Event Horizon, The October Girl, and Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol
From IDW Publishing, Maverick, and Rebellion
Here is the latest comics news and previews, including:
A sequel to Event Horizon.
A new graphic novel from Maverick.
And a new Rogue Trooper collection.
Event Horizon Sequel Comic Announced, Final Reprints of Hit Prequel Series Arriving
One of the scarier science-fiction horror movies has already had a prequel series, and now there is more to come from Event Horizon by IDW Publishing.
Almost 30 years after its release in theaters, the cult-classic horror movie Event Horizon has returned and taken the comic book industry by storm.
IDW Publishing is proud to announce all four of the currently released issues of the prequel series have sold out,and a brand new series, set many years afterthe events in the film, is set to debut in April, 2026.
From the brilliant mind of Eisner Award-winning writer Christian Ward (Batman: City of Madness, Two Face) comes EVENT HORIZON: INFERNO. After captivating fans with the twisted prequel series, Ward returns to reveal what happens 200 years after the unforgettable events of the movie while amping up both the shocking terror and gripping action with artist Rob Carey (Aliens: Resistance, Outsiders).
“I’m thrilled to continue the story of Event Horizon. First we told you the story about what happened before the events of the film and now we’re exploring what happened after the credits rolled,” said Ward. “Get ready for more sci-fi, more excitement and especially more cosmic terror. There are more demons in hell and we’re only just beginning.”
After receiving glowing reviews from critics and fans alike, issues of the prequel series EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT from Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin, and Alex Ray keep selling out. To meet the remarkable demand, IDW Publishing is proud to announce the last and final reprints of the first four issues of the hit horror series. These new printings will be the last chance for readers to get single issues of the incredibly popular series. Fans who miss out will not be able to obtain a physical copy of the terrifying tale until the collected trade paperback edition arrives next summer.
Pre-orders for all four new and final printings are due December 15. Be sure to contact a comic shop before this date to guarantee copies. All four new printings go on sale February 4, 2026, which is the same day the final issue of the chilling series also arrives in shops.
Magic Has Consequences! The October Girl Vol. 2 Returns With Higher Stakes, Haunted Family Ties, and the Night Folk’s Darker Truths
A new chapter from Maverick, with the announcement of The October Girl Vol.2 coming soon!
Following the breakout release of The October Girl Vol. 1 in October, Maverick, an imprint of Mad Cave Studios, is proud to bring readers back into the uncanny, heart-tugging world of the Night Folk with THE OCTOBER GIRL VOL. 2, the next chapter in writer and artist Matthew Dow Smith’s beautifully dark coming-of-age fantasy.Smith, known for his work on DC’s Misfits of Magic and his creator-owned middle-grade series Amelia Shadows, widens Autumn Ackerman’s world and sharpens the emotional stakes in this second volume—
Autumn Ackerman’s life was turned upside down when her childhood imaginary friend, Barnaby, returned and Autumn discovered that she is a Night Folk — a race of incredible creatures that inspired all of humanity’s myths and fairy tales.
Finishing high school and working at the local coffee shop is more than enough for any teenager to deal with, but now Autumn has to learn to navigate a new world of trolls and fairies, dealing with threats like the mysterious Mr. Balloon, and getting to know her estranged grandfather, the October King, leader of the Night Folk.
Before Autumn can even get used to all these changes, her life is turned upside down yet again when her ordinary, human father — who she hasn’t seen in five years — suddenly returns, exhibiting terrifying new powers…
…powers that threaten everything Autumn holds dear!
Matthew Dow Smith noted what’s in store for Volume Two:
“The world of Autumn and the Night Folk is huge, and we’ve seen just the first tiny sliver of it in Volume One. Now in Volume Two, we get to pull back the curtain and show a little bit more. I’ve always loved books that you can reread and see things you hadn’t noticed before. There are so many things about the Night Folk and Autumn’s past hidden in Book One that come into play here. One of the themes of these books is ‘be careful what you wish for,’ and her dad coming back is something that Autumn has been wishing for since he left on her 13th birthday, and whatever fantasy she had about that reunion, it’s most definitely not going to be like that. Where the first book is about discovery, the second book is more about consequences… It’s where the stakes get a lot more real for Autumn and her friends.”
The October Girl Vol. 2 is a perfect fit for readers who love grounded YA fantasy rooted in folklore, dark whimsy, and deeply personal storytelling. Fans of The Girl from the Sea, Anya’s Ghost, The Last Kids on Earth, and the mythic-modern tone of Neverwhere will find much to love in Autumn’s unfolding world — where magic is seductive, family is complicated, and every choice has a shadow.
The October Girl Vol. 2 goes on sale May 26, 2026, in a 176-page paperback edition (ISBN: 9781545826522), available everywhere books and comics are sold, including your local comic shop, bookstore, digital retailer, and directly from Maverick!
Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol Lands on Shelves June 2026!
I’m always a fan of this character, and I’m glad to see this latest collection from Rebellion, with Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol.
Get ready for 2026’s Rogue Trooper movie directed by Duncan Jones with the all-out action assault of Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol! From the creative team of Alex de Campi and Neil Edwards, Ghost Patrol explores the history of the Genetic Infantryman project which created Rogue and his fellow G.I. comrades. It’s an epic, action-filled dive into the world of Nu-Earth, featuring surprise appearances and some familiar faces alike!
Walking the battle-scarred world of Nu Earth, where Nort and Souther forces fight for control of a nearby black hole, . Genetic Infantryman Rogue Trooper is the sole survivor of the Quartz Massacre. Having seen his allies killed in front of him, he took biochips from their heads and placed them into his equipment: meaning his gun, backpack and helmet are imbued with the personalities of his fellow soldiers! Together with the bio-chipped “ghosts” of his dead comrades he wages a one-man war against the vicious Nort forces.
In Ghost Patrol, a Souther war veteran called Macinrow remembers his first posting to Nu-Earth. Backed up by the Genetic Infantrymen, victory is all-but-assured for the Souther Forces. But when Macinrow and his team land on the surface of the poisonous planet they’re in for a whirlwind: not only has the Genetic Infantryman Programme been betrayed, but they’ve all been killed! All except one: Rogue Trooper, who is waiting for the drop team on arrival...Ghost Patrol is a perfect story for first-time fans of 2000 AD, interested in learning more about the character ahead of the movie. “You need to know absolutely zero about Rogue Trooper to get it,” de Campi explains. “This is (chad face) ‘chapter one, bro’ stuff”.
Although Macinrow thought his war was over, an unexpected visit throws him right back into the heart of battle, as he’s recruited to hunt down his old friend Sgt White... who could hold the key to winning the war for good!
This is the latest Rogue Trooper collection to add to the growing library, alongside The Complete Rogue Trooper which collects the original run of stories across four incredible new editions; Blighty Valley from Garth Ennis and Patrick Goddard; and the same team’s When A G.I. Dies, which is out in March
Featuring huge action set-pieces and a new mystery which digs into the heart of Rogue Trooper, this is the storyline to get you briefed on the character and his world! Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol is available in paperback or webshop-exclusive hardback editions, featuring cover artwork from Rogue’s co-creator Dave Gibbons himself, coloured by Emily Roach!
So get out there, soldier - your mission is to pre-order Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol today, before it hits bookstores next June!
Great roundup! The Event Horizon expansion is facinating - nearly 30 years later and the IP still has enough weird energy to sustain a comics universe. What's intresting is how horror franchises can iterate in comics faster than film. The turnaround from Dark Descent's sellout to Inferno announcement shows how responsive the medium can be to fan demand, something blockbuster film cant match.