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ComicsPRO 2026: DC Gives an Update and Tease of more from Vertigo!

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Vertigo is back! After the announcement of its return last year, the first titles of DC’s relaunched Vertigo line have started to hit shelves. During ComicsPRO 2026, DC gave an update on the rollout.

Following the successful launch of Bleeding Hearts, End of Life, and The Nice House by the Sea—with The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery launching February 25—DC shared updates on the forthcoming slate of DC Vertigo titles arriving throughout 2026.

Beginning this summer, Vertigo will publish 100 Bullets: The US of ANGER and Fanatic, followed in the fall by Necretatious and Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy.

Winter 2026 will see the arrival of The Crying Doll and A Walking Shadow, rounding out the imprint’s first full year of its return.

As revealed during New York Comic Con 2025:

  • The Nice House by the Sea #7 by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno, and Jordie Bellaire: Following the survivors of Walter’s “hexagon” experiment, the series explores the terrifying consequences of escape…and the threat it poses to what remains of humanity.
  • Bleeding Hearts by Deniz Camp, Stipan Morian, and Matt Hollingsworth: A zombie named Poke discovers his heart beating again, threatening his place in a society where death reigns supreme.
  • End of Life by Kyle Starks, Steve Pugh, and Chris O’Halloran: A top-tier hitman returns to his Midwestern hometown to care for his dying father…and confront his own mortality.
  • The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery by Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips: A noir detective tale that collides with magic, fascism, and a stolen artifact of unimaginable power.
  • 100 Bullets: The US of Anger by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso: Lono returns to America and reignites chaos, taking the nation’s darkest impulses to their violent extremes.
  • Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy by Ram V and Mike Perkins: Wizard spies in the UK navigate a global cold war over sorcery, revealing a hidden world of occult power.
  • Necretaceous by Tom Taylor and Darick Robertson: Scientists attempt to time-travel to stop a zombie virus, only to land 66 million years in the past, among dinosaurs.
  • Fanatic by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer: A woman’s obsession with a comic book spirals into a deadly parasocial fixation on its creator.
  • The Crying Doll by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O’Connell: A Jekyll-and-Hyde thriller about just how far a young woman would go to protect her best friend, who may (or may not) be a killer.
  • A Walking Shadow by Simon Spurrier and Aaron Campbell: Eight strangers wake up chained to a boat in the woods. No memory. No escape. No explanation.

NYCC 2025: Nacelle reveals new Star Trek Figures

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The Nacelle Company officially launched pre-sales for Wave Two of its Star Trek 1/10 scale action figure line during a panel presentation at New York Comic Con. Previously announced at WonderCon 2025, Wave Two features ten fan-favorite characters including James T. Kirk (Generations), Kathryn Janeway (“Year of Hell” Edition), Nog (“Favor the Bold” Edition), T’Pol, Valeris, Romulan Commander, Carol Marcus, Bem, Worf (Generations Sailor Edition), and Geordi La Forge (Generations Sailor Edition).

The announcement came alongside brand-new reveals, including the first render and accessories for Spock from Wave Three of the 1/10 scale action figure line. Spock remains one of the most enduring characters not only in the Star Trek franchise but in all of science fiction.

The first look at the figure provided fans with a glimpse of the legendary Vulcan science officer in his classic attire. Also unveiled were the accessories for Jean-Luc Picard from Wave Four, inspired by his appearance in Star Trek: First Contact. The set brings a new depth to this version of the iconic captain.

Nacelle confirmed that Wave One figures are now in the final stages of production, with packaging complete and shipments scheduled to begin in Q4 2025. The first wave includes Captain Jellico, Weyoun, Captain Garrett, Captain Sulu (Star Trek VI), Peter Preston, Tuvix, Valkris, and Mirror Universe Archer. Pre-orders remain available at Nacellestore.com, BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, and hundreds of independent toy stores in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

NYCC 2025: Ize Press announces Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, the sequel to the global phenomenon Solo Leveling

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Fans of the global phenomenon Solo Leveling rejoiced at the news of the official English print release of Solo Leveling: Ragnarok during New York Comic Con 2025. As the current print publisher of the Solo Leveling comic, Ize Press will be publishing the long- awaited sequel to the New York Times bestselling series in June 2026. Set years after the epic conclusion of Solo Leveling, Ragnarok follows Jinwoo Sung’s son as he discovers the truth behind his lineage and the weight of the legacy he never asked for. Packed with high-stakes action, intense character development, and breathtaking artwork, this new installment expands the Solo Leveling universe and continues the saga of humanity’s battle against monstrous threats. Solo Leveling: Ragnarok features an original story by Daul with art by JIN(REDICE STUDIO) and adapted by Brix(REDICE STUDIO).

