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SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave Comic-Con International: Ahead of its appearance at San Diego 2025, Upstart Publisher Alien Books revealed its 2026 lineup and new logo. Readers are looking forward to more comic titles and previously announced titles, including Valiant Beyond. SDCC participants looking for sneak peaks can grab a free brave edition that surpasses the preview edition at IDW Publishing booth #2729 during the convention (while supply continues). “It’s been a very busy year with this Alien book,” said director and editor-in-chief Matthias Timart. “From our new partnership with IDW Publishing to launching multiple successful crowdfunding…

Dark Horse Comics has announced Devil on My Shoulder, a horrifying No. 4 revenge horror series from Kyle Starks’ creative team (Monsters lie) and Pio Turkowalski (Let’s make this a demon). Released on November 5th, 2025, the miniseries features Brad Simpson’s colours and Josh Reid’s letters, as well as covers from Kowalski, Martin Simmons and Christian Ward. The story follows Tee, who survives 40 days of torture at the hands of five men. Her path of retribution changes supernaturally, with encounters involving former hitman, twisted art collector and literal demons. “I wanted to do something dark and scary, I wanted…

SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave Marvel fans, you haven’t seen the double! This October, it appears that there will be two spider-Man (Spider-Man?!) swaying around Marvel’s universe. One remains a friendly neighborhood variety, while the other is… pierced through space? This new Intergalactic Spider-Man debuts in Amazing Spider-Man #13 and meets Rocket Raccoon, Groot and Symbie. After this intertwining of the universe, things return to Earth with Peter Parker meeting Goblin Slayer #14. This run is heading towards Legacy #1000, so the store is even more surprised. Check out the press release and the cover below! Art…

Rob Liefeld has made a major comeback to Youngblood, writing and drawing an entirely new series for the first time in 30 years. The legendary Deadpool creator and co-founder of Image Comics rebooted Youngblood (2025) this November, and he brings some of the comic’s biggest names for the ride. In his debut issue, Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland), Daniel Warren Johnson (Transformers, Do a Powerbomb), Ryan Stegman (X-Men, Venom), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Kael NGU (Venom), Erik Gist (Undeadpool), Mark Spears (Monster), Mark Spears (Monster), Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland), Daniel Warren Johnson (Do a Powerbomb), Ryan Stegman (X-Men, Venom), Ryan…

SDCC COVERAGE SPONSORED BY MAD CAVE Sponsored by MAD CAVE Thanks to a partnership between Mad Cave Studios and Tatsunoko Production, a whole new era of Speed Racer comics will be screeching into your Local Comic Shop (LCS) soon! Led by a new Speed Racer flagship title, which will be joined by books like Racer X and Speed Racer: Tales from the Road, fans will soon be up to their wheel wells in new Speed Racer stories. To learn more about the partnership, Comics Beat caught up with Mad Cave Editor Chas! Pangburn and Tatsunoko Division Director of Sales and Director…

SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave After the incredible success of Spidey and his amazing friend Disney Jr. Animation series, it was no surprise that Disney took a similar approach to everyone’s favorite armored Avenger along with Marvel’s Iron Man and his amazing friends. The first Iron Man preschool series was revealed today. The highly anticipated series will be premiered on Monday, August 11th at Disney Junior (8:30am ET/PT), with the day and that day on the Disney Channel, with the first 10 episodes available on Disney+ in the US, with Select International Market and Disney Junior in…

Good news for X-Men fans who like to read physical comics. This October, Marvel will release the final issue of Ashes Infinity Comic’s Marvel Unlimited-Exclusive X-Men in X-Men: The UnderTow #1. AIPT can only reveal one shot, its solicitation, Mike Maccone’s cover. X-Men: Undertow #1 Written by Alex Paknadel and Tim SealyArt by Diógenes Neves & Eric KodaCover by Mike Maccone These X-Men are still creepy! After the collapse of Krakoa, the Lifeguard must decide what the X-Men dream means for her, who appears to be faster and more unfriendly to the mutant than she can adapt! Beek and his…

Acclaimed artist Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman, East of West) is working with rising writer David Brothers (Time Waiting) for a gritty new one-shot from the image comics. Arrived on October 1st, this perfect 64-page collection offers three impactful stories packed with blood, fist and moral complexity. Originally featured on Cry Punch, Shortbose Comics Fair and Newburn, these intense stories are in print for the first time. Each story explores a different kind of struggle. It’s simply about making America with one piece, from survival to proving you’re the best boxer you’re alive. “If you like fighting comics, Brad, honor, this…

My X-Men’s Twin City! Mutants from around the world have descended due to the third annual spooky experience in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event, known as “Summer School,” took place between July 12th and 13th, and the mansion was heated with love for the X-Men. An immersive room was born, mystery challenged curiosity, and classrooms were filled with passionate hearts who wanted to analyze every aspect of lore. Nate Weir (Cyclops) and Michelle Waffle (Jean Gray) recreate iconic Jeanne moments. Photo by loco fx. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the animated series X-Men: Evolution, special guests Maggie Blue O’hara (Kitty Pryde),…

SDCC Coverage sponsored by Mad Cave Local publisher Magma Comix is returning to San Diego Comic Con, featuring an All-Star lineup, exclusiveness, mystery box and signature opportunities. A roster of magma teams and talented comic book creators can be found at booth #1709. Magma will be holding a panel on Thursday night. There, the creators look back at the first years of independent publishers, from pedestrians nominated for the Best New Series to horror titles such as the Principles of Necromancy, Day of the Dead Girls, and the Magical Realism of Scale Trade. Magma Comics Panel Magma Comics…