Kevin J Anderson's New Dan Shamble Novel

 

 

What if death didn't end our lives? Meet Dan Chambeaux. He's a private detective who got shot in the head during an investigation. Fortunately for him, since an event called the Big Uneasy ten years ago, life goes on for the dead in New Orleans. 

Dan believes in looking after himself. The zombie detective frequents a beauty parlor run by morticians, who devote their energies to keeping his hair, skin, and body in peak shape. He doesn't want to be one of those zombies who lets himself go, and have his lips or jaw fall off during an important conversation. Besides, Dan has a career, friends who care about him, and a business to run. What foes will Dan encounter during his latest investigation? And how will the villains rock the Unnatural Quarter?

Here's all the info from Kevin J Anderson:

 

Sleep With the Fishes

Author: Kevin J Anderson

Price & Release Date: See Kickstarter Page. 

 

There’s a new Big Fish in the Unnatural Quarter! When the demon Mafia Don receives an eternal prison sentence—life without parole, and he’s immortal—a new underworld kingpin rises to the surface. Sammy the Salmon and his scaly goons are running the illicit wolfsbane trade—and bodies start to float belly up. Only Dan Shamble can stop a mafia family war that puts his friends in the crossfire!

 

But he's tangled in a net of related cases. He teams up with a cowardly bounty hunter to find a deadbeat werecat who left his litter of werekittens with no child support. And he must protect famous mummy author Tut T. T. Tut from fans who want the unfinished manuscript for his Egyptian epic A Game of Pharaohs. (They’ve been waiting 4000 years for the next scroll in the series!)

 

Worst of all, a great terror reappears from the past—Rhonda, the ex-wife, demands custody of Dan’s vampire half-daughter Alvina! And Rhonda may be the worst monster the Unnatural Quarter has ever seen.

 

 

Kevin J Anderson is offering lots of formats for his upcoming novel, including digital, hardcover, and paperback. He even narrates his audiobooks. The author is also offering all his previous books for the series. And if you support his campaign, he'll also keep you updated on the progress of the upcoming "Dan Shamble" TV series.

 

Order Sleep with the Fishes at Kevin J Anderson's Kickstarter page. 

Parapsychologist GN Preview

 

Dr Ron Richards spends his days talking to patients. An essential component of his treatment is listening. But Ron's superpower is his ability to empathize with them. 

As his patients pour out their struggles to him, Ron attempts to help them through what they’re going through. How will his new receptionist, Harper Davis, help him treat people who feel like monsters, feel most at home in the water, or cannot control their physical transformations? And how do Ron's family support or complicate his ability to help his patients equally, regardless of species?  

Here's all the info from Comixology:

 

Parapsychologist GN 

Creators/Writers: Mark Schey & Taki Soma

Artist & Colorist: Cat Farris

Letterer: Chris Northrop

Editor: Mary E Brickthrower

Publisher: Comixology Originals

Price: $6.99

Release Date: March 31, 2026

 

Comixology Originals Presents Parapsychologist,

A Comedic Family Drama and Paranormal Mystery About a Therapist with an Unusual Clientele

Co-Created by Taki Soma and Mark Schey With Art by Cat Farris

 

The Original Graphic Novel Arrives March 31, 2026

 

Hot on the heels of her series Alienated, HUGO award-nominated cartoonist Taki Soma (Sleeping While Standing) and co-writer Mark Schey present the original graphic novel Parapsychologist. Parapsychologist, is a comedic family drama and mystery that follows a therapist whose patients are paranormal beings with human-like issues. Featuring art and colors by Cat Farris (The Ghoul Next Door), letters by Chris Northrop, and edits by Mary E. Brickthrower, Parapsychologist debuts digitally on March 31, 2026, from Amazon’s Comixology Originals exclusive digital content line.

 

“I take psychotherapy very seriously, having been a patient on and off for decades,” says Taki Soma. “So, while Parapsychologist is fiction and a comedy, I want to break the taboo a little, to make people feel understood, and less alone in their pain because I’ve been there: trauma, sadness, tragedy, loneliness." Soma continues, "I hope Parapsychologist gives readers a laugh and maybe a little feeling of recognition along the way.”

 

In Parapsychologist Dr. Ron Richards is a therapist with a degree in psychology who has unintentionally found a specialty treating . . . gulp, paranormal beings. From poltergeists with agoraphobia, werewolves struggling with their toxic masculinity, to a ghost stuck in limbo due to unfinished business—Ron treats them all, while navigating the chaos of his own family life. So, when a former patient arrives intent on destroying him, his practice, and his family, Dr. Richards and his new receptionist must work together to outsmart the evil.

