Supernatural’s New Series Is Officially Saving the Franchise After Spin-Off’s 42% RT Meltdown

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The show Supernatural is a hugely popular and well-known series, running for 15 seasons and 327 episodes. Fans are still dedicated to it even years after it ended. However, its spin-off, The Winchesters (which aired in 2022), wasn’t as successful.

Okay, so as a huge Supernatural fan, I was really excited for The Winchesters. Unfortunately, it just didn’t click. It only lasted one season before getting canceled, and the reviews were… not great. Honestly, it felt like it actually hurt the reputation of the original show, which was really disappointing to see.

I’m so relieved the new show is finally hitting the mark! After The Winchesters didn’t quite capture the magic, this one really feels like the Supernatural I fell in love with – especially those early seasons with a new monster to hunt each week. If you were missing that classic vibe, you’re going to love this!

Everything You Need to Know About Supernatural’s New Series

Cover D Photo Variant for Supernatural #1 (2026)

The Winchester brothers – Sam and Dean – are back in a brand new comic book series from Dynamite Entertainment! Written by Greg Pak and featuring art by Pasquale Qualano, Vincenzo Federici, Eder Messias, and Alessandro Ranaldi, this Supernatural comic fills in the story between the first and second seasons of the popular TV show, offering fans a nostalgic return to the series’ early days.

The comic series currently has five issues out, and the sixth is scheduled for release on March 25, 2026. Fans have generally enjoyed it, praising writer Greg Pak for successfully combining familiar elements with new stories that stay true to the spirit of the original TV show.

After the generally unfavorable response to The Winchesters, this new comic is a significant success for the Supernatural franchise. While it can’t replace seeing Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki act together, the comic provides a compelling addition to the Supernatural story, particularly focusing on one of the show’s most popular periods.

Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki Return to Supernatural in Photo Variant Covers

Cover D Photo Variant for Supernatural #2 (2026)

Fans who loved Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki have a special bonus: each comic issue, both past and future, includes alternate photo covers featuring Jensen as Dean and Jared as Sam. These covers use photos from the show itself and promotional images from The CW series.

If you love the earlier seasons of Supernatural but aren’t up for watching the whole series again, this comic book is a great option. Issues 1 through 5 recreate the feel of those classic episodes with original stories, letting you experience new adventures with Sam and Dean.

Readers can find a full synopsis for Supernatural #1 below:

Dean and Sam Winchester are back! Join the brothers as they travel across America, investigating and fighting demons in small towns.

This new story, from celebrated writer Greg Pak (known for his work on Star Wars and Lilo & Stitch) and artist Eder Messias (Sam Wilson: Captain America), takes place between the first and second seasons of the popular TV show. It shows readers how the dangerous magic started and introduces a frightening new problem for the brothers to solve before they can continue their quest to avenge their mother’s death.

This first issue introduces a team of monster hunters investigating a string of strange fires in a struggling industrial town. The fires start with a factory owned by Windler Industries, and quickly spread to include the company’s employees. However, discovering the source of these supernatural blazes proves complicated, especially when Steff Windler, the surprisingly prepared CEO, begins to take a personal interest in the investigation.

Supernatural #1 from DYNAMITE is now available to read!

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2026-03-21 01:38