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Forty Years After His Sacrifice, Beta’s Untold Story Finally Comes to Light in The Last Starfighter: Beta

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This fall, the beloved duplicate gets his due! Following the launch of its first-ever ongoing The Last Starfighter comic series this July, Mad Cave Studios returns to one of the franchise’s greatest mysteries. The Last Starfighter Beta finally reveals what became of the simuloid who sacrificed himself so Alex Rogan could save the galaxy. 

Original The Last Starfighter screenwriter Jonathan Betuel returns alongside producer Paul Davidson for a new story arc written by Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes, with art by David Cutler, colors by Francesco Segala, letters by Rob Jones, Cover A by David Lopez, and Cover B by Jessica Fong. This standalone one-shot uncovers the secret history of the unlikely hero whose story wasn’t over after all.

When the Ko-Dan Armada sent an assassin to kill small-town boy Alex Rogan, it was Alex’s simuloid duplicate, Beta, who saved the day, sacrificing himself to convince the Ko-Dan that Alex was dead. The move bought the Last Starfighter valuable time—enough to sabotage the Ko-Dan mothership and save the planet Rylos.

That’s been the story for forty years.

Now, original film writer Jonathan Betuel joins a star-studded creative team to reveal Beta’s true fate. Beta survived the Ko-Dan assault, but he’s not the only alien entity left on Earth. With Alex far away, Beta is stranded and alone. Can an organic robot with no orders to execute find its own purpose on an alien planet? Not if the Zando-Zan have anything to say about it.

The Last Starfighter: Beta offers longtime fans an essential missing chapter while serving as a heartfelt standalone story that honors one of science fiction’s most enduring cult classics. Equal parts action, humor, and emotional character study, the issue shines a long-overdue spotlight on the hero who made Alex Rogan’s victory possible.

Clocking in at 40 full-color pages, The Last Starfighter: Beta #1 goes on sale October 21, 2026, with FOC September 28.

Batman: Bad Seeds begins August 26

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As the sun sets on Gotham City, something ancient wakes beneath its streets! In Batman: Bad Seeds, the next major Batman event kicking off in August and running through October, Poison Ivy unleashes a desperate act of eco-terror that transforms Gotham into a hostile landscape of prehistoric plant life. Told across one long, dark night, the event unfolds as Gotham’s heroes, villains, and civilians fight to survive.

Led by showrunners Matt Fraction and G. Willow Wilson, Batman: Bad Seeds is a Gotham-wide comic book crossover that pulls every corner of the city into the crisis. While Fraction (Batman) and Wilson (Poison Ivy) steer the event’s core narrative, the writers and artists behind Detective Comics, Batgirl, Batwoman, Catwoman, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn each deliver pivotal chapters that track Gotham’s transformation as the night deepens. Across ten weeks, readers will follow the crisis as it spreads from block to block, title to title.

As Ivy’s plants spread, Gotham begins to mutate—buildings swallowed by vines, streets overtaken by carnivorous flora, and entire neighborhoods reverting to a primordial state. With the Bat-Family hunted, the GCPD fractured under Commissioner Vandal Savage’s militarized rule, and civilians trapped in a city turning against them, Gotham City becomes a living battleground where every chapter brings a new evolution.

On August 26, DC will publish a Batman: Bad Seeds prelude in Poison Ivy #47.Written by G. Willow Wilson with art by Leandro Fernandez, a main cover by Jessica Fong, and variant covers by Noobovich, Kyuyong Eom, and Manny Vincent Carbonilla, this prelude issue reveals that Gotham City is done with Mayor Pamela Isley—there’s just one problem for everyone there: she’s not done with them.

