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Blood, Thunder, and Deuce Make a Run for It in Blood & Thunder #19

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #19. From the creative team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su, colorist MsassyK , letterer Rus Wooton,  and co-creator Robert Kirkman, the next cosmic adventure begins when Blood & Thunder #19 hits comic book stores on November 11, 2026, as the series blasts off into an all-new story arc. 

Blood, Thunder—and now Deuce— are on the lam! A quick stop for fuel and recon turns into a game of escape for Blood—who just wanted a f*%cking break!

Meanwhile, what are Middleditch and Retiq up to? Hint: Nothing good!

Blood & Thunder is a high-octane sci-fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals. 

In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and Dee Cunniffe, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #19 also includes open-to-order covers by Rod Reis and Dillon Snook, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Brandt&Stein.

Cover of the comic book 'Blood Thunder' issue 19, featuring a futuristic scene with a male SWAT officer holding a weapon and a female character with a sword. The background shows a starry cosmos and flying vehicles.
Cover art for 'Blood & Thunder' issue 19 featuring a female character sitting on the ground in an orange outfit with a green shawl, and a male character standing nearby with a futuristic weapon, set in a stylized urban environment.
A comic book cover featuring a female character with vibrant red curly hair, wearing a blue suit, holding a futuristic weapon, with a dramatic background featuring the title 'Blood & Thunder'.
Comic book cover for 'Blood & Thunder' featuring a fierce female character aiming a futuristic weapon, with a bold graphic style and dynamic colors.
A sci-fi comic panel featuring an asteroid known as 'Quaz-R Stop N Buy' in space, with characters discussing their plans. One character has curly red hair and is sitting in a vehicle, while the other character appears in a dialogue bubble expressing curiosity.
A comic-style illustration featuring two characters inside a vehicle. One character with curly red hair appears shocked and frustrated, while the other character, a person in a futuristic outfit, seems to be discussing a police-related issue. Dialogue bubbles convey a tense conversation about potential danger and travel information.
A comic book panel depicting a character with curly red hair in a vehicle, feeling determined while discussing a navigation dilemma with another character. In the background, a parking area crowded with police officers and vehicles is shown.

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Blood & Thunder #19 Cover A by E.J. Su & Dee Cunniffe (Lunar Code: 0926IM0294)
  • Blood & Thunder #19 Cover B by Rod Reis (Lunar Code: 0926IM0295)
  • Blood & Thunder #19 Cover C by Dillon Snook (Lunar Code: 0926IM0296)
  • Blood & Thunder #19 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Brandt&Stein (Lunar Code: 0926IM0297)

Hammer Head #1 Takes the Horror Genre in an Interesting Direction

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Hamer Head #1

For 20 years, Jules has been hiding from her past. As the only survivor of the Hammer Head killing-spree, she carries the guilt and trauma of having watched as everyone she loved was brutally murdered. Every couple of years, Hammer Head rises from the dead to continue his reign of terror anew, and with each repeated massacre, Jules falls deeper into the warm embrace of her own dark coping mechanisms. When she’s thrown into prison with no trial and no hope, Jules finds herself part of a dark ritual built to force her back into the past that she’s spent her life trying to escape. Co-created by Ed Brisson and Damian Couceiro, Hamer Head #1 is an interesting take on the horror genre.

There’s been a lot of new and different spins on the horror genre lately. While some explore the DNA of these types of stories, others focus on horror’s ability to explore and talk about greater issues. Hamer Head #1 is an entry that feels like it could go either way as it goes off in an unexpected direction.

Written by Brisson, Hamer Head #1 quickly introduces us to Julie and her arrest making it clear that someone has a plan for her. Exactly what that plan is remains up on the air as the reader is introduced to others she shares a prison with. But, Brisson makes it clear early on that something isn’t normal about the situation. Men are mixed with women in this prison and the number of prisoners feels rather small for the size of the facility.

Damian Couceiro‘s art is solid delivering an unease as the story progresses. With color by Dee Cunniffe and lettering by Pat Brosseau, Hamer Head #1 saves surprising moments to really hit readers with. this isn’t one where it’s gore splashed all over, each violent moment comes quickly and from a surprising direction.

