In what is conveniently among one of the most interesting comic book-related news to find out of NYCC 2026, IGN can specifically disclose that Paper Girls developers Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang are reuniting for a new job at Picture Comics. That collection is called Roam, and it’s their first partnership in over a decade.
See the cover art for Roam # 1 below:
The imaginative team on Roam also consists of colorist Matt Wilson and letterer Jared Fletcher. Below’s the official description for Roam:
In the future, everybody reaches be a superhero … yet just while you’re young.
From the Eisner Acclaimed team behind Paper Girls, ROAM rejoins Legend writer Brian K. Vaughan and Catwoman: Lonely City developer High cliff Chiang for their initial brand-new ONGOING collection in over a years.
Checking out the power and hazard that includes brand-new adulthood, ROAM is a classic journey regarding the pursuit we each absorb life to ultimately locate our group.
The action-packed 50 -page (!!!) initial issue shows up in comic stores this February 2027
“High cliff has actually already attracted the first several issues of ROAM, and I can not await readers to see this breathtakingly initial globe he and our gifted collaborators Matt and Jared helped create,” Vaughan informs IGN. “Many thanks so much to the readers and sellers out here that are up for checking out something new with us!”
“There’s no bigger adventure than taking a breath life right into new worlds with your friends, that electric sensation of cooperation,” Chiang states. “ROAM differs anything Brian and I have actually done previously, yet influenced by our love for comics as a tool. It’s been a delight to reunite with our relied on teammates Matt Wilson and Jared Fletcher, and I’m extremely grateful to Picture Comic books for continuing the innovative partnership and exploration that began with Paper Ladies. It’s going to be a wild trip!”
Roam # 1 will be launched in February 2027, and it’s already shaping up to be among our many anticipated brand-new comics of the eyar. You can preorder a duplicate at your regional comic store
For even more, check out IGN’s initial review of Paper Women # 1 and our evaluation of Paper Girls Period 1
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