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Preview: Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood #1

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Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood #1

Writer: Mike Mignola · Cyrille Pomès
Artist: Cyrille Pomès
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Cyrille Pomès
Cover artist: Cyrille Pomès · Dave Stewart

Hellboy steps in to save a young woman being chased by winged beasts deep in Hell in the midst of an uprising against the most powerful demons. But nothing—and no one—are what they seem to be.

Mike Mignola is joined by artist Cyrille Pomès (Moon, 6,000 Miles to Freedom), colorist Dave Stewart, and letterer Clem Robins for this misadventure in Pandemonium set after the events of Hellboy in Hell #8: “The Hounds of Pluto” Part Two.

Cover of 'Hellboy in Hell' comic featuring Hellboy and a shadowy figure against a dark, eerie background with branches and bats.
Cover art for 'Hellboy in Hell' comic, featuring a prominent Hellboy character in a dark, eerie landscape with a haunted house and ominous red tones.
A comic book page featuring a muscular character with horns and a beard interacting with a small creature in a dark forest. The character says, 'What are you?' while the creature appears distressed. The page includes speech bubbles with the word 'HELP' prominently displayed and a caption describing the scene as 'Hell, the Stygian sea, the sprawling city, and the woods beyond.'
A comic panel depicting a character in a dark forest being confronted by mischievous creatures. The character, seemingly frightened, is looking for a way to escape as the creatures taunt them.
A comic panel depicting a character with a robotic arm battling small red creatures amidst a dark, chaotic background. The character expresses determination with speech bubbles.
A comic panel featuring a fierce red monster with sharp features and claws, roaring loudly. In the foreground, a cloaked character gestures towards the monster with a determined expression. The background is filled with dark clouds and an intense atmosphere. Another panel shows the same monster amidst other creatures in a chaotic scene, while a character in a gray outfit stands firm, indicating a battle.
A comic panel featuring a character holding a sword facing off against a small red demon with an angry expression. The demon looks startled at the sword, while the character is confident and threatening. The last panel shows the character chopping off the demon's head with a sword.

Mini Reviews: Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live #3 and Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1

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The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

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Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live #3 (Dark Horse) – Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live #3 continues to straddle the line between utterly brilliant and incredibly sophomoric. Geoff Darrow unleashes some of the best fight choreography on the comics page and also a used panty dispensing AI soda machine. He also includes more background gags in one issue than some 100+ issue ongoing series have in their entire run. I’m amazed by Darrow’s skill as a cartoonist, which is bolstered by Ian Herring’s colors and Nate Piekos’ precise letters and also get a lot of chuckles from his skewering of our current AI-addled, fascist, late capitalist reality. The setting of Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live has big Gatlinburg energy. Overall: 8.7 Verdict: Buy

Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1 (Marvel) – Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1 is living proof that anything, even a shared universe that has somewhat gone stale, can be improved by the presence of Muppets. The comic kicks things off with a multiverse-spanning epic courtesy of Chip Zdarsky and Pete Woods. It’s super funny, and Miss Piggy and Emma Frost are fabulous together. Also, with the help of Gonzo, Deadpool is the least annoying he’s been in years. The story ends up being a salute to ensemble casts and maybe even a template for future summer event stories. Next, in a “Terrible Idea”, Kyle Starks and Mike Henderson have Bruce Banner and Hank Pym play the straight men to the utter chaos that are the experiments of Honeydew and Beaker. Some of the imagery in this story is downright nightmare fuel, and it ends up being a great homage to all the superhero and villain-creating lab accidents. Miss Piggy roasts some sexist (literal)pigs and flirts with Rocket and Groot in the incomparable “Pigs of the Galaxy”. Mackenzie Cadenhead’s dialogue demonstrates why she’s a pop culture queen while David Baldwin and Yen Nitro marry colorful sci-fi and fashion with their visuals. This story needed more pages and a spinoff mini. Philip Kennedy Johnson and Athla Fabbio combine 60s counterculture and 80s action in the nearly silent “Bad Man”. Basically, Wolverine rescues the Electric Mayhem’s van in a story that emulates Larry Hama’s silent issues of GI Joe with day-go colors from Mike Atiyeh. It’s a super fun genre/era/tone mash-up. Momofuku executive chef Paul Carmichael teams up with Ashley Allen and Paco Medina to spin a tale of Dr. Strange, Swedish Chef, and a sick Clea. Allen nails the chef’s funky dialogue while Medina helps the build up of Strange’s consternation with a chef who sucks in every universe. But, somehow, he has the magic touch for Clea. Adam Goldberg and EJ Su wrap the comic up with a rapid fire succession of Muppets failing to join the Avengers in their fight against Dr. Doom. We get one last magical Miss Piggy moment and some Statler/Waldorf fourth wall obliteration before paying adieu to a vibrant cast of characters. (And some Marvel superheroes.) Overall: 9.2 Verdict: Buy

