Scream, IDW/Sweet Shop, GC Toons, and The Nightmare Before Christmas
From Rebellion, IDW Publishing, GlobalComix, and Dynamite Comics
A special Scream! archive collection.
News on where to get digital IDW comics.
New additions on GlobalComix.
And a new graphic novel with The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Announcing The Scream! Specials Archival Collection
This looks like a brilliant collection of classic horror from Rebellion in a special format. Check out The Scream! Specials Archival Collection.
After our massive 40 Years of Scream Archival Collection brought together every single strip published in Scream between issues 1-15, the fans howled out for more, selling out the print run TWICE in short succession! And we hear your cries of terror: this Halloween we're publishing a second collection which rounds out the Scream Archival Collection with comics from every single Scream! Holiday Special published since the 1980s!
Produced 'from the depths' of King's Reach Tower by the mysterious 'undead' editor Ghastly McNasty, the first issue of Scream! was unleashed by IPC on 24th March 1984. More tongue-in-cheek than horrific, the comic was an immediate hit with younger fans as it included a pair of fake vampire fangs attached to the cover and a number of fantastic new strips from such talents including Alan Moore, John Wagner, Jose Ortiz, Cam Kennedy, Tom Tully, Alan Grant and Eric Bradbury.
This new collection features every Scream! Holiday Special, making this a historical record which traces the evolution of British horror from 1985 right through to the modern day. Classic comics and stories from creators including Dave Gibbons, Robin Smith, Barrie Tomlinson, Ian Gibson, Eric Bradbury and more are joined by contemporary chills from Frazer Irving, Henry Flint, Torunn Gronbekk, Alex Paknadel and more.
This volume is also designed as a companion piece for the previous volume, creating two thrilling tomes of terror to fill your shelf with fear!
To make the release even more ghoulishly exciting, true horror afficionados can take home a webshop-exclusive slipcase edition which pays homage to the classic style and design of the Scream! Holiday Specials of old:
The full list of specials included in this Archival Collection are:
SCREAM! HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1 (1985)
SCREAM! HOLIDAY SPECIAL #2 (1986)
SCREAM! HOLIDAY SPECIAL #3 (1987)
SCREAM! HOLIDAY SPECIAL #4 (1988)
SCREAM! PRESENTS: SPINECHILLERS HOLIDAY SPECIAL (1989)
SCREAM 2017 HOLIDAY SPECIAL
SCREAM 2018 HOLIDAY SPECIAL
SCREAM! PRESENTS THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR: HOME SWEET HOME
SCREAM 2020 WINTER SPECIAL
SCREAM! 40TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
The Scream! Specials Archival Collection is now available for pre-order either in standard hardback or webshop-exclusive slipcase editions now! Head to the 2000 AD website for more!
Sweet Shop & IDW
IDW Publishing has announced that their comics will be available on comics distributor, Sweet Shop, on launch!
We are incredibly thrilled to announce that IDW Publishing and all their stellar books will be available on Sweet Shop at launch.
From Sonic comics to trees with murder bears hiding stuff underneath them, IDW Publishing creates some of the best comics around. You can read our blog about it here. Engage!
GlobalComix Unveils Exciting Summer Slate of GC Toons, Kicking off with Viva La Dirt League’s Epic NPC Man: Hero Outage
New comics to read from GlobalComix, with a large selection to work your way through with GC Toons!
GlobalComix, the premier digital comics platform, is excited to unveil its Summer Slate of GC Toons, which kicked off May 28th with Epic NPC Man: Hero Outage by Viva La Dirt League and Bad Egg Publishing. This season will feature captivating epic fantasy narratives optimized for mobile devices, offering a dynamic and immersive vertical reading experience.
With over 50 series and 1200+ episodes published, GC Toons offers fans a unique, mobile-friendly vertical scroll format, transforming popular comics into a smooth and engaging experience on the go. This exciting new slate features a diverse lineup of titles from acclaimed creators and publishers, showcasing stories that span fantasy, horror, action, and more.
The Summer Slate Schedule:
Wednesday, May 28, 2025: Epic NPC Man: Hero Outage (Bad Egg Publishing) Featuring the YouTube creator group Viva La Dirt League.
