Aquaman #13 Preview

 

 

Hawkman thought he had the edge, but he underestimated Arthur Curry's powers. Still, as Arthur clashes with Carter Hall, he worries that the chaotic energy he wields is controlling him. Or perhaps, transforming him. Is Arthur a champion or slave? And what's going on in his watery realm while he battles at the Earth's core?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Aquaman #13 Preview

Writer: Jeremy Adams

Artist: John Timms

Cover Artists: John Timms, Nathan Szerdy, Kyuyong Eom & Saowee

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99/$4.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: January 14, 2026

 

Queen Mera Rises!

 

As Arthur continues to duke it out in the major DC K.O. event, the hidden kingdom of Atlantis at last emerges! But all is not well, and Queen Mera finds herself face-to-face with the deadliest foe to attack their fair kingdom yet! New threats, new drama, a trip to the throne of Kahndaq, and the return of Black Manta!

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

The Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen #1 Preview

 

COVER A BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

 

I read High Fantasy novels before I discovered JRR Tolkien. But once a friend introduced me to The Hobbit, I was hooked. Then Terry Brooks brought The Sword of Shannara to the world, and inspired a new generation of authors to create their own High Fantasy novels. Will Cullen Bunn's new series evoke Tolkien or Brooks' legendary series? Or fire our imaginations like Robert Jordan's Wheel Of Time and George RR Martin's Game Of Thrones? 

Here's all the info from Oni Press:

 

THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 (of 4)

WRITTEN BY CULLEN BUNN

ART BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

COVER A BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

COVER B BY MORGAN BEEM

COVER C (WRAPAROUND) BY JUAN MOORE

FULL ART VARIANT (1:10) BY MORGAN BEEM

B&W VARIANT (1:20) BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

ON SALE FEBRUARY 4, 2026 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC

IOD: 12/27/2025

FOC: 1/12/26

 

On the heels of their critically acclaimed dark fantasy saga THE AUTUMN KINGDOM, Eisner Award-nominated writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Harrow County) and visionary artist Christopher Mitten (Hellboy & the B.P.R.D.) are reuniting for another shadow-laden fantasy adventure in THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 – the first issue of a thrilling new series that follows two young sisters into the depths of a twilight realm ruled by faeries, monsters, and demons in a desperate quest to rescue their parents from a millenia-old blood sacrifice. Now Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, is revealing an all-new extended excerpt from the stunning next chapter of the fantastic tale, which will hit comic book stores everywhere on February 4th, 2026!

“I wanted this chapter of THE AUTUMN KINGDOM to be more epic, more fantastical, more phantasmagorical, and much darker,” said writer Cullen Bunn. “In the first series, we saw a few different worlds: The real world, the world of the Wraithbound Queen's stories, and the first hints of the Autumn Kingdom itself. This story features all those worlds again... plus one you might not expect... and they all collide in a very exciting and (for sisters Winter and Sommer) dangerous way. The sisters were together for much of the first series. This time, they'll need to survive on their own!”

Kidnapped by the fae, sisters Sommer and Winter's parents have disappeared behind the veiled walls of the Autumn Kingdom—mythical borderlands that their fantasy author father once thought were total fiction. Now, with the human world far behind them, their final conquest—and their father's freedom—stands before them... behind a legion of goblins, trolls, and corrupted human souls...EVIL DEAD meets LABYRINTH in this dazzlingly rendered horror saga that /FILM calls classic “sword and sorcery” shot through with “scary monsters and mortal peril”!

“Getting to return to these characters and this world, especially where we get to go and what we get to see with them in this arc, is really exciting,” said artist Christopher Mitten. “Cullen is so good with this type of story, imbuing everything with just the right balance of awe and horror, beauty and unease, it’s a joy to be a part of it, to tell this tale of Sommer and Winter and wander with them on their quest.”

THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 features covers by series co-creator Christopher Mitten, alongside Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches) and Juan Moore. Peel back the next layer of the awe-inspiring, realm-spanning mystery when THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 sets off on its journey on February 4th, 2026! 

 

 

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PRAISE FOR AUTUMN KINGDOM

“One of the Best Comics of The Year” — /FILM

"What happens when two powerhouse genre creators team up for an independent title? You get some magic, that’s what... A compellingly told, wonderful and dark fantasy story perfect for both younger readers and genre fans." — THE BEAT

“THE AUTUMN KINGDOM has all the hallmarks of a classic fantasy tale, weaving its lore and literature together into an appealing and enchanting spell.”— Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons)

"Your next favorite fantasy series... Distinct and captivating, THE AUTUMN KINGDOM draws your attention to an imaginative fantasy world you won’t want to miss." — AIPT COMICS

“THE AUTUMN KINGDOM delivers a nostalgic return to youth, when time spent reading felt like time spent in another world. A bleak take on the “Stories Are Real Somewhere” subgenre, Bunn and Mitten weave a tale that should please any dark fantasy fan.” 

