‘Barb Wire’ blasts back in an all-in-one collection from Dark Horse Comics

Get ready to return to Steel Harbor in style, Dark Horse Books has announced The Barb Wire Compendium, the definitive collection of every mainline Barb Wire comic, arriving in February 2026.

Created by Chris Warner and launched as part of Dark Horse’s Comics’ Greatest World imprint in 1993, Barb Wire follows tough-as-nails bounty hunter Barb as she hunts down superpowered criminals while trying to keep her bar from going under. Set in the gritty, gang-run Steel Harbor, the series blends high-stakes action, sci-fi grit, and unapologetic attitude.

This massive 648-page volume pulls together all of Barb’s major adventures, from her first appearance to the movie tie-in. The compendium includes:

• Comics’ Greatest World: Steel Harbor (Weeks 1–4)

• Barb Wire (Vol. 1 #1–9)

• San Diego Comic-Con Comics #3: Barb Wire: No Fear

• Barb Wire: Ace of Spades #1–4

• Barb Wire (Vol. 2 #1–8)

• Barb Wire Movie Special

• Plus: rare behind-the-scenes material, original and updated character designs from Chris Warner, and more

The book showcases work from an all-star creative lineup including Chris Warner, John Arcudi, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola, Paul Gulacy, Tim Bradstreet, Adam Warren, and many more.

With a cover by Adam Hughes and over 600 pages of classic comics, The Barb Wire Compendium hits bookstores on February 17 and comic shops on February 18, 2026, for $39.99. Pre-orders are open now via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and comic retailers everywhere.