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First Look: Rick and Morty: The Manga Vol. 2 Goes Back to School

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rick-and-mortyRick and Morty’s manga incarnation is returning with Rick and Morty: The Manga Vol. 2: After-School Science Club, the latest collaboration between Oni Press and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. Following the characters’ first manga outing, the new volume shifts its focus to high school life, after-school clubs, and the unexpected chaos of teenage romance.

Written by Josh Tierney and illustrated by JeyOdin, the story kicks off when Morty falls for a Japanese exchange student and ropes Rick into advising a hastily formed Science Club. What begins as a school rivalry quickly escalates into interdimensional mayhem, including a trip to Akihabara and a deeply questionable student-run maid café experiment.

The second volume leans fully into manga tropes while keeping the show’s signature absurdism intact, blending slice-of-life humor with sci-fi escalation. After-School Science Club continues the Rick and Morty manga line with a self-contained story that plays fast and loose with both school rules and the multiverse.

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Head Lopper Returns This April With New Story Arc Celebrating 10 Years

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Head-LopperAndrew MacLean’s fantasy adventure comic Head Lopper is returning to shelves this April with a brand-new story arc, marking the 10-year anniversary of the series’ original launch. The new chapter begins with an extra-length issue published by Image Comics, arriving April 22.

First released in 2016, Head Lopper follows the warrior Norgal and his sharp-tongued companion Agatha, a severed witch’s head, as they battle mythic creatures across the land of Narschlahn. The upcoming issue continues directly from the end of the original series while also serving as a new entry point for readers discovering the world for the first time.

MacLean, who writes and illustrates the series, recently discussed the return of Head Lopper and the direction of the new arc on the Let’s Talk Comics podcast. The anniversary issue will be available in multiple cover variants at comic shops and on digital platforms including Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

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Iyanu Scores Three NAACP Image Award Nominations

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Lion-Forges-IyanuLion Forge Entertainment’s animated series Iyanu has picked up three nominations at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, marking a strong moment for the growing franchise.

The series is nominated for Outstanding Children’s Program and Outstanding Animated Series, while its season-ending movie special, Iyanu: The Age of Wonders, earned a nod for Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie, Documentary or Special, recognizing writers Roye Okupe and Brandon Easton.

Based on Okupe’s graphic novel Iyanu: Child of Wonder, the series follows a teenage orphan who discovers divine powers tied to the fate of the ancient kingdom of Yorubaland. Drawing heavily from Yoruba culture and mythology, Iyanu has stood out for its world-building and perspective within children’s animation.

The show premiered in 2025 on Cartoon Network and HBO Max and has since built an international audience. A second season is already set to arrive in Spring 2026, continuing Iyanu’s journey as her powers, and the stakes around her: grow.

The 57th NAACP Image Awards will take place on February 28, 2026, with winners announced during the ceremony in Pasadena, California.

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Plague House Turns the Haunted House Story Inside Out

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Armando InquigHaunted houses aren’t exactly new territory, but Plague House isn’t interested in playing by the usual rules. The horror comic from writer Michael W. Conrad and artist Dave Chisholm takes a familiar setup and slowly mutates it into something far more unsettling.

The story centers on the aftermath of a brutal family murder in a quiet California suburb. Thirteen years later, a small group of ghost hunters moves into the abandoned home, hoping to document evidence of something supernatural. What they uncover isn’t just a haunting, but a far darker presence that feels tied to violence itself — something infectious, pervasive, and disturbingly human.

Rather than leaning on jump scares or predictable beats, Plague House builds tension through misdirection. Just when it feels like you understand what kind of story you’re reading, it shifts. The scope widens. The rules change. The horror becomes less about ghosts and more about what lingers after trauma, obsession, and belief collide.

Chisholm’s art plays a huge role here, moving between stark unease and moments of unsettling beauty, while Conrad’s writing keeps pulling the ground out from under the reader. Together, the series feels deliberately disorienting — the kind of horror that sticks around after you’ve put it down.

The newly released trade paperback collects issues #1 to 4, bringing the full story together in one volume. Plague House goes on sale January 20, 2026, from Oni Press.

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Rancid-Inspired Film “…And Out Comes the Wolf” Expands Into an Official Graphic Novel Universe

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graphic-notvel-universeThe upcoming punk-inspired film …And Out Comes the Wolf, based on the music and ethos of Rancid’s landmark 1995 album …And Out Come the Wolves, is expanding beyond the screen with an official graphic novel series produced by Big Newport Studios and Z2.

Adapted by writer and artist Kevin Mellon (Archer, Hit-Monkey) from the film’s screenplay by Danny Peykoff and brothers Jamie and Jason Neese (The Umbrella Academy), the graphic novel aims to deepen the story’s portrait of survival, friendship, and violence in the 1990s East Bay punk scene. The film, which recently wrapped production, is set to premiere at festivals this spring before a theatrical release later this summer.

Both the film and the graphic novel center on two best friends navigating a collapsing city shaped by poverty, drugs, and constant threat, drawing inspiration from the raw energy and working-class urgency that defined Rancid’s music. While rooted in punk culture, the story leans less toward nostalgia and more toward examining how limited choices and escalating danger shape lives on the margins.
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Oni Press Reveals First Look at EC Comics Anthology Tortured Hearts

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tortured-heartsOni Press has unveiled a first look at Tortured Hearts #1, a new EC Comics anthology blending horror and dark romance, set to hit comic shops on February 11.

The oversized one-shot revives EC’s tradition of macabre storytelling through tales centered on obsession, devotion, and the darker side of love. Among the featured stories is “A Pocket Full of Nails,” written by Ann Nocenti with art by Dan McDaid and colors by Michelle Madsen, which draws inspiration from real-life stalking cases involving comic creators.

Tortured Hearts #1 includes contributions from a range of writers and artists, including Jordie Bellaire, Tini Howard, Blake Howard, Amy Roy, Sebastián Cabrol, Fabiana Mascolo, and Arjuna Susini. The issue also features a newly restored classic story from the EC archives by William M. Gaines, Al Feldstein, and Reed Crandall.

Timed for Valentine’s week, the anthology marks EC Comics’ latest collaboration with Oni Press and continues the publisher’s expansion of classic EC horror themes for modern readers.

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Patrick Kindlon and EPHK Team for New Image Comics Series Tigress Island

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tigress-islandImage Comics will release Tigress Island, a new five-issue comic series from writer Patrick Kindlon (Gehenna, Stringer) and artist EPHK (Harpy), launching in March 2026. The series blends pulp action and exploitation-inspired storytelling, drawing from the aesthetic of 1980s and 1990s genre cinema.

Tigress Island follows a group of former Hollywood actresses who are abducted and imprisoned on a remote island controlled by a ruthless female warden. Forced into captivity, the women must navigate shifting alliances, betrayal, and escalating danger as they attempt to escape the island and reclaim their freedom.

The debut issue will feature multiple cover variants, including artwork by EPHK, Luana Vecchio, and Kaladen. In addition to print release through comic book stores, the series will be available digitally on platforms such as Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

Tigress Island #1 arrives in comic shops on March 11, 2026.

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“Monstress” Marks 10th Anniversary With Special Gold Foil Edition

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monstressMarjorie Liu and Sana Takeda’s award-winning fantasy series Monstress is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a newly printed edition of Volume 1, now featuring a commemorative gold-foil cover. The anniversary release arrives as the franchise continues to expand its lineup, joining the recently published Volume 10, the Monstress Book One hardcover collection, and the nearly 900-page Compendium edition, all available ahead of the holiday season.

First launched in 2015, Monstress quickly became one of Image Comics’ most acclaimed titles, earning multiple Eisner, Harvey, Ringo, Hugo, World Fantasy, and British Fantasy Awards. In 2016, Liu made industry history as the first woman to win the Eisner Award for Best Writer for her work on the series. The comic has also been featured on Best-of-Year lists from major outlets including Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, and Powell’s.

Set in an alternate, art-deco-infused version of early 1900s Asia, the series follows Maika Halfwolf, a young woman navigating the aftermath of war while bonded to a powerful eldritch entity. Its blend of political intrigue, myth, and detailed steampunk-influenced artwork has made it a mainstay among modern fantasy readers. The anniversary edition and the full Monstress catalog are available through comic shops, major booksellers, and digital platforms.

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New Adaptation of Lovecraft’s The Thing on the Doorstep Set For Release

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the-thing-on-the-doorstepA new horror comic series inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s classic tale The Thing on the Doorstep is set to launch in February 2026. The five-issue miniseries comes from Image Comics/Top Cow and reunites writer Simon Birks and artist Willi Roberts, known for their collaborations on Antarctica and other genre titles. Letterer Rob Jones joins the creative team.

The series expands on Lovecraft’s original story of Daniel Upton and Edward Derby, childhood friends whose bond unravels as Derby becomes consumed by a sinister force. The adaptation explores their relationship and the psychological unraveling behind the violent incident that frames the narrative, offering a character-driven take on cosmic horror.

Top Cow CEO Marc Silvestri praised the project as a blend of tension and emotion, while Birks says the adaptation digs deeper into character dynamics and adds new layers to the familiar mythos.

The Thing on the Doorstep #1 arrives February 11, 2026, with multiple variant covers and simultaneous digital availability on major platforms including Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

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New Fantasy Title D’orc Brings Humor to Image Comics’ 2026 Slate

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dorcImage Comics will debut D’orc, a new ongoing fantasy-comedy series from artist Brett Bean, in February 2026. Bean, known for his work on I Hate Fairyland, teams with colorist Jean-François Beaulieu and letterer Nate Piekos for the title, described as a humorous, high-energy quest set in a chaotic fantasy world.

The series follows its unlikely hero, D’orc, a half-dwarf, half-orc outcast who becomes entangled in a sprawling war among elves, orcs, humans, wizards, and a wide range of bizarre magical creatures. Armed only with an enchanted talking shield and a misplaced desire for friendship, he also happens to be at the center of a prophecy predicting the end of the world.

Bean says the series blends humor with character-driven storytelling, emphasizing flawed heroes navigating an absurd, dangerous realm. The book is positioned for readers who enjoy irreverent fantasy titles such as I Hate Fairyland, Chew, and Conan the Barbarian.

D’orc #1 arrives in comic shops February 4, 2026, with multiple variant covers from Jorge Corona, Jason Howard, Ryan Ottley, and Ryan Stegman. Digital editions will be available through major platforms including Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

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