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Alex Segura, Sara Century, Pat Kennedy, and Dean Kotz team for The Forgotten Five

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Los Angeles Times Book Prize winning writer Alex Segura and acclaimed writer and Best Issue Ever podcaster Sara Century will team up with fan-favorite artists Pat Kennedy and Dean Kotz for a fresh new spin on superheroes in the upcoming The Forgotten Five. This all-new, ongoing series is set to launch Wednesday, December 16 from Image Comics.

The series will also boast eye-popping variant cover art by Nickolej Villiger, Michel Fiffe, Inkpot Award winning Jerry Ordway, and Kotz himself.

Decades ago, five teens with strange powers barely managed to escape the clutches of a shadowy organization known as The Contingency. Aided by former Contingency agent Polly Napier and her partner Gilly Stokes, they became The Five: a team of freedom-fighting outcasts!

Years later, with the Contingency defeated, The Five have grown up and moved on, leaving the world-saving to new teams of heroes across the country. But when rumors of their old foes begin to resurface, can the Forgotten Five cast off their civilian lives in order to reconnect and resume the fight?

Cover of 'The Forgotten Five' comic book featuring five diverse characters in dynamic poses, escaping from rocky terrain with a vibrant and colorful background.
Illustration of five diverse characters on a rocky terrain, depicting themes of outcasts and heroes, accompanied by text boxes that provide narrative context and character details.
A comic strip set in Miami, 2004, depicting a lively pub scene at Churchill's with colorful characters interacting and enjoying their time together.
A comic panel showing characters in a chaotic environment discussing survival and urgency. Various characters express fear and concern, while others take action, depicting a mix of dialogue and dynamic imagery.
A comic panel depicting a chaotic scene with multiple characters in a dimly lit environment. Characters express urgency and fear, with one character trying to comfort another. There are discussions about danger and a sense of panic among the group.
A comic book page featuring several characters in a swamp, discussing their situation. One character appears distressed while others give instructions and respond to the chaos around them.
Comic book cover titled 'The Forgotten Five' featuring a group of five bald characters in a sewer-like setting, appearing alarmed and armed, with soldiers in the background.
Comic book cover for 'The Forgotten Five' featuring a large reaching hand and four character portraits in boxes, set against a vibrant yellow background.
Cover of 'The Forgotten Five' comic book featuring a group of five characters in a gritty urban setting, with a wanted poster visible on the wall.
  • Cover A by Villiger – UPC: 70985304966100111
  • Cover B by Kotz – UPC: 70985304966100121
  • Cover C by Fiffe – UPC: 70985304966100131
  • Cover D by Ordway – UPC: 70985304966100141

Preview: Space Ghost Annual 2026 #1

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Space Ghost Annual 2026 #1

Writer: David Pepose
Artist: Jonathan Lau
Covers: Jonathan Lau (A), Bjorn Barends (B), Tom Raney (C), Jerry Ordway (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Science Fiction, Adventure | $4.99 | Teen

An all-new SPACE GHOST ANNUAL is here! As Space Ghost and the Twins mourn their recent losses, they find themselves trying to stop a dangerous heist pulled by the master thief known as Magnus and his mysterious, reality-warping alien! Can they discover the deadly secret behind Magnus’s mind-bending crime spree before it’s too late, or will the enigmatic alien bring untold destruction to the galaxy? And can Space Ghost forgive himself before the next deadly menace arrives to threaten the galaxy?This special issue also serves as a prelude to the next Space Ghost adventure, as the guardians of the galaxy prepare to meet…the Herculoids! Featuring covers by legendary artists Jerry Orway, Tom Raney, interior artist Jonathan Lau, and returning SPACE GHOST cover artist Bjorn Barends!

Space Ghost Annual 2026 #1

The Galaxy’s Most Legendary Bounty Hunter returns in Star Wars: Book of Boba Fett Comic Series

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After his long-awaited return in The Mandalorian, Boba Fett went on to headline his own Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett. The hit show reintroduced the iconic bounty hunter to fans everywhere as he navigated the galaxy’s underworld and claimed control of Tatooine following Jabba the Hutt’s fall. This August, in the long-standing tradition of Marvel Comics epic Star Wars adaptations, Marvel brings this pivotal Star Wars saga to comic stands in Star Wars: Book of Boba Fett, a seven-issue series by Star Wars veterans Rodney Barnes and Will Sliney. The comic series marks the exciting comic book debut of several key characters including Garsa Fwip, Dokk Strassi, Mok Shaiz’s majordomo and more!

