Jeff Lemire and Gabriel Walta Return With Phantom Road, Vol. 3 This October

phantom-roadImage Comics will release Phantom Road, Vol. 3 on October 8 in comic shops and October 21 in bookstores, collecting issues #11–15 of Jeff Lemire and Gabriel Hernández Walta’s Eisner-nominated supernatural mystery series.

Set in 1997, the new volume follows Agent Donald Weaver in rural Wisconsin as he investigates a string of brutal murders with possible occult ties. Partnered with Agent Jimmy Harold, Weaver uncovers links between Billy Bear truck stops, strange ley lines, and a government conspiracy called Project Jackknife.

Known for its mix of horror, crime, and supernatural elements, Phantom Road has drawn comparisons to Twin Peaks, The X-Files, and Lemire’s own Gideon Falls. This latest installment deepens the series’ mythology of roadside terrors and creeping cosmic evil.

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Vietnam-Era Zombie Horror Series ’68 Collected in New Paperback This Halloween

68Image Comics will release the ’68 Compendium paperback this October, gathering the entire 30-issue run of the cult military-horror comic from creators Mark Kidwell, Nat Jones, and Jay Fotos. The 752-page volume brings together the original one-shot, multiple miniseries, one-shots, and backup stories in a single edition.

Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the series imagines the outbreak of a zombie apocalypse beginning on February 13, 1968. U.S. soldiers and the Viet Cong alike face a new battlefield threat as the war collides with the undead. Known for its blend of historical grit and graphic horror, ’68 has developed a reputation as one of the more distinctive takes on zombie comics.

The ’68 Compendium will be available in comic shops on October 8 and in bookstores on October 21, just in time for Halloween.

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First Look at Paranormal Comic High Strangeness from Oni Press and SpectreVision

high-strangenessOni Press and SpectreVision, the production company founded by Elijah Wood, Daniel Noah, and Lawrence Inglee, will launch High Strangeness, a five-part limited comic series influenced by documented cases of paranormal phenomena. The series begins October 8, 2025, with High Strangeness: Book One.

Written by Chris Condon (That Texas Blood), SpectreVision co-founder Daniel Noah, and illustrated by Ringo Award winner Dave Chisholm (Plague House), the debut issue follows Chicago magazine writer Harry Kean in 1967 as he investigates the disappearance of a teenager linked to a UFO sighting in rural Indiana. His search leads into encounters with strange phenomena and the enigmatic “Men in Black.”

Each of the five oversized issues will feature essays by researcher and podcaster Jim Perry (Euphomet), providing historical context on the paranormal cases that inspire the story.

High Strangeness: Book One arrives in comic shops October 8.

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Rook: Exodus Returns in October With New Arc and Villain

rook-exodusImage Comics and Ghost Machine’s Rook: Exodus will return this fall with a new six-issue story arc beginning October 1. The fantasy sci-fi series from Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok has been one of the publisher’s standout titles, and the upcoming storyline introduces both a dangerous new villain and deeper exploration of the Wardens who inhabit the world of Exodus.

The arc begins in Rook: Exodus #7, as Rook and Dire Wolf set out to save Dire Wolf’s father, Bloodhound, who may hold the key to preventing the collapse of Exodus. Bloodhound, however, has been driven to madness by the influence of his mask, leaving him a threat as much as an ally. Complicating matters further is Stag, a mysterious new character first hinted at earlier in the series, who is now hunting Bloodhound with lethal intent.

Geoff Johns has teased appearances by additional Wardens introduced in the first arc, including Matterhorn, the Warden of Goats, and Arachnid, the Warden of Spiders. The new storyline aims to expand both the mythology and the visual scope of the series.

The launch issue will feature multiple variant covers, including a six-part connected cover by Malaysian artist Kael Ngu that spans the entire arc. Readers can also catch up with Rook: Exodus, Volume One, now available in trade paperback, with a deluxe hardcover edition forthcoming.

Rook: Exodus #7 arrives in comic shops October 1.

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Guillem March’s Karmen to Be Released in Paperback by Image Comics

Guillem-March-KarmenImage Comics will publish a trade paperback edition of Karmen this winter. The graphic novel by Batman and Catwoman artist Guillem March follows Catalina, a young woman who, after taking her own life, is guided on a surreal journey by an unconventional angel.

The story, first published in Belgium by Dupuis, was translated for U.S. readers in single issues and later collected in a hardcover edition in 2020. Combining elements of magical realism with themes of grief and redemption, Karmen is noted for its dreamlike artwork and introspective tone.

March’s work has been compared to other graphic novels such as Daytripper and I Kill Giants, as well as films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

The paperback release follows the hardcover’s sell-out and continues Image Comics’ efforts to bring international titles to the U.S. market.

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Emma Ríos’ Anzuelo Brings Eco-Horror and Coming-of-Age Themes to YA Graphic Fiction

anzueloAnzuelo, the latest graphic novel from Eisner Award-winning artist and writer Emma Ríos, will be released in trade paperback on November 19 via Image Comics. Originally released in hardcover, the story has earned widespread acclaim for its imaginative worldbuilding and visual complexity.

