If you walked into a comic shop recently asking for the latest news from the Fallout comic, you might have been met with a very specific kind of confused stare. There’s a reason for that. We are currently living through a weird, post-apocalyptic "Mandela Effect" where two completely different things are fighting for the same spot in your brain.
On one hand, you’ve got the massive, world-conquering Amazon Prime TV show that has everyone begging for a canon tie-in comic. On the other, you have a literal, physical book sitting on shelves right now titled News From The Fallout.
Here’s the kicker: they aren't the same thing.
The Image Comics "News From The Fallout" Confusion
Let’s clear the air immediately because honestly, it’s a bit of a mess. In June 2025, Image Comics launched a six-issue miniseries written by Chris Condon and illustrated by Jeffrey Alan Love. It is called News From The Fallout.
If you bought this thinking you were going to see Lucy MacLean or The Ghoul, you probably felt like you accidentally drank some irradiated toilet water. This isn't Bethesda's Fallout. It has nothing to do with Vault-Tec, Power Armor, or Dogmeat.
Instead, it’s a terrifying, high-concept horror story about a malevolent force trapped inside an atomic bomb. It’s "atomic-fueled horror" that feels more like Mad Max had a baby with a nightmare. The final issue, News From The Fallout #6, just wrapped up in late 2025, and the Collected Edition (TPB) is hitting shelves on March 4, 2026.
Why does this matter for SEO and fans? Because the title is so similar to the gaming franchise that it’s high-jacking the search results. If you’re looking for official Bethesda news, you’re looking for a ghost.
Why is there no "Official" Fallout Comic in 2026?
It’s the question that keeps Vault Dwellers up at night. Why, in the name of Todd Howard, is there no official comic book series tied to the TV show?
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, basically admitted in a recent interview with Variety that they dropped the ball. They weren't ready for how big the show was going to be. They didn't have a new game ready, and they didn't have a comic line ready to bridge the gap.
The Canon Problem
Bethesda is notoriously protective of the "Fallout" timeline. Since the TV show is officially canon and takes place in 2296—the furthest point in the future we’ve ever seen—writing a comic is a lore minefield.
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- Timeline Constraints: A comic set during the show could spoil Season 2.
- Creative Liberty: As Spencer noted, not having a tie-in gave the showrunners "creative liberty," but it left fans with nothing to read except 15-year-old reprints.
- The New Vegas Reprint: Speaking of reprints, the only "real" Fallout comic getting any traction in 2026 is Fallout: All Roads. This was the prequel to New Vegas that came out back in 2010. Fans are currently scouring eBay for physical copies because Bethesda hasn't announced a mass-market 2026 reissue yet, despite the 15th-anniversary hype.
The 2026 "Expansion" That Isn't a Comic
If you saw headlines about a "Fallout 2026 Expansion" and thought it was a graphic novel or a game DLC, I’ve got bad news. It’s Magic: The Gathering.
Wizards of the Coast is dropping the Secret Lair x Fallout Rad Superdrop on January 26, 2026. It features cards for Lucy, Maximus, and The Ghoul. It’s the closest thing we have to new "art" and "story" snippets in a physical format this year.
It’s kinda wild that we can get a card of Dogmeat wearing goggles (the "Greet the Dog" drop), but we can’t get a 22-page monthly comic about what The Ghoul was doing for the 200 years before Lucy popped out of the ground.
What Really Happened With the Dark Horse Rumors?
For a while, there was chatter about Dark Horse Comics picking up the license for a Season 2 tie-in. They’ve done it for Stranger Things, God of War, and The Last of Us.
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As of right now? It’s just radio silence.
The 2025 Fallout Day broadcast came and went with news about Fallout 76: Burning Springs and a Fallout 4 Switch 2 port for 2026, but the comic book section of the presentation was non-existent.
How to Get Your Fallout Fix (The Non-AI Way)
Since there isn't a new official Bethesda comic, you have to be smart about what you consume. Most "News From The Fallout" articles you see right now are talking about the Chris Condon horror book. If you like bleak, charcoal-style art and psychological dread, buy it. It's fantastic. Just don't expect a Pip-Boy.
If you actually want more lore, you’re stuck with three options:
- Fallout: All Roads: Track down a PDF or a used copy of the New Vegas collector's edition. It’s the only comic written by the game writers (Chris Avellone).
- The Art of Fallout 4/TV Series: These books have more "story" in their concept art than most 2026 clickbait articles.
- Fan-Made Comics: The community is carrying the torch. Projects like Fallout: Path of the Lion are basically the only place where the "comic" spirit is alive.
Honestly, it’s a weird time to be a fan. We have more Fallout content than ever, but the specific medium of comic books is currently occupied by a completely unrelated (but very good) horror series of the same name.
Actionable Next Steps for Collectors
Stop searching for "Fallout comic" and start being specific, or you're going to waste money on the wrong pre-orders.
- If you want the Image Comics Horror Series: Pre-order the News From The Fallout TPB (Trade Paperback) before the March 4, 2026 release date. It’s expected to sell out fast because of the name confusion.
- If you want the MTG Cards: Set an alarm for 8 AM Pacific on January 26, 2026. The "Beyond Vault 33" drop will be on Amazon, but the others are limited to the Secret Lair website.
- If you want the New Vegas Lore: Check the Bethesda Gear Store regularly in late 2025 and early 2026. With the 15th Anniversary of New Vegas in full swing, a physical reprint of All Roads is the most likely "surprise" drop they could do.
The "news" is that there is no news—at least not the kind we were hoping for. We're all just waiting for Season 2 to drop in late 2025/early 2026 to see if the licensing deals finally catch up to the hype. Until then, watch out for those exploding zombie heads in the Condon book; they’re a different kind of radiation.
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Wait for the March 4 release of the News From The Fallout trade paperback to see if Image Comics adds any bonus material that might lean into the "atomic" aesthetic fans are craving.