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NYCC 2026: Marvel’s Spider Web Expands in 2027 with Spider-Punk, Spider-Man: Noir, Marvel SFX: Thwip, and more!

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The web of Spider-Man and his allies continues to expand across the Marvel Universe! New comic series for Spider-Punk and Spider-Man: Noir, a new anthology series Marvel SFX: Thwip and a teaser for an upcoming Amazing Spider-Man/Miles Morales: Spider-Man crossover were revealed to fans during the jam-packed Marvel Comics: The Spider-Web panel at New York Comic Con on Saturday.

SPIDER-PUNK’S GOING SOLO!
The Spider-Band is MISSING, and Hobie Brown’s in L.A. to unravel the mystery of what happened to his friends. But he’ll have to confront his inner demons along the way, and those of a new adversary — MZ. NEGATIVE! And if that weren’t enough, she’s teamed up with SCORPION to be the ultimate thorn in Hobie’s side. It’s more musical magic with your favorite rock ’n’ roll Spider-fam!

The new titles will start to kick off in January as readers thrill at the return of Hobie Brown aka Spider-Punk with writer Cody Ziglar and artist Justin Mason reuniting alongside cover artist Taurin Clarke. Spider-Punk #1 will introduce Mz. Negative, a new adversary for Hobie as he searches for the missing members of his band in a rock ‘n’ roll mystery adventure. The first issue features variant covers by Olivier Coipel, Jerome Opena, Simone Di Meo, and Justin Mason.

Comic book cover featuring Spider-Punk in a dynamic pose, set against a vibrant pink and yellow background with graphic elements.
An illustration of Spider-Punk, a stylized superhero in a vibrant outfit, swinging a guitar and webbing against a bright yellow background with comic-style graphics. The character showcases punk aesthetics, including a spiky hairstyle and unique footwear.

READY, SET, THWIP!
One of comics’ best innovations is the visual sound effect, and the House of Ideas is celebrating the best of all SFX with our new anthology THWIP! Some of comics’ best creators alongside luminaries from outside the field bring their Thiwpiest stories to bear!

A bold new anthology series with a focus on the iconic sound effects from Marvel Comics begins in January with Marvel SFX: Thwip #1, featuring stories by Jed MacKay, multi-Bram Stoker Award and Nebula Award winning author Stephen Graham Jones, and Rainbow Rowell with art from artists Alessandro Cappuccio, Lucas Werneck, and more. Future issues will feature creators including Eric Zawadski, Simone Di Meo, and many more, with additional Marvel SFX series to follow. The first issue features covers by Alessandro Cappullio and Mark Chiarello.

A colorful comic-style illustration featuring Spider-Man with a pink background, web patterns, and the text 'THWIP!' in bold letters.
Illustration of Spider-Man in a dynamic pose, surrounded by webbing and emitting a glowing light, with the text 'THWIP!' and 'MARVEL SFX' prominently displayed.

VENOM JOINS THE NOIR UNIVERSE!
Just as life seems to be going Peter Parker’s way, a new foe threatens to engulf him in total darkness—literally! As he untangles the mystery of what happened to his new girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend (it’s fine, we’re fine, everything’s FINE), Peter will have to choose between the allure of infinite power or catching a murderer…and his choice may cost him everything.

In February, an all-new Spider-Man: Noir series from writer Alex Segura and artist Farid Karami, finds Peter Parker caught up in an investigation involving a mysterious underworld artefact, his new girlfriend’s ex, and…VENOM NOIR?! Spider-Man: Noir #1 features a main cover by Stephen Mooney.

A shadowy figure in a trench coat and hat stands on a dark street, illuminated by a full moon, with large 'NOIR' lettering on the walls around him.

Teased at the end of the panel with a stunning promotional image by artist Ryan Stegman, the “Crisis of Faith” crossover slated for 2027 from Miles Morales: Spider-Man writer Bryan Hill and Amazing Spider-Man writer Joe Kelly is set to drastically alter the trust and relationship between the two Spider-Men and their allies, with more details to be revealed in the months ahead.

A dynamic comic book cover featuring Spider-Man and Miles Morales in action poses, amidst a backdrop of shattered glass and bright city lights. The title 'Crisis of Faith' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with a release date of April 2027.

Witchblade passes the Gauntlet around with Team-Up Variants this September

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Image Comics and Top Cow have revealed a line-wide Witchblade Team-Up variant covers in celebration of the milestone Witchblade (2024) #25 issue’s premiere this September. Some of the biggest names in comics will put their artistic spin on Witchblade as its iconic characters make an appearance across the covers of some of Image’s most popular ongoing series.

