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Glimpse the Horrors that Await with New Midnight Universe Cover Reveals

The veil is about to lift on Marvel’s Midnight Universe and the buzz is infectious! With more than one million copies collectively ordered, Midnight Spider-Man #1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and ScieTronc, Midnight Fantastic Four #1 by Benjamin Percy and Kev Walker, and Midnight X-Men #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte are poised to be blockbuster launches, paving the way for long-term, interconnected storytelling that will define the bold new line. All three debut issues hit stands on October 7, the only Marvel comics released that day. That coordinated launch continues with all three issue twos, arriving on November 18. Today, fans can peek ahead with the reveal of additional issue two variant covers.

Bringing greater clarity to the variant cover collecting experience, the Midnight line will debut all-new ongoing variant cover programs. Each MIDNIGHT series will feature recurring themes across Covers labeled A-E, along with additional variant covers. Covers revealed today include:

  • MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #2 COVER B, MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #2 COVER B, and MIDNIGHT X-MEN #2 COVER B BY LUCAS WERNECK, MIDNIGHT BLOODBATH VARIANT COVERS, blood-soaked artwork showcasing the terror of the Midnight Universe.
  • ·MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #2 COVER C BY BEN HARVEY, a MIDNIGHT SPECIAL VARIANT COVER, spotlight covers showcasing Midnight reimaginings of Marvel heroes.
  • MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #2 COVER D BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU, MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #2 COVER D BY PHIL NOTO, and MIDNIGHT X-MEN #2 COVER D BY JUANN CABAL, MIDNIGHT HORROR HOMAGE VARIANT COVERS featuring chilling re-creations of iconic horror images.
  • MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #2 COVER E BY SIMONE BIANCHI, a MIDNIGHT GALLERY VARIANT COVER, prestige painted covers of the haunting Midnight Universe.

Blending the power of Marvel Comics storytelling with the thrills of horror, Midnight is a bold, interconnected new Universe that completely reimagines the Marvel mythos through a horror lens. In the debut issues, readers will witness the cursed fate of mutantkind, the gruesome transformation of Peter Parker, and the twisted lengths the Fantastic Four are willing to go in the name of scientific discovery.

Pick up Midnight Spider-Man #1, Midnight Fantastic Four #1, and Midnight X-Men #1 at your local comic shop next week and stay tuned for more reveals during the Marvel Comics: The Midnight Hour Panel at New York Comic Con on October 9!

  • Comic book cover for Midnight Fantastic Four #2 featuring a dramatic scene of a character being attacked by raven-like creatures with sharp beaks.
  • Cover art for 'Midnight Fantastic Four #2' featuring a half-human, half-mechanical character with an intense expression, showcasing vibrant colors and dynamic brushwork.
  • Comic book cover for 'Midnight Fantastic Four' featuring a superhero with a blue shirt and various flying creatures in the background. Includes character names Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Johnny Storm, and Sue Storm.
  • Cover for 'Midnight Spider-Man' #2 showcasing a bloodied Spider-Man character in a dramatic pose, with a dark and intense background.
  • Comic book cover for 'Midnight Spider-Man #2' featuring a monstrous character with multiple arms and a fearful expression against a gradient background.
  • Cover art for 'Midnight Spider-Man #2' featuring a superhero character in an orange outfit and black mask, surrounded by menacing skulls and claws, illustrated by Simone Bianchi.
  • Comic cover featuring characters from the X-Men series, including a fierce female character with red hair, a blue beast-like figure, and a winged character, set against a fiery background.
  • Cover art for Midnight X-Men #2 featuring two characters seated on a bench in a park lit by street lamps. One character, dressed in a superhero costume with a black and yellow color scheme, appears relaxed, while the other, cloaked in a green cape, stands nearby. In the background, a large shadowy face looms, adding a mysterious atmosphere.

M.A.S.K. Streetwear Variant Covers by Fadime Yildirim Bring the Heat

Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed streetwear variant covers by artist Fadime Yildirim starting with M.A.S.K. #7 and continuing through M.A.S.K. #12. 

Following her gorgeous G.I. Joe streetwear variant series, Fadime Yildirim is back with expertly styled variant covers each featuring a member of the M.A.S.K. network with unique, customized keychains and will be available as 1:25 incentive variants across six can’t-miss issues that begin this December. 

