Penguin Random House Publisher Services, the sales and distribution arm of Penguin Random House, has announced a new multi-year, worldwide agreement with Oni Press, effective August 1, 2026.
Under the deal, PRHPS will handle global sales and distribution for Oni Press’ full catalog, including frontlist and backlist trade books as well as single-issue comics. This agreement also covers Magnetic Press, Oni’s international graphic novel imprint, with PRHPS distributing titles exclusively across all worldwide sales channels.
Penguin has been making waves in comics for the last few years, like acquiring BOOM! Studios in 2024 and becoming the go-to for publishers, including Dark Horse and Marvel.
The timing lines up with two major releases for the publisher. August will see the launch of Fort Psycho #1, the debut issue of the new flagship series from Matt Kindt’s Flux House imprint, written by Kindt and illustrated by Brian Hurtt. September follows with Archie #1, the first release from Oni’s newly announced partnership with Archie Comics, featuring an ongoing series by writer W. Maxwell Prince and artist Fábio Moon.
David Steward II, Chairman of the Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group, said the partnership embodies a natural next step for the company. It’s not only about expanding distribution, but it’s also about strengthening Oni’s connection with retailers and readers. He added that PRHPS sets the standard across both the book and direct markets, making it the ideal partner as Oni prepares for one of the strongest publishing lineups in its history.
Oni Press President and Publisher Hunter Gorinson echoed that sentiment, pointing to the company’s long-standing mission to champion creator-driven, visually bold comics. It’s not only about reaching more readers, but also about developing a larger audience for the medium itself. With a major publishing year ahead in 2026 and Oni’s 30th anniversary approaching in 2027, Gorinson said the partnership assures creators’ work will find fans in comic shops and bookstores around the world for years to come.
Founded in 1997, Oni Press has become one of the most influential independent comic and graphic novel publishers of the modern era. The company releases more than 75 titles annually, covering genres and audiences, with a catalog that includes Scott Pilgrim, Gender Queer, the Sheets trilogy, the revived EC Comics library, and Matt Kindt’s Flux House imprint. Its licensed titles range from Choose Your Own Adventure and Cult of the Lamb to Adventure Time, Rick and Morty, Biker Mice from Mars, and more. Recently, Oni also confirmed a new licensing partnership with Archie Comic Publications, set to roll out in fall 2026 with monthly series, deluxe editions, and original graphic novels. Magnetic Press will continue operating as a standalone imprint under the Oni banner, focusing on acclaimed international graphic novels.
Rachel Goldstein, Executive Vice President of PRHPS, praised Oni Press as a champion in creative and commercial success. She said it’s not just the cultural effect of Oni’s books that stands out, but also the publisher’s deep support for creators, adding that PRHPS looks forward to supporting Oni’s global growth.
Additional title and ordering information will be made available through Penguin Random House in the coming months.
For more on this news, read the press release below!
New York, NY (February 3, 2026) – Penguin Random House Publisher Services (PRHPS), a division of leading global trade book publisher Penguin Random House, today announced a multi-year worldwide sales and distribution agreement with Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comic books and graphic novels, beginning on August 1, 2026.
Under the agreement, PRHPS will sell and distribute Oni Press’ frontlist and backlist trade books, as well as single issue comics, for Oni Press and the company’s Magnetic Press imprint exclusively across all sales channels worldwide. The new distribution deal will immediately precede two of Oni’s most anticipated publishing launches for the coming year – beginning in August with Fort Psycho #1, the first issue of the new tentpole series for New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt’s Flux House imprint, written by Kindt (BRZRKR, Mind MGMT) and illustrated by co-creator Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun); and continuing in September with Archie #1 – kicking off the recently announced, highly publicized partnership between Oni Press and Archie Comics that will begin with a new ongoing series for the all-American icon from Eisner Award-nominated writer W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man) and Eisner Award-winning artist Fábio Moon (Daytripper).
“There is simply no better partner than Penguin Random House in maintaining and growing Oni’s longstanding relationship with retailers and readers,” said David Steward II, Chairman of the Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group. “As the gold standard for both book market and direct market distribution, we’re proud to partner with PRHPS to increase the reach for Oni’s distinguished, award-winning library and hit the ground running in support of what is sure to be the company’s most formidable line-up of new releases across our long history.”
“For nearly three decades, it’s been the mission of Oni Press to bring distinctly original, visually inspired, and creator-driven comics and graphics novels to readers wherever they can be found,” said Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson. “Now, as we prepare to kick off a banner year in 2026 and celebrate Oni’s 30th anniversary in 2027, we’re proud to cement a new partnership with the world’s number-one book distributor of books and comics – one that will ensure our creators’ work reaches the largest possible audience and creates even more fans and supporters for the comics medium in comic shops and bookstores around the world for even more decades yet to come.”
Founded in 1997, Oni Press has built a reputation as one of the 21st century’s most acclaimed and influential independent publishers of comic books and graphic novels. With more than 75 releases per year, the publisher’s award-winning catalog includes some of the most widely recognized titles across a variety of genres, including Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim, Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer, Brenna Thummler’s Sheets trilogy, the newly resurrected EC Comics library, Matt Kindt’s Flux House imprint, and a number of premier licensed properties including Choose Co.’s Choose Your Own Adventure, Devolver Digital’s Cult of the Lamb, Glitch Productions’ Murder Drones, the Nacelle Company’s Biker Mice from Mars and RoboForce, Warner Bros.’ Adventure Time and Rick and Morty, and many more. In recent weeks, the publisher revealed its new licensing partnership with Archie Comic Publications, Inc., which will begin in fall 2026 with a new slate of monthly series, deluxe collections, and original graphic novels to be released over the course of the coming year. The publisher also recently formalized the integration of its sister publisher Magnetic Press, which will continue to expand its roster of Eisner Award-winning graphic novels from around the world as a standalone imprint under the Oni umbrella.
Rachel Goldstein, Executive Vice President of Penguin Random House Publisher Services, said, “Oni Press has long been a standard-bearer for creative excellence and innovation in comics and graphic novels. Their catalog combines cultural impact, commercial success, and a strong commitment to creators. We’re proud to welcome Oni Press to the PRHPS family and look forward to supporting their continued growth worldwide.”
Title and ordering information will be available through Penguin Random House shortly.
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