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Blood Faces Impossible Odds in Blood & Thunder #13 by Benito Cereno, E.J. Su, MSassyk, and Robert Kirkman

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #13. From writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su , colorist MSassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirman, the first chapter of an all-new story arc arrives in comic book shops on May 13, 2026.

Blood is in the last place she expected – PRISON!

After the surprising conclusion of the previous issue, Blood finds herself in an impossible situation and desperate to get the odds back in her favor. But without Thunder, the galaxy’s most wanted woman will need to find new allies… 

In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and Dee Cunniffe, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #13 also includes an open-to-order cover by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Karen S. Darboe, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Pete Woods.

Blood & Thunder #13

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover A by E.J. Su & Dee Cunniffe (Lunar Code: 0326IM0280) 
  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover B by Nick Roche & Josh Burcham (Lunar Code: 0326IM0281) 
  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Karen S. Darboe (Lunar Code: 0326IM0282) 
  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Pete Woods (Lunar Code: 0326IM0283)

Preview: Wonder Woman: Black & Gold 2026 Special #1

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Wonder Woman: Black & Gold 2026 Special #1

(W) Mitch Gerads, Alyssa Wong, Jordie Bellaire, Steve Orlando, Tom King (A) Mitch Gerads, Rossi Gifford, Karen S. Darboe, Paulina Ganucheau

The hit series concept returns! Witness thrilling tales starring the Amazon Princess — embellished in the color of her famous lasso. This round, the Eisner Award-winning team of Tom King and Mitch Gerads (Mister Miracle , Batman: One Bad Day) reunites, Steve Orlando has Diana search for the truth in a land of lies, Alyssa Wong brings Wonder Woman to the Spirit World, and the team behind Wonder Woman: The Adventures of Young Diana is back for more!

Wonder Woman: Black & Gold 2026 Special #1

Preview: Blood & Thunder #7

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Blood & Thunder #7

(W) Benito Cereno (A) E.J. Su (C) MSassyK (L) Rus Wooton

After the shocking revelations in the last issue, Blood finds herself relentlessly hunted by her enemies. Also in this issue, meet the unforgettable OOLA-LAH! 

Blood & Thunder is a high‑octane sci‑fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals. 

Blood & Thunder #7

The Bounty Hunter Becomes the Hunted in Blood & Thunder #7 from Benito Cereno, E.J. Su, MSassyK, and Robert Kirkman

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder’s seventh issue. From the powerhouse team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su, colorist MSassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman, the first chapter of this thrilling new arc will kick off with a bang in comic book shops on November 12, 2025. 

After the shocking revelations in the last issue, Blood finds herself relentlessly hunted by her enemies. Also in this issue, meet the unforgettable OOLA-LAH! 

Blood & Thunder is a high‑octane sci‑fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals. 

In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and MSassyK, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #7 also includes an open-to-order cover by Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Haining, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Erica Henderson, a 1:50 incentive variant cover by Karen S. Darboe, and a blank sketch cover. 

Blood & Thunder #7

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Blood & Thunder #7 Cover A by E.J. Su & MSassyK (Lunar Code: 0925IM0291) 
  • Blood & Thunder #7 Cover B by Khary Randolph & Emilio Lopez (Lunar Code: 0925IM0292) 
  • Blood & Thunder #7 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Haining (Lunar Code: 0925IM0293) 
  • Blood & Thunder #7 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Erica Henderson (Lunar Code: 0925IM0294) 
  • Blood & Thunder #7 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Karen S. Darboe (Lunar Code: 0925IM0295) 
  • Blood & Thunder #7 Cover F Blank Sketch Cover (Lunar Code: 0925IM0296) 
  • Blood & Thunder #7 Cover G Youngblood Team-Up Cover by E.J. Su & Dee Cunniffe (Lunar Code: 0825IM8398)

Star Wars’ Doctor Aphra navigates the New Republic in a new series

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She’s back! Marvel’s very own Star Wars superstar, Doctor Aphra, will headline a new ongoing comic series this June written by Cherish Chen and drawn by Gabriel Guzman. Following Alex Segura and Phil Noto’s flagship Star Wars series launching in May, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent will be the second launch in Marvel’s new era of Star Wars storytelling set in the largely unexplored post-Return of the Jedi time period.

