The Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen #2 Cover Preview

 

COVER A BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

Their mother didn't want them to leave. But Sommer and Winter had rescued her from the Autumn Kingdom. If there was a chance of rescuing their father, they had to try. The girls descended into this strange realm. Then their magical sword lightened, signaling the presence of their enemies. 

Now, Sommer battles on alone. Can she reunite with Winter? And can the sisters liberate their father so their family can live happily ever after?

Here's all the info from Oni Press:

 

THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #2 (OF 4)

WRITTEN BY CULLEN BUNN ART BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN COVER A BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN COVER B BY ITO COVER C BY MAX DUNBAR FULL ART VARIANT (1:10) BY ITO A FAMILY DIVIDED! From Eisner Award nominee Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun) and astonishing artist Christopher Mitten (Hellboy & the B.P.R.D.), the acclaimed fantasy-horror saga reaches an adrenaline-racing crescendo! A horde of goblins, fairies, and trolls stands against sisters Sommer and Winters as they venture deeper into the magical realm in search of their missing father. As Sommer prepares to enter a new battleground, Winter encounters a mysterious new fae creature who hints at the unearthly origins of the giant sword the sisters wield. Battered, bloody, and separated for the first time, they have finally reached the point of no return . . . and the Autumn Kingdom still has more secrets to yet surrender! $4.99 | 32 PGS. | FULL COLOR | ON SALE MARCH 4, 2026

 

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The Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen #1 Preview

 

COVER A BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

 

I read High Fantasy novels before I discovered JRR Tolkien. But once a friend introduced me to The Hobbit, I was hooked. Then Terry Brooks brought The Sword of Shannara to the world, and inspired a new generation of authors to create their own High Fantasy novels. Will Cullen Bunn's new series evoke Tolkien or Brooks' legendary series? Or fire our imaginations like Robert Jordan's Wheel Of Time and George RR Martin's Game Of Thrones? 

Here's all the info from Oni Press:

 

THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 (of 4)

WRITTEN BY CULLEN BUNN

ART BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

COVER A BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

COVER B BY MORGAN BEEM

COVER C (WRAPAROUND) BY JUAN MOORE

FULL ART VARIANT (1:10) BY MORGAN BEEM

B&W VARIANT (1:20) BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

ON SALE FEBRUARY 4, 2026 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC

IOD: 12/27/2025

FOC: 1/12/26

 

On the heels of their critically acclaimed dark fantasy saga THE AUTUMN KINGDOM, Eisner Award-nominated writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Harrow County) and visionary artist Christopher Mitten (Hellboy & the B.P.R.D.) are reuniting for another shadow-laden fantasy adventure in THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 – the first issue of a thrilling new series that follows two young sisters into the depths of a twilight realm ruled by faeries, monsters, and demons in a desperate quest to rescue their parents from a millenia-old blood sacrifice. Now Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, is revealing an all-new extended excerpt from the stunning next chapter of the fantastic tale, which will hit comic book stores everywhere on February 4th, 2026!

“I wanted this chapter of THE AUTUMN KINGDOM to be more epic, more fantastical, more phantasmagorical, and much darker,” said writer Cullen Bunn. “In the first series, we saw a few different worlds: The real world, the world of the Wraithbound Queen's stories, and the first hints of the Autumn Kingdom itself. This story features all those worlds again... plus one you might not expect... and they all collide in a very exciting and (for sisters Winter and Sommer) dangerous way. The sisters were together for much of the first series. This time, they'll need to survive on their own!”

Kidnapped by the fae, sisters Sommer and Winter's parents have disappeared behind the veiled walls of the Autumn Kingdom—mythical borderlands that their fantasy author father once thought were total fiction. Now, with the human world far behind them, their final conquest—and their father's freedom—stands before them... behind a legion of goblins, trolls, and corrupted human souls...EVIL DEAD meets LABYRINTH in this dazzlingly rendered horror saga that /FILM calls classic “sword and sorcery” shot through with “scary monsters and mortal peril”!

“Getting to return to these characters and this world, especially where we get to go and what we get to see with them in this arc, is really exciting,” said artist Christopher Mitten. “Cullen is so good with this type of story, imbuing everything with just the right balance of awe and horror, beauty and unease, it’s a joy to be a part of it, to tell this tale of Sommer and Winter and wander with them on their quest.”

THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 features covers by series co-creator Christopher Mitten, alongside Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches) and Juan Moore. Peel back the next layer of the awe-inspiring, realm-spanning mystery when THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 sets off on its journey on February 4th, 2026! 

 

 

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PRAISE FOR AUTUMN KINGDOM

“One of the Best Comics of The Year” — /FILM

"What happens when two powerhouse genre creators team up for an independent title? You get some magic, that’s what... A compellingly told, wonderful and dark fantasy story perfect for both younger readers and genre fans." — THE BEAT

“THE AUTUMN KINGDOM has all the hallmarks of a classic fantasy tale, weaving its lore and literature together into an appealing and enchanting spell.”— Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons)

"Your next favorite fantasy series... Distinct and captivating, THE AUTUMN KINGDOM draws your attention to an imaginative fantasy world you won’t want to miss." — AIPT COMICS

“THE AUTUMN KINGDOM delivers a nostalgic return to youth, when time spent reading felt like time spent in another world. A bleak take on the “Stories Are Real Somewhere” subgenre, Bunn and Mitten weave a tale that should please any dark fantasy fan.” 