In a world of gates, monsters, and hunters galore, Sooho Sung is…well, he’s just an ordinary college student. Sure, his parents went missing right before the gates started appearing three years ago, and he occasionally had a weird dream where he could battle monsters and level up like a video game, but other than that? There’s absolutely nothing special about him. So when a sudden monster outbreak occurs on his campus, he must fight back every instinct screaming at him to run away as he takes a page out of his dad’s book and rushes to save his cornered classmate. The chances of making it alive are looking bleak, until—PING! [Congratulations on becoming a Player.]

Following the unprecedented global success of its predecessor, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is an ongoing action fantasy comic that has been serialized digitally on Tapas with over 1 million views as of September 2025. Solo Leveling has been elevated to heights never before seen for a Korean comic series in the U.S. market, topping charts on the global stage. Now readers can look forward to owning the sequel to this trailblazing manhwa powerhouse in print and experience a new beginning to a beloved franchise. While the eager fandom of this international juggernaut waits for the next season of the record-breaking anime adaptation, the final volume of the main series will release in March 2026, just before the sequel series debuts. Solo Leveling: Ragnarok will be available at major bookstores, online retailers, and comic book shops nationwide Summer 2026.

Solo Leveling: Ragnarok

NYCC 2025: Skybound, Image, and Hasbro Revealed the Future of the Energon Universe

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At the official Energon Universe panel at New York Comic Con this weekend, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro revealed all-new covers, interior pages, and character designs from the shared universe in a panel featuring superstars Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Jorge Corona, Tom Reilly, Conor Hughes, and Ben Abernathy. 

Fittingly titled Transformers & G.I. JOE: A New Era for the Energon Universe, the panel was the first public appearance following last week’s debut of Transformers #25 by new creative team Kirkman and Mora, and also the perfect tease for the upcoming new story arcs with G.I. JOE’s Dreadnok War kicking off with issue #13 this November and Void Rival’s Quintesson War beginning with issue #25 in December.  

Celebrating the second anniversary of the two-time Eisner Award winning series Transformers, Kirkman and Mora were joined by longtime series artist Jorge Corona to recap the first appearances in Transformers #25, including Miles Mayhem, who fans know as the primary antagonist of Hasbro’s M.A.S.K. franchise. Then, it was time to look toward the future as they showed off covers and interior pages from Transformers #26 and announced the return of Autobot Brawn, coming in Transformers #27 this December. Finally, Kirkman revealed the newest 7.25-inch Leader Scale Optimus Prime action figure, honoring the epic scene where in a chaotic battle with Skywarp and the Decepticons, Optimus Prime’s right arm is badly damaged. When Optimus uses the Matrix to power a hospital and save the patients instead of fixing himself, Ratchet comes to his leader’s aid and grafts Megatron’s arm, cannon and all, onto Optimus’s shoulder. This iconic figure, complete with Megatron’s fusion cannon, is available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse and will be available later this Fall. 

The reunited original G.I. JOE creative team of Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly treated NYCC to sneak peeks at the Dreadnok War story arc, revealing character designs for the Dreadnoks Ripper, Zarana, Zandar and Torch, unveiling pages from that arc’s debut issue G.I. JOE #13, as well as covers across the entire arc, which will run through issue #17. They also announced the debut of fan-favorite Dreadnok character Road Pig, which will come in G.I. JOE #14. But they didn’t stop there, also announcing that G.I. JOE #18 will be a standalone Night Force issue, featuring the first appearance of fan-favorite Roadblock. Character designs were revealed for the Night Force team of Lady Jaye, Flint, Beach Head and Shooter. And in a look forward, the return of M.A.S.K. leader Matt Trakker in G.I. JOE #19 was also announced.  

The current Void Rivals creative team of Kirkman and Conor Hughes discussed major moments from Hughes’s current arc with crowd pleasing characters Skuxxoid, Wheelie and Pythona at the forefront. Kirkman also speculated on the horrors and surprises awaiting the Sacred Ring in the Quintesson War arc, which will see Andrei Bressan join as series artist for Void Rivals‘s biggest story yet. As new cover reveals for Void Rivals #25-#26 teased, this Energon Universe epic is like nothing fans have yet experienced…and the Sacred Ring will never be the same. 

