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MARVEL COMICS
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN TORN #3 (OF 5), $3.99: Jeff of Earth-J is writing about it, so I assume he's getting it. Here's a heads up.
AGE OF REVELATION
This is nearing the end.
LAST WOLVERINE #3 (OF 3), $4.99
Written by SALADIN AHMED
Art by EDGAR SALAZAR
Cover by MARTÍN CÓCCOLO
LAST WOLVERINE STANDING!
X YEARS LATER, Wolverine has tracked down Logan. But when student meets teacher on the field of battle, who will remain standing as the Last Wolverine? A heartbreaking tale of betrayal and broken promises, this issue will remain a touchstone in Wolverine storytelling!
OMEGA KIDS #3 (OF 3), $3.99
Written by TONY FLEECS
Art by ANDRÉS GENOLET
Cover by ROD REIS
YOU CAN’T STAY A KID FOREVER.
X YEARS LATER, Quentin Quire discovers exactly what he’s created for Revelation. Has Kid Omega become a throwback? Or does the age of Omega Kids need to end?
RADIOACTIVE SPIDER-MAN #3 (OF 3), $3.99
Written by JOE KELLY
Art by KEV WALKER
Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
SPIDER-MAN VERSUS…SPIN!
X YEARS LATER, when push comes to X-Gene-infected, monster-riddled, post-apocalyptic wasteland, who does a Radioactive Spider-Man have a greater responsibility toward, the people of NYC or the people he loves most in the world?! EX-Spider-Man, Miles Morales and Ghost-Spider know the answer – and they’ll go THROUGH Peter Parker to do the right thing!
ROGUE STORM #3 (OF 3), $3.99
Written by MUREWA AYODELE
Art by ROLAND BOSCHI
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEVOURER!
X YEARS LATER, as a result of the actions of Rogue and Storm, an ancient evil has been let loose upon the world. Sorcerers are meeting their brutal ends. Magical defenses from Doctor Doom, Daimon Hellstrom, the Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange and many Marvel mystics prove futile. With the help of the disgraced sorcerer Daniel Drumm (Doctor Voodoo’s ghost twin brother, who died in his very first appearance), Rogue and Storm will face the ancient evil one final time.
X-MEN BOOK OF REVELATION #3 (OF 3), $4.99
Written by JED MACKAY
Art and Cover by NETHO DIAZ
THE END?
X YEARS LATER, Revelation’s court is in an uproar as plots are revealed and betrayals laid bare. But the greatest betrayal of all is yet to come, and the world will never be the same.
IMPERIAL
BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC #1 (OF 4)
Written by VICTOR LAVALLE
Art by STEFANO NESI
Cover by CAFU
T'CHALLA FIGHTS HIS WAY BACK TO THE WAKANDAN THRONE IN BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC!
BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC, a four-issue limited series by Victor LaValle and Stefano Nesi, launches in December.
New York, NY— September 5, 2025 — The cosmic side of the Marvel Universe is experiencing a radical transformation in IMPERIAL, the four-issue event series by Jonathan Hickman, Iban Coello, and Federico Vicentini. In its wake, a new era of space storytelling begins with series launches like PLANET SHE-HULK, NOVA: CENTURION, and, announced today, BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC, a four-issue limited series by acclaimed writer Victor LaValle (Wolverine: Sabretooth War) and rising star artist Stefano Nesi (Gwenpool).
Revealed last month at San Diego Comic-Con, BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC is part of the first wave of series spinning out of Imperial, an epic saga that shatters the existing status quo of the Marvel cosmos and establishes a new intergalactic order among its most powerful empires, including the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda. In last month’s Imperial War: Black Panther one-shot, T’Challa restored his people’s honor after they were framed for the assassinations that ignited this galaxy-spanning conflict. Now, his search for the truth continues. As T’Challa dives deeper into a deadly conspiracy, trouble brews back home and forces emerge that are determined to keep T’Challa from returning to the Wakandan throne. It’s a startling chapter for Black Panther who finds himself alone in space, armed with nothing but his intellect and strength against unseen threats and the future of Wakanda depending on his survival!
THE INTERGALACTIC EMPEROR OF WAKANDA!
T’Challa, the King of Wakanda, faces the challenge of uniting all of his kingdom – on Earth and in the stars! Before he can begin, though, someone – or something – steals him away to a mysterious planet where the Black Panther must fight for his life! Shuri, his sister, works to find him – but with the king and princess distracted, will someone else seize the title of Emperor of Wakanda?!
On continuing the adventure he set up in Imperial War: Black Panther, LaValle said, "When Jonathan Hickman invited me to work on the Black Panther Imperial one-shot, I jumped because it might be my only chance to write T'Challa. But then I got BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC, and I am here for it. T'Challa has had some hard times, real lows; he's learned from being down, and now he's ready to come up. Become a king again? Maybe. Or maybe even something more."
“I'm so glad to be part of this project and to work with Marvel again,” Nesi shared. “Taking on Black Panther's adventures in space is an exciting new challenge. I'm usually more into urban heroes, so jumping into the cosmos felt like the perfect change. I love the character, and Victor's writing brings a powerful and interesting take to T'Challa that I can’t wait to bring to life.”
PLANET SHE-HULK #2
Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
Art and Cover by AARON KUDER
T’Challa isn’t the only hero navigating these strange new spaceways. PLANET SHE-HULK by Stephanie Phillips and Aaron Kuder is a solo series unlike any other in She-Hulk's history as she uses her brains and brawn to maintain order on the savage planet of Sakaar. NOVA: CENTURION by Jed MacKay and Álvaro López sees Marvel’s oldest and most iconic cosmic heroes doing whatever it takes to keep the memory of his people alive amidst the corrupt system now governing the stars. Learn about the second issues, on sale in December, of these highly anticipated series, both launching in November.
