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Dick Tracy #16 launches a Brutal New Arc this April

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Mad Cave Studios kicks off a pivotal new story arc with Dick Tracy #16 that will turn the screws tighter than ever, pushing the iconic detective into a battle that cuts deeper than any other case he’s faced before! From acclaimed series writers Alex Segura and Michael Moreci, joined by artist Geraldo Borges, colorist Mark Englert, and letterer Patrick Brosseau, with a variant cover by Mahmud Asrar, this next chapter marks a true turning point in the series, one where long-buried threads resurface, alliances shift, and the one thing Tracy has always relied on may no longer hold.

THE STREETS OF THE CITY RUN RED!

As Dick Tracy struggles to get back on his feet after the cataclysmic conclusion of #15, forces beyond his control conspire and align to destroy him – and everything he holds dear!

It’s all been building to this – as the acclaimed and best-selling DICK TRACY series continues to up the ante for fans! Can the City – and Tracy – survive a brutal gang war? We find out here can only mean one thing: violence is on the horizon…who will survive it?

This new arc delivers a payoff-driven crime saga layered with moral tension and the kind of slow burn that defines the best detective fiction. A true classic noir with a modern edge will find plenty to sink into!

Dick Tracy #16 hits the streets (and comic shops) on April 8, 2026.

Gert goes on a Line-Wide Rampage in I Hate Fairyland Team-Up Variant Bloodbath Covers this April

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When Spawn team-up variants were announced, Gert was annoyed. When Youngblood team-ups were unveiled, Gert began sharpening her axe. And when Invincible team-up variants were revealed, Gert screeched: “I HATE TEAM-UPS!” Image Comics is all-in on Skottie Young’s I Hate Fairyland this April in celebration of the milestone #50 issue and warns fans of a highly deranged Gert, and her Fairyland pals, taking Image covers hostage all month long.

In addition to the characters’ cameo appearances on the covers of some of Image’s hottest ongoing series, the title logos on each book will be redesigned to mirror the instantly recognizable I Hate Fairyland look.

Created by Skottie Young, I Hate Fairyland #1 debuted in October 2015. The series has sold out and gone back-to-print multiple times and received mass critical acclaim. It remains one of the most popular, bestselling ongoing Image series to date.

I Hate Fairyland characters will appear on the covers of:

On sale Wednesday, April 8:

  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover E I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by EJ Su – Lunar Code 0226IM8011
  • D’orc #3 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 0226IM8016 
  • D’orc #3 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 0226IM8017 
  • Die Loaded #6 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by David Lafuente – Lunar Code 0226IM8014
  • Die Loaded #6 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW David Lafuente – Lunar Code 0226IM8015
  • Spawn #374 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Brett Booth – Lunar Code 0226IM8030

On sale Wednesday, April 15:

  • Fireborn #1 Cover N I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0226IM8021
  • Fireborn #1 Cover O I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0226IM8022
  • Invincible Universe Battle Beast #8 Cover G I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Ryan Ottley – Lunar Code 0226IM8023
  • Lost Fantasy #9 Cover G I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Vanessa Cardinali – Lunar Code 0226IM8025 
  • Lost Fantasy #9 Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Vanessa Cardinali – Lunar Code 0226IM8026
  • Narco #2 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Daniel Hillyard – Lunar Code 0226IM8029
  • Witchblade (2024) #20 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Giuseppe Cafaro – Lunar Code 0226IM8032

On sale Wednesday, April 22:

  • Invincible Universe Capes #6 Cover F I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Mark Englert – Lunar Code 0226IM8024
  • Youngblood #100 Cover M I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Rob Liefeld – Lunar Code 0226IM8035
  • Corpse Knight #1 Cover I I Hate Fairyland Team-Up – Lunar Code 0226IM8012
  • Darkness Vs Angelus Cover F I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Pat Boutin – Lunar Code 0226IM8013

On sale Wednesday, April 29:

  • Feral #22 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Tony Fleecs – Lunar Code 0226IM8018
  • Feral #22 Cover E I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Tony Fleecs – Lunar Code 0226IM8019
  • Final Boss Masked Vigilante (one-shot) Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Tyler Kirkham – Lunar Code 0226IM8020
  • White Sky #3 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by J.P. Mavinga – Lunar Code 0226IM8031
  • Wrestle Heist #5 Cover B I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Kyle Starks – Lunar Code 0226IM8033
  • Wrestle Heist #5 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Kyle Starks – Lunar Code 0226IM8034

Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker Reunite for New Invincible Universe Story in Capes #7

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All new Invincible Universe stories start here! Skybound and Image Comics have announced that Capes #7 will feature the first comic book appearance of Ella Mental, an all-new Invincible Universe character. With the power to command earth, wind, fire, and water, Ella Mental will make her debut in the upcoming Invincible VS video game launching April 30 from Skybound and its in-house game development studio Quarter Up. Invincible co-creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker reunite to tell Ella Mental’s story in a series of new back-ups appearing in Capes #7-12. 

