Skybound Announces ‘Universal Monsters: The Phantom Of The Opera’ From Tyler Boss And Martin Simmonds
by Olly MacNamee
Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, have announced the new four-issue miniseries Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera, from writer Tyler Boss (You’ll Do Bad Things) and Martin Simmonds, who has previously illustrated Universal Monsters: Dracula. The first issue will be out in February 2026.
“A young soprano, Christine, finds her career in chaos after a series of violent crimes plagues the Paris Opera House.
But the show must go on, and Christine will discover that no one – especially the mysterious voice whispering from the eaves – is what they seem.
As an old friend returns to investigate these surprising attacks, Christine will discover her connection to the truth and the man known as…THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
The Phantom of the Opera will thrill fans new and old with a twist no one sees coming!”
In a statement, Simmonds referenced his previous work in this Universal Monsters horror universe:
“I’m very excited to be returning to the world of the Universal Monsters for The Phantom of the Opera, this time alongside Tyler Boss, and there’s no better setting for our supernatural horror story than the beautiful architecture of the Paris Opera House and the streets of early 20th Century Paris.”
Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 Cover A by Martin Simmonds 
Cover B by Joshua Middleton 
Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by Anwita CitriyaCover D (1:25 “Classic Horror” B&W) by Joshua Middleton 
Cover D (1:25 “Classic Horror” B&W) by Joshua Middleton 
Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell 
Cover F (1:75 Incentive) by David Talaski 
Cover G (1:100 Incentive) (Foil) by Baldemar Rivas 
Cover H Blank Sketch Cover 
Cover I (Mask Cover) by Andrea Milana & Jillian Crab 
Cover I (Mask Cover) by Andrea Milana & Jillian Crab 
Tyler Boss added:
“What separates the Phantom of the Opera from the other Universal Monsters is that it’s the only ghost story of the lot. With the Paris Opera House as our haunted site, and a production of Faust about to be performed, I couldn’t imagine a more perfect collaborator to breathe life into the Phantom of the Opera than Martin Simmonds.”
Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 (of 4) is out on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, with the following covers:
- Cover A by Martin Simmonds
- Cover B by Joshua Middleton
- Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by Anwita Citriya
- Cover D (1:25 “Classic Horror” B&W) by Joshua Middleton
- Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell
- Cover F (1:75 Incentive) by David Talaski
- Cover G (1:100 Incentive) (Foil) by Baldemar Rivas
- Cover H Blank Sketch Cover
- Cover I (Mask Cover) by Andrea Milana & Jillian Crab
