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AHOY Comics reveals its Next Wave of Titles Including Absolutely The Wrong Earth by Tom Peyer and Jamal Igle, Kindergarten Gulag by Mark Russell and Mauricet, and Corduroy Road by Eric Palicki and Chris Peterson

AHOY Comics has announced its next wave of titles for 2027: Absolutely The Wrong Earth, the latest installment of writer Tom Peyer and award-winning artist Jamal Igle’s acclaimed multiverse-hopping superhero satire; Kindergarten Gulag, a disturbing meditation on the innocent things that can hurt us most from the creative team behind Thanksgiving, writer Mark Russell and artist Mauricet; and Corduroy Road, a brutal mix of mystery and paranormal action in the tradition of Hack/Slash and Something Is Killing the Children from writer Eric Palicki and artist Chris Peterson. Also hitting stores in 2027 will be Dragonproof, a graphic novel written by Palicki and illustrated by acclaimed artist Giulia Lalli about a directionless twentysomething who unexpectedly finds herself the champion of an endangered population of dragons—funding soon via Kickstarter.

Comic book cover for 'Corduroy Road' featuring a man sitting in a chair with a sword, looking concerned, while a woman stands behind him, facing away, in a dramatic pose. Blood is seen on the floor and a bizarre creature is visible in the background.

Indie comics publisher AHOY Comics’s first-ever title—The Wrong Earth by writer Tom Peyer and award-winning artist Jamal Igle—blew the multiverse concept wide open with two parallel heroes inhabiting different worlds: Earth-Alpha’s bright and campy Dragonflyman and Earth-Omega’s dark and gritty Dragonfly. The fan-favorite satire kicked off a series of acclaimed titles featuring Dragonfly, Dragonflyman, and their kid sidekick(s) Stinger, including Dragonfly vs. Dragonflyman, The Wrong Earth: Night & Day, The Wrong Earth one-shots, The Wrong Earth: We Could be Heroes, and The Wrong Earth: Dead Ringers. Now prepare to meet the final version of your favorite superhero on the wrongest earth in Peyer and Igle’s latest can’t-miss collaboration: Absolutely The Wrong Earth, a hilarious and action-packed oversized 40-page one-shot which rappels into stores near you on April 7.

Comic book cover featuring a superhero in a dark suit with a lightning bolt emblem, set against a city skyline. The character stands confidently with a weapon, surrounded by swirling leaves.

This January, writer Mark Russell and artist Mauricet – the team behind indie publisher AHOY Comics’ innovative one-shot Thanksgiving – will reunite for a brand-new chilling tale in Kindergarten Gulag, a disturbing meditation on the innocent things that can hurt us most. The darkly funny one-shot follows Igby, a man who wakes up to find himself the sole inmate in a prison run by five very young, very creepy children arguing about whether or not to kill him. Kindergarten Gulag will land in stores on January 27, 2027.

Cover art of the comic book 'Kindergarten Gulag', featuring a group of four young children in orange jumpsuits standing behind bars, with an adult figure in chains in the foreground.

Something strange is happening in Chicago, starting with the gruesome murders of the Suydam family. Enter Paul Corduroy, a P.I. and monster killer who handles cases the police can’t—and who’s about to learn a few shocking things about himself, too. Writer Eric Palicki, creator of Atlantis Wasn’t Built for Tourists and Black’s Myth, and artist Chris Peterson presents a brutal mix of mystery and paranormal action in the tradition of Hack/Slash and Something Is Killing the Children. Dragonproof is funding soon on Kickstarter.

Somewhere in the Pacific Northwest on an ill-fate camping trip, Ashleigh Cole stumbles upon a dying dragon in the woods, its hide peppered with bullet wounds and tattooed with U.S. military markings. Ash returns to her mundane life, convinced her experience in the woods was all just a hallucination—until she begins to display some oddly dragonlike characteristics herself. Compelled by voices in her mind, Ash undertakes a mission to rescue other captive dragons and help the mythical creatures escape—but the shadowy government organization determined to turn them into weapons of mass destruction has other plans. Funny, heartfelt, and action-packed, Dragonproof will appeal to adult readers who grew up on Buffy and Gargoyles and capture the imagination of post-YA readers of The Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and more.

Comic book cover for 'Dragonproof' featuring a blue-skinned female character in a dynamic pose near a fierce dragon's head surrounded by flames.

