Our Comic & Manga Preview Picks For December 2026!

Our Comic & Manga Preview Picks For December 2026!

Here are our picks of what's arriving from December 2026 and onwards from the likes of Image, Dark Horse, BOOM!, Viz Media, Kodansha, Yen Press and more! We've separated our Marvel Previews Picks as well as our DC Comics Picks, which you can find over on the blog!

Comic Issues

Vampire on Aisle 6 #1

Writer
Zoe Thorogood & Joe Whiteford
Artist
Zoe Thorogood

LUKA CLAIMS TO BE A VAMPIRE. HE’S TRAPPED IN A MASCOT-THEMED SUPERSTORE, THE SUN WON’T SET FOR ANOTHER TEN HOURS, AND HE’S JUST MADE HIS FIRST KILL.

After being bitten by a mysterious man at the end of an unfortunate week, Luka begins experiencing vampiric symptoms including a newfound bloodlust, a shattered reflection, and an unwillingness to go outside. His life begins unravelling, but not to worry: It’s All Just Meat!

The Princess Murders #1

Writer / Artist
Tony Fleecs & Tim Seeley
Cover Artist (Cover D variant shown here as the A cover could be triggering to victims of self-harm)
Allen Passalaqua

A STYLIZED PRINCESS SLASHER FROM THE CREATORS OF STRAY DOGS AND HACK/SLASH

Lovely Princess Lottie and her wicked stepsister Edwige have arrived in the Kingdom of Sardinia, where princesses from across the globe have gathered to compete for the hand of the handsome Prince Carlo. But fairy tales have a way of turning... grim. There’s a black-gloved killer stalking the castle halls and no one is safe. Now, our princesses will fight to survive royal politics, and backstabbing, both literal and figurative.

The question is no longer Who will win the prince? It’s Who will die first? and Will there be musical numbers?

Judge Dredd / Biker Mice from Mars #1

Writer
Dan Watters & Ryan O'Sullivan
Artist
Jordi Tarragona
Cover Artist (Cover C variant shown here because it is more fun)
Andrew Krahnke

Across the frayed cordons of space-time, the greed-fueled oligarchs Limburger and Karbunkle have identified a strange new world to plunder, but they never anticipated that Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo — the extraterrestrial anti-heroes known as the BIKER MICE FROM MARS — would dare to foil their latest cross-dimensional conquest: the smog-clogged metropolis known as Mega-City One.

Now, the Martian brothers and their bikes are stranded between blocks in Mega-City's endless, chaotic sprawl... alongside 400 million citizens who want them dead and the one man committed to delivering them to justice at any cost: the unforgiving JUDGE DREDD! The law has no place for vermin on Mega-City One's streets... but when the Biker Mice's otherworldly abilities draw the gaze of the inhuman entity called Judge Death, man and mouse alike will be caught in the crosshairs in the first-ever BIKER MICE FROM MARS crossover outside of the NacelleVerse!

 

Collected Editions

Murder Drones: The Official Graphic Novel TPB

Writer
Wyatt Kennedy
Artist
Jo Mi-Gyeong & Gigi Dutreix

Based on Glitch Productions’ global animation phenomenon created by Liam Vickers and now streaming on Prime Video, it's three cheers for “destroy all humans” as all-star creators Wyatt Kennedy (Nights, Marvel Voices) and Jo Mi-Gyeong (Eve, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) unleash the record-setting comics adaptation of the series that you have watched 330 million times: MURDER DRONES!

Robots, violence, teen angst, mad science, love, loss, doors, hormones, and chaos! What more could you ask for? A pen, perhaps? It’s a clicky pen! (Ask your kids. They’ll get it!)

M.A.S.K. TPB Vol. 1 The Ultimate Weapon

Writer
Dan Watters
Artist
Simon Parr

THE NEXT PHASE OF THE ENERGON UNIVERSE STARTS HERE!

The world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it.

