Oni Press drops August 2026 release slate: full comic lineup revealed

Oni Press has published its complete August 2026 solicit list, and the lineup brings several attention-grabbing launches and collected editions that will shape late‑summer shelves. From a high-profile new maxi‑series by Matt Kindt to a heavyweight EC Comics war special and a first‑of‑its‑kind Biker Mice solo, the slate matters for collectors, retailers and readers tracking creator‑led projects.

The most discussed entry is the new twelve‑issue action saga from Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt: Fort Psycho opens the month with a 40‑page #1 that frames a disgraced covert team imprisoned on an island HQ. That release — priced at $5.99 and scheduled for August 5 — comes with a long list of variant covers and high‑ratio specialty editions, a detail likely to influence collector demand and pre‑order behavior.

Major launches and one‑shots

Fort Psycho is not the only notable debut. Oni’s August slate includes a one‑shot revival of the EC war anthology format with Shellshock, a 56‑page special gathering multiple writers and artists for new combat tales and a restored classic — on sale August 19 at $8.99. On August 12, the long‑running Biker Mice property expands with Scorch #1 (a four‑issue mini) introducing a new Martian rider tied into upcoming animated and toy line activity.

Matt Kindt also returns to his espionage mythology with Mind MGMT: New & Improved #3 (on sale August 26), continuing a plotline that blends psychic intrigue with betrayals and fractured memory. For readers who follow creator careers, Kindt’s simultaneous involvement in a new maxi‑series and his ongoing Mind MGMT work makes August an especially packed month.

Other highlights — series endings, collections, and genre picks

August’s list mixes finales and collected editions with genre fare across horror, fantasy, and licensed properties:

• Destination Kill #4 completes Joe Palmer’s neon crime saga (Aug 19, $5.99).
• Cult of the Lamb Volume Two: Last Sacrament collects the game‑tie comics and closes that story arc (Aug 12, $19.99).
• EC’s ongoing vintage‑style lines continue with Catacomb of Torment #14 (Aug 26) and the new war special Shellshock.
• Family and YA offerings include Michèle Fischels’ debut graphic novel Outline (Aug 19) and the Choose Your Own Adventure adaptation Space and Beyond (Aug 5), aimed at younger readers.

At a glance: selected August 2026 Oni Press solicitations

Variants and specialty editions are a recurring theme across this solicit batch. Several issues advertise multiple cover artists, foil or metal variants, and limited black‑and‑white artist editions. For stores and speculators, those details affect ordering strategies; for readers, they offer collectible options and visual variety.

Beyond the commercial mechanics, the slate emphasizes two editorial priorities: creator‑driven launches and curated reprints. New work from established names like Kindt sits alongside anniversary remasters and graphic novel debuts, meaning August’s books are aimed at both the collector market and general readers looking for fresh storytelling.

What to watch

Pay attention to how preorders perform on the Kindt/Hurtt pairing and the EC war special — both could become talking points in retailer and collector communities. The introduction of a new Biker Mice character tied to broader merchandising may also push the Scorch launch into a wider cultural moment if the animated and toy tie‑ins roll out as planned.

For readers assembling reading lists, the month offers a mix of high‑concept action, restored classics and family titles. For retailers, the combination of multiple variants and several double‑sized or hardcover releases suggests careful ordering, especially for keys with limited high‑ratio variants.

Oni Press’s August solicitations arrive in a crowded late‑summer market but deliver enough headline creators and distinctive properties to make the month noteworthy. Expect advance interest to focus on preorders and variant availability in the weeks leading up to each on‑sale date.