Must-Read ‘Terminal #1’ Led The Way for Image Comics in July 2026
Terminal #1 led the way for creator-owned titles in July 2026, making the top 5 top-selling comics of the month. Suffice it to say, the new superhero universe from Robert Kirkman and Joe Casey is one of the must-read comic book launches of the year.
If you check out one new superhero universe this year, make it Terminal by Robert Kirkman and Joe Casey. That’s exactly what we said in our hugely positive review of Terminal #1, which debuted in July 2026. The new series marks the launch of an all-new superhero continuity, fuelled by the powerhouse minds of both Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and Joe Casey (Ben 10). Also involved is artist Andy Kubert, colorist Dave McCaig (The Walking Dead Deluxe), and letterer Rus Wooton (TRANSFORMERS). All things considered, this is one of the most kick-ass teams out there.
Terminal takes place in a world where a secret war is being raged between violent forces, both bestowed with superpowers. We’re introduced to our human protagonist, Marilyn Howe, in the traditional sense — she’s a regular person, thrown in at the deep end way over her head. Marilyn and her sister Alessandra lost their parents at a young age, and Alessandra bought her up from a young age. However, we learn that Alessandra had since gone missing, returning as a hero with super-strength powers.
The debut issue was a major success at Image Comics, taking fourth place in the best-selling comics of July 2026. It marks another good month for Robert Kirkman in particular, with Invincible Universe Battle Beast #11 coming in as the twelfth best-selling. Naturally, the top-sellers list was topped by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s Absolute Batman #22 — no surprises there!
Check out the full Top 10 best-sellers for Image Comics titles specifically:
- TERMINAL #1
- INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST #11
- EXQUISITE CORPSES: RASCAL RANDY #1 (OF 5)
- TRANSFORMERS #34
- D’ORC #6
- M.A.S.K. #2
- G.I. JOE #24
- G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #330
- ODIN #3 (OF 9)
- VOID RIVALS #32
Terminal #1 (Second Printing) coming on August 26, 2026
After the huge debut of Terminal, issue #1 is returning for a second printing on August 26, 2026.
“This is one of the coolest comics ever made from the coolest creative teams in comics,” writer Robert Kirkman said. “I’ll be surprised if we’re not announcing the 3rd printing of issue #1 before I finish typing this quote!”
“It’s really gratifying to see the early response to a book we’ve all worked so hard on for so long,” Joe Casey added. “Now we can add Rick Leonardi to the list of legendary artists we’re bringing aboard the Terminal train. And this is only the first issue — it only gets better from here!”
“I’m so happy and excited that Terminal has been received this well to be awarded a second printing on our first issue!!” said artist Andy Kubert. “After working on it for the last few years, fans are finally getting to see all the passion that Robert, Joe, Dave, Rus, Alex, and I have put into it. The best is yet to come!”
Terminal #1 (Second Printing) arrives in comic stores on August 26, 2026, alongside the release of issue #2. Check out our preview of Terminal #2 here.