 

“Taki and I wanted to create a story that felt deeply personal yet uniquely entertaining,” says Mark Schey. “When we set out to begin this tale about mental health disguised as a comedic paranormal story, we also happened to enter what would become some of the hardest years of our lives. There’s nothing quite like putting your sense of humor on display during one of the most difficult moments of your life. We were barely holding it together, but we pushed through and found the process therapeutic." Schey continues, "We are hopeful people will connect with the story and are grateful to everyone who gives it a chance.”

 

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to Comixology and Superfan Promotions for sharing this preview with us.

 

To preorder, see the Parapsychology GN on Amazon.  

 

 

About the Team:

Taki Soma is a HUGO award-nominated cartoonist. Soma has worked on creator-owned projects such as Alienated, United States of Murder, Inc., Bitch Planet, Dick Tracy, Iron Man, an auto-biographical graphic novel titled Sleeping While Standing - listed as one of the best graphic novels of 2022 by the American Library Association. Soma has worked with publishers such as DC, Image, IDW, Marvel, Dark Horse, Jinxworld, Avery Hill, Comixology Originals, and more. Soma lives in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by furry critters and a husband who shares the same passion in comics.

 

Mark Schey is a writer whose comics work includes editing Alienated and co-creating the bestselling sci-fi anthology "Black Box Chronicles" from Magnetic Press. Recent work includes the 2025 reboot of Deadline UK, continuing his focus on ambitious, character-driven speculative storytelling.

 

Cat Farris is a native Portlander and artist. She has made art for various comics publishers, including Oni Press, Dark Horse Comics, IDW, and HarperAlley.  Her most recent books are The Ghoul Next Door and Up to No Ghoul, written by Cullen Bunn and published by HarperAlley.

 

About Comixology Originals:

Amazon’s Comixology Originals exclusive digital content line is available at no additional cost for members of Kindle Unlimited and Comixology Unlimited, and for purchase at amazon.com/comixology. Prime members can enjoy a selection of eBooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga included with their Prime membership. With a monthly Kindle Unlimited membership, customers get access to an extensive library of digital books, featuring beloved authors and genres, including binge-worthy series, best sellers, audiobooks, comics and manga, magazines, and trending titles—all at your fingertips at amazon.com/kindleunlimited. Comixology Unlimited offers over 45,000 comics, graphic novels and manga for just $5.99 a month with a free trial at amazon.com/comixologyunlimited.

 

 

Frankie and the Curious Cocoon Quest HC Spotlight

 

When Frankie Fairy returns home, she calls out to her mom as she flops down to rest. As Frankie takes off her shoes, her mom asks how her day at school went. When Frankie enthuses about making crafts, her mom promises to look at her latest masterpiece. But first, she asks her daughter to walk Tuna. 

Frankie calls out for her pet. But she can't find her anywhere. Where has Tuna gone? And can Frankie find her? 

Here's all the info from Oni Press:

 

FRANKIE AND THE CURIOUS COCOON QUEST HC

WRITTEN/ART/COVER BY CAITLIN ROSE BOYLE From Caitlin Rose Boyle (Jonesy, Frankie and the Creepy Cute Critters, and Frankie and the Beastly Bog Song) comes the next Frankie Fairy adventure perfect for young explorers! Frankie Fairy loves to learn about creepy critters! Joined by her biologist mom, and equipped with a field guide full of creepy critter facts, Frankie finds all aspects of nature fascinating! That is until Tuna, her beloved pet wooly bear caterpillar, is nowhere to be found. Frankie’s mom thinks Tuna must finally be entering metamorphosis—a time of change when Tuna would transform from a cuddly caterpillar to a flying moth. Frankie wants Tuna to stay the same little fuzzy worm she’s always been. But when she discovers the beauty of the transforming world around her, will she accept that one day, everybody—even Tuna—experiences some kind of change? $12.99 | 40 PGS. | FULL COLOR | ON SALE MARCH 11, 2026

 

Thanks to Oni Press and Superfan Promotions for sharing this spotlight with us. 