A HERO ON THE EDGE! Jennifer Walters may be a trained lawyer and professional…but how much help is that going to be in a world governed by “Might Makes Right”? Fortunately, she’s also the gamma-fueled powerhouse known as the Sensational She-Hulk! Can she really smash the planet Sakaar into peace the way her cousin once did? Find out in PLANET SHE-HULK #2!
The Marvel cosmos is no more. Long live THE UNION! Check out the new covers and preorder PLANET SHE-HULK, NOVA: CENTURION and BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC at your local comic shop today.
NO. 2: DC COMICS
BATMAN & ROBIN YEAR ONE HC, $39.99: I love the work of both creators, and I love when they work together. I've been tradewaiting this one.
(W) Mark Waid, Chris Samnee (A/CA) Chris Samnee
SUPERSTAR CREATORS MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE TELL THE DEFINITIVE ORIGIN OF THE DYNAMIC DUO!
The early days of comics’ greatest crime-fighting duo come to life in this stunning collection, courtesy of two of modern comics’ greatest storytellers: Eisner Award winners Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil). While Bruce Wayne and orphan Dick Grayson struggle with the challenges of becoming father and son and partners, a mysterious new crime boss called the General declares war on Gotham’s mob families. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out for answers, but it’ll take everything they have to navigate both sides of their relationship, with Dick Grayson’s present and future hanging in the balance! Collects issues #1-12 of the acclaimed miniseries.
BATMAN/SANTA CLAUS: SILENT KNIGHT RETURNS TP, $17.99: The solicit doesn't say it, but this book collects the 2024 miniseries of the same name.
(W) Jeff Parker (A) Lukas Ketner, Michele Bandini, Bernard Chang (CA) Dan Mora
BATMAN AND SANTA CLAUS TEAM UP…AGAIN!
Winter has fallen, and with it, a strange curse has swept the Earth! A mysterious knight is draining the life force of people across the globe, which should be another day in the life of the Justice League--but when the team confronts the armored apparition, all but Robin become trapped in a mystical realm! Determined to save his father and friends, Damian Wayne races to the Mistress of Magic, Zatanna, and the pair tries to form a rescue plan as the League attempts to escape the mysterious land they’ve been imprisoned in. Little do they know, help is already on the way--and it’s coming down the chimney! Santa Claus is back in town, and it’ll take a Christmas miracle to save this holiday season. From the incredible talents of writer Jeff Parker (Batman ’66, Aquaman) and artists Lukas Ketner (Batman ’66, Count Crowley) and Michele Bandini (Batman – Santa Claus: Silent Knight), unwrap a centuries-spanning tale of mystic gatherings, haunted kingdoms, and one son’s quest to bring his father home for the holidays. But do so with caution--for the Silent Knight is planning a celebration of his own, and if he succeeds, an eternal silence will descend on the DC Universe!
HUMAN TARGET BY TOM KING AND GREG SMALLWOOD THE DELUXE EDITION HC, $49.99: I've been tradewaiting this one, too! It's been collected previously in two trade paperbacks, but I wanted the thing in a single book, and here it is — and it's HC as a bonus!
(W) Tom King (A) Various (CA) Greg Smallwood
WHO KILLED CHRISTOPHER CHANCE?
Art by Greg Smallwood, Rafael Albuquerque, Kevin Maguire and Mikel Janin Christopher Chance makes a living putting his life in the crosshairs to protect his clients. But this time, his luck may have finally run out. In his latest assignment posing as Lex Luthor, someone has successfully poisoned Luthor, and there is no antidote. With only 12 days to live, Chance decides he will not go quietly into the night. He's going to find out who wants Luthor dead so badly by following every lead and questioning every suspect, whether they're an arrogant space cop or an elemental femme fatale. Told in the style of a noir whodunit, The Human Target showcases why writer Tom King and artist Greg Smallwood are two of comics' most in-demand talents. This deluxe edition features a new cover by Smallwood, an introduction by King, and a making of section that reveals how this comics masterpiece was brought to life. Collects THE HUMAN TARGET #1-12 and TALES OF THE HUMAN TARGET #1.
SENSATION COMICS #38 FACSIMILE EDITION, $4.99 : The reason for this facsimile is ... Christmas, I guess?
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Harry G. Peter
HOW WONDER WOMAN STOLE CHRISTMAS!
Written by William Moulton Marston, W.W.D. Sones, M.C. Gaines, Jack Miller and Bill Finger
Art by Harry G. Peter, Allen Simon, Frank Harry, John Jenks, Jon Blummer and Joe Gallagher
It’s the wheels of an invisible plane rather than reindeer hooves touching down on a lonely tenement rooftop when Wonder Woman stands in for Santa to bring joy to one unfortunate family for Christmas. Little does the astounding Amazon know this innocent holiday gesture will lead directly to her helping a gang of ruthless robbers steal a fortune in gold!
WONDER WOMAN #28, $4.99: Mouse Man knows. Mice have ears.
ABSOLUTE
ABSOLUTE FLASH #10, $4.99
DC K.O.
DC K.O.: HARLEY QUINN VS. ZATANNA #1 (ONE-SHOT), 4.99: This shouldn't last long, but as we all know, it's up to the writer, not the fighter, who wins.
