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Discover what it takes to become a legendary villain in Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto

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Dark Horse Books delves deep into the iconic catalog of villains Marvel Comics has created over the years in a series of hardcover archival collections that span six decades of cruel and chaotic characters. The first volume, arriving in October 2026, Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto explores the titular character through the years with commentary and essays from comics historians John Lind and Chris Ryall alongside stories from creators such as Grant Morrison, Chris Claremont, and so many more.  

This first volume showcases the merciless Magneto as he battles his way through the Marvel Universe, including epic showdowns with the X-Men, the Avengers, the New Mutants, X-Factor, and the Mighty Thor. A showcase of classic stories from 1963 to 2003, told by a selection of Marvel greats like Magneto’s creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby; Roy Thomas and Neal Adams; and writer Chris Claremont and artists Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, Brent Eric Anderson, John Bolton, Butch Guice, John Romita Jr., and Jim Lee. Featuring discussions of Magneto’s origin, impact, and character development over the decades and scans of original art and Magneto-focused covers from Marvel’s archives, fans won’t want to miss this book focused exclusively on one of the most legendary and powerful mutants in the Marvel Universe! 

Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto HC (376 pages, 7.75×11”) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on October 6, 2026, for $65.00. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto HC

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

Colossal Creatures Collide this Fall in Marvel’s Mightiest Monsters Collection

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Dark Horse Books offers another deep dive into the world of Marvel Comics with Marvel’s Mightiest Monsters. Editors and comics historians John Lind and Chris Ryall curate a 416-page compendium of stories featuring the larger-than-life creatures that established the foundation for the Marvel Age of Comics, such as the fire-breathing Fin Fang Foom, the sentient tree-creature Groot, the colossal Monsteroso, the telepathic titan Xemnu, and many more. This new collection showcases the work of the legendary Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Larry Lieber, and Steve Ditko from classic issues of anthology titles including Tales to Astonish, 

Journey into Mystery, Strange Tales, and Tales of Suspense in addition to modern monster work from acclaimed creators like Chris Claremont, Sal Buscema, John Byrne, Gil Kane, Eric Powell, Tradd Moore, and Arthur Adams. Accompanied by essays from comics historians, and original art from Jack Kirby, these stories show how these creatures continue to inspire creators and captivate new generations of Marvel fans.

This special oversize hardcover edition features a monster-filled wraparound cover under a die-cut belly band, designed by Ian Chalgren. Marvel’s Mightiest Monsters is the ultimate tribute to Marvel’s heritage!

Revisit the artwork in Marvel’s Mightiest Monsters when the 416-page (7″ x 10″) belly-banded, deluxe hardcover arrives in bookstores and comic shops on October 13, 2026, for $75.00. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

Marvel’s Mightiest Monsters

Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan #12

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The Savage Sword of Conan #12

(W) Chris Ryall, Fabian Nicieza, Patrick Zircher
(A) Gabriel Rodriguez, Mirko Colak
Publisher: Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures
B&W, 64pp, $6.99, On Sale February 4, 2026

Featuring a cataclysmic CONAN story from writer Chris Ryall and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, a twisting BRAN MAK MORN prose tale from writer Fabian Nicieza, the return of EL BORAK from writer Patrick Zircher and artist Mirko Colak, captivating covers from Adrian Smith and Geof Isherwood, plus art pin-ups and more, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #12 closes out its second year in sword-swinging style!

The Savage Sword of Conan #12

Bullpen Books showcases the Power of Thor in The Art of The Mighty Thor

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Continuing the showcase of characters and creators integral to Marvel Comics history, Dark Horse Books presents Bullpen Books The Art of The Mighty Thor. Following the success of the first two Bullpen Books titles The Art of the Amazing Spider-Man and The Art of Fantastic Four, editors Ian Chalgren, John Lind, and Chris Ryall focus on the work of Jack “King” Kirby and Walter Simonson across iconic issues of Thor. This oversized hardcover volume provides a glimpse into the process and production of Thor through the years, with a stunning collection of covers and original art, reproduced from Marvel’s archival scans, along with a new essay that details the history and importance of both creators’ contributions to the character, caption commentary, and an all-new introduction by Simonson.

Since his debut in 1962, Thor has remained a key character in the Marvel Universe. The Art of The Mighty Thor focuses on the work of two of Thor’s most celebrated and influential illustrators: the legendary Jack “King” Kirby and the inimitable Walter Simonson. It includes two complete stories from Kirby’s definitive run—Thor Annual #2 and Thor #134—and four complete stories from Simonson’s run—Thor #337 (the first appearance of fan-favorite character Beta Ray Bill), Thor #338, Thor #339, and Thor #340.

Dark Horse’s Bullpen Books series showcases characters and creators integral to Marvel Comics history.

The third volume featuring the work of Marvel’s Bullpen awaits those worthy of The Art of The Mighty Thor when the 200-page (10″ x 14″) hardcover edition arrives in bookstores and comic shops on June 9 and 10, 2026, for $59.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

The Art of The Mighty Thor

Preview: Dread the Halls 2025

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Dread the Halls 2025

(W) Chris Ryall, Jordan Hart (A) Lee Ferguson, Walter Pax, Luana Vecchio, Keithan Jones​​​, Fábio Veras

Dread the Halls returns to haunt another Christmas season with a 72-page gift of all-new tales of holiday horrors for only $6.99! This time out, Jordan Hart and Luana Vecchio deliver a seasonal blend of Hallmark movie and brutal revenge flick; Chris Ryall and Keithan Jones turn Mars red when “The Martians Conquer Santa Claus!”; Walter Pax and Fábio Veras return to the series rendering festive terror; and Ryall and Lee Ferguson present a pitch-black Christmas carol in “Chains Forged From Life.”

