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Jordan Blum, Tim Seeley, and Scott Koblish bring readers a sunbaked apocalyptic mystery with The Big Shakedown

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Dark Horse Comics presents The Big Shakedown, a brand-new four-issue noir comic series from Jordan Blum, Tim Seeley, and Scott Koblish. Written by Blum and Seeley, illustrated by Koblish, colored by Hi-Fi, and lettered by Nate Piekos, this pulpy tale brings readers into a mystery through an earthquake-decimated Los Angeles. Issue #1 will be available in September 2026 and will feature cover art by Koblish.

The Big One, the earthquake to end all earthquakes, has finally struck Los Angeles. The government decides not to rebuild and the city becomes a no-man’s-land for those who refuse to leave it. But hey, you can’t beat the weather. 

Five years later, Ester Blanco, a down-on-her-luck former PI, is willing to do anything to escape the City of Angels. She believes she’s found her ticket out when a desperate father hires her to solve a missing persons case in a city where a third of the population is already missing. Instead, the trail of this lost girl leads Ester to uncover a dark web of cults, conspiracy, and corruption that threatens every Angeleno who stayed behind. 

Gather your emergency supplies and prepare for The Big Shakedown #1 (of 4) as it arrives in comic shops on September 16, 2026. It is now available for preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99.

The Big Shakedown #1

Preview: The Umbrella Academy: Plan B #4

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The Umbrella Academy: Plan B #4

Writer: Gerard Way
Artist: Gabriel Bá
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Gabriel Bá

I’ve heard a rumor that immersing oneself in work can sometimes serve as a way to avoid confronting family problems. Allison will discover that sooner or later and she’ll have to face the mistakes of her past. Perhaps that’s what Jennifer’s visions are trying to tell her as well. And maybe the Sparrows should know that no president of the United States is ever safe whenever we have a chimpanzee dressed up as Marilyn Monroe.

The Umbrella Academy: Plan B #4

D’Orc #4 is another fun issue that continues to nail the off-the-rails fantasy concept

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D’orc is stuck between rival goblin gangs and the giant three-headed Thrawg they hunt. It’s all spears and teeth in this one. D’orc is learning in life that you end up a shish kebab or a chew toy. Slobbering will happen, but at least one piece of D’orc will get closer to his destination.

Story: Brett Bean
Art: Brett Bean
Color: Jean-Francois Beaulieu
Letterer: Nate Piekos

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
Kindle

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D’Orc #3 is a solid and fun issue with some nice twists and action and entertaining art

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D’orc is being followed by an annoyingly large and ominous Dwarf aimed on erasing him from existence. For real. Like with a potion from the Silver Witch. Is that even possible? To permanently be erased from existence? Probably, because magic is real. D’orc faces off against a real threat with a giant hammer. Things will happen that will change his fate forever. Or he’ll get wiped from existence. 50/50 chance on this one.

Story: Brett Bean
Art: Brett Bean
Color: Jean-Francois Beaulieu
Letterer: Nate Piekos

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
Kindle

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D’orc #2 heads back for a Third Printing

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The wildly popular D’orc by Brett Bean has sold out yet again at the distributor level. Issue #2 will be rushed back to print this week by Image Comics in order to keep up with unending momentum for this hot new series.

In D’orc #2, D’orc is avoiding every wizard and warrior because some DOOMSDAY prophecy says he will destroy the world. Can he change their minds? Probably not. D’Orc, his magic shield, and Ghost-chicken-with-its-head-cutoff are too busy facing a bigger challenge, KIDS!?! They’re time thieves. Oh, and there’s a Time Lord.

Armed with nothing but a wisecracking enchanted shield and a crippling need for friendship, D’orc follows a lonely orphan who stumbles headfirst into Sunderaine’s never-ending war. Light vs. Dark. Elves vs. Orcs. Wizards vs. Common Sense. Dragons vs. Literally Everyone. And caught dead-center? D’orc. Half dwarf, half orc, and wholly inconvenient to a doomsday prophecy, D’orc is destined to end the world. Soon, every human, elf, goblin, dwarf, Snargletooth, Necroid, Ice Giant, Trauma Llama, and at least three other unpronounceable magical creatures will know his name. Unfortunately, so will his enemies.

The D’orc #2, third printing (Lunar Code 0326IM8110) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 6.

D’orc #2, third printing

Preview: Minor Threats: The Last Devil Left Alive #4

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Minor Threats: The Last Devil Left Alive #4

Writer: Patton Oswalt · Jordan Blum
Artist: Scott Hepburn
Colorist: Ian Herring
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Scott Hepburn

Minor Threats from past and present unite to begin their final assault against real estate mogul Cooper Scadwell and his nefarious plans for the multiversal gentrification of Redport. But they’re not the only players to enter the fray as Frankie’s daughter Maggie aka Modder and her team of teen superheroes, The Action, make their move to bring Playtime to justice. An epic battle erupts beneath the subterranean tunnels of Twilight City but not everyone is making it out alive. Don’t miss out on the penultimate issue to our explosive finale as Frankie and costumed crime prepare to make their last stand!

