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

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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

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition from Skybound and Act 4 Publishing arrives in November

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Skybound and Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing have announced DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition. Mark Waid, noted comics writer and historian, supplies a thoughtful introduction to this one-of-a-kind look at artwork from DC Comics’ Silver Age that redefined Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and more. This gorgeous, gigantic Artist’s Edition measures 15” x 22” and arrives in comic shops on November 4, 2026.   

Dive into some of DC Comics’ finest covers and stories from the Silver Age, all drawn in the old “twice-up” size, in this massive Artist’s Edition. Featuring all the interior pages from beloved comics like the 1960s Green Lantern #1, complete stories from The Flash by Carmine Infantino, Superman by Al Plastino from Action Comics #282, Sugar and Spike by Sheldon Mayer, and even more Silver Age treasures.  

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition delivers a stunning look at the era that reshaped comics, featuring over 75 classic covers and iconic artwork by legendary creators like Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan, Alex Toth, Nick Cardy, and more. This volume includes truly legendary covers, such as Flash #123 (the first ever appearance of Earth-Two) by Carmine Infantino, to the debut of the Silver Age Hawkman in Brave and the Bold #34 by Joe Kubert, the cover of Showcase #17 by Gil Kane that features the very first appearance of Adam Strange, and the unforgettable Flash vs. Superman race from Superman #199 by Infantino. This collection captures some of the most important and influential moments in DC history.  

An Artist’s Edition is an art book disguised as a comic collection. Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible – ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special – are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn. The only better way to experience these pages is by looking at the artist’s drawing board, as they’re drawing.   

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition (ISBN: 978-1-5343-3140-2| SRP $195.00) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and at booksellers on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. 

Simone Di Meo returns to Marvel with a new Amazing Spider-Man #1 cover

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Writer Joe Kelly and artists Pepe Larraz and John Romita Jr. begin a new era of Amazing Spider-Man on April 9. To celebrate the year’s most anticipated launch, the debut issue will be have variant covers by today’s top talent, including Eisner-nominated artist Simone Di Meo. Depicting Spidey gracefully swinging across the skyline, the cover is a stunning example of Di Meo’s vibrant and kinetic style. His first Marvel work in nearly five years, the cover marks Di Meo’s exciting return to the House of Ideas following previous work on series like Champions and Immortal Hulk.

Check out Di Meo’s new cover along with more Amazing Spider-Man #1 variant covers by Ryan Stegman and Lee Bermejo, plus a Hidden Gem cover by industry legend Gil Kane. Preorder Amazing Spider-Man #1 at your local comic shop and stay tuned for more news about the series and Di Meo’s upcoming new project!

Preview: Conan the Barbarian: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol. 2

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Conan the Barbarian: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol. 2

(W) Roy Thomas (A) Gil Kane, John Buscema (CA) Neal Adams
In Shops: Feb 19, 2025
SRP: $125.00

The adventure continues, in this collection of classic Conan stories, perfect for fans and collectors alike!

Tired of the thieving life, Conan signs on as a mercenary for the warring kingdom of Turan. The enemy will tell of Conan’s legendary skill in battle – if any of them live to tell the tale – but palace intrigue may prove more dangerous to the barbarian.

Collecting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #27-51 and ANNUAL #1; GIANT-SIZE CONAN #1-4 and material from SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) #1, #8 and #10.

Conan the Barbarian: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol. 2

Preview: Conan the Barbarian the Original Series Omnibus Vol. 3

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Conan the Barbarian the Original Series Omnibus Vol. 3

(W) Roy Thomas (A) Gil Kane (CA) John Buscema
In Shops: Dec 18, 2024
SRP: $125.00

THE GREATEST HERO IN SWORD-AND-SORCERY HISTORY. THIS IS THE LEGEND OF CONAN!
Battle runs through Conan’s life like the blood in his veins. A stint with the mercenary Crimson Company isn’t enough to quench his fury – but perhaps consorting with Bêlit, pirate queen of the Black Coast, can. Together, Conan and Bêlit will reave across Hyboria’s high seas and into the dark depths of its jungles. There, Conan will earn his honoured name – Amra – in one of the Cimmerian’s greatest epics.
Collecting : Conan the Barbarian #52-83, Annual #2-3, Power Records: Conan the Barbarian – The Crawler in the Mists, material from F.O.O.M. #14, Conan The Barbarian (1970) 5#2-83, Annual (1973) #2-3, Giant-Size (1974) #5, Power Records #31.

