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Revisit the History of Victor Von Doom in Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom

Dark Horse Books collects the iconic stories of villains Marvel Comics has created over the years in a series of hardcover archival collections that span six decades of the savage and sordid characters. 

The second volume Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom explores a curated collection of stories, original art, and covers from Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, John Byrne, Bob Layton, Dave Cockrum, John Romita Jr., Jim Lee, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Gene Colan, Larry Lieber, Wallace Wood, Marv Wolfman, Keith Pollard, Joe Sinnott, Doug Moench, Tom Sutton, David Michelinie, Bob Layton, Mark Waid, Mike Wieringo, Mike Mignola, Salvador Larocca, Paolo Rivera, Daniel Acuña, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Ron Frenz, Paul Ryan, Esad Ribić, Alex Ross, Jon Bogdanove, Terry Austin, Billy Graham, Alex Maleev, Mike Zeck, Gil Kane, John Romita Sr., George Pérez, Erik Larsen, Frank Miller, alongside insights from comics historians Chris Ryall and John Lind.  

From his battles with the Fantastic Four, to his clashes with gods and heroes alike, the stories in Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom HC demonstrate why Doom has remained one of the most formidable villains in the Marvel Universe. Covering four decades of material on the legacy and impact of Doctor Doom, this collection belongs on every Marvel fan’s bookshelf and demonstrates why this armored tyrant is arguably the most villainous villain to ever grace the page!

Doom has no rivals when Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom HC (376 pages, 7.75×11”) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on December 22, 2026, for $65.00. Pre-order now from Dark Horse Direct, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom

DC’s Batman: Knightfall Trailer Revealed!

DC, Warner Bros. Animation, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment have released the official trailer for Batman: Knightfall, a three-part movie event bringing to life one of the most iconic and beloved sagas in the rich history of Batman comics.

Part One of the trilogy, Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall premiered at the 2026 edition of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival with an official release planned for later this year.

Batman: Knightfall stars Anson Mount as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Michael Mando as Bane, Pablo Schreiber as Jean-Paul Valley/Azrael.

When the mysterious behemoth known only as Bane frees Batman’s entire Rogue’s Gallery from Arkham Asylum, the Caped Crusader is pushed to his mental and physical breaking point. 

Batman: Knightfall is based on characters from DC and the DC Comic Book Event, Batman: Knightfall by Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Dennis O’Neil, Peter David, Jo Duffy, Jim Aparo, Graham Nolan, Norm Breyfogle, and Jim Balent.

Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall is directed by Jeff Wamester and written by Jeremy Adams. Rick Morales serves as Supervising Producer alongside Producers Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau. Sam Register and Michael Uslan are Executive Producers.

Richard Corben’s Underground Work will be Collected and Restored in The Best of Fantagor

Dark Horse Books presents the next volume of the Richard Corben Library, The Best of Fantagor. The Best of Fantagor will collect some of Corben’s most iconic early stories and collaborations originally published in his own self-produced comic series, Fantagor, like the complete Razar the Unhero trilogy (completely compiled for the first time), “Twilight of the Dogs,” “The Temple,” and more. Additional writers include Jan Strnad and Doug Moench, with all illustrations by Corben and restorations by project art director José Villarrubia. The book will also feature an introduction by one of the creators of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Eastman.

This collection brings together some of Corben’s most iconic early stories, originally published in his own self-produced comic series Fantagor, in a definitive edition that reveals the raw power of his early imagination. It includes an eclectic mix of science fiction, horror, surreal comedy, and full-on psychedelic storytelling. Readers will find postapocalyptic fables, bizarre creature features, twisted fairy tales, and two rarely seen photo comics. The collection includes seven high fantasy tales, three comedic stories, two sci-fi works, and several unclassifiable ones:  

  • “Twilight of the Dogs” 
  • “Razar the Unhero” (Parts 1–3)
  • “The Temple” 
  • “Kittens for Christian” 
  • “For the Love of Daemon”
  • “Ogre” and “Ogre II” 
  • “Inna Pit” 
  • “We Sure Like Worms” 
  • “Cidopey” 
  • “Doomscult” 
  • “Damsel in Dragon Dress”

These stories are reprinted from from Fantagor #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Up from the Deep #1, Métal Hurlant #28, Heavy Metal #75 and Grim Wit #1 and 2.

The Best of Fantagor (hardcover, 160 pages, 8 x 11”) will be available in bookstores and comic shops on November 24, 2026. It is now available for preorder from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop for $39.99.

