PANICK Entertainment has revealed new details for the upcoming T.A.M.A. #5 (of 6), arriving December 24, 2025. The issue’s striking new covers set the stage for the penultimate chapter of the acclaimed virtual-pet horror series — and introduce a bold new corner of the PANICK universe: a satirical TAMUMU short from writer Timmy Heague (Archie vs. Minor Threats) and artist Agnes Garbowska (My Little Pony) that’s inspired by a certain popular toy line.
“We could not have predicted how T.A.M.A. captured the imaginations of comic fans this summer,” said PANICK CEO and Publisher Kris Longo. “We’ve only scratched the surface of the world Adam Schlagman and Doug Pasko created. This story is the first step in expanding the terrifying, hilarious universe of T.A.M.A..”
T.A.M.A. #5 — THE EVOLUTION CONTINUES
As protagonist Kit and his friends fight to survive their murderous digital companion, the series reaches new levels of intensity and evolution — literally. The issue teases that T.A.M.A. will “EVOLVE,” setting up the explosive finale to the hit mini-series.
Covers include:
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Cover A: Ashley Witter
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Cover B: Agnes Garbowska — a Labubu homage that fuses PANICK’s horror DNA with designer-toy culture
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Retailer Incentive: Order any 10 copies of Covers A and/or B to qualify for Cover C by Tony Fleecs
The newly announced short, featured in T.A.M.A. #5, takes the meta-horror concept of evil virtual pets and expands it into toys gone wrong. Heague and Garbowska’s story affectionately spoofs the world of collectible monsters and designer-toys , blending satire and scares in equal measure.
“Extremely thrilled to be part of one of the best horror comics being published right now and contribute to the world of T.A.M.A.,” says Heague, also the owner of Ventura, CA’s Arsenal Comics and Games. “ As a blind box collector myself, being able to work that into this universe was so much fun and I’m so excited for readers to meet Melly and her Tamumu SUPER RARE!”
“When we heard Timmy’s horrifyingly cute idea, we knew it fit perfectly into the world of T.A.M.A., “ says Adam Schlagman, Executive Editor and T.A.M.A. co-writer/creator. “With Agnes already drawing the phenomenal homage cover to this issue, we knew we had to get her involved as well. I’m big into seeing this dream team creating nightmares for toy collectors everywhere!”
The short also serves as a prelude to the upcoming COMPANNUAL one-shot, debuting May 2026, which will feature a lineup of fan-favorite creators from across PANICK’s titles — and surprise guests from the indie and toy design worlds telling anthology tales of terror featuring the various COMPANIMALS from T.A.M.A.
More details on COMPANNUAL will be announced in early 2026.
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