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Rick and Morty’s Maniacal Manga Comic Book Manifestation Returns in Rick and Morty: The Manga Vol. 2: After-School Science Club

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WILL MORTY’S MANGA-INSPIRED MACHINATIONS LEAD TO ROMANCE OR MAKE TROUBLE FOR THE MULTIVERSE? In their first manga comic book appearance, Rick and Morty went toe to toe with a giant naked Jerry. Now, they’re ready for an even greater challenge: high school romance and after-school activities! Oni Press in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, is proud to share a madness-inducing first look at Rick and Morty: The Manga Vol. 2: After-School Science Club! From two of the hottest creators in the American manga scene, writer Josh Tierney and artist JeyOdin comes a story of teen love, school pride, and extracurricular international warfare!

When Morty falls in love at first sight with the new exchange student from Japan—Chigusa—and she shows him her favorite manga about after-school clubs, he knows just the advisor for his hastily constructed new Science Club: Rick Sanchez. With his ragtag group of teen losers (plus Chigusa) and a cursory knowledge of Japanese school clubs he picked up from skimming Morty’s manga, Rick leads the club in a competition against the preexisting, sanctioned, totally normal Science Club, creating a portal to Akihabara, nexus of anime and manga culture, and famous home of Tokyo’s maid cafés. Brimming with inspiration from their trip (and chased out of the country by the maids who have turned on Rick) the Science Club prepares for their school festival with a maid café of their own making—a science maid café selling questionable concoctions.

Rick and Morty: The Manga Vol. 2: After-School Science Club is due out on February 24.

Rick and Morty: The Manga Vol. 2: After-School Science Club

Dynamite reveals the ThunderCats X SilverHawks Crossover!

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Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have unveiled the key creative and story details for the kickoff of the 15-part interconnected epic comics story ThunderCats X SilverHawks. Now, with so many superstars involved, the full slate of variant covers across all three involved titles is revealed!

Ed Brisson and Declan Shalvey are writing this historic crossover. Fans who have been longtime fans of his, and even those continuing here from his preceding prolific run on the flagship ThunderCats series know Declan is also an artistic powerhouse. His three covers across ThunderCats X SilverHawks #1, Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #1, and ThunderCats X SilverHawks: ThunderHawks were shown in the initial announcement for this event. One additional way his art is being showcased is a sweet incentive cover featuring his layouts for his story. This is a novel collectible for fans of the behind the scenes process of comics creation, and an exclusive look at this side of storytelling.

On other covers, Shalvey is joined by familiar favorites from the ongoing ThunderCats and SilverHawks comics era, as well as shining stars making their first contributions to the comic book franchise. 

ThunderCats X SilverHawks #1 also features covers by Lucio Parrillo, Eric Canete, and Ben Oliver.

To portray the powerful archnemesis for Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #1, artists Rapha Lobosco, Danny Earls, John Amor, and Erica D’Urso join the ‘Cats crew.

Meanwhile to add to the fun of perhaps the most enigmatic of the three titles, Vincenzo Federici, Ivan Tao, Marco Failla, and Alessandro Ranaldi craft covers for ThunderCats X SilverHawks: ThunderHawks #1.

In addition to all these juggernauts of comics, each issue also offers a fun animation cover, capturing the nostalgic memory of the original beloved show. Mumm-Ra #1 also adds an illustrated piece from the Warner Bros. Discovery vault. 

The iconic voice of Lion-O himself, Larry Kenney, will also be signing ultra-limited covers available on each series.

Mystery blind bag offerings are also available on the titles, which are set to include additional surprise variants!

ThunderCats and SilverHawks Unite for the First Time in April 2026

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The story everyone has been waiting for is finally here! Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have announced a historic comics crossover event 40 years in the making. ThunderCats X SilverHawks kicks off this April with a trio of interconnected comic book titles telling a thrilling 15-part epic story from top creators as the pinnacle of over two years of revitalized storytelling. Civilizations collide in the crossover of the millennium, as writers Declan Shalvey and Ed Brisson pick up the pieces and ramp up threads from nearly 60 issues of new tales across the ThunderCats and SilverHawks mythos, cresting to a can’t-miss climactic crossover for dedicated diehards, and an approachable starting-point thrill ride for those intrigued by this blockbuster.

Critically acclaimed author and illustrator Declan Shalvey kicked off this whole era with the records-setting ThunderCats #1, and here he continues his signature contributions to the saga by not only writing, but also drawing the first issue of the flagship series starting in ThunderCats X SilverHawks #1. This follows the conclusion of the milestone ThunderCats #25 and the setup special ThunderCats X SilverHawks: Road to War. Extra-sized with 30 story pages, the kickoff chapter starts it all with a bang.