M.A.S.K. #7 kicks off a new action-packed story arc for the hit Energon Universe series from writer Dan Watters, artist Pye Parr, colorist Pierluigi Casolino, and letterer Rus Wooton, landing in comic book shops on December 2, 2026. 

T-BOB…WHAT IS YOUR FUNCTION? M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M., no one may trust Matt Trakker ever again.  

Can he prove he’s fit to lead the M.A.S.K. network? 

In addition to the 1:25 incentive variant cover by Fadime Yildirim, M.A.S.K. #7 features a main cover by series artist Pye Parr, two open to order variants by Nick Bradshaw and Jim Charalampidis, and Derek Charm, a 1:50 incentive manga variant by Satoshi Shiki, a 1:100 foil incentive variant by Arist Deyn, a blank sketch cover, and a T-BOB die cut mask cover by Pye Parr, Luke Preese, and Andres Juarez. 

M.A.S.K. #7 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | SRP: $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. 

A full list of the themed covers is below:  

  • M.A.S.K. #7 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim 
  • M.A.S.K. #8 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim 
  • M.A.S.K. #9 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim 
  • M.A.S.K. #10 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim 
  • M.A.S.K. #11 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim  
  • M.A.S.K. #12 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim

There Can Be Only One… Debut Issue of Highlander: The Original Screenplay. Get a First Look!

Written by Gregory Widen, creator and screenwriter of the original Highlander movie, with art by Szymon Kudranski, Highlander: The Original Screenplay is based on Gregory Widen’s original script and reveals the original vision behind the timeless classic.

The lavishly illustrated comic tells the story of the immortal Connor MacLeod as he lives through the centuries facing off against rivals for the mysterious prize

Highlander: The Original Screenplay #1 goes on sale at comic shops and digital platforms on December 2, 2026.

Cover art for the 'Highlander' graphic novel featuring a character holding a sword with arms raised against a blue lightning backdrop and a city skyline in the background.

Luana Vecchio’s Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives Connecting Covers Revealed

Skybound, Image Comics, and Universal Products & Experiences have revealed Luana Vecchio‘s connecting covers for Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives. The 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 debuts in comic book ships on October 28, 2026. 

Luana Vecchio’s beautifully illustrated connecting cover series comes together to form one continuous piece of artwork, creating a haunting, gothic portrait of the Universal Monsters icon across all four issues of Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives.

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 took her first steps into the world and was…displeased. Now, she must discover where and who she came from and begin what every living thing begins…the process of staying alive. 

Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Luana Vecchio connecting covers

The full list of Vecchio’s connecting covers is below:  

  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 Cover D (Connecting) by Luana Vecchio (Lunar Code: 0826IM0325) 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #2 Cover C (Connecting) by Luana Vecchio (Lunar Code: 0926IM0458) 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #3 Cover C (Connecting) by Luana Vecchio 
  • Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #4 Cover C (Connecting) by Luana Vecchio

Archie in Hell #1 Enters The Demonic Circle with New “Pyre Satanic” Variant – Coming November 4th!

Oni Press has revealed the “Pyre Satanic” variant cover for Archie in Hell #1 beautifully illustrated by Chloe Brailsford – a startling new addition to the launch of the infernal new ongoing series from multiple Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook debuting in stores on November 4th! 

The special, open-order variant cover matches the two other recently revealed “Pyre Satanic” covers by Brailsford, forming an unholy trinity with Archie #1 and Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1. FOC for the “Pyre Satanic” variant cover is on Final Order Cut-Off (FOC) on September 28th with an on-sale date of November 4th, alongside with all other previously announced covers for Archie in Hell #1.

They say that every small town has a secret. Well, in the case of Riverdale, it’s one heck of a humdinger: An ancient order of cultists has infiltrated its townspeople, bent on using human sacrifice to usher a demon lord into our mortal plane. And they’ve finally identified the final target they need to bring a century’s worth of planning to fruition: hometown football champion and all-around good guy Archie Andrews. But this secret cabal never dreamed that actual witches walk Riverdale’s streets . . . and when cult and coven clash in the final stages of Archie’s secret-ritual sacrifice, the consequences will be cosmic . . . and young Archie Andrews will find himself damned to something far worse than Hell’s inner circle. 

Unstuck from time and space. Bound to a terrible curse. Late for school. Things are about to go from bad to downright diabolical as Horvath and Crook unleash the most malevolently merciless Archie Comics tale ever told . . . and, truly, you’ll never, ever expect what happens next.

