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To save him, they had to damn him. Talk about a tough break for Riverdale’s favorite freckled quarterback. Oni Press—the award-hoarding home of groundbreaking graphic novels—and Archie Comic Publications are officially joining forces to celebrate 85 years of America’s most wholesome teenage icon by dragging him straight into the abyss. Launching out of Oni’s massive new line of star-studded Archie titles, ARCHIE IN HELL #1 arrives this November. Behind the Madness Writer Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and artist Tyler Crook (Harrow County) are teaming up to carve a blood-stained trail from Riverdale’s dark origins straight to its modern streets. Cults and Demon Lords So, it turns out Riverdale’s biggest secret isn’t whatever Jughead eats to maintain his metabolism. The town has been quietly infested by an ancient cult set on unleashing a demon lord into our world. To complete a century-long ritual, they need one final, wholesome sacrifice: hometown football golden boy Archie Andrews. However, the
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Hard-boiled noir detectives might rely on knuckles and cheap bourbon, but Rip Kirby always preferred a sharper weapon: pure genius. Following a first look at San Diego Comic-Con, Mad Cave Studios and King Features have officially unveiled the return of comic history’s most sophisticated sleuth. Rip Kirby is back in an all-new comic series that pays homage to the brainpower, wit, and timeless elegance that made the character an icon. Spearheading the revival is two-time Eisner Award nominee Christopher Sebela (High Crimes, Dead Letters). Tango (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Archie Horror) is the artist behind it. They are joined by colorist KJ Diaz and letterer Jeff Eckleberry. Together, the team is crafting a fresh mystery built on one of the most enduring foundations in the medium. Brains Over Brawn Created in 1946 by Alex Raymond and Ward Greene, Rip Kirby broke the mold for mid-century crime fiction. Instead of bashing heads in dark alleyways, Kirby solved cases using scientific reasoning.
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Get ready to swap the pink leather jacket for a spiked motorcycle vest and a burning skull. Love it or hate it, Ryan Gosling is officially revving his engine for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The New Johnny Blaze Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige took the stage at San Diego Comic-Con’s legendary Hall H to drop the bombshell: the Project Hail Mary star will play Johnny Blaze himself in a brand-new, standalone Ghost Rider movie. To make matters even wilder, the fiery blockbuster will be helmed by “Stranger Things” director Shawn Levy, with a theatrical pitstop scheduled for 2028. Marvel Royalty Levy, of course, is practically Marvel royalty at this point after unleashing the box-office juggernaut Deadpool & Wolverine. The film also marks a quick reunion for Levy and Gosling, who just wrapped production together on Star Wars: Starfighter (landing in theaters May 28, 2027). Apparently, space wasn’t enough—they needed vengeance, too. “I’m having the greatest flashback vibes here, because
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What happens when fear itself becomes the most dangerous monster in town? Move over, Geraldo Rivera—Mad Cave Studios is dragging us back to the most delightfully paranoid decade in American history. Get ready for SATANIC PANIC, a relentless new four-issue horror comic series. It mixes classic slasher bloodshed with the absolute height of 1980s moral hysteria. Heavy Metal, Head-Hunters & Hysteria Set in a sleepy ’80s town gripped by full-blown devil-worship frenzy, a masked slasher begins carving up the locals. Naturally, the town doesn’t blame the actual killer. They blame heavy metal cassettes, Dungeons & Dragons rulebooks, and any teenager wearing too much eyeliner. Enter Naz, Sal, and Terry: three local misfits, tabletop geeks, and Ozzy Osbourne enthusiasts who suddenly find themselves framed as the ultimate scapegoats. To survive, the trio must race to unmask the real killer, clear their names, and avoid getting lynched by a mob of enraged parents. In a town desperate to blame the weird kids,
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If you thought your smart home glitching was terrifying, Mad Cave Studios is about to double down on your techno-paranoia. This October, the publisher returns to its unsettling sci-fi horror anthology with TERRORBYTES HALLOWEEN ANNUAL #1—an oversized 40-page special proving that the scariest monsters aren’t lurking in your closet; they’re sitting in your browser history. Building on the acclaimed series’ signature theme of humanity’s toxic romance with technology, the annual pairs established creator Mark London (Mister Nemo, Honor & Curse: Eternal) with fresh blood: the winners of Mad Cave’s 2025 Talent Search, Jennifer Liao and DL White. Three Tales of High-Tech Terror Positioned perfectly for fans of Black Mirror, The Twilight Zone, The Silver Coin, and classic EC Comics, this triple-threat anthology serves up futuristic nightmares brought to life by artists Mac Rey, Aguste Calcagno, and Gabriele Falzone, colorists Pedro Estouco and Edson Jimenez, and letterers Marina Leon and Chase Snyder. Wrapping up the package is an eerie main cover
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Some nightmares refuse to stay dead. Mad Cave Studios has officially announced HAMMER HEAD. It’s a relentless new five-issue horror miniseries from acclaimed creative duo Ed Brisson (Predator, Ghost Rider) and artist Damian Couceiro (Wolverine & Kitty Pryde, X-Force). It features colors by Dee Cunniffe and letters by Patrick Brosseau. Blending classic ’80s slasher terror with psychological dread, the series focuses on Jules. She’s the sole survivor of the legendary Hammer Head killing spree. However, for twenty years, Jules has carried the overwhelming trauma of watching everyone she loved be cut down. Every few years, Hammer Head inexplicably rises from the dead to resume his slaughter. This drives Jules deeper into her own dark coping mechanisms with every fresh wave of violence. Jules is unlawfully thrown into prison without a trial. However, she discovers she is part of a dark, twisted ritual, one that can force her back into the nightmare, the one she’s spent two decades trying to escape.
