Preview: Generation X-23 #5
Generation X-23 #5
(W) Jody Houser (A) Marco Renna
REVENGE OF X-23! The FACILITY feels the full rage of LAURA KINNEY as she and the X-numbers take the fight to their captors!
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Preview: Generation X-23 #4
Generation X-23 #4
(W) Jody Houser (A) Marco Renna
X-23 ON THE HUNT! Laura Kinney is through playing nice. The Facility has her friends, and they have her sister. And not a damn thing on Earth will stand between her and their safety. They want “X-23, the perfect killer”? Oh, they’ve got it! SNIKT!
Preview: Generation X-23 #3
Generation X-23 #3
(W) Jody Houser (A) Jacopo Camagni, Marco Renna
X-23 DOWN FOR THE COUNT?! A turning point in the X-23 saga as LAURA is taken out by the new X-numbers! The game is changed when a surprise force enters the scene… but who is on the side of righteousness, and can SCOUT find the allies needed to stop the death and destruction?!
Preview: Generation X-23 #2
Generation X-23 #2
(W) Jody Houser (A) Jacopo Camagni
THE KINNEYS CARVE INTO THE FACILITY’S SECRET! The Facility that created X-23 and her clones didn’t stop with those experiments! Meet the new Generation of X-mutants, led by X-INFINITY! LAURA and GABBY expected to have their work cut out for them, but no one could have expected the secret of FACILITY-23! Or the power of X-73’s molten metal mutation!
Exclusive Preview: Generation X-23 #1
Generation X-23 #1
(W) Jody Houser (A) Jacopo Camagni
(C) Erick Arciniega (L) Ariana Maher
(CA) Partha Pratim Sarkar and Romulo Fajardo Jr. (VCA) Lee Garbett and Arthur Hesli, Jeehyung Lee, Marcus To and Rachelle Rosenberg, Elizabeth Torque and Federico Blee, Skottie Young
HER NAME IS WOLVERINE. BUT THE LEGEND OF X-23 GROWS.
LAURA KINNEY was brainwashed and trained from birth to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She’s long put that life behind her… but it seems she hasn’t quite outrun it yet! When LAURA and GABBY encounter someone who seems to be their LONG-LOST FRIEND, the harrowing plot they uncover will turn their worlds upside down. The next generation of X-subjects is here, and they follow in the deadly footsteps of X-23! Featuring a host of new heroes and villains, Generation X-23 have a surprise in store for the WOLVERINE!
May’s X-Titles Brings Storm’s Daughter, the Mystery of Inmate X Deepens, and the end to Shadows of Tomorrow!
“Shadows of Tomorrow,” a new era of X-Men storytelling, is now officially underway with exciting new arcs of X-MEN, UNCANNY X-MEN and WOLVERINE, new ongoing launches like GENERATION X-23, INGLORIOUS X-FORCE, WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL, and X-MEN UNITED, and exciting limited series like CYCLOPS, MAGIK & COLOSSUS, MOONSTAR, ROGUE, and STORM: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST MUTANT. Fans can glimpse ahead at what comes next as the “Shadows of Tomorrow” era comes to an end and the road to the next mutant milestone begins with the reveal of issues coming in May.
Read on to learn more!
CYCLOPS #4 (OF 5)
Written by ALEX PAKNADEL
Art by ROGÊ ANTÔNIO
Cover by FEDERICO VICENTINI
On Sale 5/6
AN EYE FOR AN EYE!
When Cyclops loses Mei to Pierce, he captures one of his prized Reavers as revenge! How will Cyclops use his new hostage to his advantage? And will Mei escape the clutches of Pierce’s Reaver army?!
GENERATION X-23 #4
Written by JODY HOUSER
Art by MARCO RENNA
Cover by PARTHA PRATIM SARKAR
On Sale 5/27
X-23 ON THE HUNT!
Laura Kinney is through playing nice. The Facility has her friends, and they have her sister. And not a damn thing on Earth will stand between her and their safety. They want “X-23, the perfect killer”? Oh, they’ve got it! SNIKT!
INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #5
Written by TIM SEELEY
Art by PHILIP TAN & MICHAEL STA. MARIA
Cover by R.B. SILVA
On Sale 5/20
THE HORSEMAN OF DEATH!
