January 14, 2026
Naiem, the Ukrainian daughter of Afghan refugees, has dedicated herself to studying the Russian colonization of Ukraine, with the mission of uplifting Ukrainian voices. She accomplishes both in the graphic narrative A Brief History of a Long War (Ten Speed Graphic, Jan.), partnering with artists Yulia Vus and Ivan Kypibid. more 
In his two forthcoming trade releases, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell (Marvel, Feb.) and The Lucky Devils (Image, July), Soule explores morality and ethical conundrums. more
The first quarter of the year is bursting with new books. Our editors think you should pick up these titles, which include a graphic novel and a dark fairy tale. more
Sam Kusek, who most recently served as the platform’s senior outreach lead, will oversee the independent comics publisher’s crowdfunding campaigns, as well as its extensive roster of licensing deals. more
The Portland, Ore.–based Ablaze has acquired the venerable graphic novel publisher’s nearly five-decade backlist, all current contracts, and its imprint brand, with NBM founder Terry Nantier staying on as a consultant and packager. more
#1 New York Times bestselling author Charles Soule and Eisner-nominated artist Steve McNiven reunite for the story of Matt Murdock at the end of his life and at the edge of a broken world. Recruited by Captain America into one final battle with Bullseye, Daredevil’s final stand promises a reckoning worthy of a legend. (Sponsored) More
Calvin Reid, Heidi “The Beat" MacDonald, and Kate Fitzsimons take a look at what’s coming in 2026, including the state of Marvel and DC, comics sales, indie comics, Webtoon, a Chinese convention manga ban, AI translation, and a whole lot more. more
Calvin Reid, Heidi “The Beat” MacDonald, and Kate Fitzsimons look back on the biggest stories in graphic novel and comics publishing in the last year, from the Diamond Distributors bankruptcy debacle to Batman’s “absolute” triumph. more
In the California-based artist’s debut graphic novel, Pig Wife, a family contends with its legacies of abuse and isolation in a remote mining town. more
Crossed Hearts, the recently launched publisher focused on adapting and distributing East Asian manga, webcomics, and light novels for English-language readers, has announced a new imprint for girls’ love, or yuri, stories. more
PW is soliciting pitches on trends in horror-genre manga/manhwa publishing in North America, including information on new imprints and initiatives, new series/lead titles, and ongoing series that have notable 2026 adaptations in film and streaming. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 13. more
Linnea Sterte’s A Garden of Spheres is a beautifully illustrated fantasy graphic work of epic storytelling that presents a mythic cosmos of gods and demigods in conflict across a rich biosphere of humans, dragons, and imaginative creatures large and small. The book follows the travels of Lica, “the un-maker,” an eccentric demigoddess whose wanderings introduce the reader to a dazzling world of deities, vast landscapes, and ancient cities racked by wars of unknown origin and uncertain resolution.
In this nine-page excerpt, we witness the birth and early life of a dragon. A Garden of Spheres by Linnea Sterte is out now from Peow2.
In her forthright debut, Cooklin, the nom de plume of zinester Caitlin Cook, documents her asexuality and its impact on romantic relationships throughout her life. In the same vein as My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness, this is an unabashedly vulnerable and informative account. more
A queer coven fight to save their fellow wytchfolk from a celestial force in this fresh and edgy debut by the late Reese and Spanish cartoonist Carril. Carril’s dynamic art mixes stylish contemporary fashion with colorful mysticism. It adds up to an alluring portrait of found family that will leave readers wondering what Reese might have done next. more
Costa (Belle of the Ball) serves up a raunchy romantasy with a devilish sense of humor. Beneath the fighting and flirting is a warmhearted romance, in which the leads learn to lower their emotional defenses as they hone their fighting skills. Along the way, Helianthes’s half-demon status and society’s reaction to it serve as a saucy commentary on queer identity. It’s a wicked treat. more
Ozanam and Carrion (Temudjin) concoct a brutal yet beautiful medieval fantasy that reads like Prince Valiant scripted by George R.R. Martin. Fans of artsy Euro-comics going through House of the Dragon withdrawal can get their fix here. more
Zong puts a sapphic twist on “Little Red Riding Hood” in her vibrant debut. This spirited tale will appeal to fans of Fables and Through the Woods. more
- The Pack Leader for Young Readers: “I’m writing for the kid I used to be,” Dav Pilkey, who created three blockbuster graphic-novel series, tells the New York Times.
- Comics and the Demise of Baker & Taylor: Diamond’s disintegration is not the only crisis facing comics publishers these days. The latest distribution company ceasing to exist is the venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor, per the Comics Journal.
- Laura Jones to Lead Eisner Awards: Laura Jones, the new administrator of the Will Eisner Industry Awards, succeeds the retiring Jackie Estrada, per Popverse.
- Want More Gay Hockey Romance?: Ngozi Ukazu’s Check, Please!, a webcomic that started on Tumblr before setting Kickstarter records, returns in 2026, per the Beat.
- The Fall of Newspaper Comics: At the Comics Journal, Frank M. Young explores the work of Mort Walker and the decline of newspaper comics.
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