Marvel Rivals draws on comic stories going back decades, with a particular eye on adapting details from some of Marvel's biggest stories of recent years, including the current Marvel Rivals season 1, which takes some inspiration from summer 2024's Blood Hunt event.

That's just scratching the surface of the best comics to read if you love Marvel Rivals, so we've put together a list of 10 comics that are perfect for fans of the game with stories featuring characters from Cloak & Dagger, to Squirrel Girl, the Avengers, Moon Knight, the Fantastic Four, and many more.

The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda

Just about every Marvel fan knows about Wakanda, the once hidden African nation ruled by T'Challa, the Black Panther. But Marvel Rivals shows a different vision of Wakanda - an Intergalactic Empire located in deep space. And while the setting provides some of the most visually distinctive and uniquely interactive maps in Marvel Rivals, the concept comes straight from comic books.

In comics, the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda is actually led by none other than N'Jadaka, also known as Erik Killmonger, sworn enemy of T'Challa. As for T'Challa himself, the Black Panther ventures into space on a mission to liberate the people who have been conquered by N'Jadaka's empire. The story marks the capstone of acclaimed writer Ta-Nehisi Coates' time writing the adventures of the Black Panther, and with gorgeous art by Daniel Acuña, it's a perfect story for fans of Marvel Rivals.

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The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

Squirrel Girl has become an unlikely fan-favorite character in Marvel Rivals, even receiving some buffs in the game's most recent balance patch that make her "Squirrel stampede!" ultimate ability even more effective. And that's only fitting, as Squirrel Girl has a reputation in comics as being, well, unbeatable - to the point where she's faced down world-class baddies such as Doctor Doom and even Thanos with only her rascally rodent allies to help her.

That reputation is on full display in writer Ryan North and artists Erica Henderson and Derek Charm's long-running title Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, in which she takes on a variety of villains, including the aforementioned Thanos, all the way on up to the cataclysmically powerful Galactus, proud papa of Marvel Rivals' announcer Galacta. It's one of the funniest, most unabashedly exciting comics of the modern Marvel era.

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Spider-Verse

If you've played Marvel Rivals, you've almost certainly done your part escorting Spider-Zero to the chambers of the Mast Weaver (or tried to stop her progress, depending on which side of the map you're on). And if that bit of Spider-centric storytelling strikes your fancy, there's simply no better way to whet your whistle and get your fix than by diving into the original Spider-Verse comic event, which lends the Tokyo 2099 maps their inspiration.

Written by Dan Slott, scribe of more Spider-Man comics than anyone else in Marvel history, Stan Lee included, Spider-Verse centers on not just one Spidey, but dozens of them as they come together across the Multiverse to take down a group of villains who wish to kill them all one-by-one. It's the tale that launched a whole franchise and inspired not just the Marvel Rivals maps, but the popular Spider-Verse animated films.

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Blood Hunt

Marvel Rivals season 1 is all about Dracula and his vampires taking over the Earth, centered on New York City, which provides the backdrop for the new maps added to the game as part of the seasonal content. That's remarkably close to Marvel's latest big summer event Blood Hunt, in which an army of vampires try to take over the Earth after casting the world into eternal darkness. But the twist is, it's not Dracula who's leading the vampire invasion - it's another Marvel character whose villain turn is a huge surprise.

Just about the entire Marvel Universe is part of Blood Hunt, including the original Moon Knight Marc Spector, who is raised from the dead in the event. So in addition to the main story, there are numerous tie-ins - most of which don't have to be read to understand the core narrative. That said, the Fantastic Four Blood Hunt tie-in will be a real treat for fans of Reed Richards and his role in Marvel Rivals, showing how Mister Fantastic adapts to the vampire invasion of New York City.

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Savage Avengers

Marvel Rivals puts players on a ragtag squad of Marvel heroes and villains teaming up on an adventure that takes them through numerous timelines and worlds of the Multiverse. And that's the exact vibe of 2021's Savage Avengers by writer David Pepose and artist Carlos Magno, which sends a team of unlikely Avengers to the timeline of none other than Conan the Barbarian as they go on the run from Deathlok, a cyborg assassin from the future sent to eliminate temporal anomalies.

With a team that's led by Elektra in her current role as Daredevil and which also includes Anti-Venom, Cloak & Dagger, Wolverine/Hulk hybrid Weapon H, and classic Avenger the Black Knight, there's plenty for fans of Marvel Rivals to sink their teeth into - including the evolution of Cloak & Dagger's friendship into a romance. And with a second volume that takes them into a team-up with Punisher 2099 (one of the coolest alternate skins in Marvel Rivals) in a dystopian future, it's the perfect comic for fans of the game.

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West Coast Avengers

Jeff the Land Shark is unquestionably the breakout star of Marvel Rivals thanks to his adorably vicious presence and his meme-worthy ultimate ability (even if he's not at the top of the tier-list). If you're a new Jeff fan, Marvel Comics has more than its share of Land Shark stories for you, including his very own It's Jeff! comic. But we'll go back to the start and suggest that readers take a look at 2018's West Coast Avengers by writer Kelly Thompson and multiple artists, featuring a spin-off team of Earth's Mightiest Heroes led by Hawkeye.

Not only does the team have their first encounter with Jeff, who quickly becomes their mascot of sorts, but they also run afoul of villains such as BRODOK, a hunky clone of MODOK with a buff body to go with his big ol' noggin. It's a delightfully entertaining read and an easy breezy entry into a different side of the Marvel Universe for fans of the silly - but still exciting - bits of Marvel Rivals.

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King in Black

The symbiote homeworld of Klyntar is the most cosmically creepy setting in Marvel Rivals, with its shifting, organic walls and mountains of symbiotic slime, and a story that involves the Guardians of the Galaxy and Eddie Brock dealing with the absence of Knull, the so-called King in Black. And, of course, Knull and his reign as the lord of the symbiotes are taken straight from comics.

The 2020 comic event King in Black by writer Donny Cates and artist Ryan Stegman brings Knull and his symbiote monsters to Earth on a mission of conquest, with Eddie Brock leading Marvel's most powerful heroes in the resistance against him. The story redefined the Venom mythos forever, and even provided inspiration for the recent film Venom: The Last Dance (check out our Venom: The Last Dance review for more info on that).

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Civil War

Marvel Rivals is all about the clash of hero against hero. While there are certainly villains in the game (like the notoriously deadly Hela), top Marvel heroes like Captain America and Iron Man form the core of the team's extensive roster of characters. And when it comes to Marvel heroes squaring off against each other, there's no bigger story than 2006's Civil War, in which the aforementioned Steve Rogers and Tony Stark find themselves on opposite sides of an ideological conflict that eventually leads to blows.

The concept is familiar to Marvel fans at this point, with the film Captain America: Civil War taking its cues from the now classic comic event. But there's nothing like digging into the original comic story itself, which is even bigger than the movie it inspires. Centered around numerous Marvel heroes picking sides in the fight, recent Marvel Rivals additions Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman even find themselves on opposing sides. It's an intense and important chapter in Marvel history. And of course, if you're in the mood for the MCU after reading it, you can check out our Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline, and our guide to watching all the Marvel movies and shows in order.

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Secret Wars (2015)

When it comes to stories of Marvel's Multiverse colliding, there are none bigger or more bombastic than 2015's Secret Wars by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Esad Ribić, which takes its name from the original 1985 Marvel event. In the modern version, Doctor Doom manages to save the Multiverse from destruction by recombining pieces of it into a totally new realm called Battleworld - over which he holds omnipotent power.

Pieces of Secret Wars have already made it into Marvel Rivals, including Captain America's Gladiator skin, taken directly from one of the series' tie-in comics, so it's safe to say the story is an inspiration to say the least. And for fans of the game, it's sure to hold more than its share of thrills as Doom is opposed by Reed Richards and the Fantastic Four, as well as a Multiversal collection of heroes and villains, all leading to the entire reality of Marvel Comics being rebuilt from the ground up. Secret Wars will also be the inspiration for the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars film.

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Avengers Forever

Marvel Rivals season 0 set the stakes of the game as revolving around two warring versions of Doctor Doom, each enlisting Marvel heroes and villains and their variants from across the Multiverse to do battle for their opposing sides. And though it's not the most well-known of all the stories on this list, few comic events capture that energy the same way as writer Kurt Busiek and artist Carlos Pacheco's late '90s masterpiece, Avengers Forever.

In Avengers Forever, Kang the Conqueror goes to war with his variant, Immortus, who enlists a collection of Marvel heroes from across multiple eras to fight against his conquering doppelganger with the fate of the timestream hanging in the balance. As a bonus, the 2021 title Avengers Forever serves as a spiritual sequel, with a massive team of Avengers from different timelines coming together to fight Doctor Doom's Multiversal Masters of Evil.

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The two-part 'Company Man' is written by Brandon Thomas and illustrated by Charles Stewart III, Anthony Fowler Jr., and Ulises Arreola. It focuses on Josiah Power, the superhuman attorney and leader of the now defunct Power Company (the heroes for hire squad created by Kurt Busiek and Tom Grummett back in 2002). Power will also cameo in January 15's Black Lightning #3, also penned by Brandon Thomas.

You can check out preview art from all four of the new stories in the galleries below.

Company Man

While Power mourns the loss of his nephew Daniel (who was killed in last summer's Absolute Power event), he decides that the answer is to re-form the Power Company as "the only solution to the problem of growing anti-meta sentiment, and Jefferson Pierce, a.k.a. Black Lightning, is the key."

Ring of Power

Writer Zipporah Smith and artists Kelsey Ramsay and Francesco Segala deliver 'Ring of Power,' which sees Vixen and Bolt join forces to battle a wave of "anti-metahuman sentiment in a hospital where citizens are getting treated for emerging abilities."

Unfinished Business

Cyborg and Green Lantern Jo Mullein take on Despero in this new story by John Jennings with art by Caanan White, Atagun Ilhan, and Andrew Dalhouse.

Dynamic Duo

Batman Jace Fox and Signal (Duke Thomas) team up in Vita Ayala, Ray-Anthony Height and Chris Sotomayor's 'Dynamic Duo,' in a tale that sees them "fight crime, drink ginger beer, and play Spades on the mean streets of New York."

Here's Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez's main cover for the special, followed by variants from Alitha Martinez (with Mark Morales and Andrew Dalhouse), Davi Go, and Valentine De Landro.

The issue will also act as a prelude to a new one-shot launching in April. The Power Company: Recharged sees the return to DC of writer Bryan Edward Hill, with art from Khary Randolph and Alitha Martinez, and will explore how the new Power Company line-up – which includes Power alongside Black Lightning, the Jace Fox Batman, the Signal, and Vixen – work to "rebuild humanity's faith in heroes and fight against the rising tide of anti-metahuman hate" while also battling a serial killer who is hunting people with powers in Atlanta.

DC Power: Rise of the Power Company is published on January 29. The Power Company: Recharged will follow on April 30.

Jo Mullein is one of the best Green Lanterns of all time.

"A big anniversary issue is always a great excuse to go crazy with reveals and unveilings, and we've taken that to heart here!" said Ahmed in a statement. "In this over-sized issue an old enemy drives Logan's new pupil the Wendigo to the brink, Logan finally comes face to face with the cryptic entity known as the Adamantine, and a stunning new family revelation plants the seeds for the next chaotic chapter of Logan's life."

Here's Cóccolo’s main cover, followed by variants from Andy Kubert and Jerome Opeña.

"CELEBRATING 400 ISSUES OF WOLVERINE WITH THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE!" reads Marvel's synopsis for the special. "A massive issue you cannot afford to miss! Wolverine faces off with the Adamantine! The Wendigo is pulled into a deadly trap as a specter from Wolverine's past emerges — and the Wolverine story you never thought you'd see begins here!"

The mysterious Adamantine was introduced in September 2024's Wolverine #1, though as of this month's #5 we still don't know too much about the new villain other than it has the ability to possess characters who are bonded with Adamantium. That includes Cyber, Deathstrike, and – of course – Wolverine himself. It seems like the new issue may finally give us some answers...

Wolverine #8 (Legacy numbering #400) is published by Marvel Comics on April 16.

Check out our picks for the best Wolverine comics of all time.

The genre-blending graphic anthology stars a huge cast of comics talent, and later this month five of those creators are assembling for an event in West Hollywood. Jason Pierre, Chris Robinson, Nicole Beckett, Jaxson Beckett Williams, and Messiah Jacobs will all participate in a reading, Q&A, and signing on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Book Soup.

As a teaser for the event, here's the first seven pages from one of the stories: 'Sword of the Cypher' by writer Chris Robinson and artist Chris Gooding. Check it out in the gallery below...

"A Lyrical Ruckus in the City shows our heroes in all facets of life grappling with a rapidly changing world, reminding us that everyone can make an impact," said Ruckus universe co-creator Messiah Jacobs in the book's afterword. "Ordinary becomes extraordinary. We hope that when you immerse yourself in A Lyrical Ruckus in the City, you can see the real life superhero within you."

ODB: Oddities, Discord, & B-Sides - Lyrical Ruckus in the City is out now from Oni Press.

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The initial line-up of New Champions is made up of Moon Squire, Liberty, Cadet Marvel, and the mysterious Hellrune. As we saw at the end of the first issue, however, the Champions are about to be joined by some familiar and not-so-familiar faces including Spider-Boy, Amaranth, Hulkette, and more. One of the characters who made a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo at the end of that issue is a new Wakandan hero named Gold Tiger. In our exclusive unlettered preview of the next issue you can see her in action for the first time.

The New Champions were initially introduced by Marvel as a series of speculative characters on variant covers. Liberty debuted on the cover of Captain America #2; Moon Squire on Moon Knight #28; Cadet Marvel on Captain Marvel #1; Hellrune on Immortal Thor #3; Hulkette on Sensational She-Hulk #1, and Amaranth on Scarlet Witch #9. They characters are now fully-fledged heroes – albeit still young enough that they need to get the bus home after a hard day's crimefighting.

Here's what the official synopsis has to say about New Champions #2: 

"NEW ALLIES... AND ENEMIES? Hellrune has summoned young heroes from far and wide, but who among them has what it takes to become a New Champion? The smooth-talking magician Monte seems to be a prime candidate, but is he more than he appears? And who is the mysterious MAGNETRIX?"

New Champions #2, by writer Steve Foxe, artists Ivan Fiorelli and Ig Guara, colorist Arthur Hesli, and letterer Travis Lanham, is published by Marvel Comics on February 12.

Will the New Champions reach the heights of the best teen superhero teams of all time?

Avengers Assemble is created by writer Steve Orlando, penciled by José Luis Soares Pinto, inked by Oren Junior, colored by Sonia Oback, and lettered by Cory Petit. The series focuses on a side team of heroes formed by Captain America known as AVENG.E.R.S. – the Avengers Emergency Response Squad.

Now, in next week's #5 – the series' final installment – Earth's Mightiest will do what it does best: assemble and fight back. Check out our exclusive preview below.

Marvel's official synopsis for the new issue hints at some of the chaos in-store in this climactic instalment as Cap-Snake goes on the rampage.

"CAP-SNAKE VS. THE AVENG.E.R.S.! The Serpent Society has harnessed Mephisto's power to create a serum capable of raining destruction on civilization – and their first victim is Captain America! Is Cap-Snake what this team of villains finally needs to defeat the Avengers and reign supreme?"

Avengers Assemble #5 is published by Marvel Comics on January 15.

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What wasn't clear was what this guy would have to offer on a narrative level. Sure, one would expect that he'd use his bulk to send a bunch of crooks to the hospital, but there was little giveaway as to the psychological complications that come with each version of the character. Luckily, the Absolute Batman is far more than just a brute. In fact, he's thrown all of our expectations out the window (along with a few bad guys).

Building a new sort of Batman

It's been clear right from the start that this incarnation of the Caped Crusader bears an iron will and an unbreakable drive to save Gotham City from repeating the tragedy that took his father. It reminds us of other series that present the character at an early stage in his career, like Frank Miller's Batman: Year One. It shows us Batman at perhaps his most dangerous and obsessive, but also at his most alienated. He hasn't yet formed a "Bat family," and without even the support of allies like Commissioner Gordon his relationship to humanity initially seems distant at best. At one point in Absolute Batman #1, he uses the Bat-Symbol/axe on his chest to chop off a foe's hand. It's an act that screams, "Doesn't play well with others."

But while he is terse and occasionally brutal, spending more time with this version of the Dark Knight reveals a man starting from the opposite end of the spectrum to the Bruce Wayne we know and love. Not only is his Mom still around and a fairly active figure in his life, but this Bruce has actual relationships with his close friends. Absolute Batman #3 balances the present day story with a flashback that ends with his childhood pals surprising him with a trip to the movies. The fact that his friends are all based on traditional Batman villains and many of them bear certain trademarks of their namesakes (The most obvious being technological whiz kid Eddie and cat-lover Selina) lend Absolute Batman a "raised by wolves" feel. Yes, he has his primary mission, but he's also influenced by those closest to him, including the memories of his late father.

This is also a Batman who is still working out his moral code. A lot of that is due to the rage and frustration that is constantly in danger of bubbling over, something that some of the other, more ethically authoritative takes on the Dark Knight lack. How can he save an entire city? How can he divide his time between the violent criminals who threaten outright bloodshed and the more insidious figures that bleed Gotham dry at a higher level? What is useless spectacle and what makes an impact? What is proving a point and what is going too far?

These are all questions that Absolute Batman has posed so far, and each one provides another building block into a character who is evolving on the page. This isn't "How Bruce Wayne became Batman," but, like Bruce's childhood engineering project that he works on with his father, a Batman who is in constant development. 

Interestingly, this isn't the only adaptation to tackle this idea in recent years: Matt Reeves' 2022 film The Batman featured a Caped Crusader that was in the midst of a sort of career overhaul as he realized that his dedication to barbarous, beatdown-fueled vengeance meant little in the way of promising hope for Gotham on a wider scale.

This is still an action-packed comic, one that makes ample use of Bruce's bodybuilder physique and his array of fearsome gadgets. Writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta (Gabriel Hernandez Walta fills in for Dragotta in the fourth issue) know that these aspects lend themselves well to big set pieces, the kind that you can practically hear heavy metal music blaring behind. If there is ever a Batman movie scored by Slayer, it'll be an adaptation of Absolute Batman. But these crowd-pleasing features, from the dynamic, take-no-prisoners fights to the fact that the Batmobile is a massive haul truck weighing hundreds of tons, never clash with the more emotionally intricate moments.

These are the parts that make us realize that "building the Bat" isn't necessarily an A to B process. Rather, it's a toil on all fronts. And though a lot of publicity has been put into the Absolute Batman series, it's this willingness to be curious about Batman's metamorphosis, even as a crime-fighting adult, that has affirmed its spot as one of the best-selling and just plain best comics of the moment. We don't know what the future will bring for Bruce Wayne, but one thing is certain: Absolute Batman is a big guy, but he's got even more growing to do.

Absolute Batman #1-4 are all out now from DC. The story continues in #5, which will be published on February 12.

The Absolute Universe continues with Absolute Wonder Woman. Check out our interview with Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman.

"Hooky Hidalgo, adventurist and popular live streamer, has gone missing while climbing Mt. Denali in Alaska!" reads the synopsis for the first issue. "When his girlfriend, Becca, arrives at the base of the mountain to retrace his steps, she soon discovers something beyond the dreamy and impressive landscape. There's a conspiracy deep within the heart of Denali itself – a dark pyramid, silent, waiting. Becca – and the scores of Hooky fans determined to either find him or find some fun – will face death, avalanches... and monsters to find the truth."

We have an exclusive preview of the first issue below, which sees Hidalgo's fateful first steps into the pyramid of the title...

"Dark Pyramid is a series about uncovering mysteries, and our whole creation process was an ode to that," said Tobin in a statement about the new series. "Such collaborative fun! At each step, the whole creative team saw opportunities to make the story and the characters better. More dynamic. More terrifying. More mysterious. It's a comic about how comics should be made, and that made it into a series that will be loved."

Check out all three covers for the first issue by (from left to right) P.J. Holden, John McCrea, and Alison Sampson.

"Dark Pyramid is a thrilling adventure into the heart of an ancient mystery," added PJ Holden. "Working with Paul is always an adventure, he asks for the oddest monsters and weirdest creatures and I hope to deliver them! You're gonna find some of these monsters horrifying and others adorable, it's great fun to get to draw that kind of range."

Dark Pyramid #1 is published by Mad Cave Studios on March 12.

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The first chapter, titled 'The Rising Tide,' opens with a striking montage of moments from Aquaman's life before cutting to a gorgeous spread (Timms and Lokus's work throughout this book is pretty spectacular) of our hero leaping into battle with a giant Cthulu-like creature. That's in the future, however, with the rest of the issue takes place one year previously.

Join us now as we break down all that you need to know about Aquaman #1 – but be warned, there will be full spoilers for the issue from this point on...

The return of Aquaman

When we catch up with him at the start of the issue – saving a crashing jet – Arthur Curry is feeling pretty good. He's been restored to his position of King of Atlantis and is a full member of the Justice League again. He also has a new power…

The recent Absolute Power arc saw Amanda Waller kidnap superheroes and steal their special abilities using Amazo robots. The Amazo named Depth Charge captured Arthur, took his powers and tried to conquer Atlantis. When the heroes got their abilities back, however, Depth Charge and Waller were defeated. Still, some powers were jumbled up. Now, as well as his usual abilities, Arthur also has Mera's power of Hydrokinesis – the ability to manipulate water. He uses it here to guide the crashing plane to a safe landing, and then later when he's forced to fight a gigantic creature made of water that's attacking Daytona.

What's going on with Atlantis?

After saving the plane, Arthur returns to Atlantis. He's so busy with the day-to-day duties of ruling the city that he is largely unconcerned when Jackson Hyde – the other Aquaman – tells him he has discovered a magical pearl. Hyde actually found this in the pages of October 2024's Batman: The Brave and the Bold #18, but as an editorial caption reminds us, it's not the first time we've seen such an object. One appeared in 2022's Flashpoint Beyond #1, where it was called the Ocean Orb, and another appeared in The Flash #785 from the same year. It's unclear the full extent of the powers of the Orb at this point, but it clearly has something to do with the issue's biggest twist: the disappearance of Atlantis!

Yep, while Aquaman is busy fighting the monster on Daytona Beach, he hears a cry from Mera. He returns home, only to find that Atlantis and all his friends have inexplicably vanished, leaving desolate ruins behind. Arthur makes the sensible choice and turns to his friends for answers...

Enter the Justice League

Aquaman travels to the Justice League Watchtower and consults with Batman, Wonder Woman, and Zatanna. The latter scans the Orb and while she can't quite figure out what it is, exactly, she finds "a corresponding thread" that leads them back to the ocean. While exploring the depths, they discover a strange, weed-covered monument. The Orb seems to activate and Arthur realises that the monument is in fact a transportation gate. He swims through it and vanishes – leaving behind an ominous and very familiar symbol: Darkseid's Omega. Yep, this is an underwater Boom Tube. 

So what's next?

Although they don't give much away, we know from DC's February and March comic solicitations that this current era of Aquaman will have big ties to Darkseid (who, while currently dead, has left a huge mark on the DC All In era) and Apokolips.

Aquaman #2 hits shelves on February 12. Here's what DC's solicitation copy has to say about what happens next:

"ATLANTIS... OBLITERATED! After the shocking events of Aquaman #1, Arthur Curry is now a king without a home! But is hope truly lost? The answer lies in Aquaman’s mysterious new water-morphing abilities, and a portal into the unknown. Earth’s uncanny undersea hero must train like never before to stand a chance of recovering Atlantis from its untimely apocalypse... or should we say Apokolips? Ride the wave for the biggest, wettest adventure of the year in this second issue extravaganza — brought to you by the tide-turning talents of Jeremy Adams and John Timms!"

Aquaman #1 is out now from DC.

He may sometimes be a bit of a pop culture punchline, but Aquaman is a total badass.

Although details are currently sparse, it's known that Crunchyroll Manga will be launched as a premium add-on that will allow Crunchyroll subscribers (initially only in the United States and Canada) to read digital manga releases on iOS and Android devices.

"Crunchyroll Manga will be a premiere online manga app that carries catalogs from renowned publishers, offering fans unparalleled access to the visionary works that inspire the anime we love," said Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini at the Sony Group Corporation's press conference at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. "As we strengthen partnerships in this exciting new venture, we aim to add even more value to the Crunchyroll membership, complementing our vast anime library, Crunchyroll Game Vault, and extensive selection of products in the Crunchyroll Store."

The full details of the publishers, series, and creators involved have yet to be revealed, but Crunchyroll has promised that "brand-new and beloved titles from multiple top publishers" will be a part of the app. It's also known that the releases will initially be published in English, with multiple other languages planned to be added to the service in the future. 

"Research shows that nearly 70% of anime fans read digital manga at least once a month, highlighting the immense demand for this medium," Purini continued. "Crunchyroll Manga will not only meet this growing interest but also fuel the continued global popularity of anime and manga alike."

This won't be Crunchyroll's first foray into manga, but rather a return to the market it quietly exited after canning its previous manga app roughly a year ago. The old app had a limited selection and clunky user interface, so here's hoping the new version is a step up.

Here are the best anime shows and all the new anime on the way.

Batman #156 builds on this reveal by largely focusing on the Riddler's plot (and Mad Hatter's involvement in it). In its final pages, however, it returns to the issue of Commander Star – a b-plot that has felt a little irrelevant up to this point. Well, after this issue it's clear that both Star and the Court of Owls have bigger and more deadly plans than even Edward Nygma realised. 

Spoilers for Batman #156

The chapter opens with riots engulfing the streets of Gotham, while Star stands by and does nothing. Batman manages to quickly clear Jim's name with the police, then sets out to find Nygma, who is taunting Batman with his usual riddles, one of which Bruce eventually deciphers as being a hint that the Court of Owls is now under Russian control – who now have access to the US's nuclear arsenal.

While Jim gives Nygma a well-deserved beating, Batman tracks the Owls representative Leonid Kull as he heads to a private jet. One thing is bothering him still, though. Just who is Commander Star and how does he fit into all of this? 

As he thinks it over, he remembers Nygma's final riddle to him: "Not in pounds, but I measure weight. I won Beauty's love, which started as hate." Deciphering that gives him two answers: The Beast and KG... Yep, the man inciting chaos on the streets of Gotham is Batman's old enemy Anatoli Knyazev, the assassin more commonly known as the KGBeast.

Who is the KGBeast?

Knyazev is a cybernetically-enhanced assassin created by Jim Starlin and Jim Aparo for March 1988's Batman #417. In the original continuity he was trained by the KGB and despatched to kill various U.S. officials (including then president Ronald Reagan!). During a fight with Batman, however, he chopped his own hand off, replacing it with a cybernetic gun arm.

The Beast would continue to cross paths with Batman over the years, gaining various additional enhancements along the way. He was eventually killed by Tally Man in 2007's One Year Later crossover, then later resurrected as a Black Lantern in the Blackest Night saga.

In the post-Rebirth DC universe, KGBeast was hired by Bane to take out Nightwing – an assignment that he very nearly carried off. Nightwing temporarily lost his memory and began going by the name Ric Grayson for a time. While he eventually recovered, an enraged Batman took the fight back to Anatoli, snapping his neck and leaving him to die in 2018's Batman #55. Now, it seems, the KGBeast is back – and looking for a rematch.

Batman #156, by writer Chip Zdarsky, artist Tony S. Daniel, colorist Tomeu Morey, and letterer Clayton Cowles, is out now from DC.

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Amazing Spider-Man #65 is the fifth instalment of 'The '8 Deaths of Spider-Man' arc and is written by Joe Kelly, drawn by Cafu, with coloring by Frank D'Armata, and lettering by Joe Caramagna. We've got an exclusive preview of the new issue which sees Peter come face-to-face with his next opponent. You can check it out in the gallery below (though please note that the final two pages read in landscape format, so you may need to flick back and forth between them.)

Marvel's official synopsis for the new issue hints at some of the tribulations the webhead will encounter in the issue.

"THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES! Spider-Man has faced four Scions and is running out of extra lives. This issue's scion, CYRA, represents the very power of Death Itself and makes Spider-Man watch everything he loves die. Can Spider-Man possibly withstand this punishment?"

Amazing Spider-Man #65 is published by Marvel Comics on January 8. It's followed on January 15 by the cryptically titled special issue The Amazing Spider-Man #65.DEATHS.

Stay up to date on all the new Spider-Man comics Marvel has planned for release.

Although SilverHawks only ran for a single season, it still retains a strong cult following. Now Dynamite Entertainment, hot on the heels of their new ThunderCats series, is set to release a brand new SilverHawks comic book written by Old Man Logan and Predator writer Ed Brisson and illustrated by Gargoyles and Firefly artist George Kambadais. 

Newsarama sat down with Brisson to find out more about why he campaigned to write the new book, how he's expanding the existing lore – and if we'll see a crossover with ThunderCats sometime soon.

Newsarama: Let's start off by touching on your relationship with the original SilverHawks cartoon, Ed. I believe this is a book that you were really campaigning to take on – what made it so appealing to you?


Ed Brisson: Yeah, this is a project that I’d been pushing for from the moment that Dynamite announced they were doing a ThunderCats book – both are in that same Rankin/Bass universe of shows and so it made sense that if ThunderCats took off, they'd want to explore the catalogue.

I was a big fan of the SilverHawks cartoon as a kid, I had the toys, I read the Marvel series. I loved the idea of cyborg space cops out to take down a galactic mobster. I love sci-fi, I love crime. You take those two things and bring them together and it's like catnip for me. The line we've been taking is that it's "The Untouchables in space," which has always been there in its DNA. 

Beyond that, I've always felt that SilverHawks was mostly overlooked. It lived in the shadows of ThunderCats, which to be fair was arguably the more successful show. There was a lot of potential with the set up and characters that hadn't been explored in the show which makes the project ripe for exploration and expansion – that room to explore and build on existing lore was too enticing to pass up.

What can you tease about the first story arc and where we pick up with the characters?


The first story arc is largely going to be us reintroducing the cast, spending a little time with each member before we bring them all together as a team. So, coming into the book, we'll get to see Jonathan Quick as a lieutenant with Interplanetary Force 8; Bluegrass and Hotwing as entertainers – a musician and magician respectively; Steelwill and Steelheart as officers on the frontline; and Copper Kidd as one of the last remaining denizens of The Planet of the Mimes. Each will have a moment to shine and each will be impacted directly by Mon*Star's current reign of terror.

The main plotline through these issues uses the cartoon as a jumping off point – Mon*Star had broken out of prison and is on the warpath – making up for the 100 years he was incarcerated. At this same time, Stargazer is on the brink of retirement, but because he built his career on having put Mon*Star behind bars in the first place, he's putting off hanging up his badge and building a new team to go out and take down Mon*Star and his criminal cartel once again. 

What new threats will the team be facing over the coming months?

Besides Mon*Star, we're going to see quite a few members of his crime cartel causing all sorts of issues for the SilverHawks. Hardware, Windhammer, Mo-Lec-U-Lar, Poker-Face will all be popping their heads up in the first few issues, all of them playing a major role in the happenings of the first arc. Others will be popping in as well, but I don't want to give it all away here. The big threat, however, is the secret that lies behind the true reason for Mon*Star's elaborate prison break. The timing isn't coincidental, there's something else coming and it could destroy the entire Limbo galaxy.

How does it feel to be writing new stories in such a well-loved world?

It feels great. It's one of those dream-come-true projects for me. We're going to be focussing primarily on the characters that people already know and love. There will be a few new secondary cast members introduced in the first issue – all members of the original SilverHawks task force that Stargazer and Condor were part of.

It's been almost 40 years since the original animated series. How much did you need to update the characters and their world in the writing and the art?


Some of the designs are timeless. There were a couple of tweaks here and there – particularly with Bluegrass and Hotwing – but we largely stayed true to the original animated series. In terms of writing, the animated series never delved too deeply into any of the characters in terms of backstory and we never got to see many of the populated areas that the SilverHawks were protecting, so with the comic, we've started very much with our feet on the ground, showing Bedlama and some of the other locations in more detail. Also, as mentioned above, we've been spending more time with the cast, rounding them out and trying to make them feel a little more grounded and real than they might have in the past.

