Dynamite has released the full solicitations shipping in December 2026. This month brings a brand new X-Files comic by Joe Harris and R.D. Brown, a We Bare Bears Christmas Special, and stunning cosplay covers by Megan Random, Lauren DeLorean, Rachel Hollon and more!
All that and more ahead in the Dynamite December 2026 solicitations. Check out details and cover images below.
X-FILES #1
Writer: Joe Harris
Artist: R.D. Brown
Genre: Science Fiction
Publication Date: December, 2026
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/9/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
Dynamite opens The X-Files once more! When wild accounts of young people manifesting strange telekinetic powers begin popping up on social media, newly reinstated Special Agents Mulder and Scully are tasked with getting to the truth and debunking an urban legend before it can take hold. But they’re not the only ones looking, and when a shadowy group of neo-conspirators shows the same interest, we learn there might be more of these “gifted” people… and that the origin of their powers is extraterrestrial in nature. The alien threat has only metastasized.
Now, shadowy actors within the government plot with powerful special interests outside of it in a race to secure “alien” secrets related to biology, disease and even everlasting life. All with Mulder and Scully stuck between the unbelievable and the seemingly miraculous truth. Featuring the return of The X-Files writer JOE HARRIS (joined by artist R.D. BROWN), issue #1 features covers by CLAYTON CRAIN, IVAN TAO, and CHARLIE ADLARD, plus a Roswell Photo cover, an Icon cover, and more!
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH / VAMPIRELLA #1
Writer: Tini Howard
Artist: Bill Galvan and Ben Galvan
Genre: Horror / Humor
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/2/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen+
IT’S A VAMPIRE WEEKEND! Sabrina Spellman is only half witch. Unlike the other witches, she craves a true, mortal summer vacation. When her aunts make her dream come true – with a side of house-sitting responsibility – Sabrina and Salem move into the beachside town of Chandler’s Cove. Sabrina’s got to hide her magic from her nosy mortal neighbors, but there’s one new roommate who isn’t making that easy: Vampirella! And she’s not asking Sabrina for much…just all the powers of Hell! Yup, it seems Vampirella has a mammoth problem only a wielder of magic can solve!
The odd couple of the 21st century bring the fun to the shore, and where they go, only trouble can follow! Brought to you by writer TINI HOWARD (Marian Heretic, Sicko, Sirens: Love Hurts), making her Dynamite Debut, with art by BILL GALVAN (Archie X Army of Darkness, Radioactive Man, Underdog), with covers by ERIC POWELL, FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, Sebastian Piriz, and GALVAN! This issue features a PREMIUM MYSTERY BLIND BAG which contains three limited editions of the issue selected randomly from a range of variant covers exclusive to this title.
RED SONJA: SOLSTICE SPECIAL #1
Writer: Torunn Gronbekk
Artist: Edson
Genre: Sword and sorcery
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic book
Page Count: 48
On Sale Date: 12/23/2026
Price: $5.99
Rating: Teen+
Join the She-Devil of Hyrkania in a solstice celebration that turns quite bloody, truth be told! Sonja, having come into some gold, is celebrating at a tavern. It is midwinter, and people everywhere are celebrating the holiday season – but the tranquility is shattered by a trip to a cursed village, with demons, slaughter and carnage in its wake! Red Sonja writer Torunn Gronbekk returns to the She-Devil, joined by artist Edson, along with covers artists Josephine Tomarchio, Francesco Mattina, and cosplay by Megan Random!
GARGOYLES WINTER SPECIAL 2026 #1
Writer: Greg Weisman, Nate Cosby
Artist: George Kambadais
Genre: Fantasy
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 48
On Sale Date: 12/9/2026
Price: $5.99
Rating: Teen
On the longest night of the year, in the darkest part of the night, danger lurks out in the snow, waiting to strike. But a Gargoyle beast named Bronx and his bull terrier friend, Lance, are going to stay up all night to protect the ones they care about most.
Don’t miss this special written by Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman and co-writer Nate Cosby, with art by GEORGE KAMBADAIS, and covers by STEPHEN BYRNE, KAMBADAIS, DREW MOSS, and DOMENICO CARBONE! This issue features a PREMIUM MYSTERY BLIND BAG which contains three limited editions of the issue selected randomly from a range of variant covers exclusive to this title.
