Eric Trautmann

09/23/2026

A little late posting today, but: THE FORGED #13 is in stores today. This is the beginning of the final three-issue arc, and Stuff Sure Do Be Happenin'.

THE FORGED #13
Written by: Greg Rucka and Eric Trautmann
Art by: Mike Henderson
Colors by: Nolan Woodard
Letters by: Ariana Maher
Edited by: Alejandro Arbona
Published by Image Comics

For the five hardcore war-women of Forged Team Scimitar-3, what began with a mysterious distress signal has brought them to the brink of toppling the Empire they once served. Allies pick their sides and battle lines are drawn… but Hap still takes a li'l break to fool around with a h***y humanoid super-computer.

48 Pages / Color / Mature Readers / $6.99 US

08/13/2026

In stores today! THE FORGED, VOL 04: GALAXY'S MOST WANTED. Collecting the fourth arc of the critically acclaimed pulp-sci-fi sensation in an oversized format! Face to face with the Empress who holds their lives in thrall, the five women of Forged team Scimitar-3 uncovered her campaign of interdimensional genocide, and thwarted it—temporarily. Now guilty of the highest treason, and stripped of their combat armor, they need to out-think, out-run, and out-gun the full might of the Imperial Navy…plus an even deadlier foe: the other Forged teams coming for their heads. Collects THE FORGED #10-12

Written by Greg Rucka and l'il ol' me.
Illustrated by Mike Henderson.
Colored by Nolan Woodard.
Lettered by Ariana Maher.
Edited by Alejandro Arbona.
Published by Image Comics.

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Collecting the fourth arc of the critically acclaimed pulp-sci-fi sensation in an oversized format! Face to face with the Empress who holds their lives in thrall, the five women of Forged team Scimitar-3 uncovered her campaign of interdimensional genocide, and thwarted it—temporarily. Now guilty o...

07/08/2026

In stores today: THE FORGED #12, the end of the fourth (of five) story arcs. Next month, the fourth TPB releases, and we're back in September, with the series ending in November. Phew.

Last push.

THE FORGED #12
Written by: Greg Rucka and Eric Trautmann
Art by: Mike Henderson
Colors by: Nolan Woodard
Letters by: Ariana Maher
Edited by: Alejandro Arbona

END OF STORY ARC!

The Eternal Empress punishes Scythe for failure…and what she has in store for Victory and her sisters is a thousand times worse. The schism amongst the Cassandras erupts into a psychic do-or-die battle, and the Order of the Enlightened Technion discover heretics in their midst. With the brown hitting the fan, does Victory’s rebellion have a hope in hell?

06/10/2026

Today's the day!

THE FORGED #11 hits store shelves today.

WRITTEN BY: Greg Rucka and Eric Trautmann
ART BY: Mike Henderson
COLORS BY: Nolan Woodard
LETTERS BY: Ariana Maher
BOOK LAYOUT/DESIGN BY: Trautmann
EDITED BY: Alejandro Arbona

Victory and her rogue Forged team infiltrate the Empire's most impregnable stronghold—a planet-sized, high-value, high-tech armory—to thwart the Eternal Empress's next assault. With no armor and no weapons, the renegades go head-to-head with a rival Forged team that has both, and a thirst for vengeance, to boot.

Image Comics / 48 pgs / Color / Mature Readers / $6.99

(Sharp eyed readers may note that I posted an older version of the cover the other day; the cover text here is final. My Mom is understandably proud, clearly. :D. )

06/04/2026

Next week! THE FORGED returns...

06/02/2026

If you're interested in me blathering about comics and my weird job, I was recently on a podcast, Behind the Lens with James Bowers. Check it out!

Welcome to Behind the Lens. I’m James Bowers, your host. This podcast is built on the idea that perspective matters more than process. In each episode, we slow down for honest conversations about life, creativity, work, struggle, and the experienc...

05/12/2026

WE'RE BACK.

THE FORGED returns, launching the next arc -- "Galaxy's Most Wanted" tomorrow! The Empress' origin REVEALED!

After a longer-than-I-woulda-liked hiatus, we should be back to monthly releases until the final issue, #15.

Thanks for sticking around!