LOS ANGELES 11/10/2026 — Skybound Entertainment, in partnership with Universal, proudly announces the remastered release of Universal Monsters: The Mummy #1 (of 2), the limited comic book series from superstar creator Faith Erin Hicks (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Nameless City Trilogy). Universal Monsters: The Mummy rises once again from its ancient tomb as Hicks returns to present her eerie version of the horror classic, remastered in stunning black & white this February.
Originally released as a four-issue limited series, this two-issue double feature presents Faith Erin Hicks’ acclaimed reimagining, now in black & white.
In Universal Monsters: The Mummy, Helen Grosvenor is a woman born to two worlds and belonging in neither, forever haunted by a cursed encounter as a child. When unknown voices bring her back to an Egyptian dig site from her past, Helen will unknowingly play an unexpected role in the rise of a monster known only as…THE MUMMY!
“Faith Erin Hicks’ The Mummy stood out right away because it delivered something we’d yet to explore with our line of Universal Monsters comics at the time – Gothic romance,” said Caitlin Chappell, Assistant Editor at Skybound. “Now is the time to fall in love with Universal Monsters: The Mummy in a stunning new presentation.”
Released as part of Skybound and Universal Products & Experiences’ expanding Universal Monsters comic line, The Mummy followed the Eisner Award-nominated Universal Monsters: Dracula by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds, Creature From the Black Lagoon Lives! by Dan Watters, Ram V and Matthew Roberts, and Michael Walsh’s Frankenstein, and was later joined by titles including James Tynion IV and DANI’s The Invisible Man, Tyler Boss and Martin Simmonds’ Phantom of the Opera, Joshua Williamson and Leomacs’ Blood of the Wolf Man, and the currently releasing The Bride of Frankenstein Lives! by Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis. Each installment pairs top creative talent with one of pop culture’s most legendary horror icons, delivering fresh, standalone stories for longtime fans and new readers alike.
Universal Monsters: The Mummy Black & White Special #1 (of 2) (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | SRP: $6.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
The full list of covers is below:
- Universal Monsters: The Mummy Black & White Special #1 Cover A by Faith Erin Hicks & Lee Loughridge
- Universal Monsters: The Mummy Black & White Special #1 Cover B by Mark Chiarello
Universal Monsters: The Mummy Black & White Special #2 (of 2) (Lunar Codes Coming Soon| SRP: $6.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, March 24, 2027.
The full list of covers is below:
- Universal Monsters: The Mummy Black & White Special #2 Cover A by Faith Erin Hicks & Lee Loughridge
- Universal Monsters: The Mummy Black & White Special #2 Cover B by Annie Wu
ABOUT UNIVERSAL MONSTERS
During the golden age of Hollywood, Universal Pictures brought legends of the horror genre to life in its classic monster films. The legacies of Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Mummy, Phantom of the Opera, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde endure to this day as the original icons whose stories symbolize the misunderstood, the outsider, and the misfit.
ABOUT UNIVERSAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS & GAMES
Universal Consumer Products & Games (UCPG) brings NBCUniversal’s iconic characters, stories and franchises into fans’ everyday lives through innovative consumer products, games and digital experiences. Working with world-class licensees, retailers and strategic partners around the globe, UCPG creates products and experiences across toys, collectibles, apparel, publishing, home, lifestyle, video games and emerging digital platforms. Its diverse portfolio includes beloved properties from Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, Peacock and NBC. UCPG is a line of business within Universal Destinations & Experiences’ Franchise, Products & Partnerships team.
ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT
Skybound, co-founded by Robert Kirkman and CEO David Alpert, is a creator-first, multiplatform entertainment studio dedicated to transforming bold ideas into global franchises. Home to iconic worlds including Invincible, The Walking Dead, Impact Winter and Stillwater, Skybound brings stories to life across comics, television, film, games, audio, merchandise, collectibles and more. With in‑house studios Skybound Animation and game developer Quarter Up – plus strategic acquisitions including Maple Media, Sagafilm and Nine-Four Entertainment – we unite creators with world‑class partners, production capabilities and fan communities. Our mission is to build immersive, authentic universes that resonate with audiences for years to come.
Skybound publishes bestselling comics with top industry talent across its originals, licensed slates, and young readers imprint Skybound Comet. As a licensing partner, Skybound collaborates with Hasbro, The LEGO Group, and Universal Products & Experiences on their most coveted properties. Skybound’s groundbreaking reimagination of Transformers and G.I. Joe in the Energon Universe comics is Hasbro’s most successful comic book line ever, headlined by the two-time Eisner Award winning Transformers. Additionally, Skybound ran the two most funded comic campaigns ever on Kickstarter.
