Mark Spears Debuts Graveyard Shift Comic Series with Extensive Variant Cover Lineup, Set for September 16 Release

Mark Spears is launching a new supernatural action‑horror comic series, Graveyard Shift #1, on September 16, 2026. The 32‑page issue will be available in a standard retail edition, a blind‑bag version, and a Body Bag Edition that includes a wide range of variant covers and a trading‑card insert. The series introduces a group of unlikely heroes who are cursed to work the midnight shift, protecting a city from nocturnal creatures while solving eerie mysteries.

Spears, who has long cited horror as a major influence, said the new book is a culmination of that passion: “Horror has always had a special place in my heart… With Graveyard Shift, I'm pouring all of that passion into a brand‑new world filled with horror, action, humor, and mystery.” The story follows the night‑shift crew as they confront supernatural threats that emerge after the world falls asleep, blending action, humor, and investigative elements.

The comic will be distributed by Keenspot, a publisher that has released other print titles such as Monsters: The Monster & The Wolf. In addition to the standard open‑order covers—A, B, C, and E—Graveyard Shift #1 will feature retailer incentive covers F and G. A blind‑bag product will also be offered, allowing collectors to receive a random cover from the set.

The Body Bag Edition, designated cover D, expands the collector’s experience with a series of exclusive variant covers. These include H through O, each with a specified rarity: H is a Body Bag Exclusive, I is a 1:50 Secret Exclusive, J is a 1:100 Foil Exclusive, K is a 1:200 Glow‑in‑the‑Dark Exclusive, L is a 1:500 Secret Exclusive, M is a 1:1,000 Signed Chrome Signature Exclusive, N is a 1:5,000 Signed Gold Signature Exclusive, and O is a 1:20,000 Hand‑Signed & Sketched Exclusive. Collectors can also obtain a randomly inserted Time Card trading card from a 15‑card set that includes five base cards, five rare foil cards (1:100), and five unique 1/1 cards.

Pricing for the standard edition is set at $5.99. The Body Bag Edition, with its array of variant covers and trading‑card insert, is expected to command a higher price point, though the exact retail value has not yet been disclosed. The issue’s 32‑page length and full‑color artwork are typical of Keenspot’s recent releases, and the series will be available through major comic book distributors.

Graveyard Shift #1 represents Spears’ first foray into a self‑contained supernatural universe. By combining horror tropes with a midnight‑shift setting, the series aims to appeal to readers who enjoy genre cross‑overs and collector‑friendly packaging. The release date of September 16, 2026, places the issue in the fall comic book season, a period that historically sees increased sales for new titles.

At present, the series is scheduled for release on the stated date, with distribution plans confirmed by Keenspot. Collectors and readers can anticipate the standard, blind‑bag, and Body Bag editions in comic book stores and through online retailers beginning in mid‑September.