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Titan Comics announces Three New Titles for Spring 2027

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Titan Comics will publish three new graphic novels in Spring 2027. These include: Underground 2: Whirling Dervishes & Cosmic Punks, Infinite Kung Fu, and Kennedy(s).

Underground 2: Whirling Dervishes & Cosmic Punks celebrates more than 30 groundbreaking musicians who reshaped punk, funk, folk, electronic and experimental music. Through vivid biographies, Arnaud Le Gouëfflec and Nicolas Moog explore the lives and legacies of iconic and overlooked artists, revealing the creative connections that continue to influence modern music and inspire generations of performers and fans.

Originally published in 2011, Infinite Kung Fu is Kagan McLeod’s cult kung fu epic, returning in a new Titan Comics edition with previously unseen material. Set in a war-torn world ruled by ruthless martial arts masters, disgraced warrior Lei Kung embarks on a supernatural quest to overthrow a tyrannical emperor. Blending zombie horror, magic and explosive action, it celebrates classic 1970s martial arts cinema.

On 22 November 1963, John F. Kennedy’s assassination shocked the world and sparked decades of speculation. Kennedy(s) is a meticulously researched graphic novel by Philippe Pelaez and Bernard Khattou that explores the rise of the Kennedy dynasty, from its Irish roots to its political ambitions, triumphs and tragedies, examining the family’s enduring influence and the events that shaped a national trauma.

Underground 2: Whirling Dervishes & Cosmic Punks

Writer: Arnaud Le Gouëfflec
Artist: Nicolas Moog
SC, 336pp, B&W, $29.99
ISBN: 9781806185535
On sale: April 6, 2027

The essential soundtrack of rebellion, innovation and artistic revolution returns!

In this biographical graphic novel, discover the cult heroes and visionary outsiders who transformed generations of punk, funk, and experimental music from the underground up.

Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe.

Underground 2: Whirling Dervishes & Cosmic Punks

Infinite Kung Fu

Writer/Artist: Kagan McLeod
SC, 448pp, B&W, $29.99
ISBN: 9781806185511      
On sale: February 9, 2027

An exclusive new edition of the cult kung fu epic that fuses martial arts mayhem, magic, and zombie horror into one wildly entertaining adventure!

In a world ruled by deadly kung fu masters, one warrior must battle tyrants, monsters, and the undead in a quest to topple an empire.

Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe.

Infinite Kung Fu

Kennedy(s)

Writer: Philippe Pelaez
Artist: Bernard Khattou
SC, 452 pp, FC, $29.99  
ISBN: 9781806182794  
On sale: February 16, 2027  

On November 22, 1963, the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy plunged America into mourning and forever etched the charismatic smile of its leader into the collective memory.  The myth was born, and with it, all the conspiracy theories.

To understand what led to this tragedy, it may be necessary to go back to the origins of the Kennedy clan, to grasp its shadowy aspects and its major influence on the history of the United States.

Pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe.

Kennedy(s)

DC announces MAD About DC, A MAD Magazine-style DC comic book parody, publishing on April 1 and guest edited by Chip Zdarsky

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DC with some trepidation has announced MAD About DC, a 64-page one-shot arriving April 1, 2026. Yes, April 1. And no, this isn’t a prank—unless you count letting Chip Zdarsky run this thing as its Guest Editor a prank on the DC Universe itself. You’d have to ask Chip.

MAD About DC brings together an all-star lineup of writers and artists to lovingly roast, parody, and generally make a mess of the characters fans hold dear.

Inside MAD About DC, readers will find:

  • Sergio Aragonés with “A MAD Look at Comic Book Stores”
  • Jim Zub and Ramon Perez teaming for “Guy vs. Spy”
  • A brand-new DC Fold-In by Charles Soule and Ryan Browne
  • A parade of MAD-style parodies skewering the DC comic books you love, and a few you’ve always hated anyway, from Kyle Starks, Dave Johnson, Tini Howard, Mattie Lubchansky, Mark Waid, Ty Templeton, Rainbow Rowell, Vita Ayala, M.L. Sanapo, Mark Russell, Steve Lieber, Jeff Parker, Lukas Ketner, Gerry Duggan, Scott Aukerman, Mitch Gerads, Joanne Starer, Joe Quinones, Scott Snyder, Josh Williamson, Deniz Camp, Gail Simone, Colleen Doran, Joe Kelly, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Valentine De Landro, Ryan North, Erica Henderson, Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Mariko Tamaki, Riley Rossmo, Al Ewing, PJ Holden, Shannon Wheeler, Leah Williams, Isaac Goodhart, Cody Ziglar, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Daniel Kibblesmith, Brandt&Stein, Casey Gilly, J. Bone, Skottie Young, Andrew Wheeler, Stephen Byrne, Colleen Coover, Benjamin Errett, Matt Fraction, Kagan McLeod, Lee Gatlin, Joseph Starkey, Graham Roumieu…and more?!

Whether you’re a lifelong MAD Magazine fan, a DC diehard, or simply someone who enjoys watching respected creators make questionable choices, MAD About DC promises to fulfill your every comic book dream…or at least three or four of them.

MAD About DC goes on sale April 1, 2026, wherever comics are sold. No whoopee cushions included. The issue features a main cover by Dan “MAD About Gluten Labeling Because It Should Actually Be Clearer or Else What’s the Point” Panosian ($7.99 US), cardstock variants by Simon Bisley and Chip Zdarsky ($8.99 US), and a foil variant by Panosian ($10.99 US).

Get a first look at Creepshow’s terrifying return!

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The Eisner Award nominated horror anthology is back and CREEPIER than ever! Skybound and Image Comics have revealed covers and interior pages from Creepshow Vol. 3 #1, the debut issue of the third volume of the hugely popular comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment.  

Just in time to kick off spooky season, Creepshow Vol. 3 #1 will arrive in comic book shops on September 25, 2024 and will feature a story written by Chip Zdarsky, drawn and colored by Kagan McLeod, and lettered by Pat Brosseau, as well as a story written, drawn, colored, and lettered by James Stokoe.  

In the spirit of all iterations of Creepshow in pop culture, every issue of the Creepshow comic series comes packed with two spine-chilling stories from your favorite creators. Each issue of the five-part anthology will feature different creative teams from the worlds of comics, books, film, television, and beyond. Every uniquely horrifying standalone story is guaranteed to SCARE YOU TO DEATH. 

In the debut issue of the third volume, writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Kagan McLeod bring you the terrifying tale of a repressed housewife who decides to take matters into her own hands and rescue her daughter from a local psychedelic cult…but the true terror is not what anyone expects! Then, James Stokoe introduces a chilling mystery of a severed human hand, and the lengths one writer will go to discover the truth, learning that perhaps he is not the author of this story…. 

In addition to the main cover by Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran, Creepshow Vol. 3 #1 comes with an impressive lineup of variant covers, including an open to order cover by James Stokoe and the launch of a set of 1:10 incentive connecting covers by Steve Beach.  

Creepshow Vol. 3 #1

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Creepshow Vol. 3 #1 Cover A by Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran (Lunar Code 0724IM261) 
  • Creepshow Vol. 3 #1 Cover B by James Stokoe (Lunar Code 0724IM262) 
  • Creepshow Vol. 3 #1 Cover C (1:10 Incentive Variant) (Connecting) by Steve Beach (Lunar Code 0724IM263) 

Preview: Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #3 (of 4)

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Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #3 (of 4)

(W) Denton J. Tipton (A/CA) Kagan McLeod
In Shops: Feb 19, 2020
SRP: $3.99

“Johnny’s Story,” Part Three. See The Karate Kid in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament champion.

The gauntlet has been thrown, and Johnny trains to win the tournament-and his ex-girlfriend’s heart.

Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #3 (of 4)

Preview: Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #2 (of 4)

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Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #2 (of 4)

(W) Denton J. Tipton (A/CA) Kagan McLeod
In Shops: Nov 27, 2019
SRP: $3.99

“JOHNNY’S STORY,” Part 2! See The Karate Kid in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament champion.

The new kid continues to make moves on Johnny’s girl, and takes the rivalry to a new level with a lowdown prank at the Halloween dance. Will Johnny get his revenge?

Review: Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #1

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Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #1

Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #1 is a comic I’ve been looking forward to since it was announced. The idea of seeing the original Karate Kid film from Johnny Lawrence’s perspective is an interesting one. That becomes more so with the recent Cobra Kai digital series and the concept that Johnny wasn’t really the bad guy of the film.

As a first issue, the comic is interesting. Writer Denton J. Tipton frames the story as Johnny telling it to his new students, the comic begins early in his life. There’s abuse there and that’s not unexpected. It also is handled as an adult in a way that seems realistic for a guy his age and the era he grew up in.

From there we get some of the lead up to his introduction in Karate Kid. There’s some history as to him and the tournaments. His meeting Ali. Why the broke up. And then ending where his role in the film begins on the beach. It’s an interesting comic that builds to the expectation. And in that way it succeeds.

I fully expected Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #1 to be more like the end of the comic but instead, it veers in the beginning then leads the reader to where it thought it was going to start. It defies expectations, gets you to accept that, then dovetails into expectations in a good way.

The art is where the comic fails. The characters look awful. Kagan McLeod just doesn’t capture the look of the actors well and mixed with a weird lack of detail along with odd detail it falls apart. Eyes are strange, faces bland, and designs that at times look like something you’d get by a Boardwalk artist.

The comic delivers potential. It’s the build-up to the story we know from the film but doesn’t quite deliver that yet. Instead, it focuses on Johnny the person adds some depth to him and shows us where he’s coming from. Now, we can get to the interesting stuff we all came for to start.

Story: Denton J. Tipton Art: Kagan McLeod
Color: Luis Antonio Delgado Letterer: Neil Uyetake
Story: 7.0 Art: 5.0 Overall: 6.5 Recommendation: Read

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #1 (of 4)

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Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #1 (of 4)

(W) Denton J. Tipton (A/CA) Kagan McLeod
In Shops: Oct 09, 2019
SRP: $3.99

“JOHNNY’S STORY,” Part 1. See The Karate Kid in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament Champion. When the new kid makes moves on the girl that broke Johnny’s heart, he vows to settle the score and win back her love. Or so goes the story Sensei Lawrence tells his students nearly 35 years later. Written by Denton J. Tipton (X-Files) and illustrated by Kagan McLeod (Infinite Kung Fu). Based on the hit YouTube Original series Cobra Kai!

Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues #1 (of 4)

Cobra Kai Continues the Karate Kid Saga in Comics

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Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues

IDW Publishing brings the lifelong rivalry between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence out of the dojo and into comic book stores with an all-new Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues miniseries, slated for release in Fall 2019.

In collaboration with Overbrook Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, IDW will develop new stories set within the continuity of the YouTube Premium original series, based on iconic characters from the cultural touchstone Karate Kid film series.

The Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues comic book series will be written by Denton J. Tipton and illustrated by Kagan McLeod. The first issue, slated to debut in October, will feature cover artwork by McLeod, as well as photos of the beloved cast and other iconic surprises.

Starting with “Johnny’s Story” Part 1 (of 4) in October, readers will see The Karate Kid movie in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament champion. When the new kid makes moves on the girl that broke Johnny’s heart, he vows to settle the score and win back his love… or so goes the story Sensei Lawrence tells his students nearly 35 years later.

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