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Mirka Andolfo’s Long-Awaited Follow-Up to Mercy, the upcoming Merciless, Launches this December

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Acclaimed creator Mirka Andolfo returns to the coaldust-choked Victorian atmosphere of her international hit Mercy—this time with fan-favorite collaborator and artist Lidia Bolognini—to bring fans an all-new Gothic tale in the upcoming Merciless. This four issue miniseries is set to launch in December from Image Comics.

Fifteen years after having rid itself of the terrible Devil of Woodsburgh, the thriving former mining town has finally begun to let out a long-held breath… That is, until an enigmatic new Lady comes to town.

Rory has finally come of age and is ready to open her factory. But her arrival coincides with the uncanny: a strange new drug called Electric Sumac is coursing through the streets, leaving ordinary men and women unnaturally strong… and dangerously unhinged. Rory, and her companion Joel, are determined to stamp it out… whatever the cost. For they know something the rest of the city does not: the drug’s mysterious origins are anything but earthly.

Meanwhile, Sheriff Bancroft has returned to settle the unfinished business his father left in his wake. As old debts resurface and a web of secrets unravels… will Rory find herself caught in the middle of it all? 

Merciless #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 2.

Cover art for 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo, featuring a character in a flowing red dress with dark hair, surrounded by colorful abstract shapes.
A hand holds an ornate vintage mirror reflecting a woman with long wavy hair and a somber expression. She wears a ruffled off-the-shoulder top adorned with a dark flower and jewelry, while the background features a soft gradient. A quote appears above her: 'The past must not be forgotten.'
An illustrated comic panel featuring a woman in a historical dress talking to a man in a suit. The woman looks thoughtful and confident, standing in a sunlit room with a window. Dialogues in speech bubbles convey a conversation about a fish factory and memorable historical practices.
A woman in period clothing appears contemplative in the foreground, while in the background, scenes depict characters discussing paperwork in a room, returning to a mansion, and a carriage approaching the building.
A comic page featuring a haunting narrative with various characters: a beautiful blonde woman with starry skin, a young girl in a pink dress, and shadowy figures, depicting themes of memory, identity, and the supernatural.
A stylized illustration featuring a woman in a red coat and wide-brimmed hat, sitting on a white flowing dress while surrounded by colorful, abstract tentacles.
Cover art for 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo featuring a woman in a gothic black dress and hat, adorned with a pink flower, surrounded by dark, twisting vines.
Cover art for 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo, featuring a young woman in a black hat and elegant attire, holding a book with a dramatic expression, surrounded by twisting, tentacle-like creatures.
Cover art for 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo featuring a young woman with dark hair, wearing a large blue hat, surrounded by colorful stars, flowers, and whimsical elements.
Cover of 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo featuring a dark purple textured background with ornate patterns and the title prominently displayed in white.
A mysterious woman in a black dress and wide-brimmed hat adorned with flowers, surrounded by twisting dark vines, stands confidently against an arched backdrop.
A young woman in a vintage black dress with ruffled details and a large feathered hat, holding her hands close to her chest. She has striking green eyes and wears pink gloves. In the background, there are surreal, swirling pink and purple tendrils that appear to be emerging from behind her.
A stylized illustration of a woman in a flowing red dress, with black gloves and long hair, set against a vibrant blue and purple abstract background with swirling shapes.
Comic book cover featuring a woman in a red dress with long black hair, surrounded by abstract, swirling designs in shades of green and orange.
Cover art for 'Merciless' by Mirka Andolfo, featuring a stylized illustration of a woman with long black hair and a delicate dress, adorned with a black bow.
  • Cover A by Bolognini & Andolfo – UPC: 70985304967800111
  • Cover B by Bolognini – UPC: 70985304967800121 
  • Cover C by Homare – UPC: 70985304967800131 
  • Cover D by Leirix – UPC: 70985304967800141 
  • Cover E by Nicoletta Baldari – UPC: 70985304967800151 
  • Cover F by Blank Sketch – UPC: 70985304967800161
  • Cover G 1:25 copy incentive virgin by Homare – UPC: 70985304967800171
  • Cover H 1:50 copy incentive virgin by Leirix – UPC: 70985304967800181
  • Cover I 1:100 copy incentive virgin foil by Andolfo – UPC: 70985304967800191
  • Cover J 1:250 copy incentive signed by Andolfo – UPC: 70985304974600111
  • Cover K 1:500 copy incentive original sketch by Andolfo – UPC: 70985304974600121

Preview: Aladdin #3

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Aladdin #3

Writer: James III
Artist: Agnese Eterno
Covers: Nicoletta Baldari (A), Natacha Bustos (B), Animation Art (C), Cartoon Head (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Fantasy | $4.99 | Teen

Abu runs away! Struggling to choose between his new life as palace primate and his old life as a shoplifting simian, Abu weaves in and around the streets of Agrabah, suffering a crisis of conscience as he’s ceaselessly tempted to pick pockets, clean clothes lines, and jack jewelry!

