New Comics This Week

MARK WAID AND SKYLAR PATRIDGE CONTINUE THEIR TOUR OF SUPERMAN'S PAST MEETS PRESENT! A long-forgotten hero from the past returns--but this is no team-up! As Superboy fights for his life against the original Man of Tomorrow, he discovers the real reason superheroes have been gone for so long. Can Clark convince his enemy that he comes in peace?

THE FINAL DARK PATTERNS CASE BEGINS AS GOTHAM BURNS! CASE 04: Child of Fire A mysterious arsonist has been secretly guiding the growth of Gotham and Batman from the shadows...now their dark design enters its final stage. Will this grand work be a success, or will the world's greatest detective douse the blazing plot before it's too late?

THE SLEEPER HAS AWAKENED! General Zod emerges from his slumber, aligning himself with Lex Luthor to take over the planet. But will Luthor kneel before this powerful being from beyond the stars? Meanwhile, the League for Justice seeks out new members, taking on a daring mission to rescue some familiar faces from Luthor's vile laboratory. Will the League be able to come up with a plan to stop the approaching invasion, or will their one chance of hope fall into foul feline hands?

CELEBRATE THE 25TH ISSUE OF BIRDS OF PREY! The Birds of Prey took the fight to The Shadow Army and won--but that was merely the Shadow Army's first move and their endgame is only just beginning. After an unexpected ally emerges, the Birds find themselves racing against the clock to stop a game called The Unreality that is primed to become a mass casualty event in Gotham. To stop it, the Birds will need to go undercover, enter the game, dismantle it at its source...and somehow make it out alive.

When the international corporation Nixon-Ivo comes into the small fishing town of San Felipe to create a "shrimp farm," they snatch up workers and slowly shut other boats out of business. Juan and Xavier de los ngeles go on one last desperate trip and stumble upon a new kind of shrimp that they believe will give them an edge. But even as they are caught in the crosshairs of a hurricane, they witness a massacre on the seas. The company isnt just running other shrimpers out of business but also murdering their competition. As if summoned by this spilled blood and corporate greed, the Black Demon emerges. Can a family survive a hurricane of mythical proportions that seems bent on altering the landscape of a small coastal town?

Blood & Thunder must uncover the truth behind events on the planet Malleus IX. Unfortunately, theyre not alone...

Question: what happens when superheroes get caught up in U.S. foreign policy? Answer: nothing you could ever expect or possibly predict. Finally - a superhero book that actually goes there. After this issue, you'll never look at superheroes the same way again.

Sooner or later, the past always comes back to BITE YOU! What started as a seemingly random escape to an island paradise has proven to be anything but a vacation as the sun slowly sets (or rises, rather) possibly for good on vampire Ada's island adventure. Thinking she was at the top of the local food chain, she suddenly finds herself in captivity, held by a mysterious cabal with an unholy agenda! But you know what they say about cornering a dangerous animal... What fun we've had! Here it comes - the shocking final chapter of of EC Comics' first-ever standalone horror splatter-thon . . . from the die-namic team of Hugo Award-nominated author Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) and Eisner Award-winning artist Andrea Sorrentino (Gideon Falls)!

Secure in their luxurious penthouse high above the downtown streets, wealthy inventor and art collector Radley Crown and his faithful canine companion enjoyed a charmed existence - until the fateful day a vicious gang of thugs shattered his complacency. In the aftermath of the vicious attack, Crown focused his incredible technical skills to rebuild both himself and his four-legged companion into the ultimate instruments of retribution: The Blue Falcon and Dynomutt, Dog Wonder! In this all-new take on the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon, legendary comics author JIMMY PALMIOTTI (Harley Quinn, The Invincible Red Sonja) and acclaimed artist PASQUALE QUALANO (Gargoyles: Quest) bring to life a dark tale of justice and revenge that reimagines Big City's crimefighting duo for a new era - featuring gorgeously gritty covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, AMANDA CONNER, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, and FRANCESCO MATTINA!

A tragic death has split the Bronzes into factions - but both groups are still determined to bring the Benin Bronzes home. The next target is their most important - The British Museum, the very symbol of everything they're fighting against. But there's a traitor in their midst - and they don't care about ideology or who gets hurt, as long as they get rich.

On the eve of his death, elderly Dale DeSouza is sent back in time to the Silver Age period where he was the speedster superhero, BULLET. De-aged via the time travel, he faces off against one of his earliest adversaries and searches for a way to return to his own time. Bullet vs. Leopard Gecko cover.