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Warner Bros. and DC Studios have dropped the official trailer for Clayface. And they’ve injected a heavy dose of pure body horror into the DC Universe just in time for this Halloween season. And we can’t wait! A Star Is Torn Tom Rhys Harries takes center stage in the title role of Gotham’s legendary, mud-slinging villain. Billed as DC Studios’ first true dive into horror, Clayface charts one man’s gruesome descent from Hollywood golden boy to revenge-obsessed monster. It’s a tragic dive into lost identity, toxic love, and the terrifying price of reckless scientific ambition. Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting-edge treatment. It miraculously returns him to his former self. However, unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge. The
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Every wealthy family has skeletons in their closet. The Grimaldis just happen to keep a literal demon in the basement. Mad Cave Studios has officially unveiled Filthy Lambs, a chilling new horror comic series that asks a simple question: How much blood are you willing to spill to keep your trust fund intact? Written and lettered by Paul Allor (Marvel Rivals, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), with eerie, razor-sharp artwork by Chris Evenhuis (G.I. Joe) and colors by Sjan Weijers, this series blends domestic dysfunction, occult nightmares, and pitch-black humor into a story decades in the making. A Prayer, A Stabbing, and A Snapping Turtle The premise kicks off in the cellar of Grimaldi Manor. The family patriarch utters a prayer, plunges a knife into his own throat. The blood flows for his demonic spectator. Meanwhile, upstairs? Three generations of clueless Grimaldis—and, strangely, a snapping turtle—are blissfully celebrating their extravagant lives. For the last few decades, the Grimaldi lineage has enjoyed
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If you thought “Riverdale“ was unhinged when it introduced cults, serial killer genes, and time travel, hold onto your milkshakes. Archie Andrews is officially facing a literal zombie apocalypse. Variety reports that Disney+ has officially given a full series order to “Afterlife With Archie,” adapting the critically acclaimed horror comic by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and legendary artist Francesco Francavilla. Originally placed in development back in 2025, the streamer is eyeing a spooky Halloween 2027 release window for the show. Sabrina Spells Trouble (Literally) So, how does Riverdale end up crawling with the undead? You can blame everyone’s favorite teenage witch. The horror kicks off when a supernatural spell cast by a certain teenage witch backfires spectacularly, thanks, Sabrina. This unleashes an army of possessed corpses on the town. Archie and the gang are forced to fight for their lives. It’s a survival saga that tests their friendships, love triangles, and high school loyalties. The project brings together the ultimate “Riverdale” dream
Continue reading →
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The wait is finally over: the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has officially dropped. And it confirms that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is pulling out every stop for the biggest multiverse crossover in history. After an exclusive peek for CinemaCon attendees earlier this year, the footage is now public. It sets the stage for a cinematic event that feels less like a movie and more like a comic book “Crisis” event brought to life. The End of the World (As We Know It) Avengers: Doomsday serves as the high-stakes culmination of the Multiverse Saga. The Russo Brothers, behind Infinity War and Endgame, are returning to the director’s chair. The film reunites nearly every major player in the MCU to face their most formidable threat yet: Doctor Doom. There is a twist that has sent shockwaves through the fandom. The iconic villain is played by Robert Downey Jr. While details remain shrouded in mystery, the film explores Doom as a
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To save him, they had to damn him. Talk about a tough break for Riverdale’s favorite freckled quarterback. Oni Press—the award-hoarding home of groundbreaking graphic novels—and Archie Comic Publications are officially joining forces to celebrate 85 years of America’s most wholesome teenage icon by dragging him straight into the abyss. Launching out of Oni’s massive new line of star-studded Archie titles, ARCHIE IN HELL #1 arrives this November. Behind the Madness Writer Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and artist Tyler Crook (Harrow County) are teaming up to carve a blood-stained trail from Riverdale’s dark origins straight to its modern streets. Cults and Demon Lords So, it turns out Riverdale’s biggest secret isn’t whatever Jughead eats to maintain his metabolism. The town has been quietly infested by an ancient cult set on unleashing a demon lord into our world. To complete a century-long ritual, they need one final, wholesome sacrifice: hometown football golden boy Archie Andrews. However, the
Continue reading →