The Energon Universe is the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, who has introduced a brand-new era of the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE franchises in one shared comic book universe. Energon Universe titles include the ongoing series Void Rivals, TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE. Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today. 

NYCC 2025: The Race to Unlock Doom’s Secrets Begins in Dungeons of Doom

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At last year’s Next Big Thing Panel during New York Comic Con, Marvel Comics officially announced One World Under Doom. This year, learn about its mysterious aftermath—Dungeons of Doom!

Launching in January, Dungeons of Doom will be written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Benjamin Percy with art by Carlos Magno, Robert Gill, Justin Mason, and Georges Jeanty. Follow this all-star group of creators into the darkest depths of Latveria, for even when Doom falls, his power remains! Across three pulse-pounding issues, meet a new cast of characters from various corners of the Marvel Universe as they seek to plunder Doom’s unmatched armory, only to learn the hard way that even in absence, Doom leaves nothing unattended, especially his greatest secrets….

ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM’S EPIC AFTERMATH!

With Doom’s castle empty and masterless, the superpowers of the world race to claim and control the untold power and technology that await inside. But when an explosion sends them all plummeting into a dungeon labyrinth that none of them knew was there, what began as an arms race becomes a terrifying game of survival. Who, if any, will survive? And what horrors lie within the DUNGEONS OF DOOM?

Check out the cover by Leinil Francis Yu and stay tuned for more news about the series in the months ahead.

Dungeons of Doom

NYCC 2025: Iron Man relaunches this January with Joshua Williamson and Carmen Carnero

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Revealed at Marvel’s “Next Big Thing Panel,” during New York Comic Con, writer Joshua Williamson will return to Marvel Comics this January, taking the reins of the Golden Avenger alongside artist Carmen Carnero in Iron Man #1!

Two of the industry’s most celebrated creators join forces for an era of Iron Man that’s engineered to be a hit! The new run kicks off when Iron Man’s plan to shape his legacy is twisted into an opportunity to weaponize the next Tony Stark. It’s a clash of genius as a new archenemy is born, familiar faces—including a shocking comeback—return, and Marvel’s most innovative super hero shines more brilliant than ever! See what’s in store by checking out the main cover by Ryan Stegman, a special promotional variant cover by Adam Kubert, AND an advance lettered preview of the debut issue!

The unapologetic Iron Man is a once-in-a-lifetime hero – but the beating heart behind the armor is a once-in-a-century genius. Years ago, Tony Stark was knocking on death’s door, so he created the Iron Man armor to survive! What happens the next time death comes calling? What weapon does he create then? What if…someone else creates it first? These questions have haunted Tony for years, a ticking time bomb inside of him waiting to explode. Femme fatale Madame Masque has also asked these questions, and with the power of Advanced Idea Mechanics behind her…she’s ready to create the next great weapon.

It’s classic super hero storytelling in the Mighty Marvel Manner, just how you like it! Preorder Iron Man #1 at your local comic shop today and stay tuned for more news about the series in the months ahead.

Iron Man #1

NYCC 2025: Ladies of the Knight Brings Medieval Flair to a Queer-Normative Historical Fantasy

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Oni Press harks a “Hear ye, hear ye” to announce the arrival of Fiona Marchbank’s, author-illustrator debut in Ladies of the Knight. 

In July 2026, enter a land where glamorous knights compete in showy tournaments for fame and fortune, and small and untrained George dreams of securing the coveted position of knight’s squire. 

Serafina is the best knight around, no question. She’s so good that she’s getting bored and reckless in her jousts, but when she takes on plucky George as a squire, she suddenly finds herself in the position she never wanted: a mentor. Their partnership is going to be even harder than it looks, considering George can barely hold a sword without giving herself a black eye and Serafina is even pricklier than the lance she wields. But if either of them are going to take the league of knights by storm, they’ll have to learn that neither of them can do it alone.

Fans of Squire, A Knight’s Tale, and Gwen & Art Are Not In Love will find themselves cheering for George and Serafina when Ladies of the Knight releases July 2026. 

Ladies of the Knight

Get a First Look a Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4

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In the upcoming fourth season, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise—led by Captain Christopher Pike—embarks on a series of thrilling and emotional adventures across the stars. As they journey to strange new worlds, they will battle inner demons and external threats, encounter colorful new characters, reunite with familiar faces and confront terrifying aliens. Through it all, they strive to embrace a bright, hopeful future.

