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Atlas Entertainment, Ghost Machine Developing ‘Redcoat’ Feature Film

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RedcoatAtlas Entertainment and creator-owned label Ghost Machine are moving forward with a feature adaptation of Redcoat, the Image Comics series from Geoff Johns and Bryan Hitch.

The film will be written by Johns, based on a story by Johns and Hitch, with Charles Roven and Alex Gartner producing for Atlas. The project marks a continued expansion of Ghost Machine’s original universes beyond comics.

Launched in April 2024, Redcoat became an immediate top seller for Image Comics/Ghost Machine. The series follows British deserter Simon Pure, who accidentally gains immortality during the American Revolution and finds himself drawn into a conspiracy threatening America. The tone blends historical action and supernatural adventure in the vein of Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Roven, who has previously worked with Johns on multiple DC projects, called Redcoat “innovative comic material” with franchise potential. Ghost Machine, founded in 2023, has quickly built a slate of creator-owned titles, including Geiger, Rook: Exodus, and Hyde Street, and has sold millions of comics since its launch.

Collected editions of Redcoat Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are currently available, with a deluxe hardcover edition set for release in April 2026.

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Inferno Girl Red Returns With New Three-Issue Miniseries Set in the Massive-Verse

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inferno-girl-redImage Comics will launch Inferno Girl Red Book Two next month, expanding the Massive-Verse with a new chapter from co-creators Erica D’urso (Immortal Legend Batman) and Mat Groom (Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse). The three-issue miniseries arrives as the larger Radiant Black universe continues to grow across multiple titles.

The series follows Cássia Costa, now established as Apex City’s key hero, as she confronts the emotional fallout of earlier events and faces a new threat posed by the enigmatic Twins. The story promises a mix of action and coming-of-age drama as Cássia uncovers revelations about her powers and her city.

Inferno Girl Red Book Two #1 will be available in comic shops on Wednesday, December 3, with multiple variant covers by D’urso, Luana Vecchio, Tom Whalen, and Daniel Bayliss.

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Award-Winning Composer Joe Clark and Writer Kyle Higgins Explore Jazz and Americana in Graphic Novel Deep Cuts

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deep-cutsImage Comics has released Deep Cuts, a sweeping, six-decade journey through jazz history and American culture from award-winning composer Joe Clark and bestselling writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black). The Eisner-nominated graphic novel explores ambition, heartbreak, and the rhythm of a changing nation through interconnected stories of musicians whose forgotten legacies shaped modern music.

From 1917 New Orleans to 1968 Los Angeles, Deep Cuts blends fiction and real musical history, drawing inspiration from legends like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Nat “King” Cole. Clark’s background as a celebrated jazz composer lends the book authenticity, with real musical influences woven throughout.

Featuring art by Danilo Beyruth, Juni Ba, Ramón K. Pérez, Helena Masellis, Diego Greco, and others, the book is a visual and emotional ode to jazz’s enduring spirit. The paperback also includes original song lead sheets by Chicago jazz composers, connecting music and storytelling on the page.

Deep Cuts is available now from Image Comics in print and digital formats at comic shops, bookstores, and online retailers.

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Oni Press to Release Claus Daniel Herrmann’s ‘Pink Monsters’ in May 2026

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Pink-MonstersOni Press will publish Pink Monsters, the U.S. debut of German comics creator Claus Daniel Herrmann, in May 2026, just ahead of Pride Month. The coming-of-age and coming-out graphic novel explores adolescence, self-discovery, and the courage to reject harmful influences.

The story follows Frank, a 14-year-old artist whose monster drawings make him popular at school while he quietly grapples with his sexual identity. When his father’s depression leads the family to a spiritual healer, Frank is drawn into her world of false promises, until her intolerance forces him to choose between family approval and self-acceptance.

A finalist for the Berthold Leibinger Comic Book Prize, Pink Monsters is described as a “graphic medicine” story in the tradition of Fun Home and Lighter Than My Shadow. Herrmann said he hopes readers “find an impressive example of self-determination in a world where others exploit belief to tear down boundaries.”

Edited by Christopher Cerasi, Pink Monsters marks Oni Press’s continued focus on emotionally resonant, inclusive storytelling.

For more information, visit Oni Press on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Image Comics Rallies 30 Series for Youngblood Team-Up Variant Campaign Ahead of Rob Liefeld’s Relaunch

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YoungbloodImage Comics will celebrate the return of Rob Liefeld’s Youngblood this November with a coordinated wave of variant covers spanning 30 ongoing titles. The “team-up” variants will feature characters like Shaft, Badrock, Chapel, and Diehard illustrated by a lineup of top artists including Gary Frank, Ivan Reis, Bryan Hitch, and David Finch.

The campaign precedes the release of Youngblood (2025) #1, marking Liefeld’s return to his signature creation and the franchise’s first new issue under his direction in years. The launch will include 27 retailer exclusives, black-and-white editions, incentive variants, and the 30 crossover covers rolling out across Image’s current catalog.

