Before Bookstagram and BookTok fandoms went mainstream, there was MySpace, chatrooms, message boards, and a handful of Harry Potter fan sites known as “the Floo Network.” As editor-in-chief of The Leaky Cauldron—the most popular of them all with over one million hits per day—Melissa Anelli had a front-row seat to the formation of a global online fan community. Drawing on exclusive interviews, firsthand reporting, and a decade documenting the phenomenon from the inside, Anelli takes us on a personal journey chronicling the most influential fan movement of the twenty-first century.

Filled with behind-the-scenes revelations about the release of Harry Potter books and films, unforgettable fan stories, and insights into the early internet fandoms and rise of fan communities, Anelli captures a singular moment in pop culture history and celebrates the readers whose passion helped change the internet, publishing, and the way books are read forever.

As mentioned in the book, there seems to be two groups of people that have spun out in recent years. Those who want to continue to read, watch and discuss the Harry Potter series, separating the art from the creator, and those who shut off the series all together after Harry Potter’s creator’s  decision to speak and act hate towards our trans friends. Although I enjoyed reading most of the books and have enjoyed watching the films, I have always found myself a fringe fan as it is, so really wasn’t hard to veer towards the dropping the series as a whole. However, the problem with that is there are so many great and wonderful things that have spawned out of the creation of the Harry Potter universe.

I guess it’s not full surprising that a large community of fans was built around a series that sold an estimated 500 million copies of the books. The more people who have read, a better chance for a sub-fandom to be created. However, for a fandom to grow exponentially this quickly in such a few number of years was truly fascinating to read.

The decision to read Harry, A History became easier knowing its about the fans, fandom, and a semi-memoir style book from Anelli. As editor-in-chief of The Leaky Cauldron, Anelli has first-hand experience of this fandom and the growth over the years. She was part of the most amazing times of the history of the franchise and in this book gives us a behind-the-scenes look into what it felt like to be on the ground floor and looking around at what was being created.

With this however also came the direct experience of the fallout of Potter’s creator and her comments and actions. Anelli’s identity has been intertwined with Harry Potter for many years and at times can seem hard to separate. Having such a large portion of your life attached to a series where the author turns out to have feelings and opinions that don’t match yours I imagined was a shocking blow. In this updated edition of Harry, A History, Anelli dives into the aftermath and how the author of the series truly hurt a good portion of her fans–a fandom that is so open and accepting of all people.

What Anelli accomplishes with Harry, A History is not a full telling on how the stories got published, although she touches on it, but how the fandom was around the release of the books and films, along with her journey to The Leaky Cauldron and eventual interactions with Potter’s creator. When first released, I can imagine it being so fantastic to craft a book such as this and even get the author of the Harry Potter series to write a forward. What sucks is getting the chance to update Harry, A History with new films and upcoming televisions series, but make the conscientious decision to no longer use the forward.

Harry, A History – even more so the updated edition – is not for the author of the original series, but for those who found a home in the Potter Universe, a place where no matter who you are you were accepted over the simple fact that you loved the story. This is a story of the growth of a fan base and those who helped behind-the-scenes to connect fans with other fans and to share theories, hopes, wishes, and moments of a book series. Anelli captures what it was like in the heyday of Harry Potter as well as nearly 20 years later having to decide how you connect with a universe where the creator isn’t who you had hoped.

Harry, A History by Melissa Anelli was a book I wavered back and forth on reading, but in the end am tremendously glad I did. In these pages, I learned about how a group of fans help forged a community of other fans that should last a lifetime. There have been some amazing ups, and sadly some horrible downs over the years, but in the end they found a home in Harry Potter, a place to belong. Anelli does the best she can do with the circumstances and I applaud her for standing by the community built, but not the creator of the Harry Potter series. It’ll never be easy to say your a fan ever again, but it should be easy to love those who find similar passions to you, no matter their gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, shape or size.