TITANS #30, $3.99: Has Cyborg been upgraded enough that he can defeat the entire planet? If not, he's toast.
NO. 3: IMAGE COMICS
BLACK HEART BILLY 25TH ANNIVERSARY HC, $29.99: Press release.
RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER’S ABSURDIST SATIRE—BLACK HEART BILLY—BUSTS OUT OF THE ARCHIVES WITH A LIMITED EDITION 25TH ANNIVERSARY BLACK & WHITE HARDCOVER THIS DECEMBER
PORTLAND, Ore. 08/07/2025 — Created by dynamic duo Rick Remender (Grommets, The Scumbag) and Kieron Dwyer (Sea of Red, Captain America), Black Heart Billy is a joyful mash-up of comic absurdity, irreverent satire, and non-stop anarchic action and will be brought back to shelves in a glorious, 25th anniversary black and white hardcover edition this December from Image Comics. It will be a limited edition print run so new readers and longtime fans are encouraged to pre-order their copies post haste.
The stylish Black Heart Billy 25th Anniversary deluxe hardcover will collect the entire original run of the skate-punk, cult-classic—plus a treasure trove of never-before-seen bonus content—along with a new afterword written by Remender during a late night nostalgic delirium.
"Rick was an integral part of my raunchy adult humor comic LCD: Lowest Comic Denominator, so when he showed me his drawing of Black Heart Billy and asked me to work with him on developing the character into a full blown comic series, it seemed like the natural (d)evolution of my comics career, and a perfect vehicle for our mutual love of absurd, balls-to-the-wall, black humor," said Dwyer. "Like the strips we both did in LCD, there were no sacred cows and no red lines not to be crossed in BHB. We never really knew how anyone else would receive what we did, but we made each other laugh out loud any time we concocted new (mis)adventures for young Billy Black. Those were the golden days. Enjoy!"
In Black Heart Billy, readers meet the titular Billy Black—a skate-punk misfit with a robotic head, a bottomless supply of sarcastic societal contempt, and terrible impulse control. His life is a never-ending quest for fun, punk rock debauchery, and skating abandoned pools—up until a deranged Nazi scientist decides to bring Adolf Hitler back to life through the reanimated corpse of Jerry Garcia. Now, San Francisco is rapidly descending into a fascist hippie nightmare and only Billy—armed with snide disdain, a baseball bat, and reckless disregard for personal safety—can defeat this self-righteous, patchouli reeking, moral authority.
Remender added: "No character holds as much personal weight for me as Black Heart Billy. In 1999, I was a broke kid who’d just moved to San Francisco chasing a stupid dream to make independent comics. Skateboarding and punk rock had shaped my life and I wanted to create a book that lived in that world. Something absurd and unhinged and true to the scene that gave me a home. While sharing an office with Kieron Dwyer, I showed him a sketch I did of BHB. We immediately started riffing and cooking up a story that made us laugh so hard we couldn’t not make it. My longtime collaborator Harper Jaten jumped in, and we were set for a ton of free work! We never made a single dime off it, but that didn’t matter. What we got was unfiltered, ridiculous, joy. The kind you only get when you’re going nuts trying to make your friends laugh. Even 25 years later, Black Heart Billy lives close to my heart. Bringing him to life remains one of the purest, best times of my life."
JIM APARO’S DC CLASSICS ARTIST’S EDITION (Image, $150.00): Heckuva Christmas present for Aparo fans!
Today Skybound and Image Comics, in partnership with Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing, revealed an extended preview of art from Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition, available everywhere books are sold in September 2025.
With over 200 pages of original art in Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition, fans can fully immerse themselves in Aparo’s legendary runs featuring Batman (Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics) and The Spectre (Adventure Comics).
Truly honoring one of DC’s most prolific artists through the 1970s and 1980s, this gorgeous hardcover presents classic Aparo art from what is regarded as his peak period and features nine stories, including four complete The Brave and the Bold stories, five complete Adventure Comics issues featuring The Spectre, as well as a selection of classic covers and pages.
“Jim Aparo’s ability to convey both action and mood set a tone that numerous artists and storytellers draw from to this day,” said Nachie Marsham, Senior Editor at Skybound. “It’s fantastic to see so many stunning examples of his storytelling prowess across many of DC’s most iconic characters.”
Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible – ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special – are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn.
The Artist’s Edition of Jim Aparo’s work is an art book disguised as a comic collection. The only better way to see these pages is by looking over Aparo’s shoulder at his drawing board!
“Jim Aparo was a mainstay of DC Comics for decades. His work, especially on The Spectre, rocked my young brain,” said Scott Dunbier. “I’m honored to curate this Artist’s Edition, and for it to be the first in a wave of new releases that will hopefully captivate aficionados of the artform, and maybe even some young brains uncovering comics history today.”
Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition is the first book in the publishing partnership between Skybound and Act 4 Publishing, with Darwyn Cooke’s The Complete Spirit Connoisseur Edition quickly following in October 2025.
Future releases within the publishing partnership include J. Scott Campbell’s Danger Girl Artist Edition, Dave Stevens’ Covers and Stories’ Connoisseur Edition, Jason Pearson’s Body Bags Artist’s Edition, Paul Smith’s Leave It to Chance Artist’s Edition, and EC Comics Artist’s Editions. Publishing details for these books will be announced in the coming months.
GHOST PEPPER #6, $3.99: Press release.