Check out the new cover along with a preview of Archie in Hell #1!

Comic book cover for 'Archie in Hell' #1, featuring a frightened boy with a satchel running against a red and white geometric background, with expressions of shock from various characters in the background.

With a Surprise Debut, Marvel Reveals New Avengers: Armageddon Covers (Spoilers)

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On stands now, Avengers: Armageddon #4, the penultimate issue of the five-issue event series by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar that ushers in the next era of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, delivered a game-changing revelation: the source of the Origin Box that gave David Colton his mysterious—and unparalleled—powers was none other than MIRACLEMAN.

A pioneer of modern super hero storytelling, Miracleman remains one of the medium’s most revolutionary characters. Now, the character returns in the Marvel Universe as his awesome power finds a new champion in David Colton, the 21st-century Captain America introduced in the opening arc of Chip Zdarsky’s acclaimed Captain America run.

Colton’s transformation couldn’t come at a more pivotal moment. Avengers: Armageddon is reenergizing the Marvel Universe—and comic shops with sold-out printings—as the Avengers face a battle that will forever change how the world sees them as protectors. Now, David Colton assumes the mantle of Miracleman, who once deconstructed the very idea of what it means to be a super hero, to help usher in this new age. But as Colton embraces his new power and brings it to the forefront of the fight, will there be an Earth left standing to avenge?

Check out Michael Cho’s newly revealed SPOILER VARIANT COVER and pick up Avengers: Armageddon #4 at your local comic shop today. Plus, get a first look at the final cover by Dike Ruan for Avengers: Armageddon #5, now featuring David Colton as Miracleman, alongside a previously classified variant cover by John Romita Jr. Stay tuned later this week to learn more about Miracleman’s future in the Marvel Universe.

Highlander: The Original Screenplay #1 Covers Revealed

Titan Comics has revealed the covers for Highlander: The Original Screenplay #1. Written by Gregory Widen, creator and screenwriter of the original Highlander movie, with art by Szymon Kudranski, this highly anticipated comic series is based on Gregory Widen’s original script and reveals the original vision behind the timeless classic.

This lavishly illustrated comic tells the story of the immortal Connor MacLeod as he lives through the centuries facing off against rivals for the mysterious prize.

Based on Widen’s original script, this volume presents the story as you’ve never seen it before.

Highlander: The Original Screenplay #1 features covers by Gerardo Zaffino, photo by Lee Binding, Szymon Kudranski, Claudia Gironi, original poster by Brian Bysouth, a blank sketch, and variations including virgin cardstock and foil covers.

  • A dramatic illustration featuring a figure standing triumphantly with a sword, surrounded by lightning bolts, set against a backdrop of a city skyline and a large face above, representing a character from the Highlander story.
  • A dramatic poster for the film 'Highlander' featuring a man in a trench coat standing with a sword, surrounded by lightning and contrasting colors of blue and red.
  • Artwork for 'Highlander' featuring a dramatic scene between two characters, with the title prominently displayed at the top.
  • A dramatic illustration for the film 'Highlander', featuring a man with a distressed expression and a sword, standing in an urban setting with a ghostly skull figure looming behind him.
  • Cover of the screenplay 'Highlander' with a purple background featuring the title in stylized white font and the subtitle 'There Can Be Only One.'
  • A dramatic illustration depicting a figure in a long coat, raising a sword and surrounded by blue lightning, with a large intense face in the background and a city skyline at night.
  • Cover art for 'Highlander: The Original Screenplay' featuring a dramatic illustration of a man with long hair embracing a woman with blonde hair, set against abstract colorful backgrounds.
  • A distressed man in a coat, holding a sword, stands in a dimly lit room with a city skyline visible through the window. A ghostly skull figure looms behind him, illuminated by blue light.
  • An illustrated movie poster for 'Highlander', featuring a man with a distressed expression holding a sword, with a ghostly skull figure looming behind him against a city skyline.

Ice Cream Man gets a Chocolate/Vanilla Twist Edition

W. Maxwell Prince and Martín Morazzo will get fans screaming again this Halloween season with a very special, Ice Cream Man #1: Chocolate/Vanilla Twist. This hair-raising thriller will bring the bestselling series’ debut issue back to print in stark black and white and will feature a highly collectible, interactive cover treatment. It will hit shelves in October from Image Comics.

