Queen in Black #5
(W) Al Ewing (A) Paco Medina, Iban Coello
OH, THE HUMANlTY! In the war between Light and Dark, the winner’s taken their prize… but is it Hela or Knull who’s ascended to the Throne of All? Either way, the only thing standing between them and all life on Earth is… the VENOMWORLD! It’s the ultimate symbiote battle — and for Mary Jane Watson, it’s the last stand!
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popmarket, the collector-focused retail brand of Alliance Entertainment, has announced the full slate of exclusives it will sell at New York Comic Con 2026, running October 8 through 11 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Sixteen limited items – spanning action figures, 3D lenticular puzzles, an exclusive comic book, collector vinyl and licensed music fan gear – will be available at popmarket, Booth #4415, with suggested retail prices from $8 to $150.
popmarket serves collectors across toys, collectibles, and video games at popmarket.com. At New York Comic Con, its booth will feature exclusives from the company’s collectibles distribution business alongside product drawn from across Alliance Entertainment’s divisions, including Alliance Home Entertainment, Alliance Authentic and Handmade by Robots.
The assortment was built with vendor partners specifically for the show, favoring limited production runs, new artwork and first-to-market releases.
Additionally, popmarket’s booth will be home to several activations throughout the show, including the complimentary giveaway while supplies last of exclusive art cards promoting Demon Records/BBC’s Doctor Who vinyl sets and their upcoming Lord of the Rings vinyl box set, which features the original full cast dramatization radio broadcast from 1981. And popmarket will be a featured stop at the show for fans on the Craniacs Trading Card Scavenger Hunt where limited quantities will be available.
Action Figures and Collectibles
Hiya Toys is fielding the Godzilla 2000 Godzilla Final Battle version action figure in an edition of 3,000 at $75, and Playmates Toys is supplying the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Classic Green Ranger 8-inch action figure, also limited to 3,000, at $20. Super7 brings the Glitter Green Color Shock Godzilla 2001 figure to the booth as a first-to-market release at $30, debuting at popmarket ahead of any other channel.
Puzzles and Comics
Prime 3D is producing three convention puzzles built around Marvel cover art, each at $15. The Secret Wars #10 Doctor Doom Cover 3D Lenticular Puzzle featuring the art of Mike Zeck and the Amazing Spider-Man #55 puzzle featuring Patrick Gleason’s cover are limited to 500 pieces apiece. The Doctor Doom Doom Quest #1 Puzzle runs to 2,000 and features the art of Pascal Garcin. Z2 Comics rounds out the print offering with Hello I’m Johnny Cash, a New York Comic Con exclusive comic book with cover art by Tim Bradstreet, limited to 500 copies at $10.
Collector Vinyl
The music program is anchored by Goblin’s soundtrack to Dawn of the Dead, issued through Discoteca Pick Up, an Italian import label, with brand-new cover artwork by the Italian artist known as Jj Farfante, created specifically for this release and never before seen. The pressing is limited to 750 copies at $40.
Virgin Records label, Silver Age, is supplying Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer at $28, a convention-exclusive yellow with red splatter variant colorway LP pressed in an edition of 500. The record pairs hip-hop supergroup Czarface, a group with long-standing ties to comic culture, with the mysterious Frankie Pulitzer, whose identity has been the subject of ongoing fan theory and press coverage.
Diggers Factory adds two color-variant pressings: One Piece: Into the Grand Line – Original Soundtrack from the Netflix series on red and blue marble vinyl, limited to 200 copies at $42, and Music from the Star Wars Saga on sand-colored vinyl, limited to 300 at $33.
Music Fan Gear
Rocksax is contributing four music-licensed items. Exclusive air fresheners for Ghost, Sleep Token and Ozzy Osbourne are each limited to 500 units at $8, and a 50-by-60-inch Ghost throw blanket featuring a collage of the band’s album covers is limited to 100 at $50.
Blu-Ray
From Tsuburaya Productions and Alliance Home Entertainment, the ULTRAMAN Legacy Collection, limited to just 100 units and priced at $150. Celebrating Ultraman’s 60th Anniversary, this collection includes all 39 episodes of the original series from 1966, the complete Ultraseven series from 1967, and all 51 episodes of Return of Ultraman from 1971. The set also features a 28-page episode guide with a brand-new introduction by Keith Aiken of SciFiJapan.com, an exclusive Handmade by Robots Gold Ultraman figure, a convention-exclusive commemorative poster, and premium limited-edition packaging created exclusively for NYCC.
