Judge Death, Eat Your Young, Bloodletter, and Rite Of Spring
From Rebellion, Mad Cave Studios, Image Comics, and IDW Publishing
From the pages of 2000 AD - it’s Judge Death!
A new series from Mad Cave Studios.
Expanding the Spawn universe with Bloodletter.
And the return of Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees.
Essential Judge Death: My Name Is Death
An iconic Judge Dredd villain now gets his own essential collection in My Name is Death from Rebellion.
CREATIVE TEAM: John Wagner (w) Peter Doherty, Frazer Irving, Dean Ormston (a) Tom Frame, Ellie De Ville (l)
RELEASE DATE: June 18th
PAPERBACK, 192 pages
PRICE: £22.99
The essential graphic novel series - the ultimate introduction to the world of 2000 AD!
From the pen of acclaimed Judge Dredd creator John Wagner (A History of Violence) comes the origin story of 2000 AD's most enduring villain. Includes Young Death, with art by Peter Doherty (Shaolin Cowboy), Tea With Mrs. Gunderson by artist Dean Ormston (Black Hammer) and the classic My Name Is Death and The Wilderness Days with art by Frazer Irving (Batman & Robin).
The Essential Judge Death: My Name Is Death is the perfect introduction to Judge Dredd's greatest foe.
Available in print from: 2000 AD webshop, book stores, Amazon, and comic book stores via Diamond
Available in digital from: 2000 AD webshop, 2000 AD app for Apple & Android
Immortality Is a Curse. Legacy Is a Weapon. And Blood Is the Only Way Out.
An interesting new series from Mad Cave Studios, Eat Your Young, has been described as Highlander meets Knives Out, and I am looking forward to reading it.
What happens when a 2,000-year-old immortal warlord decides he’s had enough?
Mad Cave Studios is proud to unleash EAT YOUR YOUNG—a visceral, character-driven blood feud from writer Brian Buccellato (Midlife, Chicken Devil, The Flash) and artist Mattia Monaco (Knock Em Dead, Kalya), with letters by Buddy Beaudoin (Gatchaman), and Cover B by Stefano Simeone (Good Luck).
This explosive new six-issue miniseries doesn’t just raise the stakes—it drives them straight through the heart. Eat Your Young blends brutal combat, punk-era flashbacks, Cold War espionage, and raw emotional depth into a genre-smashing epic of family, legacy, and survival. Unflinching and relentless, it’s high-stakes storytelling at its most feral.
Edmund Irons, a 2,000-year-old warlord, names his six-year-old daughter, Elsa, as the next Alpha of his immortal clan. But every hundred years, during a brutal 27-day window known as The Centurium, his children have one chance to rip out his heart and claim the throne — or lose their immortality forever. Now, Edmund’s thirty offspring — an iconic cast of genre archetypes like The Cold War Spy, The Serial Killer, The Vigilante, The Punk Rocker, and The Billionaire Futurist — turn on their father and each other in a zero-sum battle for eternal life.
“Eat Your Young is my kind of chaos—immortal family feuds, bloody betrayals, and a violent journey through the pop culture that raised me,” said writer Brian Buccellato. “It’s been incredible collaborating with Mattia again and bringing it all to life with Mad Cave fully behind us.”
"Eat Your Young reimagines classic fantasy archetypes in modern-day New York, weaving a brutal, emotional story of family, betrayal, and the struggle against inherited roles,” said artist Mattia Monaco. “Visually dynamic and emotionally charged, the art shifts from clean lines to raw, chaotic energy as the tension rises. Each character is crafted with a distinct identity, inspired by noir, grotesque, and old-school arcade styles. Working with Brian and the Mad Cave team created a collaborative space that pushed the story—and all of us—to new heights."
For fans of Highlander, Oldboy, Street Fighter, and You’ve Been Cancelled—Eat Your Young is for anyone who’d take out a sibling for a shot at eternal life. Some want power. Some want revenge. Some just want to watch it all burn.
Edited by Teddy Leo, Eat Your Young #1 launches August 20, 2025, from Mad Cave Studios. Preorder now through your local comic shop or favourite digital platform.
A Vengeful Sorceress Stalks the Spawn Universe in Bloodletter #1
From the Spawn universe is a new spin-off from Image Comics with Bloodletter #1.
Announcing BLOODLETTER, the latest addition to the ever-expanding Spawn Universe and Image Comics!
