On Wednesday, July 1st, Dark Horse Comics is releasing MASTERMINDS #5 (of 5)!
Are you ready for the last level? Join Zack Kaplan and Stephen Thompson for the mind-bending finale of their latest series!
Here’s a look at the covers, storyline, and preview pages for this week’s
new release from Dark Horse Comics on New Comic Book Day…
MASTERMINDS #5 (of 5)
Written by Zack Kaplan
Art by Stephen Thompson
Colors by Thiago Rocha
Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Covers & Cover Artists:
Stephen Thompson (Cover A)
Marco Locati (Cover B)
Genres: Crime/Mystery
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Age range: 16+
SRP: $4.99
Publication Date: July 1, 2026
Final Level.
As Edward crashes the last round in the game, he must face the Mastermind of his initiation. But can he outsmart the society’s most dangerous challenge yet to finally join their ranks, and if so, will he be willing to pay the price?
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