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Preview: Minor Threats: The Cleaner #1

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Minor Threats: The Cleaner #1

Writer: Gerry Duggan · Patton Oswalt · Jordan Blum
Artist: Mark Torres
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Scott Hepburn

Twilight City is a hard place to live—and an easier place to die. But some bodies never make the headlines. When the capes make a mess too big to bury, they call one number: THE CLEANER.

By day, David O’Halloran is a struggling small business owner. By night, he’s the spandex world’s last call for cleanup—disposing of the un-disposable with precision, secrecy, and a price. But when his path crosses with the deadly and dazzling Diamond Dahlia, everything changes. She has a secret past with the legendary vigilante The Insomniac, and it’s about to erupt onto the blood-slicked streets.

It’s superhero noir from Gerry Duggan (X-Men, Deadpool, Falling in Love On The Path To Hell and superstar artist Mark Torres (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).

Comic book cover for Minor Threats: The Cleaners, Issue 1, featuring a masked man standing among fallen figures and grotesque framed artwork.
Comic book cover for Minor Threats: The Cleaner, featuring a masked man in a suit seated on a stool against a green collage background.
Comic book cover for The Cleaner: Minor Threats, featuring a trench-coated man in a fedora and sunglasses standing beside a blood-splattered brick wall and a fallen figure.
Comic book cover for The Cleaner, Issue 1, featuring a masked man in a black suit and hat holding a bundle of weapons against a red-and-tan illustrated background.
Comic book cover for The Minor Threats: The Cleaner, featuring a masked superhero, a stylish villain with a knife, and a cast of colorful characters.
Colorful comic book spread showing a masked heroine and bizarre characters fighting in a chaotic urban scene, with credits and speech bubbles.
Pink-toned comic page showing a chaotic room with bodies, graffiti, and characters conversing in several panels.
Comic book page showing a masked figure confronting a frightened person in a brick basement, with panels of a door, a sudden impact, and tense dialogue.
Comic book page showing two figures inspecting a damaged, graffiti-covered basement, followed by close-ups of their conversation and a masked man saying “Well…”
Black-and-white comic page showing a wheelchair user, a tense courtroom discussion, conspiracy-themed scenes, financial documents, and a man in sunglasses and a hat.

Preview: Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live #4

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Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live #4

Writer: Geof Darrow
Artist: Geof Darrow
Colorist: Ian Herring
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Geof Darrow

In the ultimate consumer action comic, the vengeful corporate narcissist Emil Cola, has launched a panty raid against the Shaolin Cowboy, leaving him blinded by the white with his undies in a bundle and seemingly helpless. Will The Cowboy’s V.P.L. (Visible Panty Line) be his end or will Emil Cola’s investment show zero return? You will have to fight your way through 38 pages of the ABCs of Nate Piekos, Color 101 by Ian Herring, and summer school detention with Geof Darrow. In the 40 years of Dark Horse there has never been a comic like this!!!!!!!

And once you’ve read it you will know why!

Comic book cover for 'The Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I. Live' featuring a character wielding chainsaws while performing a dramatic pose in mid-air, accompanied by a small, white, furry creature against a blue sky background.
Comic book cover featuring a martial artist wearing a red shirt and blue pants, standing confidently amidst fallen characters. The title 'The Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I. Live' is prominently displayed at the top.
Comic book cover for 'The Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I. Live' featuring a cowboy character riding a large buffalo, with a second character holding a spear nearby, set against a gradient background.
A chaotic urban street scene depicts a man seemingly caught in a humorous situation, with a bag over his head and various objects scattered around him, including food and beverages. In the background, pedestrians observe the scene, and a dog is present amidst the debris.
A chaotic urban scene depicting a busy street filled with people, vehicles, and advertisements. One car is airborne, while another is overturned, amidst explosions and debris scattered across the ground. The background features bright, colorful billboards and signs, creating a lively yet hectic atmosphere.
A chaotic comic book scene depicting an overturned car in a busy urban area with characters engaged in a dynamic action moment. Various colorful storefronts can be seen in the background, along with explosions and flying debris, adding to the vibrant chaos of the setting.
A chaotic comic panel depicting a character in a red shirt wielding a chainsaw against a mechanical creature in a cluttered urban environment filled with signs and debris.