— Lonnie Nadler (The Sickness, Golgotha Motor Mountain)

“Bunn (the Harrow County series) and Mitten (The Alternates) draw readers into an enticing folkloric world in this dark fantasy series….. With plenty of mysteries left to explore, readers will be eager to follow Sommer and Winter further into the shadows in future volumes.” 

— PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“If you're looking for dark fantasy, THE AUTUMN KINGDOM delivers on all fronts, with engaging characters, mysterious magic and perfect pacing. A worthy add to your pull list!” 

— Amy Chu (Carmilla: The First Vampire)

“Engaging and at times unsettling tale …It is of NO Surprise that Autumn Kingdom made our best of 2024 list.” — GEEK VIBES NATION

 

 

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COVER B BY MORGAN BEEM

 

COVER C (WRAPAROUND) BY JUAN MOORE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FULL ART VARIANT (1:10) BY MORGAN BEEM

 

B&W VARIANT (1:20) BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

 

If you like what you've seen here, let your local comic shop know by January 12th to ensure you get a copy! 

For more updates on Oni Press, visit them on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram.

 

Thanks to Oni Press and Superfan Promotions for sharing this preview with us. 

 

Sonja Reborn #4 Review

 

Writer: Christopher Priest

Penciler: Alessandro Miracolo

Inker: Raffaele Semeraro

Colorist: Giovanni Caputo

Letterer: Taylor Esposito

Editor: Matt Idelson

Cover Artists: Stjepan Sejic, Stuart Sayger, Chad Hardin, Greg Land & Cosplay (Ani-Mia)

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment

Price: $4.99

Release Date: December 17, 2025

 

Margaret Sutherland fell in love with her boss’s boss. She told herself that it didn’t matter that the Deputy Assistant to the Junior Adjutant of the HMG Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was embezzling money from the British crown. Then Margaret discovered that Justin Brand was two-timing her with a coworker.

 

Anger consumed her. When two souls lay at her feet, Margaret hungered for a third. Instead, like Alice, she fell down a hole and landed in the Hyborian Age. How is Margaret adjusting to life as Red Sonja? And why is a red bird like a She-Devil with a Sword? Let's grab our swords, leap into Sonja Reborn #4, and see!

 

Story

Despite Justin Brand's infidelity and theft, what put Margaret's anger on turbo drive was his disdain for her feelings. When Justin was running late, he ordered Margaret to drive recklessly. When she struck a child on a bicycle, Justin told Margaret it was her fault.

 

In the Hyborian Age, Margaret struggles with who she is. Unlike Skye Ramsey, who arrived before her, Margaret's soul inhabits a different body in Sonja Reborn #4. Red Sonja's struggle with identity frustrates her squire Faolān. Worse, she displays classic feminine weaknesses in a world that values strength. Trevor, a Pict warrior, has pledged his loyalty to Sonja. But Gaeric the Gunderman is a slave merchant, and his only loyalty is to himself.

 

Christopher Priest tells his story across a sweeping tapestry. While portraying Margaret’s actions in the 21^st Century and the Hyborian Age, he also highlights Kade’s dilemma and Skye Ramsey’s plight. All this takes place as Dark threatens to remove itself from creation unless Light returns its child. Like the gods, Margaret yearns for return also. She hopes that the cellphone or "Fire box" Trevor found will provide clues to return to the world and body she left behind.

 

Amid this story stuffed with players and moving parts, Margaret's dilemma is how she moves forward. Whether she stays in this world or returns to her own, Margaret cannot erase the result of her dangerous driving. But, as Faolān points out, Sonja inhabits a male-dominated world. Margaret still holds onto 21^st-century perspectives on slavery, the rights of women, and the dignity owed to displaced indigenous people like the Picts. But if she is to remain a free woman and lead others, Margaret must act like Red Sonja. Ironically, that means hurting and killing others, something she seems more reluctant to do in the Hyborian Age than in the 21^st Century.

 

Art

Alessandro Miracolo and Raffaele Semeraro’s detailed art imbues the Hyborian Age and the Modern world with depth and believability. Two splash pages convey incidents of otherworldly terror in Sonja Reborn #4. Yet even half-page panels have an epic quality. The characters express their emotions as they discuss their dilemmas or engage in rapid action. Margaret moved with surety past a familiar figure from the Dynamite Universe in New York. Yet in the Hyborian Age, Margaret looks out of place in her chain mail bikini.

