While we are not the official voice of your decision, we want to help guide you in the right direction for comics releasing August 26, 2026.

Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy #1

Writer: Ram V
Artist: Mike Perkins
Publisher: DC Vertigo

OCCULT WARFARE IS A FANTASY… OR IS THAT WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO THINK?

Twenty-three-year-old Darren Burroughs out of Audubon, PA, is a gifted rookie sent under the guise of a diplomatic aide to train with Division Nine — an obscure, outdated, and easily dismissed arm of British intelligence that specializes in dealing with paranormal incidents. In the right sort of spy circles, they’re known by a different, more feared name… Black Tower.

It’s 2026, and in the age of cyber warfare and drone strikes, someone is plotting to steal the head of a giant-king to break a centuries-old ward that has kept invading forces out of Britain. Magic and espionage collide as the Black Tower’s band of misfits, led by the enigmatic Alistair Romeo, delves into a maelstrom of spells and silencers, working against time and in the shadows to fight the esoteric battles bubbling under the surface of our visible wars.

Eisner Award winner Ram V (Detective Comics, The Swamp Thing) and acclaimed artist Mike Perkins (The Swamp Thing, The Bat-Man: First Knight) team up once again to bring you a contemporary spy thriller with the distinct flavor of Vertigo magic… from His Majesty with love.

Stuff of Nightmares: The Cat in the Coffin #1

Writer: R.L. Stine
Artist: Matthew Dunn
Publisher: BOOM! Studios

From horror legend R.L. Stine (Goosebumps, Fear Street) comes a fresh, one-and-done nightmare framed by the Nightmare Keeper, with chilling visuals by comics artist Matthew Dunn.

A broke dad steals a “valuable” stuffed black cat from his mother’s coffin, dumps her three real black cats at the pound, and gets hunted by the kind of bad luck you can’t outrun.

Harvey Goodwin is unemployed, desperate, and convinced his late mother’s antique stuffed cat, Lucy, is his ticket back to stability. Hazel asked for two promises: care for her three black cats and bury her with Lucy. Harvey breaks both.

Pocketing Lucy during the funeral, caging the cats, and leaving them at the pound, the haunting starts. Cat cries flood his car stereo, his ears bleed, and reality begins to “swap” out from under him.

A darkly funny morality tale about what people do when they feel cornered by money, responsibility, and loss, it taps into the evergreen horror pleasure of “the curse that fits the crime,” with black-cat folklore turned into a relentless, escalating punishment.

Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1

Writer: Matt Fraction, G. Willow Wilson
Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cliff Rathburn
Publisher: DC Comics

THE BATMAN: BAD SEEDS EVENT STARTS HERE!

Gotham City’s new mayor, Pamela Isley, deserted by her allies both political and arcane, is about to make a last-ditch power play that will leave Gotham decimated by daylight. Having already declared war on the Bat-Family and flooded the streets with his private, paramilitarized police army, Police Commissioner Vandal Savage sees an opportunity to solve two problems at once. Storylines converge in Batman: Bad Seeds, a Gotham City event spanning one long, dark night in Gotham that threatens to turn the entire city into a hostile world of prehistoric plant life unlike anything on Earth for millennia, at a time when its greatest heroes are hunted and in hiding.

As the sun goes down and Gotham loses power, Matt Fraction (Batman), G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Giuseppe Camuncoli (Absolute Evil), and Cliff Rathburn (The Walking Dead) deliver an unforgettable opening chapter that shows the only thing scarier than the night just might be the morning sun…

Deluge TP

Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Marika Cresta
Publisher: Ignition Press

The convict of Sieverville Correctional Prison for Women would do anything to get out. But something evil that feeds their guilt wants in…

Cullen Bunn brings his first horrifying Ignition Press series into a collected edition.

A hard rain is falling on the Sieverville Correctional Prison for women. As the river rises and its banks overflow, the same walls that are keeping the prisoners inside the fortress-like structure are failing to keep the waters out. With that water comes something else. Something deadly. And it wants inside…

What was once outside is now inside, and the prisoners and guards will have to find a way out, because of the water doesn’t get them, the monsters will.

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He’s the last Power Ranger on Earth… but that doesn’t mean he’s alone.

The world we know is long gone. Tommy Oliver has put away his morpher and settled into a quiet life with his strange little family. But one day, an unexpected visitor from his past arrives on his doorstep and challenges him to take up the hero’s mantle once more.

Can he relive the past with this unexpected ally? Will the Green Power Ranger finally return?

Seeing what the world and characters are like far off into the future, past what we would all expect a story to be centered, is always a fun concept. When done right. Allor crafts a story in Power Rangers: Green that sees Tommy Oliver partner up with an unlikely companion to help save the world. So, not only do we get the future with one remaining Power Ranger, but a team-up of two characters you’d never expect to be working together.

In this premiere issue, Allor sets up a future where we have to ask the question, does Tommy Oliver still have what it takes to take up the mantel of Green Ranger? With this first issue you can see that Oliver is still reeling from the events that lead up to him as the sole Ranger. He is also trying to protect those around him and live his life the best he can. But when something threatens, not only his wellbeing and those around him, but the entire world, he is forced into action. What we hope to find out in future issues, is does he still have it?

Power Rangers: Green gives off a slightly different vibe than previous Power Rangers stories. One with an intentionally slower pace, character development, and emotion. We are likely to get the action you’d expect, but this more mature and grounded story is one that sets itself apart from the rest of the franchise in a unique way. Having a legendary veteran Power Rangers writer at the helm guides this fresh story into uncharted territory.

Vargas gives the story some grit with excellent illustrations, especially when expecting sharper edges and action-packed sequences. Gustaffo brings something new to the universe, while also giving longtime fans a feeling of familiarity. Visually a new story, in a new time, but still all within the universe we have come to love.

Power Rangers: Green is a good start to a story that isn’t afraid to take the franchise in a bold new direction. Writer Paul Allor and artist Gustaffo Vargas slow things down a bit and focus on Tommy Oliver as the legendary Green Ranger, but also a man carrying weight of the past. Power Rangers: Green is proof the series still has exciting new stories to be told, even decades into the future.

Power Rangers: Green #1 hits local comic shops on August 5, 2026 from BOOM! Studios.

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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 August 5, 2026.

The Smart Division #1

Writer: Zack Kaplan
Artist: John Pearson
Publisher: Dark Horse

A dark and modern sci-fi detective series set five minutes in the future. When a mysterious new predictive artificial intelligence program appears responsible for assisting someone in the perfect murder, a pair of unlikely investigators, a chaotic Gen-Z savant and a veteran FBI agent, must hunt down the killer by starting the FBI’s first AI crimes division.

Creator Zack Kaplan (Kill All Immortals, Masterminds, Port of Earth) and Eisner-winning artist John Pearson (In Bloom, The Infernals, The Department of Truth) reunite for the first timesince their fan-favorite sci-fi horror series, Mindset!

The Smart Division is a fantastic science-fiction mystery that eerily could be more fact than fiction. Writer Zack Kaplan delivers a timely detective tale exploring the use of modern technology in solving crimes. However, it’s the juxtaposition of John Pearson’s elegant brush strokes that makes story rise above the rest. Kaplan and Pearson’s creativity knows no bounds and The Smart Division is proof of that. – CLICK HERE to read the entire review

Power Rangers: Green #1

Writer: Paul Allor
Artist: Gustaffo Vargas
Publisher: BOOM! Studios

He’s the last Power Ranger on Earth… but that doesn’t mean he’s alone.

The world we know is long gone. Tommy Oliver has put away his morpher and settled into a quiet life with his strange little family. But one day, an unexpected visitor from his past arrives on his doorstep and challenges him to take up the hero’s mantle once more.

Can he relive the past with this unexpected ally? Will the Green Power Ranger finally return?

Go on an unexpected journey with Power Rangers veteran writer Paul Allor (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe) and up-and-coming artist Gustaffo Vargas (Altiplano, Olympos: Nullhunter), as they explore a reenvisioned future for Tommy Oliver and the fate of the world as we know it!

Chachu #1

Writer: Iman Vellani
Artist: Marianna Ignazzi
Publisher: Image Comics

1979. Leila, a 19-year-old Pakistani-Canadian girl, stands on the cusp of adulthood, eager to experience the “real world” for the first time. With a head full of Hollywood dreams and a penchant for pulp novels, she ventures to California to connect with her estranged uncle — her “Chachu” — a middle-aged, semi-retired private eye who gained brief fame after marrying the starlet he was initially hired to find. But when Chachu’s wife goes missing once again, the two are forced on an impromptu road trip to track her down — with Leila navigating young adulthood and Chachu confronting his own mortality and regrets.

Inspired by her own coming-of-age experiences in the entertainment industry, Chachu is the solo writing debut of superstar Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel), a reinterpretation of the classic neo-noir private investigator story brilliantly illustrated by Marianna Ignazzi (Exquisite Corpses) and colored by Jordie Bellaire (Absolute Wonder Woman).

TMNT: Shredder Vol. 1 TP

Writer: Dan Watters
Artist: Michele Bandini
Publisher: IDW Publishing

One of the most terrifying villains in the history of comics is back—and more deadly than ever! Why is he here and what path will he take? Find out as the Shredder gets his own series!

As a dark new power rises from the shadows of New York, so does a much darker power return to the city’s streets…for revenge! Long a nemesis of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Shredder has returned forever changed by a maddening ordeal beyond imagining—a man out of time, betrayed by all around him, without the Foot Clan, and quite possibly insane. When one of his former Foot prodigies forms their own rival clan with infernal designs on New York, a recovering Shredder must quest deep into the criminal underworld, where enemies both old and new will discover what defiance will bring them at the end of the Shredder’s blades.

Collects issues #1-6 of the comic series by Dan Watters, the celebrated writer of Batman: Dark Patterns and Nightwing, with artist Michele Bandini (Batman Incorporated, Spider-Man: City at War) to tell the rags-to-revenge story of the ultimate ronin.

Dan Watters and Michele Bandini bring the legendary badass TMNT villain back in TMNT: Shredder #1, and it hits hard. With an outstanding new character design by Mateus Santolouco that both new and old fans of the character will enjoy, Oroku Saki is back for revenge and I’m all in. – CLICK HERE to read the entire review of the first issue

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This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes comic writer Dan Watters to the program to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder, The Twilight Zone, and more!

Watters is an Eisner-winning comic writer located in England who has worked on numerous projects from DC, Marvel, Image Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW Publishing, and more. These titles include Nightwing, Destro, Detective Comics, The Six Fingers, Loki, Home Sick Pilots, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon, Batman: Dark Patterns, and more.

Recently Dan was been writing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder and the opening chapter of The Twilight Zone for IDW Publishing, as well as M.A.S.K. for Image Comics. The trade paperbacks for TMNT: Shredder and The Twilight Zone: Stories from the Fifth Dimension hit stores on August 4 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

#292: Dan Watters – Writer of TMNT: Shredder

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Watters is an Eisner-winning comic writer located in England who has worked on numerous projects from DC, Marvel, Image Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW Publishing, and more. These titles include Nightwing, Destro, Detective Comics, The Six Fingers, Loki, Home Sick Pilots, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon, Batman: Dark Patterns, and more.

Recently Dan was been writing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder and the opening chapter of The Twilight Zone for IDW Publishing, as well as M.A.S.K. for Image Comics. The trade paperbacks for TMNT: Shredder and The Twilight Zone: Stories from the Fifth Dimension hit stores on August 4 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Nightwing (DC)

Dick Grayson joins DC’s “All In” initiative with a brand-new creative team for Nightwing. It’s not all sunshine when Blüdhaven erupts into a warzone between rival gangs fighting for the future of crime. Nightwing must push himself further than he ever has to save his home and legacy. Don’t miss this groundbreaking new era from the new creative team of writer Dan Watters and artist Dexter Soy.

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Home Sick Pilots (Image)

In the summer of 1994, a haunted house walks across California. Inside is Ami, lead singer of a high school punk band-who’s been missing for weeks. How did she get there? What do these ghosts want? And does this mean the band has to break up?

Expect three-chord songs and big bloody action as Power Rangers meets The Shining (yes really), and as writer Dan Watters and artist Caspar Wijngaard (Limbo, Star Wars, Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt) delve into the horrors of misspent youth.

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Lucifer (DC)

This is the one true tale of what befell the Prince of Lies, the Bringer of Light – Lucifer. The blind, destitute old man, who lives in a small boarding house in a quiet little town, where nothing is quite what it seems and no one can leave. He’s trapped, you see? Trapped in a bizarre prison with no memory of how he got there or why. He has no recollection of setting out to find his offspring. He also does not remember that if he does not find him it could be the end of all things. Meanwhile, in Los Angles, a cop who may have brain cancer is tasked with a mission; find and kill Lucifer.

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Batman: Dark Patterns (DC)

Batman: Dark Patterns is a series of four self-contained, street-level mysteries that delve into the early days of Batman’s role in Gotham City and his healing presence within its streets.

This grounded, mystery-driven narrative evokes the rich tone and style of beloved classics such as Batman: Year One , Batman: The Long Halloween , and Batman: Hush . Penned by the talented Dan Watters and brought to life through the striking artistry of Hayden Sherman, each three-part story stands alone as a gripping detective case, shedding light on the trauma and resilience of Gotham’s citizens and its urban landscape.

The series masterfully underscores Batman’s dual identity as a methodical sleuth and a shadowy beacon of hope, skillfully steering clear of cosmic or supernatural distractions. This intentional focus reassures readers of a steadfast commitment to a more authentic, detective-driven experience, highlighting relatable mysteries that brilliantly showcase the Dark Knight as a healer cloaked in darkness.

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Coffin Bound (Image)

Izzy Tyburn has promised the world that if it won’t have her in it, it’ll have nothing of her at all. Chased by an unstoppable killer, she’s retreading her life, leaving nothing behind but burned rubber, ash, and the sun-scorched bones of those who get in her way. Ride shotgun on an existential road trip through the tangle of a blood-splattered life.

Mad Max: Fury Road meets Sandman in this full-throttle, grindhouse fantasy epic!

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Destro (Image)

For Fans of Cobra Commander – Destro has major ambitions now that Energon has been discovered, but he’ll have to balance keeping his allies close while crushing his enemies to maintain his power.

James McCullen Destro XXIV is the man behind M.A.R.S. Industries, the undisputed leader in providing high-tech weapons to world powers…for the right price. But the emergence of Energon has changed everything. As Destro’s ambitions grow, the “Crimson Twins” Tomax and Xamot Paoli emerge to destroy their competition, and Cobra Commander realizes his current ally could be his future greatest enemy.

Acclaimed writer Dan Watters and artist Andrei Bressan (Dark Ride, Birthright) change the balance of power in the Energon Universe forever.

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The Six Fingers (Image)

Neo Novena archaeology student, Johannes Vale has always been so very in control of his life. But when he commits a brutal murder using the M.O. of a historic and notorious serial killer, everything begins to spiral out of control… and Johannes doesn’t remember doing it.

What follows is a deadly cat-and-mouse game told through two intertwined narratives. Both men will stop at nothing to unravel the secrets and ciphers of this case — but each revelation only leads further into the dark heart of this future-metropolis.

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The Seasons Have Teeth (BOOM!)

In a drab, colorless world, the seasons bring change… and also destruction.

Andrew, a retired conflict photographer, lives deep in regret after an unthinkable tragedy, but when the seasons arrive — each one a god-like creature — everything transforms. As he risks everything to track down Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, can the perfect picture of each be enough to find redemption… and ultimately bring color back to his world?

Dan Watters is joined by artist Sebastián Cabrol (Anthony Bourdain’s Hungry Ghosts, Maestro: World War M) for this down to earth yet supernaturally apocalyptic tale.

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M.A.S.K. (Image)

The world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it.

Enter M.A.S.K.— a network of specialists ready to respond to the next global emergency. At a moment’s notice, Trakker and his agents deploy bleeding-edge technology that converts their vehicles—and their drivers—into the ultimate weapon.

But Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M. are one step ahead in a secret arms race, scouring the globe for deadly weapons from this planet and beyond, ready to sell out the entire human race. Only M.A.S.K. can stop them…but will Trakker’s own secrets jeopardize their entire mission?

Powerhouse creators Dan Watters and Pye Parr (Petrol Head) launch the most anticipated new series of the year, where anyone and everyone in the Energon Universe must join the fight for humanity’s survival.

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Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! (Image)

Years after the events of the original film, journalist Kate Marsden hunts for a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat — but is he friend or foe? Or is he simply… THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON?

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Doctor Who: The Prison Paradox (Titan)

The Doctor and Belinda star in a spectacular new adventure as they encounter new foes and new friends aboard an inescapable prison facility in a forgotten part of the universe.

The Doctor continues his adventures through time and space alongside a team of allies from across the universe, fellow prisoners held captive in a maximum security space prison! Each has a story to tell and a role to play in uncovering the mysteries of their incarceration.

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Limbo (Image)

A detective with no memory, no identity, and no manners. A femme fatale seeking escape from a powerful crime lord. A voodoo queen with a penchant for mixtapes and hi-tops. A goat-eating TV… A surreal neon-noir fusing hardboiled pulp with an 80’s VHS visual aesthetic, dripping with neon and static.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder (IDW)

As a dark new power rises from the shadows of New York, so does a much darker power return to the city’s streets…for revenge! Long a nemesis of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Shredder has returned forever changed by a maddening ordeal beyond imagining—a man out of time, betrayed by all around him, without the Foot Clan, and quite possibly insane. When one of his former Foot prodigies forms their own rival clan with infernal designs on New York, a recovering Shredder must quest deep into the criminal underworld, where enemies both old and new will discover what defiance will bring them at the end of the Shredder’s blades.

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Felipe is still getting accustomed to life in New York City, and when a kaiju ravages Manhattan, he’ll need the help of two of his classmates to rescue his mom from a wrecked subway station.

You know when Anta and Salcedo team-up on a project we are in for a stellar ride both in story and illustration. These two know each other’s ebbs and flows in ways it’s hard to explain which makes for some outstanding storytelling. This goes the same for No Gods, No Masters.

When opening up a kaiju story, you are expecting bombastic battles featuring giant monsters…which we get in this debut issue…but it’s the emotional and relevant core that strikes a chord. Anta takes a tale fleeing a torn up homeland to New York City from a homeland and blends it seamlessly into this monster invasion story.

This kaiju tale is an emotional coming-of-age journey that is more human than monster. The characters are relatable and while the focus is on those who have fled and immigrated to the United States, something can be said about those who just have been through some shit only to have more pile on top. Already impacted once by this phenomenon, Felipe now has to deal with it all over again. This time with an unlikely band of friends.

We can see this series is going to focus on those personally affected by the kaiju itself and the destruction left its path more and those communities in its wake. The monsters are a vessel to tell the real emotional story behind the humans and those who make up our country, no matter your background. A monster story with heart.

Salcedo has a knack for illustrating amazing young adult stories, both alongside Anta as well as with other creative partners. Jacoby’s style is edging while also playful allowing for nasty kaiju’s to terrifying as well as the more intimate moments of a coming-of-age story and the humans on the ground. You feel for those affected with each and every line of illustration.

No Gods, No Masters is proof that some of the best kaiju stories aren’t those solely about giant monsters tearing apart cities, but the ones about the people who are left in the aftermath. Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo have created an emotional, timely series that balances large scale destruction with heart. No Gods, No Masters is a monster story with tale that stands above the giants who have attacked the city.

No Gods, No Masters #1 hits local comic shops on September 2, 2026 (FOC: July 27) from BOOM! Studios!

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This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes comic book retailer Paul Eaton of Galactic Comics and Collectibles to the podcast to discuss the comics of 2026…so far, moving Galactic into their new shop, and more!

Eaton is the owner of Galactic Comics and Collectibles located at 499 Hammond Street, Bangor, Maine. Opened six years ago, Galactic expanded into their current location in March 2026 which doubled the square footage. In addition to chatting about the expansion, Eaton is here to discuss the comics of the year and what we expect for the rest of the year.

#289: Comics of 2026…So Far with Paul Eaton

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Through the darkness of the thousand-year eclipse they sail, seeking adventure, treasure — and blood!

In a world ruled by vampires, Empress Nira of the Night Isles has always cared more for sword-fighting and carousing than ruling. But when she escapes a vicious coup by stowing aboard VMS Abyss, a pirate ship run by the mysterious Captain Akeyo, she gets more than she can handle of both.

She must rise through the ranks of the Vampyrates from lowly swab to queen of the Sea of Night — so the oceans will run red with her vengeance!

At this moment there is no shortage of vampire stories to dive into, but one that blends the vampire lore with the swashbuckling adventures of pirates is few and far between. Leave it to Van Lente to grip us with a tale of vampires and pirates that we haven’t seen the likes of, at least in my memory. Blending two iconic groups of characters into a weird story that pulls you in from the start was kind of what I expected from even the title and am even more glad to finish the first issue, awaiting more!

Let’s be honest, if vampires were real, at some point it wouldn’t be crazy for them to have crossed paths with a pirate over the many years. So, while this is an utter work of fiction and is weird from top to bottom, it kind of makes sense at the same time. Vampyrates! is a fun and wild adventure that packs a punch in the first issue which doesn’t take a break from start other finish. A lot happens between the covers of issue one, which can have you stumbling to follow along, but in the end it all makes sense and leaves you eagerly awaiting the next issue.

Vampyrates! is an action-packed, epic fantasy that is driven by this new world and characters crafted by Van Lente. It’s a world I can see myself getting lost in as the series progresses. Van Lente sets a great foundation, launching Vampyrates! with these unique characters, ships, and locations. What I have learned over the years is that Van Lente isn’t one to go simple, he is full force with every story he tells, Vampyrates! is no different.

The first issue is only emboldened by the artwork of Pizzari which is filled with energy that exudes the adventure at hand. Mix this with the colors of Guzowski and wonderful lettering of Troutman and we get wonderfully attractive visuals that pull us into the story even more. The book feels as equal vampire-y as it does pirate-y.

Vampyrates! is exactly the type of story I love stumbling upon, a new series built on a wild idea that is fully committed to. Fred Van Lente has a way of crafting stories that surprise and entertain in unique ways and when joined by artist Luca Pizzari brings an energetic feeling. Vampyrates! is a thrilling adventure that is filled with vampires and pirates, just the comic you were looking for.

Vampyrates! #1 hits local comic shops on July 8, 2026 from BOOM! Studios.

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At a mysterious base on the planet Aquitar, a morphinomenal program is taking shape… Under the guidance of the eccentric Operator and the Striking Tiger Unlimited Ranger, Power Rangers from across time and space are called upon to form elite teams and battle a rising evil!

Now when I say it comes at you fast and furious, I mean it. Power Rangers Unlimited takes little time to get going and doesn’t really let up throughout the premiere issue. I knew what I was sort of expecting when I opened up this issue, but it dives right in and lets you know what is going on as the issue progresses. An exciting, action-packed issue from start to finish, that’s for sure.

Power Rangers Unlimited also doesn’t waste anytime tossing our favorite Rangers from over the years with various characters for different versions of the properties fighting together against evil forces. This goes the same for those villains, we get not just a single force of villainy but a number of those we love to hate coming at these powerful Rangers all at once. It’s our Maine character, Striking Tiger Unlimited Ranger who keeps things together and sorted for us.

Striking Tiger is the common thread throughout this story, when we get thrown a number of different Rangers its Striking Tiger who is at the center of it all. It’s not just an action-packed story, but also has a bit of emotion and heart as we see later on in this first issue. There is more at play than just fighting, which gives this story so much depth that will only add to my love for the series as we move along.

The artwork by Zonno is fantastic and feels like Power Rangers at its core. The layouts, two-page spreads, and visuals are fantastic and just increase the action-packed feeling of this first issue. Zonno’s illustrations are only more impactful by Raúl Angulo’s vibrant colors and the absolutely incredible lettering by Ed Dukeshire. Power Rangers Unlimited is truly a visual feast for the eyes.

The premiere issue of Power Rangers Unlimited has a lot to look at and packed with action, setting the tone for the rest of the series. What makes this Unlimited series so amazing is we are in for a different genre next go-around with issue two hitting with horror vibes and art by Federico Sorressa. Each issue is a much anticipated addition to the Power Rangers universe of comics.

Power Rangers Unlimited was a much anticipated comic for me and delivers on this expectations and more. Kenny Porter and Joey Esposito give us nonstop action and surprising emotional depth, along with stellar artwork by Alessio Zonno, while embracing the dynamic history of the Power Rangers universe. Power Rangers Unlimited is the shot Morphin Grid energy the franchise has been waiting for. If this first issue is any indication of what’s to come, I am along for the ride!

Power Rangers Unlimited #1 hits local comic shops on July 1, 2026 from BOOM! Studios.

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This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes comic writer Kenny Porter to discuss Operation: Iron Coffin, Power Rangers Unlimited, Superman: Father of Tomorrow, and more!

Kenny Porter is a comic writer living in Michigan. He is known for his work on Superboy: The Man of Tomorrow, The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive, DC: Mech, Superman, Green Lantern at DC Comics; The Schlub at Image Comics; The New Space Age at Mad Cave Studios; and more! Kenny is having a hell of a year with the release of Superman: Father of Tomorrow, Power Rangers Unlimited, and Operation: Iron Coffin.

Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 is on shelves now with Operation: Iron Coffin and Power Rangers Unlimited hitting your LCS on July 8, 2026 from IDW Publishing and July 1 from BOOM! Studios respectively.

#288: Kenny Porter – Writer of Operation: Iron Coffin

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