NYCC 2025: Yen Press Spring Releases Heat Up with Fourteen New Licenses

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At New York Comic Con 2025, Yen Press announced fourteen new title acquisitions dishing out heart-pounding and swoony romances, action-packed stories of adventure and revenge, and much more.

Releasing across April and May 2026, the lineup includes eleven manga (Redeem: Only One Forever; Four in Love; kuro; Clumsy Kiss; My Lover Is Just Too Innocent to Handle; Love from the Tip of the Tongue; Merit and the Egyptian God; You Can’t Escape from Mizudako-chan!; My Super-Cute Black Mage!; Void: No. Nine; and Toxy Noxy Foresty Forest), and three novels (Shanti; The Azure Sword, Slayer of Distortions; and Our Party Nearly Wiped and Then Everything Went Downhill).

Redeem: Only One Forever

By Scarlet Beriko
Art by NEXT LEVEL Studio

After twenty-one-year-old Chiaki watches his boyfriend, Kuon, die in a tragic accident right before his eyes, he suddenly wakes up to find himself flung ten years into the past! Now stuck in a child’s body, he tries to convince Kuon that he’s his future lover, but twenty-eight-year-old Kuon is a much colder and more pained man than the one he knew. But no matter how hard Kuon tries to push Chiaki away, Chiaki won’t give up until, step-by-step, he works his way into Kuon’s hardened heart once more… 

Redeem: Only One Forever

Four in Love

By Crystal Kung

What is “love” to you? Is it the determination to find your soulmate, guided by the red thread of fate? Is it an ideal dream quashed by the pains of reality? Is it a quest to seek companionship in a virtual world? Or is it the bravery to hold hands when facing adversity? 

In this stunning full-color collection, Taiwanese artist Crystal Kung depicts the many facets of love in four short stories. Laugh, cry, hope, and cheer at every beautiful moment love brings—joy and heartbreak alike.

Four in Love

kuro

By Somato

Within the halls of an enormous mansion, live a girl and her black cat. They try to have oodles of fun each and every day, but ever since her kitty ran away, something’s seemed a bit off…Still, with her trusty companion by her side, even if a bunch of strange, scary things are happening all around her, there’s nothing to fear when Kuro is here! 

Brought to life by the author of Shadows House, this 3-in-1 omnibus collection features gorgeous full color artwork throughout the volume! 

kuro

Clumsy Kiss

By Machi Suehiro

The author of Kind of a Wolf and Fox-Colored Jealousy is back with a coming-of-age romance that starts with a misunderstanding between a super hottie and a late bloomer! 

With graduation on the horizon, pure-hearted Kumai has only one thing on his mind—getting a girlfriend! He hasn’t been able to put himself out there due to a past heartbreak, but seeing all his fellow classmates beginning relationships, Kumai’s decided it’s time to take a step forward. He shoots his shot with a mutual over text, and to his delight, she agrees! They even plan to have a lunch date the very next day! But, uh…why did Sasahara, the hottest guy in school, show up instead? And why’s he acting like they’re dating…?

Clumsy Kiss

My Lover Is Just Too Innocent to Handle

By Hirota

Hasegawa is a bit of a high school nobody. He’s plain, quiet, and unassuming…so it’s a huge shock when Hiyama, the sunny social butterfly of their class, suddenly confesses to him! But how do you date a classmate you’ve never even spoken to before? By starting a good old-fashioned diary exchange, of course! Entry by entry, two romance novices find a way to bridge the gap between them—and maybe even discover love along the way…

My Lover Is Just Too Innocent to Handle

Love from the Tip of the Tongue

By An Momose

In this world, there are two special categories of people known as “forks” and “cakes.” Forks—the predators, normal humans who lack a sense of taste. Cakes—the prey, the one thing forks find irresistibly delicious, often luring them to commit heinous crimes. High school hottie Tatsunari has spent his whole life hiding the fact that he’s a fork, but all that changes when he accidentally gets a taste of a cute, glasses-wearing junior. The explosion of sweetness has him falling head over heels for the flavor…and for the boy himself! Jump into the world of cakeverse with this delectable BL!

Love from the Tip of the Tongue

Merit and the Egyptian God

By YUKARI SAKAI
Art by FUYU TSUYAMA

Despite being very much alive, Merit finds herself lost in the Realm of the Dead! To get back home, she’ll need help from the god Anubis. Only one problem…he’s been cursed and wants nothing to do with humans or his job anymore. But the handsome, good-for-nothing god may care more than he lets on, and Merit is no quitter! 

