Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders #5
Writer: George Mann Artist: Vincenzo Riccardi Colorist: Michael Atiyeh Letterer: Comicraft Cover artist: Jake Bartok
The mystery behind the Pathfinders’ plight is revealed!
From a listening post on a lonely asteroid, a Republic comms team scours galactic frequencies for vital transmissions. It’s routine work—that is, until the station’s two inhabitants begin to unravel in the far reaches of space. See their spine-tingling transformations unfold in this inventive flashback issue!
DC has announced “Kingdom of Zod,” a new crossover storyline unfolding across Supergirl, Action Comics, Superman Unlimited, andSuperman in August and September. Featuring the talents of writers Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, Mark Waid, and Dan Slott, along with artists Eddy Barrows, Joe Quinones, Montos, and Rachael Stott, “Kingdom of Zod” crossover pits Superman and DC’s Super-Family against General Dru-Zod as all the major threats from across the world of Superman in DC’s All In era collide!
The story begins on August 12 in Supergirl #16, when a mysterious military coup dangerously destabilizes the Kryptonite Kingdom of El Caldero. Supergirl assembles her own strike team—a Super-Force including Superboy-Prime, Conner Kent, Tomorrow Man, Steel, and more—to infiltrate the occupied territory. Fresh off the epic Reign of the Superboys storyline, Kara’s Superboy crew is shocked to discover this conquering force is Kryptonian in origin…and deadly. That same day, Action Comics #1101 sees Superman crash-land back into the present day after the events of Action Comics #1100 (no spoilers here!), only to find himself immediately drawn into the escalating conflict.
How the Kryptonian general has returned and what role he plays in the takeover will leave readers stunned, as a shocking twist sets the entire world ablaze with the power of Kryptonite! Guillem March provides connecting main covers across all four series in August, with variant covers by Noobovich, Stephanie Hans, Joe Quinones, Ariel Olivetti, Mike Choi, ACO, Taurin Clarke, Vincenzo Riccardi, and Christian Ward. Mark Spears will provide foil variant covers for all four titles.
The Kingdom of Zod crossover continues on August 19 in Superman Unlimited #16, where Zod reveals the true scope of his plan and unleashes a dangerous Kryptonite infection that spreads across the world. The first month of “Kingdom of Zod” concludes on August 26 with Superman #41, as Superman, Supergirl, Superboy-Prime, and the Super-Family confront Zod in a battle that will reshape the future of the House of El!
The story continues through September with chapters inSupergirl #17, Action Comics #1102, Superman Unlimited #17,and Superman #42, bringing the Kingdom of Zod arc to its explosive conclusion in a one-shot, Superman: Kingdom of Zod Special, on September 30.
“Kingdom of Zod” brings together DC’s full Super-Family for a high-stakes battle against one of Superman’s greatest foes and features the return of the Man of Tomorrow at a moment when the DC Universe needs him most. Will the Super-Family be able to stand against Zod?
Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Vincenzo Riccardi Colorist: Vincenzo Riccardi Letterer: Comicraft Cover Artist: Francesco Francavilla
After his defeat on Cloud City, Luke Skywalker is tormented by Darth Vader’s revelation. Is the Dark Lord of the Sith really his father? When a nightmare suggests otherwise, Luke can’t resist the opportunity to investigate . . . and comes face-to-face with . . . the Nightlander!
Dark Horse Comics and Lucasfilm continue to explore the High Republic in a new comic series, Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures–Pathfinders. Legendary Star Wars writer George Mann is joined by artists Partha Pratim, Jagdish Kumar, Michael Atiyeh, and letterer Comicraft on this new series, with cover art by Jake Bartok. Vincenzo Riccardi will illustrate issue #5.
Set about 20 years after Phase II of The High Republic, a brand new team of Republic Pathfinders is dispatched to a distant corner of the galaxy to investigate the strange death of a Jedi Master. But as the team wades into a web of mystery, they discover not everything about this mission is as it seems. Can the team save the day and solve the Jedi’s mysterious demise?
Join a new team of heroes for Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders#1 (of 6) in comic shops on March 11, 2026, for $4.99. Visit Comic Shop Locator for more details and stores near you.
At the Hawkins National Laboratory, scientists opened a portal to the Upside Down. One day, something stepped into our world from the other side, transforming the sterile research facility into a charnel house. Witness the ill-fated experiment, and the ensuing carnage, that started it all through the Demogorgon’s eyes (or lack thereof)!
