Blade Runner Black Lotus: Las Vegas #3 Preview

 

COVER A: CLAUDIA CARANFA

"Hail Caesar! Thanks be to Caligula! All praise to Nero!" 

The Roman Empire is alive and well in Las Vegas. So what if they're replicants! They were made to rule. And so they have, after the bomb dropped, and the hottest city in the desert became too hot for Humans. But now the Humans are returning, thanks to a runaway replicant named Elle. Can the Roman Empire and the Egyptians fight off the Doll Squad and the Brekkers? And who will fight and die in the arena?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics: 

BLADE RUNNER BLACK LOTUS: LAS VEGAS #3 (OF 4)

Format: Comic book

(W) Nancy A. Collins

(A) Jesús Hervás

FC • 32pp • $4.99

On Sale December 17, 2025

 

CONTINUES THE STORY STARTED IN THE 2021 ANIME SERIES

 

Elle's quest takes her to the irradiated city of Las Vegas (later seen in Blade Runner 2049), a sand-choked ghost-town of forgotten memories following the detonation of a dirty bomb.

 

There she finds a community of roleplaying Replicants, abandoned hospitality models from the old casinos now living as embodiments of ancient Egyptian and Roman royalty. Meanwhile, Niander Wallace, smarting from his last encounter with Elle, has dispatched a seasoned kill team to bring back her head.

 

 

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COVER C: JESÚS HERVÁS

 

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C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #4 Review

 

Writer: Tom Taylor

Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo

Colorist: Rain Beredo

Letterer: Wes Abbott

Cover Artists: Daniele Di Nicuolo & Rain Beredo; Jon Sommariva & Dave McCaig

Editor: Kristy Quinn

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99

Release Date: December 10, 2025

 

Merlin helped Arthur Pendragon form the Knights of the Round Table. They protected Britain from their castle in Camelot. Now, Arthur and his knights inhabit enchanted weapons. Fel pulled Excalibur from a flying boulder. Each of her friends also has a guide to help them fulfill their destinies. Merlin stands ready to assist them. But can the children trade fantasy quests for weapons training? And who will train Kevin to use his silent stick? Let's leap into C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #4 and see!

 

Story

Mordred's agents tried to intercept the enchanted weapons. After failing to capture the kids, the heavily armed soldiers who captured Connor's grandmother would have gone after all their parents. So, Merlin brought them to England. From there, Fel used Excalibur to transport them to Camelot. Now, they inhabit this historic kingdom outside of time. And thanks to Merlin’s sorcery, their parents don’t realize they are learning how to wield deadly weapons.

 

But their parents need not worry. First, Captain Gwen wants to see what she has to work with in C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #4. Her subordinates may have bowed to the children when they arrived. But Captain Gwen looks down her nose at them. Gwen realizes the boulder sought them out for a reason. But just because the kids have trained together to play soccer doesn’t mean they can fight other people. Connor doubted his ability to defeat the agents of Mordred. Hanan didn’t want to hurt anyone. Now, Gwen faces the daunting task of helping the children push past their inhibitions and believe in their ability to defend the world against oppressors.

 

Thankfully, Gwen has help. In Tom Taylor’s story, Merlin explains why King Arthur and his knights inhabit these ancient weapons. As they did when surrounded by Mordred's agents, these legendary warriors can counsel the children. In time, the kids may become like Connor's grandmother, Marnie, capable of standing up to Mordred's agents with the axe she hid in her shopping cart. But in C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #4, the legendary warriors also realize that the kids need to learn more than how to defeat their opponents. They must also learn to support and rely on each other.

 

Art

As Marnie sits in a secure interview room, the agents of Mordred study her through two-way glass. Her colorful garb contrasts with the tile walls, the white table and chairs, and the men’s matching dark suits. The air swirls around the children, Merlin, and Captain Gwen as Camelot rises on a nearby hill. Daniele Di Nicuolo devotes a panel to showcasing each child with their weapon.

