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Matt Trakker Fights to Prove He’s Worthy in M.A.S.K. #7

Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have shared a first look at preview pages and covers from M.A.S.K. #7. From the creative team of writer Dan Watters, artist Pye Parr, colorist Pierluigi Casolino, and letterer Rus Wooton, a new, action-packed story arc begins as the war between M.A.S.K. & V.E.N.O.M. sends the Energon Universe into a transformative new era! M.A.S.K. #7 kicks off the series’ next chapter on December 2, 2026. 

T-BOB…What is your function? After the battle between M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.OM., no one may trust Matt Trakker ever again. Can he prove he’s fit to lead the M.A.S.K. network?

In addition to the main cover by Pye Parr, the lineup of variant covers for M.A.S.K. #7 includes open-to-order covers by Nick Bradshaw, Jim Charalampidis, and Derek Charm, incentive variant covers by Fadime Yildirim, Satoshi Shiki, and Arist Deyn, a blank sketch cover, and a die cut mask variant cover by Pye Parr, Luke Preece, and Andres Juarez. 

Fans can get a preview at Matt Trakker’s struggle to prove himself worthy of leading M.A.S.K. in this first look. 

Comic book cover for "MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand," showing a soldier facing a towering blue armored robot in a mechanical setting.

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • M.A.S.K. #7 Cover A by Pye Parr (Lunar Code: 1026IM0420) 
  • M.A.S.K. #7 Cover B by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis (Lunar Code: 1026IM0421)
  • M.A.S.K. #7 Cover C by Derek Charm (Lunar Code 1026IM0422)
  • M.A.S.K. #7 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim (Lunar Code: 1026IM0423)
  • M.A.S.K. #7 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Satoshi Shiki (Lunar Code: 1026IM0424) 
  • M.A.S.K. #7 Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) (Foil) by Arist Deyn (Lunar Code: 1026IM0425)
  • M.A.S.K. #7 Cover G Blank Sketch Cover (Lunar Code: 1026IM0426) 
  • M.A.S.K. #7 Cover H Die Cut Mask Variant Cover by Pye Parr, Luke Preece & Andres Juarez ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 1026IM0427)

Preview: Spider-Woman #1

Spider-Woman #1

(W) Dan Watters (A) Andrea Broccardo

CARNAGE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!

Spider-Woman’s 50th Anniversary celebration continues in this new series. Old foes back from the dead! Mysteries around every corner! And a bloodthirsty Carnage just barely kept contained! It’s a recipe for Spider-Woman’s darkest adventure yet. Don’t miss this electrifying first issue!

Get a first look at Judge Dredd/Bike Mice From Mars #1. It’s Meets Mega-City One in the 22nd Century’s Biggest Crossover Event!

Oni Press, the Nacelle Company,​ and Rebellion have revealed an epic preview of the highly anticipated Judge Dredd/Bike Mice From Mars #1 – the double-sized, 40-page debut of the 22nd Century’s first blockbuster crossover event from writers Dan Watters and Ryan O’Sullivan and artist Jordi Tarragona! Brace yourself for the wreckage-strewn collision of the future’s  most feared lawman against its hardest-charging mutant outlaws – Mega-City One’s Judge Dredd versus the Red Planet’s Biker Mice From Mars – crashes into comic shops on December 2nd with 40 pages of deluxe format fury!!

Across the frayed cordons of space-time, the greed-fueled oligarchs Limburger and Karbunkle have identified a strange new world to plunder, but they never anticipated that Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo—the extraterrestrial antiheroes known as the Bike Mice From Mars—would dare to foil their latest cross dimensional conquest: the smog-clogged metropolis known as Mega-City One.

Now, the Martian brothers and their bikes are stranded between blocks in Mega-City’s endless, chaotic sprawl, alongside 400 million citizens who want them dead and the one man committed to delivering them to justice at any cost: the unforgiving JUDGE DREDD! The law has no place for vermin on Mega-City One’s streets… but when the Biker Mice’s otherworldly abilities draw the gaze of the inhuman entity called Judge Death, man and mouse alike will be caught in the crosshairs!

Featuring full-throttle covers by David Finch, Karl Kerschl, and Andrew Krahnke, maximum thrill-power meets maximum attitude when Judge Dredd/Bike Mice From Mars #1 revs into the red – only in comic shops on December 2nd!