MONSTERVISION FEATURING JOE BOB BRIGGS AND DARCY #1
Writer: David Avallone
Artist: Edu Menna
Genre: Horror / Humor
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/23/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen+
JOE BOB BRIGGS, the undisputed Master of the Drive-In, makes his Dynamite debut in his first-ever comic book series! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents Monster Vision! Join Joe Bob – joined by Darcy – on an outrageous deep-fried adventure as the pair go monster hunting in the true spirit of the Drive-In! Grab a Lone Star Beer (if you’re of age!) and join the fun and thrills this December… Written by David Avallone (Elvira) and drawn by Edu Menna (Vampirella), issue #1 features covers by Kewber Baal (Vampirella, Elvira), Dave Acosta (Elvira), and Robert Hack (Archie, Doctor Who) ! Joe Bob Briggs is an American syndicated film critic, writer, actor, comic performer, and horror host. He is known for having hosted Joe Bob’s Drive-in Theater on The Movie Channel from 1986 to 1996, the TNT series MonsterVision from 1996 to 2000, and The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs on Shudder beginning in 2018. In 2019, he was named the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards’ Monster Kid of the Year, and in 2023 was inducted into the Rondo Hatton Awards’ Monster Kid Hall of Fame. This issue features a PREMIUM MYSTERY BLIND BAG which contains three limited editions of the issue selected randomly from a range of variant covers exclusive to this title.
VAMPIRELLA HELLIDAY SPECIAL 2026 #1
Writer: Erik Burnham
Artist: Wagner Reis
Genre: Horror
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 48
On Sale Date: 12/9/2026
Price: $5.99
Rating: Teen+
Vampirella’s life is filled with chaos agents, aliens, vampires, alien vampires, interpersonal drama, interdimensional travel, and a thirst for both knowledge and blood. With that much on her plate, even Drakulon’s favorite daughter is eventually going to need a little rest and relaxation – but just because Vampi decides to take a vacation doesn’t mean the chaos that follows her is going to let her be…there are bloodthirsty beings even in beautiful Barcelona, and if Vampirella is going to get any peace, she’s going to have to send them all to hell! This issue features a PREMIUM MYSTERY BLIND BAG which contains three limited editions of the issue selected randomly from a range of variant covers exclusive to this title
WE BARE BEARS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #1
Writer: Paulina Ganucheau
Artist: Ciro Cangialosi, Stefano Porcu, Carlo Lauro
Genre: Humor
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic book
Page Count: 48
On Sale Date: 12/16/2026
Price: $5.99
Rating: Teen
Merry Christmas from Grizzly, Panda, and Ice Bear! Tis the season for an oversized holiday special, with THREE all-new stories featuring the “Bear Stack” trio, who are still doing their best to blend in with human society, despite being…y’know, bears.
EVIL ERNIE #1 30TH ANNIVERSARY FACSIMILE EDITION
Back in print for the first time in decades, just in time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Evil Ernie! The holy grail and origin of the Chaos! universe can finally be added to your collection with this new facsimile edition. In 1991, horror mastermind Brian Pulido and the maestro artist Steven Hughes kicked off what would become an innovative and expansive world of characters.
Originally published by Eternity Comics, Dynamite is proud to re-present one of the biggest key issues in comics history! Meet Ernest Fairchild, a disaffected and abused teen being held in the Clearview Mental Institution. Dr. Leonard Price has tried experimental treatments like dream therapy, wherein Ernest met the mysterious and captivating Lady Death, which only prodded him further into homicidal urges. Mary Young visits the institute and observes his violence firsthand, convincing her maybe they can cure him forever with neurotech… Turning him into the maniacal Evil Ernie! This facsimile edition presents the original comic in all its glory, including advertisements and more.
VAMPIRELLA: PARADISE #2
Writer: Thomas Sniegoski
Artist: Edu Menna
Genre: Horror
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/16/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen+
Dynamite takes Vampirella to…Paradise! She’s been to hell and back – and now, legendary writer Tom Sniegoski continues his epic tales of Vampirella with this all-new series! Vampirella’s dreams are dissolving into nightmares as the world around her shines, but the darkness inside grows anew! Featuring the return of Vampirella: Armageddon artist Edu Menna, this new series also features the return of cover artist Francesco Mattina, Joseph Michael Linsner, the dynamite debut of Josephine Tomarchio, and the cosplay of Lauren DeLorean!
ROBIN HOOD #2
Writer: Nate Cosby, Greg Weisman
Artist: Alessandro Ranaldi
Ah, young love! See, Robin “Loverboy” Hood can’t get close to his sweetheart, Maid Marian, ’cause mean ol’ Prince John’s got his guards prowling through the snow, makin’ Rob’s love life rough. So what’s ol’ Rob do? Why, he invites himself to a winter wedding where Marian’s the maid of honor! Can the two lovebirds steal some time together, or will the Sheriff of Nottingham sniff out Rob’s sneaky scenario?
