Friday, October 9, 2026

NYCC 2026: Stan Sakai Presents TMNT: THE FIRST RONIN

NYCC 2026 IDW Stan Sakai Presents TMNT THE FIRST RONIN
With the debut issue slashing into comic shops in March 2027, TMNT: THE FIRST RONIN transports readers to 1600s Japan as the fearsome warrior and tactician General Kameyama faces impossible odds in a great war. When his allies fall and he becomes the last man standing, the tide swiftly changes when four yōkai - supernatural creatures and monsters from Japanese folklore who resemble humanoid turtles -  leap to his aid and defeat his foes. But Kameyama’s battle is far from over as the epic yōkai war approaches…

TMNT: THE FIRST RONIN is a showcase of Sakai’s unforgettable impact on the medium, presenting new character designs, writing, page layouts, and an entirely new mythology from his rich imagination. Combined with Lee’s astonishing artwork, this is a must-read series for fans of TMNT: THE LAST RONIN and the visual storytelling that only comics can provide.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

NYCC 2026: X-Files Comics Trailer Debuts

NYCC 2026 Dynamite Entertainment The X-Files Comic Book

The truth is out there! Dynamite Entertainment and Disney Publishing Worldwide announce further details on the debut of new comic books from The X-Files, officially launching this December!

Veteran and fan-favorite franchise writer Joe Harris returns alongside artist R.D. Brown to the tales of Mulder and Scully with a new set of declassified cases from the vault. The new comic series picks up some time after the end of the episode "My Struggle IV," the season and series finale of the eleventh season of the show. 

Bottleneck Gallery Launching New Scott Pilgrim Figures + Jim Lee X-Men Art

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Bottleneck Gallery's Scott Pilgrim action figure line TAKES OFF in collaboration with ISH and Bryan Lee O'Malley! 

Scott Pilgrim and Comic Cons go together like Scott and Ramona, so in the spirit of NYCC we’re releasing our first wave of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off figures. Based on the excellent sequel/reevaluation of Scott Pilgrim, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off sees the story and mythos through a fascinating new, and more mature, lens. With tons of input from Bryan Lee O’Malley, this set of figures is an action-(figure)-packed dive into the stellar series.

NYCC 2026: MEZCO Welcomes Jack and Sally to Living Dead Dolls

Mezco Living Dead Dolls Nightmare Before Christmas Jack and Sally Dolls
"Everyone, hail to the Pumpkin King!”

“Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it.”

LDD Presents The Nightmare Before Christmas: Jack Skellington and Sally!

Straight from Halloween Town, the Pumpkin King arrives in his signature black suit with white stripes, bringing the unmistakable look of Tim Burton’s beloved stop-motion classic to life. Sally brings her iconic patchwork look to life in the signature LDD style. With her stitched-together appearance, flowing red hair, and iconic patchwork dress, she captures the eerie charm of the beloved rag doll.

NYCC 2026: Joseph Illidge & Zeno Robinson Signing plus Illuminous Event Sponsorship

NYCC 2026 The Comic Shop
Comics writer and editor Joseph Illidge heads to New York Comic Con 2026 (October 8-11) at the Javits Center in New York City, celebrating comic-shop culture through his latest writing and Illuminous’ support for the Black comics community and beyond. 

On Saturday, October 10, from 5-6 p.m. at Booth #4355, Illidge will join actor Zeno Robinson to sign The Comic Shop Anthology: A Hit TV Show Tie-in, Kat Calamia and Phil Falco’s comic book adaptation of the YouTube series created by Cheyenne Ewulu. Featuring a story written by Illidge, the collection gives fans another way into the world of The Comic Shop.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

NYCC 2026: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel & Firefly Launching in Early 2027

NYCC 2026 Dynamite Entertainment Buffy the Vampire Slayer Comic Book
As announced and solicited earlier, the response from fans, retailers, press, and beyond for the next era of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel comics spearheaded by superstar scribe Kelly Thompson has been incredible. Due to multiple factors from creative and publishing sides, Dynamite Entertainment announces that both titles are now planned to kick off this coming March. Additionally, fans will be blasting off on new adventures in Firefly by Mark Russell and Lorenzo Re starting in February.

The first issue of the new comic series by Kelly Thompson and Stephen Byrne is set to release March 10, 2027.

DEVOUR in Cinemas Oct. 13 from Epic Pictures and Dread

Epic Pictures and Dread's Devour
Epic Pictures and Dread, the genre-specialty releasing label of Epic, announce the October 9th theatrical release of DEVOUR, a wild new supernatural horror film from director Scott B. Hansen (Bad Candy, The Possession Experiment) and written by Desiree Hansen (Bad Candy). Combining heavy metal, vampires, cannibals, witchcraft, and werewolf horror into one blood-soaked night of mayhem, the film stars KateLynn E. Newberry, Gus Langley, Alex Lucchesi, Chelsea LeSage, Gaven Wilde, and Heidi Shepherd, vocalist for the heavy metal band Butcher Babies.

