The new graphic novels December 2026 lineup closes out the year with horror one-shots, superhero relaunches, anniversary specials, and indie finales. Below are the biggest upcoming releases, with dates, page counts, and prices — all drawn from publisher solicits via ICv2 and Bleeding Cool coverage. If you’re building a holiday pull list or hunting for gift-worthy trades, start here.
New Graphic Novels December 2026: The Biggest Releases
Nosferatu TP — December 16, 2026 ($22.99)
Marco Fontanili’s Nosferatu trade paperback arrives from Invader Comics in a 176-page sideways-format edition — a presentation as striking as the vampire story inside. Classic-monster horror fans should put this at the top of the December list. (Publisher solicits via Bleeding Cool.)
The Naughty List #1 — December 16, 2026 ($5.99)
Also from Invader Comics, The Naughty List #1 by Shawn Lewis and Ben Perkins brings twisted holiday horror to the shelves just in time for Christmas. A single-issue stocking stuffer with a dark streak. (Publisher solicits via ICv2.)
This Land Is Old and Dark #3 — December 23, 2026 ($5.99)
Invader’s folk-horror series reaches its finale the week before Christmas. If you’ve been following the series, issue #3 closes it out — and if you haven’t, the collected story will be worth watching for. (Publisher solicits via ICv2.)
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #7 — December 16, 2026
Boom! Studios keeps its Power Rangers line rolling into December with issue #7 — a reliable monthly for longtime Morphin fans and a good jumping-in point for newcomers to the current run. (Publisher solicits via ICv2.)
No One Escapes the Dialectic #2 — December 16, 2026 ($4.99)
Boom! Studios’ No One Escapes the Dialectic continues with issue #2 at $4.99 — an offbeat indie title worth a look if your pull list leans toward the strange. (Publisher solicits via ICv2.)
Daredevil Volume 1: Tomorrow’s Devil — December 22, 2026
Marvel collects the first five issues of Stephanie Phillips’ Daredevil relaunch in Tomorrow’s Devil, out December 22. Relaunch collections are the ideal entry point for readers who want to start a superhero run fresh — and this one lands just before the holidays. (Publisher solicits via ICv2.)
ThunderCats: Cheetara #1 — December 2026
Dynamite Entertainment spotlights one of the ThunderCats’ most popular characters with ThunderCats: Cheetara #1. Solo spotlight issues like this are catnip for collectors and nostalgia readers alike. (Publisher solicits via ICv2.)
Black Lightning 50th Anniversary Special — December 2026
DC celebrates fifty years of Black Lightning with an anniversary special featuring contributors including Jenny Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Anniversary specials make excellent gifts for the DC fan in your life. (Publisher solicits via ICv2.)
Energon Universe Manga Variant Covers — December 2026
Skybound and Image offer manga variant covers across the Energon Universe line in December — a crossover of two fandoms that variant collectors will want to track down. (Publisher solicits via ICv2.)
Looking Ahead: January and Beyond
December also sets up 2027: Vault Comics and Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl monthly series launches in January, so December is the time to get your pull list ready. Keep an eye on publisher solicits through the holidays for the January wave.
Why December Is a Big Month for Graphic Novels
December is one of the strongest months on the comics calendar. Publishers front-load the month with trade paperbacks and special issues aimed squarely at holiday shoppers, which means longtime readers get their finales and collectors get their variants at the same time. Indie publishers like Invader Comics and Boom! Studios use the month to launch horror and holiday one-shots that play perfectly with the season, while the Big Two — Marvel and DC — time anniversary specials and relaunch collections for the gift-giving rush. The result is a new graphic novels December 2026 lineup that works equally well for a seasoned pull-list reader and someone buying their first comic all year. Browse the list above, pick your anchors, and then read on for ordering tips.
How to Order New Graphic Novels
A few tips for getting the new graphic novels December 2026 releases without missing out:
- Pre-order single issues like The Naughty List #1 and ThunderCats: Cheetara #1 through your local comic shop or an online retailer — first printings of #1s sell out fast.
- Trades and collections (Nosferatu TP, Daredevil: Tomorrow’s Devil) are easier to find, but pre-ordering still guarantees the best price.
- Ask your shop about variant covers — the Energon Universe manga variants will have limited distribution.
- Gift buyers: the Black Lightning 50th Anniversary Special and Nosferatu TP are the two most gift-ready items on this list.
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