 

Giovanni Caputo introduces what drives the Hyborian Age by showcasing Kade the Slaver’s love of gold. Scenes from New York inhabit a green world, reminding us how Justin Brand’s avarice altered Margaret’s course. Sepia tinges memories of killing and death. Yet red makes the strongest statement. Clothing, saddlecloths, curtains, and upholstery all showcase red. Trevor and Gaeric, two people from tribal communities caught between more aggressive nations, wear red body paint or tattoos. Sonja’s red hair makes an intriguing link with the avian avatars of the Light. And then, there is the red that occasionally splashes the pages in Sonja Reborn #4.  

 

Taylor Esposito fills white dialogue balloons and colored narrative boxes with black uppercase text. The letters grow bold for inflection, swell for volume, and shrink for lowered voices. Panels featuring white letters locate readers in time and space. Sound effects accompany nightmarish attacks, and a condition that could prematurely end Margaret's visit to the Hyborian Age. Thanks to Dynamite Entertainment and Comic Book Dispatch for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

Margaret's soul awakens in Red Sonja's body after the Battle of Venarium. Unlike Conan, who decided to leave his home country and travel the world, Margaret takes no joy in the slaughter. As the She-Devil with a Sword struggles to embrace her new life, a battle between the gods threatens to strip Margaret of the people supporting her in Sonja Reborn #4.

 

Rating 9.6/10

Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa SC Solicit

 

 

When a series of kidnappings rocks Cowtown, Cowpital City sends help. But as Marshall Moo Montana steps off the train, he finds more trouble than he was looking for. Mayor Bulloney’s announcement of a tax hike hasn’t gone down like a cold glass of Lily Bovine's Sarsaparilla. But the Mayor appeases the crowd by pointing out Moo and promising that the Marshall will capture the kidnapper. Can Marshall Moo Montana find the kidnapped populace? And what dirty swine is abducting the good folks of Cowtown? 

Here's all the info from Oni Press: 

WILD WEST C.O.W.-BOYS OF MOO MESA SC ADVANCE SOLICIT

 

WRITTEN BY MATT HOTSON ART AND COVER BY JUAN GEDEON   THE WILD WEST IS ABOUT TO GET EVEN WILDER! Based on the classic animated series and the red-hot line of toy collectibles, the C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa are back and set to ride toward an all-new showdown on the frontier from rising star writer Matt Hotson (Power Rangers: The Return) and blockbuster artist Juan Gedeon (DC: The Jurassic League)!    Before he takes the badge, ride into the lawless border town of Moo Mesa as we meet Marshal Moo Montana in his earliest adventure! In a time gripped by fear and uncertainty, disorder pervades the desert, and its citizens have started to go missing—including Moo’s former mentor, the respected Sheriff Mary Quine. With shadows growing across the mesa, Moo must navigate old grudges, new alliances, and a conspiracy that reaches deep into the heart of the mesa’s past.   Bringing together the nostalgic charm of the beloved Saturday morning series with a pistol-slinging new vision, follow Moo Montana, Dakota Dude, Cowlamity Kate, and more into a saga of justice, mystery, and redemption in a world where honor wears a hat and rides a steed. This is Moo Mesa like you’ve never seen it before—deeper and more daring. Saddle up!   Collects Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa #1–4.   $19.99 | 96 PGS. | FULL COLOR | ON SALE JULY 22, 2026 IOD: 1/31/2026 FOC: 6/29/2026

 

Thanks to Oni Press and Superfan Promotions for sharing this advance solicit with us.

Check out this exciting miniseries with my review of Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa #1.

Babs: The Black Road South #1 Preview

 

Cover A by Jacen Burrows

 

Alas, poor Yorick! Babs knew him well. But Babs doesn't have time to dwell on her memories. Nor does she spend her days reading the Bard. She's too busy living the high life of the sword-wielding adventurer. With her friend Izzy, and her talking sword Barry, is there anything she cannot take on? What does the writer of The Hitman, and the co-creator of The Boys, have in store next for Babs, Izzy, and Barry?

Here's all the info from Ahoy Comics: 

 

BABS: THE BLACK ROAD SOUTH #1

Writer: Garth Ennis 

Artist: Jacen Burrows

Cover A by Jacen Burrows: $4.99

Cover B by John McCrea: $4.99*

Publisher: Ahoy Comics

Release Date: January 14, 2026

“BABS is sharp, subversive, hilarious, and absolutely one of the best comics of 2024,” said CBR—and now the hit Ennis/Burrows sword-and-sorcery satire returns! A day of over-the-top carnage in a gladiator arena leads Babs and her partner-in-barbarism Izzy directly into a strange, unfamiliar, bizarre situation: they actually have money! That’s good, right? Wrong—because it’s about to lead them down a dark, horrific road to the devastated wasteland of Mordynn.

*Any retailer who orders at least 3 copies of cover A (Jacen Burrows) will be eligible to order unlimited copies of cover B (John McCrea).