The Original Space Usagi Trilogy Continues with Space Usagi: Warrior

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Dark Horse Comics and Dogu Publishing continue the action-packed adventures of the spacefaring rabbit ronin in a full-color edition of Space Usagi: Warrior. The beginning of the end starts now in this final part of the original trilogy of Space Usagi stories, which began with Death and Honor and White Star Rising, this three-issue miniseries created by Stan Sakai is now available in full color for the first time, featuring colors by Emi Fujii. Also included in each issue is a brand-new three-part backup story from Ringo-nominated creator Shawn Daley, giving fans even more reason to collect this full-color series when it arrives in comic shops in January 2027.

After the unexpected death of his father, young Lord Kiyoshi is on a mission to secure his reign and collect the hidden Shirohoshi clan treasure, with friend and protector Miyamoto Usagi at his side. But when space pirates and shape-shifting aliens interrupt the mission, a straightforward task becomes a battle of life, death, and honor! 

Then, in a special new three-part backup story by Shawn Daley, Usagi is stranded on a strange planet where unbreakable crystals hide a dark secret. 

Complete the original trilogy, now in full color, with Space Usagi: Warrior #1 (of 3) when it arrives in comic shops on January 6, 2027, for $6.99.

Cover art for 'Space Usagi' comic featuring a character resembling a rabbit warrior in a futuristic suit, wielding a sword and surrounded by various cartoonish alien fish.
Comic book cover featuring characters from 'Space Usagi', with a central figure in elaborate armor and a flowing cape, surrounded by various anthropomorphic animals in a sci-fi setting.
Comic book cover of 'Space Usagi' featuring a samurai rabbit holding a futuristic blaster, accompanied by a small dinosaur-like creature among crystalline structures.

Usagi Yojimbo Winter Special delivers Three All-New Stories

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Dark Horse Comics and Dogu Publishing offer fans of the legendary rabbit ronin a winter special unlike anything before. The Usagi Yojimbo Winter Special One-Shot is a collection of three all-new stories from three creative teams including Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai and colorist Emi Fujii, Chibi Usagi creator Julie Sakai, and the creative team behind Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō ’84, Zack Rosenberg and Jared Cullum. These three stories arrive in January 2027.

While learning to shape decorative Dorodango spheres according to ancient tradition, Usagi learns a lesson about patience, practice, and purpose, a reminder that simple beauty can take a lifetime to perfect. 

For Kaitō and Yu, the holidays deliver more than they bargained for when an orphanage’s Christmas Eve dinner is hijacked by a local street gang. It’s a high-speed, high-calorie chase through the snowy streets of Osaka that leads to a messy conclusion. 

Elsewhere, chibi woodcutters struggle to prepare for the New Year celebration dinner. But one snowy night, an act of kindness leads to an extraordinary surprise.

Celebrate the many shapes the legends and stories of Usagi take in Usagi Yojimbo Winter Special One-Shot when the comic arrives in comic shops on January 27, 2027, for $5.99.

Cover of Usagi Yojimbo Winter Special one-shot, featuring a samurai rabbit standing in the snow, holding a katana, with a cold winter background.

Preview: The Smart Division #2

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The Smart Division #2

Writer: Zack Kaplan
Artist: John Pearson
Letterer: Buddy Beaudoin
Cover artist: John Pearson

As they clash over AI’s role in society, newly-made partners Stevie Larque and William Bailey set out to find a missing developer. The trail leads through a seedy world of cybersecurity conspiracy theorists, underground app development, and billion-dollar AI startups.

Cover art for 'The Smart Division' #2 featuring a male character with glasses holding a handgun, set against a stylized background with geometric patterns.
Comic book cover for 'The Smart Division' #2 featuring two characters in the foreground and a body wrapped in white cloth with blood on the ground. The background is filled with red and black lines, creating a tense atmosphere.
An abstract background with warm yellow and orange hues, featuring overlapping lines and textures, overlaid with conversation bubbles discussing the concept of machines and their perception of humanity.
A comic-style image illustrating a complex discussion surrounding a murder investigation. The scene shows a red, glowing cube in a dark environment, with dialogue bubbles among characters discussing various suspects and details of the case.
A digital comic panel depicting a group of characters discussing a project in a modern office space. One character points to a design on a table, while others engage in conversation about its significance.
Illustration of two characters in a dialogue, with one character sitting at a table wearing glasses and a casual shirt, while the other character, partially obscured in shadow, listens intently. Speech bubbles present a conversation about encrypted communication and investigation challenges.

