Writer: Zack Kaplan Artist: Stephen Thompson Colorist: Thiago Rocha Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Cover artist: Stephen Thompson
Final Level. As Edward crashes the last round in the game, he must face the Mastermind of his initiation. But can he outsmart the society’s most dangerous challenge yet to finally join their ranks, and if so, will he be willing to pay the price?
Are you ready for the last level? Join Zack Kaplan and Stephen Thomspon for the mind-bending finale of their latest series!
When a mysterious new predictive artificial intelligence program appears responsible for assisting someone in the perfect murder, a pair of unlikely investigators, a chaotic Gen-Z savant and a veteran FBI agent, must hunt down the killer by starting the FBI’s first AI crimes division.
The Smart Division, a new five-issue series from Zack Kaplan, John Pearson, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou kicks off on August 5!
A dark and modern sci-fi detective series set five minutes in the future. When a mysterious new predictive artificial intelligence program appears responsible for assisting someone in the perfect murder, a pair of unlikely investigators, a chaotic Gen-Z savant and a veteran FBI agent, must hunt down the killer by starting the FBI’s first AI crimes division.
Story: Zack Kaplan Art: John J. Pearson Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
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Following the explosive monster success of the best reviewed creator-owned debut of the year, Only The Savage Are Left, the immense popularity of Masterminds, and the highly anticipated August release The Smart Division, Zack Kaplan concludes a blockbuster year with Dark Horse Comics by teaming up with Marvel superstar artist Francesco Mortarino, for the climactic finale of immortal Vikings and blood-soaked business with Kill All Immortals III.
After facing the consequences of mortality for the first time in their lives and surviving the challenge, the Asvald siblings must sacrifice everything or risk total destruction at the hands of impossibly powerful immortal foes! Colorist Thiago Rocha and Eisner-winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou return for more high stakes family and societal drama that’s been described as Succession meets John Wick.
Arriving in October, Kill All Immortals III features main cover art by series cover artist Oliver Barrett, with issue #1 enjoying variant covers from Eliza Ivanova, Elena Casagrande, and celebrated cover artist Jenny Frison.
The Asvalds were once a billionaire Viking family with the secret to immortality, until the family’s only daughter, Frey Asvald, led a rebellion against their barbaric father. Now, with their family splintered and wounded, they find a daunting world of rival immortals seeking their demise at every turn. As Frey takes on her most deadly adversaries yet, she must finally decide what is most important, her freedom from war or her Viking vengeance.
The world of immortal Vikings was drenched in violence and death against just one rival, but how will the Asvalds prevail against an immortal world ready to destroy them.
Zack Kaplan and Francesco Mortarino leave every heart-stopping moment on the page when Kill All Immortals III #1 (of 5) arrives in comic shops on October 7, 2026, for $4.99.
A strange virus has spread across the world, transforming its victims into monsters. The only cure is to kill another infected soul. When a nonviolent young man sets out from the safety of his settlement to find his missing true love, he must face the corrupted world of monsters and monster-killers. A dramatic survival adventure that dares to ask what we should stand for in the monster apocalypse.
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A strange virus has spread across the world, transforming its victims into monsters. The only cure is to kill another infected soul. When a nonviolent young man sets out from the safety of his settlement to find his missing true love, he must face the corrupted world of monsters and monster-killers. A dramatic survival adventure that dares to ask what we should stand for in the monster apocalypse.
Hit-making author Zack Kaplan (Kill All Immortals, Port of Earth) and Eisner-nominated illustrator Stefano Raffaele (Detective Comics, Alien vs. Captain America) join forces for a post-apocalyptic action-adventure!
A strange virus has spread across the world, transforming its victims into monsters. The only cure is to kill another infected soul. When a nonviolent young man sets out from the safety of his settlement to find his missing true love, he must face the corrupted world of monsters and monster-killers. A dramatic survival adventure that dares to ask what we should stand for in the monster apocalypse.
Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.
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When a Viking is born to lead, they lead, no matter the cost. With little time left, Frey and the remnants of her family must pierce their enemies’ stronghold and confront their greatest adversary yet. But with the ability to return to immortality in reach, and Frey’s barbaric father seeking to regain power, Frey must decide the family’s fate once and for all.
Continuing the hit-filled 2026 lineup for Zack Kaplan and Dark Horse Comics, The Smart Division reunites Kaplan with Eisner-winning superstar artist John Pearson. This is their first series together since their fan favorite Vault Comics series Mindset, which was optioned by Boatrocker Studios and Don Cheadle’s Radicle Act for TV development. Now, Pearson and Kaplan build a world straight out of a modern-day detective’s crime files, as an artificial intelligence app offers to serve our worst instincts and assist us in evading law enforcement. How will our criminal justice system possibly stand up to the power of A.I.? And can two disparate detectives with vastly different relationships with technology come together to track down this mysterious new threat? Eisner-winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and Eisner-nominated designer Tom Muller joins the duo for this story that’s perfect for fans of The X-Files, True Detective, and Minority Report!
Main cover art for this series by Pearson with variant covers for issue #1 from Jesse Lonergan, Jacob Phillips, and illustrator Matt Taylor.
When a mysterious new predictive artificial intelligence program appears responsible for assisting someone in the perfect murder, a pair of unlikely investigators, a chaotic Gen-Z savant and a veteran FBI agent, must hunt down the killer by starting the FBI’s first AI crimes division.
Get ready for the new age of crime comics when The Smart Division#1 (of 5) arrives in comic shops on August 5, 2026, for $4.99.
A Viking does not run from greatness, but towards it. Facing a crushing and chaotic escape, Frey finds her family torn asunder, her enemies chasing her down and her future in peril. But with nowhere safe to hide, can Frey hold true to her ideals and rise above the bloodshed, or will she become the one thing she hates—a heartless, barbaric killer?
