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Preview: Aladdin #1

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Aladdin #1

WELCOME TO AGRABAH! Your wish is our command in this all-new series starring everyone’s favorite diamond in the rough, Aladdin! Life is good these days for the former street rat…he’s with his love Jasmine, he’s got his buddies Abu and Carpet, and Genie is free to do…whatever it is that Genie wants to do. But trouble always seems to pop up around Al, and he’ll need the help of everyone he loves to save himself and the entire city of Agrabah! This debut issue features covers by Nicoletta Baldari, Natacha Bustos, J. Scott Campbell, a Cartoon Head cover by Agnese Eterno, and a special PREMIUM MYSTERY VARIANT BLIND BAG containing three limited editions of the issue selected randomly from a range of covers exclusive to this offering!

Doug Wagner and Hoyt Silva Bring Their Subversive Spy Assassin, YUMI: 00EX, to Image Comics this August

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Blood-soaked katanas, sentient Lamborghinis, and a soundtrack that can level city blocks. Yumi—the world’s greatest hacker, demolitions expert, and anti-spy—embarks on a globe-trotting mission of vengeance as she tracks down her kidnapped boyfriend, super secret agent Richard. The debut issue of Yumi: 00EX infiltrates comic shops on August 12th from writer Doug Wagner, artist Hoyt Silva, colorist Kevin Lennertz, letterer Frank Cvetkovic, designer Sasha Head, editor Lisako Yamauchi, creative studio 12-Gauge Comics, and publisher Image Comics. Trailblazing a path of pulpy spy fiction for a new generation, Yumi is a rush of pop culture adoration and hyper-kinetic brawls that resculpt the genre.

The first issue includes stunning cover art from Nicoletta Baldari, Mirka Andolfo, and Silva.

This project follows Wagner’s sold-out murder thriller with artist Daniel Hillyard, Narco, also published by Image Comics.

Yumi: 00EX #1 goes on sale at local comic shops on August 12th, 2026. Preorder from you local comic shop before Final Order Cutoff on July 21, 2026.

Marvel celebrates Pixar’s 40th Anniversary with Homage Variant Covers Spotlighting its Iconic Films

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pixar, Marvel Comics is teaming up with the iconic animation studio to create all-new Pixar 40th Anniversary Variant Covers! Featured on select Marvel titles starting in July, these special homage covers pay tribute to Pixar’s legendary history by reimagining iconic Marvel Comics covers with beloved Pixar characters. These celebratory covers are the latest in Marvel’s Disney-themed homage variant covers, following recent hit collections like Toy Story Homage Variant Covers and Stitch Variant Covers.

For forty years, Pixar has been defined by innovation, imagination and magic! Now see some of today’s top comic book artists blend Pixar’s groundbreaking storytelling with the mighty Marvel mythos! From Toy Story gang to the fantastical world of Coco, the Pixar 40th Anniversary Variant Covers capture the adventure and wonder of Pixar’s diverse and incredible filmography!

See below for a list of the first eight homage covers, with four more to be revealed at a later date:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #34, an homage of Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15 featuring characters from Up
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #2, an homage of Avengers (1963) #9 featuring characters from Inside Out
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3, an homage of Hawkeye (2016)#1 featuring characters from Brave
FANTASTIC FOUR #13, an homage of Fantastic Four (1961) #159 featuring characters from The Incredibles
FANTASTIC FOUR #15, an homage of Fantastic Four (1961) #49 featuring characters from A Bug’s Life
FANTASTIC FOUR #16, an homage of Fantastic Four (1961) #39 featuring characters from Toy Story 5
INFERNAL HULK #9, an homage of Incredible Hulk (1962) #1 featuring characters from Ratatouille
IRON MAN #7, an homage of Iron Man (1998) #76 featuring characters from WALL-E

Check out the first five Pixar 40th Anniversary Variant Covers!

FANTASTIC FOUR #13 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY DAVID BALDEON (The Incredibles) – 75960621122701331
IRON MAN #7 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK (Wall-E) – 75960621491400731
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #2 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY DAVE BARDIN (Inside Out) – 75960621563800241
INFERNAL HULK #9 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS (Ratatouille) – 75960621361000931
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #34 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN (Up) – 75960621001503441
FANTASTIC FOUR #15 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY NICOLETTA BALDARI (A Bug’s Life) – 75960621122701541
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO (Brave) – 75960621563800341
DOOMQUEST #4 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY PACO MEDINA (Toy Story 5) – 75960621590400451
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST
FANTASTIC FOUR #16 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST
THOR #801 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST
X-MEN #37 PIXAR 40^TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST

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Yumi: 00EX from Doug Wagner and Hoyt Silva arrives in August

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Fan favorite writer Doug Wagner teams up with artist Hoyt Silva for an all-new, action-packed thrill-ride in, Yumi: 00EX. This four-issue miniseries is set to launch in August from Image Comics.

