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DC’s Fourth World Crashes into DC’s All In Saga in January 2027

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The Fourth World is coming to Earth, and the consequences will reverberate across the DC Universe. This January, writers Ram V and Alex Paknadel join artist Joan Urgell for DC All In Saga: The New Gods #1, a 48-page one-shot that brings Mister Miracle and the surviving New Gods directly into the unfolding DC All In Saga.

Mister Miracle thought he could escape anything. But in the wake of unimaginable upheaval, Scott Free has taken on a role he can’t escape: Highfather. With New Genesis occupied by sinister alien forces, the New Gods have taken refuge on Earth, leaving Scott responsible for leading a displaced people searching for safety on a planet that is not their own.

Their arrival on our world will not go unnoticed.

Fourth World technology is being illegally traded on Earth, and tensions are rising as Mister Miracle and the New Gods attempt to peacefully coexist with their new neighbors. With their homeworld beyond their reach and their extraordinary technology falling into dangerous hands, the remaining New Gods must find their place in the DC Universe before the fragile sanctuary they have found becomes another battlefield.

DC All In Saga: The New Gods builds on the larger story that began in 2024’s DC All In Special #1 and continues this fall in DC All In Saga: Darkseid vs. The World #1. The latter, written by Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson with art by Sanford Greene and Yasmine Putri, arrives October 28 and reveals more of Darkseid’s past, present, and future as the war surrounding DC’s ultimate evil continues. 

Darkseid has loomed over the DC All In Saga from its beginning. His consequential confrontation with the heroes of the DC Universe in the DC All In Special helped spark the Absolute Universe, and the repercussions of his actions continue to reach across both worlds. Even as the surviving New Gods face a crisis of their own, Darkseid’s shadow remains impossible to escape. 

DC All In Saga: The New Gods #1, written by Ram V and Alex Paknadel with art by Joan Urgell and Romulo Fajado, Jr., features a main cover by Nimit Malavia and variant covers by Dustin Nguyen, Kyuyong Eom, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Javi Fernández, plus a foil variant cover by Nguyen. The 48-page one-shot arrives at participating comic book shops and digital retailers on January 13, 2027, for $5.99 US, with card stock variants available for $6.99 US.

  • A colorful comic book illustration featuring a diverse group of characters, including a woman in a warrior costume, a central figure in regal attire holding a staff, and a superhero resembling Batman. The background includes stylized buildings and floral elements.
  • A man stands confidently holding a staff and a flowing green cloak, with a mysterious dark background featuring shadowy figures.
  • A dynamic comic book illustration featuring a muscular hero in a silver helmet and red costume, battling grotesque green creatures that are reaching out toward him. The background radiates intense yellow and orange hues, enhancing the chaotic scene.
  • A confident superheroine sitting on a throne, wearing a colorful costume with blue boots, and a flowing red cape, portraying a powerful and regal presence.
  • A comic-style illustration featuring a central figure with flowing energy, surrounded by expressive faces of various characters showing surprise and intensity.

Preview: Crowbound #2

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Crowbound #2

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Dustin Nguyen

The dark fantasy hit from legendary creative team JEFF LEMIRE & DUSTIN NGUYEN continues! Rose has been killed, her throat slashed and her body sinking to the depths of the swamplands… yet what lurks in those depths may be her salvation. Just remember: everything in life, and in death, has its cost…

