Radiant Black #44
(W) Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark (A) Marcelo Costa, Paulo Daniel Santos
The road to RADIANT BLACK #50 begins here!
An urgent mission awaits Radiant Black — but as Chicago spirals into civil war, where will Marshall turn his attention first?
Bestselling creative team Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, and Marcelo Costa sprung a massive, mic drop moment in the most recent Radiant Black #42 issue with the surprise return of a beloved character. This story arc’s jaw-dropping finale kicked off a flurry of buzz among the fandom and a spike in demand that triggered an immediate sell-out at the distributor level. Image Comics will fast-track this must-read issue this week to keep up with growing demand.
As Jack Marlow’s parade marches the streets of Chicago, Radiant Black and Horizon are set on a collision course from which neither will emerge unscathed! Readers won’t want to miss this 5th anniversary issue with an ending that once again will change Radiant Black forever.
Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 1.
Radiant Black #42
(W) Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark (A) Marcelo Costa
As Jack Marlow’s parade marches the streets of Chicago, RADIANT BLACK and HORIZON are set on collision course from which neither will emerge unscathed! Don’t miss this 5th anniversary issue with an ending that once again will change RADIANT BLACK forever!
Radiant Black #40
(W) Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark (A) Marcelo Costa
For months now, Marshall has been the one and only Radiant Black, constantly striving to be better, to do better, to be the hero Chicago deserves.
Not everything can be saved.
Radiant Black #39
(W) Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark (A) Marcelo Costa
With Chicago on edge, Marshall tries to carve out one single normal evening — but something wrong is looming on the HORIZON, and sometimes all it takes is a spark…
Radiant Black #38
(W) Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark (A) Marcelo Costa
Chicago needs a hero. There’s gangs on the streets and superpowers in the suburbs and anyone you meet could be a secret double from a parallel world.
Chicago needs a hero — and Jack Marlow is going to give them one.
Radiant Black #38
(W) Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark (A) Marcelo Costa
Chicago needs a hero. There’s gangs on the streets and superpowers in the suburbs and anyone you meet could be a secret double from a parallel world.
Chicago needs a hero — and Jack Marlow is going to give them one.
Radiant Black #37
(W) Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark (A) Marcelo Costa
Series co-creator MARCELO COSTA returns for an explosive new arc of RADIANT BLACK! With his latest foe dealt with, Marshall is ready to take his place as Chicago’s favorite superhero — but tensions are rising in the city, and the Post Office may have other plans.
The Radiant Black co-creators, writers Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark, artists Eduardo Ferigato and Marcelo Costa, and Massive-Verse editor and designer Michael Busuttil, will be kicking off the 2025 “Rebuild” era by conducting a video conversation this Thursday, January 16, at 6pm PST on YouTube Live to spill the secrets on the critically-acclaimed series’ massive February return. It’s a bold new era for The Massive-Verse and the creative team behind Radiant Black will be taking you inside it all with a live discussion, Q&A, and more.
In the meantime, readers can brush up on their knowledge of Radiant Black, including the events of The Catalyst War, with the free “The Story So Far” recap issue, which is available in comic book stores and digitally on the Image Comics site. Perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike, this issue recaps the thrilling journey of Nathan, Marshall, and the Radiants as they battle cosmic threats, face personal struggles, and navigate the power of being a hero. Packed with stunning art and compelling storytelling, it’s the perfect way to catch up before the next chapter unfolds. Fans can also stay up-to-date with Massive-Verse news with the Black Market Narrative Substack newsletter.
In Radiant Black #31, the “Rebuild” era begins; in the wake of the Catalyst War, Marshall Ward is the one-and-only Radiant Black! But not everyone in Chicago is happy with their new hero—and with old foes returning and new threats rising, will Marshall’s time as Radiant Black be abruptly cut short? A new era of Radiant Black begins in this perfect jumping-on point for new readers!
Radiant Black #31 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 26 (the Final Order Cutoff deadline for comic shop retailers is Monday, February 3):
Radiant Black #30 and #30.5, the latest issues in the bestselling Image Comics series by all-star Massive-Verse creators—Eisner Award-nominated writers Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark, and fan-favorite artists Marcelo Costa and Eduardo Ferigato—are being rushed back to print in a special combo issue to showcase the epic ending of the Catalyst War series arc. The second printing combo, featuring a brand new cover, is being fast tracked in order to keep up with escalating demand for the issues.
The Massive-Verse has been a highlight at this week’s New York Comic Con, with two Thursday panels, one about the overall storytelling initiative and one about Kid Cudi’s Moon Man, revealing exciting news about what’s in store for fans this year. On Friday, celebrated composer Bear McCreary will take over the Main Stage at 2:30 p.m. to discuss his Massive-Verse project The Singularity and more, joined by co-collaborators Higgin and renowned writer Mat Groom. Fans can also catch Higgins at booth #G40 throughout the event. Radiant Black Vol. 5, which kicks off the Catalyst War, is also nominated for Book of the Year at this year’s Harvey Awards, taking place on Friday night of the show.
In Radiant Black #30, the Catalyst War continues and pieces fall into place. Endless possibilities collapse. The end of the world is at hand. Then, in Radiant Black #30.5, the final issue of the story arc, the paradigm is forever changed. In the wake of the unmissable conclusion to the Catalyst War, there can only be one Radiant Black.
The Radiant Black #30 and #30.5 combined second printing (Lunar Code 0924IM881) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 13 (with FOC this Monday, October 21) for a special price of $4.99, featuring a brand-new cover by Ferigato.
