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Ultraman gets an Omnibus from Marvel in July 2026

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: Rocketeer Breaks Free #4

Rocketeer Breaks Free #4

(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Staz Johnson (CA) Doug Wheatley
In Shops: Dec 04, 2024
SRP: $4.99

The Rocketeer has gone to Alcatraz in search of the traitor supplying the Nazis with the intel to attack America on her own soil. When he finds that the German invaders have gotten there ahead of him and are weaponizing the prisoners to stop our hero, Alcatraz turns into a battleground as all the opposing forces converge and the fate of America hangs in the balance.

Rocketeer Breaks Free #4

Preview: Rocketeer Breaks Free #3

Rocketeer Breaks Free #3

(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Staz Johnson (CA) Doug Wheatley
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024
SRP: $4.99

Peevy and Rose narrowly survived the U-boat attack on San Francisco, but as witnesses to the danger, they are now targets! For Cliff to protect his friends, he’s going to need to rely on special allies, including a mysterious figure from his past who previously had designs of his own for the rocket pack. Defeating the enemy will require some desperate measures, including the previously unthinkable-breaking into Alcatraz!

Rocketeer Breaks Free #3

Preview: The Rocketeer Breaks Free #2

The Rocketeer Breaks Free #2

(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Staz Johnson (CA) Doug Wheatley
In Shops: Aug 28, 2024
SRP: $4.99

Cliff’s intentions were pure this time-they really were. All he wanted to do was accompany his gal, Betty, to the City by the Bay to shoot her new movie and keep himself outta trouble. Well, trouble had other ideas! The Rocketeer finds himself up against three Nazi U-Boats, which have launched a covert surprise attack on the Golden Gate Bridge. And what could they possibly want with the Rock, a.k.a. Alcatraz? And why is the Rocketeer at the very center of their plans?!

The Rocketeer Breaks Free #2

Preview: The Rocketeer Breaks Free #1

The Rocketeer Breaks Free #1

(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Staz Johnson (CA) Doug Wheatley
In Shops: Jul 17, 2024
SRP: $4.99

The Rocketeer storms the City by the Bay!
With Betty about to start work on a new film, Cliff and Peevy join the aspiring starlet on a trip to San Francisco, where they liaise with fellow pilot and friend (and government operative) Debbie Seville. As always, trouble seems to follow Cliff, who gets caught up in a cable car accident! But at least it’ll be all smooth sailing after that, right? Not if the Rocketeer’s luck stays true to form!
The first issue in a four-issue miniseries written by fan-favorite writer Stephen Mooney (Rocketeer: The Great Race, Half Past Danger) and drawn by Staz Johnson (Robin, Catwoman)!

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An Online Trend Turns Deadly in Creeping

From writer Zack Keller, with an original story by Mike Richardson, and art by Doug WheatleyCreeping takes you on a horrifying journey where fun and mischief take a shocking turn into the ultimate fight for survival. 

“Creeping” is sweeping across social media—a dangerous online trend that dares participants to spend the night at a frightening location—from crumbling cemeteries to derelict morgues. As more people join in, the competition increases—who can outdo the latest scary destination? One group of thrill-seekers is determined to find the most terrifying place in the world—and an abandoned medieval fortress-turned-asylum fits the bill, but they soon realize they are in for more than they bargained for.

Creeping will be in comic shops on October 13, 2021, and in book stores on October 26, 2021 and retails for $19.99.

Creeping

The Predators Become the Hunted

Dark Horse Comics and 20th Century Fox Consumer Products celebrate an amazing thirty years of Predator with a new comic series, Predator: Hunters, and a hardcover collection, Predator: The Original Comics Series—Concrete Jungle and Other Stories! Dark Horse’s own senior editor Chris Warner returns to the famed franchise with Predator: Hunters, alongside artist Francisco Ruiz Velasco, letterer Michael Heisler, and cover artist Doug Wheatley for the new five-issue series. And Mark Verheiden’s Predator stories from 1989 to 1996 are collected in a beautiful hardcover in Predator: The Original Comics Series—Concrete Jungle and Other Stories.

