Tag: Image Comics

Image Comics remembers ‘The Forgotten Five’

The superhero webcomic by Alex Segura, Sara Century, Pat Kennedy and Dean Kotz will launch as an ongoing Image Comics title in December.

The Forgotten Five, the Patreon webcomic-turned-crowdfunded project, will find a new home at Image Comics this December.

Alex Segura, author of Secret Identity, teamed up with writer and Best Issue Ever podcaster Sara Century and artists Pat Kennedy and Dean Kotz for the indie superhero series.

“The Forgotten Five is a potent blend of all the kinds of comics and adventures Sara, Pat, Dean, and I loved growing up—with a decidedly modern twist,” said Segura. “The kind of long-running series with simmering subplots, outcast teen angst, and terrifying powers that we were addicted to as readers ourselves. If the New Mutants were an indie comic, you’d have The Forgotten Five.”

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Mirka Andolfo returns to ‘Mercy’ with new series ‘Merciless’

The four-issue Image Comics miniseries reunites Andolfo with artist Lidia Bolognini for a new supernatural mystery set 15 years after the original series.

Mirka Andolfo is teaming with artist Lidia Bolognini for a return to the world of Mercy. Merciless, a new four-issue miniseries, launches in December from Image Comics.

Andolfo previously collaborated with Bolognini on Sweet Paprika: Black, White & Pink. The new series returns to the Victorian-era mining town of Woodsburgh 15 years after the events of Mercy.

“Merciless is a brand-new story with a ‘new’ Lady Hellaine: Rory, now all grown up and ready to uncover some dark secrets in the old town of Woodsburgh,” Andolfo said. “Brought to life by Lidia Bolognini’s amazing art, this is a new horror adventure for fans of Mercy, horror and mystery.”

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Tony Fleecs + Tim Seeley team up again for ‘The Princess Murders’

The creators of ‘Local Man’ return with a fairy tale-inspired slasher mystery launching from Image Comics in December.

Tony Fleecs and Tim Seeley are back together again for another new series following 2023’s excellent Local Man. Their new dark comedy series, The Princess Murders, will launch from Image Comics in December.

“The Princess Murders combines our love (and hate) for fairy tale animation and whodunnit slasher horror,” Seeley said. “It’s got all of the affection and innovation that’s become the hallmark of one of our collaborations—plus lots of really twisted ideas.”

The Princess Murders is, as the title suggests, about a princess who has been murdered, leaving her wicked stepsister and Fairy Godmother to find the killer. The story combines fairy tale characters with slasher conventions, landing somewhere between self-awareness and campy horror. Fleecs and Seeley will be joined by colorist Brian Reber on the project.

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Pornsak Pichetshote + Alberto Ponticelli team for ‘Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman’

The third Exquisite Corpses spinoff will explore the history of the golden mask.

Pornsak Pichetshote and Alberto Ponticelli will team for Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman, a five-issue miniseries from Image Comics and James Tynion IV’s Tiny Onion Studios.

The series is the third spinoff based on the first season of the action/horror comic Exquisite Corpses created by Tynion and Michael Walsh. Jordie Bellaire will provide colors and Becca Carey will letter the series.

Pichetshote, who was one of the dozen writers who contributed to the original “round robin” series, will use this new miniseries to delve into the history of the Lone Gunman and the mysterious golden mask. He describes the series as “Season 1.5,” bridging the first and second seasons while also functioning as a standalone story for new readers.

“We follow my favorite killer and trace the history of the golden mask as well as one branch of the all-powerful 13 Families,” said Pichetshote. “But for new readers, you don’t need to read the main series to enjoy this one. We’ll be exploring one of my favorite horror subgenres: the ultimate ‘Final Girl’ story. What happens after you survive the 12 deadliest slashers of all time, and now are forced to uncover the secret history of the organization behind them and how they’ve shaped the course of America? It’s been fun to take the lessons I’ve learned on the Absolute Green Arrow series to tell a very different story about serial killers and billionaires, one that asks how the victims of their callous actions recover and retaliate.”

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Garth Ennis + John McCrea reunite for ‘The Snail’

The ‘Hitman’ collaborators return with a twisted one-shot about desire, sacrifice and a very questionable talking mollusk.

Garth Ennis and John McCrea, the team behind DC’s Hitman and many other demented projects, are getting back together for a new horror story. And of course, there’s a talking snail involved.

The longtime collaborators are teaming up for The Snail, a one-shot from the Ninth Circle line of horror comics published by Image Comics. Described as a psychedelic tale of “lust, power and possession,” the story asks a fairly simple question: What would you sacrifice to get your heart’s desire, and would you really trust a talking snail to help you get it?

“It might be said that a talking snail is not the best source of life guidance, but given the scum and villainy people are taking advice from nowadays, perhaps it’s no worse than any of the other options? Find out in The Snail, by myself and the good Mr. McCrea,” said Ennis. “If I was a talking snail I’d definitely be telling you to buy it.”

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Quick Hits | Warren Ellis, Small Press Expo, Dragon Awards

Plus: News on John Byrne’s ‘Elsewhen,’ Andy Fish and more.

Publishers | Image Comics has announced a new project by Warren Ellis, Ghost Drive Station, after stating that they would not work with him again until he made amends to his sexual misconduct victims. Ellis was one of many creators called out for their behavior in 2020, when his numerous victims created a website that outlined the allegations as well as a path to make amends.