Cable has cleared one X-Force member of murder and suspects another. But when a fight against the Nasty Boys goes south, the truth stands revealed – and it may just put X-Force six feet under!
MAGIK & COLOSSUS #4 (OF 5)
Written by ASHLEY ALLEN
Art by GERMÁN PERALTA
Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
On Sale 5/13
A SIBLING RIVALRY!
Magik and Colossus meet the great witch Baba Yaga, and she is not happy to see them! With their relationship out of step, will the Rasputins be able to hold her off? Or will Baba Yaga damage the siblings’ future beyond repair?
MOONSTAR #3 (OF 5)
Written by ASHLEY ALLEN
Art by EDOARDO AUDINO
Cover by GERMÁN PERALTA
On Sale 5/20
TRAPPED IN MEMORIES!
The cursed sword Dáinsleif plans to take every bit of Moonstar, from heart to soul. As the sentient sword combs through Dani’s memories, what secrets will it unlock? And will Dani wake up before it’s too late?!
ROGUE #5 (OF 5)
Written by ERICA SCHULTZ
Art by LUIGI ZAGARIA
Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
On Sale 5/20
FORGIVEN, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Now that Rogue knows the truth about her past, will she ever be forgiven for the pain she caused? Could she ever forgive herself?
STORM: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST MUTANT #4 (OF 5)
Written by MUREWA AYODELE
Art by FEDERICA MANCIN
Cover by R.B. SILVA
On Sale 5/6
FURAHA, STORM’S DAUGHTER, ARRIVES!
UNCANNY X-MEN #28
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art and Cover by LUCIANO VECCHIO
On Sale 5/13
INMATE X REVEALED!
Our wildest UNCANNY story yet continues! A mysterious turn of events brings the New Mutants to the Uncanny X-Men, and the Outliers are nowhere to be found! All this plus the secret of Graymalkin Prison’s INMATE X revealed at last! Who is this incredibly lethal mutant powerhouse, and what does it mean for mutantkind?
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #4
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art and Cover by GEOFF SHAW
On Sale 5/6
MOB LIFE!
The gangster Hammerhead has cottoned on to Deadpool’s secret. But Wade can’t be bought… No wait, that’s not right. Wade can totally be bought. That’s his whole deal as a mercenary… OH, Hammerhead has the ’Pool by the floats, that’s what it is, and whatever choice he makes, someone close to him will wind up DEAD!
WOLVERINE #20
Written by SALADIN AHMED
Art by MARTÍN CÓCCOLO
Cover by DAN PANOSIAN
On Sale 5/13
SAVAGE CHAMPION!
The shocking events of last issue culminate in a showdown over a century in the making. Who or what are the SAVAGE CHAMPIONS? Sharpen your claws for the fight of WOLVERINE’s life…and a twist that’ll have ramifications for Wolverine books going forward!
X-MEN #29
Written by JED MACKAY
Art and Cover by NETHO DIAZ
On Sale 5/6
DANGER ROOM: PART FOUR!
Rest in peace, X-Men! The Danger Room’s victory seems all but assured with the X-Men scattered, broken and beaten. But the X-Men have been thought dead and buried before…and always have they risen from the graves their enemies put them in.
X-MEN #30
Written by JED MACKAY
Art and Cover by NETHO DIAZ
On Sale 5/27
DANGER ROOM: PART FIVE!
The X-Men have weathered everything the Danger Room has thrown at them – and now it’s time to turn the tables. To me, my X-Men.
X-MEN UNITED #3
Written by EVE L. EWING
Art by TIAGO PALMA
Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
On Sale 5/20
Since a field squad of Melee, Jitter and Laura Kinney accompanied Captain America on a covert mission to right a wrong from his past, nothing has gone as planned, and the squad meets their match with a mutant foe who might not ever let them get home. Meanwhile, a shadow descends over Graymatter Lane… And the Beast and Magneto have an explosive difference of opinion!
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE OMEGA #1
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art and Cover by SIMONE DI MEO
On Sale 5/6
SECRETS REVEALED! BETRAYALS. DEATHS. AND A SHOCK ENDING THAT WILL HAVE X-MEN FANS TALKING FOR YEARS!
Wolverine’s Deadly Legacy Continues in Generation X-23!
