Ben 10 #4 Preview: Dynamite Sends Ben Tennyson Into a Creepy Circus Nightmare
Ben Tennyson’s summer road trip is about to get a lot darker.
Ben 10 #4 from Dynamite Entertainment kicks off a new two-part adventure as the Tennyson family makes a rainy Northwest stop and finds themselves pulled toward a circus where nothing feels right. The crowds are quiet, the clowns are unsettling, and the ringmaster has plans that could turn Grandpa Max into the next act.
This new issue brings Man of Action’s Steven T. Seagle into the spotlight as writer, with Robert Carey handling interior art. After the events of Ben 10 #3, the series leans harder into horror-tinged adventure while still keeping the wild alien action fans expect from Ben 10.
Ben 10 #4 Brings Zombozo Into the Big Top
In Ben 10 #4, Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max are caught in a creepy circus mystery that quickly becomes more than a strange roadside attraction. The ringmaster is not just putting on a show. He is setting the stage for something much more dangerous.
The issue introduces a twisted new two-part story featuring Zombozo, one of Ben’s most memorable enemies. With a broken big top, a rain-soaked carnival setting, and a threat that targets the Tennyson family directly, this chapter gives the Dynamite series a sharp horror-adventure edge.
For fans following Dynamite’s official release details, the new issue listing confirms the creative team, cover lineup, format, rating, and price.
XLR8 and Stinkfly Make Their Debut
The biggest hook for longtime Ben 10 fans is the debut appearance of XLR8 and Stinkfly in this Dynamite run.
That gives Ben 10 #4 extra collector interest, especially for readers tracking first appearances inside this new comic series. XLR8 brings speed and agility, while Stinkfly adds a gross-out creature-feature element that fits perfectly with the issue’s circus horror setup.
The story asks whether Ben can master the Omnitrix fast enough to find the right alien form before Zombozo turns the night into a disaster.
Ben 10 #4 Creative Team and Issue Details
Title: Ben 10 #4
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writer: Steven T. Seagle
Artist: Robert Carey
Rating: Teen
Format: Full Color, All Cardstock Covers
Pages: 32
Genre: Adventure
Price: $4.99
Cover Lineup
Cover A: Robert Carey
Cover B: Duncan Rouleau
Cover C: Dustin Nguyen
Cover D: Sebastián Píriz
Cover E: Eric Canete
The cover lineup gives collectors plenty to chase. Robert Carey’s main cover sets the eerie circus tone immediately, while the variant covers spotlight the Omnitrix, alien action, and the darker energy surrounding this new chapter.
Why New and Longtime Fans Should Watch This Issue
Ben 10 #4 looks like a strong jump-on point for readers who enjoy the original Cartoon Network energy but want a slightly darker comic book spin. The setup is simple and effective: Ben and his family stumble into a haunted circus scenario, a classic villain enters the story, and two major alien forms make their debut.
That combination gives the issue several layers of appeal:
A creepy new two-part story
The return of Zombozo
The debut of XLR8 and Stinkfly
Steven T. Seagle writing Ben 10
Robert Carey on interior art
Multiple cardstock covers for collectors
For younger fans, it keeps the adventure clear and energetic. For older fans, it adds atmosphere, danger, and a little monster-movie bite.
Final Thoughts
Ben 10 #4 looks like the issue where Dynamite’s series takes a bold turn into creepy carnival territory.
With Zombozo entering the story, Grandpa Max in danger, and the debut appearances of XLR8 and Stinkfly, this chapter has the kind of character moments and collector hooks that make it worth watching. The two-part structure also gives the creative team room to build suspense instead of rushing straight to the finish.
Ben may be used to strange aliens and unexpected trouble, but this time the danger is waiting under the big top.
Join the Discussion
Are you picking up Ben 10 #4, and which alien debut are you more excited for: XLR8 or Stinkfly?
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