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Preview: Smile: For the Camera #5

Smile: For the Camera #5

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Miriana Puglia

Fashions fade, but a smile is eternal.

With each runway, the Entity has claimed the life of a new model. But a mind-altering, otherworldly creature isn’t the only parasitic force that Ivy is up against—it’s the entire modeling industry, including the famous predator Perry Rickens.

Now, only Ivy remains, and as she approaches her end, she’s hell-bent on bringing down those who have escaped justice their whole lives. Through increasingly disturbing hallucinations, Ivy works with Alana to break the story of the corrupt modeling world wide open.

Will Ivy Monroe get justice for herself and all of her friends before succumbing to the Entity’s power? Find out in the savage final issue of Smile: For the Camera #5, brought to you by horror star Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery).

Smile: For the Camera #5

Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight returns with Mark Waid, Mike Mignola, J.M. DeMatteis, and more!

Dark Horse Comics presents Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight—Villains and Vignettes, the next four issues in the beloved anthology series exploring the desperate villains, deadbeat heroes, and fallen monsters who call Twilight City home. Each issue will pack a punch, featuring some of the best comic creators in the business!

In the first issue, featuring covers from Scott Hepburn and Joe QuinonesMark Waid and Scott Kolins tell a horrific story of superpowers, fanaticism, and manosphere supplements. Next, Minor Threats cowriters Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum team up with Mike Mignola himself to reveal the tragic origins of the dead kaiju many citizens of Redport call home. Finally, Minor Threats cocreator Scott Hepburn writes a story with art by Cary Nord that travels back to Frankie Follis’s past to uncover the true moment Playtime was born. And that’s just the first issue!

Issues #2-4 will feature the reunion of the legendary team behind Justice League International, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire; another reunion between Rogues Gallery cocreators, Hannah Rose May and Justin Mason; and Dan Hernandez, screenwriter for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and the upcoming Spaceballs 2: The New One, teams up with The Boys cocreator Darick Robertson.

Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight—Villains and Vignettes #1 (of 4) will be available in comic shops on October 28, 2026. It is now available for preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99.

Preview: Smile: For the Camera #4

Smile: For the Camera #4

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Miriana Puglia

Some people just can’t cut it as models.

With three models dead by increasingly gory means, Purple and his brutal surFACE Modeling Agency are in crisis management mode. To try to prevent another incident, the agency sends the two remaining models on an all-expenses-paid trip, where the combative Ivy shares her theories on the cause of their misery with a bizarrely passive peer.

Yet despite how hard the people in Ivy’s life try to maintain the veneer of normalcy, the grinning cracks begin to form. Amid the reality-shattering hallucinations, very powerful people try to manipulate the models for their own purposes.

Discover how the models navigate this terrifying web in Smile: For the Camera #4, the penultimate issue brought to you by horror star Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery).

Smile: For the Camera #4

Preview: The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #3

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #3

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Kelsey Ramsay

Death is coming for Theo Belmont. As the heir to the throne, all of England has its eyes on him, and the pressure is enough to drive any sober man to the bottle. But it’s not the drink Theo is drowning in — it’s the shadow of something far more evil, something that’s about to take full control of the crown, and then, the world.

That is, until Buckingham Palace calls in a favor. Father Reid has come to London to end the Belmont Curse!

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #3

SDCC 2026: IDW Dark’s Fatal Fest blends Survival Horror with Hollywood Satire from Hannah Rose May and Andrea Scalmazzi

How far would you go to achieve your dream? Would you kill for it? Creator and writer Hannah Rose May and IDW Dark ready to unleash a first tease at Fatal Fest, her next nail-biting and bold original terror with IDW Publishing‘s horror imprint.

When six emerging horror filmmakers are invited to compete at Fatal Fest, the mysterious festival run by reclusive horror maestro Frank Finch and his legendary production empire, Fatal Films, they discover this is no ordinary film festival. Frank has one simple rule: to create true fear, you must experience it. If they want to win the Fatal Fest, they need to be willing to kill for it

Featuring artwork by Andrea Scalmazzi, Fatal Fest is a harrowing and twisted exploration of obsession with IP, the thirst for fame and Hollywood’s ruthless commodification of art. Survival horror collides with culturally relevant satire and readers won’t be able to look away from the brutal ride.

IDW Dark and May will unveil more details about Fatal Fest at San Diego Comic Con in July.

Fatal Fest

Preview: Smile: For the Camera #3

Smile: For the Camera #3

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Miriana Puglia

The party ended with a slash.

