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Alex Segura, Sara Century, Pat Kennedy, and Dean Kotz team for The Forgotten Five

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Los Angeles Times Book Prize winning writer Alex Segura and acclaimed writer and Best Issue Ever podcaster Sara Century will team up with fan-favorite artists Pat Kennedy and Dean Kotz for a fresh new spin on superheroes in the upcoming The Forgotten Five. This all-new, ongoing series is set to launch Wednesday, December 16 from Image Comics.

The series will also boast eye-popping variant cover art by Nickolej Villiger, Michel Fiffe, Inkpot Award winning Jerry Ordway, and Kotz himself.

Decades ago, five teens with strange powers barely managed to escape the clutches of a shadowy organization known as The Contingency. Aided by former Contingency agent Polly Napier and her partner Gilly Stokes, they became The Five: a team of freedom-fighting outcasts!

Years later, with the Contingency defeated, The Five have grown up and moved on, leaving the world-saving to new teams of heroes across the country. But when rumors of their old foes begin to resurface, can the Forgotten Five cast off their civilian lives in order to reconnect and resume the fight?

Cover of 'The Forgotten Five' comic book featuring five diverse characters in dynamic poses, escaping from rocky terrain with a vibrant and colorful background.
Illustration of five diverse characters on a rocky terrain, depicting themes of outcasts and heroes, accompanied by text boxes that provide narrative context and character details.
A comic strip set in Miami, 2004, depicting a lively pub scene at Churchill's with colorful characters interacting and enjoying their time together.
A comic panel showing characters in a chaotic environment discussing survival and urgency. Various characters express fear and concern, while others take action, depicting a mix of dialogue and dynamic imagery.
A comic panel depicting a chaotic scene with multiple characters in a dimly lit environment. Characters express urgency and fear, with one character trying to comfort another. There are discussions about danger and a sense of panic among the group.
A comic book page featuring several characters in a swamp, discussing their situation. One character appears distressed while others give instructions and respond to the chaos around them.
Comic book cover titled 'The Forgotten Five' featuring a group of five bald characters in a sewer-like setting, appearing alarmed and armed, with soldiers in the background.
Comic book cover for 'The Forgotten Five' featuring a large reaching hand and four character portraits in boxes, set against a vibrant yellow background.
Cover of 'The Forgotten Five' comic book featuring a group of five characters in a gritty urban setting, with a wanted poster visible on the wall.
  • Cover A by Villiger – UPC: 70985304966100111
  • Cover B by Kotz – UPC: 70985304966100121
  • Cover C by Fiffe – UPC: 70985304966100131
  • Cover D by Ordway – UPC: 70985304966100141

Preview: The Rocketeer: Infiltrator! #2

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The Rocketeer: Infiltrator! #2

(W) Gabriel Hardman (A) Dean Kotz

An unforeseen threat changes the mission for the Rocketeer and his girlfriend, Betty. Concerned about the French Resistance, the Nazis bring in their greatest counterintelligence agent to protect their superweapon from any threat. Cliff and Betty have only just arrived in Nazi territory, and already this mission is proving more dangerous than the Allied Powers advertised… It’s a good thing they made a new friend with a license to kill.

Gabriel Hardman and Dean Kotz continue their story that takes the Rocketeer behind enemy lines in a way he’s never been: undercover!

The Rocketeer: Infiltrator! #2

Preview: The Rocketeer: Infiltrator! #1

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The Rocketeer: Infiltrator! #1

(W) Gabriel Hardman (A) Dean Kotz

It’s the height of World War II, and Betty is a Nazi collaborator! Or so we’re led to believe. As Allied planes mysteriously explode in midair across Europe, rumors of a Nazi superweapon compel the U.S. to send its fastest asset undercover: the Rocketeer! With Betty posing as a defecting American actress in a German motion picture, Cliff Secord, a.k.a. the Rocketeer, accompanies as her brother and manager. And since neither has experience in deep-cover work, the Allies send a handler to support them — a debonair MI6 agent who assumes the role of Betty’s co-star.

The Rocketeer will need to maintain his cover, destroy a superweapon no Allied agent has actually seen, and keep Betty away from the handsome British secret agent with a penchant for beautiful women. It’s a lot for a reckless stunt pilot to handle!

Gabriel Hardman (Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia) and rising star artist Dean Kotz (The Savage Sword of Conan, Black Hammer: Visions) team up to tell the most dangerous Rocketeer story yet!

The Rocketeer: Infiltrator! #1

Preview: Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1

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Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1

(w) Derek Fridolfs (a) Dean Kotz, Alison Hu

Explore the origins of original Dead by Daylight killer, The Hillbilly! Spin off from the critically acclaimed horror video game, Dead by Daylight! Comes with an exclusive game code! Unlock an exclusive in-game charm using the unique code found inside!

