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Faith demands sacrifice. Survival demands more. Lazarus Order begins in August 2026

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 A collision of medieval horror, dark fantasy, and plague-era paranoia… This summer, Mad Cave Studios invites readers into a brutal medieval nightmare with Lazarus Order, the all-new dark fantasy horror series written by Sloane M. Siegel, co-created and character designed by Benjamin J. Stockham, with art and colors by Juan Doe, letters by DC Hopkins, and featuring variant covers by Marguerite Sauvage and Georges Jeanty with Juancho!​

In a medieval world where illness can lead to horrific and monstrous transformation, the Lazarus Order is mankind’s final bastion, preventing uncontrollable chaos. Devout plague doctors have sacrificed their freedom in an oath to God, in exchange for supernatural abilities. However, their powers come at a great cost—the more they use them, the more it consumes them until they fade to nothing. Despite this sacrifice, they live in servitude and dedication to protecting humanity from vampires, werewolves, Rattusvir (Rat-man disease), the undead, and other variants of “The First Sickness.”

Lazarus Order blends grotesque creature design with spiritual dread and impossible sacrifice. Perfect for readers of Berserk, Castlevania, Bloodborne, and The Last of Us, the series explores what remains of humanity when faith, fear, and disease become inseparable.

Lazarus Order #1 goes on sale August 19, 2026, with Final Order Cutoff on July 27.

It’s The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons this June from Ray Fawkes, Lynne Yoshii, JUANCHO!, and Taylor Esposito

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Mad Cave Studios and King Features Syndicate have announced another thrilling installment in Ray Fawkes’ action-packed adventure, The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons—an oversized 40-page one-shot that moves headfirst into a brutal clash on the high seas!

Serving as a soft follow-up to The Phantom #1-5 and the previous one-shot The Phantom vs. the Sky Band, the new issue can be read as a stand-alone story while continuing the revenge plot set in motion in the earlier chapters.

This oversized issue features interior art by Lynne Yoshii, colors by JUANCHO!, and lettering by Taylor Esposito. The release also includes Cover A by Alessio Zonno and a variant Cover B by Freddie Williams II with Andrew Dalhouse.

THE PHANTOM MUST DIE!

But how do you kill a Ghost? The Red Dragons are gonna try – and anyone who gets in the way is just collateral damage! When someone in The Phantom’s familiar cowl starts sinking the Dragons’ pirate operations, Princess Sin goes on the warpath. The South China Sea belongs to the Red Dragons – and they’re not afraid of one man in a mask. Not yet. 

The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons One-Shot soars into comic shops June 17, 2026, with Final Order Cut-off on May 25.

It’s The Phantom vs. The Sky Band in April

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In a tight, 40-page one-shot, altitude, money, and machines won’t save you in Bangalla! Mad Cave Studios and King Features Syndicate has announced The Phantom vs. The Sky Band, a 40-page one-shot that drops readers into a relentless showdown where justice is swift, inescapable, and eternal.

Written by Ray Fawkes with art by Federico Sabbatini, colors by JUANCHO!, and letters by the award-winning Taylor Esposito, this one-shot follows the trail laid in The Phantom #1-5 with a new story perfect for fans of the series and brand-new readers. The Phantom vs. The Sky Band pits The Ghost Who Walks against a ruthless band of mercenaries who believed technology and altitude made them untouchable. They were wrong.

The Sky Band entered the Phantom’s domain when they took blood money to carry the Singh Brotherhood into Bangalla. They thought their helicopters would make them untraceable, immune. Now the mercenaries-for-hire will face the Phantom’s wrath. Those who survive…will be irreparably MARKED. 

The Phantom vs. The Sky Band Cover A is by Federico Sabbatini, and Cover B by Freddie Williams II and Andrew Dalhouse.

On sale April 22, 2026, The Phantom vs. The Sky Band is a 40-page one-shot that delivers a complete, high-stakes story rooted in the Phantom’s enduring legacy. Designed as an accessible entry point for new readers and a must-have chapter for longtime fans, this special issue will be available at comic shops everywhere, with Final Order Cutoff set for March 30.