First Look: Skybound Debuts Fresh Covers for Ghost Pepper’s Spicy New Story Arc
Ludo Lullabi’s Explosive Action Series Continues This December
LOS ANGELES 11/11/2025 — Today, Skybound and Image Comics revealed a first look at covers for the second story arc of the hit comic book series Ghost Pepper, including the debut of rising star artist Frédéric Pham Chuong’s themed variant cover series. From creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi (TRANSFORMERS, Battle Chasers) and colorist Adriano Lucas (Destro, Absolute Flash), the high-octane action series about forgotten heroes, cutthroat food trucks, and saving the world continues when issue #6 arrives in comic book shops on December 17, 2025.
Each of the covers in the “action figure” themed variant cover series by Frédéric Pham Chuong (TRANSFORMERS) depicts Ghost Pepper’s cast of characters encased in classic figure packaging for fans to collect and display as if it’s a pristine figure. This themed set will span the Cover C (1:10 incentive) variant cover slot for issues #6-12.
“GHOST PEPPER has been a dream project both in helping Ludo Lullabi execute his amazing idea but also in fan and retailer reception,” noted Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “This series has really struck a chord with a lot of people and has been a monthly standout on the sales chart. So, THANK YOU to everyone who have supported us through the first five issues, and we’re excited to hear what you think of our epic second arc!”
Ghost Pepper introduced readers to a reality where humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all. But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world...if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first.
The second story arc of Ghost Pepper begins in the aftermath of a major battle, when Loloi brings Ash to her home village, which has been overrun by a corrupt mayor and his augmented henchmen! All the while, hunters are closing in…
In addition to kicking off the action figure variant cover series by Frédéric Pham Chuong, the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #6 also includes the main cover by Ludo Lullabi, an open-to-order variant cover by Carmine di Giandomenico (Absolute Superman), a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Patricia Martín (Secret Weapons), a 1:50 incentive variant cover by new artist Pepper, and a blank sketch cover.
Ghost Pepper #6 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
W0RLDTR33 #17: Press release.
IT’S A RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK AS W0RLDTR33 DOOM SCROLLS TOWARD A WORLD-ENDING NEW STORY ARC THIS DECEMBER
PORTLAND, Ore. 09/18/2025 — The pitch-black, tech-horror hit W0RDLDTR33—by Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, Exquisite Corpses) and superstar artist Fernando Blanco (Detective Comics, Catwoman) with colors by Jordie Bellaire (Assorted Crisis Events) and letters by Aditya Bidikar (The One Hand/The Six Fingers)—boots up a brand new story arc this December from Image Comics. In W0RLDTR33 #17, the stakes go full root access, the apocalypse is uploading fast, and time's running out to kill the signal.
Back in the now, Ellison and the last standing members of the W0RLDTR33 crew scramble to hack the clock and stop Angel from rebooting the internet—and unleashing the end of the world. The endgame? San Francisco. Every path pings back to the source. Every path leads to the Undernet.
“Longtime readers of W0RLDTR33 have been following the story as it branches out through the past, present day, and Fernando and Jordie’s singularly chilling vision of the future,” said Tynion IV. “With this new arc, which is going to build toward a major milestone for the series, those threads are going to begin to intertwine with potentially world-ending consequences. After all, even Gabriel Winter can’t plan for everything.”
W0RLDTR33 #17 by James Tynion IV and Fernando Blanco will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 17:
Cover A by Fernando Blanco
Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Daniel Acuña
Cover C 1:25 copy incentive by Nathan Fox
The W0RLDTR33 series follows Gabriel, Amanda, Liam, Yoshi, and Darren who discovered what they dubbed the Undernet—a secret architecture beneath the internet. They charted their exploration of the Undernet on a private message board called W0RLDTR33. Then they lost control. And unleashed unimaginable horrors.
Since its launch in 2023, W0RLDTR33 has gone through multiple sell-outs and reprints and garnered massive critical acclaim.
WRESTLE HEIST #1 (OF 5), $3.99: I know there are wrestling fans lurking among the Legion. Here's one for you!
UPCOMING ACTION SERIES WRESTLE HEIST POWERSLAMS INTO STORES THIS DECEMBER
PORTLAND, Ore. 09/18/2025 — Multiple Eisner Award nominated cartoonist Kyle Starks (Peacemaker Tries Hard, Sexcastle, I Hate This Place) teams up with colorist extraordinaire Vladimir Popov (Where Monsters Lie, Fearscape) for the the upcoming no-holds-barred heist caper, Wrestle Heist. This five-issue miniseries from Image Comics will pin readers to the mat this December.
In Wrestle Heist, a former pro wrestler—who has a brush with death thanks to a crooked promoter—assembles a crew of fellow wrestlers he’s screwed over... to rob him blind during the biggest wrestling event of the year. Packed with body slams and backstabs this is a must-read for fans of over-the-top action.
"I am so excited to return to Image Comics—the place where all my Eisner nominations happened—with my new book Wrestle Heist which will be great for fans of wrestling, fans of heists or fans of having a great time while reading a comic!" said Starks. "I believe comics should be fun and I promise this one is a romp you don't want to miss!"
NO. 4: IDW PUBLISHING
30 DAYS OF NIGHT FALLING SUN #2, $5.99
STAR TREK THE LAST STARSHIP #3 (COVER A FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA), $4.99
STARSHIP GODZILLA #3 (KAI-SEI ERA)(COVER A OLIVER ONO), $4.99
NO. 5: DARK HORSE COMICS
ANDRZEJ SAPKOWSKI'S THE WITCHER THE WITCHER HC, $17.99. I had more interest in this IP before the TV show went pear-shaped.
GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATIONS OF THE ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES FEATURING GERALT OF RIVIA CONTINUE WITH “ANDRZEJ SAPKOWSKI’S THE WITCHER: THE WITCHER”
The beloved stories from “The Last Wish” brought to new life in comics form
MILWAUKIE, Ore., (May 6, 2025)— Dark Horse and CD PROJEKT RED continue the comics adaptations of writer Andrzej Sapkowski’s acclaimed short story collection, The Last Wish, with the fifth such graphic novel to date, adapting the story The Witcher, aptly titled Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher: The Witcher. This tale is by Sapkowski (original story), Aleksandra Zielińska (script adaptation), with art by Michael Dowling, colors by Luis NCT, letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and cover art by Kai Carpenter. Fans will soon be able to secure all five books wherever comics and books are sold when Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher: The Witcher arrives in December 2025.
“Andrzej Sapkowski’s work was my favorite read growing up and played a formative role in shaping my literary path,” says Zielińska. “Adapting one of his stories into a comic is not only a great honor, but also the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Especially because this particular piece – The Witcher’s first iconic short story – marks the beginning of an extraordinary saga that has since flourished across novels, games, and other media. Being a small part of that legacy means the world to me.”
In Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher: The Witcher:
Geralt pursues a proclamation from a king of a bloodthirsty monster plaguing his palace. A hefty reward is offered to cure the beast, but not to kill it, for the king holds a secret—what lies beneath the palace is beyond the spawn of evil. Charlatans and amateurs have tried and failed to answer the region’s plight. Now, Geralt sets out to claim the bounty—by decree of the king or by the pleas of those who wish the creature dead.
"This story taps into the underlying horror that I feel is so important to The Witcher – the Gothic, body-horror, rising sense of dread and visceral shocks – a world I really enjoy creating visually," said Dowling.
Sin manifests into bloodlust in Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher: The Witcher, a graphic novel adaptation of the original short story The Witcher. The 48-page (6.625” x 10.1875”) hardcover arrives in bookstores and comic shops on December 16 and 17, 2025, for $17.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop. Visit Comic Shop Locator or Bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.
NO. 7: DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
DIE!NAMITE: BLOOD RED #3, $4.99: Press release.
Writer: Fred Van Lente
Artist: Marco Finnegan
WHAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS DEFINITELY ISN'T STAYING IN VEGAS!
With the arrival of Dejah Thoris and the revelation of her mission to track down a certain mad Martian scientist, things on post-apocalyptic Earth are looking up for the first time since the Deadmen Plague began. All that Purgatori has to do is capture Dejah's quarry - the renegade Kaldane science-criminal Taak - and she'll hold the keys to the humanity's future in her iron grip.
But Taak's fortress deep inside Hoover Dam will be a tough nut to crack. Luckily for Purgatori's involuntary expeditionary force, fate is about to provide them with a genuine Sin City insider -- and she's a real devil with a sword, too!
High rollers FRED VAN LENTE and MARCO FINNEGAN put it all on red in Die!namite: Blood Red #3 - featuring scintillating side bets from EJ SU, ROBERTO MELI, EMILIO PILLIU, and WILL ROBSON!
HARLEY QUINN X ELVIRA #3, $4.99: Dynamite didn't send a press release, but I wouldn't deny the loyal Legionnaires all this fine cheesecake.
PETER CANNON THUNDERBOLT #2, $4.99: I remember a Peter Cannon book where he was sort of Ozymandias and sort of not? With a 9-panel grid like Watchmen, and vaguely related to that book, but not directly? Or something. This isn't an interesting character unless he's Ozymandias.
Writer: Fred Van Lente
Artist: Jonathan Lau
A TALE OF TWO CANNONS!
As the last survivor of the cult of The Awakened, young Peter Cannon remained on the order's abandoned compound after the mass suicide of its members, where he continued to train his mind and body to surpass their earthly limits.
Now, having mastered all of the Lightning Vessel techniques, he has returned to the world to confront the man who destroyed his life and built a worldwide empire on top of its wreckage - a man who, in a final insult, calls himself "Peter Cannon"!
But when the battle is joined, it's the imposter with the army of supporters and the global network who has the upper hand - leaving the true Thunderbolt and his sole ally, Tabu, in a desperate race to survive the Destroyer of Death!
Comic book black belts FRED VAN LENTE and JONATHAN LAU continue their high-kicking adventure in Peter Cannon Thunderbolt #2, featuring flawlessly executed cover art by REESE HANNIGAN, JONATHAN LAU, and DAVE ACOSTA, as well as a special Icon image from ALEX ROSS!
SONJA REBORN #4, $4.99: I'm not buying this book, but I do love the covers.
(W) Christopher Priest (A) Alessandro Miracolo (CA) Stjepan Sejic
HELL’S COMING WITH HER!
Faolán, Red Sonja’s young squire, has been kidnapped while the feverish She-Devil recovers from a near-fatal illness. Now lost and alone without her guide to the Hyborian world, the reborn Sonja gives in to her darkest impulses, embracing the burning rage within her as she hunts down the boy’s abductors. The codependent creative team of CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ALESSANDRO MIRACOLO unleash the fury of their reluctant heroine in Sonja Reborn #4 — featuring fiercely refined covers from STJEPAN SEJIC, STUART SAYGER, CHAD HARDIN, GREG LAND, and cosplay by ANI-MIA!
SPACE GHOST #6, $4.99: See above.
(W) David Pepose (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Bjorn Barends
A STORY YOU CAN REALLY SINK YOUR TEETH INTO!