The series will also feature eye-popping variant covers by artists Mirka Andolfo and up-and-comer Nicoletta Baldari.

When her MI6 boyfriend disappears, Yumi storms the agency—hacking their network, dismantling their operatives, and setting everything on fire. There she finds her first ally… a fully AI Lamborghini that’s built less like a car and more like a Weapon of Mass Destruction. Yumi is in love. Yumi is lethal.

Yumi: 00EX #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 12.

Cover A by Baldari
Cover B by Silva
Cover C by Andolfo
Cover D Blank Sketch variant

Papercutz Announces Disney Frozen: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 1

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Some stories never melt. For the first time, a decade of beloved Disney Frozen comic adventures is collected in one enchanting volume.

Papercutz invites readers back to Arendelle with Disney Frozen: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 1, an 88-page collection that brings together beloved comic stories from Disney Frozen magazine with pages beautifully remastered and all-new lettering!

Written by Alessandro Ferrari and Tea Orsi, with artwork by Elisabetta Melaranci, Arianna Rea, Federica Salfo, Rosa la Barbera, Nicoletta Baldari, Marino Gentile, Veronica Di Lorenzo, Emilio Urbano, and Manuela Razzi; featuring inks by Michela Frare, Veronica Di Lorenzo, and Cristina Stella; plus colors by Antonella Angrisani, Dario Calabria, Greta Grippa, Luca Merli, Stefania Santi, Silvano Scolari, and Patrizia Zangrilli, this collection showcases a wide range of artistic styles while staying true to the spirit of the world of Frozen.

Return to Arendelle with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven in this magical new collection! For over a decade, Disney Frozen magazine has delighted readers around the world, and now its comic stories are gathered in book form for the first time ever. From royal celebrations to daring adventures, these timeless tales capture the heart, humor, and sisterhood that made Frozen a worldwide phenomenon. Perfect for fans of all ages, this collection is a must-have piece of Disney history.

Designed for middle-grade readers ages 7-12, Disney Frozen: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 1 is an accessible, joyful introduction to comics storytelling and a keepsake for Disney fans of all ages.

Disney Frozen: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 1 arrives in comic shops and bookstores on June 16, 2026, in both paperback (ISBN: 9781545827758 | $14.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827765 | $19.99 ) editions.

Aladdin Rides a Magic Carpet into a Whole New Comic Series!

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Readers are invited to hop on their magic carpets and join Dynamite Entertainment for the latest hotly anticipated comics project in their line of licensed Disney classics, as Aladdin jumps into action this May!

Welcome to Agrabah! The creative team — writer James III and artist Agnese Eterno — brings a thrilling, all-new series from one of the most revered films from the Disney Renaissance era.

Everyone’s favorite diamond in the rough, Aladdin, is on top of the world as this new comic series starts. The former street rat is united with his love, Princess Jasmine. He’s got his trusty buddies Abu and the magical carpet. While Genie is free of his lamp and able to do as he wishes. But trouble always seems to haunt Al, and he’ll need the help of everyone he loves to save himself and the entire city of Agrabah!

Acclaimed writer, comedian, podcaster, and all-around powerhouse James III hannels his timeless, all-ages expertise that fans got to know in the latest Stitch series into another childhood favorite of his, now an adult favorite and unparalleled responsibility for generations new and old.

The illustrious Italian artist Agnese Eterno joins him for this latest adventure into Agrabah, a rising star trained and affiliated with the legendary Arancia Studio of superstar Mirka Andolfo.

Joining James and Agnese is a crop of charts-topping cover artists. J. Scott Campbell showcases the haunting elegance of Aladdin’s resident dastardly Disney Villain — Jafar. Artists Nicoletta Baldari and Natacha Bustos bring their beloved talents to the table. Last but certainly not least, Eterno herself chips in a fun cartoon head variant.

In addition to these core covers, aspiring artists and collectors can opt for a Blank Authentix to make their own Aladdin cover or have one sketched by a favorite creator at conventions. The debut issue will also be offered as a premium mystery blind bag. This unique release features a slick design of the Genie’s lamp, and contains three limited editions of the issue selected randomly from a range of covers exclusive to this offering.

