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Vault Comics and Inanna Sarkis Announce an Inanna: The Name She Lost Series

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Vault and writer, director, and actress, Inanna Sarkis, have announced a Inanna: The Name She Lost single issue comic book series. Sarkis is joined by Eisner-nominated and New York Times bestselling writer Tim Seeley, and the phenomenal artist Ademir Leal to tell a modern reimagining of the story of the ancient Sumerian goddess of love and war.  

Inanna: The Name She Lost #1 will hit store shelves in November, 2026. The debut issue will feature a stellar lineup of collectible variant covers from an epic lineup of artists including Tula Lotay, Annie Wu, Serena Bell, Meredith McClaren, Adriana Melo, Seth Adams, and series artist Ademir Leal.  

The story begins in San Francisco, once the heart of a counterculture movement of peace and love, now a city at war with itself. Mayor and presidential hopeful Tim Teller promises to fix the problems, but he has a new issue. On a brisk September evening, Inanna emerges from the Bay, wearing nothing but a lapis necklace. She remembers little more than her name… and a deep sense of rage. Possessed of immense strength and unwavering charisma, Inanna becomes a champion of the people. But her immortal life as a goddess of love and war is coming back to haunt her. Ancient enemies and modern mythic forces collide as love and war clash in a battle for the soul of humanity—and Inanna herself.

Inanna: The Name She Lost #1

Marvel reveals new variant covers for Daredevil, Black Cat, X-Men United, Avengers, and Friendly Neighborhood Mary Jane

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Thanks to a global roster of extraordinary artists, Marvel Comics continues to deliver some of the industry’s most striking cover art! This week, Marvel is proud to spotlight an exciting selection of upcoming variant covers including all-new entries in previously announced variant cover programs, cover reveals for the biggest launches, and more.

From the latest Muppets Variant Cover to an epic connecting cover for Daredevil, this week has something for every Marvel fan.

  •  Emma Frost meets Miss Piggy in Annie Wu’s Muppet Variant Cover for X-Men United #7, part of a series of covers celebrating the 50th anniversary of “The Muppet Show.” This glamorous—and formidable—duo will also team up in Chip Zdarsky and Pete Woods’ story in The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1.
  • This September, Marvel’s Stormbreakers celebrate the season in new Fall Fantasies Variant Covers, featuring Marvel heroes embracing their favorite fall traditions. Jonas Scharf’s newly revealed Black Cat #14 cover shows Felicia Hardy and some feline friends frolicking through a pile of colorful leaves.
  • Stephanie Phillips and Lee Garbett’s hit new Daredevil run continues in Daredevil #6, kicking off a new arc, “Of Moles & Owls,” as Daredevil is caught in the crossfire of a deadly new crime war. The arc features interior art by special guest artist Flaviano who also drew connecting covers for Daredevil #6-7 spotlighting the villains Daredevil will face.
  • Spinning out of Avengers: Armageddon, Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto’s new run of Avengers launches this November. The debut issue will be the latest comic available in True Believers Blind Bags. Iconic artist Mr Garcin delivers a show-stopping variant cover in his signature collage style that features images of the original team lineup within the Avengers logo with images of the all-new lineup surrounding it. Garcin’s cover will be a regular orderable cover.
  • Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Friendly Neighborhood Mary Jane is a new limited series following Mary Jane Watson in the aftermath of Queen in Black. One of the covers shown was by Peach Momoko, part of the visionary artist’s new Momo-Tone Variant Cover collection. These painted covers will arrive in shops this November and the full announcement and more of covers in the collection will be revealed in the weeks ahead.
  • DAREDEVIL #6 TWO-PART CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY FLAVIANO – 75960621282800641
  • BLACK CAT #14 FALL FANTASIES VARIANT COVER BY JONAS SCHARF – 75960621252101421
  • X-MEN UNITED #7 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU – 75960621122701531
  • DAREDEVIL #7 TWO-PART CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY FLAVIANO – 75960621282800721
  • AVENGERS #1 VARIANT COVER BY MR. GARCIN – 75960621380100151
  • FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD MARY JANE #1 MOMO-TONE VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

The Muppets team with Marvel’s Heroes in Variant Covers this September and October

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To mark the 50th anniversary of “The Muppet Show,” the Muppets are crashing the Marvel Universe for the very first time this September! In addition to Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1, a one-shot with all-new stories from a superstar lineup of creators including Chip Zdarsky, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Pete Woods, Ashley Allen, MacKenzie Cadenhead, Kyle Starks, David Baldeon, Mike Henderson, and more, the gang will also team up with Marvel heroes in an all-new collection of Muppet Variant Covers!