The new series continues, courtesy of the writing team of NATE COSBY and GREG WEISMAN, with art by ALESSANDRO RANALDI and cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON, NICOLETTA BALDARI, PHIL HESTER, JENNIFER L. MEYER, and NATHAN SZERDY!
RED SONJA / BARBARELLA #2
Writer: Homero Rios
Artist: Diego Yapur
Genre: Adventure
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/2/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen+
Trapped inside the Bazaar Beyond Time, Red Sonja is forced to relive the same bloody rescue again and again, while Barbarella awakens to find herself captured by the Appraiser, only to find the Obsidian Mirror waiting for her – tied to a past she only remembers in fragments. As the Appraiser prepares a public appraisal of his newest prizes, Barbarella and Sonja must break the trap before the Bazaar decides what they’re worth. Luckily, help is on the way from an unlikely source. But nothing leaves the Bazaar unpaid! The epic crossover event continues, written by HOMERO RIOS, with art by DIEGO YAPUR and covers by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, COLLETTE TURNER, and DIEGO YAPUR, plus cosplay covers by Ivy as both Barbarella and Red Sonja!
ARCHIE VS. THE TERMINATOR #3
Writer: Rory McConville
Artist: Bill Galvan
Genre: Horror / Humor
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/2/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen+
The crossover no one saw coming is here! When a teenage John Connor enrolls at Riverdale High, Archie and the gang soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a Terminator! Introducing the Doiley 3000! Does Dilton’s robot have what it takes to bring down a Terminator? Highly doubtful! Plus: the secret origins of Cyberdyne?!? Written by Rory McConville (Terminator, Red Sonja, Spawn) and drawn by Archie artists Steven Butler and Lily Butler, this 4-issue mini-series crossover event features covers by Francesco Francavilla, Robert Hack, Bjorn Barends, and Bill Galvan!
SUPERNATURAL: DEAN WINCHESTER #3
Writer: Chuck Brown
Artist: Rapha Lobosco
Genre: Mystery, Action/Adventure
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/2/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
Dean has arrived in South Carolina, on the hunt for a mysterious Lizard Man…but he soon discovers that the Lizard Man is not thinking for himself…the SHADOW MAN controls him! What horrible bargain will this Shadow offer Dean, and is Dean desperate enough to accept, even if it means selling his soul?
SUPERNATURAL: SAM WINCHESTER #3
Writer: Paulina Ganucheau
Artist: Kendall Goode
Genre: Mystery, Action/Adventure
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/16/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
Sam is in Appalachia, looking for the horrifying Mothman. What he finds is an evil demon that’s impervious to holy water and bullets, and desperately determined to destroy Sam! Can Sam access his own power in time to save the day, or will the demon take down all of Appalachia?
THUNDERCATS #3
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: David Cousens
Genre: Adventure
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/2/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
Lion-O, now fully transformed into the Feral King, discovers the one and only way he can be cured of his awful curse: by searching the ruins of a forgotten spacecraft in the most dangerous depths of Third Earth’s wastelands. But what the Feral King is told, and what he finds, are two very different things…
BEN 10 #7
Writer: Joe Casey
Artist: Robert Carey
Genre: Adventure
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/2/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
Ben Tennyson’s been kidnapped! And it’s only going to get worse as the mysterious Hex taps into unholy supernatural forces for the first time! Can Max and Gwen get to Ben before the newly christened SECT does? Also in this issue: the introduction of a figure from Max’s shadowy past – plus the incredible first appearance of Overflow! It’s another blast of hero time from the team of writer JOE CASEY and artist ROBERT CAREY! Plus: This issue’s Premium Mystery Blind Bags feature three exclusive Sumo Slammer covers illustrated by Cormac Hughes, inspired by Ben Tennyson’s favorite trading card game!
PATHFINDER / VAMPIRELLA: BLADE OF DARKNESS #3
Writer: Erik Burnham
Artist: Federico Dallocchio
Genre: Horror / Action
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/23/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen+
Caliphas is wrapped in a globe of permanent shadow, and it’s all Vampirella’s fault for unwittingly using a gift from a cruel god – the Blade of Darkness! Once the sword drew blood it enveloped the city in a cursed sheath of night, which has drawn countless creatures of the dark to the city, endangering everyone… including Vampirella’s new friends, the adventurers Kyra and Merisiel. Danger strikes in the penultimate issue of this crossover adventure – and that’s before the evil coterie of vampires and the army of monster hunters seeking Vampirella enter the fray!
