Thousands of digital comic fans encountered sudden downtime on the Comix website on August 22, 2026, prompting numerous fans to turn to alternative platforms for manga titles and manhwa.

In parallel updates, Fantagraphics Books offered an exclusive preview of the Queen of Cosmos Comix Trilogy by Barbara "Willy" Mendes, a psychedelic series previously only available via limited press runs.

The complete anthology is scheduled to be released later this year, offering readers a rare moment to read the work.