Lost, Zones and Darkness. Welcome to Wednesday Comics. Each week, we will highlight our Comic of the Week, along with other notable releases, classic favourites, and industry news. Please note the links to Forbidden Planet are not affiliate links, and we receive no revenue from them. They are provided as an alternative if you don’t have access to a local comic shop. You can also pick up most of these books digitally from a number of online sources.
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Now on with the comics…
ThunderCats: Lost in Time #1
DYNAMITE
By Ed Brisson, Vincenzo Federici, Alessandro Miracolo, Chris Campana, Gerardo Gambone, Ellie Wright and Jeff Eckleberry
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THE FUTURE ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE! Ripped from their adopted home of Third Earth, the ThunderCats Pumyra, Neko, Lynx-O, and Ligon find themselves trapped on the distant future world of Sixth Earth — a broken, dystopian planet ruled by a totalitarian police state, where cats are outlawed and hunted to the brink of extinction.
To prevent this nightmarish future from ever coming into existence, the quartet must find a path back to their own time — and that means infiltrating the government’s omniscient surveillance grid and shutting it down. But what they discover at the center of the all-seeing network chills them to their very cores — and what they learn about a certain upcoming event will send shockwaves though the lives of every Thunderan past, present, and future!
ED BRISSON, the acclaimed author of Apex and ThunderCats Lost, joins special guest artist CHRIS CAMPANA (Red Sonja, Vampirella) for this pivotal 40-page one-shot that bridges two different worlds — and sets the stage for a universe-shaking crossover event that will change the course of ThunderCats history!
Featuring all-new original cover art by DECLAN SHALVEY, ENID BALAM, ALESSANDRO RANALDI, and CAT STAGGS, ThunderCats Lost in Time #1 will distribute all covers — including variants and limited edition incentives — randomly in a single Mystery Blind Bag offering!
ThunderCats: Lost in Time #1 delivers a fast‑paced, dimension‑shifting kickoff that throws our heroes into a high‑stakes mystery spanning eras and realities. This issue captures the classic energy of the cartoon while introducing fresh twists that push the team far outside their comfort zone. Visually bold and packed with momentum, it sets up big questions and bigger dangers as time itself becomes the battleground. Collectors and fans will also appreciate the special blind‑bag offering, adding an extra layer of excitement and surprise to the release. A strong and engaging start that hints at an epic journey ahead.
The Twilight Zone #5
IDW PUBLISHING · IDW DARK
By L. Marlow Francavilla and Francesco Francavilla
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This all-new Twilight Zone anthology series comes to a close with its final standalone issue! Our fresh tale resonates with the iconic original television show that’s captivated audiences for over 60 years. And like the show, this story will be revealed in terrifying black and white!
Imagine, if you will, a world where the urgency of science meets the obstinance of humanity. Submitted for your approval, the tale of a brilliant scientist who finds herself on the brink of a monumental discovery.A meteor emitting cryptic audio waves has crashed into the ocean and plummeted into its depths. Only she has the skill to decode its signals. But in the Twilight Zone, even the most crucial warnings can be drowned out by the cacophony of ignorance.
This issue pulls readers deeper into its unsettling, dreamlike reality with a chapter that blurs the boundaries between fate, perception, and paranoia. This installment captures the franchise’s signature blend of eerie tension and thoughtful psychological mystery, drawing you into a story where every shadow feels suspect and every revelation cuts a little deeper. The atmosphere is thick, stylish, and haunting, wrapping its narrative in a sense of creeping inevitability. As the series continues to twist expectations, this issue stands out as a chilling, immersive entry that lingers long after the final page.
Hello Darkness #19
BOOM! STUDIOS
By Paulina Ganucheau, Tate Brombal, Piotr Kowalski, Sam Humphries, Eleonora Carlini, Fell Hound, Becca Carey, Jodie Troutman and Robert Hack
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Hello Darkness #19 (Link)
Stop and smell the corpses!
The horrors of winter are behind us, but a sinister new season awaits… HELLO DARKNESS returns this spring with a fresh bouquet of horror!
In “Freshly Maid,” a mousy young housekeeper comes face to face with a deathless evil. Vibrant visionary Paulina Ganucheau (Lemon Bird: Can Help!, She-Ra: Legend of the Fire Princess) delivers a chilling tale of innocence undone where the mess lurking in the shadows isn’t something you can simply sweep away.
In “Imposter Syndrome,” a hapless suburbanite cascading into paranoia and mutilation. Innovative creators Tate Brombal (Black Hammer, The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos) and Piotr Kowalski (Deadbox) team up for a 9-panel grid of terror!
