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Witchblade passes the Gauntlet around with Team-Up Variants this September

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Image Comics and Top Cow have revealed a line-wide Witchblade Team-Up variant covers in celebration of the milestone Witchblade (2024) #25 issue’s premiere this September. Some of the biggest names in comics will put their artistic spin on Witchblade as its iconic characters make an appearance across the covers of some of Image’s most popular ongoing series.

Witchblade is a comic book series published by Top Cow Productions, which ran from November 1995 to October 2015 and December 2017 to January 2020. The series was created by Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, and Michael Turner. The comic series was made into a TNT television series in 2001 and was directed by Ralph Hemecher and starred Yancy Butler as Sara Pezzini. Later, Top Cow and Japanese animation studio Gonzo produced an anime adaptation of Witchblade, which debuted in 2006.

Marguerite Bennett and Guiseppe Cafaro’s current run on Witchblade (2024) features a reimagined origin, with contemporary takes on familiar characters, as well as fresh story arcs to hook new fans and rekindle the energy and excitement that fueled the ’90s Image Revolution. New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini’s life is forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. How will Sara use this ancient power? …Or will she be consumed by it?

Witchblade will appear on the covers of:

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 2:

Royals #6 Cover G Witchblade Team-Up by Jacob Perez – UPC: 70985304634900671
Tales of Wonder #1 Cover H Witchblade Team-Up by Steve Skroce & Neeraj Menon – UPC: 70985304861900181

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 9:

Blood & Thunder #17 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Ej Su & Dee Cunniffe – UPC: 70985304317101751
Death Vigil (2026) #2 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Stjepan Sejic – UPC: 70985304830500221
Geiger #25 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Gary Frank & Brad Anderson – UPC: 70985303965502561
Starhenge Book Two: A Kiss for Atticus #3 Cover G Witchblade Team-Up by Liam Sharp – UPC: 70985304788900361
Witchblade (2024) #25 Cover C Connecting Witchblade Team-Up by Pat Boutin & Steve Firchow – UPC: 70985304035402531

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 16:

The Darkness (2025) #8 Cover C Connecting Witchblade Team-Up by Pat Boutin & Steve Firchow – UPC: 70985304537300831
Die: Loaded #9 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Caspar Wijngaard – UPC: 70985304496300931
Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer #1 Cover I Witchblade Team-Up by Michael Walsh – UPC: 70985304858900191
Kaya #37 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Wes Craig – UPC: 70985303591603731
Monstress #64 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Sana Takeda – UPC: 70985302020206421
Regicide #2 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Akila Gabriel – UPC: 70985304831200251
Something Epic #15 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Szymon Kudrański – UPC: 70985303738501541

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 23:

Badrock #3 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Rob Liefeld – UPC: 70985304712400351
Bug Wars: The Coming of The Wardoom #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Justin Mason – UPC: 70985304828200231
Invincible Universe: Capes #11 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Mark Englert – UPC: 70985304498701161
Crimes Against Nature #1 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Gavin Smith – UPC: 70985304857200151
The Department of Truth #39 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Letizia Cadonici – UPC: 70985303032403941
D’Orc #8 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Bean – UPC: 70985304572400831
The Eye Collector #4 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by GMB Chomichuk – UPC: 70985304709400431
Feral #26 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Trish Forstner & Tim Seeley – UPC: 70985303949502641
Ghost Pepper #15 Cover F Witchblade Team-Up by Ludo Lullabi – UPC: 70985304394201561
M1: Monster Racing League #4 Cover B Witchblade Team-Up by Jae Lee – UPC: 70985304702500421
Radiant Black #44 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Marcelo Costa – UPC: 70985303068304461
Yumi: 00EX #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Chris Bachalo – UPC: 70985304832900231

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 30:

Final Boss #10 Cover D Witchblade Team-Up by Tyler Kirkham – UPC: 70985304494901041
Hammerfist #2 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Parson – UPC: 70985304826800231
Hyde Street #13 Cover E Witchblade Team-Up by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki – UPC: 70985304127601331
Spawn #379 Cover C Witchblade Team-Up by Brett Booth – UPC: 70985300214737931

Comics

Preview: Final Boss #8

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Final Boss #8

(W) Tyler Kirkham (A) Tyler Kirkham, David Miller

Answers are being unearthed on the Island of the Gods, but they come at a price. After surviving a harrowing and honorable clash with Knight Owl, Tommy wields the power of the Starlight Talon Blade. It’s the edge he’ll desperately need as he prepares to face his darkest reckoning yet: DraGod and the Cold Bloods.

