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SDCC 2026: DC announces The Demon by James Harren, Dave Stewart, and Clayton Cowles

DC’s Next Level line continues to expand with The Demon, a new comic book series written and drawn by James Harren with colors by Dave Stewart and lettering by Clayton Cowles. The Demon pushes the initiative into bold new territory with Harren’s mix of monsters, raw emotion, and sharp intensity. As DC All In enters its second act, new creator-driven titles highlight the ambition, range, and energy shaping DC’s 2026 publishing slate across both the main universe and the Absolute universe.

The world is infested with a darkness its people cannot see. Beasts from Hell feast on humanity’s soul, sucking it dry and leaving nothing but a shell behind.

Only one person can see these monsters and cast them back to Hell: Jason Blood! But he is a shadow of the man he once was, wandering the world following the face of a wizard long gone and hearing a voice in his head demanding to be let out. 

How can Jason Blood help protect the world from demons when he himself is not sure how to work with the one bound to his soul? Will the Demon Etrigan ever rise again? 

The Demon #1, written and illustrated by James Harren with main cover by Harren, colors by Dave Stewart, and lettering by Clayton Cowles, arrives in local comic book stores on October 7. The debut issue will feature variant covers by Daniel Warren Johnson, Michael Walsh, Hayden Sherman, and John McCreaThe Demon #1 will retail for $3.99 US for the main cover, $4.99 US for card stock variants, and $6.99 US for the foil variant.

Exclusive: Behind-the-scenes look at Duncan Fegredo’s art process for Giant Robot Hellboy Returns!

Legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and superstar artist Duncan Fegredo have created some of the most iconic Hellboy Universe stories of all time, including Hellboy: The Wild Hunt, Hellboy: The Storm and The Fury, and 2023’s acclaimed Giant Robot Hellboy. Now they’re reuniting with Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart and longtime Hellboy Universe letterer Clem Robins for Giant Robot Hellboy Returns, a two issue comic book event that comes to comic shops today, July 22. The series features main covers by Fegredo; issue 1 features a variant cover by Ben Stenbeck and issue 2 features a variant cover by James Harren

After Hellboy is kidnapped and connected to a massive mecha-Hellboy for a mission on a mysterious, faraway island, Giant Robot Hellboy disappears. Scientists comb the sea looking for him but find more than they bargained for when an interdimensional portal threatens to pull them in—or let monsters of unknown origin out.

To celebrate the comic’s release, we have an exclusive look at Duncan Fegredo’s art process. Check it out below and get your copy today!

Preview: Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley (C) Annalisa Leoni (L) Rus Wooton

What… did you really think they’d only fight for one issue?! Conquest doesn’t quit… and Battle Beast is having way too much fun. 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0526IM0385) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover B by Mark Bagley & Richard Isanove (Lunar Code: 0526IM0386) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 0526IM0387)  
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by James Harren (Lunar Code: 0526IM0388) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Hicham Habchi (Lunar Code: 0526IM0389) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0526IM0390) 

Conquest vs. Battle Beast Rampages Through Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11

Skybound and Image Comics have shared a first look at Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11. The next chapter of the bestselling series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist Ryan Ottleycolorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton arrives in comic book shops on July 15, 2026.

What… did you really think they’d only fight for one issue?! Conquest doesn’t quit… and Battle Beast is having way too much fun. 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni plus a variant cover lineup including an open to order cover by Mark Bagley and Richard Isanove, a connecting 1:10 incentive variant by Chris Burnham and Brian Reber, a 1:25 incentive variant by James Harren, a 1:50 incentive variant by Hicham Habchi, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Lorenzo De Felici

With the release of Invincible Universe Battle Beast #11, the latest batch of Invincible UniverseBattle Beast (#1-9) reprints will also be available in also in comic shops on July 15, 2026. 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0526IM0385) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover B by Mark Bagley & Richard Isanove (Lunar Code: 0526IM0386) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 0526IM0387)  
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by James Harren (Lunar Code: 0526IM0388) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Hicham Habchi (Lunar Code: 0526IM0389) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0526IM0390) 

If Destruction Be Our Lot gets a Cinematic Trailer to Close Out the Preorder Window

Celebrated comic book writer Matthew Rosenberg and his brother Mark Elijah Rosenberg previously announced a team up with artist Andy Macdonald, colorist Francesco Segala, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou for If Destruction Be Our Lot, the anticipated new speculative science fiction series painting an all too possible picture of humanity’s end.

