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NYCC 2026: Storm King Comics Brings New Titles and Variants

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At New York Comic Con 2026, Storm King Comics founder and publisher Sandy King will be joined by artists Federico De Luca, Sian Mandrake, Jan Duursema, Jack Mandrake, Andrea Mutti, Cat Staggs, writers Brad and Reverend Wesley Sun, and Matthew K. Manning for fan meetings and signings.

Items available include:

  • Three versions of John Carpenter’s Cathedral, including two Storm King variants featuring artwork by acclaimed illustrators Francesco Francavilla and Luis Guaragna, one of which includes a limited vinyl pressing of the album
  • New posters by Cat Staggs, including The Thing, They Live and Big Trouble in Little China
  • The debut of a new limited edition NYCC exclusive variant of John Carpenter’s Tales For A HalloweeNight Vol 6-10 deluxe box set also by Cat Staggs that pays tribute to Michael Myers in Halloween
  • Plus graphic novels including Cathedral, Chaplain, Pause, Dead Flowers, Blood of the Taken Book 3, and Red Riding: Rise of the Alpha Huntress.
A young child wearing a pink outfit stands on a sidewalk beside a bush at night, holding a large toy and looking towards the camera.
A dimly lit sidewalk at night featuring a street lamp and a cat perched on a brick pillar, with a carved pumpkin laying on the ground.

Cat Stagg’s front and back covers for NYCC variant of John Carpenter’s Tales For A HalloweeNight box set v2 (vol 6-10)

Cover art for John Carpenter's 'Cathedral' featuring a figure in a dramatic pose amidst crumbling architecture and glowing elements, set against a red background.
Cover of 'John Carpenter's Night Terrors: Chaplain' comic book featuring a central figure with a distressed expression surrounded by shadowy figures and surreal elements, including a stained glass window in the background.
Comic book cover for John Carpenter's 'Night Terrors: Blood of the Taken, Book 3: Dearly Departed'. Features a group of eerie, grotesque characters surrounded by ominous imagery and vibrant colors.
Comic book cover titled 'Red Riding: Rise of the Alpha Huntress' featuring a woman with long red hair riding a motorcycle. The background includes fantastical elements like mushrooms and a decorative butterfly design.
Comic book cover for 'Dark & Twisted: Dead Flowers' featuring contrasting dark and light imagery of a dilapidated room with a bed and scattered papers.

Storm King Comics Celebrates Its 50th Graphic Novel with Red Riding: Rise Of The Alpha Huntress, Followed By Summer Releases Chaplain and Cathedral

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Storm King Comics has announced its 50th graphic novel entitled Red Riding: Rise of the Alpha Huntress, available for pre-order now and set for release on June 9, 2026. 

Written by LGBTQ+ author Neo Edmund and illustrated by Jan Duursema, the book follows seventeen-year-old Red Riding and her sudden return home to Wayward Woods after receiving an ominous letter. She reconnects with her grandmother and long-lost friends as she discovers her superpowers, gifted to her by ancient lunar spirits, and rises to the occasion becoming the Alpha Huntress. 

Looking ahead, Storm King Comics is gearing up to release two exciting and deeply frightening titles for their fans this summer. Arriving on July 7, Chaplain is a surreal and terrifying debut graphic novel co-written by creators Brad and Rev. Wesley Sun, illustrated by acclaimed artist Raúlo Cáceres, colored by Ryan Winn and lettered by Marshall Dillon.

Following on August 4 is Cathedral, the first original graphic novel written by John Carpenter, in collaboration with Sandy King, and writer Sean Sobczak, fleshed out by illustrators Federico De Luca and Luis Guaragna, colored by Sian Mandrake, and lettered by Marshall Dillon.

Storm King Comics Makes its Exhibitor Debut At Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 18 & 19

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Storm King Comics will make its exhibitor debut at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books next weekend, April 18-19.  

