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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.

It’s high-octane science-fiction horror set in the world of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando

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Dark Horse Comics partners with Saber Interactive to present John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando: Rise of the Sludge God, a comic prequel to the upcoming game developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando. Written by Michael Moreci and featuring artwork by Alberto J. Albuquerque with letterer Nate Piekos, Rise of the Sludge God is set to begin in March 2024. 

The comic miniseries presents the terror of a professional crew up against an unstoppable force in Alien combined with a healthy dose of the suspense-filled action of The Thing, peppered with zombified monsters and one gruesome god. Interior artist Albuquerque also creates the wild cover art.

A normal day for Obsidian CEO Leon Dorsey becomes horrific when his search for clean energy accidentally awakens an ancient, sludgey evil. Humanity’s last hope against a toxic future rests with a private group of commandos. 

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando: Rise of the Sludge God #1 (of 3) invades comic shops on March 13, 2024. Pre-order at your local comic shop for $3.99. 

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando: Rise of the Sludge God #1