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Midnight Spider-Man #1 Gives Us Horror Commentary on the State of Technology

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

A young man is transformed into a hideous spider hybrid by the ruthless Oscorp Corporation in their pursuit for eternal life. When Oscorp begins to use the secrets unlocked by his mutation to create more human-animal hybrids, he must embrace his grotesque new form to fight back. Midnight Spider-Man #1 is a solid start that delivers a new spin and weaves an interesting web for the origin of the classic character.

Story: Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Art: Scietronc
Color: Neeraj Menon
Letters: Joe Caramagna

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Midnight Spider-Man #1 Gives Us Horror Commentary on the State of Technology

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Midnight Spider-Man #1 is a solid start to the series adding to the “Midnight Universe,” a new line of comics from Marvel. The comic has a lot of the familiar concepts and characters, Peter Parker, Uncle Ben, Oscorp., but the specifics have been changed for something new and intriguing. Johnson seems to be leaning into the body horror aspect of Spider-Man, something that has at times been center but usually not a major focus. And with that body horror, Johnson also dives into the lack of ethics in modern tech companies.

Midnight Spider-Man #1 gives us some interesting familiar basics for Peter. He lives with his Uncle Ben, Aunt May is an unknown. He’s a science geek who wants to do amazing things with technology. He works for Dr. Connors as he and Ben struggled. There’s something mysterious that happened to his parents and Oscorp. Oscorp is the evil corporation running brutal experiments that are unethical, immoral, and outright criminal. They’re the modern bio tech company, the AI company, the worst of the worst when it comes to our oligarch overlords, abusing individuals for their amusement. Kennedy focuses a lot on the torture and glee the mysterious leaders of Oscorp show in their experiments. It’s a complete disconnect from any empathy, much like current “tech leaders” have displayed in recent years. The basic DNA is there for the character and world.

Johnson though gives us a lot of small details to flesh things out. There’s basics of what Oscorp is doing, hints at Peter’s past with them. Familiar names that work for the mega corporation. And then there’s visual teases like a picture on a table or the events going on around Peter and his Uncle as they drive down the road. Johnson does a fantastic job of building this world and allowing the art to tell more of the story and expand the world.

Scietronc provides the art with color by Neeraj Menon and lettering by Joe Caramagna. The style feels a little like Humberto Ramos with pages that switch from Ramos’ energy and flair to outright horror. As Peter learns a hard lesson as a kid, the panels focus in on the result of his actions. It’s disturbing and likely to unnerve some readers. The comic doesn’t hold back in that sense with death and body horror present throughout. It’s an issue that balances the youthful exuberance of Peter with the darker world around him.

Midnight Spider-Man #1 is a solid start to the series that leans into aspects familiar but not often explored. It teases some key things to come and with its introduction of so many familiar characters, it’s hard to not imagine what might come down the road. It’s a fantastic beginning for Marvel’s “Midnight Universe,” that has us excited to see where it goes.

Story: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Art: Scietronc
Color: Neeraj Menon Letters: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

Preview: G.I. Joe #26

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

G.I. Joe #26

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Tom Reilly (C) Lee Loughridge (L) Rus Wooton

Round two: G.I. Joe and Night Force won’t back down!

The epic battle between the two teams takes a dangerous turn as a new Joe – G.I. B.A.T. (yeah, you read that right!)- enters the fight! Can Baroness’s secret mission stop the war?

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 Hits Skybound Gold Status and Will Return with 10 New Covers to Celebrate a Historic Tenth Printing

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Skybound and Image Comics have announced a landmark tenth printing for Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1, the issue that brought new Invincible Universe stories back to comic shops for the first time in seven years, going on to smash sales records with no sign of stopping. This new printing is certified Skybound Gold to commemorate the rare achievement of a tenth printing and will feature all-new covers by top artists in the industry.

From the unstoppable team of creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley, colorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing will arrive on October 7, 2026.

With 10 open-to-order covers to celebrate the historic tenth printing, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 will head back to comic book shops with special gold foil editions of the issue’s original main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni and a new cover by Ottley and Leoni, as well as new covers by Brett Bean, Jerome Opeña and Neeraj Menon, Cully Hamner, Nick Bradshaw and Jim Charalampidis, Tom Whalen, James Stokoe, Ben Stenbeck, and Carmine Di Giandomenico.