As a cherry on top, Ice Cream Man #1: Chocolate/Vanilla Twist edition will also boast remastered lettering by Good Old Neon and a BRAND NEW Ice Cream Man short story brought to life by the entire creative team.

More bone-chilling than any horror movie in theaters, Ice Cream Man #1: Chocolate/Vanilla Twist will provide fans with a truly toothache-inducing terror-ride of entertainment. The pages of this inaugural comic book confection will be tucked behind something special: a “hidden” treatment of the original cover art…which will have focal decoder technology to make the Ice Cream Man disappear! But don’t worry, sweeties. To bring him back, simply grab your included ‘Lookety Split’ Decoder Lens and unlock the original cover art…now with an added sprinkling of secret messages and pictures! It’s comix-cover-acrobatics as you’ve never quite seen before!

It’s a celebration of Ice Cream Man befitting its legacy: weird, inexplicable…and cool as all-get-out. Fans should grab their copy (before they, too, disappear), and get ready for the heady, steady march to the milestone Ice Cream Man #50 issue arriving in 2027.

Ice Cream Man #1: Chocolate/Vanilla Twist will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 14.

  • Cover of the comic book 'Ice Cream Man' featuring a minimalist design with the title in stylized text and a tagline 'Chocolate Vanilla Twist'. The background is textured and gray, with additional text indicating the issue number, price, and creator credits.
  • A black and white striped graphic with the text 'Lookety Split Ice Cream Decoder' at the bottom.
  • Black and white comic book cover featuring multiple smiling children, an ice cream man holding an ice cream cone, and various illustrations of eerie faces and text elements including 'Don't read this comic!' and 'Ice Cream Man.'
  • A promotional cover for "Ice Cream Man #1" featuring a cartoon ice cream vendor, highlighting secret decoder features and a special lens called Lookety Split. The design includes vibrant colors and playful fonts with text about the comic series and upcoming issues.

Chainkata #1 gets a Rob Liefeld Variant Cover

Image Comics has revealed a special, highly collectible variant cover by comics icon and Image Comics founder Rob Liefeld for the most anticipated premiere of the year—Chainkata #1—by multiple Eisner Award winning super-star Daniel Warren Johnson which launches this November from Image Comics.

Liefeld’s striking take on the series’ main character is sure to snag the attention of comics fans everywhere and will be fully orderable to comic shop retailers.

In Chainkata, Luma is a chainsaw-wielding warrior queen, seeking out an unknown power in the vastness of space. All she wants is to find peace, but violence and terror follow her through every black hole. The story will blend the epic, high-stakes sci-fi of Beta Ray Bill and Space-Mullet and with the character-building depth of Extremity and Do A Powerbomb. It is the culmination, and maximization, of Johnson’s craft and the perfect read for fans of action-packed comics with art that leaps from the page.

Chainkata #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 18.

  • Comic book cover featuring a fierce female character with white hair and a headband, covered in blood, holding a chainsaw. The background includes clouds and a space theme, with the title 'CHAINSAWATA' prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover for 'Chainkāta' featuring a fierce female character wielding a chainsaw and standing triumphantly over chained figures below her. The title is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Cover of the comic 'Chainkanta,' featuring a character with long hair holding a large sword, dressed in tactical gear against a black background.
  • Comic book cover of 'Chainkāta' featuring a strong female character raising a futuristic chainsaw sword, with a male character kneeling beside her against a fiery background.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Chainkata', featuring a fierce female character wielding a chainsaw, dressed in military-style pants and a cropped top, with a dramatic background of smoke and debris.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Chainka' by Daniel Warren Johnson, featuring the title in bold red letters on a white background, with the Image Comics logo and publication details.
  • Comic book cover featuring a strong female character holding a large sword-like weapon while standing triumphantly over a kneeling male character. The background has a fiery appearance, enhancing the dramatic effect. The title 'CHAINKATA' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • A dynamic illustration featuring a powerful female character wielding a chainsaw, triumphantly standing atop a pile of struggling figures. The background displays a swirling, colorful abstract pattern, adding a dramatic flair to the scene.
  • Cover art of the comic book 'Chainkāta', featuring a stylized illustration of a character with a headband and dramatic hair, facing sideways with an intense expression.
  • Cover A by Johnson – UPC 70985304932600111
  • Cover B B&W by Johnson – UPC 70985304932600121
  • Cover C Sword & Sorcery by Johnson – UPC 70985304932600131
  • Cover D by Rossmo – UPC 70985304932600141
  • Cover E by Liefeld – UPC 70985304932600151
  • Cover F Blank Sketch – UPC 70985304932600161
  • Cover G 1:100 Foil Sword & Sorcery by Johnson & Mike Spicer – UPC 70985304932600171
  • Cover H 1:100 Raw art by Johnson – UPC 70985304932600181
  • Cover I 1:1,000 Original Head Sketch by Johnson by – UPC 70985304932600191

