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Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene is powerful graphic journalism

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The story of Hurricane Helene as told by those who survived. Islands in the Sky brings those stories to life by pairing real survivors with award-winning comics creators to preserve what happened and help the region recover. This project, the first from the Appalachia Comics Project, is part record, part resistance, and part recovery. It is a testament to the power of community and creativity to bring healing and preserve the truth about one of America’s deadliest and costliest national disasters. Islands in the Sky was selected this year as the First Year Reading Book for Berea College in Kentucky.

Contributors to Islands in the Sky include a Nobel Prize winner, two Pulitzer Winners, two National Book Award winners, a MacArthur Genius grant recipient, and a Peabody winner.

Story: Jim Bourdy, Allie Bourdy. Greg Pak, Tera McIntosh, Amy McIntosh, Gene Luen Yang, Suzanne Palmer, Anthony Del Col, Matthew K. Manning, Andrew Aydin, Cory Vaillancourt, Steve Orlando, Nick Filardi, Shannon Burcham, Angie Stone, Alex Segura, Hannah Roy, Brian Michael Bendis, Jessica Stepp Edney, Matt Fraction, Dr. David Easterling
Art: Josh Adams, Thien Pham, Briana Loewnsohn, Ned Wolfe, Jarrett Rutland, Valentine De Landro, June Kim, Brent Schoonover, David Hahn, C.A.P. Ward, Aster D’Amico, Nate Powell
Color: Nick Filardi, Matthew Wilson, Laura Martin
Letterer: Jodie Troutman, Josh Reed, C.A.P. Ward, Nate Powell

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.

Releases in comic shops August 2026.

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John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction — Pause invites readers to consider what might happen if they were put into the same position

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For seemingly no reason, and with no advance warning, the world comes to a stop for everyone except one man, who goes on a mission to uncover the mystery in Pause, a new six-issue comics series from John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction, an imprint of Storm King Comics. John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction — Pause #1 will debut exclusively in comic book stores on February 26, 2025, with subsequent issues available monthly through July.

Written by Matthew K. Manning and illustrated by Conor Boyle, with lettering by Janice Chiang, Pause is a dark, compelling tale that begins on an ordinary night in Brooklyn as Henry Jacobs finds himself, as usual, having thrown back one too many. Henry is no stranger to the unexpected consequences of drinking too much, but he’s not prepared for what happens when he boards a subway and is the only person unaffected when, without warning, the world comes to a sudden stop.

Pause invites readers to consider what might happen if they were put into the same position. Would they stay in the nicest Manhattan penthouse, ignoring the frozen owner standing in the center of the room? Would they eat at the finest restaurants—food paused in time and still hot on the plates? And what if, with just a touch, anyone could be unfrozen … would they keep this newfound playground for themselves, or would they take anything? Anything at all might be possible—unless, of course, the wrong people were unpaused.

Pause #1

Discover the Secrets of Alexandria in this New Look Inside The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe

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AMC Networks, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Comics have unveiled an all-new look inside The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe, the upcoming hardcover going behind-the-scenes of all three of AMC’s landmark The Walking Dead TV series, featuring an in-depth look at the iconic town of Alexandria, top secret details on the evolution of Merle Dixon, never-before-seen concept art from The Walking Dead: World Beyond, and more.

The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe is available at comic shops on October 20, 2021 and everywhere books are sold on October 26, 2021, featuring an in-depth compilation of behind-the-scenes pre-production and production art from AMC’s three iconic TWD series—The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: World Beyond. Plus, fans will discover never-before-seen original sketches, concept art, storyboards, special product illustrations, and more from the shows inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic book turned pop culture phenomenon.

Marking AMC Networks’ first venture into book publishing, The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe, from writer Matthew K. Manning and Creative Director John J. Hill, also features an introduction by Chief Content Officer of  The Walking Dead  Universe Scott M. Gimple and fun facts from creators and crew members on all three series.  