Then, also on August 26, the Batman: Bad Seeds event officially begins with Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1. Written by Matt Fraction and G. Willow Wilson with art and cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cliff Rathburn, and Tomeu Morey, plus variant covers by Dan Mora, Marcio Takara, Jorge Jiménez, and Jeff Spokes (Glow-in-the-Dark), this unforgettable first chapter opens as the sun goes down and Gotham loses power, showing that the only thing scarier than the night…might just be the morning sun. Gotham City’s mayor, Pamela Isley—deserted by her allies both political and arcane—is about to make a last-ditch power play that will leave Gotham decimated by daybreak. Having already declared war on the Bat-Family and flooded the streets with his private, paramilitarized police army, Police Commissioner Vandal Savage sees an opportunity to solve two problems at once!

Following August’s prelude and kickoff, the event continues across September and October in the pages of Batman, Poison Ivy, Detective Comics, Batgirl, Batwoman, Catwoman, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn, alongside several new event titles. More details on these chapters will be revealed in the coming months as DC unveils the full scope of Batman: Bad Seeds.

New Rangers, New Villains, New Stories. Get a first look at Power Rangers Prime #7

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BOOM! Studios and Hasbro have revealed a first look at Power Rangers Prime #7. Groundbreaking Power Rangers writer, and scribe behind Darkest Hour Melissa Flores, with Michael YG, colorist Fabi Marques, and letterer Ed Dukeshire ushers in a new era into the Rangers Mythos! Continuing June 4, 2025.

The Rangers might finally have their powers, but they still have a long way to go before they’re a real team. They’ll need to learn fast though, as one group delves into a mysterious and potentially dangerous underground labyrinth known as The Belly, while another explores a more… diplomatic solution to rescuing Mark.

Power Rangers Prime #7 features a main cover by the incomparable Dan Mora, with variants by Li Cree, Jae Lee and June Chung, Keyla Valerio, Kevin Wada, Jessica Fong, and a limited BOOM! Studios Direct Reserve exclusive variant by Huy Dinh!

Power Rangers Prime #7

Preview: Synap #5

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Synap #5

(W) Chris Moses (A) Andrea Giannini (C) James Offredi (L) Reed Hinckley-Barnes (CA) Jessica Fong

All Hell has broken loose with the Chinese Government laying siege to recover the pieces of the Robot, while Ness has seemingly been possessed by the alien entity known only as the Glowing Child. Meanwhile, Shiloh’s inability to control the robot sends them into an internal crisis in the Axon Connection where Vivian gives them a glimpse at her past in hopes of connecting the puzzle pieces of who she is and her connection to Synap and Shiloh’s entire family.

Synap #5

Preview: Synap #2

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Synap #2

(W) Chris Moses (A) Andrea Giannini (C) James Offredi
(L) Reed Hinckley-Barnes (CA) Jessica Fong

With UFOs firmly on Synap’s radar, time is starting to run out to rebuild the ancient robot. Roke sends Driver Seven to China to retrieve important cargo that’s vital to those efforts. Meanwhile, back Stateside, Shiloh’s training gives them a dose of history along with more visions of Driver One that leave Shiloh with more questions than answers.

Synap #2

Disco Lives in new Disco Dazzler Variant Covers!

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This August, hit the dancefloor as you prepare for Dazzler’s new solo series with Disco Dazzler Variant Covers!

Across 21 covers, the industry’s leading artists depict the Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man, and more Marvel super heroes living it up at the Disco! Dripping in style, these pieces feature new looks that blend super hero fashion with ‘70s nightlife attire—platform shoes, polyester suits, and, of course, roller skates! They’re the perfect throwback to Dazzler’s iconic disco origins, just in time for her new era!

Written by Jason Loo and drawn by Rafael Loureiro, Dazzler will be a four-issue limited series set in the X-Men’s new From the Ashes era. Marvel’s glittering mutant songstress has been in and out of the limelight over the years – but now the time has finally come for her to take center stage! Dazzler embarks on a new world tour, the culmination and celebration of her entire musical career. But while Dazzler may be ready to focus on her music, her celebrity-mutant status and a violent attack may sideline the entire endeavor before it’s even begun…

Check out all 21 Disco Dazzler Variant Covers and preorder them along with Dazzler #1 at your local comic shop today!