Panthro of the ThunderCats’ mission to launch a new satellite high above his adoptive home of Third Earth resulted in an unexpected turn of events that will change the destiny of two entire galaxies. Alerted to an anomaly at a long-dormant base in a quarantined sector, The Copper Kid, Quicksilver, and Chromium of the SilverHawks set out to investigate. As soon as they land on the forbidden planet, they’re confronted by a fearsome band of strange, cat-like warriors — and quickly find themselves in a fight for their lives!

The second series and part two starts with ThunderCats X SilverHawks: Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #1. Shalvey also scripts this look at the archnemesis of the entire franchise, alongside artist Rapha Lobosco. Mumm-Ra has been a sinister enigma to the ‘Cats ever since they first set their paws on Third Earth, and now the full ancient and tortured history of the infamous devil-priest will be revealed! While interweaving with the ever-evolving 15-part epic, this series dually functions as an essential origin for fans.

Following his fan-favorite chronicles of the SilverHawks, the ThunderCats Lost team, and a string of scintillating specials, writer Ed Brisson writes the third title involved in the crossover, joined by artist Vincenzo Federici. ThunderCats X SilverHawks: ThunderHawks #1 follows events from ThunderCats: Lost in Time and the Road to War special, starting with the Lost team trapped in the far future desperately trying to get back home and prevent the cataclysmic war that could end all of ‘Cat-kind. They’ll find themselves donning SilverHawks bionic suits and fighting in this unknown, hostile space and time.

Each month from April through August 2026 will feature a new chapter from all three titles, continuing to build and complement each other to form the ultimate ThunderCats and SilverHawks legend and celebration of these fabled franchises.

The ThunderCats Roleplaying Game Book is Live on Kickstarter – With Ultra-Limited Editions!

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ThunderCats The Roleplaying Game

Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have launched a roleplaying tabletop game book based on the world of the ThunderCats. It’s available to preorder now on Kickstarter!

Tabletop game studio Lynnvander Studios has designed and written this campaign and setting book compatible with 5e. Lynnvander luminaries including Tommy Gofton, Devin Wilson, Bryan CP Steele, Josh Derksen, and Adam Petkovic have all contributed to this project. This follows their previous collaborations with Dynamite such as the Reanimator game, and countless other licensed adventures and original creations that have established their glowing reputation with gamers.

Across nearly 250 pages of mechanics and lore, featuring official artwork and masterful design, gamers can live their own adventures ripped from their Saturday morning memories or the latest blockbuster official comic books from Dynamite. Harnessing the power of Thundrillium, players will sustain their technology, pilot starships through cosmic storms, wield enchanted armaments and ancient spells. On the plains of Third Earth, laser rifles and mystic blades alike clash, wizards and robots duel, and vital resources include both raw courage and energy cells. This indispensable tome brings the action, spectacle, and excitement of ThunderCats to the tabletop setting and game nights for many years to come.

For hardcore ‘Cats fans, it’s also stuffed full of rich reference material and visions of the franchise, enjoyable in many ways even just for a read! Within, readers will find information on the Code of Thundera, artifacts including the Book of Omens and Eye of Thundera, major history from the Great Migration, war with Plun-Darr, exodus to Third Earth, and the rise of Mumm-Ra.

Through the character creation process, players can pick from among newly created subclasses like the Mechanist, Path of Collision, College of Omens, Ancient Spirits of Evil and Good Domain, Circle of the Croft, Operator, Warrior of the Claw, Oath of Destiny, Evil-Chaser, Heckler, Metamorphosis Sorcery, Mongor Patron, and Magician. Then a wide variety of character backgrounds are presented, with the “open book” design also allowing creative players to craft their own. Thunderian builds can opt to be strong, fast, tough, clever, wise, or proud in establishing their appearance and abilities. Those looking for some extra fun or unique playstyle can play as Humans, Snarfs, Berbils, Snowfolk, Tuska, and even Mu’Tants (with multiple factions and forms available!). Countless further abilities, stats, and mechanics then follow ensuring each and every adventure offers a unique experience.

Character bios and full skills and stats are also available for nearly every established character from the existing ThunderCats mythos, either to encounter and ally with during players’ journeys or to adapt their build and embody their favorites. This includes the likes of Lion-O, Cheetara, Bengali, Tygra, Jaga, Lynx-O, Panthro, Pumyra, WilyKat, WilyKit, Snarf, and even plenty of villainous icons.