Thursday, June 12, 2025: Shadow Service (Vault Comics)
Monday, June 23, 2025: Fiendish (Hellion Comics)
Friday, July 11, 2025: Aphrodite IX (Top Cow / Image)
Tuesday, July 22, 2025: The Darkness: Crooked (Top Cow / Image)
Saturday, August 9, 2025: Dungeons and Dimwits (Dren Productions)
"Our team at GlobalComix strives everyday to bring new comics and the best reading experience possible for creators and readers", said William Graves, Head of Content at GlobalComix. “GC Toons continues to deliver mobile-first comics, with a vast selection of series to enjoy.”
Viva La Dirt League’s Epic NPC Man: Hero Outage leads the charge, blending comedy, gaming culture, and fantasy in a hilarious adventure that fans have come to love. As the flagship title of the Summer Slate, it exemplifies the creativity and innovation that GC Toons bring to the digital comics experience.
"I'm thrilled to be partnering with GlobalComix to bring Epic NPC Man: Hero Outage to even more readers.” said Robert Meyers, Director of Publishing at Bad Egg. “The team at GlobalComix continues to impress with their innovative platform, making it easy for Bad Egg to grow our audience in new and exciting ways. Epic NPC Man: Hero Outage was a highlight for us in 2024, and the vertical scroll format keeps the adventure going!"
This slate builds upon the success of the ongoing GC Toons initiative, which already includes major titles like Stranger Things, Cyberpunk 2077, Money Shot and Casual Fling from leading indie publishers Dark Horse, Vault Comics, AWA Studios, and more. GC Toons focuses on the growing demand for mobile-first comics and bold stories that reflect GlobalComix’s commitment to innovation in digital publishing.
GlobalComix continues to push the boundaries of how comics are consumed and enjoyed, offering a curated selection of stories that resonate with readers worldwide. The Summer Slate of GC Toons is set to be an unforgettable season for fans and newcomers alike.
The World of The Nightmare Before Christmas Comes to Graphic Novels
A new adaptation from Dynamite Comics with Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
This summer a new nightmare comes to Halloween Town! The iconic film Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas makes its way to comics once more with an all-new graphic novel. Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen hits shelves this June.
Based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Shea Ernshaw, the graphic novel of Long Live the Pumpkin Queen will offer a unique visual experience and translation of its already beloved story for fans. Acclaimed author Liz Marsham handles the adaptation, distilling a novel into an exciting and haunting graphic narrative. She's a fan-favorite veteran of Disney's library of stories and worlds, working on projects like Disney Princess: Ariel and the Sea Wolf. She's joined by the artistic duo of Alessio Petillo and Ismael Canales, masterfully bringing the timeless characters of the film and novel to the comic page. Last but certainly not least, comics legend Jill Thompson (Sandman, Scary Godmother) illustrates the hauntingly beautiful cover
"I really enjoyed the opportunity to work on this compelling story,” said writer Liz Marsham. “Shea Ernshaw wrote everything I could have needed: a compelling story about iconic characters I have loved as a fan for decades, an exciting mix of the settings we know and gorgeously-described new landscapes, enthralling action, an emotional journey that is both fantastical and deeply relatable, and, of course, the delightfully spooky vibes we all associate with Halloween Town. It was a pleasure to help add a new dimension to an already rich tale, and the art team has done a wonderful job bringing it all to life."
Jack and Sally seem like the perfect couple — but all is not well in their colorful home of Halloween Town! As the graphic novel starts, after escaping the domineering clutches of Dr. Finkelstein and marrying Jack, her true love, Sally is officially the Pumpkin Queen of the realm. As much as she loves her skeletal husband and closest friends, the imposing public spotlight and weight of her newfound royal responsibilities feel like a new form of captivity.
Everything begins to unravel and spool out of control when Sally and trusty ghost dog Zero discover a hidden doorway leading to the previously unknown Dream Town. As worlds collide, the resulting cascade of calamities risk jeopardizing her new position as the Pumpkin Queen, and the very foundations of her world!
To save her beloved home, and find her place and comfort within it, Sally will have to summon all the strength within her seams — with Zero to help — or else the future could become a nightmare without Halloween!
Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen The Graphic Novel features spooky and endearing visuals, exciting new characters, and a pivotal tale for Sally, the heartfelt character in the franchise.
Released in 1993, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas instantly became one of the most iconic films of Disney's storied history. Produced and devised by the legendary filmmaker Tim Burton, the film and its beloved characters have translated to countless media and merchandising channels. Among those is the original young adult novel by Shea Ernshaw, Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen, released in 2022.
Fans will not want to miss this exciting new vision of their favorites!
