This new series marks Silvestri’s highly anticipated return to the franchise he helped create in
1996. For longtime fans, the relaunch promises a bold expansion of the mythology that made
The Darkness a cult phenomenon while introducing fresh twists designed to surprise even its
most devoted readers. “The Darkness has always been one of my favorite characters, and I’ve
wanted to come back to it for a long time,” says Silvestri. “Fans have been asking for years
when Jackie would return, and now we get to deliver something truly special. This is going to
feel familiar, but it’s going to take you places you’ve never been before.”

The Darkness (2025) #1 will feature pencils by Ed Benes (Birds of Prey, Justice League of
America) with inks from Matt “Batt!” Banning, Sal Regla, and John Livesay, colors by Arif
Prianto, and letters by Troy Peteri. Benes will handle the first issue, while fan-favorite Raymond
Gay (Gunslinger Spawn, TMNT) will join the series starting with issue #2.

Originally launched nearly three decades ago, The Darkness quickly became one of Top Cow’s
most popular properties, spawning spin-off series, crossovers, and two acclaimed video game
adaptations. The title built a loyal following among fans of supernatural thrillers and morally
complex anti-heroes, standing alongside genre heavyweights. The new series aims to capture
that same energy while pushing its narrative into even darker, more unpredictable territory.
“This isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a reinvention,” Silvestri adds. “We’re going back to what
made The Darkness such a hit: Its grit, its danger, its sense that power always comes with a
price. But this time, we’re turning everything up to eleven. Jackie’s world is going to expand in
ways readers never expected.”

The story once again follows Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman who inherits a terrifying gift on his 21st birthday: an elemental force known as The Darkness, which grants him dominion over creatures from another realm. As supernatural forces wage war over reality itself, Jackie must
navigate a brutal conflict where good and evil are anything but clear.

The Darkness (2025) #1 arrives in comic shops on December 10, 2025, with final order cutoff
on November 10, 2025. The issue will launch with an extensive lineup of variant covers from
Silvestri, Benes, and acclaimed artist David Mack, along with blank sketch options, high-ratio
incentives, and ultra-rare signed and original art editions for collectors.

This new era of The Darkness is more than a comeback—it’s a statement. Whether you’re a
longtime fan or discovering Jackie Estacado for the first time, this is the moment to step into the shadows.

Preorders are open now at comic retailers everywhere. The Darkness series will
also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and
Google Play. Visit TopCow.com for more information.

THE DARKNESS (2025) #1
Writer: Marc Silvestri
Penciler: Ed Benes
Inks: Matt “Batt!” Banning, Sal Regla, John Livesay
Colors: Arif Prianto
Letters: Troy Peteri
On Sale: December 10, 2025
Final Order Cutoff: November 10, 2025
In a world consumed by shadows…one man becomes The Darkness. Jackie Estacado is back!
Thrust into a supernatural war between the dark and the light in a no-holds-barred adventure where the edge of our reality grinds against supernatural forces grappling for control over each other and the waking world.

Mafia Hitman Jackie Estacado was both blessed and cursed on his 21st birthday when he became the bearer of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there. Forces in the world rise up to face Jackie and the evil his gift represents. There is one small problem in this story…evil is good.

From co-creator Marc Silvestri (The Darkness, Cyber Force, Batman and the Joker: The Deadly
Duo) with the universe-shattering first issue art by Ed Benes (Birds of Prey, Superman, Justice
League of America), followed in issue #2 with ongoing series artist Raymond Gay (Gunsligner
Spawn, Bloodletter, TMNT, Medieval Spawn), comes an explosive new era of The Darkness!

Covers:
● Cover A: Marc Silvestri & Arif Prianto
● Cover B: Ed Benes & Arif Prianto

● Cover C: David Mack
● Cover D: Blank Sketch Cover

Incentives:
● 1:10, 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, 1:250 ratios including B&W line art and color virgin variants.
● Ultra-rare 1:500 and 1:1000 ratios include signed and original art sketch covers by
Marc Silvestri

Top Cow
Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in
December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two
decades.

