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Preview: Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1

Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1

writer: Tyler Boss
art: Martin Simmonds

Deep beneath the grand chandelier, the music stirs once more. Boss and Simmonds bring you a horrifying new vision of the story you only think you know! 

A young soprano, Christine, finds her career in chaos after a series of violent crimes plagues the Paris Opera House.  

But the show must go on, and Christine will discover that no one – especially the mysterious voice whispering from the eaves – is what they seem.  

As an old friend returns to investigate these surprising attacks, Christine will discover her connection to the truth and the man known as…THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. 

The Phantom of the Opera will thrill fans new and old with a twist no one sees coming! 

Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1

Your Friendly Neighborhood Super Creepshow Swings into Action March 2026

Skybound and Image Comics have announced Super Creepshow, an all-new spinoff series of the Eisner Award-nominated comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Evoke Entertainment Company. Coming hot on the heels of the Super Creepshow Special that debuted as a one-shot in October, Skybound and Image Comics will publish a five-part anthology series centered around superheroes and villains of the creepiest variety! Super Creepshow #1 will debut in comic book shops on March 18, 2026

In the spirit of all iterations of Creepshow in pop culture, every issue of the Creepshow comic series comes packed with two stomach-churning stories from your favorite superhero creators. Each issue of the anthology series will feature different creative teams from the worlds of comics, books, film, television, and beyond. Every uniquely horrifying standalone story is guaranteed to scare you to death. 

Super Creepshow #1 features tales by superhero comic icon Kieron Gillen and artist Rossi Gifford, as well as Eisner Award-winning creators Ryan North and Derek Charm, with letterer Pat Brosseau. 

The star-studded creative team behind Super Creepshow #1 concocted a pair of skin-crawling stories to kick off the new series. First up, Kieron Gillen and Rossi Gifford deliver a terrifying story that will have your spider sense tingling! Then, Ryan North and Derek Charm make the case that super speed is the most horrific power of all! 

In addition to the main cover by Pye ParrSuper Creepshow #1 comes with a lineup of variant covers, including open to order covers by Carmine Di Giandomenico and Derek Charm, as well as a die cut mask cover by Andrea Mialana and Jillian Crab.  

The Super Creepshow series’ all-star creative roster just goes on with the likes of Gerry Duggan, Scott Buoncristiano, Marv Wolfman, Michele Rubini, James Harren, Brandon Thomas, Juann Cabal and many others to be announced! 

Super Creepshow #1 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | SRP $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Super Creepshow #1 Cover A by Pye Parr 
  • Super Creepshow #1 Cover B by Carmine Di Giandomenico 
  • Super Creepshow #1 Cover C by Derek Charm 
  • Super Creepshow #1 Cover D (Die Cut Mask) by Andrea Milana & Jillian Crab ($4.99)
Super Creepshow #1

Tyler Boss and Martin Simmonds Reimagine the Phantom of the Opera in a New Universal Monsters Series

Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics,and Universal Products & Experiences have announced Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera, a new four-issue limited comic book series from the team of Tyler Boss and Martin Simmonds. Plunging readers into the depths of the most infamous opera house, this shocking new reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera will hit comic book shops beginning on February 25, 2026. 

Deep beneath the grand chandelier, the music stirs once more. Boss and Simmonds bring you a horrifying new vision of the story you only think you know! 

A young soprano, Christine, finds her career in chaos after a series of violent crimes plagues the Paris Opera House.  

But the show must go on, and Christine will discover that no one – especially the mysterious voice whispering from the eaves – is what they seem.  

As an old friend returns to investigate these surprising attacks, Christine will discover her connection to the truth and the man known as…THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. 

The Phantom of the Opera will thrill fans new and old with a twist no one sees coming! 

Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover A by Martin Simmonds 
  • Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover B by Joshua Middleton  
  • Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by Anwita Citriya 
  • Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover D (1:25 “Classic Horror” B&W) by Joshua Middleton 
  • Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell 
  • Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover F (1:75 Incentive) by David Talaski
  • Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover G (1:100 Incentive) (Foil) by Baldemar Rivas 
  • Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover H Blank Sketch Cover  
  • Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover I (Mask Cover) by Andrea Milana & Jillian Crab (SRP: $5.99)

Preview: Rugrats: The Newspaper Strips SC

Rugrats: The Newspaper Strips SC

Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writer:   Scott Gray, Gordon Kent, Lee Nordling, Chuck Kim, Scott Roberts, J. Torres, Mark Bilgrey, John Zakour, Rob Moran
Artist: Steve Crespo, Will Blyberg, Gary Fields, Kyle Baker, Rodrigues, Tim Harkins, Vince Giarrano, Scott Roberts
Cover Design: Jillian Crab
Price: $24.99

Nickelodeon’s beloved animated series Rugrats premiered in 1991 and gave the world thirteen seasons of unforgettable baby fun and adventures. With its unique blend of humor and family values, Rugrats established itself as a pop culture phenomenon. It’s unparalleled success gave way to movies, merchandise, and more, including a long run of newspaper comic strips.

Collecting the newspaper dailies and Sundays, Rugrats: The Newspaper Strips follows the babies on a series stand alone adventures perfect for readers of all ages.

Rugrats: The Newspaper Strips SC

Preview: Big Trouble in Little China #25

Big Trouble in Little China #25

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Fred Van Lente
Artists: Victor Santos, Dan McDaid, Joe Eisma, Brian Churilla
Cover Artists:
Main: Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz
Incentive: Jillian Crab
Price: $4.99

Final issue, featuring every artist from the entire series run! Jack Burton is thrown through time back to the events of the original film, where he’ll have to work with Winona to make sure everything goes the way it did the first time or risk exploding time!

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