Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1
(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Mattia De Iulis
HERE COMES THE BRIDE… Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis reunite once again to deliver the most haunting new horror series of the year. Born in the heart of a thunderstorm, made of stolen flesh, electricity, and monstrous desperation—The Bride lives!
With no memory of her past or understanding of what she is, The Bride takes her first steps into this strange new world. With danger seemingly lurking around every corner, she must solve the mystery of where and who she came from…and discover what makes life worth living.
Writer: Sam Humphries · Kelly Sue DeConnick Artist: Natacha Bustos Letterer: Joshua Reed Cover artist: Rosemary Valero-O’Connell
Dear Dad—I almost got arrested. Okay so I DID get arrested LOL. These Skull Clan skaters are cool. But weird. But also some of them are really unpleasant and I kind of want to leave. But Skull Queen 9 said that if I joined them for their big stupid race she’d solve our problems. Idk. Their best skater Maria just pulled me up to a rooftop and told me to skate off the edge and . . . anyway, I think I might die? Also, I think I saw a ghost. Love you, bye!!! —Ali
From Eisner-winning writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Bitch Planet, FML) and hitmaker Sam Humphries (Harley Quinn, Guardians of the Galaxy) team up with artist Natacha Bustos (Moon Girl, Miles Morales) for a high-octane, genre-smashing sci-fi skatepunk saga about friendship, rebellion, and finding your line when the world wants to knock you down.
Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, and Universal Products & Experiences have revealed Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives, a new four-issue comic book series from the Eisner Award winning writer Kelly Thompson and her longtime creative collaborator, Eisner Award nominated artist Mattia De Iulis. Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 arrives just in time for Halloween, landing in comic book shops on October 28, 2026.
HERE COMES THE BRIDE… Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis reunite once again to deliver the most haunting new horror series of the year. Born in the heart of a thunderstorm, made of stolen flesh, electricity, and monstrous desperation—The Bride lives!
With no memory of her past or understanding of what she is, The Bride takes her first steps into this strange new world. With danger seemingly lurking around every corner, she must solve the mystery of where and who she came from…and discover what makes life worth living.
The full list of covers is below:
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover A by Mattia De Iulis
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover B by Joshua Middleton
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover C by Artgerm
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover D (Connecting) by Luana Vecchio
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover E (1:25 Incentive) by Joshua Middleton
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover F (1:50 Incentive) by Rosemary Valero O’Connell
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover G (1:75 Incentive) by Christian Ward
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover H (1:100, FOIL Incentive) by David Talaski (SRP: $5.99)
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover I Blank Sketch (SRP: $5.99)
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover J (FOIL) by Artgerm (SRP: $5.99)
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover K (Die Cut, FOIL Hairiant) by Ryan Sook (SRP: $5.99)
Deep beneath the grand chandelier, the music stirs once more. Boss and Simmonds bring you a horrifying new vision of the story you only think you know!
A young soprano, Christine, finds her career in chaos after a series of violent crimes plagues the Paris Opera House.
But the show must go on, and Christine will discover that no one – especially the mysterious voice whispering from the eaves – is what they seem.
As an old friend returns to investigate these surprising attacks, Christine will discover her connection to the truth and the man known as…THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
The Phantom of the Opera will thrill fans new and old with a twist no one sees coming!
Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, and Universal Products & Experiences have revealed the connecting variant cover lineup by Anwita Citriya for Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera #1,from the dream team of Tyler Boss and Martin Simmonds. The first installment of this shocking new reimagining of Phantom of the Opera will hit comic book shops on February 25, 2026.
The all-new connecting variant covers by talented horror artist Anwita Citriya spans the entirety of the limited series; featuring the leading lady, Christine, the Phantom himself, and the ghastly mysteries behind the Paris Opera House curtain.
A young soprano, Christine, finds her career in chaos after a series of violent crimes plagues the Paris Opera House. But the show must go on, and Christine will discover that no one – especially the mysterious voice whispering from the eaves – is what they seem. As an old friend returns to investigate these surprising attacks, Christine will discover her connection to the truth and the man known as… PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
In addition to the 1:10 incentive connecting variant cover by Anwita Citriya, Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera #1 has a main cover by Martin Simmonds, an open to order variant and a 1:25 incentive “classic horror” cover by Joshua Middleton, a 1:50 incentive cover by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell, a 1:75 incentive cover by David Talaski, a 1:100 foil incentive cover by Baldemar Rivas, a blank sketch cover, and a mask cover by Andrea Milana and Andres Juarez.
Phantom of the Opera will be followed by an additional new Universal Monsters limited series pairing the biggest names in comics with pop culture’s most iconic monsters in the bestselling modern line of horror comics.
A full list of the themed covers is below:
Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by Anwita Citriya (Lunar Code: 1225IM0286)
Universal Monsters:Phantom of the Opera #2 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by Anwita Citriya (Lunar Code: 0126IM0433)
Universal Monsters:Phantom of the Opera #3 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by Anwita Citriya
Universal Monsters:Phantom of the Opera #4 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by Anwita Citriya
Dark Horse Comics presents, Did You Hear About Mimi Green?, a brand-new comic series with a surreal and grisly take on the wellness industry, “cancel culture”, body dysmorphia, and the complex power dynamics of show business. Did You Hear About Mimi Green? will be a four-issue horror series written by Connor Goldsmith in his comics debut, illustrated by Josh Cornillon, and lettered by Ariana Maher. Issue #1 arrives in May 2026 and will include cover variants by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell and Nick Robles.
Tastemaker Mimi Green is a popular essayist with a perfectly curated social media presence—until a blog post she wrote a decade ago, cruelly mocking fat people, resurfaces and sparks a viral furor. Mimi checks into an isolated mental health facility in Topanga to ride out the scandal, but as sound baths and crystal healings by day give way to restless nights, she’s pulled into another version of the building. There, the halls are old and gluttonous and gilded, and the vainglorious like Mimi and her fellow patients are punished again and again. Only local bartender Natalie, the lesbian lover Mimi hid from the public, stands a chance of tracking her down before it’s too late.
Did You Hear About Mimi Green? #1 (of 4) arrives in comic shops May 27, 2026. It is now available to preorder at your local comic shop for $4.99.
Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics,and Universal Products & Experiences have announced Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera,a new four-issue limited comic book series from the team of Tyler Boss and Martin Simmonds. Plunging readers into the depths of the most infamous opera house, this shocking new reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera will hit comic book shops beginning on February 25, 2026.
Deep beneath the grand chandelier, the music stirs once more. Boss and Simmonds bring you a horrifying new vision of the story you only think you know!
A young soprano, Christine, finds her career in chaos after a series of violent crimes plagues the Paris Opera House.
But the show must go on, and Christine will discover that no one – especially the mysterious voice whispering from the eaves – is what they seem.
As an old friend returns to investigate these surprising attacks, Christine will discover her connection to the truth and the man known as…THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
The Phantom of the Opera will thrill fans new and old with a twist no one sees coming!
The full list of covers is below:
Universal Monsters:The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover A by Martin Simmonds
Universal Monsters:The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover B by Joshua Middleton
Universal Monsters:The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by Anwita Citriya
Universal Monsters:The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover D (1:25 “Classic Horror” B&W) by Joshua Middleton
Universal Monsters:The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell
Universal Monsters:The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover F (1:75 Incentive) by David Talaski
Universal Monsters:The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover G (1:100 Incentive) (Foil) by Baldemar Rivas
Universal Monsters:The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover H Blank Sketch Cover
Universal Monsters:The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover I (Mask Cover) by Andrea Milana & Jillian Crab (SRP: $5.99)
(Updated with more details and art) After a bit of a tease and false start, Vertigo has gotten a proper launch from DC and full slate announced at New York Comic Con 2025.
Ten titles in total were announced with an interesting mix of concepts and creative teams. They remain creator-owned, an aspect that has helped define the Vertigo brand.
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.
The new DC Vertigo slate begins rolling out in February 2026, with The Nice House by the Sea #7 leading the charge on February 4. Bleeding Hearts #1 will publish on February 11, End of Life #1 on February 18 and The Peril of the Brutal Dark #1 will launch on February 25, with the rest of the new DC Vertigo imprint releasing throughout 2026.
A preview comic was released during the convention dubbed “A New Beginning.” In 2024 during New York Comic Con, DC announced the return of Vertigo. Vertigo is the beloved imprint that was shuttered in favor of DC’s Black Label. Vertigo launched in 1993 to publish more adult and graphic content that couldn’t be printed under the Comics Code Authority. It allowed more freedom than the DC line would allow. The line saw such titles as Sandman, American Vampire, Astro City, Daytripper, 100 Bullets, DMZ, Human Target, iZombie, Northlanders, Y: The Last Man, Sweet Tooth, and so much more by some of the best in the business. It relaunched in 2018 for a short return before being shuttered again.
We’ll have more information and art when it’s officially released.
Jack Griffin has always been invisible to the people around him — at least in his own mind. But when an experimental breakthrough presents a path to make his dreams of invisibility a reality, no one — not even the woman he loves — will stand in his way.
Witness Griffin’s legendary descent into madness as his humanity fades away and the monster inside is revealed, leaving only… THE INVISIBLE MAN!
The horror dream team of JAMES TYNION IV (SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN, EXQUISITE CORPSES) and DANI (The Low, Low Woods) reveal their vision for one of the most horrific monsters in cinematic history!
Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, and Universal Products & Experiences have announced Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man a new four-issue limited comic book series from Eisner Award-winning, bestselling writer James Tynion IV and acclaimed artist DANI. Unraveling the horrific origins of the iconic monster in an all-new story, this haunting take on The Invisible Man will arrive in comic book shops beginning in August 27, 2025.
The horror dream team of James Tynion IV and DANI, alongside colorist Brad Simpson, reveal their vision for one of the most intriguing monsters in cinematic history! This new series is sure to entice longtime fans of the movie and new fans alike to dive into this new horror classic, with nods to the events of the seminal Universal Pictures film.
Jack Griffin has always been invisible to the people around him—at least in his own mind. But when an experimental breakthrough presents a path to make his dreams of invisibility a reality, no one—not even the woman he loves—will stand in his way.
Witness Griffin’s legendary descent into madness as his humanity fades away and the monster inside is revealed, leaving only…THE INVISIBLE MAN!
The full list of covers is below:
Universal Monsters:The Invisible Man #1 Cover A by DANI & Brad Simpson
Universal Monsters:The Invisible Man #1 Cover B by Joshua Middleton
Universal Monsters:The Invisible Man #1 Cover C (1:10 “Pulp” Variant) by David Aja
Universal Monsters:The Invisible Man #1 Cover D (1:25 “Classic Horror” B&W) by Joshua Middleton
Universal Monsters:The Invisible Man #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell
Universal Monsters:The Invisible Man #1 Cover F (1:75 Incentive) (Pencil Sketch Cover) by Alex Ross
Universal Monsters:The Invisible Man #1 Cover G (1:100 Incentive) (Foil) by Christian Ward
Universal Monsters:The Invisible Man #1 Cover H Blank Sketch Cover