When a remote outpost suddenly goes radio silent, Space Ghost and the twins decide to investigate — only to discover that the station’s crew has been turned into bloodthirsty Space Vampires! And as if that wasn’t bad enough, one of the creatures also manages to infect the Guardian of the Spaceways! Now Jan, Jace and Blip must find a way to not only survive the monsters but also contain the deadly contagion before it spreads across the galaxy! The suspiciously pale creative team of DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAU go for the jugular in SPACE GHOST #6 — featuring full-blooded covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, MICHAEL CHO, and BJORN BARENDS!
THUNDERCATS HO!(LIDAY) SPECIAL 2025 #1 (ONE-SHOT), $5.99: Press release.
Writer: Ed Brisson
Artist: Fabio Gallo
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!
While on a mission in the snowy mountains of Third Earth, the ThunderCats stumble across Snowman, the last of his people, on the eve of the Festival of the Claw - a day of celebration, food, and gifts, and a time for Snowman to pay tribute to those he's lost. With no others of his kind remaining to pass his traditions on to, Snowman shares them with the 'Cats, who understand all too well the need to persevere in the face of overwhelming loss.
Meanwhile, just outside of Snowman's mountaintop village, Queen Tartara's royal guard are preparing to use the holiday as a perfect opportunity for a surprise attack. But even on this hallowed occasion, not every Thunderan has let down their guard!
Acclaimed ThunderCats: Lost author ED BRISSON and renowned artist FABIO GALLO get the party started in this special 40-page one-shot - with seasonal covers catered by GALLO, SEBASTIAN PIRIZ, and ROBERT QUINN, as well as an exclusive BLIND BAG VARIANT!
NO. 9: ONI PRESS
CATACOMB OF TORMENT #6, $4.99: Yep, still buying them.
(W) Dave Baker, Matt Bors, Rachel Werner (A) Justin Greenwood, Shawn McManus, Claire Roe (CA) Tom Fowler
Feeling a chill up your spine? Nay, friend, that’s no gust of winter air . . . it’s merely the Tormentor’s rusty testing needle probing for a warm vertebrae to call home! So sit back, relax, and scream relentlessly into the void as we welcome you back to our horrific hostess’s Catacomb of Torment—where every new story will leave you in stitches! On this month’s menu: A frantic feast of fatal delights, as prepared with loving care by the toxic talents of writers Dave Baker (Mary Tyler MooreHawk), Matt Bors (The Toxic Avenger), and Rachel Werner (The Glam World Tour), and artists Justin Greenwood (Immortal Thor), Shawn McManus (Fables), and Claire Roe (Batgirl)! Once you’re done, remember to save room for another helping—poison always spoils on the second day, so we need to use it while it’s still good!
MORE PUBLISHERS
AHOY COMICS
ANCESTRAL RECALL #5 (OF 5), $4.99: Ahoy alert!
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE COMICS DIGEST #3 WINTER SPECIAL, $9.99
Script : Dan Parent
Pencils: Dan Parent
Inks: Bob Smith
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 12/17
96-page, full color digest
Our brand-new digest line continues to heat things up… even in the winter, including a BRAND-NEW STORY! Archie's ski lodge speed dating event isn't going the way he planned—could Sabrina magically whip up the rizz he needs to find a cold-weather companion? Plus, get ready for snowball fights, cozy romance stories, and the puzzles, fashion pages, and pin-ups you know and love, all loaded with winter fun!
AWA STUDIOS
AGGIE #1 (ONE SHOT), $6.99: I have heard nothing about this, but it's a one-shot. So if I happen to see it, I'll flip through it and see if it's worth getting it. Of course, the chances are I won't see it. But I try to keep an open mind!
(W) Mark Russell (A/CA) ACO, David Lorenzo
AGGIE, or the “Aggregated Human Experience Database” is an experiential technology that has come to dominate life in the near future. The ubiquitous technology allows one to live life through someone else’s eyes. For most, that means a celebrity, an influencer, or an athlete. But when Aggie’s A.I. achieves sentience, it randomly matches its users with people that progress has left behind showing them the world through new eyes. Will this lead to widespread rejection of popular tech? Or awaken something new in society and people leading companies who shape our lives? Double issue.
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
DONALD DUCK LEGACY #389 THE GOLDEN PINEAPPLE, $5.99: I wonder what sales are like on these "legacy" books. Is there crossover with the Barks collectors? Do parents get them for their kids? If I were a young collector, say teens or 20s, I might be interested.
IPI COMICS
O' HAUNTED NIGHT VOLUME 2: I SAW MOMMY KILLING SANTA CLAUS AND OTHER CURSED CHRISTMAS STORIES TP, $11.99: Tempting, but I'm pretty sure I'd have to order from this Australian publisher in advance.
(W) Jim Krueger (CA) John Snyder III
Comic-book A-lister, JIM KRUEGER, returns with a second volume of creepy compliments of the celebratory season in prose story form! From "I SAW MOMMY KILLING SANTA CLAUS " onwards to another eleven tales that add to his 'O Haunted Christmas Vol 1' to make an Advent Calendar of fiction when you're Home for the Horrordays! Gorgeous cover by JOHN K. SNYDER III! (design by Greg Chapman)
MAD CAVE STUDIOS
NEW SPACE AGE #1 (OF 5), $4.99: I honestly can't imagine my older brother making this sort of effort if I had been kidnapped by aliens. I love him and all, but ... nah. Just can't see it.
