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Get a First Look Inside Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1

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The Mechanical Sea is calling, and Canto is ready for adventure! Following the announcement of the all-new ongoing series, Dark Horse Comics is giving readers a first look inside Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1 from Eisner- and GLAAD Award-nominated writer David M. Booher, co-creator and acclaimed series artist Drew Zucker, colorist Vittorio Astone, and letterer AndWorld Design.

Action! Suspense! Adventure! Set sail with Canto across the Mechanical Sea!

In this all-new ongoing series, the small knight with a big heart travels the Unnamed World to help those in need. That mission takes him to the mysterious Forgotten Isles, where jungle fauna mixes with strange machines. What happened to the Forgotten People who once lived there? That mystery must wait when catastrophe befalls his best friend, Mico the Malorex. Will Canto’s courage be enough to save his companion? Or will their journey end at the bottom of the Mechanical Sea?

Since its 2019 debut, Canto has captured readers’ hearts with stories of courage, friendship, and the belief that even the smallest hero can change the world. The Clockwork Chronicles begins a new era for the character while giving first-time readers an easy place to jump aboard.

Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1 features a main cover by Drew Zucker and Vittorio Astone, with variant covers by Duncan Fegredo and Mr. Oz, plus the first in a series of collectible “vintage pulp” incentive covers from Lukas Ketner, who will create one for each of the first six issues.

Perfect for longtime fans and first-time readers alike, this thrilling new adventure is filled with imagination, unforgettable characters, and a tiny tin hero whose kindness is every bit as powerful as his courage.

Series artist Drew Zucker will be in attendance at NYCC 2026 (Oct. 8-11), and writer David M. Booher will be in attendance at LA Comic Con (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1); both are available for interviews.

Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1 goes on sale November 18, 2026 with the final-order-cutoff on October 12.

Cover of 'Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles' featuring a small humanoid character in armor and a red cape, standing in water with waves splashing around. The background includes clouds and a colorful sky.
Comic book cover for 'Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles' featuring a muscular, red-skinned character wearing a Santa hat and a mechanical mask, with green vines prominently displayed.
A colorful comic panel featuring a pink bird soaring over the ocean at sunrise. Below, a character in a helmet appears disoriented on the sandy beach, while another character, an unusual creature with a beard, addresses the helmeted character. Speech bubbles convey dialogue between the characters.
A character in a black and red outfit stands in water, looking at a destroyed boat and rocky island in the background. Another character is seated on the shore, contemplating their next move as they share a story about a past conflict with a mechanical enemy.
A colorful comic panel featuring a mysterious figure with a red scarf surrounded by glowing plants, warning about their danger.
A comic panel depicting a character in a catacomb holding a map, with a creature attacking in the background.
Comic book cover for 'Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles' featuring Canto, a small knight with a sword, battling against a monstrous creature in a colorful, action-packed scene. The title prominently displayed along with the tagline 'Adventure! Danger!!'
Cover of Canto: Clockwork Chronicles Issue #1 featuring colorful characters, including a robot and a red creature, set against a whimsical landscape with oversized carrots and mushrooms. Text elements indicate the issue details and pricing.

NYCC 2026: Horror Takes Over with IDW Goes Dark

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Logo design featuring the text 'IDW Goes Dark' with a stylized font and graphic elements.

New York Comic Con week has arrived! IDW Publishing will be at the show with can’t-miss signings and exclusives at booth #4551, plus a panel that’ll have the entire industry talking (Friday morning, 11:15am in room 406.2). To celebrate the big show, IDW has at least one major announcement planned for every single weekday. While they can’t spoil any secrets (yet), they have teased there will be big news for fans of Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, horror, and a major reveal they cannot wait to declassify during the panel.

To kick off the week-long celebration, IDW’s infecting its entire publishing line with the ambitious initiative IDW Goes Dark. The best-selling horror print is taking over with a truly sinister selection of new horror comics throughout all of 2027, featuring Hello Kitty, Sonic the Hedgehog, Godzilla, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and new original nightmares from the imprint.

The terrifying takeover with IDW Goes Dark will also feature A Quiet Place: Rising Tides, The Twilight Zone, Any Given Smile, Event Horizon: Pandemonium, as well as the upcoming already-announced originals Fatal Fest and Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: The Summer and the Fall. Fans at NYCC, don’t miss the exclusive ashcans for Fatal Fest #1 and You’ll Never Leave This Place Alive #1 at the IDW booth before they sell out.