Featured on select issues throughout September, these fun-filled covers pair Kermit, Miss Piggy, Rizzo and more with legendary Marvel heroes in unforgettable, unexpected team-ups. Whether they’re helping save the day or creating chaos, the Muppets bring their iconic humor to the Marvel mythos, delivering a pop culture crossover fans have waited decades to see!

Check out the first three covers and preorder all ten at your local comic shop today.

  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #15 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY NICOLETTA BALDARI – 75960621146301531
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY PACO MEDINA – 75960621001503634
  • DAREDEVIL #7 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY TBD – 75960621282800741
  • JEFF THE LAND SHARK: SUPERSTAR #3 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY MATTEO LOLLI – 75960621629100331
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #2 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE – 75960621462400221
  • WOLVERINE #28 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY TERRY DODSON – 75960620841802821
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #17 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI – 75960621122701731
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #36 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY BEN SU – 75960620917003631
  • X-MEN UNITED #7 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU – 75960621443300731
  • DOOMQUEST #5 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO – 75960621590400531

SDCC 2026: Legendary Detective Rip Kirby returns from Christopher Sebela, Tango, and Mad Cave

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Following a first look during San Diego Comic-Con, Mad Cave Studios and King Features have revealed the return of Rip Kirby. One of the most influential detectives in comics history, Rip Kirby will star in an all-new series that honors the sharp wit, sophistication, and timeless appeal that made the character a legend.

Written by two-time Eisner Award nominee Christopher Sebela, illustrated by Tango, colored by KJ Diaz, and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry, Rip Kirby delivers a fresh mystery built on one of comics’ most enduring foundations.

War hero. Star athlete. Brilliant scientist. Savvy private investigator. Rip Kirby’s reputation is long secured, and these days he’s enjoying the post-war boom of New York City. With gorgeous and quick-witted Honey Dorian at his side and reformed criminal valet Desmond running the show, it’s a perfect life and perfectly balanced. It’s been perfect for what seems like forever… But Rip’s world is about to get complicated, and his unflappably decent ways are newly tested. Up against a world that seems to be growing too fast, can an upstanding man of morals and fair play like Rip remain himself, or will he be swallowed up by the ugliness?

In 1946, co-creators Alex Raymond and Ward Greene introduced Rip Kirby, a detective who stood apart from the hard-boiled heroes of the era. Solving cases through intelligence, scientific reasoning, and careful observation rather than brute force, Kirby helped redefine crime fiction and left an enduring mark on newspaper strips for generations to come.

The debut issue by Sebela and Tango goes on sale November 4, 2026, with a Final Order Cutoff of October 12, 2026. Rip Kirby #1 will be available with Cover A by Annie Wu, plus a Cover B, Cover C, Cover D, a foil edition, and a blank sketch cover—with more details on the way soon.

 Rip Kirby #1

Magic: The Gathering Announces Secret Lair x Marvel Spinner Rack Specials featuring art by Annie Wu

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It’s time to give the spinner rack another turn. Secret Lair x Marvel: Spinner Rack Specials, a five-card Magic: The Gathering drop featuring original artwork by acclaimed comic artist Annie Wu, is available through the Secret Lair Chaos Vault, bringing the look and feel of classic comic books to five cards from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes.

Secret Lair x Marvel: Spinner Rack Specials gives these cards the full vintage-comics treatment, with art that looks like it could have come straight from the pages of a retro comic book. Artist Annie Wu brings a distinct comics sensibility to the drop, combining expressive character work, heavy inks, aged textures, and rich color to make every card feel like the cover that stopped you mid-spin at the local comic shop. This drop celebrates the bold storytelling, iconic characters, and unforgettable art that Magic and Marvel fans know and love.

Foil editions of Secret Lair x Marvel: Spinner Rack Specials are available in limited quantities at MagicCon: Amsterdam, taking place July 17–19, 2026, and through the Chaos Vault on the Secret Lair website. The Chaos Vault will be open during the show from 10:00 AM CEST on Friday, July 17 to 7:00 PM CEST on Sunday, July 19, 2026, while supplies last.