Mon*Star is one of the coolest villains of the '80s. How are you bringing him into the 21st century and distinguishing him as a unique bad guy?

The thing about Mon*Star that I've always loved is that he's a space mobster. He's like a supercharged Al Capone – if Al Capone could have transformed into a badass robot and rode around the galaxy on a giant space squid. I think there is a tendency to let characters like Mon*Star run wild, doing nasty business for the sake of doing nasty business, which would be to the detriment of the book. Within the series, we're going to slowly zoom in on Mon*Star and get a real sense of where he comes from and why he's so hungry for power. He's more than just evil for evil's sake. Delving into his past, his fears and desires, is going to put him into a place that we haven't seen before and I think that's going to help set him apart from his cartoon counterpart.

Are we likely to see any crossovers between ThunderCats and SilverHawks?

As far as I know, there isn't anything planned yet. A lot of folks have already been asking for it and I'd love to see it as well, but I think we want to be sure to take the time to establish the SilverHawks as their own thing first. I think any crossover needs to be earned and the way we get there is by making readers care for the two properties first – Declan and Drew have already done that with ThunderCats, we just need the time to do that with SilverHawks.


What do you hope readers get from the new SilverHawks comic?


Balancing the expectations of long-time fans while trying to attract new readers is always a challenge. That said, as I mentioned earlier, the show left behind a wealth of untapped potential in its characters and lore, which gives us plenty of room to explore.

Fans of the original cartoon will get to see all of their favourite characters and recognize a few plotlines woven throughout the story. Because we're taking a deeper dive into character backstories, readers will be getting something that feels both fresh and familiar. By spending the time exploring how each member of the team ended up where they are – and the personal toll of Mon*Star's wrath of terror – the hope is that we're going to be putting out a series that provides a great jumping on point for those who aren't familiar, you're going to get all of the backstory right out of the gate. 

In the end, if George and I do our job, if we pump all of the excitement we have for the SilverHawks into the book, the hope is that that excitement will be contagious. Old fans will have their love reignited, while also making a whole new generation of readers fall in love with the SilverHawks for the first time.

SilverHawks #1 is published on January 29 by Dynamite Comics. 

The original ThunderCats comics are getting a lavish reissue.

In X-Factor #6, the team are still recovering from X-Term's disastrous infiltration of the Nevermor military base, which left Oskar dead and rebel mutant McCloud free (thanks to the help of a nearby smart fridge). From our preview of the new issue, it seems like X-Factor has succeeded in capturing X-Term's leader, Darkstar, but with the team at breaking point due to infighting, and McCloud now free, their troubles are only just beginning... Check out the preview in the gallery below.

X-Factor follows a team of government-sanctioned mutants who have been coerced into supporting the Mutant Surveillance Act and embarking on dangerous missions designed to win over an audience on social media. Currently led by Havok, their roster is ever-changing due to the high likelihood of fatalities.

Marvel's official synopsis for the new issue gives little away, simply reading: "BETRAYED! X-Factor have survived their most grueling trial yet... Who can they turn to? And can they endure another betrayal?"

X-Factor #6, subtitled 'Traitors,' is written by Mark Russell, illustrated by Bob Quinn, with coloring by Jesus Aburtov, and lettering by VC's Joe Caramagna. It's published by Marvel Comics on January 1.

X-Factor is one of the best X-Men teams of all time.

And while they've both had successful careers outside of comics, to the point where Patton (whose memorable acting credits are too numerous to name) has even had a role in the MCU as Pip the Troll, they both say that when it comes to superhero stories, there's just nothing like a good old fashioned comic book.

"I think it's the most bombastic way to tell their stories," Blum tells Newsarama. "Like there are visuals that will never be achieved in movies or TV that can be achieved in comics. The long form storytelling, the building. I mean, we cite Chris Claremont all the time. That guy wrote X-Men for 16 years. It's incredible to be able to plot out and show the changes in these characters and how they progress for that long. You can't really do that with anything else."

"You can really live a life with a certain character for a long, long time," adds Oswalt. "Because of the way people age, the way actors age, you can't really do that even, I think, with a TV show. So yeah, comics are, if you want a long run saga, it's the only form."

"And I think they were born in this format, you know?" Blum continues. "Like, this is where they come from. So this is the best way to tell their stories."

And when it comes to great comic book stories, Oswalt and Blum are both lifelong fans of Marvel Comics who have now compiled a collection of so-called "unforgettable" Marvel issues from across the publisher's decades of history. But their own love of Marvel goes all the way back to their childhoods.

"I just remember comics being around just kind of piled up for us kids. And the Marvel ones, that was my first realization of like, oh, this company does their stuff better. The art looks cooler. The characters are cooler," says Oswalt. "I remember a doc ox Spider Man issue that I thought was just brilliant. Great villains, great heroes. It was just this thing in the air that I was able to detect."

"My dad learned to read and speak English from comics, so it was kind of passed down to me immediately," explains Blum. "Like there's pictures of me in my highchair with them. And I think my earliest memory, I guess, like my first comic, was, I remember the toys of the '80s kind of coincided with the comics. I remember simultaneously buying, I think, a bunch of the Secret Wars toys while reading Secret Wars. And it was like love at first sight for me."

Marvel Comics did indeed develop 1984-85's Secret Wars comic book series simultaneously alongside the classic Mattel toy line in an unprecedented cross-media production. The now classic comic story will serve as the inspiration for Avengers: Secret Wars, the big payoff film of the current Multiverse Saga of the MCU.

What makes a truly unforgettable Marvel Comics story? As it turns out, it's remarkably hard to pin down just ten examples that sum it up. But Oswalt and Blum wound up focusing on stories that carry an element of surprise, and which sum up something special and elemental about the characters in them.

"Putting the list together was actually kind of easy. The problem was then just, you know, we had to then cut the list down," Oswalt says. "For me, it was easy, because there are moments in these comics that really stay with you. So for me, unforgettable is those moments that really jump on you and surprise you, that you do not see coming. That's what helped us choose."

"Yeah, I think there were just these little touchstones of our history of reading, and things that hit us and stayed with us forever," adds Blum. "I think of that X-Factor issue where Havoc goes to therapy to deal with his inadequacy issues, and as a kid in therapy I was like 'Oh, okay. You can connect to these things on a deeply personal level.' I think these stories can really go much deeper and explore interesting things. And we tried to have self contained stories, or at least moments that worked on their own."

As for what makes the Marvel Universe in particular so special, Oswalt says it all comes down to Marvel's classic 'world outside your window,' while Blum says it's all about Marvel's focus on developing its characters.

"I love how vibrant, messy and overcrowded it is. I love that any character can take the spotlight," says Oswalt. "It is the closest thing to like, the messiness of life. It just happens to have superpowers and cosmic entities in it, but it is. They've really, really captured the chaos of the world we live in better than, I think, a lot of mediums."

"I think it's character first, right?" Blum adds. "Marvel was the first one that was like, 'You're gonna care more about the secret identity than you're gonna care about the superhero'."

Marvel: Unforgettable Stories is available now from Folio Society.

Check out our list of the best Marvel Comics stories of all time.

"You wanted monsters? Well, you’re getting even more," Gunn says. "We’re coming back for season two! But don’t worry, we’ve still got plenty left this season for you. Catch new episodes of Creature Commandos every Thursday, with the season one finale dropping January 9 exclusively on Max."

Creature Commandos has proved to be a worthy first entry in the new DC Studios cinematic universe as well as a pitch-perfect continuation of The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker, two previous DC properties that are making the jump to the new continuity.

Still, there's a long way to go before the end of the first season, which, as Gunn points out, is still in the middle of airing. And considering how tragic the last couple episodes have been, who knows what the team will even look like by the time the season ends.

In fact, episode 4, 'Chasing Squirrels,' was so deeply heartbreaking (and emotionally affecting) that I took time out to explore what makes the episode, and its central character Weasel, so special, and so reflective of the larger themes of what the "Monsters" side of the so-called "Gods and Monsters" era of the burgeoning cinematic DC Universe is all about so far.

Up next, kinda more on the "Gods" side of the equation, is Gunn's Superman reboot movie, which just got a gorgeous first trailer that's setting hopes for the film quite high.

New episodes of Creature Commandos will premiere Thursdays on Max through early January. For more, check out our Creature Commandos review or our guide to the other best shows on HBO Max to add to your watchlist.

That'll happen in April, and though it will bring some changes, not everything will be brand new as writer Joe Kelly, currently one of the writers of Amazing Spider-Man, will be sticking around for the new volume. He's joined by artist Pepe Larraz, one of Marvel's top rising stars, along with long time Spider-Man veteran artist John Romita Jr, along with colorist Marte Gracia.

"The new run finds Peter without a job and looking for gainful employment, but his job search is interrupted by a rampaging Rhino who is but the tip of a sinister iceberg," reads Marvel's official description of the new Amazing Spider-Man #1. "What major Spider-Villain is working behind the scenes weaponizing other Spider-Villains including one we haven’t seen in OVER SEVEN YEARS?! Also, what is that Goblin-free Norman Osborn up to these days?"

Check out the cover of Amazing Spider-Man #1 by Larraz and Gracia right here:

"Even though this is a new #1, I don’t think of it as a 'restart' per se," Kelly tells Polygon, who first announced the new Amazing Spider-Man #1. "I'm writing the next chapter of the story of one the world’s greatest characters, lucky enough to follow in the footsteps of the folks before me. After that sinks in, I spend a lot of time thinking about what I love about Spider-Man and his cast, what stories resonated with me at different times of my life, and how I can synthesize all of that into something that works with what came before but breaks new ground…. I feel a drive to take bold, unexpected swings in order to see how Spider-Man deals with Marvel-sized curve balls. Pressure makes diamonds."

"The most important part of Spider-Man that I wanted to portray accurately is Peter. Of course I can talk about drawing a believable New York, I shot hundreds of pictures of details of the city for reference, or how I've focused on drawing the flow of Spidey’s movement and speed in a way closer to animation than comics," adds Larraz. "But I think Spider-Man comics work because we care about Peter and his world, so that was my main focus: To draw a Peter that you instantly recognize and empathize [with]."

Amazing Spider-Man #1 goes on sale April 9.

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Spurrier is joined by artist Stephen Green, who provides the main covers for the four issue limited series as well as the interior art, as well as colorist José Villarrubia and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou who are both no strangers to The Witcher comics.

Here's a gallery of covers by Green, Mattia De Iulis, Aaron Campbell, and Tim Von Rueden:

"In The Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly, Geralt travels to a remote town where a vampire is rumored to be killing the townspeople," reads Dark Horse's official description of The Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly. "The bounty has amassed all manner of monster hunters - and among them is another witcher, from the school of the Bear, a fierce competitor for the reward."

Geralt is, of course, a Witcher of the school of the Wolf, so he'll have some different training and skills from his new rival, who will provide an interesting challenge along with having to hunt down the bloodthirsty vampires plaguing the town.

Meanwhile, in the world of video games, CD Projekt Red recently revealed details about the long-awaited Witcher 4, which will feature Ciri as the new Witcher protagonist.

The Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly #1 goes on sale April 23.

Here's everything we know so far about The Witcher 4.

The most recent book in Valve's Team Fortress 2 comic series was 'The Naked and the Dead' from 2017, meaning fans have waited seven long and uncertain years for the finale. Back in July, a pair of long-time Valve writers confirmed the seventh book was still happening, and now it's here.

I won't spoil any of the plot details, but suffice it to say, you'll probably want to get a box of tissues ready. Obviously, the end of such a long story is bound to carry some emotional weight as you prepare to say goodbye to its beloved characters, but there's another detail that's likely to hit you even harder: the book is dedicated to actor Rick May, who played Soldier in Team Fortress 2 and died of Covid-19 in 2020.

"Did you know the construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa was one hundred and ninety nine years late?" reads a cheeky blog post from the team behind the Team Fortress 2 comics. "Literally everyone alive when construction started was dead by the time it finished. So unless you're having this read to you from the bad side of a Ouija board, you made it out the other end of issue seven's historically-speaking-pretty-short seven year delay alive. Which isn't too bad."

The Team Fortress 2 comics take place following Gray Mann's takeover of Mann Co. after the Robot War. 'The Days Have Worn Away' is a whopping 330 pages long.

After 7 years, a forgotten Team Fortress 2 taunt is in the spotlight as the ultimate meme expression of FPS dominance: "You either Yeti cancel or the Yeti cancels you."

Speaking to the Phase Hero podcast, Winderbaum says Jeff coming to the MCU is, like Thanos, inevitable, but he's remaining tight-lipped about where or when it could happen.

"You know it's coming! You know it's coming!" Winderbaum quips. "I can't say when, I can't say where. But we're all Jeff fans around here. Man is he fun to play!"

Yes - that's right - even Marvel executives are getting in on the fun with Marvel Rivals, which has already reached over 20 million active players since its December 5 wide release.

As for how Jeff could fit into the MCU, well, there's certainly a question around how he might appear. But his comic book origins could offer some clues, because he's got strong ties to a character who is already part of the MCU, and who is seemingly headed for a big team-up: Kate Bishop, the second Hawkeye.

In comics, Jeff is a genetically engineered creation of MODOK, who was adopted by Gwen Poole and the West Coast Avengers after they defeated the villain. Though Jeff lived with Gwen Poole for some time, more recent comic appearances have shown him now living with Kate, as she was the leader of the West Coast Avengers.

In the MCU, Kate is seemingly headed for a Young Avengers team up after being recruited by Ms. Marvel in The Marvels, so it's entirely possible Jeff could be part of that, if they wind up finding and adopting him. Heck, with Goose the Flerken already in the mix, it could be a full-on Pet Avengers team up too.

Learn all about the comic history of Jeff the Land Shark.

We've got a preview of interior pages by writer Frank Tieri, artist Michael Sta. Maria, colorist Dono Sanchez-Almara, and letterer Joe Sabino in which the stage is set for the tale, introducing much younger versions of Sabretooth and Wolverine as they are held at Ravenscroft Asylum.

Here's the gallery of interior pages, along with the cover by Adam Kubert:

"SABRETOOTH IS DEAD...BUT HIS PAST IS ALIVE AND LETHAL! A person alive in the 1900s seen in a picture on the wall of NYC's oldest tavern? Yes. A feared gangster and murderer who rose to power among the notorious gangs of NY? Yes. And also, perhaps most shockingly of all, none other than...Sabretooth?!?" reads Marvel's official description of Sabretooth: The Dead Don't Talk #1. "Join us - and Wolverine - as we uncover this secret untold chapter from the life of Logan's greatest foe in a tale of violence, betrayal, shocking reveals and more violence. Sabretooth may be dead...but the secrets from his past - and the ways in which they may affect Wolverine in the present - are very much alive!"

As many fans know, Sabretooth and Wolverine's hatred of each other goes back to their childhood at the end of the 19th century, with the two notoriously long-lived mutants trying to kill each other countless times in the years since. Sabretooth's last attempt came in the Sabretooth War storyline, which ended in his own death.

Sabretooth: The Dead Don't Talk #1 goes on sale December 25.

Stay up to date on all the new X-Men comics Marvel has planned for release.

Another Dark Knight tale, Absolute Batman, reaches the end of its first story arc this month with Part 6 of 'The Zoo.' We're loving the Absolute Universe so far, and there's a lot still to come. Joining DC's trinity this month is a trio of brand new Absolute comics: Absolute Green Lantern, Absolute Flash, and Absolute Martian Manhunter – and that's absolutely enough use of that word in one sentence.

Elsewhere, DC seem to be kicking back and having some fun. As well as a hilarious cover for World's Finest that sees the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel inexplicably meet Guy Fieri, there's a teenage John Constantine OGN, and a fart-themed Harley Quinn special. Sure, why not? Whatever you're looking forward to reading next year, thanks for checking out Newsarama in 2024 and we'll see you next year.

Upcoming DC March 2024 Comics: Spotlight

BATMAN #158

Written by Jeph Loeb

Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

Variant covers by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, J. Scott Campbell, Gabriele Dell’Otto, and Dan Mora

Foil variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

Courtside card stock variant cover by Tony S. Daniel

1:25 cover by Lee Bermejo

1:50 variant cover by Simone Di Meo

1:100 variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

1:250 variant cover by Jim Lee

1:608 variant cover by Jim Lee (Signed by Jim Lee)

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$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock) | Variant $7.99 US (foil) | Connecting gatefold $7.99 | ON SALE 3/26/25

Jeph Loeb! Jim Lee! An all-new epic saga begins here.

Hush returns!

ABSOLUTE BATMAN #6

Written by Scott Snyder

Art and cover by Nick Dragotta

Variant covers by Frank Quitely and Simon Bisley

1:25 variant cover by John Mccrea

1:50 variant cover by Alex Maleev

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock) | ON SALE 3/12/25

Bruce Wayne, a young man who has built his entire life on leveling up, on becoming a bigger man than both his enemies and the obstacles that stand in his way, will have to break down the Black Mask and his gang of Party Animals.

Will he be able to do this without the help of his unlikely new MI6 ally, Alfred Pennyworth? And how do his childhood friends—Edward Nygma, Waylon Jones, Harvey Dent, and Oswald Cobblepot (among others)—play a crucial role in Batman’s legacy as Gotham’s Vigilante?

Absolute Batman’s first story arc, “The Zoo” concludes with this larger-than-life story, while introducing a few new elements to come in arc 2. You’d have to be Absolutely MAD to miss it!

ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #5

Written by Jason Aaron

Art and cover by Rafa Sandoval

Variant covers by Sean Murphy and Jae Lee

1:25 variant cover by Darick Robertson

1:50 variant cover by Sean Murphy

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variants $5.99 US (card stock) | ON SALE 3/5/25

Kal-El’s life with his parents in the rural Redlands of Krypton is a happy one. But when that entire existence is suddenly threatened, the Els have no choice but to make a stand…and fight for the truth!

ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #6

Written by Kelly Thompson

Art by Mattia De Iulis and Dustin Nguyen

Cover by Hayden Sherman

Variant covers by Sean Murphy and Joshua “Sway” Swaby

1:25 variant cover by Dustin Nguyen

1:50 variant cover by Sean Murphy

International Women's Day variant by Jenny Frisson

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variants $5.99 US (card stock) | ON SALE 3/26/25

Diana defied the will of the gods in leaving Hell, and Hades, lord of the underworld, takes that personally…but when he interrogates her, her tales surprise him. Will it change her fate? Kicking off a two-part guest arc from the breakout artist of

The Cull, Mattia De Iulis—and featuring a surprising and delightful backup tale of Li'l Diana by series writer Kelly Thompson and superstar artist Dustin Nguyen!

ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #1

Written by Al Ewing

Art and cover by Jahnoy Lindsay

Variant covers by Juliet Nneka and Martin Simmonds

1:25 variant cover by Ryan Benjamin

1:50 variant cover by Helena Masellis

Foil Logo cover

Connecting variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque

$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock) | Variant $7.99 (Foil) | ON SALE 3/19/25

Without the Corps…without the ring…without the willpower, what’s left is the Absolute Green Lantern!

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ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #1

Written by Deniz Camp

Art and cover by Javier Rodríguez

Variant covers by Guillem March and Marcos Martín

1:25 variant cover by David Aja

1:50 variant cover by Daniel Warren Johnson

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Connecting variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque

$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock) | Variant $7.99 (Foil) | ON SALE 3/26/25

Beyond Mars…beyond physical form…beyond Human Understanding…all that's left is the ultimate alien: the Absolute Martian Manhunter!

ABSOLUTE FLASH #1

Written by Jeff Lemire

Art and cover by Nick Robles

Variant covers by Clayton Crain and Dan Panosian

1:25 variant cover by Jeff Lemire

1:50 variant cover by Clayton Crain

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Connecting variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque

$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock) | Variant $7.99 (Foil) | ON SALE 3/19/25

Without the mentor…without the family…without the Speed Force, what’s left is the Absolute Scarlet Speedster!

PEACEMAKER PRESENTS: THE VIGILANTE/EAGLY DOUBLE FEATURE! #1

Story Consult by JAMES GUNN

Written by TIM SEELEY and REX OGLE

Art by MITCH GERADS and MATTEO LOLLI

Cover by MITCH GERADS

Variant cover by DAN PANOSIAN

Variant cover by DARICK ROBERTSON

1:25 variant cover by MATTEO LOLLI

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DC Studios’ James Gunn steps in as story consultant for 5 issues of insane $%&!@#$ calamity when two fan-favorite characters share the spotlight (and equal page count!)

The Vigilante story starts when Peacemaker has disappeared! It's up to Adrian Chase, the Vigilante and Peacemaker's Bestest Friend to find him! The crime bosses of Evergreen must pay! BLOOD WILL BE SPILLED! (oh, wait, you say Peacemaker is just on vacation? Oh. uh. Don't tell Adrian.)

Meanwhile, Eagly and his sidekick, Chris Smith (aka Peacemaker), are exhausted! After kicking the #$%@ out of a buncha Nazi lizard dudes, it's time to head to the great outdoors for some fresh air and a much needed vacay. But when their commute is co-opted by a bunch of masked &$#%$@#!, it's up to a certain eagle hero and his pet human to get themselves (and some dumb innocent folks) out of quite the pickle. Will lives be lost? Duh.

An original DC Comics story, inspired by James Gunn’s visionary Peacemaker series on MAX, ya best get ready to rumble!

SECRET SIX #1

Written by NICOLE MAINES

Art and cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA

Variant covers by BRAD WALKER and LEIRIX

1:25 variant cover by SWEENEY BOO

Foil variant cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI

DC All In foil variant cover by FICO OSSIO

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/5/25

In the wake of Absolute Power, the Justice League has returned, the war criminal Amanda Waller is in prison, and things are finally getting back to normal…that is, until Dreamer, Jon Kent, and Jay Nakamura discover that Waller has somehow vanished into thin air from her cell! With seemingly no leads and nothing but questions (and enough trauma to fill a swimming pool), our three heroes are forced to team up with the bad guys—Deadshot, Catman, and Black Alice—to track down Waller, reclaim the infinite trove of secrets in her head, and uncover what the deal is with all these freakin’ chess pieces they keep seeing around…all without letting their own individual secrets tear them apart from the inside. From acclaimed writer and actress Nicole Maines (Supergirl) and superstar artist Stephen Segovia (Spawn), the Secret Six are back in an all-new high-stakes, twist-filled limited series!

SUPERMAN #24

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON

Art by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

Cover by DAN MORA

Variant covers by DAVID NAKAYAMA, GUILLEM MARCH, and RAPHAEL GRASSETTI 1:25 variant cover by FERNANDO PASARÍN and OCLAIR ALBERT

Courtside card stock variant cover by LEONARDO ROMERO

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/26/25

Big changes at Supercorp mean the ascent of Mercy Graves as the new CEO! Lex’s confidant is now calling the shots and rebelling against her Super-boss…but what does the Man of Steel have to say about all this? Plus, Superwoman and the Justice League devise a plan to put Doomsday under lock and key forever…but it will take a risky arms deal with an alien race to do it!

The road to Superman #25 marches headlong into this penultimate

chapter in the Many Deaths of Doomsday saga!

WONDER WOMAN #19

Written by TOM KING

Art and cover by DANIEL SAMPERE

Variant covers by DAVID NAKAYAMA and SEBA FIUMARA 1:25 variant cover by RAMÓN PÉREZ

Courtside card stock variant cover by NICOLA SCOTT

$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/25

The Sovereign took away Wonder Woman’s world, and now she has taken away his. As their war reaches its end, the two icons prepare for battle. Who will emerge victorious? Find out as Diana’s quest for peace comes to a bloody end!

ACTION COMICS #1084

Written by JOHN RIDLEY

Art by INAKI MIRANDA

Cover by GLEB MELNIKOV

Variant covers by JAE LEE and NICOLA SCOTT

1:25 variant cover by DANI

Courtside card stock variant cover by HOWARD PORTER

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/12/25

Superman is on the verge of discovering who’s been luring reformed villains back to a life of crime, but the question remains—why? When he tries to convince Scorch to help him, they’re ambushed by a mysterious organization that holds the answers he’s searching for. Is Superman ready to face the truth?

DETECTIVE COMICS #1095

Written by TOM TAYLOR

Art and cover by MIKEL JANÍN

Variant covers by BRUNO REDONDO and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER

Courtside card stock variant cover by JOHN GIANG

1:25 variant cover by ASHLEY WOOD

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/25

Batman has employed the full force of the Bat-Family to uncover the mystery of the murders that continue across Gotham. But even Batman’s most trusted allies have failed at preventing the deaths of young men at the hands of the bloodthirsty Asema. But who is Asema? As the World’s Greatest Detective unravels the mystery, he realizes he may not want to know the answer.

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #5

Written by MARK WAID

Art and cover by DAN MORA

Variant covers by NATHAN SZERDY, MARK SPEARS, and SALVADOR LARROCA

1:25 variant cover by DAN JURGENS

1:50 variant cover by GAVIN GUIDRY

International Women's Day variant by JENNY FRISSON

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/26/25

The keys to the mysterious superterrorist organization Inferno begin to be revealed as the Justice League realizes it’s an intergalactic threat led by one of their oldest foes! Time is running out to save the world with the help of…the Legion of Doom?

THE NEW GODS #4

Written by RAM V

Art by EVAN CAGLE

Cover by NIMIT MALAVIA

Variant covers by GUILLEM MARCH and CHRIS STEVENS

International Women's Day Variant by JENNY FRISSON

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/25

New Genesis. Apokolips. Earth. Three worlds in the warpath of the deadly interstellar inquisition known as the Nyctari. Three worlds on the verge of annihilation. Three worlds whose only hope of salvation may lie with a young boy imbued with incomprehensible power—a power beyond godlike. But is this boy truly a force for salvation, or the reincarnation of the greatest evil the universe has ever known? And will the forces of these three worlds be able to answer this critical question before it is too late?

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE ATOM PROJECT #3

Written by JOHN RIDLEY and RYAN PARROTT

Art and cover by MIKE PERKINS

Variant covers by DAVE WILKINS and KEVIN WADA

1:25 variant cover by ARIEL COLÓN

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/5/25

On the run and out of allies, Captain Atom is forced to take a desperate step into his own past in search of assistance. At the same time, Ray and Ryan’s latest experiment puts them at odds and could lead to disastrous consequences for all those on board the Watchtower. As the metahuman arms race with the terrorist group known as INFERNO escalates, dissent in the ranks of the Justice League’s Atom Project must be quelled before catastrophe overtakes the planet!

CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #4

Written by CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL

Art and cover by SEAN IZAAKSE

Variant cover by PHIL HESTER

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/25

The Challengers continue to investigate Darkseid anomalies throughout the universe…and…within themselves…? As more Challs members face isolation aboard the Watchtower and evaluation by Mr. Terrific, a closely guarded theory begins to form as to why the Challengers might have been particularly affected by Darkseid’s disappearance…even as they’re kept in the dark while the League speculates. Now Red Ryan must investigate a newly sentient asteroid with the Green Lantern himself—Hal Jordan. But what does it mean when Red can begin to hear the asteroid’s…thoughts? And what happens when he loses control of his own body after being exposed to the asteroid’s…blood?

AQUAMAN #3

Written by JEREMY ADAMS

Art and cover by JOHN TIMMS

Variant covers by TULA LOTAY, GAVIN GUIDRY, and SWEENEY BOO

1:25 variant cover by SALVADOR LAROCCA

International Women's Day variant by JENNY FRISSON

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/12/25

A journey into the heart of darkness has brought Arthur Curry one step closer to finding his kingdom…but is the allure of freedom too much for the uncanny undersea champion to resist? Temptation draws Aquaman to the depths as a new villain joins the fray…and a squad of mer-mercenaries? Lori Lemaris is on the prowl in the latest installment of the Aquaman epic!

ZATANNA #2

Written by JAMAL CAMPBELL

Art and cover by JAMAL CAMPBELL

Variant covers by DAVID NAKAYAMA and TERRY DODSON

1:25 variant cover by JAMAL CAMPBELL

$3.99 US | 32 pages | 2 of 6 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/25

In the aftermath of her encounter with the Lady White, Zatanna is left debilitated by a mysterious cursed sword. In hopes of breaking the curse, Zatanna seeks out the hidden connection between it, her missing crewmate, the Lady White, and herself. However, with her magic compromised and her thoughts haunted by visions of death, how long can she keep herself and those around her safe?

GREEN LANTERN #21

Written by JEREMY ADAMS

Art by JACK HERBERT

Cover by XERMÁNICO

Variant covers by KEN LASHLEY and LAURA BRAGA

1:25 variant cover by MARK SPEARS

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/26/25

Everything is emotional as Hal makes his way back to Kyle, Superboy, and Odyssey, who attempt to fend off attacks from the Sorrow and an even bigger threat—Starbreaker! Make way for a cosmic battle for pieces to a new power battery that spells doom for the universe.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #2

Written by JEREMY ADAMS and MORGAN HAMPTON

Art and cover by FERNANDO PASARÍN and OCLAIR ALBERT

Variant covers by DAVE WILKINS, ARIEL OLIVETTI, and NATHAN SZERDY Acetate variant cover by FERNANDO PASARÍN and OCLAIR ALBERT

1:25 variant cover by GAVIN GUIDRY

1:50 variant cover by KERON GRANT

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/12/25

The Lanterns return to Thanagar, decimated in the aftermath of the Civil Corps! But this time John Stewart and company are fighting with Hawkwoman by their side. Meanwhile, the mystery of the Fractal Lanterns deepens, as Atrocitus seeks revenge for the theft of his powers! So why is the answer seemingly within the remains of the shattered Thanagar?!

GREEN ARROW #22

Written by CHRIS CONDON

Art by MONTOS

Cover by TAURIN CLARKE

Variant cover by A.L. KAPLAN

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/26/25

Green Arrow dives deep into his past to uncover a startling truth—but is it too late? As Green Arrow races to uncover the mystery of the Freshwater Killer’s origins, Detective “Benny” Benítez finds herself alone and in the killer’s sights.

THE FLASH #19

Written by SIMON SPURRIER

Art by VASCO GEORGIEV

Cover by MIKE DEL MUNDO

Variant covers by DAVID NAKAYAMA and STEPHEN SEGOVIA

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/26/25

THE RISING TIDE OF ANGER!

While The Flash uses his new abilities to serve both the Justice League and his family on Skartaris, the fury above and below ground can’t be controlled—to what lengths will Wally West push himself to figure out the source of the conflict?

CATWOMAN #74

Written by TORUNN GRØNBEKK

Art by MARIANNA IGNAZZI

Cover by SEBA FIUMARA

Variant covers by FRANK CHO and DAN PANOSIAN

1:25 variant cover by W. SCOTT FORBES

1:50 variant cover by FRANK CHO

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/24

With everyone in Tokyo searching for her, Catwoman finds herself face-to-face with Alexander Belov and another unexpected foe. Can she secure the second key to the Belov fortune, or is this the end of the line for the feline fatale? Plus, the noose continues to tighten around the necks of Selina’s old acquaintances.

BIRDS OF PREY #19

Written by KELLY THOMPSON

Art by JUAN CABAL

Cover by DAN PANOSIAN

Variant covers by SERG ACUÑA and RIAN GONZALES

1:25 variant cover by SERG ACUÑA

International Women's Day variant by JENNY FRISSON

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/5/25

Black Canary, Sin, and Megaera try to bond through violence as they find them-selves overwhelmed by a splinter League of Assassins clan bent on reacquiring Sin. Maybe leaving Barda at home wasn’t the best idea? Elsewhere, Barda, Cass, and Constantine face the unexpected as they try to return a mischievous demon home while trapped inside the mysterious area known only as the Seam.