Speed Racer: Tales From the Road – A Wrench in Plans features three entertaining stories

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Speed Racer: Tales from the Road is an all-new Quarterly release featuring a one-shot tale and backup shorts that expand the universe of Speed Racer! Before Speed, there was Pops. From hot-rod racer to new father, Pops’ grease-stained hands built the Racer family legacy through triumph, tragedy, and invention. Witness the origins of the Auto Jacks, the heartbreak of Rex, and the lessons that shaped Speed’s future in this heartfelt, high-octane one-shot! Also featuring a Dante Ferno story where he pays the price for total domination!

Story: Richard Ashley Hamilton, Derrick Acosta, Joseph Sieracki
Art: Pablo Andres, Travis Hymel, Butch Mapa
Color: Rebecca Nalty, Juancho, Marco Pelandra
Letterer: Buddy Beaudoin, Nathan Kempf

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
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Preview: Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny #2

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Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny #2

(W) Dan DiDio (A) Alex Sanchez (C) Juancho! (L) Carlos M. Mangual

TRIAL BY FLASH!

In the wake of Ming’s defeat, the factions of Mongo are divided. But they can all agree on one thing: It’s the Defenders’ fault! Especially that Flash Gordon!

To stave off outright murder, Flash agrees to be tried. And it’s a good thing he speaks best with his fists, because it’s a trial by combat!

Meanwhile, Rick Gordon and his friends’s search for Dale Arden comes to an abrupt halt when the Weather Demon attacks!

Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny #2

Preview: Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny #1

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Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny #1

(W) Dan DiDio (A) Alex Sanchez (C) Juancho! (L) Carlos M. Mangual

THE DEFENDERS ON TRIAL!

Mongo is a shattered empire — and it’s at least partly Flash Gordon’s fault. The Defenders of the Earth may have saved their home planet, but Mongo paid a hefty price for Ming the Merciless’s games. Now the toll’s come due — and it’s the Defenders who will pay it.

And while the Defenders face their former friends and allies, their offspring face challenges of their own. Determined to find Rick’s missing mother, Dale, the Gordon child and his friends K’Shin, Zuffy, LJ, and Jedda investigate a former secret base held by the son of Ming. Kro-Tan may be gone, but the danger is not. A fan-favorite villain goes after the Second Gen Defenders!

Writer Dan DiDio and artist Alex Sanchez pick up the beloved characters from the classic animated series and spin a whole new adventure!

Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny #1

Preview: Endless Night

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Endless Night

(W) Mark London (A) Tom Derenick (C) Juancho! (L) Simon Bowland

When Axel Black, an obsessive tech billionaire and head of the sinister Order of Nine, sends his operatives to Exit City in search of a dangerous mystical artifact, only a team of unlikely allies from different corners of the underworld can prevent an apocalyptic catastrophe: VELVETEEN, the elite rogue assassin hellbent on revenge; McCORMICK & MILLER, two detectives keeping peace in a lawless city; and OWEN BLACKWOOD, a monster hunter duty-bound to stop evil. But tensions are mounting, and time is running out!

Endless Night

Preview: Defenders Of The Earth Vol. 2

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Defenders Of The Earth Vol. 2

Writer: Dan DiDio
Artist: Jim Calafiore
Colorist: Juancho!
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual

To the world’s population, Kro-tan’s arrival was a godsend. Mongo’s technology was a quick cure for a ravaged Earth, and people were eager for any new technology he provided. However, as his influence spread, so did his desire to recreate Earth in Mongo’s image for him to rule. Dependence on Kro-Tan’s technologies made people compliant and easy to subjugate. Some even welcomed it. Those who didn’t disappeared, and by the time our heroes noticed, it was too late.

Defenders Of The Earth Vol. 2

Preview: Defenders of the Earth #8

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Defenders of the Earth #8

(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) J. Calafiore (L) Carlos M. Mangual (C) Juancho (CB) Djordje Djokovic

While Flash and Rick launch a daring assault on Ice Station Earth to rescue Dale and stop Kro-Tan, the team rallies an army of living wooden soldiers to defend the Seven Nations from an unstoppable Ice Soldier invasion — all for the fate of humanity.

Defenders of the Earth #8

Preview: Defenders of the Earth #7

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Defenders of the Earth #7

(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) J. Calafiore (C) Juancho (L) Carlos M. Mangual (CB) Djordje Djokovic

With Seven Nations on the brink of surrender to the ruthless Kro-Tan, Lothar and his ex-wife race to unite the fractured leaders, while Flash faces an impossible choice: save the world or the woman he loves.

Defenders of the Earth #7
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