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 Tenth Printing (Lunar Codes below | SRP: $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Comic book cover featuring Battle Beast from the Invincible Universe, depicted with a large sword and a fierce expression, set against a colorful background. The title 'BATTLE BEAST' is prominently displayed, along with issue information and printing details.

Comic book cover featuring a muscular hero in a blue cape facing a monstrous figure, set against a colorful, rocky background. Title reads 'Invincible Universe: Battle Beast Issue #11'.

The full list of covers is below:

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover A (Foil, $4.99) by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover B (Foil, $4.99) by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover C by Brett Bean
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover D by Jerome Opeña & Neeraj Menon
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover E by Cully Hamner
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover F by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover G by Tom Whalen
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover H by James Stokoe
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover I by Ben Stenbeck
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover J by Carmine Di Giandomenico

Preview: Tales of Wonder #1

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Tales of Wonder #1

(W) Steve Skroce (A) Steve Skroce

WHAT IF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR SUPERHEROES CAME TO LIFE?

Superstar creator STEVE SKROCE (WE STAND ON GUARD, Wolverine, The Matrix) debuts an all-new action-packed series for fans of GHOST PEPPER and The Ultimates.

Stu and Jake’s friendship was forged in WW II, but the one thing it couldn’t survive was the comic book industry. As their Wonder Comics creations grew from four-color sensations to a global phenomenon, everything changed…

Can Stu and Jake overcome decades of bad blood and stolen credit? They better if they’re going to help save our world!

The full list of covers is below:

Tales of Wonder #1 Cover A by Steve Skroce & Ian Herring
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover B by Yasmine Putri
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover C by Jorge Fornés
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Peter Carroll
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Caspar Wijngaard
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover F (1:100 FOIL Incentive) ($4.99) by Miki Montlló
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover G Blank Sketch ($4.99)

Round Two of G.I. Joe vs Night Force Is Here in G.I. Joe #26

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed preview pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. Joe #26, brought to you by the creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Rus Wooton. The battle continues when G.I. Joe #26 hits comic book shops on September 16, 2026.

Round two: G.I. Joe and Night Force won’t back down!

The epic battle between the two teams takes a dangerous turn as a new Joe – G.I. B.A.T. (yeah, you read that right!)- enters the fight! Can Baroness’s secret mission stop the war?

G.I. Joe #26 features a main cover by artist Tom Reilly with a lineup of variant covers that includes two open to order covers by Jerome Opeña and Neeraj Menon and InHyuk Lee, a 1:25 incentive streetwear variant by Fadime Yildirim, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Jonboy Meyers featuring the first cover appearance of G.I. B.A.T.

The full list of variant covers is below:

G.I. Joe #26 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0726IM0440)
G.I. Joe #26 Cover B by Jerome Opeña & Neeraj Menon (Lunar Code: 0726IM0441)
G.I. Joe #26 Cover C by InHyuk Lee (Lunar Code: 0726IM0442)
G.I. Joe #26 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim (Lunar Code: 0726IM0443)
G.I. Joe #26 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Jonboy Meyers (Lunar Code: 0726IM0444)

Skybound and Image Reveal Jorge Fornés’ Variant Covers for Steve Skroce’s New Series Tales of Wonder

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Skybound and Image Comics have revealed a stunning set of variant covers by acclaimed artist Jorge Fornés for Tales of Wonder. The new limited series from superstar creator/writer/artist Steve Skroce, colorist Ian Herring, and letterer Pat Brosseau arrives this fall, when the first issue hits comic book shops on September 2, 2026.

Steve Skroce debuts Tales of Wonder, an all-new action-packed limited series for fans of Ghost Pepper and The Ultimates, with a set of America’s Freedom Force variant covers spanning the first three issues from Jorge Fornés.

Stu and Jake’s friendship was forged in WW2, but the one thing it couldn’t survive was the comic book industry. As their Wonder Comics creations grew from four-color sensations to a global phenomenon, everything changed…

Now, these two legendary comic creators have reunited to launch the America’s Freedom Force cinematic universe, only to discover the make-believe superheroes and monsters from their stories are very, very real. Can Stu and Jake overcome decades of bad blood and stolen credit? They better if they’re going to help save our world!

Tales of Wonder #1 will feature a main cover by Steve Skroce and Ian Herring, with a variant cover program including open to order cover by Yasmine Putri, the first of three themed covers by Jorge Fornés, a 1:25 incentive variant by Peter Carroll, a 1:50 incentive by Caspar Wijngaard, a 1:100 Foil incentive variant by Miki Montlló, a blank sketch variant, and a Witchblade team-up cover by Steve Skroce and Neeraj Menon.

