Compared to the phenomenon that was Supernatural, The Winchesters was an utter flop, lasting only one season before being canceled and earning an abysmal 42% Rotten Tomatoes score. In some ways, the show became a black mark on the Supernatural legacy.
Luckily, the franchise’s newest series is succeeding where The Winchesters failed. So, if you miss the classic feel of Supernatural’s early seasons and its beloved monster-of-the-week format, then there’s some very good news.
Everything You Need to Know About Supernatural’s New Series
Cover D Photo Variant for Supernatural #1 (2026)
Sam Winchester and Dean Winchester have officially returned in Dynamite’s all-new Supernatural comic series, written by Greg Pak, with art by Pasquale Qualano, Vincenzo Federici, Eder Messias, and Alessandro Ranaldi. The series takes place between seasons 1 and 2 of the TV show, giving fans a missing chapter that returns them to the franchise’s golden era.
So far, the series has released five issues, with Supernatural #6 set to arrive on March 25, 2026. Fan response has been mostly positive, with Greg Pak doing an exceptional job blending nostalgia with fresh storytelling that honors what made the original show such a beloved phenomenon.
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Compared to the mostly negative reception of The Winchesters, this marks a major win for the Supernatural franchise. And while nothing can fully replicate watching Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki on screen, the comic still serves as a worthy missing chapter in the Supernatural legacy, especially when it comes to one of the show’s strongest eras.
Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki Return to Supernatural in Photo Variant Covers
Cover D Photo Variant for Supernatural #2 (2026)
For fans who specifically miss Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki, the series offers an extra treat: each issue released so far, and those planned, features photo variant covers of Jensen’s Dean and Jared’s Sam. These variants range from stills taken directly from the show to promotional images from the CW series.
This series is perfect for anyone looking to relive Supernatural’s golden years but hesitant to dive into a seventh rewatch. Issues #1–5 capture the heart of the early seasons while delivering brand-new stories that fans get to experience alongside the Winchester brothers for the first time.
Readers can find a full synopsis for Supernatural #1 below:
The brothers Winchester return! Get ready to hit the road again with Dean and Sam as they prowl the highways and byways of small-town America in search of demonic wrongdoing to put right!
Set between the foundational first and second seasons of the landmark television series, this brand-new title from acclaimed author Greg Pak (Star Wars: Darth Vader, Lilo & Stitch) and preternaturally gifted artist Eder Messias (Sam Wilson: Captain America) brings readers back to where the dark magic first began — and reveals a disturbing new threat that the bickering brothers will have to face before they can return to hunting down the demon who killed their mother.
In this first issue, the monster hunters must uncover the entity responsible for a series of mysterious fires in a decaying rust belt town — attacks that begin with a Windler Industries factory burning down, and then escalate to several Windler employees themselves going up in flames. But finding the malevolent force behind the otherworldly arsons may not be as straightforward as it might seem — especially once the suspiciously well-prepared CEO Steff Windler gets personally involved!
Supernatural #1 from DYNAMITE is now available to read!
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Supernatural