In “Cassie, Part II,” an all-girls softball team heads to the second inning with the forces of hell…and the bases are loaded! From the minds of Sam Humphries (The Legendary Star-Lord, Our Love Is Real) and Eleonora Carlini, every pitch turns into a plot twist.
Join today’s top horror storytellers as they dive into the darkest corners of humanity!
Hello Darkness returns and delivers another sharp, atmospheric blend of horror, emotion, and surreal imagination, pulling us deeper into its shifting, anthology‑style nightmare. This issue balances unsettling tension with moments of intimate character focus, creating a reading experience that feels both eerie and surprisingly soulful. Each story segment brings a distinct tone—ranging from quiet dread to kinetic supernatural chaos—while maintaining the series’ signature blend of mood, momentum, and mystery. As the darkness widens and new shadows take shape, this chapter continues the title’s streak of inventive, genre‑bending storytelling. A hauntingly engaging entry that leaves you eager for what lurks next.
Helen of Wyndhorn Deluxe Edition HC
DARK HORSE COMICS
By Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Clayton Cowles and Mat Lopes
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From the Eisner award-winning and bestselling creative team of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the source of the upcoming film from DC Studios, comes this gothic sword and sorcery graphic novel epic that’s Conan the Barbarian meets The Wizard of Oz.
Now collected for the first time as an oversized deluxe hardcover edition in a beautiful slipcase and with brand new bonus materials!
Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan; Helen Cole is called back to her grandfather’s enormous and illustrious estate: Wyndhorn House.Scarred by Cole’s untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival; however, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her father’s stories.
Collects the hit series Helen of Wyndhorn #1–#6 and features a sketchbook section and bonus art by Walt Simonson, Greg Smallwood, Clay Mann, Elsa Charretier, Tula Lotay, Massimo Carnivale, Fabio Moon, and Jill Thompson.
This volume collects the entirety of Helen of Wyndhorn in a deluxe and oversized hardcover edition in a slipcase, with a book ribbon, and brand-new bonus sketchbook materials.
The Helen of Wyndhorn Deluxe Edition Hardcover elevates an already striking fantasy tale into something truly special. Presented in an oversized, premium format, this edition highlights the sweeping, mythic scope of the story and gives the artwork the space it deserves. The binding, paper quality, and overall production design create a sense of permanence and grandeur, perfectly suited to a narrative that blends gothic atmosphere, sword‑and‑sorcery sensibilities, and deeply human emotion. It’s the kind of book that feels as much like an artifact as a comic.
Within this luxurious format, the world of Wyndhorn becomes even more immersive. The larger page size amplifies the dramatic compositions, intricate linework, and rich visual textures, while the meticulous lettering and colour work take on new depth and clarity. The story’s haunting momentum and layered character work resonate strongly when showcased in such a thoughtfully crafted edition. For readers discovering the series for the first time—or longtime fans looking for the definitive version—this hardcover delivers an experience that feels both artful and cinematic, making it a standout addition to any shelf.
Concrete Returns
The multi-Eisner Award-winning, multi-Harvey Award-winning, and Reuben Award-winning creation of comics master Paul Chadwick Concrete is back with Concrete: Stars Over Sand, a five-part story of amnesia, wilderness, and suspense. Beginning June 2026, fans will get the opportunity to read all-new Concrete for the first time since 2012.
“A decade’s work, more or less,” said Chadwick on the development of the series. “Covers are wraparound oil paintings; it’s set in places I’ve camped and sketched; I’ve lived, briefly, Concrete’s affliction. Everything I know about suspense I’ve tried to do here.”
In Concrete: Stars Over Sand #1: Concrete has entered the desert and not come back. Larry and Maureen are frantic. Reports come that he is wandering the nearby arid mountains, covered with blood, attacking people. Concrete, lightning-struck, confused, roams a frightening world he can’t understand. Roars tear across the sky. A strange globe rises. His body is sheathed in stone. He thinks he is being hunted. People are a threat. His journey back to life, and his friends’ dire search against a looming deadline, is as strange and tense as any Concrete story ever told.
Celebrate the return of Concrete in Concrete: Stars Over Sand when it arrives at comic shops on June 17, 2026.
Your Local Comics Shops
Britain has some of the best comics shops in the world. This updated lists features just a few of the shops you can pop in to for your geek fix. Check out you own local shops and if they don’t appear on this list let me know and we can add them.
WORLDS APART BIRMINGHAM (part of FPI)
Birmingham’s premier comic book store and Pokestop.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday, Friday: 09:30 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
14-16 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4EN Tel: 0121 643 0143
Website: Forbidden Planet International and Twitter: @WorldsApart_Bir
FORBIDDEN PLANET (BIRMINGHAM)
Graphic novel/comic store with merchandise & T-shirts, plus character figures & toys.
