Marvel Swimsuit Special: Brand New Beach Day #1

SWIMSUIT SEASON RETURNS AGAIN! GET YOUR SUPER HERO BEACH BODS READY!

You asked for it, so you've got it — the RETURN of the Marvel Swimsuit Special! Don't worry, we ALSO heard your complaints that allegedly we've been "too safe" and "had too many words", so we're making this one SEXIER THAN EVER! (Pending S&P review.)

PLUS — four fun, zany, half-naked stories from across the Marvel Universe to whet your appetite so you can STILL say you read it for the articles!

What If...? Secret Wars #1

WHAT IF...THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSE SURVIVED THE SECRET WARS?

GOODBYE, MARVEL UNIVERSE! Starring Peter Parker, our beloved friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, as he is forced to survive in a not-so-friendly neighborhood after losing everything! What becomes of the original Ultimate Universe in a post-Secret Wars landscape? How did they defeat the Beyonder? And who does Spider-Man become after losing everything?

Star Wars: Rogue One – Saw Gerrera #1

WITNESS THE ACT OF REVOLUTION THAT WAS TOO MUCH FOR THE REBELLION!

After proving himself in the CLONE WARS, SAW GERRERA was a soldier for the cause of freedom and was willing to do anything to secure it — including leading a mission deep into IMPERIAL territory. At stake: information that would provide a tactical advantage that could shift the balance of power in the REBELS' favor! But is the price to be paid for that information too high?

Challenges of Doom: Mr. Fantastic #1

DOCTOR DOOM CLASHES WITH THE MARVEL UNIVERSE!

An Epic series revealing pivotal confrontations between Doctor Doom and Marvel's greatest heroes! Dive into the intense rivalry between Doom and Mr. Fantastic as young Victor Von Doom faces Reed Richards in a battle of minds. Discover the secrets that ignite their legendary feud and the fateful events leading to Doom's transformation into the infamous super villain. This bimonthly series is packed with drama, suspense and the relentless pursuit of power — spotlighting the true challenges that test Doom's genius and resolve! Al Ewing and Mike Henderson craft a tale of triumph and torment that will shed a whole new light on the world's greatest super villain!

100 Bullets: The US of Anger #1

HAPPY 250TH, AMERICA. LONO'S BACK. YOU WON'T SURVIVE THE YEAR. Not many people made it out alive from the fall of the Trust in 100 Bullets. Lono did — just barely — and it sent him spiraling on a yearslong international odyssey. His one-time protégé, Loop Hughes, was the only one smart enough to walk away clean. But now tragedy has come knocking on Loop's door, and the scent of blood has attracted a dangerous stray dog. Lono's back in the United States, and he's on the hunt... through a network of good ol ' boys and militias, megachurches, millionaires, and madmen. In Brother Lono, Lono unsuccessfully tried to save his own soul; in The US of Anger, he'll play Satan to a host of demons tempting the United States to sell hers. The multi-Eisner Award-winning team of Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso has returned to its most famous creation, unleashing a new chapter in Vertigo's greatest crime saga — told for the first time in stunning black and white!

Power Rangers Unlimited #1

Get ready for a groundbreaking new series featuring all your favorite Rangers across time and space!

This is it, Power Rangers fans! All of your favorite Rangers from every season and every series of the long-running television and comic series will finally be united in ways you’ve never even dreamed!

At a mysterious base on the planet Aquitar, a morphinomenal program is taking shape… Under the guidance of the eccentric Operator, the Striking Tiger Unlimited Ranger calls upon Power Rangers from across time and space to form elite teams and battle a rising evil!

In the first issue of this all-new ongoing series, get ready as Power Rangers superfans Joey Esposito (Batman: Urban Legends) and Kenny Porter (The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive, Fearless) alongside superstar artist Alessio Zonno (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III) draw from across thirty years of canon to bring together unlimited dream teams of your favorite Rangers.

The Last Starfighter #1

Small-town teenager Alex Rogan has already saved multiple worlds. But that was only the beginning of his story. Forty years after the cult-classic movie that pioneered CGI and inspired generations of fans, an all-new story picks up from the end credits and takes off for the stars! Now the leader… and sole member… of the Star League, Alex must rebuild the galaxy’s only defense force against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada. Introducing a new cast of Starfighters alongside fan-favorite faces — and new killers and cutthroats in the shadowy employ of the Ko-Dan — The Last Starfighter #1 launches a sci-fi legacy to new heights!

