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DC announces Kingdom of Zod

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DC has announced “Kingdom of Zod,” a new crossover storyline unfolding across Supergirl, Action Comics, Superman Unlimited, and Superman in August and September. Featuring the talents of writers Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, Mark Waid, and Dan Slott, along with artists Eddy Barrows, Joe Quinones, Montos, and Rachael Stott, “Kingdom of Zod” crossover pits Superman and DC’s Super-Family against General Dru-Zod as all the major threats from across the world of Superman in DC’s All In era collide!

The story begins on August 12 in Supergirl #16, when a mysterious military coup dangerously destabilizes the Kryptonite Kingdom of El Caldero. Supergirl assembles her own strike team—a Super-Force including Superboy-Prime, Conner Kent, Tomorrow Man, Steel, and more—to infiltrate the occupied territory. Fresh off the epic Reign of the Superboys storyline, Kara’s Superboy crew is shocked to discover this conquering force is Kryptonian in origin…and deadly. That same day, Action Comics #1101 sees Superman crash-land back into the present day after the events of Action Comics #1100 (no spoilers here!), only to find himself immediately drawn into the escalating conflict.

How the Kryptonian general has returned and what role he plays in the takeover will leave readers stunned, as a shocking twist sets the entire world ablaze with the power of Kryptonite! Guillem March provides connecting main covers across all four series in August, with variant covers by Noobovich, Stephanie Hans, Joe Quinones, Ariel Olivetti, Mike Choi, ACO, Taurin Clarke, Vincenzo Riccardi, and Christian Ward. Mark Spears will provide foil variant covers for all four titles.

The Kingdom of Zod crossover continues on August 19 in Superman Unlimited #16, where Zod reveals the true scope of his plan and unleashes a dangerous Kryptonite infection that spreads across the world. The first month of “Kingdom of Zod” concludes on August 26 with Superman #41, as Superman, Supergirl, Superboy-Prime, and the Super-Family confront Zod in a battle that will reshape the future of the House of El!

The story continues through September with chapters in Supergirl #17, Action Comics #1102, Superman Unlimited #17, and Superman #42, bringing the Kingdom of Zod arc to its explosive conclusion in a one-shot, Superman: Kingdom of Zod Special, on September 30.

“Kingdom of Zod” brings together DC’s full Super-Family for a high-stakes battle against one of Superman’s greatest foes and features the return of the Man of Tomorrow at a moment when the DC Universe needs him most. Will the Super-Family be able to stand against Zod?

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

Event Horizon: Inferno #1 Sets up Some Solid Sci-Fi Horror

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Event Horizon: Inferno #1

Space marines clash with demons aboard the Event Horizon in this follow-up to the biggest horror comic of 2025! In 2040, the starship Event Horizon disappeared. Seven years later, it returned possessed by a demonic entity. After murdering its rescue crew, it was blown in half, with the front of the ship left yearning for its heart: a gravity drive designed for interdimensional travel. Two hundred years later, a billionaire brings his own private star fleet to the wreckage around Neptune. He’s heard stories of the Event Horizon and will gleefully sacrifice any number of employees to uncover its secrets! Event Horizon: Inferno #1 is a solid follow up to the film introducing new horrors and more waiting.

There’s few films that completely scare the crap out of me. Event Horizon is the one I struggle to make it through. It’s a film, like Hellraiser, that just unnerves me to the point I feel ill at points watching either of them. I read the prequel comic series Event Horizon: Dark Descent and at times had a similar feel. So, I dove into Event Horizon: Inferno expecting a similar experience, enjoyable but making me squeamish.

Written by Christian Ward, the new series takes us two hundred years after the film, with a new mission to explore the Event Horizon. Event Horizon: Inferno #1 is an intriguing debut introducing a main character in Daniel Durante. Durante comes off as a “billionaire psychopath/sociopath,” a perfect villain for today’s world.

Ward, beyond its rather shocking opening, feels like a general sci-fi story with a team gathered to explore the ship. But, with it all, it’s a slow build that creates tension as we know that hell will break loose at some point. And that tension builds to the end of the issue that will play to fans of the horror series (it’s a reveal that might be lost on those who are new to the property). Ward though, delivers a hell of a lot of detail to introduce the characters to readers and giving the lay of the land.

The art by Rob Carey is solid with color by Xenon Honchar, and lettering by Alex Ray. The comic has a sci-fi style that feels like it mines a lot of previous properties but also very unique in its look. It’s a look that builds a certain expectation as the comic begins (beyond its initial opening) and then slowly shifts as the horror of the comic unfolds. It’s soldiers realizing they’re fubar and the look of it all feels like they’re both prepared and not. It feels like Aliens but demons instead of xenomorphs. There’s also a certain coldness to it all that comes across in the design of everything.