Debuting 10 years ago in the pages of Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca’s Darth Vader, Doctor Chelli Lona Aphra instantly captivated fans with her morally questionable nature and deadly dynamic with the Dark Lord of the Sith, becoming the first-ever comic book originating Star Wars character to star in their own solo series. After back-to-back hit 40-issue runs set during the Original Trilogy, Aphra embarks on her most unpredictable misadventures as the galaxy far, far away transforms in the wake of the Battle of Jakku. With her crimes pardoned, Aphra is enlisted by her friend Luke Skywalker to put her treasure hunting skills to good use on behalf of the New Republic!  

OUT FROM THE SHADOW OF DARTH VADER AND IN MORE TROUBLE THAN EVER!

Doctor Aphra makes her way through the galaxy in the era of the New Republic! The rogue archaeologist must team up with Luke Skywalker to track down a rare artifact! And what will she do when her tattoos no longer function?!

Check out new covers by E.J. Su, Sara Pichelli, and Karen S. Darboe and preorder Star Wars: Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent #1 at your local comic shop today!

Preview: Storm: Lifedream #1

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Storm: Lifedream #1

(W) Angelique Roche, Various (A) Karen S Darboe, Various (CA) Taurin Clarke
RATED T+
In Shops: Jan 29, 2025
SRP: $4.99

FIFTY YEARS OF STARDOM!
For the first time ever, all Black creative teams join forces in a single anthology to honor the many extraordinary lives of Ororo Munroe! When intergalactic historians attempt to update their records on one of the most famous X-Men in multiversal history, they’ll find a woman too powerful to contain – and risk unleashing a side of her no one’s seen before. With appearances of fan-favorite Storms across the eras of Marvel Comics, superstar journalist and Marvel’s Voices creator Angélique Roché spearheads a celebration of one of the most beloved characters in pop culture history!

Storm: Lifedream #1

Preview: Storm: Lifedream #1

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Storm: Lifedream #1

(W) Angelique Roche, Various (A) Karen S Darboe, Various (CA) Taurin Clarke
RATED T+
In Shops: Jan 29, 2025
SRP: $4.99

FIFTY YEARS OF STARDOM!
For the first time ever, all Black creative teams join forces in a single anthology to honor the many extraordinary lives of Ororo Munroe! When intergalactic historians attempt to update their records on one of the most famous X-Men in multiversal history, they’ll find a woman too powerful to contain – and risk unleashing a side of her no one’s seen before. With appearances of fan-favorite Storms across the eras of Marvel Comics, superstar journalist and Marvel’s Voices creator Angélique Roché spearheads a celebration of one of the most beloved characters in pop culture history!

Storm: Lifedream #1

The Powerpuff Girls shine in their first collection featuring a trio of issues and more!

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The first exciting collection of modern comic book stories starring the beloved The Powerpuff Girls makes its way into the hands of fans in the new year. The Day is Saved is coming March 2025 from Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.

Sugar, spice, and everything nice — these are the ingredients to make the perfect little girl! But one fateful day in his lab, Professor Utonium accidentally added a dash of the mysterious Chemical X into the batch. That day, the almighty Powerpuff Girls were born. The first batch of their latest adventures chronicled in comic books are being compiled into a slick new edition for fans.

The Powerpuff Girls: The Day is Saved is available as either a hardcover or paperback, providing a choice for all kinds of readers and collectors. Within are the complete first three issues of the ongoing series. Industry superstar writer Kelly Thompson assembles a trio of artists to tackle each issue, Paulina Ganucheau, Karen S. Darboe, and Miriana Puglia. As a perfect cherry on top, the Powerpuff Girls Halloween Special from 2024 is also included. That oversized story is a unique artistic vision of the super-powered sisters by creative and life partners Amanda Deibert and Cat Staggs. The book will also feature a complete cover gallery, showcasing all the beautiful artwork connected to the original periodical releases.

