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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

Preview: Ghost Pepper #13

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Ghost Pepper #13

(W) Ludo Lullabi (A) Ludo Lullabi (L) Ludo Lullabi (C) Adriano Lucas

The world needs a champion… but none remain. After the shocking events of last issue, a strange traveler emerges from the chaos, eager to taste Loloi’s famous spicy dishes… 

Ghost Pepper #13

A Mysterious Traveler Arrives in the Eisner-Nominated Ghost Pepper

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #13, from creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi and colorist Adriano Lucas. The 2026 Eisner Award–nominated Best New Series kicks off its biggest story arc yet on July 29, 2026, as Ghost Pepper #13 launches a thrilling new chapter for Loloi and the world she fights to protect. 

The world needs a champion… but none remain. After the shocking events of last issue, a strange traveler emerges from the chaos, eager to taste Loloi’s famous spicy dishes… 

In addition to the main cover by Ludo Lullabi, the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #13 also includes open-to-order covers by Cedric Poulat and Cliff Rathburn, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Mirka Andolfo, a 1:50 incentive variant cover by Alec Bezzina, and a blank sketch cover. 

Fans can get a glimpse of the mysterious new traveler and the start of the series’ next chapter with this first look at the upcoming issue. 

Ghost Pepper #13

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover A by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 0526IM0369) 
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover B by Cedric Poulat (Lunar Code: 0526IM0370) 
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover C by Cliff Rathburn (Lunar Code: 0526IM0371) 
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Mirka Andolfo (Lunar Code: 0526IM0372) 
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Alec Bezzina (Lunar Code: 0526IM0373) 
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover F Blank Sketch Cover ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0526IM0374) 

Ash’s True Nature Is Revealed in Ghost Pepper #12

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #12, from creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi and colorist Adriano Lucas. The epic conclusion to this celebrated arc will arrive in comic book shops on June 10, 2026. 

Ash’s true nature is revealed for all to see! But what does this mean for the fate of the planet? 

In addition to the main cover by Ludo Lullabi, the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #12 also includes an open-to-order cover by Hicham Habchi, the final installment in the 1:10 incentive variant cover series by Frédéric Pham Chuong, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Balám, and a 1:50 incentive variant cover by Jay Anacleto and Romulo Fajardo Jr.

Ghost Pepper #12

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Ghost Pepper #12 Cover A by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 0426IM0376) 
  • Ghost Pepper #12 Cover B by Hicham Habchi (Lunar Code: 0426IM0377) 
  • Ghost Pepper #12 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Frédéric Pham Chuong (Lunar Code: 0426IM0378) 
  • Ghost Pepper #12 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Balám (Lunar Code: 0426IM0379) 
  • Ghost Pepper #12 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Jay Anacleto & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0426IM0380) 

Hot and Plenty of It! Skybound and Image Dish Out Ghost Pepper’s Biggest Story Arc Yet

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Skybound and Image Comics have announced a bold new Ghost Pepper story arc from creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi and colorist Adriano Lucas. Ghost Pepper #13 will kick off the next chapter in the spiciest action series on shelves and will arrive in comic book shops on July 29, 2026. 

Ghost Pepper introduced readers to a reality where humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all. But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world…if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first.

Now, the world needs a champion… but none remain! After the shocking events of last issue, a strange traveler emerges from the chaos, eager to taste Loloï’s famous spicy dishes… AND MIGHT BE THE KEY TO SAVING THE WORLD? 

For every issue of this exciting new story arc there will be a 90s trading card-themed variant cover from acclaimed artist Cliff Rathburn, each “card” featuring a character from the Ghost Pepper cast, including Ax, the elusive new character debuting in this arc.   

In addition to the main cover by Ludo Lullabi, the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #13 also includes an open-to-order cover by Cedric Poulat, the first cover in the 1:10 incentive variant cover series by Cliff Rathburn, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Mirka Andolfo, a 1:50 incentive variant cover by Alec Bezzina, and a blank sketch cover.