Comic book cover for 'Crowbound' issue 2 featuring a girl in a white dress holding a large bug with wings against a colorful, abstract background.
A frightened young girl looks up with wide eyes, surrounded by flames, while a monstrous creature with antlers looms nearby, speaking to her.
A comic panel depicting a dramatic scene with a fiery object falling from the sky in a fiery landscape. Two figures are visible: a menacing, shadowy character and a young girl wearing a white dress, who appears to be frightened and is running.
A comic page depicting a girl in a white dress looking scared while running away from a dark figure in a shadowy, eerie forest. The scene conveys a sense of urgency and fear as the girl reacts to an ominous threat described as 'the eater.'
A comic page featuring a dialogue between a young girl and a mysterious figure. The girl appears surprised and contemplative, while the figure, with goat-like features, delivers a warning about ancient beings and choices in a dark, eerie setting.
Abstract watercolor image featuring dark tones with red and white splashes, accompanied by dialogue boxes saying, 'Time to remember, now. Time to wake up.' and 'Let's get started.'
Cover of the comic book 'Crowbound' featuring a silhouette of a figure pointing a gun at a large, shadowy creature with tree-like branches against a dark moonlit background.
A young woman in a white jacket stands amidst a pile of debris, looking towards the viewer. The background features a large, abstract structure with gray tones and subtle details.
A mythical figure with deer-like horns and a haunting expression looms over a landscape of smoke and factories, while a raven flies above. In the foreground, a cloaked figure charges with a sword toward a dark silhouette of a church.

Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen’s Crowbound #1 gets a New Printing

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The bestselling, award winning creative team behind such sales chart toppers as Descender, Ascender, and Little Monsters—Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen—have caught lightning in a bottle once again with Crowbound. Copies of this highly anticipated premiere issue have been wiped out completely at the distributor level and Image Comics has greenlit a reprint in order to keep up with rising reorder activity. Check out our review of the first issue.

Fans are advised to hit up their local comic shop post haste to check for any remaining first printing copies before it’s too late.

The Crowbound #1, second printing will also feature two covers: a stunning new cover by Nguyen as well as a virgin variation on the first printing cover art. 

In Crowbound #1, readers meet Rose. She works in the Factory just like everyone else—a dark, sprawling monolithic structure that runs along the coast and cuts the world in two. All that’s left now are desolate settlements that exist in its shadow, made up of submerged villages, derelict woods, and deadly swamps. No one knows what’s left of the world on the other side…

But when Rose’s young daughter Ava is violently taken from their shanty town home a year before she is meant to join the work force, Rose will come face-to-face with the surreal, harrowing forces outside the Factory’s walls.

Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale meets Cormac McCarthy’s The Road with echoes of Kill Bill and Pan’s Labyrinth when a noncompliant mother makes a dark pact with an ancient, violent Scarecrow Queen to stop a totalitarian government from taking her daughter.

Crowbound #1, second printing Cover A by Nguyen (UPC: 70985304586100112) and Crowbound #1, second printing Cover B by Nguyen (UPC: 70985304586100122) will both be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 30.

Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen’s Crowbound #1 has the Vibe of 80s Twisted Children’s Films

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Crowbound #1

Rose isn’t special. She works in the Factory just like everyone else — a dark, sprawling monolithic structure that runs along the coast and cuts the world in two. All that’s left now are desolate settlements that exist in its shadow, made up of submerged villages, derelict woods, and deadly swamps. No one knows what’s left of the world on the other side… But when Rose’s young daughter Ava is violently taken from their shanty town home a year before she is meant to join the work force, Rose will come face-to-face with the surreal, harrowing forces outside the Factory’s walls… Crowbound #1 is another fantastic debut from Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen that’d fit right into the traumatic children’s films of the 80s.

When it comes to creative teams in comics, Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen is one where if you see they’re working on a comic together, you buy it. The combination of the two always results in entertaining stories that feature amazing art. Someone needs to back up the truck of money and just lock them in to do whatever they want. Crowbound is a new series that features the creative duo, and you better believe I read the first issue as soon as I could.

Crowbound #1 is the kind of story and debut you’d expect. It teases the grand picture, focusing on an emotional hook of a mother whose daughter has been taken away by those that rule. Interspersed, the issue has a dreamlike aspect to it as Rose and Ava dream, picturing what might be and remembering what was. There’s a haunting feel of it all and the mix between Lemire’s narrative and Nguyen’s art the comic has a feel of the 80s “children’s” movies I grew up with and delivered fantasy and a dose of trauma.

And there’s absolutely trauma here. Violence against women is present and while it’s not over the top in its depiction, it still got me to wince. But, it’s all a set up for what seems like a fantasy revenge tale, where Rose rises up against her oppressive rules to get her daughter back.

