Reader demand is sending three DC titles back to press! The Demon #1 and Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #1, two of DC’s newest Next Level series, will return for second printings, while Absolute Batman: Ark M #1 is headed back to press for a fourth printing.

The new series is inspired by the Dashiell Hammett and Alex Raymond’s spy-thriller Secret X-9 newspaper comic strip, which ran for more than 60 years

All of these new releases land in comic shops and digital platforms on November 4, 2026. Trade Paperbacks and OGNs can also be found wherever books are sold starting November 3, 2026.

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 29, 2026) - Calling on comic fans who dream of creating their own comic, Top Shelf is set to release Viridian: Makes His Mark—the story of middle schooler Viridian “Vee” James and his rival, Chuck, each have their own style of writing and artwork, but work together to pursue their creative dreams. This is the graphic novel debut from Roland Boles featuring engaging illustrations alternating with the dramatic black-and-white comics drawn by various characters within the story. This charming adventure invites kids to Take the challenge! Enter the contest! Unlock the comic-making master inside!

October 29, 2026 - Abrams ComicArts continues its critically acclaimed, bestselling series of Dune graphic novel adaptations with Dune Messiah: Book 1, written by acclaimed authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson with art by fan-favorite artist Michael Shelfer and a spectacular cover painted by renowned comics artist Bill Sienkiewicz. The team behind the 2023 prequel series Dune: House Harkonnen is reuniting to transform science fiction literary legend Frank Herbert’s iconic sequel into a cinematic graphic experience. The first installment of this major two-part adaptation will release on November 3, 2026.

Coming January 2027, the 56-Page One-Shot Reunites the CAMGIRL Creative Duo for a Darkly Comedic Murder Mystery That Finds a Pet Psychic and Retired Police Dog on the Hunt for a Serial Killer

Adam Smith and Bob Quinn Unmask a Six-Issue Historical Revenge Fantasy Beginning January 6, 2027

Anime News Network’s Chris Macdonald, Bamboo Dong and Lynzee Loveridge discuss turning fandom and journalism into a career and building the world’s leading online anime/manga news site

Catch up on all the fun when ARCHIE #2 from New York Times best-selling writer Ben H. Winters and multiple Eisner Award-winning artist Fábio Moon returns to stores on November 25th!