Crownsville #4 Cover Preview

 

COVER A BY JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER

People do a lot of things in service to a cause, or the people under their care. But Mike Simms knows the score. When protecting the people you care about involves hurting others, that creates trauma that never goes away.

The Homicide Detective still wants to protect the people in his community. Yet he's sickened by the bodies caused by violent crime and drug abuse. Will what he learns at the shuttered Crownsville help him to serve the public better? Or, like so many others, will Mike end up as another casualty of the haunted institution?

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CROWNSVILLE #4 (of 5)

WRITTEN BY RODNEY BARNES ART BY ELIA BONETTI COVER A BY JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER COVER B BY ELIA BONETTI FULL ART VARIANT (1:10) BY JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER From master storyteller Rodney Barnes (Batman: Full Moon, Killadelphia) and otherworldly artist collaborator Elia Bonetti (Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy), this long-buried tale of suspense and sorrow based on true events from an infamous asylum with a tortured past is about to come raging back to life . . . Staring deeply into the mouth of madness, Detective Mike Simms must confront his family's secret past to unlock the dreadful secrets which lie buried in the long-condemned halls of the abandoned Crownsville mental institution. The spirits of the past demand retribution for the sins visited upon them in their waking life, and only the souls of the living can offer peace to the torment of the damned . . . and they don't care how they get it! Can Mike and his partner unlock the secret to freeing these tormented spirits or will the halls of Crownsville once again run red with the blood of the innocent? $4.99 | 32 PGS. | FULL COLOR | ON SALE FEBRUARY 11, 2026

 

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COVER B BY ELIA BONETTI

 

FULL ART VARIANT (1:10) BY JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER

 

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Supergirl #10 Review

 

Writer: Sophie Campbell

Artist: Joe Quinones

Letterer: Becca Carey

Cover Artists: Sophie Campbell; Elizabeth Torque & Sabine Rich; Amy Reeder; Joe Quinones; Chrissie Zullo-Uminga

Editors: Jillian Grant & Brittany Holzherr

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99

Release Date: February 11, 2026

 

Kara Zor-El's decision to return to Midvale and resume life as Linda Danvers got off to a rocky start. Her fellow Kryptonian, Lesla-Lar, escaped from Kandor, stole her identity, and moved in with Jeremiah and Eliza Danvers. After apprehending Lesla, Kara agreed to rehabilitate her.

 

Sadly, the Kandorian science council didn't tell Kara that their time together would be short. With Lesla in danger of losing her molecular cohesion on Earth, Kara returned the incredible shrinking girl to her miniature city. Can Kara ease back into her life as Linda Danvers in Midvale? And did her fight with Lesla at Clarissa's New Year's Eve party destroy her hometown's trust in Supergirl? Let’s find a phone booth, leap into Supergirl #10, and see!

 

Story

Lena Luthor usually avoids "Normies." The young woman is used to rejection, as her father's reputation precedes her. But Kara accepted her in her circle of friends. Still, that doesn’t mean everyone welcomes Lena’s inclusion in Kara’s inner circle. Clarissa loves fashion and contemporary society. Lena is a Goth at heart and therefore feels at odds with society. When Clarissa tries to impose her values on her friends and tells Lena it's her way or the highway, Lena plots with Lesla-Lar to sabotage Clarissa’s No Beer New Year party.

 

After the hijinks got out of hand, Kara cut herself off from Lena. While Lena still feels a connection with Luna, Lex Luthor’s daughter wants to reconnect with Superman’s niece in Supergirl #10. Lena has taken steps to facilitate their reconnection. Still, she takes Luna's advice and starts small. But when Lena and Luna learn that Kara has initiated a new relationship, they fear that it will doom their closeness with Kara.

 

Sophie Campbell introduces readers to Kara’s yearning for romance through Lena and Luna’s eyes. While investigating Kara’s attraction to her date, Lena and Luna demonstrate how Kara has influenced them. And when they sense danger, they reveal their loyalty, even if Kara is cutting them out of her life. Love may be in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches. But as Supergirl #10 demonstrates, there are many forms of love, and the relationships that nurture your abilities, empower you to make your own decisions, and help you grow are always worth fighting for.

 

Art

Lena’s Goth appearance can push away others. So, she pulls her dark hair into a ponytail to showcase her short white hair and wears less noticeable earrings as she and Luna approach the Danvers residence. Despite the snow and their thick jackets and knitted hats, they remain outside Kara's home. As Lena eats the gift she bought for Kara, she wonders how to get her back in her life. Like detectives, Lena and Luna hide behind bushes, and Lena peers at Kara and her date through binoculars. But Kara's radiant smile and her closeness with the hot, tattooed guy seem to justify Luna's fears.