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover A by Ludo Lullabi
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover B by Cedric Poulat
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Mirka Andolfo
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Alec Bezzina
  • Ghost Pepper #13 Cover F (Blank Sketch) ($4.99)
  • Ghost Pepper #14 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn
  • Ghost Pepper #15 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn
  • Ghost Pepper #16 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn
  • Ghost Pepper #17 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn
  • Ghost Pepper #18 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Cliff Rathburn

Skybound Reveals Variant Covers for Ghost Pepper #7

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed the variant cover lineup for Ghost Pepper #7, from creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi and colorist Adriano Lucas. Ghost Pepper #7 continues the new arc of the fiery action series and will arrive in comic book shops on January 21, 2026. 

Ghost Pepper  has introduced readers to a reality where humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all. But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world…if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first. 

Now, Ash’s role in saving the world is revealed, and his enemies plan to silence him…permanently. A new battle begins in issue #7! 

In addition to the main cover by Ludo Lullabi, the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #7 also includes an open-to-order cover by Chuma Hill, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive “action figure” variant cover series by Frédéric Pham Chuong, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Riley Rossmo, and a 1:50 incentive variant cover by Homare. 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover A by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 1125IM0322) 
  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover B by Chuma Hill (Lunar Code: 1125IM0323) 
  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Frédéric Pham Chuong (Lunar Code: 1125IM0324) 
  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Riley Rossmo (Lunar Code: 1125IM0325) 
  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Homare (Lunar Code: 1125IM0326) 

Skybound Reveals Fresh Covers for Ghost Pepper’s Spicy New Story Arc

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed a first look at covers for the second story arc of the hit comic book series Ghost Pepper, including the debut of rising star artist Frédéric Pham Chuong’s themed variant cover series. From creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi and colorist Adriano Lucas, the high-octane action series about forgotten heroes, cutthroat food trucks, and saving the world continues when issue #6 arrives in comic book shops on December 17, 2025.  

Each of the covers in the “action figure” themed variant cover series by Frédéric Pham Chuong depicts Ghost Pepper’s cast of characters encased in classic figure packaging for fans to collect and display as if it’s a pristine figure. This themed set will span the Cover C (1:10 incentive) variant cover slot for issues #6-12.

Ghost Pepper introduced readers to a reality where humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all. But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world…if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first.

The second story arc of Ghost Pepper begins in the aftermath of a major battle, when Loloi brings Ash to her home village, which has been overrun by a corrupt mayor and his augmented henchmen! All the while, hunters are closing in…

In addition to kicking off the action figure variant cover series by Frédéric Pham Chuong, the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #6 also includes the main cover by Ludo Lullabi, an open-to-order variant cover by Carmine di Giandomenico, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Patricia Martín, a 1:50 incentive variant cover by new artist Pepper, and a blank sketch cover. 

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Ghost Pepper #6 Cover A by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 1025IM0362) 
  • Ghost Pepper #6 Cover B by Carmine Di Giandomenico (Lunar Code: 1025IM0363) 
  • Ghost Pepper #6 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Frédéric Pham Chuong (Lunar Code: 1025IM0364)  
  • Ghost Pepper #6 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Patricia Martin (Lunar Code: 1025IM0365) 
  • Ghost Pepper #6 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Pepper (Lunar Code: 1025IM0366) 
  • Ghost Pepper #6 Cover F Blank Sketch (Lunar Code: 1025IM0367) 
  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Frédéric Pham Chuong (Lunar Code: 1125IM0324)  
  • Ghost Pepper #8 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Frédéric Pham Chuong 
  • Ghost Pepper #9 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Frédéric Pham Chuong  
  • Ghost Pepper #10 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Frédéric Pham Chuong  
  • Ghost Pepper #11 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Frédéric Pham Chuong  
  • Ghost Pepper #12 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Frédéric Pham Chuong 

Ghost Pepper #3 is a mix of fantastic art and great concepts but overall just ok

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Loloi and her new allies are being hunted by the most dangerous forces in the world—and that’s only the beginning… On the road, Loloi and her new allies hit their first major obstacle…and this is just the appetizer

Story: Ludo Lullabi
Art: Ludo Lullabi
Color: Adriano Lucas

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Ghost Pepper #2 reveals a bit more of what’s going on as it narrows its focus

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Loloi may have found the one person who can save the world…again. But that’s only if they can survive the forces converging on them!

Story: Ludo Lullabi
Art: Ludo Lullabi
Color: Adriano Lucas

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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