“Seeing these legendary artists reimagine Youngblood has been the most exciting experience for me as both a creator and a fan,” Liefeld said. Image publisher Eric Stephenson added that the initiative “brings together the full creative energy of Image” ahead of the series’ debut.

Originally released in 1992, Youngblood #1 was the first comic published by Image and remains one of the best-selling independent titles of all time, with over one million copies sold.

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Marvel Unveils Predator: Badlands #1, Comic Prelude to Upcoming Film From Dan Trachtenberg

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Predator-BadlandsMarvel Comics has revealed Predator: Badlands #1, a one-shot prequel to the upcoming 20th Century Studios feature Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg. The issue arrives November 12, just days after the film opens in theaters on November 7.

Written by Ethan Sacks (Star Wars: Bounty Hunters) with art by Elvin Ching in his Marvel debut, the comic is produced in close collaboration with Trachtenberg, who contributes a foreword. The story follows a young Yautja warrior named Dek on a mission to recover lost technology, leading to an encounter with an ancient threat.

The film stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and introduces a new chapter of the Predator saga, set in the future on a remote planet. The prequel comic expands on that world, introducing key characters and events that connect directly to the movie.

Predator: Badlands #1 will feature multiple variant covers and is available for preorder now at comic shops.

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Image Comics Opens Nominations for Fall 2025 Retailer Appreciation Award

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Image-Select-Retailer-AwardImage Comics has opened nominations for its Fall 2025 Image Select Retailer Award, recognizing comic book shops that demonstrate exceptional service and community engagement. The nomination period runs through Monday, October 6, with the winner to be announced October 8 during the Lunar retailer event at New York Comic Con.

Fans can nominate their local stores based on qualities such as customer service, creative displays, inclusivity, innovative marketing, and support for creator-owned comics. The winning retailer will receive a commemorative medallion, a store window cling, a spotlight Q&A on Image’s website and social media, and a gold foil exclusive variant featuring the store’s logo.

The Image Select Retailer Award celebrates members of the direct market community who help grow readership and sustain independent comics. Nomination details are available through Image Comics’ official website.

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Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller, Kadir Nelson Join Jessica Alba for Lucas Museum Panel at L.A. Comic Con

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Rendering of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art offered fans an early look at its 2026 opening during a panel at Los Angeles Comic Con, where filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, comic creator Frank Miller, and painter-illustrator Kadir Nelson joined moderator Jessica Alba for a discussion on the power of visual storytelling.

The conversation explored the impact of comics, cinema, and illustration as forms of “narrative art,” a term the museum’s founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson use to describe popular visual storytelling across cultures and eras. A preview video showcased renderings of the museum, selections from its collection, and a recorded message from the founders.

Set to open in Los Angeles in 2026, the Lucas Museum will be the first institution dedicated to narrative art, presenting works ranging from ancient cave drawings to comic books, magazine illustrations, and digital media.

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Upcoming Action Series Wrestle Heist Arrives This December From Image Comics

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wrestle-heistEisner Award-nominated cartoonist Kyle Starks (Peacemaker Tries Hard, Sexcastle, I Hate This Place) and colorist Vladimir Popov (Where Monsters Lie, Fearscape) team up for Wrestle Heist, a five-issue Image Comics miniseries debuting in December.

The series follows a former pro wrestler who survives a brush with death at the hands of a crooked promoter and assembles a team of wrestlers he has wronged to steal from him during the year’s biggest wrestling event.

Wrestle Heist #1 will be released at comic book shops on December 17.

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Marc Silvestri Relaunches The Darkness With New Ongoing Series at Image/Top Cow

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the-darknessMarc Silvestri is bringing back one of his most iconic creations. The Image Comics co-founder and Top Cow Productions CEO will relaunch The Darkness this December with a new ongoing series, nearly 30 years after its debut.

Silvestri, who co-created the supernatural anti-hero Jackie Estacado in 1996, teams with artist Ed Benes (Birds of Prey) for the first issue, with Raymond Gay (Gunslinger Spawn) taking over interiors from issue #2. The book will also feature inks by Matt “Batt!” Banning, Sal Regla and John Livesay, colors by Arif Prianto, and lettering by Troy Peteri.

Variant covers from Silvestri, Benes, and David Mack will launch alongside collector editions, including sketch variants and signed art editions.

Originally a breakout hit in the ’90s, The Darkness spawned spin-offs, crossovers, and two video game adaptations, cementing its status as a Top Cow flagship. The new series returns to Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman cursed with dominion over creatures from another realm, as supernatural forces clash in a morally gray war.

“This isn’t just nostalgia,” Silvestri said. “It’s a reinvention. We’re going back to what made The Darkness a hit, but turning everything up to eleven.”

The Darkness #1 will release in December in comic shops and across digital platforms.

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