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DOCTOR STRANGE #1, $4.99: I've been a Doctor Strange fan since the Ditko days, but I know he's not everyone's cup of tea. In my case, the Li'l Cap'n thought, "Wait, all this guy did to become a superhero was study books? I can do that!" It was too late to be born on another planet, so I couldn't be Superman. But I could be Doctor Strange.
Not that I'll be picking this up right away. I learned my lesson with Doctor Strange of Asgard: If it's good enough to keep, it's good enough to have in collected form. So I'll tradewait.
Written by DEREK LANDY
Art by IVAN FIORELLI
Cover by ALEX HORLEY
Variant Cover by FANYANG
Virgin Variant Cover by FANYANG
Marvel Comics Presents Variant Cover by LUCIANO VECCHIO
DOCTOR STRANGE JOURNEYS DEEPER INTO MYSTERY THAN EVER BEFORE IN NEW ONGOING COMIC BOOK SERIES!
Derek Landy and Ivan Fiorelli launch a new DOCTOR STRANGE ongoing series this December.
New York, NY— August 13, 2025 — No longer Sorcerer Supreme of Earth, Stephen Strange embarks on adventures in Asgard and beyond this December in DOCTOR STRANGE, a new ongoing comic book series by acclaimed writer Derek Landy (Infinity Watch) and rising star Ivan Fiorelli (Fantastic Four). Main covers will feature the breathtaking painted artwork of legendary fantasy illustrator Alex Horley.
DOCTOR STRANGE explores the character’s bold new status quo as Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard. Following Thor’s rebirth as a mortal in Al Ewing and Pasqual Ferry’s newly launched Thor run, Asgard’s connection to Midgard has been shattered, leaving Strange no way to return to Earth. Instead, Strange will team up with Angela, in her long awaited return, for a true Journey Into Mystery across the other realms! Armed with new abilities and weapons thanks to his growing proficiency with Asgardian magic, Strange will discover the wonder these otherworldly realms truly have to offer—along with the ancient threats submerged in their mythologies. Get a glimpse at some of the new faces Doctor Strange will encounter on his quest, from the royal family of Heven to a dark elvish sorcerer, in never-before-seen design sheets. Plus, next month’s DOCTOR STRANGE #450 one-shot includes a special prelude story by Landy and Fiorelli, introducing his mission and teasing his new mystical arsenal. It’ll also debut his new look, designed by artist Geoff Shaw.
STEPHEN STRANGE, STRANDED!
After becoming Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard, Strange lost his chance at redemption—and revenge against Doom—when Loki murdered Thor, cutting Midgard off from the other nine realms. With no way home and few allies remaining in Asgard, Strange travels to Alfheim to investigate an emerging crisis. But in an unfamiliar land, can Strange prevent elves and angels from going to war over a mysterious coffin? Maybe, with some help from Heven’s own Angela!
“You might think that Stephen Strange is on firmer ground now that he's become Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard, but he's about to be shoved face first into dangerous new territory, and his only guide is the baddest Angel of them all — Angela!” Landy shared. “I'm beyond thrilled to be working with Ivan and Dono [Sánchez-Almara] on continuing Strange's adventures away from Midgard, and the fact that we also get to delve a little deeper into Angelic society on Heven, and how it interacts with the rest of the Ten (now Nine!) Realms, is a huge and unexpected bonus. In a determined effort to stay true to the origins of the character, the story we're telling is only going to get bigger, crazier, and more mind-bending — and we're inviting all of you along for the ride.”
"Jumping into Doctor Strange’s world has been pure artistic joy,” Fiorelli said. “It’s so different from anything I’ve worked on before, and it lets me go wild with the weird, magical elements that make his stories so unique. On top of that, getting to design new characters from scratch is an incredible honor, knowing they’ll join the Marvel Universe forever. Paired with Derek’s thrilling story and Dono’s jaw-dropping colors, this is an adventure fans won’t want to miss!"
FANTASTIC FOUR #6, $3.99: I reversed course and told my LCS to keep on pulling FF after all. It's often a feel-good book, which is a pleasant change from all the grimdark stuff. I think I may have missed issue #5, but that's what the internet is for.
And I like the sound of "Invincible Woman." Especially when you're married to a guy who calls himself "Mr. Fantastic." And Sue is a lot more invincible these days than invisible. So if she decides to take the name, I wouldn't mind.
Written by RYAN NORTH
Art and Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
Variant Cover by LEIRIX
Marvel Rivals Variant Cover by NETEASE GAMES
Hidden Gem Variant Cover by JOHN BYRNE
THE FANTASTIC FOUR FACE THE MALICE OF... THE INVINCIBLE WOMAN!
Ryan North and Humberto Ramos introduce THE INVINCIBLE WOMAN, a cold-hearted and immensely powerful Sue Storm from an alternate universe, in a new story arc of their acclaimed FANTASTIC FOUR run, kicking off in December’s FANTASTIC FOUR #6.
The issue will come with a Marvel Rivals redeem code for an in-game MALICE WILL RULE spray featuring Invisible Woman’s iconic “Malice” costume.
