Nectar #1
Story: Jeremy Robinson
Art: Francesco Francini
Ink: Annapaola Martello
Color: Steve Canon
Letterer: Jim Campbell
In Nectar, an island village off Salem, Massachusetts, is inundated by a strange species of butterflies that spread the Dancing Plague and have a very particular taste in nectar…human blood.
An island village off Salem, Massachusetts, is inundated by a strange species of butterflies that spread the Dancing Plague and have a very particular taste in nectar…human blood. New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson and Italian phenom artists Annapaola Martello & Francesco Francini horrify readers with a quaint village’s descent into madness.
Story: Jeremy Robinson
Art: Francesco Francini
Ink: Annapaola Martello
Color: Steve Canon
Letterer: Jim Campbell
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CROWNSVILLE #4
WRITTEN BY RODNEY BARNES
ART BY ELIA BONETTI
COVER A BY JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER
COVER B BY ELIA BONETTI
FULL ART VARIANT (1:10) BY JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER
$4.99 | 32 PGS. | FULL COLOR | ON SALE FEBRUARY 11, 2026
From master storyteller Rodney Barnes (Batman: Full Moon, Killadelphia) and otherworldly artist collaborator Elia Bonetti (Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy), this long-buried tale of suspense and sorrow based on true events from an infamous asylum with a tortured past is about to come raging back to life . . .
Staring deeply into the mouth of madness, Detective Mike Simms must confront his family’s secret past to unlock the dreadful secrets which lie buried in the long-condemned halls of the abandoned Crownsville mental institution. The spirits of the past demand retribution for the sins visited upon them in their waking life, and only the souls of the living can offer peace to the torment of the damned . . . and they don’t care how they get it!
Can Mike and his partner unlock the secret to freeing these tormented spirits or will the halls of Crownsville once again run red with the blood of the innocent?
Vault and author Jeremy Robinson have announced Nectar, a terrifying new horror comic book series. Written by Robinson and drawn by the phenomenal artistic duo Annapaola Martello and Francesco Francini, with colors by Steve Canon, letters by Jim Campbell, and design by Tim Daniel, Nectar will take readers on asupernatural thrill ride where horror comes on gossamer wings.
In Nectar, an island village off Salem, Massachusetts, is inundated by a strange species of butterflies that spread the Dancing Plague and have a very particular taste in nectar…human blood.
Jeremy Robinson is the #1 Audible and New York Times bestselling author of nearly 100 novels, published in fourteen languages, including Infinite, The Others, and the Good Boys trilogy. His high-octane blend of science fiction, horror, and action has captivated millions of readers worldwide. A television series based on his cult-favorite novel Project Nemesis is currently in development with director Chad Stahelski (John Wick 1–4) and produced by Original Film and Sony Pictures Television.
Robinson’s latest creative frontier is Breakneck Comics, his imprint for publishing bold, bizarre, and beautifully illustrated graphic novels—three per year, to match the furious pace of his prose output.
Nectar #1 will hit shelves in comic book stores everywhere on March 4th, 2026. The series debut will feature variant covers from an incredible lineup of gorgeous variant covers from some of the biggest artists in the industry, including Chris Shehan, Jason Shawn Alexander, Maan House, Danny Luckert, Jonathan Wayshak, Suspiria, Jeremy Robinson, and more. Readers can pre-order the series at their local comic book store now.
Todd McFarlane Productions concludes the Spawn Universe’s latest milestone celebration with The Scorched #50, the third and final installment in the 50/50/50 Program—a coordinated event marking the 50th issues of King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn, and The Scorched.
Launched in 2021, the Spawn Universe expanded with record-setting debuts and ongoing fan demand. Now, that success comes full circle as the 50/50/50 storyline reaches its explosive conclusion in The Scorched #50—an extra-length issue delivering the final two chapters of the crossover that began in King Spawn #50 and continued in Gunslinger Spawn #50.The battle rages to its breaking point, and the long-awaited reveal will have Spawn fans talking for years to come. When the dust settles, The Scorched #50 will leave the Spawn Universe forever changed.
As with the previous issue #50 titles, interior artwork is by Carlo Barberi and Stephen Segovia, ensuring visual consistency across all three milestone books.
In step with the series’ counterparts, The Scorched #50 arrives with a premium slate of variants and incentives that mirror King Spawn #50 and Gunslinger Spawn #50, creating one unified collector experience across the program. Artwork comes from Todd McFarlane, Skottie Young, Mark Spears, and Puppeteer Lee, with both Young and Lee delivering connecting cover sets that span all three 50th issues.
