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Jason Aaron, David Baron, Dan Goldman, Stuart Sayger, John Stanisci, and Joe Staton are coming to Baltimore Comic Con

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The Baltimore Comic-Con makes its triumphant return to the Inner Harbor’s Baltimore Convention Center on September 25-27, 2026. The Baltimore Comic-Con has announced that Jason Aaron, David Baron, Dan Goldman, Stuart Sayger, John Stanisci, and Joe Staton as guests of the 2026 event! Purchase your tickets now!

Jason Aaron is an award-winning writer who has created some of the most celebrated comic books of the last twenty years. Best known for his work with Marvel Comics, including Star Wars, Wolverine & The X-Men, Doctor Strange, The Avengers, and a landmark seven-year run on Thor, Aaron is currently spearheading the red-hot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for IDW and Absolute Superman for DC Comics. His critically acclaimed creator-owned work includes the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning Southern Bastards from Image Comics and the New York Times best-selling Scalped from DC/Vertigo, plus the brand new hit series Bug Wars for Image. Aaron was born and raised in Alabama and currently resides in Kansas.

David Baron’s first time in Baltimore! A celebrated comic book colorist and writer with over three decades in the industry, David has brought his vivid, cinematic style to some of comics’ biggest titles, including Batman, The Batman Who Laughs, Superman: Last Days of Lex Luthor, The Authority, Justice League, Green Arrow, and the new Heavy Metal. His creator-owned sci-fi hit STAINED showcases his talents not just as a colorist, but as a writer and world-builder. Known for bold palettes and storytelling through color, David’s work turns every page into an unforgettable visual experience. Don’t miss your chance to meet him, get your books signed, and hear behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most dynamic talents in comics today!

Dan Goldman is a writer-artist working in prose, comics, and video games. He is the creator of Red Light Properties, a tropical horror comic series about haunted Miami real estate. He is also co-creator of the graphic novels Chasing Echoes (Humanoids), the Priya’s Shakti series, the non-fiction political docu-comic 08: A Graphic Novel of the Campaign Trail (Three Rivers), and the Eisner-nominated Shooting War (Grand Central). Dan has also worked in game narrative, including the Emmy-winning Silent Hill: Ascension (Genvid) and The Division: Resurgence (Ubisoft). He currently lives in South Florida where he’s producing all-new RLP stories.

Stuart Sayger is known for his dynamic cover art for Red Sonja, Conan, Vampirella, Batman, Joker, G.I Joe, Transformers, Lego Bionicle, and much more! Visit www.stuartsayger.com to see more of his work!

John Stanisci is a 30-year comic veteran whose work has appeared in DC, Marvel, IDW, and now Heavy Metal Magazine. Currently, John is THRILLED to be writing and drawing his own original ongoing series Gladiatrix for Heavy Metal Magazine. Other credits include Batman #150, which was a top seller for the month of July. John had a story in Superman: Red and Blue which received an Eisner Nomination for Best Anthology. John was part of DC Comics’ Batman Beyond: Hush Beyond which premiered at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels. Other characters include work on Spider-Man, Batman, Catwoman, Vigilante, Superman, and many more. Outside of comics, John has just completed work on his debut sci-fi novel, Lifedeath (announcements coming soon!) and is currently working with film/TV producers Zero Gravity Entertainment (Ozark on Netflix) and Echo Lake on new TV series and a feature films. www.johnstanisci.com