POISON IVY #31

Written by G. WILLOW WILSON

Art by BRIAN LEVEL

Cover by JESSICA FONG

Variant covers by KYUYONG EOM and JENNY FRISON

1:25 variant cover by TULA LOTAY

1:50 variant cover by JENNY FRISON

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/5/25

The strange and startling secrets of Marshview are revealed as Poison Ivy, Janet, and Peter Undine explore the transient and hungry ghost town’s past. But some things are best left dead and forgotten…lest they try to eat you alive.

HARLEY QUINN #49

Written by ELLIOTT KALAN

Art by MINDY LEE

Cover by ELIZABETH TORQUE

Variant covers by DAVID NAKAYAMA and JORGE FORNÉS

Courtside card stock variant cover by DERRICK CHEW

1:25 variant cover by MIRKA ANDOLFO

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/26/25

This issue is chock-full of my pal Amygdala, so I’ve asked him to tell you about it in his own words:

Rich lady tell Amygdala hit clown lady. Amygdala hit clown lady. Clown lady hit Amygdala on head but he not feel owie. Amygdala hit back. Bad dogs bite Amygdala too but no feel owie. Everyone fight. You buy?

HARLEY QUINN FARTACULAR: SILENT BUTT DEADLY #1

Written by JOANNE STARER

Art and cover by TED BRANDT & RO STEIN

Variant covers by AMANDA CONNER and BEN CALDWELL

$5.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $6.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/26/25

I’ve been holding in all my very worst bits of bubble guts for the last 32 years, and it’s all been leading up to this epic expulsion! Your nose will never be the same! You’ll gag, you’ll cry, you’ll feel things you ain’t never felt before! This fine publication is a celebration of all things passed, pre-scent, and toot-ure. Sequential art’s place in the annals of history is about to change with the release of the Harley Quinn Fartacular: Silent Butt Deadly, a comic that promises to have the highest concentration of gas per page (GPP) ever committed to print. Emphasis on committed, because everyone who worked on this comic is getting thrown into Dr. Fartley’s Home for No-Good Gassy Gals ’n’ Guys. Read the comic that Abraham Lincoln called “a joy from fart to finish” moments before he died!

WARNING: We aren’t kidding. If you are grossed out by farts, then this comic isn’t for you (and that’s perfectly okay!…though I am judging you!). Unless you want to put your feelings to the test…in which case this comic is for you

NIGHTWING #124

Written by DAN WATTERS

Art and cover by DEXTER SOY

Variant covers by JORGE FORNÉS and GLEB MELNIKOV

Courtside card stock variant cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI

1:25 variant cover by AMANCAY NAHUELPAN

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/25

To save the lives of one of Blüdhaven’s gangs, Nightwing must stage a heist on Spheric Solutions. But revelations of the corporation’s true sinister nature threaten to shatter his very reality.

BATGIRL #5

Written by TATE BROMBAL

Art by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA

Cover by DAVID TALASKI

Variant cover by KEVIN WADA

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/5/25

As Batgirl continues to unravel the complicated relationship with her mother, she finds herself alone in the dark den of her enemies. Plunged into poppy-induced hallucinations, Batgirl relives her past alongside a surprise visit from a Bat-Fam-ily member, who helps Cass confront the tangled roots of her origins. The lines between love, shame, and legacy begin to blur. Will Cass survive long enough to embrace her heritage…or break free from it at last?

BATMAN AND ROBIN #19

Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON

Art and cover by JAVI FERNÁNDEZ

Variant covers by JUAN FERREYRA and MIGUEL MENDONÇA

1:25 variant cover by JOHN McCREA

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/12/25

As Memento’s reign of terror continues, the city’s inhabitants find themselves locked in fear as Gotham awaits his next move. Meanwhile, Damian Wayne doubts if Batman and Robin are enough to save their city. Are the Dynamic Duo truly helping to keep Gotham safe, or does their presence simply enable violence and villainy to thrive? A heart-to-heart between Damian and Jason Todd, and Jason’s subsequent demystifying of what it means to be Robin, has left the son of Batman questioning his place and his future.

Now, with Memento close to delivering a killing blow on Batman, the Dark Knight needs his son more than ever…but will Robin answer the call?

BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #6

Written by MARK WAID and CHRIS SAMNEE

Art and cover by CHRIS SAMNEE

Variant covers by CLIFF CHIANG and WES CRAIG

1:25 variant cover by GAVIN GUIDRY

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US

ON SALE 3/19/25

Robin is caught in the General’s clutches, and it’s up to Batman to rescue his intrepid young protégé. The Dark Knight knows he’s running headlong into a trap, but is the General really prepared for Batman like he thinks?

METAMORPHO: THE ELEMENT MAN #4

Written by AL EWING

Art and cover by STEVE LIEBER

Variant cover by TYLER CROOK

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/26/25

Who could ever replace the merely magnificent Metamorpho? The billion-dollar brain of Simon Stagg has the answer—and it’s not a who…it’s a where! After all, why recruit a fab freak to protect Stagg HQ when you can bring the whole building to life to protect itself? Genius, you say? Consider this, Metamaniacs—if office buildings could talk, wouldn’t they have something to say? Something like…“Die, humans, die,” perhaps? The New Age of Metamorpho becomes the new age of contentious urban planning—as only Al Ewing and Steve Lieber could envision it!

THE QUESTION: ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER #5

Written by ALEX SEGURA

Art and cover by CIAN TORMEY

Variant covers by JORGE FORNÉS and DENYS COWAN

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/24

As the Watchtower itself begins to crack from the strain being placed on it

by an unseen villain, the Question must face an unexpected threat—her own teammates, including Batwoman! But does she have any chance of retaking JL HQ if she’s already lost control of those closest to her? As her world collapses, the Question must tap into her own inner resolve or risk losing everything.

SHAZAM! #21

Written by JOSIE CAMPBELL

Art by DAN McDAID

Cover by GLEB MELNIKOV

Variant covers by INHYUK LEE and JAVIER PULIDO

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/5/25

Mr. Mind has wormed his way across the entire world, and it will take way more than a single champion of Shazam to stop him! And finally, will the Shazamily become an official family?

POWER GIRL #19

Written by LEAH WILLIAMS

Art by DAVID BALDEON

Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

Variant cover by DAVID TALASKI

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/26/25

Power Girl, Omen, and Steel are held hostage inside a bubble that’s cut them off from the rest of Metropolis and sent them back to the prehistoric age. The villain-ous trio responsible wishes to eliminate anyone who dares to interfere with nature, and they won’t stop until our heroes are extinct. But that’s not the only thing Power Girl and her friends have to worry about—the dinosaurs are hungry!

JSA #5

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by DIEGO OLORTEGUI

Cover by CULLY HAMNER

Variant covers by SWEENEY BOO and ETHAN YOUNG

1:25 variant cover by EDWIN GALMON

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/5/25

The JSA have a lead on a KOBRA facility preparing for their next terrorist attack. But which faction of the team will make it to the facility first, and what will it mean for the future of the world’s first super-team?!

BLACK LIGHTNING #5

Written by BRANDON THOMAS

Art and cover by FICO OSSIO

Variant cover by TOM RANEY

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/12/25

Black Lightning and Lightning have fallen in battle as they are ambushed during their fight against Volcana and her Masters of Disaster. Desperate to help her father and sister, Anissa Pierce breaks free from captivity in the Justice League Watchtower thanks to the help of Grace Choi! It’s all been leading to this fateful confrontation in the streets of Southside Metropolis as the Pierce family comes together to fight for each other and their community. When the dust settles, Jefferson Pierce is approached by none other than Josiah Power of the Power Company, who seeks to recruit Black Lightning to face a growing threat lurking in the shadows of the DCU!

DC X SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #1

Written by IAN FLYNN

Art by ADAM BRYCE THOMAS

Cover by PABLO M. COLLAR

Variant covers by ETHAN YOUNG and TK

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/25

It’s a crossover event unlike any other! The monstrous Darkseid crosses dimensions to invade the world of Sonic the Hedgehog, seeking the ultimate power. Sonic and his friends have faced everything from mad scientists

to ancient spirits, but the forces of Apokolips may be too much for them. Thankfully, the full heroic might of the Justice League arrives to back them up! Don’t miss part one of this unique crossover event!

TITANS #21

Written by JOHN LAYMAN

Art and cover by PETE WOODS

Variant covers by ARIEL OLIVETTI and AMY REEDER

Courtside card stock variant cover by BERNARD CHANG

International Women's Day variant by JENNY FRISSON

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/25

Overly emotional empath Raven has completely lost it—and she’s taking the Titans with her. Of course, she’s being nudged along by the psycho-est of the psychos, Psycho-Pirate! And he’s got a plan: first Raven, then the Titans…then the world!

TWO-FACE #4

Written by CHRISTIAN WARD

Art by FÁBIO VERAS

Cover by BALDEMAR RIVAS

Variant cover by CHRISTIAN WARD

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/5/25

Pushed to the brink, Harvey Dent’s mask of sanity is slipping, leading him to the deepest recesses of his own twisted mind, as memories collide with haunting traumas from his past. This is the trial of Harvey’s life, and Two-Face must face the ultimate judgment. Will he let go and rise above his shattered past, or will his darker half take over his body once and for all?

BLACK CANARY: BEST OF THE BEST #5

Written by TOM KING

Art and cover by RYAN SOOK

Variant cover by JOËLLE JONES

1:25 variant cover by CHRIS NG

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/26/25

A deal with an immortal devil could be the answer to everyone’s troubles. Or is Vandal Savage more trouble than he’s worth? Meanwhile, Shiva and Canary fight to a standstill—could the only end to this battle be death?

BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #37

Written by MARK WAID

Art by ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ

Cover by DAN MORA

Variant covers by DAN PANOSIAN and ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ 1:25 variant cover by YASMINE PUTRI

Guy Fieri Cameo variant by DAN MORA

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/19/25

Superman and Batman have a code against killing…but does a king of Atlantis? As the Floronic Man makes his final play for dominion over the seas, Aquaman is forced to react as a warrior, not a superhero—and the consequences will surprise you! Guest-starring Swamp Thing…and featuring a very special celebrity cameo variant from the mayor of Flavortown himself: Guy Fieri!

BATMAN: DARK PATTERNS #4

Written by DAN WATTERS

Art by HAYDEN SHERMAN

Cover by HAYDEN SHERMAN

Variant cover by STEVAN SUBIC

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/12/25

CASE 02: “The Voice of the Tower,” Part I

There is a strange tower in Gotham City where the voices of the living and the dead echo. Its inhabitants are in a standoff with the police—with one officer dead and another held hostage inside, a riot seems all but guaranteed…unless Batman can navigate the building and save the missing police officer.

But what the Caped Crusader discovers is that the people of the tower are following the direction of a single, strangely familiar voice that thrums throughout the building…and the voice wants blood.

BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN: THE LAST HALLOWEEN #6

Written by JEPH LOEB

Art by ENRICO MARINI

Cover by TIM SALE

Variant covers by ENRICO MARINI and JOYCE CHIN

$4.99 US | 32 pages

ON SALE 3/26/25

In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed up for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning, 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as the most influential Batman story of its era. Now, Loeb returns to the world of The Long Halloween for its long-anticipated final act: Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween, an all-new 10-part mystery continuing the story from 2021’s Batman: The Long Halloween Special. In each issue, Loeb will be joined by one of the top artists in comics in a beautiful and lovingly crafted tribute to Sale’s art and legacy. A chilling foe takes center stage in this issue as The Last Halloween continues to heat up!

DC HORROR PRESENTS: CREATURE COMMANDOS #6

Written by DAVID DASTMALCHIAN

Art by JESÚS HERVÁS

Cover by TIRSO

Variant cover by MICHAEL WALSH

$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $3.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/5/25

For their final showdown, the Commandos are headed to…the Delaware State Fair?! The fair may not be ready for this freak show, but the team is more than ready to take down Brainiac and end this mission once and for all. Don’t miss the epic conclusion to David Dastmalchian and Jesús Hervás’s bloody brilliant Creature Commandos run!

DC VS VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #7

Written by MATTHEW ROSENBERG and JOEY ESPOSITO

Art by OTTO SCHMIDT and PASQUALE QUALANO

Cover by OTTO SCHMIDT

Variant covers by SANTA FUNG and MARGUERITE SAUVAGE

$4.99 US | 32 pages | 7 of 12 | Variants $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 3/12/25

The child of Mister Miracle and Big Barda has been heralded as the only one capable of ending the war between vampires and humans…or so Granny Goodness says. Has her savior narrative just been a smoke screen for the arrival of Darkseid?

SUPERMAN: THE LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR #2

Written by MARK WAID

Art and cover by BRYAN HITCH Variant cover by CHRIS SAMNEE

1:25 variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL$6.99 US | 48 pages

ON SALE 3/19/25

Superman continues his mission to find a cure for what’s killing Lex Luthor. When the present has no answers, maybe the future will! But will the Legion of Super-Heroes help Clark find a cure for a man like Luthor?

TEEN TITANS GO! #1

Written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA

$2.99 US | 32 pages

ON SALE 3/5/25

Say it ain’t so! The Titans’ comic book—canceled?! Desperate for a relaunch, the Titans remake themselves as everything from transforming robots to artsy, black-and-white indie comics characters. But when DC still doesn’t bite, the Titans turn to more drastic measures…like sabotage.

BATMAN #612 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by JEPH LOEB

Art and cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS

Foil variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS ($6.99 US)

$3.99 US | 32 pages

ON SALE 3/5/25

With Superman under the chemical control of Poison Ivy, Batman and Catwoman must bring the Man of Steel to his senses before he brings all of Metropolis down on their heads! Can the Dark Knight keep the crazed Kryptonian busy long enough for Catwoman to deploy their secret weapon, or will this fight be over faster than a speeding bullet?

BATMAN #613 FACSIMILE EDITION 

Written by JEPH LOEB

Art and cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS

Foil variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS ($6.99 US)

$3.99 US | 40 pages

ON SALE 3/19/25

A perfect evening out on the town for Bruce and Selina takes a turn for the deadly when Harley Quinn hits Gotham City. And if Harley’s back, can The Joker be far behind?

THE BATMAN ADVENTURES #12 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by KELLEY PUCKETT

Art and cover by MIKE PAROBECK and RICK BURCHETT

Foil variant cover by MIKE PAROBECK and RICK BURCHETT ($7.99 US)

Blank sketch cover ($4.99 US)

Super Powers variant cover ($4.99 US)

$3.99 US | 32 pages

ON SALE 3/12/25

A costume party gives Barbara Gordon the chance to dress up like her hero, but a couple of criminal party-crashers force her to truly throw herself into the role! Does this “Batgirl” have what it takes to take down Poison Ivy and her unpredictable new partner? Dive into the DC Comics debut of Harley Quinn!

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #30 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by GARDNER FOX

Art by MIKE SEKOWSKY and BERNARD SACHS

Cover by MIKE SEKOWSKY and MURPHY ANDERSON

Foil variant cover by MIKE SEKOWSKY and MURPHY ANDERSON ($6.99 US) Blank sketch cover ($4.99 US)

$3.99 US | 32 pages

ON SALE 3/5/25

A mysterious (though temporary) vanishing of their various superpowers

has the Justice League rattled! When a series of bizarre thefts begins, carried out using the pilfered powers of the League, can our heroes protect the next targets? The ingenious Professor Ivo makes his diabolical debut alongside his criminal creation, Amazo!

BATMAN’S STRANGEST CASES LIMITED COLLECTORS’ EDITION #59 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by DENNIS O’NEIL, LEN WEIN, and FRANK ROBBINS

Art by NEAL ADAMS, BERNIE WRIGHTSON, DICK GIORDANO, and IRV NOVICK

Cover by NEAL ADAMS and BERNIE WRIGHTSON

Foil variant cover by NEAL ADAMS and BERNIE WRIGHTSON

($16.99 US)

Blank sketch cover ($14.99 US)

$14.99 US | 80 pages

ON SALE 3/26/25

Thrill as Batman fights to save a young boy’s life in a haunted Scottish castle! Gasp as he matches might with the mysterious Swamp Thing! Tremble as the Dark Knight takes on a coven of demon-worshipping warlocks! These are Batman’s strangest cases yet!

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #12 FACSIMILE EDITION 

Written by MARV WOLFMAN and GEORGE PÉREZ

Art by GEORGE PÉREZ and JERRY ORDWAY

Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ

Foil variant cover by GEORGE PÉREZ ($5.99 US)

Super Powers variant cover ($4.99 US)

Blank sketch cover ($4.99 US)

$3.99 US | 48 pages

ON SALE 3/19/25

In the deadly anti-matter universe of Qward, the fate of this New Earth will be determined once and for all, as forces gathered from across the globe combine their might with selfless heroes from forgotten Earths, champions of the mystic arts, defenders from the ocean depths—even far-flung Apokolips—to put a final end to the threat of the Anti-Monitor!

TRINITY: GENERATION S

Written by TOM KING

Art by BELÉN ORTEGA, DANIEL SAMPERE, and KHARY RANDOLPH

Cover by DANIEL SAMPERE

$17.99 US | 120 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-629-4

ON SALE 5/6/2026

From four-year-old Lizzie Prince tormenting babysitters Damian Wayne and Jon Kent to an adult Trinity finally taking her place as her mother’s successor alongside her generation’s Batman and Superman, it’s a saga that spans decades—and light years—in adventures that set the stage for Trinity’s upcoming series! Collecting stories from Wonder Woman #800, #3-6, #8-13, Trinity Special #1, and Trinity: World’s Finest Special #1.

DC March 2025 - Solicited Collections

ALL IN SAGA

Written by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid, Tom King, and Chip Zdarksy

Art by DAN MORA, DANIEL SAMPERE, WES CRAIG, And JORGE JIMÉNEZ Cover by Dan Mora

$19.99 US | 192 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-642-3 | ON SALE 4/29/25

Amanda Waller’s bid for control and ultimate power has failed, and though Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the DC Universe’s heroes stand triumphant, they have learned a valuable lesson: they are better together than apart.

Forming a new Justice League Unlimited, the heroes usher in a new era of unity just in time to face a returned, very different Darkseid. As the first blows land against the Lord of Apokolips, shock waves ripple across the DC Universe and shake the very nature of its reality to the core. As the dust settles from this titanic battle, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the League itself find themselves at new beginnings…

Collects Absolute Power #4, DC ALL IN Special #1, Justice League Unlimited #1, Batman #153, Wonder Woman #14, and Superman #19.

DEATH: DC COMPACT COMICS EDITION

Written by NEIL GAIMAN

Art and cover by CHRIS BACHALO, MARK BUCKINGHAM, DAVE McKEAN,

PAUL CHADWICK, P. CRAIG RUSSELL, and more

$9.99 US | 264 pages | 5.5" x 8.5" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-264-7

ON SALE 9/2/2025

A touchstone for a generation of comics readers, Death of the Endless rose from New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed masterpiece The Sandman to become one of his most beloved creations. Now all of Gaiman’s tales starring Dream’s older sister are gathered here in a single definitive collection.

Death includes the miniseries Death: The High Cost of Living and Death: The Time of Your Life together with The Sandman issues “The Sound of Her Wings” and “Façade,” the “Death and Venice” chapter from The Sandman: Endless Nights, and the short stories “A Winter’s Tale,” “The Wheel,” and “Death Talks About Life.”

DC PRIDE: TO THE FARTHEST REACHES

Written by PHIL JIMENEZ, AL EWING, NGOZI UKAZU, NICOLE MAINES, and more

Art by NGOZI UKAZU, STEPHEN BYRNE, CLAIRE ROE, GIULIO MACAIONE, and more

Cover by KEVIN WADA

$ 19.99 US | 144 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-152-7

ON SALE 5/27/25

The fourth iteration of DC’s multiple-award-winning Pride celebration in this universe-spanning travelogue collection like you’ve never seen before! In its pages, DC’s beloved queer characters take readers on a raucous tour through the Fourth World, Naltor, A-Town, the Phantom Zone, Portworld, the Oblivion Bar, and more in a volume that celebrates how the LGBTQIA+ community is everywhere and belongs anywhere—even the very farthest reaches of the universe. This hardcover collects DC Pride 2024 #1 and additional stories spotlighting queer characters as realized by DC’s vast stable of queer and allied creators!

ABSOLUTE BATMAN: DARK VICTORY

Written by JEPH LOEB

Art and cover by TIM SALE

$100.00 US | 408 pages | 8 1/8" x 12 1/4" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-267-8

ON SALE 6/10/2025

In the early days of the Dark Knight’s career, Batman must stop the elusive cop killer Hangman

before he or she strikes again. A children’s game pinned to each of the victims is the only clue to

the Hangman’s identity. The prime suspects form a rogues gallery of villains—Two-Face, The Joker, the Riddler, Catwoman. Even the police force, led by newly appointed Commissioner Gordon, cannot be trusted. In order to solve this crime, Batman must look to a most unexpected place: an orphaned boy who will change his life forever.

They will be known as Batman and Robin, and this is their story. A stunning murder mystery from the highly acclaimed and Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (Superman For All Seasons, Batman: The Long Halloween), this Absolute edition contains two new pages from the original creative team, sketches by Tim Sale, and an introduction by David Goyer, the co-writer of The Dark Knight Rises.

WEDNESDAY COMICS (2025 EDITION)

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO, DAVE GIBBONS, NEIL GAIMAN, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, BEN CALDWELL, and others

Art by EDUARDO RISSO, RYAN SOOK, MICHAEL ALLRED, AMANDA CONNER,

SEAN “CHEEKS” GALLOWAY, KARL KERSCHL, JOE KUBERT, and others

$75.00 US | 200 pages | 11" x 17 1/2" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-168-8

ON SALE 6/3/2025

Comics’ finest creators tackle DC’s most popular characters in this reinvention of the weekly newspaper comics section! A unique spectacle in modern entertainment, Wednesday Comics delivers a sprawling, tabloid-sized reading experience bursting with mind-blowing color, action, and excitement! With 15 serialized stories, this oversized collection is perfect for readers seeking a fresh twist to a grand comics tradition.

KANGA-U: TESTS AND TOURNAMENTS

Written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art and cover by YANCEY LABAT

$12.99 US | 176 pages | 5 1/2" x 8" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-162-6

ON SALE 6/3/25

Wonder Woman’s home island of Themyscira holds many surprises…the most adorable having floppy ears and long tails! Kangas are companions and partners of the Amazons, beloved steeds and protectors of their bonded warriors. And on the island, a school exists to train the next generation of kangas for the many battles and challenges of the future.

And it’s finally here—Bonding Day, the long-awaited time when Amazons are matched up with newly trained kangas to make the perfect pairs. This special event only happens once every 20 years, but this Bonding Day is unlike any other because this is the year when Princess Diana—the only teenager on Themyscira—will choose a kanga for the first time.

Jumpa has been training hard to compete in the Tournament of Kangas, where all the kangas get to show off what they can do. She knows she has what it takes to match with the princess. The only catch is her friends Skippa, Rooth, Goldie, and Big Red are all determined to do the same—and the competition is fierce.

When Ares arrives on the island with a threat that forces the festivities to be canceled, Jumpa must convince her friends to work together for the good of Themyscira and to protect the princess they admire.

WE FOUND A MONSTER

Written and drawn by KIRK SCROGGS

$9.99 | 160 pages | 5 1/2'' x 8'' | 978-1-77950-052-6

ON SALE 5/3/25

There's a reason scary movie fan and master of the macabre Casey Clive looks ten times paler and more exhausted than the average sixth-grader: MONSTERS! He's got tons of them! For the last...er...unusual year, monsters have been arriving on Casey's doorstep needing a place to stay, something to eat, and lots and lots of attention. It's getting impossible to keep these haunted houseguests a secret, much less get a good night's sleep. Casey has to find a solution, and fast!

THE MYSTERY OF THE MEANEST TEACHER: A JOHNNY CONSTANTINE MYSTERY

Written by RYAN NORTH

Art by DEREK CHARM

$9.99 | 160 pages | 5 1/2'' x 8'' | 978-1-77950-123-3

ON SALE 5/3/25

After angering a number of hostile spirits in England, 13-year-old magician Johnny Constantine has to find a way out of the country. Persuading his parents to send him to America, John arrives at the Junior Success Boarding School in Salem, Massachusetts. But once there,he finds himself to be something of an outcast. And he is also convinced that his homeroom teacher really has it in for him. Worse, he's convinced that's she's really a witch.

ZATANNA AND THE HOUSE OF SECRETS

Written by MATTHEW CODY

Art by YOSHI YOSHITANI

$9.99 | 160 pages | 5 1/2'' x 8'' | 978-1-4012-9070-2

ON SALE 5/3/25

Welcome to the magical, mystical, topsy-turvy world of the House of Secrets, where Zatanna embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure ... all with her pet rabbit, Pocus, at her side

Zatanna and her stage magician father live in a special house, the House

of Secrets, which is full of magic, puzzles, mysterious doors, and storybook creatures--it's the house everyone in the neighborhood talks about but avoids.

DEADMAN TELLS THE SPOOKY TALES

Written by FRANCO

Art by ANDY PRICE

$9.99 | 160 pages | 5 1/2'' x 8'' | 978-1-77950-384-8

ON SALE 5/3/25

Tag along with DC’s favorite ghost host as he navigates the spooky, strange, and unexplained in this eerie 13-tale anthology!

Have you ever had that feeling that you were being watched? Ever taken a dark shortcut on the way home? Wondered what that thing is that might just be living under your bed? Well, Deadman knows…has always known…and he is here to shed some light on those spine-tingling adventures and the things that go bump in the night.

DC FINEST EVENTS: ZERO HOUR PART TWO

Written by DAN JURGENS, KARL KESEL, DAVID MICHELINIE, and others

Art by DAN JURGENS, PETER KRAUSE, JACKSON “BUTCH” GUICE, and others

Cover by DAN JURGENS and JERRY ORDWAY

$39.99 US | 528 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-130-5

ON SALE 5/6/25

Zero Hour comes to a stunning conclusion in part two of the event that reshaped DC continuity in the 1990s! As the mysterious temporal disruption continues to erase and rewrite history, the few remaining heroes continue to seek out the mastermind behind the crisis. Win or lose, the DC Universe will never be the same!

Book two collects Flash #0, Green Arrow #90, Adventures of Superman #516, Justice League America #92, Action Comics #703, Justice League International #68, Legion of Super-Heroes #61, Green Lantern #0, Superman: The Man of Steel #0, Guy Gardner: Warrior #24, Justice League Task Force #16, Catwoman #14, Robin #10, Showcase ’94 #10, Damage #0 and #6, Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #0-2, and Anima #7.

DC FINEST: SUPERBOY: THE SUPER-DOG FROM KRYPTON

Written by OTTO BINDER, BILL FINGER, WILLIAM WOOLFOLK, and others

Art by JOHN SIKELA, CURT SWAN, STAN KAYE, SY BARRY, and others

Cover by CURT SWAN and STAN KAYE

$39.99 US | 544 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-136-7

ON SALE 5/13/25

The Boy of Steel stars in his first dedicated DC Finest volume collecting tales published between April 1954 and September 1955.

Despite having superpowers, being Superboy sure ain’t easy! Especially if you happen to be growing up in Smallville, Kansas, where subterranean cities, super brats, and robot doubles seem to be a dime a dozen. But it isn’t all bad, especially when you have a loyal super-dog like Krypto by your side. This classic volume reprints adventures such as “Superboy Meets Superlad,” “The Super Brat of Smallville,” and Krypto’s first-ever comics appearance in “The Super-dog from Krypton” from Adventure Comics #199-216 and Superboy #33-43.

SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS: SUPERSTARS VOL. 1

Written by GAIL SIMONE and JASON AARON

Pencils by EDDY BARROWS and JOHN TIMMS

Inks by JOHN TIMMS, DANNY MIKI, and JONAS TRINDADE

Cover by JOHN TIMMS, EDDY BARROWS, and DANNY MIKI

$19.99 US | 184 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-128-2

ON SALE 5/6/2025

Everyone knows Bizarro No. 1 is the opposite of Superman. He’s not the best

or the brightest, which makes him very happy and laughing all the time! Now Bizarro’s world is gone, and he blames Superman. What will mixing Bizarro with Superman’s weakness to magic conjure up? Writer Jason Aaron (Absolute Superman, The Avengers) and artist John Timms (Absolute Power, Superman: Son of Kal-El) have brewed up an intense tale of grief and vengeance.

BATMAN VOL. 5: THE DYING CITY

Written by CHIP ZDARSKY

Art by JORGE JIMÉNEZ, TONY S. DANIEL, DENYS COWAN, and more

Cover by JORGE JIMÉNEZ

$29.99 HC/$19.99 SC US | 224 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | ISBN: Hardcover: 978-1-79950-169-5/Softcover: 978-1-79950-172-5

ON SALE 5/6/2025

Under the stewardship of Zdarsky and Jiménez and featuring art from some of the biggest names in comics, a bold new chapter for the Caped Crusader unfolds that will rock Gotham City to its core.

Collects Batman #153-157 and the lead story from Batman #150.

BATMAN: FULL MOON

Written by RODNEY BARNES

Art by STEVAN SUBIC

Cover by STEVAN SUBIC

$29.99 US | 160 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-133-6

ON SALE 5/13/2025

A werewolf stalks the streets of Gotham City, drawing the attention of the city’s greatest defender: Batman. And when the Dark Knight himself falls victim to the Lycan’s curse, it tests the hero as never before. Zatanna and John Constantine offer all the help their ancient magics can provide, but in the end, Batman must make an impossible decision to lift the curse: sacrifice his own life…or take another’s!

Collecting Batman: Full Moon #1-4.

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: OUT OF THE DARKNESS

Written by GUILLEM MARCH, CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL, KYLE STARKS, JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ, and more

Art by MITCH GERADS, OTTO SCHMIDT, FERNANDO PASARÍN, JEFF SPOKES, and more Cover by SIMONE DI MEO

$19.99 US | 176 pages | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-112-1

ON SALE 4/22/2025

Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Out of the Darkness offers five thrilling tales from DC’s premier anthology! Embark on a journey through Gotham—and beyond—as presented

by all-star creators, such as Guillem March, Christopher Cantwell, Javier Rodríguez, Kyle Starks, and more!

SUICIDE SQUAD BY JOHN OSTRANDER OMNIBUS VOL. 1

Written by JOHN OSTRANDER and others

Art by LUKE McDONNELL and others

Cover by HOWARD CHAYKIN

$125.00 | 1024 pages | 7 1/16" x 10 7/8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-141-1

ON SALE 5/20/25

Where it all began! Comics legend John Ostrander introduces the Suicide Squad for the modern age in this brutal tale of war and redemption. Collects Suicide Squad #1-18, The Doom Patrol and Suicide Squad Special #1, Checkmate #1 and #8, The Fury of Firestorm #62-64, Firestorm the Nuclear Man Annual #5, Justice League International #13, Legends #1-6, Manhunter #1, Secret Origins #14, a story from Secret Origins #28, and pages from Millenium #4.

BATMAN: BEYOND THE WHITE KNIGHT: THE DELUXE EDITION

Art by SEAN MURPHY, SIMONE DI MEO, and GEORGE KAMBADAIS

Cover by SEAN MURPHY

$49.99 US | 296 pages | 7 1/16" x 10 7/8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-77950-037-7

ON SALE 2/11/25

Twelve years have passed since Bruce Wayne learned of his true heritage and surrendered himself to the GCPD. In that time, the GTO has turned into a private army that maintains order in Neo-Gotham with an iron fist. When Bruce discovers the truth behind the GTO’s new purpose, he must once again fight the system as Batman…this time with help from a most unlikely partner—The Joker! This deluxe edition sequel to writer/artist Sean Murphy’s White Knight saga features a brand-new cover and introduction by Murphy, behind-the-scenes concept art and sketches, and more! Collects Batman: Beyond the White Knight #1-8 and Batman: White Knight Presents: Red Hood #1-2.

