Fortune, The Lycan, Extraman #4, Archie American All-Stars
From Portal Comics, Ablaze, Kindred Comics and Archie Comics
Here is the latest comics news and previews, including:
An update on Fortune.
A new series from Ablaze.
News on the latest issue of Extraman.
And a new one-shot from Archie Comics.
Fortune #1 and News on #2
The excellent Fortune #1 from Portal Comics is now in full colour, while issue #2 is currently in production - keep your eyes peeled!
Kickstarter Review: Fortune by Luke McKoy & Josh Hurlburt
Funding now on Kickstarter is the first part of a fantasy comic by Luke McKoy and Josh Hurlburt - Fortune.
The Lycan - ABLAZE to Publish the 2026 Eisner Award-Nominated Horror Series
Coming later this year, Ablaze are publishing The Lycan - first as a series, then as a trade paperback.
ABLAZE will publish the Eisner Award-nominated horror series The Lycan, in print for the first time. The announcement comes hot on the heels of the news that The Lycan has been nominated for the 2026 Eisner Award for “Best Digital Comic.” With The Lycan, the first comic from Thomas Jane’s Production Label Renegade Entertainment, Jane has taken on a new role as creator and editor, assembling a remarkable group of talent to bring his vision to reality. The Lycan is based on a story by Jane and writer/producer David James Kelly (Robin Hood, Straw Man) and features a script by acclaimed writer Mike Carey (The Girl with All the Gifts, Lucifer, The Unwritten), art by talented newcomer Diego Yapur, coloring by D.C. Alonso, lettering by AndWorld Design and covers by renowned artists Tim Bradstreet (Hellblazer) and Liam Sharp (Testament).
The Lycan will be released as a series of 3 double-sized issues, starting with #1 in September 2026, #2 in October 2026, and #3 in November 2026. The series will then be collected and released in a trade paperback edition with bonus material in February 2027. The series was first released digitally from Comixology Originals.
“The Lycan is a passion project of mine that had a heartbreaking false start over a decade ago and I put it away in a drawer — if it wasn’t for my partner Courtney Penn at Renegade, that’s where it would remain today,” says Thomas Jane. “We are so proud to see The Lycan nominated for an Eisner and for it to come out in print in the same year. It is a tribute to the brilliant writers and artists we are fortunate enough to work with, and the gracious support of Comixology.”
Mike Carey shared “The Lycan was more than a decade in the making, but some things just get better as they mature. It’s been a privilege and an adventure to be a part of this project, this team. And to see the series finally out in the world as a physical book, to see it get an Eisner nomination... I have no words. Ironically.”
Taking place in 1777, the story follows a hardened band of International big game hunters as they set sail to return home after a bountiful expedition in Africa. Things take an unexpected turn, however, when they’re shipwrecked near a small, British island.
Under the advice of Absalom Coffin, the men make a deal with Lord Ludgate, ruler of the island. In exchange for fresh supplies and the repair of their ship, The Calydonian, the men are assigned a task they are particularly well suited for: find the Berserking Beasts that have been eating his subjects, including a group of young Benedictine Nuns, and destroy them. But the men encounter more sinister and dangerous beasts than anyone expected.
“Comixology Originals continues to put out excellent stories and The Lycan is no exception,” says Rich Young, Publisher of ABLAZE. “It is a haunting gothic horror story with werewolves by an outstanding creative team, and we’re thrilled to bring the series to print and expand their readership in comic shops and bookstores.”
Jane continued, “My dream has always been to sit in a mom-and-pop comic shop and sign copies of The Lycan. Now ABLAZE is making that dream come true. What a long, strange trip it’s been! I couldn’t be happier and I can’t wait for readers to get their hands on the book.”
ABLAZE titles are distributed in print worldwide: in comic shops by Lunar Distribution (USA), Universal Distribution (USA & Canada), Philbo Distribution (USA) and Diamond Comics UK (England, Scotland, Ireland, International); and in bookstores by Simon & Schuster (USA, Canada, International).
Digital editions of ABLAZE titles are available via most major digital services including Kindle Unlimited, Comixology Unlimited, and for purchase on Amazon.
Extraman #4 - The wait is almost over!
From Kindred Comics, the excellent Extraman will have its fourth issue available to pre-order soon.
After the chaos, destruction, and revelations of the last issue, the story continues with Raymond and Journey facing the fallout from Apex’s attack, the growing mystery around Holloway’s work, and new threats closing in on New Brightwood. Issue #4 takes us deeper into the heart of Beasts of Burden, with bigger action, more emotional stakes, and a city that’s becoming harder and harder for Extraman to protect.
To give you a taste of what’s coming, we’re also sharing an exclusive 10-page preview of the new issue. Yup, that’s right! For being a loyal Extravert, you get an early look at the opening pages before the full release lands!
Eternity Fields scores her first appearance
Back in March, I previewed the debut of a new character for Archie Comics, and here she is in Archie American All-Stars.
NEW CHARACTER ALERT! Introducing soccer phenom Eternity Fields in a new story by Tania del Rio and Dan Parent, just in time for the World Cup.