Hamer Head #1 is a good start that goes off on an unexpected path. The end leaves a lot of questions we want to find out the answers to and the lead up teases just enough you want to see where it goes. It’s an unexpected debut and one with some solid surprises that stands out from the horror pack.

Story: Ed Brisson Art: Damian Couceiro
Color: Dee Cunniffe Letters: Pat Brosseau
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

Mad Cave Studios provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

Get ready for sensational comics as Weekly World News invades with a new series!

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Mad Cave Studios is joining forces with—or being invaded by?—the Weekly World News team to present a 6-issue comic book series beginning this December. Written by Ken Kristensen, Steven Paul Judd, and tvli, with artwork by M.K. Perker, colors by Dee Cunniffe, and letters by Taylor Esposito, the first issue of this series boasts covers by Perker, Tom Fowler, Declan Shalvey, and Maria Wolf. And now, Mad Cave can reveal brand new Bill Sienkiewicz cover art for issue #1 as well, available in both a cardstock variant and a virgin (no title dress) cardstock variant.

HELL TOUPEE!

A workplace comedy that blends X-Files intrigue with the irreverance of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The son of one of the most respected journalists in history joins the misfits at the notorious tabloid famous for headlines like “Elvis-is-Alive!,” “Bigfoot Sex Slave!,” and “Florida Mafia Hires Vampire to Kill O.J.!” In the first issue: a conspiracy so deep it may have cracked the ceiling of Hell!

Weekly World News #1 (of 6) goes on sale December 2, 2026. Final order cut-off for retailers is November 9, 2026. Each 32-page issue retails for $4.99, and the Sienkiewicz cardstock cover and virgin cardstock variant, as well as the foil variant of Fowler’s cover will retail for $7.99 each.

  • Comic book cover featuring two characters, a woman with a camera and a man in an orange coat, crouching together in front of colorful tabloid headlines.
  • Cover of 'Weekly World News' comic issue #1 featuring two men in suits, one holding a camera and another pointing a gun, with a chaotic background of bizarre creatures and eerie illustrations.
  • Cover of Weekly World News comic featuring a collage of bizarre headlines and illustrations including a bigfoot, a devilish character, and UFOs, with strings linking various headlines.
  • Comic book cover for 'Weekly World News' featuring two characters, one holding a camera and the other pointing a gun, with various fantastical creatures and monsters in the background.
  • Cover of 'Weekly World News' featuring a dramatic illustration of a winged figure atop a structure, surrounded by fiery clouds and bold text.

Blood Battles for Her Life in Blood & Thunder #18

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #18. From the creative team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su , colorist MsassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman, the conclusion to the latest story arc ushers the series into a new phase and arrives in comic book shops on October 14, 2026. 

What’s better than one cantankerous, sentient gun to help you win the fight of your life? If you ask Blood, the answer is a LOT more guns.  

Blood & Thunder is a high-octane sci-fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals.

In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and Dee Cunniffe, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #18  also includes an open-to-order cover by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Karen S. Darboe, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Pete Woods.

Comic book cover titled 'BLOOD & THUNDER' featuring robotic characters in stylish clothing, holding weapons, against a backdrop of skyscrapers.
Comic book cover of 'Blood & Thunder' featuring a character with red hair in a jumpsuit, joyfully running down a path surrounded by colorful, cartoonish animals and birds.
Cover art for 'Blood and Thunder' featuring a stylized female character with vibrant red hair against a dark background, holding a futuristic weapon.
Comic book cover featuring a young woman carrying a package, surrounded by anthropomorphic animal characters wearing clothing. The title 'Blood & Thunder' is prominently displayed in bold red letters.
A comic panel depicting a tense scene with SWAT officers in urban gear, reacting to a chaotic incident in a city street. One officer is pointing at a bloodied figure on the ground, while another officer expresses disbelief. The background shows a damaged vehicle and smoke rising from a nearby building.
A comic book panel featuring SWAT officers discussing a recent incident. One officer is expressing frustration about the destruction caused by a criminal named Bledsoe, while another officer reflects on the impact of the events. In the background, a scene of chaos is visible, with a bloody body on the ground.
A comic book page depicting intense action, with characters in futuristic attire engaged in a violent confrontation. The top panel shows a character being attacked, with blood splattering. Subsequent panels include dialogue about firearms and a fleeing figure, with the final panel revealing robotic enforcers.