The Darkness
First published by Top Cow Productions in 1996, The Darkness follows mafia hitman Jackie
Estacado, who inherits an ancient and malevolent force on his 21st birthday. Known as “The
Darkness”, this elemental power grants control over a shadow dimension and its demonic
inhabitants—at a terrible cost. Blending crime noir, supernatural horror, and action, The
Darkness has sold millions of copies worldwide, spawned multiple spin-offs and crossovers, and inspired two critically acclaimed video games. With its morally complex anti-hero and gothic tone, The Darkness remains one of the most influential titles in modern comics.

Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s terrifying story, The Thing on the Doorstep takes readers deep into a haunting mystery of friendship, madness, and the horrifying unknown.

Daniel Upton and Edward Derby have been best friends almost their entire lives—until the day Daniel shoots Edward dead in the Arkham Sanitorium. Daniel insists he’s innocent despite all evidence pointing to him. Find out the truth, and witness the beginning of a doomed relationship and Edward’s slow descent into a horrifying world beyond his control in this new series.

“I’m thrilled to bring The Thing on the Doorstep to life with Top Cow and Image Comics,” said writer Simon Birks. “Lovecraft’s original tale has always fascinated me, and in adapting it, I wanted to explore not only the classic cosmic horror but also the human relationships and psychological tension beneath it. This story delves deeper into the characters and adds a whole new dimension to Lovecraft’s mythos—one that I think both longtime fans and new readers will truly appreciate.”

Top Cow CEO Marc Silvestri (The Darkness, Witchblade, Batman: The Deadly Duo) added, “Simon Birks has an incredible ability to craft tension and emotion in equal measure. His writing pulls you in and doesn’t let go. We’ve been fans of his storytelling for a long time, and I’m confident readers are going to love what he’s done with The Thing on the Doorstep. It’s haunting, heartfelt, and utterly unforgettable.”

The Thing on the Doorstep #1 (of 5) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on February 11, 2026:

The Thing on the Doorstep #1 (of 5)

WRITER: Simon Birks
ARTIST: Willi Roberts
LETTERER: Rob Jones
Cover A: Willi Roberts
Cover B: Lyndon White
Cover C: Willi Roberts [1:10 Virgin]
Cover D: Lyndon White [1:25 Virgin]

Daniel Upton and Edward Derby have been best friends almost their entire lives, right up to the point Daniel shoots Edward dead in the Arkham Sanitorium – a crime Daniel swears he didn’t commit, despite all the evidence. What happened on that fateful day in Arkham? What is the truth behind this seemingly mindless act of violence?

Witness the beginning of this doomed relationship and Edward’s slow descent into a horrifying world beyond his control.From award-winning writer Simon Birks (ANTARCTICA, Sinners, Gone) with artist Willi Roberts (ANTARCTICA, The Dark, Clodagh) comes a chilling tale based on HP Lovecraft’s terrifying story.

February 11, 2026 • 32 PAGES • FC • T +/ Teen Plus •  $3.99

Prepare to lose your mind—Lovecraftian horror returns this February. Visit TopCow.com for more information.

About Top Cow Productions
Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades.

For more information, visit www.topcow.com or follow Top Cow on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Bluesky.

For press inquiries, preview requests, or retail support, please contact:
Press Contact:
Lisa Y. Wu
Director of Marketing, Top Cow Productions
Email: lisa@topcow.com
Phone: (843) 514-3892

Following its viral success on LINE Webtoon, where the series has attracted more than 30 million readers, Punderworld has captivated audiences worldwide by transforming the classic Greek myth of Hades and Persephone into a modern, character-driven romantic comedy. The series has been widely praised for its wit, emotional resonance, and unforgettable artwork.

