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Act 4 Publishing and Skybound Share First Look at DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition

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Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing, in collaboration with Skybound, shared a first look at DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition. This new Artist’s Edition gives readers a chance to experience the original artwork behind some of the most influential comics ever published, and features an introduction by comics writer and historian Mark Waid. This oversized hardcover collects artwork from DC’s Silver Age that helped redefine characters including Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and more, arriving in comic shops on November 4, 2026. 

Presented in a 15″ × 22″ hardcover format, this remarkable collection showcases original art from DC’s Silver Age, all drawn in the classic “twice-up” size. It features a complete set of interior pages from beloved comics like 1960’s Green Lantern #1 by Gil Kane, The Flash #146 by Carmine Infantino, Superman by Al Plastino from Action Comics #282, Sugar and Spike by Sheldon Mayer, and additional Silver Age treasures.  

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition also includes more than 60 classic covers showcasing legendary creators Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan, Nick Cardy, Murphy Anderson, and Gil Kane. Among the highlights are the cover to The Flash #123 featuring the first appearance of Earth-Two, the debut of the Silver Age Hawkman in The Brave and the Bold #34, the first appearance of Adam Strange on the cover of Showcase #17, and the unforgettable Flash vs. Superman race from Superman #199.  

Additional pages and splashes by Ross Andru, Ramona Fradon, Russ Heath, Jack Kirby, Jim Mooney, Mike Sekowsky, and Alex Toth further highlight the artistry of the Silver Age of comic book publishing. Together, these stories and covers capture some of the most influential and enduring moments in DC’s history. 

Although Artist’s Editions appear to be in black and white, the art is scanned in full color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible. Ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special are clearly visible and reproduced at the same size as originally drawn. The only better way to experience these pages would be to look over the artist’s shoulder at the drawing board. 

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition (ISBN: 978-1-5343-3140-2 | SRP $195.00 US) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and at booksellers on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.   

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition

Take a bite out of Marvel Horror with The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales

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In a celebration of the history of Marvel Horror comes The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One, the first in a series of Dark Horse collaborations with Marvel Comics to excavate the hidden corners of the Marvel Universe and re-present its most ghoulish tales in beautiful archival hardcover editions. Helmed by comics historians Chris Ryall and John Lind, alongside designer Chris Shadoian, the oversized collection will feature full-color reproductions of the covers of Vampire Tales, along with a brand-new introduction and countless stories from one of the magazines that ignited a new horror-comics boom for Marvel.

One of the black-and-white horror anthologies debuted by Marvel Comics in 1973, Vampire Tales, included stories of bloodsucking fiends as both heroes, villains, and anti-heroes, involving fan-favorites like the reluctant monster Morbius, the Living Vampire; the first solo tales featuring Blade the Vampire Slayer; and Dracula’s daughter, the ever-lethal Lilith. Vampire Tales magazine also introduced the comic-book world to Satana, the Devil’s Daughter, and her introductory stories are also in this first volume. Now, fans will experience these stories again in archival size and style completing any horror collection.

The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One contains nearly 300 pages of terrifying tales from the first six issues of the magazine, including stories by comic-book talent such as Alfredo Alcala, Rich Buckler, Ernie Chan, Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, Bill Everett, Gardner Fox, Steve Gerber, Carmine Infantino, Tony Isabella, Gil Kane, Stan Lee, Don McGregor, Pablo Marcos, Esteban Maroto, Doug Moench, Tom Palmer, John Romita, Jim Steranko, Tom Sutton, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, and more!

Sink your teeth into the foundational frights of Marvel Comics Horror in The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One when the 360-page (8.375×10.875”) hardcover arrives in bookstores and comic shops on August 18, 2026, for $65.00. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One

Fantagraphics’ Releases Caught Up in Strait of Hormuz Missile Strike

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A ship carrying graphic novels from Fantagraphics was struck by an Iranian missile around the Strait of Hormuz. The attack came during the escalating war between Israel, the United States, and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a major shipping channel. There have been multiple ships attacked which have resulted in the death of crew members. The loss of graphic novels is nothing compared to the loss of life and incalculable amount of damage already due to the war.

It’s unknown if any crew members were injured or killed in this particular attack but the ship did make it to port after the attack. Fantagraphics editor Mike Catron in a Facebook post broke the news.

Two graphic novels were impacted, The Atlas Comics Library No. 9: Adventures Into Weird Worlds Vol. 1 by Russ Heath, Bernard Krigstein, Bill Everett, Joe Maneely, Carmine Infantino, et al. and Bitchy! The Exasperating Existence of Midge McCracken by Roberta Gregory and Helen Chazan. Both were printed in India and bound for the Port of New York. It’s unknown if other graphic novels and releases were also part of the shipment.

Both of the books were scheduled to go on sale in early June and it’s unknown if any of the cargo on the ship, including the books, have been damaged, or if the cargo can even be offloaded onto another ship and get safely out of the area. It is believed that the ship was making a stop to drop off cargo before making its way to further destinations.