For fans unable to attend New York Comic Con, a special retail edition of the ULTRAMAN Legacy Collection will be available exclusively through Amazon beginning October 13, while supplies last. This highly collectible release includes the complete Blu-ray content, the 28-page episode guide, and the exclusive Gold Ultraman figure featured in the NYCC edition, while the convention-exclusive artwork, commemorative poster, and select NYCC packaging elements remain exclusive to the limited 100-unit convention release.
Editions and Pricing at a Glance
| Vendor | Item | Limited to | SRP | |
| Hiya Toys | GODZILLA 2000 GODZILLA FINAL BATTLE VERSION ACTION FIGURE | 3000 | $ | 75.00 |
| Playmates Toys | MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS CLASSIC GREEN RANGER 8 INCH ACTION FIGURE | 3000 | $ | 20.00 |
| Super7 | GLITTER GREEN COLOR SHOCK GODZILLA 2001 | First to Market | $ | 30.00 |
| Prime 3D | SECRET WARS #10 DOCTOR DOOM COVER 3D LENTICULAR PUZZLE NYCC EXCLUSIVE | 500 | $ | 15.00 |
| Prime 3D | AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #55 GLEASON COVER PUZZLE | 500 | $ | 15.00 |
| Prime 3D | DOCTOR DOOM DOOM QUEST #1 PUZZLE | 2000 | $ | 15.00 |
| Z2 Comics | HELLO I’M JOHNNY CASH NYCC EXCLUSIVE COMIC BOOK | 500 | $ | 10.00 |
| Discoteca Pick Up S.N.C. | GOBLIN – DAWN OF THE DEAD – O.S.T. – COVER ART EXCLUSIVE | 750 | $ | 40.00 |
| Silver Age | CZARFACE MEETS FRANKIE PULITZER – YELLOW WITH RED SPLATTER EXCLUSIVE VINYL | 500 | $ | 28.00 |
| Diggers Factory | ONE PIECE: INTO THE GRAND LINE – OST – RED/BLUE MARBLE EXCLUSIVE VINYL | 200 | $ | 42.00 |
| Diggers Factory | MUSIC FROM THE STAR WARS SAGA – SAND COLOR EXCLUSIVE VINYL | 300 | $ | 33.00 |
| Rocksax | GHOST AIR FRESHENER | 500 | $ | 8.00 |
| Rocksax | SLEEP TOKEN AIR FRESHENER | 500 | $ | 8.00 |
| Rocksax | OZZY AIR FRESHENER | 500 | $ | 8.00 |
| Rocksax | GHOST THROW BLANKET 50X60 | 100 | $ | 50.00 |
| Alliance Home Entertainment | ULTRAMAN LEGACY COLLECTION | 100 | $ | 150.00 |
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Yen Press has announced nineteen acquisitions on social media, adding new titles and series to a prolific catalog of manga, novels, and audiobooks.
Starting off this slate of announcements were a couple of new additions to Yen Audio (Mirai and Valkyrie Bullet), giving the imprint another great work from esteemed storyteller Mamoru Hosoda and an adaptation of one of the most highly anticipated releases from Yen On.
Mirai
By Mamoru Hosoda
Little Kun isn’t too happy about the latest addition to his family. With the arrival of a new baby sister in the house, he worries his parents may not love him as much as they used to…But when a teenage girl shows up and tells Kun that she is his sister from the future, it may be that there’s more to this new relationship than Kun ever could’ve dreamed!
Valkyrie Bullet
By Yomu Mishima
Illustration by Pinakes
In the near future, Earth has been invaded by monsters called giju from another world, forcing humanity into a never-ending war for survival. Conventional weapons are ineffective; the world’s only hope lies in the Valkyrie Dresses—suits of powered battle armor with extraordinary combat abilities that can only be piloted by women. However, one day, a man is transferred to Third Academy, where the ladies who wear these dresses of hardened steel are trained. His name: Ren Hifumi, the test pilot for a prototype humanoid weapon created to combat the giju that has never had a successful trial run…until now.
Yen On added three new light novels to the lineup (Kafka’s Journey; Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her; and The Returned Tyrant Princess Rewrites Her Dark Past), giving the imprint great new works in beloved categories that include a high-flying fantasy adventure, a school life romance that inspired a Summer 2026 anime, and a reincarnated villainess story.
Kafka’s Journey (light novel)
By Chizuru Mizushina
Illustration by Haruyuki Morisawa
A girl on the run takes to the skies!