 

While Merlin kneels beside Kevin, Captain Gwen stands with her hands behind her back. She gazes down at the children. Attired in her uniform, with an emblem emblazoned on her greatcoat, she looks more than capable of wielding Excalibur or another of the ancient weapons. Gwen's expression and demeanor could be worrying signs.

 

Marnie, Gwen, and Merlin wear blue and yellow/gold coats. All the children, barring Kevin and Hanan, wear one or more of these colors. As Captain Gwen and Fel wear yellow, Rain Beredo paints the backgrounds of a two-panel face-off yellow. In addition to sharing the same sex, both have red hair. Captain Gwen will force the children to fight silver combatants in this brightly colored story. But their pre-training face-off isn’t the only time the leader of the Camelot Corps and the child who wields Excalibur will have a battle of wills in C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #4.

 

Wes Abbott fills white dialogue balloons and colored narrative boxes with lowercase black letters that grow bold for intonation and swell for raised voices. The weapons speak into white shapes with colored borders. Beige boxes with a stylized first letter locate us in time, space, and Camelot. Sound effects accompany a rough training session, while a new voice speaks into stormy clouds. Thanks to DC Comics for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

Like Clark Griswald, their parents may think they're on vacation. Fel and her friends know they're on the ultimate youth training scheme. They have yet to realize just how badly the world needs them. But while the children train in a protected realm, Connor's grandmother realizes the dangers threatening their world.

 

Like them, fate chose Marnie to become a warrior. She may not get to enjoy her prize for winning at Bingo. Her captors may not grant her a telephone call. Still, Marnie embodies the spirit of Camelot’s legendary warriors in C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #4.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see my preview of C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #4.

Ogrest Vol 2 SC Spotlight

 

 

Otomai may have created Ogrest, but that doesn't mean he can control him. Still, he tries. While Dathura delights in Orgrest's enthusiasm for life, Otomai tries to teach him about his world. Sadly, Ogrest dislikes studying, and prefers to play. But when his rambunctiousness disturbs a bird's nest, it creates disharmony in their land. 

While Otomai tries to get a handle on Ogrest, Lupa and the Brotherhood have their own agenda. And unlike Otomai, they're not interested in filling the world with love. Can Otomai, Ogrest, and Dathura weather the storms headed their way? Or will danger and death destroy their island home?

Here's all the info from Oni Press: 

OGREST VOL. 2 SC

WRITTEN/ART/COVER BY MIG Set within the video-game universe of Wakfu, the popular online role-playing game and animated series on Netflix! Communication between Otomai and Ogrest seems to have broken down. Dathura is the only peacekeeper in the trio. Their island, once a peaceful haven, is attracting far too many visitors. If it isn’t adventurers in search of the Dofus, it’s a visit from the Brotherhood, a dark organization that makes Otomai imagine the worst. And now Lupa and her mercenaries are eyeing the island. Will she become the center of a hellish spiral? ON SALE DECEMBER 10th, 2025 | $19.99 | 192 PGS. | FC

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

Iyanu Holiday Livestream Event

 

 

If you haven't discovered Iyanu yet, it's a terrific animated series based on a graphic novel. The series celebrates family, friendship, community, and developing our talents to help others. The first two episodes are free to watch on Youtube, and the series may be available on a streaming service you subscribe to. 

Iyanu fans: mark your calendars! A special event is coming your way!

Here's all the info from Lion Forge: 

 

 