The Best of Fantagor

Take a bite out of Marvel Horror with The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales

In a celebration of the history of Marvel Horror comes The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One, the first in a series of Dark Horse collaborations with Marvel Comics to excavate the hidden corners of the Marvel Universe and re-present its most ghoulish tales in beautiful archival hardcover editions. Helmed by comics historians Chris Ryall and John Lind, alongside designer Chris Shadoian, the oversized collection will feature full-color reproductions of the covers of Vampire Tales, along with a brand-new introduction and countless stories from one of the magazines that ignited a new horror-comics boom for Marvel.

One of the black-and-white horror anthologies debuted by Marvel Comics in 1973, Vampire Tales, included stories of bloodsucking fiends as both heroes, villains, and anti-heroes, involving fan-favorites like the reluctant monster Morbius, the Living Vampire; the first solo tales featuring Blade the Vampire Slayer; and Dracula’s daughter, the ever-lethal Lilith. Vampire Tales magazine also introduced the comic-book world to Satana, the Devil’s Daughter, and her introductory stories are also in this first volume. Now, fans will experience these stories again in archival size and style completing any horror collection.

The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One contains nearly 300 pages of terrifying tales from the first six issues of the magazine, including stories by comic-book talent such as Alfredo Alcala, Rich Buckler, Ernie Chan, Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, Bill Everett, Gardner Fox, Steve Gerber, Carmine Infantino, Tony Isabella, Gil Kane, Stan Lee, Don McGregor, Pablo Marcos, Esteban Maroto, Doug Moench, Tom Palmer, John Romita, Jim Steranko, Tom Sutton, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, and more!

Sink your teeth into the foundational frights of Marvel Comics Horror in The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One when the 360-page (8.375×10.875”) hardcover arrives in bookstores and comic shops on August 18, 2026, for $65.00. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One

Prey focuses on Hugo Strange who gets a newer take, and obsession, with Batman

Fanhome has launched The Legends of Batman, an expansive series of hardcover graphic novels featuring the greatest adventures of DC’s legendary Caped Crusader.

This incredible series of stories brings Batman’s life story together in an epic full-color collection.

We check out Prey which collects Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #11-15.

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Letterer: John Costanza

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Preview: Vampirella Archives Vol. 3

Vampirella Archives Vol. 3

Writers: Various
Artists: Various
Cover: Sanjulian
FC | 380 pages | Horror | $34.99 | Teen+

Collecting issues #15-21 of the original Vampirella magazine series, Dynamite continues its resurrection of classic horror! Some of Vampirella’s most memorable stories, including the classic tale “…And To Be A Bride Of Chaos” and her unforgettable encounter with Dracula in “Dracula Still Lives!” A showcase of other short stories not seen in print since their inception are once again included in this collection. Short stories of horror, intrigue, and death are all contained in this beautiful volume. Also collected are more rare and vintage content like “Vampi’s Scarlett Letters,” “Vampi’s Feary Tales,” and “Vampi’s Flames” showcasing some of Vampirella Magazine’s best creators. Legendary talent whose work also appears in this amazing collection include Archie Goodwin, Jose Gonzalez, Steve Englehart, Doug Moench, Esteban Maroto, Richard Corben, and many more.

Vampirella Archives Vol. 3

Preview: The Vampirella Archives Vol. 2

The Vampirella Archives Vol. 2

writers: Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Len Wein, and more!
artists: Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, Jose Gonzalez, and more!
cover: Sanjulian
B&W | 408 pages | Horror | $34.99 | Teen+

Dynamite continues to expand its archival library with all-new trade paperback editions showcasing Vampi’s early adventures from the pages of Vampirella Magazine!

A murderers’ row of famed comics creators are on board for this second volume of the Vampirella Archives, including the beginning of legendary author and editor Archie Goodwin’s work on the character, which brought new levels of depth and sophistication to Vampirella and her world, becoming some of her most treasured stories of all time.

Featuring work by Jose Gonzalez, Neal Adams, Wally Wood, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jeffrey Jones, Dennis O’Neil, Steve Englehart, Dave Cockrum, Frank Brunner, Esteban Maroto, and more, The Vampirella Archives Volume Two trade paperback collects issues #8-14 of the magazine’s original run, all encased in a beautiful cover by master artist Sanjulian.

The Vampirella Archives Vol. 2

SDCC 2025: Vampirella Paperback Archives Fourth Volume Comes Forth!