Powerhouse creators Dan Watters (Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!) and Pye Parr (Petrol Head) launch the most anticipated new series of the year, where anyone and everyone in the Energon Universe must join the fight for humanity’s survival.

Collects M.A.S.K. #1-6 and a story from the Energon Universe 2026 Special.

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Enter the Blue Spirit Graphic Novel

Writer
Faith Erin Hicks
Artist
Peter Wartman

A recently exiled Zuko adopts the blue spirit persona for the first time to save a remote Fire Nation colony.

In the early months of Prince Zuko's exile, he and Iroh discover a long-forgotten Fire Nation colony along the coast of the Earth Kingdom. But when the Fire Nation demands larger quantities of the valuable ore the village produces for the war effort, the colonists' lives are suddenly at risk. Desperate to defend his people, even against his own homeland, Zuko becomes the Blue Spirit for the very first time. But if he's discovered thwarting the will of the Fire Lord, he'll lose any chance at regaining his honor and returning home.

A brand-new tale of adventure from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender reveals the origin of the iconic Blue Spirit, from writer Faith Erin Hicks and artist Peter Wartman, with colors by Adele Matera and letters by Comicraft.

Heat of Fashion Graphic Novel

Writer
Lilah Sturges
Artist
Natalie Nardozza

A queer-friendly YA romantic comedy in the fast-paced world of fashion school!

When Haring Arts and Design Magnet School royalty Ben Wilcox is assigned to work with maverick and outsider Annie Jacobs, he’s enthralled by her talent and her charms and does whatever it takes to get her to like him, including lying about his dating history. They fall in love while working on their final senior project, but when Annie discovers Ben’s lies, it doesn’t just damage their relationship: it threatens to sink their senior project as well!

Neighborhood Watch TPB

Writer
Sarah Gailey
Artist
Haining

A dark mystery unravels when a body is found between two women's homes — and the secrets behind it will change their communities forever. Experience the gripping series from bestselling, award-winning writer Sarah Gailey (Eat the Rich, Know Your Station) and superstar artist Haining (Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit, Absolute Flash) in this first-ever complete collection.

Three Worlds / Three Moons Sourcebook: Systems HC

Writer / Artist
Various

[SYSTEMS] is part of a new science fiction universe written and run by comic book legend Jonathan Hickman and available now for the first time to the public in print.

From the New York Times bestselling and multi-Eisner award-nominated creator of East of West, The Manhattan Projects, Decorum, and more comes this ambitious, science fiction universe presented by comics titan Jonathan Hickman.

The first in a three-book series of 200-page deluxe graphic novel sourcebooks! [SYSTEMS] is the perfect shelf companion to your 3 Worlds / 3 Moons reading experience, containing twelve comic stories from the minds of Jonathan Hickman, Mike del Mundo, Mike Huddleston, and Nick Spencer alongside contributions from amazing creators like Christian Ward, Jason Howard, and many more, as well as pages upon pages of world-building lore and design adding crucial detail to this exciting new universe!

Learn how Therrans life paths are decided by a single assessment at birth! Experience a royal duel on Heir, and learn the rules of the game! Join pirates on a high-seas adventure, as they search for the greatest treasure: Khor! Marvel at the great myths of the gods, from their birth to their twilight! Enjoy a meal at the finest Akvan restaurant, accompanied by the ultimate live entertainment: a proxy war of the Worshippers of Voda-In-Glory and the Crusaders against Voda-In-Damnation! But that's not all. [SYSTEMS] defines the primary governing systems of the 3 Worlds / 3 Moons universe through twelve comic stories, text, and data pages.

Designed by Sasha E Head, this tome features contributions from Al Ewing, Christian Ward, Ram V, Vanesa R. Del Rey, Tini Howard, Nimit Malavia, and more!