LION FORGE ANNOUNCES IYANU HOLIDAY LIVESTREAM FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE SEASON 2 SNEAK PEEK ON DECEMBER 13TH WHAT: Lion Forge Entertainment will host the first-ever Iyanu Holiday Livestream — a festive, full-day virtual fan event celebrating the hit animated series Iyanu. The livestream will feature cast appearances, a table read, merch drops, giveaways, a sponsored gameplay showcase from Resurrection Games, and will culminate in an exclusive first look at Iyanu Season 2. WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2025 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET WHERE: Lion Forge Entertainment YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@LionForgeEntertainment WHO: Iyanu, the hit animated series on Cartoon Network and HBO Max, is a groundbreaking franchise rooted in Yoruba mythology. Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, the story follows a young heroine in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland as she unlocks divine powers and embarks on an epic journey. The franchise is celebrated for its rich visual storytelling, cultural authenticity, and the vision of Black creatives behind the scenes. Lion Forge Entertainment is an Academy Award– and multiple Emmy®–winning Black-owned studio founded by David Steward II. Guided by the mission “Diverse Stories, Authentically Told,” Lion Forge serves as the executive producer of Iyanu and is committed to amplifying authentic, diverse voices across both animation and live-action content. WATCH IYANU SEASON 1: Episode 1, Episode 2 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Exclusive Sneak Peek: Iyanu Season 2 Team Chosen Table Read featuring: Serah Johnson (Iyanu) Sam Kugbiyi (Toye) Okey Jude (Biyi) Stella Damasus (Sewa) The Music of Iyanu featuring composers Blakwater Sound and Femi "FEM D" Agunbiade for Jomfi Music Resurrection Games Gameplay Showcase — Yorubaland: Wild Terrain Giveaways, holiday surprises, special guests, and more WHY: A global, fan-focused celebration of the Iyanu universe — and the first chance for viewers to preview new content from the highly anticipated Season 2. Iyanu Season 1 is now streaming on HBO Max, giving fans the perfect opportunity to catch up ahead of the holiday livestream. ### About Lion Forge Entertainment Lion Forge Entertainment (LFE), one of the few Black-owned entertainment studios of scale in North America, was founded in 2019 by David Steward II to amplify authentic, diverse voices in both animated and live-action content. With “Diverse Stories, Authentically Told” as its mission, LFE has won an Academy Award for Hair Love and multiple Emmy® awards. LFE is part of Polarity, a media and sports-focused firm whose portfolio includes publishers Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group and Magnetic Press, within the broader Steward Family holdings spanning technology, sports, and music. LFE is led by President and CCO Stephanie Sperber, an award-winning media executive and franchise builder in the kids and family space. Follow @lionforge to learn more.

Iyanu on Social Media Stay connected with Iyanu. Follow us for exclusive content, cast updates, and behind-the-scenes insights: Instagram Facebook Youtube Lion Forge on Social Media Explore Lion Forge's world of diverse storytelling. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on all our projects, including Iyanu. Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

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Quincredible: A Better World SC Spotlight

 

 

The teen years can be tough to navigate, but Quin has more to worry about than studying and dating. He wants to use his powers to help others. But the biggest issue in his community is the water crisis. Pollutants are sending people to the hospital. While his mom volunteers to assist the overworked staff, Quin wonders what he can do to help. 

Then there's his friend Adam. He's been moved around the foster system but never found his forever home. Not only does he get bullied at school, but Adam's latest foster mom just got sent the hospital. Can Quin help Adam stand up to his tormentors? And can he help make life in New Orleans better for everyone?

Here's all the info from Oni Press:

 

QUINCREDIBLE: A BETTER WORLD SC

WRITTEN BY RODNEY BARNES ART/COVER BY SELINA ESPIRITU The acclaimed superhero saga of Quincredible reaches its apex in a powerful new graphic novel reuniting Eisner Award–nominated series creator/writer Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia) and powerhouse artist Selina Espiritu (Critical Role) for a riveting new adventure featuring everyone’s favorite indestructible teen hero! “Sometimes it’s hard to keep fighting when the world doesn’t give you a reason to believe it’s going to change for the better.” Being a teenager is hard enough, but being a newly minted superhero in a world where the bad guys hide in plain sight and manipulate the system to their own selfish ends with no consequences is perplexing—and scary! But when the going gets tough, the tough have to get SMART! Which is exactly what Quinton West is learning as he continues to try to find his superhero voice to go along with his powers of invulnerability to help his beloved community in the city he calls home: New Orleans! ON SALE DECEMBER 10th, 2025 | $19.99 | 144 PGS. | FC

 

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Dune: The Storyboards--Imagining the Dune Movies

 

The new Dune movies have been in development for a long time. When Brian Herbert was touring bookshops with co-writer Kevin J Anderson for the final chronological installments--Hunters Of Dune and Sandworms Of Dune--he mentioned that he was in contract negotiations with the studios. Everyone wanted to do justice to Frank Herbert's original vision. Still, good things sometimes take a long time. 