At the top of the incentive tier is Cover H, a 1:1000 Raw Pencil Virgin Variant by Todd McFarlane that includes a guaranteed hand-drawn Spawn sketch inserted directly into the book. Fifty of these sketches will be drawn by McFarlane. After those 50 orders are fulfilled, remaining sketches will be randomly assigned from Jonathan Glapion, Carlo Barberi, Brett Booth, Stephen Segovia, and Jason Shawn Alexander. (Sketch artist selection is random and cannot be requested; ordering early does not guarantee a McFarlane sketch.)
Each copy of Cover H will also be signed by Todd McFarlane and include a CGC Certificate verifying that both the signature and the inserted sketch are eligible for CGC’s Signature Series program, as well as confirming sketch authenticity. McFarlane has committed to never signing this cover again, making these copies strictly limited to this one-time release. The 1:250 incentive (Cover G) is likewise signed by McFarlane, includes a CGC Certificate, and will not be signed again.
To coincide with the conclusion of the 50/50/50 Program, CGC is hosting an exclusive Private Signing event with Todd McFarlane. Collectors have until November 14, 2025 (international) and December 1, 2025 (U.S.) to submit comics and cards for this signing. For this event, McFarlane will sign each collectible with his full “Todd McFarlane” signature, and fans can select from two event-exclusive CGC custom label options—a Todd McFarlane Spawn Universe label and an all-new McFarlane scroll label created by McFarlane specifically for this signing. These labels are available only for this event. For more information on how to submit collectibles for grading and signature authentication, visit CGC’s official announcement here.
The Scorched #50 will be available at comic book shops in March 2026. The Final Order Cutoff for retailers is slated for February 2026. Please note, dates are subject to change.
Crownsville #1
(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Elia Bonetti!
Founded at the turn of the 20th century outside of Annapolis, MD, the Crownsville Hospital was a notoriously segregated, all-Black psychiatric institute. After decades of overcrowding and neglect— alongside darker, more-persistent rumors of patient abuse and illegal medical experiments—it was finally closed. Today, it stands condemned—a crumbling testament to a legacy of all-too-real terror inflicted on a marginalized and vulnerable community. But even as a ruin of its former self, Crownsville still casts a long shadow. . . . When an unexplained death inside the abandoned hospital is ruled a suicide, Annapolis police detective Mike Simms and journalist Paul Blairare are compelled to dig deeper, only to discover the reality of the horrors that once took place there . . . and the powerful connection they share to the anguished spirits of the dead that are still locked within its walls.
Crownsville #1
(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Elia Bonetti!
Founded at the turn of the 20th century outside of Annapolis, MD, the Crownsville Hospital was a notoriously segregated, all-Black psychiatric institute. After decades of overcrowding and neglect— alongside darker, more-persistent rumors of patient abuse and illegal medical experiments—it was finally closed. Today, it stands condemned—a crumbling testament to a legacy of all-too-real terror inflicted on a marginalized and vulnerable community. But even as a ruin of its former self, Crownsville still casts a long shadow. . . . When an unexplained death inside the abandoned hospital is ruled a suicide, Annapolis police detective Mike Simms and journalist Paul Blairare are compelled to dig deeper, only to discover the reality of the horrors that once took place there . . . and the powerful connection they share to the anguished spirits of the dead that are still locked within its walls.
Todd McFarlane Productions continues its celebration of the expanded Spawn Universe with Gunslinger Spawn #50, the second milestone in the 50/50/50 Program—a yearlong crossover event marking the 50th issues of King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn, and The Scorched.
This extra-length issue of Gunslinger Spawn delivers part two of an exciting new storyline set to unfold across all three titles, beginning with King Spawn #50 and concluding in The Scorched #50. An ancient force—older than time itself—has returned, and Spawn is in its crosshairs. The tale continues here in two chapters illustrated by Spawn Universe fan-favorites Stephen Segovia and Carlo Barberi, just like King Spawn #50, revealing earth-shattering consequences for Gunslinger and the future of the Spawn mythos.
To mark the milestone, Gunslinger Spawn #50 will debut with a premium lineup of variant covers and incentives that mirror those of King Spawn #50 and the upcoming Scorched #50, uniting all three titles in the 50/50/50 Program. The cover lineup features artwork by Todd McFarlane, Skottie Young, Mark Spears, and Puppeteer Lee—with both Young and Lee delivering connecting cover sets that span all three issues.
At the top of the incentive tier is Cover H, a 1:1000 Raw Pencil Virgin Variant by Todd McFarlane that includes a guaranteed hand-drawn Spawn sketch inserted directly into the book. Fifty of these sketches will be drawn by McFarlane himself. After those 50 orders are fulfilled, all remaining sketches will be randomly assigned from a group of acclaimed Spawn Universe artists: Jonathan Glapion, Carlo Barberi, Brett Booth, Stephen Segovia, and Jason Shawn Alexander. Sketch artist selection is random and cannot be requested, and ordering early does not guarantee a McFarlane sketch.
