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DC announces Kingdom of Zod

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DC has announced “Kingdom of Zod,” a new crossover storyline unfolding across Supergirl, Action Comics, Superman Unlimited, and Superman in August and September. Featuring the talents of writers Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, Mark Waid, and Dan Slott, along with artists Eddy Barrows, Joe Quinones, Montos, and Rachael Stott, “Kingdom of Zod” crossover pits Superman and DC’s Super-Family against General Dru-Zod as all the major threats from across the world of Superman in DC’s All In era collide!

The story begins on August 12 in Supergirl #16, when a mysterious military coup dangerously destabilizes the Kryptonite Kingdom of El Caldero. Supergirl assembles her own strike team—a Super-Force including Superboy-Prime, Conner Kent, Tomorrow Man, Steel, and more—to infiltrate the occupied territory. Fresh off the epic Reign of the Superboys storyline, Kara’s Superboy crew is shocked to discover this conquering force is Kryptonian in origin…and deadly. That same day, Action Comics #1101 sees Superman crash-land back into the present day after the events of Action Comics #1100 (no spoilers here!), only to find himself immediately drawn into the escalating conflict.

How the Kryptonian general has returned and what role he plays in the takeover will leave readers stunned, as a shocking twist sets the entire world ablaze with the power of Kryptonite! Guillem March provides connecting main covers across all four series in August, with variant covers by Noobovich, Stephanie Hans, Joe Quinones, Ariel Olivetti, Mike Choi, ACO, Taurin Clarke, Vincenzo Riccardi, and Christian Ward. Mark Spears will provide foil variant covers for all four titles.

The Kingdom of Zod crossover continues on August 19 in Superman Unlimited #16, where Zod reveals the true scope of his plan and unleashes a dangerous Kryptonite infection that spreads across the world. The first month of “Kingdom of Zod” concludes on August 26 with Superman #41, as Superman, Supergirl, Superboy-Prime, and the Super-Family confront Zod in a battle that will reshape the future of the House of El!

The story continues through September with chapters in Supergirl #17, Action Comics #1102, Superman Unlimited #17, and Superman #42, bringing the Kingdom of Zod arc to its explosive conclusion in a one-shot, Superman: Kingdom of Zod Special, on September 30.

“Kingdom of Zod” brings together DC’s full Super-Family for a high-stakes battle against one of Superman’s greatest foes and features the return of the Man of Tomorrow at a moment when the DC Universe needs him most. Will the Super-Family be able to stand against Zod?

SDCC 2025: Horror Icon Roy Lee and AWA Explore New Frontiers in Horror

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Kill or Be Killed

Join horror icon and Producer behind iconic hits like Barbarian, the It Franchise, The Ring Franchise, and the upcoming Weapons Roy Lee, AWA Studios President Zach Studin, and acclaimed comic artists Tim Bradstreet and Mike Choi (illustrators on Look Out and Kill or Be Killed, respectively), at their San Diego Comic-Con panel, The Future of Fear: How AWA and Roy Lee’s Vertigo Entertainment Are Exploring New Frontiers in Horror. The panelists will discuss new graphic fiction projects and TV/film developments for The Future of Fear, a chilling new anthology that’s taking horror to new terrifying levels, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 7:00 pm PT in Room 7AB.

In a panel moderated by Variety journalist Jordan Moreau, the group will give attendees an inside look into how this collection of stories is redefining the genre for comics, illustrated prose, and screen. Attendees will hear how viral creepypasta, AI paranoia, and deep psychological dread are fueling stories like Look Out and Kill or Be Killed, and get an exclusive look at upcoming titles, the creative vision behind the collection, and how these creators are probing the frontiers of fear to create the next great horror franchises.

Announced in June 2024, this sinister alliance between AWA and Vertigo Entertainment is forging the next era of boundary-pushing horror franchises with The Future of Fear. The collection delivers a chilling lineup of stories crafted by a handpicked team of master storytellers and artists. Designed to haunt fans across every medium—illustrated prose, comics, film, and TV—this collaboration redefines how terrifying tales are discovered, created, and consumed, promising to leave audiences thrilled, shaken, and hungry for more. As the Eisner Award-winning publisher brings each story from The Future of Fear to life through graphic works, Vertigo Entertainment and AWA Studios (the Film & TV division of AWA) are teaming up to co-produce the film and TV adaptations, ensuring these chilling tales make their way to the screen. 