Nguyen’s art is his distinctive style and with the narrative, it takes an almost melancholy feel about it. The visuals are interesting telling us so much about the world and the characters, but there’s also a sadness to it all as well. And that feeling extends to the lettering by Steve Wands. It feels like there’s a choice in the lettering to deliver a style that matches the struggling society depicted as well as work with the dreamlike sequences.

Crowbound #1 opens up a lot of questions and the first issue doesn’t give a lot of answers. What it does give is a very focused story with an emotional core many can relate to. It’s a story of a mother who fights to get back her daughter. It’s a story of a parent protecting their child. How that plays out will be the big question and with Lemire and Nguyen at the helm, it’s one I can’t wait to find out the answer to.

Story: Jeff Lemire Art: Dustin Nguyen Letterer: Steve Wands
Story: 8.5 Art: 10 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: Ben 10 #5

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Ben 10 #5

Writer: Steven T. Seagle
Artist: Robert Carey
Covers: Robert Carey (A), Duncan Rouleau (B), Dustin Nguyen (C), Sebastían Píriz (D), Eric Canete (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen

Ben has all the power of a number of new and strange alien forms at his disposal, but will any of them be enough to stop crazed clown Zombozo’s mission to spread his brainwashed circus across the entire nation? Ben has an ally with a strategy he doesn’t want to believe is true, but with Grandpa Max’s life on the line Ben has to decide: Is it hero time? Or something else entirely…? And don’t miss the comics debut of Grey Matter!

Ben 10 #5

Preview: Crowbound #1

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Crowbound #1

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Dustin Nguyen

Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale meets Cormac McCarthy’s The Road with echoes of Kill Bill and Pan’s Labyrinth when a noncompliant mother makes a dark pact with an ancient, violent Scarecrow Queen to stop a totalitarian government from taking her daughter.

Rose isn’t special. She works in the Factory just like everyone else — a dark, sprawling monolithic structure that runs along the coast and cuts the world in two. All that’s left now are desolate settlements that exist in its shadow, made up of submerged villages, derelict woods, and deadly swamps. No one knows what’s left of the world on the other side…

But when Rose’s young daughter Ava is violently taken from their shanty town home a year before she is meant to join the work force, Rose will come face-to-face with the surreal, harrowing forces outside the Factory’s walls — including a terrifying figure called the Scarecrow Queen, who has an offer: one last chance to save her daughter, in exchange for her soul.

Crowbound #1

Early Review: Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen’s Crowbound #1 has the Vibe of 80s Twisted Children’s Films

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Crowbound #1

Rose isn’t special. She works in the Factory just like everyone else — a dark, sprawling monolithic structure that runs along the coast and cuts the world in two. All that’s left now are desolate settlements that exist in its shadow, made up of submerged villages, derelict woods, and deadly swamps. No one knows what’s left of the world on the other side… But when Rose’s young daughter Ava is violently taken from their shanty town home a year before she is meant to join the work force, Rose will come face-to-face with the surreal, harrowing forces outside the Factory’s walls… Crowbound #1 is another fantastic debut from Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen that’d fit right into the traumatic children’s films of the 80s.

When it comes to creative teams in comics, Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen is one where if you see they’re working on a comic together, you buy it. The combination of the two always results in entertaining stories that feature amazing art. Someone needs to back up the truck of money and just lock them in to do whatever they want. Crowbound is a new series that features the creative duo, and you better believe I read the first issue as soon as I could.

Crowbound #1 is the kind of story and debut you’d expect. It teases the grand picture, focusing on an emotional hook of a mother whose daughter has been taken away by those that rule. Interspersed, the issue has a dreamlike aspect to it as Rose and Ava dream, picturing what might be and remembering what was. There’s a haunting feel of it all and the mix between Lemire’s narrative and Nguyen’s art the comic has a feel of the 80s “children’s” movies I grew up with and delivered fantasy and a dose of trauma.

