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Dark Horse presents Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Dark Horse Books has announced Stranger Things: The First Shadow, an 80-page graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently playing at the Phoenix Theatre in London and Marquis Theatre in New York City. Available for preorder now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at your local bookstore, and wherever comic books are sold, the book will be available on January 19, 2027 for $19.99. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is from Rachel Pinnelas, Jake Bartok, Michael Atiyeh, and Tyler Smith.

In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the Creel family seeks a fresh start, especially their teenage son Henry, who is eager to escape his troubled past. Initially, things seem to go well — he finds friendship and joins the school play. But when a wave of shocking crimes strikes the town, Henry is forced to confront a terrifying possibility: Something inside him may be connected to the horrors unfolding around him. As this thrilling mystery races forward, shadows of the past are unleashed, relationships are tested, and the town of Hawkins must band together to face unspeakable darkness.

The critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning Stranger Things: The First Shadow opened to five-star reviews in 2023, and went on to receive Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, the Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer, and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play. Since its debut at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre, Stranger Things: The First Shadowhas been smashing box office records. The global phenomenonwas the most Tony Award-winning play of 2025, taking home 4 awards, including Best Scenic Design of a Play, Best Lighting Design of a Play, Best Sound Design of a Play, and a Special Tony Award for Illusions and Technical Effects.

This first-of-its-kind collaboration between theatre and television marked Netflix’s first foray into theatre, with the epic story and groundbreaking feats of technical design attracting many new theatre audiences. Nearly 1.6 million tickets have been sold across the West End and Broadway, with over 1,500 total performances. The Dark Horse graphic novel brings the stage to the page for all to enjoy.

 Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Preview: Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch – Rogue Agents #4

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch – Rogue Agents #4

Writer: Michael Moreci
Penciller: Reese Hannigan
Inker: Elisabetta D’Amico
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Cover artist: Valeria Favoccia

The Bad Batch find themselves in Aurra Sing’s crosshairs once again! With the help of her rogue agents, the deadly assassin is determined to capture the doomsday device and get her revenge on Clone Force 99. Witness their epic rematch in this thrilling conclusion!

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Rogue Agents #4

Preview: Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures–Pathfinders #3

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures–Pathfinders #3

Writer: George Mann
Artist: Caio Filipe
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Comicraft
Cover artist: Jake Bartok

The Pathfinder team traces the origins of a wrecked EX droid to the frozen planet Bathoris. There, they discover an isolated Comms team has been mysteriously murdered! Can the Pathfinders sift through the suspects in time? To uncover the truth, they might just need some help from another fan-favorite High Republic hero!

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures–Pathfinders #3

Preview: Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures -Pathfinders #2

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders #2

Writer: George Mann
Artist: Caio Filipe
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Comicraft
Cover artist: Jake Bartok

On their way to investigate a mysterious comms disturbance, the Pathfinder team is caught in a hyperspace abnormality! As the abnormality and its monstrous inhabitants threaten to trap the Pathfinders forever, they send a desperate distress call into the galaxy… and the answer comes in the form of a fan-favorite High Republic character! Can the team escape before they are lost to the darkness between the stars?

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures - Pathfinders #2

Preview: Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch – Rogue Agents #3

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch – Rogue Agents #3

Writer: Michael Moreci
Penciller: Reese Hannigan
Inker: Elisabetta D’Amico
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Comicraft
Cover artist: Valeria Favoccia

As the Bad Batch closes in on the scientist they’ve been searching for, their adversaries make a tempting offer. Is it too good to be true? Meanwhile, another deadly (and all too familiar) enemy trains their sights on Clone Force 99…

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Rogue Agents #3

Preview: Avatar: The Gap Year – Tipping Point #6

Avatar: The Gap Year – Tipping Point #6

Writer: Ethan Sacks
Artist: Salvatore Porcaro
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Cover artist: Salvatore Porcaro

A beyond-the-screen adventure set before the events of the award-winning film Avatar: The Way of Water!

With multiple defeats weighing on Jake and the Na’vi, morale is shaken and hopelessness is beginning to set in. What can they do against such a heavily armed and armored foe? After facing Bukowski and his soldiers again, Jake calls the retreat, but does he have a new strategy in mind that may turn the tide?

Avatar: The Gap Year - Tipping Point #6

The Flash: Rebirth DC Compact Comics edition is packed for the price

Barry Allen is back—but the Speed Force isn’t what it used to be. In this thrilling collection of two modern classics, The Flash: Rebirth and The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!, the Scarlet Speedster must reclaim his legacy and outrun a deadly conspiracy. It’s a high-velocity saga of resurrection, redemption, and rogue justice.

The Flash: Rebirth – DC Compact Comics Edition brings together two pivotal storylines that redefined the Flash mythos for a new generation. In The Flash: Rebirth, Barry Allen returns from the dead, but his presence threatens the very Speed Force that empowers every speedster. As he struggles to find his place in a changed world, a dark force from his past emerges. Then, in The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!, Barry faces a time-traveling mystery when a future version of the Rogues accuses him of murder. With stunning art and fast-paced storytelling, this edition is perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike.

Story: Geoff Johns
Art: Ethan Van Sciver, Francis Manapul, Scott Kolins, Joel Gomez, Scott Hanna
Color: Brian Miller, Alex Sinclair, Brian Buccellato, Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Rob Leigh, Rob Clark Jr., Nick J. Napolitano, Sal Cipriano

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.

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Preview: Star Wars Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #2

Star Wars Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #2

Writer: Michael Moreci
Penciller: Reese Hannigan
Inker: Elisabetta D’Amico
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Cover artist: Valeria Favoccia

The race is on to find the missing Separatist scientist and his doomsday device! But with their newfound adversary in the lead, the Bad Batch must turn to an old friend for help, finding themselves involved in an underworld shootout as a result! With friends like these, who needs enemies?

Star Wars Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #2

Preview: Avatar: The Gap Year – Tipping Point #5

Avatar: The Gap Year – Tipping Point #5

Writer: Ethan Sacks
Artist: Salvatore Porcaro
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Cover artist: Salvatore Porcaro

After suffering losses and narrowly escaping a pincer attack from the RDA, the Omatikaya are shaken and their faith in Jake is wavering. Things are beginning to seem hopeless. Children and adults alike are plagued with nightmares. Outgunned and with the RDA’s Major Bukowski seemingly able to see right through Jake’s every strategy, how can the Na’vi possibly fight them off?

Avatar: The Gap Year - Tipping Point #5

Preview: Avatar: The Gap Year–Tipping Point #4

Avatar: The Gap Year–Tipping Point #4

Writer: Ethan Sacks
Artist: Salvatore Porcaro
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Cover artist: Salvatore Porcaro

A beyond-the-screen adventure filling in the gap year at the outset of the hit film Avatar: The Way of Water!

Jake and his Na’vi warriors took the fight to the RDA and attacked one of their construction sites building train rails for transportation of weapons and soldiers. One of the warriors of the fight showed Lo’ak, Neteyam, and others to the place of their victory only to discover construction was already continuing as if nothing had happened. How can the People defeat a foe who so casually shakes off what should have been a great victory?

Avatar: The Gap Year--Tipping Point #4
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