Get ready to heat up your collection with three standout releases that are making waves this season! From stunning swimsuit specials to the epic conclusion of a fan-favorite series, these titles bring something special for every collector and fan.

Kick off your summer celebrations with the 2026 Shantae Swimsuit Special #1 exclusive 2-cover set by Nami Sakurajyousui! And don’t miss the unique outfits featured on CVR D and CVR X2 by Life Is PI.

Then Reiq takes over Street Fighter! Fan-favorite artist has swept the covers in our 2026 Street Fighter Swimsuit Special #1, perfect for collectors aiming to complete the set. Plus, the Genzoman homage cover pays tribute to classic superhero specials, including a rare red foil limited to 250 copies!

And finally, the thrilling conclusion to the blockbuster Mega Man X series features a variety of covers from top artists like Hanzo Steinbach and James Raiz. Don’t miss the exclusive “Ladies of X” cover by Atomic Marshmallow either!

Explore the full range and catch these limited editions before they swim away!

2026 SHANTAE SWIMSUIT SPECIAL #1 CVR A NAMI SAKURAJYOUSUI

Created by: Matt Bozon, Erin Bozon, Nami Sakurajyousui

Format: 32 pages, Color, $4.99

In-Store Date: 7/29/2026

UPC: 85534800168000111

Lunar: 0526UE1313

Shantae is back with an all new Swimsuit Special full of exciting pin-ups! Follow Risky Boots, Sky, Rottytops and more Sequin Land citizens as they join Shantae, the half-genie hero, for more fun-in-the-sun-fueled hijinks!

2026 SHANTAE SWIMSUIT SPECIAL #1 CVR X1 by LIFE IS PI

Created by: Matt Bozon, Erin Bozon,
Life Is PI

Format: 32 pages, Color, $25

In-Store Date: 7/29/2026

UDON Store Exclusive

2026 SHANTAE SWIMSUIT SPECIAL #1 CVR X3-X4 TWO COVER SET – NAMI SAKURAJYOUSUI

Created by: Matt Bozon, Erin Bozon, Nami Sakurajyousui

Format: 32 pages, Color, $25

In-Store Date: 7/29/2026

UDON Store Exclusive

The World Warriors take you on a WORLD TOUR as the lovely ladies of Street Fighter hit every corner of the globe in sizzling swimwear that’ll knock your socks off! Pin-ups featuring Chun-Li, Cammy, Juri, C. Viper, and more make this one of the most exciting Street Fighter Swimsuit Specials yet!

2026 STREET FIGHTER SWIMSUIT SPECIAL CVR E REIQ SPIKES VAR

Created by: UDON, Various, Reiq

Format: 32 pages, Color, $20 ($4.99 in stores)

In-Store Date: 7/22/2026

UPC: 85534800153600151

Lunar: 0526UE1321

MEGA MAN X #5 CVR A HANZO STEINBACH

Created by: Daniel Arseneault, Hanzo Steinbach

Format: 32 pages, Color, $4.99

In-Store Date: 7/29/2026

UPC: 85534800159800511

Lunar: 0526UE1309

It’s the final issue, and the final climactic battle—X versus Sigma! X will have to use every weapon, armor piece, and secret technique in his arsenal to hold his own against the leader of the Mavericks!

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UDON Entertainment is a publisher of original and translated art books, graphic novels, and manga. Our best-known projects are those based on popular video game franchises, including Street Fighter, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Dark Souls, Persona, and more. UDON also publishes art books and manga based on top transmedia properties including Mofusand, More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers, Summertime Rendering, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kill la Kill, FLCL, Rose of Versailles, and Yu-Gi-Oh!.

UDON Entertainment graphic novels, art books, and manga are distributed to the book trade via Simon & Schuster Books, and are available wherever great books are sold.

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