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Injustice: Gods Among Us Year One holds up a decade later. Get the new Compact Edition!

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Forget the DC Universe as you know it! Injustice: Gods Among Us turns beloved characters upside down and inside out, reinventing the DCU from the ground up with new dynamics, new histories, and new grudges, helmed by fan-favorite writer Tom Taylor!

Superman is Earth’s Greatest Hero . But when the Man of Steel can’t protect the thing, he holds most dear, he decides to stop trying to save the world—and start ruling it.

Now the Last Son of Krypton is enforcing peace on Earth by any means necessary. Only one man stands between Superman and absolute power: Batman. And the Dark Knight will use any method at his disposal to stop his former friend from reshaping the world in his shattered image.

Collecting the entire series of Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year One in DC Compact Comics format, this graphic novel is the perfect story for new and longtime readers hungry for something completely different!

Story: Tom Taylor
Art: Jeremy Raapack, Mike S. Miller, Bruno Redondo, Axel Gimenez, David Yardin, Tom Derenick, Marc Deering, Diana Egea, Kevin Maguire, Neil Googe, Xermanico, Jona Trindade
Color: Andrew Elder, Alejandro Sanchez, David Yardin, Ikari Studio, David Lopez, Santi Casas, Rosemary Cheetham
Letterer: Wes Abbott

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Exclusive Preview: Uncanny X-Men #36

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Uncanny X-Men #36

(W) Gail Simone (A) Luciano Vecchio
(C) Matthew Wilson (L) Clayton Cowles
(CA) Luciano Vecchio, Matthew Wilson (VCA) Benjamin Su, Juan Frigeri and Erick Arciniega, David Lopez and KJ Diaz, Greg Land and Rachelle Rosenberg

WILD RIDE, PART FOUR! The Harbinger of Demons, REPENT, prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to free an X-Man from what he believes is a homicidal possession. Can the UNCANNY X-MEN survive the experience? It’s MUTANT vs. MALICE in a battle for their eternal SOULS! WILD RIDE comes to a stunning conclusion here!

Cover of The Uncanny X-Men #36 featuring a character lying down with a distressed expression, large eye symbol behind them, and a comic book style design.
A comic book page from 'The Uncanny X-Men,' featuring various characters including Rogue, Gambit, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Jubilee, and others. The page includes a brief synopsis of a storyline involving the X-Men mentoring young mutants and confronting a demon-related issue.
A scene inside a modern train in Northern Italy featuring a group of stylized characters engaged in conversation. The characters include a woman in a black outfit, a man with sunglasses and a scarf, a woman with blonde hair, and a character with red skin and pointed ears. Outside the train, a Frecciarossa train is visible on the tracks.
A comic book panel depicting several characters in a conversation, featuring a man with sunglasses, a woman with curly hair, and a priest discussing a mysterious entity. The setting appears to be inside a vehicle, with characters expressing various emotions regarding the situation.
Comic book page featuring dialogue and illustrations: a character with a dark past speaks about a demon, while another character expresses discomfort over the story.

Forty Years After His Sacrifice, Beta’s Untold Story Finally Comes to Light in The Last Starfighter: Beta

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This fall, the beloved duplicate gets his due! Following the launch of its first-ever ongoing The Last Starfighter comic series this July, Mad Cave Studios returns to one of the franchise’s greatest mysteries. The Last Starfighter Beta finally reveals what became of the simuloid who sacrificed himself so Alex Rogan could save the galaxy. 

Original The Last Starfighter screenwriter Jonathan Betuel returns alongside producer Paul Davidson for a new story arc written by Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes, with art by David Cutler, colors by Francesco Segala, letters by Rob Jones, Cover A by David Lopez, and Cover B by Jessica Fong. This standalone one-shot uncovers the secret history of the unlikely hero whose story wasn’t over after all.

When the Ko-Dan Armada sent an assassin to kill small-town boy Alex Rogan, it was Alex’s simuloid duplicate, Beta, who saved the day, sacrificing himself to convince the Ko-Dan that Alex was dead. The move bought the Last Starfighter valuable time—enough to sabotage the Ko-Dan mothership and save the planet Rylos.

That’s been the story for forty years.

Now, original film writer Jonathan Betuel joins a star-studded creative team to reveal Beta’s true fate. Beta survived the Ko-Dan assault, but he’s not the only alien entity left on Earth. With Alex far away, Beta is stranded and alone. Can an organic robot with no orders to execute find its own purpose on an alien planet? Not if the Zando-Zan have anything to say about it.