Witchblade is a comic book series published by Top Cow Productions, which ran from November 1995 to October 2015 and December 2017 to January 2020. The series was created by Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, and Michael Turner. The comic series was made into a TNT television series in 2001 and was directed by Ralph Hemecher and starred Yancy Butler as Sara Pezzini. Later, Top Cow and Japanese animation studio Gonzo produced an anime adaptation of Witchblade, which debuted in 2006.

Marguerite Bennett and Guiseppe Cafaro’s current run on Witchblade (2024) features a reimagined origin, with contemporary takes on familiar characters, as well as fresh story arcs to hook new fans and rekindle the energy and excitement that fueled the ’90s Image Revolution. New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini’s life is forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. How will Sara use this ancient power? …Or will she be consumed by it?

Witchblade will appear on the covers of:

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 2:

  • Royals #6 Cover G Witchblade Team-Up by Jacob Perez – UPC: 70985304634900671
  • Tales of Wonder #1 Cover H Witchblade Team-Up by Steve Skroce & Neeraj Menon – UPC: 70985304861900181

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 9:

  • Blood & Thunder #17 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Ej Su & Dee Cunniffe – UPC: 70985304317101751
  • Death Vigil (2026) #2 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Stjepan Sejic – UPC: 70985304830500221
  • Geiger #25 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Gary Frank & Brad Anderson – UPC: 70985303965502561
  • Starhenge Book Two: A Kiss for Atticus #3 Cover G Witchblade Team-Up by Liam Sharp – UPC: 70985304788900361
  • Witchblade (2024) #25 Cover C Connecting Witchblade Team-Up by Pat Boutin & Steve Firchow – UPC: 70985304035402531

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 16:

  • The Darkness (2025) #8 Cover C Connecting Witchblade Team-Up by Pat Boutin & Steve Firchow – UPC: 70985304537300831
  • Die: Loaded #9 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Caspar Wijngaard – UPC: 70985304496300931
  • Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer #1 Cover I Witchblade Team-Up by Michael Walsh – UPC: 70985304858900191
  • Kaya #37 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Wes Craig – UPC: 70985303591603731
  • Monstress #64 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Sana Takeda – UPC: 70985302020206421
  • Regicide #2 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Akila Gabriel – UPC: 70985304831200251
  • Something Epic #15 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Szymon Kudrański – UPC: 70985303738501541

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 23:

  • Badrock #3 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Rob Liefeld – UPC: 70985304712400351
  • Bug Wars: The Coming of The Wardoom #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by  Justin Mason – UPC: 70985304828200231
  • Invincible Universe: Capes #11 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Mark Englert – UPC: 70985304498701161
  • Crimes Against Nature #1 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Gavin Smith – UPC: 70985304857200151
  • The Department of Truth #39 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Letizia Cadonici – UPC: 70985303032403941
  • D’Orc #8 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Bean – UPC: 70985304572400831
  • The Eye Collector #4 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by GMB Chomichuk – UPC: 70985304709400431
  • Feral #26 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Trish Forstner & Tim Seeley – UPC: 70985303949502641
  • Ghost Pepper #15 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Ludo Lullabi – UPC: 70985304394201561
  • M1: Monster Racing League #4 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Jae Lee – UPC: 70985304702500421
  • Radiant Black #44 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Marcelo Costa – UPC: 70985303068304461
  • Yumi: 00EX #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Chris Bachalo – UPC: 70985304832900231

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 30:

  • Final Boss #10 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Tyler Kirkham – UPC: 70985304494901041
  • Hammerfist #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Parson – UPC: 70985304826800231
  • Hyde Street #13 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki – UPC: 70985304127601331
  • Spawn #379 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Booth – UPC: 70985300214737931

Exclusive Preview: The Punisher #6

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The Punisher #6

(W) Benjamin Percy (A) Farid Karami
(C) Frank D’Armata (L) Cory Petit
(CA) David Marquez and Guru-eFX (VCA) Clayton Crain, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Josemaria Casanovas, Justin Mason and Edgar Delgado, Cory Smith and Rachelle Rosenberg, Lorenzo Ruggiero and Arthur Hesli, David Marquez

“THE LONG BULLET” Starts Here! AN ALL-NEW ENEMY FINDS FRANK CASTLE! Powered by rage and a mechanical prosthesis keeping him alive, who or what is COLLATERAL DAMAGE?! And what do they want from the Punisher… other than HIS LAST BREATH

The Punisher #6

Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight returns with Mark Waid, Mike Mignola, J.M. DeMatteis, and more!

