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The Mortal Thor Faces a Trial of the Gods with the Fate of Asgard at Stake

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In a world without a God of Thunder, lightning still strikes! This August, writer Al Ewing and artist Pasqual Ferry celebrate 800 issues of Thor with a special anniversary issue that pits Sigurd Jarlson, the Mortal Thor, up against The Serpent’s most heinous test yet. With the fate of the Ten Realms hanging in the balance and no superpowers or enchanted hammers to wield, Sigurd’s quest to prove himself worthy and restore life to the forgotten god of Asgard will set the stage for the third act of Ewing’s mythos-shaking THOR saga.

At the end of Ewing’s Immortal Thor, the God of Thunder met his fate and died as a sacrifice to power a spell by his sibling Loki. This spell saw Thor forgotten by those who knew him and the rest of the Asgardians seemingly forever severed from the realm of Midgard. But the story continued in Mortal Thor, as a new hero rose on the streets of New York City, a hero with no powers, just a determination to right wrongs—with a hammer. Seeking a normal life but forced to step into the fray, Sigurd Jarlson found himself beset by threats from Thor’s past including the vicious Donald Blake, aka The Serpent, and Mr. Hyde. Sigurd’s encounters with these villains have led him closer to uncovering the mystery tying him to the missing Asgardian God of Thunder, with a pivotal moment set to take place in August’s issue of Mortal Thor.

Mortal Thor #14/LGY #800 will also include anniversary stories from rising star writer Chris Condon and artist Jesse Lonergan, plus the return of fan-favorite Thor and Journey Into Mystery scribe Kieron Gillen.

AN ASGARDIAN MILESTONE: THOR #800!

The Serpent has trapped Sigurd Jarlson in the worst of all possible worlds for his greatest trial. Now, without even a weapon in his hand, he must prove himself worthy to enter the Realms of the Gods. Somewhere in the city, a man without even a hammer begins the ultimate quest…the quest for Thor!

Check out the covers for Mortal Thor #14/LGY #800 including the main image by Alex Ross, variant cover by Ryan Stegman, and interior pages by Pasqual Ferry below.

Preview: DIE: Loaded Vol. 1 – Zero Sessions

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DIE: Loaded Vol. 1 – Zero Sessions

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Stephanie Hans

What if the fantasy game you played as a teenager became real—and refused to let you go? The cult-favorite, “goth Jumanji” series returns for an epic new story of a dark fantasy adventure game gone horrifically right or wonderfully wrong.

A year after their return from the hellish game world, the players gather for Chuck’s wake. They’ve finished with the game. The game isn’t finished with them. The three-time Hugo Award-nominated series is back. Get ready to roll initiative. Who’s going to DIE this time?

Collects DIE: LOADED issues #1-6.

DIE: Loaded Vol. 1 – Zero Sessions

Die: Loaded Kicks Off a New Story Arc this July

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Bestselling creative duo Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans will usher in an all-new story arc for Die: Loaded. Die: Loaded #7 will kick off a dramatic new chapter and hit shelves from Image Comics this July.

A missing party member. No way to get home. What to do? It’s time to get good. But when our cast is falling apart, can they even remember to take the first step?

Over the course of its original run, Die topped Image Comics’ sales charts, with multiple distributor-level sellouts and strong reorder activity fueling its rise. Often described as “goth Jumanji,” the series has gained a cult following since its 2019 debut and helped spark a wave of RPG-inspired storytelling.

Die: Loaded #7 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 8:

  • Cover A by Hans
  • Cover B by Aleksi Briclot
Die: Loaded #7

It’s a Brand New Day (and New Printing) for Super Creepshow #1

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a brand-new second printing! Skybound and Image Comics have announced Super Creepshow #1 has completely sold out at the distributor level and will return with a second printing. The all-new series spins off of the Eisner Award-nominated comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Evoke Entertainment Company.  

To meet the incredible demand for the creepiest superhero comic around, Super Creepshow #1 Second Printing, featuring a new cover by Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran, will arrive in comic book shops on May 20, 2026. 

Earth’s mightiest superhero horror series assembles! The most star-studded superhero epic of the year begins with a pair of skin-crawling stories… 

First up, superhero comic icon Kieron Gillen and Rossi Gifford deliver a terrifying story that will have your spider sense tingling! Then, Eisner Award-winning creators Ryan North and Derek Charm make the case that super speed is the most horrific power of all! 

Super Creepshow #1 Second Printing (Lunar Code Below | SRP $3.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Super Creepshow #1 Second Printing

The 2026 Hugo Award Nominations have been announced

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Hugo Awards

LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention has announced the finalists for the 2026 Hugo Awards, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, and Astounding Award for Best New Writer.

Members of the World Science Fiction Convention are able to vote on the Hugo Awards. Voting begins in early May.

1,488 valid nomination ballots were cast. The nominators made 23,543 nominations for 4,299 works and individuals across 21 categories.

The 2026 Hugo Awards, the Lodestar Award, and the Astounding Award will be presented on Sunday evening, August 30, 2025 at a formal ceremony at LAcon V.

“Best Graphic Story or Comic” featured 362 ballots cast for 243 nominees. The finalists ranged from 19-42 votes. The six nominees are a wide range of storytelling, creators, and publishers.

You can see all six nominees in the category below and the full list of nominees here.

BEST GRAPHIC STORY OR COMIC

362 ballots cast for 243 nominees. Finalists range 19-42.

  • Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon, written by Kelly Thompson, art by Hayden Sherman and Mattia de Iulis, coloring by Jordie Bellaire, lettering by Becca Carey (DC Comics)
  • A Girl and Her Fed, written by KB Spangler, art by Ale Presser (www.agirlandherfed.com)
  • A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel, written by Ursula K. Le Guin, adapted and art by Fred Fordham (Clarion Books; Walker UK)
  • The Invisible Parade by Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Orion UK)
  • The Power Fantasy Volume 1: The Superpowers, written by Kieron Gillen, art by Caspar Wijngaard, lettering by Clayton Cowles (Image Comics)
  • The Space Cat, written by Nnedi Okorafor, art by Tana Ford (First Second)

Preview: The Power Fantasy Vol. 3: The End of History

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The Power Fantasy Vol. 3: The End of History

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Caspar Wijngaard

They all want to save the world. Their power is such that they save the world every day they don’t come into conflict. It’s getting harder to save the world, every day.

The critically-acclaimed series from KIERON GILLEN (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, DIE) and CASPAR WIJNGAARD (HOME SICK PILOTS, ALL AGAINST ALL) continues with a third volume that lights the fuse on the bomb called “total annihilation.”

The Power Fantasy Vol. 3: The End of History

Preview: Super Creepshow #1

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Super Creepshow #1

(W) Kieron Gillen, Ryan North (A) Rossi Gifford, Derek Charm

EARTH’S MIGHTIEST SUPERHERO HORROR SERIES ASSEMBLES! The most star-studded superhero epic of the year begins with a pair of skin-crawling stories! First up, superhero comic icon KIERON GILLEN (Young Avengers, Darth Vader) and ROSSI GIFFORD deliver a terrifying story that will have your spider sense tingling! Then, Eisner Award-winning creators RYAN NORTH (Fantastic Four) and DEREK CHARM (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) make the case that super speed is the most horrific power of all!

Super Creepshow #1

Preview: DIE: Loaded #4

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DIE: Loaded #4

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Stephanie Hans

Some people take their roleplaying parties seriously. Conversely, some people just want to parrrrttttaaaaaeeee! Let’s see what happens when our serious business is disrupted by someone who really doesn’t care at all.

DIE: Loaded #4
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