Preview: Skate Ali #4

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Skate Ali #4

Writer: Sam Humphries · Kelly Sue DeConnick
Artist: Natacha Bustos
Letterer: Joshua Reed
Cover artist: Natacha Bustos

Ali has hit rock bottom. Burned out on the Skull Clan and unable to face home, she disappears into the city dodging anti-skate patrols. When her reckless behavior lands her in containment, it’s her father who pulls her out, forcing a long-avoided reckoning and a fragile step toward rebuilding trust.

But the streets aren’t done with her yet.

From Eisner-winning writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Bitch Planet, FML) and hitmaker Sam Humphries (Harley Quinn, Guardians of the Galaxy) team up with artist Natacha Bustos (Moon Girl, Miles Morales) for a high-octane, genre-smashing sci-fi skatepunk saga about friendship, rebellion, and finding your line when the world wants to knock you down.

Cover of the comic 'Skate Ali' featuring three characters surrounded by yellow flowers, with the main character in the foreground seated with a skateboard and a colorful outfit.
A comic-style illustration featuring two characters engaged in conversation. The first character has light brown hair and glasses, wearing a black shirt and jacket. The second character has long red hair and a beard, dressed in a casual outfit with a long coat. They are outside a house with a colorful modern setting, and the scene conveys a sense of concern and inquiry about a missing person.
A skateboarder with green and pink hair is performing a trick while wearing tiger-striped pants and white sneakers, captured mid-air against a colorful urban background.
A colorful comic panel depicting characters reacting to a girl with green hair and a tiger-striped outfit on a skateboard, who appears to be hurt. Several onlookers express concern and confusion about the situation.
A colorful comic page depicting a girl skateboarding while interacting with ghostly figures, expressing emotions like frustration and sadness. The scene features urban elements, including a vending machine and a city skyline in the background.
A comic strip showing a character with green hair and a skateboard, expressing excitement about riding a roller coaster. The character is depicted in various panels: climbing the coaster, jumping off with a surprised expression, and falling while being advised to lean back on their board.

Preview: American Caper #11

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American Caper #11

Writer: Dan Houser · Lazlow
Artist: David Lapham
Colorist: Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Tyler Boss

Marty prepares for his book release bash while the FBI pays a visit to Aaron Olds. William gets a call in a porta potty that will change his life. Clint and Sonny have a quarrel that goes sideways. And Dre BK kills the devil while General Chancery enjoys a BBQ of his own.

Cover of the comic book 'American Caper' featuring a menacing character in a military uniform holding a large weapon, surrounded by flames and various characters in dramatic poses.
Comic book cover featuring Eva Suarez, a blonde woman holding a handgun, with silhouettes of various characters in the background. The title 'American Caper' is prominently displayed in yellow.
A comic panel featuring a grinning man with long hair promoting his wellness app, while others engage in various activities in a lively party setting.
A comic panel depicting an FBI field office in Verona, Wyoming. The top section shows a close-up of a deceased individual's face with a bloodstained shirt. The middle panel features a tense phone conversation between two men, with one expressing frustration and the other defending his actions. The bottom section includes a woman speaking about her plans to return after resolving a situation.
A comic panel depicting a conversation between two characters, one wearing a suit and sunglasses, the other in a casual outfit. The background shows a crime scene and a car. The suited character appears to be making a phone call, while the other is at a desk, expressing concern about a dangerous situation.
A comic book panel showing a man loading something into a car while another man in a suit stands nearby with a gun, looking apprehensive.
A man in a car appears anxious and paranoid, holding a phone. He seems to be looking out the window as another figure lurks behind a tree.

Preview: Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie #1

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Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie #1

Writer: Eric Powell
Artist: Eric Powell
Cover artist: Eric Powell

There are many tales of Rondel the wandering Hillbilly, this is but one. Some years after the great witch war, Rondel, in order to save an old friend, finds himself in an uncomfortable situation—in the service of his former captor, Twelve-Toe Maggie. Will he break the magical tie that binds him to the twelve-toed witch or will the wielder of the Devil’s Cleaver be at her service forever?

