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Joe Casey and Ashley Wood’s Automatic Kafka gets collected this November

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

The beloved, surrealist, post-superhero story—Automatic Kafka—by bestselling writer Joe Casey and critically-acclaimed artist Ashley Wood will be collected in its entirety into trade paperback for the first time ever and brought to shelves this November from Image Comics.

This subversive series was ahead of its time when it was first released in 2002 and was one of the first superhero comics targeting a mature audience, still remembered as one of the most conceptually complex, boundary-pushing comics of the era.

Automatic Kafka follows the titular washed-up android superhero: once a celebrated member of the now defunct super-team The $tranger$, now spiraling through a hyper-violent, media-soaked America. Seeking relevance, Kafka finds himself a pawn in shadowy government schemes, cult celebrity culture, and weaponized nostalgia. His desperate quest for humanity drags him straight into the wormhole of mankind’s darkest vices… and confronts him with a jaw-dropping existential truth.

Automatic Kafka is a gritty, post-modern take on superheroes, but presented as a surreal, razor-sharp takedown of fame, power, and the machinery that manufactures both. The Boys and Doom Patrol meets Mr. Robot in this must-read cult-classic.

More than that, Automatic Kafka is primed for rediscovery by a new generation of comics readers. Fans of unconventional, character-driven works such as Black Science, The Invisibles, and The Department of Truth will enjoy digging into this backlist gem.

Automatic Kafka (ISBN: 9781534332621) will be available at local comic book shops on Wednesday, November 25 and independent bookstores, Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, December 22.

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Humanity Inches Closer to Its Doom in Terminal #2 this August!

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Skybound and Image Comics have shared a first look at Terminal #2, the new series created by the team of Robert Kirkman and Joe Casey, Andy Kubert, David Finch, and Arthur Adams. Terminal #2 lands in comic book shops on August 26.

The world’s most important technological visionary has been targeted for death in the secret super-powered conflict that might doom the world.

And Marilyn Howe’s decision will change the shape of this war…

The complete lineup of covers for Terminal #2 includes an open to order variants by Andy Kubert and Dave McCaig, an open to order cover by David Finch and Dave McCaig, an additional open to order cover by Arthur Adams and Dave McCaig, a 1:25 incentive variant by Ben Oliver, 1:50 incentive variant by Mahmud Asrar and Dave McCaig, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Yanick Paquette and Simon Gough.

Fans can get a preview of the war’s next turning point with this first look at the upcoming issue.

The full list of covers is below:

Terminal #2 Cover A by Andy Kubert & Dave McCaig (Lunar Code: 0626IM0415)
Terminal #2 Cover B by David Finch & Dave McCaig (Lunar Code: 0626IM0416)
Terminal #2 Cover C by Arthur Adams & Dave McCaig (Lunar Code: 0626IM0417)
Terminal #2 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 0626IM0418)
Terminal #2 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Mahmud Asrar & Dave McCaig (Lunar Code: 0626IM0419)
Terminal #2 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Yanick Paquette & Simon Gough (Lunar Code: 0626IM0420)

Skybound and Image Comics Rush Terminal #1 Back to Press

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics have announced the debut issue of Terminal, the new series created by Robert Kirkman and Joe Casey, Andy Kubert, David Finch, and Arthur Adams has sold out at the distributor level.

To meet demand from fans worldwide, Terminal #1 from Kirkman, Casey, and Kubert will return with a new printing to celebrate the most anticipated new superhero series of the year. Featuring two new covers by Rick Leonardi and Neeraj Menon, Terminal #1 Second Printing arriving in comic shops on August 26, 2026. Readers won’t want to miss the chance to pick up this historic debut issue!

Perfect for fans of Invincible and the most acclaimed eras of X-Men, Terminal is the most violent and unpredictable superhero series on shelves. The murderers’ row of creators—Kirkman, Casey, Kubert, Adams and Finch—have each redefined superhero comics in their own right, and their powerful storytelling is on full display in Terminal. With a full creative team including inker Sandra Hope, colorist Dave McCaig, and letterer Rus Wooton, Terminal is a superhero series with twists no one will expect.

In Terminal #1, a secret war is being waged across the world by two violent forces with superhuman abilities who blur the lines between good and evil.

When Marilyn Howe’s search for her missing sister Alessandra puts her in the center of this conflict, she’ll learn that the power to save the world comes from unlocking your genetic code and giving up everything you thought you knew about yourself…if you survive the experience.

Terminal #1 Second Printing (Lunar Codes Below | SRP $4.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

The full list of covers is below:

Terminal #1 Second Printing Cover A (Activator Variant) by Rick Leonardi & Neeraj Menon (Lunar Code: 0726IM8031)
Terminal #1 Second Printing Cover B (The Awoken Variant) by Rick Leonardi & Neeraj Menon (Lunar Code: 0726IM8032)

Terminal #1 has interesting moments and art but feels stuck in the 90s

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

There is a secret war being waged across the world by two violent forces with superhuman abilities who blur the lines between good and evil. When Marilyn Howe’s search for her missing sister Alessandra puts her in the center of this conflict, she’ll learn that the power to save the world comes from unlocking your genetic code and giving up everything you thought you knew about yourself…if you survive the experience.