(W) Kenny Porter (A) Mike Becker (CA) Khary Randolph
Disgraced astronaut Mark Mitchell has only ever had one true mission—to find his little brotherJoey, who was abducted by aliens from a crop circle when they were little. But when Mark’shotshot piloting gets him grounded and the last of the public space program defunded, Markloses his only means of finding Joey out in space.Until Mark’s homemade scanning rig discovers the shocking truth about the crop circles—they’re instructions for space travel. Mark will need to uncover the hidden messages that have been left on Earth for years, and reverse engineer the magic that can finally help him find Joey.
TITAN COMICS
BLADE RUNNER BLACK LOTUS LAS VEGAS #3 (OF 4), $4.99: Press release.
(W) Nancy A. Collins
(A) Jesús Hervás
COVER A: CLAUDIA CARANFA
COVER B: ITO
COVER C: JESÚS HERVÁS
FC • 32pp • $4.99
CONTINUES THE STORY STARTED IN THE 2021 ANIME SERIES
Elle's quest takes her to the irradiated city of Las Vegas (later seen in Blade Runner 2049), a sand-choked ghost-town of forgotten memories following the detonation of a dirty bomb.
There she finds a community of roleplaying Replicants, abandoned hospitality models from the old casinos now living as embodiments of ancient Egyptian and Roman royalty. Meanwhile, Niander Wallace, smarting from his last encounter with Elle, has dispatched a seasoned kill team to bring back her head.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #27, $4.99: Press release.
(W) Jim Zub
(A) Fernando Dagnino
COVER A: NICK MARINKOVICH
COVER B: DOUG BRAITHWAITE
COVER C: JUAN JOSÉ RYP
COVER D: FEDERICO SABBATINI
FC • 32pp • $4.99
YEAR THREE OF THE TITAN/HEROIC CONAN LEGACY CONTINUES!
THE CONQUERING CROWN: The King of Aquilonia has gone mad, or so the rumors say. A tyrant sits upon the throne and all will suffer until he is deposed or dead.
Conan the Mercenary cares nothing for these royal rumors and petty politics, but the Cimmerian’s skill in battle is about to put him in the path of a mad monarch, and his life will be forever changed.
REBEL MOON: NEMESIS #4 (OF 4), $4.99: I kind of wish this movie series had taken off, just so I could say to Snyderverse fans, "Look, he's busy with this other thing now. Please move on with your lives." I
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN REFORGED #2, $9.99: Press release.
(W) Roy Thomas
(A) John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala
COVER A: PATRICK ZIRCHER
COVER B: BORIS VALLEJO
COVER C: PATRICK ZIRCHER FOIL TRADE
FC • 48pp • $9.99
THE CLASSIC SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN RETURNS – NOW IN FULL COLOR!
ART BY COMIC LEGEND JOHN BUSCEMA!
REFORGED revitalizes the legendary black-and-white magazine with vivid, all-new color restorations, bringing new depth and intensity to Conan’s celebrated adventures.
This titanic second issue continues with a true classic, “The Devil in Iron” – appearing in full color for the very first time! Written by the incomparable Roy Thomas and brought to life by the legendary duo of John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala, this tale bursts with new vibrancy as Conan battles through the dark mysteries and savage dangers of the Hyborian Age.
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOLUME 7 HC, $150.00: Press release.
Author: Michael Fleisher
Artists: John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala and Ernie Chan
HC, 936 pages, FC, $150.00
On sale December 9, 2025
More savage, brutal and epic in scope than its sister title Conan the Barbarian.
Volume 7 sees Conan doing what he does best, slaughtering, pillaging and wenching. This Omnibus edition is packed with Conan classics, with stories by Michael Fleisher and art by all-time legendary John Buscema!
Savage Sword enters an exciting new era with the first appearance of one of Conan's deadliest super-villain adversaries, Wrarrl, better known as the Devourer of Souls! He earned that title by consuming the life force of anyone standing in his way - but he never met a foe as ardent as Conan! Their iconic battle is the first of several engagements between the two in Marvel Conan lore.
And returning to menace Conan is another of his legendary rogues’ gallery, Captain Bor'aqh Sharaq, believed to be dead but hunting Conan on a quest for vengeance! Showcasing double-length stories written almost exclusively by Michael Fleisher and featuring artwork from John Buscema as the lead artist with assists from Nestor Redondo, Ernie Chan. Also featuring art from Val Mayerik and Alfredo Alcala, with inks by Ernie Chan, Pablo Marcos, Ruby Nebres and Vince Colletta.
SAINT SEIYA VOLUME 2 TP, $12.99: Press release.
Author: Masami Kurumada and Kenji Saito
Artist: Shinshu Ueda
SC, 192pp, B&W, $12.99
On sale: December 16, 2025
Expanding the Saint Seiya universe with epic battles and hidden conspiracies, streaming on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Funimation.
Join the clash of gods and warriors in this thrilling spin-off, continuing the legendary Knights of the Zodiac saga.
The war between gods escalates in this Saint Seiya: Dark Wing Vol. 2, as Shōichirō, now Wyvern, continues his fight in the land of the dead. As a Judge of the Underworld, he faces not only the warriors of Athena but a growing web of treachery that threatens the very balance between life and death.
With the mysterious forces of Hades growing stronger, Shōichirō must navigate new alliances and deadly enemies, all while uncovering shocking truths that could change the course of the battle. Cattleya, the reincarnation of Athena, prepares for an even darker conflict, but secrets lurking behind the scenes may reveal far more than they ever expected.
Packed with high-octane action, deepening character arcs, and jaw-dropping revelations, this second volume pushes the epic saga of gods and warriors to new heights. With stunning artwork by Nobuyuki Ueda and a gripping story by Kenji Saito, this second volume expands the rich universe created by Masami Kurumada, offering a fresh and thrilling chapter for fans old and new.