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Hard-boiled noir detectives might rely on knuckles and cheap bourbon, but Rip Kirby always preferred a sharper weapon: pure genius. Following a first look at San Diego Comic-Con, Mad Cave Studios and King Features have officially unveiled the return of comic history’s most sophisticated sleuth. Rip Kirby is back in an all-new comic series that pays homage to the brainpower, wit, and timeless elegance that made the character an icon. Spearheading the revival is two-time Eisner Award nominee Christopher Sebela (High Crimes, Dead Letters). Tango (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Archie Horror) is the artist behind it. They are joined by colorist KJ Diaz and letterer Jeff Eckleberry. Together, the team is crafting a fresh mystery built on one of the most enduring foundations in the medium. Brains Over Brawn Created in 1946 by Alex Raymond and Ward Greene, Rip Kirby broke the mold for mid-century crime fiction. Instead of bashing heads in dark alleyways, Kirby solved cases using scientific reasoning.
Continue reading →
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Get ready to swap the pink leather jacket for a spiked motorcycle vest and a burning skull. Love it or hate it, Ryan Gosling is officially revving his engine for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The New Johnny Blaze Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige took the stage at San Diego Comic-Con’s legendary Hall H to drop the bombshell: the Project Hail Mary star will play Johnny Blaze himself in a brand-new, standalone Ghost Rider movie. To make matters even wilder, the fiery blockbuster will be helmed by “Stranger Things” director Shawn Levy, with a theatrical pitstop scheduled for 2028. Marvel Royalty Levy, of course, is practically Marvel royalty at this point after unleashing the box-office juggernaut Deadpool & Wolverine. The film also marks a quick reunion for Levy and Gosling, who just wrapped production together on Star Wars: Starfighter (landing in theaters May 28, 2027). Apparently, space wasn’t enough—they needed vengeance, too. “I’m having the greatest flashback vibes here, because
Continue reading →
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What happens when fear itself becomes the most dangerous monster in town? Move over, Geraldo Rivera—Mad Cave Studios is dragging us back to the most delightfully paranoid decade in American history. Get ready for SATANIC PANIC, a relentless new four-issue horror comic series. It mixes classic slasher bloodshed with the absolute height of 1980s moral hysteria. Heavy Metal, Head-Hunters & Hysteria Set in a sleepy ’80s town gripped by full-blown devil-worship frenzy, a masked slasher begins carving up the locals. Naturally, the town doesn’t blame the actual killer. They blame heavy metal cassettes, Dungeons & Dragons rulebooks, and any teenager wearing too much eyeliner. Enter Naz, Sal, and Terry: three local misfits, tabletop geeks, and Ozzy Osbourne enthusiasts who suddenly find themselves framed as the ultimate scapegoats. To survive, the trio must race to unmask the real killer, clear their names, and avoid getting lynched by a mob of enraged parents. In a town desperate to blame the weird kids,
Continue reading →
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If you thought your smart home glitching was terrifying, Mad Cave Studios is about to double down on your techno-paranoia. This October, the publisher returns to its unsettling sci-fi horror anthology with TERRORBYTES HALLOWEEN ANNUAL #1—an oversized 40-page special proving that the scariest monsters aren’t lurking in your closet; they’re sitting in your browser history. Building on the acclaimed series’ signature theme of humanity’s toxic romance with technology, the annual pairs established creator Mark London (Mister Nemo, Honor & Curse: Eternal) with fresh blood: the winners of Mad Cave’s 2025 Talent Search, Jennifer Liao and DL White. Three Tales of High-Tech Terror Positioned perfectly for fans of Black Mirror, The Twilight Zone, The Silver Coin, and classic EC Comics, this triple-threat anthology serves up futuristic nightmares brought to life by artists Mac Rey, Aguste Calcagno, and Gabriele Falzone, colorists Pedro Estouco and Edson Jimenez, and letterers Marina Leon and Chase Snyder. Wrapping up the package is an eerie main cover
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Some nightmares refuse to stay dead. Mad Cave Studios has officially announced HAMMER HEAD. It’s a relentless new five-issue horror miniseries from acclaimed creative duo Ed Brisson (Predator, Ghost Rider) and artist Damian Couceiro (Wolverine & Kitty Pryde, X-Force). It features colors by Dee Cunniffe and letters by Patrick Brosseau. Blending classic ’80s slasher terror with psychological dread, the series focuses on Jules. She’s the sole survivor of the legendary Hammer Head killing spree. However, for twenty years, Jules has carried the overwhelming trauma of watching everyone she loved be cut down. Every few years, Hammer Head inexplicably rises from the dead to resume his slaughter. This drives Jules deeper into her own dark coping mechanisms with every fresh wave of violence. Jules is unlawfully thrown into prison without a trial. However, she discovers she is part of a dark, twisted ritual, one that can force her back into the nightmare, the one she’s spent two decades trying to escape.