Conan the Barbarian the Original Series Omnibus Vol. 3

Enjoy holiday hijinks with Marvel Holiday Tales to Astonish

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This December, get in the holiday spirit with a special new Marvel Comics one-shot: Marvel Holiday Tales to Astonish!

In the great Marvel tradition, behold the many ways your favorite heroes celebrate the season with stories starring the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and Spider-Man! Brought to you by a lineup of acclaimed Marvel talent, these three heartwarming, inspirational, and action-packed stories are suited for any reader to enjoy, making them the perfect gift for the Marvel fans in your life!  

Check out all four covers, including pieces by Luciano Vecchio and Leonardo Romero along with a wraparound homage cover by Lee Garbett and a hidden gem cover from industry legends Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. Plus check out a sneak peek at all three tales!

Here’s what fans can look forward to!

  • First, you’re invited to the Fantastic Four’s Holiday Party! But when an uninvited guest decides to spread doom instead of cheer, the FF jump into action in this delightful story from writer Gerry Duggan and artist Phil Noto.
  • Then, in a tale of Hanukkahs past, Kitty Pryde scrambles to save the day while shopping for gifts for her new teammates—the Uncanny X-Men! Daniel Kibblesmith and Pat Olliffe deliver this X-tra special adventure packed with merry mutant cameos and callbacks to classic X-Men stories! 
  • Can Spider-Man stick to his New Year’s resolution as well as he sticks to walls? Find out as Peter Parker and Miles Morales ring in the New Year as only Spider-Men can in a spectacular tale by Gene Luen Yang and Dylan Burnett.

Check out the artwork and preorder Marvel Holiday Tales to Astonish #1 at your local comic shop today!

Crowdfunding Corner: The Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition, get a new look

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Backer Beware: Crowdfunding projects are not guaranteed to be delivered and/or delivered when promised. We always recommend to do your research before backing.
Disclosure: Graphic Policy’s founder Brett is a member of the Zoop team.

Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition Barry Windsor-Smith cover

Conan is back, and BIGGER than ever. With just a few days remaining in the crowdfunding campaign, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, or PUG Worldwide has revealed some pages supporters will find within the Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition!

These original comic art pages reveal not just the narrative within, but also unveil the artist’s journey of crafting worlds through sheer imagination and skill. Within these pages, you’ll witness traces of the artistic process—hints of watery ink, corrections made with white-out, underlying pencil sketches that evolve into fully-realized images, meticulous techniques like razor blade etching for white-on-black effects, and the application of pre-printed tones meticulously affixed to the board.

Since the Conan book has gone live, several art collectors have contacted Zoop and PUG and offered up their own Conan originals for scanning and inclusion in the book. This development has led to the possibility of PUG being able to expand on its Conan line in the future.

Spearheaded by industry veterans John Nee, John Barber and Nate Murray, PUG Worldwide’s first release is the Conan The Barbarian: The Colossal Edition. Available on the crowdfunding platform Zoop, the campaign has added a new option to get a the book featuring a cover by Barry Windsor-Smith!

The Colossal Edition is the first of many planned, and is PUG’s version of the oversized Artist Edition that fans have grown to love. The book clocks in at over 190 pages of 11×17 scans of original Conan The Barbarian art from masters and legends, such as John Buscema, Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and many others. The campaign nowoffers fans the choice between three different covers – one by Jim Lee, and the others by the aforementioned Buscema and Windsor-Smith.

PUG has partnered with licensor Heroic Signatures for the book and is offering the highest quality printing, with book design by Ian Chalgren. The scans are immaculate, the paper will be the finest quality, and the book itself will stand above the rest. This is a book not to be missed.  

This book will only be going to press once, so fans who don’t want to miss out should go to Zoop as their exclusive point of sale for the book. Notably, retailers who have supported similar projects will continue to access wholesale prices through Zoop.

Not only that, but the legendary Roy Thomas will be signing limited numbers of the book, while limited numbers of high end art prints will also be available. This is fans’ only chance to pick up these exclusive collector’s items!

Crowdfunding Corner: The Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition on adds a Barry Windsor-Smith cover

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Backer Beware: Crowdfunding projects are not guaranteed to be delivered and/or delivered when promised. We always recommend to do your research before backing.
Disclosure: Graphic Policy’s founder Brett is a member of the Zoop team.

Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition Barry Windsor-Smith cover

Conan is back, and BIGGER than ever. Everyone’s favorite Cimmerian has found a new home, with brand new publishing entity, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, or PUG Worldwide.  Spearheaded by industry veterans John Nee, John Barber and Nate Murray, PUG Worldwide is shaking up the comic market with their first release Conan The Barbarian: The Colossal Edition. Available on the crowdfunding platform Zoop, the campaign has added a new option to get a the book featuring a cover by Barry Windsor-Smith!

The Colossal Edition is the first of many planned, and is PUG’s version of the oversized Artist Edition that fans have grown to love. The book clocks in at over 190 pages of 11×17 scans of original Conan The Barbarian art from masters and legends, such as John Buscema, Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and many others. The campaign nowoffers fans the choice between three different covers – one by Jim Lee, and the others by the aforementioned Buscema and Windsor-Smith.

PUG has partnered with licensor Heroic Signatures for the book and is offering the highest quality printing, with book design by Ian Chalgren. The scans are immaculate, the paper will be the finest quality, and the book itself will stand above the rest. This is a book not to be missed.  

Not only that, but the legendary Roy Thomas will be signing limited numbers of the book, while limited numbers of high end art prints will also be available. This is fans’ only chance to pick up these exclusive collector’s items!

Crowdfunding Corner: By Crom! PUG Worldwide launches Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition on Zoop

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Backer Beware: Crowdfunding projects are not guaranteed to be delivered and/or delivered when promised. We always recommend to do your research before backing.
Disclosure: Graphic Policy’s founder Brett is a member of the Zoop team.

Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition

Conan is back, and BIGGER than ever. Everyone’s favorite Cimmerian has found a new home, with brand new publishing entity, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, or PUG Worldwide.  Spearheaded by industry veterans John Nee, John Barber and Nate Murray, PUG Worldwide is shaking up the comic market with their first release Conan The Barbarian: The Colossal Edition. The book launches today on the crowdfunding platform Zoop.

The Colossal Edition is the first of many planned, and is PUG’s version of the oversized Artist Edition that fans have grown to love. The book clocks in at over 190 pages of 11×17 scans of original Conan The Barbarian art from masters and legends, such as John Buscema, Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and many others. The campaign offers fans the choice between two different covers – one by Jim Lee, and the other by the aforementioned Buscema.

PUG has partnered with licensor Heroic Signatures for the book and is offering the highest quality printing, with book design by Ian Chalgren. The scans are immaculate, the paper will be the finest quality, and the book itself will stand above the rest. This is a book not to be missed.  

Not only that, but the legendary Roy Thomas will be signing limited numbers of the book, while limited numbers of high end art prints will also be available. This is fans’ only chance to pick up these exclusive collector’s items!

Crowdfunding Corner: By Crom! PUG Worldwide launches Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition on Zoop

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Backer Beware: Crowdfunding projects are not guaranteed to be delivered and/or delivered when promised. We always recommend to do your research before backing.
Disclosure: Graphic Policy’s founder Brett is a member of the Zoop team.

Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition

Conan is back, and BIGGER than ever. Everyone’s favorite Cimmerian has found a new home, with brand new publishing entity, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, or PUG Worldwide.  Spearheaded by industry veterans John Nee, John Barber and Nate Murray, PUG Worldwide is shaking up the comic market with their first release Conan The Barbarian: The Colossal Edition. The book launches today on the crowdfunding platform Zoop.

The Colossal Edition is the first of many planned, and is PUG’s version of the oversized Artist Edition that fans have grown to love. The book clocks in at over 190 pages of 11×17 scans of original Conan The Barbarian art from masters and legends, such as John Buscema, Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and many others. The campaign offers fans the choice between two different covers – one by Jim Lee, and the other by the aforementioned Buscema.

PUG has partnered with licensor Heroic Signatures for the book and is offering the highest quality printing, with book design by Ian Chalgren. The scans are immaculate, the paper will be the finest quality, and the book itself will stand above the rest. This is a book not to be missed.  

Not only that, but the legendary Roy Thomas will be signing limited numbers of the book, while limited numbers of high end art prints will also be available. The campaign runs for 30 days, and this is fans’ only chance to pick up these exclusive collector’s items!

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