Joe Staton has been drawing comics since he started working for Charlton Comics in 1971, where he co-created E-Man and Michael Mauser. Though the bulk of his work has been for DC Comics, at last count, Staton has worked for at least 30 publishers and 100 different editors. Among his many comics credits are Action Comics, Green Lantern, The Legion, Classics Illustrated, and various incarnations of Batman. During his time on Green Lantern, he co-created several GLs, including Kilowog, Arisia, and Salakk. He also designed GL Guy Gardner’s “bad boy” look. More recently, with his writer-wife Hilarie, he produces medical comics such as Pete Learns All About Crohn’s and Colitis and Amy Goes Gluten-Free. In 1998, he received the Eisner Award for his work on World’s Finest: The Superman-Batman Adventures. He penciled over 100 issues of the Cartoon Network’s Scooby Doo comic. He illustrated a graphic novel adaptation of Ayn Rand’s Anthem for NAL and a graphic biography of Ronald Reagan. Starting in 2011, working with writer Mike Curtis, Joe was the regular artist for the long-running Dick Tracy newspaper strip (available online at www.gocomics.com/dicktracy). Dick Tracy received Harvey Awards in 2013, 2014, and 2015 for Best Syndicated Strip or Feature.

This year’s confirmed guests for the show include: Jason Aaron (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Zeea Adams (Deadman), Marty Baumann (Pixar artist), Josh Blaylock (Mercy Sparx, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Russ Braun (The Boys), Jeffrey Brown (Hulk Teach, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Mark Buckingham (Fables), Jeffrey Burandt (Gonad the Ballbarian), Jim Calafiore (NED, Lord of the Pit), Richard Case (Doom Patrol), Keith Champagne (Stranger Things), Howard Chaykin (Time Squared), Jo Chen (Runaways), Cliff Chiang (Paper Girls), Frank Cho (Harley Quinn), Becky Cloonan (War), Michael W. Conrad (In Bloom), Steve Conley (The Middle Age), Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn), Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (The College Try), Paris Cullins (Blue Devil), Vito Delsante (Stray), Todd Dezago (The Perhapanauts), Colleen Doran (The Sandman), Scott Dunbier (DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition), Steve Englehart (Captain America), Garth Ennis (The Boys), Trish Forstner (Feral), Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (DC Nation), Chris Giarrusso (Mini Marvels), Randy Green (Witchblade), Torunn Grønbekk (Catwoman), Gene Ha (Mae), Bob Hall (West Coast Avengers), Larry Hama (GI Joe: A Real American Hero), Scott Hanna (Amazing Spider-Man), Tony Harris (The Whistling Skull), Dean Haspiel (Chest Face), Glenn Hauman (They Keep Killing Glenn), Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool), Marc Hempel (Sandman), Jamal Igle (Superman), Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Infernal Hulk), Dan Jurgens (Action Comics), Chris Kemple (Red Vengeance), Peter Krause (The Power of Shazam, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Mike Kunkel (Herobear and the Kid), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Jae Lee (Inhumans), Nate Lovett (Commander Tomorrow), Kevin Maguire (Justice League), Laura Martin (Nubia: Queen of the Amazons, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Shawn Martinbrough (Red Hood: The Hill), Ron Marz (Green Lantern), Jose Marzen Jr. (Y: The Last Man), Mike McKone (Teen Titans), Bob McLeod (New Mutants), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Adriana Melo (Fantastic Four), Pop Mhan (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe), Al Milgrom (Spectacular Spider-Man), Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), Mark Morales (Thor), Bill Morrison (The Simpsons), Trevor Mueller (Bat Pat), Sarah Myer (TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures), Phil Noto (Fantastic Four: First Foes), Kevin Nowlan (Batman: Sword of Azrael), Patrick Olliffe (Untold Tales of Spider-Man), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Jimmy Palmiotti (The Punisher), Dan Parent (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), Margeaux Pepoy (Simone & Ajax), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Khoi Pham (Star Wars: Darth Vader), Andy Price (My Little Pony), Tom Raney (Incredible Hulk), Afua Richardson (Kahhori: Reshaper of Worlds), James Robinson (Starman), Tone Rodriguez (Feral, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge), Craig Rousseau (The Perhapanauts), Andy Runton (Owly), Stuart Sayger (Red Sonja), Joe Schmalke (We Don’t Kill Spiders), Erica Schultz (Rogue), Mark Schultz (Xenozoic Tales, courtesy of Flesk Publishing), Louise Simonson (The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special), Walter Simonson (Thor), Matthew Dow Smith (DC’s Misfits of Magic), Scott Snyder (Friday and Sunday only, DC K.O.), John K. Snyder III (Suicide Squad), Mark Sparacio (Liberty Girl Deluxe), Jim Starlin (Dreadstar), Joe Staton (Dick Tracy), Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther), Martha Thomases (Dakota North), Billy Tucci (Shi), Gus Vazquez (Sunfire and the Big Hero Six), Mark Waid (Action Comics), Steve Walker (Pay the Devil), Mark Wheatley (Breathtaker), Bob Wiacek (All-New Wolverine, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Matt Wieringo (Stargate Atlantis: Gateways), Chuck Wojtkiewicz (Justice League, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Rich Woodall (Sgt. Werewolf), Kelly Yates (Doctor Who), and Thom Zahler (Long Distance).