Yes, I purposely left out Harry Potter’s creator’s name in this review. If you don’t know who that is, look it up. I support my friends in the trans community and completely condemn the actions, comments, opinions, and hurt that has been caused by the author of the Harry Potter series. You all deserved better from someone who helped bring you all together in the first place.

The updated version of Harry, A History hits bookstores everywhere on November 17, 2026 from Gallery Books.

NOTE: We received an advance copy of Harry, A History from the publisher. Opinions are our own.

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The ice is forming late this year. Very late. And the polar bears are growing hungry. Very hungry. Ravenous.

Kat Girard is in her second year as manager of the Polar Bear Alert Program in Borea, Manitoba, the polar bear eco-tourism capital of the world. Every fall, over a thousand bears migrate through the town on their way to the frozen Hudson Bay, drawing crowds of tourists hoping to glimpse the north’s deadliest predators up close.

But the bay shows no sign of freezing this year, leaving a horde of hungry polar bears isolated on land. Kat has her hands full managing the impatient wildlife, alongside arrogant and ignorant business owners more interested in tourist money than the growing danger all around them. What none of them know is that one bear has grown tired of waiting for the ice—and others soon follow suit. A sudden storm threatens to trap the entire town with land’s biggest living carnivores as an unprecedented hunger grips them.

Kat and the scientists and wildlife experts she works with respect these deadly apex predators. But those who don’t are about to see nature take its ultimate revenge.

Ravenous is a thrilling horror that is straight forward while also terrifying. Over the years when I have read horror stories involving animals, they tend to be supernatural or of similar feeling at least. Rarely have I read a story there the horror of the animals are just as simple as territorial creatures that are hungry and in a place to protect themselves. Ravenous is frightening, because of the proximity to reality and how things could really go wrong in a situation we find ourselves in around Borea, Manitoba.

The first half of the story is more low-key, taking a bit of time to get to the high-octane thrilling horrors of the latter half of the book. The author uses the first portion to build suspense and develop the characters so when the terrifying attacks hit we care more and it shows. If you showed up to this story for gruesome bear attacks, have patience as they are definitely present.

The suspense and horrors that lie within Ravenous gave off serious Jaws vibes for me. There is a moment where we almost get a homage to the interaction between Martin Brody and the Mayor in Jaws that screamed the comparison and made me love this book even more. I can also see comparing this story to Arachnophobia or similar tales as well, a story where there are antagonists, but the biggest villain to fear is the fierce animal.

Not only are the bears part of the frightful terrors in Ravenous, but the setting is unruly. Borea during a massive snowstorm does not sound like a fun time and Freeman adds to the tension with said storm. The weather mixed with the hungry bears made for an atmospheric and terrifying tale that hits a little close to home with climate change and our current world we live in.

Ravenous is a wildly entertaining and terrifying (see what I did there) eco-thriller filled with suspense and gruesome attacks in a truly unforgiving setting. Mark D. Freeman delivers on a horror tale that shows us you don’t need the supernatural to make nature terrifying. Ravenous is a frightening, blood-soaked thriller that gives off strong Jaws vibes but in a much colder climate.

Ravenous hits bookstores everywhere on December 29, 2026 from Grand Central Publishing. The audiobook, narrated by Julie Lumsden, is available via Libro.fm!

NOTE: We received an advance copy of Ravenous from the publisher. Opinions are our own.

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Easter Sunday in the Midwest. Sunrise service. The Lord has risen, and the hungry will come. A visitor crash-lands in the woods surrounding the picket-fence suburbia where little Piper lives with her mom Tina and her nasty stepdad Don. The world is frightening and alien for both Piper and her new…friend… but on this day of cosmic forgiveness, when her family falls apart, the unlikely pair may find their own salvations.

Although I am a big fan of Percy’s superhero stories, but also his science fiction tales as well, I didn’t really know what to fully expect from a sci-fi horror taking place around Easter. Percy does a fantastic job laying a foundation for an ambitious story in this first issue with a lot happening in a short number of pages, but also not a lot happening at the same time.

