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Fantagraphics to Introduce New Imprint Takumigraphics

  Ever since Fantagraphics was founded in 1976, we’ve sought out graphic works that are imaginative, daring, and aesthetically compelling. For the first 30 years, our focus was primarily on English language cartoonists, with forays into definitive translations of exceptional European and South American works. 2010 marked our first serious entry into literary manga with the publication of A Drunken Dream and Other Stories by the pioneering shojo manga creator Moto Hagio . Since then, we have continued to publish groundbreaking manga by Atsushi Kaneko , Kago , Inio Asano , Susumu Higa , Gengoroh Tagame and others. Fantagraphics has continued to broaden the scope of our publishing throughout the 21st century, living up to our brash claim made decades ago — publishers of the world’s greatest cartoonists. As part of our 50th Anniversary in 2026, we are proud to announce an imprint devoted exclusively to East Asian comics (encompassing comics, manga, manhwa and more from Ja...

PREVIEW: 'Supernatural' #1 by Greg Pak and Eder Messias

  SUPERNATURAL #1 writer: Greg Pak artist: Eder Messias covers: Clayton Crain (A), David Cousens (B), Eder Messias (C), Photo (D) FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Mystery, Action/Adventure | $4.99 | Teen In Stores October 29, 2025 Get ready to hit the road again with Dean and Sam as they prowl the highways and byways of small-town America in search of demoni wrongdoing to put right! Set between the foundational first and second seasons of the landmark television series, this brand-new title from acclaimed author GREG PAK ( Darth Vader, Lilo & Stitch ) and preternaturally gifted artist EDER MESSIAS ( Sam Wilson: Captain America ) brings readers back to where the dark magic first began — and reveals a disturbing new threat that the bickering brothers will have to face before they can return to hunting down the demon who killed their mother. In this first issue, the monster hunters must uncover the entity responsible for a series of mysterious fires in a decaying...

PREVIEW: DEATH DOG Is a Touching Tale of a Terrifying Future From Bryce Ingman and Alan Robinson

The two-issue sci-fi comedy about a murderous robodog who unexpectedly bonds with his teenage target DEATH DOG #1 (W) Bryce Ingman (A) Alan Robinson Cover A: Alan Robinson Cover B: Shannon Wheeler In a near-future America, Wyatt—an innocent 13-year old accused of shoplifting—is pursued by murderous robot police dogs. But an accident transforms one of his terrifying pursuers into a tame, docile, and affectionate robodog who tries to bond with and protect Wyatt! A touching tale of a terrifying future, from the deranged minds of Bryce Ingman (MY BAD) and Alan Robinson ( New Fantastic Four ). November 5, 2025 Cover A: $4.99  Cover B: $4.99 1:3 unlock

PRE-ORDER: Top Shelf Start the New Year Off With the Disturbing Debut, 'Pig Wife'

 Releasing January 13, 2026 Just a little family trip to the country leads to a series of terrifying events and buried secrets in Pig Wife , the debut graphic novel from writer, director, animator, and the seemingly normal, Abbey Luck ! Releasing January 13, 2026, Top Shelf delivers 540 pages of pure terror in this truly twisted coming-of-age tale, Luck suggests that survival doesn’t depend on our strength and wits alone—but on our ability to love others, even in the most horrific circumstances. Preorder LINK . Filled with suspense, dark humor, and spectacular nightmares, Pig Wife​ will seize readers by the heart and the throat with a story of isolation, abuse, trauma , and survival. About the Book Accidentally trapped in an underground bunker, a teen girl must navigate the bizarre secrets within. This astonishing indie-horror graphic novel will keep readers guessing—and turning pages! Mary had a bad feeling even before they arrived at dead Aunt Pearl’s house. Dragged...

PREVIEW: 'Star Trek Defiant Vol. 5: No Old Warriors' by Christopher Cantwell and Angel Unzueta

Don't call Worf old! Star Trek: Defiant, Vol. 5: No Old Warriors collects issues #22–25 from the voyages of the ongoing Star Trek comic series, Defiant —Vol. 5 delves into the intrigue and rebellion! Star Trek, Defiant (Vol. 5):  No Old Warriors   Writers: Christopher Cantwell Art by Angel Unzueta October 28, 2025 Avoiding a major family decision, Captain B’Elanna Torres attempts to find clarity dismantling minefields in the Alpha Quadrant , but discovers an explosive political situation about to blow. Meanwhile, Alexander has been tasked with a mighty Errand of Valor : rescue the workers rebelling against a deuterium mega-power , Archanis Inter-Corporate . However, when a face from Alexander’s bloody past appears, his heart, and urges for vengeance, are truly tested.

