Thousands of web users reported a major disruption on the Comix website on August 22, 2026, prompting numerous fans to turn to alternative platforms for reading manga and manhwa.

In industry developments, Fantagraphics Books offered an exclusive preview of the Queen of Cosmos Comix Trilogy by Barbara "Willy" Mendes, a visually vibrant series earlier available via limited press runs.

The full edition is expected to be printed later this year, giving comic enthusiasts a new opportunity to discover the series.