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A Deadly Mystery Turns Personal in Capes #8

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Skybound and Image Comics have shared a first look at Capes #8, from writer Benito Cereno, artist/colorist Mark Englert, and letterer Rus Wooton. Capes #8 takes readers – and the heroes of Capes, Inc. – further into the most unexpected corner of the Invincible Universe. Capes #8 will hit comic book shops on June 24, 2026.

Capes embark on a murder mystery more personal than they ever imagined. And Bolt isn’t about to sit on the sidelines…

Plus, Invincible co-creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, alongside colorist Annalisa Leoni present the next chapter of their Ella Mental backup story, the newest hero of the Invincible Universe! 

Capes #8 features a lineup of covers including a main cover by Mark Englert, and additional open-to-order covers by Conor Hughes, Gleb Melnikov, Ito, and Sanford Greene.

Capes #8

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • Capes #8 Cover A by Mark Englert (Lunar Code: 0426IM0318) 
  • Capes #8 Cover B by Conor Hughes (Lunar Code: 0426IM0319) 
  • Capes #8 Cover C by Gleb Melnikov (Lunar Code: 0426IM0320) 
  • Capes #8 Cover D by Ito (Lunar Code: 0426IM0321) 
  • Capes #8 Cover E by Sanford Greene (Lunar Code: 0426IM0322) 

Capes #7 has Sold Out and Getting a Second Printing

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed that Capes #7, from writer Benito Cereno, artist/colorist Mark Englert, and letterer Rus Wooton, has sold out at the distributor level and will return to comic book shops with a second printing on June 24, 2026. 

To meet the incredible fan demand, Capes #7 returns with a brand-new cover from artist Chris Burnham and colorist Brian Reber! 

Capes #7 kicks off all-new stories exploring the most unexpected corner of the Invincible Universe with Benito Cereno and Mark Englert introducing the biggest mission in Capes history! With Invincible off-planet fighting the Viltrumite War and the new Guardians of the Globe battling The Order, now’s the time for Capes, Inc to become the face of superpowered crime-fighting. But has Bolt already made the one mistake that could doom Capes? 

The issue also includes the first appearance of Ella Mental, a new Invincible Universe character from the Invincible VS game, in the first chapter of new backup stories by Invincible creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, with colors by Annalisa Leoni.  

Additionally, Capes #6 will return with a second printing and Capes #1 with a fourth printing with covers by Burnham and Reber, also on June 24. 

  • Capes #7 Second Printing (Lunar Code Below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  
  • Capes #6 Second Printing (Lunar Code Below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  
  • Capes #1 Fourth Printing (Lunar Code Below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  

Shellshock #1 from Oni and EC features a Cataclysmic Collection of Comic Book Superstars

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This August, Oni Press and William M. Gaines Agent, Inc. are rotating back into combat for a powerful dose of two-fisted fury with staggering new tales of war and fighting men in EC Comics’ next giant-sized, 56-page special: Presenting … Shellshock #1! You’ve warmed yourselves by the pyres of SHIVER SUSPENSTORIES . . . You’ve grabbed OUTLAW SHOWDOWN by both red-hot barrels . . . And you’ve felt the poison touch of TORTURED HEARTS. But nothing can prepare you for what awaits—or who you will become—when you finally reach the front line. Here, there can be no peace—only SHELLSHOCK, on sale August 19th!! 

Meet mankind’s greatest enemy of all—himself—as commanding writers Julio Anta, John Arcudi, Benito Cereno, and Michael W. Conrad lead a joint campaign alongside artistic bombardiers Tom Fowler, David Lapham, Albert Monteys, and Shawn Martinbrough that will always bring enemy and ally, private and general, to the same reward in the end: a flag-draped casket and glory posthumously conferred. 

Plus: This 56-page testament to fortitude also features another all-time EC classic, painstakingly remastered and restored!

We’ve got incoming, so kiss your rifle and swallow your fear when Shellshock #1 lays siege to comic shops on August 19th – featuring shrapnel-laden covers by modern masters Lee Bermejo, Tyler Crook, Tom Fowler, Jay Stephens, and Rian Hughes!

Blood Faces Impossible Odds in Blood & Thunder #13 by Benito Cereno, E.J. Su, MSassyk, and Robert Kirkman

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #13. From writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su , colorist MSassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirman, the first chapter of an all-new story arc arrives in comic book shops on May 13, 2026.

Blood is in the last place she expected – PRISON!