Marvel’s Greatest Heroes and Villains are Reimagined in Art Style Variant Covers

This October, the Marvel Stormbreakers reimagine some of Marvel’s greatest heroes and villains in an all-new Art Style Variant Covers. The new collection sees Marvel’s elite artists drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artistic movements, techniques, and traditions to create striking covers that transform iconic Marvel characters into bold new works of art!

Highlighting the different styles and talents of the Stormbreakers, the collection showcases the wide range of influences they draw from when bringing the Marvel Universe to the page with each artist offering a distinctive vision:

  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #16 Art Style Variant Cover by Jonas Scharf, inspired by Mid-Century Magazine art
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #18 Art Style Variant Cover by Netho Diaz, inspired by Art Deco
  • IRON MAN #10 Art Style Variant Cover by Luciano Vecchio, inspired by Ancient Greek Vase Painting
  • PUNISHER #9 Art Style Variant Cover by Geoff Shaw, inspired by Expressionism
  • THOR #802 Art Style Variant Cover by Alessandro Cappuccio, inspired by Crosshatching/Etching
  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #9 Art Style Variant Cover by Gurihiru, inspired by Children’s Book illustrations
  • X-MEN #40 Art Style Variant Cover by Simone Di Meo, inspired by Art Nouveau
  • X-MEN UNITED #8 Art Style Variant Cover by Juan Frigeri, inspired by Musha-e/Kabuki-e

The current class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers include Alessandro Cappuccio, Netho Diaz, Simone Di Meo, Juan Frigeri, Gurihiru, Jonas Scharf, Geoff Shaw, and Luciano Vecchio. Chosen for their remarkable art, notable achievements, and boundless imagination when bringing the Marvel mythos to the page, these creators represent the future of comic book artistry and embody the raw talent to shatter the limits of visual storytelling!

Check out all eight Art Style Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today.

  • Cover illustration featuring Captain America in a dynamic pose, wearing his iconic costume and holding a shield, with American flags in the background.
  • Illustration of a superheroine from the Fantastic Four, depicted in a blue costume with the emblem '4' on her chest, using her powers to manipulate energy. The background features cosmic elements like stars and planets.
  • Illustration of Iron Man and Madame Masque engaged in a dynamic battle on a comic book cover, featuring bold colors and graphic design elements.
  • Illustration of The Punisher character holding guns, featuring a stylized artistic rendering with a red background.
  • Comic book cover featuring a muscular character with a hammer, surrounded by lightning and dynamic motion, titled 'THORP' by Alessandro Cappuccio.
  • A colorful comic book cover featuring Deadpool characters in a whimsical, cartoonish style surrounded by various plants and flowers. Deadpool is shown riding a large, fish-like creature, while multiple smaller Deadpool figures interact playfully around an open book.
  • An illustrated cover of an X-Men comic featuring a female character with long dark hair, wearing a black outfit and holding a sword. The background includes graphic patterns and silhouettes, emphasizing a dynamic pose.
  • Illustration of a superhero character with white and black hair, wearing a colorful outfit, battling a large, tentacled creature in ocean waves, with a mountainous backdrop.
  • IRON MAN #10 ART STYLE VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960621491401021
  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #9 ART STYLE VARIANT COVER BY GURIHIRU – 75960621448800931
  • X-MEN UNITED #8 ART STYLE VARIANT COVER BY JUAN FRIGERI – 75960621443300821
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #16 ART STYLE VARIANT COVER BY JONAS SCHARF – 75960621146301631
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #18 ART STYLE VARIANT COVER BY NETHO DIAZ – 75960621122701821
  • PUNISHER #9 ART STYLE VARIANT COVER BY GEOFF SHAW – 75960621516400931
  • THOR #802 ART STYLE VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO – 75960621705280221
  • X-MEN #40 ART STYLE VARIANT COVER BY SIMONE DI MEO – 75960620920004031
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