Event Horizon: Inferno #1 does a great job of laying out the characters, the situation, and delivering some surprises in a debut that expands the story and world. So far, it feels a bit more sci-fi than horror, but more guts, gore, and grime is sure to come.

Story: Christian Ward Art: Rob Carey
Color: Xenon Honchar Letterer: Alex Ray
Story: 8.35 Art: 8.4 Overall: 8.35 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: Event Horizon: Inferno #1

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Event Horizon: Inferno #1

(W) Christian Ward (A) Rob Carey

It’s Aliens meets Dante’s Inferno! Space marines clash with demons aboard the Event Horizon in this follow-up to the biggest horror comic of 2025!

In 2040, the starship Event Horizon disappeared. Seven years later, it returned possessed by a demonic entity. After murdering its rescue crew, it was blown in half, with the front of the ship left yearning for its heart: a gravity drive designed for interdimensional travel. Two hundred years later, a billionaire brings his own private star fleet to the wreckage around Neptune. He’s heard stories of the Event Horizon and will gleefully sacrifice any number of employees to uncover its secrets!

Christian Ward (Event Horizon: Dark Descent, Two-Face) returns to the Event Horizon, joined by superstar sci-fi artist Rob Carey (Outsiders, Aliens: Resistance) to tell another story spun out of the cult-classic film! Hell is only a word. The reality is much, much worse.

Event Horizon: Inferno #1

Christian Ward and John J. Pearson Make Art to Die for in The Patron

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All the great artists have one thing in common…they’re dead. But why wait for a natural death when you can profit faster from murder? Writer Christian Ward and artist John J. Pearson put their own life’s work on the page in a highbrow thriller at the bloody intersection of art and commerce in The Patron. Ignition Press will begin publishing the new series on July 29th, 2026.

A true patron of the fine arts, Mr. Cherish has dedicated his life to scouting and supporting emerging artists, launching countless unknowns from obscurity into industry superstardom.

Unfortunately for these young artists, the secret to Cherish’s success is their untimely demise. Nothing makes a work of art more desirable and valuable to collectors than the passing of its creator, and Cherish has refined his ability to orchestrate spectacular tragedies without leaving a trace…before selling his dead protégés’ oeuvres for massive profits. Painter Matty Barnes is primed to become Cherish’s next ‘hit,’ but when the script is flipped on this latest murder, a shocking twist puts his empire in the crosshairs.

The Patron #1 is available in comic shops July 29th from writer Christian Ward and artist John J. Pearson, with letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This issue features two open-to-order covers from Christian Ward and John J. Pearson, along with a 1-in-10 retailer incentive cover by Eisner Award-winning artist Anand RK and an Ignition Exclusive cover by Tula Lotay.

It’s Ancient Norse Beings vs. Neo Nazi Punks in Odin by James Tynion IV, Marguerite Bennett, and Letizia Cadonici

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Writer James Tynion IV is teaming up with co-writer Marguerite Bennett, rising star artist Letizia Cadonici, colorist Jordie Bellaire, high-flying letterer Tom Napolitano, designer Dylan Todd, and editor Steve Foxe for an all-new horror tale in the upcoming Odin. This nine-issue miniseries promises to go light on the honeyed mead, but will tip a heavy pour of Nordic nightmare fuel when it hits shelves in May from Image Comics and Tiny Onion.

Odin will be stunningly presented with covers by celebrated comic and album artist Alex Eckman-Lawn, who is illustrating the main Cover A for the full series. For the debut issue, Cadonici illustrated Cover B with additional variants by lauded artists Christian Ward, Martin Simmonds, and Jae Lee.

Odin follows Adela, a thrill-seeking journalist who goes undercover to report on a band of Neo Nazis. She will do anything for the perfect story, including heading into the frozen forests of Norway with Neo Nazi punks who seek Odin to achieve their promised white supremacist destiny. 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. Green Room meets Midsommar with a touch of The Ritual in this relentless hallucinogenic thriller that leaves absolutely no taboo unbroken.