The book also details settings from Third Earth, New Thundera, and across the cosmos. Even other dimensions are broken down and able to be explored through gameplay. A vast range of equipment and vehicles are also explored in the book, with them all accessible on adventures. The book comes complete with visuals and a comprehensive index.

Available now on Kickstarter, the book is available in three unique editions. The base hardcover version features David Nakayama‘s gorgeous and instantly-iconic cover for ThunderCats #1 which kicked off the Dynamite era of new stories in comic books. A further limited edition printing takes Nakayama’s masterful illustration, focuses on Lion-O, puts him in front of a bursting franchise logo, and shines with red accents. This makes it not only an awesome tome for all things ThunderCats gaming, but also a rare and hard to find collectible. Last but certainly not least, fans can opt for a top-of-the-line leatherbound presentation. Featuring the ThunderCats logo emblazoned upon the cover. Only 1,985 copies are being produced of this most ultimate version, in tribute to the debut year of the franchise.

The Kickstarter is live for a limited time, so fans are encouraged to pledge now and lock their copy in before the year closes, especially if they want one of the limited edition editions!

Preview: Rick and Morty: The End #1

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Rick and Morty: The End #1

(W) Daniel Kibblesmith (A) Jarrett Williams

Rick Sanchez, the most wanted man in this and every other universe, is on the run. With a bounty on his head, every government, military, pirate, mobster, bounty hunter, bail bondsman, religious institution, theater troupe, circus clown, and endangered species is on the hunt to bring in Rick—DEAD OR ALIVE. The only one who can bring Rick in warm is the one person who knows him best: Morty Smith. But Morty’s not the only Smith hot on Rick’s trail . . . “Space Beth” Smith is determined to bring Rick in, and she doesn’t particularly care how. Now it’s just a question of who can get to him first! 

THIS TITLE IS NOT SOME KIND OF ARTFUL METAPHOR, FOLKS! After ten years and one hundred-plus issues, the beginning of THE END starts here as cosmic annihilators Daniel Kibblesmith and Jarrett Williams prepare to unleash a fantastically fatal finale for RICK AND MORTY!

Rick and Morty: The End #1

Preview: Rick and Morty: The End #1

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Rick and Morty: The End #1

(W) Daniel Kibblesmith (A) Jarrett Williams

Rick Sanchez, the most wanted man in this and every other universe, is on the run. With a bounty on his head, every government, military, pirate, mobster, bounty hunter, bail bondsman, religious institution, theater troupe, circus clown, and endangered species is on the hunt to bring in Rick—DEAD OR ALIVE. The only one who can bring Rick in warm is the one person who knows him best: Morty Smith. But Morty’s not the only Smith hot on Rick’s trail . . . “Space Beth” Smith is determined to bring Rick in, and she doesn’t particularly care how. Now it’s just a question of who can get to him first! 

THIS TITLE IS NOT SOME KIND OF ARTFUL METAPHOR, FOLKS! After ten years and one hundred-plus issues, the beginning of THE END starts here as cosmic annihilators Daniel Kibblesmith and Jarrett Williams prepare to unleash a fantastically fatal finale for RICK AND MORTY!

Rick and Morty: The End #1

The End of Rick and Morty Comic Books is Here With Rick and Morty: The End #1

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PREPARE YOUR EYES FOR MADNESS—AND HILARIOUS HIJINKS AND/OR HUMOROUS HILARITY! – Oni Press and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have decided that all the Rick and Morty comic book fans across the universe should see—NO, they DESERVE to see—a sneak peak at what’s to come (and end) with Rick and Morty: The End #1, featuring the outer-worldly writing from Daniel Kibblesmith and the interstellar art of Jarrett Williams! The inconceivable will be conceived! The unbelievable will be believed! Can you imagine both of these concepts contained within one comic book? You better . . . especially when Rick and Morty: The End #1 arrives in stores on December 3! Continue reading to see a first look at the book . . . you just need the guts . . . Do you have them?

Rick Sanchez, the most wanted man in this and every other universe, is on the run. With a bounty on his head, every government, military, pirate, mobster, bounty hunter, bail bondsman, religious institution, theater troupe, circus clown, and endangered species is on the hunt to bring in Rick—DEAD OR ALIVE. The only one who can bring Rick in warm is the one person who knows him best: Morty Smith. But Morty’s not the only Smith hot on Rick’s trail . . . “Space Beth” Smith is determined to bring Rick in, and she doesn’t particularly care how. Now it’s just a question of who can get to him first! 