A rookie cop uncovers the face of pure evil. When officer Darnell Hollis makes the largest drugs bust in his small town’s history, the success draws the attention of City Hall. On the fast track to success, this could be life-changing for Hollis and his young family. But the Rookie is haunted by horrific visions of violence and viscera in waking nightmares. And on Coldwind Farm, Hollis is confronted by a monster who is kept in a dark basement and lives for the slaughter. In the dense fog, a man called Boy tests the strengths of his chains, waiting for the day he’ll break free…

Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1

The Rocketeer: Infiltrator! Presents the Hero’s Most Dangerous Mission Yet

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Everyone’s favorite Flying Man is going undercover. Soaring into comic shops on July 8 is The Rocketeer: Infiltrator! from acclaimed creators Gabriel Hardman and Dean Kotz. During the height of World War II, Allied planes mysteriously explode midair and rumors spread of a Nazi superweapon. Cliff Secord, aka The Rocketeer, and actress Betty Paige will go undercover in an exciting espionage tale that will leave fans of Dave Stevens’ beloved franchise captivated.

The Rocketeer: Infiltrator #1 features covers by Gabriel Hardman, Dave Stevens, Dean Kotz, Joe Quinones, and Eric Britton.

Titan Comics announces Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly

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Titan Comics has announced it’s teaming up again with renowned video game developers, Behaviour Interactive for a brand-new comic book series based on the hugely popular horror video game franchise, Dead by Daylight. 

Written by Derek Fridolfs, with art by Dean Kotz, and colors by Allison Hu, Titan’s new comic series will explore the origins of one of Dead by Daylight‘s original killers, The Hillbilly, and follows a rookie cop uncovering the face of pure evil… 

Arriving in comic shops and digital devices in April 2026, the launch trailer showcases Kotz and Hu’s artwork, as well as reveal one cover Dead by Daylights: The Hillbilly #1, by Alex Horley. Be sure to keep your eyes open for more variant cover reveals in the coming months!

Dead by Daylights: The Hillbilly #1

The Comic Book History of the Cocktail is educational but feels like it’s missing some history

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There’s no better writer to tell the colorful history of cocktails than David Wondrich, widely considered to be one of the world’s foremost authorities on cocktails and a driving force behind the early-twenty-first-century revival in the classic American art of mixing drinks.

In The Comic Book Story of the Cocktail, Wondrich teams up with comics artist Dean Kotz to trace the evolution of the cocktail. Beginning with the ancient days of wassail and hypocras (mixed drinks based on wine and beer), they narrate a tumultuous and vibrant history that stretches through the Age of Exploration, the boozier parts of the Enlightenment and America’s hurly-burly nineteenth century, to the Disco years, the Cosmo years, and the modern Cocktail Revolution.

Story: David Wondrich
Art: Dean Kotz

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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Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 2

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The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 2

(W) Jim Zub, Jeff Shanks, Ron Marz, Fred Kennedy (A) Patch Zircher, Fernando Dagnino, Dean Kotz, Andy Belanger, Eryk Donovan, Mike D Perkins (CA) Joe Jusko
In Shops: Jun 04, 2025
SRP: $24.99

Collecting the critically acclaimed and best-selling The Savage Sword of Conan magazine.

Featuring ALL-NEW Conan comic strips from writers Jim Zub, Jeffrey Shanks, Ron Marz, Fred Kennedy and artists Patch Zircher, Fernando Dagnino, Dean Kotz, Andy Belanger, Eryk Donovan and Mike Perkins.

Also featuring a brand-new Solomon Kane strip written and drawn by Patch Zircher and exclusive pin ups and more!

Collects The Savage Sword of Conan #4-6.

The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 2

Preview: Savage Sword of Conan #4 (of 6)

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Savage Sword of Conan #4 (of 6)

(W) Fred Kennedy, Jim Zub, Patch Zircher, Jeff Shanks, Ron Marz (A) Patch Zircher, Fernando Dagnino, Andy Belanger, Eryk Donovan, Dean Kotz, Mike Perkins (CA) David Palumbo
In Shops: Aug 28, 2024
SRP: $6.99

CONAN THE BARBARIAN AND SAVAGE SWORD COLLIDE WITH AN EPIC, OVERSIZED CROSSOVER ISSUE!

Prepare for the imminent launch of the Conan mini-series: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE with this special issue!

Explore captivating stories that set the stage for the mini-series, featuring CONAN (Zub/Dagnino), BRISSA (Zub/Kotz), SOLOMON KANE (Zircher), DARK AGNES (Kennedy/Belanger), CONRAD & KIROWAN (Shanks/Donovan), and EL BORAK (Marz/Perkins).

Savage Sword of Conan #4 (of 6)
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