As previously announced, Capes #7 will begin an all-new story by writer Benito Cereno alongside returning artist Mark Englert. The series moves beyond its remastered return to explore a new arc of the Invincible Universe when Capes #7 hits comic book shops on May 27, 2026. 

Also not to be missed, Benito Cereno and Mark Englert introduce the biggest mission in Capes history! With Invincible off-planet fighting the Viltrumite War and the new Guardians of the Globe battling The Order, now’s the time for Capes, Inc to become the face of superpowered crime-fighting. But has Bolt already made the one mistake that could doom Capes?   

Capes #7 features a lineup of covers including a main cover by Mark Englert, an Ella Mental-centric cover by Cory Walker and Patricio Delpeche, and additional open-to-order covers by Conor Hughes, Gleb Melnikov, Dike Ruan, and Sanford Greene.  

The full list of variant covers is below:  

  • Capes #7 Cover A by Mark Englert  
  • Capes #7 Cover B by Conor Hughes 
  • Capes #7 Cover C by Gleb Melnikov 
  • Capes #7 Cover D by Dike Ruan 
  • Capes #7 Cover E by Sanford Greene 
  • Capes #7 Cover F by Cory Walker & Patricio Delpeche

Preview: Dick Tracy #15

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Dick Tracy #15

(W) Alex Segura, Michael Moreci (A) Geraldo Borges (C) Mark Englert (L) Jim Campbell

THE EXPLOSIVE FINALE OF THE LATEST – AND GREATEST – DICK TRACY STORYLINE!

Betrayed, cornered, and without his friends and even his City, Tracy stands face-to-face against the man responsible for the wave of bloodshed invading Tracy’s turf. Is it Pruneface? The Brow? Lips Manlis? We won’t spoil it – but the last page is killer.

Buckle up for the latest chapter in Mad Cave’s noir reimagining of iconic pulp hero, DICK TRACY!

Dick Tracy #15

A Vigilante on the Loose. A Fractured Partnership. And One St. Paddy’s Case That Cuts Straight to the Heart in the Dick Tracy: St. Patrick’s Day Special

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This March, Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with Tribune Content Agency and New Wave Comics, invites readers back into the hard-boiled world of Dick Tracy for a festive one-shot gone green with chaos, criminal mischief, and the sharpest jawline in comics history. Dick Tracy: St. Patrick’s Day Special drops the legendary detective into a holiday caper where luck runs out fast, and the city’s most infamous crooks are feeling extra bold.

Written by the series own Alex Segura and Michael Moreci, featuring a guest spot from Tim Seeley, with art by Craig Cermak and Rebekah Isaacs, colors by Mark Englert and Marissa Louise, and letters by Patrick Brosseau, this standalone one-shot special leans into everything fans love about Dick Tracy: the clipped banter, the iconic rogues, the sucker-punch twists, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Cover A by Geraldo Borges with Mark Englert, Cover B by Jacob Phillips.

DICK TRACY’S LUCK RUNS OUT in this special St. Patrick’s Day-themed one-shot. When a masked vigilante starts taking out some of the City’s wealthiest – and most corrupt – citizens, Tracy and Sam must solve the crime while putting aside their own feelings. Can the new partners crack the mystery while trying to stay alive? From the team that brought you last year’s acclaimed and bestselling DICK TRACY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Plus, what’s a lovelorn Acres O’Reilly to do? Can she finally shed her bad luck and get the opportunity for happiness she so deserves?

For fans of classic hardboiled detective stories, evergreen newspaper strip nostalgia, and anyone who loves holiday specials with bite, Dick Tracy: St. Patrick’s Day Special blends the grit of The Untouchables with the celebratory chaos of a city that parties a little too hard. Perfect for long-time Tracy devotees and new readers looking for a sharp, punchy entry point into the franchise.

Dick Tracy: St. Patrick’s Day Special hits shelves March 11, 2026, FOC on February 16.

Preview: Capes #2

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Capes #2

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Mark Englert

Reprinted for the first time since its release, fans and collectors will not want to miss the new monthly releases of Capes. This series is perfect for fans looking to discover every corner of the Invincible Universe as seen in the hit Skybound and Prime Video series, which continues to shatter records worldwide. 

The city’s most dangerous super villains have escaped prison – and this time, it’s personal for Bolt! But who is targeting CAPES? And WHY? 