More details lurk in the shadows for now, but IDW has teased there will be a spine-tingling surprise for horror fans at the IDW panel this Friday

NYCC 2026: Jim Zub and Alberto J. Alburquerque Unleash the Dark Fantasy Omen-Bound in March 2027

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After heading up fan favorite runs on Conan the Barbarian and Dungeons & Dragons, writer Jim Zub teams up with acclaimed artist Alberto J. Alburquerque to launch the dark fantasy, Omen-Bound. The ongoing series is set to launch in March 2027 from Image Comics.

Omen-Bound will see a steady stream of promotion that begins at this year’s New York Comic Con with a limited run of black and white Omen-Bound preview editions available to readers interested in a first look at the core cast of characters and perilous world of The Untaken Lands. The limited Omen-Bound Preview Edition will be available on a first come, first served basis at Artist Alley tables I-33 and A-33.

In Omen-Bound, a skilled group of warriors and priests from a strict religious order must escort a dangerous supernatural prisoner back to their realm beyond reality, but each step closer to that goal will test them in ways they never imagined and reveal secrets about themselves and the history of their world that may save or damn them all. The story blends classic sword & sorcery elements with the intense emotional stakes of comics like The Walking Dead. It is a perfect read for longtime fantasy fans and new readers alike, with soaring artwork that follows a fated journey filled with epic action and unexpected twists.

Omen-Bound #1 will be available at comic book shops in March 2027.

  • Cover of 'Omen Bound', a dark fantasy comic preview edition, featuring illustrated characters including warriors and a queen, with the title prominently displayed.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Omen Bound' featuring diverse characters wielding weapons and displaying magical abilities, with a central figure glowing in green.
  • A dramatic sunset over a gothic city square filled with medieval buildings, featuring a grand cathedral with stained glass windows. In the foreground, a group of robed figures stands on a stage, holding banners, while townsfolk gather below. The scene conveys a sense of authority and ceremony.

NYCC 2026: Marvel Launches a New Digital Comic App with Webtoon in November replacing Marvel Unlimited

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Logo featuring 'MARVEL COMICS' in bold typography with a comic-style explosion backdrop, highlighted by 'Powered by WEBTOON' in green.

Comic book fans will soon have a new way to discover, read, and follow the stories they love: the new Marvel Comics app. Attendees at New York Comic Con this week will be the first to preview the new app in a booth experience on the show floor at Booth #2435. Officially launching November 16, the new Marvel Comics app will make it easier than ever for fans to find and read the stories they love with a single convenient subscription.

The Marvel Comics app will give fans access to a deep and growing library of current and classic comics from Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Studios, and will continue growing with more features and stories from across Disney’s portfolio. Developed from the ground up by WEBTOON Entertainment for mobile and web, the app is designed to make comic discovery faster, reading more flexible, and ongoing series easier to follow. The Marvel Comics app will include archived comics, current comic book runs, and will support both traditional page-based comics and vertical-scroll formats.

The app will replace the current Marvel Unlimited App. Users of Marvel Unlimited will be able to transfer over their current library, reading progress, redeemed comics and saved issues and will need to do so by December 7, 2026 to be able to validate it migrated successfully from the Marvel Unlimited app. You can find out more information in Marvel’s FAQ with more details to come.

The new app is built for discovery ease and features a dynamic cover-scroll interface that makes thousands of comics browsable at a glance, or turn to personalized recommendations tailored to their reading history and interests. Character and creator pages let fans follow journeys across arcs and storylines, and Pull List surfaces new issues from followed series, characters, and creators the moment they’re available. Fans can also browse upcoming releases to see what’s coming soon and add titles to their Pull List in advance. An enhanced smart panel mode, which zooms in on individual panels, makes every issue easier to follow on mobile devices.

The Marvel Comics app will offer two subscription tiers. The Base tier is $9.99/month (plus tax) or $69.99/year (plus tax) and provides access to the full Marvel Comics digital library, with the latest issues available as soon as 3 months after their print release. For fans who want the latest issues sooner, the Ultimate tier gives access to new comics as soon as 1 month after their print release in addition to the full library. Ultimate will be available for $12.49/month (plus tax) or $99.99/year (plus tax).