The first installment, Look Out, is available now, and the second title, Kill or Be Killed, will be released on August 20, 2025. Further titles in The Future of Fear collection will be announced and released throughout 2025 and 2026. 

WHO: Roy Lee (Renowned Film Producer and Founder of Vertigo Entertainment), Tim Bradstreet (Artist of LOOK OUT, from The Future of Fear collection), Mike Choi (Artist of KILL OR BE KILLED, from The Future of Fear collection), Zach Studin (President, AWA Studios), Jordan Moreau (Moderator)
WHEN: Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 7:00-8:00 PM PT
WHERE: San Diego Convention Center (Room 7AB)

Kill or Be Killed, a Chilling New Title from AWA and Roy Lee’s Vertigo Entertainment

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The rules are simple: kill a complete stranger and livestream the murder, or lose everything. Just when you thought it was safe to scroll again, Artists Writers and Artisans, Inc. (AWA) and Roy Lee’s Vertigo Entertainment are back to upend your nightmares. The two have revealed Kill or Be Killed, the second spine-tingling release in their The Future of Fear collection. This pulse-pounding illustrated prose one-shot from acclaimed author Peter Tieryas and visionary artist Mike Choi hits shelves and digital platforms on August 20.

In a world where your “friend” notification could be your death sentence, Kill or Be Killed imagines a tech dystopia where social media and AI collide with lethal consequences. When random people begin receiving mysterious messages that threaten the lives of their loved ones—unless they murder a stranger and livestream it for all to see—they become victims of a mysterious serial murderer known as the Friendship Killer. The perpetrator’s sinister game spreads like wildfire until one victim embarks on a search for the murderer that sets him down a twisted road of advanced surveillance tech, deepfake capabilities, and AI horror.

The 48-page novella blends page-turning prose with razor-sharp social commentary, brought chillingly to life through Mike Choi’s haunting illustrations that immerse readers in a near-future world that feels all too real. Following the buzzworthy debut of Look Out, which hit stores on May 7, Kill or Be Killed continues The Future of Fear anthology, a cross-platform horror initiative spanning comics, illustrated prose, and screen adaptations. Titles from the collection are already in development for film and television through AWA Studios and Vertigo Entertainment.

Kill or Be Killed

Preview: U & I #4

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U & I #4

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: Mike Choi
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Cover A: Mike Choi
Cover B: Kevin Maguire
Cover C: Chris Ferguson Romance Novel Homage

The action/romance epic set in the Resistance Universe continues! As U & Isabelle grow closer, U begins to unlock the mystery of his past. But before they can get very far they must face the local crime syndicate’s fearsome enforcer: a massive, invulnerable Reborn called the Hand.

U & I #4

Preview: U & I #2

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U & I #2

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: Mike Choi
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Cover A: Mike Choi
Cover B: Butch Guice & Lee Loughridge
Cover C: Romance Novel Homage

J. Michael Straczynski’s new tale of the Resistance Universe continues! Hiding out after their run-in with a pair of low level gangsters, Isabelle and the mysterious “U” begin to get to know each other. Inspired in equal parts by Isabelle’s words and his own unique vision of the world, U targets the criminal syndicate exploiting their desperate neighborhood. It’s not long before the situation turns explosive — and U ends up drawing the attention of the syndicate’s most dangerous members.

U & I #2

Preview: U & I #1

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U & I #1

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: Mike Choi
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Cover A: Mike Choi
Cover B: Mike Deodato, Jr. & Lee Loughridge
Cover C: Romance Novel Homage
Cover D: Mike Dedodato, Jr. (B&W Incentive)

The next chapter in the saga of the Resistance Universe focuses on an unlikely love story. The mysterious “U” has no memory of his past before awakening with powers after the Great Death that took many lives and created the superpowered Reborns. His vision of the world is one that is more beautiful and full of hope than the rest of us can see. In searching for a purpose, a reason to live, he discovers Isabelle, whose father died in the plague, and who has recently been thrown out to live in the streets by her uncle. When the two meet, a spark is lit between them. But another spark is lit—one that’s sure to lead to explosive consequences—when U runs afoul of a crime syndicate that will stop at nothing to get revenge.