For its first turn as an exhibitor at the prestigious Los Angeles Times Festival of Books book fair, Storm King Comics will celebrate horror and sci-fi with various volumes from series including Dark & Twisted, Tales of Science Fiction, Night Terrors and Storm Kids.  Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase Tales for a HalloweeNight Vol. 11 which features the first chapter of CATHEDRAL, John Carpenter’s first original graphic novel which will be released in August 2026 and have books signed by some of Storm King Comics authors.

Authors Duane Swierczynski (Dead Flowers,  Redhead) and Amanda Deibert & Cat Staggs (Death Mask, Tales For A HalloweeNight) will be signing copies of their respective works.

WHEN: Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19, 2026
Booth hours: Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00am – 5:00pm

Signing times:
Amanda Deibert & Cat Staggs at 12pm
Duane Swierczyanski at 1 pm on Sun, Apr 19

WHERE: Los Angeles Festival of Books on the USC Campus 
3570 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089
BOOTH # 860 // Green Zone (Hero Complex)

New Genre-Bending Horror Graphic Novel Chaplain Due Out July 7, 2026 From Storm King Comics

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In the halls of a hospital, a chaplain and his intern struggle to keep their sanity as an ancient unknowable presence infects everything with a plague of unrelenting horror. Chaplain is a surreal and terrifying debut graphic novel co-written by creators Brad and Rev. Wesley Sun, illustrated by acclaimed artist Raúlo Cáceres, colored by Ryan Winn, and lettered by Marshall Dillon. It is available July 7, 2026 from Storm King Comics.

An aging and increasingly weary chaplain discovers an ancient, unknowable monster stalking his hospital, forcing him to confront the existential terror of his own mortality. Along with his energetic young protégé, he is pushed to the brink of insanity as his convictions and very grasp on reality begin to unravel. 

Chaplain will be available on July 7, 2026 in bookstores, online, and Storm King Comics, and on July 1, 2026 in comics shops. 

Chaplain

Storm King Comics Signs With SCB Distributors

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New and catalog comic books and graphic novels from the acclaimed independent publisher Storm King Comics will be distributed in the United States and in global English-language markets by SCB Distributors, both companies announced today.

The new relationship between Storm King Comics and SCB follows Storm King’s long relationship with Diamond Comics, and beginning immediately book and comic retailers can turn to SCB Distributors to order new titles from Storm King Comics, as well as titles from its extensive catalog of horror, science fiction, fantasy and kids’ titles from some of the most well-known and acclaimed comics writers, artists and creators.

The agreement with SCB would see Storm King Comics sold, for the first time, into the book trade.

John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction — Pause invites readers to consider what might happen if they were put into the same position

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For seemingly no reason, and with no advance warning, the world comes to a stop for everyone except one man, who goes on a mission to uncover the mystery in Pause, a new six-issue comics series from John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction, an imprint of Storm King Comics. John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction — Pause #1 will debut exclusively in comic book stores on February 26, 2025, with subsequent issues available monthly through July.

Written by Matthew K. Manning and illustrated by Conor Boyle, with lettering by Janice Chiang, Pause is a dark, compelling tale that begins on an ordinary night in Brooklyn as Henry Jacobs finds himself, as usual, having thrown back one too many. Henry is no stranger to the unexpected consequences of drinking too much, but he’s not prepared for what happens when he boards a subway and is the only person unaffected when, without warning, the world comes to a sudden stop.

Pause invites readers to consider what might happen if they were put into the same position. Would they stay in the nicest Manhattan penthouse, ignoring the frozen owner standing in the center of the room? Would they eat at the finest restaurants—food paused in time and still hot on the plates? And what if, with just a touch, anyone could be unfrozen … would they keep this newfound playground for themselves, or would they take anything? Anything at all might be possible—unless, of course, the wrong people were unpaused.

Pause #1

Make it a Pitch-Black Friday … from Storm King Comics

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What’s that you hear in the air? Could it be … slay bells? Do you see that in the lane? Snow is glistening … with blood. That’s the way holiday tunes might begin if Storm King Comics were writing them.

