Flash Gordon Movie, Bride Of Ignat, The Rocketeer: Infiltrator & 2000 AD At Asda
From Mad Cave Studios, Tokyopop, IDW Publishing & Rebellion
Here is the latest comics news and previews, including:
A retelling of the classic Flash Gordon Movie.
New manga from Tokyopop.
A new adventure for The Rocketeer.
And a new place to get 2000 AD.
Flash Gordon: The 1980 Film Adaptation Returns!
A favourite movie of mine, and it’s great to see it being retold in a graphic novel format from Mad Cave Studios - check out the details of the Flash Gordon Movie Graphic Novel Retelling.
The 1980 Flash Gordon film adaptation returns in a new collection, bringing the rare comic book version back into print!
Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with King Features, proudly presents FLASH GORDON MOVIE (GRAPHIC NOVEL RETELLING), the three-part adaptation originally released alongside the iconic movie.Written by Bruce Eliot Jones (The Incredible Hulk), a veteran writer and screenwriter whose career spans comics, novels, and illustration, and illustrated by Al Williamson (EC’s Weird Science), the celebrated artist whose award-winning run on Flash Gordon defined adventure comics in the mid-1960s, this edition captures the cinematic scope and masterful linework that shaped science fiction storytelling for generations. Featuring colors by Rich Veitch (Swamp Thing), the collection restores a moment where blockbuster spectacle met classic comics craftsmanship.
Editor, Sarah Brunstad, reflected on the significance of the collection: “This book is such a lovely artifact! Al Williamson drew Flash like no other, and it's a thrill to see his and Bruce Jones’ take on the iconic film. I’m proud to introduce fresh eyes to another Flash Gordon classic.”
First released in 1980 on the heels of the now classic film, this 3-part adaptation by legends Bruce Jones and Al Williamson is getting a brand-new release! Relive the thrill of the beloved movie and revel in the extraordinary art of a comics master and long-time contributor to the Flash Gordon strip!
A must-have for fans, collectors of classic adventure comics, and readers discovering Flash Gordon for the first time, this edition captures the operatic sci-fi energy and fearless heroism that cemented its legacy. Teen+.
Flash Gordon Movie (Graphic Novel Retelling) is available in paperback (ISBN: 9781545826997 | $17.99) and goes on sale July 7, 2026, with Final Orders due June 15. The book is now available for preorder from your favorite bookstore, comic shop, or from Mad Cave directly.
Tokyopop Launches Moyori Mori's Manga Series, Bride Of Ignat
New manga from Tokyopop with special editions and different formats of Bride Of Ignat.
Publisher TOKYOPOP delivers creator Moyori Mori’s award-winning BL manga series BRIDE OF IGNAT to readers with the debut of Vol. 1 on April 28, 2026.
This beautifully illustrated, award-winning fantasy from TOKYOPOP’s LoveLove imprint will be available digitally and in paperback and hardcover editions. It tells the story of Rita, a young man chosen by his village to become the “Dragon’s Bride”, and Ignat, the mythical dragon to whom Rita is sacrificed. Only the warmth of Rita’s loving determination is enough to thaw Ignat’s long-frozen heart in this sweeping mystical romance by rising star of the BL world, Moyori Mori. A 2025 Chill Chill Award winner!
A special edition of Vol. 1 also will be available exclusively from Kinokuniya Bookstores in the United States featuring a Kinokuniya exclusive variant cover and a bonus shikishi artboard illustration by Moyori Mori (available while supplies last). Pre-orders for this edition are expected to begin in early April.
A special edition of Vol. 1 also will be available exclusively from Kinokuniya bookstores in North America featuring a variant cover and a bonus shikishi artboard illustration by Moyori Mori.
“If life is meaningless no matter where you are...” Rita, a lonely boy, is chosen as the “Dragon’s Bride” by the village custom. The ancient legend of the “Snowy Mountain Dragon” is now nothing more than a legend, but Rita, unable to find his role in the village, accepts the sacrifice while realizing that it is to reduce the number of mouths to feed. Rita, who was left alone and freezing in the snowstorm, is saved by Ignat, a beautiful dragon in human form. Rita’s eyes sparkle because the dragon really exists, and he can fulfill his role as a “bride”, but Ignat rejects him, saying “I no longer need a bride.” Still, Rita cannot give up, and he learns the secret of the ritual to turn humans into “dragons.” A silent dragon x a fearless sacrifice. A fantasy BL story of a non-human marriage that will heal your frozen heart!
The Rocketeer: Infiltrator! Presents the Hero’s Most Dangerous Mission Yet
It’s always great to see more of this hero - and IDW Publishing has announced a new adventure in The Rocketeer: Infiltrator.
Everyone’s favorite Flying Man is going undercover.