Earth has been plagued by space aliens for centuries. In Predator: Hunters, characters from past Dark Horse series team up against the extraterrestrial visitors. The Predators are in for a surprise when the toughest, most dangerous humans start hunting them.

Predator: The Original Comics Series—Concrete Jungle and Other Stories follows the success of 2016’s Aliens 30th Anniversary: The Original Comic Series. Concrete Jungle and Other Stories collects Predator: Concrete Jungle #1–#4, Predator: Cold War #1–#4, and Predator: Dark River #1–4. Concrete Jungle finds the alien trophy hunters traveling from the jungles of Central America to the concrete jungle of New York City, where they face off against an NYPD detective. In Cold War, the Predators crash-land in Siberia, and in Dark River, the hero of Concrete Jungle traces the path of his younger brother to find out what really happened to him after the events in the movie Predator.

The first issue of Predator: Hunters goes on sale May 3, 2017. Predator: The Original Comics Series—Concrete Jungle and Other Stories goes on sale June 14, 2017.

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Review: King Tiger #4

King Tiger #4In King Tiger #4, King Tiger has used all his strength, expended every weapon, cast his last spell. His adversary is trapped, and Tiger is trapped with it. But Rikki Boyd, the woman whose heart he broke, refuses to let Tiger die alone. When magic fails, can the heart prevail?

In a concluding fashion for this four limited run, the story comes to its end. Conclusion maybe a little inaccurate, more like a final battle between Tiger, his father, and his demon mother. Even though how the ritualistic summoning of his mother is brought to its fitting end in a slightly cliche manner, it does allow the story to wrap it in a solid, conclusive manner.

While compared to the previous issues, this comic is much more vibrant and colorful. However, there isn’t much contrast outside of the ones between the character’s and their environment. I will admit the cover art is superb, and reminds me of old comics I have seen from the 60’s and 70’s. Just updated with a more modern character, and environment. Defiantly wouldn’t mind having a physical print of the cover to hang up, or frame.

Story: Randy Stradley Art: Doug Wheatley
Story: 8.5 Art: 9.5 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

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Review: King Tiger #2

King Tiger #2 coverKing Tiger has secrets: dark truths about himself he dare not reveal. But his past—and his destiny—have been exposed, breaking the heart of the woman who loves him and pitting the mystic warrior alone against the Dragon and its demonic progeny who seek the blood of the Tiger!

Written by Randy Stradley, King Tiger #2 picks up where the last one left off. The issue rockets up the pace, managing to reveal some of Tiger’s dark lineage, and his great secret. All the while they hint to some extent of his destiny, and why he was born? They have yet to spill his blood, to unleash the evil that they summoned.

In contrast to the last issue, this one is filled mostly with action. However, that being said, there are a few panels that reveal some more of the backstory. Including Tiger’s father, mother, and his inhuman siblings.

The artwork by Doug Wheatley manages to highlight all of this in a superb way. Even some of the stranger things that take place, are well drawn with a careful attention to detail. Even the darker scenes are well laid out, and done with a nice balance of color.

Story: Randy Stradley Art: Doug Wheatley
Story: 8.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

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Review: King Tiger #1 (of #4)

King Tiger #1 CoverBlood, death, and fire—the darkest kind of magic. A monstrous secret from King Tiger’s past has found the mystic warrior, but can Tiger’s skills and sorcery triumph against an unthinkable supernatural obscenity linked to his own destiny? If the Tiger falls, the Dragon will rise!

The first issue of Dark Horse ComicsKing Tiger combines a fast paced story, with back story, magic, and action. Combining the world of the west and the mythology of the east in a beautiful tapestry.

Written by Randy Stradley, the story has a quick pace, and flows well. With its rapid pace, it makes for a quick read. Even if you are unfamiliar with the characters or the backstory of them, you can still enjoy it. That defiantly aids to the overall story, well.

Even the artwork by Doug Wheatley flows wonderfully between panels. While the cover are has an overall brightness to it, the world contained between the pages is less colorful. The characters contrast against the world they are drawn in.

The combination of this makes this perfect balance. Honestly if you enjoy modern fantasy, I would recommend it.

Story: Randy Stradley Art: Doug Wheatley
Story: 9.5 Art: 9.5 Overall: 9.5 Recommendation: Read

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