At last, longtime fin-heads and new readers alike will have the opportunity to binge-read the legendary Savage Dragon series by Image Comics partner and CFO Erik Larsen from the beginning with the upcoming Savage Dragon Compendium, Vol. 1 paperback. This massive collection will include The Dragon #1-5 (comprising the expanded version of the original three-issue miniseries that launched the series in 1992) and Savage Dragon #1-44 and hit shelves from Image Comics just in time for holiday shopping.  

Bestselling writer Curt Pires (Fireborn, Lost Fantasy) and rising star artist JOK (51, In Hell We Fight) team up for an all-new ongoing series in the upcoming, Creature Corps. This action-packed new comic was first announced last week via an exclusive scoop at IGN and will launch in December from Image Comics.  

“Tales From The Pusciverse #4: Assimilation” is available now via Puscifer.com. The Synth Whisperer finally cracks the code for communication between silicon and carbon-based intelligence, bringing Bellendia and Fanny to life and teaching them what it is to be human, including record shopping, bowling, and baking. When a routine diagnostic unleashes something far more powerful than expected, the trio discovers that the Briefcase has given them abilities beyond communication, and their mission to “Observe. Integrate. Synthesize. Assimilate.” begins.  

Metal Blade Records – the fiercely independent label that launched Metallica, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, Armored Saint, and dozens more genre-defining icons, and is the longtime home of King Diamond, Killswitch Engage, Whitechapel, Cattle Decapitation and many more – proudly celebrates its 45th Anniversary in 2027.  

SLIPKNOT unleash “Arsenal”, the first new song from the band in over three years.  The anthemic release arrives with a music video directed by M Shawn Crahan – (clown), and stars Jackson White.  

Finnish folk metal goliaths ENSIFERUM return to US and Canadian stages on a two-week headlining tour. The Winter Storm Over North America tour begins tonight, September 9th with their appearance at this year’s edition of ProgPower USA in Atlanta, Georgia and runs through September 27th in Seattle, Washington. Support will be provided by Firewind.  

AMON AMARTH return with “Eight Legs of Thunder,” a steamrolling new anthem inspired by Sleipnir, the legendary eight-legged steed of Oden. Driven by a galloping main riff and a powerful, sing-along chorus, the track charges headlong through Norse mythology while its accompanying video transports the tale into an unexpected new world: a gritty, modern American Western of cowboys, pickup trucks and open roads, with the mythical Sleipnir himself emerging in a surreal dream sequence.  

Swedish hard rock outfit OLD MAN’S WILL will release their At Last full-length October 9th via Small Stone Recordings.  

When the temperature drops, Marvel heroes bring the heat! Following last year’s hit Marvel Winter Break Special #1 and the recent revival of the Marvel Swimsuit Special, MARVEL WINTER BREAK SPECIAL 2026 #1 hits stands in December with another celebratory one-shot packed with frosty fun and winter fashion! Kick off the New Year with stunning pinups of your favorite heroes embracing their favorite winter traditions and bundled up in their winter best, alongside spectacular stories by Ryan North, Christina Strain, Javier Garrón and Pete Woods.  

It’s pretty self-evident that Ministry has never been a big fan of “Hair Mussolini,” especially now as he bombards the American people on a near daily basis with self-aggrandizing AI slop. Al Jourgensen and co. felt it necessary to give “Trumplethinskin” a dose of his own medicine with the new single and video for “We Hate.”  

WORM assume control of KEXP’s renowned In-Studio series with a legendary, evil performance which sees the light today. It follows Worm’s sold out TOTAL POSSESSION OF AMERICA tour and just in time as the Necromantic black doom masters cross the country with icons Cradle of Filth. Worm have also announced a Europe and U.K Fall tour with Wolves of the Throne Room. Each night Worm will play a setlist that showcases their acclaimed new album Necropalace.  

Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, returns with Leg 2 of the Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour, continuing the band’s 50th year Anniversary in music. Following a resonant return to form, the first leg of the tour met with fan exuberance at every stop and resonated across social media, prompting the addition of 16 new shows across the United States due to popular demand. Special guest April Wine will again join Triumph for the newly announced dates.