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NYCC 2026: Transformers! G.I. Joe! Turok! Skybound Visions Is HERE!

At New York Comic Con, Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, Hasbro, and Universal announced “Skybound Visions,” a new line of standalone, limited comic series featuring reimaginings of pop culture icons, exploring who those characters are – and who they can be. 

Bringing together the biggest comic characters and the biggest creators, Skybound Visions issues will tell complete, evergreen stories showcasing new sides of these beloved icons. Their stories serve as perfect jumping-on points for new readers, while also rewarding lifelong fans.  

The Skybound Visions line will launch in 2027 with Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet in January, G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender in February, and Turok: Son of Stone in March. Each issue will be printed on deluxe newsprint, and feature variant covers by top talent.  

Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet by writer Tate Brombal and Matt Emmons, colorist Giovanna Niro, and letterer Becca Carey arrives in comic shops on January 27, 2027. 

After a devastating Decepticon attack, Bumblebee is stranded on an uncharted planet. Lost in the galaxy, with no way to call for help, the so-called “weakest of all the Autobots” must tackle the biggest mission of his young life. But beneath its surface, this strange planet holds a secret that’s already begun to corrupt and change its indigenous life. Now, the Autobots’ greatest hope must come from the evolution of its most unexpected warrior… if Bee can survive being hunted by the deadliest Decepticon of all! 

A colorful comic cover featuring a stylized robot character resembling Bumblebee from Transformers, surrounded by whimsical flora and fauna in a vibrant alien landscape.

Then, just one new comic book day after Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet #1 debuts, G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender by writer Karl Kerschl and Doug Mahnke, inker Jaime Mendoza, colorist David Baron, and letterer Tom Napolitano lands in stores on February 2, 2027.  

The last team of Joes sent to the Island of Dr. Mindbender never came back… Now, Codename: Flint must return to active duty to lead a fresh batch of recruits to the isolated compound of a madman. A mad scientist who’s grown madder every year–and his creations more monstrous. In the deadliest mission of his career, Flint just wants to rescue his old friends and get back to his family. But on this island, survival isn’t just half the battle–it’s the whole damn war! 

Cover of G.I. Joe comic titled 'The Island of Dr. Mindbender', featuring a group of seven armed characters in military attire, set against a dramatic background with smoke and water.

The first Gold Key character in Skybound Visions, Turok: Son of Stone by writer Stephen Graham Jones and Leandro Fernández, and colorist Lee Loughridge with letterer Tom Napolitano hits comic shops on March 10, 2027.  

Turok wanted to dig up the past. Now, he must survive it. Turok dreamed that his dig in New Mexico would make his name legendary. But when the ground gave way, he fell through history and landed in a valley that shouldn’t exist. Where the Ice Age sits on top of the time of dinosaurs, and at every turn he discovers an era older and hungrier than the last. In a relentless quest to return to his son, Turok must unearth the truth about this hidden world and not lose his grip on a shifting reality that threatens to consume him. Sometimes a dream coming true is a nightmare beyond imagination… 

Cover art of 'Turok: Son of Stone' comic featuring a muscular, shirtless Native American warrior holding a gun and a staff, surrounded by dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures.

To celebrate this brand-new initiative, a special Skybound Visions ashcan will be available in comic shops on Wednesday, November 11th, providing readers with a sneak peak of character designs and what to expect from all three series in the first slate of Skybound Visions titles. 

NYCC 2026: Marvel’s Spider Web Expands in 2027 with Spider-Punk, Spider-Man: Noir, Marvel SFX: Thwip, and more!

The web of Spider-Man and his allies continues to expand across the Marvel Universe! New comic series for Spider-Punk and Spider-Man: Noir, a new anthology series Marvel SFX: Thwip and a teaser for an upcoming Amazing Spider-Man/Miles Morales: Spider-Man crossover were revealed to fans during the jam-packed Marvel Comics: The Spider-Web panel at New York Comic Con on Saturday.

SPIDER-PUNK’S GOING SOLO!
The Spider-Band is MISSING, and Hobie Brown’s in L.A. to unravel the mystery of what happened to his friends. But he’ll have to confront his inner demons along the way, and those of a new adversary — MZ. NEGATIVE! And if that weren’t enough, she’s teamed up with SCORPION to be the ultimate thorn in Hobie’s side. It’s more musical magic with your favorite rock ’n’ roll Spider-fam!

The new titles will start to kick off in January as readers thrill at the return of Hobie Brown aka Spider-Punk with writer Cody Ziglar and artist Justin Mason reuniting alongside cover artist Taurin Clarke. Spider-Punk #1 will introduce Mz. Negative, a new adversary for Hobie as he searches for the missing members of his band in a rock ‘n’ roll mystery adventure. The first issue features variant covers by Olivier Coipel, Jerome Opena, Simone Di Meo, and Justin Mason.