Within an island floating in the sky, there is an underground village of elderly people and one child—Kafka. The adults have taken care of the girl and asked for a single thing in return: She must never leave the village. When her grandfather was alive, that wasn’t a problem. But after he passed away, her days became dull, and the village feels stifling. Inspired by her grandfather’s stories of his adventures around the globe, Kafka longs to experience the outside world for herself. When a visitor from the surface tells her about life beyond the village, Kafka can’t take it anymore. Her only way out is her grandfather’s old plane. Never mind that she hasn’t flown one before! After everything her grandfather taught her, how hard could it be? Join Kafka’s journey as she broadens her horizons, makes friends her own age, and finally learns the sad truth about why her village was cut off from the rest of the world.
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her (light novel)
By Hibariyu
Illustration by siso
Seven years ago, before my best friend and I were torn apart by a big move, we promised we would be friends forever, no matter how much distance was put between us. But when I finally found him again at my new high school, I didn’t expect him to be…the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen in my life. Wait, so does this mean he—or, I guess, she—was a girl this whole time?! It’s honestly insane. With everyone else, she’s a pristine flower, literally Miss Perfect. But when it’s just us, she’s the same goblin I’ve always known. I guess some things truly never change. And yet…
The Returned Tyrant Princess Rewrites Her Dark Past (light novel)
By Hiironoame
Illustration by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima
The imperial princess Ariadne has lied, cheated, poisoned, and even killed at the behest of the cunning Prince Siegbert. Little does she know, the prince thinks of her as no more than a pawn. He sells her down the river, and she is sentenced to death for her crimes. Just as the reaper’s scythe drops, she closes her eyes and realizes what a fool she’s been, only to wake up and find she has traveled back in time to when she was fifteen. With her second shot at life, she vows to punish the wily prince and set her story back on the right track.
The announcement slate was packed with a total of fourteen new manga (Lilies in Love for 101 Days; Lord Hades’s Vernal Honeymoon; Desire of the Untouchable Flower; The Great Yet Flawed Gods; I Want You to Expose Me; Monster of Absolute Evil; Singularity Love: A Kenji Tsurubuchi Collection; Summer Love Begins with a Lie -squall-; Chef in the Demon King’s Castle: Despite All the Scary-Hot Demons, This Is a Great Workplace; The Immortal Girl’s Breeding and Cultivation Travelogue; The Parasite Princess; YATTARA; Chewed Flesh, Ground Bones; and Exchange Parties with Anthropomorphic Figures), including continuations of amazing works previously published by Yen Press and anthologies featuring beloved creators, such as Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times creator Kenji Tsurubunchi and celebrated artists from Harta magazine, including Ryoko Kui, Suzuka Morino, and Hachi Inaba.
Lilies in Love for 101 Days
By Muromaki
In this must-have collector’s edition, the sequel to the social media phenomenon Lilies Blooming in 100 Days, 101 days of yuri situations are assembled in stunning full color!
Lord Hades’s Vernal Honeymoon
By Ueji Yuho
Hades and Kore have successfully been wed! Sure, they’ve got a complicated prenup, but the two are living a peaceful life as newlyweds…or at least, that’s how things were supposed to go, until the realm of Hades literally froze over!? And that’s just one of the all-new heart-pounding one-shots from the author of Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage!
Desire of the Untouchable Flower
By Mai Kaniu
Of all the guys to fall for, I never thought it would be someone like you…!
Gorgeous, talented Rei is the heir to and manager of a major cosmetic brand. Despite his domineering personality and the rumors of scandal that hound him nonstop, he doesn’t have the slightest experience to speak of when it comes to love! In fact, he’s spent his life waiting to find his hero, the ideal partner he dreamed of as a kid. One day, in order to protect Rei from stalkers, his father hires him a bodyguard named Ichijo—who, under his serious, straitlaced exterior, is exactly Rei’s type! When they’re forced to be together around the clock, Rei’s heart won’t stop pounding…but he never could have suspected the ulterior motive Ichijo holds…
The Great Yet Flawed Gods
By Ei Ohitsuji
Dive into the vibrant world of Greek mythology! This saga will take you inside the dysfunctional pantheon of the gods navigating life, love, and everything in between—just on a slightly grander scale. Peek in on Zeus and Hera after three hundred years of marriage. What trouble will the devilishly handsome Hades find himself in? And if you thought your ex was possessive, wait until you see what Persephone’s like when she fancies someone…
I Want You to Expose Me
By Suzuka Stellagi
Hayama is a skittish and struggling young artist specializing in bijin-ga, a genre focused on painting beautiful women. After fleeing from yet another model, he finds a beautiful figure collapsed by the roadside and takes them in —only to discover that they’re actually a boy in women’s clothes! But this time, Kenzan doesn’t feel the urge to run. Instead, he may have just found the perfect subject for his work!