It’s the kind of holiday “cheer” that awaits horror fans and those who love to be frightened out of their wits. To help put everybody in a ghoulish holiday mood, Storm King Comics is offering a special Black Friday sale that begins Friday, November 29.

By using code SCARYXMAS20 at checkout, online shoppers will get 20% off all individual graphic novels and single-issue comics, apparel and more at StormKingComics.com. It’s a perfect time to build a Storm King Comics collection, including best-sellers like:

  • The God List by Steve Niles (“30 Days of Night”) and Scott Hampton
  • The newest issue of the popular John Carpenter Presents Tales for a HalloweeNight, which this year was featured in The New York Times
  • The grisly tale of revenge and murder in Long Haul by Cullen Bunn (“Uncanny X-Men”)
  • For younger readers, the two-issue Fetch wraps up with the critically acclaimed Fetch Book Two: The Rescue, a blend of heroic adventure and classical mythology.

BUT, WAIT! THERE’S MORE!

Storm King Comics has something truly special planned on Black Friday (Nov. 29) … two new very, very limited offerings that will be of enormous interest to fans of John Carpenter and his films.

That’s already revealing too much … so just know that all the details will be made public at 12 p.m. Pacific time on Black Friday exclusively at the Storm King Comics and John Carpenter Instagram pages: @stormkingcomics and @johncarpenterofficial. Last year’s special release sold out in record time, so be sure to get ready for this special surprise.

For horror fans … for graphic novel readers … for John Carpenter enthusiasts … Storm King Comics really does have something for everyone (well, almost), so be sure to visit StormKingComics.com — and to please let me know if you have any questions whatsoever!

SDCC 2024: Storm King Comics reveals exclusive The Killing Hole mini-poster

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For those “mature” enough to remember, 1979 was one of the most seminal years for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and comics. Star Trek: The Motion Picture, The Black Hole, Moonraker, Phantasm and Time After Time were all in theaters that year — along with a particularly noteworthy box-office smash: “Alien.”

Many of us waited eagerly by our mailboxes for the next issue of Starlog or Fangoria, or, if we were very lucky … both!

The special mood of that particular year is brought to vivid life in a San Diego Comic-Con EXCLUSIVE mini-poster created by Storm King Comics featuring Starlog front and center. Featuring artwork from the brand-new Storm King Comics graphic novel The Killing Hole, it’s sure to evoke memories for a great many fans, and we’ll have a VERY limited number of these posters in the Storm King Comics booth #1935 every day (including preview night) – free only to the first 25 fans to show up.

The Killing Hole mini-poster

SDCC 2024: Storm King Comics reveals its signing and panel schedule

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Located at booth #1935, Storm King Comics has revealed its signing and panel schedule for San Diego Comic-Con 2024.

Thursday, July 25

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – BOOTH 1935 — Creator Signing with Sandy King, Amanda Deibert, Jennie Wood, Neo Edmund, Jaime Carrillo, Sean Sobczak

2 p.m. to 3 p.m. – BOOTH 1935 — Creator Signing with Sandy King, Amanda Deibert, Neo Edmund, Jaime Carrillo, Sean Sobczak

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – ROOM 28DE — PANEL — The Future is Fright: The Indie Horror Comic Explosion, moderated by Bill Field, featuring Sandy King along with Scott Chitwood, Jim Ousley, Justin Beahm and Mel Smith

Friday, July 26

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – BOOTH 1935 — Creator Signing with Sandy King, Amanda Deibert, Neo Edmund, Jaime Carrillo, Sean Sobczak

2 p.m. to 3 p.m. – BOOTH 1935 — Creator Signing with Sandy King, Amanda Deibert, Jaime Carrillo, Neo Edmund, Sean Sobczak

Saturday, July 27

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – BOOTH 1935 — Creator Signing with Sandy King, Steve Niles, Amanda Deibert, Jennie Wood, Neo Edmund, Jaime Carrillo, Sean Sobczak