Fort Psycho Vol. 1: Kinetic Action TPB

Writer
Matt Kindt
Artist
Brian Hurtt

INFINITE BULLETS. ZERO F#@KS! Oni Press and Flux House proudly present the concussive first volume of the action comic so extreme, it might just catch fire — welcome to FORT PSYCHO! From master storytellers Matt Kindt (BRZKR, Mind MGMT) and Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun), Mission: Impossible meets Lost on a tropical island paradise stocked with trained killers, secret betrayals, and the long-buried truth about the mission that brought them there. Always remember: There is nothing deadlier than an ally turned enemy.

Giant Days Book One

Writer
John Allison
Artist
Lissa Treiman & Max Sarin

Three unlikely friends take on love, loss, and a crazy party or two during their first year at uni in this hilarious and relatable graphic novel 4-book series.

Susan, Esther, and Daisy started university three weeks ago and are already bonded for life. Brought together by a shared determination to reinvent themselves, they’ll face any obstacle head on as long as they have each other. But with the onslaught of hand-wringing boys, personal experimentation, nu-chauvinism, and, of course, the willful, unwanted intrusion of “academia,” they’ll be lucky if they can make it to graduation alive.

Experience friendships that become family, romance that redefines your very existence, and plenty of midterm meltdowns in John Allison’s beloved long-running series, and with all the hilarity (and hysteria) brought to life by artists Lissa Treiman and Max Sarin. College will never be the same!

Collects Giant Days #1-14.

Zenith: Full Colour Omnibus Edition HC

Writer
Grant Morrison
Artist
Steve Yeowell

The ultimate edition of Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell's superpowered masterpiece!

In Berlin, 1945, the Allies unleashed Maximan to take on the German super soldier Masterman. Maximan's defeat was only kept secret by the nuclear bomb that destroyed both men. Forty-plus years later, and twenty years after a generation of '60s British superpowered heroes came and went, the teenage pop star Zenith is the only superhuman left. His only interests — women, drugs, alcohol and fame. So, when he is contacted about the threat from the many-angled ones and the impending destruction of our world, his first reaction is to steer well clear. But the superhumans of the past have other plans...

Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell’s ground-breaking superhero odyssey is back and presented for the first time in full colour. From the pages of 2000 AD, this beloved classic represents a highpoint in the fifty-year history of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic. Lovingly coloured by JP Jordan, sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll has never looked so good.

Art of Over the Garden Wall: Expanded Edition HC

Writer / Artist
Various

This is a definitive celebration of the artistry behind the Emmy Award–winning animated series!

Featuring brand-new cover art, an expanded final chapter, and never-before-collected material spanning comics, collectibles, and creator insights, this edition is an essential volume for fans of animation, illustration, and timeless storytelling.

 

Manga & Manhwa

Yakuza vs. Cat Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Yori Katakura

Every house has its rules, and guests should always show their host proper respect! So why is this cat knocking things over and drinking Matsukata’s water?! Matsukata has spilled blood for less, but first things first—what fittingly fierce name should he bestow on this feral feline?

Myther Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Teki Yatsuda

Perfect faces hide souls corrupted by AI and greed in this sci-fi thriller manga from the Eisner Award–nominated creator of The Yakuza’s Bias. Mixing the best of stylish, cyberpunk series like Ghost in the Shell and Persona with Teki Yatsuda’s most stunning and dynamic art yet, Myther breaks down genre walls to tell a story about dreams, crime, love, and ego that couldn’t be more timely.

H.P. Lovecraft's The Case of Charles Dexter Ward Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Gou Tanabe

Gou Tanabe’s very latest Lovecraft manga adaptation, the first volume in an ongoing series!

No one can explain his escape from the insane asylum—but whatever the blue-gray dust was in his cell, it was certainly no longer Charles Dexter Ward…

Black Witch Mirror Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Togawa Yonan

A haunting dark fantasy debut from Harta’s acclaimed catalogue... witchcraft, mirrors, and memory intertwine in a supernatural mystery where every reflection hides a truth waiting to be uncovered.

