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Look at What’s Happening at AMP Comics! The Greatest American Hero is Back And Why We Still Love It!

Just whether this new comic book attempt on The Greatest American Hero will be flyin’ away on a wing and a pray’r depends on the artistic talent attached to this project!

AMP Comics announces The Greatest American Hero comic book series 2026Believe it or not, AMP Comics secured the publishing rights to the cult classic The Greatest American Hero! The new instalment won’t arrive until 2026, giving fans plenty of time to revisit the original series either on Amazon Prime (streaming) or by purchasing the set while they wait. Some may also recall the short-lived Arcana Comics version from 2008. That mini-series barely registered on most readers’ radars, despite William Katt’s involvement, and only lasted three issues.

Created by Stephen J. Cannell, the show is best remembered for its theme song, which inspired an entire generation. Its upbeat message encouraged people to aim high instead of settling low. While other power ballads like Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now would follow in later decades, Joey Scarbury’s anthem remains timeless. His contributions didn’t end with that one hit; in the pilot episode, his voice can be heard covering Rocket Man and Space Oddity. Throughout the series’ three-season run, he provided additional music as a studio-employed house singer. His presence gave the show an added layer of charm that still resonates today.

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Revel Guts Web Comic is Getting a Dark Horse Treatment with a Trade Paperback!

Fans of the anime subgenre of magical girls will get to enjoy Sparks as its collected into a trade paperback for all to enjoy in print!

Revel Guts Sparks Volume 1 Portals Original CoverClass is in session in this new magical school series, beginning with Sparks Volume 1: Portals! This fresh LGBTQ+ coming-of-age fantasy tale began as a webcomic by Revel Guts, and will be available in a print edition from Dark Horse Books in July 2024.

In a world rising from the ashes of destruction, Human society thrives only through their complex alliance with the magical Satyr. Philo has always been the worst student in his class at the academy, with powerful magic he can barely control. His lack of ambition and discipline is about to catch up with him as graduation day looms. When he’s paired to train together with the aloof star student Atlas, Philo’s magic backfires, teleporting them both far from home. Now, their futures depend on them working together to make it back to their school in time.

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