— Lonnie Nadler (The Sickness, Golgotha Motor Mountain)

“Bunn (the Harrow County series) and Mitten (The Alternates) draw readers into an enticing folkloric world in this dark fantasy series….. With plenty of mysteries left to explore, readers will be eager to follow Sommer and Winter further into the shadows in future volumes.” 

— PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“If you're looking for dark fantasy, THE AUTUMN KINGDOM delivers on all fronts, with engaging characters, mysterious magic and perfect pacing. A worthy add to your pull list!” 

— Amy Chu (Carmilla: The First Vampire)

“Engaging and at times unsettling tale …It is of NO Surprise that Autumn Kingdom made our best of 2024 list.” — GEEK VIBES NATION

 

 

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FULL ART VARIANT (1:10) BY MORGAN BEEM

 

B&W VARIANT (1:20) BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

 

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The Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen #2 Cover Preview

 

 

JRR Tolkien sold the world on the excitement and grandeur of High Fantasy stories. After last year's success with his The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six series, Cullen Bunn brings us a story about war in a magical land. Might Bilbo Baggins like this epic adventure? Or would the Hobbit decide to sit this one out?

Here's all the info from Oni Press:

 

THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #2 (OF 4)

WRITTEN BY CULLEN BUNN ART BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN COVER A BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN COVER B BY ITO COVER C BY MAX DUNBAR FULL ART VARIANT (1:10) BY ITO A FAMILY DIVIDED! From Eisner Award nominee Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun) and astonishing artist Christopher Mitten (Hellboy & the B.P.R.D.), the acclaimed fantasy-horror saga reaches an adrenaline-racing crescendo! A horde of goblins, fairies, and trolls stands against sisters Sommer and Winters as they venture deeper into the magical realm in search of their missing father. As Sommer prepares to enter a new battleground, Winter encounters a mysterious new fae creature who hints at the unearthly origins of the giant sword the sisters wield. Battered, bloody, and separated for the first time, they have finally reached the point of no return . . . and the Autumn Kingdom still has more secrets to yet surrender! $4.99 | 32 PGS. | FULL COLOR | ON SALE MARCH 4, 2026 IOC:  1/31/2026 FOC: 2/9/2026

 

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Catacomb Of Torment #3 Cover Preview

 

COVER A BY MARK BUCKINGHAM

Life can be tough to navigate. At times, everyone needs a helping hand. In the three stories in this new issue, people who struggle in life receive instruction, support, and encouragement. It may not always be okay. Still, if they make the right decisions, they might just survive their difficulties. (Or not!)

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CATACOMB OF TORMENT #3

WRITTEN BY RYAN HADDOCK, J. HOLTHAM, JOANNE STARER ART BY VALERIA BURZO, SAMI KIVELÄ, CHRISTOPHER MITTEN COVER A BY MARK BUCKINGHAM  COVER B BY BJÖRN BARENDS EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS B&W ARTIST EDITION (1:20) BY BJÖRN BARENDS ARCHIVE EDITION (1:50) BY PATRICIA MARTÍN WHEN WE SAY IT’S TIME TO “FEAST YOUR EYES” UPON A NEW CHAPTER OF EC COMICS’ BLOODY NEW HORROR SERIES, WE MEAN IT—LITERALLY! (Wait, you only brought two? Not very polite!) Breathe deep and realize: Yes, this is really happening as adamantly anti-anesthesia writers Ryan Haddock (The Brothers Flick), J. Holtham (Hulu’s A Handmaid’s Tale), and Joanne Starer (Fire & Ice) join our brutally beloved host, the Tormentor, to visit violently vivid vivisections upon our agonizing artists Valeria Burzo (EC’s Epitaphs from the Abyss), Sami Kivelä (Abbott), and Christopher Mitten (Hellboy & The B.P.R.D.)! Hurry, these tales of fear and frightful persecution are fresher than the bludgeoned corpses in your quiet neighbor’s basement! Don’t keep the Tormentor waiting! ON SALE SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2025 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC     Here are more cover options:   COVER B BY BJÖRN BARENDS     EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS   B&W ARTIST EDITION (1:20) BY BJÖRN BARENDS   ARCHIVE EDITION (1:50) BY PATRICIA MARTÍN

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EC Catacomb of Torment #3 Preview

 

COVER A BY MARK BUCKINGHAM

There are always more comics I want to review than I can find time for. So I tend to be careful when committing to issues with multiple stories. (I'm terrible at summarizing. I have to discuss each one!) Still, I find my mind keeps pulling me back to EC CATACOMB OF TORMENT #2. The stories still call to me. Hopefully, I can make the time to share my thoughts with you on that issue!