The Last Starfighter: Beta offers longtime fans an essential missing chapter while serving as a heartfelt standalone story that honors one of science fiction’s most enduring cult classics. Equal parts action, humor, and emotional character study, the issue shines a long-overdue spotlight on the hero who made Alex Rogan’s victory possible.

Clocking in at 40 full-color pages, The Last Starfighter: Beta #1 goes on sale October 21, 2026, with FOC September 28.

Preview: FML #8

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FML #8

Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick
Artist: David López
Colorist: Cris Peter
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Cover artist: David López

The magical promise of youth faces down the sinister cynicism of today’s world in FML’s main event-worthy conclusion.

The STFU kids fight for their lives and their futures in a Convention Center-turned-post-apocalyptic-battleground, setting the stage for the OG Riot Grrls to relive and resolve the anarchic spirit of their Gen X heydays with steel-toed boots and battle bats in hand.

In a world teetering on the edge, FML celebrates the strength of youth and power of a story. It shows us that amidst the chaos of today, we’re all making peace with our monsters.

FML #8

Ultraman gets an Omnibus from Marvel in July 2026

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Japan’s mightiest hero rises with the release of the Ultraman Omnibus, publishing from Marvel in July 2026. Featuring the complete adventures of Ultraman from across decades of comic book history, the 800-page collection presents a thrilling vision of the pop-culture phenomenon that is Ultraman!

Discover how a young man named Shin Hayata merged with a mysterious hero from beyond the stars and gained the incredible ability to become the towering Ultraman – for three minutes at a time! Working alongside the United Science Patrol, Ultraman protects the Earth from monstrous creatures known as Kaiju – and is set on a multiversal collision course with Spider-Man, the Avengers…and Galactus! Plus: rare, long out-of-print classic comic-book adventures of Ultraman from the 1990s, a gallery of original Ultraman and Kaiju pinup art by top Marvel artists, and much more. Whether a longtime Ultraman fan or a newcomer looking to dive into the superhero’s incredible journey, this high quality, full color, hardcover omnibus is a perfect addition to comic collections.

The Ultraman Omnibus features stories by renowned comic book writers including Mat Groom, Kyle Higgins, Shigenobu Matsumoto, and others, in addition to an incredible assortment of rare Ultraman materials and artwork. Contents include:

  • An exclusive Ultraman 60th Anniversary key visual specially created by Tsuburaya Productions for the book trade edition
  • Cover by renowned artist Peach Momoko for the direct market edition
  • An introduction by Starlight Runner Entertainment transmedia producer and Ultraman Connection Fan Hub favorite Jeff Gomez
  • The Rise of Ultraman #1-5
  • The Trials of Ultraman #1-5
  • Ultraman: The Mystery of Ultraseven #1-5
  • Ultraman x Avengers #1-4
  • The Fall of Ultraman #1, concluding the Marvel Ultraman storyline
  • Eight issues from the classic comic book adventures of Ultraman, originally released in the 1990s
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes materials from the various Ultraman series from Marvel Comics, including model sheets and guides to the Ultra Heroes, Kaiju, Robots, Weapons & Vehicles
  • An Ultraman Superstar Gallery drawn from the Ultraman Card Game with spectacular pin-ups by top artists such as Alex Ross, Art Adams, Sean Chen, David Lopez, Davide Tinto, Reilly Brown, EJ Su, Bob Eggleton, Colleen Doran, Ray Lago, and Doug Wheatley.

Ultraman is a legendary giant from a faraway galaxy, who comes to Earth to protect us from giant monsters called Kaiju. He is aided by Japan’s Defense Teams, whose main purpose is to defend the Earth from monsters and aliens. For almost 60 years, Ultraman and his people, the Ultras, have been friends and guardians to humankind. Celebrating its 60th anniversary next year, the Ultraman Universe first debuted in 1966 with the launch of the television series Ultra Q. Over the last nearly 60 years, the Ultraman franchise has spawned a record number of television series, films, video games, and more.

Retailing for $125, the Ultraman Omnibus will release on July 14, 2026 with the standard edition cover drawn by Ed McGuinness and a direct-to-market exclusive cover drawn by Peach Momoko.

Preview: FML #7

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FML #7

Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick
Artist: David López
Colorist: Cris Peter
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Cover artist: David López

In the penultimate issue of FML, Portland is ablaze with rumors of a monstrous murderer! With his sister’s life on the line and the whole city after him, Riley hoists Lydia on his back and kaiju’s his way to the Convention Center. But just when they think they’ve trapped Susan and her deranged followers, the Midnight Angels vanish into the shadows. To track them down and dodge Johnny Law, Riley and his band will have to enlist spectral allies—because sometimes, to fight the darkness, you need a witch or two.