New York, NY— September 30, 2025 — This December, learn what would happen if the most powerful member of the Fantastic Four held nothing back with the debut of THE INVINCIBLE WOMAN! A twisted, alternate version of Invisible Woman, INVINCIBLE WOMAN will headline an upcoming arc of writer Ryan North and artist Humberto Ramos’ celebrated run of FANTASTIC FOUR, starting with issue #6. Driven mad by her power and tormented by a tragic mistake that cost her everything, INVINCIBLE WOMAN resembles Malice, Sue’s dark persona that was first unleashed by Psycho Man during John Byrne’s legendary run on the title.
After being added to Marvel Rivals earlier this year, Sue’s iconic Malice costume became one of the game’s most sought-after costumes. To celebrate its popularity, FANTASTIC FOUR #6 will include a redeem code for players to unlock an exclusive new in-game MALICE WILL RULE spray. (Terms and conditions apply. See book for details.) Today, fans can check out the main covers for FANTASTIC FOUR #6-8 along with newly revealed variant covers, including a Hidden Gem variant cover by Malice creator John Bryne. FANTASTIC FOUR #6 will also feature a special Marvel Rivals variant cover spotlighting artwork from the game.
“GET SUE STORM. SO SAYS GALACTUS!”
When a message hidden in the structure of reality is decoded, Sue Storm becomes the most wanted super hero in the universe. And that makes both her – and planet Earth – a target for invasion! The Fantastic Four venture into space to answer Galactus’ call, and together, they’ll discover the terrifying mystery of the INVINCIBLE WOMAN, forcing Sue to confront possibilities of her powers that she never dared to imagine! Meanwhile, back on Earth, the junior Fantastic Four step up in the main team’s absence!
It all begins in FANTASTIC FOUR #6--THE INVINCIBLE WOMAN, PART 1!
Extremophile aliens have invaded Earth! Their plan: stop the planet's rotation so the same side always faces the sun, and then colonize that boiling, deadly side for themselves. Only the Fantastic Four can save the Earth from destruction! But none of their powers involve altering the Earth's rotation...or do they? And when the Wizard takes advantage of the chaos to attack the Baxter Building, there may be more going on here than meets the eye - including a discovery that'll change the fate of the Fantastic Four forever! Science, family and punching collide in this issue. PLUS: The beginnings of the all-new Future Foundation?
“Sue has played a lot of roles over her lifetime, and I think she's a really fascinating character,” North shared. “She's smart, she's funny, and she's determined. The Invincible Woman isn't our Sue Storm—and our Sue Storm isn't going anywhere—but she is a version of her that had different things happen over the course of her life. Of course, we've seen a similar situation with The Maker, but the true danger of the Fantastic Four was never an evil Reed Richards—it's an unchained Susan Storm.”
HULK SMASH EVERYTHING #1 (OF 5), $4.99: This seems like Marvel's answer to DC K.O. So I'd probably pass even if I was a huge Hulk fan.
Written by RYAN NORTH
Art by VINCENZO CARRATÙ
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
Foil Variant Cover by ADI GRANOV
Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS
Virgin Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS
Variant Cover by PAULO SIQUEIRA
Variant Cover by LUCIANO VECCHIO FROM DINOSAURS TO PLANETS TO THE VERY FABRIC OF REALITY... HULK SMASHES EVERYTHING!
Get a first look at the covers and interior artwork for the debut issue of HULK: SMASH EVERYTHING, the new series by Ryan North and Vincenzo Carratù, hitting stands on December 3
New York, NY— October 7, 2025 — HULK: SMASH EVERYTHING, an awe-inspiring new epic from the minds of writer Ryan North (One World Under Doom, Fantastic Four) and artist Vincenzo Carratù (Psylocke, Dracula: Blood Hunt) kicks off this December. The five-issue limited series sees Hulk on a riotous rampage across time and space! Tremendous trials await, each demonstrating Hulk’s outrageous strength like never before as the green goliath overpowers everything and anything—from fellow heroes to magnificent creatures to cosmic forces. The breathtaking battles will escalate wildly across the series, until all that’s left standing is THE HULK! Today, fans can enjoy a special preview of the wild series along with all the covers for the debut issue AND the reveal of the second issue!
A GUARANTEED SMASH HIT!
Is Hulk really the strongest there is? Sure, he’s stronger than most PEOPLE…but is he really stronger than EVERYTHING? Dinosaurs? Planets? Gravity? Cosmic forces? Find out here because when we say Hulk takes on all-comers in this new saga, we really mean it! It’s non-stop action in the classic mighty Marvel manner!
“Hulk is a perfect character, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson is doing incredible things with him in Incredible Hulk. This series is an evergreen (no pun intended) story that features an ever-increasing series of things being smashed by Hulk across all five issues. It goes to some wild places that I promise you are not expecting (and one, if you know me, that you are) and, through all the chaos and smashing, also tells what I think is a pretty sweet story about this big green guy,” North said.
“I think Bruce's mind is one of the most fascinating in the Marvel Universe,” Carratù shared. “Since Peter David's introduction of his multiple personalities, Hulk has been a constant rediscovery, and drawing him right now means a lot to me. Who among us, in a moment of rage, hasn't thought about smashing everything? We'll explore this facet of his identity and this time, we're giving him free rein. It'll be a lot of fun and truly crazy as Ryan and I push him into the most absurd corners of the universe with no limits!”