In a world where mirrors are more than simple reflections, they serve as gateways to something far more dangerous.

Break Blade Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Yunosuke Yoshinaga

Celebrating 20 years since its Japanese debut, experience the iconic saga that inspired the hit anime and films.

In a kingdom where magic shapes every battlefield and machines of war tower over the land, Rygart Arrow, one of the few who cannot use magic, uncovers a powerful ancient Golem only he can pilot. As tensions erupt into full-scale invasion, Rygart’s journey blends political intrigue, explosive mecha combat, and emotional depth with breathtaking visuals and immersive worldbuilding.

Samurai Pizza Cats Vol. 1

Writer
Fred Kennedy
Artist
Lorenzo Di Santo

Welcome back to Little Tokyo, pizza lovers! And what a sizzling situation you’ve walked into! The Big Cheese is up to his stinky shenanigans again! This time, he’s using fish sticks to lull our fair city into a crispified, fish-laden catastrophe! And that’s just the first couple of pages... and let me tell you, when this kitten starts purring, there’s no telling where it’ll wind up! Rock concerts, pizza sauce, reality TV, evil spirits, hammocks, mecha-spiders, and even... Vikings! You read that right, buck-o, VIKINGS!!! So, toss on your tennis shoes and slap on a sweatband because you’re in for a wild ride with this one! Also... be sure to stretch; I don’t want you blowing out your hammies!

Meaheim Vol. 1

Writer
Kenji Tsurubuchi
Artist
Konata

Meaheim—where fallen, rotting fruit returns to the tree, lakes roil with flame, and gold flows like water.
Meaheim—where reality itself unravels and only specialized Guides can navigate the dangers.
Meaheim—a realm untouched by God.

Firechasers come to the Dark Lands seeking impossible treasure, but what they find instead is untold danger…and few return to enjoy the spoils. Now a young scholar named Ren must brave the journey to retrieve the panacea that is her ailing brother’s only hope...

Powered by impeccable art, a clean premise, and excellent storytelling, this ominous, surreal fantasy is a cut above the crowd. With a female protagonist worthy of Le Guin and a dark style that will instantly hook fans of Tower Dungeon and Attack on Titan alike, Meaheim is poised to be the next powerhouse fantasy series.

Witches Can't Be Collared Vol. 1

Writer
Yuri Yumemi
Artist
Makuei & Wata

The Las Lilte Empire, with boundless magic power at their command, has grown to great prosperity...but in the wrong hands, that power can pose a grave threat. To counteract the rampant abuse of magic, the Empire established the Magic Crimes Bureau. In the imperial capital, Elayl, hardened detective Rogue has to make a deal with the most despicable criminal of them all—because only Miseria, the witch who unleashed hell on the world, has the kind of power that can help him solve the case surrounding the Lifetaker. But when you’re dealing with convicted witches, standard investigation protocol just won’t cut it...

Studio Cabana, Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Uma Agri

Yukari Maki is a high-school girl who prides herself on honesty—and she’s starting to get the feeling that she and her delinquent classmate, Yusuke Kusaka, don't have a single thing in common! But her straitlaced unwillingness to let him skate by in school earns her an almost chaperone-like reputation, much to Yusuke’s apparent disdain. Yet, despite his disdain for her hovering, Yukari is unwilling to let a new rumor about Yusuke spread. After following him home to discuss it, she watches him stop at a music studio. And in there, Yukari sees—and hears—a side of Yusuke she had never imagined...

On the Way to Meet Mom Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Gomyang

After he is found in an abandoned building, the strange feral child named Mori is taken in by an orphanage where he finds friends, shelter, and even a patron. He has all he needs to be happy and content in his little corner of the world—or so he thinks until one day, his best friend’s mother returns to bring her home. Watching their reunion, Mori begins to wonder if he, too, has one somewhere out there... Surely he must, right? So begins one little boy’s perilous journey across the lands to find his mother!