Today, another Dune adventure is available. If it sounds like something you'd like to see, plant your thumper, grab your maker hooks, and prepare to climb aboard.

Here's all the info from Legendary Comics and Rocketship Entertainment:

 

Pre-Sales for Dune: The Storyboards – Imagining the Dune Movies

Exclusive Edition Launches Today

 

Legendary Comics and Rocketship Entertainment announced the launch of a pre-sales campaign for the new behind-the-scenes book Dune: The Storyboards – Imagining the Dune Movies, which features images from Dune: Part One, Dune: Part Two, and the upcoming third film in the franchise. From the mind of visionary director Denis Villeneuve — who brought Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune to life with Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures — this remarkable book showcases the creative process behind the making of the Dune films. The book will be released at retail in Q1 2027, and fans of Legendary’s Dune films can now pre-order a unique collectible edition on Kickstarter now.

 

Featuring hundreds of illustrations by Sam Hudecki, Dune: The Storyboards – Imagining the Dune Movies shows how the look and feel of Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy came together before filming began. The storyboards outline everything from small character moments to the story’s major action sequences. Film scholar and acclaimed author Simon Ward — known for his The Art and Making of Alien: Covenant and The Art of Kong: Skull Island — serves as the writer of the book.

 

“Denis Villeneuve envisions every shot with precision, and Sam Hudecki translates that vision beautifully onto paper.  Bringing their creative relationship to life in this book is truly exciting – and I can’t imagine a better storyteller than Simon Ward to capture it,” said Robert Napton, SVP & Publisher of Legendary Comics. 

 

The edition live today is being pre-sold exclusively on Kickstarter and will not be available anywhere else.

Also, a special  “Portfolio Edition” is available (limited to 500 pieces) that includes:

·                     Exclusive Slipcase Package

·                     Special hardcover  

·                     3 print portfolio featuring illustrations from Sam Hudecki

·                     Pin set 

 

About Legendary Comics: Founded in 2011, Legendary Comics is driven by a passion for mythic entertainment and collaboration with industry trailblazers. Known for titles such as the bestselling collaboration with D.C. Comics, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, the Hugo-nominated graphic novel adaption of Dune Part One, and other expansive stories for the universes of Pacific Rim, Trick ‘r Treat, Enola Holmes, and Legendary’s Monsterverse. The slate is rounded out by originals like the Eisner Award-nominated Annihilator with Grant Morrison and Head Wounds: Sparrow with Oscar Isaac.

 

 

Thanks to Legendary Comics and Rocketship Entertainment for sharing this announcement with us. 

 

Stray Review

 

Creator: Ryu Kamio

Artist: Yu Nakahara

Translator: Molly Rabbitt

Letterer: Tom Williams

Designer: Matt Bookman

Editor: Louis Yamani

Publisher: Titan Manga

Price: $12.99

Release Date: December 2, 2025

 

Hachiya Ken was fifteen years old when his parents abandoned him. The Atogumi gang took him in, and his adoptive brother Aoi Touji taught him to fight. Touji trusted Ken and looked after him. But when someone shot the leader of the Atogumi family, and the clues pointed to Touji, Ken killed him.

 

When Hachiya Ken leaves prison nine years later, no one from his “family” is there to welcome him back. Ken figures the new Botaiho law prevents the yakuza from flaunting their presence outside the Musashi Correctional Facility. But he’s surprised when a young girl walks up and asks him if he beat her father to death. Will the Atogumi accept Ken back? And what does Aoi Hana want with her father’s murderer? Let’s leap into Stray and see!

 

Story

When they walk into town, Hana is hungry. So, Ken buys her some food. As she eats in the park, Hana tells him that Aoi Haru left her at Nanohama Academy Orphanage six years ago. Since then, Hana has tried to learn what happened to her mother. But her guardians wouldn't tell the nine-year-old anything. So, Hana searched the internet, found out that her father's killer was due to be released, and figured Ken would help her find her mother.