Saint Seiya: Dark Wing Vol. 2 is a must-read for fans of the Saint Seiya universe, including the original manga Knights of the Zodiac and its iconic anime adaptations. Whether you’ve watched the classic Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac or its recent Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya movie on Netflix, or enjoyed spin-offs like Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (available on Crunchyroll) or Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (streaming on Funimation), you’ll find yourself drawn into a new chapter of this legendary saga.
VAULT COMICS
BARBARIC THE LONG DEATH #1 (OF 3) CVR A NATHAN GOODEN, $6.99: I enjoy "Barbaric," but not so much that I remember to ask my LCS to order it for me. They don't stock shelf copies, so I don't get to read it. Here's a LINK to all the covers.
VAULT ANNOUNCES BARBARIC: THE LONG DEATH FROM MORECI & GOODEN
For immediate release.
(W) Michael Moreci
(A/CA) Nathan Gooden
Missoula, MT (09/23/2025) - Vault is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved and best-selling comic book series, Barbaric, for its fifth story arc entitled, Barbaric: The Long Death. Co-created by Michael Moreci and artist Nathan Gooden, Barbaric: The Long Death, marks Gooden's return to the series after his tremendously successful work on the smash hit series with Post Malone, Big Rig. Joining Moreci & Gooden are long-time Barbaric collaborators Fabi Marques on colors, Jim Campbell on letters, and Tim Daniel on design.
BARBARIC loves you! AXE LOVES YOU! And he’s giving you his heart, in the form of THE LONG DEATH #1. Our heroes slaughter their way ever closer to the answers to their big questions. Owen learns all about his curse; Soren learns about her curse; Axe gets drunk. The consequences are…BARBARIC.
"So excited that Barbaric is back once again,” said Moreci of Barbaric’s return. “The stakes have never been bigger for Owen, Soren, and Axe--we're digging deeper into each of their pasts, which will inevitably inform their futures. A lot of changes are in store and, as always, it's going to be epic, it's going to be bloody, it's going to be Barbaric!"
"I am so excited to get Barbaric back into the market,” added Gooden. “I was thrilled to be a part of Post Malone's Big Rig creative team and learned a ton in the process. With the continuation of Barbaric, I will be applying some of what I learned to the new pages. The thing that has me most excited for the return is the addition of a new character that is unbelievably funny but important to the back story of our heroes Owen and Soren. Mike Moreci has really upped the stakes with action and drama pouring out on almost every page."
Barbaric is co-created by writer Michael Moreci and artist Nathan Gooden. Among Vault’s best-selling series, Barbaric has sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide and was named one of the best comics of 2021 by Entertainment Weekly, Thrillest, CBR, Comics Beat, & more. The story follows Owen, a bloodthirsty barbarian and his drunk axe as they roam an untamed, mythic realm battling supernatural cultists, hungry giants, creatures of the night, and more in their quest to somehow, amidst all this chaos, do some good.
Z2 COMICS
BEETHOVEN THE FINAL SYMPHONY TP, $24.99: What th-!? Well, I guess if modern heavy metal bands can get graphic novels, so can one of the greatest composers who ever lived.
(W) Brandon Montclare, Frank Marraffino (A) Various (CA) David Mack
Celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday with an anthology of comics inspired by the maestro’s life and music. Fantasy and History. Fables and Ghost Stories. Adventure and Romance. This tome of tales is written by Brandon Montclare and Frank Marraffino and features a dozen visual artists who reflect on the breadth of Beethoven’s influence. Carefully curated, readers will experience both masterpieces and lesser-known gems in a brand-new light. Artist Include: Jarrett Williams, Dave Chisholm, Luisa Russo, Alice Meichi Li, Shane White, Ryan Kelly, Liana Kangas
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I'm sure that's just a coincidence.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN TORN #3: Jeff of Earth-J is writing about it, so I assume he's getting it.
I'm getting it so you don't have to. You're welcome.
BATMAN & ROBIN YEAR ONE HC: I love the work of both creators, and I love when they work together. I've been tradewaiting this one.
I don't think you'll be disappointed. I read issues #1-10 as they were being released, then recently, after the series was complete, I read #1-12 in a row.
HUMAN TARGET BY TOM KING AND GREG SMALLWOOD THE DELUXE EDITION HC: I've been tradewaiting this one, too!
I generally like whatever Tom King does, but I'm wary of springing for a Human Target HC. Then again, there was a time I would have said the same thing about Animal Man... or Swamp Thing for that matter. I bought the Jenny Sparks limited series (even though I was whollyunfamiliar with the character) and liked that. Still...
SENSATION COMICS #38 FACSIMILE EDITION: The reason for this facsimile is ... Christmas, I guess?
...and cheescake. Two great things that go great together.
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"Yes, Mouse Man. You do know. You took my child. You threatened my child. You understand. What has happened here. To you. This is not the wrath of the Gods, or the Amazons, or your own poor and tortured people. This is the wrath of..."
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You're thinking of Watch (2020). You didn't like it and I did. That's what makes horseraces.
...which is not to say I'll be buying this new series by any stretch of the imagination.
O' HAUNTED NIGHT VOLUME 2: I SAW MOMMY KILLING SANTA CLAUS AND OTHER CURSED CHRISTMAS STORIES TP: Tempting...
Don't forget, ShiverSuspenStories from Oni Press is Christmas- (and Hanukkah-) themed. Two volumes so far: 2024 & 2025.