The August 2026 solicitations from AMP bring exciting developments for collectors, featuring the much-anticipated second issue of Greatest American Hero alongside the finale of Killswitch. These releases are significant not only for fans of the titles but also for retailers and collectors keen on expanding their inventories and understanding market trends.
Greatest American Hero by Don Handfield, Joshua Malkin, and Alpert Gecgel returns with its second installment as part of AMP’s August lineup, underscoring the series’ growing popularity. This issue expands on Ralph’s well-meaning yet clumsy attempts to navigate personal dilemmas, driven by advice from his perceptive granddaughter while reconnecting with his ex-wife, Pam. Collectors should pay attention, as the ongoing character development and narrative twists are likely to create further interest in subsequent issues.
GREATEST AMERICAN HERO #2 (OF 5)
(W) Don Handfield, Joshua Malkin (A) Alpert Gecgel (CA) Erwin J Arroza
Ralph’s well-meaning but clumsy mission to save his son sparks advice from his too-smart-for-her-own-good granddaughter and pulls him back into the orbit of his ex-wife Pam, who may have her own mess to sort out.
$4.99 8/26/2026
Meanwhile, the final chapter of Killswitch builds to a climactic showdown. As Atlas and Sloan infiltrate Elysium, the revelation of Danner Venet’s true identity amplifies existing intrigue, repositioning this narrative as a pivotal moment within the tech-driven thriller genre. The series’ conclusion invites collectors to discuss its implications on immortal themes in comics. This ending not only draws veteran readers but also piques the interest of new fans.
KILLSWITCH #4 (OF 4)
(W) Sophia Banks, Don Handfield (A) Gabriel Ibarra (CA) Erwin J Arroza
The final confrontation! Atlas and Sloan infiltrate Elysium to face Danner Venet—but the tech billionaire reveals a darker secret: he’s not Venet at all, but Renaldi, the chip’s true inventor, who murdered Venet and stole his life decades ago. Now effectively immortal, Renaldi provides the wealthy elite with the ultimate guilty pleasure: jumping into any body to live out their darkest fantasies with zero consequences. In a desperate gambit, Sloan sacrifices everything to stop him—but when the dust settles, nothing is as it seems. The shocking conclusion!
$4.99 8/19/2026
Additionally, collectors should take note of the third and final issue of Order, where the Alban Brothers explore themes of sacrifice for familial connection in a compelling narrative that offers ample discussion potential among enthusiasts.
ORDER #3 (OF 3)
(W/A/CA) Alban Brothers
Radock and his twin brother gamble their last shred of luck on a desperate heist to reach their long-lost mother. With countless lives caught in the crossfire, the brothers must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice for a reunion. Will they seize their freedom, or will their defiance end in a shallow grave?
$4.99 8/12/2026
Finally, the second printing of House Of Lowther #1 offers an opportunity for collectors to revisit the eerie gothic narrative from K Lynn Smith. As supernatural and fantasy genres continue to captivate audiences, this reissue could signify a growing demand for returning titles within the marketplace.
HOUSE OF LOWTHER #1 (OF 3) 2ND PTG
(W/A/CA) K Lynn Smith
Back for a second printing! Amp Comics is proud to present an exciting new supernatural/fantasy series from multi-talented writer/artist K Lynn Smith. Kicking off with the first of three double-sized issues. Sawyer Ellis takes a job at the mysterious gothic mansion, the House of Lowther, believing it’s just an ordinary janitorial job. But as she settles into her new role, she quickly realizes the place is not only stuck in the past but saturated in the supernatural. She might be a little over her head… $5.99 8/5/2026
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