Preview: The Big Shakedown #2

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The Big Shakedown #2

Writer: Jordan Blum · Tim Seeley
Artist: Scott Koblish
Colorist: Hi-Fi
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Scott Koblish

Detective Ester Blanco takes to the earthquake-ravaged streets of a post “Big One” Los Angeles to hunt for a missing child. Her investigation drags her deeper into a seedy underworld, leading her to a former movie studio now red-light district and a gang of ruthless salvagers working out of the sinkholes of Beverly Hills. The farther Ester searches, the more she must confront the ghosts of her own past. Will she solve her final case and escape LA or become one more casualty beneath the rubble? Experience the second pulpy chapter of The Big Shakedown, an LA noir meets disaster movie by creators Jordan Blum (Minor Threats) Tim Seeley (Local Man) and Scott Koblish (Despicable Deadpool).

A pulpy, high-stakes journey through the remains of the City of Angels, uncovering a dark web that threatens the few survivors left standing.

Preview: The Umbrella Academy: Plan B #5

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The Umbrella Academy: Plan B #5

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

As the Sparrows plan their counterstrike, Dr. Zoo races across the cosmos hoping to reunite the Umbrella Academy while Mom prays to a mysterious power for her children’s reunion. Meanwhile, ghosts from the past loom ever closer, and a curious detail lingers: Jennifer has two Ns, not two Fs.

Cover art for The Umbrella Academy comic issue No. 5, featuring a character in a dark environment wielding a glowing orb and a weapon, with colorful design elements and dramatic shadows.
Cover art of 'The Umbrella Academy' comic book issue No. 5 featuring a stylized illustration of a central character with various other characters floating around her, all designed in a vibrant and dynamic comic style.
A comic page featuring a talking dog in a red cape, a character with short pink hair, and a chaotic room with overturned furniture. The dog discusses listening to screams while the pink-haired character attempts to manage the situation. Action words like 'WHUD' and 'KRAASSH' are present, indicating movement and impact.
A comic panel featuring two characters. One character with purple hair in a red and black outfit reassures another character, a young girl with brown hair, who is sitting on the floor and appears distressed. The setting suggests a tense moment following a conflict, with dialogue conveying a sense of urgency and comfort.
A comic panel depicting a character in a mask comforting another character who appears distressed. They are outside a building with rain and puddles around. The facial expressions convey concern and sadness.
A comic book scene featuring three characters in the rain, discussing a mysterious object. One character appears to be questioning authority, while another expresses concern for the president's safety.
Comic book page featuring characters from The Umbrella Academy discussing the use of their powers in a rain-soaked environment, with a large mansion in the background.

Preview: Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight – Villains and Vignettes #1

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Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight – Villains and Vignettes #1

Writer: Mark Waid · Scott Hepburn · Patton Oswalt · Jordan Blum
Artist: Mike Mignola · Scott Kolins · Cary Nord
Colorist: Dave Stewart · Ian Herring
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Scott Hepburn

Twilight City may be home to the Minor Threats, but its streets, alleys and gutters are littered with stories of deadbeat heroes, desperate villains and fallen monsters. The beloved anthology returns with brand new twisted tales from some of the biggest names in comics.

In the first issue Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited, Kingdom Come) and Scott Kolins (Flash, Patra) tell a horrific story of superpowers, fanaticism and manosphere supplements.

Next Minor Threats co-writers Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum team up with Mike Mignola!!! (Hellboy) himself to reveal the tragic origins of the dead Kaiju many citizens of Redport call home.

Finally Minor Threats co-creator Scott Hepburn writes a story with art by Cary Nord (Conan the Barbarian) that travels back to Frankie Follis’ past to uncover the true moment Playtime was born.

And that’s just issue 1!

Comic book cover for 'Welcome to Twilight' featuring various superheroes and villains, with a central character surrounded by swirling colors and energy against an urban backdrop.
Comic book cover titled 'Welcome to Twilight: Villains and Vignettes' featuring a green creature, a smiling character with a star on their forehead, and a woman in a colorful costume, with city skyline in the background.
A comic panel showing a character holding a smartphone displaying a past image of himself holding flowers, with a caption reflecting on the past.
A comic page featuring a character named Vinnie Longo, sitting confidently in a casual setting surrounded by ZAP systems products. The upper panels depict him discussing his success, while the middle panel shows him celebrating at stage eight with two other characters. The lower panel introduces a former accordionist turned superhero, now able to emit sound blasts, with a caption indicating 'Month Eleven'.
A colorful comic book page featuring two characters in a discussion about superhero abilities and a product called Zap System. The top panel shows an explosion and a character in a flashy costume associated with lightning, while the bottom panels depict a conversation between a woman and a man with a red mohawk and mask.
A comic book scene featuring two main characters arguing, with one character holding a child and the other wearing a superhero costume. The background shows a messy room with scattered items. Dialogue bubbles convey frustration and anticipation about receiving a shipment.
A red car parked outside with a woman gesturing towards it, questioning if they can afford it.