SDCC 2026: Bit Bot Partners with Tyler Kirkham for a Final Boss Video Game!

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

In advance of Comic-Con International 2026 in San Diego, CA, Bit Bot and renowned comic writer and artist Tyler Kirkham are partnering to develop an official video game adaptation of Final Boss, Kirkham’s hit comic book series. Published by Image Comics, Final Boss quickly emerged as one of comics’ breakout successes, with its debut issue selling out at the distributor level and earning an immediate second printing following strong demand from retailers and readers. Now as the ongoing series continues to take the comic reading world by storm, Kirkham and Bit Bot will bring the hard-hitting, non-stop comic-inspired action to gamers around the world with a one-of-a-kind new video game, available to wishlist on Steam today.

Created, written, and illustrated by Tyler Kirkham — known for his work on Amazing Spider-Man, Green Lantern, X-Men, and numerous other bestselling titles — Final Boss follows Tommy Brazen, an ex-street brawler and powered-up mercenary who discovers that the secrets of his past are connected to something far larger than he ever imagined. The series blends the energy of classic arcade beat ’em ups, fighting games, and action entertainment into a high-octane comic experience. Now, Bit Bot is bringing that vision to life in interactive form. Developed by Bit Bot alongside its in-house game studio, Mecanimal Games, Final Boss is a faithful adaptation of the comic series, with Kirkham serving as a key creative collaborator throughout development. Leading the project alongside Kirkham are Bit Bot Creative Director Frank O’Connor, the former Franchise Creative Director behind Halo and Perfect Dark, and Bit Bot co-owner Joshua Viola. The game’s original score will be composed by acclaimed musician and Bit Bot co-owner Celldweller.

Designed for one to four players in local couch co-op, Final Boss begins as a pixel-art side-scrolling brawler inspired by arcade classics. Players battle through waves of enemies and progress through increasingly dangerous stages before each level culminates in a dramatic transformation. Animated comic-book panels introduce the boss, the action tightens, and the game shifts into a focused one-on-one 3D fighting experience inspired by modern fighting games.

Exclusive: Collectible Thief Coin for Thief: Pulse of Promise Revealed!

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Bit Bot is expanding the universe of the legendary Thief video game franchise with Thief: Pulse of Promise. Hot on the heels of the recent announcement of Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive Studios, Eidos-Montréal, and Atari – the brand-new officially licensed graphic novel and accompanying collectibles line will deliver an all-new self-contained story set between the events of Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II: The Metal Age. Fans can sign up now via the BackerKit pre-launch page to be notified when the campaign goes live.

Written by Joshua Viola and Sean Eads, with interior art by Emanuele Ercolani and Gianluca Papi, and letters by Jeremiah Lambert, Thief: Pulse of Promise follows master thief Garrett as a seemingly straightforward heist draws him into forgotten Keeper secrets, strange powers hidden beneath the City, and a mysterious young boy whose fate may shape the future. Featuring appearances by fan-favorites such as Artemus and Father Karras, this all-new adventure bridges a pivotal chapter in Garrett’s life leading to the Age of Metal.

Originally released in 1998 by Looking Glass Studios, Thief: The Dark Project helped define the stealth genre through its groundbreaking blend of first-person infiltration, emergent gameplay, and immersive worldbuilding. The recently announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive Studios, Eidos-Montréal and Atari marks a modern revival of the classic title, rebuilt using Nightdive Studios’ KEX Engine and scheduled for release this Winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.

The Thief: Pulse of Promise graphic novel and collectibles BackerKit campaign will offer three editions of the graphic novel. The Standard Hardcover Edition features the complete 147-page story in full color with a cover by interior artist Emanuele Ercolani. The Limited Hardcover Edition includes an exclusive cover by Claudio Mastronardi. The Deluxe Hardcover Edition features a cover by Tyler Kirkham, a collectible slipcase, and bonus content including concept artwork and other behind-the-scenes materials.

Expanding the experience beyond the page, the campaign will also feature a brand-new original soundtrack composed by Celldweller, including all-new voice-over performances from legendary Garrett voice actor Stephen Russell. The campaign’s premium collectibles lineup includes a limited-edition Garrett statue, a Garrett plush, exclusive art prints, t-shirts, and a Limited-edition Garrett mechanical eye collector’s set, featuring an eye replica, display base, engraved wooden box, and Order of the Hammer scroll and wax seal.

Fans who reserve on the BackerKit pre-launch page prior to the campaign launch will receive a limited-edition, custom-minted Thief coin, an exclusive collectible available only to BackerKit supporters. We have the exclusive reveal of that coin!

