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Preview: Capes #12

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Capes #12

(W) Benito Cereno, Robert Kirkman (A) Mark Englert, Cory Walker (C) John Rauch, Annalisa Leoni (L) Rus Wooton.

It’s up to Bolt and Superball to rally CAPES and save the world from the power of the medallion. As new monstrosities surface, can they defeat them all?

Plus, Invincible co-creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, alongside colorist Annalisa Leoni conclude Ella Mental’s first solo adventure!

Comic book cover featuring a superheroine with horns and a green costume, surrounded by electric energy and an explosion in the background. The title 'Capes' is prominently displayed at the top, along with the issue number 12.

A comic book panel featuring a superheroine in a green costume with lightning patterns, standing confidently amid vibrant pink energy. A shocked character in the foreground reacts to her presence, while dialogue bubbles provide context to the scene.

A comic book panel featuring various superheroes in action, with one character yelling 'Let's get that medallion!' and others preparing to engage in a battle.

The full list of variant covers is below:

Capes #12 Cover A by Mark Englert (Lunar Code: 0826IM0362)
Capes #12 Cover B by Conor Hughes (Lunar Code: 0826IM0363)
Capes #12 Cover C by Gleb Melnikov (Lunar Code: 0826IM0364)
Capes #12 Cover D by Ito (Lunar Code: 0826IM0365)
Capes #12 Cover E by Sweeney Boo (Lunar Code: 0826IM0366)

Capes Must Rally to Save the World in Capes #12

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Skybound and Image Comics have shared a first look at Capes #12, from writer Benito Cereno, artist Mark Englert, colorist John Rauch, and letterer Rus Wooton. Capes #12 takes readers – and the heroes of Capes, Inc. – further into the most unexpected corner of the Invincible Universe. Capes #12 will hit comic book shops on October 28, 2026, bringing the current arc to its dramatic finale while opening the door to the next chapter of Capes.

It’s up to Bolt and Superball to rally CAPES and save the world from the power of the medallion. As new monstrosities surface, can they defeat them all?

Plus, Invincible co-creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, alongside colorist Annalisa Leoni conclude Ella Mental’s first solo adventure!

Capes #12 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 Sweeney Boo.

Capes #12 (Lunar Codes Below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

The full list of variant covers is below:

Capes #12 Cover A by Mark Englert (Lunar Code: 0826IM0362)
Capes #12 Cover B by Conor Hughes (Lunar Code: 0826IM0363)
Capes #12 Cover C by Gleb Melnikov (Lunar Code: 0826IM0364)
Capes #12 Cover D by Ito (Lunar Code: 0826IM0365)
Capes #12 Cover E by Sweeney Boo (Lunar Code: 0826IM0366)

Preview: Capes #8

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Capes #8

(W) Benito Cereno (A) Mark Englert (C) Mark Englert (L) Rus Wooton

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!

A Deadly Mystery Turns Personal in Capes #8

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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…

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.

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

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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.

Gert goes on a Line-Wide Rampage in I Hate Fairyland Team-Up Variant Bloodbath Covers this April

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

When Spawn team-up variants were announced, Gert was annoyed. When Youngblood team-ups were unveiled, Gert began sharpening her axe. And when Invincible team-up variants were revealed, Gert screeched: “I HATE TEAM-UPS!” Image Comics is all-in on Skottie Young’s I Hate Fairyland this April in celebration of the milestone #50 issue and warns fans of a highly deranged Gert, and her Fairyland pals, taking Image covers hostage all month long.

In addition to the characters’ cameo appearances on the covers of some of Image’s hottest ongoing series, the title logos on each book will be redesigned to mirror the instantly recognizable I Hate Fairyland look.

Created by Skottie Young, I Hate Fairyland #1 debuted in October 2015. The series has sold out and gone back-to-print multiple times and received mass critical acclaim. It remains one of the most popular, bestselling ongoing Image series to date.

