The Phantom Vs. The Singh Brotherhood, Bust, and 2027 Annuals
From Mad Cave Studios, Dave Cook Comics, 2000 AD and the Treasury Of British Comics
Here is some of the latest comics news and previews, including:
The return of The Phantom from Mad Cave Studios.
A re-introduction and news on Bust.
And upcoming annuals from 2000 AD and the Treasury Of British Comics.
The Phantom walks. Evil dies.
It’s great to see this classic character continuing strong in this one-shot from Mad Cave Studios. I’m looking forward to The Phantom Vs. The Singh Brotherhood.
The Phantom walks. Evil dies.
Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with King Features Syndicate, announces THE PHANTOM VS. THE SINGH BROTHERHOOD, an explosive new 40-page one-shot bringing Lee Falk’s legendary hero into direct conflict with one of the deadliest criminal forces on the planet.
Written by Ray Fawkes (Batman: Eternal, Constantine) with inks and colors by The Phantom series artist Russell Olson, and letters by Taylor Esposito, the issue features Cover A by Mark Spears (Monsters) and Cover B by Freddie Williams II and Andrew Dalhouse.
It's all come down to this—The Phantom vs. Arif Singh and his Brotherhood! After the Brotherhood's failed attack on Bangalla, Singh was all set to rot in prison. But concrete walls cannot stop the man who controls one of the most notorious criminal enterprises in the world. Only The Phantom can. Or this time, he might just die trying.
“In The Phantom vs. The Singh Brotherhood, we bring The Phantom and Asif Singh into the one-on-one face-off that we’ve been building to since issue 1 of the series! It’s a story we’re very proud of, one that calls back to the roots of the Phantom Legend and places him firmly in the modern day. We’re very excited to bring it to you!” —Ray Fawkes
“What excites me most about this story is the exploration of The Phantom’s aura of authority outside of his home turf. We've tried to showcase that he's not a powered hero: he doesn't gain his strength from the jungle. It's his will, prowess, and deep sense of justice that makes him the enduring hero of these past 90 years. There's a reason he's beloved all over the world, and I'd like to think we've been tapping into this legacy and moving it forward. He's just fantastic, and it's been an honor to work on this book.” —Russell Olson
For nearly 90 years, The Phantom has stood as one of comics’ definitive pulp heroes. Known as “The Ghost Who Walks,” the legendary protector of Bangalla helped shape the masked vigilante archetype with generations of stories rooted in justice, myth, and a relentless war on evil.
A collectible chapter for longtime Phantom readers and fans of globe-spanning pulp adventure, The Phantom vs. The Singh Brotherhood delivers classic heroism, explosive action, and high-stakes crime fiction as the Ghost Who Walks faces one of his deadliest enemies yet.
The Phantom vs. The Singh Brotherhood goes one-shot drops in shops August 19, 2026, with Final Order Cutoff on July 27.
Re-Introducing Bust And The Final Issue
From Dave Cook Comics: an update on Bust: the first four issues are now available, with news on the final issue coming soon.
The 2000 AD and Treasury of British Comics Annuals Return This Year!
Two excellent-looking annuals and worthy of being on your shelf from 2000 AD and the Treasury Of British Comics are out soon.
Blaze through the weary Winter weather with the thermonuclear power of 2000 AD – the comics juggernaut which burns ever-bright with Thrill-Power! This November The 2000 AD Annual 2027 returns once again, a classic yearly feast which this Christmas features more new stories than ever before… as Tharg The Mighty begins his preparations for the 50th Anniversary of The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!
Running over 100 pages, The 2000 AD Annual 2027 features a standard edition cover from the award-winning Jock (Batman) and a webshop-exclusive cover from legendary fan-favourite 2000 AD Droids Cliff Robinson and Dylan Teague! In addition, the Annual will feature new stories featuring some of 2000 AD’s most beloved characters and creators, including:
Judge Dredd by Rob Williams and RM Guera
Robo-Hunter by Garth Ennis and Chris Burnham
The Out by Dan Abnett and Mark Harrison
Hawk the Slayer by Alec Worley and Staz Johnson
Fiends of the Eastern Front by Ian Edginton and Alejandro Aragon
Tharg’s Future Shocks by Mike Carroll and Kieran McKeown
In addition, the Annual will feature a collection of classic Thrills from across 2000 AD’s fifty years of publication, including plenty of surprises, features, and the returns of classic characters! You may think you know what to expect – but you absolutely cannot predict what Tharg has planned for you this Christmas!
But that's not all! The Treasury of British Comics Annual also returns in November for a collection of both new and classic stories hand-picked from the archive to guarantee some warmth this Winter! Featuring stories – including several never reprinted before until now – from across the decades, The Treasury of British Comics Annual 2027 will reprint an assortment of astounding comics from the pages of Action, Misty, 2000 AD, Tiger, Boy’s World, Buster, Monster Fun, Valiant, Hurricane, Whizzer & Chips and more!
A festive feast for fans of comics, the Annual also features four new strips commissioned exclusively for this collection, including:
Helmet Head & Janus Stark by Stephen Brotherstone, David Lawrence and Laurent LeFeuvre
Robot Archie Vs Vanessa From Venus by David Roach and Emily Roach
Black Beth by Alec Worley and Aly Fell
Death Wish by Rich Prinn and Shane Connery Volk
Celebrate the depth, diversity and dynamism of British Comics History, as we champion classic characters and breathe vibrant new life into their wild and wonderful adventures!
The Treasury of British Comics Annual will be released this November, available either as the standard edition featuring a cover from the Mighty Mike Perkins, or as a fiendish webshop-exclusive edition cover from the gory Godmachine!