Then stay tuned for HULK: SMASH EVERYTHING #2, on sale in January, where HULK SMASHES HISTORY! Pencils down, True Believers, and pay attention to this next history lesson! For centuries, scholars believed dinosaurs to be among some of the fiercest creatures to ever roam Earth during its prehistoric age – until HULK arrived… Pangea? Evolution? Forget it! History as we know it is about to get SMASHED!
“The pitch for this story was to take Hulk and put him in some situations he hasn’t been in before – situations in which even he would find himself challenged to smash – and then, to survive that smashing,” North told ComicBook.com. “We got to take the story to some wild places – places that are being drawn in ASTOUNDING detail by Vincenzo – and I am really looking forward to seeing people’s reactions, especially to the last page of the first issue.”
WICCAN: WITCHES' ROAD #1 (OF 5), $4.99: If I'm going to read about a magician character, I'd rather read about old favorites like Scarlet Witch, Doctor Fate, Spectre or Doctor Strange than some new kid. This is for the youngs, I imagine.
Written by WYATT KENNEDY
Art by ANDY PEREIRA
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
Variant Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
Variant Cover by LUCIANO VECCHIO
WICCAN WALKS THE WITCHES' ROAD TO MYSTICAL GREATNESS IN FIRST-EVER SOLO COMIC SERIES
WICCAN: WITCHES’ ROAD, a five-issue limited comic series by Wyatt Kennedy and Andy Pereira, launches in December.
New York, NY— August 20, 2025 — Wiccan, the son of the Scarlet Witch, claims his place in Marvel’s magical hierarchy in WICCAN: WITCHES’ ROAD, his first solo series. Launching in December WICCAN: WITCHES ROAD will be a five-issue limited comic series written by rising star Wyatt Kennedy (X-Men: The Wedding Special) and newcomer Andy Pereira, in his exciting Marvel Comics debut.
Since bursting on the comic scene as a Young Avenger, Wiccan became one of his generation of heroes’ biggest breakout stars! Now, following the character’s live-action debut in Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along last year, Wiccan headlines a saga that explores his mighty legacy and the very nature of his immense mystical power! Following Wiccan and Hulkling’s part in Jonathan Hickman’s Imperial, Hulkling’s life on the line, forcing Wiccan to take a spellbinding trip down, down the Witches’ Road, where he’ll face a new enemy and discover his unique role in protecting Earth from magical threats.
SOMETHING WICCAN THIS WAY COMES!
A dark, macabre adventure awaits down the Witches’ Road that will reshape Wiccan—and the magical fabric of the Marvel Universe—forever… Wiccan and Hulkling arrive back on Earth, but nothing is ever easy for Marvel’s favorite (former) space emperors! With Hulkling grievously wounded, it’s up to Wiccan to save the day—but what lengths will he be willing to go to do so?
"It's a real thrill to be able to take Billy in such an unexpected direction and put him out of his element, introducing a new villain and a surprising ally that I know fans have been wanting to see. Obviously getting the chance to write one of Marvel's best couples is a joy, but I'm really excited to dive deep into who Billy is as a single individual and explore what his title as Wiccan really means to both himself and the greater Marvel universe."
On making his Marvel Comics debut, Pereira shared, "Drawing for Marvel is living out a childhood dream of mine. My fifteen-year-old self is completely over the moon, but I didn't do it alone! There were many people who helped me in my artistic and personal growth—my friends and parents who didn't let me give up, especially Fábio Yabu who believed in me and taught me much of what I know about comics, Sara Pichelli for inspiring me, and of course, the most special one, my girlfriend who is an amazing partner!”
“I’m very happy that my debut is also Wiccan’s debut as a solo star, and the whole team and I are putting a lot of effort into making it the best it could be!” he continued. “I hope this is the first of many stories. I’m so excited to be drawing Billy and Teddy, in their really cool designs, along with the atmosphere Wyatt is doing a great job at creating. This being the Witches’ Road, the most challenging part is all the trees!”
WICCAN: WITCHES’ ROAD #1 will boast covers by some of today’s hottest artists including Lucas Werneck, who will provide the series’ main covers, as well as superstars like Russell Dauterman and Luciano Vecchio. Check them out now along with a sneak peek at Andy Pereira’s interior artwork. Preorder WICCAN: WITCHES’ ROAD #1 at your local comic shop and stay tuned for more news about the series in the months ahead. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
VENOM #252, $6.99: If you care about Venom, this is probably pretty exciting. If you're like me, you see a retread of a 40-year-old idea that has long since played out.
Written by AL EWING, JORDAN MORRIS & TOM DEFALCO
Art by PACO MEDINA, JESÚS SAÍZ & RON FRENZ
THE RUMORS ARE TRUE!
Venom has a brand-new red-and-blue suit -- and a brand new name to go with it! How will the people of New York react when they find out that the city's newest Spider-Man is the SYMBIOTE they love to loathe? Luke Cage and Otto Octavius are ready to debate the matter -- with their fists!