In Vol. 2, Persephone’s curiosity leads to her unexpected entrapment in the Underworld, setting off a chain of events that escalates across both mortal and divine realms. Hades must unravel the mystery of her confinement while Persephone’s disappearance triggers a relentless search by her mother, Demeter, threatening the balance between worlds and igniting divine upheaval.

“When I started Punderworld, I wanted to tell a story where even gods could be awkward, vulnerable, and surprisingly human,” said Linda Šejić (Blood Stain). “The response from readers has been incredible. I’m thrilled for everyone to return to the Underworld and see what surprises await.”

Top Cow founder and Image Comics co-founder Marc Silvestri added, “Linda Šejić brings the Underworld to life in a way that’s impossible to put down. Punderworld Vol. 2 raises the stakes, deepens the story, and takes everything fans loved in the first volume to thrilling new heights.”

Punderworld Vol. 2 is a must-read for comic fans, fantasy enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a story where humor and passion intertwine with unexpected twists.

Punderworld Vol. 2
Writer and Artist: Linda Šejić
ISBN: 978-1-5343-3199-0
Lunar Code: 0725IM466
In Comic Shops: April 8, 2026
In Book Stores: May 5, 2026

The classic Greek tale turned relatable romantic comedy continues in volume 2!

Nothing says “opposites attract” like a Life Goddess and the King of the Dead – and after their truly Olympian meet-cute, who could blame Hades and Persephone for wanting a little time alone together? A night of exploring the Underworld brings them closer together, and it’s all harmless flirting and long walks along the River Styx…until it turns out that Persephone can’t leave, magically blocked from exiting the realm of the dead. It’s as big a puzzle to her as it is to her antisocial new beau, but she and Hades will have to solve the mysterious imprisonment fast, because Persephone’s absence has not gone unnoticed.

In the mortal world and above, Persephone’s mother, Demeter, sets out on a justified rampage of maternal aggression, determined to locate her missing daughter. The gods love their drama – but if they don’t tread carefully, what starts as a simple misunderstanding may lead to the world as they know it- flipped upside down.

Punderworld Vol. 2 will also be available across major digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play. Visit TopCow.com for more information.

About Top Cow Productions
Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries.

For more information, visit www.topcow.com or follow Top Cow on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Bluesky.

For press inquiries, preview requests, or retail support, please contact:

Press Contact:
Lisa Y. Wu
Director of Marketing, Top Cow Productions
Email: lisa@topcow.com
Phone: (843) 514-3892

About PUNDERWORLD: Hades and Persephone’s love-struck misadventures. The classic tale of Greek mythology, but 100 percent more awkwardly relatable. Hades is the officious, antisocial ruler of the Underworld. Persephone, daughter of Demeter, is an earth goddess of growth and renewal—they’ve been crushing on each other for the past two centuries. But when a festival (and a little liquid courage) present an opportunity to put an end to their olympian will-they-won’t-they, a meddlesome pantheon and several titanic misassumptions threaten to give every god in the sky the wrong impression…and leave their romance dead before it can bloom.

Punderworld has 13 million hits with 350K subscribers, according to the WEBTOON page.

You might have caught Bleeding Cool’s exclusive scoop that Top Cow & Image Comics is bringing the first season to print in August.

Linda Šejić tells Bleeding Cool “Punderworld allowed me to incorporate all the things I loved the most since I was in high school: Mythological beings in their unlimited creativity, which always tickled my imagination set in a fantasy setting with lots of nature morphed into an awkward comedic romance. I am beyond excited about getting it printed, and I can’t wait to hold it in my hands.”

Want to pre-order the book? We couldn’t have said it any better than what was published in the Image Comics press release:

Punderworld (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2072-7, Diamond Code JUN210157) will be available on Wednesday, August 25 and in bookstores on Tuesday, August 31. It can be pre-ordered at your local comic book shop or independent bookstore via Bookshop or IndieBound, or it can be pre-ordered on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Indigo.

