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Alex Segura, Sara Century, Pat Kennedy, and Dean Kotz team for The Forgotten Five

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Los Angeles Times Book Prize winning writer Alex Segura and acclaimed writer and Best Issue Ever podcaster Sara Century will team up with fan-favorite artists Pat Kennedy and Dean Kotz for a fresh new spin on superheroes in the upcoming The Forgotten Five. This all-new, ongoing series is set to launch Wednesday, December 16 from Image Comics.

The series will also boast eye-popping variant cover art by Nickolej Villiger, Michel Fiffe, Inkpot Award winning Jerry Ordway, and Kotz himself.

Decades ago, five teens with strange powers barely managed to escape the clutches of a shadowy organization known as The Contingency. Aided by former Contingency agent Polly Napier and her partner Gilly Stokes, they became The Five: a team of freedom-fighting outcasts!

Years later, with the Contingency defeated, The Five have grown up and moved on, leaving the world-saving to new teams of heroes across the country. But when rumors of their old foes begin to resurface, can the Forgotten Five cast off their civilian lives in order to reconnect and resume the fight?

Cover of 'The Forgotten Five' comic book featuring five diverse characters in dynamic poses, escaping from rocky terrain with a vibrant and colorful background.

Illustration of five diverse characters on a rocky terrain, depicting themes of outcasts and heroes, accompanied by text boxes that provide narrative context and character details.

A comic strip set in Miami, 2004, depicting a lively pub scene at Churchill's with colorful characters interacting and enjoying their time together.

Cover A by Villiger – UPC: 70985304966100111
Cover B by Kotz – UPC: 70985304966100121
Cover C by Fiffe – UPC: 70985304966100131
Cover D by Ordway – UPC: 70985304966100141

Z2 Comics Revives Johnny Cash’s Long-Lost Comic Book From 1976

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Z2 Comics, with the Estate of Johnny Cash, will bring a remarkable and largely forgotten piece of American pop culture back into print with the republication of a little-known comic book written and self-funded by the legendary Johnny Cash in 1976. Serving to remind fans that his story is a cautionary tale, the comic represents one of the earliest—and most authentic—examples of a celebrity embracing the comic book medium to tell a personal story.

At a time when celebrity-created comics were virtually unheard of, Cash didn’t simply license his name to the project. He wrote the book, with Billy Zeoli, financed its production, and used comics as a direct way to reach young audiences. The original Spire Christian Comics edition featured artwork and a cover by legendary Archie Comics artist Al Hartley, creating an unexpected collaboration between one of America’s most iconic musicians and one of comics’ most celebrated creators.

The comic also occupies a unique place in comics history. Johnny Cash created the book a full year before Gene Simmons‘ famous 1977 Marvel Comics promotion involving his own blood, a milestone often cited as an early crossover between celebrities and comics. While many later celebrity comic projects centered on branding or licensed likenesses, Cash’s work stands apart as a genuine creative endeavor, with the artist using the medium to tell his own story and communicate a message he deeply believed in.

Nearly five decades later, Z2 is introducing this forgotten artifact to a new generation of readers. Scheduled for release to coincide with Local Comic Shop Day, the new edition faithfully reproduces the original 1976 comic while celebrating its legacy with two all-new cover variants from acclaimed creators Chip Kidd and Tim Bradstreet. The 50th Anniversary edition of Hello, I’m Johnny Cash also boasts a brand new interview and recollections from John Carter Cash, plus a historical look at how the original 1976 comic project came to be, by renowned comics writer/journalist Alex Segura.

More than simply a Johnny Cash collectible, the book shines a light on an overlooked chapter in both the legendary musician’s career and the evolution of celebrity storytelling in comics. Long before graphic novels became a platform for musicians, actors, and other public figures, Cash recognized comics as a uniquely powerful storytelling medium capable of engaging young readers and addressing important social issues and spiritual beliefs.

Positioned at the intersection of music history, comics culture, and public education, Johnny Cash’s autobiographical comic remains a fascinating historical document—and a timely reminder of the enduring power of sequential art to inform, inspire, and connect with audiences across generations.

Arriving in finer comic shops September 23.

Dick Tracy Goes to War in a New Veterans Day Special

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Before the yellow coat, the badge, and a lifetime spent chasing criminals, Dick Tracy was a soldier.

Mad Cave Studios and Tribune Content Agency returns to the past in Dick Tracy: Veterans Day Special, a 40-page standalone story from writers Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, and Keir Graff, with art by Francesco Scimonelli, colors by Marissa Louise, and letters by Patrick Brosseau, featuring a main cover by Geraldo Borges and a variant cover by Francesco Scimonelli.

Dick Tracy is a soldier on the front lines of the deadliest conflict the world’s ever seen. Today’s assignment is supposed to be easy: Dick’s assigned to protect a camera crew gathering footage of the glories of battle. But there is nothing glorious about war. And this one will haunt the detective-to-be for years to come.

Set years before Tracy became the detective readers know, Dick Tracy: Veterans Day Special turns its attention to an earlier chapter of his life and an assignment that exposes the distance between the image of war and its reality. What begins as a straightforward protection detail becomes an experience Tracy will carry long after leaving the battlefield.

