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Giant-Size Youngblood arrives from Image Comics on July 22, 2026, with 72 pages, new characters, and first appearances tied to the future of the franchise.

Giant-Size Youngblood Brings First Appearances and New Talent to Image Comics This July Youngblood is getting bigger this summer. Image Comics has announced Giant-Size Youngblood, a massive new one-shot from Image Comics co-founder and comic book icon Rob Liefeld. The …

Cover art for Captain America #359 featuring the first cameo appearance of Crossbones

This Day in Comics: The Shadowy Debut of Crossbones (May 30, 1989)

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 - by Comic Books

This Day in Comics: The Shadowy Debut of Crossbones (May 30, 1989) Today in comic book history, we turn our attention to one of the most brutal and enduring threats to ever cross paths with the Sentinel of Liberty. On …

Cover art for Action Comics #242 featuring Brainiac and Superman

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This Day in Comics: Brainiac’s First Appearance in Action Comics #242

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 - by Comic Books

This Day in Comics: Brainiac Makes His Terrifying Debut (May 29, 1958) Today in comic book history, we celebrate a truly monumental milestone for the entire DC Universe. On May 29, 1958, the landscape of Superman’s expansive and colorful rogue’s …

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Skybound & Image Celebrate Energon Universe Second Anniversary

May 10, 2025February 1, 2026 - by Comic Books

Skybound & Image Celebrate Energon Universe Second Anniversary Get ready, comic fans! Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have just dropped some huge news. They are celebrating the Energon Universe second anniversary with a bang! This landmark event brings exciting reveals …