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Preview: Marvel Creator Collection No. 1: “Back to the Savage Land”

Marvel Creator Collection No. 1:Back to the Savage Land

(W) Barry Windsor-Smith, Roy Thomas, David Michelinie, Allyn Brodsky, Steve Parkhouse (A) Barry Windsor-Smith

This first of a three-volume series collecting the legendary Barry Windsor-Smith’s work at Marvel features his early work on X-Men, The Avengers, Doctor Strange, and Iron Man, as well as his amazing run on Ka-Zar in Astonishing Tales, and much more.

From the moment Marvel brought him to the U.S. in 1969, Windsor-Smith was a creative force to be reckoned with. A passionate devotee of Jack Kirby, Windsor-Smith’s earliest drawing at Marvel reflected that influence, but he quickly developed his own unique, eye-opening style, combining intricately detailed realism with the dreamlike lushness of art nouveau and late-1960s psychedelia.

This volume focuses on the earliest of his work, including memorable storylines on The Avengers, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, and individual stories for Chamber of Darkness, Tower of Shadows, and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. All new benchmarks of comics art, culminating in what may be the highlight of this period: Windsor-Smith’s collaboration with writer Gerry Conway on an epic tale of civil war in Ka-Zar’s Savage Land. Future volumes will trace Windsor-Smith’s career through such milestones as Machine Man and Weapon X.

Marvel Creator Collection No. 1: "Back to the Savage Land"

Discover what it takes to become a legendary villain in Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto

Dark Horse Books delves deep into the iconic catalog of villains Marvel Comics has created over the years in a series of hardcover archival collections that span six decades of cruel and chaotic characters. The first volume, arriving in October 2026, Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto explores the titular character through the years with commentary and essays from comics historians John Lind and Chris Ryall alongside stories from creators such as Grant Morrison, Chris Claremont, and so many more.  

This first volume showcases the merciless Magneto as he battles his way through the Marvel Universe, including epic showdowns with the X-Men, the Avengers, the New Mutants, X-Factor, and the Mighty Thor. A showcase of classic stories from 1963 to 2003, told by a selection of Marvel greats like Magneto’s creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby; Roy Thomas and Neal Adams; and writer Chris Claremont and artists Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, Brent Eric Anderson, John Bolton, Butch Guice, John Romita Jr., and Jim Lee. Featuring discussions of Magneto’s origin, impact, and character development over the decades and scans of original art and Magneto-focused covers from Marvel’s archives, fans won’t want to miss this book focused exclusively on one of the most legendary and powerful mutants in the Marvel Universe! 

Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto HC (376 pages, 7.75×11”) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on October 6, 2026, for $65.00. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto HC

Take a bite out of Marvel Horror with The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales

In a celebration of the history of Marvel Horror comes The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One, the first in a series of Dark Horse collaborations with Marvel Comics to excavate the hidden corners of the Marvel Universe and re-present its most ghoulish tales in beautiful archival hardcover editions. Helmed by comics historians Chris Ryall and John Lind, alongside designer Chris Shadoian, the oversized collection will feature full-color reproductions of the covers of Vampire Tales, along with a brand-new introduction and countless stories from one of the magazines that ignited a new horror-comics boom for Marvel.

One of the black-and-white horror anthologies debuted by Marvel Comics in 1973, Vampire Tales, included stories of bloodsucking fiends as both heroes, villains, and anti-heroes, involving fan-favorites like the reluctant monster Morbius, the Living Vampire; the first solo tales featuring Blade the Vampire Slayer; and Dracula’s daughter, the ever-lethal Lilith. Vampire Tales magazine also introduced the comic-book world to Satana, the Devil’s Daughter, and her introductory stories are also in this first volume. Now, fans will experience these stories again in archival size and style completing any horror collection.

The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One contains nearly 300 pages of terrifying tales from the first six issues of the magazine, including stories by comic-book talent such as Alfredo Alcala, Rich Buckler, Ernie Chan, Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, Bill Everett, Gardner Fox, Steve Gerber, Carmine Infantino, Tony Isabella, Gil Kane, Stan Lee, Don McGregor, Pablo Marcos, Esteban Maroto, Doug Moench, Tom Palmer, John Romita, Jim Steranko, Tom Sutton, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, and more!

Sink your teeth into the foundational frights of Marvel Comics Horror in The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One when the 360-page (8.375×10.875”) hardcover arrives in bookstores and comic shops on August 18, 2026, for $65.00. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

The Best of Marvel’s Vampire Tales Volume One

Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan #13

The Savage Sword of Conan #13

(W) Roy Thomas, Enrique Dueñas González (A) Roberto De La Torre, James Castillo

SAVAGE SWORD ENTERS ITS THIRD YEAR! Featuring the return of the now-classic team of Roy Thomas and Roberto De La Torre for a mesmerizing CONAN tale, a silent SOLOMON KANE story from writer Enrique Dueñas González and artist James Castillo, dynamic covers by Alex Horley and James Castillo, plus pin-ups and more.

The Savage Sword of Conan #13

Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #3

The Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #3

(W): Roy Thomas
(A): Neal Adams, Tony Dezuniga
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, 48pp, $9.99, On sale: Feb 18, 2026

In the desert city of Zamboula, Conan is attacked by a group of cannibals who feast on weary travelers. Together with a mysterious dancer named Zabibi, he learns the city’s rulers turn a blind eye to the nightly hunts so long as those who live there aren’t on the menu. But when Conan agrees to help Zabibi kill a depraved priest who cursed her lover, he’ll find himself caught in a web of illusion and betrayal within the temple walls of the ape-god Hanuman! Reprinting the adaptation of the original Robert E. Howard story from Savage Sword of Conan #14, presented her for the first time in stunning color.

The Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #3

See what’s coming for Conan the Barbarian in March 2026

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #30

(W) Jim Zub
(A) Doug Braithwaite
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $4.99, On sale: March 11, 2026

THE NEW CONAN STORY ARC CONTINUES WITH AN EPIC 30TH ISSUE!

A DEADLY NEW FOE hunts Conan the Barbarian, tracking his spirit wherever he travels – a killer with keen blade in hand and teeth from old prey strung ‘round his neck. The cult of the Black Stone WANTS REVENGE against the Cimmerian and the Son of the Tooth is their weapon of choice.

COVER A IVAN GIL
COVER B DOUG BRAITHWAITE
COVER C STEPHEN GREEN
COVER D KYLE HOTZ
COVER E IVAN GIL VIRGIN
COVER F DOUG BRAITHWAITE FOIL ($14.99)

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #13

(W) Roy Thomas, Enrique Dueñas González
(A) Roberto De La Torre, James Castillo
B&W, 64pp, $6.99, On Sale March 4, 2026

SAVAGE SWORD ENTERS ITS THIRD YEAR! Featuring the return of the now-classic team of Roy Thomas and Roberto De La Torre for a mesmerizing CONAN tale, a silent SOLOMON KANE story from writer Enrique Dueñas González and artist James Castillo, dynamic covers by Alex Horley and James Castillo, plus pin-ups and more.

COVER A ALEX HORLEY
COVER B JAMES CASTILLO
COVER C ALEX HORLEY FOIL ($16.99)
COVER D ALEX HORLEY VIRGIN

CONAN THE BARBARIAN CONAN THE BARBARIAN PACK #25-28

(W) Jim Zub
(A) Fernando Dagnino, Alex Horley
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, 4 x 32pp, $24.99, On Sale March 25, 2026

SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S PACK!

A SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S PACK WHICH COLLECTS CONAN THE BARBARIAN #25-28 from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics.

FEATURING COVERS FROM Roberto De Le Torre, Simon Bisley, Doug Braithwaite and Sweeney Boo!

LIMITED TO 800 COPIES!!

COVERS: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE, SIMON BISLEY, DOUG BRAITHWAITE, SWEENEY BOO

Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #2 (of 4)

The Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #2 (of 4)

(W) Roy Thomas
(A) John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics
FC, 48pp, $9.99, On Sale December 17, 2025

THE CLASSIC SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN RETURNS – NOW IN FULL COLOR!

ART BY COMIC LEGEND JOHN BUSCEMA!

REFORGED revitalizes the legendary black-and-white magazine with vivid, all-new color restorations, bringing new depth and intensity to Conan’s celebrated adventures.

This titanic second issue continues with a true classic, “The Devil in Iron” – appearing in full color for the very first time! Written by the incomparable Roy Thomas and brought to life by the legendary duo of John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala, this tale bursts with new vibrancy as Conan battles through the dark mysteries and savage dangers of the Hyborian Age.

The Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #2 (of 4)

Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 3

The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 3

Authors: Dennis Culver, Liam Sharp, Roy Thomas
Artists: Chris Burnham, Roberto De La Torre

Comprising the very best comic industry talent, including legend Roy Thomas and fan favorite Roberto de la Torre, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated black and white comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays.

Collects issues #7-9 of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine.

The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 3
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