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Planet Comicon Kansas City 2026: Ignition Press Makes its First Appearance

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Ignition Press has announced they will be exhibiting at Planet Comicon Kansas City for the first time ever, hosting an array of incredible creators and a selection of limited-edition comics at Booth 3744/3745 in the heart of Artist Alley.

Throughout the weekend, Ignition Press will host a variety of incredible creators, including Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, Cullen Bunn, Leah Williams, B. Clay Moore, Dennis Hopeless, Ande Parks, Phil Hester, Aaron Campbell, and Joëlle Jones.

Fans can purchase all their favorite series at the booth, including the exclusive debut of Bad Thoughts: The Cold Open from Ande Parks and Dave Wachter, with a cover from Fernando Blanco, limited to 500 copies; Innards: The Cold Open by Rob Guillory and Sam Lotfi, with an exclusive cover by Joëlle Jones, limited to 500 copies; Tyler Rake: An Extraction Story #1 by Ande Parks and Ronan Cliquet, with an exclusive cover by Jeremy Haun, limited to 500 copies.

Fans who make a purchase at the booth will receive a coin token for the Ignition Press gachapon machine, which includes prizes ranging from premium vinyl stickers, enamel pins, and even Golden Tickets redeemable for original sketches from select Ignition Press artists. Coin tokens are available while supplies last.

Ignition Press will also feature three panels this year:

Doing Comics Differently, taking place on Friday, March 27th at 4:00pm in Panel Room 2504 A

Get ready to ignite your imagination and unlock your creativity! Fan favorite storytellers Jeremy Haun, Ande Parks, Cullen Bunn, Aaron Campbell, and Leah Williams reveal details about their current and upcoming series and why working with Ignition Press really is “doing comics differently.” Free gift for attendees while supplies last!

Unlocking Fear with Ignition Press, taking place on Saturday, March 28that 1:00pm in Panel Room 2504 A

Ignition Press’s very own masters of horror take the stage! Join them as they discuss all things horror. Find out what inspires them to create horrific scenes and find out what makes them afraid of what goes bump in the night.

Comic IP to Media IP: From Panel to Screen with Ignition Press, taking place on Sunday, March 29th at 12:30pm in Panel Room 2504 A

Ignition Press is the first comic book publisher to have media adaptations inside 6 months of having books on shelves. Join Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, Ande Parks, B. Clay Moore, and Phil Hester as they discuss what it’s really like to see your comic go from page to screen!

A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 Brings the Popular Film Franchise to Comics

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A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

The world ended in a hush. The creatures came for the cities first. But in Pearl, Iowa—a tiny island town on the Mississippi—the mayor and townsfolk believe that’s someone else’s problem. Cut off from the chaos of the coasts, they think they can ride out the storm. But fire chief Lonnie Fry knows better. The creatures that hunt by sound are coming west, and unless the people of Pearl take drastic action, silence won’t save them—it’ll bury them. A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 is based on the film franchise, but you don’t need to watch the films to enjoy the comics.

Written by Phil Hester, A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 is a nice start to the popular horror franchise that keeps things focused. I’ve never seen any of the films, but it’s a debut that is accessible by anyone and really relevant to today’s world.

Hester introduces us to a small town, rather isolated from the world. And with that isolation comes a disbelief about what they’re witnessing on television, in the news, and warnings from others. They don’t believe there’s creatures on their way, a denial of the clear evidence before them. Hester delivers an allegory from modern times of a conservatism that’s built on false beliefs and denial of reality. This is a town set up for success and survival and refuse to do what’s necessary because it means they’d need to sacrifice something or be inconvenienced. A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 is our modern politics in a nutshell.

Hester provides the page layout with Ryan Kelly‘s pencils and inks delivering an issue that focuses in on the small town quality of it all but also the storm to come. With color by Lee Loughridge and lettering by Nathan Widick, the comic delivers a solid story of what is primarily adults yelling at each other. It’s a debate that you know will end badly and the art has a sadness to it, you can hate those who are clearly wrong, but the art also adds in a chance to pity them.

A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 is a welcoming debut that those new to the franchise can dive in and enjoy. It can be enjoyed on the surface level or appreciated for its deeper examination of how a minority, who are so wrong, can be the death of us all.

Story: Phil Hester Art: Phil Hester, Ryan Kelly
Color: Lee Loughrdige Letterer: Nathan Widick
Story: 8.0 Art: 7.85 Overall: 7.95 Recommendation: Read

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

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A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

(W) Phil Hester (A) Phil Hester, Ryan Kelly

The world ended in a hush.

The creatures came for the cities first. But in Pearl, Iowa — a tiny island town on the Mississippi — the mayor and townsfolk believe that’s someone else’s problem. Cut off from the chaos of the coasts, they think they can ride out the storm. But fire chief Lonnie Fry knows better. The creatures that hunt by sound are coming west, and unless the people of Pearl take drastic action, silence won’t save them — it’ll bury them.

From legendary creators Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Swamp Thing) and Ryan Kelly (Lucifer, Local) comes the first-ever A Quiet Place comic series — an untold chapter of fear, family, and sacrifice set in the terrifying world of the blockbuster films.

A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

ComicsPRO 2026: Ande Parks and Dave Wachter Are Having Bad Thoughts in May 2026

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If you ran into someone who could look into your head and see every bad thing you’ve thought or done, how much trouble would you be in? Veteran writer Ande Parks, the co-creator of Extraction, and killer artist Dave Wachter invite you to unlock a story about a terrifying new kind of hero in Bad Thoughts. As announced at the publisher’s retailer presentation at ComicsPRO’s Annual Industry Meeting, Ignition Press will publish the new series beginning May 27th, 2026.

He knows every terrible thing you’ve done. And he’s coming for you. Jack Coates can look inside your mind and see every awful thing you’ve ever thought or done. It’s painful, but it serves him very well at his private security firm that deals with difficult situations and even more heinous people. He’s a good soldier with a good team that he trusts…but he’s about to find out what happens when you put your trust in the wrong people.

Bad Thoughts #1 is available in comic shops May 27th from writer Ande Parks and artist Dave Wachter, with colors by Brad Simpson, and letters by AndWorld Design. This issue features two open-to-order covers from series artist Dave Wachter and Fernando Blanco, along with a 1-in-10 retailer incentive by the legendary Phil Hester, inked by his longtime collaborator and series writer Ande Parks.

Jonathan Hickman, Mike Del Mundo, Mike Huddleston, and Nick Spencer’s Three Worlds/Three Moons Universe arrives at Dark Horse

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This summer, Jonathan Hickman, Mike del Mundo, Mike Huddleston, and Nick Spencer’s ambitious science-fiction universe, Three Worlds / Three Moons, comes to print at Dark Horse! Initially published at 3w3m.com, Three Worlds / Three Moons spans comics, graphic novels, and more. Dark Horse Comics will publish all of these stories, in comic shops and bookstores beginning July 2026. The Foundations one-shot, written by Hickman and Spencer, illustrated by del Mundo and Huddleston, and lettered by Rus Wooton, will be the first title published in the line and will set the scene for the sprawling sci-fiworld. 

Across a distant solar system and countless millennia-long cycles, a war has been fought between the forces of magic and science, and order and chaos. When astronaut and explorer Tajo Vallar undertakes a doomed expedition to a dormant moon full of mysteries, the conflict begins anew, and it will be more dangerous than ever before! 

Don’t miss this introduction to the Three Worlds / Three Moons universe and preorder the Foundations one-shot (32 pages) at your local comic shop for $6.99. It will be available in comic shops on July 8, 2026 and will be presented in a prestige, magazine-sized format. 

Christian Ward, James Stokoe, Juni Ba, Ram V, Al Ewing, Steve Epting, Stephen Green, Tini Howard, Phil Hester, and more will be joining the universe in yet-to-be-announced projects, so stay tuned for what’s next in the 3W/3M line! 