Egg Hunt has the vibe of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as far as a young child and the interaction with some sort of creature not of this world. There is a great deal of mystery woven into this story so far. Where the sci-fi aspects are present, the horror side of things hasn’t fully reared its ugly head. That is outside of how horrible some men can be, especially Tina’s stepdad Don. He isn’t present for many panels in this first issue, but damn do I sure already hate him a good amount. Percy knows his way around science-fiction stories and this one is definitely just getting started.

I know Percy has big plans for Egg Hunt, both because the writer doesn’t do half-ass when it comes to good stories, but also because this first issue only sets the plot in motion and leaves us eagerly awaiting more. From what I can tell, I cannot wait. But it’s not just the story that makes the first issue of Egg Hunt something to marvel, but the artwork by Fernández nearly steals the show. The visuals and illustrations have a strong cinematic feeling and the angles from which the story is told gave into the mystery even more. Topped off with great colors by Giada Marchisio and lettering from Micah Myers, Egg Hunt #1 is a visual feast.

Egg Hunt is a beautifully illustrated, wonderfully weird sci-fi mystery horror that is off to a great start. Truthfully, you had me at Benjamin Percy and science-fiction, so unsurprisingly this new series has the making for an excellent run. The first issue of Egg Hunt has just enough unsettling moments to hint at the horrors still to come.

Egg Hunt #1 hits local comic shops on November 18, 2026 from Mad Cave Studios.

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This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes author Alice Openshaw to the program to discuss her debut novel On The Killer’s Trail and more!

Openshaw was a librarian and an adult education English teacher before turning to writing. After living in rural Maine for 30 years Alice moved Cape Cod, Massachusetts where she resides today with her husband and cat. Openshaw is set to release her debut novel, On The Killer’s Trail, this November 17 from Crooked Lane Books.

#307: Alice Openshaw – Author of On The Killer’s Trail

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The Candlemaker

While I am not typically someone who actively seeks out stories based in the 1800s, when said story is only 13 pages long and based around the holidays it’s worth cozy up with. Michael R. Goodwin creeps us the hell out with The Candlemaker just in time for the Christmas season.

It is three weeks before Christmas, 1847. A candlemaker, buried under orders he has yet to fulfill, resorts to alternative methods to get his work done on time.

I am not sure how I didn’t see the twist in The Candlemaker from the outset, but glad I didn’t. Goodwin crafts a story where a hardworking craftsman is just trying to keep up with orders and dwindling supplies to fulfill said orders. The holidays are stressful for most of us with decorating, family, buy gifts, and more, but it can be even harder for those trying to make a living during this busy season.

It takes talent to deliver a horrifying holiday tale in only a few short pages, but Goodwin does this with easy. There is a sense of unease from the first sentence until the final paragraph. The story is just long enough for the unsettling horrors to creep under your skin and creep you the hell out. Sometimes I feel good short stories could be longer and I would enjoy them more, but what Goodwin does here is just perfect.

The Candlemaker is an unsettling holiday horror with a dread-filled twist that had me giddy with terror. Michael R. Goodwin knows his way around a Christmas horror story told in only a few pages, this one is no different. The Candlemaker might be his best yet.

The Candlemaker drops November 24, 2026.

NOTE: We received an advance copy of The Candlemaker from the author. Opinions are our own.

It’ll Grow on You

Santa is a big part of the holly jolly part of Christmas, but being a mall Santa honestly seems like hell. Michael R. Goodwin inches the horrible part of being a mall Santa further towards the horrifying with It’ll Grow on You, one of his two new holiday horror stories.

Needing extra cash for the holidays, Ethan suits up for a job he never thought he’d have. Hired on the spot, he didn’t stop to think if his new side hustle was too good to be true… until it was far too late.

Sitting in the middle of a mall and allowing little snot-nosed children sit on your lap all day seems like torcher in its own right and putting on a suit that may or may not have been cleaned from the previous sweaty fat dude to wear it before you doesn’t sound any better. What if there was more to this suit than meets the eye, and not in the best way.

