BOOM! Studios has announced a brand new series from award-winning, lauded author Sarah Gailey (Know Your Station, Eat the Rich) and fan favourite artist Haining (Absolute Flash), Neighborhood Watch. The all-new, mind-bending thriller is set to make its debut in comic book stores in April 2026.
The series centres on Jill Hewett, community leader and wife of a respected police officer, has turned up dead with a gunshot wound in a tunnel connecting the Will Harbor Gated Community with the neighbouring Open Arms Collective. Now, the VP of the HOA and the Kitchen Steward of the Collective have stumbled upon her body at the exact same time—instantly casting blame across the already fragile divide. Forced into an uneasy alliance to uncover the truth, they’ll need to work together to unearth the secrets both communities hold to figure out who’s responsible for the crime—and what they could possibly gain from it. And just what was Jill doing in the tunnel in the first place?
The debut issue of the series features a main cover by series artist Haining and variants by Suspiria Vilchez (Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer), Jenny Frison (Alice Forever After), and Tula Lotay (Barnstormers). Take a look at the main cover and Tula Lotay’s variant design below:
BOOM! has also debuted several pieces of striking preview artwork by Haining showing off what fans can expect from the first issue of the series:
Print copies of Neighborhood Watch #1 will be available in comic shops April 8, 2026. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.
