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Boo! Archie #1 Joins Sabrina #1’s Midnight Release with New “Pyre Satanic” Secret Printing – On Shelves October 7th!

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Oni Press has revealed that the upcoming Archie #1 will be joining in on October 7th’s Midnight madness with a secret, never-before-revealed “Pyre Satanic” variant cover 

Now featuring a special, open-order variant cover matching the recently revealed “Pyre Satanic” treatment for Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 by cover artist Chloe Brailsford, all copies of the new Sabrina #1 and its corresponding Archie #1 variant will be made available for sale at​ 12:01 AM on October 7th, 2027 – making both milestone issues available alongside Marvel’s Midnight Fantastic Four #1, Midnight Spider-Man #1, and​ Midnight X-Men #1 on what is sure to be one of the biggest new release days of the year. 

The release will be Oni’s second “Pyre Satanic” variant cover for the publisher’s new highly anticipated Archie Comics line, and the next in a subset of surprise variant covers echoing a unique chapter of Archie Comics history in a playfully inverted way.
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Debuting next week as one of 2026’s most anticipated new releases, the all-new, 40-page Archie #1 by New York Times best-selling writer Ben H. Winters and Eisner Award-winning artist Fábio Moon will arrive in comic shops worldwide on September 2nd. Then, Greendale’s iconic sorceress-in-training steps into the pages of her own brand-new, ongoing series in Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 by Hugo Award nominee Corinna Bechko and Eisner Award-nominated artist Kano at midnight on October 7th!
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The Final Order Cut-Off (FOC) for Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 (including the “Pyre Satanic” Variant) and the Archie #1 “Pyre Satanic” Variant will be Monday, August 31st.

Archie #1 “Pyre Satanic” Variant

Crimes Against Nature gets a Trailer

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Image Comics has revealed a teaser trailer for the upcoming series launch Crimes Against Nature by Eliot Rahal and Mattia Monaco. This neo-noir series is set to launch this September from Image Comics and already has the industry abuzz with early praise.

Best described as Koko the gorilla meets The Usual Suspects, Crimes Against Nature will also boast extra special variant covers by Monaco as well as fan-favorite artists Stipan Morian, Tyler Boss, and a Witchblade Team-up variant by Gavin Smith.

In Crimes Against Nature, famous Hollywood Animal Trainer, Doctor Kermit Groedan, and his only client/best friend—Amigo the Ape, the first gorilla ever nominated for an Academy Award—are framed for a crime they didn’t commit. Now they’re on the run. And to clear their names and save their lives, Kermit and Amigo will be forced to reveal their darkest secrets and confront each other’s hidden past. Will their friendship be able to survive?

Crimes Against Nature #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 23:

  • Cover A by Monaco – UPC: 70985304857200111
  • Cover B by Stipan Morian – UPC: 70985304857200121
  • Cover C 1:25 copy incentive by Tyler Boss – UPC: 70985304857200131
  • Cover D 1:50 copy incentive by Monaco – UPC: 70985304857200141
  • Cover E by Gavin Smith Witchblade Team-Up variant – UPC: 70985304857200151

San Diego FC Announces First MLS Club Partnership with VIZ Media for Captain Tsubasa

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Captain Tsubasa

San Diego FC (SDFC) has announced a new partnership with VIZ Media, making SDFC the first Major League Soccer club to partner with VIZ Media for Captain Tsubasa, the globally renowned soccer manga and anime series.

As part of the partnership, SDFC will celebrate Captain Tsubasa during its upcoming 2026 Baja Cup match against Club Tijuana on Sept. 16, giving fans the opportunity to experience the match with a special Captain Tsubasa Ticket Package.

The package includes a ticket to the Sept. 16 Baja Cup match along with an exclusive limited-edition Captain Tsubasa scarf, offering fans a unique way to celebrate the iconic soccer franchise while supporting SDFC.

Captain Tsubasa has captivated generations of fans around the world with its story of soccer, ambition and the pursuit of greatness. The partnership brings together the globally recognized franchise and SDFC’s growing soccer community for a special matchday celebration.

Captain Tsubasa Ticket Package

Fans can purchase the special package for the Sept. 16 Baja Cup match, which includes:

  • One ticket to the September 16 Baja Cup match
  • A limited-edition Captain Tsubasa scarf

Tickets and additional information:  SanDiegoFC.com/Tsubasa  

Oni Press Conjures MIDNIGHT Promo Program for Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 – Coming to Stores October 7th!

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MIDNIGHT IS COMING TO RIVERDALE! Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications, Inc. have unveiled a brand-new MIDNIGHT release initiative for Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1, the FIRST ISSUE of the mischievous NEW ONGOING SERIES starring America’s iconic sorceress-in-training from Hugo Award nominee Corinna Bechko and Eisner Award-nominated artist Kano! 

For the first time ever, Oni Press is officially giving retailers the green light for an early, MIDNIGHT release of Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 at 12:01 AM on October 7th, 2027 – making the milestone issue available for sale alongside Marvel’s Midnight Fantastic Four #1, Midnight Spider-Man #1, and Midnight X-Men #1. 

But, abracadabra, that’s not all… In tandem with the early release, Oni is also making a special, open-order variant cover available to participating MIDNIGHT release retailers, who wish to mark the occasion in suitably spooky fashion. Enter: The first Archie Comics PYRE SATANIC variant cover — a new subset of surprise variant covers echoing a unique chapter of Archie Comics history in a playfully subversive way. HECK YEAH!

The Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 PYRE SATANIC VARIANT features stunning artwork by cover artist Chloe Brailsford and will be available as an open-order item for all accounts alongside every other Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 cover on Final Order Cut-Off (FOC) on August 31st.