Ellis lost work in the comics industry as a result, and has not had any new comics work published since then (although some of his past publishers have released collected editions that included his work). In 2021, artist Ben Templesmith announced plans for the return of Fell, his comic with Ellis, which led to Image offering a statement that said, “Image Comics will not be working with Warren on anything further until he has made amends to the satisfaction of all involved.”

The creators of the SoManyofUs website last updated it in 2023, stating that, “to the best of our knowledge, Warren Ellis took none of the steps we hoped he would. A mediated accountability process with Warren Ellis is not possible at present, and we do not anticipate our involvement in any progress he might make in the future.” It does not sound like any amends were ever made.

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‘M.A.S.K.’ #3 delivers a surprise for the Energon Universe

Skybound and Hasbro expand the shared universe with a new arrival from classic toy history.

Spoiler warning: The following story discusses a major reveal from M.A.S.K. #3.

The Energon Universe just added another piece to its growing puzzle.

M.A.S.K. #3, which arrived in stores yesterday, introduced a major character from another classic Hasbro property into the shared universe.

BE WARNED: SPOILERS AHEAD

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SDCC Slugfest | The morning after edition

With SDCC 2026 in the books, we round up news from DC, Mad Cave, Marvel and more.

Slugfest is a roundup of cool announcements about projects coming to a shelf near you. With the 2026 San Diego Comic Con wrapped up, this edition covers news and tidbits from the weekend I haven’t already covered. Hit the links for more information.

Following several DC Next Level reveals and their big Eisner wins on Friday night, DC continued to roll out announcements and previews over the weekend. Here’s a rundown of what they shared …

The Metropolis & Beyond Panel held on Saturday brought news of the October debuting DC All In Saga: Darkseid vs. the World. This one is by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Sanford Greene and Yasmine Putri, and will “present the hidden past of the being called Uxus, his descent into Darkseid, and his plans for the fate of all creation.” Yes, it is a Darkseid origin story, and we’re getting a pre-teen Darkseid out of it:

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Image will release ‘The Trap’ by Bears legend Lance Briggs + Kyle Higgins + Danilo Beyruth this fall

Sports and comics collide in this graphic novel.

Image Comics will publish a new edition of The Trap by seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker and former Chicago Bear Lance Briggs, Massive-verse architect Kyle Higgins and Catwoman artist Danilo Beyruth.

The project was originally crowdfunded back in 2020, bringing in more than $40,000 on Kickstarter.

“I love working with interesting people and from the moment I met Lance—over a decade ago—I was impressed by how much his love of comics and storytelling was at the forefront of all our conversations, to say nothing of his desire to tell new stories in new corners of fiction,” said Higgins. “We started this journey to make The Trap—what we like to call an interstellar sports noir—over six years ago. Now, I’m so excited to share what we’ve built with the world.”

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SDCC Slugfest | Chef José Andrés helps the Avengers to take on Ultron in ‘Meals to Astonish: Avengers’ #1

Plus: Archie gets bigger, Christian Ward makes his Oni and more news on the eve of Comic-Con!

With the San Diego Comic-Con coming up on July 23-26, we have news and announcements dropping left and right, so here’s an attempt to keep up with it all. Hit the links for more info.

Chef José Andrés is teaming up with the Avengers this October in Meals to Astonish: Avengers #1, the second one-shot from Marvel to highlight World Central Kitchen’s disaster-relief work.

Following his debut earlier this year in Spider-Man: Meals to Astonish #1, Andrés teams with Tony Stark as they travel to Vegas to unveil new disaster relief technology, only for Ultron to interrupt. Steve Orlando and Roi Mercado return for the main story, joined by a new “Jeff’s Table” installment from Paul Eschbach and E.J. Su, plus the debut of Jacob Chabot’s “VenomNom” backup.

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ROM’s surprise Energon Universe debut gets a wider release in August

Skybound will also release ‘M.A.S.K. Origins’ #1 outside the blind bag program where they first debuted.

Fans who missed ROM’s long-awaited return to comics in June will get another chance next month.

Skybound has announced that ROM Special #1 and M.A.S.K. Origins #1 will both receive open-to-order releases on Aug. 26, making the two previously blind bag-exclusive comics widely available. The move follows the not-at-all surprising strong demand from readers after both books debuted as surprise inclusions in the M.A.S.K. #1 blind bag program.

The main covers are only slightly different than what blind-bag buyers received in their bags, and will retail for $3.99 and $4.99 respectively — which is less than a blind bag cost last month, and certainly less than what the comics have been going for on the secondary market.

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Avengelyne relaunches at Image Comics this October

Rob Liefeld and Daniel Mainé usher in a new beginning for the ’90s heroine.

Rob Liefeld is bringing one of his signature creations back to comics this fall, as he teams with artist Daniel Mainé on a new Avengelyne ongoing series at Image Comics.

First appearing in 1995 at Liefeld’s Maximum Press, the avenging angel was co-created by Liefeld, former Image publisher Tony Lobito and model Cathy Christian, whose likeness the character is based on. The character has appeared in various titles published by Maximum, Avatar Press and Image Comics over the years, and a movie adaptation of the character continues in pre-production at Warner Bros.

“Avengelyne is all the way back!” Liefeld said. “Finding a creative partner on par with Daniel Mainé was essential in creating these new adventures. Daniel is blowing me away, a perfect match for our Avenging Angel. As with all my titles, I wait until the right talent manifests, and I wouldn’t be doing this without Daniel. His work is certain to impress.”

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