The Forever Home #1 Cover Preview

 

Cover A By Christian Ward

Sarah and Tommy love their parents. But they want to play and explore the world around them. While their mom sympathizes with their struggles, their father seems less approachable. But one day, he opens up, and shares his concerns with them. The world outside is strange and dangerous. Their father wants to protect them from a world that threatens them in innumerable ways. 

Will Sarah and Tommy abide by their father's wishes? And how long can they stay cooped up inside, when the world outside intrigues them?

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The Forever Home #1 Cover Preview

Written By Christian Ward

Art By Sami Kivelä

Colorist: Jason Wordie

Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Cover Artists: Christian Ward, Frany, Sami Kivelä, David Rubín & Miguel Mercado

Also Available: Blank Sketch Cover

Publisher: Oni Press

Issue Description: 32 Pages, Full Color

Series Length: 6 Issues

Price: $4.99 US

Release Date: September 9, 2026

 

THEY HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD . . . WILL IT BE ENOUGH TO SAVE THEM? From comics superstar Christian Ward (Event Horizon: Dark Descent, Batman: City of Madness) and visionary artist Sami Kivelä (Abbott), prepare to challenge the limits of time, technology, and human endurance itself as one family’s refuge from the end of the world becomes a mind-bending nightmare reaching far beyond the future. Inside: Time stands still. But outside: something even worse than the apocalypse awaits...

 

Famed scientist Henry D’mour tried to save the world. He failed. But, in a desperate bid to save himself, his wife, and their two children, he constructed THE FOREVER HOME—an ark of luxury and ultramodern convenience insulated from the agony of the planet’s death throes outside its walls . . . and even time itself. Inside THE FOREVER HOME, only 20 minutes pass for every year on the outside . . . allowing the D’mour family to slowly enact their plans for a new world as their automated environment and robotic companions keep them safe. Safe on the inside. Always inside. Until a childish misstep accidentally breaks THE FOREVER HOME’s barrier... and what’s outside decides it wants back in . . .

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Cover B By Frany

 

Cover C By Sami Kivelä

Foil Variant ($8.99) By Christian Ward

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Variant Cover (1:20) By David Rubín

Variant Cover (1:50) By Miguel Mercado

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Cruel Universe 2 #8 Cover Preview

 

There's no such thing as safety. Regardless of how things change, life will always present dangers. And as we push our society forward, it also changes us. How will science transform how we live? And will the machines and technologies we develop ever be about to return our love?

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CRUEL UNIVERSE 2 #8 (OF 12)

WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY, MELISSA FLORES, JEFF JENSEN ART BY DANIEL GETE, KANO, LUKAS KETNER COVER A BY MIGUEL MERCADO COVER B BY TOM FOWLER EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY ALBERT MONTEYS B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY TOM FOWLER ARCHIVE EDITION (1:50) BY MALACHI WARD What’s that in the sky? A flaming meteor, hurtling toward Earth? An invading alien armada? No, it’s the latest issue of EC’s Eisner and Ringo Award–nominated science-fiction monstrosity . . . and no one will be spared!  In preparation for the imminent collapse of human society, give into your most deeply buried desires and distract yourself from the flaming ruin that awaits us all as the devious minds of writers Mike Carey (Hellblazer), Melissa Flores (Power Rangers Prime), and Jeff Jensen (Green River Killer) conjoin with apocalyptic artists Kano (EC’s Epitaphs from the Abyss), Lukas Ketner (Count Crowley), and more to bring our fast-devolving civilization to its much-deserved end. $4.99 | 32 PGS. | FULL COLOR | ON SALE MARCH 4, 2026

 

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COVER B BY TOM FOWLER

 

 

EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY ALBERT MONTEYS

 

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

 

ARCHIVE EDITION (1:50) BY MALACHI WARD

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Cruel Universe 2 #8 Cover Preview

 

COVER A BY MIGUEL MERCADO

 

Cruel Universe wields cutting edge science fiction with razor-sharp social commentary. Each issue shows us the glorious tomorrows awaiting us while warning us of our Human foibles. What thought-provoking stories are EC Comics and Oni Press bringing our way next?

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CRUEL UNIVERSE 2 #8 (OF 12)

WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY, MELISSA FLORES, JEFF JENSEN ART BY DANIEL GETE, KANO, LUKAS KETNER COVER A BY MIGUEL MERCADO COVER B BY TOM FOWLER EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY ALBERT MONTEYS B&W ARTIST EDITION VARIANT (1:20) BY TOM FOWLER ARCHIVE EDITION (1:50) BY MALACHI WARD What’s that in the sky? A flaming meteor, hurtling toward Earth? An invading alien armada? No, it’s the latest issue of EC’s Eisner and Ringo Award–nominated science-fiction monstrosity . . . and no one will be spared!  In preparation for the imminent collapse of human society, give into your most deeply buried desires and distract yourself from the flaming ruin that awaits us all as the devious minds of writers Mike Carey (Hellblazer), Melissa Flores (Power Rangers Prime), and Jeff Jensen (Green River Killer) conjoin with apocalyptic artists Kano (EC’s Epitaphs from the Abyss), Lukas Ketner (Count Crowley), and more to bring our fast-devolving civilization to its much-deserved end. $4.99 | 32 PGS. | FULL COLOR | ON SALE MARCH 4, 2026 IOD: 1/31/2026 FOC: 2/9/2026

 

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EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY ALBERT MONTEYS

 

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

 

ARCHIVE EDITION (1:50) BY MALACHI WARD

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New to the Cruel Universe anthology series? See my review of Cruel Universe 2 #5.

