DC K.O. Knightfight #1 Preview

 

Batman argued in favor of the Quantum Quorum's plan. He warned Superman that he must crush his opponents to win. Yet before the contest officially began, Batman fell. Is this the end of the ever-resourceful Bruce Wayne? Or will the world's greatest detective find a way to return?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

DC K.O. Knightfight #1

Writer: Joshua Williamson

Artist: Dan Mora

Colorist: Tríona Farrell

Letterer: Tom Napolitano

Cover Artists: Dan Mora, Jonboy Meyers, Kaare Andrews & Fabrizio De Tommaso

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99/$4.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: November 5, 2025

 

Superstars Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora test Batman like never before in this DC K.O. Tie-In!

 

Experience Batman’s epic journey during the explosive DC K.O. event! The Dark Knight is forced to take a different path in the tournament for the Heart of Apokalips—one that has turned Gotham into a deadly arena where Batman must battle against the Batmenof the future! Who are these Batmen? Stay tuned to find out!

 

Get ready for the greatest fight of Batman’s life in this over-the-top crossover miniseries!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Finally, here's an interview with author Joshua Williamson:

 

 Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

Updated Rocky Horror Show Video Game

 

Back in the early '80s, theaters advertised late night showings of The Rocky Horror Show. As a regular reader of Starlog, I wondered why the scifi/fantasy/horror entertainment magazine never covered it. So, I never snuck out of the house to catch a midnight showing. It would be many years until I could buy a DVD of the movie and watch it. Then I realized, "It's not a horror movie! It's a musical!" 

"D'oh!" 

With songs like Science Fiction Double Feature, Time Warp, and Over at the Frankenstein Place, I'm surprised that Starlog Magazine never mentioned them. Still, great movies survive the ages, even if great magazines don't mention them. Now, fans of The Rocky Horror Show can sing along to their favorite tunes while playing a video game! 

Here's all the info: 

Celebrate Halloween with Updated Rocky Horror Show Video Game on Playstation!

Bit Bot Media and FreakZone Games’ Rocky Horror Show Video Game Launches on the Playstation Store on October 31

Fans of Richard O’Brien’s cult classic Rocky Horror Show can do the Time Warp all over again this Halloween with Bit Bot Media and FreakZone Games’ Rocky Horror Show Video Game launching on the Playstation Store on October 31, 2025. The updated version of The Rocky Horror Show Video Game will include improved cut scenes and gameplay, bug fixes, Playstation Trophies, a "New Game Plus" campaign which unlocks after beating the main game, including Audience callouts and lots of surprises. 

Designed and developed by Sam Beddoes of FreakZone Games and released on Steam in 2024, The Rocky Horror Show Video Game faithfully recreates scenes and dialogue from the original stage play, allowing players to step into the shoes of Brad, Janet, and Dr. Scott. Each level is meticulously designed to capture the essence of the original sets in a nostalgic 8-bit format. Gameplay combines challenging but rewarding platforming and light combat elements, such as picking up and throwing objects at enemies and other experiments from Dr. Frank N Furter's laboratory. 

“As a longtime fan of The Rocky Horror Show, it was an honor to adapt the legendary musical into a video game,” says designer Sam Beddoes. “Now both new fans and veterans can enjoy a whole new take on the story and music in crunchy 8-bit goodness.”

 

 

 

 

Here’s what people are saying about the Rocky Horror Show Video Game

“I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face” – Biff Bam Pop!

