MILWAUKIE, Ore. — Dark Horse Books presents The Black Beetle Omnibus, Francesco Francavilla’s (Batman The Black Mirror, White Boat, Afterlife With Archie) love letter to classic crime busters. The omnibus will collect every thrilling Black Beetle tale written and illustrated by Francavilla for the first time, including the full-length adventures No Way Out and Kara Bocek and the one-shot, Night Shift.
The paperback book also collects never-before-seen bonus content, including concept art, layouts, character studies, vintage-style lobby cards, behind-the-scenes material from Francavilla’s sketchbook, and a brand-new cover by Francavilla.
About The Black Beetle:
After witnessing an explosion that decimates the city’s organized crime community, killing dozens, the Black Beetle—Colt City’s sleuthing sentinel—is on the hunt for answers and justice in the story, No Way Out.
In Kara Bocek, the masked American hero ventures to the Middle East incognito (as Tom Sawyer) to fight Nazis in pursuit of a mysterious object of terrible power—a weapon of unknown origin, older than the pyramids, which could fuel the Thousand-Year Reich of Hitler’s dreams.
Finally, in Night Shift, the Black Beetle is on the case when a powerful totem of magic shows up at Colt City Natural History Museum, prompting Hitler to send his fearsome Werewolf Korps to collect the piece.
“I’m super excited to see all the adventures—published so far—of my baby, The Black Beetle, collected in one book,” said Francavilla.” It’s the perfect way to get to know (or rediscover for those who are already familiar with the books) my neo-noir hero and get excited for what comes next in the shadowy streets of Colt City!”
The Black Beetle Omnibus (paperback, 216 pages, 10.1875 x 6.625”) will be available in bookstores and comic shops on September 22, 2026. It is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $29.99.
Praise for The Black Beetle:
“The Black Beetle #1 is one of the most exhilarating, stunning superhero comics on the stands . . . This miniseries presents a high-stakes mystery realized through Francavilla’s intensely graphic style, full of innovative layouts and spectacular splash pages.”—The Onion’s A.V. Club
“The Black Beetle has everything readers want from a pulp Saturday afternoon special. The hero is unique and shrouded in mystery, the plot is twisted and aching to grow into more, and the craft of both writing and art are spectacular. If you enjoyed Francailla’s work at DC, then you owe it to yourself to get on this. The Black Beetle is a delightful slice of skewed madness from one of today’s finest artists.”—Comic Book Resources
“The hard-boiled mystery hits the ground running and doesn’t pause to catch its breath.”—Nerdist