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS: THE NEW 52 OMNIBUS VOL. 1 (2025 EDITION)

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL and JAMES TYNION IV

Art by KENNETH ROCAFORT, JULIUS GOPEZ, TIMOTHY GREEN II, and more Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and MATT BANNING

$99.99 US | 736 pages | 7 1/4" x 10 7/8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-139-8

ON SALE 5/13/2025

Collects the first adventures of the hard-luck super-team by writers Scott Lobdell and James Tynion IV and artists Kenneth Rocafort, Julius Gopez, and Timothy Green II. The omnibus includes Red Hood and the Outlaws #0-27, Teen Titans #16, Batman #17, and Red Hood and the Outlaws Annual #1, including the blockbuster Death of the Family crossover.

BATMAN & ROBIN VOL. 2: BATMAN VS. ROBIN (2025 EDITION)

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art by ANDY CLARKE, CAMERON STEWART, and SCOTT HANNA

Cover by FRANK QUITELY

$19.99 US | 168 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-121-3

ON SALE 4/29/2025

The Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer Grant Morrison (Batman: R.I.P., All-Star Superman) brings you masks, mystery, and mayhem with Batman vs. Robin, collecting issues #7-12 of the smash hit series Batman and Robin and featuring art from Cameron Stewart (Morrison’s acclaimed collaborator on Seaguy and Seven Soldiers: The Manhattan Guardian) and Andy Clarke (Batman Confidential, R.E.B.E.L.S.). This edition also includes a special sketchbook section showcasing preliminary art and designs by Morrison, Stewart, and cover artist Frank Quitely.

OUTSIDERS VOL. 2: NEVER THE END

Written by JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY

Art by ROBERT CAREY

Cover by ROGER CRUZ

$17.99 US | 160 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-124-4

ON SALE 5/6/2025

Writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Batman: One Bad Day: Clayface, Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic) and artist Robert Carey (Red Atlantis) present the stunning conclusion of Batwing, Batwoman, and Drummer’s journey across the DC cosmos. They might want to strap in tight—because if they’re not careful, there may not be a universe left to return to!

BIRDS OF PREY: HERO HUNTERS (2025 EDITION)

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by ED BENES, TOM DERENICK, EDUARDO BARRETO, and more

Cover by ED BENES

$29.99 US | 360 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-135-0

ON SALE 5/13/2025

Birds of Prey: Hero Hunters explores the lives of Black Canary, Huntress, and Oracle as they fight together as the Birds of Prey. Written by comics legend Gail Simone (Secret Six) and drawn by talented artist Ed Benes (Superman) and others, this collection includes Batgirl #57, Batman #633, and Birds of Prey #68-80.

JLA BOOK TWO

Written by GRANT MORRISON and others

Art by HOWARD PORTER and others

Cover by HOWARD PORTER and JOHN DELL

$49.99 | 584 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-115-2

ON SALE 4/22/25

Featuring cosmic adventures, a race through time, the disappearance of adults across the world, the terrible villainy of Darkseid, Lex Luthor’s Injustice Gang, Starro, the introduction of Prometheus, and more!

Collects JLA #10-23, JLA Annual #2, JLA: Secret Files & Origins #2, JLA: World Without Grownups #1-2, and New Year’s Evil: Prometheus #1.

KNIGHT TERRORS OMNIBUS

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and others

Art by HOWARD PORTER, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, and others

Cover by HOWARD PORTER and ROMULO FAJARDO JR.

$150.00 | 1504 pages | 7 1/16" x 10 7/8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-137-4

ON SALE 5/13/25

The complete terrifying saga in one tome! Collects Batman: The Brave and the Bold #4, Dawn of DC Knight Terrors 2023 FCBD Special Edition #1, Knight Terrors #1-4, Knight Ter-rors: Action Comics #1-2, Knight Terrors: Angel Breaker #1-2, Knight Terrors: Batman #1-2, Knight Terrors: Black Adam #1-2, Knight Terrors: Catwoman #1-2, Knight Terrors: Detective Comics #1-2, Knight Terrors: First Blood #1, Knight Terrors: Green Lantern #1-2, Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #1-2, Knight Terrors: Night’s End #1, Knight Terrors: Nightwing #1-2, Knight Terrors: Robin #1-2, Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1-2, Knight Terrors: Punchline #1-2, Knight Terrors: Ravager #1-2, Knight Terrors: Shazam! #1-2, Knight Terrors: Superman

#1-2, Knight Terrors: The Flash #1-2, Knight Terrors: The Joker #1-2, Knight Terrors: Titans #1-2, Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman #1-2, and Knight Terrors: Zatanna #1-2!

INJUSTICE 2 OMNIBUS

Written by TOM TAYLOR

Art by BRUNO REDONDO, DANIEL SAMPERE, and others

Cover by JIM LEE, SCOTT WILLIAMS, and ALEX SINCLAIR

$125.00 | 920 pages | 7 1/16" x 10 7/8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-146-6

ON SALE 5/20/25

As old foes and new enemies collide, can Bruce Wayne preserve the fragile peace for which so many heroes have sacrificed? Or is a new era of injustice about to dawn? Collects the entire series in one massive volume, featuring Injustice 2 #1-36 and Injustice 2 Annual #1-2!

NIGHTWING VOL. 1: BLÜDHAVEN (2025 EDITION)

Written by DENNIS O’NEIL and CHUCK DIXON

Pencils by SCOTT McDANIEL and GREG LAND

Inks by KARL STORY and MIKE SELLERS

Cover by SCOTT McDANIEL and KARL STORY

$24.99 US | 288 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-138-1

ON SALE 5/13/2025

Acclaimed comics creators Dennis O’Neil, Chuck Dixon, Scott McDaniel, and Greg Land chronicle one of the defining chapters in the life of this legendary DC hero in Nightwing Vol. 1: Blüdhaven, collecting the four-issue Nightwing miniseries and issues #1-8 of the original Nightwing series.

NIGHTWING: THE PRINCE OF GOTHAM OMNIBUS (2025 EDITION)

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art by EDDY BARROWS, WILL CONRAD, ANDRÉS GUINALDO, BRETT BOOTH, GERALDO BORGES, and more

Cover by EDDY BARROWS

$99.99 US | 824 pages | 7 1/16" x 10 7/8" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-131-2

ON SALE 5/6/2025

Acclaimed author Kyle Higgins leads an all-star team of creative collaborators—including artists Eddy Barrows, Will Conrad, Andrés Guinaldo, Brett Booth, and many more—to bring you Nightwing: The Prince of Gotham Omnibus, showcasing the complete run of Dick Grayson’s adventures from one of comics’ greatest eras! This must-have volume collects Nightwing #0-30 together with Nightwing Annual #1 and Batman #17 and features a special sketchbook section as well as the Grayson stories from Secret Origins #1 and Young Romance: A New 52 Valentine’s Day Special #1.

SUPERMAN – FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS: THE DELUXE EDITION

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by GEORGE PÉREZ and SCOTT KOBLISH

Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ and SCOTT KOBLISH

$39.99 US | 240 pages | 7 1/16" x 10 7/8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-132-9

ON SALE 5/6/25

From Geoff Johns (Infinite Crisis, Green Lantern), George Pérez (Crisis on Infinite Earths, Wonder Woman), and Scott Koblish (The Brave and the Bold, Deadpool) comes the greatest conflict that Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes have ever faced, featuring a cast of hundreds in a battle royale for the ages. This deluxe edition collects Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1-5 and features a brand-new introduction by Johns and an extensive commentary section by Johns and Koblish.

100 BULLETS BOOK TWO (2025 EDITION)

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art by EDUARDO RISSO

Cover by DAVE JOHNSON

$39.99 US | 416 pages | 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-113-8

ON SALE 4/22/2025

How far would you go for revenge? If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you, would you take it?

This second of five volumes reprinting all 100 issues of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso’s 100 Bullets collects issues #20-36 of their acclaimed Vertigo series and includes Azzarello’s original script for “The Mimic” from #20.

SUPERMAN: UP IN THE SKY: THE DELUXE EDITION

Written by TOM KING

Art and cover by ANDY KUBERT

$34.99 US | 192 pages | 7 1/16" x 10 7/8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-77950-140-4

ON SALE 4/20/25

Award-winning writer Tom King (Batman, The Human Target) and acclaimed artist Andy Kubert (Dark Knight III: The Master Race, Flashpoint) present a Superman story full of ac-tion, heart, and self-reflection as only they can. This deluxe edition hardcover collects the entire limited series and features an introduction by King, an exclusive new cover, and an extended sketchbook section by Kubert.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE CURSE DELUXE EDITION

Written by PAUL LEVITZ and KEITH GIFFEN

Art and cover by KEITH GIFFEN, CURT SWAN, GEORGE TUSKA,

LARRY MAHLSTEDT, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER, DICK GIORDANO,

GEORGE PÉREZ, CARMINE INFANTINO, and more

$49.99 US | 544 pages | 7 1/16" x 10 7/8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-150-3

ON SALE 5/20/2025

The almighty New God emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in this Deluxe Edition hardcover of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen’s timeless Legion of Super-Heroes epic!

The Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse collects The Legion of Super-Heroes #297-313 as well as annuals #2-3.

WONDER WOMAN BY GREG RUCKA OMNIBUS

Written by GREG RUCKA

Art by J.G. JONES, DREW JOHNSON, and others

Cover by J.G. JONES

$125.00 | 1040 pages | 7 1/16" x 10 7/8" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-157-2

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From princess to murderer, through tragedy and despair, the trials and tribulations of Wonder Woman have just begun! Collects Action Comics #829, Adventures of Superman #642, Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1-3, Superman #219, The Flash #219, Wonder Woman #195-226, and Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia with a brand-new introduction by Rucka.

Speaking of Doom, one of his frenemies in the Fantastic Four, Ben Grimm, is getting his own Thing solo comic where he'll fight a whole horde of supervillains starting in March.

At the same time, Godzilla Vs. Fantastic Four #1 will kick off a series of one-shots featuring the King of the Monsters fighting Marvel heroes, which will also bring in the X-Men, Spider-Man, Hulk, Thor, and more.

In another corner of the Marvel Universe, Luna Snow of the hit video game Marvel Rivals is back in comics with her team Tiger Division - but this time, they're working alongside Doctor Doom as Doom's Division.

But that's just scratching the surface of another packed month of releases. Read on for a closer look at some of the biggest highlights from Marvel's March 2025 solicitations followed by all the comics and trades. If you still want more, you can also check out all of Marvel and DC's recent listings here on our solicitations tab.

Upcoming Marvel March 2025 Comics: Spotlight

GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR #1

Ryan North (W) • JOHN ROMITA JR. (A) • Cover by Adam Kubert

VERSUS VARIANT COVER BY LEE GARBETT

WRAPAROUND VARIANT COVER BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU

MONSTER HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY NICK BRADSHAW

VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

KING OF THE MONSTERS HOMAGE VARIANT BY TBA

VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG • FOIL VARIANT COVER BY MARK BAGLEY

MARVEL’S GREATEST HEROES MUST FIGHT GODZILLA FROM ACCROSS THE ERAS!

THE BATTLE OF THE CENTURY STARTS HERE!

The start of six sensational, action-packed issues with MARVEL HEROES battling THE KING OF THE MONSTERS from its many different eras! How will GODZILLA’S lore mix with the MIGHT MARVEL UNIVERSE? Find out as history is twisted when icons like the FANTASTIC FOUR, SPIDER-MAN, HULK, X-MEN and THOR go face off against one of the greatest monsters of all time!

This issue, witness a threat never before seen as KING GHIDORAH descends upon the Earth with the POWER COSMIC as GALACTUS’ newest HERALD! Can the FANTASTIC FOUR stop him from destroying New York along with the rest of the planet? It’s a CITY SMASHING SPECTACULAR as GODZILLA with the help of the SILVER SURFER join forces to stop the world from certain annihilation! A must for MARVEL and GODZILLA FANS!

ROUND 1 IN A SERIES OF 6 ONE-SHOT THROWDOWNS!

32 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T …$4.99

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DOOM'S DIVISION #1 (of 5)

YOON HA LEE (W) • MINKYU JUNG (A) • Cover by CREEES LEE

VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

TEAM-UP VARIANT COVER BY DUSTIN NGUYEN

VARIANT COVER BY ROSE BESCH • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ROSE BESCH

VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO

TIGER DIVISION ROARS INTO ACTION – FOR DOOM!

Doctor Doom rules the planet! But instead of chaos, he’s created world peace. Where does that leave Tiger Division, South Korea’s foremost defenders? As agents of the National Intelligence Service under White Fox, they’re ordered to uphold the new world order – with the help of some new team members! But not everyone is content in Doom’s utopia. Tensions are high, and the stakes are higher in ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM.

Brought to you by YOON HA LEE, award-winning writer of the Machineries of Empire series, who made his comics debut in the X-MEN: WEDDING SPECIAL #1, and all-star artist MINKYU JUNG (DOCTOR APHRA, MS. MARVEL)!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

DOCTOR STRANGE OF ASGARD #1

Derek Landy (W) • Carlos Magno (A) • COVER BY GEOFF SHAW

VARIANT COVER BY CLAYTON CRAIN • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY CLAYTON CRAIN

VARIANT COVER BY STEPHANIE HANS

DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY GEOFF SHAW

VARIANT COVER BY DAVID MARQUEZ

SORCERER SUPREME NO MORE!

Doctor Doom tricked Doctor Strange into surrendering the title of Sorcerer Supreme. Now Doom is ruling the world, and Stephen Strange is…experiencing a bit of an identity crisis. Searching for purpose – and maybe revenge – he travels to Asgard to see if Thor’s kingdom might be looking for a Sorcerer Supreme of its own. Loki’s willing to help, but that help comes with a wicked catch, and Strange quickly realizes that becoming Asgard’s top magical authority is going to be more complicated than he thought.

Derek Landy (INFINITY WATCH) joins Carlos Magno (CAPTAIN AMERICA) to send Doctor Strange in a fantastical and ambitious new direction!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

SPIRITS OF VIOLENCE #1

Sabir Pirzada (W) • Paul Davidson (A) • Cover by Kendrick "kunkka" Lim

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO • VARIANT COVER BY TBA

WHO OR WHAT IS THE SPIRIT OF VIOLENCE?!

For weeks, Johnny Blaze has been on the trail of a mysterious and dangerous new entity: THE SPIRIT OF VIOLENCE! Born of an ancient curse from forgotten magiks, the Spirit of Violence feeds on fear, blood and death – and it’s got a bone to pick with GHOST RIDER!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

THE THING #1 (of 5)

TONY FLEECS (W) • LEONARD KIRK (A) • Cover by NICK BRADSHAW

VARIANT COVER BY GREG LAND • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY GREG LAND

VARIANT COVER BY MARCO CHECCHETTO • WINDOWSHADES VARIANT COVER BY BENJAMIN SU

THE THING CLOBBERS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE!

Ben Grimm may be the strongest member of the Fantastic Four, but once upon a time, he was just a scrawny kid from Yancy Street. When an unexpected visitor from his past sends him on a search for a missing child, the Thing must unravel the mystery even if that means becoming a wanted man! Get ready to see the Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing versus every super-powered criminal and bounty hunter in New York City! Writer Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs) and artist Leonard Kirk (STAR WARS: THE BATTLE OF JAKKU) give a glimpse into the history of the Thing that reminds you why Ben Grimm is the heart of the Marvel Universe…and why you don’t want to let him hear you say that!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

Marvel March 2025 Comic Books

ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM #2 (OF 9)

Ryan North (W) • R.B. Silva (A) • Cover by Ben Harvey

MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS VARIANT COVER BY CARLOS GÓMEZ

VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO

VARIANT COVER BY JEROME OPEÑA

VARIANT COVER BY R.B. SILVA • VARIANT COVER BY WILL SLINEY

DOOMASAUR VARIANT COVER BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Doctor Doom has taken over the world, and Earth’s mightiest heroes have failed twice: first to stop him, and now to overthrow him. But the Fantastic Four know Doom better than anyone, which makes them ideally suited to take on Earth’s new Emperor...except for the fact that he knows THEM just as well. As Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Sue and Johnny Storm prepare to face down Doom at the United Nations, Doom pays a secret visit to speak to the only person on Earth who holds both his favor, his respect...and his love. But can Valeria Richards change her uncle’s mind? And if she fails, what will stop Doom from visiting a shocking fate on the Fantastic Four that not even he can undo?

And, as the Avengers reel from their losses, the course of the Marvel Universe will change – and Marvel's First Family won’t be the same!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

DOOM ACADEMY #2 (OF 5)

MacKENZIE CADENHEAD (W) • PASQUAL FERRY & JOAO M.P. LEMOS (A)

COVER BY PABLO VILLALOBOS • VARIANT COVER BY RON LIM

DOYLE DORMAMMU VARIANT COVER BY WOO-CHUL LEE

DOYLE DORMAMMU VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY WOO-CHUL LEE

• As if the world with Dr. Doom at the wheel isn’t crazy enough, Zoe finds herself sucked into a fairy-tale book.

• But not a modern, NICE fairy tale book – the old kind where the kids die and scare you, but in this case, Zoe’s the kid about to die.

• Meanwhile, her friends and frenemies are looking for Zoe, but they find something even more troubling than their missing friend as Latveria’s secrets start to reveal themselves.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

THUNDERBOLTS: DOOMSTRIKE #2 (OF 5)

COLLIN KELLY & JACKSON LANZING (W) • TOMMASO BIANCHI (A)

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU • VARIANT COVER BY FEDERICO VICENTINI

SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE!

After a devastating defeat, Bucky decides to hit Doom where it hurts – and he’s bringing in some old friends to do it. It’s a modern-day HELLHUNTERS reunion as Bucky brings in Ghost Rider ’44 for a daring train robbery! With Sharon Carter and U.S.Agent backing them up, it seems like nothing can go wrong. But it’s not easy to get the jump on Doom…

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

FANTASTIC FOUR #30

Ryan North (W) • Cory Smith (A) • Cover by Joshua Cassara

FOIL VARIANT COVER BY DIKE RUAN • VARIANT COVER BY ROD REIS

VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE • SPOILER VARIANT COVER BY GLEB MELNIKOV

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY Ciro Cangialosi

BLACK & WHITE DISNEY WHAT IF? FANTASTIC FOUR HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY Ciro Cangialosi

FANTASTIC THREE!

• After Ben Grimm has suffered a terrible (and very public) defeat at the hands of Doom, he’s left lost, adrift – and more vulnerable than he has been in years. And when a trip to New York goes wrong and his fate suddenly turns from bad to worse, Ben has never been more vulnerable – and soon takes a shocking shortcut he won’t be able to undo!

• This is one Thing and Alicia story you won’t soon forget!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

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RED HULK #2

BENJAMIN PERCY (W) • GEOFF SHAW (A/C) • VARIANT COVER BY SKAN

INVISIBLE! VARIANT COVER BY GREG LAND • VARIANT COVER BY TBA

CONNECTING RED HULK VARIANT COVER BY NICK BRADSHAW

CONNECTING THING VARIANT COVER BY NICK BRADSHAW

THE GREAT ESCAPE!

• THUNDERBOLT ROSS stages an escape from the “THINK TANK” where DOCTOR DOOM has imprisoned him.

• He’s been underground so long the powers of the RED HULK are fading!

• He’ll need the assistance of the misfit crew of MACHINE MAN, DEATHLOK and GENERAL SIMON RYKER if he’s going to outsmart and outmuscle the legion of DOOMBOTS that are after them.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

IRON MAN #6

Spencer Ackerman (W) • Julius Ohta (A) • Cover by Yasmine Putri

VARIANT COVER BY IAN BERTRAM

INVISIBLE! VARIANT COVER BY ELIZABETH TORQUE

“STARK INSURGENT” PROLOGUE!

• The kickoff of an earth-shattering arc and a perfect jumping-on point!

• Doctor Doom is Emperor of the entire planet! And everyone is…happy about it?! Governments and populations all over kowtow to the Sorcerer Supreme, Emperor Doom, savior of the world. Even the Avengers cannot find the evil in his schemes – not yet, anyway. But Tony Stark isn’t built to sit back and wait. Equipped with new, deadly armor, Iron Man will take the fight to Doom’s door – alongside some unlikely allies.

• Spencer Ackerman and Julius Ohta turn legacy on its head for a story that will shatter Iron Man’s status quo. Don’t miss history in the making!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

DEADPOOL VS. WOLVERINE: SLASH ‘EM UP #1

CHRISTOS GAGE (W) • ALAN ROBINSON (A) • Cover by RON LIM

Variant Cover by MARK BAGLEY

THE SNIKTS FLY AS WOLVERINE CRASHES DEADPOOL’S LATEST GIG!

• DEADPOOL and WOLVERINE are frenemies at their best, but their latest adventure might just push their healing factors (and Logan’s patience) to their absolute limits – as anything that stands in their way will be slashed to ribbons! Deadpool is in MADRIPOOR for his latest mission, but not for long if Wolverine has anything to say about it! But what’s his stake in Wade’s merc job?

• For the first time in print, the full DEADPOOL VS. WOLVERINE Infinity Comic as one dynamite issue, just in time for April Pool's Day!

48 PGS./Parental Advisory …$5.99

UNCANNY X-MEN #11

GAIL SIMONE (W) • JAVIER GARRÓN (A) • Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ

CALICO VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO

CALICO VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO

X-MANHUNT CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

"X-MANHUNT" PART ONE!

• At the end of the Orchis War, Charles Xavier surrendered himself to the authorities and allowed himself to be imprisoned in Graymalkin Prison!

• But now something has spurred him into action, into escaping his incarceration and embarking on a mad scramble across the nation!

• What has caused Professor X to go on the run? And will his assorted pupils move to protect him, recapture him or kill him? The answer, of course, is all of the above.

• In this opening chapter, Rogue and her team of X-Men are forced to ally with their worst enemy in order to betray their most trusted friend!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

NYX #9

COLLIN KELLY & JACKSON LANZING (W) FRANCESCO MORTARINO (A)

Cover by SARA PICHELLI

X-MANHUNT CONNECTING VARIANT

COVER BY PHIL NOTO

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

VARIANT COVER BY TBA

"X-MANHUNT" Part TWO!

• Charles Xavier is on the run, and his first stop is New York – but there are plenty of mutants in the city who want nothing to do with the most recent master plan of the disgraced Professor X!

• Will the return of their dearly departed mentor bolster the burgeoning community that calls itself NYX or tear everything they’ve built apart?

• What does Xavier want from the city? What is he willing to do to get what he wants? And – perhaps most alarmingly of all – who else is waiting in the wings to strike?!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

STORM #6

Murewa Ayodele (W) • Lucas Werneck (A)

Cover by Mateus Manhanini

X-MANHUNT CONNECTING VARIANT

COVER BY PHIL NOTO

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

VARIANT COVER BY TBA

"X-MANHUNT" Part THREE!

• Fugitive CHARLES XAVIER seeks refuge in STORM SANCTUARY, STORM’s floating home in Atlanta City, and the (Alaskan) X-MEN take notice.

• Will STORM and the X-MEN join forces with PROFESSOR X to prevent his return to prison by any means necessary, or will they fall victim to opposing views that will send X-MEN against X-MEN in a bloody brawl to the death?

• And making his FROM THE ASHES debut is the unstoppable devourer – the blue-skinned Zulu titan…MAGGOTT.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

X-MEN #13

JED MACKAY (W) • NETHO DIAZ (A) • COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN

X-MANHUNT CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO

STORM VARIANT COVER BY EJIKURE • STORM VARIANT VIRGIN COVER BY EJIKURE

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

"X-MANHUNT" PART FOUR!

The X-Men have caught up with their erstwhile mentor Charles Xavier on his mad scramble across the country. But they aren’t the only ones who’ve found him!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

X-FACTOR #8

Mark Russell (W) • Bob quinn (A) Cover by GREG LAND

X-MANHUNT CONNECTING VARIANT

COVER BY PHIL NOTO

VARIANT COVER BY GREG LAND

"X-MANHUNT" Part FIVE!

• Charles Xavier has escaped from prison, and X-Factor must track him down!

• But how will the X-Men react to X-Factor hunting their founder?

• And what will happen when Havok and Cyclops collide?!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

X-FORCE #9

GEOFFREY THORNE (W) • MARCUS TO (A) Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA

X-MANHUNT CONNECTING COVER

BY PHIL NOTO

FORGE VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST

FORGE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST

"X-MANHUNT" Part SIX!

• SAGE and PROFESSOR X go way back, to another war and another time.

• But now, in his hour of most desperate need, will Sage use her talents to aid Professor X’s quest…or put a stop to his manic mission?

• The penultimate chapter of X-MANHUNT brings X-FORCE into the fray!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN #7

EVE L. EWING (W) • CARMEN CARNERO (A/C)

VARIANT COVER BY RICKIE YAGAWA • VARIANT COVER BY RIAN GONZALES

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

X-MANHUNT - COLLATERAL DAMAGE!

With Charles Xavier on the run, EMMA FROST and KITTY PRYDE reckon with their own dreams and fears for the future of mutantkind. AXO feels pushed away from the team and pulled closer and closer to charismatic technologist Sheldon Xenos. But is Xenos who he claims to be? (Spoiler: He is not!)

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

X-MANHUNT OMEGA #1

Gail Simone & MUREWA AYODELE (W) • GLEB MELNIKOV (A/C)

X-MANHUNT CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO

VARIANT COVER BY DAVID MARQUEZ • VARIANT COVER BY TONY DANIEL

PROFESSOR XAVIER VARIANT COVER BY EDWIN GALMON

X-MANHUNT FINALE!

• The X-MANHUNT concludes as Professor X reaches his destination, and his assorted pursuers, friend and foe alike, catch up with him!

• Alliances will be battle-tested, the blades of betrayals will cut deep with poisoned tips and, when the dust finally settles, Charles Xavier will have to make a tectonic-shifting choice with the fate of all mutantkind in the balance.

• The world is about to change. This time around, everyone is wide awake.

48 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$6.99

MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MICKEY & FRIENDS BECAME THE AVENGERS #1

Luca Barbieri & STEVE BEHLING (W) • Alessandro Pastrovicchio (A/C)

VARIANT COVER BY ADAM KUBERT • VARIANT COVER BY DAN JURGENS

ANT-MAN VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO • ANT-MAN VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO

BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO PASTROVICCHIO

VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG

AVENGERS, DUCKSGARDIANS & LOKI, OH MY!

• DONALD DUCK is THOR! MICKEY MOUSE is IRON MAN! GOOFY is THE HULK! MINNIE MOUSE and PLUTO are THE WASP and ANT-MAN!

• How did these sensational super heroes become THE MIGHTY AVENGERS, and what part does a “cake monster” and GLADSTONE-LOKI play in their origin?

• Find out in this hilarious mash-up of MARVEL'S and DISNEY’S greatest characters!

32 PGS./ONE-SHOT/All Ages …$4.99

NICK FURY VS. FIN FANG FOOM #1

J. Michael Straczynski (W) • Elena Casagrande (A) • Cover by Gary Frank

VARIANT COVER BY ELENA CASAGRANDE • VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO

THE HOWLING COMMANDOS TAKE ON FIN FANG FOOM!

• NICK FURY knows how to handle problems, no matter the size – but he’s never faced a foe THIS big before!

• Witness the next chapter in J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI’s team-up event as he is joined by Marvel Stormbreaker ELENA CASAGRANDE to bring you one of the most wild pairings in Marvel History!

40 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$4.99

WEB OF SPIDER-VERSE #1

MAT GROOM, JORDAN MORRIS, GREG PAK & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS (W)

LUCIANO VECCHIO, CHRIS ELIOPOULOS & MORE (A) • COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO VARIANT COVER BY LUCAS WERNECK • CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO

DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY Luciano Vecchio

THE WAR OF THE MULTIVERSE IS COMING!

Spider-Man and his spider-compatriots across the Spider-Verse are the guardians of the Web of Life and Destiny…but they are heading for a confrontation with the OTHER Arachnid-Multiverse of the symbiote variety when they come into conflict with the VENOMVERSE! In the buildup to that 8-fisted confrontation, meet three new Spider-Versers to see who has what it takes to fight in the web wars! Could it be Count Parker? Spider-Prowler? Or maybe Spider-Hulk? Find out inside!

32 PGS./one-shot/Rated T …$4.99

POWER MAN: TIMELESS #2 (OF 5)

Collin Kelly & JACKSON LANZING (W) • Bernard Chang (A) • Cover by Ario Anindito

VARIANT COVER BY DOALY • VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS ALLEN

He is unstoppable. Indestructible. Incorruptible. Immortal.

• Our solar system has never known a being as mighty as POWER MAN before, but another has just arrived.

• What has brought AEON THE KNIFE to the Milky Way?

• Can Power Man stop him without letting the VOID loose?

• And if Luke won’t risk that, will the acid clouds of Venus be his tomb?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

EDDIE BROCK: CARNAGE #2

Charles Soule (W) • JESÚS Saiz (A) • COVER BY IBAN COELLO

VARIANT COVER BY DAVID David Baldeón • VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO

INVISIBLE! VARIANT COVER BY ROGÊ ANTÔNIO

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN VIOLENT!

When Eddie Brock walks into a police station and asks to be arrested, you know there’s going to be some trouble. When Eddie also happens to be bonded to Carnage? It’s going to be a bloody nightmare. The most lethal protector of all continues his deadly mission!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$4.99

FANTASTIC FOUR #3 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by STAN LEE

Penciled by JACK KIRBY

Cover by JACK KIRBY

VARIANT COVER BY PACO MEDINA

FOIL VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE

The Fantastic Four face the menace of the Miracle Man! In the third issue of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s foundational, Marvel Universe-building FF run, the First Family adopt their iconic blue uniforms – and take to the skies in the Fantasti-car! But just how long is the ever-lovin’ Thing going to hide his rocky skin beneath an all-over bodysuit and helmet? Not long, when a towering monster threatens Manhattan – courtesy of the master hypnotist known as the Miracle Man! Can Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny defy his illusions and put an end to his campaign of terror? Or will the tempestuous team be torn apart? It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #3.

32 PGS./All Ages …$4.99

Marvel is reprinting the first 12 issues of Fantastic Four as they originally appeared!

RETAILERS/CONSUMERS: PLEASE INQUIRE REGARDING FOIL PRICING.

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT

& JOHN BYRNE

Penciled by JOHN BYRNE

Cover by JOHN BYRNE

VARIANT COVER BY SALVADOR LARROCA

Wolverine lashes out – and the Hellfire Club bears the brunt – in a vital chapter of the Phoenix Saga! Logan may be the last X-Man standing, but he’s the best there is for a reason – and he’s about to prove it. But with his teammates held captive and Jean Grey having switched sides and becoming the Hellfire Club’s new Black Queen, things look bleak for the X-Men. Even if Logan can find his imprisoned teammates, he has an army of Hellfire Club soldiers to fight his way through. Meanwhile, Cyclops wages a psychic battle to free Jean from the mental dominion of Mastermind. Scott Summers will give everything he’s got to save the woman he loves, even if it kills him! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting X-MEN (1963) #133.

32 PGS./Rated T …$4.99

Marvel is reprinting the complete Death of Phoenix Saga issues as they originally appeared!

WOLVERINE #7

SALADIN AHMED (W) • MARTÍN CÓCCOLO (A/C)

INVISIBLE! Variant Cover by David Baldeón

VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO • VARIANT COVER BY STEPHEN PLATT

GO FOR THE GOLD METAL!

• The ADAMANTINE saga reaches new heights, with a shock twist and surprising return you’ll have to read to believe! The GOLDEN metal means death for WOLVERINE…but is it also the world’s salvation?

• Collectors’ note: A key appearance is contained in this issue.

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$4.99

WEAPON X-MEN #2

Joe Casey (W) • ChrisCross (A/C) • VARIANT COVER by STEVE SKROCE

VARIANT COVER BY DECLAN SHALVEY • VARIANT COVER BY GERARDO SANDOVAL

BARON STRUCKER STRIKES!

An enemy from Wolverine’s distant past has claimed his first victims – and one of them is Wolverine himself! And the rest of Weapon X-Men may not make it in time to save them from Strucker’s insidious plans of world conquest! Introducing, for the first time anywhere – Wolverines of Mass Destruction!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

LAURA KINNEY: WOLVERINE #4

ERICA SCHULTZ (W) • GIADA BELVISO (A) • Cover by ELENA CASAGRANDE

KIMOKO variant cover by PEACH MOMOKO • Variant cover by Nabetse Zitro

X-23 Variant cover by JEEHYUNG LEE • X-23 Virgin Variant cover by JEEHYUNG LEE

WHO’S READY FOR A REVOLUTION?