 

While Joe Quinones adorns Supergirl #10 with a palette of bright, attractive colors, the yards and bushes link with Lena’s eyes, hair streak, and the circles on her forehead. Even the air turns green as she watches Kara, suggesting that Lena and her world are Kryptonite to Kara's future. Yet Luna's pink-red hair links with the young man’s earring. As Kara and her date grow closer, the air turns pink, reminding Luna of how romance can destroy friendships. And the couple certainly look made for each other, as Kara's gray dress goes with his coat, while her jacket looks good next to the illustrated man’s pants.

 

Becca Carey portrays the girls' dialogue as uppercase letters in white dialogue balloons and Kara's thoughts in clouds. The black and pink letters grow bold for intonation, swell for raised voices, and shrink when Luna digs deep within herself. Electronic devices signal danger as Lena intervenes to protect her friend. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

Lena Luthor violated Kara’s trust when she helped Lesla-Lar defy Kara’s authority. She unintentionally robbed Kara of her autonomy and damaged her credibility. While Kara wants to forgive Lena, memories of the friends and loved ones she has lost weigh on her. Even the leaders of the miniature Kryptonian city that Kara safeguards keep secrets from her. Not knowing whom she can trust, Kara finds herself in a holding pattern, struggling to put the past behind her in Supergirl #10. 

 

Rating 9.6/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Supergirl #10. 

Epitaphs from the Abyss Vol 3 SC Spotlight

 

 

Do the benefits of employment outweigh the time lost with your loved ones. A young man argues that his family will appreciate his sacrifice in The Exterminator, the first story in this chilling collection. The Gravedigger warns that may not prove the case in this nail-biting narrative from writer Brian Azzarello, artist David Lapham, and colorist Nick Filardi. What other dilemmas will the creators force you to confront in this bakers dozen of twisted tales? 

Here's all the info from Oni Press: 

EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS VOL. 3 SC

WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO, CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL, MICHAEL W. CONRAD, GREG PAK, STEPHANIE PHILLIPS & CURT PIRES ART BY VALERIA BURZO, TYLER CROOK, KLAUS JANSON, SAMI KIVELÄ, PETER KRAUSE, DAVID LAPHAM, BRIAN LEVEL, DAN McDAID, CHRISTOPHER MITTEN, DAVID RUBÍN & ALISON SAMPSON COVER BY LEE BERMEJO A NEW MOON RISES . . . AND MORE FRESHLY ETCHED EPITAPHS SHALL BE UNLEASHED! Leading this tortuous tome's tales of tension and torment, we welcome finely fiendish writers Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets), Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz), Michael W. Conrad (Wonder Woman), Greg Pak (World War Hulk), Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn), and Curt Pires (Lost Fantasy), alongside maniacal artists Valeria Burzo (Shiver SuspenStories), Peter Krause (The Power of Shazam!), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Brian Level (Poison Ivy), Dan McDaid (DEGA), Christopher Mitten (Autumn Kingdom), Alison Sampson (Department of Truth), and more! Collects Epitaphs from the Abyss #9–12. $19.99 | 136 PGS. | FC | ON SALE FEBRUARY 11, 2026

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EC Tortured Hearts #1 Preview

 

Patrick wanted to find the right woman. But in Amy Roy's introductory story, Patrick tries a little too hard. Who will the other four stories in this special issue introduce us to? And what issues will they grapple with while seeking the perfect person to give their heart to?

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EC TORTURED HEARTS #1 (ONE-SHOT)

WRITTEN BY JORDIE BELLAIRE, TINI HOWARD & BLAKE HOWARD, ANN NOCENTI, AMY ROY

ART BY SEBASTIÁN CABROL, FABIANA MASCOLO, DAN McDAID, ARJUNA SUSINI

COVER A BY DUSTIN WEAVER 

COVER B BY MIGUEL MERCADO 

COVER C BY TOM FOWLER 

EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY SHAWN McMANUS

B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY TOM FOWLER

ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY PATRICIA MARTÍN

ON SALE FEBRUARY 11th, 2026 | $8.99 | 56 PAGES | FC

 

LOVE HURTS! Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award–winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, and William M. Gaines Agent, Inc., are wrenching romance comics out of the grave in TORTURED HEARTS #1 – a 56-page tome of terror forged in the unrelenting tradition of EC Comics! In advance of the giant-sized special’s February 11th release date, take a lovelorn first look at "A Pocket Full of Nails" by legendary comic writer and editor Ann Nocenti (Daredevil, The Seeds) and ardent artist Dan McDaid (Dega) with colors from the mighty Michelle Madsen (Buffy The Vampire Slayer).