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First Look: EC Comics' Catacomb of Torment #3 Reveals That The Worst Terrors Come From Your Own Mind!

This September, “Intrusive Thoughts” by Writer Joanne Starer And Artist Christopher Mitten Will Have You Questioning Your Own Brain!

 

 

 

EC CATACOMB OF TORMENT #3

WRITTEN BY J. HOLTHAM, JOANNE STARER, & RYAN HADDOCK

ART BY VALERIA BURZO, SAMI KIVELÄ, & CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

COVER A BY MARK BUCKINGHAM

COVER B BY BJÖRN BARENDS

EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY JAY STEPHENS

B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY BJÖRN BARENDS

ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY PATRICIA MARTÍN

ON SALE SEPTEMBER 17th, 2025 | $4.99 | 32 PGS. | FC

IOC: 7/26/2025

FOC: 9/17/2025

 

 

 

 

THERE’S NOTHING TO FEAR EXCEPT YOUR OWN THOUGHTS! 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 proud to reveal a first look at the story "Intrusive Thoughts” by Joanne Starer (Fire and Ice) and Christopher Mitten (Detective Comics) from EC COMICS' CATACOMB OF TORMENT #3, which goes on sale on September 17th. WHEN WE SAY IT’S TIME TO “FEAST YOUR EYES” UPON A NEW CHAPTER OF EC COMICS’ BLOODY NEW HORROR SERIES, WE MEAN IT—LITERALLY! (Wait, you only brought two eyeballs? Not very polite!)

Breathe deep and realize: Yes, this is really happening as adamantly anti-anesthesia writers Ryan Haddock (The Brothers Flick), J. Holtham (Hulu’s A Handmaid’s Tale), and Joanne Starer (Fire & Ice) join our brutally beloved host, the Tormentor, to visit violently, vivid vivisections upon our agonizing artists Valeria Burzo (EC’s Epitaphs from the Abyss), Sami Kivelä (Abbott), and Christopher Mitten (Hellboy & The B.P.R.D.)! Hurry, these tales of fear and frightful persecution are fresher than the bludgeoned corpses in your quiet neighbor’s basement! Don’t keep the Tormentor waiting!

Tearing through your very soul on September 17th, CATACOMB OF TORMENT #3 contains horrifying covers by Mark Buckingham (Fantastic Four), Björn Barends (Ghost Rider), Jay Stephens (Dwellings), and Patricia Martín (Blood Type)!

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ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY PATRICIA MARTÍN

About Oni Press

Founded in 1997, Oni Press has a 25-year history as one of the industry’s most respected and acclaimed publishers of award-winning comic books and graphic novels with titles including Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim, K. O’Neill’s Tea Dragon Society, Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt's The Sixth Gun, Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer, Ezra Clayton Daniels' Upgrade Soul, Brenna Thummler’s Sheets trilogy, and many hundreds more. In 2019, Oni Press merged with Lion Forge Comics – the Eisner Award-winning independent comic book publisher founded by Academy Award-winning producer and entrepreneur David Steward II – to create one of the largest, independent libraries of comics content anywhere in media. The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group now exists as a publishing subsidiary of Steward’s diversified global media company, Polarity.

The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group publishes more than 60 original and licensed graphic novels annually, in addition to an extensive list of periodical comics.

About EC Comics

As the birthplace of TALES FROM THE CRYPT, MAD MAGAZINE, WEIRD SCIENCE, and more of the most influential and celebrated comic series ever published, EC Comics has cemented itself as one of the central nerves of American pop culture with a legacy that spans more than seven decades. From 1944 to 1956, EC – established as "Educational Comics" by founder M.C. Gaines and later rebranded "Entertaining Comics" under the leadership of Publisher & Editor William M. Gaines – led a creative renaissance for the comics industry that, for the first time, elevated the once-derided comics medium into the echelons of English literature and high art. Heralded as "one of the great explosions of vox-pop literature" by Time Magazine and "fiercely honest, politically adversarial, [and] visually masterful" by The Comics Journal, EC's line of comics books - which collectively sold more than 10 million copies annually at their peak – entertained and informed in equal measure, using brilliantly crafted tales of horror, science fiction, satire, and battlefield conflict to critique and subvert America's dark impulses toward violence, racism, inequity, environmental destruction, and war. 

Forcibly shuttered by the Comics Code Authority – a pro-censorship group specifically tasked with eradicating EC's illuminating influence from the American comic book industry – in 1956, EC's unique brand of subversive storytelling lived on through the continued success of MAD Magazine, which would fuel American counterculture through the death of Publisher William M. Gaines in 1992. EC's titles and stories have been adapted in a number of media – including the long-running HBO's long-running TALES FROM THE CRYPT franchise of television series and feature films – and continue to be celebrated by multiple generations of comic creators, filmmakers, comedians, and musicians as a seminal influence. 

Today, EC Comics' canon of classic stories can continuously be found in print through new editions at Dark Horse Comics, TASCHEN, Fantagraphics, and IDW Publishing. In 2024, EC announced a new partnership with multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher Oni Press to produce the first all-new EC Comics titles in nearly 70 years. 

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