Plus: Available exclusively with Judge Dredd/Bike Mice From Mars #1, get one of four randomly intermixed “Badge Variant” covers (designed by Oni’s Winston Gambro in the style of Brian Bolland’s classic 2000 AD design), featuring Judge Dredd’s iconic shield or one of three alternates spotlighting each of the Biker Mice from Mars on a Department of Justice badge: Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo! 

Cover art for 'Judge Dredd: Biker Mice from Mars, Book One' featuring Judge Dredd in futuristic armor, holding a firearm, standing in a dystopian cityscape.

DC Announces Green Lantern: Doomed Cosmos from Dan Watters and Kyle Hotz

In an alternate corner of the DC Universe, humanity has become a scourge upon the stars when writer Dan Watters and artist Kyle Hotz launch Green Lantern: Doomed Cosmos, a new six-issue DC Elseworlds series that transforms the Green Lantern mythology into a sprawling cosmic war where the human race is the enemy and Hal Jordan may be the universe’s best hope for survival.

For centuries, the Empire of Humanity has swept across the universe, laying siege to the cosmos planet by planet until all kneel before the might of the human race. Only the heavily militarized Green Lantern Corps dares oppose the human crusade.

And no human has ever fought for the Corps against the Empire. Until Hal Jordan.

Once a soldier fighting on behalf of humanity, Hal was betrayed by his battle-brother Oliver Queen and left for dead on an alien world. Rescued and deprogrammed by the Green Lantern Corps, Hal is now the Corps’ only human warrior and a powerful strategic weapon in its war against humankind. Hal’s blood-soaked odyssey will carry him through the burning ruins of a DC Universe unlike any readers have seen before, as Hal fights for peace by taking the battle to the shores of Hell itself.

This is a world where there is no joy and no peace to be found, only an intergalactic crusade and the few heroes still willing to stand against it. Across six issues, Watters and Hotz push the DC Universe to outrageous new extremes, reimagining familiar heroes, villains, worlds, and alliances as the war for the cosmos grows increasingly unpredictable.

Green Lantern: Doomed Cosmos #1, written by Dan Watters with art and a main cover by Kyle Hotz, colors by Dan Brown and letters by Steve Wands, arrives at participating comic book shops and digital retailers on January 20, 2027. Issue #1 also features variant covers by Björn Barends, Steve Beach, and Ashley Wood, plus a foil variant cover by Barends. The 32-page debut issue is $4.99 US, with card stock variants available for $5.99 US and the foil variant for $7.99 US.

  • A dynamic comic book illustration featuring characters in green and black armor, wielding energy weapons and surrounded by swirling flames, set against a cosmic background with abstract alien elements.
  • A chaotic battle scene featuring armored warriors wielding glowing weapons, engaged in fierce combat with a dynamic and textured background.
  • A muscular, armored character holding a futuristic gun, with a glowing green element, set against a vibrant red and orange cosmic background.
  • A warrior in heavy armor, armed with a weapon, charging forward amidst a cloud of dust and debris.
  • A cosmic scene depicting a spaceship in the background, surrounded by vibrant explosions and a colorful space backdrop, featuring rocky formations.
  • A vibrant and chaotic scene depicting an epic battle between two factions in a cosmic setting. One side features armored figures in red cloaks firing energy weapons, while the opposing side consists of soldiers in dark armor with glowing green accents, each unleashing firepower amidst a starry backdrop.
  • A dynamic comic book scene depicting an intense battle among armored characters in outer space, firing energy weapons and glowing blasts against a cosmic backdrop.
  • A dynamic comic book scene depicting a battle in space, featuring characters in colorful costumes engaging in combat. One character wields a fiery weapon while another prepares to attack, creating an action-packed atmosphere. The backdrop shows a cosmic landscape with vibrant colors and distant planets.
  • A battle scene featuring powerful armored characters, with one prominently wielding a glowing green weapon. The background showcases a cosmic setting with rocky formations and colorful space elements.
  • A group of muscular, green-skinned aliens in armored suits stands on a rocky terrain with a colorful cosmic background. They have fierce expressions and are equipped with weapons, suggesting a militaristic theme. In a smaller inset, silhouetted figures can be seen against a vibrant galaxy, hinting at a larger confrontation.
  • A comic book panel featuring a heroic character with wings, wielding a glowing green weapon while engaged in battle. The background shows a cosmic scene with vibrant colors, explosions, and alien machinery.
  • A dynamic comic book scene featuring a battle in space with various characters. The top panel shows a muscular character in armor wielding a large weapon, while green energy blasts and alien creatures fill the background. The middle panel features a character swinging a spiked weapon, and the bottom panel focuses on a close-up of a character with a fierce expression, highlighting their spiked armor.