Green Arrow: Year One comes to DC Compact Comics and is great pulp adventure

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The origin of Oliver Queen reimagined—gritty, grounded, and unforgettable.

“Green Arrow: Year One – DC Compact Comics Edition” delivers the definitive modern origin of Oliver Queen in a stylish, portable format. Originally published in 2007, this critically acclaimed miniseries by writer Andy Diggle and artist Jock reboots the Emerald Archer’s backstory with cinematic intensity and emotional depth.

Stranded on a remote island after a betrayal, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen must fight to survive—and in doing so, discovers a purpose greater than himself. Armed with only a handmade bow and raw instinct, he takes his first steps toward becoming Green Arrow. This compact edition preserves the full story in a smaller trim size, perfect for new readers and collectors alike.

Story: Andy Diggle
Art: Jock
Color: David Baron
Letterer: Jared K. Fletcher

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Ordained #0: The Machine introduces the character in a brutal way

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When his hired thugs fail to take down Father Roy, crime boss Cormac Byrne calls in the only man he can trust to finish the job — the ruthless, hulking killer-for-hire known only as THE MACHINE. An unrestrained force of blue-collar brutality, THE MACHINE doesn’t hesitate and he doesn’t stop until the work is done. Meet the man tasked with cleaning up Byrne’s mess and in this brutal, no-prisoners one-shot and witness how THE MACHINE takes care of his business.

Story: Robert Venditti
Art: Trevor Hairsine
Color: David Baron
Letterer: DC Hopkins

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Exclusive Preview: Get a look at Gladiatrix! Out in Heavy Metal #3!

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Forbidden Planet New York Signing

After a hugely successful relaunch earlier this year, the latest issue of Heavy Metal will appear in stores from Wednesday, October 8 – the same week as New York Comic Con! One of the stand-out titles from this new era of the magazine has been John Stanisci’s Gladiatrix, which fuses history, sci-fi, fantasy and hyper-violence into a potent bloody mix.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, Forbidden Planet New York will host an all-star signing event for Heavy Metal #3 at their 832 Broadway location on Wednesday, October 8 from 5:00-7:00pm. Joining Gladiatrix creator John Stanisci will be his colorist David Baron, letterer Tom Napolitano and editor Dave Kelly, as well as artist Marco Failla who is illustrating the new serial, Ink.

On an ancient world ruled by eldritch forces, a fierce warrior steps into an arena to confront a sinister gatekeeper and a horde of the undead, but the real test will come from the emerging hero’s willingness to face the haunting weight of her own sins. Issue 3 offers further revelations in the Gladiatrix saga and sets the stage for what’s to come – making it the perfect jumping-on point.

Gladiatrix was co created by John Stanisci and Oscar nominated screenwriter Dan Gordon with special thanks to Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, the creators of Blood Of Zeus on Netflix and Ink for Heavy Metal.

Heavy Metal #3 will be available for signing at the Forbidden Planet New York event on Wednesday, October 8. You can also find it (and earlier issues) at your local comic shop, newsstand or online direct from shop.HeavyMetal.com.