Foundations

Preview: The New Gods #12

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The New Gods #12

(W) Ram V. (A) Phil Hester, Evan Cagle

It began with a prophecy. From the moment those enigmatic words were delivered from the Source, shock waves rocked the very foundation of the DCU. History was written, worlds were conquered, and a new light was shone upon the Earth. Now, in the breathtaking, reality-bending finale of Ram V and Evan Cagle’s cosmic epic, the prophecy will be fulfilled… or will it?

The New Gods #12

Preview: The Adventures of Lumen N. #3

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The Adventures of Lumen N. #3

Writer: James Robinson
Artist: Phil Hester, Marc Deering
Colorist: Bill Crabtree
Letterer: Jim Campbell
Cover Artist: Phil Hester

Lumen has now fully embraced her destiny as the granddaughter of Captain Nemo as well as all the adventure that comes with it. But this new life still has more surprises in store, including Lumen’s first encounter with Nemo’s legendary submarine the Nautilus along with its storied crew. But with Robur the Conqueror revealed as the villain behind everything, can the Nautilus out-run Robur’s own deadly flying vessel the Albatross as they both race to Paris, with Lumen and Nemo intent on saving the city while Robur plans for its destruction.

The Adventures of Lumen N. #3

Preview: The Adventures of Lumen N. #2

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The Adventures of Lumen N. #2

Writer: James Robinson
Artist: Phil Hester
Colorist: Marc Deering
Letterer: Bill Crabtree
Cover Artist: Phil Hester

The adventure truly begins for young Lumen, now that she’s learned she’s the granddaughter of the legendary Captain Nemo. But what of her long-missing father, Nemo’s son? To learn the answer to his disappearance, Lumen and Nemo must both face heartbreak along with the peril of an amazing and deadly steam-powered palace. All this, as they uncover who’s behind their current dangers . . . an evil mastermind intent on conquest.

The Adventures of Lumen N. #2

NYCC 2025: IDW Dark Unveils Four New Titles coming in 2026

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Don’t read these comics before going to sleep. From silent terrors to sinister hauntings, IDW Publishing’s horror imprint IDW Dark is expanding with four new comic book series​ that are guaranteed to slither under your skin and give you nightmares. Coming in 2026 are: Smile, A Quiet Place, Operation: Iron Coffin, and The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace.

Unleashing psychological supernatural scares in comic shops next February is Smile: For the Camera #1. From horror writer Hannah Rose May and artist Miriana Puglia, the frightening tale brings readers back to the year 2005 to follow a group of international models as they kick off Fashion Month in New York. They’re dying to smile for the camera, but paranoia quickly creeps in as the mysterious Smile Entity begins to stalk the group.

Invading comic stores next March is A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 from the blockbuster creative duo of writer and layout artist Phil Hester and artist Ryan Kelly. As spine-chilling creatures create chaos around the globe and slaughter anything that makes a sound, a small island town in the midwest will struggle to survive in silence as the ferocious and seemingly unstoppable extraterrestrial terrors lurk all around them. 

Spooking shops next March is The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1, the sequel to the hit IDW original horror series The Exorcism at 1600 Penn. Writer Hannah Rose May returns to craft a new demonic saga and is joined by artist Kelsey Ramsay to torment London’s royal residence and reveal its shocking family curse.

Crashing into comic shops next July is Operation: Iron Coffin #1, a new IDW original horror from writer Kenny Porter and artist Tyrell Cannon. Based on Dracula by Bram Stoker, this action-packed thriller transports readers to World War II as a British bomber drops an iron coffin onto a heavily fortified Nazi train full of superweapons. Dracula emerges, ready to tear through hordes of enemies and stop Hitler from creating an army of vampires to win the war.

Preview: Vanishing Point #5

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Vanishing Point #5

(W) Mark Russell (A/L) Ryan Alexander-Tanner (C) Sydney Davidson (CA) Phil Hester, Ryan Cody

A futuristic health clinic keeps patients alive against their will. But why? Vanishing Point is an anthology of short stories that are part science fiction and part existential horror. These are stories with a twist in which the twist is not the point of the story, but a beginning point from which to ask what it means to be alive.

Vanishing Point #5

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