Secret Lair x Marvel: Spinner Rack Specials includes:

  • 1x Hammerhead, Maggia Boss, 1x Undead Hand Ninja, 1x Tippy-Toe, Terrific Partner, 1x Hex Magic, 1x Baxter Building
  • Price: Foil: Non-Foil: $29.99 USD, $39.99 USD

Marvel Celebrates 60 Years of Mary Jane Watson with 20 Variant Covers!

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She’s a cover girl! This August, Marvel honors 60 fabulous years of Mary Jane Watson with Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1 and Mary Jane Watson Variant Covers, a runway-worthy collection of 20 new Mary Jane covers from today’s hottest artists! As multi-faceted as Mary Jane is herself, the covers range from high fashion to action packed as MJ steals the show by teaming up with fellow Marvel icons and debuting glamourous new looks!

Sixty years ago, Marvel Comics hit the jackpot. In Amazing Spider-Man #42, Mary Jane Watson made her full debut, brought to life by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. and her luck has never run out! From Peter Parker’s sweetheart to fashion model, super hero, and even symbiote host, MJ has done it all with style. Now, the character’s legendary legacy continues in Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1, featuring stories that span her most iconic eras, along with a glimpse at what’s next for the inimitable superstar. The one-shot comes from a lineup of renowned writers including legendary Spider-Man scribes J.M. DeMatteis, J. Michael Straczynski and Ann Nocenti, along with rising star Ashley Allen. They’re joined by an all-star group of artists, including Phil Noto, Alina Erofeeva, Andrea Broccardo, Luigi Zagaria—ensuring Mary Jane has never looked better!

Check out the first six Mary Jane Watson Variant Covers and preorder all 20 covers, along with Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1, at your local comic shop!

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #34 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY KRIS ANKA
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY MIGUEL MERCADO
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #15 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU
  • IRON MAN #8 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY LEIRIX
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #7 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #33 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY MEGHAN HETRICK
  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #7 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY ANAND RAMCHERON
  • INFERNAL HULK #10 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS
  • JEFF THE LAND SHARK: SUPERSTAR #2 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #1 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY KAARE ANDREWS
  • PUNISHER #7 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY DAVI GO
  • QUEEN IN BLACK #3 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE
  • WOLVERINE #25 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY MARK BAGLEY
  • X-MEN #35 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY RON LIM
  • X-MEN UNITED #6 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY GLEB MELNIKOV
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE
  • MORTAL THOR #14 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY ELIZABETH TORQUE
  • DAREDEVIL #5 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY DERRICK CHEW
  • DOOMQUEST #4 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY DAVID MACK
  • BLACK CAT #13 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN WADA

Odin invites readers into a Dark World by James Tynion IV, Marguerite Bennett, and Letizia Cadonici. Get an early look!

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An advance preview of Odin invites readers to step into the dark world of the original limited series co-created by five-time Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV, bestselling writer Marguerite Bennett, and fan-favorite artist Letizia Cadonici. The nine-issue series, produced by Tynion’s production house Tiny Onion and published by Image Comics, follows an undercover journalist reporting on a group of deluded Neo-Nazis foolishly seeking glory and instead facing the wrath of Norse gods. Green Room meets Midsommar with a touch of The Ritual in this relentless, no-holds-barred horror story.

The new preview, sharing the beginning of Odin #1, starts with a visual punch: Odin disemboweled and disfigured, hangs from a tree, being pecked by a group of crows. The next pages offer a glimpse into the journey of journalist Adela, showing her infiltration of a Neo-Nazi punk band who are following a skin map to what they believe to be their promised land where they can rise to full white supremacist power. The series will follow in the frozen footsteps of thrill-seeking Adela as she ventures into the Norwegian forest with the Neo Nazi punks. But what awaits them in the woods is far older and stranger than any of them can comprehend, and no gods are coming to answer their prayers. 

Debuting this May, Odin features hallucinogenic colors by Eisner Award winner Jordie Bellaire and sharp letters by the acclaimed Tom Napolitano. The series is cleverly designed by Dylan Todd and edited by horror pros Steve Foxe and Eric Harburn.