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover A by E.J. Su & Dee Cunniffe (Lunar Code: 0826IM0356)  
  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover B by Nick Roche & Josh Burcham (Lunar Code: 0826IM0357) 
  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Karen S. Darboe (Lunar Code: 0826IM0358) 
  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Pete Woods (Lunar Code: 0826IM0359) 

The Only Survivor of a Legendary Killing Spree Must Face the Monster Who Refuses to Stay Dead in Hammer Head

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Terror can’t be contained, and Mad Cave Studios resurrects one of horror’s deadliest nightmares with Hammer Head, the brutal new five-issue series from acclaimed collaborators, writer Ed Brisson and artist Damian Couceiro, with colors by Dee Cunniffe and letters by Patrick Brosseau.

For 20 years, Jules has been hiding from her past. As the only survivor of the Hammer Head killing spree, she carries the guilt and trauma of having watched as everyone she loved was brutally murdered. Every couple of years, Hammer Head rises from the dead to continue his reign of terror anew, and with each repeated massacre, Jules falls deeper into the warm embrace of her own dark coping mechanisms.

When she’s thrown into prison with no trial and no hope, Jules finds herself part of a dark ritual built to force her back into the past that she’s spent her life trying to escape.

The debut issue features Cover A by Damian Couceiro, Cover B by Justin Coffee, Cover C and Cover D by Bjorn Barends.

Blending supernatural horror with classic slasher thrills, Hammer Head is perfect for fans of Friday the 13th, Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Centered on the lone survivor of an endless cycle of massacres, the series delivers a fresh take on the unstoppable killer through the lens of trauma, survival, and the horrors that refuse to stay buried.

Hammer Head #1 goes on sale October 7, 2026, with Final Order Cut-off on September 14. 

Witchblade passes the Gauntlet around with Team-Up Variants this September

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Image Comics and Top Cow have revealed a line-wide Witchblade Team-Up variant covers in celebration of the milestone Witchblade (2024) #25 issue’s premiere this September. Some of the biggest names in comics will put their artistic spin on Witchblade as its iconic characters make an appearance across the covers of some of Image’s most popular ongoing series.

Witchblade is a comic book series published by Top Cow Productions, which ran from November 1995 to October 2015 and December 2017 to January 2020. The series was created by Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, and Michael Turner. The comic series was made into a TNT television series in 2001 and was directed by Ralph Hemecher and starred Yancy Butler as Sara Pezzini. Later, Top Cow and Japanese animation studio Gonzo produced an anime adaptation of Witchblade, which debuted in 2006.

Marguerite Bennett and Guiseppe Cafaro’s current run on Witchblade (2024) features a reimagined origin, with contemporary takes on familiar characters, as well as fresh story arcs to hook new fans and rekindle the energy and excitement that fueled the ’90s Image Revolution. New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini’s life is forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. How will Sara use this ancient power? …Or will she be consumed by it?

Witchblade will appear on the covers of:

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 2:

  • Royals #6 Cover G Witchblade Team-Up by Jacob Perez – UPC: 70985304634900671
  • Tales of Wonder #1 Cover H Witchblade Team-Up by Steve Skroce & Neeraj Menon – UPC: 70985304861900181

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 9:

  • Blood & Thunder #17 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Ej Su & Dee Cunniffe – UPC: 70985304317101751
  • Death Vigil (2026) #2 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Stjepan Sejic – UPC: 70985304830500221
  • Geiger #25 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Gary Frank & Brad Anderson – UPC: 70985303965502561
  • Starhenge Book Two: A Kiss for Atticus #3 Cover G Witchblade Team-Up by Liam Sharp – UPC: 70985304788900361
  • Witchblade (2024) #25 Cover C Connecting Witchblade Team-Up by Pat Boutin & Steve Firchow – UPC: 70985304035402531

