Lord Miller, Emma Watts, and Archie Comics are producing, with blockbuster comics writer Tom King scripting In a competitive auction, Universal Pictures is developing a live-action film based on the iconic characters of Archie Comics, one of the comics industry’s longest-running publishers. Tom King ( Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Lanterns ) will write the screenplay. Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Aditya Sood ( Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Lego Movie ) will produce the project through Lord Miller’s first look deal with Universal, along with Emma Watts, who brought the project to Lord Miller with King, and Archie Comics CEO and Publisher Jon Goldwater. “We are longtime fans of Archie, Veronica, Betty, and the gang in all of their iterations. When we heard Tom King’s take on the classic material, we instantly thought it made sense as an event movie for all audiences—both lifelong fans and a whole new generation. We’re so excited to bring these beloved character...

  Escape #1  Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Daniel Acuna Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: August 20, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 SERIES PREMIERE SHOT DOWN. HUNTED. OUT OF TIME. THE NEW ONGOING TWO-FISTED WAR EPIC FROM REMENDER & ACUNA A STARTS HERE. From the creative team of**_ New York Times_** bestselling author RICK REMENDER (DEADLY CLASS, Uncanny X-Force) and powerhouse DANIEL ACUNA (Captain America, Black Panther)-the duo behind Marvel's **Uncanny Avengers**-comes a savage, full-throttle wartime thriller where survival isn't given...it's taken. Milton Shaw is a battle-hardened bomber pilot, flying missions over a war-torn world ruled by a ruthless empire. But when his plane is shot out of the sky, Milton wakes up behind enemy lines-in the smoldering ruins of a city he helped burn. And in less than 24 hours, his own side is dropping the big one to finish the job. Now, injured, unarmed, and being hunted through enemy streets, Milton's only shot at esc...

 The first comic created by African Americans, for African Americans Image Comics is pleased to present a gorgeously remastered milestone in comic book history, the Eisner Award-winning All-Negro Comics: America’s First Black Comic Book . It will be curated by writer/editor Chris Robinson and feature bonus essays to provide historical and cultural background to this momentous publication, a discussion guide for educators, and new comics by some of today’s most notable Black comics creators. All-Negro Comics: America’s First Black Comic Book hits shelves in trade paperback this November.  This new paperback edition features essays, comics, and prose from Eisner Award-winner Dr. Qiana Whitted ( EC Comics: Race, Shock, and Social Protest ), David Brothers ( Good Devils: Don’t Play Fair with Evil ), Shawn Pryor ( Fast Break ), Micah Peters ( The Ringer ), Zipporah Smith ( DC Power: Rise of the Power Company ), Samantha Guzmán (short story writer of "Visibly Invisible...

The All-New Survival Epic from Skybound & Image Comics Debuts September 2025  Skybound and Image Comics announced the all-new comic book series Skinbreaker from the creative dream team of writer Robert Kirkman ( Invincible, The Walking Dead ), artist David Finch ( Batman, New Avengers ), colorist Annalisa Leoni ( Invincible Universe: Battle Beast ), and letter Rus Wooton ( TRANSFORMERS ). The visionary action epic unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and perfect for fans of the record-breaking Invincible Universe: Battle Beast , will arrive in comic book shops beginning September 24, 2025.   Skinbreaker tells the story of a people on the verge of collapse and their fight for survival as the many threats they face close in for the kill.  "I have wanted to work with David Finch for the entirety of my career,” said Robert Kirkman. “We’ve gotten close many times over the years, but we wanted our collaboration to be something truly special. Skinbreaker is tha...

 The New Crime-Horror Series for Fans of 'Stillwater' Debuts September 2025 Today Skybound and Image Comics unveiled a new look at interior pages from the all-new comic book series Good as Dead , from Eisner Award-winning comics icons David & Maria Lapham ( Stray Bullets ) and co-creators Chris Black (creator and showrunner, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters ) and David Alpert.   Set in the shadows of a seemingly quiet small town, Good as Dead is a simmering thriller packed with crime, justice, death, and long-buried secrets. The first issue of this haunting tale will debut in comic book shops on September 17, 2025.  The Emissary Bridge has always connected the citizens of Port Lindon to hope and opportunity. But when one man shockingly sets himself on fire, the bridge now brings something else to the town--CERTAIN DEATH.   As the town’s lead lawman, Sheriff David Calhoun will need to stay one step ahead of the forces looking to take his town apa...

A  full-throttle supernatural grindhouse horror series in five blood-soaked issues Gunpowder Prophets #1 Writer: Justin Jordan Artist: Patrick Piazzalunga Colorist: Roman Stevens Letterer: Taylor Esposito Huck and Marley help people for money. Well, in theory anyway… For some reason, their ‘help’ always seems to involve massive amounts of property damage, a somehow guaranteed collision with the supernatural, and if Marley has his way, a huge body count. They’re the Gunpowder Prophets, and a simple job rescuing a girl from a backwoods cult turns weird when the super groovy leader’s supernatural powers turn out to be very, very real. It’s seventies-style horror mixed with grindhouse action in Gunpowder Prophets. Gonzo over-the-top action horror from Justin Jordan ( The Strange Talent of Luther Strode ), Patrick Piazzalunga ( Monsters are My Business ), Roman Stevens, and Taylor Esposito. Publication Date: October 1, 2025 GUNPOWDER PROPHETS #1 is now up for preorder f...

The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #3 debuts two iconic new variant covers from Miller and McFarlane on shelves this September This September The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #3 will deliver a landmark moment for the Spawn Universe and feature not one, but two jaw-dropping variant covers by comics legend Frank Miller, including a must-have collaboration with Spawn creator and Image Comics President Todd McFarlane himself.  The issue will include Miller’s latest variant as well as a rare joint edition with McFarlane the will mark their first time working together on cover art since 1994’s Wizard Magazine #32—and their first cover collaboration ever set within the Spawn Universe. Miller’s last artistic contribution to Spawn came in 2000 with his cover for Spawn #100. Now, 25 years later, he returns with a bold new variant cover, providing both pencils and inks, and finished with colors by Alex Sinclair. But the real collector's gem will be a 1:25 copy incentive black-and-white va...