Fans can pre-register now and claim a limited-time founding member price of $59.99 (plus tax) for their first year of Ultimate Annual.

Pre-order: $59.99 + tax for year one, charged today. Subscription starts when you redeem your code after service launch, then auto-renews at $99.99 + tax/year until canceled. 18+. Subject to the Founders Offer Terms of Use.

The Marvel Comics App at New York Comic Con

The Marvel Comics app will make its New York Comic Con debut October 8–11 at booth #2435, where fans can get an early look at the beta version of the app, learn more about the upcoming service, and pre-register ahead of the app’s launch on November 16, 2026.

NYCC attendees will also have the opportunity to claim the limited-time founding member price on-site. The first 2,000 fans to claim the offer will receive a limited-edition Marvel Comics print ID card, available exclusively at NYCC.

Founding MemberID Card available at booth #2435 while supplies last; limit one per person. Card designs are subject to availability and may vary.

NYCC 2026: KAYOU Returns with a Superfan-Sized Birthday Bash Celebrating One Year in the U.S.

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Promotional graphic for KAYOU's 1 year anniversary at New York Comic Con featuring a decorated cake, event dates, booth number 1143, and images of collectible cards.

KAYOU is marking its first full year in the U.S. the only way it knows how: by returning to New York Comic Con for an epic celebration with the superfans who made it possible.

From October 8 to 11, 2026, KAYOU will transform Booth #1143 of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center into a four-day, fan-fueled birthday bash packed with new officially licensed trading cards and collectibles, larger-than-life fandoms and fresh ways for fans to connect with the characters, stories and communities they love.

Step Inside the KAYOU Walls of Fandom.

At the center of the celebration, the KAYOU Walls of Fandom will make their New York Comic Con debut after becoming a fan-favorite destination at KAYOU’s first-ever San Diego Comic-Con. Reimagined and expanded for the biggest pop culture celebration on the East Coast, the walkthrough experience will invite credentialed attendees to step inside the worlds of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, NARUTO, Demon Slayer, My Little Pony, Winx Club, Monster Jam and tokidoki through immersive installations, themed displays, product showcases and can’t-miss photo moments.

Throughout the Walls of Fandom, fans can get up close with the KAYOU cards at the heart of each installation, discovering the illustration, design, foiling and craftsmanship that turn every card into a collectible work of art. Together, the experiences will put the artistry behind the cards on full display—and give superfans a new way to celebrate the worlds that bring them together.

Winx Club and Monster Jam Cards Make Their KAYOU Debut.

The wait is over for Winx Club and Monster Jam fans. During New York Comic Con, KAYOU will reveal the card artwork from both new collections for the first time. Attendees will also be among the first to purchase the new Winx Club collectible trading cards before they become more widely available at retail later this fall, while getting a sneak peek at the KAYOU’s upcoming Monster Jam collection.

From the magic of Alfea to the high-octane action of the Monster Jam track, each series of collectible trading cards brings these fan-favorite worlds to life with KAYOU’s signature artistry and craftsmanship.

One Year in the U.S. – and More Worlds for Fans to Explore.

When KAYOU made its U.S. debut at New York Comic Con one year ago, the company introduced fans to trading card collections inspired by three beloved properties: My Little Pony, NARUTO and tokidoki. Since then, KAYOU has expanded its U.S. lineup to include Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, Demon Slayer, Winx Club and Monster Jam – bringing even more of the characters, stories and worlds fans love to its growing community of collectors.

Now, KAYOU is returning to the city where its U.S. journey began to celebrate how far it has come with the superfans who made it possible – and give them an exciting first look at what comes next.

NYCC 2026: Bad Idea hits the convention with a Courier Blind Bag Exclusive and Panel

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Courier from Robert Venditti and Acky Bright leads the next wave of Bad Idea books into the stratosphere beginning at New York Comic Con with the Courier Blind Bag NYCC Exclusive.

Exclusively available while supplies last at New York Comic Con the Courier Blind Bags contain the Courier NYCC Edition ashcan.

Four color rarities of the ashcan have been randomly inserted into the blind bags:

  • Yellow (limited to 200 copies)
  • Blue (limited to 100 copies)
  • Red (limited to 75 copies)
  • Black (limited to 25 copies)

There are just 400 blind bags available.

