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Preview: Beyond Megalith #0

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Beyond Megalith #0

(w) Matt Kindt, Joshua Dysart, Derek Kolstad, Robert Venditti, Tony Millionaire, Dave Yarovesky, Phil Gelatt (a) Lewis LaRosa, David Lapham, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jacob Phillips, Tony Millionaire, Juan Jose Ryp, Tomas Giorello, Trevor Hairsine, Adam Pollina (c) Bill Crabtree, Matt Hollingsworth

Uncover the secrets behind New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and visionary artist Lewis LaRosa’s (PUNISHER MAX) upcoming bone-crushing cosmic odyssey MEGALITH.

Then jump aboard BAD IDEA’s biggest slate yet:

Eisner-nominated writer Joshua Dysart (UNKNOWN SOLDIER) combines his powers with world-renowned comic artist David Lapham (STRAY BULLETS), comic book legend Bill Sienkiewicz (NEW MUTANTS), Eisner-nominated comic artist Jacob Phillips (THAT TEXAS BLOOD), and award-winning colorists Bill Crabtree (INVINCIBLE) and Matt Hollingsworth (BATMAN) to present a groundbreaking horror tour-de-force in THE HAB!

From the minds of blockbuster screenwriter Derek Kolstad — creator and writer of the box office dominating motion picture franchise JOHN WICK — and New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ‘78, PLANET DEATH), comes a white-knuckle, globe-spanning action/spy thrill ride – WARBIRD.

Tony Millionaire – winner of five Eisner Awards, three Harvey Awards, and an Ignatz – nimbly fuses the master storytelling of Homer’s The Odyssey with the surreal beauty and intricately rendered linework of Moebius’s Arzach to deliver this breathtaking masterpiece – THE ODDBALL’S ODYSSEY.

New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ’78, ORDAINED) joins forces with superstar artists Juan Jose Ryp (WOLVERINE), Tomas Giorello (PLANET DEATH), Trevor Hairsine (ORDAINED) and more, to deliver an epic action-adventure extravaganza – TANKERS VS ANCIENT ALIENS.

Blockbuster director Dave Yarovesky (BRIGHTBURN), acclaimed screenwriter Phil Gelatt ( Netflix’s LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS) and comics legend Adam Pollina (X-FORCE) have combined their unearthly powers for a bloody horror fable in PROJECT: GOAT!

Beyond Megalith #0

Get a look at Warbird #0 before Today’s Final Order Cutoff

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WARBIRD #0

Written by DEREK KOLSTAD & ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by JESSE LONERGAN
Cover & Designs by FRANK QUITELY
$1.99 | 24 PGS. | FULL COLOR
FOC TODAY | ON SALE APRIL 29, 2026 OR FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
LUNAR CODE: 0326BD0520

Today is the LAST DAY to order your copy of Free Comic Book Day’s barn-burning debut — WARBIRD #0!

Blockbuster screenwriter Derek Kolstad, the creator and writer of JOHN WICK!
New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (ORDAINED)!
Eisner Award-nominated artist Jesse Lonergan (DROME)!
Eisner Award-winning artist Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN)!

All join forces to kickstart the white-knuckle, globe spanning comic book event of the year with an all-new, zero issue special — WARBIRD #0!

Brace yourself for pure, pedal-to-the-metal action with an all-new lettered preview below.

Then, contact your local comic shop TODAY to get your pre-order in to secure your copy in time for April 29th’s launch!

Cole is a repo man of the highest caliber, repossessing heavily guarded mega yachts from billionaires, private planes from captains of industry, and everything in-between. If it’s got an engine, he can drive it, ride it, or fly it straight out from under the nose of an army of guards.

But now he’s handed the job of a lifetime. The impossible job. One that will bring him face to face with the highest stakes.

The Russians have stolen aeronautical military secrets from China, France, Germany, The UK, and the US to “Frankenstein” together the ultimate bleeding edge, next-gen fighter jet: The Warbird. There are only three of them in existence. They are a force of absolute nature—$1.4 billion apiece—dominating every global hotspot from Syria to Ukraine. And Cole’s been hired to steal one… and destroy the other two.

His fee? 10%. A cool $140 million. But this isn’t a repossession job. This is outright theft. And failure doesn’t mean jail time and fines—it means a bullet to the back of the head.

WARBIRD #0

C2E2 2026: Jonathan Wayshak Joins Bad Idea’s Sunday Panel

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Join Bad Idea on Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 PM in Room S403 for BAD IDEA: THE C2E2 Panel.

The next wave of BAD IDEA comics continues right here! Join mastermind Derek Kolstad, creator and writer of the JOHN WICK franchise of movies, New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti, and BAD IDEA impresarios Dinesh Shamdasani, Peter Stern,  and Siena Fallon for an exclusive look at BAD IDEA’s biggest slate yet! Witness brand-new art from WARBIRD, THE HAB, MEGALITH, GOAT, THE ODDBALL’S ODYSSEY and much more! Plus, special guests AND a convention exclusive giveaway!

Superstar artist Jonathan Wayshak takes the stage to unveil an all-new story in the world of 2025 super-hit Cul-De-Sac! This brand-new story is ONLY available in the upcoming Mike Carey and Jonathan Wayshak’s Cul-De-Sac campaign.