Dread the Halls 2025

Preview: Dread the Halls 2025

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Dread the Halls 2025

(W) Chris Ryall, Jordan Hart (A) Lee Ferguson, Walter Pax, Luana Vecchio, Keithan Jones​​​, Fábio Veras

Dread the Halls returns to haunt another Christmas season with a 72-page gift of all-new tales of holiday horrors for only $6.99! This time out, Jordan Hart and Luana Vecchio deliver a seasonal blend of Hallmark movie and brutal revenge flick; Chris Ryall and Keithan Jones turn Mars red when “The Martians Conquer Santa Claus!”; Walter Pax and Fábio Veras return to the series rendering festive terror; and Ryall and Lee Ferguson present a pitch-black Christmas carol in “Chains Forged From Life.”

Dread the Halls 2025

Preview: Dread the Hall H

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Dread the Hall H

(W) Chris Ryall, Jordan Hart (A) Nelson Daniel, Piotr Kowalski, Chris Anderson, Jimmy Kucaj (CA) Maria Wolf, Nelson Daniel, Jordan Hart
In Shops: Jul 16, 2025
SRP: $6.99

It’s comic convention season! And what better way to celebrate comic cons than this extra-length anthology filled with con-related horror stories! Last year, they skewered all things Christmas on the pages of DREAD THE HALLS, and now writers CHRIS RYALL and JORDAN HART, alongside artists NELSON DANIEL, PIOTR KOWALSKI, JIMMY KUCAJ, and CHRIS ANDERSON, bring terrifying convention tales to life! Covers by MARIA WOLF, a convention-line wraparound by NELSON DANIEL, and a “con-badge” incentive cover by JORDAN HART! The perfect and perfectly terrifying comic to read while waiting to get into that massive convention hall!

Dread the Hall H

Explore the Horror of Comic Conventions in Dread the Hall H this July

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‘Tis an event of dreams, nightmares, and the kind of con-crushing exhaustion that lingers for days—the convention’s Hall H is the stuff of legend.

Readers survived the jingle-jangle of Dread the Halls over the holidays—now, it’s time to face the beastly horrors of Hall H! 

From the twisted minds of Jordan Hart and Chris Ryall comes Dread The Hall H, a horror anthology from Image Comics’ imprint Syzygy Publishing that rips open the madness of comic conventions and unleashes the terrors lurking within. Get ready—this summer, the fandom isn’t the only thing screaming!  

This terrifying, hilarious, and all-too-relatable convention horror anthology boasts a powerhouse lineup of artists—including Nelson Dániel, Piotr Kowalski, Jimmy Kucaj, and Chris Anderson. In this extended issue, readers are thrust into the deepest, darkest corners of convention culture—where fandom reaches feverish extremes. From the desperate overnight line camps where die-hard fans trade sleep for a chance at all the gory glory, to the ruthless frenzy of exclusive merch hunts, to the shadowy forces controlling the ultimate backstage access, no part of the con is safe. And at the heart of it all lies the most infamous room in history… Hall H, where the real horrors wait in the dark.

With covers by Maria Wolf, a convention-line wraparound by Nelson Dániel, and a “con-badge” incentive cover by Jordan Hart, Dread The Hall H is the perfect, terrifying read to keep you entertained while you wait to get into that highly-anticipated and massive convention.

Dread The Hall H arrives in comic shops on July 23rd.

Dread The Hall H

Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis is getting an Original Graphic Novel from Chris Ryall, Jacob Phillips, and Abrams ComicArts

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Abrams ComicArts has announced the debut graphic novel from legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel, hitting shelves this fall. The 160-page graphic novel offers readers an immersive new version of Coppola’s iconic cinematic story, adapted by writer Chris Ryall and Eisner-winning artist Jacob Phillips.

Set in the futuristic city of New Rome, Megalopolis originally captivated audiences with its masterful filmmaking, becoming one of Francis Ford Coppola’s most widely discussed films. Now, in graphic novel form, it explores the gripping narrative of idealism versus corruption. Architect and dreamer Cesar Catilina seeks a utopian future, while Mayor Franklyn Cicero fights to preserve the status quo—rife with greed and political warfare. Caught between these powerful forces is Julia Cicero, the mayor’s daughter, whose romance with Cesar tests her loyalty and compels her to redefine her beliefs about what humanity truly deserves. The film, which features an all-star cast including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, and Aubrey Plaza, made its world premiere last year to a 10-minute standing ovation at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and was released theatrically and in IMAX globally on September 27, 2024.

Chris Ryall, known for adapting groundbreaking graphic novels from legends such as Stephen King, Clive Barker, and Harlan Ellison, brings expert craftsmanship to this ambitious project. Jacob Phillips, acclaimed artist behind hits like That Texas Blood and Newburn, infuses the story with visually stunning illustrations that heighten the novel’s emotional and cinematic intensity.

Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel promises readers a thrilling journey, proving once again that Coppola remains one of the most innovative storytellers of our time.

Available October 2025 from Abrams ComicArts.

Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel
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