Following the journey of Lauren Thomas—an unlucky-in-love mortal entangled with incubi, angels, and other immortal forces—Fine Print, Vol. 3 dives headfirst into the consequences of escapism and desire. As Lauren confronts her past, the immortals around her are forced to face their own fractured dynamics, proving that even gods and monsters aren’t immune to emotional fallout.

“Fine Print is one of those rare series that feels fearless in how honest it is,” said Matt Hawkins (Swing, Think Tank, Postal), President/COO of Top Cow Productions. “Stjepan continues to raise the bar—not just visually, but emotionally. Vol. 3 takes everything readers love about this series and pushes it further, tackling intimacy, pain, and self-deception in a way that feels bold, modern, and unapologetically real.”

Creator Stjepan Šejić describes Vol. 3 as a turning point for the series.

“This is the volume where the fantasy really stops being comfortable,” said Šejić. “Bliss, desire, and divine attention can only take you so far before you’re forced to confront the truth underneath. Fine Print Vol. 3 leans hard into the mess—the heartbreak, the bad decisions, and the moments where love doesn’t save you. If readers thought the series was emotionally intense before, this is where it levels up.”

With its signature blend of sensuality, sharp humor, and introspective storytelling, Fine Print Vol. 3 delivers what fans have been waiting for: higher emotional stakes, deeper character exploration, and a story that embraces “beautifully messy truths” without compromise.

Fine Print Vol. 3

Writer: Stjepan Sejic
Artist: Stjepan Sejic
ISBN: 9781534330016
Lunar Code: 1025IM0466

Like any painkiller, bliss only takes you so far. This is a lesson that unlucky-in-love Lauren Thomas is going to have to learn the hard way, despite the aid of some of the underworld’s foremost incubi. Even in Lauren’s unique position – having divine entities at your romantic beck and call – wrestling with the past is no one’s idea of a good time. Not that things are any easier for the immortals in Lauren’s orbit; whether you execute contracts or shoot heart-shaped arrows, interpersonal dynamics always end up complicating things.

In Vol. 3 of Fine Print (aka “Why sex with gods is NOT a good idea”), we dive in deep and discover that not all winged things are angels, not all horned ones bring damnation, and surprise-surprise, no amount of unbridled bliss can actually solve your problems. Strap in, everyone – this is where it gets miserable.

April 15 / 208 PAGES / T+ TEEN PLUS / US $19.99

Fine Print Vol. 3 will also be available across major digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play. Visit TopCow.com for more information.

Top Cow

Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries.

For more information, visit www.topcow.com or follow Top Cow on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Bluesky.

For press inquiries, preview requests, or retail support, please contact:

Press Contact:
Lisa Y. Wu
Director of Marketing, Top Cow Productions
Email: lisaywu@topcow.com
Phone: (843) 514-3892

After years of independent release and a victorious Kickstarter campaign, La Mano del Destino sets its sights on the direct market. 

Los Angeles, CA. March 23, 2021 — Top Cow Productions and Image Comics will be publishing the collected edition of the indie, Lucha Libre comic La Mano del Destino this May. This comic has been a passion project of J. Gonzo’s for nearly a decade. Gonzo sought out a strong Tag Team partner to bring his creation to the direct market and, given their rich history of diverse projects and creators, found one in Top Cow.

“When Gonzo told me he was doing this book I had no idea what to expect, it was a world I was completely unfamiliar with,” says Top Cow President Matt Hawkins. “Then I read it, laughed, and fell in love with these colorful characters. I’m glad we picked this one up.”

“Top Cow is a place where creative ideas win,” said Gonzo. “If you look at their current projects, or even their back catalogue, there is a rich variety of story types and approaches that is unlike most other publishers or studios. They are less interested in a homogeneity of some house style and truly promote the best, creative ideas. It really is an ‘artist’s company,’” Gonzo said. J. Gonzo previously performed art duties with writer Henry Barajas on ALA GNRT’s Top Graphic Novel for Adults of 2020 Reading List non-fiction series La Voz de M.A.Y.O.: Tata Rambo.