It’ll Grow on You has a really uncomfortable vibe to it over the 16 pages where even I felt a bit dirty and gross after reading. Ethan’s need for a few extra dollars outweighs any apprehensions to wearing a dirty old suit and allowing children to sit on your lap. Even an itchy suit won’t deter him from doing the job.

It’ll Grow on You feels like a love letter to holiday horrors feature a mall Santa, but even more twisted than expected. Michael R. Goodwin brings an unsettling vibe to this frightening tale that makes you just as uncomfortable as the person in the itchy old Santa suit.

It’ll Grow on You drops November 24, 2026.

NOTE: We received an advance copy of It’ll Grow on You from the author. Opinions are our own.

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Kasper is tired of these extended family reunions. No matter what she does, she’s always the odd one out. She’s used to feeling outnumbered, but on this remote camping trip, those numbers keep changing.

While this is a review of The Spare, Neugebauer’s final book in The Outsiders Sequence, I won’t be able to stop myself from at least diving a little into the previous two books. The Extra and The Other, while not sequels or prequels – but a sequence, give the same vibe and feelings as The Spare does, but somehow Neugebauer continues to outdo herself. In The Extra, we try to navigate a trip where 10 go hiking but 11 are actually there and they all know each other. The Other sees a couple hiking and finding their complete doppelgängers. Now, The Spare we find ourselves in another story where the number of people isn’t exactly what it seems.

There are unsettling horror stories filled with blood, guts and gore, but there are also these types of tales where it just made me feel uncomfortable and really wanting to help our protagonist Kasper and her attempt to navigate the situation she finds herself in. I couldn’t help but put myself into Kasper’s shoes and determine how I would handle such a crazy and terrifying experience. Trying to explain what is happening, when you really don’t know what is happening would be infuriating, horrifying, and scary. Those who you think know you, may not actually know you.

I have felt like the odd one out before, in a group of family or friends, so this feeling of being a spare is something that resonated with me beyond the supernatural science-fiction horror we read in The Spare. Neugebauer expertly tells a story that is far-fetched but also somehow hits close to home that, again, strikes this uncomfortable chord that reverberates long after reading.

With each of these novellas in the series, including The Spare, Neugebauer quickly puts us in a place of uncomfortable mystery. The author tells a story in a limited number of pages that lands with impact, leaving a crater behind that isn’t deep enough for how far my jaw has dropped. How you can pack a punch in a novella like this is beyond me, glueing me to each and every page from beginning to end.

The Spare is an unsettling and downright brilliant story that adds to The Outsiders Sequence perfectly. Annie Neugebauer caps off her series of novellas with a bang, crafting a story that resonated personally while making me feel uncomfortable in the best possible way. The Spare is a fantastic psychological horror that goes to show that a lasting impact can be felt in a short number of pages.

The Spare hits bookstores everywhere on March 9, 2027 from Shortwave Publishing.

NOTE: We received an advance copy of The Spare from the publisher. Opinions are our own.

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Adam has been shitting snakes for weeks; a secret he’s kept from his partner, Darby. They’ve been building a life together despite multiple setbacks in having children, and after Darby finds out about the snakes, she is supportive as can be—considering she’s terrified of snakes. The doctors, on the other hand, don’t buy it. They gaslight Adam, telling him he probably just needs to change his diet and exercise.

As his condition worsens, countless doctors tell him there is nothing to worry about, and Darby might be pregnant… So Adam hatches a plan to expel the snakes and prove to his doctors once and for all he is not full of shit—he’s full of snakes.

With a title such as Help! I Can’t Stop Shitting Snakes, the book has something to live up to, and in this case it does. Using such a fantastical ailment to portray just gets me to read the book in the first place, then I can understand what the author is attempting to do. Bettendorf crafts a story that proves the title is correct, but also digs deeper into what it is like trying to diagnose things in the current medical system in addition to what true love looks like.