“Deep down in the EC catacomb, we've been toiling away to bring forth compelling tales of torment and technological terror,” says editor Allyson Gronowitz. "Now, we're excited to present our latest concoction of misery... a one-shot anthology dedicated solely to the particular pains and perils of romance! In this terrifying tale, esteemed writer Ann Nocenti explores the dangers of obsession, and the skin-crawling horror of the dark side of devotion... stunningly brought to life on the page by Dan McDaid and Michelle Madsen!”

“This tale is inspired by a true story about a guy who stalked female comic creators back in the days before stalker laws,” explains Ann Nocenti. “it was up to us to defend ourselves! One visual riff in the story was a scattering of loose nails, and Dan masterfully wove the spiky motif throughout the story to terrifying effect... dare I say he nailed it? Telling EC tales for Oni Press is a blast. My modus operandi is to think about what I'm afraid of, and with so much to fear in the world, the possibilities are endless. It's a pleasure to work with editors Allyson Gronowitz and Jung Hu Lee, who always offer tweaks to make the stories just a bit bloody better.”

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here's one for all of you lovesick lunatics, rancid romantics, and forlorn fatalities as Oni Press proudly presents a giant-sized Valentine’s bouquet full of soft whispers and death rattles from hot-blooded writers Jordie Bellaire (Redlands), Tini Howard (Excalibur) & Blake Howard (Vampire: The Masquerade), Ann Nocenti (Daredevil), and Amy Roy (EC's Epitaphs from the Abyss), alongside candy-coated artists Sebastián Cabrol (Hulk: Maestro), Fabiana Mascolo (Cyberpunk 2077), Dan McDaid (EC's Outlaw Showdown), Arjuna Susini (Lamentation), and many more!

Plus, as an extra-added bonus: Another newly restored and authentically remastered classic from the EC vaults by legendary fiends William M. Gaines, Al Feldstein, and Reed Crandall!

 

 

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COVER B BY MIGUEL MERCADO

 

COVER C BY TOM FOWLER

 

 

EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY SHAWN McMANUS

 

B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY TOM FOWLER

ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY PATRICIA MARTÍN

Eat your heart out – but make sure to save some for the rest of us! This Valentine’s Day, EC Comics is gifting you a box of poison chocolates and cyanide-laced champagne in TORTURED HEARTS #1 – featuring a slate of salacious covers that will make your eyes linger a second too long from Dustin Weaver (Avengers), Miguel Mercado (X-Men), Tom Fowler (Refrigerator Full of Heads), Shawn McManus (Fables), and Patricia Martín (EC’s Blood Type)! Warm your heart to the boiling point – only in comic shops on February 11th! 

 

 

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Bleeding Hearts #1 Preview

 

 

Poke was like them once. But when he became a zombie, Poke left his humanity behind. Now he hunts humans for their flesh. He finds their hearts especially delicious. But he's never quite adjusted to life as a zombie. So how will Poke react when his heart starts beating again? And how will his community treat him when they realize Poke numbers among the living once again?

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Bleeding Hearts #1 Preview

Writer: Deniz Camp

Artist: Stipan Morian

Cover Artists: Stipan Morian, Jae Lee, Nick Dragotta & Chris Bachalo

Connecting Variant Cover Artist: Álvaro Martínez Bueno

Foil Variant Cover Artist: Stipan Morian

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99/$4.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 40 Pages

Release Date: February 11, 2026

 

The red-hot writer of Absolute Martian Manhunter, Deniz Camp, re-teams with breakout artist Stipan Morian to unleash Vertigo’s first new #1!

 

The zombies won—and ten years after the fall of humanity, they’re the dominant form of life (or not-life) on Earth. They’ve developed their own cultural practices, their own language, their own society.

 

Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-In-Head (“Poke” for short) is a beloved member of his community, and with his brother-in-arm Mush, he’s happy to shamble along through the only world he can remember…until the day his heart mysteriously starts beating again. And in a blink, the first humans he sees have stopped looking like food and started looking like…friends…?

 

The team behind 20^th Century Men, the bold mission statement that launched writer Deniz Camp and artist Stipan Morian to the next level of the comics industry, has reunited to bring you a world ruled by ruthless kill-or-be-killed logic, pitted against the demands of a single beating, bleeding, emotional heart!