Tales of Wonder #1 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | SRP $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The full list of covers is below:

Tales of Wonder #1 Cover A by Steve Skroce & Ian Herring (Lunar Code: 0726IM0346)
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover B by Yasmine Putri (Lunar Code: 0726IM0347)
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover C by Jorge Fornés (Lunar Code: 0726IM0348)
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Peter Carroll (Lunar Code: 0726IM0349)
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Caspar Wijngaard (Lunar Code: 0726IM0350)
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover F (1:100 FOIL Incentive) ($4.99) by Miki Montlló (Lunar Code: 0726IM0351)
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover G Blank Sketch ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0726IM0352)
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover H (Witchblade Team-Up) by Steve Skroce & Neeraj Menon & Ian Herring (Lunar Code: 0726IM0353)

The full list of Jorge Fornés variant covers is below:

Tales of Wonder #2 Cover C by Jorge Fornés (Lunar Code: 0826IM0503)
Tales of Wonder #3 Cover C by Jorge Fornés

Comics

Witchblade passes the Gauntlet around with Team-Up Variants this September

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Image Comics and Top Cow have revealed a line-wide Witchblade Team-Up variant covers in celebration of the milestone Witchblade (2024) #25 issue’s premiere this September. Some of the biggest names in comics will put their artistic spin on Witchblade as its iconic characters make an appearance across the covers of some of Image’s most popular ongoing series.

Witchblade is a comic book series published by Top Cow Productions, which ran from November 1995 to October 2015 and December 2017 to January 2020. The series was created by Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, and Michael Turner. The comic series was made into a TNT television series in 2001 and was directed by Ralph Hemecher and starred Yancy Butler as Sara Pezzini. Later, Top Cow and Japanese animation studio Gonzo produced an anime adaptation of Witchblade, which debuted in 2006.

Marguerite Bennett and Guiseppe Cafaro’s current run on Witchblade (2024) features a reimagined origin, with contemporary takes on familiar characters, as well as fresh story arcs to hook new fans and rekindle the energy and excitement that fueled the ’90s Image Revolution. New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini’s life is forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. How will Sara use this ancient power? …Or will she be consumed by it?

Witchblade will appear on the covers of:

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 2:

Royals #6 Cover G Witchblade Team-Up by Jacob Perez – UPC: 70985304634900671
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover H Witchblade Team-Up by Steve Skroce & Neeraj Menon – UPC: 70985304861900181

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 9:

Blood & Thunder #17 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Ej Su & Dee Cunniffe – UPC: 70985304317101751
Death Vigil (2026) #2 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Stjepan Sejic – UPC: 70985304830500221
Geiger #25 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Gary Frank & Brad Anderson – UPC: 70985303965502561
Starhenge Book Two: A Kiss for Atticus #3 Cover G Witchblade Team-Up by Liam Sharp – UPC: 70985304788900361
Witchblade (2024) #25 Cover C Connecting Witchblade Team-Up by Pat Boutin & Steve Firchow – UPC: 70985304035402531

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 16:

The Darkness (2025) #8 Cover C Connecting Witchblade Team-Up by Pat Boutin & Steve Firchow – UPC: 70985304537300831
Die: Loaded #9 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Caspar Wijngaard – UPC: 70985304496300931
Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer #1 Cover I Witchblade Team-Up by Michael Walsh – UPC: 70985304858900191
Kaya #37 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Wes Craig – UPC: 70985303591603731
Monstress #64 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Sana Takeda – UPC: 70985302020206421
Regicide #2 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Akila Gabriel – UPC: 70985304831200251
Something Epic #15 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Szymon Kudrański – UPC: 70985303738501541

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 23:

Badrock #3 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Rob Liefeld – UPC: 70985304712400351
Bug Wars: The Coming of The Wardoom #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Justin Mason – UPC: 70985304828200231
Invincible Universe: Capes #11 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Mark Englert – UPC: 70985304498701161
Crimes Against Nature #1 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Gavin Smith – UPC: 70985304857200151
The Department of Truth #39 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Letizia Cadonici – UPC: 70985303032403941
D’Orc #8 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Bean – UPC: 70985304572400831
The Eye Collector #4 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by GMB Chomichuk – UPC: 70985304709400431
Feral #26 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Trish Forstner & Tim Seeley – UPC: 70985303949502641
Ghost Pepper #15 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Ludo Lullabi – UPC: 70985304394201561
M1: Monster Racing League #4 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Jae Lee – UPC: 70985304702500421
Radiant Black #44 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Marcelo Costa – UPC: 70985303068304461
Yumi: 00EX #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Chris Bachalo – UPC: 70985304832900231