PLUS: A bonus tale of the origin of an even All-NEWER Venom! AND a celebratory flashback story by the team behind the classic AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #252!
AGE OF REVELATION
AMAZING X-MEN #3 (OF 5), $4.99
Written by JED MACKAY
Art and Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR
ASSASSINATION PROCLAMATION!
X YEARS LATER, against all odds and with heavy losses, the X-Men reach Philadelphia, the capital of the Revelation Territories. But this is deep enemy territory, and the much-reduced X-Men will require significant allies in order to realize their objective: the assassination of Revelation, made all the more crucial by his true scheme coming to light!
BINARY #3 (OF 3), $3.99
Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
Art by GIADA BELVISO
Cover by RICKIE YAGAWA
SUPERNOVA!
X YEARS LATER, Carol Danvers, bearing the heavy weight of the cosmic name Binary and feeling the godlike power of the Phoenix Force coursing through her body, now stands face-to-face with the enemy who has come to annihilate everything Carol holds dear! At her lowest ebb, will Carol manage to hold back the destruction, or will she go supernova…and take it all with her?!
LAURA KINNEY: SABRETOOTH #3 (OF 3), $3.99
Written by ERICA SCHULTZ
Art by VALENTINA PINTI
Cover by ELENA CASAGRANDE
RAID ON ARAKKO!
X YEARS LATER, Sabretooth stalks Arakko, home of Apocalypse! Don’t miss this key turning point in Revelation’s plan, as Laura must choose between family and fealty…with deadly results.
ULTIMATE
ULTIMATE UNIVERSE TWO YEARS IN #1, $5.99
Written by DENIZ CAMP & ALEX PAKNADEL
Art by SUPERSTARS FROM ACROSS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE
Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
ULTIMATE UNIVERSE: TWO YEARS IN SETS THE STAGE FOR ULTIMATE ENDGAME!
This December, ULTIMATE UNIVERSE: TWO YEARS IN, a one-shot by Deniz Camp, Alex Paknadel and more, sets up the future of the Ultimate Universe, including ULTIMATE ENDGAME and the debut of ULTIMATE DAREDEVIL.
New York, NY— August 27, 2025 — Before ULTIMATE ENDGAME begins, behold the current state of the Ultimate Universe and discover its final secrets in ULTIMATE UNIVERSE: TWO YEARS IN #1, a special one-shot hitting stands in December by Deniz Camp (Ultimates, Ultimate Endgame), Alex Paknadel (Astonishing X-Men), and superstar artists from every cover of the Marvel Universe .
Like last year’s Ultimate Universe: One Year In which introduced Nick Fury and revealed crucial intel on the Maker’s Council, ULTIMATE UNIVERSE: TWO YEARS IN #1 will be an essential chapter in the overall Ultimate Universe narrative. The saga will see the return of the Ultimate Guardians, revealing their key role in Ultimate Endgame, and debut all new players as the countdown to the Maker’s return comes to an explosive end!
ALL PATHS LEAD TO ENDGAME!
In preparation for the Maker’s return in ULTIMATE ENDGAME, the Ultimate Guardians have been traveling all across time and space, recruiting members new and old… Travel across all the corners of the Ultimate Universe! Don’t miss the dawn of many new characters, including ULTIMATE DAREDEVIL!
“For me, each of these year-ending Ultimates specials are an opportunity to reveal more about the universe's history, and set the path of its future,” Camp explained. “Ultimate Universe: One Year In was about the recent past and near future, but Ultimate Universe: Two Years In is more ambitious; we'll take you from the birth of humanity to 2000 years into the future where everything has gone wrong. It's bold, it's heartfelt, it's filled with big new ideas and surprising twists on old characters -- it's just what you've come to expect from the Ultimate Universe!”
"Getting to write in the Ultimate universe—especially as it reaches its climax—is so fun, it should be illegal,” Paknadel sahred. “It's a license to rethink and reinvent your favorite characters, and Deniz and I have certainly done that here. Like all the best Ultimate versions of these characters, our Daredevil retains the essence of the original—he's still a something without fear—but he's been scaled up to a cosmic-level hero. I can't wait for readers to meet him."
ULTIMATE X-MEN #22, $4.99
Written by PEACH MOMOKO
Art by PEACH MOMOKO
Art and Cover by PEACH MOMOKO
THE FINAL SHOWDOWN BETWEEN ARMOR AND SHADOW KING!
Kageyama has proclaimed death to Hisako! But the X-Men aren’t going to go down without a fight!
NO. 2: DC COMICS
BIRDS OF PREY #28, $3.99: Last issue.
DC FINEST: SUPERMAN -- THE INVISIBLE LUTHOR TP, $39.99, collects stories published in Action Comics #26-40, Superman #6-11, New York World's Fair Comics #2, World's Best Comics #1, and World's Finest Comics #2-3. That picks up directly from DC Finest: Superman -- The First Superhero.
DETECTIVE COMICS #66 FACSIMILE EDITION, $6.99: First appearance of Two-Face.
JSA #14, $3.99: Year One part 2! I will be writing about this anon.