A series of tragedies have spread throughout the fashion world, but those in power have been quick to cover them up, leaving Lena and her fellow models to do whatever they can to survive. While Lena tries to run from the disaster, Ivy finds that it’s not so easy. The powerful figures in her industry are hell-bent on profiting off the models — trapping Ivy in this dazzling world that’s set on turning her into another statistic. Is there anyone she can trust? Or will Ivy be trapped in this gilded cage with the Entity on a killing spree?

The modeling industry is full of monsters, not all of them supernatural.

Continue the horrifying journey into glamorous madness with Smile: For the Camera #3, brought to you by horror star Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery), as the Entity reveals the darkness hiding under the blinding lights.

Smile: For the Camera #3

Preview: The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #2

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #2

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Kelsey Ramsay

Theo Belmont is being dragged under — by the pressures of assuming the throne, an escalating addiction, and the all-consuming darkness of the curse that has haunted his family for generations.

As his grip on reality loosens, blackout periods now taking place at regular intervals, Theo can’t help but wonder if the political pressure is costing him his mind… just as it cost his mother hers. If he’s going to escape his inner demons, he’ll need to place his trust in a greater power. A power like the president of the United States of America.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #2

Preview: Smile: For the Camera #2

Smile: For the Camera #2

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Miriana Puglia

The runway calls… but so does something darker.

After the shocking tragedy that rocked SurFace Agency, Freja and her fellow models are whisked off to London Fashion Week, where the pressure to perform is as deadly as the secrets they’re keeping. As Freja’s nightmares begin bleeding into reality, Ivy lands her first big shoot with notorious photographer Perry Rickens—and discovers why his sets are feared as much as they’re coveted.

Under the blinding lights of fame, every smile hides something monstrous.

The horror behind the glamour deepens in Smile: For the Camera #2 in this terrifying new chapter by Hannah Rose May (Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery) as the Entity continues its gory crusade.

Smile: For the Camera #2

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 Sells Out and Gets a Second Printing

A new terror has possessed the comic book industry. Just a week after its release, IDW Publishing’s​ The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 has sold out at the distributor level and a second print is being rushed to ensure it arrives the same day as the second issue (April 29), giving fans an easy opportunity to get both issues at once. 

From series creator and horror superstar writer Hannah Rose May and the terrifyingly talented artist Kelsey Ramsay, the chilling demonic tale torments London’s royal residence while uncovering the spine-tingling truth behind the family’s curse.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 second printing​ – featuring new cover by Damien Worm – goes on sale April 29, the same day as The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #2.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 2nd printing

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 Delivers Tense Political Horror

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

First, it was America…now, England. It’s 5:00 a.m. at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister gets a call that bolts him upright out of bed: The royal family has been lost at sea. Parliament and Buckingham Palace explode with action in the aftermath. Some suspect the prince and his wife, the princess, were attacked. Others whisper their tragedy was the result of a long-standing family curse…Either way, playboy and recovering addict Theo Belmont is next in line to the throne. Can he step up to the role? Or will he be consumed by his demons? The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 is a tense debut full of emotion and mystery.

Written by Hannah Rose May, The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 is a fantastic debut that’ll keep you guessing as to what’s going on. At its surface level, the story involves the mysterious disappearance and fallout of some of the royal family. Did they vanish due to a curse or was another nation involved? That alone could drive a series, with a focus on an investigation and the political impact of the event. But, May dives deeper focusing on the next in line to the throne and a past that haunts him.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 explores trauma and addiction as Theo Belmont fights to stay sober while also clearly uneasy about his royal lineage. But, the crown that weighs is forced upon him as he’s declared the next in line for the throne and struggles with his addiction that has afflicted other family members. It’s a story of ghosts that haunt but ones of addiction and family trauma.

The comic delivers a perfectly moody look with the art of Kelsey Ramsay. With color by Heather Breckel and lettering by Jodie Troutman, the comic has a haunted style that perfectly captures its ominous feel. I can’t say anything as far as the details of the royals and England, but the comic nails a haunting feel and the visuals add to the tension that builds throughout the issue. The art is perfect for the overall vibe, adding to every emotional moment.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 is the type of comic you can enjoy on the surface level or dive deeper in to. It’s a solid debut that’ll suck readers in, leaving them guessing as to where this could go. It’s a fantastic debut that delivers a haunting read as the weather warms up.

Story: Hannah Rose May Art: Kelsey Ramsay
Color: Heather Breckel Letterer: Jodie Troutman
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review


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