Story: Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey
Art: Andy Kubert
Color: Dave McCaig
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics
Amazon

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Preview: Terminal #1

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Terminal #1

(W) Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey (A) Andy Kubert, David Finch, Arthur Adams
(C) Dave McCaig (L) Rus Wooton

There is a secret war being waged across the world by two violent forces with superhuman abilities who blur the lines between good and evil.

SDCC 2026: Ben 10 Brings Comics Fans Behind the Scenes with Creator Files

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Hit that Omnitrix and get ready for a special release this October from Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, with the Ben 10: Creator Files comic book bringing fans behind the scenes of the latest smash hit series!

Following the fabulous fifth issue’s release in September with the debut of Grey Matter and conclusion of Ben’s first encounter with Zombozo, the main series takes a pause ahead of the next arc kicking off in November. To tide fans over and offer something unique, the Man of Action team and series artist Robert Carey alongside expert editor Matt Idelson have teamed up on the ultimate behind the scenes tour on the series so far.

With the same format and pricing of a standard entry in the series, the Creator Files shows Ben 10‘s fans what it takes to create an issue. A feature breaks down the major stages of comics creation, from the writer’s script, to Carey‘s artwork, Ren Spiller‘s addition of colors, Taylor Esposito‘s lettering, and assembling it all together into the page readers receive.

Features originally presented in the rare and sought-after ashcan will now be shared with all fans, including a special interview with writer Joe Casey as well as a batch of character sketches showcasing Carey’s earliest work on the franchise in preparation for drawing the first issue.

Dynamite is opening the vault and including even more of Carey’s designs and sketches, many of which have never been shown publicly. Previewing upcoming storylines, this will be the exclusive debut of designs for the next classic villain!

The Creator Files will be rounded out with gallery style pinups of some of the stellar variant covers from the series, as well as even more in-continuity ephemera that will delight fans!

Fans can opt for either the Robert Carey or Duncan Rouleau covers for Ben 10: Creator Files, both of which show multiple stages of their artistic process on one of their already iconic covers from the series. Writer Joe Casey will also be signing a limited number of copies available for retailers and fans to order.

Preview: Ben 10 #3

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Ben 10 #3

With the army hot on his trail, Ben struggles to control his different transformations – but can any of them defeat the horrific Kraab?! It’s a knock down, drag out which will leave only one combatant standing! And if that weren’t enough for Ben to deal with, his new secret is discovered by someone close to him! The definitive Ben 10 series continues courtesy of Man of Action’s Joe Casey and artist of valor Robert Carey! This issue features the debut of fan-favorite alien DIAMONDHEAD!

Dynamite warns of Ben 10 #2 Sell Out as Ben 10 #1 Heads to a Third Printing

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Fans continue to buzz about Ben 10 and the anticipated return of the franchise with new stories by its creators! As word of mouth spreads to fans all over, we’re seeing more and more readers chasing the first issue even after a second printing. Ahead of Ben 10 #2 hitting stores this week, alongside the second printing of issue #1, Dynamite has dropped news that things are heating up more for the series.

First, that second printing of Ben 10 #1 has sold out and in fact oversold, Dynamite is planning a third printing Ben 10 #1 and will have full details coming soon.

Ben 10 #2 is almost fully sold out, and Dynamite are recommending immediate reorders for all the retailers who have seen the hype around this series. A second printing for #2 is being evaluated, with updates coming soon!

Ben 10 #1 and #2 are from writer Joe Casey and art by Robert Carey.

Preview: Ben 10 #2

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Ben 10 #2

Now in possession of a mysterious alien device, not only is young Ben Tennyson taking on a variety of strange, otherworldly forms, but the United States army has him on the run! He’s learning more about the Omnitrix – the hard way! Also hot on Ben’s trail is his grandfather, Max, a man with his own set of secrets. Not to mention cousin Gwen, who isn’t about to sit out these adventures either! From Ben 10 co-creator Joe Casey and artist Robert Carey, Dynamite’s new BEN 10 comic book is jam-packed with fun, tension, and over-the-top action!

Dynamite announces Ben 10 #2 & #1 Second Printing are Pushed Back One Week

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Due to unexpected logistical challenges, the second issue and reprinting of the first for Ben 10 will be hitting stores at a different date. The printer experienced a power outage which affected the timeline for getting the books together and moving along to distributors and retailers. Both Ben 10 #1 2nd Printing and Ben 10 #2 will now be in stores June 10, rather than the originally solicited June 3. Though the exciting blind bag release for the first issue will still be hitting June 3, packed with the final first prints. Future issues are expected to hit their originally solicited dates for retailers and readers, including #3 in stores July 8. Fans can look forward to the explosive second chapter in the new hit series written by the original creators, the Man of Action team starting with Joe Casey.

Across the first and second printing, the first issue hit an incredible 112,000 copies sold.

Ben 10 #1 2nd Printing