RACHEL'S PICK OF THE WEEK:

Queen in Black #1

HEL ON EARTH! On the farthest edges of the solar system, KNULL, GOD OF THE VOID, builds a brand-new army to destroy Earth... but HELA OF ASGARD might have gotten there first — as she makes planetfall with a legion of the galaxy's deadliest symbiotes! Two of the most powerful evils in the galaxy are at war... and the SON OF VENOM is caught right in the middle!

Writer Al Ewing (IMMORTAL HULK, MORTAL THOR) and Iban Coello (IMPERIAL, FANTASTIC FOUR) — the team behind VENOM WAR — bring you a cosmic collision of evil versus evil with the good caught in the middle!

Queen in Black: Hela #1

THE QUEEN TAKES HER THRONE!

All the secrets of the Queen in Black — revealed! Why were Hela and Tyr in Midgard when the Rainbow Bridge fell? How did she cage Knull, God of the Void? And which Thor tried to stop her? Balder the Brave seeks the answers from Karnilla of the Norns... but will he live to tell anyone else?

Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark #1

UNLEASH THE HEROES!

Beta Ray Bill is the only hero in Midgard who remembers Hela, the Goddess of Death... but does that mean he and his team can counter a Queen In Black? Meanwhile, Tony Stark's all-new Black Metal Armor is the ultimate weapon against Knull, God of the Void... but does he have command of his own defense squad? This all leads to the mission that'll decide the outcome of the Queen In Black saga!

Detective Comics 2026 Annual #1

GUEST-STARRING THE MAIN MAN HIMSELF, LOBO! Batman has been falsely accused of a political assassination on a distant planet, and someone has been sent to track down the Dark Knight and bring him to justice — someone with a special talent for hunting. That's right, Lobo's come to Earth with a bounty on Batman! Now, in the clutches of the Main Man and being carted across the cosmos to be judged for a crime he did not commit, Batman must find a way to clear his name! Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott bring you a thrilling tale of bounties, battles, and bastiches.

Superman 2026 Annual: Year One Thousand #1

SUPERMAN AT THE END OF TIME! At the end of DC K.O., Superman became King Omega with the powers of a god. But after pushing Darkseid back to the Absolute World, Superman rejected the Heart of Apokolips... and went missing. Now the story of where he went can be told! The future was infected by Darkseid and his Legion — leaving a trail of death and disaster in their wake — including the Legion of Super-Heroes. Now Superman is using Time Trapper's powers to heal the future and correct the damage that has been done. But Superman's godlike powers are fading fast, and he may become lost at the end of time!

Batman / Superman: World's Finest 2026 Annual #1

AN OVERSIZE SUMMER SPECIAL! The World's Finest attempt to have a relaxing night out with Jonathan Kent and Alfred. But after an emergency leads Batman and Superman into a trap, it's up to the father figures to jump into the fray! Also, with Lois Lane's current investigation putting her in Intergang's crosshairs, Batman steps in to provide Lois backup — but as Bruce Wayne, and accompanying Lois on a date!

Justice League: Knight Vision Special #1

A NEW DANGER TO THE DCU FORCES A BATMAN & LEX LUTHOR TEAM-UP! The Justice League has offered a number of villains amnesty, allowing them to prove they're on the side of the angels. But what they didn't see coming was the void that would leave in the world of super-villains! Batman and Lex Luthor must work together to investigate a Justice League villain who wants to fill that void, capitalizing on shifting priorities and the visions of the future that the DC Universe's champions saw at the end of DC K.O. to create a dangerous new weapon! Can Batman and Lex set aside their differences to stop them? This crucial issue in the All In Saga sets up new threats for the Justice League's heroes and villains!

ADAM & DAN'S PICK OF THE WEEK:

The Horror of Godzilla #1

A terrifying look at Godzilla’s first attack!

Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything…and it will. Come now, reader, and bear witness to the incredible horror of the King of the Monsters. There are no heroes. There are no survivors. There is only the wrath of Godzilla.

