The comic book industry is nothing if not a volatile place in 2026, particularly in light of Diamond Comics' bankruptcy last year. It falls on smaller publishers to find new and creative ways of getting their books to market, and that's something that Iron Circus Comics has always specialized in. They've built an entire publishing company on the back of crowdfunding, and they'll continue to expand in the new year.
IGN can exclusively reveal Iron Circus' crowfunding slate for 2026. Scroll down to learn about six new graphic novels launching in the coming months, covering everything from fantasy to sci-fi to relationship drama.
Sleeping Wizards
Creative Team: Writer Rusty Marcum, artist Johanna Taylor, and letterer Jodie Troutman
Launch Date: February 2026
A ragtag party of wizards & thieves brave a dangerous dungeon to free themselves and find out what happened to their missing father.
“I’ve always wanted to work on a D&D-inspired fantasy comic, and Sleeping Wizards is the perfect blend of action, adventure, humor, chaos, and imagination! Iron Circus is doing incredible things in the indie comics space, and I’m so excited to be part of it!” -Taylor
Find where you belong in the stars - Talita is an alien raised by humans and nothing fits. Her quarters aren't big enough, her food isn't quiet right, and she is either walked all over or told she is too scary. All that chances when a rogue AI from a salvage ship wants her help getting back into space.
“RUNAWAY TO THE STARS is the culmination of over a decade of science fiction worldbuilding, character development, hard work, research, and love. I'm thrilled for it to finally be taking flesh as a book with Iron Circus.” -Eaton
What forbidden terrors await in the woods? - Looking upon the Goblin Queen will lead to your doom, even if she offers to take you as her bride. For once the deal is struck, she will insist you belong to her sooner or later. It is only a matter of waiting for her.
“Iron Circus has always been an unparalleled champion of weird, horny, queer comics, and I could not imagine a better home for this book — my weirdest, horniest, and queerest comic yet. This is no feel-good gay romance — it’s a bloody adult fairy tale about divorced moms and craven lesbian desire, and the horror of finally having a real, honest love within your grasp, if only a little murder hadn’t gotten in the way first.” -Gillman
Ashley Cope’s legendary 15-year webcomic Unsounded has been compiled into a complete and ultimate collection. Continue the journey with UNSOUNDED Volumes Three & Four.
“Thanks to Iron Circus Comics, this marks the first time EVER that this material will be in print. We'll see the climax of the entire Nevergreen arc and the grisly demises and trippy introductions of some of the story's most pivotal characters! Gangsters, snakemen, six-titted bird goddesses, oh my!” -Cope
S.E. Case’s beautifully drawn RIGSBY WI is a refreshingly genuine tale of life on the cusp of something new, and the saga continues here with Book 3.
“I've been doing RIGSBY WI as a webcomic series for 6 years, so it’s been really cool working with Iron Circus to bring it to print for the first time. The third installment in the series, Flux is a story of bad teen relationships, picturesque walks in the woods, poorly thought out metaphors, and rural queerness — one that I hope offers catharsis to readers who have experienced something similar.” -Case
"I am incredibly excited about our Kickstarter line-up for 2026,” said Iron Circus founder Spike Trotman in a statement. “It's an almost perfect cross-section of what I love about running a publisher like ICC. Unhinged fantasy, hard-sci-fi in its feelings, ultra-relatable slice-of-life. The kind of comics we want to make are stories that stick with you by creators who know how to make you care, and 2026 is us rolling a natural 20 on that. I've never been prouder of a KS line-up."
Take a deep dive into the Orks faction in the latest trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4, the upcoming real-time strategy game sequel from King Art Games that's due out later in 2026 for PC. It's a mixture of cinematics and gameplay. Check it out above. And if you know anything about this universe, you probably won't be surprised that the Orks are literally driven by mayhem and sporting a reckless, no-nonsense offensive playstyle. What you may not have been expecting is the scale of the carnage.