Behold a first-look at Wayshak’s jaw-dropping inks below from the brand new story! And make sure to follow the campaign so you qualify to earn the limited edition panel giveaway — an Olympus Saga: Megalith Art Print by James Harren!

Frank Quitely, Derek Kolstad, Robert Venditti, and Jesse Lonergan Storm Shops with Warbird

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Buckle up! Because Warbird #0 is rocketing into comic shops on April 29th — just in time for Free Comic Book Day! Blockbuster screenwriter Derek Kolstad and New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti shattered the sales records and made history with their mega-hit Planet Death. The team is BACK in the cockpit! And they’re bringing the heat once more for an all-new, white-knuckle, globe-spanning action/spy blockbuster. Suiting up for the ride is superstar artist Jesse Lonergan! Nominated for an Eisner for his Image series Hedra, and renowned for his critically-acclaimed original graphic novel, Drome, Lonergan takes flight on interior art.

The team is joined by living legend Frank Quitely. Not only has he provided stunning design work for the series, but Quitely is coming in hot with a jaw-dropping cover!

Witness Cole in action with just a glimpse of the Russian next generation fighter jet — a cover so stunning, it’s also offered as gorgeous, ultra-rare, virgin incentive!

Cole is a repo man of the highest caliber, repossessing heavily guarded mega yachts from billionaires, private planes from captains of industry, and everything in-between. If it’s got an engine, he can drive it, ride it, or fly it straight out from under the nose of an army of guards.

But now he’s handed the job of a lifetime. The impossible job. One that will bring him face to face with the highest stakes.

The Russians have stolen aeronautical military secrets from China, France, Germany, The UK, and the US to “Frankenstein” together the ultimate bleeding edge, next-gen fighter jet: The Warbird. There are only three of them in existence. They are a force of absolute nature—$1.4 billion apiece—dominating every global hotspot from Syria to Ukraine. And Cole’s been hired to steal one… and destroy the other two.

His fee? 10%. A cool $140 million. But this isn’t a repossession job. This is outright theft. And failure doesn’t mean jail time and fines—it means a bullet to the back of the head.

Warbird #0

Colin Farrell and The Russo Brothers team for the Ordained Film Adaptation

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Bad Idea looks to have a hit in the making with Ordained by Robert Venditti, Trevor Hairsine, Dave Stewart, and DC Hopkins. The first issue debuts on December 10 and already the film has been snatched for a film adaptation.

Colin Farrell is taking the cloth in Ordained joined by the Russo Brothers from an adaptation by Derek Kolstad.

Father Royston Craig became a priest late in life but he’s determined to make up for lost time. Along with his regular duties at his St. Louis church, he also performs the prayers of the last rites to patients on their deathbeds at the nearby hospital.

One day, he’s called to give these sacraments to Cormac Byrne, who doctors say won’t last the night. Byrne, like many others, has turned to God only at the end; he hasn’t been to church in decades. Father Roy is eager to hear his confession, but what starts as petty crime from a lifetime ago quickly becomes a horrifying litany of gangland violence and killings. Cormac Byrne is no ordinary man. He is, in fact, the head of the Irish mafia. God offers forgiveness to all who truly repent, and Father Roy completes his task by absolving Byrne of his mortal sins, leaving the man to die at peace…

…until the next morning. When Byrne makes a miraculous medical recovery. No longer at death’s door, Byrne is quick to return to his old ways. It’s business as usual and he’s got loose ends to tie up. First things first: KILL THE PRIEST who now knows where all the bodies are buried.

But Father Roy’s collar wasn’t always white, and Byrne is going to learn the hard way that Father Royston Craig was once Chief Petty Officer Royston Craig, a former Navy SEAL who found his faith in the midst of battle. Now Father Roy must face vicious gangsters, corrupt cops, and his own inner demons if he is to survive. And while he will be forced to tap into a violent skill set he thought never to again entertain, the one thing Father Roy will not do… is kill.

Ordained #1

Planet Death #2 adds a little depth to all of the action

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Last man standing! After a brutal barrage of alien gunfire decimates the entire landing force, Corporal Scott stands alone, left to bear witness as the alien horde’s towering hover ships skewer any remaining survivors. The human beachhead completely shattered, Scott must use every weapon in his arsenal as he single-handedly battles his way towards the devastating alien weapon he’s been tasked to destroy. But the alien army isn’t the only threat lurking on Planet Death. Hunted by a savage apex predator, Scott is thrust into a brutal battle for survival. There’s no backup. No escape. Just one mission: destroy the weapon or die trying.

Story: Derek Kolstad, Robert Venditti
Art: Tomas Giorello
Color: Sunny Gho
Letterer: Tom Napolitano

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.

Zeus Comics

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Preview: Planet Death #2

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Planet Death #2

Written by DEREK KOLSTAD & ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by TOMÁS GIORELLO
Colors by SUNNY GHO
$5.99 | 48 PGS. | FULL COLOR
ON SALE NOVEMBER 5, 2025
GET READY!