• Metal arm – check. Metal claws – check. We’re packed, so buckle up with BUCKY BARNES, A.K.A. THE REVOLUTION, as he and LAURA make a cross-country trek that takes them into the heart of a HYDRA plot decades in the making!

• Bucky needs to track down a renegade scientist – and who tracks better than WOLVERINE?!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

ROGUE: THE SAVAGE LAND #3 (OF 5)

TIM SEELEY (W)

ZULEMA SCOTTO LAVINA (A)

Cover by KAARE ANDREWS

VARIANT COVER BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER

BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL

VARIANT COVER BY GREG LAND

VARIANT COVER BY PEPE LARRAZ

VARIANT COVER BY Lucas Werneck

MAGNETO VS. KA-ZAR!

• Can Rogue keep the peace between them long enough to uncover who is threatening the Savage Land?

• Or will the Master of Magnetism’s sins claim them all?

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CABLE: LOVE AND CHROME #3 (OF 5)

DAVID PEPOSE (W) • MIKE HENDERSON (A)

COVER BY IAN CHURCHILL

VARIANT COVER by DOTUN AKANDE

APRIL POOL’S DAY VARIANT COVER BY TBA

HAS CABLE’S TIME FINALLY RUN OUT?!

In the slums of Salvation Bay, a hero fights for their life as the Techno-Organic virus has claimed its latest victim. Cable and Resistance leader Avery Ryder had found comfort in each other’s arms as they faced the virus together – but is that same bond strong enough to cheat death itself? And even if Cable and Avery manage to survive their shared affliction, will they be able to pull off a suicide mission in the heart of the corrupt Prime Conclave’s headquarters? Only one thing’s for certain – when the dust settles on this pulse-pounding issue, the fallout will shake this sci-fi love story to its very foundations!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

PHOENIX #9

STEPHANIE PHILLIPS (W) • ALESSANDRO MIRACOLO (A) • Cover by YASMINE PUTRI

DARK GODS VARIANT COVER BY IVAN SHAVRIN • ICONIC VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO • VARIANT COVER BY TBA

CHAOS IN THE COSMIC ORDER!

• Enemies have beset Jean Grey from the moment she first soared into space – and with THANOS channeling his mystic and psychic might against her and PERRIKUS’ evil plans falling into place, it’s about time for something to change…

• DON’T MISS this MUST-READ ISSUE – as the PHOENIX rises to new power and prominence in the galaxy!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MAGIK #3

ASHLEY ALLEN (W) • GERMÁN PERALTA (A)

Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL

VARIANT COVER BY JENNY FRISON

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JENNY FRISON

DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

VARIANT COVER BY NIMIT MALAVIA

• Demons have been hunting mutants abroad.

• Magik finally meets leader of the demons. Who or what is LIMINAL?

• And will Magik be able to suppress her darker impulses?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

PSYLOCKE #5

ALYSSA WONG (W)

VINCENZO CARRATù (A)

Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

PSYLOCKE VARIANT COVER BY BEN HARVEY

PSYLOCKE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY BEN HARVEY

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

VARIANT COVER BY ANAND RAMCHERON

IN THE HANDS OF THE TAXONOMIST!

• Psylocke has been poisoned and captured by a deadly new threat!

• Can she escape the Taxonomist’s twisted museum alive?

• And if she does, what will she do to the man who caged her like a butterfly?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

UNCANNY X-MEN #12

GAIL SIMONE (W) • GAVIN GUIDRY (A) • Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ

VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE • KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

JITTER VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO

JITTER VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO

APRIL POOL’S DAY VARIANT COVER BY TBA

• The smoothest X-Man, Remy LeBeau, A.K.A. GAMBIT, is forced to face his past, as an UNSTOPPABLE force comes to collect a DEBT, whether from the Cajun's pocket or his HIDE.

• Details of Remy's life, never before revealed in this thrilling one-shot crime tale, as everyone's favorite card-thrower faces THE VIG.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

DEADPOOL/WOLVERINE #3

BENJAMIN PERCY (W) • JOSHUA CASSARA (A/C)

Variant Cover by RAFAEL DE LATORRE • Virgin Variant Cover by RAFAEL DE LATORRE

VARIANT COVER BY RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE • APRIL POOL’S DAY VARIANT COVER BY TBA

LOGAN VS. WADE!

• The knock-down, drag-out DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE fight you’ve been clamoring for!

• DEADPOOL is under the influence – no, not that way! A psychic force compels Deadpool into actions that aren’t his own, carrying out a devastating mission that could mean the end of the world. WOLVERINE’s only hope to uncover the mystery and save the planet is to beat the absolute $@#% out of Deadpool – and hey, you don’t have to ask Logan twice!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #3

Chris Condon (W) • Alessandro Cappuccio (A/C)

ULTIMATE SPECIAL VARIANT COVER BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU

VARIANT COVER BY NIC KLEIN • VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI

WOLVERINE VS. GAMBIT & KITTY PRYDE!

The Winter Soldier leads a strike against two members of the Opposition: Kitty Pryde and Gambit! But do the duo recognize the man behind the mask?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

BRYAN HILL (W) • STEFANO CASELLI (A/C)

VARIANT COVER BY MARK BAGLEY • ULTIMATE SPECIAL VARIANT COVER BY TBA

WHO IS THE PROGENITOR?

• Black Panther’s dangerous reliance on vibranium becomes even more volatile when an ancient spirit attacks Wakanda!

• Only the Sorcerer Supreme can help T’Challa save Wakanda – and possibly his soul – from this fiend!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #15

JONATHAN HICKMAN (W) • DAVID MESSINA (A) • COVER BY MARCO CHECCHETTO

ULTIMATE SPECIAL VARIANT COVER BY GERARDO SANDOVAL

VARIANT COVER BY SIMONE BIANCHI • VARIANT COVER BY RIAN GONZALES

THE ULTIMATE SANDMAN ATTACKS!

• As the dust settles from the events of recent issues, Peter, MJ and the kids take a family vacation – but nowhere is safe for Ultimate Spider-Man!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

ULTIMATE X-MEN #13

PEACH MOMOKO (W) • PEACH MOMOKO (A/C)

ULTIMATE ONE YEAR IN FOIL VARIANT COVER BY BENJAMIN SU

VARIANT COVER BY MARTIN SIMMONDS

VARIANT COVER BY IBAN COELLO

THE MUTANT NEW WORLD ORDER?

The start of the second year of ULTIMATE X-MEN! Chaos erupts as former Children of the Atom rise up against the society that used and abused them, just as tension between Armor and Maystorm comes to a head in an explosive confrontation!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

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ULTIMATES #10

DENIZ CAMP (W) • JUAN FRIGERI (A) • Cover by DIKE RUAN

ULTIMATE SPECIAL VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE

VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI • VARIANT COVER BY TBA

NAMOR AND THE RED SKULL!

• Captain America and the Human Torch lead a team to recruit their old comrade – Namor! But they’ll have to get through the Red Skull Gang first!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #69

JOE KELLY (W) • ED MCGUINNESS (A/C) • VARIANT COVER BY BEN HARVEY

INVISIBLE! VARIANT COVER BY AMANDA CONNER • VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG

BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!

• Spider-Man used the last of the extra lives and is done. True death.

• The X-Men are fighting among themselves, and Doctors Doom and Strange find the situation unwinnable.

• Things have never looked more bleak.

32 PGS./Rated T …$4.99

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #70

JOE KELLY (W) • ED MCGUINNESS (A/C) • VARIANT COVER BY BJÖRN BARENDS

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO • VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG

BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG

FORESHADOW VARIANT COVER BY IBAN COELLO • APRIL POOL’S DAY VARIANT COVER BY TBA

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONCLUDES!

• ENTER THE SPIDER-NAUT!

• But who is this unstoppable webbed-wonder?!

32 PGS./Rated T …$4.99

THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MEN #13

GREG WEISMAN (W) • EMILIO LAISO (A/C) VARIANT COVER BY CARMEN CARNERO

INTO THE LIZARD’S LAIR!

• As if the SPIDER-MEN didn’t have enough to worry about with TWO ELECTROS – now the LIZARD claws his way into the fight?!

• AND these Sinister Sixers TEAMED-UP?!

• Dig deep, Pete and Miles – Billy Connors’ life depends on YOU!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #4 (of 5)

Christos Gage (W) • EPIC GAPSTUR (A) Cover by LEONARDO ROMERO

VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE

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SQUASHED LIKE A BUG?

Spider-Man’s reputation is kaput after his battle with THE ENFORCERS. Now that Silvermane and his goons have the upper hand, can Spider-Man survive a second round? The prequel to the upcoming Disney+ series continues here!

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #11

STEPHANIE PHILLIPS (W) • Paolo Villanelli (A) • Cover by MARK BROOKS

VARIANT COVER BY CLIFF CHIANG • DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY MARK BROOKS

ICONIC VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK

GHOST-SPIDER BEYOND!

Gwen has something KING LOKI wants, and she’ll do everything in her power to keep it from him. The god of lies and deception knows his strength lies in words over brute force, so he intends to convince Gwen to give up the artifact willingly. It’s the most unlikely team-up ever as Ghost-Spider and King Loki embark on an INTERGALATIC ADVENTURE FOR THE AGES!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

SPIDER-BOY #17

DAN SLOTT (W) • NATHAN STOCKMAN (A) • COVER BY PACO MEDINA (A/C)

VARIANT COVER BY FRANCESCO MOBILI • INVISIBLE! VARIANT COVER BY NICOLETTA BALDARI

A BOY-SPIDER ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE!

• BOY-SPIDER could never replace SPIDER-BOY – but BRIGGS BAILEY COULD replace Bailey Briggs!

32 PGS./Rated T …$4.99

NEW CHAMPIONS #3

Steve Foxe (W) • Ivan Fiorelli (A) • COVER BY TODD NAUCK

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

VIV VISION VARIANT COVER BY DERRICK CHEW

VIV VISION VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DERRICK CHEW

VARIANT COVER BY Saowee • REUNION VARIANT COVER BY TBA

CHAMPIONS VS. CHAMPIONS!

The New Champions adopted a name that didn’t belong to them – and the previous Champions have something to say about that! But when an old enemy threatens both teams, they’ll have to work together to survive – or there might be no Champions left at all!

32 PGS./Rated T …3.99

WEST COAST AVENGERS #5

GERRY DUGGAN (W) • DANNY KIM (A) • Cover by BEN HARVEY

VARIANT COVER BY JAN BAZALDUA • ICONIC VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK

VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO

FLAG-SMASHER RETURNS!

Steve Rogers’ dark double takes on the West Coast Avengers, and he’s out for blood. Can Iron Man and War Machine’s ragtag team survive a villain who nearly conquered the whole world?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

SAM WILSON, CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 (OF 5)

EVAN NARCISSE & GREK PAK (W) • EDER MESSIAS & VALENTINE DE LANDRO (A) • Cover by TAURIN CLARKE

VARIANT COVER BY STEPHEN SEGOVIA • MOVIE VARIANT COVER also available

Captain America, Falcon and the unpredictable Josiah X find themselves at the mercy of the sinister forces running Eaglestar. Their escape may depend on the Red Hulk – but where do his loyalties lie?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

WEREWOLF BY NIGHT: RED BAND #8

JASON LOO (W) • TON LIMA (A)

Cover by E.M. GIST

VARIANT COVER BY KYLE HOTZ

THE FANGS ARE OUT!

Tortured by Lilith, separated from a mortally wounded Elsa Bloodstone and barely able to keep the beast within him at bay, things have never been worse for Jack Russell, A.K.A. THE WEREWOLF BY NIGHT! KEEP THIS RED BAND BOOK AWAY FROM THE FAINT OF HEART!

32 PGS./Explicit Content …$4.99 [POLYBAGGED]

DAREDEVIL: UNLEASH HELL - RED BAND #3 (OF 5)

Erica Schultz (W) • Valentina Pinti (A)

Cover by Paulo Siqueira

VARIANT COVER BY IVÁN TALAVERA

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY IVÁN TALAVERA

VARIANT COVER BY TBA

A new serial killer is terrorizing New York! With a macabre and miserable fascination with DAREDEVIL, the crime scenes all point to a single terrifying explanation: the return of MUSE! But how could that be possible?! And what other sick and twisted happenings will follow the killer’s return?!

32 PGS./Explicit Content …$4.99 [POLYBAGGED]

ALL-NEW VENOM #4

Al Ewing (W) • Carlos Gómez (A) • Cover by Adam Kubert

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI • VARIANT COVER BY GABRIELEL DELL’OTTO

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY GABRIELE DELL’OTTO • KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

M.O.D.O.K. MADNESS!

M.O.D.O.K. gets inside the All-New Venom’s head...and you won’t believe how! But whose side is Madame Masque on? One thing’s for sure – by the time you finish this issue, you’ll be one step closer to knowing who’s under the goo...Meanwhile, take a visit to S.C.A.R. HQ –-and find out what happened to Flash Thompson, Agent Anti-Venom!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

POOLUMINATI #1

Zac Gorman & Alexis Quasarano (W) • TODD NAUCK & ENID BALÁM (A)

COVER BY TODD NAUCK • Homage Variant Cover by ARIO ANINDITO

Variant Cover by Leinil Francis Yu

THE ELITE ’POOLS ASSEMBLE!

• There are those who hold power, and those who hold the secret power in the world. Those who shape the world around us, who pull the strings, unseen. They are…the POOLUMINATI. Or, wait, no, that’s the Illuminati, so what the heck does the Pooluminati do? It’s TOO SECRET…but WADE WILSON is ABOUT TO FIND OUT!

• The most elite DEADPOOLs across the Multiverse assemble, and they need the 616’s Deadpools. But will Wade (with Ellie’s help) prove himself worthy of the Pooluminati? And even if he does…will the conspiracy theory they uncover spell disaster for ’Pools everywhere?

• PLUS: A Princess and Elliepool short by by Quasarano/Balám!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$4.99

MARVEL FANFARE #15 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH & ROGER MCKENZIE

Penciled by BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH & JACK SPARLING

Cover by BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH

VARIANT COVER BY JUSTIN MASON • APRIL POOLS VARIANT COVER BY GREG LAND

Just in time for April Fools’ Day, enjoy the First Family dynamic of the Human Torch pranking the heck out of the Thing! Johnny Storm has always known exactly how to get Ben Grimm hot under the collar, but he’s risking a clobberin’ like never before in this jape-filled classic written and illustrated by the legendary Barry Windsor-Smith! Plus: Hell’s Kitchen is burning, and Daredevil wants to know why! But as the Man Without Fear investigates a string of arsons, he’s shocked by a face from his past! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #15.

32 PGS./Rated T …$4.99

INFINITY WATCH #3 (OF 5)

DEREK LANDY (W) • ENID BALÁM (A) • Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA

HANDBOOK VARIANT COVER BY DAVID BALDEÓN

VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE

ANIMATD-STYLE VARIANT COVER BY MARK BROOKS

ANIMATED-STYLE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY MARK BROOKS

MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS VARIANT COVER BY TBA

• The power of the INFINITY GAUNTLET has been used and the world has been rewritten.

• All of reality has been compromised, and this reality will now spread through the rest of the Marvel Universe.

• You have been warned.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

SCARLET WITCH #10

STEVE ORLANDO (W) • Jacopo Camagni & RUSSELL DAUTERMAN (A)

COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN • VARIANT COVER BY CORIN HOWELL

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

Scarlet Witch’s erratic protégé Amaranth has turned against her – but why? Can Wanda bring her back from the brink of madness and discover the true origin of her dangerous powers?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

HELLHUNTERS #4 (OF 5)

Phillip Kennedy Johnson (W)

Adam Gorham (A)

Cover by Jonas Scharf

Variant cover by Declan Shalvey

UNHOLY WAR!

The origin of the horrifying UNHALLOWED stands revealed along with their plan for dominion of the Earth! As most of Earth’s heroes take on the threat of the Axis Powers, Ghost Rider ’44 and the Hellhunters seek help from the spirit of Vengeance ZARATHOS himself! As they pursue their nemesis Felix Bruckner into the eye of his infernal storm, will their newly upgraded powers be enough to save humanity?

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

TVA #4 (OF 5)

KATHARYN BLAIR (W) • Pere PÉREZ (A/C)

variant cover by Zulema Scotto Lavina

A TIME TO FIGHT!

The R&D Team is circling in on the cause of the Madness and its connection to the TVA’s not-so-nonexistent Department of Deferment. But as they dig deeper into the TVA’s secrets, they’ll find that some dangers should never be uncovered.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

AVENGERS #24

JED MACKAY (W) • FARID KARAMI (A) • Cover by VALERIO SCHITI

VARIANT COVER BY JUSTIN MASON • KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

HOUSE RULES: KANG ALWAYS WINS!

• The finale of the CASINO story arc is upon us, and the Avengers are going all in!

• But can they win against players like GRANDMASTER, MYRDDIN, BLACK CAT and KANG THE CONQUEROR?

• When the chips are down, who can the Avengers trust?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

DEADPOOL #12

CODY ZIGLAR (W) • Andrea Di Vito (A) • Cover by TAURIN CLARKE

INVISIBLE! Variant cover by Todd nauck • Variant cover by Rogê Antônio

“POOLS OF BLOOD” - PART THREE!

• SPIDER-MAN VS. DEADPOOL(S) – whoever wins…well, some bad #$%& is still going to happen!

• WADE’s only hope is to knock out MILES. ELLIE is having second thoughts. But can the Deadpools and their business survive without this win? Not if AGENT GAO has anything to say about it!

• The landmark POOLS OF BLOOD crossover continues here and concludes in this month’s MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #31!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #31

Cody Ziglar (W) • LUIGI ZAGARIA (A) • COVER BY Federico Vicentini

MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS VARIANT COVER BY SARA PICHELLI

INVISIBLE! VARIANT COVER BY FRANY

“POOLS OF BLOOD” - PART FOUR!

• The enemy of Spider-Man’s enemy is…DEADPOOL?

• But first, Spidey and the Deadpools have a score to settle.

• Should Miles Morales survive THIS fight…he’ll have to face the terrifying threat pulling all these strings!

32 PGS./Rated T …3.99

SABRETOOTH: THE DEAD DON’T TALK #4 (OF 5)

FRANK TIERI (W) • MICHAEL STA. MARIA (A)

Cover by RAFAEL DE LATORRE

VARIANT COVER by TAURIN CLARKE

FANGS OF NEW YORK!

VAMPIRES, a gangster in STEAMPUNK ARMOR and a murderous CROCODILE MAN running around murdering people. Welcome to being the KINGPIN of the FIVE POINTS UNDERWORLD, VICTOR CREED – hope you survive the experience.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

NAMOR #8 (of 8)

JASON AARON (W)

ALEX LINS & PAUL DAVIDSON (A)

Cover by ALEXANDER LOZANO

VARIANT COVER BY PETE WOODS

Who shall be crowned

the Last King of Atlantis?

The final battle in World War Sea sets the stage for an all-new vision of Atlantis. But where does that leave Namor? Is there a place in the oceans for the mighty Sub-Mariner?

40 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

MOON KNIGHT: FIST OF KHONSHU #6

JED MACKAY (W) • TBA (A) • Cover by Davide Paratore

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO • VARIANT COVER BY TBA

A WRATHFUL GOD!

Marc Spector, A.K.A. MOON KNIGHT, has failed! With blood on his hands and a fractured team, Marc faces a sort of confessional with his god KHONSHU – who’s known less for his forgiveness and more for his fists!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

HELLVERINE #4

Benjamin Percy (W) • Raffaele Ienco (A) • Cover by Kendrick “Kunkka” Lim

INVISIBLE! VARIANT COVER BY ANDREI BRESSAN

VARIANT COVER BY JONAS SCHARF • VARIANT COVER BY SKAN

THE UNFATHOMABLE DEPTHS OF HELL!

• MEPHISTO’s plan drives HELLVERINE to the site of great personal tragedy – where, as DAKEN, he was drowned by WOLVERINE! This time, something far worse lurks just below the surface…!

• HELLVERINE lives, but if the demonic forces get their way, so will a Hell-born army!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

DAREDEVIL #19

Saladin Ahmed (W) • Aaron Kuder (A) • Cover by John Romita Jr.

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO • VARIANT COVER BY TBA

THE WAGES OF SIN!

For months, the Sins of Daredevil have been racing to catch up with him. IN THIS ISSUE, they finally do! And the cost will be higher than ever, as DAREDEVIL makes a decision that will rock the Marvel Universe! The road to the next DAREDEVIL epic starts HERE!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

IMMORTAL THOR #21

AL EWING (W) • JAN BAZALDUA (A) • Cover by ALEX ROSS

VARIANT COVER BY PETE WOODS • INVISIBLE! VARIANT COVER BY EDWIN GALMON

THE EXECUTIONER RETURNS! AND THANOS AWAITS…

• The Odinson stood at a gate in a dark wood. In front of the gate stood Skurge the Executioner, bloodaxe in hand, waiting for the final battle between them.

• And if Thor won the combat, then behind that same gate stood Utgardhall, and the final death that awaited him – the death he fought for.

• This is the story of the IMMORTAL THOR...and the door into darkness.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

INCREDIBLE HULK #23

PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON (W) • NIC KLEIN (A/C) • VARIANT COVER BY MITSUHIRO ARITA

KIMOKO VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

SKIN IN THE GAME!

As Charlie tries using her new skinwalker powers to make a friend, her OWN skin is stolen by a servant of Eldest…and the demonic thief aims the godskin’s power at Hulk! As the nearby town burns, both Eldest and federal agencies discover Charlie’s and the Hulk’s location, with disastrous consequences!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

ALIEN: PARADISO #4 (OF 5)

STEVE FOXE (W) • EDGAR SALAZAR & PETER NGUYEN (A) • Cover by IBAN COELLO

Variant cover by FABRIZIO DE TOMMASO

THE BEST KILLERS IN THE GALAXY!

That’s the reputation smuggler Ricky Valentine likes to cultivate, alongside his tough-as-nails bodyguard Tsula Kane. But they just met their first real competition. As xenomorphs surge through the sun-kissed streets of the planet Paradiso, Ricky and Tsula turn their knives and guns on the colonial marshals who want to lock them away. With handcuffs at one end and slavering jaws at the other, have Rickey and Tsula’s colorful careers brought them to a crimson end?

32 PGS./Explicit Content …$3.99

STAR WARS: LEGACY OF VADER #2

CHARLES SOULE (W) • LUKE ROSS (A) • Cover by DERRICK CHEW

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY BETSY COLA • VARIANT COVER BY ALAN QUAH

VARIANT COVER BY DAVID LOPEZ • VARIANT COVER BY RAFAEL GRASSETTI

A RETURN TO TATOOINE!

• KYLO REN seeks out the home planet of his grandfather, ANAKIN SKYWALKER!

• The young tyrant must go up against GARDULLA THE HUTT and her guards…and a RANCOR!

• What secrets of the past blow in the harsh sands of MOS ESPA?

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

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STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS #1

Marc Guggenheim (W) • Madibek Musabekov (A) • Cover by Rahzzah

FOIL VARIANT COVER BY RAMON ROSANAS

VARIANT COVER BY DAN JURGENS • VARIANT COVER BY GREG LAND

ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER

LIGHTSABER VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE

LIGHTSABER VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY YASMINE PUTRI

VARIANT COVER BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI

FIRST ISSUE IN THE PREQUEL ERA!

• It begins here: MARVEL’S first series focusing on the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy: THE JEDI KNIGHTS!

• Featuring your favorite JEDI like QUI-GON JINN, OBI-WAN KENOBI, YODA and MACE WINDU alongside BRAND-NEW JEDI sure to become fan favorites!

• And who is the mysterious new villain targeting Qui-Gon Jinn?

32 PGS./Rated T …$4.99

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STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER ADAPTATION #2 (OF 5)

JODY HOUSER (W) • WILL SLINEY (A) • Cover by PHIL NOTO

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY JAN DUURSEMA

VARIANT COVER BY WILL SLINEY • MOVIE VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE

THE FIRST ORDER STRIKES!

• REY and KYLO REN’s confrontation explodes when they finally come face-to-face!

• The FIRST ORDER captures CHEWBACCA – will our heroes be able to rescue him, or is it already too late?

• With nowhere else to turn, POE DAMERON seeks out a mysterious figure from his past!

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - FEAR OF THE JEDI #2 (OF 5)

CAVAN SCOTT (W) • MARIKA CRESTA (A) • Cover by PHIL NOTO

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY EMA LUPACCHINO

VARIANT COVER BY VALERIO GIANGIORDANO • VARIANT COVER BY PETE WOODS

THE BATTLE FOR NABOO BEGINS!

• As KEEVE TRENNIS prepares to breach the STORMWALL, the LOURNA DEE of old returns with murder on her twisted mind.

• The villainous NIHIL hold NABOO, but for how long?

• A call to arms is heard and battle lines drawn!

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Marvel March 2025 Comic Book Schedule

March 5

• ALIEN: PARADISO #4
• DOCTOR STRANGE OF ASGARD #1
• IMMORTAL THOR #21
• MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF...? MICKEY & FRIENDS BECAME THE AVENGERS #1
• MOON KNIGHT: FIST OF KHONSHU #6
• NYX #9
• SCARLET WITCH #10
• SPIDER-BOY #17
• SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #11
• SPIRITS OF VIOLENCE #1
• STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS #1
• STORM #6
• THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MEN #13
• THE THING #1
• ULTIMATES #10
• UNCANNY X-MEN #11
• WEB OF SPIDER-VERSE #1
• WOLVERINE #7

March 12

• ALL-NEW VENOM #4
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #69
• DEADPOOL #12
• HELLHUNTERS #4
• HELLVERINE #4
• IRON MAN #6
• NAMOR #8
• NICK FURY VS. FIN FANG FOOM #1
• PHOENIX #9
• POWER MAN: TIMELESS #2
• SABRETOOTH: THE DEAD DON'T TALK #4
• STAR WARS: THE LEGACY OF VADER #2
• ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #15
• ULTIMATE X-MEN #13
• WEST COAST AVENGERS #5
• X-FACTOR #8
• X-MEN #13
• X-MEN #133 FACSIMILE EDITION

March 19

• AVENGERS #24
• CABLE: LOVE AND CHROME #3
• DAREDEVIL: UNLEASH HELL - RED BAND #3
• DEADPOOL/WOLVERINE #3
• EDDIE BROCK: CARNAGE #2
• EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN #7
• FANTASTIC FOUR #3 FACSIMILE EDITION
• GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR #1
• MAGIK #3
• MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #31
• NEW CHAMPIONS #3
• ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM #2
• PSYLOCKE #5
• SAM WILSON, CAPTAIN AMERICA #3
• TVA #4
• ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #14
• WEREWOLF BY NIGHT: RED BAND #8
• X-FORCE #9

March 26

• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #70
• DAREDEVIL #19
• DEADPOOL VS. WOLVERINE: SLASH 'EM UP #1
• DOOM ACADEMY #2
• DOOM'S DIVISION #1
• FANTASTIC FOUR #30
• INCREDIBLE HULK #23
• INFINITY WATCH #3
• LAURA KINNEY: WOLVERINE #4
• MARVEL FANFARE #15 FACSIMILE EDITION
• POOLUMINATI #1
• RED HULK #2
• ROGUE: THE SAVAGE LAND #3
• STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - FEAR OF THE JEDI #2
• STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER ADAPTATION #2
• THUNDERBOLTS: DOOMSTRIKE #2
• ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #3
• UNCANNY X-MEN #12
• WEAPON X-MEN #2
• X-MANHUNT OMEGA #1
• YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #4

Marvel March 2025 - Solicited Collections

NEW WARRIORS: NOVA & NIGHT THRASHER OMNIBUS HC

NEW WARRIORS: NOVA & NIGHT THRASHER OMNIBUS HC - CHRIS MARRINAN COVER

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA, DAN SLOTT, KURT BUSIEK, STEVE MATTSSON, CHRIS MARRINAN, TOM DEFALCO, DAVID MICHELINIE, AL MILGROM, DANNY FINGEROTH, JOEY CAVALIERI, LEN KAMINSKI & BARBARA KESEL

Penciled by MARK BAGLEY, JAVIER SALTARES, DAVID BOLLER, GUY DORIAN, ART NICHOLS, TOM DERENICK, DARIO CARRASCO JR., CHRIS MARRINAN, MIKE HARRIS, PAUL RYAN, TOD SMITH, RURIK TYLER, KEVIN HOPGOOD, RON LIM, LEONARD KIRK & MORE

Covers by CHRIS MARRINAN & MARK BAGLEY

The solo adventures of two of the New Warriors’ greatest heroes!

As the Warriors’ old enemies, the Folding Circle, make moves in Madripoor, colliding with a crime lord named Aardwolf, Night Thrasher and his lover, Silhouette, find themselves in the middle! Thrasher comes to deadly blows with his own brother, teams up with the Black Panther and faces the fury of the Hulk, with help from Rage! Meanwhile, Nova rockets into action against foes old and new – including grudge rematches with the Corruptor and Diamondhead! Nova fights alongside the Thing, She-Hulk and Ant-Man – and is recruited by Nick Fury for a space mission that puts him at odds with the Inhumans! Plus: Thrasher and Nova share team-ups with Spider-Man! Darkhawk fights alongside the New Warriors! And Ultragirl makes her dazzling debut! Collecting NIGHT THRASHER (1993) #2-10 and #13-21, NOVA (1994) #1-5 and #8-16, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #356, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #351-358, DARKHAWK (1991) #28-29, IRON MAN (1968) #303, SPIDER-MAN: FRIENDS AND ENEMIES #1-4, ULTRAGIRL #1-3 and material from NIGHT THRASHER (1993) #1, DARKHAWK (1991) #26-27 and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #109.

1320 PGS./Rated T …$150.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96434-4

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

NEW WARRIORS: NOVA & NIGHT THRASHER OMNIBUS HC MARK BAGLEY COVER [DM ONLY]

1320 PGS./Rated T …$150.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96435-1

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X/RISE OF THE POWERS OF X OMNIBUS HC

FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X/RISE OF THE POWERS OF X OMNIBUS HC MARK BROOKS COVER

Written by GERRY DUGGAN, KIERON GILLEN, AL EWING, STEVE FOXE, JED MACKAY, SABIR PIRZADA, IMAN VELLANI & FABIAN NICIEZA

Penciled by LUCAS WERNECK, JETHRO MORALES, STEFANO CASELLI, R.B. SILVA, LUCIANO VECCHIO, PHIL NOTO, JOSHUA CASSARA, BERNARD CHANG, LUCA MARESCA, JUAN FRIGERI, ANDREA DI VITO, CREEES LEE, PATCH ZIRCHER, FRANCESCO MORTARINO, SCOTT GODLEWSJKI, SCOT EATON, LAN MEDINA & MORE

Covers by MARK BROOKS, DAVID NAKAYAMA & PEPE LARRAZ

The full, shocking conclusion of the Krakoan era!

Mutantkind has never had a greater fall, from the highs of Krakoa – their own glorious nation, a place where they were safe and happy – to the lowest of lows. Now, they face two of the greatest threats to ever target them at the same time. Orchis has left them outlawed and hunted, with most of their kind missing or dead – and one of their greatest leaders, Cyclops, on trial and facing the death penalty. Meanwhile, a secret adversary has risen to power – and as hopeless as the fight to save their species might seem, it’s nothing compared to the fight to save the entirety of reality. Ready or not, the time has come to make their final stand against the forces that have struck them low – across every corner of the globe and all of time itself! The Avengers join the fight! Ms. Marvel learns what it means to be an X-Man! Tony Stark and Emma Frost are the ultimate power couple! Magneto returns from the grave! A team of dearly departed X-Men undertake a vital mission! And the destiny of mutantkind is forever changed! Collecting FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X #1-5, RISE OF THE POWERS OF X #1-5, X-MEN (2021) #30-34, RESURRECTION OF MAGNETO #1-4, DEAD X-MEN #1-4, X-MEN FOREVER (2024) #1-4, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2022) #13-20, AVENGERS (2023) #12-13, MS. MARVEL: MUTANT MENACE #1-4, CABLE (2024) #1-4 and material from X-MEN (2021) #35.