 

 

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The Whisper War #1 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: February 10, 2026

 

Once, Alex Jindari was a police officer. He helped uphold law and order on Imprimata. But something prompted him to abandon his career and his world. Why did Alex exile himself from society to mine asteroids? And how does he enjoy working for the Lexan Mining Corporation? Let's put on our spacesuits, leap into The Whisper War #1, and see!

 

Story

Alex lives on Orbital Staging Station G11. Each day, as Alex straps on his spacesuit, drops down to an asteroid on a tether, and begins drilling, the unreality of his situation hits him. He used to be a cop. Alex guesses his work was important. He supposes that he left the police force before one of the criminals he tried to apprehend shot him. But when Alex looks in a mirror, he sees a scar he doesn’t remember receiving.

 

In The Whisper War #1, Alex inhabits a world ruled by Artificial Intelligence. When a Carabinieri Inspector requests his help, Alex has no option but to comply. The Algo identified him as the person most likely to solve a murder. So, reluctantly, Alex returns to his homeworld with Inspector Seeva Dessin.

 

After introducing the sweeping events that shaped Alex’s section of the galaxy, Marc Guggenheim's mystery follows Alex's investigation through his eyes. As Seeva ushers Alex into the Carabinieri headquarters, Alex yearns to impress her. The Inspector has a strange way of compelling him to tell her things he wouldn't ordinarily share with strangers. While Alex finds Seeva amenable to his requests, the medical examiner maintains a professional distance from the outsider. After all, Alex is no longer a cop. And he was never a member of the prestigious Carabinieri.

 

As Alex investigates a mysterious death on Imprimata, he throws himself into danger. The former cop who prides himself on getting out before a criminal shot him risks his life to determine if the person who fell from a building 500 stories high was pushed or leapt. But his bravery isn’t the only reason the Algo selected him, as the robot medical examiner discovers in The Whisper War #1.

 

Art

As warships cruise between planets, assault craft soar over cities. Soldiers die amid explosions or kill each other with knives and swords. Then Sedat Oezgen rockets to the present day, where Alex dons a spacesuit that evokes plate armor. Harnessed to the space station by a tether, he descends to an asteroid pitted with craters. Then, Alex uses his jackhammer-like drill to dig for gemstones.

 

Like the mother-of-pearl nugget Alex unearths, nearby planets glow with violet, turquoise, lavender. While light infuses the orbital station’s corridors, yellow and orange dominate The Whisper War #1. They color the air in the cabin of Seeva’s ship as it hurtles through Imprimata’s atmosphere. Elevated highways wind between skyscrapers gleaming with yellow and orange windows as the craft descends. But as the interior lights of Carabinieri HQ illuminate the vast lobby and crowded examination room, they recall a battlefield where an explosion ripped soldiers apart. And as Alex and Seeva interact with Jasper, their faces stare back at them from the medical examiner's orange visor.

 

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. Sound effects enhance the action as Alex follows up a lead and makes a discovery. But the medical examiner's dialogue boxes with lightning bolt arrows seem destined to prevent the robot from trusting the cop who abandoned his brothers in blue. Thanks to Comixology and Superfan Promotions for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

After surviving an event that could destroy civilization, the people of Imprimata get on with their lives. People like Alex Jindari pursue different professions and wonder why they left their former occupations behind. But when a society chooses to forget a traumatic event, remembering what happened and how society recovered leads to murder in The Whisper War #1.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

For more on this series and the creators, see my spotlight on The Whisper War #1. 

Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 #1 Preview

 

Like all the best heroes, Diana's thoughts are always for others. Yet helping others has painted a target on her back. While people hunt for ways to use her to hurt or subjugate others, Diana seeks to help and protect them. Where will Diana's compassion lead her next? And how much danger will she brave to free someone from others' control and oppression?

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Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 #1 Preview

Writer: Kelly Thompson

Artist: Mattia De Iulis

Cover Artists: Mattia De Iulis, Hayden Sherman, Haining & Denys Cowan

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $5.99/$6.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 40 Pages

Release Date: February 11, 2026

 

The first Absolute Wonder Woman Annual is here!

 

The experience of briefly becoming Medusa in order to save Gateway City changed Diana. It haunts her, and she has never stopped seeking an answer from the gods. Her pleas to Athena have gone unanswered…until now. If she wants justice, the mission is deadly and uncertain. Is it worth the risk just to set right one injustice?

 

Breakout artist Mattia de Iulis returns to the series for a visually spectacular epic of mythological crimes and personal redemption!

 

 

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