(W) Jeff Lemire
(A) Gavin Guidry (CA) Dave Johnson
A NEW HERO APPEARS AS JSA YEAR ONE CONTINUES! As the Atom investigates the Fifth Columnists, a new hero makes an appearance! Meanwhile, Alan Scott gets some help on a case from Detective Jim Corrigan!
LIMITED COLLECTORS' EDITION #43: CHRISTMAS WITH THE SUPER-HEROES FACSIMILE EDITION, $12.99: This book's stories were all reprints when it came out as a Treasury edition in 1976. But I guess if you haven't read them, they're still new.
ABSOLUTE
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #9, $4.99: I've dropped this one.
DC K.O.
DC K.O. KNIGHTFIGHT #2 (OF 4), $3.99: Press release.
Bruce Wayne’s battle through a gauntlet of future Batmen is on! Each former Robin has shaped Gotham City into their own vision of justice, and if Bruce can make his way past Dick Grayson, he’ll face the darkest one yet. Will he survive the most violent aspects of his own legacy? Or will Batman’s greatest failure destroy him and the city he’s sworn to protect? It’s a literal battle for the cowl—and for the fate of the DC Universe—as the all-star creative team of Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora turns up the heat!
DC K.O. SUPERMAN VS. CAPTAIN ATOM #1 (ONE-SHOT), $4.99: DC has said "This is a Superman story." Doesn't that mean he's going to win this tournament and go on to fight Darkseid, or whatever the prize is? He can't lose and drop out, if it's his story. Kinda kills the drama.
NO. 3: IMAGE COMICS
DREAD THE HALLS 2025 (ONE-SHOT), $6.99: The way I feel about holiday anthologies is that I'll get them if I see them. If they sell out before I get to the LCS, que sera sera.
(W) Chris Ryall, Jordan Hart (A) Luana Vecchio, Lee Ferguson, Walter Pax, Fabio Veras, Keithan Jones (CA) Jordan Hart
Dread the Halls returns to haunt another Christmas season with a 72-page gift of all-new tales of holiday horrors for only $6.99! This time out, Jordan Hart and Luana Vecchio deliver a seasonal blend of Hallmark movie and brutal revenge flick;** Chris Ryall** and Keithan Jones turn Mars red when “The Martians Conquer Santa Claus!”; Walter Pax and Fábio Veras return to the series rendering festive terror; and Ryall and Lee Ferguson close things out with an even darker Christmas Carol!
GIANT SIZE CRIMINAL #1, $5.99: Take my money! But despite what the PR implies, the Criminal TV show isn't imminent.
(W) Ed Brubaker (A/CA) Sean Phillips
THE FIRST NEW CRIMINAL SINGLE ISSUE IN OVER FIVE YEARS ARRIVES ON THE EVE OF THE STREAMING TV SERIES PREMIERE
This oversized, annual-style issue is packed with everything CRIMINAL fans love from BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS—and much more. Headlining the issue is a novella-length story starring fan-favorite character RICKY LAWLESS (a major player in the upcoming TV adaptation) as he goes solo on his latest heist—what could possibly go wrong?
But that's just the beginning, you’ll also get:
- A CRIMINAL tabletop RPG module written by KIERON GILLEN and illustrated by SEAN PHILLIPS
- Behind-the-scenes insights into the CRIMINAL TV series from showrunner Brubaker himself
- A fully illustrated guide to the world of CRIMINAL and its key characters
This GIANT SIZE CRIMINAL one-shot is the perfect entry point for new readers—and just in time for X-mas, it's an even better stocking-stuffer for the diehard Brubaker and Phillips fan in your life.
Exclusively in print and only available at comic shops—our way of saying thanks to retailers!
INFERNO GIRL RED BOOK TWO #1 (OF 3), $4.99: I've never cracked open a Massive-Verse book, and don't see much chatter online. Someone must be buying them, because new titles come out all the time.
Cover A by D’urso
Cover B by Luana Vecchio
Cover C 1:25 copy incentive by Tom Whalen
Cover D Youngblood Team Up variant by Daniel Bayliss
Cover E Youngblood Team Up variant by Bayliss (B&W Virgin)
IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN TEAM LIGHTS UP THE MASSIVE-VERSE NEXT MONTH WITH INFERNO GIRL RED BOOK TWO LAUNCH
First look at this sizzling new chapter in the Radiant Black universe
PORTLAND, Ore. 11/07/2025 — Co-creators Erica D’urso (Immortal Legend Batman) and Mat Groom (Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse) reignite for an all-new fusion of blistering action and heartfelt teen drama in the fiery Inferno Girl Red Book Two. As the cosmic chaos of the Massive-Verse heats up—from Radiant Black to Rogue Sun—this three issue miniseries sees Cássia Costa’s white-hot return to center stage next month.
In Inferno Girl Red Book Two, Cássia has become Apex City’s blazing beacon of hope—but even heroes can’t outrun their past. Still reeling from a devastating loss, Cássia faces the fallout of her own victories as a mysterious new threat emerges. Who are the enigmatic Twins, what dark designs do they have for Apex—and what revelation will shatter everything Cássia thought she knew about her power, her city, and herself?
