The Beauty: New Strains Volume 1 FOC December 21, 2026

The inspiration for Ryan Murphy's hit series, now streaming on FX & Hulu, returns with all-new stories in the world where perfection is one romantic encounter away... for a price.Set in a world not unlike our own, The Beauty chronicles what happens when a new sexually transmitted disease begins to spread. Only, this is a disease that people actually want, as those who contract it are literally changed into more beautiful versions of themselves. The only hitch is a slight fever and, eventually, death. But isn’t that an easy price to pay to be gorgeous? This new series follows several characters as they deal with the Beauty and how it has changed society around them. A thief for hire on a dangerous job, a meteorologist with plummeting ratings, and special agents specializing in Beauty-related crimes will all find their lives converging in unexpected ways.The Beauty creators Jeremy Haun (Murder Podcast, The Red Mother) and Jason A. Hurley (The Approach) with red hot artist Emanuela Lupacchino (Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey) unveil the newest chapter in the transformational impact of a disease that is far more than skin deep.This volume collects The Beauty (2025) #1-5.