Snakes are, by their nature, terrifying. Slithering and quiet, dangerous and deadly. So if I happened to be shitting snakes, I definitely would be terrified. Somehow, Adam deals with it with a bit more calm than I would. However, as a father of a child with some ailments that were unable to be diagnosed for over two years (he is only five at the time of writing this review), I could really feel the point Bettendorf was trying to nail home. Take two of these and if things don’t change, come back. Seriously, the dude is shitting snakes.

Each and every time Adam would go back to the doctors and have them give broad reasons for stomach pain and not addressing the fact that the snakes are some how coming out of his ass, made me angrier and angrier, as it should for every reader, but especially knowing what this feeling is like. Oh its probably this, but do you see what is going on, yes, but try this, but its not that, go ahead do this. It’s infuriating and somehow Bettendorf is able to portray this and does so with a truly outrageous concept that works wonderfully.

Beyond the medical system analogy, there is a sense of true love and what it means to be with a person that loves you no matter what, even if the thing they fear the most is coming out of your derriere. Being there for those you love, holding their hands, and hoping for a better future. It’s what it’s all about when with the person you are meant to be with. Not to mention how not to act at the same time.

What started with an incredible name turned out to be something so much more meaningful and close to home than I had imagined.

Help! I Can’t Stop Shitting Snakes is much more than a ridiculous title and an equally ridiculous premise. Michael Bettendorf delivers a bizarre and at times hilarious story that underneath all those snakes is a surprisingly heartfelt and frustratingly relatable. Bettendorf takes one of the most outrageous concepts imaginable and turns it into something unexpectedly emotional and truly thought-provoking.

Help! I Can’t Stop Shitting Snakes hits bookstores everywhere on January 12, 2027 from CLASH Books.

NOTE: We received an advance copy of Help! I Can’t Stop Shitting Snakes from the publisher. Opinions are our own.

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Rogue is a hero. But when her bare touch can steal someone’s memories, their powers, even their life—she feels monstrous. Yet no part of her feels more dangerous than the part that wants. Remy is a born thief. Even if he’s turned a new leaf as Gambit, when he sees Rogue’s walls, he wants to slip behind them. If she only trusted herself the way he does, he’d gladly lay every bit of his power at her feet.

When Remy has a sinking feeling that New Orleans needs him, it’s time to finally go home. He’s just afraid of how much has changed; how much he has changed. What if returning as some big-league hero isn’t what his friends and family need? But he’s not alone—Rogue is at his side. As their easy friendship simmers with temptation, can they gamble with getting closer?

And there’s no time to waste. In the wake of a devastating hurricane, bloodsuckers are lapping at the wounds of New Orleans, buying up the city in pieces and unleashing a threat even older than corporate greed: vampires. As Rogue and Remy uncover the sinister plot threatening the lifeblood of his hometown, they’ll unearth their own issues they can’t keep running from. It’s easy to be the hero, but it can be much harder to let yourself be saved.

For two people who could destroy everything they touch, love is a dangerous thing.

I have always been fascinated with how Rogue could have a serious romantic relationship with anyone, including Gambit, with the inability to touch them. I know it’s possible to have romance without touching, but just seemed so far fetched in the pages of a Marvel comic. Bou-Montes and Iyengar have convinced me. A romantic relationship that not only features the touchy-feeling side, but also the trials and tribulations that come along with having feelings for someone special.

What might have seem to be a story that would only feature Rogue, Gambit and a few miscellaneous characters actually starred more well-known heroes and villains than I expected. Rogue x Gambit was a true X-Men story. Not just a love story however. Bottom line, it’s a story of X-Men heroes fighting for what’s right and how it hits home for Remy. Bou-Montes and Iyengar weave together a story of love, family, home, and vampires. A great mashup of stories that works well together.