Killer Influences #1

Killer Influences follows Melvin, a serial killer who is aspiring to be one of the most infamous to ever do it, a true American nightmare. His problem? He’s so efficient and methodical that he doesn’t have a brand. No one has connected his crimes—except for Kylie, an aspiring true crime influencer who is flailing at a small-town newspaper. When she comes across Melvin’s crimes and reaches out to him… she figures out how she’s going to become a star. She will give Melvin the identity he needs to be the iconic serial killer he wants to be, while she follows his exploits on her channel and becomes famous. Kylie and Melvin make a pact that will make their dreams come true and destroy their lives in the process.

Eisner Award nominee Joey Esposito (The Pedestrian, Batman: Urban Legends) and rising-star artist Valeria Burzo (Castle Full of Blackbirds, EC Comics) deliver a scathing and thrilling true crime serial killer saga with Killer Influences!

The Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live #1

The Shaolin Cowboy faces an icy reception when he leaves his wasteland retreat on a mission of mercy, following the considered consul of a desert swallow and a horned toad, both endangered species. But none as endangered as the wandering ex monk becomes, once again because in this typical AMERIGUNN small town he learns euthanASIA is the new import duty on foreign imports!!!

The Beast of Boriken #1

A thrilling new True Weird series from Tiny Onion by co-creators Julio Anta (Frontera; Sí, Se Puede) and Daniel Irizarri (Xino, Cementary Kids Don't Die) bringing el Chupacabra to life!

In contemporary Puerto Rico, Loli Flores is a fierce activist fighting the overdevelopment of the island by outside investors. When a ground-breaking ceremony is violently interrupted by a supernatural force, Loli discovers that the stories of el Chupacabra are not just echoes from the past, but a brutal protector of generations extending back to the indigenous people of the island. As Loli uncovers the horrors firstand, el Chupacabra is on a parallel path with elemental destruction left in his wake.

This issue includes a haunting True Weird short story by Justin Jordan, Tony Akins and Aditya Bidikar!

Red Sonja Noir: The Plunder & The Princess #1

The crimson-maned warrior of song and legend muscles her way into trouble once more in this all-new tale of hard-boiled Hyboria! Red Sonja sells her services and attends a wedding on the island of Zaralina – an enclave for the rich and wealthy merchant class! Events soon take a turn for the dark and nefarious as she finds herself in the middle of wedding guests, thieves, wizards and…a dragon?!

Gimlet-eyed wordsmith DAVID AVALLONE joins artist Edson Novaes for this special 40-page one-shot packed with two-fisted betrayals and bloody retribution – all wrapped in treacherously alluring covers from LESLEY "LEIRIX" LI, ROBERT HACK, and cosplay by MOLLY STEWART!

Vampirella Summer Special 2026 #1

Even immortal vampires need a little time off – but Vampirella isn’t just any vampire. Vacation plans go awry when she finds herself 2000 years in the past and up to her eyes in drama – not to mention an active volcano! Bloodsuckingly brought to you by writer ERICA SCHULTZ (Spawn: Rat City, Daredevil: Unleash Hell – Red Band) and artist ADRIANA MELO (Power Girl, Action Comics)!

Valiant Beyond: Tales of the Shadowman – Legacy of LeRoi #1

THE RETURN OF A FAN-FAVORITE VALIANT CHARACTER STARTS HERE!

Shadowman is stretched thin as the protector of New Orleans and the Deadside. Now, a pair of mambos come to him for help in recovering the remains of a loved one from the Blood Desert. This quest will shake Shadowman to his core as one of the most beloved characters from Valiant history makes their long-awaited return to comics in the first chapter of “Legacy of LeRoi!” AJ Ampadu and Sergio Monjes continue their ACCLAIMED run on Shadowman and you’re just in time to jump on board!

Dead Acre: Black Badge #1

Life isn't simple for a Demon Hunter.

James Crowley met his mortal end in a hail of gunfire. Now, he finds himself in purgatory, serving the White Throne to avoid falling to Hell. Not quite undead, though not alive either, the best he can hope for is to work off his servitude and fade away.

His not-so-sacred duty as a Hand of God? Use his new abilities to hunt down demonic beings that have infiltrated the mortal realm. This time, the White Throne has sent him to the middle of nowhere: a western town called Dead Acre.

