Welcome back to another week of essential comic reading! This week, we are diving into a spine-chilling selection of new releases that promise to thrill, terrify, and entertain. From the return of a horror classic to monstrous revenge and dystopian escapes, there is something for every comic fan to sink their teeth into.
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Now on with the comics…
Scream! Halloween Special 2026
REBELLION
By Alex Paknadel, Alejandro Aragon, Jason Wordie, Jonathan Stevenson, Zac Thompson, Mattia Monaco, Maco, Zoe Tunnell, Chloe Brailsford, J. P. Jordan, Jodie Troutman, Oliver Gerlach, Vic Malhotra, Michael Gorman, Babs Tarr and Kyle Fewell
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Scream! Halloween Special 2026 (Link)
Doppelgangers and horrifying transformations lurk in the shadows of the Scream! 2026 Halloween Special, as the lines between reality and nightmare blur across five twisted tales — ranging from vampire conspiracies to an AI software update from hell, to body-altering experimental tech, to a mutating archeological find…
Following Scream!’s 40th anniversary and the success of the Eisner-nominated Scream! The Specials 1985-2024, the anthology comic is back with all-new episodes of The Dracula File and The Thirteenth Floor, and brand new one-shots to keep you up at night all through Halloween season… and beyond!
The ghoul is back! Celebrating the legacy of the legendary 1980s British horror comic, this 48-page anthology is packed with modern nightmares from a truly stellar lineup of creators. Featuring the return of The Dracula File by Alex Paknadel and Alejandro Aragon, alongside a terrifyingly relevant A.I. upgrade for The Thirteenth Floor by Zac Thompson and Mattia Monaco, this special perfectly balances classic, anarchic terror with modern anxieties. From the monetisation of sleep in Consent Is Key to the damp, dread-filled horror of The Bog Body, this collection is an absolute must-read. It captures the exact, terrifying energy of the original series while proving that British horror comics are alive, well, and ready to follow you home. If you only buy one spooky book this week, make it this one.
Godzilla: Revenge of the Deadzone #1
IDW PUBLISHING
By Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan and Pablo Tunica
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Godzilla: Revenge of the Deadzone #1 (Link)
The Wanderer is held captive by G-Force!
Far, far away from his home in the Deadzone, the Wanderer is a captive in New York City! As he’s poked and prodded by a team of scientists, he’ll fill in the gaps of his mysterious past… and learn of the government’s true plans for the future of the Deadzone.
Join Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, and Pablo Tunica as they return to the Deadzone in this five-issue miniseries!
What happens when you combine the unstoppable force of the King of the Monsters with the relentless horror of the undead? You get Godzilla: Revenge of the Deadzone. Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan have crafted a story that takes the traditional kaiju formula and injects it with a heavy dose of pure, unadulterated nightmare fuel. Pablo Tunica’s artwork is the real star here, perfectly capturing the massive scale of Godzilla while rendering the grotesque, decaying threats of the Deadzone in terrifying detail. It is a chaotic, brutal, and visually stunning opening issue that will appeal to both long-time Godzilla fans and horror aficionados alike. This is big, loud, and wonderfully monstrous comic book storytelling at its absolute finest.
Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1
IMAGE COMICS · SKYBOUND
By Kelly Thompson, Mattia De Iulis and Becca Carey
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 (Link)
HERE COMES THE BRIDE…
Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis (Absolute Wonder Woman, The Cull) reunite once again to deliver the most haunting new horror series of the year. Born in the heart of a thunderstorm, made of stolen flesh, electricity, and monstrous desperation, The Bride lives!
With no memory of her past or understanding of what she is, The Bride took her first steps into the world and was…displeased. Now, she must discover where and who she came from and begin what every living thing begins…the process of staying alive.
The Universal Monsters line from Image/Skybound has been consistently excellent, and The Bride of Frankenstein Lives might be their best entry yet. Kelly Thompson takes the reins to explore the iconic Bride’s quest for agency and identity in a world that fears her. Mattia De lulis’s artwork is simply breathtaking, utilising a lush, gothic palette that makes every single page feel like a painted masterpiece. This is not just a rehash of an old monster movie; it is a deeply atmospheric, character-driven story about survival, rebirth, and what it truly means to be alive. It is a gorgeous, haunting comic that respects its classic roots while forging a bold, new path forward for one of cinema’s most tragic figures.
