Egg arrives on the station—and is seemingly destroyed in transit—a Federation JAG investigation is called in to uncover what really happened. But the deeper the team digs, the stranger the mystery becomes: a secret auction, a station full of wealthy collectors and dangerous criminals, a priceless artifact that may not be what it seems, and a murder waiting to happen.

From acclaimed author Timothy Zahn and artist Ángel Hernández comes Star Trek: Roc’s Egg, a twisty new mystery set aboard Deep Space 9 where everyone has something to hide—and the truth may be more valuable than the treasure itself.

Graphic featuring the title 'Star Trek RCS Egg' with the names 'Timothy Zahn' and 'Angel Hernandez' above it, set against a vibrant background with colorful streaks, indicating a sci-fi theme. Text includes 'Coming Soon.'

NYCC 2026: It’s Morrison, Grant Morrison. James Bond gets a New Writer now at IDW Publishing

One of the world’s most famous scribes has been given a license to write the world’s most famous spy.

Ian Fleming Publications Ltd is partnering with IDW Publishing on a mission to create all-new comic book adventures featuring James Bond, the iconic MI6 spy ​– ​also known as 007 – ​who made his unforgettable debut in the 1953 Ian Fleming novel Casino Royale. Since then, many brilliant creatives have contributed to the legacy of James Bond across different mediums. Now, the innovative, influential, and award-winning writer Grant Morrison is ready to show the world their radical vision for Bond in comics.

The new James Bond series will open with a 6-part adventure, Sunbreaker, and attempts to create a definitive Bond story featuring everything fans love about the character and his world, while adding a whole lot more. Expect to see James Bond in a few unfamiliar situations, facing unfamiliar foes, in a world very like our own as reflected in a deadly funhouse mirror – a world of intrigue, violence, double cross and deception. A world through which James Bond glides like a killer shark among minnows. Charismatic, ruthless, unstoppable.

With new cars, new gadgets, and a terrifying new ultimate villain ripped straight from the headlines, get ready to be shaken and stirred, as James Bond faces the greatest challenge of his life in Sunbreaker!

More details about Grant Morrison’s James Bond comic and more comics featuring Bond with IDW will be declassified in the near future.

Black and white circular logo featuring the number '007' in a bold font.

NYCC 2026: Stan Sakai and Soo Lee present Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The First Ronin

Renowned comic book creator Stan Sakai and Bram Stoker Award-winning artist Soo Lee are honoring the legacy of the chart-topping triumph TMNT: The Last Ronin with a captivating spiritual predecessor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The First Ronin.

With the debut issue slashing into comic shops March 2027, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The First Ronin transports readers to 1600s Japan as the fearsome warrior and tactician General Kameyama is facing impossible odds in a great war. When his allies fall and he becomes the last man standing, the tide swiftly changes when four yōkai – supernatural creatures and monsters from Japanese folklore – who resemble humanoid turtles leap to his aid and defeat his foes. But Kameyama’s battle is far from over as the epic yōkai war approaches…

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The First Ronin is a showcase of Sakai’s unforgettable impact on the medium, presenting new character designs, writing, page layouts and an entirely new mythology from his rich imagination. Combined with Lee’s astonishing artwork, this is a must-read series for fans of TMNT: The Last Ronin and the visual storytelling that only comics can provide.

NYCC 2026: The Marvel Universe faces the Full Fury of the Infernal Hulk in Hulk War: Infernal Rage

The strongest there is has been overtaken by an ancient evil known as the Eldest and transformed into the Infernal Hulk, the most terrifying and twisted version of the Jade Giant in Marvel Comics history. Now, he tears across the Marvel Universe, corrupting heroes and reshaping the world in his monstrous image. This February, behold his final vision as the Marvel Universe faces the full fury of Infernal Hulk in Hulk War: Infernal Rage, a five-issue event series from acclaimed Infernal Hulk creative team Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein.

Teased over the last year, the event was officially unveiled at New York Comic Con during the Marvel Comics: House of Ideas panel, including the reveal of the main cover. Johnson spoke about how his entire run had been building towards this monumental conflict and the devastating impact Infernal Hulk’s conquest will unleash on the wider Marvel Universe.

Hulk War: Infernal Rage marks the final act of Johnson and Klein’s Infernal Saga, which began in 2023 with Incredible Hulk #1. Readers can witness the opening salvo of Infernal Hulk’s reign in a series of Infernal Hulk Vs. one-shots, which kicked off last month with Infernal Hulk Vs. Wolverine. Across the five one-shots, Infernal Hulk will assemble the Infernal Avengers, heroes twisted into grotesque, horrifying reflections of themselves, first glimpsed in Comics Giveaway Day’s Amazing Spider-Man #1000/Queen in Black #1 CGD 2026.