EC Tortured Hearts #1 Preview

 

COVER A BY DUSTIN WEAVER 

 

Every month, Oni Press brings you great anthologies like EC Comics' sci-fi series Cruel Universe. EC Comics also brings us spine-tingling terror like Catacomb Of Torment. Now, they're alerting us to the dangers of dating, love, and that most crimson of holidays: Valentine's Day! Should you wait to book that special dinner date? Or should you beg your contractors to install a safe room immediately?

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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

IOC: 12/27/2025

FOC: 1/19/2026

 

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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Blood Type #4 Cover Preview

 

COVER A BY MIGUEL MERCADO

Ada has made some tough moral choices. But then, she never had it easy. She may have become a vampire, but doesn't revel in killing. Unlike her, Max wants to become a vampire. Worse, he wants to create an empire of vampires to rule the world. And with the science at his disposal, he may just do that, unless Ada can stop him.

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BLOOD TYPE #4

WRITTEN BY CORINNA BECHKO ART BY ANDREA SORRENTINO COVER A BY MIGUEL MERCADO COVER B BY ANDREA SORRENTINO EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY ALBERT MONTEYS B&W ARTIST VARIANT (1:20) BY ANDREA SORRENTINO ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY PATRICIA MARTÍN Sooner or later, the past always comes back to BITE YOU! What started as a seemingly random escape to an island paradise has proven to be anything but a vacation as the sun slowly sets (or rises, rather) possibly for good on vampire Ada’s island adventure. Thinking she was at the top of the local food chain, she suddenly finds herself in captivity, held by a mysterious cabal with an unholy agenda! But you know what they say about cornering a dangerous animal . . .  What fun we’ve had! Here it comes—the shocking final chapter of of EC Comics’ first-ever standalone horror splatter-thon . . . from the die-namic team of Hugo Award–nominated author Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) and Eisner Award–winning artist Andrea Sorrentino (Gideon Falls)!    ON SALE SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2025 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC  Here are more cover options:   COVER B BY ANDREA SORRENTINO     EC HOMAGE VARIANT (1:10) BY ALBERT MONTEYS

B&W ARTIST VARIANT (1:20) BY ANDREA SORRENTINO

ARCHIVE EDITION VARIANT (1:50) BY PATRICIA MARTÍN

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Blood Type #3 Review

 

Writer: Corinna Bechko

Artist: Andrea Sorrentino

Colorist: Dave Stewart

Letterers: Richard Starkings & Tyler Smith

Cover Artists: Miguel Mercado; Andrea Sorrento with Dave Stewart; Albert Monteys; Patricia Martin

Publisher: Oni Press

Price: $4.99

Release Date: August 13, 2025

 

Ada is on a tropical island. She should be enjoying herself. Instead, she is hiding. Max tasted like a bloodsucker. Yet he walked in sunlight. Now, he hunts her. Can Ada elude Max? And why does he seek her? Let's leap into Blood Type #3 and see!

 

Story

When questioning the resort staff, Max expresses concern for Ada's welfare. But the staff don't know where she is. They suggest that one of the workers, Jen, might know. As Ada watches Max, she discovers Jen beside her. The housekeeper sought her out. She knows Max is dangerous and wants to help Ada avoid his grasp.

 

Jen's concern touches Ada. As they hide in the shrubs, watching Max continue his search, Ada remembers her youth. Once, she was a maid like Jen. But that was a long time ago. Ada didn't ask to become a vampire. But as a poor woman working for a prosperous family, she had no choice. True or false, one word to the authorities could ruin her and her family's future.

 

In Blood Type #3, Ada cannot hide forever. And as she remembers her past, Max will force her to confront it. We all must live with the consequences of our actions. Ada has lived for much longer than most people can ever hope to. Whether she likes it or not, Max is the man he is because of the choices that Ada made. In Corinna Bechko's story, he aims to correct Ada's mistakes.

 

Art

A Jack Nicholson-like narrator welcomes us into Ada’s story while lying on the beach. Andrea Sorrentino alternates double-page spreads with panel-packed pages. Palm trees rise above the cabanas clustered around the swimming pool. Max rests his arm in a sling while he questions a woman carrying towels. When Jen rests her hand on Ada's shoulder, the vampire reveals her fangs. Jen covers her neck with her hand as they sink behind the shrubs.

 

Dave Stewart fills the night with blues and greens. Red overtakes the sky when Ada's eyes radiate crimson. Memories that evoke overexposed photographs or reversed shadow portraits glow with pink and lavender. Colored silhouettes move through her memories, and this evening at the resort. When Ada's gray face, tinged with a hint of purple nears, white sweat drips down Max's face.

 

Richard Starkings & Tyler Smith fill the eye-catching art with black uppercase letters in white dialogue balloons. The typed font swells and grows bold for intonation. When one character turns the tables on another, the words shift like reflections in a funhouse mirror. Thanks to Oni Press for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

Two vampires confront their pasts, and discover their common origins, on an idyllic tropical island. But while one holds great dreams for the future, the other realizes the end may be in sight. Class struggles, familial loyalty, and ethical behavior among vampires come under the spotlight in Blood Type #3.

 

Rating 9/10

 

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