Described by The New York Times as a “sweeping magical-realist coming-of-age story,” Anzuelo follows a group of teens navigating a world transformed after the sea mysteriously rises and absorbs the horizon. As reality bends, the characters are forced to adapt—physically and emotionally—while searching for meaning and gentleness in a fractured world.

Set in a surreal, post-apocalyptic landscape shaped by climate collapse, Anzuelo explores themes of nonviolence, survival, and transformation. The book has drawn praise for its poetic tone and ecological undertones, with Publishers Weekly calling it a “stunningly rendered postapocalyptic eco-horror” in a starred review.

Known for Pretty Deadly and Mirror, Ríos brings her signature lyrical style to a story that resists easy categorization, blending speculative fiction, dystopia, and dreamlike storytelling.

Anzuelo will also be available in digital formats and at major retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent bookstores starting December 2.

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Rob Liefeld Returns to Youngblood With New Series and Star-Studded Covers

Rob-Liefeld-youngbloodRob Liefeld is returning to Youngblood for the first time in over 30 years, writing and illustrating a new series set to launch November 5 from Image Comics. The rebooted Youngblood (2025) #1 will feature a lineup of variant covers from top industry names, including Skottie Young, Daniel Warren Johnson, Ryan Stegman, Ryan Ottley, Kael Ngu, Erik Gist, and Mark Spears.

The new series sees the team facing a crisis in the Pacific as a deadly adversary emerges. Liefeld, one of Image’s founding creators and known for co-creating Deadpool, is back in full creative control—something Image Chief Creative Officer Eric Stephenson says has been missing in past revivals.

The announcement follows strong interest in Liefeld’s deluxe reprints earlier this year and includes a Comic-Con push. At San Diego Comic-Con, fans can attend a “Youngblood 33rd Anniversary” panel and pick up an SDCC-exclusive variant at the Image Comics booth.

Youngblood (2025) #1 will be available in comic shops and digitally via Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

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Johnny Depp, Ridley Scott, and Mechanical Cake Launch Dark New Venture, HYDE

Jesse-Negron-Mechanical-CakeIn a rare pairing of Hollywood star power and comic book grit, Johnny Depp and Ridley Scott are teaming up with Mechanical Cake’s Jesse Negron to launch HYDE, a new entertainment venture unveiled ahead of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.

Created by Negron, HYDE reimagines the aftermath of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, exploring a world where Hyde has fully taken over. Set in the sewers beneath London, the story follows Hyde as he conducts twisted experiments to create others like himself. Depp will help shape the character and narrative, while Scott lends his world-building expertise as co-owner of the project.

“This is a no-brainer,” Scott said upon seeing early concept art. Depp called the project “insane and beautiful,” highlighting the creative freedom behind the venture.

The HYDE graphic novel will span two volumes—each over 200 pages—and is set to launch with a preview “ashcan” edition at Comic-Con this week. Attendees can pick up the limited edition at the panel HYDE: When the Worlds of Graphic Novels and Movies Collide, Thursday in Hall H, or pre-order the first chapter, due out this Halloween.

With a team that includes artists Gary Erskine and Chris Weston, and comic veteran Dave Elliott as editor, HYDE is poised to blur the line between graphic storytelling and cinematic ambition.

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Medieval Spawn to Appear in Rogue Sun #30 This October

Rogue-SunTodd McFarlane’s Medieval Spawn character will appear in Rogue Sun #30, set for release on October 8, 2025, from Image Comics. The standalone issue is written by Ryan Parrott and Nick Cotton, with art by Abel, and will focus entirely on the Spawn character.

Parrott described the collaboration as unexpected and personally significant, citing his long-standing admiration for Spawn since the early days of Image Comics. Additional information will be shared during the Massive-Verse panel on Friday at 10 p.m. in room 25ABC, followed by a group signing at booth #1915 at 3 p.m. with Parrott, Cotton, and other Massive-Verse creators.

The publisher also announced an October release of a new Starter Pack for The Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game, along with a restock of the original set. The game includes a playable version of the Catalyst War storyline, with Radiant Black and Premier featured in asymmetrical, simultaneous-turn gameplay.

Rogue Sun #30 will be available in comic shops on Wednesday, October 8.

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New Character Debuts in The Lucky Devils #4; Issue #3 Returns to Print

thelucky-devilsWriter Charles Soule and artist Ryan Browne return with The Lucky Devils #4, set to release July 30. The new issue introduces a major character as the story continues its descent through the circles of Hell. In tandem, a second printing of issue #3 will also be available for readers catching up on the series.

The fantasy satire follows devils Collar and Rake as they secretly do good on Earth to destabilize Hell. In issue #4, their actions draw the attention of powerful demons, who send a dangerous hunter to restore order.

Soule and Browne acknowledged delays due to health challenges, but both confirmed the series is back on schedule. Multiple cover variants for issue #4 will be available, including artwork by Browne and Andrew MacLean.

The Lucky Devils is published by Image Comics and is also available digitally via Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

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