1248 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-95657-8

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X/RISE OF THE POWERS OF X OMNIBUS HC DAVID NAKAYAMA COVER [DM ONLY]

1248 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-95682-0

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X/RISE OF THE POWERS OF X OMNIBUS HC PEPE LARRAZ COVER [DM ONLY]

1248 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96522-8

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

WOLVERINE GOES TO HELL OMNIBUS HC

WOLVERINE GOES TO HELL OMNIBUS HC JAE LEE COVER - NEW PRINTING!

Written by JASON AARON

Penciled by ADAM KUBERT, RENATO GUEDES,

JEFTÉ PALO, DANIEL ACUÑA, GORAN SUDŽUKA,

RON GARNEY, STEVEN SANDERS, BILLY TAN,

CARLOS PACHECO, FRANK CHO, ALAN DAVIS & MORE

Covers by JAE LEE & ARTHUR ADAMS

Jason Aaron puts Wolverine through Hell – literally!

A mysterious organization conspires to possess Wolverine’s body with demons and send his soul to the underworld! Waiting for Logan are the souls of unexpected family and friends – and the Devil himself! Naturally, Wolverine plans to claw his way back out and have his revenge, but that might be exactly what the shadowy group wants! Will the final twist in its plan shatter Wolverine completely? Plus: Wolverine and Spider-Man must survive a trip through time without killing each other, Wolverine faces Cyclops in a schism over the X-Men’s future and Logan returns to Japan to prevent an underworld takeover by his oldest foe! Collecting ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1-6; WOLVERINE (2010) #1-20, #5.1 and #300-304; X-MEN: SCHISM #1-5; and material from WOLVERINE: THE ROAD TO HELL.

984 PGS./Parental Advisory …$125.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96139-8

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

WOLVERINE GOES TO HELL OMNIBUS HC ARTHUR ADAMS COVER [NEW PRINTING, DM ONLY]

984 PGS./Parental Advisory …$125.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96138-1

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

X-FACTOR BY PETER DAVID OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

X-FACTOR BY PETER DAVID OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC LARRY STROMAN COVER – NEW PRINTING!

Written by PETER DAVID, SCOTT LOBDELL, FABIAN NICIEZA & MORE

Penciled by LARRY STROMAN, DALE KEOWN, JAE LEE, JOE QUESADA, KIRK JARVINEN, JIM FERN, RURIK TYLER, MARK PACELLA, CHRIS BATISTA, BUZZ, JAN DUURSEMA, TERRY SHOEMAKER & MORE

Covers by LARRY STROMAN & JOE QUESADA

Peter David’s first, transformative X-FACTOR run in one volume!

Havok, Polaris, Quicksilver, Multiple Man, Wolfsbane and Strong Guy are the all-new, all-different X-Factor! Sanctioned by the government to protect humans from mutants – and vice versa – they take on threats including Mister Sinister and his Nasty Boys, the Mutant Liberation Front and…the Incredible Hulk?! But their most challenging encounter is on the couch of super-hero psychiatrist Doc Samson! Whether it’s battling the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in the shadow of Genosha or clashing with X-Force during the X-Cutioner’s Song saga, this unlikely band of heroes has team chemistry like nothing you’ve ever seen – and a unique style of humor that makes this series a true classic! Collecting X-FACTOR (1986) #55, #70-92 and ANNUAL #7-8; INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #390-392; and material from X-FACTOR ANNUAL #5-6 and NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #6.

848 PGS./Rated T …$100.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96370-5

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

X-FACTOR BY PETER DAVID OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC JOE QUESADA COVER [NEW PRINTING, DM ONLY]

848 PGS./Rated T …$100.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96371-2

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN BY DEMATTEIS & BUSCEMA OMNIBUS HC

SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN BY DEMATTEIS & BUSCEMA OMNIBUS HC SAL BUSCEMA GREEN GOBLIN COVER

Written by J.M. DEMATTEIS with STEVEN GRANT, MIKE LACKEY, ANN NOCENTI, TOM DEFALCO, DAVID MICHELINIE & MORE

Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA with JAMES FRY, SCOTT MCDANIEL, JERRY BINGHAM, MIKE ZECK & MORE

Covers by SAL BUSCEMA

Two all-time Spidey greats collaborate on a thrilling era for the webbed wonder!

When Peter Parker encounters his old foe Vermin, it brings back haunting memories of one of the darkest chapters of his life! But his old friend Harry Osborn is similarly haunted, only he channels it into terrorizing Spider-Man as the Green Goblin! Brace yourself for a psychological showdown between two archfoes! And the threats don’t end there! The Vulture is dying, but he’s determined to go out in style! The Rhino’s on a rampage, the Puma’s on the prowl and Professor Power is prepared to go toe-to-toe with Spidey and the X-Men! “Maximum Carnage” unleashes symbiotic chaos, and the whispering menace Tombstone is back – more lethal than ever! Plus: The web-slinger battles the Shroud, the Foreigner, Typhoid Mary, the Scorpion and more! Collecting SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #178-216 and ANNUAL #12-14 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SOUL OF THE HUNTER.

1208 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96446-7

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN BY DEMATTEIS & BUSCEMA OMNIBUS HC SAL BUSCEMA RHINO COVER [DM ONLY]

1208 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96447-4

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 17 HC

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 17 HC

Written by J.M. DEMATTEIS & CHRISTOPHER PRIEST with PETER B. GILLIS

Penciled by MIKE ZECK & MARK BRIGHT with SAL BUSCEMA, BRIAN POSTMAN & PAUL SMITH

Cover by MIKE ZECK

The Falcon flies solo, and Captain America takes on a new sidekick!

In this Marvel Masterworks edition, Captain America encounters two other soldiers from out of time – one from years past and one from our future. Jack Monroe, the troubled 1950s Bucky, seeks out Cap and finds someone who understands his plight and a new role as Nomad. Then, in a DeMatteis/Zeck classic, Deathlok – the reanimated cyborg super-soldier – enlists Cap in his future war. Also featuring Nick Fury and his Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the final days of a Golden Age icon, a resurgent Secret Empire and revelations about the Cosmic Cube. Finally, the Falcon takes center stage in a limited series that pits him against a malfunctioning Sentinel, Electro and a street gang that has kidnapped the president! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #281-289 and ANNUAL (1971) #7 and FALCON (1983) #1-4.

368 PGS./Rated T …$75.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96237-1

Trim size: 7 x 10

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 17 HC –VARIANT EDITION VOL. 381 [DM ONLY]

368 PGS./Rated T …$75.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96238-8

Trim size: 7 x 10

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 19 HC

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 19 HC

Written by BILL MANTLO

Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA with HERB TRIMPE

Cover by AL MILGROM

The intelligent Hulk teams with the Avengers and wars with Kang the Conqueror!

Bruce Banner has overcome his angry other half and become the Intelligent Hulk, but will the combination of brains and brawn prove to be better than a good ol’ “Hulk smash!”? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema will find out for us as they begin to explore the potential of comics’ man-monster’s many personalities. And who could be a better adversary for the Intelligent Hulk than the big-brained Leader? The Leader’s machinations will pull the Avengers into the fray and team Hulk and She-Hulk for the first time. Then, Hulk will be ripped through time by Kang the Conqueror and go to war with M.O.D.O.K. and a resurgent A.I.M. Topping it off is a rare comic adaptation of 1982's INCREDIBLE HULK animated series! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #280-291 and ANNUAL (1968) #12 and INCREDIBLE HULK VS. QUASIMODO #1.

360 PGS./Rated T …$75.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96239-5

Trim size: 7 x 10

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 19 HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 328 [DM ONLY]

360 PGS./Rated T …$75.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96240-1

Trim size: 7 x 10

X-FACTOR BY PETER DAVID OMNIBUS VOL. 4 HC

X-FACTOR BY PETER DAVID OMNIBUS VOL. 4 HC DAVID YARDIN COVER

Written by PETER DAVID

Penciled by LEONARD KIRK, NEIL EDWARDS, PAUL DAVIDSON, CARMEN CARNERO, CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO, POP MHAN, WILL SLINEY & TODD NAUCK

Covers by DAVID YARDIN & TODD NAUCK

The final volume of Peter David’s ever-evolving X-FACTOR!

As Havok and Polaris take the reins of X-Factor Investigations, the Isolationist makes his chilling return! Then, when someone or something begins eviscerating super heroes in Seattle, X-Factor is called in to investigate. A departed friend returns! Madrox investigates a suicide case that isn’t what it seems! Banshee is suspected of murder! Strong Guy asks M on a date! And after discovering a long-buried secret from the past, someone will be pushed to the brink of insanity! But when hell comes to Earth, the few remaining X-Factor members make a last-ditch effort to save the world – but not all will survive the final battle! One era ends – but years later, an All-New X-Factor is formed! Led by Polaris, they use their corporate backing for the betterment of society! Collecting X-FACTOR (2005) #233-262, ALL-NEW X-FACTOR #1-20 and X-MEN LEGENDS (2021) #5-6.

1152 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96425-2

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

X-FACTOR BY PETER DAVID OMNIBUS VOL. 4 HC TODD NAUCK COVER [DM ONLY]

1152 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96426-9

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

BLOOD HUNT: RED BAND HC

Written by JED MacKAY

Penciled by PEPE LARRAZ & SARA PICHELLI

Cover by PEPE LARRAZ

Super heroes vs. vampires in the bloodiest Marvel event ever!

There will be (more) blood! Expanded and unexpurgated, the Red Band edition of BLOOD HUNT contains additional pages too explicit for the regular version! The skies have gone dark, the sun hiding its face from the carnage to come. The children of the night, the vampires, have risen from the dark and hidden places of the world as one to drown the Marvel Universe in blood. Earth’s final night has fallen — can its greatest heroes stem the tide of blood? The broken Avengers join the fighters of the Midnight Mission and unlikely allies Bloodline and Dracula in seeking out the one man who can do something about this: Doctor Strange. But in the wake of these apocalyptic events, what is left of Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme? And, even if the world can be saved, how will it be changed? Collecting BLOOD HUNT: RED BAND #1-5 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: BLOOD HUNT/X-MEN.

160 PGS./Explicit Content …$34.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-95853-4

Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

MARVEL TELEVISION’S AGATHA ALL ALONG: THE ART OF THE SERIES HC SLIPCASE

Written by JESS HARROLD

Marvel Television presents a deluxe ART OF book celebrating the highly anticipated AGATHA ALL ALONG! This volume is filled with all the features you’d expect, including a stunning gallery of never-before-seen artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team. But now, the ART OF series is better than ever, packaged in a beautiful slipcase with exclusive lithographs so you can journey down the Witches’ Road alongside Agatha Harkness!

224 PGS./All Ages …$100.00

ISBN: 978-1-302-96279-1

Trim size: 11-5/16 x 9-3/8

MARVEL ARCHIVE EDITION: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN - THE BLACK COSTUME: YEAR ONE GALLERY EDITION

Written by TOM DEFALCO, ROGER STERN & BOB LAYTON

Penciled by RON FRENZ, RICK LEONARDI & BOB LAYTON

Covers by CHARLES VESS & RON FRENZ

The classic saga of Peter Parker and his symbiote suit, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all!

When Spider-Man makes his homecoming from the super-hero Secret Wars, he returns with a miraculous new outfit: a striking black-and-white costume that morphs and responds to his very thoughts, allowing him to change back to Peter Parker at will! It also makes him stronger than ever, with an unlimited supply of webbing – ideal for taking on new threats like the Rose and the Puma! But could this miraculous article of alien clothing have a mind of its own? As the days pass, Spidey soon discovers there’s more to his new costume than he at first realized: It’s actually an alien symbiote, out to bond with him permanently! Featuring the Black Cat, the Fantastic Four, the Hobgoblin and a shocking revelation from Mary Jane Watson! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #252-263 FACSIMILE EDITIONS and Bonus Cover Gallery!

464 PGS./Rated T …$125.00

ISBN: 9781302965327

Trim size: 9-1/4 x 13

AVENGERS BY JED MACKAY VOL. 4: STORM TPB

Written by JED MACKAY

Penciled by VALERIO SCHITI & FARID KARAMI

Cover by JOSHUA CASSARA

Storm takes her rightful place as one of

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!

One of the most powerful X-Men finds a new home with the Avengers! But the team’s roster won’t be the only thing shaken up when a deadly threat sets its vengeful sights on Earth! Ororo has joined the team just in time to deal with catastrophe – and a who’s who of the Marvel Universe must unite against the supreme power of Hyperion! Then, Doctor Doom puts the Avengers to the test! To prove why Doom’s way is not the right way, the team will have to face their greatest threat: their own dark pasts! Plus: Storm’s loyalties are quickly put to the test when the Avengers battle the X-Men! And Black Cat crosses the team’s path for a cosmic caper! Collecting AVENGERS (2023) #17-23.

184 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96076-6

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

FANTASTIC FOUR BY RYAN NORTH VOL. 5: ALIENS, GHOSTS AND ALTERNATE EARTHS TPB

Written by RYAN NORTH

Penciled by CARLOS GÓMEZ, IVAN FIORELLI & STEVE CUMMINGS

Cover by ALEX ROSS

Ryan North puts character first in his

refreshing take on Marvel’s First Family!

When a cosmic incident from outer space threatens forty percent of the planet, the Fantastic Four will need teamwork, cleverness and an old vehicle dug out of storage to save the world – plus some super-science! Then, Earth is invaded by subatomic particles from the other side of the universe – and when Mister Fantastic discovers the horrifying truth, he finds out there are some things in the universe even he and his family’s powers can’t stop! And when an excursion to Latveria magically sends the FF to an alien world, survival will be difficult on a planet so unlike our own, with a civilization hundreds of years behind ours – and it doesn’t get any easier when Johnny Storm hooks up with one of its residents! But what is this world’s terrible secret? Plus: Ghosts, demons and the Black Knight! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (2022) #23-28.

144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96065-0

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/1

ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER BY BRYAN HILL VOL. 2: GODS AND KINGS TPB

Written by BRYAN HILL

Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI & CARLOS NIETO

Cover by STEFANO CASELLI

The war of the kingdoms!

While T’Challa has sought to grow his power, so too have his enemies – and with access to a unique new resource, Ra and Khonshu are stronger than ever! How will Wakanda stand in its resistance against the kings of the Upper and Lower Kingdoms? And is T’Challa prepared to bear the consequences of tapping into such dangerous wells of power? As Black Panther and Storm mount a guerrilla counterstrike against Moon Knight, Killmonger and Okoye seek allies to aid their cause outside of Wakanda – and the big gun they call in is the Ultimate Sorcerer Supreme! But the source of their magic is not what it appears to be due to the Maker’s reshaping of the world. What is the price of trying to master the mystic arts? Collecting ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER (2024) #7-12.

136 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-95823-7

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN BY EVE L. EWING VOL. 1: DUTY CALLS TPB

Written by EVE L. EWING

Penciled by CARMEN CARNERO

Cover by CARMEN CARNERO

From the ashes of the Krakoan era, Kate Pryde finds fresh purpose!

After the fall of Krakoa, Kate Pryde is trying to get as far away from all things X as she possibly can. She’s just a regular bartender now. She’s not getting ready to head up an all-new team of wayward young mutants. Nothing in this title but work, dating and staving off depression. That’s it. No never-before-seen Exceptional X-Men to see here! Except Kate’s continued attempts at living a normal, non-mutant life go laughably wrong as she finds herself in the middle of a brawl started by a couple of headstrong teens with remarkable abilities — which, of course, they’re terrible at controlling. She’s sworn off being anybody’s teacher, mentor, professor, sensei or anything that reminds her of her old life. But will the White Queen force her hand? Collecting EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN #1-5.

120 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-95939-5

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

PHASES OF THE MOON KNIGHT TPB

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY, ERICA SCHULTZ, JED MACKAY, DECLAN SHALVEY, JUSTINA IRELAND, YUJI KAKU, FABIAN NICIEZA & TOM WALTZ

Penciled by MANUEL GARCÍA , ROD REIS, JORGE FORNÉS, EDER MESSIAS, CREEES LEE, YUJI KAKU, MOISES HIDALGO & KEN LASHLEY

Cover by MATEUS MANHANINI

Illuminating lost lunar lore with past, present and future Fists of Khonshu!

Though he is among the most recent, Marc Spector is far from the first to call himself Moon Knight! The true history and depth of the legacy has been shrouded in the mystery of antiquity – until now! Featuring an awesome assembly of creators from across the industry, PHASES OF THE MOON KNIGHT begins with a story of the Moon Knight you know as he enacts his unique and violent vision of justice – and continues with an all-new Moon Knight from the Old Crusades and an incredible vision of a Fist of Khonshu and a crime-ridden Marvel Universe older, grittier and worse for wear than any you’ve seen before! Plus: More tales of Marc Spector, other incarnations of Moon Knight and even Khonshu himself! Collecting PHASES OF MOON KNIGHT #1-4.

136 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96016-2

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

DEADPOOL TEAM-UP BY ROB LIEFELD: BLOOD OF THE DRAGON TPB

Written by ROB LIEFELD

Penciled by ROB LIEFELD

Cover by ROB LEIFELD

Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld writes and draws an epic team-up!

When you need a hired hand, Deadpool is your man! But when Wade Wilson needs assistance, he’s got friends (and frenemies) from across the Marvel Universe he can count on! And the return of a lost Marvel Comics character will necessitate the ultimate team-up mission – bringing Deadpool together with Major X, Crystar, Ghost-Spider, Wolverine and the Hulk! But who is Ral Dorn, and how does the Dragon Lord factor into this mission?! Join everyone’s favorite Merc With A Mouth and an all-star cast of Marvel’s finest as he races to obtain the Dragon Egg and save two worlds in the process! It’s Rob Liefeld’s Deadpool swan song, and you can be sure the superstar creator is going out swinging! Collecting DEADPOOL TEAM-UP (2024) #1-5.

120 PGS./Parental Advisory …$17.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96091-9

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

PREDATOR VS. BLACK PANTHER TPB

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY

Penciled by CHRIS ALLEN & SEAN HILL

Cover by KEN LASHLEY

Wakanda is the ultimate hunting ground for the Predator!

You saw the Marvel Universe’s most tenacious mutant go up against one of the greatest killing machines in history in PREDATOR VS. WOLVERINE — and survive. Now Earth lives on in Predator lore, a planet full of the most exhilarating prey they could imagine! And the strongest weapons in the Multiverse are in their sights. When a young Predator with something to prove comes for Wakanda’s vibranium, the nation’s War Dogs — the Hatut Zeraze — fall like wheat. The Dora Milaje bury those bodies with their own. Princess Shuri is trapped out of reach. And the Black Panther finds his country invaded not just by the warmongering West, but by monsters from beyond the stars. Get ready for the fiercest hunters in the known universe vs. a king who might just be beast enough to stop them! Collecting PREDATOR VS. BLACK PANTHER #1-4.

112 PGS./Parental Advisory …$15.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96034-6

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

VENOM WAR: SPIDER-MAN/LETHAL PROTECTORS TPB

Written by COLLIN KELLY, JACKSON LANZING, SABIR PIRZADA, ADAM WARREN & KELLY THOMPSON

Penciled by GREG LAND, LUCA MARESCA, JOEY VASQUEZ & GURIHIRU

Cover by GREG LAND

The Venom War spells symbiotic shenanigans for Spider-Man, Silver Sable and…Jeff the Land Shark?!

Eddie Brock wants the Venom symbiote, Dylan Brock wants the Venom symbiote – but they’re forgetting about the host who first brought him to Earth: Peter Parker! A lot has changed since then, and maybe Peter is in a bonding mood. That’s right: Spider-Man is back in black – and this time, he’s liking how it fits him! Could the winner of the Venom War be the OG? Meanwhile, Silver Sable has assembled a new Wild Pack of hyper-lethal mercenaries just in time to stand against the Zombiote horde plaguing NYC. But will Sable suit up with a symbiote of her very own? And when the madness of the Venom War interrupts Jeff the Land Shark’s night of fun, will Marvel’s goodest boy be able to keep his cool? Or will he give in to symbiotic temptations and become an apex predator?! Collecting VENOM WAR: SPIDER-MAN #1-4, VENOM WAR: LETHAL PROTECTORS #1-3, VENOM WAR: FANTASTIC FOUR and VENOM WAR: IT’S JEFF.

232 PGS./Rated T …$29.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96006-3

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

WOLVERINE: DEEP CUT TPB

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT

Penciled by EDGAR SALAZAR & MARC SILVESTRI

Cover by PHILIP TAN

At last, the untold story of Logan’s most personal mission is revealed!

Decades ago, in UNCANNY X-MEN #246, Wolverine left the X-Men behind to set off into the Australian outback. What he did there has been shrouded in mystery – until now! Chris Claremont reveals what happened before Logan’s classic battle with the Reavers, presenting a sinister revelation and claw-to-claw confrontations with Sabretooth and the Marauders! But even if Wolverine can survive alone against Victor Creed, Riptide, Vertigo, Scrambler, Blockbuster, Prism and the rest, he’ll have to face a darker secret that will cut them all to the bone! The new limited series is collected alongside the original classic tales! Collecting WOLVERINE: DEEP CUT #1-4 and UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #246 and #251.

136 PGS./Parental Advisory …$17.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96066-7

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

STAR WARS: AHSOKA – SEASON ONE TPB

Written by RODNEY BARNES

Penciled by STEVEN CUMMINGS & GEORGES JEANTY

Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA

The action-packed Marvel Comics adaptation of the hit Disney+ series!

After the fall of the Empire, Ahsoka Tano stalks the galaxy for Grand Admiral Thrawn! And as a valuable prisoner escapes New Republic custody, a search for answers reunites two old friends. The villainous Morgan Elsbeth returns along with two new mysterious Force users, Baylan Skoll and his apprentice, Shin Hati. But will the Rebels be able to track down their lost comrade, Ezra Bridger? Ahsoka and General Hera Syndulla travel to New Republic shipyards and make an unexpected discovery – and Sabine Wren joins on a voyage to a distant planet! But Ahsoka will be forced to confront her past with Anakin Skywalker as the quest for Thrawn reaches beyond the limits of the galaxy! Collecting STAR WARS: AHSOKA #1-8.

256 PGS./Rated T …$34.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-95891-6

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

STAR WARS: VISIONS TREASURY EDITION TPB

Written by TAKASHI OKAZAKI, AKI YANAGI & PEACH MOMOKO

Penciled by TAKASHI OKAZAKI & PEACH MOMOKO

COVER BY TAKASHI OKAZAKI

Two acclaimed Japanese creators reveal their incredible Visions of the galaxy far, far away!

Manga legend Takashi Okazaki continues his storytelling from the acclaimed Star Wars: Visions “The Duel,” featuring the Ronin – fusing the mythology of Star Wars with elements of Feudal Japan! We know the Ronin as a fearsome Sith slayer, but who was he before? Discover the early days of the fan-favorite character! Then, acclaimed creator Peach Momoko unleashes her own visionary storytelling! Centuries after the death of a great Sith Lord, a cult has grown worshipping them…and the Dark Side. Ankok believes she is the successor to this deadly legacy! But is she truly in tune with the Force? Or is she just exploiting the people in her village? Kako and Gel are about to come face-to-face with the truth – even if it kills them! Collecting STAR WARS: VISIONS, STAR WARS: VISIONS – PEACH MOMOKO, STAR WARS: VISIONS – TAKESHI OKAZAKI and material from STAR WARS: DARTH VADER – BLACK, WHITE & RED #1.

120 PGS./Rated T …$29.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96429-0

Trim size: 8-1/2 x 13

KID VENOM: ORIGINS TPB

Written by TAIGAMI

Penciled by TAIGAMI

Cover by GERARDO SANDOVAL

The breakout star of DEATH OF THE VENOMVERSE gets his own book!

Japan, 977. Kintaro was once just a normal young boy – until the symbiotic being Clinter bonded with him, forming Kid Venom! Together they have made their presence known to the evil symbiotes taking people hostage, but who else has their eye on Kintaro and his symbiote? New allies join forces to protect their city against the unknown! Could the mysterious item Kintaro finds hold the key to the Multiverse? If so, only Kid Venom can unlock it! But who shall stand in his way? The world of Kid Venom expands as new characters and dangers are revealed! Collecting KID VENOM: ORIGINS and KID VENOM (2024) #1-4.

120 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-95868-8

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

EARTH X TPB – NEW PRINTING!

Written by ALEX ROSS & JIM KRUEGER

Penciled by JOHN PAUL LEON

Cover by ALEX ROSS

Comic-art master Alex Ross offers his dark vision of the Marvel Universe’s future!

The saga begins in a world where Plague X has given everyone super-powers, and Reed Richards sets out to cure a calamity he fears he may have caused. Meanwhile, a battle-weary Captain America – the last human alive on an Earth overrun with superhumans – struggles to defeat a horrific new enemy of freedom. Along with writer Jim Krueger and artist John Paul Leon, Ross breathes life into and gives amazing detail to every facet of the EARTH X mythos – exploring the depths and heights of the Marvel Universe, from the roots of its humble beginnings to the peak of its ultimate potential! Collecting EARTH X #0-12 and #X.

472 PGS./Rated T+ …$44.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96291-3

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

FANTASTIC FOUR VS. GALACTUS TPB

Written by STAN LEE & JOHN BYRNE

Penciled by JACK KIRBY & JOHN BYRNE

Cover by ALEX ROSS

Comic-book giants present the greatest Galactus stories ever told with an introduction written by Ryan North!

The Fantastic Four face off against their biggest foe of all: the planet-devouring cosmic force of nature that is Galactus! First, the legendary pairing of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduce the World-Eater in an all-time classic tale. When the enigmatic powerhouse known as the Silver Surfer arrives on Earth, he is the herald of disaster – in the form of his master, Galactus. Can even the Fantastic Four find a way to spare their world from this unstoppable entity’s awesome appetite? Then, visionary writer/artist John Byrne brings Galactus back to Earth with a deadly new herald: Terrax the Tamer! The Avengers and more heroes join the fight to save the planet, but at what cost to Marvel’s First Family? Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #48-50 and #242-244.

136 PGS./Rated T …$17.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96483-2

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

AVENGERS EPIC COLLECTION: COURT MARTIAL TPB

Volume #12 in the Avengers Epic Collections

Written by JIM SHOOTER & BILL MANTLO

with J.M. DEMATTEIS, STEVEN GRANT, DAVID MICHELINIE, ALAN ZELENETZ & BOB HALL

Penciled by BOB HALL, GREG LAROCQUE & RICK LEONARDI with GENE COLAN, AL MILGROM, ALAN WEISS, MARK BRIGHT, ALAN KUPPERBERG & DON PERLIN

Cover by ED HANNIGAN

Personal revelations and the tragic fall of an Avenger rock the team!

It’s a new era for the Avengers as the order changeth, and Jim Shooter and a host of creative luminaries force Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to contend with harrowing challenges like the near-infinite power of the Molecule Man, the manipulative Moondragon and the Masters of Evil. A whole new lineup – including Hawkeye, She-Hulk and surprise inductee Tigra – changes the dynamic, but nothing could alter the field more than the court-martial one of the Avengers’ own. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes also face off against the Defenders in an Annual adventure. Capping off this volume is the first-ever Vision and Scarlet Witch miniseries. In it, Vizh and Wanda’s attempts at suburban bliss are rocked by deep revelations, including the identity of Wanda’s true father! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #210-226 and ANNUAL (1967) #11 and VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1982) #1-4.

528 PGS./Rated T …$49.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96050-6

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

X-MEN EPIC COLLECTION: MUTANT GENESIS TPB – NEW PRINTING!

Volume #19 in the X-Men Epic Collections

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT, JIM LEE, WHILCE PORTACIO, FABIAN NICIEZA, PETER DAVID & LEN KAMINSKI

Penciled by TOM RANEY, WHILCE PORTACIO, KIRK JARVINEN, PAUL SMITH, ANDY KUBERT, STEVEN BUTLER,

JIM LEE, TERRY SHOEMAKER & MORE

Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO

The seismic ending of one era – and the beginning of another!

The original team, now called X-Factor, takes center stage when Proteus returns from the grave. But when Apocalypse strikes – infecting Cyclops’ son, Nathan, with a deadly virus – Cyclops must make a bitter sacrifice! And the current X-Men return to Earth to find that Professor X’s old foe the Shadow King has risen – and taken over Muir Island! It will take the combined strength of X-Factor and the X-Men to triumph – and when the dust clears, the two teams will become one! An uncanny new status quo is introduced as the reunited X-Men go back to basics, beginning with a deadly confrontation with Magneto and his fanatical Acolytes! Collecting X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #15, X-FACTOR (1986) #65-70, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #278-280, X-MEN (1991) #1-3 and material from NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #7 and X-FACTOR ANNUAL #6.

472 PGS./Rated T …$44.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96393-4

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

BLACK WIDOW MODERN ERA EPIC COLLECTION: THE ITSY-BITSY SPIDER TPB

Volume #1 in the Black Widow Modern Era Epic Collections

Written by DEVIN GRAYSON, GREG RUCKA & RICHARD MORGAN

Penciled by J.G. JONES, SCOTT HAMPTON, IGOR KORDEY, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, GORAN PARLOV & SEAN PHILLIPS

Cover by J.G. JONES

The deadly Yelena Belova lays claim to the title of Black Widow!

Natasha Romanoff has always led a life of adventure. A former Soviet spy, she defected to the West and became a super hero and an Avenger. Natasha has earned a reputation as a consummate professional, coldly efficient and as deadly as her namesake. But now, her time as Black Widow may be running out! Yelena Belova is the first student in the history of the Red Room to exceed Natasha’s skills, and now she’s gunning for the mantle she feels was stolen from her. Plus: A string of international killings leads Natasha back to a Russia she can barely recognize. Whoever said you can’t go home again never reckoned with the Black Widow! And when Yelena’s former mentor is murdered, she must go deep undercover to catch the killer! Collecting BLACK WIDOW (1999) #1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2001) #1-3, BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER #1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2004) #1-6 and BLACK WIDOW: THE THINGS THEY SAY ABOUT HER #1-6.

512 PGS./Explicit Content …$49.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96406-1

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN MODERN ERA EPIC COLLECTION: COMING HOME TPB

Amazing Spider-Man Modern Era Epic Collections

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

The modern era of Spidey storytelling begins here!

Uniting with returning Spidey legend John Romita Jr., J. Michael Straczynski takes Peter Parker all the way back to Midtown High – this time as a science teacher! And the introduction of an enigmatic new wall-crawler named Ezekiel raises questions surrounding Spider-Man’s origin that nobody had ever thought to ask – the friendly neighborhood hero included! At the same time, Straczynski and Romita Jr. debut the murderous Morlun – a worthy addition to the ranks of Spidey’s deadliest foes! The creative team delivers a powerful and unforgettable response to the tragedy of 9/11 and provides touching insight into the relationship between Peter and his Aunt May in a conversation that fans had waited decades to read. Plus: On a trip to California, Spider-Man takes on Doctor Octopus! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #30-45.

392 PGS./Rated T+ …$44.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96445-0

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

DEADPOOL MODERN ERA EPIC COLLECTION: IN WADE WE TRUST TPB

Volume #5 in the Deadpool Modern Era Epic Collections

Written by BRIAN POSEHN & GERRY DUGGAN

Penciled by TONY MOORE, SCOTT KOBLISH, MIKE HAWTHORNE & DECLAN SHALVEY

Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY

Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan bring the funny!