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 30:

Final Boss #10 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Tyler Kirkham – UPC: 70985304494901041
Hammerfist #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Parson – UPC: 70985304826800231
Hyde Street #13 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki – UPC: 70985304127601331
Spawn #379 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Booth – UPC: 70985300214737931

Comics

Skybound and Image Comics Rush Terminal #1 Back to Press

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics have announced the debut issue of Terminal, the new series created by Robert Kirkman and Joe Casey, Andy Kubert, David Finch, and Arthur Adams has sold out at the distributor level.

To meet demand from fans worldwide, Terminal #1 from Kirkman, Casey, and Kubert will return with a new printing to celebrate the most anticipated new superhero series of the year. Featuring two new covers by Rick Leonardi and Neeraj Menon, Terminal #1 Second Printing arriving in comic shops on August 26, 2026. Readers won’t want to miss the chance to pick up this historic debut issue!

Perfect for fans of Invincible and the most acclaimed eras of X-Men, Terminal is the most violent and unpredictable superhero series on shelves. The murderers’ row of creators—Kirkman, Casey, Kubert, Adams and Finch—have each redefined superhero comics in their own right, and their powerful storytelling is on full display in Terminal. With a full creative team including inker Sandra Hope, colorist Dave McCaig, and letterer Rus Wooton, Terminal is a superhero series with twists no one will expect.

In Terminal #1, a secret war is being waged across the world by two violent forces with superhuman abilities who blur the lines between good and evil.

When Marilyn Howe’s search for her missing sister Alessandra puts her in the center of this conflict, she’ll learn that the power to save the world comes from unlocking your genetic code and giving up everything you thought you knew about yourself…if you survive the experience.

Terminal #1 Second Printing (Lunar Codes Below | SRP $4.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

The full list of covers is below:

Terminal #1 Second Printing Cover A (Activator Variant) by Rick Leonardi & Neeraj Menon (Lunar Code: 0726IM8031)
Terminal #1 Second Printing Cover B (The Awoken Variant) by Rick Leonardi & Neeraj Menon (Lunar Code: 0726IM8032)

ROM returns! ROM Special #1 and M.A.S.K. Origins #1 go Open to Order

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced the much-demanded open to order release of ROM Special #1, reprinting the surprise first appearance of the pop culture icon in the Energon Universe, as well as M.A.S.K. Origins #1. Both issues initially released in the M.A.S.K. #1 Blind Bag program and will now be available at comic book shops on August 26, 2026.

Void Rivals co-creators, writer Robert Kirkman and artist Lorenzo De Felici, reunited to introduce space knight ROM to the Energon Universe in this standalone special issue.

ROM Special #1 features a main cover by Lorenzo De Felici and a variant cover program including open to order covers by Christian Ward, E.J. Su, Nick Bradshaw and Jim Charalampidis, a foil, die-cut mask cover by John Amor, and a blank sketch cover.

Fans can expect to see more of ROM and his alien companion ‘Carpet’ in upcoming issues of Void Rivals!

M.A.S.K. Origins #1 is a double-sized issue that collects the first appearances of M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M. and other landmark Energon Universe moments that led to the launch of M.A.S.K.!

M.A.S.K. Origins #1 features a main cover by series artist Pye Parr and a variant cover program including open to order covers by Jason Howard, Ethan Young, Danilo Beyruth and Neeraj Menon, and Ben Oliver.

ROM Special #1 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon| SRP: $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on August 26, 2026.

The full list of covers is below:

ROM Special #1 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici
ROM Special #1 Cover B by Christian Ward
ROM Special #1 Cover C by E.J. Su
ROM Special #1 Cover D by Nick Bradshaw
ROM Special #1 Cover E (Blank Sketch Cover, $4.99)
ROM Special #1 Cover F (Foil, Die-Cut Mask Cover, $4.99) by John Amor

M.A.S.K. Origins #1 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon| SRP: $4.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on August 26, 2026.