THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 erupts in February from master storytellers Cullen Bunn and Christopher Mitten, unleashing a storm of spectral fury.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- Celebrated writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Harrow County) and visionary artist Christopher Mitten (Hellboy & the B.P.R.D.) have crafted a sublime story of suspense, horror, and family drama with THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THROUGH THE BLIGHT, their acclaimed dark fantasy saga which racked up critical accolades and landed on critics' "best comics of the year" list. In February 2026, these two master storytellers will reunite for THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 – the first issue of a fantastic and frightening four-issue comic book series that follows two young sisters into the depths of a twilight realm ruled by faeries, monsters, and demons in a desperate quest to rescue their parents from a millennia-old blood sacrifice. The stunning next chapter of THE AUTUMN KINGDOM will hit stores on February 4th from Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997.

"When I started writing AUTUMN KINGDOM, I knew I had a big, epic story to tell," said Cullen Bunn. "I also knew that I needed to break it into easy-to-digest chapters. In a lot of ways, it's like the classic dark sword and sorcery tales of old. You can jump in with WRAITH QUEEN and easily follow and enjoy the story. You'll know there's a bigger world to explore, but that only adds fuel to the world-building fire!"

Issue #1 will feature a main cover by Christopher Mitten, a variant cover by Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches), and a stunning wraparound variant cover by Juan Moore of the Odd Artworks YouTube Channel, whose maximalist, richly detailed style charts the story of The Autumn Kingdom through the first volume to the shocking spectacle of THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1.

"Juan's signature isometric fantasy illustrations overflow with ghastly ghouls and goblins, weaving rich and surprising details into every piece," said Oni Press Senior Editor Bess Pallares. "As a fan of the Odd Artworks channel, I knew he'd be the perfect artist to recap Sommer and Winter's descent into The Autumn Kingdom, with its battles, massive swords, horbdes of monsters, and the dark fairy tale feel of this world—and he did not disappoint! I hope this cover is an exciting journey back through the story for returning readers, and an irresistible teaser for newcomers alike."

Kidnapped by the fae, sisters Sommer and Winter's parents have disappeared behind the veiled walls of the Autumn Kingdom—mythical borderlands that their fantasy author father once thought were total fiction. Now, with the human world far behind them, their final conquest—and their father's freedom—stands before them...behind a legion of goblins, trolls, and corrupted human souls... EVIL DEAD meets LABYRINTH in this dazzlingly rendered horror saga that /FILM calls classic "sword and sorcery" shot through with "scary monsters and mortal peril"!

In the borderlands between imagination and reality, horror and fantasy, the autumn kingdom awaits. THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN issue #1 will appear in comic shops and nightmares everywhere February 4!

PRAISE FOR AUTUMN KINGDOM

One of the Best Comics of The Year — /FILM

"What happens when two powerhouse genre creators team up for an independent title? You get some magic, that's what... A compellingly told, wonderful and dark fantasy story perfect for both younger readers and genre fans." — THE BEAT

"THE AUTUMN KINGDOM has all the hallmarks of a classic fantasy tale, weaving its lore and literature together into an appealing and enchanting spell."— Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons)

"Your next favorite fantasy series... Distinct and captivating, THE AUTUMN KINGDOM draws your attention to an imaginative fantasy world you won't want to miss." — AIPT COMICS

"THE AUTUMN KINGDOM delivers a nostalgic return to youth, when time spent reading felt like time spent in another world. A bleak take on the "Stories Are Real Somewhere" subgenre, Bunn and Mitten weave a tale that should please any dark fantasy fan." — Lonnie Nadler (The Sickness, Golgotha Motor Mountain)

"Bunn (the Harrow County series) and Mitten (The Alternates) draw readers into an enticing folkloric world in this dark fantasy series….. With plenty of mysteries left to explore, readers will be eager to follow Sommer and Winter further into the shadows in future volumes." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"If you're looking for dark fantasy, THE AUTUMN KINGDOM delivers on all fronts, with engaging characters, mysterious magic and perfect pacing. A worthy add to your pull list!" — Amy Chu (Carmilla: The First Vampire)

"Engaging and at times unsettling tale …It is of NO Surprise that Autumn Kingdom made our best of 2024 list." — GEEK VIBES NATION

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THE AUTUMN KINGDOM: THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #1 (of 4)
WRITTEN BY CULLEN BUNN
ART BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN
COVER A BY CHRISTOPHER MITTEN
COVER B BY MORGAN BEEM
COVER C (WRAPAROUND) BY JUAN MOORE
FULL ART VARIANT (1:20) BY MORGAN BEEM
B&W VARIANT (1:20) BY JUAN MOORE
ON SALE FEBRUARY 4, 2026 | $4.99 | 32 PGS | FC
IOD: 12/27/2025
FOC: 1/12/2026





About The Creators

Cullen Bunn is the writer of comic books such The Sixth Gun, Shadow Roads, The Damned, Helheim, and The Tooth for Oni Press. He has also written titles including Harrow County (Dark Horse), Uncanny X-Men, and Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe (Marvel).

Cullen claims to have worked as an alien autopsy specialist, rodeo clown, pro wrestling manager, and sasquatch wrangler. He has fought for his life against mountain lions and performed on stage as the world's youngest hypnotist. Buy him a drink sometime and he'll tell you all about it.

His website is www.cullenbunn.com. Twitter: @cullenbunn

Christopher Mitten is originally from the cow-dappled expanse of southern Wisconsin, he now spends his time roaming the misty wilds of suburban Chicago, drawing little people in little boxes.

Among others, he has contributed work for Dark Horse, DC Comics, Oni Press, Image Comics, 3W3M, Vertigo, Dynamite, Marvel, IDW, Z2, Mad Cave, Black Mask, Gallery Books, Titan Comics, and Simon & Schuster.

He can be found online at www.ChristopherMitten.com and on Instagram @Chris_Mitten.

About Oni Press?

THE LOUDEST THING IN COLOR SINCE '97. For nearly 30 years, Oni Press has carved a distinctive path as one of the world's most respected and acclaimed publishers of award-winning comic books and graphic novels, including Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim, Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer, Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt's The Sixth Gun, Brenna Thummler's Sheets trilogy, Jay Stephens' Dwellings, Ezra Clayton Daniels' Upgrade Soul, LySandra Vuong's Covenant, and many hundreds more. In 2019, Oni Press merged with Lion Forge Comics – the Eisner Award-winning independent comic book publisher founded by Academy Award-winning producer and entrepreneur David Steward II – to create one of the largest, independent libraries of comics content anywhere in media. The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group now exists as a publishing subsidiary of Steward's diversified global media company, Polarity.

The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group publishes more than 60 original and licensed graphic novels annually, in addition to an extensive roster of periodical comics for globally recognized properties including Adventure Time, Biker Mice from Mars, Choose Your Own Adventure, Cult of the Lamb, EC Comics, Murder Drones, Rick and Morty, and more.