Helmed by celebrated former editor, Illuminous founder, and writer, Joseph P. Illidge (Batman, Milestone Universe: The Shadow Cabinet) alongside Tim Seeley (Revival, Hack/Slash) and Christian Rosado (Vampirella, Skull and Bones: Savage Storm), Bloodletter takes readers deep into the unspoken lore of Spawn’s world, uncovering a secret history stitched together with horror, espionage, and sorcery.
Illidge—known for his industry-defining work across the comics platform—brings a commanding vision to the title’s lead, crafting a protagonist as powerful as she is haunted. Working in lockstep with Seeley, Rosado, colorist DC Alonso (Avengers), and letterers AndWorld Design, the creative team paints a portrait of a woman waging war against human and infernal forces.
Tasha Thornwall is THE BLOODLETTER, mystical mercenary of the world's secret underground. A former CIA operative forced to live in the shadows after being outed by Al Simmons 10 years ago, Tasha is now out for revenge when she learns Al Simmons is alive as Spawn. The mission to hunt down and kill Spawn begins in this debut miniseries.
“Bloodletter is about our hero, Tasha Thornwall, and how she uses the power of magic and secrets to fight through a world that constantly throws danger from Heaven and Hell at her!” said series writer Joseph P. Illidge. “Working with my fellow brothers-in-arms—Tim and Christian—and using our magical combination of skills to show the fans the secret history of the Spawn Universe is just as wonderful and scary as it sounds. We can't wait to pull you into Tasha's world and never let go!”
“At its core, this story is all about synthesis,” added co-writer Tim Seeley. “For our lead, Tasha, it’s that combination of espionage and street magic that makes her an unkillable survivor in a world where guys like Spawn, Overtkill, and Violator walk. And the comic itself is a synthesis too, of Joe, Christian, and me, something totally new none of us would have concocted on our own.”
“It's blood, magic, it's evil questioning itself, it's also love and redemption,” said artist Christian Rosado. “Tasha took on a life of her own, and what we do as a team is narrate it, chapter after chapter. In this transgressive and dark world, there's a new character who is a privilege to draw. Joe, Tim, and I have that mission—to make her struggle known and what she has to tell us.”
Bloodletter #1 hits shops June 18, 2025, and is now available for preorder, with Bloodletter #2 arriving July 23.
Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees Set to Take Over Industry All Over Again in 2025
It’s great to see the return of this breakout series from IDW Publishing. I’m looking forward to delving into Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rites Of Spring.
IDW Publishing’s BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES - the cozy horror tale from the twisted and brilliant mind of Patrick Horvath - took the comic book industry by storm last year, earning increased sales from issue to issue, two prestigious Eisner nominations, rave reviews from critics and fans alike, topped the graphic novel charts, and was declared the “best indie comics success story” by Screen Rant. But that was only the beginning…
This year, Horvath’s sinister comic about an anthropomorphic serial killer bear named Samantha Strong is back to become the talk of the entire industry again while reaching new heights with a startling new series, a jaw-dropping hardcover collected edition, and new ways for fans to engage with the shocking story they adore.
For fans wanting fresh thrills, the eagerly-anticipated sequel BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING #1 (of 6) is on sale July 9, 2025 with a pre-order deadline of June 2, 2025. Critics got an early look at the debut issue and the reviews are in with a clear message: Make sure this is on your pull list!
“...off to an absolutely killer start” - Matthew Aguilar, ComicBook.com
“...a compelling new protagonist, emotional depth, and chilling visuals” - David Brooke, AIPT
“...an outstanding sequel that matches - or even tops - the original miniseries with familiar art and fresh, chilling twists” - Justin Soderberg, Capes & Tights
“Every panel is a masterpiece and every page turn is a heart tremor for what comes next” - Dan McMahon, GateCrashers
“...plenty of twists and turns in this first issue, including a fantastic final series of pages that will leave you dying for more” - Alex Zalben, Comic Book Club
“...kicks off the sequel to the praised series with a start that continues its excellence” - Brett Schenker, Graphic Policy
“...a chilling and gripping continuation that fans of the original won’t want to miss” - Jeremy Snow, The Geekly Grind
For the especially passionate fans of the first series, IDW is immensely proud to offer readers a special limited printing of the STORYBOOK EDITION OF BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES. This stunning premium hardcover includes all six issues from the first series while also collecting the 10-page prequel BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: PRÄLUDIUM for the first time ever. Bound within a rich cloth spine and a new cover with elegant gold foil treatments and accompanied by a ribbon bookmark, this high quality edition tailor-made for collectors also features a variant cover gallery, original concept art, and an interview with Patrick Horvath. Pre-order your copy now before they sell out HERE.