Odin #1 will be available at comic book stores on Wednesday, May 6:

  • Cover A by Alex Eckman-Lawn
  • Cover B by Letizia Cadonici 1:10
  • Cover C by Christian Ward 1:25
  • Cover D by Martin Simmonds 1:50
  • Cover E by Jae Lee 1:100
  • Cover F by Blank Sketch $5.99
  • Cover G “Stealth Variant”

Jonathan Hickman, Mike Del Mundo, Mike Huddleston, and Nick Spencer’s Three Worlds/Three Moons Universe arrives at Dark Horse

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This summer, Jonathan Hickman, Mike del Mundo, Mike Huddleston, and Nick Spencer’s ambitious science-fiction universe, Three Worlds / Three Moons, comes to print at Dark Horse! Initially published at 3w3m.com, Three Worlds / Three Moons spans comics, graphic novels, and more. Dark Horse Comics will publish all of these stories, in comic shops and bookstores beginning July 2026. The Foundations one-shot, written by Hickman and Spencer, illustrated by del Mundo and Huddleston, and lettered by Rus Wooton, will be the first title published in the line and will set the scene for the sprawling sci-fiworld. 

Across a distant solar system and countless millennia-long cycles, a war has been fought between the forces of magic and science, and order and chaos. When astronaut and explorer Tajo Vallar undertakes a doomed expedition to a dormant moon full of mysteries, the conflict begins anew, and it will be more dangerous than ever before! 

Don’t miss this introduction to the Three Worlds / Three Moons universe and preorder the Foundations one-shot (32 pages) at your local comic shop for $6.99. It will be available in comic shops on July 8, 2026 and will be presented in a prestige, magazine-sized format. 

Christian Ward, James Stokoe, Juni Ba, Ram V, Al Ewing, Steve Epting, Stephen Green, Tini Howard, Phil Hester, and more will be joining the universe in yet-to-be-announced projects, so stay tuned for what’s next in the 3W/3M line! 

Foundations

Preview: Event Horizon: Dark Descent #5

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Event Horizon: Dark Descent #5

(W) Christian Ward (A) Tristan Jones

The spectacular finale of the scariest sci-fi story ever told!

The spaceship Event Horizon has been to Hell, but will it come back? After their captain’s death, the last crew members make a last-ditch attempt to destroy the ship’s gravity drive. It’s perhaps the only thing capable of hurting Paimon! But… what is this angelic presence felt aboard the ship?

Horror masters Christian Ward and Tristan Jones tell the final chapter of the crew of the Event Horizon!

Event Horizon: Dark Descent #5

Christian Ward Leads a Mind-Expanding Search into High Strangeness #5 – Coming in March!

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WELCOME, TRAVELER. YOU ARE ABOUT TO PASS THROUGH THE FINAL GATEWAY … AND ALL WILL BE REVEALED! Oni Press and SpectreVision, the genre-distorting production company founded by Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah are proud to present your first look inside High Strangeness: Book Five! Everything we have witnessed thus far – from sightings of Men in Black in 1967 through to psychic test subjects tasked with unlocking alien secrets in 2001 and more perplexing phenomena – has led to this point … and now series creator Daniel Noah is joined by multiple Eisner Award winner Christian Ward to finally reveal the unspoken truth that connects each episode of High Strangeness across time, space and a hierarchy of confounding new dimension beyond all human understanding. 

Co-written by Noah and Ward and illustrated by Ward – along special “glimpses” into the past, present, and future by the series’ past collaborators including Ringo Award winner Dave Chisholm, Noah Bailey, and Chloé Stawski – High Strangeness: Book Five is an ambitious, dimension-spanning finale that you will forever shatter your notion of reality.

Welcome to the ultimate terminus of the unknown, where our four chapters, our four tragic fates, and the innumerable threads of our perplexing cosmic existence have all found themselves gathered together. Do fate or free will bind the eerie ultra-terrestrial phenomena that our brains recognize as UFOs, ghosts, cryptids, and other nonhuman intelligences? Are they distinct entities unto themselves, or are they all expressions of some higher order? More pressing still: Where do they come from? And where are we going? 

From Oni Press and SpectreVision, the year’s most ambitious experiment in comics storytelling culminates on March 11th in our unmissable final chapter . . . Enter: High Strangeness: Book Five as series architect Daniel Noah unites with multiple Eisner Award winner Christian Ward, to deliver an unforgettable, unpredictable comic spectacle – also featuring special appearances by Ringo Award winner Dave Chisholm, Noah Bailey, and Chloé Stawski, alongside covers by Christian Ward, Jesse Lonergan, and Becca Carey.

High Strangeness: Book Five

Preview: Event Horizon: Dark Descent #4

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Event Horizon: Dark Descent #4

(W) Christian Ward (A) Tristan Jones

With nearly all the Event Horizon’s crew dead or consumed by Paimon’s servant — a demonic wheel that grows larger as it adds humans to its writhing body — the King of Hell finally turns his attention to Captain Kilpack! The ship’s God-fearing captain will learn fear of something far more sinister than his Creator. And he will experience things no one should ever live to see… This issue: Learn the truth of the film’s infamous blood orgy!

Event Horizon: Dark Descent #4
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