On Tuesday, January 27th, Dark Horse Comics is releasing a hardcover collected edition of the first volume of ARCBOUND!
New York Times-bestselling author Scott Snyder and comics titan Frank Tieri join forces with acclaimed artist Ryan Smallman and Oscar-nominated actor Tom Hardy to bring you a bold new sci-fi saga!
Here’s a look at the cover, storyline, and preview pages for this week’s
new release from Dark Horse Comics on New Comic Book Day…
ARCBOUND Vol. 1 HC
Written by Scott Snyder & Frank Tieri
Character Development by Tom Hardy
Art by Ryan Smallman
Colors by Frank William
Letters by Buddy Beaudoin
Covers & Cover Artists:
Ryan Smallman (Cover A)
Genres: Action/Adventure · Fantasy · Science-Fiction
Format: Full Color, 144 pages; Hardcover; 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″
Age range: 16+
SRP: $29.99
Publication Date: January 26, 2026
In a future where Earth has become a barren wasteland, Zynitec harnesses the unmatched energy of Kronium to assert its dominion across the stars. When Kai, a rising star Mediator in Zynitec’s army, is betrayed by his own and left for dead, everything he thinks he believes is thrown into question—and leaves him to discover what it truly means to be human in a world where the boundaries of technology and identity blur.
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