Inferno Girl Red Book Two #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 3:
Inferno Girl Red Book Two will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Inferno Girl Red, Vol. 1 trade paperback (ISBN 9781534324817, Lunar Code 0423IM374) is available now at local comic book shops, independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones.
STARTLING TALES OF SANTA CLAUS 2025 ANNUAL (ONE-SHOT), $9.99: Like the book above, I'll buy this one-shot if I see it.
(W) Benito Cereno (A) Seakae, Evan Doc Shaner, Emmett Graham, Anthony Clark (CA) Mark Laszlo
- Six seasonal fantasy-adventure stories to drive the cold winter away! See:
- Saint Nicholas match wits with a devil!
- Mrs. Claus take on the Wild Huntsman!
- The birth of a log that poops nougat!
- The grisly outcome of trying to outlaw the Krampus!
- How many cookies really make a dozen!
PLUS: How they do Christmas in Lovecraft country! 80 big ad-free pages!
NO. 4: IDW PUBLISHING
GODZILLA #5, $4.99: Preview.
STAR TREK RED SHIRTS #5, $4.99: Preview.
NO. 5: DARK HORSE COMICS
CREEPY PRESENTS ALEX TOTH TP, $24.99: Those books that collect EC stories by artist over at Fantagraphics must be doing well, if Dark Horse is stealing the trick with Creepy. Here's a PREVIEW.
DARK HORSE BOOKS PRESENTS NEW PAPERBACK EDITIONS OF “CREEPY” ARTIST COLLECTIONS
Creepy Presents: Alex Toth
Value-priced paperback edition of the New York Times bestseller hardcover series
MILWAUKIE, Ore., (June 2, 2025)—Dark Horse Books celebrates the contributions of writers including Alex Toth, Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, Steve Ditko, and more in new paperback editions of Creepy Presents. Creepy Presents: Alex Toth and Creepy Presents: Bernie Wrightson will be available in December 2025 and February 2026, respectively, with the others following shortly after. Each volume will spotlight an individual artist’s work in Creepy and Eerie, collecting everything they published between the two magazines.
About Creepy Presents: Alex Toth:
With an introduction by Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean), this collection of timeless tales will thrill, educate, and excite fans of horror, comics, and stellar illustration work. It includes major collaborations with Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Carmine Infantino, and others as well.
About Creepy Presents: Bernie Wrightson:
These classic tales from the 1970s include collaborations with fellow superstars and Warren Publishing alumni Howard Chaykin, Nicola Cuti, Bill DuBay, Carmine Infantino, Bruce Jones, Budd Lewis, and Walt Simonson, as well as several adaptations and original stories written and drawn by Wrightson during one of the most fruitful periods of his career! The infamous “Jenifer” is included, as well as Wrightson’s full-color story “The Muck Monster,” and adaptations of Poe and Lovecraft classics—such as the unnerving “Cool Air.” This tantalizingly twisted tome is also topped with a new introduction by Bruce Jones—a perfect aperitif to begin a hearty repast of horror!
Creepy Presents: Alex Toth (168 pages, 8.375” x 10.875”, paperback) will be available in bookstores and comic shops on December 2 and 3, 2025. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop or bookstore for $24.99.
Creepy Presents: Bernie Wrightson (144 pages, 8.375” x 10.875”, paperback) will be available in bookstores and comic shops on February 3 and 4, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop or bookstore for $24.99.
FRANKENSTEIN NEW WORLD VOLUME 2 THE SEA OF FOREVER HC, $24.99: I'm honestly not a huge fan of this version of Frankenstein's monster, who is thoughtful, slow to action and often just plain boring. But maybe you are. Here's a PREVIEW.
NO. 6: BOOM! STUDIOS
BRIAR NIGHT'S TERROR #1, $4.99: Here's a PREVIEW.
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #45, $4.99: Here's a PREVIEW.
NO. 7: DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
TERMINATOR: SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN #1 (ONE-SHOT), $5.99: It would be just like Skynet to kill Santa Claus. No respect for tradition!
Writer: Paulina Ganucheau
Artist: Kendall Goode
HUMANITY IS ON THE NAUGHTY LIST!
It's Christmas Eve in Skynet's apocalyptic future, and the atmosphere is pretty far from festive. But even in the blasted rubble of civilization, the surviving elders of the Resistance have fond memories of the holiday - and in between drone attacks, the younger members are eager to hear about them.
The story of the jolly old man in a red suit who infiltrated people's perimeters is especially intriguing. How did he avoid the sentries and guard dogs? What kind of exfiltration technique was he using? And most important, did he have glowing red eyes that matched his fur-trimmed hat - like the hulking figure that's now advancing on their position?
Get ready to deck the halls with phased plasma rifles as relentless comics machines PAULINA GANUCHEAU and KENDALL GOODE celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in The Terminator: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - featuring seasonal cover wrappings from GOODE, WILL ROBSON, FRANCESCO BIAGINI, and REESE HANNIGAN!
VAMPIRELLA VOLUME 7 #7, $4.99
ONI PRESS
CRUEL UNIVERSE 2 #5 (OF 12), $4.99: Liam Sharp is clearly doing his best Wally Wood on Cover B.