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 16:

  • The Darkness (2025) #8 Cover C Connecting Witchblade Team-Up by Pat Boutin & Steve Firchow – UPC: 70985304537300831
  • Die: Loaded #9 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Caspar Wijngaard – UPC: 70985304496300931
  • Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer #1 Cover I Witchblade Team-Up by Michael Walsh – UPC: 70985304858900191
  • Kaya #37 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Wes Craig – UPC: 70985303591603731
  • Monstress #64 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Sana Takeda – UPC: 70985302020206421
  • Regicide #2 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Akila Gabriel – UPC: 70985304831200251
  • Something Epic #15 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Szymon Kudrański – UPC: 70985303738501541

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 23:

  • Badrock #3 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Rob Liefeld – UPC: 70985304712400351
  • Bug Wars: The Coming of The Wardoom #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by  Justin Mason – UPC: 70985304828200231
  • Invincible Universe: Capes #11 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Mark Englert – UPC: 70985304498701161
  • Crimes Against Nature #1 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Gavin Smith – UPC: 70985304857200151
  • The Department of Truth #39 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Letizia Cadonici – UPC: 70985303032403941
  • D’Orc #8 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Bean – UPC: 70985304572400831
  • The Eye Collector #4 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by GMB Chomichuk – UPC: 70985304709400431
  • Feral #26 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Trish Forstner & Tim Seeley – UPC: 70985303949502641
  • Ghost Pepper #15 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Ludo Lullabi – UPC: 70985304394201561
  • M1: Monster Racing League #4 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Jae Lee – UPC: 70985304702500421
  • Radiant Black #44 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Marcelo Costa – UPC: 70985303068304461
  • Yumi: 00EX #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Chris Bachalo – UPC: 70985304832900231

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 30:

  • Final Boss #10 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Tyler Kirkham – UPC: 70985304494901041
  • Hammerfist #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Parson – UPC: 70985304826800231
  • Hyde Street #13 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki – UPC: 70985304127601331
  • Spawn #379 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Booth – UPC: 70985300214737931

Void Rivals #30 delivers an uneven and bumpy finale to the Quintesson War

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THE QUINTESSON WAR is at its end! Sacrifices are made! Lives are lost! Life on the Sacred Ring will be changed forever! The most cataclysmic story of the Energon Universe ends here!

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Andrei Bressan
Color: Dee Cunniffe
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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: Void Rivals #30

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Void Rivals #30

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Andrei Bressan (C) Dee Cunniffe (L) Rus Wooton

THE QUINTESSON WAR is at its end! Sacrifices are made! Lives are lost! Life on the Sacred Ring will be changed forever! The most cataclysmic story of the Energon Universe ends here! (Next issue we’ll check in on Skuxxoid to provide a bit of a breather, you’re going to need it!)  

Void Rivals #30

The woman who defined the Golden Age of comics. Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics

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This fall, Mad Cave Studios brings long-overdue focus to Ruth Roche, a defining voice of the Golden Age who helped shape comics from behind the scenes. Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics, a graphic biography written by Eisner-nominated editor Joe Corallo and artist Meghan Hetrick, with colors by Dee Cunniffe, and letters by Morgan Martinez, brings a long-overlooked figure in comics history into view, told in the medium she helped shape.

Finally, a book that highlights the pioneering, yet too often overlooked, comics career of Ruth Roche using the medium she most closely worked in as a writer, editor, and business partner to the legendary Jerry Iger. Following Ruth’s journey from a young woman with a penchant for storytelling, through the Golden Age of comics, where Ruth worked in the midst of the action–until the fateful Wertham Trials brought all of it to an end.

A biography with historical reconstruction, Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics restores a key creative force to the broader history of comics, aligning with titles like Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund by Caitlin McGurk and the influential historical work of Trina Robbins, underscoring a growing interest in biographical and archival comics scholarship.

Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics goes on sale October 13, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545812624 | $19.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827376 | $29.99) formats. Final order cut-off is September 21, and it is now available for preorder at your favorite bookstore, comics shop, and directly from Mad Cave.

Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics
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