A standalone entry in Mad Cave Studios’ Dick Tracy universe, Dick Tracy: Veterans Day Special offers longtime readers a deeper look at the man behind the badge while giving new readers a self-contained entry point into the series.

Dick Tracy: Veterans Day Special goes on sale November 11, 2026 (FOC October 19).

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Preview: Dick Tracy #19

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Dick Tracy #19

(W) Michael Moreci, Alex Segura (A) Geraldo Borges

CAUGHT FLAT-FOOTED BY FLATTOP! Dick Tracy’s on the run! Accused of murder and theft, dodging enemies real and imagined, Dick does his best to stay low…but no amount of mud can hide that yellow coat, and a good man can be mighty predictable. Sam Ketchum and Tess Trueheart are determined to help clear his name, but that will put them in the same crosshairs. Dick Tracy approaches a precipice–everything’s about to change!

Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene is powerful graphic journalism

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Brett

The story of Hurricane Helene as told by those who survived. Islands in the Sky brings those stories to life by pairing real survivors with award-winning comics creators to preserve what happened and help the region recover. This project, the first from the Appalachia Comics Project, is part record, part resistance, and part recovery. It is a testament to the power of community and creativity to bring healing and preserve the truth about one of America’s deadliest and costliest national disasters. Islands in the Sky was selected this year as the First Year Reading Book for Berea College in Kentucky.

Contributors to Islands in the Sky include a Nobel Prize winner, two Pulitzer Winners, two National Book Award winners, a MacArthur Genius grant recipient, and a Peabody winner.

Story: Jim Bourdy, Allie Bourdy. Greg Pak, Tera McIntosh, Amy McIntosh, Gene Luen Yang, Suzanne Palmer, Anthony Del Col, Matthew K. Manning, Andrew Aydin, Cory Vaillancourt, Steve Orlando, Nick Filardi, Shannon Burcham, Angie Stone, Alex Segura, Hannah Roy, Brian Michael Bendis, Jessica Stepp Edney, Matt Fraction, Dr. David Easterling
Art: Josh Adams, Thien Pham, Briana Loewnsohn, Ned Wolfe, Jarrett Rutland, Valentine De Landro, June Kim, Brent Schoonover, David Hahn, C.A.P. Ward, Aster D’Amico, Nate Powell
Color: Nick Filardi, Matthew Wilson, Laura Martin
Letterer: Jodie Troutman, Josh Reed, C.A.P. Ward, Nate Powell

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Golden Apple Comics

Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene is powerful graphic journalism

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Brett

Contributors to Islands in the Sky include a Nobel Prize winner, two Pulitzer Winners, two National Book Award winners, a MacArthur Genius grant recipient, and a Peabody winner.

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Releases in comic shops August 2026.

Golden Apple Comics

Preview: Dick Tracy Vol. 3

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Dick Tracy Vol. 3

(W) Alex Segura, Michael Moreci (A) Geraldo Borges

The Detective in Yellow returns for a brand new story arc!

ALL-NEW STORY ARC–AND A PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT! As Dick Tracy investigates a series of brazen bank robberies by the mysterious Summer Sisters, an old army friend appears from across the pond with ominous tidings. Plus, the Detective in Yellow’s personal life gets complicated! Still reeling from The Blank’s murderous rampage–and the ways it changed The City’s criminal underbelly–can Dick Tracy piece together a new mystery while being yanked back into his own complicated past?

Preview: Dick Tracy #17

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Dick Tracy #17

(W) Michael Moreci, Alex Segura (A) Geraldo Borges

DICK TRACY – A CROOK? Is the Detective in Yellow in the pocket of bloodthirsty mob boss Lips Manlis? It can’t be true! But someone is out to make it at least believable – and hungering to ruin Tracy’s stalwart rep. Can he – and the friends he’s alienated – figure out the truth before Dick Tracy, PD becomes Dick Tracy, WANTED CRIMINAL? The latest epic issue in the acclaimed DICK TRACY series ups the noir tension as we careen toward the arc’s big finale!

Preview: Dick Tracy #16

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Dick Tracy #16

(w) Michael Moreci, Alex Segura (a) Geraldo Borges

NEW ARC AND NEW JUMPING ON POINT! It’s a new day in The City as Big Boy Caprice makes plans that will have reverberations for everyone–including Dick Tracy and his rag-tag group of allies. With Lips Manlis back on the scene this can only mean one thing: violence is on the horizon…who will survive it?

Preview: Dick Tracy Deluxe Edition Vol. 2 HC

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Dick Tracy Deluxe Edition Vol. 2 HC

(W) Alex Segura, Michael Moreci (A) Geraldo Borges

Dick Tracy returns in this grounded series that reimagines the Detective in Yellow as a noir hero!

Still reeling from the fallout of the bloody gang war that gripped the city, Detective Dick Tracy has little time to recover as he confronts a series of grisly murders. A new player aims to cement their place in The City’s underworld–by taking out the very scum that populates it! With a newly deputized Patt Patton and the intrepid Tess Trueheart by his side–along with the distraction of the nightclub siren, Breathless Mahoney–Dick Tracy follows the trail of a deadly killer down a path that puts him at odds with one of his closest friends, and that places suspicions on his allies. PLUS! A Valentine’s Day to remember as Dick Tracy and Patt investigate a murder on a movie set! Contains issues #6-10, plus the Valentine’s Day 2024 Special.

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