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A Mysterious Traveler Arrives in the Eisner-Nominated Ghost Pepper

Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #13, from creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi and colorist Adriano Lucas. The 2026 Eisner Award–nominated Best New Series kicks off its biggest story arc yet on July 29, 2026, as Ghost Pepper #13 launches a thrilling new chapter for Loloi and the world she fights to protect. 

The world needs a champion… but none remain. After the shocking events of last issue, a strange traveler emerges from the chaos, eager to taste Loloi’s famous spicy dishes… 

In addition to the main cover by Ludo Lullabi, the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #13 also includes open-to-order covers by Cedric Poulat and Cliff Rathburn, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Mirka Andolfo, a 1:50 incentive variant cover by Alec Bezzina, and a blank sketch cover. 

Fans can get a glimpse of the mysterious new traveler and the start of the series’ next chapter with this first look at the upcoming issue. 

Ghost Pepper #13

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover A by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 0526IM0369) 
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover B by Cedric Poulat (Lunar Code: 0526IM0370) 
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover C by Cliff Rathburn (Lunar Code: 0526IM0371) 
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Mirka Andolfo (Lunar Code: 0526IM0372) 
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Alec Bezzina (Lunar Code: 0526IM0373) 
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover F Blank Sketch Cover ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0526IM0374) 

Battle Beast & Conquest Finally Go Head-to-Head in Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10

Skybound and Image Comics have shared a first look at Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10The next chapter of the bestselling series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley, colorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton arrives as Conquest crashes onto shelves in comic shops on June 17, 2026

Battle Beast vs. Conquest! At long last—it’s the fight everyone has always wanted! 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni plus a variant cover lineup including an open to order cover by Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr., a connecting 1:10 incentive variant by Chris Burnham and Brian Reber, a 1:25 incentive variant by Mirka Andolfo, a 1:50 incentive variant by Mark Englert, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Alec Bezzina

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0426IM0391) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0426IM0392) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 0426IM0393) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Mirka Andolfo (Lunar Code: 0426IM0394) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Mark Englert (Lunar Code: 0426IM0395) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Alec Bezzina (Lunar Code: 0426IM0396) 

Hot and Plenty of It! Skybound and Image Dish Out Ghost Pepper’s Biggest Story Arc Yet

Skybound and Image Comics have announced a bold new Ghost Pepper story arc from creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi and colorist Adriano LucasGhost Pepper #13 will kick off the next chapter in the spiciest action series on shelves and will arrive in comic book shops on July 29, 2026

Ghost Pepper introduced readers to a reality where humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all. But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world…if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first.

Now, the world needs a champion… but none remain! After the shocking events of last issue, a strange traveler emerges from the chaos, eager to taste Loloï’s famous spicy dishes… AND MIGHT BE THE KEY TO SAVING THE WORLD? 

For every issue of this exciting new story arc there will be a 90s trading card-themed variant cover from acclaimed artist Cliff Rathburn, each “card” featuring a character from the Ghost Pepper cast, including Ax, the elusive new character debuting in this arc.   

In addition to the main cover by Ludo Lullabi, the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #13 also includes an open-to-order cover by Cedric Poulat, the first cover in the 1:10 incentive variant cover series by Cliff Rathburn, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Mirka Andolfo, a 1:50 incentive variant cover by Alec Bezzina, and a blank sketch cover.

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover A by Ludo Lullabi
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover B by Cedric Poulat
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Mirka Andolfo
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Alec Bezzina
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover F (Blank Sketch) ($4.99)
  • Ghost Pepper #14 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn
  • Ghost Pepper #15 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn
  • Ghost Pepper #16 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn
  • Ghost Pepper #17 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn
  • Ghost Pepper #18 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn