While we are not the official voice of your decision, we want to help guide you in the right direction for comics releasing September 16, 2026.

DNX #1

Writer: Jed MacKay
Artist: Federico Vicentini
Publisher: Marvel

THE X-VIRUS UNLEASHED!

The X-Men and 3K. Each steered by an original heir of Xavier, each with their own vision for the mutant people. Each at one another’s throats. Cyclops and the Chairman both experienced the future of the Age of Revelation and came home with a renewed mission: the X-Men to prevent that future. 3K to own it. While the X-Men seek out the Fantastic Four to help save one of their own, the White Beast begins his plan to unleash the X-Virus in a major populated area! EVOLUTION IS CONTAGIOUS!

The Big Shakedown #1

Writer: Tim Seely, Jordan Blum
Artist: Scott Koblish
Publisher: Dark Horse

The Big One, the earthquake to end all earthquakes, has finally struck Los Angeles. The government decides not to rebuild and the city becomes a no man’s land for those that refuse to leave it. But hey, you can’t beat the weather.

Five years later Ester Blanco, a down on her luck former P.I., is willing to do anything to escape the City of Angels. She believes she’s found her ticket out when a desperate father hires her to solve a missing person’s case in a city where a third of the population is already missing. Instead, the trail of this lost girl leads Ester to uncover a dark web of cults, conspiracy and corruption that threatens every Angeleno that stayed behind.

The Big Shakedown is a sunbaked LA noir in the vein of Chinatown and The Long Goodbye and set in the post-apocalyptic remains of the most beloved/hated city in the world. From writers Jordan Blum (Minor Threats), Tim Seeley (Local Man) and artist Scott Koblish (The Despicable Deadpool) comes a pulpy tale of murder, destruction and traffic.

The Big Shakedown‘s premiere issue is a gritty post-natural disaster mystery with more unanswered questions and mystery than those answered. Tim Seeley. Jordan Blum, and Scott Koblish deliver a fresh tale with an edge and mystery that pulls you into a dark and frightening Los Angeles that is even hard for the reader to escape. The Big Shakedown is a vivid, character-driven mystery that turns a shattered Los Angeles into an intriguing and frightening noir setting. – CLICK HERE to read the entire review

Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer #1

Writer: Che Grayson
Artist: Adam Gorham
Publisher: Image Comics / Tiny Onion

Among killers-for-hire, there are a select few feared even among other assassins. The enigmatic Fox Mask Killer is at the top of that list.

But now she wants the one thing even she can’t have — she wants out. And the only person who can offer her an opportunity to get away from her old life may be the devil herself…

Discover the thrilling — and tragic — backstory of Exquisite Corpses’ most emblematic killer, as brought to life by breakout creators Che Grayson (Absolute Catwoman), Adam Gorham (Infernal Hulk), Jordie Bellaire (Absolute Wonder Woman), and Becca Carey (Radiant Black)!

Return to Sleepy Hollow TP

Writer: Casey Gilly
Artist: Savanna Mayer
Publisher: IDW Publishing / IDW Dark

Based on Tim Burton’s classic Sleepy Hollow (1999) the story continues in this graphic novel: A thrilling tale of buried truths, decaying bodies, and rotting, vengeful gods.

The Headless Horseman hasn’t plagued Sleepy Hollow for 15 years now, but unbeknownst to the residents of the drowsy valley, a deeper evil lurks in the roots of the town, and it will stop at nothing to quench its thirst for blood.

Ichabod Crane is a man of science and, despite his indisputable brush with the supernatural, has built a name for himself debunking claims of the occult across the world. However, when he receives a frantic letter urging him to return to Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod must reunite with his now estranged love, Katrina Van Tassel, to investigate a string of strange, unexplainable murders–—residents who died tangled in roots, decorated in flowers, or blanketed in soil. The pair unearth tales of possessed townsfolk and the Tree of the Dead and together they will uncover the truth of Sleepy Hollow’s origins and the roots that connect them all.

Return to Sleepy Hollow is a great addition to the world of Sleepy Hollow. It’s an elegant and haunting expansion on the gothic classic. Casey Gilly and Savanna Mayer respect the classic story while carving their own dark path along the way. Return to Sleepy Hollow is truly for the longtime fans and newcomers to the lore alike. – CLICK HERE to read the entire review of the first issue

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The Big One, the earthquake to end all earthquakes, has finally struck Los Angeles. The government decides not to rebuild and the city becomes a no man’s land for those that refuse to leave it. But hey, you can’t beat the weather.

Five years later Ester Blanco, a down on her luck former P.I., is willing to do anything to escape the City of Angels. She believes she’s found her ticket out when a desperate father hires her to solve a missing person’s case in a city where a third of the population is already missing. Instead, the trail of this lost girl leads Ester to uncover a dark web of cults, conspiracy and corruption that threatens every Angeleno that stayed behind.

Post-apocalyptic, well more so just post-natural disaster in this case, stories are not groundbreaking (see what I did there), but Seeley and Blum carve their own path with The Big Shakedown. A major city, one of the United States most-major cities, basically crumbles to nothing and the government opts to just abandon and move on with life, letting those left behind to attempt to survive without aid is not only a great take on this concept, but also terrifying in of itself. Thinking no one is there to support you after tragedy is sad and horrible, yet as I mentioned at the top not far fetched these days.

Seeley and Blum put forth a strong female lead that doesn’t take shit for anyone. One that is holding on by a thread in this desolate and frightening aftermath, while trying to escape and move on with life, only for shit to continue to pile on. Now, having a chance to make a few extra dollars to help with said escape, goes back to her roots of investigation to solve a mystery. Something that is all the more difficult now, find a missing person in a city of missing people. While, the aftermath of the earthquake to end all quakes was intriguing premise, its the character-driven story that had me connected to the pages.

The Big Shakedown is an LA noir with that gritty edge you’d expect. As the first issue moves along you get a sense of Ester as our protagonist and her fight for survival in a destroyed city, but also there are more questions that answers, even as she works toward solving the mystery of the missing person. The debut issue ends on a cliffhanger that had me eagerly wondering what will happen next?

Koblish brings this gritty, yet playful artwork style that fits well in the decimated City of Angels. You can truly feel each characters individual personalities jump from the page and the vibe of the destroyed city is evident in the imagery. A rough terrain and even rougher experience for these characters is well visualized and perfectly matches up with Seeley and Blum’s story.

The Big Shakedown‘s premiere issue is a gritty post-natural disaster mystery with more unanswered questions and mystery than those answered. Tim Seeley. Jordan Blum, and Scott Koblish deliver a fresh tale with an edge and mystery that pulls you into a dark and frightening Los Angeles that is even hard for the reader to escape. The Big Shakedown is a vivid, character-driven mystery that turns a shattered Los Angeles into an intriguing and frightening noir setting.

The Big Shakedown #1 hits local comic shops on September 16, 2026 from Dark Horse.

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In September of 1986, Stephen King published IT, a sprawling 1,138 page novel that he later dubbed in an interview his “final exam on horror.” IT follows the lives of seven friends who battle an ageless evil in their small hometown of Derry, Maine. Twenty-seven years later, they reunite to face their childhood fears when they realize IT wasn’t dead after all.

IT holds a special place in my life for many reasons, the first being that the book is fantastic. The others being I was born in 1986 (the year the novel was released), when I moved to Bangor in the mid-1990s I lived only a block away from King’s West Broadway home, and returned to the area after moving away for 10 years, driving by the house every week on the way to my local comic shop. Yes, many of these are just reasons why I should love all of King’s books, but IT is one that really stays with you as you grow older.

While I would’ve jumped right into the deep end of a book author solely by Deady revolving around IT, I am almost more glad that Tom was able to get together an eclectic group of people to share their thoughts, opinions, stories, and analysis of the 40-year-old King story. This gives a bit more wide-range of thought behind what has made IT stand the test of time and still relevant today.

Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise is not just people gushing over how amazing the book is, well there is some of that, the book features varying stories of how much the book and Stephen King mean to these people and why it works as a story. We have chapters dedicated to Pennywise the villain, clowns as a whole, balloons, iconography, Derry/Bangor, the multiple adaptations, relation to Stranger Things, and even the tougher to swallow subjects of racism, the fictionalized version of real-life hate crimes against a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and THAT scene.

Each contributor wonderfully found their entry point into telling their story behind why IT has been around for so long and is celebrating a 40th birthday and not just another year on the shelf. Chapters from Michael Rowe, Tamika Thompson, and Jonathan Janz really struck chords with me and made me think a bit deeper into the social issues King didn’t shy away from when crafting the story of IT and how this classic horror novel has formed almost a guideline to making horror stories today such as Stranger Things. While each subject might not be ground shaking in sense of meaningful impact, they each have a good reason to be a part of this collection and goes to show how many people have been shaped by this book, being only a sample of the people impacted by IT.

In addition to the essays featured in Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise, we also get a few interviews such as with King collaborator and bestselling author Richard Chizmar, and one from basically my neighbors with Jamie Tinker and Jennifer Millar of SK Tours. Yes, Derry is a fictional town, but having it based on your backyard with special places to visit throughout that have a connection to the horrors within IT is truly something special. People travel from all over the world to visit Bangor because of what King has written in books such as IT and I try not to take advantage of being able to live right in the center of it.

The physical copy is always a great choice, but truthfully the narration by Sara Sheckells & Shaun Taylor-Corbett for the audiobook was superb. I have been a fan of Tayl0r-Corbett ever since his narration of The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, and along with Sheckells perfectly captures the voice of each contributor to this book.

I opened Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise because I thought it would be fun to get a chance to relive IT alongside others for the 40th Anniversary, but what I got was so much more. Tom Deady brings together a great group of contributors, who celebrate the anniversary, but also gave me a new look into what makes IT so special in the first place. While reading the 1986 horror before diving into this book might be a good idea, it almost feels more impact to read Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise and then give the 1,138 page novel glance with new eyes.

Those who contributed to this collection include the already mentioned Rowe, Thompson, Janz, Chizmar, Tinker & Millar, as well as Scott Bradley, Christa Carmen, Jeff C. Carter, Glenn Chadbourne, Charlene Cocrane, Rebecca Cuthbert, Victoria Dalpe, Lauren Daniels, Kristin Dearborn, Brian Freeman, Scott Goudsward, Larry Hinkle, Dave Jeffery, Paul Michael Kane, Gwendolyn Kiste, John Langan, Jonathan Lees, Hans-Ake Lilja, Bracken MacLeod, Neil McRobert, Scotty Milder, Lee Murray, Vincent Neyt, Nick Roberts, Lindy Ryan, Bev Vincent, Kris Webster, and Mercedes Yardley.

Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise hits bookstores everywhere on September 15, 2026 from Greymore Publishing. The audiobook, narrated by Sara Sheckells & Shaun Taylor-Corbett, is available via Libro.fm!

NOTE: We received an advance copy of Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise from the publisher. Opinions are our own.

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With a series of occult slayings, a killer known as “the Windowman” terrorizes Southern California and sends the media into overdrive.

Damon Midnight goes down for the crimes, but a botched prosecution sets him free. As he starts a new life in an idyllic suburb, he vanishes—and three intertwining narratives explore his public and private faces.

Annabelle Picolini is the Orange County schoolteacher who loves him. Harlan Crumb is the tormented prosecutor who is hunting him. Blaire Belmont is the hapless method actor who wants to be him—at least long enough for his breakout movie role. As they orbit around the mystery of Damon Midnight, clues to his fate begin to emerge.

Goffard crafts a story that takes nods from the Night Stalker case featuring Richard Ramirez, but definitely stands on its own. What is, in the end, a fascinating manhunt for a serial killer is also a wonderful character study of those surrounding the killer himself, including his wife (who he married after the killings), a district attorney, a detective, an actor, and a detective all on the search for something. With each chapter unfolding part of their story which also is really Damon Midnight’s (the killer) story.

Each character is carry some sort of weight due to the actions of Midnight over the years. Annabelle, his wife, would do anything for him, even if things have been different since he was set free. You can feel her pain, but also the grief that builds as the days pass with him missing. Blaire, the actor, is studding for a role as the serial killer, but is also not all there himself. So diving deep into the mind of a killer is likely not the best for him. Not to mention those in law enforcement and the lawyer’s who fought for his conviction, only to have him set free and the torment this must cause them.

Typically I am not one for a story with a ton of different characters, but Goffard chooses a variety of characters that are distinctively different and carry their own stories along with the center story. It’s one of those books that I can connect with the characters, not fully on a personal level as I don’t know any serial killers (that I know of), but in a way as I feel for their struggles.

The Windowman is a gripping character-driven thriller that carries a lot of weight. Author Christopher Goffard crafts a story with multiple points-of-view during a difficult time with a serial killer at the center. The Windowman isn’t just as casual read as it might torment even you after putting it down. More proof to not put your blinders on when looking for a new read.

The Windowman hits bookstores everywhere on December 8, 2026 from Crooked Lane Books.

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

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In November 1994, three girls visit their local movie theater to see an obscure film. Only one of them is ever seen again.

Thirty years later, Val McQueen has never forgotten the day she lost her little sister and best friend, but she’s closed the curtain on it, certain she’s moved on despite her parents’ resentment and hounding by true crime enthusiasts.

That is until a stranger’s murder brings it all screaming back—a terror she’s tried to tell herself is only a movie. Enlisting the help of cinephile and former classmate Roxie de la Fontaine to find the film, Val soon realizes that hers is not the only pursuit. Someone, or something involved with the movie is on the hunt, too…

… For the girl who got away all those years ago.

The simple idea of watching a film and something horrible happening to you, in this case Val’s sister and friend disappearing, is truly frightening. But I didn’t think of what goes on around such horrifying moment and the aftermath. Such as the grief felt by those left behind, such as Val, and those parents who have lost their child. Not to mention the blame and distance it can cause between someone like Val and her parents. The weight this adds to a story is so heavy that made the events to take place thirty years later hit even harder.

I love that horror is a genre and that it can take all shapes and forms when telling such stories, but truly love when horror cinema finds its way into horror novels. The use watching a rare horror film grabs me each and every time, as I feel like I would be that person. A limited showing of a movie I had never heard of, what a fun time. What wouldn’t be me, is watching it thirty years later or watching the film while researching the horror that took place when someone else watched it. Sorry, but no thanks. This is when you want to yell at the pages, STOP, don’t do it!

What also had me hooked was the mystery surrounding the film, the research into hits history thirty years later, and how our memory can work differently over the years. Was there actually a movie, if not, how come people are talking about it elsewhere, but why is there no information about it on the internet. It’s a plot point I have seen only a few times over the years, but one that I absolutely love. Are you crazy, or did you actually see the film where your sister and friend vanished. The actual horrifying event, but also the horror of what is reality.

There is so much more I want to dive into here with The Movie Doesn’t End the Way We Want, but will spoil what turned out to be a large surprise from me in the end. What is important is that Piper crafts a story that is horrifying, but one that is also grief-filled, and emotional. A horror story that has so many levels, and one that will take you by surprise.

The Movie Doesn’t End the Way We Want is a horrifying, yet emotional, grief-filled tale that surprised me. Hailey Piper takes a familiar trope and makes it her own while scaring us along the way. The Movie Doesn’t End the Way We Want will not make you disappear, but what’s inside just might.

The Movie Doesn’t End the Way We Want hits bookstores everywhere on September 15, 2026 from Titan Books. The audiobook, narrated by Jeremy Carlisle Parker, is available via Libro.fm!

NOTE: We received an advance copy of The Movie Doesn’t End the Way We Want from the publisher. Opinions are our own.

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Jamie Newcross wants to disappear. His wife and baby girl have abandoned him, and his only wish is to retreat from society. Because, as it turns out, Jamie Newcross is also being haunted. Every house, condo, or apartment he moves into is plagued with ghosts—at the end of the bed or when pulling back the shower curtain. He hasn’t been able to sleep in weeks.

But Jamie has a plan. He posts queries online and finds someone wanting to get rid of their Lion—the world’s most advanced self-driving car—a sleek, private, contained vessel that is one-hundred percent safe. Or so he thought.

Because now, Jamie has woken up to the Lion speeding down a dark road, the hood is dented—wait, is that blood?—and the car will not respond, or stop, or let him out. As the miles rack up and Jamie becomes increasingly complicit in his car’s choices, he’s forced to face the tragic past he has kept buried.

As I select which books I can read in advance of publication, I tend to steer towards those that I feel will really pull me in. The world of AI is everywhere around us and while I love the features such as lane-assist and adaptive cruise control in my car, I am still not at the point I want to get in a self driving vehicle. So push together locked-room mystery and the horrors that could happen with an artificial intelligence and you have me enticed. Not to mention, how many locked-door mysteries do you know of that take place in a car?

I expected a story where an AI had a mind of its own, where the car would drive itself to places you weren’t expecting or at the risk of one’s life. What I didn’t expect was the emotional core Driven has and how it played a major part in the story. Yes, Driven features so terrifying moments where you are at the edge-of-your-set (pun-intended), but its not at all what I was expecting by the time I hit the last page. In a good way.

Coile builds a story with a few twists and turns that made things all the more interesting. A tale that is filled with terror, but also those where you truly care for the future of Jamie Newcross, who has really had some back luck over the years. Things are not all that they seem in his new, well used, Lion car and what takes place along the way had me surprised. The author manages to squeeze a lot of fear, thrill, terror, and emotional impact into only a few pages. A story that really packs a punch.

Driven is a fast-paced (again, pun-intended) thrilling mystery will have you reading a breakneck speeds (you get the point by now). Mason Coile blends the world of self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, and terror into a fresh new story that was hard to put down. You’ll want to put your seatbelt on for this one, because this Lion car has a mind of it’s own.

Driven hits bookstores everywhere on September 8, 2026 from G.P. Putnam’s Sons. The audiobook, narrated by Sean Patrick Hopkins, is available via Libro.fm!

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

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Morgan and Jasper are the couple everyone wants to be: beautiful, successful, and constantly mobile. Their #VanLife content has captured the hearts and minds of a million online followers, who all “smash that subscribe button” to watch as the loving couple documents their outdoor adventures.

But it’s all a sham. Their relationship is on the rocks. Jasper doesn’t know Morgan’s trolling the dating apps. Morgan doesn’t know Jasper blew all their earnings on shady crypto investments. What started as a fun way to share their love of nature has turned into a grind. Plus, they’ve also got stalkers: fans whose parasocial obsession with the couple verges on the terrifying.

When Jasper gets a contract to shoot a promo for an upstart granola company at the Ubehebe Crater, a gorgeous but remote section of Death Valley, he talks Morgan into a last-minute trip. He’s secretly hoping this trip will not only solve their financial woes but also help them reconcile. But things go wrong immediately. A mysterious black van runs them off the road. Their cameraman seems like a lunatic. And soon, they find themselves stranded in the desert, pursued by a masked killer. Can Morgan and Jasper put aside their differences long enough to survive both the killer and the desert itself?

Putting things on social media is my least favorite part of marketing anything, trying to get peoples attention to whatever you are promoting, let along make it your entire life and identity. So, the life of #VanLife social media influencer sounds horrifying on the surface. This is before having to deal with the type of people that follow you, comment about you, and even stalk you because you put your life on the internet. However, Asman takes this life and dials it up to 11 with #VanDeath.

Asman puts a couple on the teetering of epic breakdown into a position of terrifyingly having to fight off those horrors of social media influencing that have taken things a bit too far. A couple who is nearly forced into a marketing agreement to fight for their relationship and financial future, only for it to all go horribly wrong along the way.

All the terrifying moments that take place in #VanDeath are balanced by holding onto the hope of saving their relationship and being able to grow as a couple. This hope made everything happening worth fight and had me rooting for the couple. Each have their own failures and secrets, but in the end surviving a few nights in Death Valley while being terrorized is something worth fighting for.

Asman builds suspense with a few twists and turns, as well as a few red herrings that will have you thinking you have figured it out, only to have the story go a new direction. The mystery behind who was in black van could be multiple people, and by the time all is revealed I still had no idea who it was. The blend of mystery and horror was wonderful.

The lives of Morgan and Jasper were only enhanced by reading this #VanDeath via both physical and audiobook. The narration by Joe Hempel & Zura Johnson put us in the drivers seat and immersed us in the horrors, while picking up a physical copy is always a great thing as well.

#VanDeath is a terrifying trip into Death Valley where the horrors of social media influencing for one couple are the least of their worries. Brian Asman delivers a horrifying story filled with gruesome terror as well as a glimpse of hope for the future. I’ll tell you what, #VanDeath doesn’t make me want to get in a van and share my life on the internet, that’s for sure.

#VanDeath hits bookstores everywhere on September 22, 2026 from Blackstone Publishing. The audiobook, narrated by Joe Hempel & Zura Johnson, is available via Libro.fm!

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

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This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes Star Trek Editor Heather Antos to the program to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek on Star Trek Day 2026.

Heather Antos is the Senior Group Editor in charge of Star Trek at IDW Publishing. Antos oversees the Star Trek line which includes titles such as The Last Starship, Red Shirts, Lower Decks, Starfleet Academy: Lost Contact, Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation, and more!

Star Trek Day is an annual commemorative day on September 8, referencing the broadcast US premiere of the original Star Trek series on that day in 1966, with the airing of “The Man Trap”. This year, we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of Star Trek with this episode dropping a day early to coincide with the special day!

Antos is also the Senior Group Editor of IDW Dark which has a HUGE upcoming few months and more to be announced!

#298: Heather Antos – Senior Group Editor

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We tend to lean towards independent and horror comics, so this list might be skewed a bit to that side of things. The list is in order of release date into local comic shops, publication dates for your favorite bookstore may come a day early or a few weeks later depending on publisher. Release dates are also subject to change.

It’s not too late to take a look at our 20 Most Anticipated Graphic Novels: Summer 2026 list.

The Muppets Noir TP

Writer: Roger Langridge
Artist: Roger Langridge
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Release Date: September 30, 2026

It’s time to cue the music; it’s time to dim the lights! It’s time to get things started as the Muppets return tonight!

The show is about to begin at the famous Muppet Theatre, and the regular pre-curtain chaos has the troupe’s stalwart MC, Kermit the Frog, coming apart at the seams. In an attempt to de-stress, he settles down to read a few pages of a favorite old detective novel — only to get kayoed by an errant brick to the bean, leaving him laid out backstage as his co-stars try to coax him back to consciousness.

But unbeknownst to them, Kermit has taken up the hard-boiled mantle of his fictional hero to walk the darkened streets of Dreamland, righting wrongs and cracking cases under the concealing cover of night. Flip Minnow, P.I., has no time for song and dance — not if he’s going to solve the baffling mystery of the Snoozing Sleuth!

Legendary cartooning talent and Muppets comics veteran Roger Langridge bellies up to the drawing table once more for an all-new tale of crime and pun-ishment with The Muppets Noir!

SO IT BEGINS… IT WAS A DARK AND FROGGY EVENING!

The Lawrence Brothers: Detective Agency

Writer: Joey, Matthew and Andrew Lawrence with Brian Yuran, The Berkowtiz Brothers
Artist: Sean Von Gorman, Dario Formisani
Publisher: Z2 Comics
Release Date: September 30, 2026

This darkly funny graphic novel reimagines The Lawrence Brothers (Joey, Matthew and Andrew) as reluctant heroes battling a conspiracy that’s warping the very fabric of fame. Set against the surreal backdrop of a corrupted Hollywood, The Lawrence Brothers: Detective Agency is a satirical fever dream about identity, memory, and the absurdity of pop culture. Think Scooby Doo meets Barry meets Bojack Horseman. Except instead of searching for criminals they are searching for lost child stars… with cameos from some of your favorite actors from the 90s!

If Destruction Be Our Lot Vol. 1 TP

Writer: Matthew Rosenberg, Mark Elijah Rosenberg
Artist: Andy MacDonald
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 7, 2026

When humans disappears and robots flourish, one robot dares to go beyond the walls to find the humans who might still be alive in the sci-fi adventure of the year, where WALL-E meets Fallout.

Humanity is extinct and all that remains are the robots who once helped us. The robots that once helped us are happier now, doing their work without human interference. But not Abraham Lincoln. Abe is haunted by the thought that there must be something more out there — that somewhere, human beings might still exist. After nearly getting killed, he’s determined to wander the Earth until he finds them… or gets recycled trying. Join him on an epic quest to learn who lives beyond the walls, why no one ever comes back, and what it means to be truly alive.

Artist Andy MacDonald, and writers Mark Elijah Rosenberg and Matthew Rosenberg bring you an ongoing story about finding purpose, holding onto hope, and really lonely robots.

Is Ted Okay? TP

Writer: Dave Chisholm
Artist: Dave Chisholm
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Release Date: October 7, 2026

Is Ted OK? mashes up the paranoid existentialism of Severance with the cosmic sci-fi of Akira while exploring what happens when the act of help goes horribly wrong.

This is a story about Ted and Sarah.

Ted, isolated and paranoid, works for a mega corporation owned by the world’s only trillionaire. He suffers from night terrors, obsessively draws the same mysterious figures again and again, all while listening to one track of music on repeat–oh, and the only “person” he ever talks to is a stray cat. His humanity is hanging by a thread. Sarah is a new arrival to the city, fighting her own demons, and her job is to remotely spy on Ted to ensure he doesn’t hurt anyone…or himself. When Ted’s mental state begins to crack, Sarah compassionately intervenes to help, and things go catastrophically wrong. Is Ted OK? mashes up the paranoid existentialism of Severance with the cosmic sci-fi of Akira while exploring what happens when the act of help goes horribly wrong.

From creator Dave Chisholm, Is Ted OK? is a spectacularly unpredictable yarn–each successive issue shatters the scope of the previous, all without losing its core: a search for human connection in an oppressive, paranoid world.

Blood Hunt Omnibus HC

Writer: Various
Artist: Various
Publisher: Marvel
Release Date: October 7, 2026

The full, blood-drenched saga of the Marvel Universe vs. vampires!

The skies have gone dark, the sun hiding its face from the carnage to come. The children of the night, the vampires, have risen from the dark and hidden places of the world as one to drown the world in blood. Earth’s final night has fallen — can its greatest heroes stem the tide? The broken Avengers join the fighters of Moon Knight’s Midnight Mission and unlikely allies Bloodline and Dracula in seeking out the one man who can do something about this: Doctor Strange. But in the wake of these apocalyptic events, what is left of Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme? And even if the world can be saved, how will it be changed? Featuring Spider-Men, Wolverines, the Hulk, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Venom and more of your favorite heroes — and monsters — nobody will be safe from the Blood Hunt!

Dead Teenagers TP

Writer: Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Artist: Caitlin Yarsky
Publisher: Oni Press
Release Date: October 7, 2026

FOR FIVE FRIENDS, THE HORRORS OF HIGH SCHOOL LITERALLY NEVER END!

Since 1997, five friends have been trapped in the ultimate nightmare as a mysterious entity forces them to relive their first prom night over and over again… and re-kills them in new and increasingly insane ways each time. They dress up. They party. They make out. And no matter what they try to change, they always die… until now. Something is about to break the cycle that has kept Alicia, J.T., Ryder, Brandy, and their group of friends locked in a bizarre purgatory beyond all understanding… but what they find on the other side will be the most disturbing revelation of all.

Hell is the ’90s in this brash and brutal, genre-distorting ode to the generation that gave us Scream and Buffy the Vampire Slayer — and what’s become of them since — as GLAAD Award–nominated writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle and hyper-talented artist Caitlin Yarsky unleash the year’s most clever and compulsively page-turning horror thriller.

End of Life Vol. 1 TP

Writer: Kyle Starks
Artist: Steve Pugh
Publisher: Vertigo / DC
Release Date: October 14, 2026

Professional hitman Eddie Stallion messed up. He just accidentally robbed his international assassins’ guild, the Menagerie, and now there’s a huge price on his head, and everyone is looking to cash in. So, needless to say, he’s in huge trouble. So Eddie hides in the place they’d least expect…the small town of Pluto, home of his estranged father, ex-Menagerie member and badass George Stallion.

Expecting safety, Eddie instead finds his resentful father dying of cancer, surprise Menagerie assassins, and a local crime lord who is also a cancelled comic strip creator. All this is happening in a delightful town full of weirdos that Eddie can’t stand—oh, and his childhood first love is there, too.

Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh, the team behind Peacemaker Tries Hard! , present the story of a man-child assassin with very grown-up problems.

Touched by a Demon TP

Writer: Kristen Gudsnuk
Artist: Kristen Gudsnuk
Publisher: Dark Horse
Release Date: October 14, 2026

Touched by a Demon is like Touched by an Angel if it were a very dark comedy where instead of inspirational stories about helping people in need, it’s about ruining people’s lives—albeit with the best of intentions.

Dissatisfied with tormenting souls in Hell and longing for the halcyon days when he lived in Heaven, a low-level demon named Bifrons attempts to earn redemption by opening a life coach agency in the mortal realm. With the aid of his assistant Zuzu and a damned soul by the name of Elaine, Bifrons is determined to help humans save their souls in the hopes that maybe with enough good deeds, God in his heavenly mercy will give him a second chance…but can an entity of evil really change its nature?

Bleeding Hearts Vol. 1 TP

Writer: Deniz Camp
Artist: Stipan Morian
Publisher: Vertigo / DC
Release Date: October 21, 2026

The zombies won—and 10 years after the fall of humanity, they’re the dominant form of life (or not-life) on Earth. They’ve developed their own cultural practices, their own language, and their own society, all organized around hunting and devouring the few living humans unlucky enough to still be fighting for survival. Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-in-Head (“Poke” for short) is a valued and beloved member of the Brain-Splashes-and-Sizzles-on-Hot-Rocks Horde of the Undead, and with his brother-in-arm Mush, he’s happy to shamble along through the only world he can remember … until the day his heart mysteriously starts beating again. And in a blink, the first humans he sees have stopped looking like food and have started looking like … friends …?

The team behind 20th Century Men, the bold mission statement that launched writer Deniz Camp and artist Stipan Morian to the next level of the comics industry, has reunited at last to bring you a world ruled by ruthless kill-or-be-killed logic, pitted against the demands of a single beating, bleeding, emotional heart!

Masterminds TP

Writer: Zack Kaplan
Artist: Stephen Thomson
Publisher: Dark Horse
Release Date: August 12, 2026

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 and illustrator Stephen Thomson, 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.

The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery TP

Writer: Chris Condon
Artist: Jacob Phillips
Publisher: Vertigo / DC
Release Date: October 28, 2026

New York City, 1941. Ezra Cain is a private investigator with a reputation for taking it on the chin if it means solving a case. But it’s his former life as an archaeology student that makes him the only man to track down an artifact that’s gone missing from the Museum of Natural History … an ancient anvil said to hold the power of the Greek god Hephaestus. If someone could harness that power, they could bend nations to their will. Science fiction quickly becomes Cain’s reality when a shadowy sect calling themselves the Brutal Dark appears in the city wielding resources that defy human logic. Now Ezra is the only thing that stands between it and its plot to overthrow America!

Writer Chris Condon and artist Jacob Phillips, creators of the hit series That Texas Blood and The Enfield Gang Massacre, introduce us to a private eye whose business is exposing our deepest secrets … but on this job, he’ll learn that some mysteries are better off buried!

White Sky Vol. 1 TP

Writer: William Harms
Artist: J. P. Mavinga
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 28, 2026

After the world is shattered, a teen girl must journey through a haunted wasteland, hunted by monsters and scavengers alike, to save her father.

Five years ago, the sky turned white, and the world was destroyed.

Forced out of hiding, teenager Violet and her father, David, flee toward the ruins of San Francisco, where they believe they’ll be safe. But after catastrophe strikes, the two of them are separated, and Violet has no choice but to face the horrors of the world, and the ghosts that rule it, on her own.

Joined by a psychic-medium and pursued by bloodthirsty scavengers and ravenous horrors from beyond the grave, Violet fights to find and rescue her father.

Fall of the House of Slaughter Vol. 1 TP

Writer: Tate Brombal
Artist: Adriano Turtulici
Publisher: BOOM! Studio
Release Date: October 28, 2026

The House of Slaughter has suffered war, betrayal, and the shattering revelations that brought its legacy to the brink — but in the aftermath of those final events and with the destruction of their house, new threats still await and a dangerous question begins to rise:

What happens when the monsters aren’t the only things worth fearing?

Eisner- and GLAAD-nominated writer Tate Brombal and cartoonist Adriano Turtulici reveal what’s become of the House and its surviving hunters in this thrilling follow-up to the breakout spin-off series, now available for the first time ever in one complete edition!

Pretty Hate Machine TP

Writer: Ryan O’Nan, Tim Seeley
Artist: Hank La Marca
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Release Date: October 28, 2026

Thomas is in so much pain. As if high school wasn’t hard enough, when his father is killed in a freak accident, and his mother begins to take refuge in the company of his uncle, Thomas is visited by a ghoulish kid named Luther with knives for hands and rows of teeth like an ancient shark who tells Thomas his father was murdered and that anything his mother and uncle tell him is a lie.

Thomas doesn’t know who or what to believe. Does he believe his friends, teachers, and mother, who tell him grief isn’t for the faint of heart, but it will pass? Or does he believe the demented Luther who pulls Thomas through a bloody whirlwind of conspiracies, vengeance, and slaughter, showing him the lies and corruption that surround him? Thomas must fight to discover the truth behind his father’s death, while struggling to keep his new friend from leaving a massacre in his wake. But that “truth” might be far more sinister than Thomas is prepared for…

Marvel’s Mightiest Monsters HC

Edited by: John Lind, Chris Ryall
Publisher: Dark Horse
Release Date: October 28, 2026

Kaiju fans assemble! This deluxe collection features a curated selection of pre-superhero monster stories from the 1950s and early 1960s.

Marvel’s Mightiest Monsters showcases the larger-than-life creatures that helped establish the creative foundation for the Marvel Age of Comics, including iconic monsters like the fire-breathing Fin Fang Foom, the extraterrestrial giant, Goom (along with Googam, Son of Goom), the sentient tree-creature Groot, the colossal Monsteroso, and the telepathic titan, Xemnu.

These classic tales explore alien invaders threatening Earth, mutated beasts born from atomic-age anxieties, and bizarre scientific experiments gone horribly wrong. This oversize hardcover presents the best stories from anthology titles Tales to Astonish, Journey into Mystery, Strange Tales, and Tales of Suspense, spotlighting the masterful work of comics legends Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko.

The collection also includes modern monster stories and cover art from acclaimed creators, including Chris Claremont, Sal Buscema, John Byrne, Gil Kane, Eric Powell, Tradd Moore, and Arthur Adams—demonstrating how these creatures continue to captivate new generations of readers.

The stories are accompanied by a new essay from comics historians John Lind and Chris Ryall discussing the impact of these monster comics, original art pages, and iconic covers. It’s the ultimate tribute to Marvel’s monstrous heritage!

The Deviant Deluxe HC

Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Joshua Hixson
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: November 4, 2026

As snow falls over Milwaukee in 1972, a blood-stained Santa Claus commits unimaginable atrocities against young men. Fifty years later, a troubled young writer interviews this so-called “Deviant Killer,” who still maintains his innocence from behind bars. And as Christmas approaches once again, the past returns, wielding a sharpened ax.

Eisner-winning writer James Tynion IV and acclaimed artist Joshua Hixson unite for a psychological crime thriller that explores the intersection of queer identities and a broader scope of cultural transgression and deviance.

This deluxe hardcover edition collects the entire nine-issue series, along with a cover gallery and exclusive developmental material to offer readers a never-before-seen look behind the mask.

Unfinished Tales HC

Writer: Ed Brubaker
Artist: Sean Phillips
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: November 11, 2026

A shocking new original graphic novel from the legendary team of Brubaker and Phillips!

Finnegan Blake is one of the most successful authors in the world, but he can’t enjoy all the fame and fortune anymore. Because Finn is ten years past his deadline on the final book in his epic fantasy series, and has no hope of ever finishing it. Until an old friend shows up with the perfect solution to his writers block. But their pact soon turns dark, as egos clash and old secrets emerge, leading Finn to wonder exactly what kind of deal he’s made, and how far he’s willing to go to get this final book onto the bestseller list. Most writers would kill for Finn’s life… will he?

The Lord of the Rings meets The Talented Mr Ripley in this paranoid thriller by the grand masters of comics noir. Unfinished Tales is the must-have graphic novel for the Christmas season, from the red hot creators of Reckless, The Fade Out, Kill Or Be Killed and Criminal (coming in 2026 to Prime Video).

Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four TP

Writer: Josh Trujillo
Artist: Andrea Di Vito
Publisher: Marvel
Release Date: November 11, 2026

Iconic worlds collide when Marvel’s First Family finds itself stranded on the Planet of the Apes!

Witness history in the making as the Fantastic Four cross paths for the first time with Cornelius, Dr. Zira, General Ursus — and, of course, Dr. Zaius! But they won’t be going to the Planet of the Apes alone! Familiar foes from the Marvel Universe have set their sights on Ape City, setting the stage for a battle royale fans won’t soon forget! But what happens when Zira, Cornelius, Zaius and Ursus gain the FF’s cosmic powers? Enter… the Ape-tastic Four! Can Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny survive long enough to get their abilities back? Or will they be stranded on this hostile world forever?

The Rocketeer: The Island TP

Writer: Dave Stevens, John Layman
Artist: Jacob Edgar
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: November 11, 2026

The Rocketeer embarks on a search for Amelia Earhart! Based on a story by Dave Stevens, the Rocketeer is about to go somewhere more dangerous than he’s ever been!

Some mysteries have the greatest explanations.

The year is 1938 and Cliff Secord (a.k.a. the Rocketeer) is recruited to lead a search-and-rescue mission. That mission? Find Amelia Earhart! Considering a year has passed since the famous pilot went missing, the Rocketeer is hesitant at first. That is, until he learns the expedition is to the same island Betty ran off to with the sleazy photographer Marco!

The Rocketeer will have to uncover the secret of the century’s greatest mystery while trying to win back his girlfriend! But what else awaits him on the island?

Beloved writer John Layman and artistic powerhouse Jacob Edgar team up to tell the wildest Rocketeer story ever! Based on a never-published outline by Rocketeer-creator Dave Stevens!

Ripcord TP

Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Aneke Murillenem
Publisher: Ignition Press
Release Date: November 11, 2026

A deadly world ravaged by an irresistibly addictive drug that transforms its users into rabid beasts – and now Dillion’s sister is missing in the Outback.

Ripcord is story about stopping at nothing to save your family, even as the world collapses around you.

The drug known as “Ripcord” has become the scourge of the world. It’s extremely addictive, and it doesn’t just alter your perception, it fundamentally alters who you are. Ripcord users have their whole bodies taken over by the substance, and it transforms them into mindless, frenzied killers who want nothing but to destroy. This makes every place the drug has grown popular dangerous.

Dillon is one of thousands who has lost a family member to Ripcord, but unlike so many others, she’s going to do something about it. Her sister has gone missing in the Outback, and Dillon is going to stop at nothing—and let nothing stop her—until she brings her home.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace TP

Writer: Hannah Rose May
Artist: Kelsey Ramsay
Publisher: IDW Dark / IDW Publishing
Release Date: November 11, 2026

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 and Kelsey Ramsay return to exorcise the demons haunting England’s most famous address.

Uncanny Valley Complete Collection TP

Writer: Tony Fleecs
Artist: Dave Wachter
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Release Date: November 11, 2026

Cross dimensions into a fascinating cartoon world with the first-ever complete collection of the Eisner Award–nominated series!

Oliver is different. His mother’s mysterious past isn’t the only thing that sets him apart from other 12-year-olds. He has unexplainable, campy powers that more often than not land him in trouble… But the most outlandish and astonishing is yet to come, as a dark presence pursues Oliver from the most whimsical recesses of the unknown…and the strange and mysterious past of his family will be more than he ever could have imagined!

Eisner Award–nominated writer Tony Fleecs and award-winning artist Dave Wachter bring their multidimensional coming-of-age fantasy to its stunning conclusion for the first-time ever for one complete collection!

Corpse Knight TP

Writer: Michael Chaves
Artist: Matthew Roberts
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: November 25, 2026

A FANTASTICAL HORROR STORY ABOUT HOW FAR FAMILY WILL GO TO PROTECT EACH OTHER.

As war ravages France, a young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father… until tragedy strikes. As Foy struggles to fend for herself, she’s granted a miracle — her father returns from the dead to protect her.

Now, they embark on a sacred quest, confronting murderers, wild animals, wandering armies, and black magic plaguing the countryside. As Foy comes face to face with the dark side of miracles and the secrets of the Corpse Knight, she must question if the man by her side has always been a monster…

Acclaimed storytellers Michael Chaves and Matthew Roberts (Universal Monsters: Creature from The Black Lagoon Lives!) present a haunting new horror series where family is family, whether they’re alive or undead…

Star Wars: The Shadow of Maul TP

Writer: Benjamin Percy
Artist: Madibek Musabekov
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Date: December 2, 2026

Welcome to Janix — a neon-lit, shadow-soaked maze of a planet that lies beyond the Empire’s reach. Captain Brander Lawson is do- ing his best to navigate the law in a lawless territory. He’s joined by his partner, a droid nicknamed Two Boots, as they face off against scheming crime bosses while the looming threat of the shadow lord, Maul, grows near ! With ruthless mercenaries looking to unload Imperial treasure, crime lord Deemis will stop at nothing to get it! Can Captain Lawson thwart the exchange of the smuggled fortune?

Help may come from an unlikely ally with their own hidden agenda. But will luck be on Lawson’s side amid the chaos of the deadly podrace known as the Star Gauntlet? Danger lurks ever closer as Maul launches his campaign of terror!

Stray Dogs Deluxe HC

Writer: Tony Fleecs
Artist: Trish Forstner
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: December 9, 2026

The viral sensation and Ringo-nominated comic book series about a serial killer who collects the dogs belonging to the young women he stalks is collected in full for the first time in a stunning, oversized hardcover.

Meet Sophie, a dog who can’t remember what happened. She doesn’t know how she ended up in this house. She doesn’t recognize any of these other dogs. She knows something terrible happened but she just… can’t… recall… Wait! Where’s her lady? It’s all coming back to her now, and it’s enough to raise Sophie’s hackles. Now Sophie has to figure out where she is, what’s happening and how she’s going to survive this.

They say there’s no such thing as a bad dog, just bad owners.

Stray Dogs is a heartbreakingly adorable suspense thriller from Feral creators Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner. This deluxe, oversized hardcover collects the complete series, including extras content such as sketches, scripts, pitch, process art, every reprint cover and retailer cover, all the promo art, Christmas cards. . . everything! When we say complete, we mean complete.

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While there are plenty of guests that have made the Capes and Tights Podcast what it is today, its these core guests who have taken the time over and over to join us on the podcast to discuss comics, books, movies, and more. Each creator has a full schedule and finding time to join our little podcast that could has done tremendous help to spreading the word to geeks all over.

When thinking back on these guests, we decide to put this together, along with a few words from each guest. The collection of guests are those who have joined the podcast four, or even five, times. There are at least nine guests who have joined three times, we want to thank them as well! We hope you enjoy this little slice of the history of the podcast and help us push towards episode 300, 400, 500, and beyond.

Adam Cesare

Adam Cesare is a five-time guest of the podcast, first joining us on Episode 77 to discuss his comic series Dead Mall at Dark Horse along with artist David Stoll. Cesare subsequently joined again for Episode 136 to discuss Clown in a Cornfield, Clown in a Cornfield 2: Frendo Lives, and Influencer as part of our Horror Week in 2023. With the anticipated release of Clown in a Cornfield 3: Church of Frendo, Adam returned for Episode 181. For his fourth time suffering through recording with Capes and Tights, Cesare joined for Episode 225 to discuss the film adaptation of Clown in a Cornfield as well as the novelization of The Toxic Avenger. Finally, for now, he jumped on for Episode 295 to chat about Clown in a Cornfield 4: Lights! Camera! Frendo!, Video Night, Zero Lives Remaining, Mercy House, and more.

Cesare has been a true champion of the Capes and Tights Podcast and carved-out time in his busy writing and family schedule to talk with us. I am sure he will return in the near future to discuss the next chapter in his award-winning writing career. I mean Bloodsick is out in January…hey Adam…are you free?

Liana Kangas

Liana Kangas has joined the Capes and Tights Podcast four times over our first 300 episodes. Kangas first recorded with us for Episode 94 to discuss Know Your Station and TRVE KVLT, being such an outstanding guest we invited Liana back for Episode 124, this time to discuss Mariko Between Worlds. As we approached our 200th Episode we wanted to chat with someone who had been on a few times and would be fun to celebrate with, so we invited Kangas back for Episode 200 to just chat about the world of comics. In addition, Liana was gracious enough to illustrate for a commemorative Orono Brewing Beer Label to celebrate the 200th milestone.

In celebration of Star Wars Week 2025 at the Capes and Tights Podcast, we invited Kangas back for Episode 222, but this time with writer Alyssa Wong to discuss their story in the Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Annual at Dark Horse. Liana has been a great friend of the podcast and we will continue to support their work and always keep a slot open for a return trip in front of the mic.

Kyle Starks

Kyle Starks is a four-time Capes and Tights Podcast guest and was our first milestone guest as well for Episode 100 where we discussed Where Monsters Lie. Starks returned to the mic for Episode 174 where he was joined by artist Ryan Browne to discuss From the World of Minor Threats: Barfly and again on Episode 228 to talk his Dark Horse series, Those Not Afraid. The most recent appearance for Starks came on Episode 268, discussing his DC Vertigo series End of Life and more.

Starks is always hard at work and will continue to be game join the podcast to chat comics, basketball, and more. I don’t think we can keep him away at this point.

I always have a great time on Capes and Tights! We love having a good conversation with someone so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the work! – Kyle Starks

Daniel Kraus

New York Times bestselling and Pulitzer Award-winning author Daniel Kraus is also a four-time guest of the Capes and Tights Podcast. Can we say “we knew Daniel Kraus before he was famous?”, not really, but he did join the podcast first on Episode 76 to discuss Year Zero, Vol. 0 from AWA Studios before retuning to the show for Episode 119 to discuss Whalefall. In honor of Whalefall, we also collaborated on a beer with Orono Brewing, fittingly titled Whalefall IPA.

Kraus took a nice gap between episodes when he joined us to discuss Pay the Piper and the Pay the Piper IPA (another collaboration with Orono Brewing) on Episode 182. Most recent, Daniel jumped on the podcast to discuss Partially Devoured: How Night of the Living Dead Saved My Life and Changed the World and his latest graphic novel, Athanasia, for Episode 271. It was not long after this episode aired when he was awarded the Pulitzer winner and we are honored to call him a friend.

Daniel is always busy on his next piece of work and is always welcome to join us to discuss it. His novel, Whalefall, was adapted into a feature film which hits theaters on October 16, 2026 starring Josh Brolin.

Nobody approaches interviews and analysis with the exploration and joy of Justin. It is always an honor, and a great time, to be on Capes & Tights, and I’ll be listening up through Episode 300,000. (At least.)” – Daniel Kraus

David M. Booher

David M. Booher is a four-time Capes and Tights Podcast guest, first joining the program on Episode 75 to chat about his BOOM! Studios comic series Specs before joining us again for Episode 122 to discuss the collected edition of Specs with artist Chris Shehan. Booher then came back to the podcast to discuss Ghostbusters: Back in Town, the bridge comic between Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, on Episode 156.

Following a long gap, David was gracious enough to jump back on the airwaves for Episode 256 to discuss his Kickstarter-funded comic Malloch the Damned and his EC Comics Shiver SuspenStories story.

We already have plans to invite David back to the podcast for a record-tying fifth episode before the end of 2026. Look out Adam Cesare, Booher is gunning for your title.

300 episodes! Wow. Making one episode of a podcast is an accomplishment, so getting into the hundreds is truly inspiring. I’ve loved every minute I’ve spent with Justin on the show. He’s always fun, funny, knowledgable, and supportive. Our community is stronger with his voice in it. I’m so glad to have been part of this incredible journey. All I can say is: keep going!!” – David M. Booher

Zack Kaplan

Zack Kaplan has graced us with his presence four times over the first 300 episodes of the Capes and Tights Podcast. We first chatted with Kaplan back on Episode 140, when we discussed Beyond Real, Mindset, and Kill All Immortals. Less than a year later, Zack was back on the podcast for Episode 171, again to chat more Kill All Immortals, but also The Midnight: Shadows and more.

After nearly a year, Kaplan was back to chat Masterminds at Dark Horse as well as even more Kill All Immortals for Episode 230. Most recently, Zack was joined by artist John Pearson (his fellow co-creator Mindset) to discuss their Dark Horse series The Smart Division for Episode 280.

As busy as Kaplan is working in comics, he finds time to chat with us podcasters and I am grateful for it. What also comes along with Zack’s work ethic is that there is always more stories to discuss in the future. Zack, should we already pencil-in a 2027 episode?

Capes & Tights has become an institution in the world of comics journalism with dynamic creators and fantastic interviews. Whether it’s insightful questions, provocative analysis or just a deep passion for great story-telling, Justin Soderberg curates a phenomenal conversation. It’s a pleasure to visit the podcast and I count on it every comic I make, knowing it will do more than help me promote the book – but help me create an experience for readers out there look to expand the journey. Congratulations on an amazing 300 episode milestone!” – Zack Kaplan

The Three-peat Guests

With 300 episodes, it is inevitable that we will talk to the same guests over and over again. Those listed above have been on the show at least four times, but there are a good amount of guests who have been on three times as well. Let’s give them a shoutout as well as we are extremely grateful.

Radio personality and writer Fearless Fred Kennedy debuted on Episode 107 to discuss Dead Romans, then again for Episode 118 and Episode 269.

Huge congrats to Justin for banging out the 300th episode of Capes and Tights! It makes me so happy. I am luck to have been on the show THREE times now…I am 1% Capes and Tights! Seriously though, it’s a great cast, and seeing it grow and succeed puts a huge smile on my face!” – Fearless Fred Kennedy

Writer Jonathan Hedrick joined us first on Episode 51 to discuss The Recount, before returning for Episode 66 and Episode 106. I feel like we are due for a new episode Jonathan, let’s make it happen in 2027!

Justin of ‘Capes and Tights’ is truly an unsung hero in the indie comic book community. His passion for this medium is apparent and I’m happy to call him a friend.” – Jonathan Hedrick

USA Today bestselling author Brian McAuley first appeared to discuss his Killer VHS entry, Candy Cain Kills on Episode 148, returned for the sequel on Episode 195, and last joined us to discuss Breathe In, Bleed Out on Episode 239. Of course he will return with his next book!

It’s always a blast visiting Capes and Tights podcast to chat with Justin. Thanks to his deep knowledge and appreciation of pop culture, every book becomes a gateway to a larger conversation about genre geekdom and the stories that connect us all.” – Brian McAuley

Three-time guests also include cartoonist Patrick Horvath (episodes #202, #232, #290); artist Jacoby Salcedo (episodes #147, #186, #296); cartoonist Tony Fleecs (episodes #36, #95, #273); cartoonist Jeremy Haun (episodes #70, #115, #241): writer Matthew Klein (episodes #68, #112, #216); and writer Tate Brombal (episodes #116, #189, #276).

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