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Preview: The Last Starfighter #2

The Last Starfighter #2

(W) Deric Hughes, Ben Raab (A) Willi Roberts

Join the team — and say goodbye! Xur may be gone, but like a hydra with its head cut off, the Ko-Dan Armada rises again! Naxos Ko-Ma, a.k.a. the Reaper, is determined to see the end of the Star League — and now that Earthling Alex Rogan is leading it, the lamb looks ripe for slaughter. And Alex isn’t the only one in the crosshairs. His girlfriend, Maggie, stands battle-ready alongside him — but will her first real firefight on an alien planet be her last? Find out as the direct sequel to the beloved sci-fi film continues in another thrilling installment!

The Last Starfighter #2

Preview: The Thing on the Doorstep

The Thing on the Doorstep

(W) H. P. Lovecraft, Simon Birks (A) Willi Roberts

“It is true that I have sent six bullets through the head of my best friend, and yet I hope to show by this statement that I am not his murderer.”

The year is 1933, and Edward Derby’s best friend, Daniel Upton, visits him in Arkham Sanitorium and shoots him dead to the horror of the guards. It’s an open and shut case – or is it? What happened to this lifelong friendship for it to end this way? Who exactly was Edward Derby at the end of his life? And, most importantly, will his murder be enough to stop him?

From award-winning writer Simon Birks (Antarctica, Sinners, Gone, The Shadow Over Innsmouth) with artist Willi Roberts (Antarctica, The Dark, Clodagh, The Blood Below, Remothered) featuring letters by Rob Jones (Image, Humanoids, Heavy Metal, and many more) comes a startling tale based on H.P. Lovecraft’s terrifying story.

Collects THE THING ON THE DOORSTEP #1-5.

The Thing on the Doorstep

SDCC 2026: It’s Danny Trejo’s Year of the Devil with Ashcan Debut and Signings

Actor and cultural icon Danny Trejo is expanding his legacy into creator-owned publishing with Year of the Devil, an original supernatural action-horror graphic novel debuting at San Diego Comic-Con before launching its worldwide crowdfunding campaign on September 29, 2026.

Co-created by Danny Trejo, award-winning transmedia creator Keith Arem, and writer Chris Yates, Year of the Devil is a prestige five-issue graphic novel that combines Aztec mythology, biblical prophecy, supernatural horror, and relentless action. Trejo stars creatively as Diego, an immortal warrior cursed to battle the Devil and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse across the centuries in a desperate fight to save the woman he loves and prevent humanity’s extinction.

The series will feature an international roster of acclaimed cover artists such as Eisner nominated Vanesa R. Del Rey, Carlo Barberi, Raymond Gay, Jonathan Uribe, J. Gonzo, Jaime Carrillo, Willi Roberts, Eskivo, Kevin Keane and Frank Mazzoli providing interior artwork with additional contributors from across comics and entertainment.

Launching with an exclusive industry press reveal and a major San Diego Comic-Con presence, Year of the Devil will roll out through a coordinated national campaign featuring convention appearances, horror and entertainment media, influencer collaborations, podcasts, livestreams, and fan activations, culminating with its official crowdfunding launch on September 29 and concluding on Día de los Muertos, November 2.

San Diego Comic-Con attendees will be able to obtain exclusive ashcan previews and meet Danny and the creative team for one of a kind signing opportunities before the official crowdfunding campaign launches on September 29, 2026.Trejo fans who can not attend the convention can click below to receive launch notifications and ensure access to exclusive rewards, limited-edition items, and early bird discounts.

Preview: The Last Starfighter #1

The Last Starfighter #1

(W) Deric Hughes, Ben Raab (A) Willi Roberts

Small-town teenager Alex Rogan has already saved multiple worlds. But that was only the beginning of his story. Forty years after the cult-classic movie that pioneered CGI and inspired generations of fans, an all-new story picks up from the end credits and takes off for the stars! Now the leader… and sole member… of the Star League, Alex must rebuild the galaxy’s only defense force against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada. Introducing a new cast of Starfighters alongside fan-favorite faces — and new killers and cutthroats in the shadowy employ of the Ko-Dan — The Last Starfighter #1 launches a sci-fi legacy to new heights!

The Last Starfighter #1

Preview: The Thing on the Doorstep #5

The Thing on the Doorstep #5

(W) H. P. Lovecraft, Simon Birks (A) Willi Roberts

After being admitted to Arkham Sanatorium in a disturbed state, Edward’s demeanor abruptly changes, and the doctors decide he is well enough to be discharged. Knowing something terrible is about to happen, Daniel and Clara make desperate plans, but nothing could prepare them for the thing that knocks on their front door that evening.