Merit and the Egyptian God

You Can’t Escape from Mizudako-chan!

By Megame

Kanisuke Akigai is just your average high school student, but when a demi-human girl named Yuuko Mizuda (nicknamed Mizudako-chan) transfers into his class, his life is turned upside down! She’s cute, mysterious…and a little scary? The pressure is on as Kanisuke tries to understand his strange new classmate!

You Can’t Escape from Mizudako-chan!

My Super-Cute Black Mage!

By TAKIDON

Aria, an honor student and prefect at her magic school, has just one problem—Jade, the black mage. He is known for being cold and harsh toward his peers, and Aria has been doing her best to avoid him. But when she runs into him by accident, she hears…his thoughts?! Now that she knows what he’s thinking, he’s almost kind of cute…

My Super-Cute Black Mage!

Void: No. Nine

By Shima Shinya

Three hundred years ago, God destroyed the world. All that remains of humanity lives deep underground, far from the blasted surface—and far from The Emissaries, remnant soldiers of the divine war against mankind. Most live quiet lives in the tunnel cities, but the few daring or desperate enough to risk death work as scavengers, collecting relics of the old world… 

Void: No. Nine

Toxy Noxy Foresty Forest

By Noboru Segawa

Once upon a time, there was a happy, cheerful village full of loving, joyous mushrooms deep in the forest. Everything was wonderful, and splendid, and bright—until the day he came. Bringing death and destruction wherever he went, the malignant miasmatic mushroom massacred the entire village for no apparent reason. And that, folks, is how the heroine of our story ended up on a journey to see to his demise… 

Toxy Noxy Foresty Forest

Shanti

By Shinano Sano
Illustrated by Nigata Ammon

In the dark corners of a 1920s city where wealth and poverty, dreams and despair all coalesce, a boy named Sangha lives humbly with his beloved little sister. Their fragile happiness is soon shattered by the iron fist of the mafia that rules over the city. Sangha is left broken, sinking into the depths of despair, until someone reaches out to him—a man with a carefree, frivolous smile. What awaits Sangha next, salvation or damnation?!

Shanti

The Azure Sword, Slayer of Distortions

By Takana Nanishi
Illustrated by NOCO

The world is filled with supernatural objects that house distortions of the world called “Vanits.” Shin Karamori wields one such artifact—an azure sword that granted his wish to live and gave him incredible combat abilities yet curses all those around him. Karamori throws himself body and soul into fighting bloody battles involving Vanits, accompanied by an artificial young girl named Archive, whose fate is dictated by a certain book. Karamori fights to save an important figure from his past, and he’ll do anything to make it happen, even if that means Archive losing her life. When the tragic pair meets a high school girl, the wheels of fate rapidly start to spin. But is the future awaiting them one of annihilation…or something else? 

The Azure Sword, Slayer of Distortions

Our Party Nearly Wiped and Then Everything Went Downhill

By Ameria

Walker, a man reincarnated as an adventurer, is suddenly attacked in a dungeon by a high-level monster and realizes he’s in the dark fantasy world of a manga he read in his previous life. Not only that, but he also isn’t the protagonist—he’s an ill-fated side character meant to die alongside his party to establish the setting’s grim tone! Walker fights tooth and nail for his friends, and although he loses a leg and an eye in the process, he manages to prevent everyone’s terrible fates. But as he adjusts to a new life with an injured body, his female comrades begin to act strangely toward him!

Our Party Nearly Wiped and Then Everything Went Downhill

NYCC 2025: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Trailer is Revealed

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premieres January 15, exclusively on Paramount+.

This new chapter follows a fresh class of cadets as they train under the watchful, demanding eyes of Starfleet’s finest. Together, they’ll face the highs and lows of academy life: forging unbreakable friendships, clashing in explosive rivalries, experiencing first loves, and stepping into their destiny as the next generation of Starfleet officers. When a mysterious new enemy threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself, these cadets must rise to the challenge or risk losing everything they’ve just begun to fight for.

Starring Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, Bella Shepard, and Zoë Steiner, as well as Holly Hunter, who plays the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy. Additional cast members include Tig Notaro and Robert Picardo, reprising their roles as Jett Reno and The Doctor, and guest stars Oded Fehr and Mary Wiseman, reprising their roles as Admiral Vance and Sylvia Tilly, as well as recurring guest stars Gina Yashere and Paul Giamatti.

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