In addition to the story feeling like an X-Men tale, the authors here did a fantastic job setting this story deep in New Orleans where we as the reader feel immersed in the strong culture of Remy’s hometown and the love, care, and attention those who live there feel. It’s deep in their roots and when someone comes in and tries to stir the pot, those residents will have to fight back, this time with Gambit and Rogue at the top.

What stories such as Rogue x Gambit have the ability to do more in novel format opposed to comics is explore the characters on a much deeper level. We truly get to see the ups and downs of our titular characters relationship and how it grows throughout. This happens in front of our eyes, all while having to try and protect New Orleans and its people from evil doers. It can be hard enough to be in a loving relationship, let alone while always having to try and save the day.

Rogue x Gambit is much more than just an X-Men love story, and that’s what made it work so well. Louangie Bou-Montes and Aabria Iyengar have crafted a story that truly balances romance, action, and the importance of family and home while telling a compelling X-Men tale. Rogue x Gambit is a story where sometimes the greatest battle isn’t against the villains, but allowing yourself to love and be loved.

Rogue x Gambit hits bookstores everywhere on February 9, 2027 from Random House Worlds/Marvel. The audiobook is available via Libro.fm!

NOTE: We received an advance copy of Rogue x Gambit from the publisher. Opinions are our own.

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Three years have passed since the undead killer known as the Hungry Hare massacred the counselors at Camp Summer Fun. Each night, Sheriff Tom Bailey stands guard, ever watchful for its return.

As winter blows across the High Plains, most are ready to move on from the tragedy and enjoy the holidays. But then the night once again fills with screams. A family slaughtered in their home. A crime scene that looks horrifyingly familiar. And the killings have only begun…

Tom will need every ally he can call on to fight the Hare―most important of all Deputy Laura Turner, Summer Fun’s only survivor. Together, Sheriff and Final Girl must find a way to destroy the monster haunting Cross County. Because the Hungry Hare is coming to exact final vengeance on the town that made it. This time, it wants them all…

After finishing Summer Fun Massacre, which I enjoyed, I didn’t know how quickly I would jump into The Yule Day Slaughter when it became time, solely based on the stack of books I need/want to read. However, I felt it was fitting timing to read this conclusion to the duology and am glad I did. With the Slasher Season series, DiLouie does what he is best at and takes familiar tropes and plots and gives them his own touch such as telling this story from a more intelligent law enforcement side of things, not your typical baffling idiot police.

The Yule Day Slaughter was even that much more enjoyable because the story doesn’t take place immediately after the final page of Summer Fun Massacre, but three years later and again, during the holiday season. There is always something that draws me to the juxtaposition of horror and holidays where the blood is spilled in what is expected to be such a joyous time of year. Putting this story years in the future and taking place during the Christmas season sold it even more for me.

The first of the duology is terrifying and suspenseful, but what DiLouie crafts here is much more chilling. It’s a fast-paced story with plenty of dead bodies. The Hungry Hare, our monster in the woods, definitely takes more lives and allows for a fear factor to rise. The suspense, fear, and tension are felt on each and every quick moving page.

Planning out multiple books that have a great beginning, middle, and end to each story while also carrying the tale from book to book is not an easy feat and while I enjoyed this conclusion to the duology, it did feel a bit rushed. Not to say that we needed this to be longer in the number of books released, but maybe could’ve benefitted from that. Either way, the first book felt good and this conclusion did its job as well.

The Yule Day Slaughter caps off Craig DiLouie’s Summer Slasher duology in a chilling and satisfying fashion. DiLouie delivers a fast-paced story from unique perspectives that makes this slasher story feel fresh. The Yule Day Slaughter is a blood-soaked holiday tale filled with the thrills of a classic slasher with the terrifying atmosphere of folk horror.

The Yule Day Slaughter hits bookstores everywhere on November 17, 2026 from Run for It. The audiobook, narrated by Garrett Michael Brown & Elizabeth Cappuccino, is available via Libro.fm!

NOTE: We received an advance copy of The Yule Day Slaughter from the publisher. Opinions are our own.