Check it out below and then make sure you don’t miss Thief: Pulse of Promise!

Preview: Final Boss: Masked Vigilante #1

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Final Boss: Masked Vigilante #1

(W) Tyler Kirkham (A) Leon Govender

From the explosive world of Final Boss emerges its most enigmatic breakout star: the Masked Vigilante. She is the fan-favorite, shadowed assassin shrouded in absolute mystery — until now. We dive deep into her origins, uncovering the history of this lethal protector. Melding with the darkness, she unleashes an arsenal of dangerously crafted weaponry to dismantle a ruthless crime syndicate.

Get a first look at Franklin Jonas and Curt Pires’ Lost Fantasy spin-off Fireborn

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Lost Fantasy fans can sneak a peek at early pages from co-creators Curt Pires, singer/songwriter Franklin Jonas, and rising star artist Patrick Mulholland’s upcoming series launch Fireborn. This new tale will be set in the same world of the beloved Lost Fantasy series and will hit shelves next month from Image Comics.

Fireborn follows Aaron Hillburg who is just another rich-kid failson ghosting his responsibilities, hopping rooftops, and hating his billionaire father in peace… until a mysterious floating dragon egg bonds to him and ignites a hidden lineage of ancient magic inside his body.

Now every violent outlaw wizard, biker cultist, and supernatural warlord between New York City and The World Beneath is hunting him—and they’ll burn the world down to pry the egg from his corpse.

Fireborn #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 15.

Cover A by Mulholland – Lunar Code 0226IM0287
Cover B by Mulholland Invincible Homage – Lunar Code 0226IM0288
Cover C by Mulholland Absolute Homage – Lunar Code 0226IM0289
Cover D by Jae Lee Foil – Lunar Code 0226IM0290
Cover E Blank Sketch – Lunar Code 0226IM0291
Cover F 1:15 copy incentive by Patrick Mulholland Design – Lunar Code 0226IM0292
Cover G 1:25 copy incentive by Patrick Mulholland Invincible Homage Virgin – Lunar Code 0226IM0293
Cover H 1:50 copy incentive by Patrick Mulholland Absolute Homage Virgin – Lunar Code 0226IM0294
Cover I 1:75 copy incentive by Jae Lee Black & White & Blood Virgin – Lunar Code 0226IM0295
Cover J 1:100 copy incentive by Patrick Mulholland Franklin Jonas & Curt Pires Signed Virgin – Lunar Code 0226IM0296
Cover K by Tyler Kirkham – Lunar Code 0226IM0297
Cover L by Kirkham Black & White & Blood Virgin – Lunar Code 0226IM0298
Cover M by Jae Lee – Lunar Code 0226IM8001
Cover N I Hate Fairyland Team-up variant – Lunar Code 0226IM8021
Cover O I Hate Fairyland Team-up NSFW variant – Lunar Code 0226IM8022

Lost Fantasy #9 will be available at local comic shops on Wednesday, April 15 as well:

Cover A Luca Casalanguida – Lunar Code 0226IM0423
Cover B Maxi Diallo Play – Lunar Code 0226IM0424
Cover C Alex Diotto – Lunar Code 0226IM0425
Cover D INC 1:15 Maxi Diallo Virgin – Lunar Code 0226IM0426
Cover E INC 1:25 Alex Diotto Virgin – Lunar Code 0226IM0427
Cover F TBA – Lunar Code 0226IM0428
Cover G I Hate Fairyland Team-up – Lunar Code 0226IM8025
Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-up NSFW – Lunar Code 0226IM8026

Fireborn #2 will be available at local comic shops on Wednesday, May 27:

Cover A Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0326IM0319
Cover B Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0326IM0320
Cover C Inc 1:15 Patrick Mulholland Virgin – Lunar Code 0326IM0321
Cover D Inc 1:25 Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0326IM0322
Cover E Inc 1:50 Francesco Tomaselli – Lunar Code 0326IM0323
Cover F Francesco Tomaselli – Lunar Code 0326IM0324

Fireborn #3 will be available at local comic shops on Wednesday, June 24:

Cover A By Patrick Mulholland
Cover B By Patrick Mulholland
Cover C 1:15 Copy Incentive By Patrick Mulholland
Cover D 1:25 Copy Incentive By Patrick Mulholland

Preview: Final Boss #5

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Final Boss #5

(W) Tyler Kirkham (A) Tyler Kirkham

In the bloody sands of the forgotten desert. Tommy and Rabak are in the fight of their lives with the Forsaken tribe queen Ritual and her clan of cannibals. Can Tommy free the prisoners and find the answers he came here for in this intense blood soaked conclusion to Volume one!