  • AVENGERS #17 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL – 75960620426701731
  • DAREDEVIL #12 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY SCOTT GODLEWSKI – 75960620531801231
  • DEADPOOL #5 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU – 75960620897500541
  • DOCTOR STRANGE #18 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY MARGUERITE SAUVAGE – 75960620534901831
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #23 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY BEN SU – 75960620289802331
  • INCREDIBLE HULK #15 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK – 75960620663601531
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #1 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY PABLO VILLALOBOS – 75960620917000171
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #55 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960620200305531
  • IMMORTAL THOR #14 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY LEE GARBETT – 75960620664301431
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #23 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY KAREN DARBOE – 75960620483002331
  • VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT #8 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI – 75960620807400831
  • VENOM #36 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY RICKIE YAGAWA – 75960620191403621
  • WEREWOLF BY NIGHT: RED BAND #1 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY JEREMY WILSON – 75960620927900161
  • X-FACTOR #1 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY DAVID LOPEZ – 75960620963700161
  • X-MEN #2 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY OLIVIER VATINE – 75960620920000231
  • INCREDIBLE HULK #16 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY EDWIN GALMON – 75960620663601631
  • SCARLET WITCH #3 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY JESSICA FONG – 75960620828900331
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #56 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY JOELLE JONES – 75960620200305631
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #12 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY ELIZABETH TORQUE – 75960620740401231
  • X-FORCE #2 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO – 75960620919400241
  • AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #1 DISCO DAZZLER VARIANT COVER BY ANAND RAMCHERON

Preview: Mammoth #1

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Mammoth #1

(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) Arjuna Susini (CB) Jessica Fong (CC) Kevin Wada (CD) David Go

Something is wrong in the deep forests of Broke Tree Valley. Something deadly. Something mammoth. The legends speak of something larger than human comprehension…A monstrous phantom that disappears for decades at a time. Now, it’s back, and things are about to go Very Bad if four people—Olivia, Jess, Kokoro, and Mason, scientists who have come to the small city of Kasbro to investigate a bizarre series of seismic activities in this heavily forested valley—can’t put the Mammoth to rest. One real problem with this is…Olivia’s dead.

Mammoth #1

Get your first look at a Marvel Wedding centuries in the making!

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Marvel’s merry mutants take center stage in this year’s Marvel’s Voices: Pride one-shot! Titled X-Men: The Wedding Special #1, this annual anthology celebrates Pride Month with stories crafted by incredible LGBTQIA+ talent and hits stands on May 29. Fans can preview the drama, action, and romance that awaits in a special preview of each of the five stories!

Join the X-Men as they come together to honor one of the most beloved and longest-lasting queer couples in comic book history—Mystique and Destiny! This landmark comic book special marks Marvel Comics’ first woman-to-woman wedding, and with a pair as complex as these two, you know there will be plenty of drama, secrets, and surprises!

From the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to the Quiet Council, Mystique and Destiny have been steering the fate of mutantkind for decades. The Krakoan Age saw the long-awaited resurrection of Destiny, and after pivotal roles in the era’s biggest storylines, their love has never been more prominent. Before Krakoa comes to an end, fans and characters alike will celebrate the iconic pair by witnessing the renewal of their marriage vows!

X-Men: The Wedding Special’s spectacular main story will be written by X-Men mastermind Kieron Gillen, who’s penned some of the couple’s recent adventures in Immortal X-Men, and drawn by acclaimed artist Rachael Stott. In addition to new insights into Raven Darkholme and Irene Adler’s breathtaking 100-year romance, fans will get a glimpse at their original and never-before-told wedding and discover the pair’s secret motivations for hosting the event.

In the same tradition as the iconic Hellfire Gala and classic Marvel wedding issues like Fantastic Four Annual #3 and X-Men #30, X-Men: The Wedding Special #1 will be a wedding extravaganza with multiple stories all centered around a single night that will go down in mutant history!