In Such a Small World: The Complete Omnibus

Writer / Artist
Natsuki Takaya

From the author of the bittersweet coming-of-age love story featuring all kinds of furry and not-so-furry zodiac animals, Fruits Basket, Natsuki Takaya presents a new mini-series featuring not only a cute couple but another furry friend…!

Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Nanateru

What’s two underappreciated scientists to do when their greatest invention, the ultimate self-learning android Alma insists they’re her parents? Become an extraordinary nuclear family of course! Alma may be small and cute, but she’s got wicked combat capabilities and an insatiable curiosity about romance and family. Unfortunately, the unexpected co-parents have zero experience with the subjects and constantly find themselves at the mercy of Alma with her barrage of questions and razor-sharp analyses!

Shigahime Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
HIROHISA SATO

Tokyo, Kunitachi City. Soichi Tachibana has nowhere to go. He’s bullied by his classmates day in and day out, his mother has turned their home into a hoarder’s stash, and he has no place he belongs. But there is one thing that gives his life meaning—leading other kids, night after night, to the home of a certain woman. As for what happens there, only those young visitors could tell. If they ever returned, that is...

Yashirojima: The Forest of Lost Dreams

Writer / Artist
Kaeru Utagawa

Deep in the heart of the forest, a young boy named Yuta sleeps, drifting through dreams of past lives and countless reincarnations. Through these visions, he glimpses pivotal moments from Japanese history — yet his dreaming also stirs the spirits and demons that linger among the trees.

Gusts and Beats Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Karuho Shiina

On a day like any other, high-school first-year Nike drops by the home of her classmate Nemo, who hasn’t been at school for a while, to deliver his homework. Nike has been able to see spirits for as long as she can remember, and they’re just a normal part of her life... but there’s nothing normal about how Nemo’s home is packed to the gills with a bunch of overexcited ghosts!!

Sinful Is the Angel Who Loves Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
YUKARI SAKAI

In a world where angels walk amongst humans, friendless high school girl Misora Shiratori has one goal: to receive the gift bestowed upon only the most outstanding angels—a divine halo. That’s why she lives her life with utmost sincerity, and why, together with her beautiful classmate Kanade Agoshi, she decides to join the student council! But her world is turned upside down when she finds it not to be a haven of virtue, but a den of desires so deep and twisted that its seven members are known as the “Council of Deadly Sins”...

Merry Marbling Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Pengki

Ian Ha has been in the spotlight since he was a child, heralded as an angel after an act of kindness makes local headlines. He’s perfected his public persona as the ever-popular impeccable model student, and high school seems to be no different—that is, until the arrival of a boy unlike anybody he’s ever met before. Not only is Yugun Baek unmoved by Ian’s kind and friendly gestures, but his prickly and brash nature seems to draw out all the worst sides of him! The two are like oil and water—so why do they keep getting mixed up with each other?!

A Couple Drifting in the Wind Vol. 1

Writer / Artist
Puebro

A lonely photography student falls in love at first sight when meets a beautiful woman with a mysterious centipede tattoo across her torso. Is this the start of a hot new romance or will shyness get the better of her? A yuri/Girls’ Love romance manga about two total opposites drawing each other in!

Love Tattoo (Mature)

Writer / Artist
Akairo Mash

A salaryman bored of his mediocre life meets a captivating tattoo artist trapped by a past love in this mature, heart-wrenching Boys’ Love manga!

Naoki is sick of his mundane life of working, eating, and sleeping. Things get even worse for him when his fiancée calls him “boring” and dumps him. While at his lowest point, unsure of how to move forward, Naoki meets the tattoo artist Aisuke. Naoki finds himself drawn to Aisuke’s mysterious charm and the “traces of past loves” inked upon his chest--the tattoo artist almost seems haunted by the beloved people who are gone. If Naoki grows closer to Aisuke, can he find a spark that gives his life new meaning? Love is more than ink in this bittersweet adult romance.