Inside Terminal with Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, and Andy Kubert

This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we're bringing you the full, uncut conversation with Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, and Andy Kubert about Terminal, Skybound's ambitious new superhero series. We dive into how the project came together, why the series embraces mystery and rotating protagonists, the thinking behind its striking character designs, and yes, the return of blind bag comics. It's a fun, wide-ranging discussion packed with insight into one of the year's biggest new launches.

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NEWS

1. Marvel Comics relocating to Burbank, names Stephen Wacker new editor-in-chief
2. Marvel unveils ongoing variant cover program for Midnight Universe titles
3. Sam Alexander returns to stop the Ten Rings in 'Nova: Return of the Rings' #1
4. DC extends 'Absolute Green Arrow' to 12 issues following fan response
5. Dark Horse Comics reveals full San Diego Comic-Con 2026 signing and panel schedule
6. IDW unveils packed San Diego Comic-Con 2026 plans with TMNT #300, Godzilla, Hello Kitty, Sonic, and more
7. Image Comics reveals massive San Diego Comic-Con 2026 plans
8. Exclusive: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes returns with time-travel graphic novel and Kickstarter campaign
9. EC Comics spotlights artists in new 'Artists From the Abyss' anthology series
10. Bit Bot unveils first look at ‘Final Boss’ video game adaptation with official screenshots
11. 'Archie vs. The Terminator' brings John Connor to Riverdale this October
12. Vampirella and Morrigan collide in first-ever 'Vampirella vs. Darkstalkers' crossover
13. Greg Pak headlining a bold new era for ThunderCats this October 2026
14. ‘Ice Cream Man’ #1 returns with interactive “Chocolate/Vanilla Twist” edition this October
15. TOP 50 COMICS - JUNE 2026

Our Top Books of the Week:

Dave:

1. A Mischief of Magpies #1 (Si Spurrier, Matías Bergara)
2. Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #1 (Nick Marino, Jack Lawrence)
3. Absolute Green Arrow #3 (Pornsak Pichetshote, Rafael Albuquerque)

Chris:​​

1. Minotaur #1 (Si Spurrier, Michael Dowling)
2. Punisher vs.The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Dan Abnett, Matteo Della Fonte)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris: Tigress Island #5 (Patrick Kindlon, EPHK) 

Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #9 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

• Chris: Sicko #1 (Tini Howard, Amilcar Pinna)
• Dave: Giant Robot Hellboy Returns #1 (Mike Mignola, Duncan Fegredo)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

• Dave: Uncanny X-Men #32 (Alexander Lozano '80s Rogue Cover)
• Chris: Star Trek: Red Shirts – Ghost of the 21st Century #1 (Chris Burnham variant)

Interview: Robert Kirkman, Andy Kubert, Joe Casey Terminal #1 out July 22, 2026

Terminal is going to also feature a line bag program, what we can tell you right now, in true Robert Kirkman style, it is a blind bag with three surprise books in it unlike anything we've or anyone else has done before.

1. Terminal throws readers right into a chaotic, violent world. When you were building the first issue, how did you approach onboarding readers without giving too much away?
2. The book opens with some striking and surreal imagery, especially the eye and the idea of Maculox. What was the origin of that concept, and how central is it to the larger mythology?
3. There’s a clear tension between evolution and destruction running through the story. How did you want to frame that conflict without falling into a simple good versus evil dynamic?
4. The first issue makes some bold narrative choices in terms of expectations around who the story might follow. Without getting into spoilers, should readers expect that kind of unpredictability to be a core part of the series?
5. Robert and Joe, how does your collaboration work on a project like this? Are you breaking story together, dividing scripts, or building off each other’s strengths in a specific way?
6. Andy, the character designs, especially on the more villainous side, feel really eclectic and distinct. What were your inspirations when developing the look of this world and its characters?
7. There’s a bit of a “hidden world” structure here, where a regular person is pulled into something much bigger. What drew you to that kind of setup, and how do you keep it feeling fresh?
8. The series feels like it has big, long-term potential, but also a very focused central idea. Is the plan for Terminal to be a long-running series, or are you working toward a more defined endpoint?
9. For all three of you, what was the moment in developing Terminal where you realized this was something special or different from other superhero books you’ve worked on or read?