This standalone four-issue miniseries serves as a prequel to the Kai-Sei Era while also being perfect for fans of Godzilla: Minus One, Shin Godzilla, and Godzilla (1954). Written by rising star authors Griffin Sheridan and Ethan S. Parker (Marvel Zombies, Kill Your Darlings) and illustrated by one of the best horror artists of all time, Tristan Jones (Event Horizon, Aliens), this comic experience puts you on the ground during the kaiju’s first attack. And as readers will soon discover, they’ve never seen a Godzilla attack quite like this one before…

What If...? Spider-Man #1

WHAT IF...KRAVEN SURVIVED HIS “LAST HUNT”?!

Leaving SPIDER-MAN broken, insane and vulnerable to the influence of an old enemy...and who better to fill the void left by the spider than KRAVEN THE HUNTER?! One way or another, both Kraven and Peter will become something more — and finally settle the score between them! The author of the greatest SPIDER-MAN story of all time, J.M. DeMatteis, returns for a bold reimagining of the aftermath of “Kraven's Last Hunt”!

DC's Hawk-Girl Summer #1

LISTEN UP, NORMIES... A HAWK-GIRL IS TALKING! Summer has arrived — and so has your perfect juicy beach read. Hot off the presses, this collection of scorching new stories showcases the babes and bombshells of the DCU slaying the summer! Join Hawkgirl, Catwoman, Red Hood, Grace Choi, Thunder, Shining Knight, Kid Quick, and more as the Female Furies dominate the beach, the boardwalk, and any bad guys in their way.

Predator vs. the Planet of the Apes #1

WORLDS COLLIDE!

When a deadly Yautja crash-lands on the legendary Planet of the Apes, two worlds will collide for the very first time! After a rescue mission gone wrong, astronaut Arch finds herself embedded in a hostile ape society where humans are subservient. But the hunters soon became the hunted when the apes find themselves being stalked by Predators! A three-way war is about to erupt between humans, apes and Yautja — who will reign supreme?!

Rocket Raccoon: Rocket Rewind #1

ROCKET RACCOON: FIFTY YEARS OF FURY!

Blast off into a cosmos of colossal adventure as MARVEL celebrates half a century of ROCKET RACCOON! This anniversary spectacular takes you on brand-new, star-spanning exploits, a jaw-dropping team-up with the one and only... ROCKY RACCOON? And re-presenting the historic first tale that launched our blaster-happy hero into legend! Packed with pulse-pounding action, cosmic calamity and enough firepower to make GALACTUS blink! Don't miss the milestone that proves big things come in small, furry packages! 'NUFF SAID!

MEG'S PICK OF THE WEEK:

The Patron #1

All the great artists have one thing in common... they’re dead.

A true patron of the fine arts, Mr. Cherish has dedicated his life to scouting and supporting emerging artists, launching countless unknowns from obscurity into industry superstardom. Unfortunately for these young artists, the secret to Cherish’s success is their untimely demise. Nothing makes a work of art more desirable and valuable to collectors than the passing of its creator, and Cherish has refined his ability to orchestrate spectacular tragedies without leaving a trace... before selling his dead protégés’ oeuvres for massive profits. Painter Matty Barnes is primed to become Cherish’s next “hit” — but when the script is flipped on this latest murder, a posthumous twist calls the artist’s fate and legacy into question putting the patron’s empire in the dueling crosshairs of law enforcement and a merciless third-party connoisseur.

Writer Christian Ward (Batman: City of Madness, Event Horizon) and artist John J. Pearson (The Department of Truth, The Infernals) put their own life’s work on the page in a highbrow thriller at the bloody intersection of art and commerce! Both creators will contribute a full series of variant covers, alongside a special incentive cover on #1 by Eisner Award-winning artist Anand RK (Deicidium, The Beauty). 

The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1

In the dying days of the American frontier, a young woman journeys into the unknown to claim a legacy she never asked for—and may not survive.