Action Comics #1096 Review

 

Writer: Mark Waid

Artist: Skylar Patridge

Colorist: Ivan Pascencia

Letterer: Steve Wands

Cover Artists: Dan Mora, Ryan Sook & Ethan Young

Corner Box Variant Cover Artist: Skylar Patridge

Reign of the Superboys Variant Cover Artist: Aco

Editors: Jillian Grant & Brittany Holzher

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Release Date: March 11, 2026

 

After his first overseas mission for General Sam Lane, Clark needed to talk with someone. But unlike enlisted soldiers and commissioned officers, he couldn’t seek out a counselor. Clark considered telling his best friend. Pete Ross was his age and had known him all his life. Pete would understand what he was going through and help him through it. Then Clark realized that, like the weapon Modora was developing, knowledge could also be injurious.

 

Clark may be a teen. Still, he must navigate a minefield of ethical decisions while preventing people like General Sam Lane from blowing up his civilian identity. Can Superboy stick to rescuing cats from trees, assisting the emergency crews after traffic accidents, and helping organize the Smallville Library? Or will adults force the teen to confront more thorny dilemmas? Let’s leap into Action Comics #1096 and see!

 

Story

Clark may have superpowers. Still, when it rains, he puts on a jacket to stay dry. When he notices Lewis Lang walking past, Clark greets him respectfully while dashing for cover. Clark distrusts Lana's father. The archaeological and anthropological professor always makes notes when Clark visits their house to study with his daughter. Still, when a tree explodes amid the rain, Superboy doesn’t hesitate to save Lana’s father.

 

In Action Comics #1096, an adult Clark Kent shares experiences from his past. After saving Lewis from an out-of-sync lightning strike, Clark attends the Expo of Tomorrow with his friends. But amid the impressive exhibits, Pete and Lana notice that the ice cream cones they are enjoying look as full as when they first got them. As Clark looks around, he notices other examples of time flowing in an abnormal pattern.

 

Mark Waid's story addresses how we deal with stressful situations. Clark struggled to cope with the physical demands of battle in Modora. Once again, Clark finds himself beset by dangers on all sides and must find a way through. While an adult Clark Kent looks back on the incidents that defined him, his younger self must also draw on his experience to help him address the mysterious events in Metropolis. Action Comics #1096 suggests that, by sharing these stories from his youth, an adult Clark Kent copes with the world-shaking events he faces by remembering how his less-powerful self tackled difficult situations.

 

Art

Professor Lewis Lang wears a trenchcoat with an upturned collar over his suit and dress shoes. An umbrella shields him from the rain as Clark dashes past in jeans, a T-shirt, and a hooded jacket. But when a tree glows like the sun, transforming Lewis Lang into a silhouette, his umbrella cannot protect him from the flying limbs. Clark’s yellow jacket wafts in the dense air, giving birth to a red-and-blue streak of light, as Superboy carries Lewis to safety. The smoking, orange-yellow trunk framing Superboy and Lewis evokes the ship that brought Kal-El to Earth. But when Lewis reclaims his umbrella, a shadow envelops his face. Superboy rises into the white-gray sky and gazes down on the departing figure.

 

Unlike that murky moment in Smallville, the day dawns bright and clear in Metropolis. Like a worker's hard hat, the Expo of Tomorrow suggests a futuristic Golden Age. Instead of statues of gods, tall, thin evergreens lead toward flag poles. Sculptures emulate rockets. Skycabins ascend on central pillars, while a monorail rides a curving track high above visitors’ heads. As they near a sculpture that evokes Clark’s past and future, Lana’s orange hair links her with the fluttering pennants. Wearing a red polo shirt, a mother frowns at her son’s red elbow. As Clark wears blue and white clothes and red shoes, a bursting blue balloon frames the teen's face in the red air.

 

Amid Skylar Patridge’s engaging characters and scenic surroundings, and Ivan Pascencia’s moody yet vibrant art, Steve Wands places Clark Kent’s lowercase typed black narration in yellow boxes. Black uppercase letters inhabit white balloons, while Superboy’s thoughts float in Old School clouds. Words grow bold for intonation and swell for volume. Distant dialogue appears as tiny black letters in white ovals with blue outlines. While the boom of an exploding tree welcomes readers to Action Comics #1096, applause mixes with protesting metal and gunshots, before the saga rises to an explosive finale. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

Sometimes we don’t understand why things happen the way they do. But as young Clark Kent waits to discover why Lewis Lang is being so secretive, he struggles to solve a perplexing mystery surrounding out-of-sync events in Action Comics #1096.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Action Comics #1096. 