A comic book cover featuring a muscular man with a beard holding a robotic girl with an expressive face, sitting together in a gritty, urban setting. The backdrop includes posters and bottles, with a bold title 'COURIER' at the top and the words 'BAD IDEA' at the bottom.
Cover art for the comic 'Courier' featuring a muscular bearded man sitting with a robotic girl in a blue-toned background, with the title prominently displayed at the top.
Cover art for the comic 'Courier' by Robert Venditti and Acky Bright, featuring a muscular man with tattoos and a girl with robotic limbs in a stylized red and black design.
Black and white comic book cover featuring the title 'COURIER' with the names of creators Robert Venditti and Acky Bright. The illustration depicts a muscular character working on a robotic figure, set in an industrial environment with various objects in the background.

Join Bad Idea for its panel taking place Sunday October 11th at 4:15pm in Room 1C03 as they preview this years’ upcoming comics — It Demands Sacrifice, Lancer, The Detective, and more — and unveil the next batch of blockbuster Bad Idea books.

NYCC 2026: Mad Cave Studios Reveals its Exclusives

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New and returning convention exclusive covers to some of Mad Cave’s hottest titles, only at Booth #4457 during New York Comic Con 2026!

Mad Cave Studios presents a new line of limited convention exclusives for New York Comic Con 2026 at Booth #4457, while offering another chance to snag exclusives from San Diego Comic Con 2026 while supplies last.

The newest exclusives lineup features: Escape From New York: Escape From Chicago #1 with art by Marco Santucci (foil and standard), Pop Kill: Big Candy #1 variants by Dave Johnson (foil and standard) and Amanda Conner (foil), a Denver #1 variant by Dan Panosian (foil), and Hammer Head #1 with art by Erica Henderson (standard).

  • Cover of the comic 'Escape from New York #1', featuring a muscular man with long hair holding a gun while standing on a collapsing bridge above a cityscape with flames and debris in the background.
  • A comic book cover featuring a young woman with platinum blonde hair and striking blue eyes, sitting with her hands clasped near her face. She has visible freckles and is wearing a light-colored top, with ropes around her wrists. The title 'DENVER' and the creators' names are displayed prominently at the top.
  • Comic book cover for 'Hammer Head II' featuring a large, frightened face with exaggerated features, and a small figure in a panic inside a mouth.
  • Promotional image for Mad Cave Studios at New York Comic Con featuring various comic characters and details about the event dates and booth number.
  • Promotional graphic for Maverick at New York Comic Con, featuring event dates October 8-11, 2026, booth number #4457, and illustrations of animated characters.
  • Promotional graphic for Nakama Press at New York Comic Con featuring comic art and event details.
  • Promotional graphic for Papercutz at New York Comic Con featuring colorful cartoon characters and event details.
  • A comic book cover featuring a woman with red hair sitting atop a large cupcake with pink frosting and sprinkles. She is wearing a green top that says 'Big Suga' and holding an ice cream cone.
  • A vibrant, colorful illustration of a playful female character with pink hair, wearing a green hat and polka-dotted outfit. She is holding a toy water gun and has oversized lollipops labeled 'Cutesy Pops' attached to her waist, against a graffiti-style brick wall background.

Mad Cave will also have a limited number of exclusives that first debuted at San Diego Comic Con 2026, for those who missed out on that show. These include The Last Starfighter #1 variant by Christian Ward (standard), Pop Kill #1 “Nice” and “Naughty” Black Bag variants by Dave Johnson, The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1 with art by Becky Cloonan (foil), Honor and Curse: Eternal #1 with art by Dustin Nguyen, Mister Nemo #1 with art by Duncan Rouleau (foil), and Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu—Danger in the Dark One-Shot featuring art by Michael Walsh (foil and standard).