5 p.m. to 6 p.m. – ROOM 25ABC — PANEL — The Horror Next Door featuring Sandy King, Steve Niles, Cat Staggs, Amanda Deibert, Frank Tieri and Sean Sobczak discussing Storm King Comics’ latest imprint, “Dark & Twisted.” Moderated by Wynter Mitchell.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – BOOTH 1935 — Creator Signing with Sandy King, Steve Niles, Cat Staggs, Amanda Deibert, Frank Tieri, Sean Sobczak

Sunday, July 28

2 p.m. to 3 p.m. – BOOTH 1935 — Creator Signing with Sandy King, Cat Staggs, Amanda Deibert, Jaime Carrillo, Sean Sobczak

SDCC 2024: Storm King Comics prepares thrills, chills, and surprises

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Take a deep dive into The Killing Hole, discover the secret of The God List, get a taste of Blood of the Taken, and explore the enormous range of horror comics and graphic novels from Storm King Comics when the acclaimed independent publisher appears at San Diego Comic-Con, July 24 to 28.

Every day of San Diego Comic-Con, including “Preview Night,” the Storm King Comics booth (#1935) will be home to signings, appearances, plus opportunities to explore the vast range of horror graphic novels and comics from the minds and hearts of horror legends Sandy King and John Carpenter.

Every day during Comic-Con, Storm King will offer a highly limited, free SDCC-exclusive mini-poster that showcases a stunning piece of artwork created by comics artist Trevor Denham for The Killing Hole, the newest graphic novel from Storm King’s Dark & Twisted imprint. Titled “Back to 1979,” it’s a must-have for every Gen X horror fan. Only 125 posters will be available; each day, the first 25 visitors to the Storm King booth will receive a copy of this deeply nostalgic and evocative image.

Plus, twice a day, every day, visitors to the Storm King Comics booth will have the opportunity to take part in horror trivia. Think you know horror … and the work of John Carpenter? Prove your expertise for a chance to win Storm King exclusive merchandise and single issues. (Details and times for trivia will be available at the booth.)

The booth will also be home to in-person appearances by comic and graphic-novel luminaries, including Steve Niles, Cat Staggs and Amanda Deibert, Frank Tieri, Neo Edmund, as well as Storm King’s managing editor Sean Sobczak and president Sandy King, all of whom will be available to sign items purchased at the booth. (Please note that all appearances are subject to change.)

In addition, Sandy will feature in two SDCC panels that will be can’t-miss experiences for every horror fan:

  • The Horror Next Door: Bringing Real-Life Terror to Storm King’s Dark & Twisted features Sandy, comics creators Steve Niles, Cat Staggs, Amanda Deibert, Frank Tieri and Storm King managing editor Sean Sobczak in a conversation that explores the newest imprint from Storm King and its intense tales of real-world terror—including serial killers, stalkers and kidnaping. Saturday, 5 p.m., Room 25ABC
  • The Future is Fright: The Indie Horror Explosion brings Sandy into a conversation with Scott Chitwood, publisher of Red 5 Comics; Jim Ousley, creator of The Atonement Bell; horror journalist and documentarian Justin Beahm; and Mel Smith, creator of Becoming Frankenstein. Friday, 6 p.m., Room 28DE

“As the overall comics industry goes through a cycle of major change, San Diego Comic-Con shines an incredible spotlight on comics, graphic novels, their creators and their fans, and with the incredible growth in horror comics, this is really an exciting year for Storm King Comics and our presence in San Diego,” Sandy King said. 

New and upcoming titles from Storm King Comics that will be featured in Booth #1935 include:

  • The Killing Hole by Niles, with illustrations by Denham, which will be released July 10 to comic book stores and online at www.StormKingComics.com;
  • The God List, a collaboration between Niles and writer-illustrator Scott Hampton, available July 17;
  • Blood of the Taken, written and directed by Sian Mandrake, and available October 1.

Even more of the full range of Storm King Comics’ fast-growing library will be on display during San Diego Comic-Con, making Storm King’s booth a must-see for every horror fan visiting the annual pop-culture extravaganza.

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