(W) Corinna Bechko, Ryan Haddock, Andrew Wheeler (A) Kano, Andrea Mutti (CA) Lee Bermejo (Variant) Liam Sharp
IN THIS CRUEL UNIVERSE, PERCEPTION IS REALITY . . . AND REALITY IS PAIN! Join petrifying pioneers Corinna Bechko (EC’s Blood Type), Ryan Haddock (The Brothers Flick), and EC newcomer Andrew Wheeler (Another Castle) as they probe the far reaches of space for any pinprick of hope . . . anything? Anyone out there? Nope? Artists Kano (Action Comics), Andrea Mutti (EC’s Cruel Kingdom), and more heed the call to bring the latest batch of technological terrors to the page. Will a stranded pilot find salvation? Will a terminally ill tech bro live on in prosperity? Will a scientist’s quest for renewable resources result in prosperity for all? Probably not, but you’ll have to pick up a copy of Cruel Universe 2 #5 to find out for sure!
DRAGONS OF PARIS HC, $24.99: What th-!?
(W) Joann Sfar (A/CA) Tony Sandoval
What if dragons invaded Paris during the belle epoque? Writer Joann Sfar and illustrator Tony Sandoval weave their imaginations into a canvas of adventures, battles, sacrifices, love, and humor. A folkloric, playful, and liberating journey, told in breathtaking, epic beauty.
Paris, 1900. For thousands of years, dragons have lived hidden from everyone, sealed in statues and gargoyles throughout the city. Legend has it that only the sacrifice of a being of great magic can protect Paris from their wrath and maintain their slumber. But when a roguish Hawaiian princess rescues a mermaid from suspicious danger, the malevolent shadow of dragons grows once again over the City of Lights. From the catacombs to the parvis of Notre-Dame, a romance is born under the awakening of a thousand-year-old evil.
RICK AND MORTY: THE END #1, $4.99: If you believe Oni's really giving up this franchise, I've got some rubber kryptonite to sell you.
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TRIGGER WARNING: A STRANGERS IN PARADISE STORY #1 (ONE-SHOT), $5.99: I know one Legionnaire who's going to be happy to see this.
(W/A/CA) Terry Moore
Trigger Warning is a NEW Strangers In Paradise story written and drawn by Terry Moore. This one-shot comic book features SIP stars Katchoo and Francine as you've never seen them…in the old west! Can Civil War veteran Katchoo find true love in a small western town? She can if Francine lives there! But first, our weary soldier will have to battle quick-tempered outlaws and the quickest gun in the county!
AHOY COMICS
DEATH DOG #2 (OF 2), $4.99
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR (ONE-SHOT), $4.99
Script: Dan Parent
Pencils: Dan Parent
Inks: Bob Smith
Colors: Glenn Whitmore
Letters: Jack Morelli
Main Cover: Dan Parent
Retro Variant Cover: Dan DeCarlo
On Sale Date: 12/3
Celebrate the season Archie style, now packed with over 30 PAGES of content, including a BRAND-NEW STORY! The ultimate Christmas bash is happening at the North Pole, and SANTA’s helpers SUGARPLUM and JINGLES are competing to be the best dancers on the ice. But when they bring ARCHIE, BETTY, and VERONICA in to hype up the game, their hasty mash ups could put the entire party in peril!
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
COMPLETE HATE VOLUME 2 TP, $29.99: Here's a PREVIEW.
MAGNIFICENT ADVENTURE: THE PERILS OF GIUSEPPE BERGMAN TP, $24.99: "Milo Manara’s famously inept adventurer returns in two engagingly absurdist adventures that absolutely attest to the existence of free will — or do they?"
PETRA CHERIE HC, $34.99: "Now in English for the first time, Italian comics master Attilio Micheluzzi’s classic graphic novel follows the dramatic adventures of a mysterious heroine during the end of World War I!" Here's a PREVIEW.
UNCLE SCROOGE: FLINTHEART GLOMGOLD'S SINISTER SECRET #3 (OF 3), $5.99: Secretly Uncle Scrooge #463.
WINNIE THE POOH: THE HUNDRED ACRE COMIC COLLECTION VOLUME 1 HC, $29.99: "Disney talents around the world have been making Winnie the Pooh comic book stories since 1977. Now these warm, wacky, and wild adventures are anthologized for the first time in North America!" Here's a PREVIEW.
RED 5 COMICS
AFTERBURN: BAD BLOOD #1 (OF 4), $4.95, is a sequel to the graphic novel that inspired the 2025 movie Afterburn, starring Dave Bautista and Sam Jackson. It came out in September, according to Wiki, but I don't remember hearing about it. It's set in a post-apocalyptic future, after a solar flare has wiped out the Eastern Hemisphere. (If it had wiped out the Western Hemisphere, I suppose this would be a Korean movie!) Dave Bautista is a treasure hunter who goes into the Burn Zone to find the Mona Lisa. Maybe it'll pop up on Netflix or something.