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Dark Horse Comics presents Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight—Villains and Vignettes, the next four issues in the beloved anthology series exploring the desperate villains, deadbeat heroes, and fallen monsters who call Twilight City home. Each issue will pack a punch, featuring some of the best comic creators in the business!

In the first issue, featuring covers from Scott Hepburn and Joe Quinones, Mark Waid and Scott Kolins tell a horrific story of superpowers, fanaticism, and manosphere supplements. Next, Minor Threats cowriters Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum team up with Mike Mignola himself to reveal the tragic origins of the dead kaiju many citizens of Redport call home. Finally, Minor Threats cocreator Scott Hepburn writes a story with art by Cary Nord that travels back to Frankie Follis’s past to uncover the true moment Playtime was born. And that’s just the first issue!

Issues #2-4 will feature the reunion of the legendary team behind Justice League International, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire; another reunion between Rogues Gallery cocreators, Hannah Rose May and Justin Mason; and Dan Hernandez, screenwriter for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and the upcoming Spaceballs 2: The New One, teams up with The Boys cocreator Darick Robertson.

Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight—Villains and Vignettes #1 (of 4) will be available in comic shops on October 28, 2026. It is now available for preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99.

Comic book cover for 'Welcome to Twilight,' featuring various characters, including a central figure in a swirling, red energy, amidst a city backdrop. The title and issue details are prominently displayed at the top.
Comic book cover for 'Welcome to Twilight: Villains and Vignettes' featuring a green monster emerging from a body of water, a smiling character with a star on their forehead, and an illustrated female character with a colorful outfit.

Preview: Dungeons of Doom #2

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Dungeons of Doom #2

(W) Benjamin Percy, Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Carlos Magno, Robert Gill, Justin Mason

DUNGEON CRAWLERS! As warring global factions struggle for control of Latveria, an attack by Red Hulk traps them all together in Doom’s most secret, most forbidden dungeons. Desperately searching for a path to the surface, they discover horrors Doom never intended to be found: The Eye of Khonshu. The Skull-Shaped Herb. The Hammer of Treachery. And a mutant creature so dangerous, even Charles Xavier knew it could never be set free. These forbidden discoveries breed horrors that poison alliances, pollute bodies and souls and threaten to release powers that even DOOM knew must always be hidden.

Dungeons of Doom #2

Dungeons of Doom #1 delivers action and a dungeon crawl from hell

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Dungeons of Doom #1

In the aftermath of One World Under Doom, with Doom’s castle empty and masterless, the superpowers of the world race to claim and control the untold power and technology that await inside. But when an explosion sends them all plummeting into a dungeon labyrinth that none of them knew was there, what began as an arms race becomes a terrifying game of survival. Who, if any, will survive? And what horrors lie within the Dungeons of Doom? Dungeons of Doom #1 is the follow up to the recent event “One World Under Doom” and seems to be leading in to whatever comes next.

Doom is gone and Latveria is now a battlefield where different groups are all vying not just for its future, but the hoard of treasure Doom has hidden away over the years. There’s the obvious things like money but he also had for advanced technology and mystic items. These are all up for groups.

Dungeons of Doom #1 does an excellent job of really showing off the chaotic reality that the absence of Doom has left. Latveria is a mess with local groups competing with American interests as well as Hydra, all for the prize(s). And the action depicting it all is just fun and crazy like an off the rails G.I. JOE story.

And “off the rails” is key. Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Benjamin Percy really use that all to set up what is at its core, a dungeon crawl. Three groups are all dumped in mysterious spaces and must navigate to riches. There’s traps, there’s threats, not all of them will make it. Hell, there’s even magical items! It’s hard to read Dungeons of Doom #1 and not immediately see the Dungeons & Dragons root of it all. And with that, it feels like it has the potential to be a hell of a lot of fun.

There’s a massive amount of artists involved including Justin Mason, Robert Gill, Carlos Magno, George Jeanty, and Karl Story with color by Guru-eFX and lettering by Travis Lanham. The art is solid overall and with so many artists, I still didn’t see much variation in the art. It didn’t become a distraction and really with the chaos and the story itself, it wasn’t noticeable for me. The characters look great, the action is over the top, and each dungeon location is interesting packed with detail that’ll get you to linger on pages and try to figure everything out.