Continue reading →
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Warner Bros. and DC Studios have dropped the official trailer for Clayface. And they’ve injected a heavy dose of pure body horror into the DC Universe just in time for this Halloween season. And we can’t wait! A Star Is Torn Tom Rhys Harries takes center stage in the title role of Gotham’s legendary, mud-slinging villain. Billed as DC Studios’ first true dive into horror, Clayface charts one man’s gruesome descent from Hollywood golden boy to revenge-obsessed monster. It’s a tragic dive into lost identity, toxic love, and the terrifying price of reckless scientific ambition. Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting-edge treatment. It miraculously returns him to his former self. However, unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge. The
Continue reading →
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Every wealthy family has skeletons in their closet. The Grimaldis just happen to keep a literal demon in the basement. Mad Cave Studios has officially unveiled Filthy Lambs, a chilling new horror comic series that asks a simple question: How much blood are you willing to spill to keep your trust fund intact? Written and lettered by Paul Allor (Marvel Rivals, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), with eerie, razor-sharp artwork by Chris Evenhuis (G.I. Joe) and colors by Sjan Weijers, this series blends domestic dysfunction, occult nightmares, and pitch-black humor into a story decades in the making. A Prayer, A Stabbing, and A Snapping Turtle The premise kicks off in the cellar of Grimaldi Manor. The family patriarch utters a prayer, plunges a knife into his own throat. The blood flows for his demonic spectator. Meanwhile, upstairs? Three generations of clueless Grimaldis—and, strangely, a snapping turtle—are blissfully celebrating their extravagant lives. For the last few decades, the Grimaldi lineage has enjoyed
Continue reading →
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If you thought “Riverdale“ was unhinged when it introduced cults, serial killer genes, and time travel, hold onto your milkshakes. Archie Andrews is officially facing a literal zombie apocalypse. Variety reports that Disney+ has officially given a full series order to “Afterlife With Archie,” adapting the critically acclaimed horror comic by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and legendary artist Francesco Francavilla. Originally placed in development back in 2025, the streamer is eyeing a spooky Halloween 2027 release window for the show. Sabrina Spells Trouble (Literally) So, how does Riverdale end up crawling with the undead? You can blame everyone’s favorite teenage witch. The horror kicks off when a supernatural spell cast by a certain teenage witch backfires spectacularly, thanks, Sabrina. This unleashes an army of possessed corpses on the town. Archie and the gang are forced to fight for their lives. It’s a survival saga that tests their friendships, love triangles, and high school loyalties. The project brings together the ultimate “Riverdale” dream
Continue reading →
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The wait is finally over: the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has officially dropped. And it confirms that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is pulling out every stop for the biggest multiverse crossover in history. After an exclusive peek for CinemaCon attendees earlier this year, the footage is now public. It sets the stage for a cinematic event that feels less like a movie and more like a comic book “Crisis” event brought to life. The End of the World (As We Know It) Avengers: Doomsday serves as the high-stakes culmination of the Multiverse Saga. The Russo Brothers, behind Infinity War and Endgame, are returning to the director’s chair. The film reunites nearly every major player in the MCU to face their most formidable threat yet: Doctor Doom. There is a twist that has sent shockwaves through the fandom. The iconic villain is played by Robert Downey Jr. While details remain shrouded in mystery, the film explores Doom as a
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