Monster of Absolute Evil
By Gagane
The Fukurougi Incident: a heinous case in which twenty-three murderers fell victim to active-duty police officer Nodoka Fukurougi. Nodoka is put to death for her crimes, but as it turns out, her story’s far from over—a mysterious girl appears before her and invites her to take part in a twisted game. Thirteen vicious murderers are to be revived and take part in a brutal battle royale, Nodoka included. If she wants to uphold justice and make sure the evil stay dead, Nodoka has no choice but to slaughter her way to the end…!
Singularity Love: A Kenji Tsurubuchi Collection
By Kenji Tsurubunchi
From the creator of Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times comes this collection of short manga! A romance about a boy who sees a pillar of light, a search for a time machine among the remnants of human civilization, a visit to a shop specializing in fairies, and more—these stories feature an imaginative blend of history and mythology!
Summer Love Begins with a Lie -squall-
By ROCOCO
Original Story by LYCORIS
When middle schooler Kaoru Tachibana runs away from home in the pouring rain, the last person she expects to bump into is her homeroom teacher, Mirei Shimotsuki. When Mirei takes her in for a few days, Kaoru is surprised to learn that the same woman who’s normally so put together is actually a disorganized, laid-back day drinker behind closed doors. On the other hand, she’s the only one who accepts Kaoru, struggles and all, and it’s captivating. But with Mirei keeping her distance emotionally, what will become of their unusual relationship…?
Chef in the Demon King’s Castle: Despite All the Scary-Hot Demons, This Is a Great Workplace
By YMK
Tsumugi is a hardworking human chef in the kitchen of the Demon King’s castle…and a transmigrator from another world! Freed from her previous life of homelessness and suffering, she’ll fight to the very last to keep this dream job where food, clothing, and shelter are guaranteed—even if it means dealing with her rough-and-tumble demon coworkers!
The Immortal Girl’s Breeding and Cultivation Travelogue
By fujihan
Original Story by Luna Usagi
Pluto, a genius young mage, has given herself eternal life and youth in pursuit of her dream: to be a personal breeding ground for all kinds of different species! Brimming with carnal curiosity, she indulges herself with unorthodox creatures and beautiful ladies alike as she lets loose the monster(s) within her.
The Parasite Princess
By Toshiya Higashimoto
When college student and aspiring author Ai Tanaka gets a new roommate, she finds that this awkward girl is a little too eager to share things in common. Miu Yamaguchi wants to use Ai’s makeup, wear her clothes, and even have the same beauty mark. It’s more than enough to make a person uncomfortable, but it can get so much worse…
YATTARA
By Ooyamada
The gluttonous monster Yattara is summoned in a city of opulence and decadence. This harbinger of destruction has a vast appetite that cannot be satisfied until entire nations are leveled. As it comes across three gauntly malnourished children in a garbage-piled, foul-smelling room, it opens its maw as usual…but realizes that even the beast of gluttony prefers a delectable meal. And if Yattara was going to eat them anyway, it might as well prepare its meal properly to relish a flavor never experienced. After all, Yattara has never once let a meal slip away, and it’s in no hurry…
Chewed Flesh, Ground Bones
By Paregoric
1999—the year that Nostradamus predicted would be the end of humanity. Riding a wave of unprecedented interest in the occult, Inubosaki (an editor for a third-rate paranormal mag) and Asama (a cameraman with a sixth sense) team up. They spend their days covering incident after bizarre incident…when Asama’s keen eye for the supernatural draws them into an encounter with a terrifying phenomenon. Decades into the future in 2023, an aged Asama is called on by someone searching for Inubosaki…
Exchange Parties with Anthropomorphic Figures
Edited by HARTA Editorial Department
Welcome, if you please, to a soul-stirring sneak peek into the lives of all kinds of anthropomorphic figures. From beastmen to gods, androids, and more, this luxurious anthology features works from many—including Ryoko Kui (Delicious in Dungeon), Suzuka Morino (Servant Beasts), and Hachi Inaba (The Tiger Won’t Eat the Dragon Yet)!
The Hanson family have just finished moving into what was meant to be their dream home, but it’s already turned into their worst nightmare. The Home Owners Association is throwing its annual picnic, presenting a great opportunity for the Hansons to meet their new neighbors. Only, what they realize is just how tight this strange community is, and if the Hansons don’t conform to their local mores, there will be consequences. Ever hear about a “curse of pestilence”?