Monday to Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
74 Bull St, Birmingham B4 6AD Tel: 0121 236 3026
Website: Forbidden Planet and Twitter: @ForbiddenPlanet
GOSH! COMICS (LONDON)
A mean little comics shop in the heart of London.
Open Daily: 10:30 – 19.00
1 Berwick St, London W1F 0DR Tel: 0207 437 0187
Website: Gosh! Comics and Twitter: @GoshComics
OK COMICS (LEEDS)
Twenty Year Old, Eisner Award Nominated Comic Book Shop in the beating heart of Leeds City Centre, UK.
Open Monday to Saturday: 11.00 – 17.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 15.00
19 Thornton’s Arcade, Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LQ Tel: 0113 246 9366
Website: OK Comics and Twitter: @OKComics
PAGE 45 (NOTTINGHAM)
UK Comic Shop created & curated since 1994 by Stephen Holland, Comics Laureate 2021-23.
Open Monday to Saturday: 09.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00
Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
9 Market St, Nottingham NG1 6HY Tel: (0115) 9508045
Website: Page 45 and Twitter: @PageFortyFive
TRAVELLING MAN (VARIOUS)
Travelling Man Is The UK’s Friendliest Comic & Games Shop Since 1991. Shop Online Now! Explore The Rich Genres & Worlds That Games, Comics & Independent Press Have To Offer. Since 1991.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 -17.00
LEEDS
32 Central Road, Leeds LS1 6DE Tel: 0113 245 0822
YORK
74 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF Tel: 01904628787
NEWCASTLE
43 Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5JE Tel: 0191 261 4993
MANCHESTER
4 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1JW Tel: 0161 237 1877
Website: Travelling Man and Twitter: @TravellingManUK
MEGA CITY COMICS (LONDON)
Mega City Comics, was established in 1981, initially as a mail-order business, supplying comics, graphic novels, and collecting supplies. After 6 years of mail-order and trading through the comic marts, we opened our shop in Camden Town in 1987.
Open Monday to Friday: 11.00 -18.00
Saturday: 10.30 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 18.00
18 Inverness Street, Camden Town, London NW1 7HJ Tel: 020 7485 9320
Website: Mega City Comics and Twitter: @MegaCityComics
MEGA CITY COMICS LIVES
Mega City Comics was aquired by Forbidden Planet in February 2025 and will now continue to be one of the best comic shops in the UK.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS (VARIOUS)
A trio of comic shops in Bedford, Northampton and Peterborough.
BEDFORD
20 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LJ Tel: 01234 270777
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 17.30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
NORTHAMPTON
29 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE Tel: 01604 602311
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 19.00
Thursday to Friday: 10:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
PETERBOROUGH
25 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SQ Tel: 01733 892827
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:30 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:30 – 18:00
Thursday to Friday : 10:30 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: CLOSED
Website: Close Encounters and Twitter: @CEncountersUK
THAT COMIC SHOP (PRESTON)
Retailers of new Comics weekly, Magic the Gathering Card Games, Board Games, Toys, T-Shirts plus loads more.
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: CLOSED
116 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE Tel: 01772 204287
Website: That Comic Shop and Twitter: @ThatComicShop
PARADOX COMICS (DORSET)
Comic book shop in Dorset, dealing in graphic novels, statues, action figures, card games, limited edition comics and more
Monday: Closed
Open Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
19 High Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1AB Tel: 01202 661346
Website: Paradox Comics and Twitter: @ParadoxComicsUK
WAKEFIELD COMICS 616 (WAKEFIELD)
Comic Book Shop in the centre of Wakefield. Stocking the latest comics direct from the US.
Open Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:30
Wednesday to Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
Sunday: CLOSED
3 The Springs, Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1PU Tel: 01924 375234
Website: Wakefield Comics 616 and Twitter: @wakeycomics616
COMIC BOOK GUYS (BELFAST)
Comic Book Guys – Northern Ireland’s newest independent comic book store also stocking movie memorabilia, toys & other collectibles… excelsior!
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 17.00
Sunday: CLOSED
130 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BG Tel: 02890 080169
Website: Comic Book Guys and Twitter: @comicbookguysni
RAYGUN COMICS (RICHMOND)
A welcoming and friendly comic book shop. Comics, toys, books, games and merchandise for all ages.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
26 Red Lion Street, Richmond TW9 1RW Tel: 0208 948 8476
Website: Raygun Comics and Twitter: @Raygun_comics
DAVE’S COMCIS (BRIGHTON)
Dave’s Comics, The Graphic Novel Shop.
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11.00 – 17:00
5 Sydney St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4EN Tel: 01273 691012
Website: Dave’s Comics and Twitter: @DavesComics
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