U & I #1

Preview: U & I #1

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U & I #1

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: Mike Choi
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Cover A: Mike Choi
Cover B: Mike Deodato, Jr. & Lee Loughridge
Cover C: Romance Novel Homage
Cover D: Mike Dedodato, Jr. (B&W Incentive)

The next chapter in the saga of the Resistance Universe focuses on an unlikely love story. The mysterious “U” has no memory of his past before awakening with powers after the Great Death that took many lives and created the superpowered Reborns. His vision of the world is one that is more beautiful and full of hope than the rest of us can see. In searching for a purpose, a reason to live, he discovers Isabelle, whose father died in the plague, and who has recently been thrown out to live in the streets by her uncle. When the two meet, a spark is lit between them. But another spark is lit—one that’s sure to lead to explosive consequences—when U runs afoul of a crime syndicate that will stop at nothing to get revenge.

U & I #1

AWA announces U and I, the next chapter in J. Michael Straczynski’s Resistance Universe

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Love is in the air as Artists, Writers & Artisans (AWA) have announced U and I. The series reunites the team behind Moths – acclaimed filmmaker and comic book writer J. Michael Straczynski, Mike Choi, and Sal Cipriano – to create an improbable romance in the thrilling next chapter of the Resistance Universe saga, where “Reborns” gain incredible powers in the wake of a global pandemic. The 6-issue series launches on February 7, 2024.

In U and I, sparks fly when down-on-her-luck Isabelle meets the mysterious and superpowered “U.” A different type of flame ignites what is sure to lead to explosive consequences when U runs afoul of a crime syndicate that will stop at nothing to get revenge. U and I offers the latest chapter in the popular Resistance Universe and is also a thrilling love story that can stand alone for readers first being introduced to JMS’s superhero world.

AWA’s U and I is written and created by writer J. Michael Straczynski with art and covers by Mike Choi, and lettered by Sal Cipriano. U and I #1 will be available Wednesday, February 7, both digitally and in stores wherever comic books are sold.

U and I #1

Preview: The Resistance Universe: The Origins

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The Resistance Universe: The Origins

by J. Michael Straczynski (W), Gregg Hurwitz (W), Michael Moreci (W), Kaare Andrews (W/A), Mike Deodato, Jr. (A), C.P. Smith (A), Mike Choi (A), Mark Texeira (A), Alessandro Vitti (A), Lee Loughridge (C), Snakebite Cortez (C), Brian Reber (C), Ive Svorcina (C), Sal Cipriano (L), AndWorld Design (L), Rahzzah (CA)
In Shops: Dec 14, 2022
SRP: $19.99

In March 2020, amid Covid-19 lockdowns, AWA launched a bold new universe for the 21st Century with J. Michael Straczynski & Mike Deodato Jr.’s The Resistance, in which “Reborns” gain incredible powers in the wake of a global pandemic. Other creators followed with series such as E-Ratic, Knighted, and The Joneses. Now, for the first time, we are collecting each of the initial chapters in this super-sized 368-page collection.

Contains: The Resistance Vol. 1 (#1-6), The Resistance: Reborns (One Shot), The Resistance: Uprising Vol. 2 #1, Moths #1, E-Ratic Vol. 1 #1, Knighted #1, The Joneses #1, E-Ratic: Recharged Vol. 2 #1

The Resistance Universe: The Origins

Preview: Newthink Vol. 1

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Newthink Vol. 1

(W) Gregg Hurwitz (A) Mike Deodato, Keron Grant, Mike Choi, Will Conrad (CA) Lee Loughridge, Marco Lesko
In Shops: Dec 14, 2022
SRP: $9.99

This Black Mirror-style anthology examines the rapid proliferation of technology, the cultural and political polarization of the country, and the technocrats that have driven us to such extremes of thought that we need to present the present as something… futuristic. Each of the five issues is a stand-alone tale with its own art team.

Newthink Vol. 1
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