 

ABOUT LA MANO:

La Mano del Destino tells the tale of a once-champion Luchador – who, after being betrayed by his friends and unmasked in the ring, agrees to a Faustian bargain with a mysterious promoter. He gains a new power and the identity of La Mano del Destino in order to exact revenge upon his betrayers. But, like all good Comicbook bargains, La Mano del Destino quickly finds that there are complications to his bargain. Set in a swanky, 1960s Mexico where Lucha Libre is intrinsically woven into all aspects of society and the most important events that happen within this world. This story winds its way through the machinations and motivations of all types who inhabit this unique setting. Can La Mano del Destino get his revenge while remaining the champion he knows himself to be? – Find out in this trade paperback.

Mesoamerican myth, Silver-Age storytelling, and high-flying Lucha Libre action converge to tell this epic story of vengeance and destiny!

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR LA MANO:

“I fell in love with the work of Gonzo though his masterpiece La Mano del Destino when I saw it screaming out to me from an artist’s alley table. It seemed to satisfy a longing I didn’t even know I had for a comic that straddled the worlds of Lucha Libre, weird fiction, and Kirby-inspired graphics, all wrapped up in a dazzling, but still gloriously DIY, production design. Bottom line, when I see Gonzo attached to something, I know it’s got the real heart of indie comics beating at its core, and who can resist that beat?” -Phil Hester, FIREBREATHER, FAMILY TREE

“This book is a love letter to everything I love about comic books, Lucha Libre, and my Mexican heritage.” -J. Gonzo, La Mano del Destino, La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo

La Mano del Destino is a 240+ page trade paperback created, written, and drawn by J. Gonzo. This edition recollects the original six-issues, contains a foreword by Evan Dorkin, and has over 40 pages of bonus and “making-of” materials. La Mano del Destino is available to order now through Previews (MAR210103) and will be at local comic shops on May 19th and May 25th, 2021 at bookstores.

PREVIEW

CREATOR BIO

J. Gonzo is a Chicano artist, born and raised in Cypress, CA., who resides in Phoenix, AZ. Artwise, his formative years were shaped by the rigid tradition and Byzantine iconography of the Catholic school he attended juxtaposed with the DIY aesthetic of the late 70s, Orange County Punk counterculture peppered with the bright, bold, Latino hues of his grandparent’s generation. He attended the Orange County High School of the Visual Arts Program and went to a terrible trade school for a degree in Graphic Design. He also apprenticed and tattooed professionally for a number of years before entering the world of advertising and design. Gonzo has spent the past 25-plus years using his creative skills at ad agencies, toy and comic companies, design studios, freelancing, creating his own comic book title La Mano del Destino and publishing imprint Castle & Key Publications, as well as handling art duties on La Voz de MAYO: Tata Rambo for Top Cow & Image Comics.

For more information about the book, go to official La Mano del Destino landing page.

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WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Stjepan Sejic

APRIL 21 / 152 pages / FC/ M / $16.99

“MERCY,” Part Two The tale of kink and metal continues as Ally and Alan ride their rollercoaster of sexual exploration. Meanwhile, Anne and Laura enjoy their little slice-of-heaven relationship. Good times all around. Sure would be a shame if addictive behavior and trust issues ruined all that fun. I mean, that would be terrible.

HELM GREYCASTLE #1 (OF 4)
WRITER: Henry Barajas
ARTIST / COVER A: Rahmat Handoko, Bryan Valenza
COVER B: David Lapham
COVER C: Tony Parker
COVER D: Becky Cloonan

APRIL 28 / 40 pages / FC/ T+ / $4.99

New Latinx fantasy by HENRY BARAJAS, author of the critically acclaimed LA VOZ DE M.A.Y.O.: TATA RAMBO! The last dragon prince has been abducted—kept prisoner by an unknown threat: AZTEC MEXICA! Helm Greycastle and his outsider comrades are here to save the prince—but are recruited by a resistance plotting to overthrow Montezuma. Will Greycastle help save the people of MEXICA…or rescue the dragon prince and flee? BONUS! HELM GREYCASTLE #1 includes a Latinx one-shot RPG (5E compatible) written by TRISTAN J. TARWATER (Rolled & Told) and art by JEN VAUGHN.