Wade Wilson must take down an army of dead presidents – and things only get wilder from there! Deadpool is hired by a demon to reclaim damned souls; gets in touch with his feminine side; targets a man with aquatic powers; and teams up with the Superior Spider-Man! But when Deadpool’s past in the Weapon X Program returns to haunt him, he recruits reluctant allies Wolverine and Captain America to aid him in his most shocking ordeal yet! Plus: The debut of the flashback tales Posehn and Duggan made famous, featuring Deadpool’s adventures in yesteryear as Wade drowns his sorrows with Iron Man, and gets funky with Power Man and Iron Fist! Collecting DEADPOOL (2012) #1-19.

448 PGS./Parental Advisory …$44.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96451-1

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE TPB – NEW PRINTING!

Written by MARK MILLAR

Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. & KAARE ANDREWS

Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Wolverine takes on the Marvel Universe!

Wolverine has long been the X-Men’s most dangerous member – but now this deadly living weapon has switched sides! Defeated by the Gorgon and brainwashed by Hydra and the Hand, Wolverine has become an agent of the ruthless ninja clan – slicing and dicing his way through S.H.I.E.L.D., the Fantastic Four and the X-Men! And his former friends and teammates will pay a high price to subdue him. As Hydra picks off superhumans one by one, and the X-Men mourn a fallen friend, S.H.I.E.L.D. works feverishly to deprogram Wolverine. Can he be turned against his former masters in time to prevent worldwide death and destruction? Collecting WOLVERINE (2003) #20-32.

352 PGS./Parental Advisory …$39.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96290-6

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

HUMAN TORCH: BURN TPB

Written by KARL KESEL

Penciled by SKOTTIE YOUNG

Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG

Scorching-hot solo adventures of the Fantastic Four’s resident hotshot!

Johnny Storm is the youngest member of the world-famous Fantastic Four, with the powers and temperament of fire itself. He’s impulsive, restless and thrill-seeking by nature – and now, his past is coming back to haunt him, big time! Years ago, after gaining his powers, Johnny soon became the most popular student at his high school – but the Big Man on Campus before then was Olympic-bound wrestler Mike Snow. The Snow/Storm rivalry reached a terrible climax when the two fought over a girl. Now a firefighter, Snow hoped he would never lay eyes on Johnny again – until one of his colleagues inexplicably bursts into flames! To solve the mystery plaguing New York’s Bravest, the Human Torch will have to fight fire with fire! Collecting HUMAN TORCH (2003) #1-6.

136 PGS./Ages 10-14 …$17.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96096-4

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

We can also exclusively share a complete story from the issue. 'Baby Grand Piano' by Prince and the Ice Cream Man team, along with teaser panels from Grant Morrison's 'Hell Freezes' and Matt Fraction's 'Life By Misadventure.'

"Ice Cream Man #43, our anthology of one-page horror stories, came out cooler than I could have ever imagined," Prince told Newsarama in a statement. "I'm not sure I've ever seen a collection of creators of this caliber in one place before – some of the best of all time! We've got TWO Grant Morrison stories, and ones from Matt Fraction, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Geoff Johns, Jeff Lemire, Zoe Thorogood, Deniz Camp, Frank Barbiere, and many more. And we'll even have a horror story from one of the funniest people on Earth: Patton Oswalt. Though don't be fooled – his one-pager is terrifying. Your Ice Cream Man truck drivers, artists Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran, and myself, are so stoked that these legends said 'yes' to playing in our ice cream world. The result is, I think, one of the most special issues of comics I've ever beheld."

Ice Cream Man #43 is published by Image Comics on January 29.

Check out our list of the best horror comics of all time.

Speaking at a press conference for the trailer's premiere which GamesRadar+ attended, Gunn explains that, while the aesthetic of the Silver Age is important to his film, the story itself is much more character driven than the often very surface level comics of the '50s and '60s.

"I love the Silver Age of Comics in terms of the aesthetics of it, but I think, like I said at the beginning, it isn't completely that," Gunn explains. "It's also taking the character of Superman and really getting into who he is as an individual and what his personal obstacles are in this film. I think that's a really big difference from not only other superheroes, but other superhero films. This is a story about a man and both his external and internal obstacles and what he's facing in life, and that's what the film is about. And so although some of the imagery is very Silver Age, I don't think that's a very Silver Age plot. So it has elements of both the traditional and the new. And I think that's where we find our balance."

Still, Gunn found a particular challenge in making sure to meet fan expectations of Superman's portrayal, while also finding ways to innovate with his new film. He states that the key lies in finding an "authentic" angle for his story and characters.

"It was trying to balance what was classic and what was completely new, which could be a brace at the time, because Superman is such a big character," he says. "Superman is one of the most popular characters, famous characters, in the world, and everyone has their idea of what he should be like, what his costume should look like, what his moral should be, what his power set is."

"And so finding something that was as true and as authentic as I could possibly make it, because at the end of the day, if I can make something that's authentic, then I think it works," Gunn continues. "And so I think that balancing was just something that was trial and error, trial and error, trial and error, both in writing the script and working with Juliana, our costume designer, and working with the VFX folks and what we, you know, make our giant monsters and robots look like, to give it that feeling of the Silver Age stuff, but again, also to see those things as a grounded way that we haven't seen them before, is what makes the movie."

We'll get to see for ourselves when Superman releases in July.

Superman flies into theaters on July 11, 2025. For more, check out our list of all the upcoming DC movies and shows you need to know about.

"I mean, All-Star Superman, there's a couple of them, but All-Star Superman is the thing that we borrow the most heavily from," Gunn states at a press event for the trailer's premiere, which GamesRadar+ attended.

"Our plot has nothing to do with All-Star Superman, but some of the aesthetics of what Grant wrote and what Frank drew were incredibly influential," he continues. "They also had that sort of science fiction, and the idea of Lex as a mad science sorcerer, almost. You know, science is his own sort of sorcery. And the giant, you know, the monsters and the threats and all of that the Silver Age look through a green lens. I think a lot of that was taken from All-Star Superman, and that was my biggest one, for sure. Also my favorite."

In terms of Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult in the film, Gunn goes on to describe him as a "badass," and "intimidating".

"Oh my god. I've been holding everything. I have these pictures on my phone. I mean, he is, when Nick Holt is Lex Luthor… Every woman in my life was like, oh my god, I love me a bald man," Gunn quips. "Oh, yeah, he's intimidating. He's a badass, but he's got his reasons. He's not without his reasons for what he's doing. And I think Nick is just a fantastic actor to work with."

So there you have it - Lex Luthor's portrayal in the new Superman movie will take some interesting notes from All-Star Superman. In that comic, Lex develops a serum that temporarily allows him to develop the same powers as Superman, leading to the story's climactic moment. While Gunn states that All-Star Superman doesn't directly inform the plot of his Superman movie, it's not impossible that something like this could be adapted as an element of the movie.

After all, the trailer shows Superman beaten and bloodied - a rare sight which could come at the hands of an empowered Lex Luthor.

We'll find out when the film releases this summer.

Superman flies into theaters on July 11, 2025. For more, check out our list of all the upcoming DC movies and shows you need to know about.

Spoilers for Absolute Batman #3

The first half of the issue is made up of Batman and Alfred's escape from the Party Animals in the Bat-Tank/Bat-Truck – whatever this massive thing is, "Batmobile" doesn't quite suit it. Alfred tries to convince Bruce to meet with Roman Sionis – AKA Black Mask – and take him up on the deal that was offered at the end of #2. The Dark Knight is disgusted by the idea, but Alfred suggests that he takes whatever money Black Mask is offering (this version of the Caped Crusader is super-broke, don't forget) and uses it to make Batman into "something real." It could lead to fewer Party Animals attacks and there's nothing to stop Alfred and Batman taking Sionis down in the future. Bruce seems to consider it for a moment, before ejecting Alfred from the Bat-Truck and driving off a bridge into the river. He's dramatic like that.

We then get a flashback to the young Bruce and Selina as children. In the Absolute Universe Bruce Wayne and many of the key members of Batman's rogues' gallery grew up together and in this issue, in a sweet moment that calls back to the regular Batman's origin story, we see them all go to see a screening of Zorro with Martha Wayne. Before that, however, we learn that Selina is an orphan who has run away from another adoptive home. Bruce suggests that she comes and lives with the Wayne family, but she resists.

Catwoman has had numerous different origins over the decades, but this one positions her as perhaps the key influence in young Bruce Wayne's life. She helps him confront (if not quite conquer) his fear of heights and is clearly a close confidant. What she's doing in the present day aside from traveling, however, remains a bit of a mystery and one that this issue doesn't solve.

Back in the present Bruce goes to see another friend, Eddie Nygma, to try and find out more about the skull mask that he has retrieved. This version of Edward Nygma is clearly a genius, but isn't showing any villainous inclinations. Slightly worryingly, however, he has constructed an android counterpart (When Bruce asks if he has a name, Eddie replies "I was thinking 'Al,' after Alan Turing, the Library of Alexandria and as a visual play on A.I. of course. But now I'm thinking something with Riddles? Riddle-Man?"). What with Failsafe over in the All In universe, Batman has a spotty track record with artificial intelligences, and I can't say that I don't trust this one not to go evil in the near future.

I've gotta say, I love the way that Snyder and Dragotta are handling Eddie, along with Ozzie, Harvey, and Waylon as adults. Seeing these maybe-villains in a more sympathetic light is turning into one of the most intriguing and affecting parts of this comic. Eddie, particularly, shares a tender moment with Bruce here, telling him how much their friendship means to him.

Elsewhere, we get some more insights into what's going on behind the scenes of Gotham's mayoral race – and it's not pretty. Martha Wayne intends to run as Jim Gordon's deputy, much to Bruce's dismay. He's concerned that it will put her in the firing line of the Party Animals and those worries turn out to be justified when it's revealed that Gordon's opponent Hamilton Hill is working closely with Black Mask. The latter, incidentally, is using the Absolute Universe version of Bibbo Bibowski first as a sparring partner and then as a quite literal punching bag.

The issue's biggest shock, however comes right at the end, with a seemingly beaten Bruce agreeing to take the deal and meet with Black Mask. Still, this is Batman we're talking about. Something tells me this is not going to go the way that Sionis thinks...

Absolute Batman #3 is available from DC now.

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"The Winter Soldier leads a strike against two members of the Opposition: Kitty Pryde and Gambit!" reads the early solicitations text for the new issue. "But do the duo recognize the man behind the mask?" The Winter Soldier in the new Ultimate Universe is, of course, not Bucky Barnes but a brainwashed Wolverine.

Using Ultimate Wolverine to introduce these new twists on classic mutant characters makes a lot of sense. While Peach Momoko's ongoing Ultimate X-Men continues to impress, it's notably light on big name legacy characters, instead focusing on a group of younger mutants such as Armor and Maystorm in a series that often reads more like a supernatural manga, rather than a traditional X-Men comic.

While announcing the news, Marvel also took the opportunity to share early cover art and solicitations text for March's full set of Ultimate Universe titles. You can check out the covers in the gallery below.

Here's Marvel's full slate of March Ultimate Universe comics. Look out for the publisher's complete March 2025 comics solicitations later in the week.

ULTIMATES #10

Written by DENIZ CAMP

Art by JUAN FRIGERI

NAMOR AND THE RED SKULL!

On Sale 3/5

Captain America and the Human Torch lead a team to recruit their old comrade – Namor! But they’ll have to get through the Red Skull Gang first! ULTIMATES was recently chosen as the best comic book series of 2024 by IGN.

ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #14

Written by BRYAN HILL

Art by STEFANO CASELLI

WHO IS THE PROGENITOR?

On Sale 3/19

Black Panther’s dangerous reliance on vibranium becomes even more volatile when an ancient spirit attacks Wakanda! Only the Sorcerer Supreme can help T’Challa save Wakanda – and possibly his soul – from this fiend!

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #15

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Art by DAVID MESSINA

THE ULTIMATE SANDMAN ATTACKS!

On Sale 3/12

As the dust settles from the events of recent issues, Peter, MJ and the kids take a family vacation – but nowhere is safe for Ultimate Spider-Man! Featuring guest artist David Messina!

ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #3

Written by CHRISTOPHER CONDON

Art by ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO

WOLVERINE VS. GAMBIT & KITTY PRYDE!

On Sale 3/26

The Winter Soldier leads a strike against two members of the Opposition: Kitty Pryde and Gambit! But do the duo recognize the man behind the mask?

ULTIMATE X-MEN #13

Written by PEACH MOMOKO

Art by PEACH MOMOKO

THE MUTANT NEW WORLD ORDER?

On Sale 3/12

The start of the second year of ULTIMATE X-MEN! Chaos erupts as former Children of the Atom rise up against the society that used and abused them, just as tension between Armor and Maystorm comes to a head in an explosive confrontation!

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Our list of the best manga of 2023 featured several new series as well as a few others that had recently reached a new peak. Those manga are still running, series like Dandadan are burning brighter than ever on the back of hit anime adaptations, and all of them are worth reading. I'm still reading them! But I won't mention them again here. This year, I've found it a bit easier to discover all-new manga that only just received an English release physically or digitally. Maybe there was a bumper crop of manga in 2024 or maybe I'm just one person with limited time and unavoidable favorites. It might be that.

Whatever the cause, I'm pleased to report that this list is a bit fresher, filled with exciting newcomers that grabbed me within a few dozen chapters, which is generally what I've focused on evaluating given their newer English localizations. I'm sorry if your favorite isn't on here and I hope you find something you like. The top three, in particular, have an iron grip on my heart and stomach. All that being said, here are our picks for the top 10 manga of 2024.

10. Gachiakuta

After bouncing hard off Black Clover and Fire Force, I was convinced I no longer had the stomach or patience for archetypal shonen. Gachiakuta by Kei Urana, ironically the former assistant of Fire Force creator Atsushi Ohkubo, proved otherwise. Maybe I was just sick of magic systems and golden heroes – two things you won't find in the deliberately dingy slums of Gachiakuta. The plight of protagonist Rudo, a young boy framed for murder and thrown by discriminatory elites into an abyss of garbage that's spawned an otherworldly biome of monsters, immediately smears the stylish, urban world in grime. Striking, chunky art overflows with primal emotion and pours out so much ink that it's a wonder the pages aren't still wet. An inventive power system that turns normal items into bizarre weapons seals the deal. This is weird enough to work.

9. The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All

It is such a rare treat to hold a physical volume of a web comic in your hands. How nice it was to see this series make the transition to full-fat serialization. The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All started on the Twitter account of creator Sumiko Arai – a punk-rock, black-on-green romcom about a fashionable girl who doesn't realize her music shop crush is the nerdy girl who sits near her at school. It's snowballed into a sweet and stumbling series that, when not fervently dodging the yuri allegations, delivers some of the best expressions and illustrations drawn this year. Every chapter makes me smile.

8. Hirayasumi

Perfectly opposite Gachiakuta, Hirayasumi is a lighthearted and minimalist slice of life story drawn with a pen so light that I can only assume creator Keigo Shinzo had to tie it to a desk to keep it from floating away. The catalyst is simple: an old woman leaves her house to a young man. The two met by chance and quickly grew close, the old woman cherishing a bit of company in her lonely retirement. The house becomes a home anew, and soon the man's younger cousin joins him as she pursues arts school. Ordinary lives are made extraordinary by an aesthetic that's light on lines but never on detail in frames that deny conventional manga style. A timeless message about the trajectory of life and the relationships dragged behind it manages a few gut punches between the fluffy everyday routine.

7. Wild Strawberry

Comparisons can become a crutch as well as backhanded criticism, but I've found it impossible to read Wild Strawberry without thinking of several other series. Tokyo Ghoul rings in my mind like a fire alarm, but there are flashes of Chainsaw Man, Kaiju No. 8, and Parasyte too. A world overrun with infectious plant monsters called Jinka robs Kingo of his sister's humanity and then his own life, only for her Jinka form to parasitize and revive him, their minds loosely intertwined. Kingo wants his sister, Kayano, to truly live again. The anti-Jinka Flower Funeral Force – I simply cannot get over this name – wants them both under careful watch. The backdrop is a mysterious, irresponsibly detailed post-apocalypse filled with stunning cityscapes that mother nature has violently reclaimed. The series treats the plant motif as a blank check to churn out some of the most disturbing and memorable monsters to grace a manga in ages. Even the most familiar ideas feel fresh when they look like this.

6. A Brief Moment of Ichika

I've spent decades watching chronic illness steal from my loved ones, so a story about a terminally ill college girl pursuing a terminally ill professor was almost guaranteed to hit a soft spot. But A Brief Moment of Ichika is only this high on the list because creator Natsu Tadano handles the subject with grace and empathy. It's cleanly, cutely drawn slice of life stuff, so I was, predictably, immediately into it, but also a little on the fence for the first few chapters. It was chapter 10 that gave me the kick to the Adam's apple I'd been waiting for. This series is not always fun or easy reading, but it is compelling.

5. Gokurakugai

The best and prettiest character in Gokurakugai may be the titular city district itself, which is really saying something given the buckets of style and care that creator Yuto Sano has poured over absolutely everyone, human and beastmen and demon-like Maga included. There's a whiff of Jujutsu Kaisen's supernatural setup but it's quickly overpowered by an original, intricate, and lived-in world where our two heroes, the bounty hunter-coded Tao and the impish half-Maga Alma, grease the wheels with odd jobs and spirit shootouts. Gokurakugai presents a world you'd want to walk through and a tight-knit crew you'd love to talk to, and it's maybe the prettiest thing on this list so far.

4. Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You

It was a stellar year for former Twitter series. Jinushi's Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You burns slower than the cigarettes shared by exhausted office worker Sasaki and flirtatious convenient store worker Tayama, but the banter keeps you on the hook and the payoff is worth it. Finally, some world-weary adult romance. Tamaya, you see, is actually Yamada, the woman Sasaki always hopes to see around the store. Sasaki doesn't realize his supermarket savior is just his smoking buddy with her hair up and her smile polished. The result is a snacky, one-more-chapter read that's utterly perfect for anyone who's ever sold their time or labor to somebody else.

3. Kagurabachi

As I reflect on 2024's shipment of fantasy action manga, Kagurabachi does feel like the strongest competitor. Is it my favorite? I think so, but only after reading a bit more. Am I just getting caught up in the hype? It is possibly overrated, but only slightly. It is very much Another One of These, an action series seemingly engineered in a lab to absorb hype like a sponge. I'll inevitably prefer the anime, but there's a reason these things pop off. Kagurabachi is just plain good, and it is consistently getting better after starting off about as stamped-out as you can get. Six magic swords in a world of sorcerers! A mysterious seventh! A son with a flashy scar out for vengeance! Numbers and ranks and secret societies. But also: side characters I give a shit about. A miracle! The fact that Kagurabachi got me on board despite the sort of predictable edginess I usually avoid earns it a gold star.

2. Ruri Dragon

This is me cheating a little bit. Ruri Dragon technically debuted a while ago, but it was almost immediately pulled into hiatus by Masaoki Shindo's health issues. This year it thankfully returned with regular chapter updates, and every last one has been an utter delight. We are all lucky this was not canceled. This is the series I look forward to most week to week. Our protagonist, Ruri, wakes up one day with horns sprouting from her skull. Her mom casually informs her she's half-dragon and her life only gets weirder from there. Ruri Dragon is a coming-of-age story that views youthful hurdles like puberty and fitting in through a fantasy lens that somehow never derails the story. It is remarkably, sometimes audaciously down-to-Earth. Its ability to sell you on bizarre twists and seamlessly fold them into the story should be studied. And this is me pumping the brakes because I can't gush anymore without spoiling the best moments.

1. Medalist

Sometimes it's hard choosing the top spot for lists like these. This year it was not. Medalist is exceptional. It's a whip-smart work of dreams and regrets and anxieties and triumphs. An 11-year-old girl, Inori, and her ex-competitor figure skating coach, Tsukasa, weather obstacles of all kinds as they hungrily chase global renown – a journey that starts with small local rinks and novice tournaments and getting mom on board.

This sports drama has greater artistic and emotional range than the thriller and slice of life stories we've talked about, the strengths of manga on full display and wrung out for all they're worth. It is laugh-out-loud funny and stomach-churningly tense. It will grab your heart and pull. It has better kinetic vision and action sequences than the battle manga on this list. Panels and pages from Medalist are embedded in my brain like a pickaxe. It is arresting. When I think about everything I read this year, it was for these characters that I cheered the loudest.

The one-shots are being published in honor of the iconic monster's 70th birthday and they will "mix Godzilla lore with the Marvel mythos," according to a statement released with the covers. This particular issue is written by current Fantastic Four writer Ryan North (a series we recently ranked as number one in our list of the best comics of 2024) and illustrated by John Romita Jr.

Here's Adam Kubert's main cover along with variants by Mark Bagley, Nick Bradshaw, and Lee Garbett.

These comics are not the first time Godzilla has been published by Marvel, of course, with the Godzilla: King of the Monsters series running for 24 issues from 1977 to 1979. More recently DC pit the heroes of the Justice League against both Godzilla and King Kong. 

"The 1970s Godzilla: King of the Monsters series by Marvel was 100% out-of-control comic book fun! Anything went! The creative teams approached these one-shots with that same wildly imaginative spirit, and I guarantee you'll see things you never thought possible with Godzilla OR Marvel!" said editor Mark Paniccia in a statement about the new one-shot. "Ryan North and Johnny Romita Jr. are a dream team in Godzilla Vs. Fantastic Four, depicting the kind of senses-shattering battle you’d expect when characters from Marvel and Toho collide!"

You can witness the chaos begin when Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1 hits comic stores on March 19.

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X-Manhunt is an eight-issue saga that will run across all of the current ongoing X-comics, including the likes of Uncanny X-Men and NYX, as Charles Xavier breaks out of Graymalkin Prison where he has been held for his crimes against humanity since the fall of mutant nation Krakoa.

"Driven by mysterious new purpose, Professor X frees himself from captivity to undertake a mission of personal significance," reads Marvel's synopsis for the upcoming arc. "He has no time to lose as a telepathic virus wreaks havoc on his mind – and those around him! The hunt for the most dangerous mutant in the world begins, and Professor X desperately calls on his X-Men. Some are ready to forgive. Others are not. And while his once loyal followers clash to decide his fate, the X-Men's founder will be forced to reckon with his tarnished legacy once and for all!"

"We've mostly been keeping the various groups of X-characters separated from one another as we set up the post-Krakoa landscape," said executive editor Tom Brevoort in a statement about the crossover. "But it feels like now is the right time to send them crashing into one another. And who better to instigate this situation than the disgraced Professor X, who has intimate connections with almost all of our key players?"

We've got the full solicitations copy and covers for each of the eight issues that make up the storyline below.

UNCANNY X-MEN #11

Written by Gail Simone

Art by Javier Garrón

"X-MANHUNT" PART ONE!

At the end of the Orchis War, Charles Xavier surrendered himself to the authorities and allowed himself to be imprisoned in Graymalkin Prison! But now something has spurred him into action, into escaping his incarceration and embarking on a mad scramble across the nation! What has caused Professor X to go on the run? And will his assorted pupils move to protect him, recapture him or kill him? The answer, of course, is all of the above. In this opening chapter, Rogue and her team of X-Men are forced to ally with their worst enemy in order to betray their most trusted friend!

NYX #9

Written by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing

Art by Francesco Mortarino

"X-MANHUNT" PART TWO!

Charles Xavier is on the run, and his first stop is New York – but there are plenty of mutants in the city who want nothing to do with the most recent master plan of the disgraced Professor X! Will the return of their dearly departed mentor bolster the burgeoning community that calls itself NYX or tear everything they've built apart? What does Xavier want from the city? What is he willing to do to get what he wants? And – perhaps most alarmingly of all – who else is waiting in the wings to strike?!

STORM #6

Written by Murewa Ayodele

Art by Lucas Werneck

"X-MANHUNT" PART THREE!

Fugitive Charles Xavier seeks refuge in Storm Sanctuary, Storm's floating home in Atlanta City, and the (Alaskan) X-Men take notice. Will Storm and the X-Men join forces with Professor X to prevent his return to prison by any means necessary, or will they fall victim to opposing views that will send X-Men against X-Men in a bloody brawl to the death? And making his From the Ashes debut is the unstoppable devourer – the blue-skinned Zulu titan…Maggott!

X-MEN #13

Written by Jed MacKay

Art by Netho Diaz

"X-MANHUNT" PART FOUR!

The X-Men have caught up with their erstwhile mentor Charles Xavier on his mad scramble across the country. But they aren’t the only ones who’ve found him!

X-FACTOR #8

Written by Mark Russell

Art by Bob Quinn

"X-MANHUNT" PART FIVE!

Charles Xavier has escaped from prison, and X-Factor must track him down! But how will the X-Men react to X-Factor hunting their founder? And what will happen when Havok and Cyclops collide?!

X-FORCE #9

Written by Geoffrey Thorne

Art by Marcus To

"X-MANHUNT" PART SIX!

Sage and Professor X go way back, to another war and another time. But now, in his hour of most desperate need, will Sage use her talents to aid Professor X's quest…or put a stop to his manic mission? The penultimate chapter of X-MANHUNT brings X-Force into the fray!

EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN #7

Written by Eve L. Ewing

Art by Carmen Carnero

X-MANHUNT - COLLATERAL DAMAGE!

With Charles Xavier on the run, Emma Frost and Kitty Pryde reckon with their own dreams and fears for the future of mutantkind. Axo feels pushed away from the team and pulled closer and closer to charismatic technologist Sheldon Xenos. But is Xenos who he claims to be? (Spoiler: He is not!)

X-MANHUNT OMEGA #1

Written by Gail Simone & Murewa Ayodele

Art by Gelb Melnikov

X-MANHUNT FINALE!

X-MANHUNT concludes as Professor X reaches his destination, and his assorted pursuers, friend and foe alike, catch up with him! Alliances will be battle-tested, the blades of betrayals will cut deep with poisoned tips, and when the dust finally settles, Charles Xavier will have to make a tectonic-shifting choice with the fate of all mutantkind in the balance. The world is about to change. This time around, everyone is wide awake.

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Written by Paul Allor with art by Luca Claretti, the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic will run for six issues, which will be available exclusively through the Marvel Unlimited app. The app also includes a huge library of classic Marvel Comics along with an ever-evolving line of Infinity Comics that premiere first on Marvel Unlimited.

And if that's not enough incentive for Marvel Rivals players to log in to Marvel Unlimited, subscribers will be able to redeem a code for a special "Unlimited Appetite" spray for Jeff the Land Shark, the adorably divisive Strategist hero who has starred in multiple Infinity Comics himself.

Marvel is also crossing the gaming streams by offering up character sheets for the Marvel Rivals versions of 12 different heroes for use in the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game, along with a game map based on the Yggsgard Marvel Rivals map, and a new tabletop game mode inspired by Rivals' Domination mode. The heroes being adapted include Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Black Panther, Luna Snow, and more. All that content is available now for free on the Marvel Multiverse RPG site.

The first chapter of the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic is already available on Marvel Unlimited, with new chapters releasing weekly.

Marvel Rivals is getting a Splatoon mode and turning Groot into a Christmas tree for the holidays

Well, no longer... Dynamite (which also currently publishes the new ThunderCats comic) is reprinting all 24 issues in two gorgeous softcover volumes, as well as a lavish oversized hardback, all with fully remastered art. Here's a selection of pages that will give you a hint at just how gorgeous these books are going to be.

The two softcover volumes split the series neatly in half, with Volume 1 including #1-12 and Volume 2 featuring #13-24. The 9x12" oversized hardback, meanwhile, features all 24 issues – and is over 600 pages long! It comes in a choice of two covers: one a reproduction of the classic Thundercats #1 cover from 1985 by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding, the other a brand new homage piece from writer/artist Declan Shalvey, who scripts the modern series.

As well as the comics themselves, the books will be accompanied by editorial features from editor Mike Carlin, who will be contributing a foreword to the book. Inker Brett Breeding is penning a piece looking back on the early days of the ThunderCats comic. And Larry Kenney – the voice of Lion-O in the cartoon series – has written an article about his time voicing the Lord of the ThunderCats. Kenney will also be signing the hardcover edition, as well as copes of the new series ThunderCats #1 and Cheetara #1.

The BackerKit campaign for the ThunderCats 40th anniversary collections is live right now and currently racing towards its first stretch goal of $100,000, which will see all backers get a free ThunderCats animation mini-print. Further stretch goal rewards are still be confirmed. 

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In Arcana Royale, Hudson Tremaine is a high-stakes gambler who has won big in her career, but made a lot of enemies along the way. When she gets embroiled in a new, and mysterious tournament named the Arcanos Mysterinos, however, she realizes that she may have bitten off far more than she can chew: her rival players are demons and demigods – and she's playing to save the world!

Here's the cover for the first issue, followed by a couple of unlettered interior pages which give a hint at the supernatural flavor of the new comic...

"Arcana Royale has been in the works for a while now and I'm excited for people to get to read it," said Bunn in a statement about the new comic. "This is a story about controlling your own fate (even if you have to cheat a little) in the face of overwhelming odds. There's a little bit of Hudson Tremaine... or at least there should be... in each and everyone of us."

"It's my pleasure to escort you through the world of Cullen's imagination in Arcana Royale where we get to play with the sublime alchemy that connects the glamor of Las Vegas and the darkness of the arcane," added Zamudio. "I'm also elated to present my first full collaboration with Bill. He and I both jumped into this project with a shared vision and some bold new techniques to bring it to life."

Arcana Royale #1 is published by Dark Horse Comics in April 23, 2025. 

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Written by Joe Kelly and Justina Ireland with art by Ed McGuiness, Gleb Menikov, CAFU, and Andrea Boccardo, the story, titled 'The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man' has already lived up to its premise, with Spider-Man dying and being magically resurrected in each fight. But in the final two issues, in Amazing Spider-Man #69 and 70 it seems Spidey may run out of lives to save himself, resulting in the mighty Marvel mash-up you see above, the Spider-Naut.

Check out a gallery of covers including the main covers for Amazing Spider-Man #69 and #70 by Ed McGuinness, as well as a variant for Amazing Spider-Man #70 by Björn Barends, showing off the so-called Spider-Naut:

"Spider-Man used the last of the extra lives and is done. True death. In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #69, things have never looked more bleak as the X-Men fight among themselves, and Doctors Doom and Strange reunite — only to find the situation unwinnable," reads Marvel's official combined description for Amazing Spider-Man #69 and #70. "In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #70, ENTER THE SPIDER-NAUT! But who is this unstoppable webbed-wonder?! And does he represent the world’s last hope or Cyttorak’s ultimate victory?"

Amazing Spider-Man #69 goes on sale March 12, followed by Amazing Spider-Man #70 on March 26.

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"Don't get mad that we kept it a secret," said a post on the official Edgerunners Twitter account. "The first chapter of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS official manga is now out in selected languages, with the full volume coming out in 2025!" The tweet also revealed that the series will focus on "Rebecca and Pilar, before they joined Maine's squad." 

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS is written by the anime's original producer and CD Projekt Red comic book and animation narrative director Bartosz Sztybor, and illustrated by Asano. Sztybor also took to Twitter, posting "It REALLY is a day full of great news! I'm proud to announce that @edgerunners will have a prequel in manga format and I'm writing it! If you want to know a thing or two about Rebecca and Pilar before they joined Maine's crew, this manga is for you." He ended his jubilant post with, "It's a dream come true!!"

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS is published by Kadokawa on the Comic Alive+ platform in Japan and will be translated into seven other languages including Polish, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Traditional Chinese, and English, with Dark Horse releasing the latter version in print at an as-yet-unspecified date.

Kadokawa's official synopsis for the new series reads: "It's a must-see for the whole world. The prequel to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is here. This original manga adaptation about siblings Pilar and Rebecca has begun...! This is the story of the siblings who have run across Night City to make a name for themselves as Edgerunners... The anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has already captured the hearts of fans around the world, and the show is especially popular thanks to its extreme action and the cute, cool look of Rebecca and her friends."

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Universal Monsters: The Mummy is a new four-issue limited series from Eisner Award-winning writer and artist Faith Erin Hicks and colorist Lee Loughridge that re-tells this classic story from a different point of view: that of Helen Grosvenor, the living embodiment of the Mummy's long-dead lover. 