Just in time for San Diego Comic-Con, Dynamite Entertainment has announced the fabulous fourth volume of its new paperback line of Vampirella Archives is coming this fall in October, covering key issues showcasing the Daughter of Drakulon and anthology adventures!

Volume Four of the Archives compiles issues #22-28 of the Vampirella magazine series released originally by Warren Publishing through much of 1973. Also included is the legendary 1972 annual with one of the most important stories in the Daughter of Drakulon’s history.

The preceding third volume kicked fully into the run of artist Jose Gonzalez, the definitive vision for the character in this Warren era. That masterful work continues here in the fourth, with Gonzalez once again drawing nearly every single Vampirella proper story within. The sole exception is #26’s “Demons in the Fog!” drawn by Ramon Escolano in his sole contribution to the character, though inked by Gonzalez in keeping a consistent look while presenting a unique twist.

This new volume features several juggernauts of the Bronze Age of comics that fans of the “Big Two” publishers’ output of the era will recognize. After his first contribution last volume, Steve Englehart‘s brief run on Vampirella continues here in issues #22-23 (though he also has anthology stories in #10 and #78). The writer picking up most of the other Vampirella tales here is Bill DuBay, a longtime editor and contributor to Warren titles. Creators of the anthology stories featuring horror, science fiction, fantasy, and other genres include Doug Moench, Tony Isabella, Steve Skeates, as well as great series mainstay artists like Esteban Maroto, Jose Bea, Ramon Torrents, Rafael Auraleon.

One key inclusion is the sole non-reprint story from the annual released in 1972. The “Origin of Vampirella” by J.R. Cochran and Jose Gonzalez expands the backstory of the Daughter of Drakulon to 15 pages and further detail, as the first major retelling and twice the length of her original introduction years prior.

The next volume after this will be an exciting one, with the introduction of Pantha, a run on Vampi’s stories by writer Flaxman Loew, and the most material by legendary artist Jeffrey Catherine Jones in any volume — joined on one piece by her “The Studio” compatriot Bernie Wrightson!

These paperback printings of the comprehensive archival reprints of Vampirella’s first decade-plus-spanning title are set to release every two months, working towards the 15 volume final set. Stories are primarily in black and white.

Vampirella Archives Vol 4

Preview: King Conan The Original Comics Omnibus Volume 1

King Conan The Original Comics Omnibus Volume 1

Author: Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, Alan Zelenetz
Artist: John Buscema, Marc Silvestri
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
HC, 768 pages, FC, $125.00
ISBN: 9781787745438
On sale July 1, 2025

Collecting issues #1-19 of King Conan (1980) this 776-page epic omnibus heralds a new era for Conan and features the creative talents of such luminaries as Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, John Buscema and Marc Silvestri.

From the battlefield to the throne room, from barbarian to legendary monarch, the timeless saga of Conan reaches the time when he at last became KING!

ALL HAIL KING CONAN!

Conan the barbarian, the thief, the mercenary, and now… Conan the king!

A new era begins with adventures set after Conan has deposed the tyrant Numedides to become ruler of Aquilonia. But Conan on the throne is still Conan. The savage action that made him a comic book legend fills page after page, while palace intrigue adds a new level of drama with Queen Zenobia and Prince Conn, the heir to the throne, taking prominent roles. Old nemeses like Thoth-Amon return, and mystical prophecy ties Conan to the first king of the realm. Each issue is a double-sized extravaganza with scripts by the godfather of Conan comics, Roy Thomas, along with Doug Moench and Alan Zelenetz, and artwork by John Buscema and rising star Marc Silvestri.

REGULAR COVER: John Buscema
DM EDITION COVER: Marc Silvestri

King Conan The Original Comics Omnibus Volume 1

The Folio Society To Publish DC: Batman

The Folio Society, independent publisher of beautifully illustrated hardback books, in collaboration with DC, will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the first comic book appearance of DC’s Dark Knight Detective with the release of DC: Batman. Created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, Batman first appeared in 1939’s Detective Comics #27 and since then the Dark Knight has stood as a symbol of determination, courage and justice to generations of fans for over 80 years. Batman is one of the most iconic fictional characters in the world, and is a self-made Super Hero, notable not for his super powers, but for his intelligence, determination, and tech savvy.