  • Cover of the comic 'Eternal: Honor and Curse' featuring a mystical character with long black hair and a beard, surrounded by ethereal white feathers and skull motifs.
  • A comic book cover featuring 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' with the title 'Danger in the Dark'. The artwork includes the Mandalorian character, Grogu (also known as Baby Yoda), and several Ewoks, set against a cosmic background.
  • Comic book cover featuring a character named Mister Nemo, dressed in a stylish coat and goggles, standing confidently against a futuristic backdrop with circular designs and mechanical elements. The title 'Mister Nemo' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring a nude woman sitting on a toilet, promoting a soft drink called 'Pop Kill'. The design includes vibrant colors and the text 'It's Delicious!' and 'Explicit Variant'.
  • An illustrated woman in a black bikini sitting on a toilet, holding a can of soda, with the text "It's Delicious!" and various circular logos in the background.
  • Comic book cover for 'The Dirt Beneath The Devil No. 1' featuring a dark horse, ghostly figures of women, and a glowing red background.
  • Cover art for 'The Last Starfighter' comic book, featuring a romantic scene between two characters in front of a colorful cosmic background with spaceships and vibrant colors.

NYCC 2026: Mad Cave Studios reveals its Booth Signing and Panel Schedule

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Mad Cave Studios

Whether you’re hunting for limited convention exclusives, attending a panel, or looking to meet your favorite creators and get your comics signed, Booth #4457 is your hub for Mad Cave happenings during New York Comic Con. Stop by to discover what’s next from one of comics’ fastest-growing publishers.

All signings at the Mad Cave booth are offered for free. Comics and books will be available for purchase whenever applicable. A free signing print or card will be offered at all signings. Item limits and other restrictions may apply—check the full listings below and speak with Mad Cave staff at the booth for more information.

PANELS

Thursday, October 8

All We Need Is (Queer) Love ft. Jennie Wood

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pride Lounge – Room 1C02

What does it take to write queer stories that feel real, inclusive, and resonant? Authors join us to discuss representation, identity, and the ways love in all its forms drives the stories we tell.

Friday, October 9

Mad Cave Presents: John Cusack Discusses New Graphic Novel, Momo

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
North-Room 406.2

John Cusack (High Fidelity, Grosse Pointe Blank, Momo) and Jonathan James (Daily Dead) take fans on a trip through the surreal world of Cusack’s first graphic novel, Momo. They’ll discuss working in the comics medium, collaborating with artist Ignacio Noé, and more, celebrating the launch of Momo just in time for New York Comic Con.

Sunday, October 11

A New Galaxy of Star Wars Comics from Lucasfilm Publishing and Mad Cave Studios

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Room 1C03

Join Lucasfilm Publishing and Mad Cave as they make the jump to hyperspace and showcase their Star Wars publishing partnership! Your favorite creators alongside Mad Cave and Lucasfilm Publishing staff will present news and reveal new tales coming soon. Fans will hear from the comic creators crafting these tales and get a peek inside some of these exciting new projects. ​

SIGNINGS

All of the listed signing sessions will take place at Mad Cave Studios Booth #4457. Please see notes below for any applicable signing/autograph limits. Booth staff can assist if you have questions during the convention.

Thursday, October 8

11-11:50 AM
Lazarus Order – Sloane Siegel, Juan Doe

12-12:50 PM
Egg Hunt – Benjamin Percy
Dick Tracy – Alex Segura

1-1:50 PM
Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics – Joe Corallo

2-2:50 PM
Speed Racer – David Pepose, Alessio Zonno
Gatchaman: Leader X – Steve Orlando, Buddy Beaudoin

3-3:50 PM
Escape from New York: Escape from Chicago – Kyle Higgins, Maria Wolf
Limit 3 items signed per person. No witnessed signatures.

4-4:50 PM
Nothing Can Stop…the Ape! – Jeannine Acheson, Tom Sniegoski

5-5:50 PM
I Didn’t Ask for This, New Romantics – Jennie Wood

6-6:50 PM
Hammer Head – Ed Brisson
The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre, Samurai Pizza Cats – Fred Kennedy

Friday, October 9

11-11:50 AM
ComiXology Originals x Mad Cave Group Signing
Quiet – Kim-Joy
Groupies – Tula Lotay
GhostBox – Pablo Raimondi
Midstate – Lee Loughridge
The 99 Legs – Michael Conrad

12-12:50 PM
Star Wars Comics Group Signing
Delilah S. Dawson, Soo Lee, Greg Pak, Chas! Pangburn
Limit 5 items signed (including free prints) per person. No witnessed signatures.