THUNDERCATS: CHEETARA #4
Writer: Saladin Ahmed
Artist: Andrea Arcari
Genre: Adventure
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/16/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
The Book of Omens is said to hold all knowledge of then, now, and the future. But the secret scriptures Cheetara and Bay have found at the edge of the universe reveal a dark truth that will change the Book of Omens forever…
SPACE GHOST VS. THE HERCULOIDS #4
Writer: David Pepose
Artist: Jonathan Lau
Genre: Adventure
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/16/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
Trapped in the Evil Collector’s fortress, Space Ghost and Zandor must put their differences aside if they hope to save the Lost City of Amzot from total extinction! Can our heroes free the imprisoned Herculoids and defeat Mekkano and his army of Federation soldiers? Meanwhile, Jan, Jace, Tara and Dorno must stop the Evil Collector from activating a dangerous weapon from the depths of Amzotian mythology. Can Space Ghost and Zandor learn enough from one another to survive against overwhelming odds? And can Tara lead the Twins to stop the Evil Collector’s schemes before he overthrows the entire Galactic Federation? It’ll take even more than the legendary strength of the Herculoids to prevail!
Featuring the return of the fan-favorite Space Ghost creative team for this special mini-series event! Also, covers by Drew Moss, Joseph Michael Linsner, Tom Raney, Francesco Mattina and Bjorn Barends! The countdown to Space Ghost Season 3 begins here, do not miss out!
GARGOYLES #5
Writer: Greg Weisman
Artist: Gerardo Gambone
Genre: Fantasy
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/16/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
New arc! Perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Reeling from the effects of Queen Mab’s attack, the Manhattan Clan must pick up the pieces and band back together, when a new deadly threat comes from the skies. From Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and incredible artist GERARDO GAMBONE!
ALADDIN #6
Writer: James III
Artist: Agnese Eterno
Genre: Adventure
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/23/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
Aladdin and Genie enter the city of the evil Prince Tariq, where Jasmine is being held prisoner! Little do A & G know that Jasmine’s got the prince wrapped around her finger, spinning stories that enthrall the royal court, while her master plan comes together…
RED SONJA: SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORD #8
Writer: Rory McConville
Artist: Pablo de Bonis
Genre: Sword and sorcery
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/9/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen+
A bold new series, featuring the fiercest of all female warriors – Red Sonja – from writer Rory McConville (King Spawn) and artist Pablo de Bonis! In this issue: Never trust a sorcerer! That’s Red Sonja’s motto time and time again… and for good reason! Now, in the aftermath of the fall of Rising Sun, Sonja continues to be on the run, seeking help at any door! But, this issue features a stunning betrayal and there’s no help in sight for the She-Devil with a Sword! Cover artists include: Stuart Sayger, Lucio Parillo, Joseph Michael Linsner, Mike Rooth and a stunning piece of Cosplay by Molly Stewart!
VAMPIRELLA #9
Writer: Christopher Priest
Artist: Davis Goetten
Genre: Horror
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/9/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen+
In his quest for revenge against Dracula for the death of his family, the vampiric monolith ACAMPIS targets Dracula’s protege Victory, forcing Vampirella into their conflict in to save her frenemy from an eternity of enslavement to the undead.
THE LION KING #9
Writer: Edwin Galmon
Artist: George Kambadais
Genre: Adventure
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Comic Book
Page Count: 32
On Sale Date: 12/23/2026
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
An all-new story arc begins, focusing on beloved characters from THE LION KING! In this issue: QUEEN SARABI is known as Mufasa’s mate and Simba’s mother. But the Pride Lands know her as a great tracker, and leader of a den of fierce lionesses. She and her lionesses will need all their skills and influences to find and stop a creeping threat to their home…
ELVIRA’S HOUSE OF MYSTERY SIGNED EDITION HARDCOVER
Writer: Various
Artist: Various
Genre: Horror / Humor
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: HC
Page Count: 336
On Sale Date: 12/23/2026
Price: $199.99
Rating: Teen+
SPECIAL EDITION SIGNED BY ELVIRA HERSELF! Elvira, everyone’s favorite Mistress of the Dark, first made a splash in comics in the 1986 series Elvira’s House of Mystery, originally published by DC Comics. Now, Dynamite collects this entire series for the very first time, with Elvira acting as hostess-with-the-mostest to these chilling tales of the macabre. This series includes eye-popping covers by Dave Stevens, Brian Bolland, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Denys Cowan, stories by legendary comics creators including Robert Kanigher and others, and more! Includes all eleven issues of Elvira’s House of Mystery plus the Elvira’s Haunted Holidays Special!