READY, SET, THWIP!
One of comics’ best innovations is the visual sound effect, and the House of Ideas is celebrating the best of all SFX with our new anthology THWIP! Some of comics’ best creators alongside luminaries from outside the field bring their Thiwpiest stories to bear!

A bold new anthology series with a focus on the iconic sound effects from Marvel Comics begins in January with Marvel SFX: Thwip #1, featuring stories by Jed MacKay, multi-Bram Stoker Award and Nebula Award winning author Stephen Graham Jones, and Rainbow Rowell with art from artists Alessandro Cappuccio, Lucas Werneck, and more. Future issues will feature creators including Eric Zawadski, Simone Di Meo, and many more, with additional Marvel SFX series to follow. The first issue features covers by Alessandro Cappullio and Mark Chiarello.

VENOM JOINS THE NOIR UNIVERSE!
Just as life seems to be going Peter Parker’s way, a new foe threatens to engulf him in total darkness—literally! As he untangles the mystery of what happened to his new girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend (it’s fine, we’re fine, everything’s FINE), Peter will have to choose between the allure of infinite power or catching a murderer…and his choice may cost him everything.

In February, an all-new Spider-Man: Noir series from writer Alex Segura and artist Farid Karami, finds Peter Parker caught up in an investigation involving a mysterious underworld artefact, his new girlfriend’s ex, and…VENOM NOIR?! Spider-Man: Noir #1 features a main cover by Stephen Mooney.

A shadowy figure in a trench coat and hat stands on a dark street, illuminated by a full moon, with large 'NOIR' lettering on the walls around him.

Teased at the end of the panel with a stunning promotional image by artist Ryan Stegman, the “Crisis of Faith” crossover slated for 2027 from Miles Morales: Spider-Man writer Bryan Hill and Amazing Spider-Man writer Joe Kelly is set to drastically alter the trust and relationship between the two Spider-Men and their allies, with more details to be revealed in the months ahead.

A dynamic comic book cover featuring Spider-Man and Miles Morales in action poses, amidst a backdrop of shattered glass and bright city lights. The title 'Crisis of Faith' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with a release date of April 2027.

Superstar Horror Writer Stephen Graham Jones and Denver Post bestseller Joshua Viola Conclude True Believers

Stephen Graham Jones and Joshua Viola are returning to the deadly world of their comic book series True Believers for a frightening grand finale. The star-studded, blood-soaked, final issue features appearances by Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, Re-Animator and From Beyond stars Barbara Crampton and Jeffrey Combs, and fan-favorite musician and Bit Bot Media co-founder Klayton of Celldweller. True Believers #3 – Slashfest is available from Bit Bot Media, featuring art by Ben Matsuya, letters by Jeremiah Lambert, four variant covers from acclaimed horror artist Matthew Therrien, and a  main cover by Lambert and Matsuya.

Previous issues of True Believers featured some of the biggest names in horror — iconic actress Jamie Lee Curtis, the band GWAR, bestselling novelist R.L. Stine, screenwriter and film director Jeffrey Reddick (Final Destination), musician Matthew Kiichi Heafy, actor Devon Sawa, and the characters from the cult horror film Deathgasm.

After the first issues of True Believers introduced fans to the bone-chilling slasher character, Killr™and an obsessive fan who wreaked havoc at the real-life Colorado Festival of Horror, True Believers #3 – Slashfest once again pits con-goers against another masked menace who takes their devotion to the cult slasher franchise Killr™ far too seriously. But is this just a cosplayer, or someone from the past with deadlier intentions? True to its bloody roots, the issue promises outrageous kills, tongue-in-cheek gags, meta Easter eggs, and enough gore to satisfy even the most die-hard horror fan.

Preview: Earthdivers Omnibus

Earthdivers Omnibus

Writer: Stephen Graham Jones
Art: Davide Gianfelice, Riccardo Burchielli, Patricio Delpeche, and Emily Schnall

The year is 2112, and it’s the apocalypse exactly as expected: rivers receding, oceans rising, civilization crumbling. Humanity has given up hope, except for a group of Indigenous outcasts who have discovered a time-travel portal and figured out where everything took a turn for the worst: America. Convinced that the only way to save the world is to rewrite its past.

Join writer Stephen Graham Jones and artists Davide Gianfelice, Riccardo Burchielli, Patricio Delpeche, and Emily Schnall in this epic that collects all three volumes of Earthdivers (Vol. 1: Kill Columbus, Vol. 2: Ice Age, and Vol. 3: 1776) into one omnibus.

Earthdivers Omnibus

Scare Up the Vote Unites the Horror Community

“These are scary times,” says Tananarive Due, the American Book Award-winning author of The Reformatory and the driving force behind ScareUpTheVote, an effort to bring the all-stars of horror fiction and film together in support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Scare Up the Vote brings together voices across generations, diverse backgrounds and beliefs to unite the horror community for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. 