In particular, we get a great look at the Ork superunit, the Gorkanaut, which can crumple up dreadnoughts and go toe-to-toe with the likes of an Imperial Knight. Towering over the battlefield at a scale that sets Dawn of War apart from its predecessors, the number of guns on this thing could be described as both bewildering and hilarious. And that's just what the Orks are about.
Dawn of War 4 has been our IGN First "cover story" all January long. If you missed any of our previous exclusive coverage, don't miss our exclusive Ork cinematic trailer (watch it below), our hands-on impressions of the Ork faction, a look at how kill-sync animations are being enhanced with the combat director, and an interview with the creative leads behind the project.
We've got one more exclusive IGN First bit of coverage coming your way on Dawn of War 4 later this week. In the meantime, you can wishlist the upcoming RTS if you're interested.
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The Simpsons has announced a star-studded cast for its landmark 800th episode, which is set to include Kevin Bacon, Noah Wyle, Questlove and Boyz II Men.
Quinta Brunson and Wyle's The Pitt co-stars Katherine LaNasa and Taylor Dearden will also feature in "Irrational Treasure", an episode that sounds like it'll be a mash-up of Best in Show and National Treasure. Bacon will play a concierge in the episode, while Wyle will appropriately play a doctor.
Due to air on Sunday, February 15, The Simpsons' 800th episode will see its family travel to The National Dog Show in Philadelphia and quickly get wrapped up in a "historical conspiracy adventure," according to details first published by Entertainment Weekly.
For the 800th episode, Boyz II Men will croon a special version of The Simpsons' iconic opening music, and also sing over its closing credits. Here's hoping they make it through the episode alive.
How long can The Simpsons continue on for? The show has currently been renewed until its 40th season, which means it will remain on-air through until at least 2029. A second Simpsons movie is also on the way, set to debut on September 3, 2027.
Image source: 20th Century Television
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New AirTags have dropped. Rather than announcing AirTags (2nd Generation) in a press conference, Apple issued a quiet press release to let the world know a new model of the “item finder” is coming soon. The new AirTags cost the same as the original ones, and they’re now available to order at Amazon. You can get a single for $29.99 or a pack of four for $99.99. They’ll be delivered starting February 11.
Apple AirTag (2nd Generation)
In tech terms, the new AirTags are effectively a spec bump over the originals. The chief differences are that AirTags (2nd Generation) have “more powerful Precision Finding,” longer Bluetooth range, and a louder speaker. These are all things that make the coin-sized devices better at the one thing they’re designed to do: help you locate something you’ve lost.
Apple says the enhanced Precision Finding capability lets you find items up to 50% farther away than the previous AirTag model. This is possible because AirTags 2 use the second generation of Apple’s Ultra Wideband chip, which is also used in the latest iPhone and Apple Watch models. It uses haptic, visual, and audio feedback to help you find what you’ve lost.
The Bluetooth chip in the new AirTags has also been upgraded to work from father away. And thanks to a new internal design, AirTags 2 are 50% louder than the previous model, which lets you hear the chime from up to twice as far away.
Physically, the new AirTags are nearly identical to the previous generation. They’re the same size and shape, so they’ll fit in any compatible keychains or other accessories you already own. They even cost the same as the previous model (though original AirTags are now discounted on Amazon — you can get a 4-pack for $69.99).
Save 29% Off 1st-Gen AirTags
The idea behind AirTags is that you put them in things you don’t want to lose. You can put them in a keychain so you don’t lose your keys. You can put them in a purse or instrument case. You can put one on your bike, in case it gets stolen. You can put them in your luggage when you travel, so you can locate your bags no matter where in the world they end up. You can even put them in a wristband so you don’t lose your kid at Disney World or the ski resort.
Also, if you buy them at Apple, you can get free personalized engraving on them, for what that’s worth. Maybe put your phone number on them so anyone who finds what they’re attached to can call you? I don’t know.