BEN 10 VOL. 1: EVENT ARRIVAL SIGNED EDITION HC HARDCOVER
Writer: Joe Casey, Steven T. Seagle
Artist: Robert Carey
Genre: Adventure
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: HC
Page Count: 128
On Sale Date: 12/23/2026
Price: $49.99
Rating: Teen
Cover: Robert Carey
Special hardcover edition signed by Man of Action’s Joe Casey and Steven T. Seagle! Fan-favorite animation hero Ben 10 returns in an all-new series, collected here for the first time! When a mysterious meteor crashes to Earth, 10-year-old Ben Tennyson discovers the Omnitrix, a high-tech alien gauntlet of incredible power and potential. With this device on his wrist, Ben has the power to transform into incredible alien forms. But can he control this power? This is the modern, definitive take on Ben 10 from the team that created him – Man of Action – including the introductions of numerous alien foes in an epic retelling and expansion of his original story, written by Joe Casey. Then, writer Steven T. Seagle steps in as things take a turn for the creepy. In a rainy Northwest stop on their endless summer vacation, the Tennyson family is drawn to a circus where the crowds aren’t cheering, the clowns aren’t laughing, and the ringmaster has plans for a frightful future well beyond his broken big top.
Can Ben master the Omnitrix in time to find the right alien to stop the bizarre ZOMBOZO from making Grandpa Max his next death-defying act? Collecting BEN 10 #1 – 5 with a complete gallery of covers.
INFECTED BY ART VOL. 14 HARDCOVER
Writer: Various
Artist: Various
Genre: Fantasy
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: HC
Page Count: 328
On Sale Date: 12/9/2026
Price: $39.99
Rating: Teen+
CATCH THE FEVER! The Grand Council at INFECTED BY ART have rendered their verdicts for the year’s best new science fiction, fantasy, and horror art, and the results have been permanently preserved for posterity in their 13th annual compendium! Anyone who is drawn to artwork that explores the boundaries of imagination in realistically expressive styles will want a copy of Infected by Art Volume 13. The amazing collection of talent within its pages has produced stunning pieces across an incredible range of media, including traditional painting and drawing, digital art, and sculpted works. This hypnotizing hardcover features more than 300 full-color pages filled with jaw-dropping images from the finest artists in the field – with nearly every piece given a full page to shine!
PUNCH: IS THAT MY BEST FRIEND?
Writer: Annie Auerbach
Artist: Walter Carzon
Genre: Novelty Book
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Novelty Book
Page Count: 16
On Sale Date: 12/2/2026
Price: $9.99
Rating: All Ages
This cute little monkey searches the zoo looking for his best friend, a cuddly toy orangutan. Where could he be? In this unique fold-out book, Punch thinks he spots his best friend every time he sees something orange. But is it an orangutan-or something different?
WEATHER HUNTERS STEM WEATHER COLORING & ACTIVITY BOOK
Writer: Sara Sweetman, PhD
Artist: Tara Nicole Whitaker and Saxton Moore
Genre: Activity Book
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: Softcover
Page Count: 96
On Sale Date: 12/9/2026
Price: $8.99
Rating: All Ages
Come along with your favorite weather family to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math all tied into weather and climate! Inside this jam-packed activity book, you will find cool experiments, games, mazes, fascinating facts, and more. Lily is your guide as you observe, sort, predict, forecast, and learn all about what makes weather so cool!
VAMPIRELLA ARCHIVES VOL. 9 TRADE PAPERBACK
Writer: various
Artist: various
Genre: Horror
Publication Date: December, 2026
Format: TPB
Page Count: 400
On Sale Date: 12/23/2026
Price: $34.99
Rating: Teen+
The supernatural sensation Vampirella welcomes you to the latest spine-chilling volume in the Vampirella Archives! Join the iconic horror hostess in over thirty terrifying tales from issues #57 through #64 of the celebrated 1970s Vampirella Magazine. The finest macabre masters of an era (Jose Gonzalez, Carmine Infantino, Dick Giordano, Gonzalo Mayo, and more) deliver vicious vignettes and featured fright-fests like “City of Ghosts”, “Little Monsters”, and “The Sultana’s Revenge”, each a vintage classic guaranteed to curdle the blood!