Finally, Halloween is coming early because Oni Press is also giving retailers an extra-added treat by matching all of Marvel’s deep discount incentives for the MIDNIGHT program for Sabrina #1!

Who knew that Sabrina could cast such a spell? 

Stock up and come armed with a new bag of tricks for the fall’s biggest comics release day – and tell them Sabrina the Teenage Witch sent you! 

Neon Ichiban and DSTLRY Introduce Pre-Order Rewards

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Neon Ichiban DSTLRY FOC Rewards

Neon Ichiban and DSTLRY have announced FOC Rewards, a first-of-its-kind program that gives fans credit on Neon Ichiban when they pre-order print comics at their local comic shop before Final Order Cutoff (FOC).

The program is live now. Fans earn up to $5 in digital credit per title redeemable toward any comics or manga purchase on Neon Ichiban. FOC Rewards debuts with six DSTLRY print titles that are currently available for pre-order via local comic shops.

How It Works: Fans earn $2.50 for submitting proof of a qualifying pre-order, and an additional $2.50 for confirming in-store pickup with a photo and geolocation — $5 total per title.

Launch Titles

Neon Ichiban’s FOC Rewards launches with six forthcoming DSTLRY titles. DSTLRY’s print single issues ship in their Prestige format; collected editions as premium hardcovers. Each title below carries a $5 reward on Neon Ichiban:

  • WHITE HOUSE ROBOT ROMANCE #3 — Chip Zdarsky & Rachael Stott
  • THE CITY BENEATH HER FEET #3 — James Tynion IV & Elsa Charretier
  • WHITE BOAT #3 — Scott Snyder & Francesco Francavilla
  • A MISCHIEF OF MAGPIES #1 — Simon Spurrier & Matías Bergara
  • BIG BURN Hardcover — Joe Henderson & Lee Garbett
  • WARM FUSION Hardcover — Scott Hoffman & Alberto Ponticelli

DC releases a trailer for DC Next Level

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DC Next Level is the next step for “All In” and the comic publisher has dropped a trailer teasing what’s to come!

DC: Next Leve is a series of bold, creator-forward #1s, starring fan-favorite characters, and helmed by some of the best talent in comics. These new Next Level titles will launch alongside bold new storylines in DC’s ongoing and limited series as DC All In begins its second act.

Dark Horse celebrates 40 Years and Introduces a Print Catalog

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Dark Horse Comics, founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, celebrates its 40th Anniversary offering creator owned and licensed comics to fans of all genres. Now, the publisher is offering its monthly catalog in a print edition physically available at local comic shops for fans and collectors to peruse before adding all the latest Dark Horse titles to their pull list. Readers can still review the catalog online via the PRH website; the physical edition must be ordered by comic shops for consumers to pick up for free in stores. The printed editions are now available to order, beginning with the April Catalog which will feature comics on sale in July and books on sale in August.   

Retailers can place their order for individual copies of the printed catalog by FOC (final order cutoff), February 2, 2026, and fans should let their local comic show know their interest. Copies of the catalog will be available in stores March 25, 2026.

Neon Ichiban Gifts $5 to Every Member for Cyber Week

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In the spirit of giving (and reading), Neon Ichiban surprised every current user with $5 in their account — no strings, no gimmicks. It’s just a thank-you gift from the founders and new digital comic platform.

The credit is live right now and can be used toward anything on the platform including comics, manga, variant covers, or collector editions. Whether fans are deep-diving into classic runs, opening their first manga, or stacking their digital shelf with $.99 steals, the $5 is a new way to share some holiday spirit as the season begins.

But readers shouldn’t wait to indulge; this gift disappears after Cyber Monday on December 2.

Neon Ichiban is a new digital comics and manga platform where fans don’t just read, they can collect and connect. It features a global library spanning, in alphabetical order, Dark Horse Comics, DC, DSTLRY, Dynamite, IDW, Kodansha, Legendary, Mad Cave, Marvel, Oni, Rebellion, Vault, and Titan.

Neon Ichiban makes digital reading feel magical, personal, and permanent. It is currently running a Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale with titles from DC, Marvel, Kodansha, and more discounted up to 50%, as well as more than 3,000 single issues discounted to $.99.

Markosia Enterprises Celebrates 20 Years with a Year-Long Digital Comic Giveaway

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Markosia Enterprises, one of the UK’s foremost independent publishers of graphic novels, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an unprecedented offer for comic book fans worldwide. Beginning Friday, October 31, 2025, the company will give away a free digital comic book every week to subscribers of their newsletter for the foreseeable future.

Founded in May 2005, Markosia has grown from humble beginnings to become a force in independent publishing, releasing more than 600 graphic novels to the global market. The company’s journey began when founder Harry Markos faced the possibility of losing his job due to a serious back injury and potential disability. Rather than accept defeat, Markos channeled his passion for sequential art into building what would become one of Britain’s most enduring independent publishers.

Over the past two decades, Markosia has built an impressive catalogue featuring acclaimed titles including Beowulf, Dark Mists, Midnight Kiss, Starship Troopers, Shadowmancer, The Lexian Chronicles, and Traveller. The company has collaborated with some of the industry’s finest talent, including Lee Garbett, Tony Lee, the late Norm Breyfogle, Ryan Stegman, Szymon Kudranski, and Inaki Miranda, among many others.

While specialising in graphic novels, Markosia has diversified its publishing portfolio to include prose fiction and children’s picture books, demonstrating the company’s commitment to storytelling across multiple formats.

The weekly digital comic giveaway begins October 31, 2025 and will continue throughout the coming year. Readers can sign up for the newsletter at www.markosia.com to receive their free weekly comic and stay updated on new
releases, creator interviews, and special announcements.

As Markosia enters its third decade, the company remains committed to championing independent voices and delivering quality storytelling to readers around the world.

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