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition from Skybound and Act 4 Publishing arrives in November

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Skybound and Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing have announced DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition. Mark Waid, noted comics writer and historian, supplies a thoughtful introduction to this one-of-a-kind look at artwork from DC Comics’ Silver Age that redefined Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and more. This gorgeous, gigantic Artist’s Edition measures 15” x 22” and arrives in comic shops on November 4, 2026.   

Dive into some of DC Comics’ finest covers and stories from the Silver Age, all drawn in the old “twice-up” size, in this massive Artist’s Edition. Featuring all the interior pages from beloved comics like the 1960s Green Lantern #1, complete stories from The Flash by Carmine Infantino, Superman by Al Plastino from Action Comics #282, Sugar and Spike by Sheldon Mayer, and even more Silver Age treasures.  

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition delivers a stunning look at the era that reshaped comics, featuring over 75 classic covers and iconic artwork by legendary creators like Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan, Alex Toth, Nick Cardy, and more. This volume includes truly legendary covers, such as Flash #123 (the first ever appearance of Earth-Two) by Carmine Infantino, to the debut of the Silver Age Hawkman in Brave and the Bold #34 by Joe Kubert, the cover of Showcase #17 by Gil Kane that features the very first appearance of Adam Strange, and the unforgettable Flash vs. Superman race from Superman #199 by Infantino. This collection captures some of the most important and influential moments in DC history.  

An Artist’s Edition is an art book disguised as a comic collection. Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible – ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special – are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn. The only better way to experience these pages is by looking at the artist’s drawing board, as they’re drawing.   

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition (ISBN: 978-1-5343-3140-2| SRP $195.00) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and at booksellers on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. 

Batgirl has been unmasked as Leslie Grace Lands the Role of Barbara Gordon

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Reports have been coming out that Warner Bros. and DC have found their Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in Leslie Grace. Grace is considered a rising star after her breakout role in In the Heights.

The casting has not been confirmed but Grace has confirmed it herself on Twitter.

Batgirl currently is going to be an HBO Max release and one of the major properties to debut exclusively on the platform. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah will direct the film off of a script by Christina Hodson. Kristin Burr is producing.

Generally, Batgirl is Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Commissioner Gordon who must deal with balancing the Gotham Police force and masked vigilantes in the city, including his daughter.

Batgirl was created by Bill Figner and Sheldon Moldoff and debuted in Batman #139 in April 1961. Originally Betty Kane, she later became Barbara Gordon in 1967. Gordon debuted in Detective Comics #359 in January 1967 by writer Gardner Fox and artist Carmine Infantino. Others have donned the cape and cowl including Huntress Helena Bertinelli, Cassandra Cain, and Stephanie Brown.

Can the DC Universe’s Greatest Bodyguard Solve His Own Murder?

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With a resume that includes successful and critically acclaimed titles such as The Omega Men, Mister Miracle, Rorschach, and Strange Adventures, best-selling writer Tom King definitely has the magic touch when it comes to plumbing the depths of the DC Universe and reimagining characters for a new generation of fans. On November 2, King, and artist Greg Smallwood create a new legacy for DC’s deadliest bodyguard in Human Target, a 12-issue limited series based on the character co-created by Len Wein and Carmine Infantino.

Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target—a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He’s had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn’t see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder…as he has 12 days to discover just who in the DCU hated Luthor enough to want him dead.

The DC Universe meets gritty detective noir in this DC Black Label series by two of comics’ most celebrated talents! It features a main cover by Smallwood, a card stock variant cover by Trevor Hairsine and Danny Miki and a 1 in 25 ratio variant cover by Jenny Frison.

Tom King. Greg Smallwood. The Human Target. This Fall.

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Christopher Chance wants to make something of it. Tom King has revealed he’ll be writing The Human Target with Greg Smallwood on art for DC. The series will debut this fall.

Christopher Chance debuted in Action Comics #419 in 1972 and was created by Len Wein and Carmine Infantino. The character would assume the identity of clients targeted by assassins and criminals. The character appeared in two television series as well as part of The CW’s Arrowverse.

The Human Target

Preview: The Flash #123 Facsimile Edition

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The Flash #123 Facsimile Edition

(W) Gardner Fox (A) Joe Giella (CA) Murphy Anderson (A/CA) Carmine Infantino
In Shops: Feb 26, 2020
SRP: $3.99

The classic tale from 1961 that introduced the concept of the Multiverse to the pages of DC Comics is reprinted here! There’s a crimewave in Central City, and the Flash will need help to stop the villains’ spree-fortunately, help is on the way in the form of the Golden Age Fastest Man Alive, Jay Garrick!

The Flash #123 Facsimile Edition

Preview: Detective Comics #359 Facsimile Edition

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Detective Comics #359 Facsimile Edition

(W) Gardner Fox, John Broome (A) Sid Greene (A/CA) Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson
In Shops: Jan 15, 2020
SRP: $3.99

Batgirl makes her first appearance in this 1967 origin story, reprinted in a new facsimile edition! As both Batgirl and Oracle, Barbara Gordon has been a pivotal part of the Batman family for decades. In “The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl,” what starts as a trip to a costume party sparks a crime-fighting career, as Barbara helps Batman and Robin defeat Killer Moth! Plus, the Elongated Man must solve “The Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi”!

Detective Comics #359 Facsimile Edition
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