LOS ANGELES, CA — November 20, 2025 — Top Cow Productions, Inc., in partnership with Image Comics, is proud to announce the upcoming release of The Thing on the Doorstep #1 (of 5), a chilling new series from award-winning writer Simon Birks (ANTARCTICA, One More Year, The Shadow Over Innsmouth) and acclaimed artist Willi Roberts (ANTARCTICA, The Dark, The Blood Below), with lettering by Rob Jones (Hitomi, Skulduggery Pleasant).
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.
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