When war comes to Hollywood, even the fictional characters have to take sides -- pop culture is the battleground as Calexit rages on. Calexit, the seemingly ripped-from-the-headlines comic& is set in a near (and eerily familiar) future where Americas president signed an executive order to deport all immigrants, with California responding by proclaiming itself a sanctuary state. As the citizens of the state struggle to seize power back from an autocratic government, the story centers on Jamil, a war zone courier/smuggler, and Zora, a young leader in the Mulholland Resistance, who attempt to escape Occupied Los Angeles, a city under martial law. (-THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER) This gripping three-issue miniseries revives the fiery spirit of the initial Calexit narrative... Though postponed from its initial planned release, The Battle of Universal City proves the delay was justified, landing perfectly in a societal moment primed for its resonant themes. (-COVRPRICE)

ORIGIN OF DOOM! A meeting with Doctor Doom in Latveria forces Steve to confront the realities of the harsh new world he's awoken in. Meanwhile, Dave Colton and the Howling Commandos infiltrate Doom's fortress to rescue hostages, but instead they uncover a sinister truth behind Doom's rise to power&

FINAL PART OF THE EPIC STORY THAT TIES INTO SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT! The Great Serpent's influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia... What they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination!

New York Times bestselling writer, Mike Carey (LUCIFER, X-MEN) and groundbreaking fine art illustrator Jonathan Wayshak (SPAWN: VIOLATOR) up the stakes in the second chapter of the smash-hit modern horror masterpiece in the making. Rocked by the shocking revelation that their murdered parents were vampires, and on the run, the kids are trying to get over 2,000 miles cross-country to find the one man who can help them unlock the secrets to their newfound powers. But both the paramilitary group of vampire hunters who slaughtered their parents and Jagger, the deadly vampire assassin whos vowed to go scorched earth until she can put them all into early graves, catch up with the kids at the bus station. The result is a stunning action set piece and staggering discoveries about just who or what these kids are.

In the gritty, creature-filled streets of Deli City, Detective Pickle P.I. is a chain-smoking, no-nonsense pickle with a reputation for being hard on crime. After losing it all he's left to face mutant mobsters, crazed serial killers and perverse extraterrestrials all on his own!

A KILLER PAIR! Eddie's control over Carnage's bloodlust is slipping, and his dreams are haunted by a mysterious woman and a green phoenix pulling him to the West Coast. It's time for a road trip from hell! But Carnage blasting the AC and messing with the radio stations is the least of Eddie's worries, as MUSE is hot on the devilish duo's trail. RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY.

DEATH TO THE VENOMVERSE! Return to the Venomverse! Where anyone can be the host of their favorite alien life-form! However, Carnage is on the loose, and he's tearing these symbiotic relationships apart left and right! Who will be strong enough to end the red menace before he kills all the Venoms in the multiverse? Collecting the digital DEATH OF THE VENOMVERSE tie-in in print for the very first time!

Comic book industry superstars & entertainment icons come together for the dawn of an amazing new universe...EKOS!! EKOS introduces a new superstar in Grell, who embarks on a quest to discover the world of EKOS. On his journey, Grell encounters many of the beloved characters from Michael Turner's legacy, including superstars Aspen Matthews (FATHOM) and Grace (SOULFIRE), as they join forces with Grell on a shared mission. This marks the first time these characters have all come together in the same universe! Produced by Marvel Studios Founding Chairman David Maisel comes a new universe inspired by the art & creations of legends Michael Turner & Geoff Johns and features an Aspen Comics All-Star creative team of J.T. Krul, Alex Konat, Mark Roslan, Peter Steigerwald and Josh Reed! Featuring covers by Alex Konat, Michael Turner and former Marvel Comics EIC Joe Quesada, this is sure to be THE biggest direct market event of 2025!

KITTY PRYDE, LOST IN TIME! Kitty has been sucked through a hole in the space-time continuum and into the days of her very origins as an X-Man. Can the team get her back, or will they have to make their way without their fearless leader from now on?

Immortal tales of Horror that salute the great mags of the past, but also plow new territory with imaginative and thought-provoking Comics tales by famed Fantasy & Comics creator Mike Hoffman and his band of supremely talented artists and writers!

Thorne collides with the remnant of the Jenkins Family. And not everyone will make it out alive.