Story: Cullen Bunn
Art: Fico Ossio
Color: Ulises Arreola
Letterer: Andworld Design
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Acclaimed creator Mirka Andolfo returns to the coaldust-choked Victorian atmosphere of her international hit Mercy—this time with fan-favorite collaborator and artist Lidia Bolognini—to bring fans an all-new Gothic tale in the upcoming Merciless. This four issue miniseries is set to launch in December from Image Comics.
Fifteen years after having rid itself of the terrible Devil of Woodsburgh, the thriving former mining town has finally begun to let out a long-held breath… That is, until an enigmatic new Lady comes to town.
Rory has finally come of age and is ready to open her factory. But her arrival coincides with the uncanny: a strange new drug called Electric Sumac is coursing through the streets, leaving ordinary men and women unnaturally strong… and dangerously unhinged. Rory, and her companion Joel, are determined to stamp it out… whatever the cost. For they know something the rest of the city does not: the drug’s mysterious origins are anything but earthly.
Meanwhile, Sheriff Bancroft has returned to settle the unfinished business his father left in his wake. As old debts resurface and a web of secrets unravels… will Rory find herself caught in the middle of it all?
Merciless #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 2.
ROM vs. the dreaded PREDACRON—everyone’s favorite bounty-hunter! Wait a minute! Whose book is this, anyway?
Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Conor Hughes
Color: Patricio Delpeche
Letterer: Rus Wooton
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The opposite of soft serve. Get Jiro premieres October 3 on Toonami, next day on HBO Max.
Get Jiro is based on the 2012 graphic novel Get Jiro! and its 2015 prequel Get Jiro: Blood and Sushi, written by Joel Rose and Anthony Bourdain, illustrated by Langdon Foss and Alé Garza, and published by DC Comics under its Vertigo imprint.
Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.
These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.
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Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live #3 (Dark Horse) – Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live #3 continues to straddle the line between utterly brilliant and incredibly sophomoric. Geoff Darrow unleashes some of the best fight choreography on the comics page and also a used panty dispensing AI soda machine. He also includes more background gags in one issue than some 100+ issue ongoing series have in their entire run. I’m amazed by Darrow’s skill as a cartoonist, which is bolstered by Ian Herring’s colors and Nate Piekos’ precise letters and also get a lot of chuckles from his skewering of our current AI-addled, fascist, late capitalist reality. The setting of Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live has big Gatlinburg energy. Overall: 8.7 Verdict: Buy
Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1 (Marvel) – Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1 is living proof that anything, even a shared universe that has somewhat gone stale, can be improved by the presence of Muppets. The comic kicks things off with a multiverse-spanning epic courtesy of Chip Zdarsky and Pete Woods. It’s super funny, and Miss Piggy and Emma Frost are fabulous together. Also, with the help of Gonzo, Deadpool is the least annoying he’s been in years. The story ends up being a salute to ensemble casts and maybe even a template for future summer event stories. Next, in a “Terrible Idea”, Kyle Starks and Mike Henderson have Bruce Banner and Hank Pym play the straight men to the utter chaos that are the experiments of Honeydew and Beaker. Some of the imagery in this story is downright nightmare fuel, and it ends up being a great homage to all the superhero and villain-creating lab accidents. Miss Piggy roasts some sexist (literal)pigs and flirts with Rocket and Groot in the incomparable “Pigs of the Galaxy”. Mackenzie Cadenhead’s dialogue demonstrates why she’s a pop culture queen while David Baldwin and Yen Nitro marry colorful sci-fi and fashion with their visuals. This story needed more pages and a spinoff mini. Philip Kennedy Johnson and Athla Fabbio combine 60s counterculture and 80s action in the nearly silent “Bad Man”. Basically, Wolverine rescues the Electric Mayhem’s van in a story that emulates Larry Hama’s silent issues of GI Joe with day-go colors from Mike Atiyeh. It’s a super fun genre/era/tone mash-up. Momofuku executive chef Paul Carmichael teams up with Ashley Allen and Paco Medina to spin a tale of Dr. Strange, Swedish Chef, and a sick Clea. Allen nails the chef’s funky dialogue while Medina helps the build up of Strange’s consternation with a chef who sucks in every universe. But, somehow, he has the magic touch for Clea. Adam Goldberg and EJ Su wrap the comic up with a rapid fire succession of Muppets failing to join the Avengers in their fight against Dr. Doom. We get one last magical Miss Piggy moment and some Statler/Waldorf fourth wall obliteration before paying adieu to a vibrant cast of characters. (And some Marvel superheroes.) Overall: 9.2 Verdict: Buy