NYCC 2026: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly get an Early 2027 Launch

With New York Comic Con 2027 starting later this week, Dynamite has provided an update as to a few of their anticipated series that had previously been delayed. Due to multiple factors from the creative and publishing sides, Dynamite Entertainment announces that Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel are now planned to kick off this coming March. The first issue of Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Kelly Thompson and Stephen Byrne is set to release March 10, 2027. Angel series starring the dashing vampire detective drawn by Giulia Giacomino will follow within the same month. The twin titles are intertwined for their initial stretch, making each issue of both essential to follow Thompson’s ambitious epic. Additionally, fans will be blasting off on new adventures in the Serenity in Firefly by Mark Russell and Lorenzo Re starting in February.

Writer Kelly Thompson’s story for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel has evolved and become more ambitious, so it was deemed best to take a step back and up the page count to meet the story and deliver the best possible product for fans. Buffy #1 and Angel #1 will have significant story page increases from average issues — at no additional cost to readers or retailers.

Buffy #1 features 35 story pages, followed by 32 story pages for Angel #1. Both books will be released as 48-page comics, still priced at Dynamite’s standard $4.99. Dynamite Entertainment has decided to resolicit these titles, with the support of the creative teams, to ensure that these expansive sagas get off to the best possible launches.

  • Comic book cover featuring a blonde female character dressed in a black jacket and red pants, holding a wooden stake, with a vibrant red background and action elements.
  • Comic book cover featuring a female character resembling a vampire slayer, dressed in a stylish blue outfit with athletic stripes and holding a bat with spikes, surrounded by blood splatters.
  • Cover art for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' comic, featuring Buffy holding a weapon in a dynamic pose, with colorful graphic elements and faces of monsters in the background.
  • Comic book cover featuring a young woman with blonde hair and a serious expression, holding a wooden stake. The background shows shadowy figures and hints of an eerie atmosphere. The title reads 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
  • Cover of the comic 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' featuring a young female character wielding a weapon, surrounded by menacing vampires and monsters.
  • Cover of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' comic, featuring a blonde female character holding a stake, with vibrant pink background and text indicating it's a premium mystery variant blind bag.

Eagle-eyed fans will notice some censoring on the Angel #1 cover by Clayton Crain, which includes a massive first appearance for a new foe known as Leviathan! Fans will have to tune into the comic series in March to learn what he looks like and start to follow his story. An even bigger reveal is being held close to the vest too, that will shatter the Buffy fandom in shock when they get their hands on the first chapters…

  • Comic book cover featuring a man in a black coat with a serious expression, set against a fiery orange background with glowing eyes.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Angel' featuring a dark-haired male character wielding weapons, surrounded by skeletal figures and a dark, ominous background.
  • Cover of 'Angel' comic book issue 01, featuring a figure surrounded by dark wings and crows against a muted background.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Angel' issue 01, featuring a male character with dark hair and a black coat, standing in a foggy forest with bare trees.
  • Cover of the comic 'Angel' featuring a male character with a sword, surrounded by flowers and intricate designs.
  • Comic book cover for 'Angel' 1st issue featuring a stylized illustration of a young man with dark hair and a serious expression, labeled as 'Premium Mystery Variant Blind Bag.'

Additionally, with the resolicitation timing, editor Nate Cosby is assembling even more gorgeous variants for collectors to choose from, including fun options like connecting covers across both books. Even more exciting updates are around the corner for Buffy and Angel comics.

In addition to the move of Buffy and Angel, the hotly anticipated return of Firefly comics to readers’ pulls is now set for launch in April. Eisner Award-winning writer and longtime superfan of the show Mark Russell is teaming up with rising star illustrator Lorenzo Re to craft new episodic adventures of Mal, Zoe, Wash, and the whole beloved mythos.

  • Cover of the comic book 'Firefly' featuring the main characters standing in front of the spaceship Serenity, with an industrial background.
  • A digital illustration of a character from the comic series 'Firefly', featuring a young man in a long coat holding a pistol, set against a starry background.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Firefly' featuring a spaceship soaring above a glowing planetary horizon in a starry background.
  • Comic book cover for 'Firefly' featuring three characters: a man in a brown jacket at the center, a man on the left with a hat and a serious expression, and a woman on the right with curly hair and an intense look, set against a colorful backdrop.
  • Comic book cover featuring a group of characters from the 'Firefly' series, standing together on a desert landscape with a large moon in the background.
  • Cover of the first issue of 'Firefly' comic by Dynamite, featuring a group of characters in a sci-fi setting, with text indicating a premium mystery variant blind bag.