Exclusive: Carnage Finally Takes Control of Jessica Drew! Check Out Alessandro Cappuccio’s Design!

CARNAGE IS DYING TO LET LOOSE! After a bloody free-for-all against the Hangman and Tombstone’s lackeys, Spider-Woman wants nothing more than to steer clear of violence to prevent the Carnage symbiote from strengthening and taking control. But trouble has a way of finding Jessica Drew, even on the most run-of-the-mill P.I. work, and Carnage is dying to let loose.

We have the exclusive reveal of Alessandro Cappuccio‘s design variant cover of what Jessica Drew will look like when Carnage finally takes control!

Spider-Woman #3 is written by Dan Watters with art by Andrea Broccardo and a main cover by Ito and variant by Cappuccio. Spider-Woman #3 arrives January 27, 2027.

  • Illustration of Spider-Woman with elongated limbs and a unique costume, featuring shades of red and white, set against a light beige background.
  • Artwork of Spider-Woman in a dynamic pose, swinging through a city skyline at night. The background features a vibrant cityscape with a dramatic sky.

Dan Watters Takes on The Terminator for a Valentine’s Day Special

It’s a double celebration, as The Terminator marks Valentine’s Day early and superstar writer Dan Watters makes his solo Dynamite debut! Dynamite Entertainment and STUDIOCANAL are bringing this special treat to fans this January.

Watters brings readers a love story like no other. Jack and Jill met at work, with one of those fairytale romances in a whirlwind of love. Even after a year together, they could barely keep their hands off each other. That is, until last week. Jill has found that Jack barely looks at her anymore, never mind tries to touch her. What’s happened to this once picture-perfect relationship?

The answer is that Jack has become single-mindedly obsessed with work. He’s locked in on the upcoming project they’ve both been working on, the background track to their passionate entanglement. Their employer Cyberdyne, the Cyber Dynamics Systems Corporation, has a major product launch — literally — around the corner. Their first surveillance satellite is scheduled to lift off February 14, 1987!

Can love survive at the genesis of Skynet, before the rise of the machines, and as the terrifying Terminators loom in the future? Find out in this new 30-page story landing in everyone’s reading pile ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Watters is joined by virtuoso artist Pasquale Qualano, marking his first foray with The Terminator, following fan-favorite runs with Vampirella, Red Sonja, Gargoyles, and Supernatural.

The powerhouse creative team are joined by a trio of diabolical covers by Björn Barends, Francesco Mattina, and Stuart Sayger. 

Preview: Nightwing #143

Nightwing #143

(W) Dan Watters (A) David Lapham

BATMAN’S PRODIGAL SON RETURNS TO GOTHAM – BUT IS IT TOO LATE? With Robin by his side and the plants of Bad Seeds spreading through Gotham City, Nightwing realizes an old foe is attempting to use this night’s chaos to settle a grudge. But with so much water under the bridge, can the two boy wonders still work together as they used to? Or are the good old days really gone for good?

Comic book cover featuring two shadowy figures in front of a dark forest, with a red background and the title 'Nightwing' at the top.

NYCC 2026: Major Energon Universe Comics Reveals. Warning Spoilers!

At the official Energon Universe comics panel at New York Comic Con this past weekend, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro, revealed highly anticipated news from Transformers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K. and Void Rivals, featuring Robert Kirkman, Jason Howard, Tom Reilly, Conor Hughes, Dan Watters, and Ben Abernathy. 

Recently celebrating its third anniversary and having sold over 7.6 million copies, the Energon Universe comics continues to bring readers into comic shops, and this year’s panel was packed with new reveals and shocking first appearances of fan-favorite characters and teams! 