In scary times, people need to pull together in strength and hope, to fight the darkness. Horror writers and filmmakers spend a lot of time contemplating monstrosity and thinking about fear. When I realized we had to speak out as a community, and began to invite others to participate, I wasn’t at all surprised by the massive response. We know what the stakes are in this election because we’ve imagined the worst possible outcomes.
–Tananarive Due

On October 15th, at 8pm Eastern time, Due and the rest of the Scare Up The Vote committee will host a massive online event to drive voter turnout and to raise money for the Harris/Walz campaign. Stephen King, Joe Hill, Rachel Harrison, Victor LaValle, Stephen Graham Jones, and many other authors will be joined by filmmakers including Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep), Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange, The Black Phone), Kevin Williamson (Scream), Don Mancini (Chucky), and Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Star Trek: Discovery), along with actor David Dastmachlian (Late Night with the Devil).

The two-hour-plus event will include the guests talking about their love of horror stories alongside their thoughts about why the upcoming election is important to them and will stream live on October 15th. 

Due’s co-hosts and fellow committee members are authors and poets Linda A. Addison, Maxwell I. Gold, Christopher Golden, and Cynthia Pelayo with production managed by Robb Olson. 

For more information about and how to register for Scare Up the Vote, visit https://www.scareupthevote.com

Scare Up the Vote

Preview: Earthdivers #16

Earthdivers #16

(W) Stephen Graham Jones (A) Davide Gianfelice (CA) Rafael Albuquerque
In Shops: Apr 10, 2024
SRP: $3.99

New York Times-bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones and artist Davide Gianfelice’s epic time-twisting historical slasher reaches its astonishing end! What began with a bloody battle to kill Christopher Columbus in 1492 has led to a war of words in the revolutionary streets of 1776 Philadelphia as Emily’s strange partnership with Benjamin Franklin brings her within striking distance of the Declaration of Independence. A pen’s stroke may be all that separates the world from total ruin-and Emily’s pact with Tad, Sosh, and Yellow Kid to save the future by stopping the creation of America will live or die with her choices in this final chapter!

Earthdivers #16

Exclusive: True Believers’ Matthew Therrien cover revealed!

Some of the biggest names in horror will make cameo appearances in True Believers, a gripping and grisly new comic book mini-series co-written by bestselling Bram Stoker Award-winner Stephen Graham Jones and Denver Post bestselling writer Joshua Viola, featuring artwork by Ben Matsuya. The three-issue series, which delves into the world of cosplay and fan conventions, is set at the Colorado Festival of Horror. A Kickstarter campaign for the second issue features lettering by Jeremiah Lambert and variant covers by a slew of exciting artists soon to be revealed.

In True Believers #2, a year has passed since the harrowing events of issue 1, which introduced readers to the bone-chilling slasher character, Killr™. Now a mysterious new figure emerges, adopting the enigmatic Killr™ persona—but is it just another obsessive fan or a new threat on the horizon? Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of suspense and humor with a fresh ensemble of characters. With new mysteries, hilarious gags, and an extra dose of blood, issue 2 promises a thrilling ride for both seasoned fans and newcomers alike.

We’ve got the exclusive reveal of the B cover by Matthew Therrien! Check it out and back the Kickstarter now!

Preview: Earthdivers #15

Earthdivers #15

(W) Stephen Graham Jones (A) Davide Gianfelice (CA) Rafael Albuquerque
In Shops: Feb 14, 2024
SRP: $3.99

In 1776, Emily’s mission starts to take shape as she finds an ally in Benjamin Franklin and the two begin working together to eliminate targets. Emily hopes that will be enough to finally change history once and for all in the way intended. However, there are more enemies in 1776 than there are allies, and Emily is about to be sorely reminded of that fact.

Earthdivers #15

Preview: Earthdivers #14

Earthdivers #14

(W) Stephen Graham Jones (A) Davide Gianfelice (CA) Rafael Albuquerque
In Shops: Jan 10, 2024
SRP: $3.99

Yellow Kid is on the run from Martin, who is desperate to know what happened to his children. Yellow Kid knows the truth, but before he can get too far, he runs across an old friend in the strangest way possible. Back in 1776, Emily has revealed her true identity as a time traveler from the year 2112, her well-being in danger, her mission on the verge of absolutely collapsing in on itself and having effects on the timeline she couldn’t have imagined.

Earthdivers #14

Preview: Earthdivers #13

Earthdivers #13

(W) Stephen Graham Jones (A) Emily Schnall (CA) Rafael Albuquerque
In Shops: Dec 13, 2023
SRP: $3.99

“The pen is mightier than the sword.” Nice sentiment, but change of plans. When a new obstacle threatens to undermine the connection Emily has built with Benjamin Franklin-and all the progress she’s made toward changing the future-she adopts some moves from Tad’s playbook and starts spilling blood in 1776. And speaking of Tad? Back in 2112, Sosh and Yellow Kid discover that it might be more than just his legacy that lives on…

Earthdivers #13
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