Image Comics and the team behind this timely new ongoing premier a beautiful new cinematic trailer in time for orders to be placed with your local comic shop!

In If Destruction Be Our Lot, humanity is extinct and all that remains are the robots who once helped us. They are happier now, doing their work without human interference. But not Abe, a robotic replicant of Abraham Lincoln in search of meaning beyond the daily grind. Abe believes there must be something more out there beyond the edge of the city. After nearly getting killed, he’s determined to wander the Earth until he finds it… or gets recycled trying.

The full lineup of covers for issues number 1 and 2 have been revealed, and include series artist Andy MacDonald, Jerome Opeña,  James Harren, Tradd Moore, Tula Lotay, and Cliff Chiang. Each issue will also feature a special ‘Where’s Abe?’ homage cover where the book’s protagonist wanders onto the cover of another beloved Image Comics title, as drawn by that book’s artist. Issue one’s Ice Cream Man homage is drawn by Martín Morazzo and issue two will have a Sex Criminals homage by Chip Zdarsky, with plenty more to come!

If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 6:

  • Cover A by MacDonald – Lunar Code 0326IM0233
  • Cover B by Opeña – Lunar Code 0326IM0234
  • Cover C by “Where’s Abe” by Morazzo 1:10 – Lunar Code 0326IM0235
  • Cover D by Harren 1:25 – Lunar Code 0326IM0236
  • Cover E by Moore 1:50 – Lunar Code 0326IM0237
  • Cover F by Opeña 1:75 Foil – Lunar Code 0326IM0238

If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 is due for orders to be placed TODAY, so reserve your copy with your favorite store NOW, if you haven’t already!

Image reveals the lineup of Variant Covers for If Destruction Be Our Lot

Writer Matthew Rosenberg and his brother Mark Elijah Rosenberg team up with artist Andy Macdonald colorist Francesco Segala, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou for If Destruction Be Our Lot, a smart new speculative science fiction series painting an all too possible picture of humanity’s end.

Image Comics and the team behind this timely new ongoing announce the full lineup of covers for issues number 1 and 2 from series artist Andy MacDonald with Francesco Segala, Jerome Opeña and Neeraj Menon, James HarrenTradd MooreTula Lotay, and Cliff Chiang.  Each issue will also feature a special ‘Where’s Abe?’ homage cover where the book’s protagonist wanders onto the cover of another beloved Image Comics title, as drawn by that book’s artist. Issue one’s Ice Cream Man homage is drawn by Martín Morazzo and issue two will have a Sex Criminals homage by Chip Zdarsky, with plenty more to come.

In If Destruction Be Our Lot, humanity is extinct and all that remains are the robots who once helped us. The robots are happier now, doing their work without human interference. But not Abe, a robotic replicant of Abraham Lincoln in search of meaning beyond the daily grind. Abe believes there must be something more out there beyond the edge of the city. After nearly getting killed, he’s determined to wander the Earth until he finds it… or gets recycled trying.

If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 6.

  • Cover A by MacDonald – Lunar Code 0326IM0233
  • Cover B by Opeña – Lunar Code 0326IM0234
  • Cover C by “Where’s Abe” by Morazzo 1:10 – Lunar Code 0326IM0235
  • Cover D by Harren 1:25 – Lunar Code 0326IM0236
  • Cover E by Moore 1:50 – Lunar Code 0326IM0237
  • Cover F by Opeña 1:75 Foil – Lunar Code 0326IM0238

Head Lopper returns next month and new covers have been revealed!

An all-new story arc of the Head Lopper series by Andrew MacLean will kick off with an extra-length issue in April from Image Comics—just in time to mark the 10 year anniversary of its original launch. The series will feature a line-up of highly collectible variant covers by such fan-favorite artists as: Alex Horley, Jeffrey Alan Love, Dylan Burnett, Jim Rugg, and James Harren.

