Antarctic Press has published its December 2026 solicitations, and the slate is anchored by a cross-company team-up that brings an ’80s indie favorite into the publisher’s universe. The schedule offers a mix of one-shots, continuing serials and anthologies — key dates and price points that matter to collectors and retailers planning holiday orders.
The month’s headline is a two-issue crossover pairing Antarctic’s heroine with a retro indie character, a move that could draw both longtime fans and new readers into the publisher’s line. Behind the splash are familiar creative names and a premise that mixes interstellar pursuit with secret-bearing refugees — a setup that promises action and continuity implications across titles.
Headliner: a cross‑over with industry roots
The top entry is a two-issue event written by Ben Dunn and Steve Ross with art by Erwin Prasteya. In issue one, an alien scientist fleeing an oppressive regime crash-lands on Earth and becomes the target of relentless bounty hunters. The scientist’s secret becomes the catalyst for the team-up between Antarctic’s heroine and a guest star from 1980s independent comics. Issue one is scheduled for 12/23/2026 at a cover price of $5.99.
That pairing — mixing nostalgia with a modern indie aesthetic — could affect back-issue demand for both participants and may influence how Antarctic positions future crossovers.
Other December highlights
Antarctic’s December list also features a mix of standalone adventures and continuing series, leaning into the publisher’s recurring genres of anthropomorphic anthologies, cosmic cryptid action and horror-tinged finales.
- TOMORROW GIRL X ZEN INTERGALACTIC NINJA #1 (of 2) — Ben Dunn & Steve Ross (W), Erwin Prasteya (A/CA). Premise: alien scientist on the run; bounty hunters; an unlikely partnership. Price: $5.99. On sale: 12/23/2026.
- CRITTER HIGH TIDE SPECIAL #1 (one shot) — Tom Hutchison, Dirk Manning, Jeff Pina (W); Renato Rei, Broomall, Jeff Pina (A). Southern California faces a sudden flood as multiple rescue efforts unfold in parallel. Price: $9.99. On sale: 12/16/2026.
- FURRLOUGH #206 — Various creators; cover by Holly Daughtrey. Features the debut of “Tales of the Galactic Enforcers” and multiple short stories spotlighting the publisher’s furry roster. Price: $9.99. On sale: 12/9/2026.
- LEGACY THE FINAL CHAPTER #5 (of 5) — Fred Perry (W/A/CA). The concluding installment of a cosmic-horror arc that pushes the protagonists into the deep ruins at the planet’s core. Price: $4.99. On sale: 12/16/2026.
- NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #204 — Alfred Perez (W), Edgar Manjarrez (A). Supernatural complications continue as a possessing spirit targets Roger Wilco amid Oni House conflicts. Price: $4.99. On sale: 12/23/2026.
- SAVAGE SASQUANAUT #2 — Wes Hartman (W), Gab Santos (A). The cosmic cryptid adventure advances on a planet called Doj as characters navigate tense civilian-hostile dynamics and recruit local help. Price: $5.99. On sale: 12/2/2026.
For readers tracking creative teams, the solicitations list returning and debuting collaborators across several titles — an indicator that Antarctic continues to mix established creators with newer voices in its lineup.
What this means for buyers and shops: December’s schedule includes multiple mid‑month and late‑month ship dates, and several books are priced above the traditional single-issue average, reflecting larger formats or anthology content. Collectors who follow crossovers or final chapters should note the two different 12/23 release dates that could affect holiday shipping and display plans.
Beyond immediate sales, the crossover may carry longer-term editorial implications if Antarctic uses the event to fold guest characters into ongoing continuity or to stimulate interest in back catalog issues. The anthologized offerings, meanwhile, underline Antarctic’s continued investment in the furry and indie short-story markets.
Expect more detailed variant and retailer incentive information as shipping dates approach; the current solicitations provide a clear map of December’s focal points for fans, comic-shop owners and secondary-market observers alike.
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