Odin will have gorgeous main covers by celebrated comic and album artist Alex Eckman-Lawn, who is illustrating Cover A for the full series. The series will also spotlight variants by series artist Cadonici and all-star artists like Christian Ward, Martin Simmonds, Jae Lee, Annie Wu, Tula Lotay, Sam Wolfe Connelly, Wes Craig, and more. 

Odin #1 will be available at comic book stores on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. 

Odin #1
  • Cover A by Alex Eckman-Lawn – Lunar Product Code 0326IM0243
  • Cover B (1:10 copy incentive) by Letizia Cadonici – Lunar Product Code 0326IM0244
  • Cover C (1:25 copy incentive)  by Christian Ward – Lunar Product Code 0326IM0245
  • Cover D (1:50 copy incentive) by Martin Simmonds – Lunar Product Code 0326IM0246
  • Cover E (1:100 copy incentive) by Jae Lee – Lunar Product Code 0326IM0247

DC reveals “Punk Rock” Variant Covers for January 2026

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DC Comics is kicking off 2026 with a six-string scream. This January, DC will publish a set of punk rock-themed variant covers across six comic book titles that feature Superman, Supergirl, and more, each one a rebellious remix of the Man (and Woman) of Tomorrow, brought to life by some of comics’ most fearless artists.

From safety pins to zine-style slogans, these comic book covers channel the raw energy, DIY spirit, and anti-establishment ethos of punk rock, all while celebrating the enduring power of Superman, Supergirl, and their allies to stand up, speak out, and fight for what’s right. Kindness is the new punk rock!

DC’s Punk Rock Variant Cover Lineup:

  • Action Comics #1094 – Annie Wu turns up the distortion with a punk-rock Superboy thrashing an electric guitar mid-solo, amps blazing and attitude dialed to eleven.
  • Superman #34 – Dave Johnson delivers a bold, black-and-white zine-style cover with the rallying cry “Kindness is the new punk rock” scrawled across Superman.
  • Superman Unlimited #9 – Mike Allred goes full anarcho-pop, plastering Superman over a giant anarchy symbol surrounded by safety pins, torn textures, and retro rebellion.
  • Supergirl #9 – Marguerite Sauvage paints Kara Zor-El as a punk heroine: fierce, stylish, and ready to break the mold.
  • Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #47 – Fabrizio De Tommaso captures the duo looking like they just stepped out of a gig and into a showdown.
  • Justice League Unlimited #15 – Dan Hipp transforms Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman into punk rock icons in his signature vibrant style: patched jackets, wild hair, and all the attitude you can handle.

Exclusive Preview: Emma Frost: The White Queen #4

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Emma Frost: The White Queen #4

(W) Amy Chu (A) Andrea Di Vito
(C) Antonio Fabela (L) Ariana Maher
(CA) David Nakayama (VCA) Alex Ross, Annie Wu

The White Queen conquers the City of Sin! In Las Vegas, a disgraced former member of the Inner Circle may hold the key to uncovering the plot against Emma Frost. But with the Hellfire Club about to crown a new queen, has time run out? Plus: A new player that you — or Emma! — never saw coming makes their presence known!

Emma Frost: The White Queen #4

Marvel’s Mystical Heroes Roll the Dice this October in Strange Tales

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This October, some of Marvel’s most iconic magic users gather for a night of epic adventure and mystical mystery in Strange Tales, a four issue limited series by writer and recent Stonewall Honor Award winner Jeremy Whitley and artist Bayleigh Underwood. Just in time for Halloween, Strange Tales stars Scarlet Witch, Wiccan, Nico Minoru, Doctor Strange and more magical super heroes in a spellbinding saga that blends Marvel Comics storytelling with elements of popular tabletop role-playing games.

ROLL THE DICE…IF YOU DARE!

It’s Halloween, and Nico Minoru joins her girlfriend Karolina Dean, and friends Teddy Altman and Billy Kaplan for a rousing round of RPG Hoosegows and Hydras. But when a dice roll leads to goblins materializing in real life and her friends all disappearing, Nico Minoru is soon left running through NYC’s streets with a very real dragon hot on her tail. Desperate for help, she finds herself at the Scarlet Witch’s Last Door. Will these two witches find the missing heroes and piece together how this board game came to life, or will their adventure end in a critical loss?

Check out Underwood’s main cover along with variant cover by Annie Wu and Gretel Lusky and preorder Strange Tales #1 at your local comic shop today!

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