Gert goes on a Line-Wide Rampage in I Hate Fairyland Team-Up Variant Bloodbath Covers this April

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

When Spawn team-up variants were announced, Gert was annoyed. When Youngblood team-ups were unveiled, Gert began sharpening her axe. And when Invincible team-up variants were revealed, Gert screeched: “I HATE TEAM-UPS!” Image Comics is all-in on Skottie Young’s I Hate Fairyland this April in celebration of the milestone #50 issue and warns fans of a highly deranged Gert, and her Fairyland pals, taking Image covers hostage all month long.

In addition to the characters’ cameo appearances on the covers of some of Image’s hottest ongoing series, the title logos on each book will be redesigned to mirror the instantly recognizable I Hate Fairyland look.

Created by Skottie Young, I Hate Fairyland #1 debuted in October 2015. The series has sold out and gone back-to-print multiple times and received mass critical acclaim. It remains one of the most popular, bestselling ongoing Image series to date.

I Hate Fairyland characters will appear on the covers of:

On sale Wednesday, April 8:

Blood & Thunder #12 Cover E I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by EJ Su – Lunar Code 0226IM8011
D’orc #3 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 0226IM8016
D’orc #3 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 0226IM8017
Die Loaded #6 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by David Lafuente – Lunar Code 0226IM8014
Die Loaded #6 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW David Lafuente – Lunar Code 0226IM8015
Spawn #374 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Brett Booth – Lunar Code 0226IM8030

On sale Wednesday, April 15:

Fireborn #1 Cover N I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0226IM8021
Fireborn #1 Cover O I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Patrick Mulholland – Lunar Code 0226IM8022
Invincible Universe Battle Beast #8 Cover G I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Ryan Ottley – Lunar Code 0226IM8023
Lost Fantasy #9 Cover G I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Vanessa Cardinali – Lunar Code 0226IM8025
Lost Fantasy #9 Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Vanessa Cardinali – Lunar Code 0226IM8026
Narco #2 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Daniel Hillyard – Lunar Code 0226IM8029
Witchblade (2024) #20 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Giuseppe Cafaro – Lunar Code 0226IM8032

On sale Wednesday, April 22:

Invincible Universe Capes #6 Cover F I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Mark Englert – Lunar Code 0226IM8024
Youngblood #100 Cover M I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Rob Liefeld – Lunar Code 0226IM8035
Corpse Knight #1 Cover I I Hate Fairyland Team-Up – Lunar Code 0226IM8012
Darkness Vs Angelus Cover F I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Pat Boutin – Lunar Code 0226IM8013

On sale Wednesday, April 29:

Feral #22 Cover D I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Tony Fleecs – Lunar Code 0226IM8018
Feral #22 Cover E I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Tony Fleecs – Lunar Code 0226IM8019
Final Boss Masked Vigilante (one-shot) Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Tyler Kirkham – Lunar Code 0226IM8020
White Sky #3 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by J.P. Mavinga – Lunar Code 0226IM8031
Wrestle Heist #5 Cover B I Hate Fairyland Team-Up by Kyle Starks – Lunar Code 0226IM8033
Wrestle Heist #5 Cover C I Hate Fairyland Team-Up NSFW by Kyle Starks – Lunar Code 0226IM8034

Comics

Preview: Final Boss #4

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Final Boss #4

Written by Tyler Kirkham
Art by Tyler Kirkham

In the underbelly of Farthica TOMMY and RABAK were led to a safe haven. CRANK’S Merc and Vile. Where they were geared up for any future problems they may encounter on this crime — ridden island. After defeating WAR HOG and his goons with the help from the mysterious MASKED VIGILANTE, Tommy and Rabak head to the forgotten desert to hopefully find some answers.

Final Boss: Masked Vigilante Ratchets Up the Body Count this April

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

From Tyler Kirkham’s explosive Final Boss series comes its most dangerous mystery yet. Final Boss: Masked Vigilante spotlights the shadowed assassin in a standalone one-shot that reveals her lethal origins and expands the Final Boss mythos. The issue hits shelves in April from Image Comics.

Long hidden in the shadows, the Masked Vigilante finally takes center stage. Her origin story unfolds as she unleashes a deadly, custom-built arsenal to dismantle a ruthless crime syndicate.

Final Boss: Masked Vigilante (one-shot) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 29: