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

Posted on July 22, 2025 by admin

Rob 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.

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

Posted on July 21, 2025 by admin

In 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.

Medieval Spawn to Appear in Rogue Sun #30 This October

Posted on July 18, 2025 by admin

Todd 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.

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

Posted on July 3, 2025 by admin

Writer 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.

Western-Horror Comic Everything Dead & Dying Launches This September

Posted on June 19, 2025 by admin

That Texas Blood artist Jacob Phillips and House of Slaughter writer Tate Brombal are teaming up for Everything Dead & Dying, a new five-issue western-horror miniseries debuting September 3 from Image Comics and Tiny Onion.

Billed as The Last of Us meets Yellowstone, the series follows Jack Chandler, a man coexisting with zombies—including his undead family—until outsiders threaten his fragile peace. This marks Brombal’s Image Comics debut and Phillips’ first major series since Enfield Gang Massacre.

Variant covers will feature art by Joshua Hixson, Sean Phillips, and a surprise “stealth” contributor.

Everything Dead & Dying #1 will be available in comic shops and digitally via Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

The “Ice Cream Man” Summer Scoop: New Sickly Sweet Flavors Coming Soon

Posted on June 7, 2025 by admin

The delectable, 2025 Eisner Award nominated series by creators W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, and Chris O’Halloran returns with a tasty tale of terror this July

Listen for the ear-worm jingle of the Ice Cream truck as it pulls up to the curb with a sickly sweet new Summer scoop…The darkly inventive, critically acclaimed comic book series by creators W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, Chris O’Halloran, and Good Old Neon will return with a yummy new tale of terror, Ice Cream Man #44, in July and the Ice Cream Man, Vol. 11 trade paperback collected edition in September from Image Comics.

This tantalizing tale will center around a job performance review gone wrong. Additional upcoming issues of the anthology will feature a twisted Hitchcockian Rear Window homage, a completely creepy tale of cryogenic anti-aging chambers, and a series of vintage medical ads that downplay some pretty shocking side effects.

“Golly. I can’t believe we’ve been putting this book out for 7.5 years,” said Prince. “In comic time, I think that makes us officially geriatric. And so, speaking as a veritable sequential grandpa, I’ll tell you this: I still don’t quite understand how and why we have made it this far. I mean, I am so proud of the corpus of tales we’ve assembled; Ice Cream Man is the defining artistic project of my life. (And I think I can probably say the same for my co-creators).”
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Elton John Joins Graphic Novel Reimagining of Oz Universe

Posted on June 3, 2025 by admin

Legendary musician Sir Elton John is lending his voice to a bold new graphic novel reimagining the world of Oz, writing the foreword for Ultimate OZ Universe: Vol. 1 – The Lost Lands. The book, set to be released on November 12 by AWA Studios, marks the launch of a sweeping new take on L. Frank Baum’s classic fantasy realm.

The 144-page graphic novel, co-written by comic veteran Cullen Bunn and songwriter Larry King, explores hidden corners and forgotten lore from Baum’s original 14-book series. With artwork by Mike Deodato Jr. and contributions from Oz historians, the project aims to expand the canon rather than reinvent it.

“This is not fan fiction,” said AWA Chief Creative Officer Axel Alonso. “This is a canon-faithful exploration of Oz beyond what most people know.”

The release comes amid renewed cultural interest in Oz, following a successful film adaptation of Wicked and the continued popularity of The Wizard of Oz. The Lost Lands will be available in both print and digital formats, enhanced with video footnotes, original music, and behind-the-scenes features.

Elton John, who has long cited Oz as an inspiration—including for his song “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”—described the new series as a continuation of the magic that captivated him in childhood.

More volumes and potential film adaptations are already in development.

Toronto Comic Arts Festival Returns to New Venue This June

Posted on May 30, 2025 by admin

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) will return on June 7–8, 2025, taking place for the first time at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Mattamy Athletic Centre. Free and open to the public, the annual event celebrates its 20+ year legacy as one of the world’s leading comic arts festivals.

TCAF 2025 will feature over 315 Canadian and international independent comic creators, with more than 28,000 attendees expected. This year’s programming highlights the political dimensions of comics, emphasizing their role in activism, expression, and global dialogue.

Leading up to the main festival weekend, satellite events include a June 3 screening of Paying for It at TIFF with a panel discussion featuring director Sook-Yin Lee and cartoonist Chester Brown, a June 5 launch event for Kate Beaton’s Ducks hosted by Drawn & Quarterly, and a June 6 panel titled Canadian Comics Now: Cartooning In a Dangerous Time.

For a full schedule and details, visit www.torontocomics.com.

Tula Lotay Exquisite Corpses #2 Stealth Cover

Posted on May 25, 2025 by admin

Image Comics is pleased to unveil the upcoming Exquisite Corpses #2 stealth variant featuring art by Eisner Award-winning artist Tula Lotay (Somna, Barnstormers: A Ballad of Love and Murder), who is nominated for Best Cover Artist for the 2025 Eisner Awards, inclusive of her stunning connecting cover artwork for Image Comics’ The Horizon Experiment.

This gorgeous cover showcases a blood-splattered embrace between killer Lady Carolina and her unwitting prey.

This is the second stealth cover revealed from the groundbreaking Exquisite Corpses horror series, crafted by masterminds James Tynion IV (The Deviant, The Department of Truth), Michael Walsh (Universal Monsters: Frankenstein, The Silver Coin), and the “Corpse Crew” of creators, in collaboration between Tiny Onion and Image Comics—each issue will feature an exciting stealth cover, to be unveiled ahead of each issue. Exquisite Corpses #2 hits shelves this June, with a Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers this upcoming Monday.
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The Old Guard 2: Netflix Drops Explosive Trailer, Sets July 2 Global Release

Posted on May 9, 2025 by admin

Netflix has dropped the first trailer for The Old Guard 2, confirming the long-awaited sequel will stream worldwide on July 2, 2025. The action-packed follow-up sees Charlize Theron return as Andy, the immortal warrior, alongside her team as they face new threats and unresolved betrayals.

Joining the returning cast is Uma Thurman as Discord, a mysterious First Immortal whose arrival could upend everything Andy has fought to protect. The film also stars KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngô, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Henry Golding.

Directed by Victoria Mahoney, the film picks up after the events of the first movie, with Andy confronting her fading immortality as Quynh (Veronica Ngô) escapes her underwater prison seeking revenge. The movie is rated R and promises intense fight sequences, dramatic confrontations, and the same gritty style that made the first film a hit.

For those interested in exploring the source material, The Old Guard graphic novels by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández are available in trade paperback and hardcover. A special edition, The Old Guard: The Immortal Edition Vol. 1, will also release on July 2 in comic shops and on July 15 at major bookstores.

Watch the official The Old Guard 2 trailer and preview the graphic novels below.