June Buckley’s father was a monster in life. In death, he may be something worse. Summoned alongside a group of treacherous heirs, June is forced to traverse the same brutal path that built her father's empire. But the trail reveals more than hardship—it exposes the rot in every soul traveling beside her. And at the center of it all is Hendido…a creature bound to her father’s past, and perhaps to something far older and much more wicked. As the tension simmers and night closes in, June begins to understand: Her inheritance comes at grisly price.

The Greatest American Hero #1

He's back. Amp Comics is proud to bring the bumbling superhero from the hit '80s TV show to a comic shop near you. The Greatest American Hero has returned to reconnect with his son, who only knows him as the "crazy man in red pajamas." Seven days. One suit. A final sacrifice. The Greatest American Hero gets the ending he deserved. This new first issue includes an additional page and three great covers!

Black Star #1

Amidst skirmishes between two warring factions in the early nineteenth-century fur trade, Dashiell Carlyle discovers he has magical abilities... and that he’s not alone. Thrust into a secret order with designs to use their magic to build a new and better world, Dashiell discovers that their utopia may come at a horrific cost.

It’s a violent world: gritty, bloody and dark. But that’s balanced with a sense of discovery and awe. The storytelling’s propulsive, and the morality grey. It’s The Revenant meets Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. It’s a love letter to a frozen corner of the world that few know. It’s weird. And wonderful. And something wholly its own. 

Nano #1

Sana is a bad-ass operative of the underground organization The Order. She and her longtime comrade, Lukas, have been assigned to Nano, a mega-city run on prison labor and roiling from blackouts. While Lukas is tasked with infiltrating Nanocorp's secretive research facility, Sana's mission is something she's never trained for: playing the doting wife of Lukas's cover. In her guise as a middle school P.E. teacher, she's forced to cool her jets and teach 8th graders stretching, while Lukas puts himself in danger. But when the signs are unmistakable and Lukas's mission is clearly going sideways, Sana can no longer sit on the bench.

Masters of the Universe: Legends of Eternia #1

Issue #1 of an exciting original story set in the thrilling world of Masters of the Universe!

A manga-styled tie-in to the Masters of the Universe (2026) film, we join the heroes of Eternia as they recount the last 15 years of strife and chaos before Prince Adam returned to save the kingdom. Over the course of a feast, a series of stories—and rumors—follow the adventures of Man-at-Arms, Cringer, Roboto, the Sorceress, Evil-Lyn, and even the vile Skeletor, as they lead up to the events of the film.

Valiant Beyond: All-New Harbinger – Risen #1

JOURNEY INTO THE WASTELANDS WITH THE HARBINGER TEAM!

Foundation City is still reeling from the terrorist attack by the Human League and the people are demanding answers... and revenge.

When a link is found between Black Sheep, the leader of the attack, and the technocratic city state known as RISEN and its AI leadership, the Harbinger Team is sent out of the confines of Foundation City and on a covert mission to uncover more about the deadly connection between these two factions.

But Archer has a mission of his own and he’s not about to let anything... or anyone... stop him from finding out the truth!

Writer FRED VAN LENTE and artist ERIK TAMAYO send the Harbinger Team into the frying pan in chapter one of an all-new story arc!

Speed Racer: Tales from the Road – The Rook #1

Speed Racer: Tales from the Road is an all-new quarterly release featuring a one-shot tale and backup shorts that expand the universe of Speed Racer! A rookie cop goes undercover inside Palm City’s deadly Car Acrobatic Team, risking everything to climb the ranks and take down Dante Ferno from within. But as he blurs the line between officer and outlaw in the high-stakes world of Formula X racing, one wrong move could cost him the case...or his life. Also featuring a Sparky backup tale! 