Dog Tag #5 takes us to the true story of the siege of Castle Itter

Castle Itter.

A fictional retelling of the true story of the siege of Castle Itter. In the waning days of the war, a small force of American soldiers is tasked with defending Castle Itter from hundreds of SS troops. The German soldiers inside the castle cast their fate with the Americans. The only battle of the war in which Americans and Germans fought side by side.

Story: Mark Russell
Art: PJ Holden
Color: JP Jordan
Letterer: Buddy Beaudoin

Get your copy now!

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Preview: Dog Tag #5

Dog Tag #5

(W) Mark Russell (A) P. J. Holden

Castle Itter. A fictional retelling of the true story of the siege of Castle Itter. In the waning days of the war, a small force of American soldiers is tasked with defending Castle Itter from hundreds of SS troops. The German soldiers inside the castle cast their fate with the Americans. The only battle of the war in which Americans and Germans fought side by side.

Comic book cover for 'Dog Tag' #5 featuring soldiers in various uniforms raising a flag on a rocky outcrop, with a map of Europe in the background.

Dog Tag #4 is the best issue so far in the series and feels like more classic Marl Russell

As Tom’s unit pushes into Germany, they confront another problem: the SS loyalty police left behind to prevent locals from surrendering to American forces. Tom has to play detective to uncover all the loyalty police.

Story: Mark Russell
Art: PJ Holden
Color: JP Jordan
Letterer: Buddy Beaudoin

Get your copy now!

Zeus Comics
Kindle


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Preview: Dog Tag #4

Dog Tag #4

(W) Mark Russell (A) P. J. Holden

Loyalty Police. As Tom’s unit pushes into Germany, they confront another problem. The SS loyalty police left behind to prevent locals from surrendering to American forces. Tom has to play detective to uncover all the loyalty police.

Dog Tag #4

Preview: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 2026 Annual #1

Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 2026 Annual #1

(W) Mark Waid, Mark Russell, Tyrone Finch (A) Clayton Henry, Pat Boutin

AN OVERSIZE SUMMER SPECIAL! The World’s Finest attempt to have a relaxing night out with Jonathan Kent and Alfred. But after an emergency leads Batman and Superman into a trap, it’s up to the father figures to jump into the fray! Also, with Lois Lane’s current investigation putting her in Intergang’s crosshairs, Batman steps in to provide Lois backup — but as Bruce Wayne, and accompanying Lois on a date!

Batman/Superman: World's Finest 2026 Annual #1

Dog Tag #3 is the strongest issue so far with a tense story full of action and emotion

Foxholes and Casinos. Tom and his friends get pinned down during the Battle of the Bulge, forcing Tom to make a daring rescue as the battle rages, with luck providing the final verdict on heroism.

Story: Mark Russell
Art: PJ Holden
Color: JP Jordan
Letterer: Buddy Beaudoin

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics


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Preview: Dog Tag #3

Dog Tag #3

(W) Mark Russell (A) P. J. Holden

Foxholes and Casinos. Tom and his friends get pinned down during the Battle of the Bulge, forcing Tom to make a daring rescue as the battle rages, with luck providing the final verdict on heroism.

Dog Tag #3

Preview: Godzilla vs. America: Portland

Godzilla vs. America: Portland

(W) Colleen Coover, Mark Russell, Caitlin Yarsky (A) Cat Farris, Eryk Donovan

Godzilla continues its USA sight-smashing tour! Next stop: Portland. Specifically, Portland, Oregon! (You’re safe, Maine… for now.) Rising out of the fog of the Pacific Northwest, Godzilla is about to turn Stumptown into Stomptown. Oregon? More like Ore-gone. Rip City? More like… actually, that one already works.

Join a star-studded cast of Portland-based comic book creators, including Mark Russell (Superman: Space Age, Fantastic Four: Life Story), Caitlin Yarsky (Black Hammer: Reborn, Wonder Woman), and many more!

You’re going to be less concerned with keeping Portland weird and more worried about keeping Portland standing when Godzilla comes to visit.

Godzilla vs. America: Portland
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