I Hate Fairyland characters will appear on the covers of:

On sale Wednesday, April 8:

Blood & Thunder #12 Cover E I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by EJ Su – Lunar Code 0226IM8011
D’orc #3 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 0226IM8016
D’orc #3 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 0226IM8017
Die Loaded #6 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by David Lafuente – Lunar Code 0226IM8014
Die Loaded #6 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW David Lafuente – Lunar Code 0226IM8015
Spawn #374 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Brett Booth – Lunar Code 0226IM8030

On sale Wednesday, April 15:

Fireborn #1 Cover N I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0226IM8021
Fireborn #1 Cover O I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0226IM8022
Invincible Universe Battle Beast #8 Cover G I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Ryan Ottley – Lunar Code 0226IM8023
Lost Fantasy #9 Cover G I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Vanessa Cardinali – Lunar Code 0226IM8025
Lost Fantasy #9 Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Vanessa Cardinali – Lunar Code 0226IM8026
Narco #2 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Daniel Hillyard – Lunar Code 0226IM8029
Witchblade (2024) #20 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Giuseppe Cafaro – Lunar Code 0226IM8032

On sale Wednesday, April 22:

Invincible Universe Capes #6 Cover F I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Mark Englert – Lunar Code 0226IM8024
Youngblood #100 Cover M I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Rob Liefeld – Lunar Code 0226IM8035
Corpse Knight #1 Cover I I Hate Fairyland Team-Up – Lunar Code 0226IM8012
Darkness Vs Angelus Cover F I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Pat Boutin – Lunar Code 0226IM8013

On sale Wednesday, April 29:

Feral #22 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Tony Fleecs – Lunar Code 0226IM8018
Feral #22 Cover E I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Tony Fleecs – Lunar Code 0226IM8019
Final Boss Masked Vigilante (one-shot) Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Tyler Kirkham – Lunar Code 0226IM8020
White Sky #3 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by J.P. Mavinga – Lunar Code 0226IM8031
Wrestle Heist #5 Cover B I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Kyle Starks – Lunar Code 0226IM8033
Wrestle Heist #5 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Kyle Starks – Lunar Code 0226IM8034

Comics

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

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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

Comics

Preview: Capes #2

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Capes #2

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Mark Englert

Reprinted for the first time since its release, fans and collectors will not want to miss the new monthly releases of Capes. This series is perfect for fans looking to discover every corner of the Invincible Universe as seen in the hit Skybound and Prime Video series, which continues to shatter records worldwide.

The city’s most dangerous super villains have escaped prison – and this time, it’s personal for Bolt! But who is targeting CAPES? And WHY?

Skybound and Image Announce Invincible Month Comics for March 2026

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Skybound and Image Comics have announced the slate of comic books included in Invincible Month, a celebration of the best superhero comic in the universe which includes new comics, reprints of the most demanded issues, and all new collections arriving in March 2026. Timed to the debut of season 4 of the hit animated series on Prime Video, Invincible fans can celebrate the comic books that started it all the whole month long.

Perfect for those looking to discover every corner of the Invincible Universe, Invincible Month releases include Invincible #1 Foil Edition (where it all began), Marvel Team-Up #14 (the iconic team-up with Spider-Man), Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 (the blood-soaked return of the hit series), Invincible Returns #1 Facsimile Edition (first appearance of THRAGG!), Capes #5, Invincible Vol. 14 (New Edition), and Invincible Omnibus Vol. 1.

The month kicks off with the March 4 release of Marvel Team-Up #14, the historic first meeting of Invincible and Spider-Man! The landmark issue from writer Robert Kirkman, artist Cory Walker, and colorist Dave McCaig is one of the most demanded comics of the modern era. With a star-studded variant cover artist lineup including Spider-Man legends Todd McFarlane, Erik Larsen, Ryan Ottley, Mark Bagley, and Alex Saviuk, this is the comic that no superhero fan can miss!

Also available March 4 is Invincible Vol. 14 (New Edition), which collects issues #79-84 of the hit series in a reader-friendly format with a new cover by Cory Walker and Dave McCaig.

The Invincible #1 Foil Edition will arrive in comic book shops on March 11. This special foil edition reprints the groundbreaking first issue of Invincible, including the historic first appearances of Invincible, Omni-Man, and more!