Nosferatu Nightmares #1

In 1922 a vision of horror was unleashed upon the world and over a century later its haunting imagery still influences modern horror. This frightful anthology gives today’s authors and artists an opportunity to tap into that primal terror and deliver NOSFERATU vampiric tales inspired by the glorious silent black and white monster that has woven nightmares into our collective subconscious for decades. Join some of today’s most creative horror creators as they pull you into the shadows with gripping tales of terror in this throwback to the black & white monster magazines of the past!

Street Fighter vs. The Valiant Universe Special Special #1

TWO ICONIC ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISES FROM THE 90s UNITE FOR THE MOST UNEXPECTED COMICS CROSSOVER OF 2026!

CAMMY from CAPCOM's best-selling fighting game franchise STREET FIGHTER collides with the nanite-enfused super soldier BLOODSHOT from VALIANT COMICS in this special crossover one-shot!

Cammy and Bloodshot share dark pasts where they were used as living weapons against their will. Now free from their controllers, these two professional butt-kickers will come face-to-face as they raid a Shadaloo outpost deep in the heart of Africa!

Writer Tim Seely (Inglorious X-Force) and artist Alfredo Cardona bring you the main event in this special issue full of action and excitement!

Plus: 8-Page Backup Story FT. Ninjack vs. Dhalsim! A wild, fantasy fueled duel by Timmy Heague and Rocio Zucchi.

2026 Shantae Swimsuit Special #1

Shantae is back with an all new Swimsuit Special full of exciting pin-ups! Follow Risky Boots, Sky, Rottytops and more Sequin Land citizens as they join Shantae, the half-genie hero, for more fun-in-the-sun-fueled hijinks!

Safiya Mummy #1

Monster Masters, Dan Parsons & Michael Gordon, delivers their stark grey tone creature feature - Jade Vampyre - in a single glorious issue!

The story originally serialized in American Mythology Monsters is told the way it was meant to be read, in a single horrifying sitting. Beautiful Egyptologist, Safiya Mahmoud discovers much more than even she bargained for when she and her fellow archeologists uncover a long forgotten sarcophagus buried deep in the heart of the desert. After extensive study and examination at Safiya's ultra-modern Cairo research facility, the truth begins to reveal itself about what they have found. What lies in the State-of-the-Art examination chamber is no ordinary mummified corpse, but "Mernheptan: The Plague Giver,"the most evil, reviled pharaoh in Egyptian History. Despite the concerns of her friends and colleagues, Safiya's obsession with the ancient cadaver intensifies. She works day and night in the laboratory, never leaving the mummy's side until the strange supernatural attraction totally consumes her, with unimaginable and terrifying consequences!

Laser Quest #1

Did you ever attend a Laser Quest birthday party as a kid? Were you scared by the darkness of the seemingly endless laser maze? Did you get lost in the twisting hallways and think you'd never be found? Did you run into the tribe of lost children that have been stuck in the maze for years?

When little Johnny attends a Laser Quest birthday party in the year 2000 these are the questions that cross his mind. Laser Quest combines liminal space horror, 2000s nostalgia, and the dark chiaroscuro artwork of Harry Nordlinger, to create a haunting tale of childhood memories, nightmares and trauma.

Upheaval #1

Popi Katou was orphaned at 13. When her family was slaughtered by the Violet Lotus, a ruthless Japanese crime syndicate with roots stretching from Tokyo to the streets of Orlando. Left in the care of an adoptive family, she spent years planning her next move—studying their operations, tracking their networks, and pushing her mind and body past every known limit.

They took everything from her—now she’s taking everything back.

She became a ghost in the system. A phantom on the streets. A nightmare for criminals.

Armed with cutting-edge tech of her own design and speed that makes her untouchable, she’s no longer just Popi.

She’s UPHEAVAL—the fastest, smartest, deadliest force Orlando has ever seen.

Underneath: Tales of the Sun #1

Set within a world where survival, identity, and destiny collide, Underneath: Tales of the Sun expands the universe of the groundbreaking film, delivering a visually stunning and emotionally charged story that explores what lies beneath the surface of humanity.

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