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Oni Press unleashes a brand-new jumping-on point for the milestone of modern dark fantasy from master storytellers Cullen Bunn & Christopher Mitten.
Portland, OR (January 8th, 2026) — On the heels of their critically acclaimed dark fantasy saga The Autumn Kingdom, Eisner Award-nominated writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Harrow County) and visionary artist Christopher Mitten (Hellboy & The B.P.R.D.) are reuniting for another shadow-laden fantasy adventure in The Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen #1 – the first issue of a thrilling new 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 millenia-old blood sacrifice. Now Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, is revealing an all-new extended excerpt from the stunning next chapter of the fantastic tale, which will hit comic book stores everywhere on February 4th, 2026!
“I wanted this chapter of The Autumn Kingdom to be more epic, more fantastical, more phantasmagorical, and much darker,” said writer Cullen Bunn. “In the first series, we saw a few different worlds: The real world, the world of the Wraithbound Queen’s stories, and the first hints of the Autumn Kingdom itself. This story features all those worlds again… plus one you might not expect… and they all collide in a very exciting and (for sisters Winter and Sommer) dangerous way. The sisters were together for much of the first series. This time, they’ll need to survive on their own!”
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”!
“Getting to return to these characters and this world, especially where we get to go and what we get to see with them in this arc, is really exciting,” said artist Christopher Mitten. “Cullen is so good with this type of story, imbuing everything with just the right balance of awe and horror, beauty and unease, it’s a joy to be a part of it, to tell this tale of Sommer and Winter and wander with them on their quest.”
The Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen #1 features covers by series co-creator Christopher Mitten, alongside Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches) and Juan Moore. Peel back the next layer of the awe-inspiring, realm-spanning mystery when The Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen #1 sets off on its journey on February 4th, 2026!
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
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 (1:10) By: Morgan Beem
B&W Variant (1:20) By: Christopher Mitten
On Sale: February 4, 2026
Price: $4.99
Page Count: 32 Pgs
Format: FC
IOD: 12/27/2025
FOC: 1/12/26
Interior Art By Christopher Mitten
About The Creators
Cullen Bunn is the writer of comic books such as 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.
His website is www.cullenbunn.com. Twitter: @cullenbunn
Christopher Mitten is originally from the cow-dappled expanse of southern Wisconsin, now spending his time roaming the misty wilds of suburban Chicago, drawing little people in little boxes.
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 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 more.
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.