Jade Warriors #1

Eisner Award-winning Mike Deodato's JADE WARRIORS comes to Keenspot! In an alternate history of Japan, dragons created its islands from which they ruled the world. Warriors defeated them and claimed the islands as their own. But they were petty heroes, and others saw past them to prepare for the dragons' return. Wives and daughters invoked rituals in service to the dragons; over time, they became powerful weapons, an elite assassins' guild, Jade Warriors in service of the Yakuza -- enhanced assassins much feared throughout the world. Now, as the dragons return, one of the Jade Warriors escapes after discovering terrible truths and fleeing from her life's mission. The hunter becomes the hunted as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance! "Jewels of the Rising Sun" is written by David Campiti & Michael Buckley, and illustrated by Mike Deodato.

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Adventure Time Quadruple Feature #1

Tonight's special screening is the opening film—er, comic—by Eisner Award–winning writer Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer) and spellbinding artist Brenda Hickey (My Little Pony) in a first-of-its-kind Adventure Time love letter to the silver screen! Jake, Marceline, BMO, and Lumpy Space Princess arrive at their local movie theater with four very different ideas of what to watch. What's a stretchy dog, a vampire queen, a princess, and, er, BMO to do? Easy! Four separate tickets, please! Jake's up first, and his showing of the famed 1940s screwball comedy What's Up, Princess? (What do you mean you've never heard of the famed 1940s screwball comedy What's Up, Princess?!) cranks up the heat! Fast-paced action, faster-paced quips, highfalutin dames, fellas in over their head, and a host of familiar faces explode across the silver screen in this love letter to genre and cinema! Don't miss the tentpole event of the summer when Quadruple Feature hits movie screens—oh, sorry, comic shops—near you!

The Dogsitter #1

Heel… sit… stay — for a summer rom-com with bark and bite!

Gemma Monroe should be reveling in her ’20s. Instead, she’s on a leave of absence from veterinarian school to save for rising tuition, stacking shifts at a flower shop and juggling her side gig as a dogsitter. Gemma’s favorite canine client — an Akita with an identity crisis — comes with the most demanding dog-mom: Portia Ross, a high-powered executive with deep pockets who sees Gemma as a pet project of her own. It’s delicate, but Gemma knows that getting her life back on track means this customer is always right. And the policy works… until Gemma locks eyes with the charming Neal Mandell, and what starts as a welcome casual fling unleashes a transactional love triangle that could throw her future to the dogs.

Jamie S. Rich and Megan Levens, the veteran romance collaborators behind Ares & Aphrodite and Madame Frankenstein, reunite for a new romp — and a lineup of dog-crazy cover artists joins the pack! All variants for this series will feature the artist’s real-life four-legged friends, beginning with...

StarHenge, Book Two: A Kiss for Atticus #1

Amber, Daryl and Merlin appear stranded in strangely familiar realms, without any real sense of who they are or how they got there. Will they be able to find each other, and solve the mystery of their surreal captivity?

Return of the Living Dead: Untold Tales of the Tarman #1

When it comes to zombies -- there’s one name that’s a “cut” above the rest. He’s the Alpha-Z, the main brain drainer, the one who put the cool in the ghoul -- he’s Tarman, one of the most recognized undead characters in horror history! If you love RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, you know Tarman, and you know there’s only one thing he wants -- more Brains! But did anyone ever ask why? Jump onboard with American Mythology’s own take on where tall, dark, and oily got his start! It’s fast, it’s hungry, and it’s coming straight for you! UNTOLD TALES OF THE TARMAN – the RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD event fans have been waiting for! SEND MORE READERS! It’s gonna get messy!

Seven Years in Darkness: Seventy-Two Keys #1

Year Four begins with Honey investigating why one of her professors is distrusted and despised by the spirits bound to the Academy’s seventy-two families. Her search uncovers a dark chapter in 900 BCE, revealing how Ornasis played a pivotal role in the founding of the Academy of Black Magic and how he became the vampiric dragon he is today. The epic continues in this sweeping dark fantasy from writer/artist Joseph Schmalke.

Archie Comics Celebrates America's 250th #1

America is celebrating its 250th birthday, and who better to ring in the occasion than the beacons of Americana—Archie Andrews and all his friends and family in Riverdale! Take a walk down memory lane (no, not THAT Memory Lane), as we revisit some of the best U.S. and U.S. history stories from Archie’s 85 years!

Madame Tarantula #1

The fearsome femme of the distant "Futurewest" battles the robot takeover of the World! A stunning Sci-Fi exploration of what may be coming--or is already here!

Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #1

From Eisner Award–winning cartoonist and visionary storyteller Matt Lesniewski (Crimson Flower, The Freak), the space-faring rogue known as Faceless and his found family of adventurers are about to encounter a new challenge—stronger, stranger, and more perplexing than any they've faced before—in an artistically ambitious and visually spectacular odyssey unlike anything else in this universe . . . or the next! Roving the backwaters of the class-segregated alien world called the Hand Planet, Faceless is plunged into his most harrowing ordeal yet—bonded to a living suit of extraterrestrial armor that refuses to let him go. As the armor's inscrutable will tightens its grip, Faceless finds himself physically under siege. Enter a bizarre, labyrinthine world of impossible logic and nightmarish wonder as Faceless and his unlikely family must embark on a harrowing quest to free him—if freedom is even possible . . .

B.O. Wolf #1

B.O. Wolf is a dual-timeline series that interweaves the epic of Beowulf with life in the 1980s. A monster stalks the halls of a middle school, a relentless bully tormenting a group of kids who escape into the fantasy world of their role-playing adventures. But as the game begins to mirror their lives, they’ll need a hero of their own. Blending myth and modern reality, the series explores how courage, imagination, and resistance endure.

Team America Racing: Full Throttle Edition #1

A high-octane revival of a cult-favorite toy line, Team America Racing delivers pure adrenaline with a modern edge. When rising motocross star Nicki “Ghost” Randall hits the circuit alongside teammates Buzz and Ram, the thrill of competition quickly turns dangerous. A mysterious saboteur targets racers, while a shadowy figure known as the Highwayman lurks just beyond the finish line, unraveling a conspiracy that threatens the entire sport.Blending breakneck racing action with character-driven drama, this debut captures the spirit of classic ’80s licensed toy comics while delivering sleek, contemporary storytelling. Every jump, crash, and close call builds toward a larger mystery, making this more than just a racing comic, it’s a story about legacy, teamwork, and pushing past your limits.For fans of G.I. Joe, Transformers, and high-speed action, this "Stranger Things meets X Games" one-shot is a fresh start to a franchise built for collectors and readers alike.

This issue collects the complete story originally serialized in Comic Shop News issues #2000–2005, along with interviews and special bonus material.

Atomic Bang: The Series #1

The universe is a dazzling yet dangerous place,. When the famed singer, Sazan Ceara, is kidnapped, it's up to Candy Celeste to save the show...but with none other than Vibemaster Flex, The slick and scheming music mogul, behind the plot, our star hopping heroine just knows things are about to get messy!

Pop Kill #1 Seasonal Flavors Fourth Of July 2026 Edition

Imagine a world where the two dominant and competing Cola companies, each worth billions, are owned by former Siamese twins who are now separated and have grown to hate each other so much they hire assassins, saboteurs, and espionage personnel to meddle with each other on a daily basis. This is the story about brotherly love run afoul, and the people they enlist to do their dirty work.

Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1 Facsimile Edition 2026

Hellboy bursts onto the film noir monster detective scene. From his apocalyptic origin in WWII England to the modern-day case of the sole survivor of a doomed Arctic expedition, Hellboy must battle vampire frog creatures and worse in his debut miniseries. Created by Mike Mignola, with script by John Byrne, and colors by Mark Chiarello. Hellboy, the World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator.

Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 Cover I Michael Walsh Die-Cut Foil Variant

Adam Jaeger thought he could become someone new at college... but not like this. One moment he was partying, the next he's recovering from a massacre that left almost no survivors. The worst part? He might be responsible... As the monster within tries to claw loose, Adam will do anything he can to stop from becoming... THE WOLF MAN.

Spider-Men Pan Dimensional 3D Edition #1

At last—the first-ever meeting between PETER PARKER and MILES MORALES, now in stunning 3D! Peter (a.k.a. SPIDER-MAN) crosses realities and confronts his other-universe successor Miles (a.k.a. SPIDER-MAN)! Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and drawn by SARA PICHELLI—who brought Miles into our world—converted to red-and-blue 3D by Anomaly Productions, leaders in 3D comic art enhancement! And hang on—what’s Mysterio got to do with all this, anyway…? When a mysterious event pulls Peter into an unfamiliar New York, the two Spider-Men collide—confused, cautious, and quickly realizing something is very wrong with reality.

Eightball #1 Facsimile Edition 2026

This issue includes the following stories:  Like a Velvet Glove Cast in IronDevil DollThe Laffin' Spittin' ManYoung Dan PusseyWhat Is the Most Important Invention of the Twentieth Century?