Comic book cover featuring a mysterious bearded man in a top hat and a grotesque creature with a pointed hat, set against a dark background. The title 'Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
Cover art for 'Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie', featuring a dark, menacing figure with red eyes and a dramatic lightning motif, wielding a blood-stained weapon.
Illustration depicting a story titled 'Part One: The Black-Eyed Wanderer and the Devil's Cleaver'. The scene shows a woman with a child and a tree with intricate branches. Text boxes provide narrative context about the characters, a boy named Rondel and his mother, who live isolated in the woods.
A comic page featuring characters engaged in a dialogue. One character, Rondel, is helping a bird trapped in a net, while another character expresses his gratitude. The scene includes dark and mysterious undertones, with imagery of a cleaver and a devilish reference.
A comic page depicting a dark fantasy scene. Characters include a deeply troubled boy named Rondel and a witch named Mamie. Mamie is shown with a sinister expression, suggesting deceit. Rondel appears distressed as he discovers his home has been destroyed and experiences emotional turmoil over his mother’s fate. The illustrations convey themes of revenge and sorrow, with dark, expressive artwork and dialogue emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
A comic panel depicting two characters in a conversation, with one brandishing an axe and expressing a desire for vengeance against witches, while the other appears to warn him. The background features dark trees, enhancing the dark fantasy theme.
A comic panel titled 'Part Two: Bound by Friendship' depicting a scene set after the War of Witches. Characters include a bearded man and a young woman, engaged in conversation about a dangerous figure named Lucille. The background features trees and a rustic building.

Preview: Shift [3W3M]

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Shift [3W3M]

Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Artist: Mike del Mundo
Letterer: Rus Wooton
Cover artist: Mike del Mundo

From the New York Times bestselling and multi-Eisner Award-nominated creator of East of West, The Manhattan Projects, Decorum, and more comes this ambitious, science fiction universe presented by comics titan Jonathan Hickman.

Explore the beginnings of the 3 Worlds/3 Moons Universe in this stunning prestige format comic book written by Jonathan Hickman, with art and colors by Mike del Mundo!

Set generations before the current science cycle, in a time when magic is at its peak and Kaoso is thriving, Syg the White Hart eschews the wishes of his family and the will of the Academy, by hitching a ride on a Vojoganto to the center of the universe—Akva—to understand the cause behind what he believes to be the inevitable collapse of the universe as he knows it. Accompanied by his lifelong friend, an accused heretic named Markus, the two set out to unlock the secrets of life and stop the worlds’ collapse. At the same time, there are forces set out to bring about the inevitable change and reawaken the God Machine of Ordo, thereby kickstarting the beginning of the next science cycle and the downfall of magic. Will Syg and Markus be able to complete their mission, or will their time be cut short by the next cosmic shift?

Comic book cover titled 'Shift' featuring a young character standing amidst abstract, organic structures with green and purple hues.
A vibrant, abstract illustration depicting a moon with colorful patterns and a lush, overgrown landscape that merges with a scientific institute, set against a celestial backdrop.
A comic book page depicting a futuristic setting called 'The Vault', featuring lush greenery intertwining with mechanical elements. Scenes include a mysterious figure in a yellow suit, various high-tech devices, and a bubbling green fog. The imagery suggests themes of artificial intelligence and exploration.
A futuristic comic-style scene featuring a suited figure interacting with a glowing yellow element in a laboratory setting, surrounded by cables and equipment.
A comic panel depicting an elderly scientist in a laboratory, interacting with a machine. The scene includes a glowing device and intricate machinery in the background, with elements suggesting a blend of science and fantasy.
A comic page featuring three panels depicting a figure in a suit, standing in a glass chamber, with various mechanical and organic elements. The top panel has the text '...and so the cycle continues.' The bottom panel shows the figure with a gas mask, surrounded by abstract tentacle-like shapes.

Dark Horse and Wizards of the Coast present: Magic: The Gahtering – Mage of Zhalfir

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Witness the history of Dominaria through the eyes of the once-and-future Planeswalker Teferi Akosa in Dark Horse Comics and Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast division’s newest comic series, Magic: The Gathering: Mage of Zhalfir. The twelve-issue series will be written by award-winning writer Ray Fawkes and lettered by AndWorld Design with the first four issues illustrated by Rapha Lobosco and colored by Jão Canola. Issue #1 arrives in January 2027, and will feature cover art by Paris Alleyne and a variant cover by Mateus Manhanini.

Under the tutelage of the master Planeswalker, Urza, an ambitious young mage studies at the prestigious Tolarian Academy on Dominaria. Teferi Akosa knows he is destined for greatness, but manipulating time and space is delicate work, and tampering with reality always has its consequences . . .

Magic: The Gathering: Mage of Zhalfir #1 (of 12) releases in stores on January 20, 2027. It is now available to preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99.

Cover of 'Magic: The Gathering - Mage of Zhalfir' comic featuring a male character casting a spell with an illuminated magical circle in the background.
Cover art for the comic 'Magic: The Gathering - Mage of Zhalfir' featuring a mage casting a spell with vibrant stained glass elements in the background.
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