The sci-fi action epic that’s already sold over a million copies worldwide returns to comic shops in just ONE WEEK with — PLANET DEATH #2!

Blockbuster screenwriter Derek Kolstad — creator and writer of the box office dominating motion picture franchise JOHN WICK — and New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ’78), join forces with artistic visionary Tomás Giorello (CONAN) to up the stakes in the next must-read chapter of the massive, best-selling comic book event.

Last man standing! After a brutal barrage of alien gunfire decimates the entire landing force, Corporal Scott stands alone, left to bear witness as the alien horde’s towering hover ships skewer any remaining survivors. The human beachhead completely shattered, Scott must use every weapon in his arsenal as he single-handedly battles his way towards the devastating alien weapon he’s been tasked to destroy.

But the alien army isn’t the only threat lurking on Planet Death. Hunted by a savage apex predator, Scott is thrust into a brutal battle for survival. There’s no backup. No escape. Just one mission: destroy the weapon or die trying.

Planet Death #2

John Wick’s Derek Kolstad and writer Robert Venditti Hide UV Signatures in Ordained #1

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To celebrate, blockbuster screenwriter Derek Kolstad, creator and writer of the box office dominating motion picture franchise John Wick, and New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti have secretly signed random copies of Ordained #1 with specially-designed UV pens!

These UV signed copies of Ordained #1 are being randomly shipped to comic book stores around the world. When you pick up your copy, be sure to check the cover with a blacklight!

Pre-order Ordained #1 before Final Order Cutoff THIS MONDAY, November 3rd! Ordained comes to shops on December 10,

Ordained #1

Frank Quitely joins Bad Idea’s Warbird!

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Bad Idea has revealed that Frank Quitely is joining the Warbird team! Warbird is the spiritual successor to Planet Death. Quitely joins co-writers Derek Kolstad and Robert Venditti on the much-anticipated project.

Quitely first takes off on Wardbird with designs. Two of his non-spoiler designs are below. There you can see Cole, the hero of the story. Very much in the model of the classic Hollywood action heroes — a helping of Steve McQueen, a dash of Clint Eastwood, even a little younger Brando, Connery and James Garner!

Quitely has also already provided cover art for Wardbird. Cole in action with just a glimpse of the Russian next generation fighter jet the story revolves around.

Cole is a repo man of the highest caliber, repossessing heavily guarded mega yachts from billionaires, private planes from captains of industry, and everything in-between. If it’s got an engine, he can drive it, ride it, or fly it straight out from under the nose of an army of guards.

But now he’s handed the job of a lifetime. The impossible job. One that will bring him face to face with the highest stakes.

The Russians have stolen aeronautical military secrets from China, France, Germany, The UK, and the US to “Frankenstein” together the ultimate bleeding edge, next-gen fighter jet: The Warbird. There are only three of them in existence. They are a force of absolute nature—$1.4 billion apiece—dominating every global hotspot from Syria to Ukraine. And Cole’s been hired to steal one… and destroy the other two.

His fee? 10%. A cool $140 million. But this isn’t a repossession job. This is outright theft. And failure doesn’t mean jail time and fines—it means a bullet to the back of the head. 

NYCC 2025: Bad Idea reveals Derek Kolstad and Robert Venditti reteam for Warbird

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Warbird

In the lead up to New York Comic Con 2025, Bad Idea has revealed Warbird that reteams Derek Kolstad and Robert Venditti. The duo are part of the creative team behind Planet Death.

Cole is a repo man of the highest caliber, repossessing heavily guarded mega yachts from billionaires, private planes from captains of industry, and everything in-between. If it’s got an engine, he can drive it, ride it, or fly it straight out from under the nose of an army of guards.

But now he’s handed the job of a lifetime. The impossible job. One that will bring him face to face with the highest stakes.

The Russians have stolen aeronautical military secrets from China, France, Germany, The UK, and the US to “Frankenstein” together the ultimate bleeding edge, next-gen fighter jet: The Warbird. There are only three of them in existence. They are a force of absolute nature—$1.4 billion apiece—dominating every global hotspot from Syria to Ukraine. And Cole’s been hired to steal one… and destroy the other two.

His fee? 10%. A cool $140 million. But this isn’t a repossession job. This is outright theft. And failure doesn’t mean jail time and fines—it means a bullet to the back of the head.

Bad Idea will be revealing more at their New York Comic Con panel, along with the rest of their next wave of titles.

BAD IDEA: THE NEW YORK COMIC CON Panel

The next wave of BAD IDEA comics continues right here! Join mastermind Derek Kolstad, creator and writer of the JOHN WICK franchise of movies, New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt, Eisner-nominated writer Joshua Dysart, modern comic art phenomenon, Jonathan Wayshak, and BAD IDEA impresarios Dinesh Shamdasani, Peter Stern, Benjamin Simpson, and Siena Fallon for an exclusive look at BAD IDEA’s biggest slate yet! Witness brand-new art from PLANET DEATH, ORDAINED, SURVIVE, CUL-DE-SAC, HABITAT, WARBIRD, and much more! Plus, special guests AND a convention exclusive giveaway!

Thursday October 9th 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Room 1C03

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