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Marvel has provided our best look yet at Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, showing the return of Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones and the reveal of Matthew Lillard's mysterious Mr. Charles.
But while the trailer's contents are not a huge surprise, it's still our first proper look at Ritter back in her iconic Netflix-era role — immediately quipping to Charlie Cox's injured Matt Murdock that he better be able to walk — as she's not carrying him.
The trailer opens with seemingly idyllic scenes of Murdock and Karen Page finally, finally once again a couple (hurray!) before something causes our hero to cry out in pain. We also see Vincent D'Onofrio and Ayelet Zurer as Wilson and Vanessa Fisk sharing a tender moment, while Wilson Bethel's Bullseye tucks into an ice cream sundae at a diner — once again seemingly about to cause trouble.
There's a curious shot of someone wearing a rubber Fisk mask delivering an address to camera, and a reveal of Lillard's character Mr. Charles strolling onto the scene. A missing poster for Matt Murdock is placed on a wall, and later scenes see Murdock and Page walking determinedly underground.
Speaking to EW previously, Marvel's Head of TV and Animation Brad Winderbaum described Lillard's role thus: "He plays a character named Mr. Charles. The story is about power. When Wilson Fisk takes over New York, not just as a mayor but as a king in a way, it puts him in a new class of power players on the international stage. Matthew Lillard's character represents that."
Brief shots show another look at Fisk's prison, Murdock's former love interest Heather Glenn, Fisk beating someone in a boxing ring, and his lackeys looking like they're getting ready to get rid of a body. One notable, split-second reveal confirms Elden Henson has recorded new material as Foggy Nelson (despite Henson himself previously attempting to deny this).
Nintendo Virtual Boy games are headed to Switch and Switch 2 via the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service next month — and two titles that have never been released before are also now confirmed to be coming.
Nintendo's infamous retro virtual reality console, the Virtual Boy, will officially join Nintendo Switch Online on February 17, following its initial announcement last year. A grand total of seven Virtual Boy titles will be available at launch with nine more will follow at a later date — including Zero Racer and D-Hopper, which never got a public release back in the day.
Originally released by Nintendo in 1995, the Virtual Boy never gained mainstream momentum and was quickly scrapped. The console has become a collector's item in the years since, while its games have remained hard to access — until now.
However, not only will you need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription to access Virtual Boy games, you'll also need a dedicated Virtual Boy accessory to view their stereoscopic 3D visuals. You have two options here, either the standard Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 accessory that Nintendo's selling for $99.99, or a cheaper cardboard alternative that's priced at a lower $24.99.
At launch, you'll be able to rewind gameplay, create save states and remap controls, similar to other Nintendo Switch Online platforms. In the future, you'll also be able to change the screen's color, too.
There's no word on when further games will arrive after the Virtual Boy's February 17 arrival. For now, here's the full launch lineup, and what to expect down the line.
Nintendo Switch Online Virtual Boy Games
February 17:
Galactic Pinball
Teleroboxer
Red Alarm
Virtual Boy Wario Land
3D Tetris
Golf
The Mansion of Innsmouth
Coming soon:
Jack Bros.
Mario Clash
Mario Tennis
Space Invaders Virtual Collection
Virtual Bowling
Vertical Force
V-Tetris
Zero Racers
D-Hopper
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Think "Diablo Lite meets Stardew Valley" and you've got a good starting point in mind for Emberville, the just-announced pixel-art action-adventure-RPG from developer Cygnus Cross. It features Doug Cockle (The Witcher series) and Alex Jordan (Cyberpunk 2077) as voice actors, and it's due to be released for PC in Early Access on Steam in Summer 2026.
Emberville aims to go "beyond the conventional expectations of similar 'farm & fight' games, with a simple-yet-deep combat system, inherited skill leveling system and challenging boss fights," according to the development team. Customization is a big focus for gameplay, with cross-class combat skills, a weapon combo system, and a creative area that allows players to build, decorate, and customize their procedurally generated game world all promised.