D’Orc #9 keeps up the fun and laughs with an interesting twist on a Necromancer

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D’orc travels to the Frozen Moors in search of the Bone Witch and to escape that annoying Dark Golem that’s hunting him. But the Necromancer atop the snowy mountains is slowly building an army of meat monsters and D’orc now comes to face, to face, to face, to… oh, gross why are there SO many faces!?!

Story: Brett Bean
Art: Brett Bean
Color: Frank William
Letterer: Nate Piekos

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Zeus Comics
Kindle

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Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston’s Black Hammer #1 gets a Facsimile Reprint in February

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Dark Horse Comics presents the Black Hammer #1 Facsimile Reprint, a collectible reprint of the first issue of the Eisner Award—winning series written by Jeff Lemire, illustrated by Dean Ormston, colored by Dave Stewart, and lettered by Nate Piekos. Released in celebration of the critically acclaimed superhero universe’s tenth anniversary, the Facsimile Reprint faithfully reproduces the issue with its original design, ads, and backup material. It will be available in comic shops in February 2027 with both its original cover and a brand-new 1:10 variant cover illustrated by Lemire.

Once they were heroes, but that age has long since passed. Banished from existence by a multiversal crisis, the old champions of Spiral City—Abraham Slam, Golden Gail, Colonel Weird, Madame Dragonfly, and Barbalien—now lead simple lives in a timeless farming town. Even as they try to find their way home, trouble has a unique way of finding heroes wherever they are!

Black Hammer #1 Facsimile Reprint will be available in comic shops on February 10, 2027 for $4.99.

Cover of the comic 'Black Hammer' featuring a girl floating above a hammer, surrounded by shadowy figures including an elderly man crawling on the ground, against a vibrant orange background.

D’Orc #8 continues the fun issues that can almost stand on their own

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D’orc meets Schweinehund, a vicious warrior aimed at bringing justice to all the lords of Sunderaine. Yeah, this dude is wound tight and we’re pretty sure the King of Goblin Gate probably has it coming, but at what cost to D’orc and his companions?
Oh, and Troll meat will be eaten…sloppily.

Story: Brett Bean
Art: Brett Bean
Color: Frank William
Letterer: Nate Piekos

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Kindle

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Preview: American Caper #11

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American Caper #11

Writer: Dan Houser · Lazlow
Artist: David Lapham
Colorist: Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Tyler Boss

Marty prepares for his book release bash while the FBI pays a visit to Aaron Olds. William gets a call in a porta potty that will change his life. Clint and Sonny have a quarrel that goes sideways. And Dre BK kills the devil while General Chancery enjoys a BBQ of his own.

Cover of the comic book 'American Caper' featuring a menacing character in a military uniform holding a large weapon, surrounded by flames and various characters in dramatic poses.
Comic book cover featuring Eva Suarez, a blonde woman holding a handgun, with silhouettes of various characters in the background. The title 'American Caper' is prominently displayed in yellow.
A comic panel featuring a grinning man with long hair promoting his wellness app, while others engage in various activities in a lively party setting.
A comic panel depicting an FBI field office in Verona, Wyoming. The top section shows a close-up of a deceased individual's face with a bloodstained shirt. The middle panel features a tense phone conversation between two men, with one expressing frustration and the other defending his actions. The bottom section includes a woman speaking about her plans to return after resolving a situation.
A comic panel depicting a conversation between two characters, one wearing a suit and sunglasses, the other in a casual outfit. The background shows a crime scene and a car. The suited character appears to be making a phone call, while the other is at a desk, expressing concern about a dangerous situation.
A comic book panel showing a man loading something into a car while another man in a suit stands nearby with a gun, looking apprehensive.
A man in a car appears anxious and paranoid, holding a phone. He seems to be looking out the window as another figure lurks behind a tree.

The Big Shakedown #1 takes the familiar missing persons detective story and gives it a twist

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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 that refuse to leave it. But hey, you can’t beat the weather.

Five years later Ester Blanco, a down on her luck former P.I., 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 person’s 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 that stayed behind.

Story: Jordan Blum, Tim Seeley
Art: Scott Koblish
Color: Hi-Fi
Letterer: Nate Piekos

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