This collectible compilation includes twelve seminal comics, by a host of iconic writers and artists— including Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Denny O’Neil, Neal Adams, Marshall Rogers, Frank Miller, Dave Mazzucchelli, Alan Moore, Brian Bolland and Kelley Jones—all selected and introduced by former DC President, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of DC, Jennette Kahn. Along with the 320-page one-of-a-kind deluxe book, DC: Batman also comes with a stand-alone replica copy of Batman #1. Scanned in its entirety from an original 1940 copy, the replica copy of the Batman #1 comic book, which includes the original back-up strips and vintage ads and introduces DC’s Clown Prince of Crime, aka The Joker, and The Cat, who would come to be known as Catwoman.

DC: Batman includes:

Facsimile: Batman #1 (Spring 1940)
Writer: Bill Finger
Cover artists: Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson
Artists: Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff
Editor: Whitney Ellsworth

The Bat-Man
Detective Comics #27 (May 1939)
Writer: Bill Finger
Artist: Bob Kane
Editor: Vincent Sullivan

Batman and Green Arrow: The Senator’s Been Shot!
The Brave and the Bold #85 (September 1969)
Writer: Bob Haney
Cover artist: Neal Adams
Penciler: Neal Adams
Inker: Dick Giordano
Letterer: Ben Oda
Editor: Murray Boltinof

The Dead Yet Live
Detective Comics #471 (August 1977)
Writer: Steve Englehart
Cover artists: Marshall Rogers, Terry Austin, Tatjana Wood, Gaspar Saladino
Penciler: Marshall Rogers
Inker: Terry Austin
Colorists: Marshall Rogers
Letterer: John Workman
Editors: Julius Schwartz, E. Nelson Bridwell

Batman: Year One—Chapter One: Who I Am—How I Come to Be
Batman #404 (February 1987)
Writer: Frank Miller
Artist: Dave Mazzucchelli
Colorist: Richmond Lewis
Letterer: Todd Klein
Editor: Dennis O’Neil

The Last Arkham (Part One)
Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1 (June 1992)
Writer: Alan Grant
Cover artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Penciler: Norm Breyfogle
Inker: Norm Breyfogle
Colorist: Adrienne Roy
Letterer: Todd Klein
Editors: Scott Peterson, Dennis O’Neil

Robin—the Boy Wonder
Detective Comics #38 (April 1940)
Writer: Bill Finger
Artists: Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson
Editor: Whitney Ellsworth

The Crimes of Two-Face!
Detective Comics #66 (August 1942)
Writer: Bill Finger
Artists: Jerry Robinson, George Roussos
Letterers: Ira Schnapp
Editor: Whitney Ellsworth

Daughter of the Demon
Batman #232 (June 1971)
Writer: Dennis O’Neil
Cover artist: Neal Adams
Penciler: Neal Adams
Inker: Dick Giordano
Letterer: John Costanza
Editor: Julius Schwartz

The Dark Knight Returns
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 (June 1986)
Writer: Frank Miller
Cover artists: Frank Miller, Lynn Varley
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Colorist: Lynn Varley
Letterer: John Costanza
Editors: Dick Giordano, Dennis O’Neil

Batman: The Killing Joke (July 1988)
Writer: Alan Moore
Cover artists: Brian Bolland, Richard Bruning
Artist: Brian Bolland
Colorist: John Higgins
Letterer: Richard Starkings
Editors: Dennis O’Neil, Dan Raspler

Knightfall Part 1: Crossed Eyes and Dotty Teas
Batman #492 (May 1993)
Writer: Doug Moench
Cover artists: Kelley Jones, Bob LeRose
Penciler: Norm Breyfogle
Inker: Norm Breyfogle
Colorist Adrienne Roy
Letterer: Richard Starkings
Editors: Scott Peterson, Jordan B. Gorfinkel, Dennis O’Neil

The release of DC: Batman is the second release in the Folio Society publishing program with DC, following the release of the acclaimed DC: The Golden Age. DC: Batman has been made according to The Folio Society’s exceptional production standards. Scanned from original copies held in the DC archives, the comics have been reproduced in 10” x 7” treasury format. An anti-scratch laminated hardcover features Batman’s signature silhouette, with titles foil-embossed in yellow and midnight blue, the book itself cowled in a pitch-black slipcase bearing the famous Bat-Signal. A compendium of gothic artwork and Batarang-sharp storytelling, DC: Batman is an unmissable investigation into the adventures and pathology of one of the world’s most famous – and most troubled – DC Super Heroes. DC: Batman will be available from the Folio Society on February 20, 2024.

The Folio Society edition of DC: Batman, selected and introduced by Jenette Kahn, will be available for £65 / US $100 on February 20, 2024.  

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