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Disney’s Robin Hood Leaps Into Comics!

That infamous bandit champion of Sherwood Forest is back, to rob from the rich, and give to the poor! The beloved Disney interpretation of Robin Hood is leaping into his first comic book series in over 50 years, and superstars of the Dynamite era of Disney comics adventures are teaming up to tell this spectacular saga, with scripting by Eisner-nominated writer Nate Cosby, plotting by Cosby and legendary Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman, and awe-inspiring illustrations by Alessandro Ranaldi. Fans can tune into these all-new, totally true tales starting this November!

There’ve been a heap of legends and tall tales of the mysterious Robin Hood. All different, too. The folks of the animal kingdom have their own version, and readers will get to learn the story of what really happened in Sherwood Forest. This new comic series from Cosby, Weisman and Ranaldi reveals the never-before-told-but-totally-true stories of history’s most famous archer.

Each issue of Robin Hood will shine the spotlight on different characters, telling an interconnected story that focuses on Robin, Maid Marian, Prince John, Friar Tuck, Lady Kluck, Alan-A-Dale, and more of everybody’s favorites!

It all kicks off when Robin Hood gets in a heap of trouble by breaking into Prince John’s castle every single day for a week straight. The only problem is, it takes a while to figure out exactly what he’s been stealing. But when Prince John finds out what’s missing, the hunt is on and it’s going to take all of Robin Hood’s skills and heroics to make it out in this uproarious adventure,

Across the pantheon of Disney classics, Robin Hood has surprisingly been one of the least prolific in comic books. Over 50 years ago was the last major American tales of the people’s hero, and even across the globe the character’s four-color fables have been limited. Dynamite and the creative team are excited to bring this hero to this perfect medium to chronicle his brushes with the law and ultimate feats.

Disney’s vision of Robin Hood originally hit theaters in 1973, and has wowed generations since. Transforming the canonized 12th century English legend into an anthropomorphic adventure epic added a new twist to beloved characters including Maid Marian, Little John, Friar Tuck, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and many more. Readers will get to see artist Alessandro Ranaldi’s gorgeous interpretation of these classic characters in the new comic series.

To mark this historic splash in comics for Robin Hood, editor and writer Nate Cosby has assembled a squad of superstars for gorgeous covers. Joshua Middleton and David Nakayama return to contribute even more instant classic visions of Disney icons. They’re joined by two legends of comic book archers, David Aja and Phil Hester. Nathan Szerdy rounds out the initial cast, plus some exciting surprises that collectors can check out via the mystery blind bag!

A vibrant comic book cover featuring a fox dressed as Robin Hood, standing proudly on a stone wall with a castle backdrop. He holds a bow and arrows, with a mischievous expression, ready for adventure.

She’s Alive! Alive! Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives by Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis

Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, and Universal Products & Experiences have revealed Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives, a new four-issue comic book series from the Eisner Award winning writer Kelly Thompson and her longtime creative collaborator, Eisner Award nominated artist Mattia De Iulis. Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 arrives just in time for Halloween, landing in comic book shops on October 28, 2026. 

HERE COMES THE BRIDE… Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis reunite once again to deliver the most haunting new horror series of the year. Born in the heart of a thunderstorm, made of stolen flesh, electricity, and monstrous desperation—The Bride lives! 

With no memory of her past or understanding of what she is, The Bride takes her first steps into this strange new world. With danger seemingly lurking around every corner, she must solve the mystery of where and who she came from…and discover what makes life worth living.  

Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover A by Mattia De Iulis 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover B by Joshua Middleton 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover C by Artgerm 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover D (Connecting) by Luana Vecchio 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover E (1:25 Incentive) by Joshua Middleton 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover F (1:50 Incentive) by Rosemary Valero O’Connell
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover G (1:75 Incentive) by Christian Ward
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover H (1:100, FOIL Incentive) by David Talaski (SRP: $5.99) 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover I Blank Sketch (SRP: $5.99) 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover J (FOIL) by Artgerm (SRP: $5.99) 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover K (Die Cut, FOIL Hairiant) by Ryan Sook (SRP: $5.99)

Preview: Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1

Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Leomacs

Adam Jaeger thought he could become someone new at college… but not like this. One moment he was partying, the next he’s recovering from a massacre that left almost no survivors. The worst part? He might be responsible…  

As the monster within tries to claw loose, Adam will do anything he can to stop from becoming…THE WOLF MAN. 

Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man

Joshua Williamson and Leomacs Sink Their Teeth into Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man

Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, and Universal Products & Experiences have announced Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man, a new four-issue limited comic book series from writer Joshua Williamson and artist Leomacs. Howling through moonlit nights, The Wolf Man returns in a new series arriving in comic book shops in June 24, 2026. 

Adam Jaeger thought he could become someone new at college… but not like this. One moment he was partying, the next he’s recovering from a massacre that left almost no survivors. The worst part? He might be responsible…  

As the monster within tries to claw loose, Adam will do anything he can to stop from becoming…THE WOLF MAN. 

The first issue features covers by Leomacs and Pip Martin, Joshua Middleton, Maria Wolf and Mike Spicer, David Talaski, Jorge Fornés, Guillem March, and Michael Walsh.

Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man

Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 (of 4) (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | SRP: $4.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 Cover A by Leomacs & Pip Martin 
  • Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 Cover B by Joshua Middleton  
  • Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by Maria Wolf & Mike Spicer 
  • Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 Cover D (1:25 “Classic Horror” B&W) by Joshua Middleton 
  • Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by David Talaski 
  • Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 Cover F (1:75 Incentive) by Jorge Fornés 
  • Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 Cover G (1:100 Incentive) (Foil) by Guillem March (SRP: $5.99) 
  • Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 Cover H Blank Sketch Cover (SRP: $5.99) 
  • Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 Cover I (Die Cut Reveal Cover) by Michael Walsh (SRP: $5.99) 

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

Skybound Reveals Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera Variant Covers by Anwita Citriya

Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, and Universal Products & Experiences have revealed the connecting variant cover lineup by Anwita Citriya for Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera #1, from the dream team of Tyler Boss and Martin Simmonds. The first installment of this shocking new reimagining of Phantom of the Opera will hit comic book shops on February 25, 2026.

The all-new connecting variant covers by talented horror artist Anwita Citriya spans the entirety of the limited series; featuring the leading lady, Christine, the Phantom himself, and the ghastly mysteries behind the Paris Opera House curtain. 

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… PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. 

In addition to the 1:10 incentive connecting variant cover by Anwita Citriya, Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera #1 has a main cover by Martin Simmonds, an open to order variant and a 1:25 incentive “classic horror” cover by Joshua Middleton, a 1:50 incentive cover by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell, a 1:75 incentive cover by David Talaski, a 1:100 foil incentive cover by Baldemar Rivas, a blank sketch cover, and a mask cover by Andrea Milana and Andres Juarez. 

Phantom of the Opera will be followed by an additional new Universal Monsters limited series pairing the biggest names in comics with pop culture’s most iconic monsters in the bestselling modern line of horror comics. 

 A full list of the themed covers is below: 

  • Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by  Anwita Citriya (Lunar Code: 1225IM0286) 
  • Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera #2 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by  Anwita Citriya (Lunar Code: 0126IM0433) 
  • Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera #3 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by  Anwita Citriya 
  • Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera #4 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by  Anwita Citriya 

Preview: Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned

Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned

writer: Steve Niles
artist: Alessandro Amoruso
cover: Joshua Middleton
FC | 128 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $19.99 | Teen+

After landing in jail following a night of drunken revelry, Red Sonja hears an outlandish story from a fellow inmate. Deep in the mountains lies a dead city in a valley with no name. Abandoned and forgotten, its fields and streets are littered with the bones of two armies, all destroyed by a curse from a warlock who has long since vanished, along with his vast treasure — untold riches just waiting to be taken.

At least that is the legend. But Sonja’s cellmate Morgo has more than a diverting tale — he’s also got a map that says this legend could well be reality. All they need to do is break out of lockup and hit the road — which may be easier said than done!

Written by horror legend STEVE NILES (30 Days of Night) with stunning art by ALESSANDRO AMORUSO, Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned collects all five issues of the acclaimed miniseries, together with a complete cover gallery!

Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned

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: Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1

Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1

(W) James Tynion IV (A) Dani (C) Brad Simpson

Jack Griffin has always been invisible to the people around him — at least in his own mind. But when an experimental breakthrough presents a path to make his dreams of invisibility a reality, no one — not even the woman he loves — will stand in his way.

Witness Griffin’s legendary descent into madness as his humanity fades away and the monster inside is revealed, leaving only… THE INVISIBLE MAN!

The horror dream team of JAMES TYNION IV (SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN, EXQUISITE CORPSES) and DANI (The Low, Low Woods) reveal their vision for one of the most horrific monsters in cinematic history!

Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1

Preview: Sonja Reborn #1

Sonja Reborn #1

writer: Christopher Priest
artist: Alessandro Miracolo
covers: Stjepan Sejic (A), Joshua Middleton (B), Chad Hardin (C), Greg Land (D), Cosplay/Ani-Mia (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $4.99 | Teen+

In a contest to decide the fate of the world, the ancient (and codependent) gods The Light and The Dark transport Maggie Sutherland, a young British clerk, from the year 2025 into the wilds of Hyboria, where she awakens transformed into the renowned Hyrkanian Bellatrix Red Sonja. Thrown headlong into a realm of gods and monsters, Maggie must quickly learn how to survive both the harsh environment and the constant threats posed by friends and foes alike as she struggles to find her way home.

Legendary comics writer CHRISTOPHER PRIEST (Vampirella, Black Panther, Conan) and artist ALESSANDRO MIRACOLO rebuild the crimson-maned warrior from the inside out in Sonja Reborn — a riveting reinterpretation of her hero’s journey that reveals what it might actually take for a single woman to survive in a brutal world of sorcery and barbarism!

Featuring bewitching covers from renowned talents STJEPAN SEJIC, JOSHUA MIDDLETON, CHAD HARDIN, GREG LAND, and cosplay by ANI-MIA, this first issue is the perfect gateway to adventure for sword & sorcery fans old and new!

Sonja Reborn #1

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