"What I enjoy the most about The Mummy is the romance underlying all the horror," said Hicks in a statement about the new series. "A mortal man defies ancient gods to bring his dead lover back to life and pays the ultimate price, transformed thousands of years later into a walking specter of death. The Mummy is intrinsically a tragic figure driven by his own pain and loss, his understandable human emotions twisted into acts. It's been a thrill to tell this story from the point of view of Helen, the modern incarnation of The Mummy's long dead love, and illustrate her growing awareness of the heartbroken horror that is lurking in the shadows of early 20th century Egypt. I hope fans of all versions of The Mummy enjoy my take on this romantically horrifying (or horrifyingly romantic) story."

The first issue comes with a wide-range of cover variants to choose from, which you can see in the gallery above. As well as Hicks' own main cover, there are variants from Joshua Middleton, a 1:10 connecting cover by Guillem March, a 1:25 "Classic Horror" B&W variant from Joshua Middleton, a 1:50 cover by Martin Simmonds, a 1:75 incentive cover and a 1:100 foiled variant, both by Gabriel Rodriguez, plus a blank sketch cover.

Universal Monsters: The Mummy #1 is published by Skybound/Image Comics on March 26, 2025.

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Titled Doctor Strange of Asgard, Strange's new title is written by Derek Landy with art by Carlos Magno, and it follows the good doctor on his quest to regain some of his former glory by becoming the Sorcerer Supreme of Thor's mystical homeworld. But his journey to becoming Asgard's Sorcerer Supreme will "ignite a deadly power struggle" with Asgard's other mages, including Loki, as Strange attempts to "solve a mystery that could disrupt the balance of magic forever."

"SORCERER SUPREME NO MORE! Doctor Doom tricked Doctor Strange into surrendering the title of Sorcerer Supreme. Now Doom is ruling the world, and Stephen Strange is…experiencing a bit of an identity crisis," reads Marvel's official description of Doctor Strange of Asgard #1.

"Searching for purpose – and maybe revenge – he travels to Asgard to see if Thor's kingdom might be looking for a Sorcerer Supreme of its own. Loki's willing to help, but that help comes with a wicked catch, and Strange quickly realizes that becoming Asgard's top magical authority is going to be more complicated than he thought."

Doctor Strange of Asgard #1 goes on sale March 5 with a cover by Geoff Shaw.

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Titled Godzilla Vs Marvel, the series of one-shots will consist of six stories in which Godzilla will go up against the Marvel heroes including the Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Hulk, and Thor, with each issue written and drawn by different creators.

The event launches with Godzilla Vs. The Fantastic Four, in which Fantastic Four series writer Ryan North and superstar artist John Romita, Jr. will pit the FF and the Silver Surfer against King Ghidorah, who will become the herald of Galactus in the story.

Godzilla Vs. Marvel was announced with a piece of promotional art by Leinil Francis Yu and Romulo Farjado, Jr., seen here:

"For us, kaiju - and specifically Godzilla - are important parts of Marvel’s comic history, so we knew we wanted to explore something with their teams," Marvel Comics president Dan Buckley tells THR. "We've always been fans of Godzilla, but with the steady rise in Godzilla's popularity over the years, it's part of our current cultural zeitgeist and a perfect example of the fun that the comics industry can bring. We're focused on the storytelling first and foremost, but fun opportunities for crossovers like this give both of our fans an entertaining escape that they won't want to miss."

Godzilla has a long history with Marvel, with the publisher having actually released a series of Godzilla comics in the late '70s. According to Marvel Comics editor-in-chief CB Cebulski, the idea to have Godzilla face off against Marvel's most popular heroes came about when Marvel was working with Godzilla's owner Toei on putting out reprints of Marvel's old Godzilla comics.

"We approached them initially for our reprints, but a while after those conversations, it was clear that both of our teams were excited to do more together," says Cebulski. "These crossovers started coming together over that time, in direct collaboration with Toho, and we felt the perfect time for them was for Godzilla's 70th anniversary next year. We've been thrilled to work with them on these, and we hope this will be a sign for more exciting projects to come."

Godzilla Vs. Fantastic Four #1 goes on sale in March.

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But before that, he's wrapping up his Captain America run with a much more expected team-up, bringing together Cap, Spider-Man, and Thor, as the so-called "New Warriors Three," as the trio investigates a supernatural mystery in Thor's old stomping grounds of Broxton, Oklahoma.

In this preview of Captain America #16, with art by Carlos Magno, colors by Espen Grundetjern, and letters by Joe Caramagna, Spidey and Thor wrestle with the ghosts of Broxton's tragic past - literally - as Cap fights to protect the innocent people caught in the middle.

Check out the gallery of pages, along with the cover of Captain America #16 by Taurin Clarke:

"THE NEW WARRIORS THREE" PART THREE! Captain America, Spider-Man and Thor are trapped in a mirror dimension harboring Broxton's glory days - and ghosts of Thor's failures are ready to exact their revenge. Can Cap and Spidey help free Thor of his past, or is Broxton's history doomed to repeat itself forever?"

The name "New Warriors Three" does somewhat call to mind the so-called "New Fantastic Four" of the early '90s, in which writer/artist Walt Simonson had Spider-Man, Hulk, Wolverine, and Ghost Rider (four of Marvel's most popular heroes at the team) replace the original FF for a mission. In this case, Spidey, Thor, and Cap are all signature characters for Straczynski, who had extended runs on both Amazing Spider-Man and on Thor's solo title.

Captain America #16 goes on sale December 18.

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In the 56-page one-shot the billionaires and trillionaires of the world are all entered into a lottery. Whoever's name is drawn must then make the choice to either donate half of their wealth to the common good, or take part in ritual combat to try and keep it all for themselves. From the glimpses we've seen of the new comic we're guessing that they don't choose to share...

We're really excited by this one and are happy to exclusively share the variant covers for the upcoming comic. As well as Horvath's previously seen main cover, the book will be available with variants from some big name artists including Matt Kindt, Juni Ba, Matt Lesniewski, and Noah Bailey. You can check them all out in the gallery below.

"I always felt like this story had a fairly universal appeal, and I'm excited for Oni Press to bring this book to a wide audience," Horvath said in a statement about Free For All. "I was working through a lot of frustrations tied to income inequality at the time I made the comic, and it seems like all of it has only gotten worse. Now, maybe more than ever, it feels like the appropriate time for a satire where we watch billionaires fight to the death to keep all of their money."

"Free For All is an incredibly prescient story for an increasingly tumultuous world, and our amazing cover artists – whose work you can see here! – did a wonderful job of capturing the bloody binge culture in full technicolor," added editor Megan Brown. "Spectacle, excess, and more await readers in the pages of Patrick Horvath's wonderfully macabre – and timely – tale."

Free For All is published by Oni Press in March, 2025.

We spoke with Patrick Horvath about Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees earlier in the year.

But comics isn't just about Marvel and DC, of course. 2024 also saw the release of superb titles from the likes of BOOM!, Image, IDW, Dark Horse, and more. There's been some truly innovative, exciting, and beautiful work released across many genres in the last 12 months, and we're excited to talk about some of it here. Of course, this is just scratching the surface of what was released in a sensational year for the medium. We hope that, whatever your tastes, you find some of your faves in here and maybe something that you've not read before to catch up on over the coming holidays.

Note: The comics we've included here were released between January 1 and December 31, 2023 in the UK. We'll have a separate piece on the top 10 manga of 2024 next week.

25. Universal Monsters: Frankenstein (Image Comics)

With Universal Monsters: Frankenstein writer/artist Michael Walsh has crafted an original tale that sits alongside James Whale's 1931 film, enhancing the role played by Doctor Frankenstein's assistant Fritz and introducing Paul, a headstrong young orphan whose late father provided some of the Monster's reanimated body parts. Mostly staying true to the social conventions of the film's 19th Century milieu, Henry's headstrong fiancée Elizabeth adds some contemporary edge, instigating a discussion about the sexual politics of the day and acting as the story's moral centre. With the narrative subtly shifting between different time periods throughout the four issues, Walsh doesn't shirk from the brutality of the not-so-good Doctor's questionable actions with many of the characters meeting violent ends, while the famous scene where Little Maria ominously meets the Monster by a lake is recreated with understated tenderness. Aided by Toni-Marie Griffin's sombre colours, there's a pleasing simplicity to Walsh's fluid linework, and his depiction of the Monster adds a more naturalistic but no less scary element to Boris Karloff's memorable make-up. Stephen Jewell

24. Poison Ivy (DC)

Three years ago, if someone had suggested that an ongoing Poison Ivy series would exist at all, you might have scratched your head and asked: "Why?" Sure, people love the Batman villain and, like her girlfriend Harley Quinn, she has become more of an anti-hero over the years, but she's not necessarily a natural fit for the lead of a series. Yet since 2022 writer G. Willow Wilson, along with Marcio Takara and occasional fill-in artists, has been making the case that Ivy isn't just a great lead, she's one of the cornerstone characters of the DC Universe. In 2024 the series brought on a character redefining Poison Ivy: Year One style arc, a final battle with her former mentor and creator, the Floronic Man, and it's just kept building from there. A recent crossover one-shot dug deeper into the book's Swamp Thing influences without ignoring how Ivy is uniquely different than other characters steeped in The Green. Add in a fantastic supporting cast, including the perpetually horny Janet from HR, who keeps ending up stuck in Ivy's deadly adventures, and you have a book that – pardon the pun – keeps growing in complexity month after month. Alex Zalben

23. Daredevil (Marvel Comics)

Leaning into Matt Murdock's religious side can be a gamble, given how divisive the topic can be, especially when mixed with superhero fantasy. But current Daredevil writer Saladin Ahmed and lead artist Aaron Kuder have managed to thread the needle in an incredibly compelling way by first setting Matt up as a struggling priest believing he is on a mission from God after dying and being brought back from Hell, and then forcing him to confront physical manifestations of demonic sin that may have followed him out of the abyss. Daredevil rarely butts heads with the supernatural, but Ahmed has kept things at least a little bit grounded by peppering in an absolutely chaotic rendition of Bullseye. On the other hand, things have taken an unprecedented turn with Kingpin first becoming possessed, then seeking penitence with Daredevil – a turnabout so hauntingly effective, it has led to Matt Murdock questioning his own faith in his inability to absolve Wilson Fisk. Daredevil is often said to be at its best as a title when Matt Murdock is on the backfoot, fighting like an underdog against not just the world around him, but even himself. If that's true, the current run is taking the lesson to heart in a tragic (but extremely readable) way. George Marston

22. Ain't No Grave (Image Comics)

Skottie Young and Jorge Corona's supernatural western has a simple but irresistible premise. Ryder is a reformed gunslinger and bandit who has traded in her life of robbery and violence for a beautiful family. When she's diagnosed with a terminal illness, however, she picks up the pistols once more and sets out with a new target in mind: Death itself. Published over five issues (each themed around one of the stages of grief), Ain't No Grave was as exciting and funny as you'd expect from the creator of I Hate Fairyland, but it was also shot through with a palpable melancholy. The fourth issue, titled 'Depression', was a near-wordless trek through a barren landscape, while the final part brought Ryder to an emotional reckoning with both her immortal target and with the consequences of her often brutal life. Corona and colorist Jean-Francois Beaulieu do striking work here, while Young's script uses the fantastical premise to say something moving and truthful about the lasting impact of bloodshed and the important things in life. Will Salmon

21. Batman & Robin: Year One (DC)

If there is any one exhausted era of comic book mythology, it's "What was Batman doing near the beginning of his career?" Everyone knows the story of how he met Dick Grayson and turned an orphaned acrobat into the Boy Wonder. What sets Batman & Robin: Year One apart, though, is that it's not only focused on the rise of the Dynamic Duo and what it took for the two to work together as a unit. Instead, author Mark Waid understands that you cannot raise a kid on crimefighting alone, and dives into Bruce Wayne's own learning curve as an adoptive figure as well. The result, fueled by Chris Samnee’s powerhouse art, is one of the best renditions of this all-too familiar tale so far. And though the story involves a new threat arriving in Gotham City and some recognizable villainous faces, the comic is at its most delightful when it harnesses the awe of getting to hang around with Batman. I mean, come on. He's BATMAN. Daniel Dockery

20. Man’s Best (BOOM! Studios)

A cat and two dogs take on an army of robot "Clankers" in this beautiful sci-fi series from writer/artist Pornsak Pichetshote. Man's Best follows Porthos, Athos, and Lovey – a scientist's cybernetically-altered emotional support animals on a deep space mission to find a new home for the survivors of humanity. When the ship crashes on an alien world, however, the pets are left to fend for themselves. The five-issue series unashamedly has echoes of classics like Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon's Pride of Baghdad and Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's We3, but is very much it's own strange beast. What starts off as a fairly conventional survival story turns into something far more psychedelic and thought-provoking as the series progresses. And what's not conventional is Pichetshote stunning art, which balances the cartoony characters with a high-level of detail and a strong manga influence. One of the most visually sumptuous comics published it 2024 is also one of its most quietly effecting. Will Salmon

19. X-Factor (Marvel)

As a title, X-Factor has been ripe for reinvention since its earliest years when it shifted focus from a team made up of the original five X-Men to a new group of government recruits. And across its many eras and new directions in the time since, few have felt as immediately vital as writer Mark Russell, artist Bob Quinn, colorist Jesus Aburtov, and letterer Joe Caramagna's recent X-Factor relaunch. X-Factor picks up on a throughline that's been going in the X-Men universe for decades now, with a team of sponsored mutant recruits whose main mission is to maintain popularity with an audience that may or may not be watching simply to see them fail. And fail they do, with an ever-evolving, often revolving cast of mutant heroes who are simply being fed into an almost literal social media meat grinder. It's a tragically satirical take on the fleeting nature of celebrity, the antagonism that can exist between artist and audience, and the power of bigotry over the bottom line, all wrapped up in an ongoing subplot about the mutants who dare to resist the fickle whims of those who feed off of terminally online clout-chasing. George Marston

18. The One Hand/The Six Fingers (Image Comics)

Moody and intense, The One Hand and The Six Fingers is a triumph for Image, a company that's already found significant success in the crime and horror genres. But what sets the cat-and-mouse story found in The One Hand and The Six Fingers apart is that it's actually two separate but intertwined tales, by different creative teams. The One Hand, by Ram V and Laurence Campbell, details grizzled detective Ari Nasser's attempts to catch a serial killer that he's quite familiar with while The Six Fingers, by Dan Watters and Sumit Kumar, allows us to see things from the killer's point of view. While one can certainly attempt to read each series by itself, the two comics and their mythology intersect to create a puzzle that makes reading both the much more satisfying option. The trade paperback collecting both series hit stores this week, so if these flew under your radar on their initial release, now's your chance to get the whole gloriously suspenseful picture in one place. Daniel Dockery

17. 2000 AD (Rebellion)

With questions about the nature of democracy being combined with a futuristic political thriller in both Rob Williams, Arthur Wyatt and Henry Flint's instant classic Judge Dredd story 'A Better World' and John Wagner and Colin MacNeil's equally superb 'Machine Rule' it's been a banner year for Mega-City One's Finest. But the future lawman wasn't the Galaxy's Greatest Comic only highlight in what's proven to be an especially strong 2024. The late John M. Burns' illustrated the first few episodes of Kek-W's intriguing urban fantasy Nightmare New York before being replaced by David Roach. David Barnett and Lee Milmore delved into folk horror for Herne and Shuck, and Dan Abnett teamed up with I.N.J. Culbard on the hard sci-fi murder mystery Brink: Consumed, before teaming up with Mark Harrison on the epic latest installment of The Out. Meanwhile, Garth Ennis and Patrick Goddard made a welcome return to Rogue Trooper, reintroducing the G.I. Dolls in a story which harked back cleverly to Gerry Finley-Day's original 1980s strip. And there's still the annual oversized Christmas issue to come! Stephen Jewell

16. Batman/Superman: World's Finest (DC)

Maybe it's the peanut-butter-and-jelly effect of pairing the Man of Steel and the Dynamic Duo, or the creative fluidity that exists between the now seasoned team of writer Mark Waid, artist Dan Mora, and colorist Tamra Bonvillain – or more likely a mixture of both – but Batman/Superman: World's Finest has remained the gift that keeps on giving as one of the staple titles of the current DC line. Set in the distant (but vaguely undefined) past of the DC Universe, the title focuses on good old fashioned superhero adventures anchored by the two most popular heroes to ever wear a cape. And while a meat-and-potatoes series about Batman and Superman could feel stagnant after several years on the stands, this one has only gotten better and better as it's gone deeper and deeper into DC history with more exciting adventures and more interesting ramifications for the modern DCU. Mora recently departed the series to focus on his new Justice League Unlimited title with Waid (a series to keep an eye on going into 2025, to be sure), with artist Adrián Gutiérrez coming on board to show that World's Finest is still a title to watch even as it undergoes some creative changes. George Marston

15. Ultimate X-Men (Marvel)

Peach Momoko’s Ultimate X-Men might disappoint those looking for, well, the X-Men. However, what it lacks in Cyclops and Wolverine, it makes up for by revitalizing the themes of the series that have been a focal point since they debuted in 1963. Ultimate X-Men hones in on the experience of growing up and feeling like an outcast, all the while discovering how our differences can either empower us or lead us to lash out against the world. Momoko's art and writing are both great, but what she excels in is grappling with the heightened feelings of youth – main character Hisako Ichiki/Armor and her new friends all experience excitement, wonder, grief and guilt on outsized levels, with each feeling tying into their burgeoning mutant abilities. Combine that with Momoko's ability to craft some truly haunting visuals (A few panels could've easily come out of horror creator Junji Ito's catalog), and you have an X-Men title that both feels like a tribute to what's made Marvel's mutants connect to readers for so long and an effective, entirely refreshing adventure. Daniel Dockery

14. Paranoid Gardens (Dark Horse Comics)

Gerard Way, Shaun Simon, and Chris Weston have – not surprisingly, given their pedigree – created one of the most vital comic books of 2024, at least when it comes to depicting the intersection of art and commerce. Set at the strange convalescence center of the title, our main character, Loo, purports to be a nurse at the facility… But she might be the most broken one of all. And – spoilers here – over the course of the book, it becomes clear that she's a key figure in the forces outside of the Gardens who want to take over its unfettered creativity to conform it to the corporation that seeks to absorb and then destroy it. Filled with bizarre creatures and an array of characters ranging from superheroes to freakish monsters, Paranoid Gardens has the same quirks fans of Umbrella Academy have grown to love. But if it sticks the landing (the final issue hits stores on December 18), it may leave an even more powerful statement about how big companies and the tech bros that run them (the money monkeys attacking the Gardens are a not-so-subtle reference to the Bored Ape cult) are dismantling our artistic freedom through the chokehold of IP, AI, and other insidious abbreviations. Alex Zalben

13. Transformers (Skybound/Image)

Daniel Warren Johnson's fresh take on the Robots in Disguise continues to be one of the safest bets in comics if you're looking for thrilling action and strong characterisation. While Johnson stepped back from drawing the comic himself this year (he still scripts it), artists Jorge Corona and Jason Howard proved to be very capable replacements: this is still a great looking book. The war between the Autobots and the Decepticons is raging across Earth with devastating consequences – witness the levelling of Tacoma, Washington in the most recent issue – but Johnson's script has found nuance in his portrayal of individual Transformers. The internal power dynamics between the scheming Decepticons, for example, has revealed a range of different viewpoints not all of which are entirely evil. And while Optimus Prime remains a noble warrior and leader, his sacrifice earlier in the run has left him more vulnerable than ever before. As the wider Energon Universe continues to expand with the recent launch of the G.I. Joe ongoing series, Transformers remains a pure hit of fun and excitement. Will Salmon

12. NYX (Marvel)

The recently relaunched X-Men line has had its share of ups and downs since it kicked off in July. But while some of the titles struggle with consistency, NYX by writers Colin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, artist Francesco Mortarino, color artist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Joe Sabino has been hitting its marks since the word go. Set where else but New York City, NYX focuses on young mutants finding their footing together in the post-Krakoa era while also grappling with what it means to be a mutant in a world that once again holds violent prejudices against Homo Superior. Though there have admittedly been one or two pacing hiccups in the series, NYX has a focus on character development and turn-on-a-dime soap opera that makes it feel like the truest heir to the X-Men of the vaunted Chris Claremont era that's currently in the line. Mortarino's expressive art seals the deal, nailing the youth movement feel of NYX's cast and selling every bit of drama as the newest class of mutants find themselves sinking deeper into the strange tangled web as their forebears. NYX hasn't gotten the flashy praise of some of the new X-Men line's books, but it's quietly becoming the one that has the highest emotional stakes and the most engaging cast. George Marston

11. Alan Scott: The Green Lantern (DC)

When Alan Scott, the original Golden Age Green Lantern, was officially retconned into being a gay man back in 2011, the response was certainly mixed. It only took 13 years, but DC has finally paid off that decision through Alan Scott: The Green Lantern, the character's recent solo limited series which proved to be not just a beautifully rendered flashback to the Golden Age of superheroes, but also a delicate, tragic, and heartfelt rumination on the nature of what it means to have a secret identity, and what happens when even that isn't enough to provide the freedom of living as one's truest, most authentic self. Writer Tim Sheridan, artist Cian Tormey, colorist Matt Herms, and letterer Lucas Gattoni turn in one of the year's most surprisingly affecting stories in Alan Scott: The Green Lantern, reminding us that the medium of superhero comics can still be reflective of the human experience in deeper, more literary ways, even in an era when bubblegum and popcorn comics are filling the stands. And of course, it doesn't skimp on action, also digging into the strange sci-fi side of the Green Lantern mythos with a new, retroactively introduced Red Lantern as his foe, making for a one-two punch of great superhero storytelling. George Marston

10. Ice Cream Man (Image)

Nearly 50 issues in W. Maxwell Prince and Martín Morazzo's Ice Cream Man is essentially a quarterly comic book. While at one point it held a monthly(ish) schedule, the past few years haven't gone beyond six issues, with only five in 2024. Luckily, then, the team released what might be their masterwork over the course of two stand-out issues this year. Ice Cream Man #39 and #40, titled 'Decompression in a Wreck,' told two sides of a car crash in slow motion over the course of 40 or so pages. While the cheeky conceit is exploring the idea of comic book decompression to the extreme – rather than Spider-Man getting his costume and powers over the course of six issues, this stretches mere seconds over graphic novella length – it's also a chance for Prince and Morazzo to present a thesis statement on the meaning, or possibly meaninglessness, of life. And just in case you thought that wasn't metatextual enough, the final issue released this year featured Prince as a character, responding to readers who label the book as horror. And he asks both the reader and himself how and why we care about reading horror comics when the world outside our window has enough real horror to last a lifetime. There's really nothing else like Ice Cream Man on the stands, and likely never will be. Alex Zalben

9. Absolute Batman (DC)

One of the two biggest sellers of the year (alongside Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man) Absolute Batman kicked DC's new Absolute universe off in fine style. Returning to the Dark Knight after a four-year break, long-time Batman scribe Scott Snyder breathes new life into the Caped Crusader, stripping the young Bruce Wayne of his fortune and reconfiguring him as a blue collar worker living in Crime Alley, assisted in his bid to take on the violent and mysterious Party Animals by veteran spy and assassin Alfred Pennyworth. Alongside appearances from Mayor Jim Gordon and rookie street cop Barbara Gordon, Snyder throws in cameos from Harvey Dent, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nigma and Waylon Jones – here reinvented as Bruce's shady, but seemingly largely decent, peer group who are yet to adopt any supervillain personas. With many pages featuring nearly 20 panels, the real revelation is artist Nick Dragotta, who proves equally adept at the quieter, character moments as he is at the viscerally choreographed fight scenes. Assisted by Frank Martin's muted colours, his bulked-up Batman is truly scary while #2's splash-page debut of the Bat-Truck takes the breath away. With Absolute Superman and Absolute Wonder Woman also impressing, there's high hopes for the forthcoming Absolute Green Lantern and Absolute Martian Manhunter titles. Stephen Jewell

8. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (IDW)

Are Jason Aaron and his rotating cadre of artists delivering the best run on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles since Eastman and Laird introduced the characters decades ago? It's probably too early to make that call, but based on the issues released in 2024, this might turn out to be an all-timer. Part of that is because of the innovative, slow-build structure inherent in the run so far, with each issue focusing on one of the Turtles, who have all been scattered around the globe after a falling out in their past. Each of the first four issues serves as a character piece, therefore, and IDW has perfectly matched top-tier artists to their favorite Turtle characters. Joëlle Jones took on Raphael in prison, Rafael Albuquerque tackled Michelangelo as a TV star in Tokyo, Cliff Chiang delivered a depressed Leonardo meeting some regular-aged non-mutant normal turtles in China, and Chris Burnham took away Donatello's machines and threw him in a hunting zoo. And in each case, those artists are delivering the work of their careers. December 18's #5 is set to bring Darick Robertson into the fold for an issue about Casey Jones, before Juan Ferreyra takes over as the series' first ongoing artist in 2025. Superb art, great character building, thrilling action sequences… It's enough to make you cheer "cowabunga" in your local comic book shop. Alex Zalben

7. Space Ghost (Dynamite)

There's really something to be said about mastering the fundamentals of any creative pursuit, and this year's sleeper hit Space Ghost has proven that sometimes going back to the core of a character and even the core of the superhero medium itself can offer up storytelling dividends. Up-and-coming writer David Pepose and artist Jonathan Lau, one of the quiet workhorses of the industry, have, along with colorist Andrew Dalhouse and letterer Taylor Esposito, turned in one of 2024's most consistent hits among readers and critics alike by shedding (but not disrespecting) Space Ghost's self-aware comedy side of recent memory and taking him back to his roots as one of the earliest, most influential superhero cartoons with an updated, modern comic book lens. Rather than a post-modern deconstruction, Space Ghost is a reconstruction of the character as a Batman-esque sci-fi hero, which finds its contemporary footing by focusing on Space Ghost's sidekicks Jan and Jace (and yes, Blip), as a POV inroad for readers. Space Ghost is classic comic book action without a hint of irony – a character-driven take on a hero who has been around nearly as long as the modern Marvel and DC universes, and who is finally getting his due as a superhero to be taken seriously. George Marston

6. Somna (DSTLRY)

We sang the praises of this eerie erotic folk horror in last year's list on the basis of its stellar first issue. Well, Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay's Somna only got better with its final issues – so much so that it deservedly took home this year's Eisner for Best New Series. Set in the 17th century, the tale of Ingrid – wife to the local witchfinder who, thanks to some disturbingly sexy dreams about a blue-skinned demon, finds herself under suspicion from the local community – was equal parts enigmatic and alluring. Taking place in both the "real" world and in Ingrid's dreams, with Cloonan and Lotay sharing the art duties and illustrating the series in two very different styles, it was one of the year's most purely beautiful books, while the ambiguous nature of the supernatural elements and some strong characterisation added welcome layers of complexity to the tale. A dazzling piece of comics art that speaks to the amazing possibilities of both the medium and young publisher DSTLRY's innovative approach. Will Salmon

5. The Power Fantasy (Image)

Kieron Gillen returned to creator-owned comics with this heady, disturbing look at the ethics of power in a world watched over by "the Nuclear family" – six super-powered individuals who must never, under any circumstances, come into conflict. Unfortunately, while the Family effectively have the powers of gods, they are very human in personality: arrogant, haughty, and prone to squabbling. When one of their number, the youthful stoner Heavy, draws the ire of the US President he sets in motion a bloody chain of events that threatens everything. The comparison between superheroes and nuclear weapons is not a new one in comics, but what really impresses about The Power Fantasy is the methodical way that Gillen and artist Caspar Wijngaard depict the tightrope that civilization is constantly walking. As in a Cold War thriller, one false move could mean the end of everything. Also impressive is the level of detail that the creative team has put into this alternative world: only four issues in and it already feels believable and real. Will Salmon

4. Ultimate Spider-Man (Marvel)

It's no secret that fans have practically been begging Marvel Comics to truly reunite Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson (and the publisher has come this close several times in recent years). And while the concept of the pair as a romantic couple remains confined to alternate universes, the new era of Ultimate Spider-Man, launched just about a year ago, has certainly delivered on the premise of the Parker-Watson family. But there's so much more to writer Jonathan Hickman and lead artist Marco Checchetto's ongoing Ultimate Spider-Man title, the flagship of the new Ultimate Universe, than the gimmick of Peter and MJ as married with kids. The title is a reinvention of Peter Parker's origins, to be sure, but what really stands out is the way Ultimate Spider-Man totally redefines nearly every relationship in Peter Parker's life, from Uncle Ben and Aunt May, to J. Jonah Jameson, and even Harry Osborn. Whereas the original Ultimate Spider-Man focused first and foremost on updating Peter's various foundational relationships into a modern context, the new Ultimate Spider-Man is all about flipping them on their axes and discovering how the change in perspective reflects off Peter Parker as a character. It's a remarkable take on Marvel's most popular hero, and a title that remains engaging (and visually gorgeous) month in and month out. George Marston

3. Absolute Wonder Woman (DC)

The launch of DC's Absolute Universe was surely the year's biggest comics event, but the most exciting thing about it has been the sheer quality of the books themselves. All three titles have been nothing short of excellent so far, but while Absolute Batman is the more attention-grabbing title, it's Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman's thrilling reinvention of the amazing Amazon that stole our hearts. Although the circumstances surrounding this new take on Diana are on the surface bleak – she is raised not on Themyscira, but in Hell by Circe – the warmth and goodness of the character is still very much present and correct. While Thompson's script strikes a fine balance between the tough and the heartfelt, Hayden Sherman's elegant pencils and innovative layouts, and colorist Jordie Bellaire's palette of infernal reds and blacks, make for a seriously good-looking comic. Look, we realize this is a very high ranking for a comic that's only published two issues so far (though we have also read December 26's #3 and boy are we looking forward to talking about that...) but by placing Diana in a much harsher world while retaining all of her essential goodness of spirit, Thompson and Sherman have created something genuinely breathtaking. Plus this Wonder Woman has an absolutely massive sword. Will Salmon

2. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees (IDW)

"Welcome to Woodbrook. It may not look like much from the outside, but it's a special place." So opens Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, writer/artist Patrick Horvath's word-of-mouth sleeper hit set in classic small town America. Only, instead of humans, Woodbrook is inhabited by a parade of anthropomorphic animals. They have families, work jobs, and do everything people do – for better and worse. You see, the comic's bear protagonist Samantha is a killer: a ruthless, methodical serial murderer who has gone to great lengths to protect their dark secret. When another killer comes to town, however, Sam must discover their identity before they expose her own wrongdoing. Beneath the Trees puts a simple twist on a familiar crime trope, but its brilliance lies in the clarity of Horvath's storytelling. He weaponizes the storybook aesthetic against the reader, the gore seeming somehow far more shocking in this overtly cute context than it would if these were regular people, while the central mystery is genuinely compelling. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees is not just a great comic – it marks the arrival of a major new talent. Will Salmon

1. Fantastic Four (Marvel)

In the decades since their creators Jack Kirby and Stan Lee first brought the Fantastic Four to comics, they've proven a tough concept to truly nail for many creators. Even some of the most loved and well-regarded FF runs have found success by focusing on one or two specific aspects of Marvel's multi-faceted – and notoriously hard to pin down – first family. For the last couple years though, writer Ryan North and lead artist Iban Coello have taken the Fantastic Four title back to its roots as a family drama filled with weird science and strange sci-fi happenings. In 2024 in particular, Fantastic Four has become Marvel's most consistently delightful comic, and one of the most successful comics on the stands at hitting its mark month in and month out. Fantastic Four may not be as flashy as some of 2024's other top titles, but North and Coello and company consistently hit the nail on the head both at communicating the ever-expanding science (and fantastical super-science) concepts that give the title its drive, and at the heart, drama, and comedy that comes from living in a superhero family. Fantastic Four is the best comic of 2024 for a multitude of reasons, but they all boil down to one thing: delivering a much-needed return to form for the Fantastic Four, and consistently anchoring Marvel's line even without the spotlight put on teams like the Avengers and X-Men. George Marston