Dungeons of Doom #1 feels like a bridge from the previous event to what’s coming next and it does it in a package that feels a bit new and fresh for superhero comics. Even if you’re not interested in the meta story, it’s a fun comic you can pick up and just enjoy the chaotic nature of it all. Hopefully it keeps it up and becomes the nice surprise that comes out of “One World Under Doom.”

Story: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Benjamin Percy
Art: Justin Mason, Robert Gill, Carlos Magno, George Jeanty, Karl Story
Color: Guru-eFX Letterer: Travis Lanham
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

Preview: Dungeons of Doom #1

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Dungeons of Doom #1

(W) Benjamin Percy, Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Carlos Magno, Robert Gill, Justin Mason, Georges Jeanty, Karl Story

In the aftermath of ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, with Doom’s castle empty and masterless, the superpowers of the world race to claim and control the untold power and technology that await inside. But when an explosion sends them all plummeting into a dungeon labyrinth that none of them knew was there, what began as an arms race becomes a terrifying game of survival. Who, if any, will survive? And what horrors lie within the DUNGEONS OF DOOM?

Dungeons of Doom #1

Preview: Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #14

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Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #14

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Domenico Carbone
(C) Rachelle Rosenberg (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Davide Paratore (VCA) Juan Frigeri and Erick Arciniega, Justin Mason, Lucio Parrillo

When THE WRECKER is targeted by the literal ghosts of his past, he comes to the Midnight Mission for help! Not everyone is convinced he deserves their assistance.
LEGACY #254

Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #14

Celebrate the King in Black’s return with Knullified Variant Covers

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The King in Black is back! Knull made his long-dreaded return last month in Venom #250 and will headline his first-ever solo series this January, each paving the way for “Queen in Black,” an epic symbiote event coming next year. To celebrate the iconic supervillain’s resurgence, a new collection of Knullified Variant Covers will hit stands in December. Drawn by today’s leading artists, these new pieces twist your favorite heroes into dark versions of the God of Symbiotes!

Emerging from the void during Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman’s seminal run, Knull became the comic book supervillain of the decade, headlining the 2020 crossover, King in Black. It took the combined might of Marvel’s greatest heroes to stop him and his symbiote army from conquering Earth. Now, he begins a new reign of terror, but first, he must reclaim his throne from a startling usurper—Hela, the newly proclaimed QUEEN IN BLACK! Follow his path of destruction to amass new power in Knull, a five-issue limited series by current Venom scribe Al Ewing, writer Tom Waltz, and symbiote superstar Juanan Ramirez.

Check out 19 of the 20 Knullified Variant Covers and preorder them along with Knull #1 at your local comic shop today!

  • DOCTOR STRANGE #1 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960621125800171
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #41 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY FRANCESCO MANNA – 75960620483004121
  • ALL-NEW SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #5 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY SALVADOR LARROCA – 75960621343600531
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #17 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY CLAYTON CRAIN – 75960621001501731
  • INFERNAL HULK #2 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU – 75960621361000231
  • MARVEL WINTER BREAK SPECIAL #1 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY GERARDO SANDOVAL – 75960621483900121
  • NEW AVENGERS #7 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY AARON KUDER – 75960621145600721
  • NOVA: CENTURION #2 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY SCOTT HEPBURN – 75960620922400241
  • SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #8 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY NIC KLEIN – 75960621258300821
  • AVENGERS #33 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY ADAM POLLINA – 75960620426703331
  • BATTLEWORLD #4 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY ELIZABETH TORQUE – 75960621324500451
  • BLACK CAT #5 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY ROGE ANTONIO – 75960621252100531
  • DAREDEVIL/PUNISHER: THE DEVIL’S TRIGGER #2 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY GERMAN PERALTA – 75960621442600231
  • MOON KNIGHT: FIST OF KHONSHU #15 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY BJORN BARENDS – 75960620928601531
  • PLANET SHE-HULK #2 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY LELIO BONACCORSO – 75960621102900231
  • THOR #5 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY NETHO DIAZ – 75960621284200531
  • 1776 #2 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY PETE WOODS – 75960621353500241
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #18 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY CORIN HOWELL – 75960621001501841
  • SPIDER-MAN ’94 #4 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY JUSTIN MASON – 75960621051000451
  • THE WILL OF DOOM #1 KNULLIFIED VARIANT COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN – 75960621253800151
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