Helm Greycastle will also feature alternative covers by such talent as David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Tony Parker (God of War), and Becky Cloonan (Immortal Wonder Woman), along with a bonus Latinx one-shot RPG (5E compatible) written by Tristan J. Tarwater (Rolled & Told) and showcasing art by Jen Vaughn (d20 Dames).

“What if the Aztec Empire defeated the Spanish Conquistadors? As a Mexican-American who has had no formal education on my indigenous background, writing this book has been very empowering,” said Barajas. “I’m excited to share some Mesoamerican history while mixing it with swords and sorcery.”

In Helm Greycastle, the last dragon prince has been abducted—kept prisoner by an unknown threat: AZTEC MEXICA! Helm Greycastle and his outsider comrades are here to save the prince—but are recruited by a resistance plotting to overthrow Montezuma. Will Greycastle help save the people of MEXICA…or rescue the dragon prince and flee?

“Working on Helm has been very challenging for me because this time I am not only a colorist but also a co-creator,” said Valenza. “One of my biggest achievements in 2020 is being able to be involved in this project.”

Handoko added: “I’m having a blast working on Helm Greycastle and bringing Aztec gods to life.”

Helm Greycastle #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 28:

Helm Greycastle #1 Cover A Handoko & Valenza – FEB210027
Helm Greycastle #1 Cover B Lapham – FEB210028
Helm Greycastle #1 Cover C Parker – FEB210029
Helm Greycastle #1 Cover D Cloonan [limited] – FEB210030
Helm Greycastle #1 will also be available for purchase across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.

“Our Witchblade 25th Anniversary Kickstarter was such a success with our fans,” Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri said. “The feedback we got was are we going to do with the again but with The Darkness. The answer was a no brainer. We want to give Jackie fans something to get excited about—and celebrate 25 years of their favorite anti-hero.” 

“We couldn’t do this without the readers,” Top Cow President & COO Matt Hawkins said. “It’s all apart of a giant collaboration between Top Cow, contributing Darkness storytellers, and the fans.”

The latest crowdfunding initiative offers a Kickstarter exclusive dustjacket and signature by Darkness co-creator Marc Silvestri. For the first time in seven years, there will be new Darkness art by Marc Silvestri and Stjepan Sejic (HARLEEN, SUNSTONE). Backers can choose tiers that offer a Kickstarter exclusive The Darkness #1 facsimile variant, enamel pin, t-shirt, and remark Darkness art by Marc Silvestri.

Additional rewards include Marc Silvestri making himself available for exclusive video calls with groups of fans or one-on-one interactions. “We can talk about your portfolios. I can give you reviews, pointers on your artwork, and help you become a comic book professional,” Silvestri said.

The Darkness Complete Collection Vol. 1 Kickstarter will end on Friday, August 21st. Click here to visit the campaign.

Los Angeles, California – March 24th, 2023 – Top Cow Productions, Inc., the company behind THE DARKNESS and CYBERFORCE, reunites INFINITE DARK team Ryan Cady (BATMAN: URBAN LEGENDS, GREEN LANTERN) and Andrea Mutti (BATMAN ETERNAL, PORT OF EARTH) to develop a new sci-fi, horror series, HAUNT YOU TO THE END, which debuts on June 14th, 2023. “This five-issue journey will intrigue even the greatest paranormal skeptics like myself,” says Top Cow President Matt Hawkins.