The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe standard edition can be pre-ordered right now everywhere books are sold, in both print and digital formats, along with TWDUShop.com. A special edition, featuring a new cover by superstars David Finch & Dave McCaig, can be exclusively pre-ordered at the Skybound Store. The AMC Networks Publishing Limited-Edition Exclusive featuring a new cover utilizing the three-circle symbol displayed throughout the shows by Yanick Paquette and Nathan Fairbairn is also available to pre-order here. 

Preview: Marvel Action: Avengers Vol. 4 The Living Nightmare

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Marvel Action: Avengers Vol. 4 The Living Nightmare

(W) Matthew K. Manning (A) Marcio Fiorito (CA) Jon Sommariva
In Shops: Feb 03, 2021
SRP: $9.99

A new era of all-out Avengers action continues in these middle-grade graphic novels! The Avengers begin their final attack against A.I.M. and the mastermind behind their woes reveals themselves.

These graphic novels are the perfect starting point for new fans looking for more stories of the adventures of Black Panther, Captain America, Thor, Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and Black Widow! Collects issues #10-12 of the Marvel Action: Avengers series.

Marvel Action: Avengers Vol. 4 The Living Nightmare

Preview: Marvel Action: Avengers #10

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Marvel Action: Avengers #10

(W) Matthew K. Manning (A) Marcio Fiorito (CA) Jon Sommariva
In Shops: May 20, 2020
SRP: $3.99

A.I.M. has taken over New York City and mind-controlled many of its strongest super heroes! A small band of heroes struggles to fight back… but will they be any match for the Yellow Hulk?! The concluding storyline to the first phase of Marvel Action: Avengers!

Marvel Action: Avengers #10

Preview: Marvel Action: Avengers Book 3 The Fear Eaters

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Marvel Action: Avengers Book 3 The Fear Eaters

(W) Matthew K. Manning (A) Marcio Fiorito (CA) Jon Sommariva
In Shops: Feb 12, 2020
SRP: $9.99

A new era of all-out Avengers action continues in these young reader friendly graphic novels! Heroes and villains alike prepare for an incoming threat from the cosmos! Will someone from Black Panther’s past be friend or foe? And what sinister plan is M.O.D.O.K. preparing? Collects issues #7-9 of the Marvel Action: Avengers series.

Marvel Action: Avengers Book 3 The Fear Eaters

Preview: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 3 Sound Off!

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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 3 Sound Off!

(W) Matthew K. Manning (A/CA) Chad Thomas
In Shops: Feb 05, 2020
SRP: $9.99

New characters, new attitude, and a new age of mutant madness continues in this graphic novel based on the Nickelodeon animated series. Join Raph, Leo, Donnie, Mikey, and April O’Neil in this exciting and hilarious adventure with an important message about learning to be comfortable speaking up.

A new batch of mutant villains are in town and they’ve mastered the art of noiseless theft! The TMNT are powerless to stop them-until they realize someone close to them shares a history with the bad guys: April O’Neil! Will she be able to overcome a case of stage fright and save the day?

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 3 Sound Off!

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 10

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 10

(W) Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Erik Burnham, Bobby Curnow, Matthew K. Manning (A) Cory Smith, Dan Schoening, Dave Watcher, Pablo Tunica, Adam Gorham (CA) Dan Duncan
In Shops: Jan 22, 2020
SRP: $49.99

Turtles… in space! Krang is set to go on trial in Dimension X but he has hired the cybernetic assassin Hakk-R to eliminate the witnesses set to testify against him. Meanwhile, the Turtles race to different planets in Dimension X to escort the witnesses to safety before Hakk-R gets to them first! Then, an enemy from Master Splinter’s past is back and hungry for revenge. To get it, he’ll summon the most dangerous foe that the Turtles have ever encountered–the Collectors, shape-shifting demons that can pass through dimensions at will and cannot be stopped once they have been summoned to harvest a soul. To save themselves, the Turtles team up with the Ghostbusters, the only people who have ever faced the Collectors and lived to tell the tale.

Collects Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe issues #19-20, issues #73-75 of the ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, the Dimension X mini-series, and the TMNT/Ghostbusters 2 crossover mini-series.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 10
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