The war has arrived.

As the remaining heroes race to find the weapon that could turn the tide, the Infernal Hulk declares the Marvel Universe his new kingdom, spreading his corruption as a battle rages both within and beyond his twisted mind.

Check out Klein’s cover and stay tuned for more Hulk War: Infernal Rage news in the months ahead, including tie-in announcements.

Comic cover for 'Hulk War: Infernal Rage' featuring the Hulk in a dynamic pose, surrounded by various antagonists and combatants against a colorful, chaotic background.

NYCC 2026: Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang reunite for Roam, launching in February 2027

From the Eisner Award winning team behind Paper Girls, Roam reunites Saga writer Brian K. Vaughan and Catwoman: Lonely City creator Cliff Chiang for their first new ongoing series in over a decade: Roam. Roam will boast an extra-length debut issue hitting shelves in February 2027 from Image Comics.

Exploring the power and peril that come with new adulthood, Roam is a timeless adventure about the quest each person takes in life to finally find their team.

The extra-length, 50-page Roam #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 24, 2027.

  • Cover A by Chiang
  • Cover B by Chiang

NYCC 2026: Transformers! G.I. Joe! Turok! Skybound Visions Is HERE!

At New York Comic Con, Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, Hasbro, and Universal announced “Skybound Visions,” a new line of standalone, limited comic series featuring reimaginings of pop culture icons, exploring who those characters are – and who they can be. 

Bringing together the biggest comic characters and the biggest creators, Skybound Visions issues will tell complete, evergreen stories showcasing new sides of these beloved icons. Their stories serve as perfect jumping-on points for new readers, while also rewarding lifelong fans.  

The Skybound Visions line will launch in 2027 with Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet in January, G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender in February, and Turok: Son of Stone in March. Each issue will be printed on deluxe newsprint, and feature variant covers by top talent.  

Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet by writer Tate Brombal and Matt Emmons, colorist Giovanna Niro, and letterer Becca Carey arrives in comic shops on January 27, 2027. 

After a devastating Decepticon attack, Bumblebee is stranded on an uncharted planet. Lost in the galaxy, with no way to call for help, the so-called “weakest of all the Autobots” must tackle the biggest mission of his young life. But beneath its surface, this strange planet holds a secret that’s already begun to corrupt and change its indigenous life. Now, the Autobots’ greatest hope must come from the evolution of its most unexpected warrior… if Bee can survive being hunted by the deadliest Decepticon of all! 

A colorful comic cover featuring a stylized robot character resembling Bumblebee from Transformers, surrounded by whimsical flora and fauna in a vibrant alien landscape.

Then, just one new comic book day after Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet #1 debuts, G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender by writer Karl Kerschl and Doug Mahnke, inker Jaime Mendoza, colorist David Baron, and letterer Tom Napolitano lands in stores on February 2, 2027.  

The last team of Joes sent to the Island of Dr. Mindbender never came back… Now, Codename: Flint must return to active duty to lead a fresh batch of recruits to the isolated compound of a madman. A mad scientist who’s grown madder every year–and his creations more monstrous. In the deadliest mission of his career, Flint just wants to rescue his old friends and get back to his family. But on this island, survival isn’t just half the battle–it’s the whole damn war! 

Cover of G.I. Joe comic titled 'The Island of Dr. Mindbender', featuring a group of seven armed characters in military attire, set against a dramatic background with smoke and water.

The first Gold Key character in Skybound Visions, Turok: Son of Stone by writer Stephen Graham Jones and Leandro Fernández, and colorist Lee Loughridge with letterer Tom Napolitano hits comic shops on March 10, 2027.  

Turok wanted to dig up the past. Now, he must survive it. Turok dreamed that his dig in New Mexico would make his name legendary. But when the ground gave way, he fell through history and landed in a valley that shouldn’t exist. Where the Ice Age sits on top of the time of dinosaurs, and at every turn he discovers an era older and hungrier than the last. In a relentless quest to return to his son, Turok must unearth the truth about this hidden world and not lose his grip on a shifting reality that threatens to consume him. Sometimes a dream coming true is a nightmare beyond imagination… 

Cover art of 'Turok: Son of Stone' comic featuring a muscular, shirtless Native American warrior holding a gun and a staff, surrounded by dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures.

To celebrate this brand-new initiative, a special Skybound Visions ashcan will be available in comic shops on Wednesday, November 11th, providing readers with a sneak peak of character designs and what to expect from all three series in the first slate of Skybound Visions titles. 

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