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Blood Battles for Her Life in Blood & Thunder #18

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #18. From the creative team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su , colorist MsassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman, the conclusion to the latest story arc ushers the series into a new phase and arrives in comic book shops on October 14, 2026. 

What’s better than one cantankerous, sentient gun to help you win the fight of your life? If you ask Blood, the answer is a LOT more guns.  

Blood & Thunder is a high-octane sci-fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals.

In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and Dee Cunniffe, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #18  also includes an open-to-order cover by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Karen S. Darboe, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Pete Woods.

Comic book cover titled 'BLOOD & THUNDER' featuring robotic characters in stylish clothing, holding weapons, against a backdrop of skyscrapers.
Comic book cover of 'Blood & Thunder' featuring a character with red hair in a jumpsuit, joyfully running down a path surrounded by colorful, cartoonish animals and birds.
Cover art for 'Blood and Thunder' featuring a stylized female character with vibrant red hair against a dark background, holding a futuristic weapon.
Comic book cover featuring a young woman carrying a package, surrounded by anthropomorphic animal characters wearing clothing. The title 'Blood & Thunder' is prominently displayed in bold red letters.
A comic panel depicting a tense scene with SWAT officers in urban gear, reacting to a chaotic incident in a city street. One officer is pointing at a bloodied figure on the ground, while another officer expresses disbelief. The background shows a damaged vehicle and smoke rising from a nearby building.
A comic book panel featuring SWAT officers discussing a recent incident. One officer is expressing frustration about the destruction caused by a criminal named Bledsoe, while another officer reflects on the impact of the events. In the background, a scene of chaos is visible, with a bloody body on the ground.
A comic book page depicting intense action, with characters in futuristic attire engaged in a violent confrontation. The top panel shows a character being attacked, with blood splattering. Subsequent panels include dialogue about firearms and a fleeing figure, with the final panel revealing robotic enforcers.

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover A by E.J. Su & Dee Cunniffe (Lunar Code: 0826IM0356)  
  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover B by Nick Roche & Josh Burcham (Lunar Code: 0826IM0357) 
  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Karen S. Darboe (Lunar Code: 0826IM0358) 
  • Blood & Thunder #18 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Pete Woods (Lunar Code: 0826IM0359) 

Preview: Judge Dredd Megazine 496

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Judge Dredd Megazine 496

RELEASE DATE: 16th September £7.50
US RELEASE DATE: 14th October $14.99
COVER: ANTHONY WILLIAMS

In this issue:

JUDGE DREDD // ROJIMBO by Geoffrey D. Wessel (w) Nick Roche (a) Pippa Bowland (c) Simon Bowland (l)
STORM WARNING // SLAUGHTER HOUSE by John Reppion (w) Lee Carter (a) Rob Steen (l)
MEGA-CITY 2099 // ZOMBALL by Ken Niemand (w) Conor Boyle (a) Rob Steen (l)
ROGUE TROOPER // AN ITERATION OF ALLIES by Andi Ewington (w) Sinu Senan (a) Jim Boswell (c) Simon Bowland (l)
LAWLESS by Dan Abnett (w) Phil Winslade (a) Simon Bowland (l)

Cover of Judge Dredd Magazine featuring a chaotic scene with zombies and Judge Dredd in a futuristic setting, promoting a story titled 'MEAT THE TEAM!'
Comic panel from Judge Dredd: Rojimbo featuring characters inspecting broken toy models in a store, with dialogue reflecting a problem involving damaged items.
A comic strip featuring a scene in a dimly lit room with characters discussing the death of Lord Slaughter, expressing concerns about spirits and technology, while strategizing their investigation with a futuristic theme.
A black and white comic panel depicting a futuristic sport called Zomball, featuring genetically modified players in a stadium, showcasing action sequences and humorous text bubbles discussing gameplay and character traits.
A comic book panel featuring a soldier falling backwards with an explosion behind him, accompanied by the sound effects 'GAHH!' and 'BLAM!' The title 'ROGUE TROOPER' is prominently displayed at the top, with action motifs around. Below, another character is seen in a crouched position, offering a compliment on shooting.
A comic book page featuring a bustling street scene. The foreground shows a character in a hooded jacket approaching a shop called 'Planchett's Patent Prophylactics.' Various characters are in the background, and dialogue bubbles express urgency and confusion.

Dark Horse presents Masters of the Universe: Genesis

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Dark Horse Comics and Mattel have revealed Masters of the Universe: Genesis, a twelve-issue comic series diving into the history of Eternia through the eyes of its most heroic and most evil warriors. Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1 comes to comic shelves on August 5, 2026 for $4.99.

The first three-issue arc will be written by Rich Douek, illustrated by Gavin Smith, colored by Fabi Marques, and lettered by AndWorld Design. Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1 will feature cover art by Mark Buckingham and a variant by Lee Bermejo.

Discover the origins of your favorite heroes and villains! In Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1, we meet Skeletor—a power-hungry demon-mage determined to seize control of Castle Grayskull, conquer Eternia, and become Master of the Universe!

Future arcs will feature stories by Cavan Scott, Nick Roche, John Harris Dunning, Giovanna La Pietra, Tiffany Smith, and more!

Blood Faces Impossible Odds in Blood & Thunder #13 by Benito Cereno, E.J. Su, MSassyk, and Robert Kirkman

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #13. From writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su , colorist MSassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirman, the first chapter of an all-new story arc arrives in comic book shops on May 13, 2026.

Blood is in the last place she expected – PRISON!