Escape from New York: Escape from Chicago #2
MAD CAVE STUDIOS
By Kyle Higgins, Alex Sanchez, Val Rodrigues, Natalia Marques and Jeff Eckleberry
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Escape from New York: Escape from Chicago #2 (Link)
Chicago’s prison territories are tightly controlled by militarized factions. The Stockyard Nation controls the industrial south side, running brutal scavenger operations through abandoned slaughterhouses. The Magnificent Mile Syndicate operates out of the city’s former financial district, ruling through organized crime and calculated violence. Along the shoreline, the Lakefront Raiders dominate the highways with fast-moving vehicle gangs. Snake knows how to move through hostile territory, but Chicago is different. Here, every neighborhood is claimed, every street watched. And the eyes watching him closest belong to the very woman who’s hired him to guide her. There’s bad blood between Maya Torres and Snake Plissken…And if they can survive the macheted maniacs on all sides, they’ll have to contend with each other. Chapter two of the genre-breaking thriller!
The legendary Snake Plissken is back, and his latest mission is proving to be just as chaotic and dangerous as you would hope. Kyle Higgins perfectly captures the gritty, cynical tone of John Carpenter’s original cinematic universe, dropping Snake into a decaying, hyperviolent Chicago that makes Manhattan look like a holiday resort. The action is relentless, the dialogue is razor-sharp, and the artwork by Alex Sanchez and Val Rodrigues brings the dystopian, neon-soaked ruins of the city to vivid life. Whether you are a die-hard fan of the films or just a lover of high-octane, dystopian sci-fi, this series is delivering on all fronts. Snake is still the coolest anti-hero in the room, and this book is an absolute blast.
Feral #27
IMAGE COMICS
By Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner and Brad Simpson
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Feral #27 (Link)
With no more doors left to open, Elsie is all alone, deeper in the RABID forest than she’s ever been. To survive, she’ll have to make uneasy alliances. But can she trust these new creatures? Who or what are the WILD CATS?
Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner continue their streak of delivering one of the most deceptively dark and compelling books on the shelves. While the cute, animated style might trick you into thinking this is a lighthearted animal adventure, Feral is a brutal, terrifying, and deeply emotional survival horror story. This issue ramps up the tension as the infected wildlife closes in, forcing our feline protagonists to make some truly harrowing choices. The contrast between the adorable character designs and the visceral, bloody horror of their situation remains incredibly effective. It is a masterclass in pacing and tone, proving that you do not need human characters to tell a deeply human story about fear, loyalty, and survival against the odds.
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. NEW ADDITIONS – COMIC CLASH IN EVESHAM & CITY CENTRE COMICS IN GLASGOW
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
CITY CENTRE COMICS (GLASGOW)
A specialist back issue comic shop based in Glasgow. They also stock new monthly comics, graphic novels, t-shirts and toys. Thousands of titles in stock, they also buy and sell Marvel, DC, Image and indie comics. Glasgows best silver / bronze age comic dealer with a large selection always in stock.
Established in 1992, City Centre Comics was founded by Pete Root who started out in the Argyle market and in July of 1993 moved into AKA comics in Parnie Street (A1 Comics today).After a couple of years there he moved to the back of Forbidden Planet Glasgow and was there until 2002 moving back to Parnie Street in Kollectables.In 2007 Current owner Chris O’Brien took over and was there until May 2012 moving the shop to its current location in the West End.
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11am till 4pm
Wednesday 10am till 5pm
Thurday/Friday 11am till 4pm
Saturday 10am till 5pm
Sunday 12pm till 4pm
37 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow G12 9BG Tel: 0141 357 6325
Website: City Centre Comics and Instagram: @city_centre_comics
COMIC CLASH (EVESHAM)
Comic Clash is an independent comic book and pop culture shop in Evesham, Worcestershire, owned and run by Lewis Weston
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday – 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday – 10:00 – 17:00
Friday – 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday – 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday – Closed
Shop 1, 62 High St, Evesham WR11 4HG
Email clash.comics1@gmail.com
Tiktok – @comicclash3
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 COMICS (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 and Hove BN1 4EN Tel: 01273 691012
Website: Dave’s Comics and Twitter: @DavesComics
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