 

Like Hana, Ken knows what it’s like to be an orphan. While he found a new family with the Atogumi, Hana has no one. Suddenly, men wearing the Atogumi symbol approach them. They don’t recognize Ken and demand that he hand over Hana. The strangers also pull knives. Ken realizes that the Atogumi have changed, as they preferred bare-fisted fighting when he was with them. Ken may have killed Aoi Touji for his betrayal. Still, he won’t let anyone take advantage of Touji’s abandoned daughter.

 

In Stray, Ken and Hana begin their journey to find Aoi Haru. It’s a journey fraught with peril, as his old family chases him. The police also get involved in the hunt for the missing girl and the violent ex-con. While Natsuki Momoka, a police officer from the Juvenile Division, befriends them, others try to capture Hana for less meritorious purposes.

 

Ryu Kamio’s story charts how families can enrich our lives but also betray us. At times, Ken and Hana grow frustrated with each other. Yet, both discover that Aoi Touji left them something that links them together. As they search for Haru, Ken and Hana uncover the truth behind Touji’s actions and why the police are working with the new head of the yakuza clan that doesn't want Ken back.

 

Art

With his sawtooth hair, shoulder bag, and baggy jacket, Ken looks a shadow of his former dapper self. Hana evokes a discarded doll as she clutches her tablet. Yet when she stares at him and takes his hand, Ken accompanies her. A memory of better days ends when a spurt of blood flies from Ken’s former boss’s chest. As the yakuza brothers gather around, Touji and Haru approach. While all the others wear suits and ties, Touji looks too cool with his blazer and V-neck shirt. So, when Kitazume, with a whisp of hair on his head and a fragile beard clinging to the bottom of his face, finds a gun in the bushes, everyone believes Touji fired and discarded it.

 

Yu Nakahara imbues Stray with a compelling portrait of life in Japan. Direction lines never obscure the characters as they converse, fight, and race through the streets of Tokyo. Sound effects enhance this story filled with gunfire, drama, and the reactions of passersby as a little girl manipulates the man who killed her father into doing her bidding.

 

Epilogue

The Rokko Leopons and the Harata Falcons are fighting for the Japan Baseball Series. As the final game gets underway, the Leopons' ace pitcher Shingoh Masaki receives a phone call and photos of his wife and daughter. The caller tells him to throw the game if he wishes to see them again.

 

The Epilogue also introduces Fujimi Tsutomu. He follows the game while collecting protection payoffs from businesses. When someone tells him about the abduction, he remembers playing baseball with Shingoh Masaki in his youth. The Epilogue, while not addressing Ken and Hana's story, allows Ryu Kamio to show the yakuza's deep-seated control of life in Japan. The story also reminds us that when we strive for excellence, we inspire others to help us achieve our goals. Thanks to Titan Manga for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

Sometimes, we don’t know as much about our families as we think we do. As Hachiya Ken searches for Aoi Hana’s mother, he discovers the truth behind Touji’s betrayal, and Hana discovers that more people care about her than she ever imagined in Stray.

 

Rating 9.8/10

To look inside see my preview of Stray.

Batman And Robin #28 Preview

 

 

While battling Two-Face and the Penguin, the Quiet Man saved Robin but left Batman to die. Batman keeps struggling to give his son a life beyond Robin. Yet Damian uses his position as Robin to inspire unhoused orphans. 

As Phillip Kennedy Johnson's story about a parent's love for his child continues, Batman guesses that the Quiet Man's next target is someone who is trying to rebuild his life. Will the Quiet Man claim another victim? Or can Batman save one of Arkham's rare success stories? 

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

Batman And Robin #28

Writer: Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Artist: Fico Ossio

Cover Artists: Nimit Malavia, Guillem March, Taurin Clarke & Ashley Wood

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Release Date: December 10, 2025

 

The Quiet Man closes in!

 

The Quiet Man’s murderous rampage across Gotham’s underworld zeroes in on his true target—Arnold Wesker, the Ventriloquist. Can the Dynamic Duo stop this unstoppable new foe before he fulfills his savage vendetta?

 

 

 

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Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.