THIS TITLE IS NOT SOME KIND OF ARTFUL METAPHOR, FOLKS! After ten years and one hundred-plus issues, the beginning of THE END starts here as cosmic annihilators Daniel Kibblesmith and Jarrett Williams prepare to unleash a fantastically fatal finale for RICK AND MORTY!

Obviously, after reading all of that, you’re already on your feet, gripping your electronic device in anticipation. However, you may want to put that device down as you’re about to learn more about the cover art and the excitement will force your hands into squeezing said device into a pulp of metal scraps and electronics because you can’t wait any longer. Rick and Morty: The End #1 sets phasers to “Excitement” with covers by “Dangerous” Dave Bardin, “Terrific” Troy Little, “Phantastic” Phil Murphy, and “Also Terrific” Tom Fowler!

And we haven’t even mentioned the blind bag-less variants featuring Rick and Morty looking at their past adventures! Prepare for THE END OF RICK AND MORTY COMIC BOOKS WITH RICK AND MORTY: THE END #1, blasting into stores on December 3!

Rick and Morty: The End #1

Genius Idea! Rick and Morty: The End #1 Introduces “Blind Bag-Less” Variant Comic Book Covers

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In advance of this December’s milestone comic book release of Rick and Morty: The End #1, Oni Press and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have revealed a full-blown turning point in the arc of human civilization: THE BLIND BAG-LESS VARIANT COVER! In memoriam of 10 years and 100+ issues of Rick and Morty comics from Oni Press, each randomized Blind Bag-Less Variant Cover for Rick and Morty: The End #1 (of 6) will see the interdimensionally codependent duo of science adventurers portal back into one of their “greatest” Rick and Morty comic book covers of years past in a totally respectful and not all destructive manner. 

But, back to the Blind Bag-Less part… What the $#% does that mean, anyway? Oni’s glad you asked, friend! Simple: It’s the latest innovation in cutting-edge comic book marketing technology. You see, Oni Press accidentally bent all nine copies of Battle Dog #1 that they hastily opened with their teeth in the parking lot of their local comic shop. So they asked themselves, “Surely there must be a better way?!” Enter: The Blind Bag-Less Variant Cover—the most convenient, no-mess, no-fuss variant cover delivery system ever attempted. No flimsy plastic, no waste—nothing to protect you from the raw comic book awesomeness of Rick and Morty teleporting back through time and space to hilariously deface some of their most iconic comic covers of the past decade, totally randomized in no particular order. (In the biz, this is typically known as a randomized “intermix” cover…but, now, officially rebranded as Blind Bag-Less across all space and all time forever and even more forever after that).

But why, you ask, as you pound upon your aging computer desktop with the fury of 9,127 unopened emails? WHY, DAMN YOU, WHY?! Because Rick and Morty: The End #1 is coming … AND THIS COMIC BOOK TITLE IS NOT SOME KIND OF ARTFUL METAPHOR, FOLKS! After 10 years and 100+ issues, the beginning of THE END starts here as acclaimed writer Daniel Kibblesmith and artistic annihilator Jarrett Williams prepare to unleash a fantastically fatal finale for Rick and Morty spinning directly out of the aftermath of Rick and Morty vs. Tthe Universe #1! 

Comic book readers will find it all starts here as Rick Sanchez, the most wanted man in this and every other universe, is on the run. With a bounty on his head, every government, military, pirate, mobster, bounty hunter, bail bondsman, religious institution, theater troupe, circus clown, and endangered species is on the hunt to bring in Rick – DEAD OR ALIVE. The only one who can bring Rick in warm is the one person who knows him best: Morty Smith. But Morty’s not the only Smith hot on Rick’s trail . . . “Space Beth” Smith is determined to bring Rick in, and she doesn’t particularly care how. Now it’s just a question of who can get to him first…!

What’s bigger than Rick and Morty vs. Tthe Universe? THE END OF ALL THINGS, that’s what! Get ready for a climax on a cosmic scale as Daniel Kibblesmith and Jarrett Williams re-unite for a must-read, colossal six-part finale for Rick and Morty, featuring covers by Dave Bardin, Troy Little, Tom Fowler, and many more top-secret talents – only in comic shops and not on TV! 

NYCC 2025: The ThunderCats are Lost In Time and ONLY AVAILABLE in Mystery Blind Bags

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The next major phase of the ThunderCats comic books is teased this January in the new can’t-miss special ThunderCats Lost in Time from Ed Brisson, Chris Campana, and presented by Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products! Alongside Declan Shalvey who kicked it all off with writing the continuing flagship ‘Cats title, writer Ed Brisson has contributed so much to this new era of stories for ThunderCats fans in comic books. Across his dual titles of ThunderCats Lost and SilverHawks, as well as a string of specials including Apex, Pumyra, Panthro, and the upcoming Ho!(liday) Special, he’s been continuing to expand out the mythos and building up the foundation for ever-greater heights. Those ethos and exciting storytelling take their next step in Lost in Time!