The world of Transformers has changed over the last year as Robert Kirkman and the industry’s top artists introduced us to Elita Prime, Arcee Magnus, a new Superion and more. What’s next? 

  • Megatron becomes Megatronus Rex this Fall. 
  • Beachcomber – along with guest artist Howard Porter – take the spotlight in January’s issue #40. 
  • And in March, the MOST REQUESTED Energon Universe Comics debut is here, as the Dinobots make their first appearance in issue #42. 
  • Illustration of a robot character with a gun and tank design, featuring dark colors and purple accents, showcasing different perspectives and sketches.
  • Comic book cover featuring a large, stylized robotic character from Transformers, with vibrant colors and dynamic poses, surrounded by abstract backgrounds.
  • A powerful robotic character standing in a dramatic pose, with smoke and energy effects, set against a vibrant, colorful background featuring abstract shapes and patterns.
  • Cover of Transformers comic #39 featuring two large robotic characters in battle, with one robot attacking while a humanoid figure watches in the foreground.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #39 featuring a large robotic character firing a weapon against a purple and abstract background.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #40 featuring a large robot looming over a human character in a dramatic pose, with palm trees and colorful background.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #40, featuring a large blue robot seated under a tree while a young boy lies on the ground, reading comics and surrounded by scattered papers.
  • Comic book cover featuring a blue robot from the Transformers series, posed dynamically on a sandy terrain.
  • Cover art of Transformers comic issue #40, featuring a blue and white robot in an autumn forest, with orange leaves and a dramatic perspective.
  • A colorful comic book cover featuring a blue robot sitting near water, surrounded by rocks and tropical vegetation, with birds in the foreground. The title 'Transformers' and issue number '#40' are prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring Transformers characters in action, showcasing a dynamic battle scene with vibrant colors.
  • A bold comic book cover featuring a large, robotic character in a dramatic pose, set against an orange and yellow background. The title 'Transformers' is prominently displayed at the top, alongside the issue number and creator names.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #42 featuring a fierce dinosaur-like robot emitting flames and smoke against a colorful background.

Meanwhile, within the pages of Void Rivals, the series that launched the Energon Universe, the surprises continue. 

  • December’s Void Rivals #37 kicks off the “Pit of Destruction” arc as Darak, Solila, and Pythona journey back to Cobra-La on Earth…but new dangers await. 
  • Lobotomaxx will make their Energon Universe comics debut when Void Rivals #40 arrives in March. 
  • Cover of the comic book 'Void' issue #37, featuring a close-up of a muscular character with an intense facial expression and prominent mustache, set against a dark background with the title and credits.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Void Rivals' issue #37, featuring a group of diverse characters in a futuristic setting, with a large audience in the background. The title 'VOID RIVALS' is prominently displayed in bold letters at the center.
  • Comic book cover for 'Void Runners' issue #37, featuring a character with long silver hair and green accents, posed confidently with a mystical setting in the background.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic book issue #37, featuring a character in armor holding a spiked mace, with a stylized logo and credits in the background.
  • Black and white comic book cover featuring a superheroine in a dynamic pose, with the title 'VOID' and subtitle 'PIT OF DESTRUCTION' prominently displayed.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic issue #37 featuring a muscular character with a sword and a weapon, standing over a robotic figure, set against a vibrant cosmic background.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic issue #37, featuring the title 'Void Rivals' in bold letters, along with 'Pit of Destruction Part 1 of 5' and names of creators Robert Kirkman, Frank Mazzoli, and Patricio Delpeche.
  • Comic book cover for 'Void Rivals' #40 featuring a humanoid character wielding a blue sword facing a large, menacing creature with green skin and multiple eyes. The title 'Pit of Destruction' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring a character with oversized glasses, displaying vibrant colors and an intense expression. The title 'Void Rivals' is prominently displayed at the top, along with credits for the creators.

Coming back to Earth with M.A.S.K., series writer Dan Watters discussed the Baron Karza cameo and teased what’s to come. 