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While we are not the official voice of your decision, we want to help guide you in the right direction for comics releasing November 11, 2026.

I Saw Spawn: A Twisted Christmas Tale #1

Writer: Chris Killian, Andrew Sanders
Artist: Todor Hristov
Publisher: Image Comics

The sequel to last year’s acclaimed Christmas horror story, I Saw Santa! Writers Chris Killian & Andrew Sanders take readers back to the twisted world of serial killers, Santa, and of course Spawn. The North Pole is shaken by a gruesome massacre that bears the signature of serial killer, Charlie Kohl. As Santa Claus investigates, dark forces begin to corrupt Santa’s workshop from within, and it’s clear Spawn is the only one who might be able to put a stop to this terribly twisted Christmas. The tale unfolds with the glorious art of Todor Hristov. Truly a new Holiday tradition not to be missed!

Minor Threats: The Cleaner #1

Writer: Gerry Duggan
Artist: Mark Torres
Publisher: Dark Horse

Twilight City is a hard place to live — and an easier place to die. But some bodies never make the headlines. When the capes make a mess too big to bury, they call one number: The Cleaner.

By day, David O’Halloran is a struggling small business owner. By night, he’s the spandex world’s last call for cleanup — disposing of the un-disposable with precision, secrecy, and a price. But when his path crosses with the deadly and dazzling Diamond Dahlia, everything changes. She has a secret past with the legendary vigilante The Insomniac, and it’s about to erupt onto the blood-slicked streets.

It’s superhero noir from Gerry Duggan (X-Men, Deadpool, Falling in Love On The Path To Hell) and superstar artist Mark Torres (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).

Masterminds TP

Writer: Zack Kaplan
Artist: Stephen Thomson
Publisher: Dark Horse

When an ambitious and troubled video game programmer dares to audition for a secret society in the gaming/tech industry, composed of cutthroat, genius masterminds that promise to help their members achieve their wildest dreams, he and his rebellious co-worker find themselves in a gauntlet of real-life puzzles that quickly turn deadly. But in order to win, they must solve the dangerous challenges, unlock the group’s true motives and unveil the real architect of this ordeal. Are they truly smart enough to survive the mysterious game of the Masterminds?

Author Zack Kaplan (Kill All Immortals, Port of Earth) and illustrator Stephen Thomson (Aliens: Definace, Black Panther and the Crew), the creative team behind The Midnight: Shadows, join forces with colorist Thiago Rocha and Eisner award-winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou to bring you an enigmatic thriller for the age of tech industry omniscience.

By the end of this first issue, I was on the edge of my seat, eager to see what crazy thing will come next. Masterminds delivers an immersive reading experience unlike anything else in comics, elevated by a stellar creative team. Masterminds is a must-read series from Dark Horse. – CLICK HERE to read the review of the first issue

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace TP

Writer: Hannah Rose May
Artist: Kelsey Ramsay
Publisher: IDW Publishing / IDW Dark

It’s 5:00 a.m. at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister jolts awake to a call that stops his heart: The royal family has been lost at sea.

Parliament is in chaos. Buckingham Palace is in lockdown. Conspiracy theories flood airwaves and social media. Some say it was an attack on the prince and princess, others believe it was the result of an ancient family curse.

But the real crisis is that the only heir left standing is Theo Belmont, a scandal-prone playboy, tabloid fixture, and barely-recovered addict. Now the crown he never wanted is his. Can Theo rise to meet his destiny or will the weight of it drag him into darkness?

Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery) and Kelsey Ramsay (Moon Dogs, Godzilla: Heist) return to exorcise the demons haunting England’s most famous address.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace is an haunting and unsettling story with fantastic artwork, a true masterpiece in horror. Hannah Rose May and Kelsey Ramsay craft a tale filled with unease, addiction, and family drama while something dark lurks in the background. It’s just where I never knew I wanted this series to go. – CLICK HERE to read our review of the first issue

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