Here are the other tales fans can look forward to:

  • A Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers adventure by the writer who brought them together—Excalibur scribe Tini Howard! Joined by rising star Phillip Sevy, Howard pits the hot new couple against the Omniversal Majestrix, Opal Luna Saturnyne! Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe is invited to the vow renewal…except for Saturnyne. And she’s not happy. But why is she taking it out on Betsy and Rachel?
  • Writer Tate Bombal and artist Emilio Pilliu make their Marvel Comics debut with a touching and action-packed story starring Wolverine! Logan has a long—and bloody—history with Mystique and tasks Anole, Pixie, Indra, and Bling! with finding her the perfect gift. On a whirlwind journey that takes them from the Savage Land to Limbo, they’ll learn a valuable lesson about the importance of queer representation.
  • It’s her mothers’ big day, and Rogue has entrusted their favorite son-in-law with their wedding bands. But can Gambit stay out of trouble long enough to deliver them? Find out in this story about one of mutantkind’s most complicated families by two Marvel Comics newcomers, writer Wyatt Kennedy and artist Jenn St. Onge. 
  • Mystique and Destiny receive some pre-marriage psychic counseling courtesy of Emma Frost! See how the inspiring love of two former villains holds up against a telepathic onslaught of hard truths in this twisty tale by writer Yoon Ha Lee in his exciting Marvel Comics debut alongside acclaimed artist Stephen Byrne!

Check out all four stunning covers from Jan Bazaldua, Russell Dauterman, Jessica Fong, and Lucian Vecchio along with new preview art and preorder X-Men: The Wedding Special #1 at your local comic shop today!

Unearth the chilling secrets of Broke Tree Valley… in The Mammoth

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Mad Cave Studios has announced The Mammoth, the forthcoming Teen+ series written by the celebrated horror comic creative team Paul Tobin and artist Arjuna Susini; including two exciting variant covers by Jessica Fong and Kevin Wada “Pride”.

Something is wrong in the deep forests of Broke Tree Valley. Something deadly. Something mammoth. The legends speak of something larger than human comprehension…A monstrous phantom that disappears for decades at a time. Now, it’s back, and things are about to go Very Bad if four people—Olivia, Jess, Kokoro, and Mason, scientists who have come to the small city of Kasbro to investigate a bizarre series of seismic activities in this heavily forested valley—can’t put the Mammoth to rest. One real problem with this is…Olivia’s dead.

Those who like Bunny Mask won’t want to miss The Mammoth #1, which drops in shops June 5th. Colors by Pippa Bowland with letters by Charles Pritchett, edited by James Emmett.

The Mammoth #1

IDW reveals variant covers by Cliff Chiang for The Hunger and the Dusk

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Last month IDW announced The Hunger and the Dusk, a new epic fantasy series from G. Willow Wilson and Chris Wildgoose. Debuting in July, Wilson’s self-proclaimed dream project is a high fantasy tour de force promising heartrending drama, pulse-quickening romance, awe-inspiring world-building, and bloody carnage to satisfy every manner of genre fan!

Now, IDW is sharing the unique variant cover program for the entire series. Each issue’s Cover B will spotlight the sensational art of Cliff Chiang, creating an epic series of 12 collectible covers in all! Plus, special Chiang “Gold” variants will be available as a 1:100 on The Hunger and the Dusk #1, and as a 1:50 on #2-12.

In addition to Chiang’s B and RI “Gold” variants, each issue of The Hunger and the Dusk will be available with multiple covers for fans and retailers to enjoy. Cover A will feature series artist Chris Wildgoose and rotating contributors will grace each Cover C month to month, with InHyuk Lee, Nick Robles, and Jessica Fong assuming cover art duties for the first three issues, respectively.

Final order cut off for this series is Monday May 29th so fans and retailers should get their orders in early—don’t sleep on one of the most buzzed-about books of the summer!

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