  • Fan-favorite G.I. Joe characters “Battle Force 2000” make their Energon Universe comics debut in M.A.S.K., as revealed on the cover to January’s issue #8. 
  • This includes an all-new, bionic version of Maverick…but how does this connect to M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M.? 
  • Illustration of six distinct futuristic characters, each wearing unique armor and holding weapons: Blaster, Avalanche, Blocker, Dodger, Knock Down, and Dee Jay7.
  • Character design featuring a female figure in a futuristic white flight suit with bionic enhancements, including a bionic eye and mechanical arm and leg. The design includes multiple angles and details of her helmet and outfit, showcasing technological elements.
  • A brightly colored comic book cover featuring a vintage blue car speeding through a chaotic landscape with broken fences and warning signs. The title 'M.A.S.H. Mobile Armor Strategy Heroes' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring two armored characters running through a ruined landscape, with a bright yellow background and stylized title 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Command.'
  • Cover of comic book 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommando' issue #08 featuring a character with short red hair and a blue outfit, looking directly at the viewer.
  • Comic book cover featuring a character in a stylish outfit with a red hat and gloves, standing confidently. He is wearing a silver and red jacket and gray pants, with red and white sneakers. The title 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand' and issue number #08 are prominently displayed.
  • Comic book cover featuring a group of characters from 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand,' with a focus on a central hero holding a mask, surrounded by armored figures and a red sports car, with a vibrant blue and red background.

G.I. Joe is in the middle of its biggest arc yet as the war with Night Force rages on. While we can’t tell who wins, we can tease who may look a little different when the dust settles.

  • One of the most shocking moments of the panel was the reveal that Baroness will become an agent of Cobra in January’s G.I. Joe #30. 
  • Tom Reilly debuted additional characters designs, as Ben Abernathy revealed that this big change has been the plan since Day One. 
  • Illustration of a robotic character named B.A.T. (Joe Version) in a blue camouflage outfit, standing with one arm raised. Various weapons, including a knife and a device, are displayed beside it.
  • Comic book cover for G.I. Joe #30 featuring a female character in a sleek black suit holding a gun, with a large white snake coiled around her against a bright red background.
  • Cover art for G.I. Joe issue #30 featuring three characters in superhero costumes, with a colorful background.
  • A stylized comic book cover featuring a female character with long dark hair and glasses, dressed in a blue and black suit with pink accents, posing confidently against a futuristic background. The title G.I. Joe is prominently displayed at the bottom.
  • A stylized comic book cover featuring a blonde female character in a futuristic outfit. She holds a large weapon and poses confidently, with a green background and her image partially shadowed behind her.
  • Comic book cover of G.I. Joe #30 featuring a female character in a tactical suit holding a rifle, with a robotic figure in the background.
  • A bold comic book cover featuring a female character with long black hair, wearing red sunglasses and a form-fitting black costume with a Cobra emblem, holding a handgun against a striking red background.

NYCC 2026: Blumhouse partners with IDW Publishing for new IDW Dark comics

Blumhouse is partnering with IDW Publishing to bring even more spine-tingling terror to the comic book horror imprint IDW Dark.

The petrifying partnership tears into comic shops late 2027 with the fan-favorite The Purge. Eisner Award-winning writer Dan Watters and artist Juan José Ryp brings the dystopian and compelling premise ​– a world in which any and all crime, especially murder, is legal one night a year​ – to the pages of the comics with a gripping new chapter that features all the action, tension, and emotion that fans crave from the thrilling franchise. Following The Purge will be more unforgettable hits from Blumhouse making their comic book debuts with all-new stories, including M3GAN and New York Times best-selling writer Tim Seeley taking a stab at Happy Death Day.

Logo of 'The Purge' in bold black letters on a transparent background.

A darkly comedic slasher with a sci-fi twist, Happy Death Day​ made an undeniable impact on pop culture with its mystery about a murder victim being forced to relive the day of their death over and over again to discover the shocking truth and unmask their killer.

Happy Death Day was written by Scott Lobdell known for writing numerous comics for Marvel, DC, and more. He generally has left the comic industry and was embroiled in controversy for past behavior and comments. Lobdell wrote the original film script though not its sequel Happy Death Day 2U.

Text graphic reading 'HAPPY DEATH DAY' in a dripping red font.

Packed with chills and twisted humor with rich themes, the beloved sci-fi horror M3GAN is the saga of an advanced A.I. doll which takes its good-intentioned programming to extreme and bloody measures.

Stylized text logo spelling 'MEGAN' in uppercase letters with a minimalist design.
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