FML #7 delivers a supernatural blend of action, horror, and heroics. Can Riley save his sister and clear his name, or will his new powers lead him deeper into the shadows? Find out as FML hurtles towards its explosive conclusion.

FML #7

Preview: FML #5

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FML #5

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A/CA) David Lopez
In Shops: Jul 09, 2025
SRP: $4.99

As Riley and his band become schoolyard pariahs, accused of murder, their daily life turns into a bizarre blend of fear and isolation. The school principal, ever so helpfully, suggests remote learning “to avoid disruption”-because nothing says normal like school over Zoom. Determined to clear their names, the gang finally joins forces with the Whine & Crime ladies, diving into the murky depths of the dark web and past misdeeds. Meanwhile, a dog walk with Dad takes a nosedive when Riley discovers another body, this time in a sinkhole. Cue the clandestine purchase of a burner phone-because reporting a body anonymously is just another Tuesday in Portland. Back at the house, a revelation from Mom about her imagined magical friends sends shockwaves through the group, only to be overshadowed by Amy’s bombshell confession about her past with Kat. In the stunning silence that follows, the phone rings: Riley’s been arrested and charged with murder. FML.

FML #5

Don’t miss J. Scott Campbell’s Cover for Blood & Thunder from Benito Cereno, E.J. Su, MSassyK, and Robert Kirkman

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed the striking new variant cover by J. Scott Campbell for the all-new comic book series Blood & Thunder. From the all-star creative team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su, colorist MSassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman, the debut issue of the new action epic will arrive in comic book shops on May 7, 2025.  

Set in a far future where Earth has integrated alien species into a new society, Blood & Thunder plays by a whole new set of rules…and a whole load of new crimes to solve. 

Bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, are the best there is at bringing in the bad guys. However, when the galaxy’s most dangerous criminal breaks out of prison, Blood’s hunt delivers her down a path that will unlock secrets about her past, present, and future… and that’s when things get REALLY BAD. 

Campbell’s 1:50 incentive variant cover spotlights the kinetic energy of the titular characters as they move through space and time in the megastar artist’s singular style. 

In addition to the cover by J. Scott Campbell and the main cover by E.J. Su and MSassyK, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #1 also includes an open-to-order cover by David Lopez, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Andie Tong and Rex Lokus, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Bernard Chang, and a blank sketch cover. 

Blood & Thunder #1 (Lunar Codes Below | SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. 

Blood & Thunder #1 J. Scott Campbell variant cover

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Blood & Thunder #1 Cover A by E.J. Su & MSassyK (Lunar Code: 0325IM237) 
  • Blood & Thunder #1 Cover B by David Lopez (Lunar Code: 0325IM238) 
  • Blood & Thunder #1 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Andie Tong & Rex Lokus (Lunar Code: 0325IM239) 
  • Blood & Thunder #1 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Bernard Chang (Lunar Code: 0325IM240) 
  • Blood & Thunder #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by J. Scott Campbell (Lunar Code: 0325IM241) 
  • Blood & Thunder #1 Cover F Blank Sketch Cover (Lunar Code: 0325IM242) 

Preview: FML #4

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FML #4

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A/CA) David Lopez
In Shops: Feb 26, 2025
SRP: $4.99

“8 Minute Murders” buzzes with theories about the dead man at the Witch’s House, as the city plans the structure’s long-overdue demolition. In an effort to save it, Glory and Savvy dive deeper into its history, while Lydia, our polar bear detective, seeks truths. Meanwhile, Riley turns to his mom with his trauma and the two reconnect through their art. This issue is a darker turn for the series, but the return of Dad from an absurd job in LA adds a light-hearted twist, and the introduction of Susan, the mysterious new assistant linked to past secrets, moves the plot along.

FML #4

Preview: FML #4

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FML #4

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A/CA) David Lopez
In Shops: Feb 26, 2025
SRP: $4.99

“8 Minute Murders” buzzes with theories about the dead man at the Witch’s House, as the city plans the structure’s long-overdue demolition. In an effort to save it, Glory and Savvy dive deeper into its history, while Lydia, our polar bear detective, seeks truths. Meanwhile, Riley turns to his mom with his trauma and the two reconnect through their art. This issue is a darker turn for the series, but the return of Dad from an absurd job in LA adds a light-hearted twist, and the introduction of Susan, the mysterious new assistant linked to past secrets, moves the plot along.

FML #4
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