Francesco Francavilla

I was gonna ask: does mulder need fixing?!

Robin, Batman and Gordon wearing Star Trek inspired officer suits

Meanwhile, at the Bat-Beamer…

Black Panther smashing through a window to access a warehouse

BLACK PANTHER!

Robin, Batman and Gordon wearing Star Trek inspired officer suits

Meanwhile, at the Bat-Beamer…

Black Panther smashing through a window to access a warehouse

BLACK PANTHER!

It takes a little practice

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Ok I see myself out.

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SPIDER-GEDDON!
Do you recognize all the Spiderverse characters?

More pages of the Black Beetle story set in Constantinople where he fights goons and Nazi (story is set in the 30s)

A few more pages from KARA BÖCEK, one of the stories collected in the upcoming THE BLACK BEETLE OMNIBUS- now available for preorders and releasing this September from @darkhorse.com

Yeah the Omnibus will collect both those volumes plus a bunch of extras all wrapped up in a brand new cover. :) It's gonna be a great jumping on book for those who are not familiar with BB or are missing some of the stories but also good for completist who want have everything BB related :)

Pages from Kara Bocek, the story of the Black Beetle set in old Constantinople

A few double page spreads from KARA BÖCEK, one of the stories collected in the upcoming THE BLACK BEETLE OMNIBUS- now available for preorders and releasing this September from @darkhorse.com

More pages of the Black Beetle story set in Constantinople where he fights goons and Nazi (story is set in the 30s)

A few more pages from KARA BÖCEK, one of the stories collected in the upcoming THE BLACK BEETLE OMNIBUS- now available for preorders and releasing this September from @darkhorse.com

Pages from Kara Bocek, the story of the Black Beetle set in old Constantinople

A few double page spreads from KARA BÖCEK, one of the stories collected in the upcoming THE BLACK BEETLE OMNIBUS- now available for preorders and releasing this September from @darkhorse.com

Cover for the omnibus showing the Black Beetle and one of the villains, Labyrinto

My BLACK BEETLE is getting the Omnibus treatment this coming September thanks to the fine folks and dear friends at @darkhorse.com Pre-order it now!

A quote by Rousseau saying “when the people shall have nothing more to eat, they will EAT THE RICH”

True since the 18th century.

Yeah if I’m really hungry I’m not gonna be picky 😜

A quote by Rousseau saying “when the people shall have nothing more to eat, they will EAT THE RICH”

True since the 18th century.

I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to outbid you on that page, I didn't know!

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Here’s the full press release: CELEBRATE PULP, PERIL, AND PURE STYLE IN FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA’S BLACK BEETLE OMNIBUS 02/26/2026 The Black Beetle Omnibus Collects all three adventures for the first time alongside never-before-seen bonus content Dark Horse Books presents The Black Beetle Omnibus, Francesco Francavilla’s (Batman The Black Mirror, White Boat, Afterlife With Archie) love letter to classic crime busters. The Black Beetle Omnibus will collect every thrilling Black Beetle tale written and illustrated by Francavilla for the first time, including the full-length adventures No Way Out and Kara Bocek and the one-shot, Night Shift. The paperback book also collects never-before-seen bonus content, including concept art, layouts, character studies, vintage-style lobby cards, behind-the-scenes material from Francavilla’s sketchbook, and a brand-new cover by Francavilla.

About The Black Beetle: After witnessing an explosion that decimates the city’s organized crime community, killing dozens, the Black Beetle—Colt City’s sleuthing sentinel—is on the hunt for answers and justice in the story, No Way Out. In Kara Bocek, the masked American hero ventures to the Middle East incognito (as Tom Sawyer) to fight Nazis in pursuit of a mysterious object of terrible power—a weapon of unknown origin, older than the pyramids, which could fuel the Thousand-Year Reich of Hitler’s dreams. Finally, in Night Shift, the Black Beetle is on the case when a powerful totem of magic shows up at Colt City Natural History Museum, prompting Hitler to send his fearsome Werewolf Korps to collect the piece. "I'm super excited to see all the adventures—published so far—of my baby, THE BLACK BEETLE, collected in one book,” said Francavilla.” It's the perfect way to get to know (or rediscover for those who are already familiar with the books) my neo-noir hero and get excited for what comes next in the shadowy streets of Colt City!"

The Black Beetle Omnibus (paperback, 216 pages, 10.1875 x 6.625”) will be available in bookstores and comic shops on September 22, 2026. It is now available for preorder at Amazon,Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $29.99. Be sure to follow Dark Horse Comics on social media and check our website, www.DarkHorse.com, for more news, announcements, and updates! Praise for The Black Beetle: “The Black Beetle #1 is one of the most exhilarating, stunning superhero comics on the stands . . . This miniseries presents a high-stakes mystery realized through Francavilla’s intensely graphic style, full of innovative layouts and spectacular splash pages.”—The Onion’s A.V. Club “The Black Beetle has everything readers want from a pulp Saturday afternoon special. The hero is unique and shrouded in mystery, the plot is twisted and aching to grow into more, and the craft of both writing and art are spectacular. If you enjoyed Francailla's work at DC, then you owe it to yourself to get on this. The Black Beetle is a delightful slice of skewed madness from one of today's finest artists.”—Comic Book Resources “The hard-boiled mystery hits the ground running and doesn’t pause to catch its breath.”—Nerdist

Here’s the full press release:

CELEBRATE PULP, PERIL, AND PURE STYLE IN FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA’S BLACK BEETLE OMNIBUS
02/26/2026
The Black Beetle Omnibus
Collects all three adventures for the first time alongside never-before-seen bonus content.

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Cover for the omnibus showing the Black Beetle and one of the villains, Labyrinto

My BLACK BEETLE is getting the Omnibus treatment this coming September thanks to the fine folks and dear friends at @darkhorse.com Pre-order it now!

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Cover of The Black Beetle Omnibus, illustrated by Francesco Francavilla

Celebrate pulp, peril, and pure style as @ffrancavilla.bsky.social's Black Beetle returns this September in a new omnibus format! @aiptcomics.com has the details: https://bit.ly/3P2wpYO

This release collects every Black Beetle story, featuring never-before-seen bonus content, and a new cover.

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Exclusive: Dark Horse collects every ‘Black Beetle’ story in one massive omnibus Francesco Francavilla’s pulp-inspired hero returns this September in a 216-page collection packed with full adventures, rare bonus material, and a brand-new cover.

The Black Beetle returns 🐞🔥

@darkhorse.com is collecting every @ffrancavilla.bsky.social Black Beetle story into one 216-page omnibus, including No Way Out, Kara Bocek, Night Shift, and rare bonus art. #comicsky

Out Sept. 22, 2026.
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The original IG!