Image Comics Marks 35 Years With Anniversary Campaign
The publisher launches a year-long celebration starting in February 2027, including a Team-Up variant cover series and commemorative merchandise.
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November 7, 2026
Absolute Batman Variant Sells for $18,850A one-of-a-kind Absolute Batman #25 variant cover by Jim Lee, Nick Dragotta and Clay Mann sold on Whatnot.
November 7, 2026
The Power Fantasy Starts New Arc in DecemberImage Comics will release The Power Fantasy #17, beginning a new story arc, on December 9, 2026.
November 6, 2026
Marvel Releases Rogue x Gambit AudiobookLenore Zann and A.J. LoCascio return as Rogue and Gambit in a dual-narration adaptation of the X-Men love story.
November 6, 2026
Marvel Gives Away Hulk #1 on Comics Giveaway DayMarvel is distributing the full first issue of a new Hulk series free at participating local comic shops on May 1, 2027.
November 6, 2026
Toxic Avenger Vs. Noxious Offender Hits ShelvesAhoy Comics' second issue of the five-part miniseries arrives November 11, 2026.
November 6, 2026
Swamp Thing Crossover Hits Shelves February 2027BOOM! and DC's Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children #1 arrives in comic shops February 24, 2027 after a delayed production timeline.
November 5, 2026
Uderzo Asterix Page Tops Heritage Comic Art AuctionA page by Asterix co-creator Albert Uderzo sold for $206,250 as the highest-grossing lot at Heritage Auctions' International Comic Art Signature Auction.
November 3, 2026
Innen One-Shot Arrives From Image ComicsRobert Windom and Mirko Čolak's one-and-done revenge tale launches at comic book shops on January 20, 2027.
November 3, 2026
Netflix to Add Black Butler Seasons 1 and 2The anime returns to Netflix US on November 15, 2026, after roughly three years away from the platform.
November 2, 2026
Philbo Distributes Adds Catalog and 50% Retailer DiscountThe Bayport, New York distributor will publish a printed catalog starting January 1, 2027, alongside new retailer terms.
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