Preview: ThunderCats Valentine’s Day Special 2026 #1

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

ThunderCats Valentine’s Day Special 2026 #1

LOVE — AND THUNDER — ARE IN THE AIR! After setting out on a solo mission to explore the wilds of Third Earth, Panthro finds himself caught in the middle of an ancient battle between two rival warlords. Trapped in an endless cycle of violence, the feuding parties have been at each other’s throats for longer than anyone can remember — but as Panthro discovers, their enmity has been made all the more bitter because of what they used to mean to each other. Faced with an escalating conflict that could endanger the ThunderCats’ adopted home, Panthro must find a way to unravel a tangled web of old wounds and raw emotions and ignite a spark of reconciliation between the star-crossed commanders — before the bloodshed expands to cover all of Third Earth! ED BRISSON, the irresistible author of ThunderCats: Lost and Apex, teams up with hot-blooded artist ELTON THOMASI (Lost Dimension, Animosity) for an epic 40-page tale of pride and passion — featuring ardently obsessive covers from NICOLETTA BALDARI, SEBASTIAN PIRIZ, and ZULEMA SCOTTO LAVINA, as well as a classic piece of ANIMATION ART and a special premium MYSTERY BLIND BAG!

ThunderCats Valentine's Day Special 2026 #1

Preview: Ducktales Valentine’s Day Special 2026 #1

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Ducktales Valentine’s Day Special 2026 #1

ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE — AND SORCERY! The World’s Richest Duck didn’t accumulate his uncountable kajillions by being anyone’s fool — and no one is more foolish than a fool in love! So when February 14th rolls around and the unsolicited cards and presents from charlatans and two-timers start piling up on his desk, Scrooge McDuck has multiple levels of precautions in place to neutralize all of their nefarious schemes. One age-old adversary, however, has forged a plan to bypass all of the McDuck Money Bin’s famed defenses and secure the ultimate prize: Uncle Scrooge’s precious Number One Dime! The indefatigable Magica De Spell just needs to get close enough to Scrooge to cloud his mind with the rare Forget-Me-Do flower. But when the single-minded sorceress is caught in the same memory-fogging spell as her quarry, all bets are off — and romance is suddenly in the air! Having forgotten their long history of enmity, could these rival ducks turn into cooing love birds? Find out in the rose-colored pages of the DuckTales Valentine’s Day Special 2026, written by Stitch co-authors CONNOR RATLIFF and JAMES III and lovingly illustrated by LIBERO ERMETTI! This heartfelt 40-page one-shot also features a Cupid’s quiver’s worth of covers from ERMETTI, NICOLETTA BALDARI, CIRO CANGIALOSI, and STEFANO PORCU!

Ducktales Valentine's Day Special 2026 #1

Preview: Lilo & Stitch: ‘Ohanna Vol. 2

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Lilo & Stitch: ‘Ohanna Vol. 2

writer: Greg Pak
artist: Giulia Giacomino
cover: Nicoletta Baldari
FC | 104 pages | Adventure | $14.99/$19.99 | All Ages

After a whirlwind tour of the globe courtesy of the Cluster Sovereign and their annoyingly persistent pursuit robots, Stitch is finally back home in Hawai’i. Naturally, that’s when another spaceship lands in his backyard — but it this time it’s Lilo that the aliens want a word with!

It turns out that Lilo’s success in befriending the unpredictable Experiment 626 has made her the Galactic Federation’s go-to expert for animal control — and they’ve got a few more troublesome cases to send her way. But even with help from Stitch, Nani, and Dr. Jumba, will Lilo — or the Earth itself — be able to deal with the most destructive creatures in the galaxy?

Discover the surprising (and page-turning) answer in Lilo & Stitch: ‘Ohana Vol. 2, from acclaimed author GREG PAK and renowned artist GIULIA GIACOMINO! Collecting issues #5-8 of ongoing series, this special 6″ x 9″ volume also includes a comprehensive cover gallery.

Preview: Gargoyles x Fantastic Four #1

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Gargoyles x Fantastic Four #1

When the Manhattan Clan are invited on a tour of the world-famous Baxter Building — the high-tech home of the Fantastic Four — things quickly go from impressive to destructive when Coldsteel joins forces with the Dragon Man to unleash the terror that is Annihilus — trapping Franklin, Valeria, and Gnash in the Negative Zone in the process!

Now, both of these heroic extended families — enchanted stone and super-human alike — must team up in an all-out effort to save their children, their city, and their whole world from destruction!

Written by Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and illustrated by celebrated artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS, the 40-page special features non-stop action and adventure, with cosmically iconic covers provided by LUCIO PARRILLO, DECLAN SHALVEY, AMANDA CONNER, MARK BAGLEY, and NICOLETTA BALDARI!

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