Writer Ryan Cady says, “Andrea Mutti and I have been dying to work together again for a few years now, and when this idea popped into my head, everything was already in his style: moody, washed out watercolors and appropriately dreary scenes of doom and gloom.”

With the series set in the last days of the most haunted place on earth ravaged by a climate apocalypse, artist Andrea Mutti says, “I knew immediately that I wanted to contrast the warm and cold colors on the same page to reflect Ryan’s dynamic world. There is action, suspense, horror and evocative and extremely visual and powerful environments and characters!”

Within this A DAY AFTER TOMORROW and A HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE world that Cady and Mutti created, readers will go on an expedition with a motley crew of characters, from a tech billionaire, a catholic priest, a Sarah Connor-like military contractor turned explorer, uniformed military contractors, and one washed up journalist, to prove that there is life after death. But together, the reader will discover with the characters that there are deeper horrors.

“If you enjoyed our collision of science fiction and supernatural chills in INFINITE DARK, I think you’ll really dig what we’re up to here. There’s plenty of characters to love – and some you’ll love to hate – going on this eccentric ghost-hunting expedition; I really hope some of them survive, but you’ll have to pick up the book to find out!”

HAUNT YOU TO THE END #1 Cover A – Andrea Mutti and Cover B – Maika Sozo will be in comic shops on June 14th, 2023 and also available for purchase on digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle & ComiXology, Apple Books, GlobalComix, and Google Play.

HAUNT YOU TO THE END #1
WRITER: RYAN CADY
ARTIST/COVER A: ANDREA MUTTI
LETTERER: FRANK CVETKOVIC
COVER B: MAIKA SOZO
JUNE 14, 2023 / 32 PAGES / FC/ T / $3.99

A GHOST STORY FOR THE END OF THE WORLD! In a not-so-far future rife with climate disasters and worldwide instability, an eccentric billionaire and his crew – a disgraced journalist, a radical doctor, a TV demonologist, and a squad of hard-bitten military contractors – set out to prove the existence of life after death. But even if their mission is a success, the truth behind the “most haunted place on earth” may not be the comforting revelation the world is hoping for.

“Being part of something done by Top Cow was one of my biggest dreams,” said Cafaro. “It was super fun to work on and John did an amazing job on colors! It was great to put together the characters from some new and awesome Top Cow series and some of the most iconic The Walking Dead characters.”

The duo wanted to create a feel to match each respective book and also tie them all in together. “Destiny Gate, I gave a hellish vibe,” said Starr. “Antarctica, I used cool colors, but the lighting was mostly dictated by the portal. And, Haunt You to the End, I used the blues and reds that are used in that book. I added some of Giuseppe’s cool texture splatter and fog across the covers to give it some grit and mood. He did a great job on this and I really had fun coloring it!”

Lee Thomas, the creative director of EP1T0ME—Top Cow’s partners on the series Destiny Gate—added: “When offered the opportunity to resurrect one of the greatest comic book characters from the original The Walking Dead series, we took that opportunity. Lucille… she lives, again! A ferocious Negan explodes from the macabre annals of Destiny Gate’s horrors with a determinism worthy of his character’s savagery and focus.”

For the Top Cow/EP1T0ME series Destiny Gate #1 by Ryan Cady and Christian DiBari, The Walking Dead’s Negan is wielding the mighty Lucille as he struggles with Destiny Gate protagonist Mitchell Slate while the demonic character ‘Madness’ looms.

While on Antarctica #4, Michonne’s sword is drawn with Antarctica heroine Hannah, as they fight back to back against walkers clawing at them.
A huge fan of The Walking Dead, Antarctica artist Willi Roberts added: “It’s one of my favorite comics and TV shows of all time—it was hard to believe…that Hannah gets to fight back to back with Michonne!”

Lastly, the cover of Haunt You to the End #5, features the tough-as-nails mercenary Gersh, as she struggles in the foreground while behind her, The Walking Dead’s Maggie fights for her life against ravenous walkers, tears in her eyes in shock and surprise, as next to her she sees the mangled, broken, ghost corpse of the love of her life, Glenn.