Each copy of Cover H will also be signed by Todd McFarlane and include a CGC Certificate verifying that both the signature and the inserted sketch are eligible for CGC’s Signature Series program. The certificate also confirms the authenticity of the inserted sketch. McFarlane has committed to never signing this cover again, making these copies strictly limited to this one-time release.
McFarlane is also collaborating with CGC for a special event celebrating the conclusion of the 50/50/50 Program. Official details will be announced at the end of September.
Gunslinger Spawn #50 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 31. The Final Order Cutoff deadline for comic shop retailers is slated for Monday, November 24:
Oni Press has unleashed a look inside Crownsville #1, the first in a chilling five-part series from Rodney Barnes and artist Elia Bonetti! Inspired by the real-life horrors of the notorious Maryland psychiatric hospital once called the “Hospital for the Negro Insane of Maryland” that preyed upon the segregated Black communities surrounding Annapolis, Maryland for decades, Crownsville #1 is a haunting fusion of true crime, tension-addled thriller, and roaring supernatural horror arriving in comic shops everywhere on November 5th with a DOUBLE-SIZED, 48 PAGE FIRST ISSUE!
Founded at the turn of the 20th century outside of Annapolis, MD, the Crownsville Hospital was a notoriously segregated, all-Black psychiatric institute. After decades of overcrowding and neglect— alongside darker, more-persistent rumors of patient abuse and illegal medical experiments—it was finally closed. Today, it stands condemned—a crumbling testament to a legacy of all-too-real terror inflicted on a marginalized and vulnerable community. But even as a ruin of its former self, Crownsville still casts a long shadow. . . . When an unexplained death inside the abandoned hospital is ruled a suicide, Annapolis police detective Mike Simms and journalist Paul Blairare are compelled to dig deeper, only to discover the reality of the horrors that once took place there . . . and the powerful connection they share to the anguished spirits of the dead that are still locked within its walls.
The past is a ghost that will devour you whole… Discover why on November 5th as master storytellers Rodney Barnes and Elia Bonetti unleash one of 2025’s most enthralling, most terrifying, and most spectacular statements on horror in Crownsville #1 – featuring wrenching covers by Jason Shawn Alexander, interior artist Elia Bonetti, Syzmon Kudranski, and Andrea Sorrentino!
Todd McFarlane Productions has unveiled new details behind one of the most exciting incentives tied to the oversized King Spawn #50 and the launch of the50/50/50 Program : Cover H, the 1:1000 Raw Pencil Virgin Variant.
Each copy of Cover H will include an original, hand-drawn Spawn sketch inserted directly into the book. Fifty orders will receive sketches by Todd McFarlane himself. After that, all remaining sketches will be randomly assigned from a select group of acclaimed Spawn Universe artists: Jonathan Glapion, Carlo Barberi, Brett Booth, Stephen Segovia, and Jason Shawn Alexander. Sketch artist selection is random and cannot be requested—and ordering early does not guarantee a McFarlane Sketch.
In addition to the sketch insert, every copy of Cover H will be signed by Todd McFarlane and will include a CGC Certificate verifying that both the book and signature are eligible for CGC’s Signature Series program. The certificate will also confirm the authenticity of the inserted sketch. McFarlane has committed to not sign this cover again, ensuring these copies remain limited and highly collectible.
The 1:1,000 variant will likely have a very low print run along with the sketches making it a very difficult book to find in the future. In the announcement, McFarlane said there’s a strong chance there’s less than 100 of the Cover H books printed.
This special variant is part of the larger 50/50/50 Program—a major celebration of the Spawn Universe’s three core titles: King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn, and The Scorched. As each series hits its 50th issue over the next year, all three will share a matching lineup of premium variant covers and interconnected story elements.
The milestone begins with King Spawn #50, which kicks off a new crossover event that reshapes the Spawn Universe mythos. A powerful ancient force returns—and Spawn is in its sights. The extra-length issue will feature two chapters—illustrated by Carlo Barberi and Stephen Segovia—and a full lineup of covers from McFarlane himself, Skottie Young, Mark Spears, and Puppeteer Lee whose connecting covers span all three of the 50th issues.
McFarlane is also teaming up with CGC for a special collaboration celebrating the conclusion of the 50/50/50 Program. More details will be revealed at the end of September.
King Spawn #50 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 15. The Final Order Cutoff for retailers is Monday, September 22.