San Junipero Preview

 

Butcher Billy Cover

San Junipero is a party town, and Kelly is determined to wring every bit of enjoyment she can out of it. Yet she's drawn to Yorkie, a shy, retiring gal who has her life planned out for her. The ladies form an instant connection. Yet Kelly is a glowing ember, and Yorkie fears getting too close, in case she gets burned.

 

Black Mirror is a British Sci-Fi TV series. The anthology format lets the showrunners explore a wide variety of stories. After producing a graphic novel adaptation of USS Callister, Twisted Comics is walking back in time from the fourth series to produce the third season story, "San Junipero." 

 

Kelly and Yorkie's story begins in 1987, as US President Ronald Reagan urges Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to groove to Pink Floyd and tear down the Berlin Wall. Will Yorkie follow through on her carefully made plans? And will Kelly decide there's more to life than the freedom of Saturday nights?

 

Here's all the info from Twisted Comics:

 

Black Mirror: San Junipero HC

Writer: Neil Gibson

Artist: Phil Buckenham

Colorist: Agnese Pozza

Letterer: Rob Jones 

Cover Artist: Butcher Billy 

Publisher: Twisted Comics 

Hardcover Price: £25 (roughly $34) plus shipping

Release Date: See Kickstarter Page 

 

 

Following on from the breakout launch issue of USS Callister comes another fan favourite from the Black Mirror anthology, the infamous San Junipero. Brought to life by the aptly twisted indie publisher, Twisted Comics, Black Mirror’s iconic tales navigate humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations, and unexpected turns that lurk within these mind-bending stories. The latest episode-to-graphic novel adaptation is written by acclaimed writer Neil Gibson, artist Phil Buckenham, and the all-new series cover from Butcher Billy. Are you ready for the holiday of a lifetime?

San Junipero is a party town. All is up for grabs. And midnight is two hours away…

The year is 1987. Tucker’s nightclub is aglow with neon, the music is loud, and people are dancing. The shy Yorkie meets Kelly and plays along with her rejection of Wes, who has been making continued advances to her. The two dance. An offer of how to spend the rest of their evening is made, then declined, and Yorkie and Kelly go their separate ways. Until...

Another week. Another vibe. Another decade. On and on their journey goes, across time, across soundtracks - their intertwined lives in these clubs is just the beginning.

  

Now, let's take a look at Phil Buckenham's inked art:

 

 

 

And here's a look at Agnese Pozza's coloring:

 

 

Twisted Comics offers a variety of add-ons, extras, and cover options. Customers can also purchase a raffle ticket to win a speaking role in the graphic novel. While the Kickstarter project lasts for 29 days, the raffle is limited to the first 3 days. Some options are also limited to the quantities available. So if this looks like a story you'd love to read, head over to the Kickstarter page for Black Mirror: San Junipero HC to take advantage of everything Twisted Comics is offering.

 

Thanks to Twisted Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For how this series started, see my review of Black Mirror: USS Callister HC.

Action Comics #1096 Preview

 

After his first experience with warfare, Clark needed to talk with someone. He thought that a person his age could best understand what he was going through. Clark considered telling his best friend Pete Ross. Then he realized that, like the weapon Modora was developing, knowledge could also be dangerous. 

Clark may be a teen. Still, he must navigate a minefield of ethical decisions while preventing people like General Sam Lane from digging into his civilian identity. Can Superboy stick to assisting the emergency crews after traffic accidents and helping Mrs Parker organize the Smallville Library? Or what new dilemma will adults force the teen to confront?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Action Comics #1096 Preview

Writer: Mark Waid

Artist: Skylar Patridge

Cover Artists: Dan Mora, Ryan Sook & Ethan Young

Reign of the Superboys Variant Cover Artist: Aco

Corner Box Variant Cover Artist: Skylar Patridge

Also Available: Symbol Variant Cover

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Release Date: March 11, 2026

 

Time Flies!

 

As Clark Kent reaches the spring of his sophomore year at Smallville High, things have changed for Superboy. Yes, he’s become Smallville’s protector, but at what cost? Buckling under the weight of his super-secret, Clark now feels more alone than ever. Could there be more out there like him? Find out as the Boy of Steel’s world is turned upside down by the truth!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

Bleeding Hearts #2 Preview

 

 

Like life, death changes us. But while most zombies accept their new identity, Poke still retains a remnant of his Humanity. It's not just that his heart has started beating again. Poke doesn't take the same delight in devouring victims alive as his best friend Mush. He also feels guilty over eradicating ten billion people from the Earth. How will Poke react when he stumbles upon two Human? And will Mush turn against him if Poke decides to hide the dwindling supply of delicious living people from their shambling nomadic community?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Bleeding Hearts #2 Preview

Writer: Deniz Camp

Artist: Stipan Morian

Cover Artists: Stipan Morian, Alex Eckman-Lawn & Dillon Snook

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $3.99/$4.99 Card Stock

Release Date: March 11, 2026

 

The Zombie Apocalypse like you’ve never seen it from Deniz Camp, writer of Absolute Martian Manhunter!