Minor Threats: The Last Devil Left Alive #4

Geof Darrow’s Shaolin Cowboy is Staying A.I.Live

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Geof Darrow returns to Shaolin Cowboy just in time to fill every fan’s heart with hope and hilarious hardcore action. Dark Horse presents Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live, continuing the former-monk’s quest across a dangerous landscape one fist of epic fury at a time. Teaming with colorist Ian Herring and letterer Nate Piekos, Darrow explores the vibrant and highly-praised world of this new adventure with art and anachronisms in a way that is sure to keep the brainrot at bay. Featuring variant covers by Peach Momoko, Daniel Warren Johnson, Ryan Ottley, Dave Johson, Gilbert Hernandez, David Mack, Adi Granov, and Paul Chadwick!

The Shaolin Cowboy faces an icy reception when he leaves his wasteland retreat on a mission of mercy, following the considered consul of a desert swallow and a horned toad, both endangered species. But none as endangered as the wandering ex monk becomes, once again because in this typical AMERIGUNN small town he learns euthanASIA is the new import duty on foreign imports!!! 

Supporting “Shaolin Cowboy First” legislation; pre-order Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live #1 (of 4) for when it arrives in comic shops on July 1, 2026, for $4.99. 

Lobo #1 feels like a comic from a different time

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Lobo #1

VRRRRROOOOOOMMMMMMMM! The Main Man’s back, baby! And his ride is a motorcycle that moves at the speed of sound, but only if that sound is a rippin’ guitar solo, and you better hop on before he leaves you in the dust with all the bastiches he’s fragged for money or convenience! The Eisner-nominated creative team that brought you a fantastic parable of adolescence in the Midwest, the story of an artist who embraces darkness a little too closely, and the tale of a gunslinger with too much grit to stay buried brings you a classic yarn spun in the star-kissed threads of the cosmic DC Universe. It’s a guts-soaked path from DC K.O. to the end of the universe, where Lobo is going to scratch his name and number in the Source Wall with a cool knife. Don’t miss the mayhem, special guests, or tasty, tasty continuity! Don’t you do it! Lobo #1 is entertaining but feels like a comic from a different time.

Written by Skottie Young, Lobo #1 is an intriguing comic in that it doesn’t feel like something that fits in the 2020s but more the 2000s. Lobo has been a character I’ve enjoyed for a long time. I regularly read the numerous releases in the 90s and its exagerated insanity. Lobo #1 delivers that, it nails that time and craziness. The story though feels like something that’s a bit of a throwback in some ways with a focus on reality tv and slimy television studios.

The comic definitely has an awareness about itself, running through the history of the main man including that that time he looked like he joined a boy band (best not to discuss that). But, the its premise, which will absolutely work, doesn’t feel like it’s a riff and mockery of today’s influencers and click bait but instead stuck in the mockery of reality tv, which feels a bit dated. Still with Young writing, it’s sure to be entertaining.

The art by Jorge Corona perfectly captures the look of classic Lobo stories with color by Jean-Francois Beaulieu and lettering by Nate Piekos. The comic takes everything to the extreme and it’s fun to see the comic and Lobo’s influence on so many comics today. Visually, the comic feels so much like what I remember from the 90s with a Heavy Metal vibe and kinetic and chaotic mix of visuals. There was never anything subtle about Lobo visually and the comic keeps of the tradition of what has come before.

Lobo #1 feels like coming home for long time fans and readers. The comic captures the comic’s past look but delivers a story that feels like it belongs in the past too. It may show off some potential with a bit more updated jabs, but to kick things off, the first issue feels like it was dusted off from another time for both good and bad.

Story: Skottie Young Art: Jorge Corona
Color: Jean-Francois Beaulieu Letterer: Nate Piekos
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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D’Orc #2 keeps it fun with more off-the-rails fantasy adventure and some great art

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D’Orc is avoiding every wizard and warrior because some DOOMSDAY prophecy says he will destroy the world. Can he change their minds? Probably not. D’Orc, his magic shield, and Ghost-chicken-with-its-head-cutoff are too busy facing a bigger challenge, KIDS!?! They’re time thieves. Oh, and there’s a Time Lord. That guy sucks.

Story: Brett Bean
Art: Brett Bean
Color: Jean-Francois Beaulieu
Letterer: Nate Piekos

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.

Kindle

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Preview: Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks Series 1 #2

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Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks Series 1 #2

Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Wilton Santos · Edvan Alves
Colorist: Raul Angulo
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Marguerite Sauvage

The Fallbacks have plundered the Lost Lord of Loudwater’s tomb, but the treasure may not be worth the trouble. As a fearsome white dragon, apparently awoken by the Fallbacks’ heist, descends upon Loudwater, the party rushes to defend the town. Can they fend off the draconic menace before it freezes all of Loudwater? Also, a new challenge arises: the Tournament of Heroes! It’s the perfect opportunity for the Fallbacks to show up Angrilyne’s team, if they can win . . .

Featuring connecting back cover art by acclaimed fantasy artist Julie Dillon, whose work has been featured in the Magic: The Gathering card game!

Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks Series 1 #2
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