BOBA FETT HOLDS COURT AND FACES NEW CHALLENGES ON TATOOINE!

After escaping from the Sarlacc Pit, Boba Fett has taken over Jabba the Hutt’s syndicate—but does he have what it takes to keep Tatooine in order?

Check out Alex Maleev’s main cover, plus variant covers by E.M. Gist, Jerry Ordway, Pete Woods, and a special foil variant cover by Rickie Yagawa.

Space Ghost Soars Into Second Annual Ahead of Star-Spanning Event!

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As the summer heats up, fans are invited to join Space Ghost in soaring through another awesome comics annual from the critically acclaimed creative team helmed by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse, and Taylor Esposito! Space Ghost Annual #2 lifts off this July, once again serving as an extra-sized, fun-filled capstone to the past dozen issues aka “Season Two” as well as teeing up teases for what’s to come next in the best-selling series from Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.

Space Ghost, Jan, and Jace are trying to mourn their recent losses, but get hit with a massive curveball when the master thief Magnus and his mysterious, reality-warping partner known only as The Alien set out on a dangerous heist. They’re on the case to discover the deadly secret behind this mind-bending, cosmic crime spree. 

In addition to the madness of Magnus, this can’t-miss comic book annual also acts as a prelude to the next Space Ghost adventure, as the space-faring squad careen towards a historic meeting with… The Herculoids! More info on that thrilling crossover are coming soon!

Pepose continues his approach to the character and mythos that has been showered with praise for melding the original whimsical DNA of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon with pulse-pounding superhero storytelling. With most issues being one-off stories or short arcs, each and every issue offers readers something special as the larger stories continue developing. Prolific powerhouse artist Jonathan Lau brings all that energy and more to the page, with his dream project allowing him to fully unleash the action he’s mastered.

The issue features covers by Lau, Bjorn Barends, Tom Raney, as well as superhero genre icon Jerry Ordway.

Exclusive: Clover Press to Reprint Classic Chester Gould Dick Tracy comics strips with Deluxe Editions. Watch the trailer!

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Chester Gould’s classic Dick Tracy comic strips are coming back to print from Clover Press in  definitive deluxe slipcase editions, featuring new contemporary cover art by renowned comic book artists Jerry Ordway, Stewart Kenneth Moore, J.K. Snyder III, and Juan Jose Ryp, and an all-new, brilliant pop-art inspired slipcase artwork by David Mack! Fans can support the project on Backerkit now!

Clover Press’s new collections will give readers a chance to see the strip in its earlier years, collecting each and every strip published between 1941 and 1944. Each volume will measure 11″ x 8.5″ in a horizontal orientation. Additionally, each book will slide into a vertical slipcase, featuring all-new art by David Mack and Stewart Kenneth Moore, to better protect the book and shelve more readily. 

Backers will receive all four volumes at once and can choose from different tiers and add-ons with a multitude of incredible extra rewards. Additional rewards include a sticker pack, a lithograph including art by Chester Gould featured in LIFE Magazine, and a trading card set featuring “Dick Tracy Case Files” which will only be available via BackerKit. Additionally, Backers who pledge within the first 48 hours to “The Early Bird Edition” tier will receive a discount and an exclusive bookmark featuring masterful artwork by David Mack. 

We have the exclusive reveal of the trailer for the campaign. You can support it now!

New History of the DC Universe #1 Resurrects the Classic Guidebook

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New History of the DC Universe #1

In celebration of 90 years of DC, super fan and writer Mark Waid turns back time to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseries drawn by some of DC’s greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler of time, Barry Allen, the Flash! In our debut issue, Barry takes us from the very birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society. The Golden Age of heroes begins here! New History of the DC Universe #1 takes us from the beginning of creation to Superman’s escape from Krypton.

New History of the DC Universe #1 is an attempt to compile a single, clear, timeline of the DC Universe from the beginning to who knows when. While not so much a flowing narrative, Waid treats the series like an updated guidebook. Years ago, we regularly got guidebooks giving fans loads of information about characters and more. This feels more like that breaking down key moments and the characters involved. And it’s a deep dive that delivers a large amount of obscure characters and events. Waid does a solid job of bringing together recent editions to DC’s mythos for what had already been established decades before.

The art by Todd Nauck and Jerry Ordway is good. With color by Matt Herms and John Kalisz and lettering by Todd Klein, the comic looks good and it’s interesting to see the designs over the years and all of the characters. This isn’t a comic full of action but each page has interesting visuals and layouts showing off the history and key players and events. It’s not flashy but it is intriguing.