You can wishlist Emberville on Steam if you're interested.
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After almost 30 years and eight movies, the Mission Impossible reached its conclusion with The Final Reckoning. For now, at least. While there's a chance we see someone else take up the mantle of crazy stunts, there's never a bad time to watch or rewatch the spy saga. Scroll down for our quick guide on how you can watch all of the previous Mission Impossible movies online in 2026.
Where to Stream the Mission Impossible Movies Online
Every Mission Impossible movie is available on Paramount+, while the first couple of movies are also available with ads through Prime Video. If you don't have either of those subscriptions, each movie can be rented or purchased through PVOD. You could even buy them on DVD.
Here's our full breakdown of how to watch Mission Impossible online in 2026 with links to where you can stream each movie:
Mission Impossible Movies on Blu-ray
Every film in the Mission Impossible franchise has gotten a physical release (Including The Final Reckoning), with your options including a 25th Anniversary steelbook of the original and a 4K collection of the first six movies. If you're hankering for more physical media to add to your collection, you can also check out our full list of upcoming Blu-rays.
What's the Best Order to Watch the Mission Impossible Movies?
The Mission Impossible chronology does follow its release order, making a chronological binge as easy as watching the movies in the order they're listed above. If you want to be sure about where to begin, our how to watch the Mission Impossible movies in order explainer can help.
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After the success of Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th kicked off the 80's by taking the slasher genre to gorey new heights. Jason Voorhees first appeared (sort of) to terrify teens at a Crystal Lake summer camp, and its safe to say the original Friday the 13th is essential viewing for any horror fan. 12 movies and 11 directors later, the hockey-mask wearing horror villain has become a zombie, gone to space, and battled a fellow slasher icon.
For anyone itching for a slasher binge, here's where you can stream all of the Friday the 13th movies right now.
Where to Watch the Friday the 13th Movies Online
The Friday the 13th movies have consistently been pretty hard to find online. This past October, the first eight Friday the 13th movies ("the original series," if you will) found a home at Paramount+, but at some point since then were quietly removed. They were briefly available on Pluto TV, a free streaming service with ads, but they were taken away from there as well (though you can still watch plenty of slashers for free).
As of 2026, none of the Friday the 13th movies are available to stream, other than, for whatever, reason, Jason X on Tubi. Instead, your only option is to rent or purchase the movies from digital storefronts.
Friday the 13th Movies on Blu-ray
While the Friday the 13th movies may be all over the place online, Shout!Factory released a collected set of all 12 movies on Blu-ray back in 2020. The set, which happens to be on sale at Amazon for the actual day of Friday the 13th, also includes what can only be described as a ludicrous amount of bonus features. If you don't need the Blu-ray or all those extras, you can also grab a DVD set of the first 8 movies for around $20.
What Order Should You Watch the Friday the 13th Movies
The Friday the 13th franchise, like most of the 80's slashers, has a lot going on. We're talking spin-offs, reboots, crossovers, and some good ol' time travel. For those interested in the Jason timeline, we've also covered how to watch the Friday the 13th movies in chronological order.
Will There Be More Friday the 13th Movies?
While the 2009 reboot may have intended to bring back the series, complicated legal drama over franchise rights has stalled the production of any new Friday the 13th movies since. Instead, the biggest release the franchise has seen in the past 15 years was Friday the 13th: The Game, which, due to more legal drama, was delisted at the end of 2023.
Still, we may finally get that 13th Friday the 13th movie. Earlier this year, Horror, Inc announced they would be working with some of the original license holders to build up a multi-platform Jason Universe. Yes, of course that's what they're calling it. While the Jason-verse will seemingly kick off with a Crystal Lake TV show on Peacock, hopefully we see Jason back on the big screen sooner rather than later.
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