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Smile: For the Camera #1 — Cover A | Signed by Writer Hannah Rose May | Golden Apple Comics CoA Publisher: IDW Publishing (IDW Dark) | Released: February 18, 2026 Writer: Hannah Rose May | Artist: Miriana Puglia | Colorist: Dearbhla Kelly Based on the Smile film franchise by Parker Finn | Signed by Writer Hannah Rose May | Golden Apple Comics Certificate of Authenticity | Near Mint | Mature Readers This is Cover A of Smile: For the Camera #1 — hand-signed by series writer Hannah Rose May with a Golden Apple Comics Certificate of Authenticity, confirming the signature was witnessed and verified by the staff of the legendary Los Angeles comic institution. The Cover A image is a masterpiece of horror cover design — a pale, dead-eyed woman with jet-black hair and luminous golden irises holds a pair of blood-dripping scissors that form a forced, grotesque smile across the lower half of her face — all rendered in stark black, white, and red against a pitch-black background. One of the most arresting and immediately memorable horror covers of 2026. It's Fashion Month 2005. Five young international models have arrived in New York City, ready to tackle four grueling weeks of runways, press, and cameras in their attempt to make it big. The girls become fast friends — until one of them begins to crack under the pressure. Little does anyone know she is afflicted by the Entity — the terrifying curse from Parker Finn's landmark Smile film franchise — a supernatural being that bends reality and destroys lives through horrific visions, forcing its victims to commit unspeakable acts while wearing that unmistakable, chilling smile. Smile: For the Camera #1 carves out its own identity by grounding supernatural horror in the ruthless world of high fashion, where people are treated as commodities long before the Smile Entity arrives. Midtown Comics 🔑 KEY ISSUE — YES, SERIES KEY Series premiere of Smile: For the Camera — the first official comic book expansion of Parker Finn's Smile film universe, one of the most successful and critically acclaimed modern horror franchises; the Smile films collectively grossed over $280 million worldwide, making this comic a landmark entry into one of horror's biggest active properties Series creator Parker Finn is involved in the creative process, responsible for establishing the rules of the world and overseeing final creative approval — making this a fully canon expansion of the Smile universe with direct creator involvement GeekDad Signed by Hannah Rose May — the series' writer and a celebrated horror actress known for The Exorcism at 1600 Penn and Rogues' Gallery; as both the writer of this series and a genuine horror genre personality with a dedicated fanbase, her signature adds exceptional collector value to this debut issue Art by Miriana Puglia — celebrated for her acclaimed work on Disney Villains: Cruella de Vil and Disney Villains: Maleficent; her expressive, atmospheric horror art style is a perfect match for the Smile universe's blend of glamour and terror Golden Apple Comics Certificate of Authenticity — Golden Apple Comics is one of the most celebrated and historically significant comic shops in the United States, known for hosting high-profile creator signing events in the heart of Los Angeles; their CoA is a well-respected authentication document in the hobby, confirming the signature was directly witnessed or verified by their staff Ships bagged, boarded, and protected in a Gemini mailer.