Dark Horse Comics, Cavan Scott, and a host of ghoulishly good artists conjure up a three-part miniseries of nightmares from a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands #1 arrives September 2025, launching a Halloween special containing a trio of terrifying tales that span the Skywalker Saga. The series features a new character design from legendary Star Wars concept artist Iain McCaig, who brings the shadowy boogeyman of the series to life. Joining Scott for issue #1 is Bram Stoker Award-winning artist Soo Lee while issues #2 and #3 are illustrated by Vincenzo Riccardi and Robert Hack respectively. Letterer Comicraft joins the creative team, with creepy cover art by Francesco Francavilla.
On the planet Ryloth, Twi’leks speak in hushed tones about the Nightlands, the spectral realm where their spirits retire after death. According to legend, there are certain nights when the veil between that haunted place and the land of the living is so thin that one can communicate with the other side
Enter: The Nightlander, a Star Wars boogeyman who seeks to possess a powerful, living host and bring despair to the galaxy!
Each issue features one of three generations of galactic heroes facing off against the malevolent Nightlander. Issue #1 sees young Padawan Anakin Skywalker visiting Ryloth with Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, attempting to summon the ghost of Qui-Gon Jinn for a final goodbye. But when Anakin makes contact with the Nightlands, it isn’t his old friend who answers! Issue #2 features Luke & Leia facing this horror, and Issue #3 pits Rey & Finn against a dark power unlike any in the galaxy.
Resist despair and survive The Nightlander in Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands#1 (of 3), arriving in comic shops on September 3, 2025, for $5.99.
In Hawkins, Indiana, nothing is as it seems. Dark Horse Comics and Netflix present new spooky tales featuring some of your favorite characters from Stranger Things in Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins II!Each issue will be written by New York Times bestselling author Derek Fridolfs, colored by Dan Jackson, and lettered by Nate Piekos. Each issue will be illustrated by a different artist: Sunando C will illustrate issue #1, Bradley Clayton, will illustrate #2, Mack Chater will illustrate #3, and Vincenzo Riccardi will illustrate #4. Issue #1 will also feature cover art by Diego Galindo with variants by Vincenzo Riccardi, Mack Chater, and Ben Turner.
After shaking off a mysterious encounter with a strange “dog” while out at the Drive-In Cinema, Hawkins science teacher Scott Clarke is inspired to teach his students how 3D glasses work; this spirals into theories about alternate dimensions and how they might be perceived. Meanwhile, Dustin keeps secret that the weird “dog” could be nothing other than Dart, his missing pet demodog.
Future issues will also feature stories about Will Byers, Grigori, and the Demogorgon.
Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins II #1 (of 4) arrives in comic shops on June 25, 2025. It is now available for preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99.
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Dispatches from the Occlusion one #4
(W) Cavan Scott (A) Vincenzo Riccardi (CA) Jake Bartok In Shops: Jan 29, 2025 SRP: $3.99
As calls for help make their way across the Stormwall, the Marshal of the Republic Fleet turns to an unlikely ally: former Jedi Ty Yorrick! But can the maverick saber-for-hire be trusted when she encounters an old enemy on the ravaged plains of Dalna?
Cavan Scott (Writer) • Paul Fry (Artist) Paul Fry (Cover A) • Vincenzo Riccardi (Cover B)
The night is young… and the blood is flowing! Trapped, scared and about to die, Lara Tavaras and her friends face the truth about Hill Creek… and themselves.
Mayhem, murder and maniacs. It’s the gore-soaked slasher fest every horror fan has been dying for! New York Times bestselling writer Cavan Scott (Union Jack the Ripper, Star Wars: The High Republic, Star Wars Adventures: Tales from Vader’s Castle) and Paul Fry (Spider-Man 2099, Green Arrow & Black Canary) bring the gore in this ultimate horror-loving slasher-fest!
Dead Good Comics and Paradox Interactive have announced a collaboration on Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power, the official comic book tie-in prequel to Roads to Power, the forthcoming Major Expansion for Crusader Kings III.
Based on Paradox Interactive’s award-winning strategy/role-playing experience about high politics and relationship building in a dynamic medieval world, Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power mini comic will be available digitally, for free, from the Crusader Kings III website and Steam game page starting August 22, 2024.
Many Roads to Power charts the rise of Basil I, “the Macedonian”, who served as Emperor of the Byzantine Empire between 867 and 886 AD, and who will also be available as a playable character in the Roads to Power Major Expansion when it is released on September 24, 2024.
With artwork by Simone Ragazzoni and Ellie Wright, and based on a story by Stu Taylor,Many Roads to Power charts the rise of Basil I, “the Macedonian”, who served as Emperor of the Byzantine Empire between 867 and 886 AD.
Basil I will be available as a playable character in the Roads to Power Major Expansion when it is released September 24, 2024.
Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power features a cover from Vincenzo Riccardi.