In addition to Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup, and their father Professor Utonium, these stories feature a wide range of beloved villains and other cast members. Fan-favorites Mojo Jojo, HIM, Big Bang, and more are showcased in original adventures that will delight fans of multiple generations.

The Powerpuff Girls: The Day is Saved

Marvel and Star Wars celebrate Black History Month with Variant Covers

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To celebrate Black History Month, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm will once again spotlight Black characters of the galaxy far, far away with a new series of variant covers on Star Wars comics releasing in February.

This year’s four stunning covers come from some of Marvel’s most acclaimed cover artists: Karen S. Darboe, Ken Lashley, Mateus Manhanini, and Ernanda Souza. The collection represents a wide range of Star Wars media including recent projects like Star Wars: The Acolyte and Star Wars Outlaws, with some characters making their first-ever comic book appearance. The covers also coincide with the 10th anniversary of the return of Star Wars storytelling to Marvel Comics.

Here are the characters featured this year:

  • Lando Calrissian, the beloved Rebel hero from the Original Trilogy who returned to fight against the First Order in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
  • Mother Aniseya, the leader of a mysterious coven of Force users on the planet Brendok who debuted earlier this year in Star Wars: The Acolyte.
  • Osha & Mae, twin sisters with powerful connections to the Force and the stars of Star Wars: The Acolyte, where their conflicting views on the Jedi threatened their bond.
  • Vail, a cunning bounty hunter who players met in Star Wars Outlaws, the first-ever open world Star Wars game, available now.

Check out all four covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today!

Get a first look at Storm: Lifedream, a celebration of Black History Month and 50 Years of Earth’s Mightiest Mutant

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For Black History Month, Marvel Comics will continue its tradition of highlighting Black characters and uplifting Black voices with a special Marvel’s Voices comic one-shot. This time around, it’ll be centered around one the most groundbreaking super heroes in pop culture—STORM. Just in time for the X-Man’s 50th anniversary, Storm: Lifedream will celebrate the character’s impact with a thrilling saga that revisits her most iconic eras. Fans can check out all four covers, including breathtaking new pieces by Karen S. Darboe, Olivier Coipel, and the artist of her current solo series, Lucas Werneck, along with never-before-seen interior artwork.

Storm: Lifedream kicks off when intergalactic historians attempt to update their records on Earth’s Mightiest Mutant—Ororo Munroe! As they dive into Storm’s rich history, they’ll find a woman too powerful to contain – and risk unleashing a side of her no one’s seen before. It’s a whirlwind journey across Storm’s key adventures and greatest feats as a malevolent entity threatens to corrupt her legacy!

Spearheaded by superstar journalist and Marvel’s Voices creator Angélique Roché, Storm: Lifedream will include stories written by Curtis Baxter, who recently made his Marvel Comics debut in Miles Morales: Spider-Man Annual #1; Brittney Morris, best-selling author of SLAY and The Cost of Knowing; and Eisner Award winning writer and artist John Jennings, known for his work on Kindred and Silver Surfer. The issue will be drawn by acclaimed Marvel artists Karen S. Darboe and Alitha Martinez along with rising star cover artist Edwin Galmon and Charles Stewart III in his exciting Marvel Comics debut.

From joining Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Jed MacKay and Valerio Schiti’s Avengers to the launch of her new solo ongoing series by Murewa Ayodele and Lucas Werneck, it’s shaping up to be a pivotal moment in Storm’s extraordinary history! Fans won’t want to miss this special celebration of her undeniable impact on the Marvel Universe and beyond! Check out the artwork, including new character designs, and preorder Storm: Lifedream #1 at your local comic shop today.

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