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Preview: Smile: For the Camera #2

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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

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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

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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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Preview: The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

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The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Kelsey Ramsay

From Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery) and Kelsey Ramsay (Moon Dogs, Godzilla: Heist) comes the next installment in the dark series that dared to possess a nation. 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

Preview: Smile: For the Camera #1

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Smile: For the Camera #1

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Miriana Puglia

Pose. Vogue. Couture. Gore.

It’s Fashion Month 2005. Five young international models have just landed in New York City, ready to tackle four grueling weeks of runways, press, and cameras as they try to make it big. The girls become fast friends…until one seems to crack under the pressure. Little does everyone know that she is afflicted by the entity, a being bent on destruction and pain as it seeks to destroy lives through its horrific visions.

Dive into this never-before-seen story of betrayal and reality bending, based on the critically-acclaimed SMILE film franchise from Parker Finn, brought to you by horror star Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery) and Miriana Puglia (Disney Villains: Cruella de Vil, Disney Villains: Maleficent) as we follow these models’ glamorous, gory descent into insanity.

Get ready to smile like you mean it.

Smile: For the Camera #1

Blumhouse-Atomic Monster to adapt The Exorcism at 1600 Penn

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IDW Publishing has announced that Blumhouse-Atomic Monster is adapting the breakout supernatural thriller comic book series, The Exorcism at 1600 Penn. The original horror series from creator and writer Hannah Rose May and artist Vanesa Del Rey, will make the leap from page to screen.

Set at the most famous address in the United States as it becomes a demonic battleground for good versus evil, The Exorcism at 1600 Penn follows the first female president of the United States of America, as she balances boiling political tensions, the threat of World War III, being a mother to two teenagers, and a rapidly shifting media landscape. 

Jason Blum will produce for Blumhouse, with Ryan Turek serving as executive producer. Series creator and writer Hannah Rose May and IDW Publishing CEO Davidi Jonas will also executive produce. 

The collected edition of The Exorcism at 1600 Penn is on sale now wherever graphic novels are sold. Series creator and writer Hannah Rose May has also crafted the eagerly anticipated sequel, The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace, with the debut issue releasing on March 11, 2026, and pre-orders are currently open at comic shops. Additionally, May continues to deliver fear to comic book readers with Smile: For the Camera #1, on sale February 18, 2026.

Preview: The Guy in the Chair #4

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The Guy in the Chair #4

Writer: Hannah Rose May · Utkarsh Ambudkar
Artist: Guillermo Sanna
Colorist: Dearbhla Kelly
Letterer: Joshua Reed
Cover artist: Guillermo Sanna with Dearbhla Kelly

In the explosive finale, our heroes reel from betrayal, revelations, and dire injuries as they continue their valiant efforts to stop the Observatory’s hostile takeover plans for the world’s governments.

The purpose of their mysterious government asset is revealed, and everything comes together with double crosses, triple crosses, and substantial property damage.

No one said field work was safer than staying behind a desk.

The Guy in the Chair #4

Preview: The Guy in the Chair #3

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The Guy in the Chair #3

Writer: Hannah Rose May, Utkarsh Ambudkar
Artist: Guillermo Sanna
Colorist: Dearbhla Kelly
Letterer: Joshua Reed
Cover artist: Guillermo Sanna

Abhi and Merlin are on the lam from the Observatory and officially off the shadowy contractor’s payroll after running off with a mysterious asset that holds the key to their former employer’s plans for global domination.

In a race to discover the asset’s secret, the two must dodge dangerous enemies and ex-coworkers as former desk-jockey Abhi gets his first taste of mortal danger.

Luckily, they may find a willing ally in a secretive hacker named Ulysses. Unluckily, the Observatory has probably canceled their health insurance by now.

The Guy in the Chair #3

Preview: The Guy in the Chair #2

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The Guy in the Chair #2

Writer: Hannah Rose May, Utkarsh Ambudkar
Artist: Guillermo Sanna
Colorist: Dearbhla Kelly
Letterer: Steve Wands
Cover Artist: Guillermo Sanna with Dearbhla Kelly

Ripped from his comfortable place behind a computer screen, former tactical analyst Abhi must enter the fray with Merlin, the field agent that has stolen his heart (and top-secret government assets).

Transitioning from a behind-the-scenes “Guy in the Chair” to a front-row seat to danger, Abhi must now face more direct threats to life and limb as the two of them outrun their former employer the Observatory . . . who will stop at nothing to eliminate the two before they threaten the organization’s well-planned global takeover.

The Guy in the Chair #2

The Guy in the Chair gets collected and arrives in shops June 2026

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The life of the spy meets the world of the analyst in this four-issue comic series from creators Hannah Rose May, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Guillermo Sana, Dearbhla Kelly. Now, Dark Horse Comics announces the paperback collection of the series, The Guy in the Chair, arriving in bookstores and comic shops in June 2026.

In the blood-soaked world of assassins and spies, love has no place. Unfortunately for Abhi, a tactical analyst at a private military company, love is all he can think about. Against his employer’s strict policy, he’s fallen head over heels for Merlin, the field operative whose missions he supports as her “Guy in the Chair.”

When Merlin shows up at his apartment bloody, beaten, and pleading for help, Abhi is yanked from behind the safety of his computer screens, and now the two must prevent their former employer and a cabal of corporate overlords from a hostile global takeover that threatens all of humanity.

The Guy in the Chair #1 is available now wherever comics are sold. The series continues with a new issue each month in November, December and January.

The lines of enemies and allies will blur in The Guy in the Chair when the 104-page (6.625×10.1875”) paperback arrives in bookstores and comic shops on June 9 and 10, 2026 for $19.99. Pre-order now from Bookshop, Barnes and Noble, or your local comic shop or bookstore.

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