Capes #2

Preview: Dick Tracy #14

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Dick Tracy #14

(W) Alex Segura, Michael Moreci (A) Geraldo Borges (C) Mark Englert (L) Jim Campbell

CAPTURED BY THE BROW! While investigating a German spy connected to Nazi gold, Dick Tracy and Tess Trueheart have been captured by The Brow. Meanwhile, in The City, the Summer Sisters have been dealt a serious blow–can Sam bring them in without Tracy or Pat to back him up?

Dick Tracy #14

Capes #1 Brings Back an Out-of-Print Corner of the Invincible Universe

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Capes #1

BOLT! KID THOR! KNOCK OUT! CAPTAIN COSMIC! CLAIRE VOYANT! BIG BRAIN! COMMANDER CAPITALISM! Welcome to Capes Inc, employers of your favorite super heroes that protect—well, at least when they’re on the clock—New York City from threats like MACHINE HEAD, TITAN…and now are in the crosshairs of an enemy they never expected! The Invincible Universe‘s Capes #1 has the out-of-print series return to shelves with new art and new dialogue.

My knowledge of Invincible is rather limited. I read the first trade or two, some of the spin-off series’, and know the basics. Specific details are limited and Capes #1 is something that’s completely blank to me. So, I was interested in diving into the debut issue that brings back the series to print.

Written by Robert Kirkman, Capes #1 comes off as a love letter to superhero comics while also poking fun. It delivers laughs, some good jokes, and characters you’ll love or hate. And, thankfully, you don’t need to know much about the world of Invincible to enjoy it. There’s mentions of some other characters and teams, but overall, it’s a debut issue that stands on its own.

The art by Mark Englert is good. With lettering by Rus Wooton, Capes #1 has a visual style that feels like it fits the world of Invincible. Characters are unique but you can also see some winks and nods to classic characters at the same time. There’s good work of visually balancing the superhero aspects to the comic and also the comedic. It’s one that the “timing” of the characters and panels needs to really nail it down to land some of the jokes. Character reactions and delivery are key and the comic nails all of that.

Capes #1 is an interesting comic that at times feels like it could be a one-shot to pick up and enjoy. It has aspects that feel familiar and a riff on what has come before but also a story and world all its own. It’s definitely nice to be able to dive into it after being hard to get all these years. It’s a nice piece of the overall world of Invincible and for those that might have missed its original release, you now have a chance to pick up a copy.

Story: Robert Kirkman Art: Mark Englert Letterer: Rus Wooton
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

Skybound provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Bolt Hunts for Answers as Villains Escape in Capes #2

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages, and the lineup of variant covers for Capes #2. Over 20 years since its debut, Capes returns with a special remastering, featuring new art and updated dialogue from the original creative team of Robert Kirkman and Mark Englert. Capes #2 lands in comic shops on December 24, 2025! 

Reprinted for the first time since its release, fans and collectors will not want to miss the new monthly releases of Capes. This series is perfect for fans looking to discover every corner of the Invincible Universe as seen in the hit Skybound and Prime Video series, which continues to shatter records worldwide. 

The city’s most dangerous super villains have escaped prison – and this time, it’s personal for Bolt! But who is targeting CAPES? And WHY? 

Capes #2 features a lineup of covers by both Invincible series artists, contributing creator Ryan Ottley and co-creator Cory Walker. The list includes a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Dave McCaig, an open-to-order cover by Mark Englert, a 1:10 incentive variant by Cory Walker, a 1:25 incentive variant by Jahnoy Lindsay, and a 1:50 incentive black-and-white variant by Ryan Ottley.   

Capes #2

The full list of variant covers is below:  

  • Capes #2 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Dave McCaig (Lunar Code: 1025IM0310) 
  • Capes #2 Cover B by Mark Englert (Lunar Code: 1025IM0311) 
  • Capes #2 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) by Cory Walker (Lunar Code: 1025IM0312) 
  • Capes #2 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Jahnoy Lindsay (Lunar Code: 1025IM0313) 
  • Capes #2 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) (Black & White) by Ryan Ottley (Lunar Code: 1025IM0314)

Preview: Dick Tracy #13

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Dick Tracy #13

(W) Alex Segura, Michael Moreci (A) Geraldo Borges (C) Mark Englert (L) Jim Campbell

DICK TRACY GOES INTERNATIONAL!

As Tracy and Tess head to Germany hunting for a long-lost friend, Tracy is flooded by long shadows from his own war-torn past. But as the underworld tentacles of the City reach the streets of East Berlin, Tracy makes a startling realization about who’s pulling the strings – and how it might connect to the mysterious Summers Sisters and an unexpected new foe.

Dick Tracy #13
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