TITAN COMICS
DARK SOULS: MOTHER OF MOURNING #1 (OF 4), $4.99
(W) George Mann
(A) Maan House
COVER A: BJORN BARENDS
COVER B: WARRICK WONG
COVER C: THE KNOTT
COVER D: MAAN HOUSE
COVER E: COLOR BLANK SKETCH ($5.99)
COVER F: BJORN BARENDS FOIL TRADE ($14.99)
FC, 32pp, $4.99, On Sale December 3, 2025
NEW SERIES BUILDING ON THE ACCLAIMED HIT VIDEO GAME DARK SOULS
AN ALL-NEW GRIMDARK TALE WITH THE LEGENDARY DARK SOULS AESTHETIC!
Hope is a fleeting feeling for the Knights of Mourning. But the knightly order are willing to bet everything on their last chance of salvation.
In search of a hero to rekindle the flame, these knights turn to the Mother of Lillies, a soulless mummified saint with legends about her ability to restore balance to the world.
The knights believe that her lost soul will resurrect her and bring them their soughtafter champion to guide them to solace. But madness looms in every knight’s mind and this long-awaited goal might not be what it once seemed…
HEAT SEEKER EXPOSED: A GUN HONEY SERIES #4 (OF 4), $4.99: This isn't all the covers. I didn't see any point to posting those with black boxes over the naughty bits.
(W) Charles Ardai
(A) Ace Continuado
COVER A: CARLA COHEN
COVER B: YASMINE
COVER C: BRÄO NUDE BAGGED ($10)
COVER D: ACE CONTINUADO
COVER E: COSPLAY PHOTO
COVER F: CARLA COHEN FOIL VIRGIN ($14.99)
COVER G: UNIQUE BLIND BAG ($10)
COVER H: ANG HOR KHENG NUDE BAGGED ($10)
COVER I: BRÄO UNIQUE OUTFIT ($10)
FC • 32pp • $4.99 • On Sale December 3, 2025
THE SENSES-SHATTERING, EPIC CLIMAX TO THE HIT GUN HONEY SPIN-OFF!
When a relentless investigative reporter threatens to expose her criminal activities, mistress of misdirection Dahlia Racers needs to disappear – from the reporter, the police, and her own former clients who want to silence her… permanently! Gun Honey universe praised by celebrated crime writers ED BRUBAKER, MAX ALLAN COLLINS & DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI!
SOLOMON KANE THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 HC, $125.00, collects Marvel Premiere #33-34; Sword of Solomon Kane #1-6; material from Conan Saga #50, Dracula Lives! #3, Kull and the Barbarians #2-3, Marvel Preview #19, Monsters Unleashed #1 and Savage Sword of Conan #13-14, 18-20, 22, 25, 26, 33-34, 37, 39, 41, 53-54, 62, 83, 162, 169, 171, 219 and 220. Lord, do I remember these comics and magazines. They were my introduction to the character, and hit me at just the right age (about 16 and up). I might get this just for the nostalgia factor. It's a cheap price to remember being a teenager again.
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DC K.O. #2 leads to the "Superman vs. Captain Atom" one-shot (and three others, also in December). Despite my initial reluctance, this is proving to be an interesting event, and beautifully (if imperfectly) implemented. #2 advances the plot in ways that are both logical and surprising, which a few nice bits of characterization for flavor.
It was too late to be born on another planet, so I couldn't be Superman. But I could be Doctor Strange... Not that I'll be picking this up right away.
For s split second I thought you meant were putting off studying to become Sorceror Supreme.
If it's good enough to keep, it's good enough to have in collected form.
Isn't it funny how we all now just expect everything to be collected.
"Malice Will Rule."
"Silence will fall. The Pandorica will open."
This is for the youngs, I imagine.
Again? But that trick never works!
DC FINEST: SUPERMAN -- THE INVISIBLE LUTHOR TP collects stories published in Action Comics #26-40, Superman #6-11, New York World's Fair Comics #2, World's Best Comics #1, and World's Finest Comics #2-3.
You might not think reading these early stories in struct chronoligical order is all that important, but take it from someone who has recently read them out of order, it is.
JSA #14, Year One part 2
It strikes me that the house ad DC has been using to promote this series would have made a better first cover than the one they actually used.
LIMITED COLLECTORS' EDITION #43: CHRISTMAS WITH THE SUPER-HEROES FACSIMILE EDITION
I still have my original, and I even break it out to read over the holidays every couple of years.
TERMINATOR: SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN #1 (ONE-SHOT)
"You'd better watch out... You'd better not cry... You'd better not pout... Or YOU'RE DEAD!"
Liam Sharp is clearly doing his best Wally Wood on Cover B.
Oh, yeah.
TRIGGER WARNING: A STRANGERS IN PARADISE STORY #1 (ONE-SHOT): I know one Legionnaire who's going to be happy to see this.
Why whomever could you mean?
DEATH DOG #2 (OF 2)
If you liked the recent Krypto mini-series, you'll like Death Dog.
I'd rather read about old favorites like Scarlet Witch, Doctor Fate, Spectre or Doctor Strange than some new kid.
Wiccan's been around for twenty years, so I'm not sure whether he still qualifies as a "new" character anymore. Of course, I still think of Firestorm as a "new" character, so who am I to talk?