1-1:50 PM
Dick Tracy – Alex Segura

2-2:50 PM
Archipelago – Martin and Xabier Etxeberria
Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo – Sean Ryan

3-3:50 PM
Pop Kill: Big Candy – Suspiria (variant cover artist)

4-4:50 PM
Barbarian Behind Bars, Astro Quantum – Andrea Mutti

Saturday, October 10

11-11:50 AM
The Dirt Beneath the Devil – Dan Panosian, Lee Loughridge

12-12:50 PM
The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre, Samurai Pizza Cats – Fred Kennedy
Hammer Head – Ed Brisson

1-1:50 PM
Pop Kill: Big Candy, Denver – Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Dave Johnson, Suspiria
Limit 3 items signed per person. No witnessed signatures.

2-2:50 PM
Maverick Group Signing
Beat Every 1-Up – Lan Pitts
SCOOP, Tectiv, Leo Da Vinci– Richard Ashley Hamilton
Penelope’s Escape from the Platypusary – Arianna Irwin
Penny and the Yeti – Jimmy Gaspero

3-3:50 PM
Weekly World News – M.K. Perker

4-4:50 PM
Temporal – Stephanie Williams, Taurin Clarke

5-5:50 PM
Underworld Universe Group Signing
Honor and Curse: Eternal, Mister Nemo, Exit City – Mark London
Honor and Curse: Eternal – Nick Marinkovich
Exit City – Rich Douek

Sunday, October 11 – Kids and Family Day

10-10:50 AM
Attack of the Stuff, Clyde – Jim Benton

11-11:50 AM
Undercover Monster, Ever Trip – A.C. Medina, Mina Elwell, Max Bare

12-12:50 PM
Aw, Nuts! – David Perry

1-1:50 PM
Solar Sisters – Amit Tishler, Elliot Sperl

3-3:50 PM
Star Wars Comics Group Signing
Soo Lee, Delilah Dawson, Greg Pak, Arianna Irwin, Chas! Pangburn, Adam Lance Garcia, Dan Abdo, Jason Patterson
Limit 5 items signed per person (including free signing prints). No witnessed signatures.

NYCC 2026: Golden Age No More in Dave Baker and Malachi Ward’s Citizen: Stardust #1 – Coming April 2027

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 In advance of New York Comic-Con 2026, Oni Press has announced Citizen: Stardust #1 (of 12), the intense and enthralling FIRST ISSUE of a new, prestige maxi-series debuting in April 2027 from Eisner Award nominee Dave Baker and acclaimed artist Malachi Ward! Co-written by Baker and Ward and illustrated by Ward with color art by multiple Eisner Award winner Dave Stewart, Citizen: Stardust #1 reimagines Golden Age cartoonist Fletcher Hanks’ once-forgotten, psycho-surrealist superhero – STARDUST THE SUPER WIZARD – as the fading pop culture mainstay of an alternate America, where the aging actor behind the character’s rise to superstardom is about to discover the terrifying secrets behind his cinematic alter ego…

In 1947, no Hollywood star shined more brightly than Barclay Flagg – the rugged and cocksure leading man better known to an adoring public as Stardust, post-war America’s first and most bankable on-screen superhero. Across dozens of films, serials, and radio shows, he entertained millions in Stardust’s hyper-violent, cinematic spectacles – until an attempted assassination by a crazed fan ended his once-luminous career with a bullet. Twisted by pain, excess, and unfailing ego in the decades since, Flagg’s decaying, Los Angeles mansion – and the fallen star within it – have become rotting effigies of their former selves … until a fortuitous and well-timed invitation arrives unexpectedly on the doorstep.
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Barclay Flagg has been invited to join The Institute – an experimental arts retreat dedicated to advancing innovation through radical creativity. It’s here that Barclay Flagg can finally craft the long-gestating STARDUST masterpiece he’s always dreamt of making. He can restore his reputation. He can rekindle his celebrity. He can finally save the day.
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With a near-unlimited budget and an obsessive crew of fellow Institute creators dedicated to bringing his vision to life, Flagg is about to discover that some dreams are too good to be true … and that the two-dimensional comic book hero inside him could never, ever be truly locked away.
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The Golden Age is over. The time of Stardust shall soon begin.