The Thing on the Doorstep #5

Preview: The Thing on the Doorstep #4

The Thing on the Doorstep #4

(W) Simon Birks (A) Willi Roberts

Daniel receives a visitor with a familiar knock, and Edward explains that Asenath has left abruptly, leaving him to pick up the pieces of his life. After renovating his old family home, Edward’s behaviour once again takes a turn for the worse, as Asenath Waite seeks a new place to live.

The Thing on the Doorstep #4

The Cult Classic is Back and The Star League Rises Again in July in The Last Starfighter!

More than 40 years later, Mad Cave Studios brings The Last Starfighter back with a long-awaited continuation of the cult classic. The 1984 sci-fi adventure film, directed by Nick Castle and written by Jonathan Betuel, expanded the boundaries of visual effects and became a defining touchstone for a generation raised on arcades and imagination.

In collaboration with Betuel and producer Paul Davidson, writers Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes join forces with artist Willi Roberts, colorist Francesco Segala, and Ashcan Award-winning letterer Rob Jones, with covers for The Last Starfighter #1 by Taurin ClarkeRahzzahDavid LaFuente, and Stephanie Hans, for a thrilling and heartfelt journey through a newly expanded universe.

Small-town teenager Alex Rogan has already saved multiple worlds. But that was only the beginning of his story. Forty years after the cult-classic movie that pioneered CGI and inspired generations of fans, an all-new story picks up from the end credits and takes off for the stars! Now the leader…and sole member…of the Star League, Alex must rebuild the galaxy’s only defense force against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada. Introducing a new cast of Starfighters alongside fan-favorite faces—and new killers and cutthroats in the shadowy employ of the Ko-Dan—The Last Starfighter #1 launches a sci-fi legacy to new heights! 

A defining piece of sci-fi returns with its original creative voice intact, expanding the legacy for longtime fans while opening the door for a new generation raised on expansive, character-driven space epics.

The Last Starfighter #1 hits comic shops July 1, 2026 (FOC June 8), launching an all-new chapter that expands the universe, introduces a new class of Starfighters, and resets the stakes for the galaxy ahead.

Preview: The Thing on the Doorstep #2

The Thing on the Doorstep #2

(W) H. P. Lovecraft, Simon Birks (A) Willi Roberts

Edward has started Miskatonic University, hoping to deepen his understanding in the strange and the occult, but little bargaining for meeting a beguiling woman named Asenaith Waite, who can seemingly control the weather. After a disturbing hypnotism, Edward quickly falls for Asenath, little understanding her true intentions.

The Thing on the Doorstep #2

Preview: The Thing on the Doorstep #1

The Thing on the Doorstep #1

(W) Simon Birks (A) Willi Roberts

Daniel Upton and Edward Derby have been best friends almost their entire lives, right up to the point Daniel shoots Edward dead in the Arkham Sanitorium — a crime Daniel swears he didn’t commit, despite all the evidence. What happened on that fateful day in Arkham? What is the truth behind this seemingly mindless act of violence? Witness the beginning of this doomed relationship and Edward’s slow descent into a horrifying world beyond his control.

From award-winning writer Simon Birks (ANTARCTICA, Sinners, Gone, The Shadow Over Innsmouth) with artist Willi Roberts (ANTARCTICA, The Dark, Clodagh, The Blood Below, Remothered) comes a chilling tale based on HP Lovecraft’s terrifying story.

The Thing on the Doorstep #1

The Thing on the Doorstep comes to send shivers up your spine in February 2026

Award-winning writer Simon Birks and acclaimed artist Willi Roberts join letterer Rob Jones to bring to life a chilling new series titled, The Thing on the Doorstep. This five issue miniseries is based upon the classic tale of the same name by H.P. Lovecraft and will hit shelves from Image and Top Cow on February 11, 2026.

The Thing on the Doorstep draws readers into the shadowed labyrinth of friendship warped by forces not meant for human witness. Daniel Upton and Edward Derby have been bound together since youth—until the day Daniel puts a bullet in his closest companion within the bleak walls of Arkham Sanitarium. Though all evidence damns him, Daniel claims innocence, hinting at horrors that mock reason itself. Within these pages, readers uncover the terrible truth: the birth of a doomed relationship and Edward Derby’s gradual surrender to realms of dread that lie just beyond the fragile veil.

The Thing on the Doorstep
  • Cover A by Willi Roberts – Lunar Code 1225IM0280
  • Cover B by Lyndon White – Lunar Code 1225IM0281
  • Cover C 1:10 copy incentive by Willi Roberts – Lunar Code 1225IM0282
  • Cover D 1:25 copy incentive virgin by Lyndon White – Lunar Code 1225IM0283
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