Where New History of the DC Universe #1 really stands out is what comes after the tour through time. A definitive timeline is laid out including what comics you’d find references or events themselves. That’s written by Dave Wielgosz with research by Wielgosz and Waid and a special thanks to John Wells. Here’s hoping DC takes advantage of this listing to give readers an easy way to explore every reference highlighted.

While it’s nice to finally get a definitive history of the DC Universe, New History of the DC Universe #1 is just one slice of an existence spanning breakdown of DC’s history. If you really want to know the history now, it’s worth checking out but this is one that’s probably best to wait for the likely eventual beautiful hardback collection. New History of the DC Universe #1 is an interesting debut overall but is a rather bland presentation of the history that’s really only for the diehard fans invested in continuity.

Story: Mark Waid Art: Todd Nauck, Jerry Ordway
Color: Matt Herms, John Kalisz Letterer: Todd Klein
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.0 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: New History of the DC Universe #1 (of 4)

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New History of the DC Universe #1 (of 4)

(W) Mark Waid (A) Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck
In Shops: Jun 25, 2025
SRP: $5.99

LEARN THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE! In celebration of 90 years of DC, super fan and writer Mark Waid turns back time to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseries drawn by some of DC’s greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler of time, Barry Allen, the Flash! In our debut issue, Barry takes us from the very birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society. The Golden Age of heroes begins here!

New History of the DC Universe #1 (of 4)

DC Reveals New Superman-Themed Variant Covers for Its “Summer of Superman”

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Leading into DC’s Superman Day celebrations on Friday April 18, DC has announced a new series of cardstock variant covers for their “Summer of Superman” publishing initiative. Featuring an incredible lineup of artists, including Nicola Scott, Jim Lee, Dan Jurgens, Dan Mora, Jerry Ordway, Jorge Jiménez, Kevin Maguire, and Frank Quitely, DC’s new “Superman Movie” variant covers, celebrating the highly anticipated Superman movie from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures, will publish between May and July beginning with Supergirl #1 on May 14.

Gary Frank and Junkyard Joe return to Geiger

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Co-creator and original series artist Gary Frank will reprise his role on interior art duties for Geiger #10 and return to the ongoing Ghost Machine series published by Image Comics on January 8, 2025. Frank joins co-creator/writer Geoff Johns, colorist by Brad Anderson, and letterer Rob Leigh, and will also continue to provide cover art on the popular tentpole series.

Geiger #10 sees the return of another beloved individual, too—Junkyard Joe! As Tariq Geiger’s quest to find a cure to his radioactive condition continues, he finds himself once again face to face with the U.S. Army’s most dangerous weapon. But with Geiger’s powers growing out of control, who will come to his rescue?

Dylan Dietrich—recipient of the Ghost Machine Scholarship which was established earlier in the year with the the prestigious Joe Kubert School—provided art for variant cover C.

Geiger #10
  • Cover A by Gary Frank & Brad Anderson – Lunar Code 1124IM317
  • Cover B by Jerry Ordway & Brad Anderson – Lunar Code 1124IM318
  • Cover C by Dietrich & Danny Miki & Brad Anderson – Lunar Code 1124IM319

Preview: Zero Hour 30th Anniversary Special #1

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Zero Hour 30th Anniversary Special #1

(W) Ron Marz, Dan Jurgens (A) Dan Jurgens, Paul Pelletier, Jerry Ordway, Kelley Jones, Darryl Banks
In Shops: Aug 28, 2024
SRP: $9.99

RELIVE THE LANDMARK EVENT SERIES WITH AN OVERSIZED ISSUE! Art by Dan Jurgens, Darryl Banks, Jerry Ordway, Paul Pelletier, Kelley Jones and More! 30 years ago, one of the DCU’s brightest heroes fell from grace, driven over the edge by his failure to save Coast City and millions of people. In the famed EMERALD TWILIGHT storyline, Hal Jordan became PARALLAX in the wake of Coast City being annihilated. After that, he almost succeeded in refashioning the entire timeline and resetting reality to restore his home in the ZERO HOUR event. Luckily, the heroes prevailed and destroyed this villain and timeline for good…or so we thought. Green Lantern Kyle Rayner is about to discover Hal and his vision have survived, and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to make sure their world prevails! Writers Dan Jurgens and Ron Marz return to the world of Zero Hour with an art team comprised of all-star DC talent to celebrate this landmark anniversary. What repercussions will their story today have for those of tomorrow? Find out in this oversized special packed with action and your favorites from the ’90s!

Zero Hour 30th Anniversary Special #1
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