“The recreation of the iconic music is so well done here… [and] the throwback visuals are handled well” – Otaku Authority

“The retro game style seems a great choice for The Rocky Horror Picture Show game, the side scrolling and chip tunes almost create their own Time Warp! “ – Impulse Gamer

In addition to the Video Game, Bit Bot Media recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for the first officially licensed original Rocky Horror graphic novel. Bride of Rocky Horror is a full-color, 95-page extravaganza by GLAAD Media and Eisner Award-nominated writer Magdalene Visaggio (Girlmode), artist Noemi Vettori (X-Men Unlimited), colorist Josh Rodriguez (Credit tk), letterer Jeremiah Lambert (Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise) , and Bram Stoker Award-winning cover artist Soo Lee (Carmilla). In Bride of Rocky Horror, Janet Weiss has embraced a life of decadence and debauchery. But when a mysterious invitation draws her back into the orbit of her ex-fiancé Brad Majors, a new mystery unfolds. Who is the enigmatic Bridget Von Frankenstein? What secrets is Brad hiding? And is it, once again, time for the Time Warp?

These additions to the Rocky Horror saga will be published by Bit Bot Media, a new, cutting-edge multimedia company from Klayton (Celldweller/Scandroid), the multifaceted musician known for his contributions to major motion pictures, TV, and video games including Transformers, Malignant, and Killer Instinct, and Denver Post bestselling writer Joshua Viola (Soul Reaver, True Believers). 

Fans can add the Rocky Horror Show Video Game to their Playstation Wishlists here and support the Bride of Rocky Horror on Kickstarter now. For more updates, sign up at bitbotmedia.com for the Bit Bot newsletter and follow the company’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. 

 

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FreakZone Games, owned by Sam Beddoes, is renowned for its work on Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and Spectacular Sparky, and worked as the lead developer of Toxic Crusaders for Retroware and developed ports for Spark the Electric Jester 3 for Feperd Games.

Bit Bot Media is a multimedia studio co-founded by musician Klayton (Celldweller) and bestselling author and film producer Joshua Viola, known for its innovative fusion of graphic novels, video games, film, and collectible merchandise inspired by cult-classic franchises.

 

Thanks to Superfan Promotions for sharing this announcement with us. 

 

The Savage Sword of Conan #11 Preview

COVER A: LIAM SHARP

 

In the history of comic magazines, the Savage Sword of Conan has few rivals. Each story bursts to overflowing with stories about our favorite Hyborian hero and other Robert E Howard characters. What great stories will Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures pack into the next issue? Let's all shout "Hail Crom," head to our comic shops, and find out!

Here's all the info: 

 

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #11 (ONGOING)

Format: Comic book

(W) Liam Sharp, Ron Marz

(A) Liam Sharp, Danny Earls

B&W • 64pp • $6.99 • On Sale November 5, 2025

 

Featuring writer/artist Liam Sharp’s triumphant return to the Hyborian Age with a spellbinding CONAN epic, the debut of Robert E. Howard’s CORMAC MAC ART brought to life by writer Ron Marz and artist Danny Earls, colossal covers from Alex Horley and Liam Sharp, an array of astonishing pin-ups, and more, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN issue #11 lays siege to comic shop shelves this November!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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COVER B: ALEX HORLEY

 

 

Thanks to Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures for sharing this preview with us.

 

The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1 Review

 

Writer: J Michael Straczynski

Artist: Pere Pérez

Colorist: Guru-eFX

Letterer: Joe Caramagna

Cover Artists: Adam Hughes; Aaron Kuder & Morry Hollowell; Lee Garbett; Javier Garrón & Rachelle Rosenberg; Pere Pérez & Marte Gracia; Mark Bagley & Frank D’Armata; Mark Chiarello

Designer: Carlos Lao

Editors: Kaitlyn Lindtvedt, Nick Lowe & CB Cebulski

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Price: $4.99

Release Date: October 8, 2025

 

Sandman is attacking the United Nations. It's just business. Nothing personal. Still, Spider-Man doesn't stand by when people are in peril. If only he didn't have to fight Sandman after pulling an all-nighter to keep up with his classes. Then there's Mary Jane Watson. Peter Parker wants to pursue a relationship with her, but something holds him back. Can Spider-Man triumph over Sandman? And can Peter forge a connection with Mary Jane while maintaining his GPA? Let's thwip into The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1 and see!

