Oni Press and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have unleashed a look at THE COMPLETE FIRST ISSUE of ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 1: BEST OF BUDS.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- A QUEST FOR JAKE AND FINN THAT ONLY TWO FANTASTIC FRIENDS COULD ENDURE STARTS HERE! Oni Press—the multiple Eisner- and Harvey Award–winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997— and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) are proud to present that ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 1: BEST OF BUDS is coming November 26th! The first issue of this fantastical adventure features Nick Winn (Bloody Mary) as writer and artist and a back-up story written and drawn by cartoonist Derek M. Ballard (Cartoonshow). This jam-packed story of adventure is available in both softcover and limited-edition hardcover when it arrives in stores on November 26th! And to celebrate the upcoming release, let’s take a look at THE COMPLETE FIRST ISSUE of ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 1: BEST OF BUDS!



When Finn and Jake save the newly installed Computer Princess from the clutches of the evil Ice King—he just wants a bride, OK, is that too much to ask?!—the two escort her back to the Computer Kingdom, where she gives the Best of Buds a new quest: find the powerful guide for heroes, the Enchiridion, and bring it back to her so she can scan it for her digital archive! But where are they going to find it? And how?!



From songwriting with lovesick poets to attending art shows with megalomaniacs to dance battles with the Cat Queen in the funky reaches of outer space, Finn and Jake find themselves on a truly mathematical (and dare we say . . . radical?!) journey to complete CP’s request—but surely nothing can stop the Best of Buds! That is to say, surely their friendship is totally, completely, definitely not about to be put to the test! Right?

ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 1: BEST OF BUDS also features artists Asia Simone (My Little Pony: Lost Stories of Equestria), Jorge Monlongo (Rocko's Modern Life), and Rian Sygh (The Backstagers) to join in the adventures of Jake and Finn! With both softcover and limited-edition hardcover editions, you get two different cover artists! The softcover will showcase the gorgeous illustrations of Nick Winn! The hardcover edition, exclusive to comic book shops, will feature the equally-as-gorgeous art of David Nakayama (Amazing Spider-Man)! Collecting issues #1-4 of the Oni Press’ new Adventure Time series, this is a book that cannot be missed! The ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 1: BEST OF BUDS softcover and hard cover limited-edition editions both arrive in stores on November 26th!

ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 1: BEST OF BUDS SC
WRITTEN BY NICK WINN WITH, DEREK M. BALLARD
ART BY NICK WINN, ASIA SIMONE, JORGE MONLONGO, AND RIAN SYGH & DEREK BALLARD
COVER BY NICK WINN
ON SALE NOVEMBER 26th, 2026 | $19.99 | 112 PGS. | SC

ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 1: BEST OF BUDS HC [DIRECT MARKET EXCLUSIVE]
WRITTEN BY NICK WINN WITH, DEREK M. BALLARD
ART BY NICK WINN, ASIA SIMONE, JORGE MONLONGO, AND RIAN SYGH & DEREK BALLARD
COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA
ON SALE NOVEMBER 26th, 2026 | $29.99 | 112 PGS. | HC






















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.

About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP)

Part of Warner Bros. Discovery, Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.