Enter the Matrix in Transformers #23 By Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers Transformers #23, the two-time Eisner Award winning series from writer Daniel Warren Johnson, artist Jorge Corona, colorist Mike Spicer, and letterer Rus Wooton. The next chapter of the tentpole Energon Universe story will be available on shelves in comic book shops on August 13, 2025. 

ENTER THE MATRIX. The last hope for the Autobots exists within the Matrix of Leadership. But will they unlock its power before the Decepticons triumph? 

In addition to the main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and series colorist Mike Spicer, the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #23 includes an open-to-order cover B by series artist Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer, a 1:10 incentive variant continuing the connecting cover series by David Nakayama, a 1:25 incentive variant by Doug Mahnke and David Baron, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Pye Parr. 

Transformers #23

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • TRANSFORMERS #23 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0625IM392) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #23 Cover B by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0625IM393) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #23 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0625IM394) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #23 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Doug Mahnke & David Baron (Lunar Code: 0625IM395) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #23 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Pye Parr (Lunar Code: 0625IM396)

The Authority: Relentless DC Compact Comics edition delivers most of Book One at a smaller price

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The Authority are heroes in only the strictest sense of the word.

Ruthless and unforgiving, this group of insanely powerful superhumans face down countless menaces to Earth, protecting mankind with their cold version of justice. An invasion from an alternate Earth, an international terrorist who is laying waste to major cities and a hostile alien intelligence who calls himself God all fall under their rule.

This is THE AUTHORITY. Pay allegiance. Or get your head kicked in.

Story: Warren Ellis
Art: Bryan Hitch, Phil Jimenez
Ink: Paul Neary, Andy Lanning
Color: Laura Martin, David Baron, Chris Garcia, Michael Garcia, Eric Guerrero
Letterer: Ali Fuchs, Ryan Cline, Bill O’Neil, Robbie Robbins, Josh Reed

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Batwoman: Elegy features great storytelling, amazing art, and a new low price

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A new villain has emerged in Gotham, masquerading as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. She sees herself as the hero in her own twisted fairytale with Gotham as her personal Wonderland. Kate Kane, also known as the Batwoman, is tasked with stopping Alice before she unleashes a deadly poison throughout the city. Presented in the Compact Comics format, get the critically acclaimed graphic novel for only $9.99!

Collects: Detective Comics #854-860.

Story: Greg Rucka
Art: J.H Williams III, Jock, Scott Kolins
Color: Dave Stewart, David Baron
Letterer: Todd Klein

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Preview: Exit City Vol. 1

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Exit City Vol. 1

(W) Mark London (A) Karl Mostert (C) David Baron (L) Dave Sharpe

In Exit City, there’s a thin line between good and evil, and Detectives McCormick and Miller are about to find out the hard way. When they come to the scene of a brutal accident, McCormick and Miller must work together through a web of seedy criminals, genetic experiments, and crooked government officials. But those aren’t the only things standing in their way, because McCormick is hiding a secret that would make anyone question his capabilities and their own reality.

Exit City Vol. 1

In Exit City, the Line Between Good and Evil Blurs

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The tense sci-fi crime saga Exit City from Mad Cave Studios arrives in a full trade paperback edition this spring, collecting the complete series by writer Mark London and artists Karl Mostert and Ramon Villalobos.

Known for its moody visuals and propulsive pacing, Exit City blends noir grit with a dystopian edge. David Baron’s bold colors and Dave Sharpe’s lettering bring the narrative to life, while Raymund Bermudez and Sebastian Chang deliver a striking cover that sets the tone for this layered and dangerous world.

In Exit City, there’s a thin line between good and evil, and Detectives McCormick and Miller are about to find out the hard way. When they come to the scene of a brutal accident, it becomes clear that the Major Crimes division was called in for a reason. With minimal evidence, McCormick and Miller must work together through a web of seedy criminals, genetic experiments, and a crooked government. But that’s not the only thing standing in their way; McCormick is hiding a secret that would make anyone question his capabilities.

The trade paperback drops in shops May 14, 2025, and is now available for preorder.

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