 

Story

Not only is Peter intelligent, but he also boasts numerous scholastic achievements. So, when Empire State University forces him to take a math class beneath his abilities, he can't fight back his exhaustion. He's trying his best, but he's not an expert in every subject. And some of his instructors are taskmasters.

 

In The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1, Peter Parker looks forward to an evening with his friends. Only tonight, their conversation opens a can of worms. Universities have their fun side, but they also make you study. Additionally, they force you to look ahead and make decisions that will affect your future. Peter Parker, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, and Gwen Stacy reveal their uncertainty over their future when they should be enjoying their evening together. And when his friends try to pry a confession out of him, Peter can't restrain his negativity. It's just the pressure of trying to do well in school. Nothing personal.

 

Like many prestigious universities, the library at Empire State University holds a few literary treasures. When Evangeline enters the library, she makes a beeline for a rare 13th-century text. Lauren, the librarian's assistant, doesn't give it to her. So, Evangeline attacks her. It's just business. Nothing personal. 

 

 

 

Art

While Spider-Man engages in acrobatic thwipping, Sandman swings a morning star-shaped fist in The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1. Later, Peter rests his elbow on his desk and props up his head with his hand. After his eyes close, Peter inadvertently does something that makes Gwen smile. The buildings rise around Peter and Gwen as they leave class, conveying their stature and grandeur. When a professor approaches, Pere Pérez shifts the camera away from Peter as he and his nemesis share frowns.

 

While Guru-eFX shows Spider-Man in his familiar red and blue, Peter disassociates himself from his superhero alias at school. While he wears yellow, orange, and brown, Gwen wears a red dress, Evangeline a red blouse, and Lauren a red scarf. Despite their differing economic status, Harry’s green blazer and Sandman’s green shirt remind us of their broken homes. As the setting sun casts orange and purple into the sky, Peter sits on the beach beside the red-haired Mary Jane Parker. But instead of gazing at her, Peter’s eyes fix upon the yellow flames in The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1.

 

Amid Pere Pérez’s detailed art and Guru-eFX's loaded palette of vivid colors, Joe Caramagna thwips uppercase black letters into white dialogue balloons and narrative boxes. The words grow bold for intonation, swell for raised voices, and rarely shrink. Balloons squeeze words Peter wants to tune out, while sound effects heighten accidents, battles, and Peter's latest attempt to give Sandman a bad day. It’s nothing personal. Just ordinary Spidey business. Thanks to Marvel Comics for providing a review copy.

 

 

 

Final Thoughts

Even the most seemingly invulnerable people have their breaking point. As Peter Parker struggles to meet the demands of Empire State University, his behavior reveals worrying fractures. In J Michael Straczynski's The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1, Peter is anything but his carefree, optimistic self. Perhaps he never will be again.

 

Rating 9.6/10

 

To look inside see my review at Comic Book Dispatch. 

Discover Wandering Cat's Cage from Takumigraphics

 

 

Fantagraphics brings you quality comics and graphic novels. But did you realize that they also public great manga titles? To mark their 15th anniversary of publishing manga, and ahead of the company's 60th birthday, Fantagraphics is introducing a new imprint. Plus, they want to highlight some forthcoming titles. 

Here's all the info concerning their future with manga:

 

Ever since Fantagraphics was founded in 1976, we’ve sought out graphic works that are imaginative, daring, and aesthetically compelling. For the first 30 years, our focus was primarily on English language cartoonists, with forays into definitive translations of exceptional European and South American works. 2010 marked our first serious entry into literary manga with the publication of A Drunken Dream and Other Stories by the pioneering shojo manga creator Moto Hagio. Since then, we have continued to publish groundbreaking manga by Atsushi Kaneko, Kago, Inio Asano, Susumu Higa, Gengoroh Tagame and others. Fantagraphics has continued to broaden the scope of our publishing throughout the 21st century, living up to our brash claim made decades ago — publishers of the world’s greatest cartoonists.