Swamp Thing 1989 #1 2nd Printing Michael Zulli Foil Virgin Variant

ONE OF THE GREATEST STORIES NEVER TOLD. INTRODUCING THE MOST FAMOUS UNPUBLISHED DC COMIC OF ALL TIME!

Over three decades since the controversy and cancellation, Rick Veitch's legendary lost issues are completed! After a renowned two year run on the series, Veitch's grand finale to Swamp Thing was cut short, and never to see print! Whispers and leaks hinted at the epic untold saga for years. Now, for the first time, that final story is told! As Swamp Thing is cast back through time, he will come to meet a carpenter who will change the trajectory of his life, and the DC Universe forever. The origin of Etrigan , and Swamp Thing's journey to the beginning of time starts here!

Marvel / DC: Spider-Man / Superman #1 3rd Printing Alessandro Cappuccio

THWIP, THWIP AND AWAY! Fifty years ago, DC's Man of Steel met Marvel's friendly neighborhood wall-crawler, and the world of comics has never been the same! In celebration of that historic milestone, thrill to ALL-NEW tales of Spider-Man and Superman and their friends and foes!

• Brad Meltzer and Pepe Larraz pit Spider-Man and Superman against Lex Luthor and Norman Osborn as their greatest villains exploit some of their greatest weaknesses!
• In the shadow-laden 1930s, Spider-Man Noir encounters the original Golden Age Superman as told by Slott/Martin!
• A crisis ensues as Johns/Frank bring the Super- and Spider-families against each together at the summons of Mysterio... but is their true foe an ally out of control?!
• Symbiote hordes invade Metropolis as a new War of the Realms ignites in Aaron/Dauterman's epic.
• Co-creator of Steel Louise Simonson hammers out the tale of John Henry Irons' clash with the Hobgoblin, as drawn by Todd Nauck!
• Kelly/Ramos take us on a campus crossover between Gwen Stacy and Lana Lang!
• Miles Morales (Spider-Man) teams with Superman, as Bendis and Pichelli re-team!

All this, and more than a few super-surprises you'll be talking about for the next fifty years!

BRZRKR: Light Draws Breath #1 2nd Printing

The latest and greatest from Keanu Reeves’s BRZRKR universe is now here!

It’s the Bronze Age and B. is dead. Again. Not for long, of course. But two rogue scientists have siphoned off a tiny portion of his protoplasm before he can fully reconfigure, and something else has been born anew...

Something that must learn what it is, what its powers are, how to be in the world — and how to fight those who would try to control it.

Drawing on real historical figures and events, and the secret histories of alchemy, award-winning writer Season Butler, NYT-bestselling author China Miéville, and seasoned artist Alessio Avallone craft a story that’s at once grim and funny, poignant and touching, about what it is to be human in this all-new, oversized one-shot.

Kylie in Public #1 Cover N Brian Miroglio Patreon Spicy Virgin Variant (Print Run of 100)

KYLIE IN PUBLIC is a spicy rom-com comic that follows the adventures of exhibitionist married couple, Kylie & Owen.

Kylie & Owen have recently spiced up their love life by expressing that love for each other in creative places: hotel balconies, empty movie theatres, a secret nook at the aquarium, even the conference room at Owen's work retreat! As their adventures get riskier, their love for each other grows stronger.

Kylie & Owen have never been happier. Owen is excelling as a salesman and Kylie's job as a groomer is going great... mostly.

Also, these two lovers have never been caught... or so they thought.

When a mysterious blackmailer emerges with footage of one of Kylie's spicy adventures, they must pay his ridiculous asking price or be exposed. With their careers at risk by the very thing bringing them closer together, Kylie & Owen have a big problem on their hands.

Godzilla vs. America: Portland #1 2nd Printing

Godzilla continues its USA sight-smashing tour! Next stop: Portland. Specifically, Portland, Oregon! (You’re safe, Maine... for now.) Rising out of the fog of the Pacific Northwest, Godzilla is about to turn Stumptown into Stomptown. Oregon? More like Ore-gone. Rip City? More like... actually, that one already works.

Join a star-studded cast of Portland-based comic book creators, including Mark Russell (Superman: Space Age, Fantastic Four: Life Story), Caitlin Yarsky (Black Hammer: Reborn, Wonder Woman), and many more!

You’re going to be less concerned with keeping Portland weird and more worried about keeping Portland standing when Godzilla comes to visit.

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