After the surprising conclusion of the previous issue, Blood finds herself in an impossible situation and desperate to get the odds back in her favor. But without Thunder, the galaxy’s most wanted woman will need to find new allies… 

In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and Dee Cunniffe, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #13 also includes an open-to-order cover by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Karen S. Darboe, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Pete Woods.

Blood & Thunder #13

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover A by E.J. Su & Dee Cunniffe (Lunar Code: 0326IM0280) 
  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover B by Nick Roche & Josh Burcham (Lunar Code: 0326IM0281) 
  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Karen S. Darboe (Lunar Code: 0326IM0282) 
  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Pete Woods (Lunar Code: 0326IM0283)

Preview: Blood & Thunder #12

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Blood & Thunder #12

(w) Benito Cereno (a) E.J. Su (c) MSassyK (l) Rus Wooton

Friends. Enemies. There may be no difference for Blood as everyone’s agendas are revealed. 

Blood & Thunder is a high-octane sci-fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals. 

Blood & Thunder #12

Blood Runs Out of Road in Blood & Thunder #12 by Benito Cereno, E.J. Su, MSassyk, and Robert Kirkman

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #12. An issue so action-packed; additional story pages were required! From the team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su, colorist MSassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman, the pivotal chapter of this explosive story arc arrives in comic book shops on April 8, 2026.

Friends. Enemies. There may be no difference for Blood as everyone’s agendas are revealed. 

Blood & Thunder is a high-octane sci-fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals. 

In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and MSassyK, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #12 also includes an open-to-order cover by Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Haining, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Erica Henderson.

Blood & Thunder #12

The full list of covers is below:   

  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover A by E.J. Su & MSassyK (Lunar Code: 0226IM0361)
  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover B by Khary Randolph & Emilio Lopez (Lunar Code: 0226IM0362)
  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Haining (Lunar Code: 0226IM0363)
  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Erica Henderson (Lunar Code: 0226IM0364)
  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover E (I Hate Fairyland Team-Up Variant) by E.J. Su (Lunar Code: 0226IM8011)

Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker Reunite for New Invincible Universe Story in Capes #7

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All new Invincible Universe stories start here! Skybound and Image Comics have announced that Capes #7 will feature the first comic book appearance of Ella Mental, an all-new Invincible Universe character. With the power to command earth, wind, fire, and water, Ella Mental will make her debut in the upcoming Invincible VS video game launching April 30 from Skybound and its in-house game development studio Quarter Up. Invincible co-creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker reunite to tell Ella Mental’s story in a series of new back-ups appearing in Capes #7-12. 

As previously announced, Capes #7 will begin an all-new story by writer Benito Cereno alongside returning artist Mark Englert. The series moves beyond its remastered return to explore a new arc of the Invincible Universe when Capes #7 hits comic book shops on May 27, 2026. 

Also not to be missed, Benito Cereno and Mark Englert introduce the biggest mission in Capes history! With Invincible off-planet fighting the Viltrumite War and the new Guardians of the Globe battling The Order, now’s the time for Capes, Inc to become the face of superpowered crime-fighting. But has Bolt already made the one mistake that could doom Capes?   

Capes #7 features a lineup of covers including a main cover by Mark Englert, an Ella Mental-centric cover by Cory Walker and Patricio Delpeche, and additional open-to-order covers by Conor Hughes, Gleb Melnikov, Dike Ruan, and Sanford Greene.  

The full list of variant covers is below:  

  • Capes #7 Cover A by Mark Englert  
  • Capes #7 Cover B by Conor Hughes 
  • Capes #7 Cover C by Gleb Melnikov 
  • Capes #7 Cover D by Dike Ruan 
  • Capes #7 Cover E by Sanford Greene 
  • Capes #7 Cover F by Cory Walker & Patricio Delpeche

Preview: Hector Plasm: Hunt the Bigfoot #2

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Hector Plasm: Hunt the Bigfoot #2

(W) Benito Cereno (A) Derek Hunter

Ghost hunter Hector Plasm and Bigfoot expert Lip Dyson delve deep into the woods to track the murderous monster of Monkey Ridge, but each new clue leads them down darker and stranger paths. Curious footprints, bizarre rock formations, and sinister sigils all point to something more than a cryptid infestation.

Hector Plasm: Hunt the Bigfoot #2

Preview: Blood & Thunder #7

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Blood & Thunder #7

(W) Benito Cereno (A) E.J. Su (C) MSassyK (L) Rus Wooton

After the shocking revelations in the last issue, Blood finds herself relentlessly hunted by her enemies. Also in this issue, meet the unforgettable OOLA-LAH! 

Blood & Thunder is a high‑octane sci‑fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals. 

Blood & Thunder #7
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