 

A world overrun by flesh-eating zombies is the only world young Rabbit has ever known…and her mother, Cara, has done everything she can to get her ready to survive in it. But she never expected to meet a zombie who seemed to want to help her with this goal!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

 

The Whisper War #2 Review

 

Writer: Marc Guggenheim

Artist: Sedat Oezgen

Colorist: Carlos Cabrera

Letterer: Dave Sharpe

Cover Artists: Sedat Oezgen & Carlos Cabrera

Designer: Travis Escarfullery

Publisher: Comixology

Price: $2.99

Release Date: March 10, 2026

 

Alex Jindari left the police. Then he abandoned his planet to mine asteroids. But when the Algo chooses him to investigate a murder, Alex becomes a temporary member of the elite Carabinieri. Returning to the city he thought he had left behind forever, Alex investigates a mysterious fall from a Cloudbreaker alongside Inspector Seeva Dessin.

 

Given how far the person fell, the Automic doesn’t have a body to study. So, Jasper conducts retroactive genetic expression analysis on the puddle found in the impact crater. Can Alex and Seeva discern between murder and suicide? And can Jasper throw any light on the faller’s identity? Let's leap into The Whisper War #2 and see!

 

Story

The Algo selected Alex to investigate the mysterious death. But instead of reluctantly obeying, Alex throws himself into the investigation. He risks his life to discover the truth about the victim. In the upper levels of a Cloudbreaker tower, Alex finds a man among the servers. The resultant fight doesn’t go Alex’s way. When he returns to Inspector Seeva Dessin, Jasper announces that his Retroactive Genetic Expression Analysis has identified the victim from the remains. Alex doesn’t like the Automic’s announcement.

 

After giving him a moment to assess what he’s learned, Seeva confers with Alex. He argues that Jasper's assertion cannot be true. But Seeva insists that Jasper is functioning properly, and the Automic’s results are beyond question. In The Whisper War #2, Alex is investigating his own murder. So, Seeva accompanies Alex back to the upper level of the Cloudbreaker from which the victim fell, and the stranger attacked him. When they assess what they learn there, Alex dislikes where the clues point them.

 

Marc Guggenheim’s story reveals more of Alex’s world. It shows how the Algo treats criminals and what the civilization values. The murder investigation hints at the memories that Alex and Seeva have forgotten. Mystery and violence pervade this society that has forgotten a civil war. But it is also highly stratified. And as in our world, the elite play games with the law.

 

Art

Strands of long hair fall across Alex's face. But they cannot obscure the scar that runs diagonally across his face. Like his clothing, Alex's clothing and hair suggest a warlord. Although she is his superior, Alex Jindari's expression and body language suggest he holds power over Inspector Seeva Dessin in The Whisper War #2.

 

Carlos Cabrera paints luminous colors over the darkened world of Imprimata. Sedat Oezgen’s cloudbreaker towers and the labyrinth of servers glow yellow, equating the computing power of this future world with the sunlight that invigorates the natural world. As Seeva’s bulletship etches a trail of fire across the night sky, she and Alex glow yellow in the cockpit as they boldly go where the clues lead them. Green may paint Alex's memories. But his jacket and the reflection caught in Jasper's red faceplate remind us of the body turned to goo by a fall from the cloudbreaker in The Whisper War #2.

 

Dave Sharpe places black uppercase letters in white dialogue balloons, and Alex's thoughts in green-and-white narrative boxes. The dialogue grows bold for intonation, enlarges for intense emotion, and never shrinks. The sounds of combat multiply as red letters in a black panel. White letters hover in the air when Alex and Seeva dare to interview a supreme authority. Thanks to Comixology and Superfan Promotions for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

Alex didn’t want to leave his new job mining asteroids, but when Inspector Seeva Dessin requested his aid, he came. When she shared her evidence, he risked his life to obtain more. Seeva has an uncanny ability to connect with Alex, and they function well as a team. But amid the mysteries swirling through The Whisper War #2, whether Seeva and Alex will survive the investigation seems anything but certain.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see my preview of The Whisper War #2.