MacLean’s masterclass in kinetic action and dark humor will be on full display in Head Lopper (2026) #1. Witness Norgal behead mythic beasts while his chatty, severed-witch-head companion, Agatha, provides relentless sass. It’s visually stunning, high-fantasy carnage that proves decapitation is better with company.

Head Lopper #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 22:

  • Cover A by Andrew Maclean – Lunar Code 0226IM0299
  • Cover B by James Harren – Lunar Code 0226IM0300
  • Cover C by copy incentive by Jim Rugg – Lunar Code 0226IM0301
  • Cover D by copy incentive by Dylan Burnett – Lunar Code 0226IM0302
  • Cover E by 1:10 copy incentive by Jeffrey Alan Love – Lunar Code 0226IM0303
  • Cover F by 1:25 copy incentive by Alex Horley – Lunar Code 0226IM0304
  • Cover G by Sketch Cover – Lunar Code 0226IM0305
  • Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-up – Lunar Code 0226IM8088

Emerald City Comic Con 2026: Get a James Harren Olympus Saga: Megalith Art Print from Bad Idea

Join Bad Idea on Sunday, March 8th at 12:45 PM in Summit Room 347 for an exclusive deep dive into all things Olympus Saga: Megalith plus WarbirdThe HabThe Oddball’s OdysseyProject: Goat, Tankers vs Ancient Aliens and all of Bad Idea’s massive 2026 releases.

Every qualifying Bad Idea: The Emerald City Comic Con panel attendee will receive a super-limited Olympus Saga: Megalith art print showcasing James Harren‘s stunning cover art.

To qualify, you MUST be following both the CUL-DE-SAC campaign AND the much-anticipated ENIAC campaign.

Limited Edition OLYMPUS SAGA: MEGALITH Art Print by James Harren

Andrew Maclean’s Head Lopper returns to shelves this April to celebrate 10 years

Longtime Head Lopper fans will have something to celebrate this Spring with the highly anticipated return of Andrew MacLean’s beloved adventure comic. An all-new story arc of the ongoing series will kick off with an extra-length issue in April from Image Comics—just in time to mark the 10 year anniversary of its original launch.

MacLean’s masterclass in kinetic action and dark humor will be on full display in Head Lopper (2026) #1. Witness Norgal behead mythic beasts while his chatty, severed-witch-head companion, Agatha, provides relentless sass. It’s visually stunning, high-fantasy carnage that proves decapitation is better with company.

Head Lopper #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 22:

  • Cover A by Andrew Maclean – Lunar Code 0226IM0299
  • Cover B by James Harren – Lunar Code 0226IM0300
  • Cover C by 1:25 copy incentive by Jim Rugg – Lunar Code 0226IM0301
  • Cover D by 1:10 copy incentive by Dylan Burnett – Lunar Code 0226IM0302
  • Cover E by 1:10 copy incentive by Jeffrey Alan Love – Lunar Code 0226IM0303
  • Cover F by 1:25 copy incentive by Alex Horley – Lunar Code 0226IM0304
  • Cover G by Sketch Cover – Lunar Code 0226IM0305
Head Lopper #1

DC All In goes Next Level with its Second Arc Starting March 2026!

After DC’s brawling DC K.O. comic book event series concludes on March 4, 2026, Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson are helping to take “DC All In” to the “Next Level,” beginning a second act of the publishing initiative that began with the DC All in Special and the launch of DC’s Absolute universe.

DC: Next Leve is a series of bold, creator-forward #1s, starring fan-favorite characters, and helmed by some of the best talent in comics. These new Next Level titles will launch alongside bold new storylines in DC’s ongoing and limited series as DC All In begins its second act.

NEXT LEVEL IS LOBO’S ONLY LEVEL WITH SKOTTIE YOUNG AND JORGE CORONA RIDING SHOTGUN!

The Eisner-nominated creative team that brought you a fantastic parable of adolescence in the Midwest, the story of an artist who embraces darkness a little too closely, and the tale of a gunslinger with too much grit to stay buried, brings you a classic yarn spun in the star-kissed threads of the cosmic DC Universe.