As part of our 50th Anniversary in 2026, we are proud to announce an imprint devoted exclusively to East Asian comics (encompassing comics, manga, manhwa and more from Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and other countries): Takumigraphics.

We chose Takumi from the Japanese because it’s double-bottomed meaning encapsulates the imprint’s editorial goals: it refers to “excellence,” skillfulness,” “adroitness,” “ingeniousness” — as well as a person who embodies those qualities. It’s a term we feel exemplifies the aesthetic caliber of the books that will comprise this imprint — works of mastery and vision.

While the initial focus of Takumigraphics will be on Japanese comics, future titles will include comics by authors from Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan, the Philippines, and other Asian countries. While this represents a wide range of nuanced cultures and backgrounds, comics from these countries often share an aesthetic and visual language that we believe readers will recognize and appreciate. We couldn't be more excited about this new chapter at Fantagraphics!

 

Now, here's all the info about their upcoming title, Wandering Cat's Cage:

 

Akane Torakai, Deb Aoki, Andrew Woodrow Butcher, Christopher Butcher, Translator: Jocelyne Allen 

On sale date: May 26, 2026

An elegiac manga about gender, community, family, control, class, love, and what makes life worth living at the end of the world.

In Akane Torikai’s Wandering Cat’s Cage, it is the near future. Only a few women are still able to menstruate, and even fewer men will be born to them. Reproduction is limited to medical intervention controlled from on high, and the structures and lives of the past hold no weight: they are only hinted at through the remaining scraps of a world that no longer exists. Life can be good, though, if you fall in line, and the women of The City live bright, happy, tightly controlled lives. But complete obedience isn’t for everyone. For the women across the river, who live in a rundown shantytown, viewing the opulence of the city from afar each night, life is different. It is humble, and often dangerous, but it is free. It is here that Sanada, a young acupuncturist, lives with the mysterious Reiho, the only male she’s ever met, and who sells himself to the rich women who sneak across the river for something they’ve never experienced …The two form a small “family,” taking in other young women ousted from the city. But a real, living, breathing male might be too precious to leave to the shabby streets. When Reiho is kidnapped at gunpoint and taken to the breeding program in the city, Sanada must join with the other outcasts to try and rescue him, and learn the difficult truths of love, self-actualization, society, community, safety, and the future itself.

Master manga-ka Akane Torikai (Sensei’s Pious Lie) has produced a stunning work of relational SF through a gender-bent looking glass. Torikai pulls no punches examining the deeply messy subjects of our day — sexuality, gender dynamics, romantic love, familial trauma, freedom, and control, through immaculately realized settings and character-rich, emotive body language.

 

Here's a look inside:

 

 

 

Thanks to Takumigraphics for sharing this announcement and advance preview with us.

 

 

 

 

Death Dog #1 Preview

 

 

Properly trained, dogs can be your best friend. Or, like director James Gunn's canine pal, Ozu, they can become your worst nightmare: biting your feet, chewing apart your furniture, and destroying your laptop. Unlike Krypto, most dogs don't have superpowers. But when dogs go extinct, and scientists invent their replacements, people forge new relationships with their robotic companions.

Here's all the info from Ahoy Comics:

 

DEATH DOG #1

Writer: Bryce Ingman

Artist: Alan Robinson

Publisher: Ahoy Comics

Release Date: November 5, 2025

Cover A: $4.99 Alan Robinson

Cover B: $4.99 Shannon Wheeler (1:3 unlock)

In a near-future America, Wyatt—an innocent 13-year old accused of shoplifting—is pursued by murderous robot police dogs. But an accident transforms one of his terrifying pursuers into a tame, docile, and affectionate robodog who tries to bond with and protect Wyatt! A touching tale of a terrifying future, from the deranged minds of Bryce Ingman (MY BAD) and Alan Robinson (New Fantastic Four).

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

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