After the surprising conclusion of the previous issue, Blood finds herself in an impossible situation and desperate to get the odds back in her favor. But without Thunder, the galaxy’s most wanted woman will need to find new allies… 

In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and Dee Cunniffe, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #13 also includes an open-to-order cover by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Karen S. Darboe, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Pete Woods.

Blood & Thunder #13

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover A by E.J. Su & Dee Cunniffe (Lunar Code: 0326IM0280) 
  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover B by Nick Roche & Josh Burcham (Lunar Code: 0326IM0281) 
  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Karen S. Darboe (Lunar Code: 0326IM0282) 
  • Blood & Thunder #13 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Pete Woods (Lunar Code: 0326IM0283)

Limit Break Comics to Launch Fractured Realms at Thought Bubble 2023

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Fractured Realms

Dublin based comic collective Limit Break Comics will launch Fractured Realms, an anthology of Norse Horror comics, at Thought Bubble 2023. The book is the third myth-anthology to be published by Limit Break Comics, following the success of Turning Roads and Down Below.

Thought Bubble 2023 takes place November 11 and 12 at the Harrogate Convention Centre in North Yorkshire.

Valhalla Awaits.

In a new anthology from Limit Break Comics, explore the fall of man at the end of times, the horrors of beasts straight out of myth, the dreadful actions of men who know no bounds, and the chilling truth of nature when the wheel of violence turns for too long.

The old gods might have their deaths foretold, but that doesn’t mean they can’t suffer a little bit first.

Fractured Realms is edited by Paul Carroll and Gary Moloney, and received support from the Arts Council’s Literature Project Award. The anthology contains 24 short comics from Irish and international creators, including work from: Sarah Amundson, Kaydee Artistry, Sierra Barnes, Daniel Beals, Nick Bryan, Patrick Buermeyer, Vinicius Carreiro, Paul Carroll, Alice Coleman, Colin Craker, Aaron Cruz, Robert Cullen, Ryan Estrada, Anna Everts, Triona Farrell, Aaron Fever, Benjamin Filby, KG Gaynier, Oliver Gerlach, Adam Gilbert, Travis B Hill, Sean Hogan, DC Hopkins, Ben Humeniuk, Liam Johnson, Rob Jones, Seamus Kavanagh, Dearbhla Kelly, James Killian, Rapha Lobosco, Andriy Lukin, Michiums, Marin, Hugh Madden, Aline Martins Dos Santos, Adlai McCook, John McGuinness, Alyssa Meier, Mariana Meira, Gavin Mitchell, Chris Mole, Gary Moloney, Oscar Osorio, Chris Panda, Benjamin Paulus, Christian Abel Peña, Lan Pitts, Nikki Powers, Jack Reikel, Andrea Schiavone, Rae Stevenson, and Gustaffo Vargas. It fearures cover art by Nick Roche and JP Jordan.

Fractured Realms is the thirteenth book to be published by Limit Break Comics. Earlier this year, the collective-publisher celebrated its fifth birthday and a nomination in the European Science Fiction Society Hall of Fame Awards for Best Publisher.

Preview: Transformers: Last Bot Standing

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Transformers: Last Bot Standing

(W) Nick Roche (A/CA) E. J. Su
In Shops: Nov 16, 2022
SRP: $17.99

The planet Donnokt sits on the edge of the universe, far away from all the stars that are flickering and fading out. It is a world on the precipice of revolution-industrialization-taking its first steps into the realms of the mechanical. When Visitors arrive on this far edge of nowhere, they threaten to reveal the secret Rodimus has given up his life to protect. With carnivorous mechanical lifeforms threatening its inhabitants’ very existence, Donnokt will never be the same again. But its protector has one last job to do: can he rid the world of the Visitors or will someone else be the Last Bot Standing?

Transformers: Last Bot Standing

Preview: Transformers: Last Bot Standing #4

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Transformers: Last Bot Standing #4

(W) Nick Roche (A) E. J. Su (CA) Nick Roche
In Shops: Aug 31, 2022
SRP: $5.99

It’s come to this! Donnokt-no, the universe-hangs in the balance. The last true Cybertronian stands against Visitors from another world to determine the future. One shall stand, one shall fall. Find out who will be the Last Bot Standing!

Transformers: Last Bot Standing #4

Preview: Transformers: Last Bot Standing #3

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Transformers: Last Bot Standing #3

(W) Nick Roche (A) E. J. Su (CA) Nick Roche
In Shops: Jul 20, 2022
SRP: $5.99

The Last Bot Standing has finally come face-to-face with the Visitors. Neither can believe the other still exists. But the Visitors are gracious, in their way. They want to help the last Cybertronian… but he knows what the Visitors are, he knows what they do, he knows what they bring, and he’s not going down without a fight!

Transformers: Last Bot Standing #3

Preview: Transformers: Best of the Beasts

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Transformers: Best of the Beasts

(W) Simon Furman, Mairghread Scott, Erik Burnham, Nick Roche (A) Don Figueroa, Corin Howell, Sara Pitre-Durocher, Josh Burcham, Nick Roche (CA) James Biggie
In Shops: Jul 13, 2022
SRP: $6.99

Maximize or terrorize? Either way, things are going to get epic in this collection of the best of the Maximals, Predacons, and characters from the world of Beast Wars! Featuring classic characters like Optimus Primal, Megatron, Cheetor, Blackarachnia, Airazor, Tigatron, and Dinobot in clashes for the ages! Collects Transformers: Windblade (Vol. 2) #6, Transformers: Beast Wars #9, Beast Wars: The Gathering #4, and more exciting stories, including some rarely and never-before reprinted hits!

Transformers: Best of the Beasts
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