Soaring into comic shops on July 8 is THE ROCKETEER: INFILTRATOR! from acclaimed creators Gabriel Hardman (Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia) and Dean Kotz (The Savage Sword of Conan). During the height of World War II, Allied planes mysteriously explode midair and rumors spread of a Nazi superweapon. Cliff Secord, aka The Rocketeer, and actress Betty Paige will go undercover in an exciting espionage tale that will leave fans of Dave Stevens’ beloved franchise captivated.
“I’m thrilled to have this chance to contribute to the legacy of Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer,” commented Hardman. “I was first exposed to both the character and Stevens’ almost impossibly lush artwork when I picked up THE ROCKETEER ADVENTURE MAGAZINE from Comico at a comic shop as a teenager. It played directly into my love of pulpy storytelling of the 1930s and 1940s so having the chance to tell a tale in that world feels like a perfect fit for me. We’re adding a dose of wartime espionage into the mix as Cliff and Betty bring their unique skills to a mission to uncover a Nazi superweapon while using Betty’s acting career as a cover. Though they may lack experience in the spy game, they’ll have help from a dashing MI6 agent who unluckily for Cliff takes an amorous interest in Betty. I couldn’t be more excited about collaborating with artist Dean Kotz on this series. I’ve admired his work for years and this project is both a perfect fit for his style and an ideal story for us to collaborate.”
“I'm so stoked to be working with Gabriel on THE ROCKETEER: INFILTRATOR!,” added Kotz. “Gabriel is a master of pulp storytelling, and he's cooked up an awesome spy thriller premise with so many fun things to draw. When Cliff's not wearing his rocket zipping around WWII bombers and fighter planes, we get to see him out of his element in the shadowy world of international espionage. Meanwhile, Betty's undercover on a glamorous movie set being romanced by a secret agent. This book hits all the perfect pulp notes.”
The fan-favorite franchise continues to reach new heights at IDW Publishing with the new series THE ROCKETEER: THE ISLAND (debut issue on sale now) receiving rave reviews as well. “It’s a great year for The Rocketeer! THE ISLAND saw him travel to a fantastical island in search of Amelia Earhart, based on a story by Rocketeer creator Dave Stevens. It infused everything about the character that fans fell in love with, while opening the door for a new generation,” stated Editor Nicolas Niño. “With INFILTRATOR!, Gabriel Hardman and Dean Kotz are telling a story that indulges the type of Rocketeer story a lot of readers love: one where he's out of his element. For a guy with a highly-combustible rocket strapped to his back, going incognito is a nightmare we'll love to pick up and read.”
Contact a comic shop near you to pre-order The Rocketeer’s next thrilling adventure.
The Weekly 2000 AD Lands in ASDA
Big news from Rebellion, with 2000 AD spreading its reach across the UK and being available in Asda supermarkets - this, along with the availability in Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Co-Op and many more, makes it easier to get this great anthology.
Brace yourselves, readers: starting with next week’s 2000 AD Prog 2475, The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic will now be available to pick up each and every week at ASDA!
The news means ASDA joins major supermarkets across the UK including Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Co-Op and many more in stocking 2000 AD in their magazine section - and overnight, becomes one of the major stockists of the comic in the UK.
The first issue available through ASDA will be 2000 AD Prog 2475, which features a cover from legendary artist Colin MacNeil, and stories including Judge Dredd, Brink, Tharg’s 3rillers, and The Discarded - as well as a complete Future Shock from Andi Ewington and John McCrea.
Publishing since 1977, 2000 AD is the weekly 32-page anthology featuring five serialised stories in each issue. Featuring Judge Dredd – The Ultimate Lawman of the Future – 2000 AD has also been home to iconic and influential series including Strontium Dog, Halo Jones, Nemesis the Warlock, ABC Warriors and many more.
The crucible which introduced creators including Alan Moore, John Wagner, Pat Mills, Brian Bolland, Grant Morrison, Dave Gibbons, Al Ewing and many more to the comics industry, 2000 AD is the home to genre-defying and anarchic comics which challenge authority and give readers a taste of the unknown and bizarre. Currently 2000 AD features stunning visions of science fiction such as the cosmic horror of Brink; the violent and vampiric Silver; the fantastical steampunk universe of Brass Sun; and the dark and depraved dystopia of The Fall of Deadworld, as well as many other stories.
And the news comes ahead of 2000 AD’s first 48-page bumper issue of the year, out on the 1st April, which will feature classic characters Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper, a standalone Red Dragon thriller from Rob Williams, Steve Yeowell and Patrick Goddard, and the return of the steampunk aerial adventure of Ian Edginton and D’Israeli’s Helium!
It’s never been easier to get a taste of Thrill-Power, Earthlets - just head on down to your local!