In the vein of Deathgasm, DEVOUR follows an all-girl heavy metal band left stranded after a disastrous gig. When the musicians encounter a woman in danger, they find themselves trapped in a remote town controlled by a powerful warlock and populated by cannibals, vampires and a deadly werewolf. With nowhere to run and an increasingly bizarre collection of supernatural enemies closing in, the band is forced to tap into dark powers of its own to have any chance of surviving until morning.

NYCC 2026: More Hijinks and Shenanigans at Tenacious Collective

 

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With our sights fixed on NYCC later this week, here is another wave of info about all the cool things to be found on our corner of the Tenacious Collective Booth 1771. Look for our big blue Danger Dog neon sign and the huge lighted glass case full of toys on the corner. We are just behind the big Crunchyroll booth!

NYCC 2026: Gates McFadden to Write STAR TREK: CRUSHER Comic Series

NYCC 2026 IDW STAR TREK CRUSHER Comic Series

Iconic STAR TREK actress Gates McFadden (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Picard) is returning to the character of Beverly Crusher, but this time as the writer of the comic limited series STAR TREK: CRUSHER with artist Megan Levens and colorist Charlie Kirchoff.

With the debut issue arriving in summer 2027, the fan-favorite actress is making her comic book writing debut to bridge the 20 year in-universe gap in Crusher’s story between the events of the film Star Trek Nemesis and the television series Star Trek: Picard. McFadden, who portrayed the beloved Starfleet Chief Medical Officer for over 150 episodes, four feature films, and two video games, is ecstatic about further exploring the depth behind Crusher and her journey in the Star Trek universe.

NYCC 2026: Disney Publishing at New York Comic Con

NYCC 2026 Disney Publishing at Hyperion Books

Put Hyperion Books (booth 3239) on your checklist of booths to visit at New York Comic Con this weekend for a look at the latest from Disney Publishing! Discover exciting signings and panels, plus celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Winnie the Pooh at our Pop-Up Café Experience at Daily Provisions.

Synapse Films Announces the The Deadly Spawn on 4K

Synapse Films Deadly Spawn in 4K
On November 10, Synapse Films will release director Douglas McKeown’s Sci-Fi/horror classic The Deadly Spawn in separate 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray editions. 

The Deadly Spawn presents the dark side of an extraterrestrial visiting Earth. When a meteorite smashes into the woods of New Jersey, a pair of curious campers discover a menacing lifeform has hitched a ride on the space rock. After killing and devouring the campers, the terrifying creature makes its way into the basement of a nearby house, whose owners become its next meal. 

NYCC 2026: IMAGE COMICS Panel Lineup

NYCC 2025 Image Comics Omen Bound
Image Comics is pleased to return to New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center this year with an announcement-packed lineup of can’t-miss programming. Visit www.imagecomics.com for the most up-to-date programming information.

IMAGE COMICS PANELS:

—THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8—

Exquisite Corpses: The Game and Beyond (18 and Up)

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.  Room 1C03

Join co-creators James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh as they dive into the dark and twisted world of the bestselling, hit series Exquisite Corpses! Together with Tyler Boss, Adam Gorham, Pornsak Pichetshote, and Che Grayson, the corpse crew will discuss the creation of their spin offs, the response to the game, and the future of Exquisite Corpses. It’s going to be a spooky, good time! Moderated by: Sami DeMonster, Community Manager and Tiny Onion.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Marvel Rivals on the Path to Doomsday

Marvel Rivals Path to Doomsday
Today, Marvel Games and NetEase Games have unveiled full details for Season 10.5, launching October 9 for Marvel Rivals, the award-winning and critically acclaimed Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. With Season 10.5, Marvel Rivals will focus on the highly anticipated next phases of the ongoing Path to Doomsday event. The season kicks off with an epic new mode: Path to Doomsday - Avengers: Infinity War. 

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Access:Horror Film Festival Announces Streaming Showcase Oct. 4 - Nov. 1

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Access:Horror Film Festival, a celebration of disability in genre film, kicked off its 2026 program with an in-person opening night showcase at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on September 25. Following a successful night of accessibility-centered shorts, the virtual program will stream globally from October 4 through November 1, 2026.

"After a momentous kickoff at Lost Weekend, we're thrilled to bring this year's edition of the most accessible horror festival on the planet to audiences around the world," Caris O'Malley, Access:Horror Co-Producer enthused. "This year's lineup takes Access:Horror to new heights, with films that plumb the darkest depths of the human (and porcine) appetite alongside others that reveal the human body for the ticking time bomb it is. Every official selection comes with captions and audio description, so the festival is more accessible than ever. It's also scarier than ever. On October 4th, body horror is on the menu, and dinner is served."

Battle the Pressure to Fit In with New Book, THE LION THAT MEOWED

The Lion that Meowed
What if the biggest lion in the jungle could not roar?

That is the dilemma facing Leviathan, a lion cub born unusually large and seemingly destined to become King of the Jungle. But after a hyena attack leaves him with a throat injury, an old turtle named Doc saves his life with a warning: Leviathan will never roar like other lions. He will always meow like a kitten.