Cover of Disney's Aladdin comic featuring Aladdin and Jasmine with the Genie playing a violin in the background and colorful stars floating around.
A cartoon depiction of the Genie from Disney's Aladdin, holding grapes and standing beside a painting on an easel, while a monkey holds a paint palette, both in a vibrant desert setting.
Disney character Jasmine from Aladdin, wearing a turquoise outfit with flowing pants and a crop top, smiling with long black hair.
Illustration of Jasmine from Disney's Aladdin, featuring her iconic blue outfit and gold jewelry, set against a soft, glowing background.
A comic-style illustration depicting a narrative about messages in bottles at sea, introducing a city named Agrabah. Characters express curiosity and excitement while engaging in conversation near a magical, shining structure. The scene blends a vibrant ocean backdrop with fantastical elements.
A comic panel featuring Aladdin, a royal figure, and a monkey named Abu, with dialogue about Aladdin's adventures and a missing bracelet.
A comic book scene depicting Jasmine, a character in a blue outfit, speaking reassuringly to her friends inside a damaged palace. The palace is shown surrounded by debris with a starry sky above, and Jasmine is encouraging them while discussing the earthquake.
A comic book scene featuring a small character named Jasmine running around on tiny feet, interacting with a group of miniature creatures in a whimsical environment.
A comic panel showing characters reacting to a loud noise, with an explosion sound effect 'CRASH!' prominently displayed. Two characters are shown on the left side, discussing the durability of plates amidst some rubble, while on the right side, a tiger and a small creature are seen in a dusty environment. One character expresses concern about an aftershock.

Exclusive Preview: Captain America #15

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Captain America #15

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Valerio Schiti (Recap) Ben Harvey
(C) Romulo Fajardo Jr. (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Valerio Schiti, Romulo Fajardo Jr. (VCA) Alex Ross, Nicoletta Baldari, Skan, Aka

SIEGE OF THE RED SKULL! A giant battle breaks out as Mephisto’s volatile ally, Red Skull, and his army of vengeful spirits fight the free souls of the underworld. Can Captain America rally the dead and form his own army in time to topple Mephisto’s restless hordes?

Captain America #15

Preview: Aladdin #2

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Aladdin #2

Writer: James III
Artist: Agnese Eterno
Covers: Nicoletta Baldari (A), Natacha Bustos (B), Jae Lee (C), Cartoon Head (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen

And now… “Jetsetting Genie!” Finally free from the shackles of his lamp, the galaxy is Genie’s oyster! He could go to Ancient Greece! The Bermuda Triangle! Neptune!? (We hear there are great sandwiches there.) But when you can go anywhere…where do you really want to go?

Aladdin #2

The Muppets team with Marvel’s Heroes in Variant Covers this September and October

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To mark the 50th anniversary of “The Muppet Show,” the Muppets are crashing the Marvel Universe for the very first time this September! In addition to Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1, a one-shot with all-new stories from a superstar lineup of creators including Chip Zdarsky, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Pete Woods, Ashley Allen, MacKenzie Cadenhead, Kyle Starks, David Baldeon, Mike Henderson, and more, the gang will also team up with Marvel heroes in an all-new collection of Muppet Variant Covers!

Featured on select issues throughout September, these fun-filled covers pair Kermit, Miss Piggy, Rizzo and more with legendary Marvel heroes in unforgettable, unexpected team-ups. Whether they’re helping save the day or creating chaos, the Muppets bring their iconic humor to the Marvel mythos, delivering a pop culture crossover fans have waited decades to see!

Check out the first three covers and preorder all ten at your local comic shop today.

  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #15 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY NICOLETTA BALDARI – 75960621146301531
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY PACO MEDINA – 75960621001503634
  • DAREDEVIL #7 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY TBD – 75960621282800741
  • JEFF THE LAND SHARK: SUPERSTAR #3 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY MATTEO LOLLI – 75960621629100331
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #2 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE – 75960621462400221
  • WOLVERINE #28 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY TERRY DODSON – 75960620841802821
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #17 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI – 75960621122701731
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #36 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY BEN SU – 75960620917003631
  • X-MEN UNITED #7 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU – 75960621443300731
  • DOOMQUEST #5 MUPPETS VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO – 75960621590400531

Preview: Aladdin #1

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Aladdin #1

Writer: James III
Artist: Agnese Eterno
Covers: Nicoletta Baldari (A), Natacha Bustos (B), J. Scott Campbell (C), Cartoon Head (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen

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!

Aladdin #1

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

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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. 

Yumi: 00EX

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

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

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

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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.

Yumi: 00EX #1
  • 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

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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.

Disney Frozen Classic Comics Collection Vol. 1
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