COMING SOON: 'Spread' Co-Creators Reunite for an All-New Sci-Fi Horror Series 'Malevolent'

  From the fan-favorite co-creators behind Spread — Justin Jordan , John Bivens , and Felipe Sobreiro —comes a brutal blend of horror, sci-fi, and survival in the upcoming Malevolent . This ongoing series is set to launch in January from Image Comics . Thirty years ago, the gates of Hell cracked open when science went too far—and the world has never been the same. Humanity adapted, survived, even thrived in the shadow of demons. But now, mankind has made something new. Something dangerous. A weapon that can kill demons… if she doesn’t kill us first. "This is the most excited I've been about a project in a while... Not only because I love working with Justin and John, but also because the world of Malevolent is so fun and full of possibilities," said Sobreiro. "I think people will really enjoy what we have in store." Bivens added: "I’ve been trying to get Justin and Felipe to work with me again since the end of Spread! Being annoyingly persiste...

PRE-ORDER: ORDAINED #1 -- Get Battle-Ready With All-New Lettered Preview

Brace for impact! ORDAINED #1, the year's massive action blockbuster, is kicking down your local comic shop's door on December 10th! New York Times best-selling author Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN '78) Superstar artist Trevor Hairsine (DCEASED) Ten-time Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart (HELLBOY) Lettering Legend DC Hopkins (BATMAN) Eisner Award-nominated cover artist Jorge Fornés (BATMAN) PLUS Eisner-nominated artist Tonči Zonjić (WHO IS JAKE ELLIS?) team-up to deliver a brutal, no-holds-barred comic smackdown! Soon to be a major motion picture starring an A-list Oscar nominee, ORDAINED is destined for the big screen and will be written by Derek Kolstad, PLANET DEATH co-writer & creator and writer of the internationally acclaimed, box office dominating motion picture franchise JOHN WICK. Arm yourself for launch with a brand-new lettered preview! Contact your local comic shop and pre-order ORDAINED #1 before Final Order Cutoff on Monday, November 3rd!...

Vault Comics' 'Barbaric' is Back with a Vengeance!

BARBARIC LOVES YOU. AXE LOVES YOU And he’s giving you his heart — literally — in BARBARIC: THE LONG DEATH #1! Owen’s digging into his curse. Soren’s facing hers. Axe? He’s drunk, loud, and ready for carnage. The consequences are… well, BARBARIC. 💥 Variant cover by Jim Mahfood! Don’t miss it — pre-order now before it’s gone! THE LONG DEATH #1 Wha--you didn’t think we’d come back? BARBARIC loves you! AXE LOVES YOU! And he’s giving you his heart, in the form of THE LONG DEATH #1. Our heroes slaughter their way ever closer to the answers to their big questions. Owen learns all about his curse; Soren learns about her curse; Axe gets drunk. The consequences are…BARBARIC. (W) Michael Moreci (A) Nathan Gooden (C) Fabi Marques (L) Jim Campbell (CA) Nathan Gooden Lunar code: 1025VL1054 ON SALE 12/03 Also... THE BLACK KNIGHT An over-length one-shot featuring Flail, the talking…well, Flail! Deadheart, Serra, and Ka return after their (mis)adventures in Queen of Swords to defeat the ev...

REVIEW: 'Space Ghost' #4 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, and Andrew Dalhouse

  SPACE GHOST #4 writer: David Pepose artist: Jonathan Lau,  Andrew Dalhouse Letterer: Taylor Esposito covers: Francesco Mattina (A), Jae Lee & June Chung (B), Michael Cho (C), Bjorn Barends (D) FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen  In Stores October 22, 2025 In an effort to stop the perpetual feuding between the Crystalline Empire and the Kingdom of the Space Sharks, Space Ghost and the twins are guarding a summit between the two powers — only to have it derailed by a mysterious assassination attempt. With interplanetary war now looming, can the team track down the culprits in time to pull everyone back from the brink of annihilation? Find out in the most world-shaking issue of DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAU’s Space Ghost yet — featuring appealingly apocalyptic covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, MICHAEL CHO, and BJORN BARENDS Score: ★★★★★ (5/5) In the latest pulse-pounding issue of Space Ghost , the team fin...

Oni Press to Publish GENDER QUEER: THE ANNOTATED EDITION In May 2026

An Expanded, Hardcover Version of Maia Kobabe’s Seminal Memoir, Featuring All-New Commentary from the Cartoonist, Academic Experts, and All-Star Creators Oni Press , the multiple Eisner- and Harvey Award–winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, will publish a special annotated hardcover edition of Maia Kobabe ’s GENDER QUEER: A MEMOIR . The cartoonist’s earnest, heartfelt, and intensely cathartic graphic memoir chronicling eir personal journey of self-identity has been widely heralded as one of the most important and influential graphic novels of the 21st century. GENDER QUEER: THE ANNOTATED EDITION will feature all-new commentary from academic and creative communities to further shed light on the creation of Kobabe’s work, from exploring the technicalities of comic creation to highlighting personal anecdotes from a host of writers and artists discussing their own experiences growing up queer and genderqueer. The new hardcover edition will ...