Cady, writer of Destiny Gate and Haunt You to the End, said: “Giuseppe and John have masterfully merged the worlds of Haunt You to the End and Destiny Gate with the post-apocalyptic nightmare of The Walking Dead.” Collectors will want to pick up all three to create what Antarctica’s creator called: “zombie multiverse heaven.” Antarctica letterer Lyndon White added: “This feels surreal.”

“Seeing Negan on the cover of Destiny Gate and Gersh paired with ghost Glenn makes this Halloween season an extra special one,” said Cady.

The Walking Dead first launched in 2003 from Image Comics and garnered critical acclaim and an escalating sales track-record before Hollywood picked up the hot IP and the series was adapted from TV by AMC in 2010. It was also in 2010 that Kirkman teamed up with David Alpert to launch the multiplatform entertainment company, Skybound Entertainment, which would expand his—and others’—IP beyond comics into other mediums. The Walking Dead has since gone on to become a pop culture phenomenon inspiring everything from hit video games, novelizations, merchandise, and a multitude of multimedia spin-offs across the walker universe. The series has sold over 45 million copies across multiple formats and has been translated into 21 languages globally.

Though ANTARCTICA has been a unique blend of STARGATE and HIS DARK MATERIALS, the second arc will throw readers back to a time before Hannah’s father, Jerome, disappeared. The creators will continue to deliver twists and turns, introduce new characters, both good and bad, and the excitement and mystery will continue to play out against the backdrop of snow and ice.

Without spoiling too much, since the series just started July 2023, writer Simon Birks states, “If readers already love the first two issues of Volume 1, they’re going to love this new arc as we get the chance to delve deep into the previous events surrounding the Fracture and explore the Hannahs’ stories.” Birks added, “We’re thrilled to once again be working with the team at Top Cow. Not only have they been professional, but they’ve really taken the time to get to know us, and I’m delighted they love the book as much as we do.”

Creator Birks says, “ANTARCTICA takes no prisoners, and I’m excited to share our adventure with the readers. Willi and I have created something exceptional; an incredible experience full of unique twists and turns to keep everyone guessing right up until the end as if one married THE FUGITIVE and THE CABIN IN THE WOODS.”

Since ANTARCTICA creators can now move forward with the story, artist Willi Roberts says, “There was a lot of content in my head that I wanted to share with our readers, from material to design…characters, structures, costumes and many others that will be revealed over time. So, don’t doubt that everything will get bigger and more complex. This is a story that you will remember and will make you question your own reality.”

“It’s amazing to see how much ANTARCTICA is resonating with readers. I’m thrilled people are taking a chance on us and are coming along for the ride.” says letterer Lyndon White, who added, “As a letterer, there’s a lot to play with here. Plus, there are some amazing action sequences coming up, and I got to create some dynamic sound effects.”

As a team, Birks, Roberts, and White have created a visually rich world with a diverse cast of characters, incredible set pieces, and dialogue that fans can get lost in. To set the mood further, the creators created a Spotify playlist that accompanies the visuals they have so passionately created. Birks exclaimed, “We can’t wait to take everyone back to ANTARCTICA.”

ANTARCTICA #6

WRITER: Simon Birks ARTIST: Willi Roberts LETTERER: Lyndon White

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST. It’s Christmas Eve. Hannah is seven years old and looking forward to spending the holidays with her father, but when she wakes on Christmas morning, things don’t seem right. Jerome is acting suspiciously; the windows are showing the same scenes over and over again, and someone, or something, is waiting for her on the other side of the wall…

December 13 / 32 PAGES SELF-COVER / FC / T+ / $3.99 GENRE Sci-fi, Mystery, Action

ANTARCTICA #6 Cover A by Willi Roberts and Cover B by Lyndon White will be in comic shops on December 13 and also available for purchase on digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.