March 18 sees the epic return of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast for its second story arc from the longtime Invincible creative team of co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman and co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley. Perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 kicks off a new blood-soaked epic, as Battle Beast now faces the two most dangerous enemies of his lifetime…and did we mention that the Viltrum Empire is on the way? Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni and variant covers by Todd McFarlane and Annalisa Leoni, Chris Burnham and Brian Reber, Rossi Gifford, Edwin Galmon, and Matthew Roberts.

Invincible Month continues with the March 25 release of Invincible Returns #1 Facsimile Edition, a special reprint featuring the First Appearance of Thragg, who debuts in Season 4 of the animated series on Prime Video. After the shocking events of the Invincible War and the cataclysmic battle with Conquest, Invincible is ready to turn the page to a bold new era—just in time for THE VILTRUMITE WAR to begin! This special self-contained issue will bring readers new and old up to speed on everyone’s favorite superhero comic.

Capes #5 will also be available in comic book shops on March 25. Over 20 years since its debut, Capes returns with a special remastering, featuring new art and updated dialogue from the original creative team of Robert Kirkman and Mark Englert. Reprinted for the first time since its release, Capes #5 features all-out war between CAPES, INC. And CHRONODILE! But will one hero make the ultimate sacrifice?

And finally, because Invincible celebrations can’t be contained in just one month, Skybound and Image will release the Invincible Omnibus Vol. 1 HC (ISBN: 9781534332980 | SRP: $125.00) on April 1. Collected in a stunning hardcover omnibus, this edition includes issues #0-47 of the groundbreaking comic book series from Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, along with the iconic Marvel Team-Up #14, for the first time ever. Satisfying yearslong fan demand, readers can now experience the critically acclaimed comic from the very beginning, including Invincible’s historic team-up with Spider-Man! This one-time printing of the Invincible Omnibus Vol. 1 HC is an absolute can’t-miss for any Invincible fan, and a perfect, one-of-a-kind addition to any comics bookshelf.

Capes #1 Brings Back an Out-of-Print Corner of the Invincible Universe

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Brett

BOLT! KID THOR! KNOCK OUT! CAPTAIN COSMIC! CLAIRE VOYANT! BIG BRAIN! COMMANDER CAPITALISM! Welcome to Capes Inc, employers of your favorite super heroes that protect—well, at least when they’re on the clock—New York City from threats like MACHINE HEAD, TITAN…and now are in the crosshairs of an enemy they never expected! The Invincible Universe‘s Capes #1 has the out-of-print series return to shelves with new art and new dialogue.

My knowledge of Invincible is rather limited. I read the first trade or two, some of the spin-off series’, and know the basics. Specific details are limited and Capes #1 is something that’s completely blank to me. So, I was interested in diving into the debut issue that brings back the series to print.

Written by Robert Kirkman, Capes #1 comes off as a love letter to superhero comics while also poking fun. It delivers laughs, some good jokes, and characters you’ll love or hate. And, thankfully, you don’t need to know much about the world of Invincible to enjoy it. There’s mentions of some other characters and teams, but overall, it’s a debut issue that stands on its own.

The art by Mark Englert is good. With lettering by Rus Wooton, Capes #1 has a visual style that feels like it fits the world of Invincible. Characters are unique but you can also see some winks and nods to classic characters at the same time. There’s good work of visually balancing the superhero aspects to the comic and also the comedic. It’s one that the “timing” of the characters and panels needs to really nail it down to land some of the jokes. Character reactions and delivery are key and the comic nails all of that.

Capes #1 is an interesting comic that at times feels like it could be a one-shot to pick up and enjoy. It has aspects that feel familiar and a riff on what has come before but also a story and world all its own. It’s definitely nice to be able to dive into it after being hard to get all these years. It’s a nice piece of the overall world of Invincible and for those that might have missed its original release, you now have a chance to pick up a copy.

Story: Robert Kirkman Art: Mark Englert Letterer: Rus Wooton
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

Skybound provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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