Vrrrrroooooommmmmmmm! The Main Man’s back, baby! And his ride is a motorcycle that moves at the speed of sound, but only if that sound is a rippin’ guitar solo, and you better hop on before he leaves you in the dust with all the bastiches he’s fragged for money or convenience!

It’s a guts-soaked path from DC K.O. to the end of the universe, where Lobo is going to scratch his name and number in the Source Wall with a cool knife. Don’t miss the mayhem, special guests, or tasty, tasty continuity! Don’t you do it!

Lobo, a new DC Next Level comic book series written by Skottie Young with art and main cover by Jorge Corona, debuts on March 4, 2026. The first issue features open-to-order card stock variants by Lee Bermejo, KyuYong Eom, and Corona, priced at $3.99 US ($4.99 US for card stock; $6.99 US for foil). Juan Ferrerya contributes a 1:25 incentive variant, while Bermejo’s cover will also be available as an open-to-order foil edition, alongside a blank sketch cover.

EISNER-WINNER GREG RUCKA AND VISIONARY ARTIST DANI JOIN FORCES TO CANCEL THE APOCALYPSE!

Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman, Greg Rucka, returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside celebrated artist DaNi for a DC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission for a new generation.

Batwoman.

Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero.

But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win?

Batwoman, a new DC Next Level comic book series written by Greg Rucka with art and cover by DaNi, debuts on March 11, 2026. The debut issue includes open-to-order cardstock variant covers by artists including Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Stjepan Šejić, Jorge Corona, and more, priced at $3.99 US ($4.99 US for cardstock; $6.99 US for foil). Joshua “Sway” Swaby contributes a 1:25 incentive variant, while Artgerm’s variant will be offered as an additional open-to-order foil cover, alongside a blank sketch cover.

THE WORLD’S DEADLIEST ASSASSIN LEVELS UP WITH TONY FLEECS AND CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO!

Prepare for brutal violence with over-the-top action and intrigue from the twisted mind of writer Tony Fleecs with pulse-pounding art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. DC’s contract killing bogeyman is back and bloodier than ever!

Soldier-turned-superhuman assassin for hire, Slade Wilson, has made hundreds of enemies in his day, and now one of them is taking his world apart piece by piece. The hit is out on Deathstroke, as he evolves into his purest form…a terminator out for revenge and ready to kill anyone who stands in his way.

Deathstroke: The Terminator, a new DC Next Level comic book series written by Tony Fleecs with art and cover by Carmine Di Giandomenico, debuts on March 18, 2026. The first issue features open-to-order card stock variants by Dan Panosian, KyuYong Eom, and Jorge Corona, priced at $3.99 US ($4.99 US for card stock; $6.99 US for foil). Tony Fleecs provides a 1:25 incentive variant, while Panosian’s cover will also be available as an open-to-order foil edition, alongside a blank sketch cover.

DC NEXT LEVEL INTRODUCES FRESH FACES AND FAN FAVORITES

DC Next Level, part of the second act of DC All In, is a new publishing initiative spotlighting characters like Batwoman, Deathstroke, The Demon, Firestorm, Lobo, Barbara Gordon, Zatanna, the Teen Titans, and more. The creative roster includes Jeff Lemire, Greg Rucka, Javier Rodríguez, Jamal Campbell, Skottie Young, Mariko Tamaki, James Harren, Kyle Higgins, Joshua Williamson, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Michael Walsh, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Rafael De Latorre, Jorge Corona, Tony Fleecs, Amancay Nahuelpan, Deniz Camp, DaNi, and others. The initiative promises fresh perspectives and dynamic storytelling across the DC Universe.

While the new series will be independent reads and not heavily tied to other books, they will exist alongside DC’s ongoing comic book series like SupermanBatmanJustice League Unlimited, and more. The focus is creating new-reader friendly debuts that roll out over time creating easy jumping-on point.

In the announcement, Snyder and Williamson teased this is just the second phase of what is planned with a legion of stories still to be told.

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