The legend of X-23 grows in Generation X-23, a new series by Jody Houser and Jacopo Camagni launching next month as part of the X-Men’s new “Shadows of Tomorrow” era.
Generation X-23 #1 features a cover by Partha Pratim Sarkar and arrives in shops February 18.
Explore the origins of Critical Role’s Vox Machina Team in Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus – Series I and II
Dark Horse Books and Critical Role present the Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II, a new paperback collection that will be available in Spring 2026. This new edition collects Volume I written by Matthew Mercer and Matthew Colville, illustrated by Olivia Samson, colored and lettered by Chris Northrop and Volume II written by Matthew Mercer and Jody Houser, illustrated by Olivia Samson, colored by MSASSYK, and lettered by and lettered by Ariana Maher. The paperback compendium will feature cover art by Hunter Bonyun.
What do a flirtatious bard, a clueless barbarian, a naïve druid, a pair of stealthy twins, a holy cleric, and a vengeful gunslinger all have in common? They’re not sure either, but one day they’ll become the heroes known as Vox Machina! Follow the main characters from the smash-hit series Critical Role as they team up for the first time, facing cults and curses in the revelation of their origins and the path that will lead them to glory…eventually.
Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II (304 pages, 6.625” x 10.1875”, paperback) arrives in bookstores on April 7, 2026 and incomic shops on April 8, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $29.99.
Experience the Whimsical, Tragic, and Haunting Backstories of a Party of Misfits in Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Omnibus Volume 1
Dark Horse Books and Critical Role present the Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Omnibus Volume 1, a new softcover book that will collect Jester Lavorre, Caleb Widogast, Yasha Nydoorin, and Nott the Brave’s backstories together in one volume. These stories were created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role and were written by Jody Houser, Sam Maggs, and Cecil Castellucci, illustrated by Selina Espiritu, Hunter Severn Bonyun, and William Kirkby, colored by Cathy Le and Diana Sousa; and lettered by Ariana Maher. The first paperback omnibus volume will arrive in stores in Summer 2026 and will feature cover art by Robynn Frauhn.
While these stories have been previously released as individual hardcover volumes and the Dark Horse signature Library Edition oversized hardcover format, these new paperback Omnibus collections offer the content in a new format for those who prefer a paperback option.
Jester Lavorre’s unconventional upbringing full of mischief with the Traveler, Caleb’s troubled survival alongside Eadwulf and Astrid at the Soltryce Academy, Nott’s journey to escape her goblin captors and return to her family and herself, and Yasha’s emotional trauma after a loved one’s unfair death are all chronicled in this omnibus edition of Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins. Delve deep into each character’s past and witness what led these unlikely friends to form the party known as the Mighty Nein.
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Omnibus Volume 1 (408 pages, 6.625” x 10.1875”, paperback) arrives in bookstores on July 7, 2026 and incomic shops on July 8, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $29.99.
Dark Horse Books presents the Strange Things and Dungeons & Dragons Library Edition
Follow the crew from Hawkins, Indiana, as they discover the legendary monsters and epic adventures of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game together in the new Strange Things and Dungeons & Dragons Library Edition a deluxe, oversized hardcover, under license from Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast. These action-packed stories are written by Jim Zub, Jody Houser, and Eric Campbell; illustrated by Diego Galindo; colored by Msassyk and Diana Sousa; and lettered by Nate Piekos. The Library Edition will also include a sketchbook section, cover gallery, and will feature cover art by fan-favorite Stranger Things artist Kyle Lambert.
Long before the dreaded Demogorgon took one of them to the Upside Down, watch Mike, Lucas, and Will bond with Dustin for the first time over the game that would define their childhood. See the party come together as a team through communal stories and perilous quests to learn important lessons about friendship and find the courage to stand up to the bullies that challenge their everyday.
Then, uncover how Eddie Munson and his Hellfire Club take the boys’ tabletop adventures to new heights! After Will and El move away, the Mirkwood gang is hesitant to join a new campaign. But Eddie conjures up his charm and inspires them to adventure. Using his experience as both a dungeon master and a Hawkins High veteran, Eddie helps the boys navigate the perils of their fantasy world and their real lives.
Stranger Things and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Library Edition (hardcover, 192 pages, 8” x 12.1875”) will be available in bookstores on May 26, 2026, and in comic shops on May 27, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore for $49.99.
