The Hexiles, GlobalComix/Dark Horse Comics, Naraka Warrior & The 2000 AD Talent Search
With Mad Cave Studios, Nakama Press, Digital Comics News and Thought Bubble
A new collected edition from Mad Cave Studios.
Big news from GlobalComix and their deal with Dark Horse Comics.
Cyberpunk action with Naraka Warrior.
And Rebellion returns to Thought Bubble with a talent search
Bloodlines Run Deep—and Straight to Hell
Supernatural horror with The Hexiles from Mad Cave Studios.
Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce the trade paperback release of THE HEXILES VOL. 1, collecting the complete first arc of Cullen Bunn’s (Harrow County, The Sixth Gun) latest supernatural descent into familial damnation. Brought to life by artist Joe Bocardo (No/One), colorist Manoli Martinez, and letterer El Torres, this fan-favorite series collects the complete first arc!
Six strangers, all broken and burdened, find themselves at the funeral for the father they never knew. Their father sold their souls to Hell on the days they were born. They are now destined to serve demonic masters in spreading chaos and misery.
Jamison Kreel is dead. Six of his children from six mothers are attending the funeral of a father they never met. Each of the children possesses a different infernal power. These powers, though, come at a terrible price…a price Jamison Kreel has placed upon the heads of his offspring. And the demonic debtors have come to collect.
For fans of Hellboy, Locke & Key, and Seven to Eternity, The Hexiles blends dark fantasy, family trauma, and apocalyptic stakes into one soul-scorching read.
The Hexiles Vol. 1 will be available on June 10, 2025. Preorder now through your local comic shop or favorite bookshop.
GlobalComix Expands Dark Horse Partnership with Day and Date Releases and New Membership Discounts
Some extra special news here from digital comics distributor, GlobalComix, with more digital comics from Dark Horse Comics and day and date releases - wow!
GlobalComix, the premier digital comics platform, announced today a major expansion of its partnership with Dark Horse Comics. Starting immediately, readers can purchase brand-new Dark Horse titles on GlobalComix the same day they hit store shelves. In addition, select titles will be rotated into the GlobalComix Gold subscription catalog, giving readers more to explore.
In a move that further enhances the value of its flagship offering, GlobalComix is also introducing a new perk: GlobalComix Gold members now get exclusive discounts on every new Dark Horse release. It’s the first time Gold has extended its all-you-can-read membership with direct purchase benefits, adding even more value for fans.
“Bringing new Dark Horse comics to fans online the same day they’re released is a huge win for the GlobalComix community,” said Chris Carter, CEO of GlobalComix. “It’s also the first time Gold members get exclusive discounts on new releases, making a great membership even more rewarding. We’re building the best place for comic fans online. This is just the beginning.”
Today’s launch includes a refreshed selection of Dark Horse titles within the GlobalComix Gold catalog. As part of a new rotation model, the lineup will continue to evolve, giving subscribers ongoing access to standout stories from across the publisher’s portfolio. Initial featured titles include Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III, Cyberpunk 2077: Psycho Squad, and From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight.
“We are thrilled to take our partnership with GlobalComix to the next level by introducing the day-and-date release of new comics and graphic novels,” said Mark Bernardi, VP of Book Trade & Digital Sales at Dark Horse Comics. “Last year, we were excited to expand our catalog on GlobalComix and offer some of our most popular titles in their vertical scroll format. The format is a big hit with users and has helped introduce our comics to new fans around the world. Thanks to their cutting-edge technology and commitment to providing a stellar user experience, we believe GlobalComix will help Dark Horse reach new audiences for years to come.”
This summer, even more Dark Horse titles—both recent hits and fan-favorite backlist—will be added to GlobalComix.
To learn more and start reading, visit https://globalcomix.com.
In Naraka, there are no lies—only judgment
A new trade paperback from Nakama Press, with some mystical cyberpunk action with Naraka Warrior Vol. 1.
What if your soul stood trial… and the verdict was blood?
Mad Cave Studios’ imprint Nakama Press is proud to announce NARAKA WARRIOR VOL. 1, a searing supernatural cyberpunk thriller from Hong Kong-based creators, celebrated writer Albert Ng and artist Jerry Cho (Seven Weapons, Magic F). This teen+ graphic novel fuses Buddhist eschatology with brutal existential horror in a karmic underworld where justice is absolute, and mercy is rare.
After a catastrophic accident, the souls of the deceased find themselves in a liminal state between life and death. Guided by maiden messengers, they must face the judgment of their lives—the accusations of those souls who have come before them. The plaintiff’s soul can channel its resentment into a murderous power capable of condemning the defendant’s soul to eternal damnation. However, one soul named Ching discovers he can trade his own soul for a chance at life by destroying those who accuse him, leading him to become...the Naraka Warrior!
“The full color art is simply amazing, and the story is really engaging! Part courtroom drama, part afterlife adventure, it’s a wild ride through the choices that shape who we are,” said editor Kristen Simon. “With sharp twists and a heart-pounding race for redemption, it asks: What would you do if your soul were on the line?”
A cyberpunk story about good and evil between life and death.
Dark, meditative, and laced with fury, Naraka Warrior is perfect for fans of Death Note, Hell’s Paradise, Death Parade, and Black Mirror—readers who crave horror with a heartbeat and stories that interrogate the soul.
Naraka Warrior Vol. 1 will be available in full color paperback on September 2, 2025, wherever books and comics are sold.
The 2000 AD Artist and Writer Talent Searches Return For Thought Bubble Festival 2025!
Want to get into comics? Well at Thought Bubble, Rebellion have a talent search for the next artists and writers!
Do you have what it takes to be a 2000 AD creator? We’re looking for the best new talent to join The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic, as the 2000 AD Talent Search returns for Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025!
This is our annual search for the next generation of great new comics talent - with the prize of paid work with the comic book 2000 AD, where legendary creators such as Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, Jock, Brian Bolland, Frazer Irving, Charlie Adlard and many more got their big break. This is the only Talent Search of its kind anywhere in the World, in partnership with Thought Bubble UK!
Previous winners including Rory McConville, Laura Bailey, Tom Foster, Honor Vincent and Will Morris have all gone to regular work with the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic and beyond - and you could be joining them! Whether you’re into sci-fi, horror, fantasy or anything in between: everyone is welcome, and we’re especially looking for pitches from women and creators from marginalised communities.For artists, we have a published script from 2000 AD writer James Peaty called "Face Shopping" for you to download and draw. Bring your pages to the 2000 AD booth at Thought Bubble on Saturday 15th November and you'll be able to receive a short portfolio review from our editors. The shortlisted entrants will then be invited to attend the Artist Talent Search Panel on Sunday 16th November, where the winner will be decided by our ace panel of judges!For writers, we'd like you to pitch us a two-minute idea for a Future Shock story. This is a five page story which has a twist on the last page - and has been a foundational part of 2000 AD since the beginning! Register your name on Saturday 15th November at the 2000 AD booth and on Sunday 16th November we'll hold our Writer Talent Search Panel, where we'll select as many entrants as possible through random ballot to stand up before a team of judges and pitch their story LIVE!
You can only enter the contests if you're physically attending this year's Thought Bubble Festival - head to the official site page here for full terms, conditions, and information on how to take part in both the Artist Talent Search and the Writer Talent Search!
So get your pitches perfected and get working on some wonderous weirdness, Earthlets - we'll see you at Thought Bubble!