Created by writer/artist Fletcher Hanks in the pages of Fox Comics’ Fantastic Comics #1 in 1939, the original Stardust The Super-Wizard was one of a handful of colorfully disturbing Hanks creations typified by their seemingly unintentional collision of sadistic violence and maniacally amplified characterization that, when combined, gave the impression of a four-color champion who was more surrealist icon than traditional superhero. Appearing in less than 20 stories across Hanks’ brief, two-year sojourn as a cartoonist, Stardust was largely forgotten – along with rest of his creator’s oeuvre – until he was rediscovered by editor Paul Karasik, who gathered the first substantial appreciation of Hanks’ work in 2007’s Eisner Award-winning collection I Shall Destroy All the Civilized Planets. Little is known of what became of Hanks following his departure from the comics industry in 1941; after decades of presumed substance abuse, he was discovered dead on a New York City park bench in 1976. Despite their one-time exile in obscurity, STARDUST and his fellow Hanks creations endure as transgressive comic book icons, all cut from the same impossibly singular mold. 

Don’t miss Citizen: Stardust writer Dave Baker at Oni Press’s panel at New York Comic Con on Friday, October 9, 2026 between 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM in North-Room S 406.1—also featuring creators George Northy (Yuletide), Caitlin Yarsky (Dead Teenagers), Oliver Mertz (A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts), Ryan O’Sullivan (Judge Dredd / Biker Mice from Mars), and Michael E. Uslan (BATMAN producer) alongside Oni Press editors Karl Bollers and Bess Pallares.

Citizen: Stardust #1 (of 12) will arrive in comic shops everywhere in April 2027.

  • Comic book cover for 'Citizen: Stardust' featuring a superhero in blue attire, floating against a vibrant background of swirling energy and city buildings.
  • A comic book panel showing a large ice formation in the background with a crowd of small figures in front. In the foreground, a muscular hero is breaking through a rocky surface, demonstrating power and determination.
  • A dynamic black-and-white illustration depicting a muscular hero fighting against humanoid creatures with multiple eyes, showcasing intense action and expressions of determination.
  • A black and white comic page depicting a bustling movie premiere outside a theater called 'Stardust at War,' with cars parked in front and figurative statues lining the scene.
  • A comic panel depicting a man and a woman shaking hands in the first frame, surrounded by a chaotic scene of numerous faces and bodies in subsequent frames, illustrating a sense of overwhelming emotions and thoughts.

NYCC 2026: Ignition Press Celebrates with a Dinner Date Exclusive

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Ignition Press celebrates New York Comic Con 2026, taking place from October 8th – 11th at the Javits Center, with a special exclusive cover and a variety of incredible creators in attendance. The publisher is also presenting at the NYCC Retailer Day, where Sales Director Daniel Crary will dive into details about the various series that will be announced leading up to the show.  

Ignition Press is teaming up with Ultimate Comics at Booth #3927 for the debut of the Dinner Date #1 exclusive variant cover by fan-favorite and Eisner Award-nominated artist Yoshi Yoshitani (Zatanna and the House of Secrets)! This cover is limited to 500 copies, with any remaining copies available on the Ignition Press webstore after the convention. Additionally, Ultimate Comics will host two Dinner Date signings with cover artist Yoshitani and the creative team of Joanne Starer (Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville), Khary Randolph (Vixen), and Emilio Lopez (Excellence) at 2:30pm on Thursday and 1:00pm on Saturday of the show. 

Fans can meet some of their favorite creators exhibiting at the show in Artist Alley, including: Jeremy Haun (Murder Podcast, The Folk of Dooney Hollow) at J08, Aaron Campbell (12-Foot Skeleton, Everyone Loves A Jewel Thief) at F14, Aneke (Ripcord) at J25, Ben Templesmith (12-Foot Skeleton) at C25, Emilio Lopez (Dinner Date) at A22, Joe Eisma (The Other/Half) at J07, John J. Pearson (The Patron) at C12, Patricia Martín (Ripcord) at J25, and Stephanie Williams (Roots of Madness) at E36.

Additionally, fans can purchase a creator exclusive variant cover of 12-Foot Skeleton #1 by Eisner Award-winner Martin Simmonds debuting at New York Comic-Con directly from Campbell and Scott’s Collectables.

Cover of the comic book '12-Foot Skeleton', featuring a large, ghostly skeleton with a dark background and stylized text.
Cover of the comic 'Dinner Date' featuring two stylized women sitting on a pink car, one with tattoos and the other with red hair, set against a vibrant city background.
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