 

 

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Cover B by John McCrea

 

Thanks to Ahoy Comics and Superfan Promotions for sharing this preview with us.

The Whisper War Spotlight

 

 

Marc Guggenheim is a writer close to my heart. His series, The Infinite Adventures of Jonas Quantum, was the first new indie series I picked up when I rediscovered comics in the 2010s. Now, he's embarking a new science fiction adventure. Where will this journey take us? And what new characters will we fall in love with?

Here's all the info from Comixology Originals: 

Marc Guggenheim and Sedat Oezgen Announce The Whisper War

 

 A Futuristic Sci-Fi Murder Mystery Set in the World of the Shattered Realm

 

Exclusively Available from Comixology Originals, The Whisper War Begins February 10, 2026

Hot on the heels of Marc Guggenheim’s hit comic book series The Adventures of Ulysses Monarch with Comixology Originals, the Emmy Award-winning writer and acclaimed showrunner is creating an all-new futuristic sci-fi murder mystery with a provocative idea at its core. The Whisper War is a five-issue thriller written by Guggenheim (Star Wars, Spider-Man & Wolverine) who is joined by artist Sedat Oezgen (Savage Sword of Conan), colorist Carlos Cabrera, letterer Dave Sharpe, and designer Travis Escarfullery. The first issue of The Whisper War debuts digitally on February 10, 2026, from Amazon’s Comixology Originals exclusive digital content line.

 

“This is my first time writing a comic book for a specific artist,” says Guggenheim. “In doing so, I took inspiration from Sedat’s portfolio, leaning into the images and concepts he enjoys drawing the most.”

 

Years ago, civil war raged across the Shattered Realm. The conflict claimed one-third of the population of the planet Imprimata. No one knows what the war was fought over. No one knows who the winning side was.

 

And no one remembers…anything.

 

Heard only through whispers, the past begins to reveal itself.

 

Now, in the capital city of Apperax, a murder has been committed. There are no suspects. No forensics. No theories. So when former Carabinieri cop Axel Jindari is brought out of retirement to investigate the murder, the only thing he has to go on is his intuition—and a nagging sense of déjà vu. Working alongside Officer Seeva Dessin, this murder will unravel everything he knows to be true—and maybe even history itself!

 

Guggenheim and Oezgen usher you into the world of the Shattered Realm on February 10, 2026.

 

About the Writer: Marc Guggenheim is an Emmy Award-winning writer who works in multiple mediums from television (Law & Order, Arrow, Carnival Row), film (Green Lantern, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters), new media (Stephen King’s N.), videogames (Call of Duty 3), animation (Trollhunters), and prose (In Any Lifetime).

 

In comics, Marc has written titles for Marvel (Star Wars, X-Men, Spider-Man), DC (The Flash, Justice Society of America, Batman), Image (Halcyon, Torrent, Too Dead To Die), Dark Horse (Last Flight Out, Fragmentation), and Oni (Resurrection, Stringers). His most recent comics include the creator-owned series The Adventures of Ulysses Monarch, available now from Comixology Originals and Star Wars: Jar Jar, and Star Wars: Jedi Knights Vol. 2–A Higher Path both arriving in 2026 from Marvel.

 

His newsletter, LegalDispatch, is published semi-weekly at marcguggenheim.substack.com.

 

About the Artist: Sedat Oezgen is a German comic book artist who was born in Batman, Turkey. In 1985, Sedat migrated to Germany where he discovered his love for comic books and art. He graduated from the University of Applied Science in Munster, Germany in 2008. Sedat’s first professional work was published in 2009 for Moonstone Books USA.

 

Sedat’s work has been published by IDW, Valiant, Image, Dynamite Entertainment, Zenescope Entertainment, Moonstone Boos, PKMM Entertainment, Planet Me Productions, Devil’s Due Publishing, and others. His portfolio of work includes covers, sequential, and pin-up art.

 

Sedat also works as an illustrator and commercial artist in the medical field, where he creates medical illustrations, illustrated presentations, and helps to visualize solutions for new ideas in the medical field. You can find him on social media @SedatOezgen

 

About Comixology Originals:

Amazon’s Comixology Originals exclusive digital content line is available at no additional cost for members of Kindle Unlimited and Comixology Unlimited, and for purchase at amazon.com/comixology. Prime members can enjoy a selection of eBooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga included with their Prime membership. With a monthly Kindle Unlimited membership, customers get access to an extensive library of digital books, featuring beloved authors and genres, including binge-worthy series, best sellers, audiobooks, comics and manga, magazines, and trending titles—all at your fingertips at amazon.com/kindleunlimited. Comixology Unlimited offers over 45,000 comics, graphic novels and manga for just $5.99 a month with a free trial at amazon.com/comixologyunlimited.

Thanks to Comixology Originals and Superfan Promotions for sharing this announcement with us.