And there’s absolutely trauma here. Violence against women is present and while it’s not over the top in its depiction, it still got me to wince. But, it’s all a set up for what seems like a fantasy revenge tale, where Rose rises up against her oppressive rules to get her daughter back.

Nguyen’s art is his distinctive style and with the narrative, it takes an almost melancholy feel about it. The visuals are interesting telling us so much about the world and the characters, but there’s also a sadness to it all as well. And that feeling extends to the lettering by Steve Wands. It feels like there’s a choice in the lettering to deliver a style that matches the struggling society depicted as well as work with the dreamlike sequences.

Crowbound #1 opens up a lot of questions and the first issue doesn’t give a lot of answers. What it does give is a very focused story with an emotional core many can relate to. It’s a story of a mother who fights to get back her daughter. It’s a story of a parent protecting their child. How that plays out will be the big question and with Lemire and Nguyen at the helm, it’s one I can’t wait to find out the answer to.

Crowbound #1 comes to shops September 2, 2026.

Story: Jeff Lemire Art: Dustin Nguyen Letterer: Steve Wands
Story: 8.5 Art: 10 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: Ben 10 #4

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Ben 10 #4

Writer: Steven T. Seagle
Artist: Robert Carey
Covers: Robert Carey (A), Duncan Rouleau (B), Dustin Nguyen (C), Sebastían Píriz (D), Eric Canete (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen

Man of Action’s Steven T. Seagle steps in as things take a turn for the creepy! In a rainy Northwest stop on their endless summer vacation, the Tennyson family is drawn to a circus where the crowds aren’t cheering, the clowns aren’t laughing, and the ringmaster has plans for a frightful future well beyond his broken big top. Can Ben master the Omnitrix in time to find the right alien to stop the bizarre ZOMBOZO from making Grandpa Max his next death-defying act? A new, twisted two-part adventure begins here – including the debut appearances of XLR8 and Stinkfly!

Ben 10 #4

SDCC 2026: Ben 10, Supernatural, ThunderCats, and More at Dynamite’s WBD Panel!

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The collaboration between Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) has resonated with fans across various franchises in comics. Some of the leading creators involved in these projects will gather at San Diego Comic-Con to engage with fans about the history, current developments, and future of their work at a panel!

This panel will take place on Friday July 24 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in room 29CD.

Adam Phillips, the Director of Marketing at Dynamite Entertainment, will serve as the moderator for the event. Joining him will be Josh Anderson from WBDGCP, who has played a crucial role in facilitating and ensuring the success of this partnership. Together, they have assembled a talented group of writers and artists to share insights about their projects. These include a legion of contributors to one of the smash hits of the year, as two of Ben 10‘s co-creators from Man of Action in Steven T. Seagle and Duncan Rouleau are set to attend. They’re complemented by a trio of top artists who craft covers for the series; Dustin Nguyen, Sebastian Piriz, and Eric Canete. 

In addition to all things Ben 10, Dynamite will also be discussing the next phase of comics for Supernatural fans, what the creative team for Space Ghost is cooking, as well as big reveals and teases for the ThunderCats line in the wake of the epic crossover ThunderCats X SilverHawks and the announcement of Saladin Ahmed’s new ongoing series starring Cheetara. Attendees at the show won’t want to overlook this unique event, and those watching from afar can keep an eye on Dynamite’s channels for important news and updates!

Preview: Ben 10 #3

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Ben 10 #3

Writer: Joe Casey
Artist: Robert Carey
Covers: Robert Carey (A), Duncan Rouleau (B), Dustin Nguyen (C), Sebastían Píriz (D), Eric Canete (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen

With the army hot on his trail, Ben struggles to control his different transformations – but can any of them defeat the horrific Kraab?! It’s a knock down, drag out which will leave only one combatant standing! And if that weren’t enough for Ben to deal with, his new secret is discovered by someone close to him! The definitive Ben 10 series continues courtesy of Man of Action’s Joe Casey and artist of valor Robert Carey! This issue features the debut of fan-favorite alien DIAMONDHEAD!

Ben 10 #3
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