The core team of ThunderCats Lost find themselves flung far into the future, ripped from Third Earth. They’ll find themselves in a haunting, dystopic vision of their world — Sixth Earth. This broken planet is cobbled together from the ruins of their former home. This foreboding future is ruled by a police state that has outlawed and hunted ‘Cats to their extinction, and become completely overrun with mysterious automaton robots and mass surveillance. It’s up to the likes of Ligon, Lynx-O, Neko, Pumyra, and a mysterious defector to figure out what’s going on, if they can find a way back home, and how to prevent this dark future from coming to pass!

Brisson is joined by artist extraordinaire Chris Campana, a veteran with contributions to countless blockbuster comics including G.I. Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Red Sonja, Vampirella, Lady Death, Pathfinder, and many others. This duo are laying the groundwork for huge developments in ThunderCats comics to come as 2026 marches on, making this upcoming release a truly essential prelude and stepping stone to things to come…

This indispensable chapter in the ongoing comics mythos comes complete with an exciting offering to fans. For readers not using digital, the book will only be available as a mystery blind bag from their favorite retailers. Within each bag, fans have the possibility of four covers with unique artwork from top artists Declan Shalvey, Enid Balam, Alessandro Ranaldi, and Cat Staggs. There is also a possibility of pulling rarer variants, such as trade dress-free “virgin” or line art variations on those four pieces.

NYCC 2025: Thundarr the Barbarian Slashes Into Comics With Jason Aaron!

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In the coming year Dynamite Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, and Jason Aaron present the sword and sorcery comics event of a lifetime, as the legendary Thundarr the Barbarian slashes into comic books! Thundarr the Barbarian ran for two thrilling seasons in the early 1980s, bursting wide the creative minds of a whole generation who watched it. The novel premise takes fantasy staples of barbarians, wizards, and monstrous beings and sets them in a post-apocalyptic vision of our world nearly 2,000 years in the future.

Writer Jason Aaron is coming up on a quarter century in comics, with forays on nearly every top character or franchise, wide-ranging genres, and hit independent creations. All-told his works have garnered countless awards nominations and wins, and proved definitive in many cases. He’s no stranger to swords and sandals, leading the charge in the revival of another barbarian comics icon in years past. Now he’s ready to bring the world of Thundarr to the page and the hands of readers.

Aaron is joined in this effort by artist Kewber Baal, teed up for his biggest breakout yet. The Vampirella, James Bond, and Jennifer Blood illustrator is ready to sling ink in bringing Aaron’s scripts to the page, alongside Thundarr’s signature Sunsword with his trademark portrayals of action.

The series features Thundarr and his trusty companions Princess Ariel and Ookla the Mok fighting to save the world’s last surviving humans from enslavement by mutants and wizards. But when Thundarr’s greatest foes, like Gemini and Mindok the Mind Menace, team-up to devise the ultimate revenge, the heroes must battle to save the future itself, an adventure that takes us all the way back to that fateful day in 1994 when a runaway planet came hurtling between the Earth and the Moon, unleashing cosmic destruction. And for the first time ever, we’ll also learn the origin of Thundarr, including his first meetings with Ariel, Ookla, and the first time he ever wielded his mighty and mysterious Sunsword.

To add to this monumental comics event, editor Joe Rybandt has called in top names for stunning series covers. Initial names include Rob Liefeld, Dan Panosian, Francesco Mattina, Michael Cho, Joseph Michael Linsner, Björn Barends, and more.

Shockingly in an era where it was common, Thundarr never once featured in its own comic book stories — a fact that stands out even more with its deep pedigree connections to the medium. The King of Comics himself Jack Kirby worked on the production design for the show, establishing its memorable look. He was complemented by Hanna-Barbera/Ruby-Spears icon and “artist’s favorite artist” Alex Toth, who designed key characters. The principal original creator of the show was the enigmatic writer Steve Gerber, known for his satirical and boundary-breaking work in comics like Howard the Duck, Man-Thing, Omega the Unknown, and more. Other comics mainstays like Martin Pasko, Mark Evanier, and Roy Thomas also played key roles in Thundarr’s original tales. And now these connections come full circle, courtesy of one of the biggest names in comics today!

Teased initially at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, this year’s New York Comic Con brings major updates on Thundarr’s comics debut this January!

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