NEW STORY ARC Lord has been found guilty of crimes against Pet City, and the punishment is DEATH! Only Elsie and Gigi can save him, but theyre too busy at each others throats! It's a full-on CAT FIGHT at the strip mall, and not everyone will make it out alive.

THE FIERY FINAL ISSUE! Breaking into Hell is one thing--clawing your way back out is another thing entirely. But Ice already escaped Hell's clutches once before, and it might not be so eager to let her go again...

The Kremlin is falling, and Colonel Honken is literally one doorbell away from securing the nuclear football before anyone even notices that its missing. Until a bomb goes offa truth bomb! Is Elmo really adopted? Is Viktor Elmos father? Who is lying? Who is telling the truth? Is General Yourke going through a really bad divorce? Either way, a heartbroken Elmo runs away from home, once again putting the codes to Americas atomic arsenal back in the sticky hands of an upset child.

The planet Lutheria has been invaded by a squadron of nigh-unstoppable space marines; overpowered and outgunned, its the most brutal, take-no-prisoners battle the Freedom Guard have yet faced. PLUS: Forbidden romance on the Aegis as the shocking origins of the Guards heavily muscled science officer and battlesuit-wearing physician are finally revealed! "World-building on a Frank Herbert scale." **Monkeys Fighting Robots**

REKCAH COMICS' SIXTY-ISSUE SAGA CONTINUES! THE HACKER WARS ARE OVER. THE DIGITAL RONIN ERA IS HERE. WHO ARE THE HEROES OF TOMORROW? WHO IS... BLACK MOUNTAIN? WHY ARE THE FIRST SEVEN ISSUES AFFIDAVIT RETURNABLE? (Because they're awesome reads and you should stock up!) DISCOVER THE SECRET ORIGIN OF OUR FAMED CANINE COMPANION - ARF! That's right. Arf. The dog from #1. As Wheeler said back then, "the dog's a story." Here's the story. Who is this furry friend? How did he come to be? Why is he responsible for saving the final piece of our team's roster - Art, the Machine Intelligence? EVERYTHING COMES TOGETHER AS OUR FIRST ARC CONTINUES! Until next month, then things REALLY hit the fan.

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT! The year is 1138, and the immortal Demona and her now adult-aged adopted daughter Angelika have left the nomadic Viking life behind them in an effort to find some stability in a dangerous and uncertain world. The two living Gargoyles have settled down in the French city of Vyonne, where they can spend their days resting among the stone gargoyles of the cathedral. But their rocky counterparts turn out to be less inert than they first appear, having been carved by a local magician who can animate them to do his bidding. Upon discovering the presence of Demona and Angelika, the warlock proposes an alliance to further each other's interests. But are the two Gargoyles equal partners in the arrangement - or unwitting accomplices? Find out in the third issue of Gargoyles: Demona, from the all-star creative team of Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and animated series collaborator FRANK PAUR - featuring expertly sculpted covers by PAUR, MEGHAN HETRICK, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, and DAVID COUSENS!

A mysterious mecha hovers silently over the desert, prompting a tense standoff. Meanwhile, at a secret Galactor base, five ruthless trainees annihilate the old Blackbirds to earn their place in Katses twisted plans. Just as the G-Team reels from the fake-out, a real threat emerges: ISO bases worldwide are under siege by a swarm of killer whale mechas. An action-packed beginning to the third arc of Gatchaman!

The alien invasion of Earth continues!Mechagodzilla! Gigan! SpaceGodzilla! Simians! Xiliens! Jet Jaguar! Hedorah!Its an all-out kaiju brawl, where the only clear loser is humanity! Is it possible that our rogue government agent will be able to take the country back from the Xilien invaders? And even if he does, will there even be a planet left when this is all over?Find out in the penultimate issue of the final entry in the Here There Be Dragons saga!

After a shocking first issue, the flagship ongoing of the Kai-Sei era is back with more!Jacen and his fellow G-Force members made short work of Anguirus&but were they only able to defeat the kaiju because it was weakened by the same leeches currently fighting to bring Jacen to a watery grave? And if these leeches are able to weaken kaiju&can G-Force weaponize them in their mission to kill Godzilla?And finally, learn more about Lament, the mysterious new kaiju who seems to be puppeteering from the shadows.All this and more in Tim Seeley and Nikola i~meaijas thrilling new series!

A RACE AGAINST THE SUN-EATERS! Part four of The Starbreaker Supremacy! The Lanterns make a mad dash to beat the Sun-Eaters to Oa, while the mystery surrounding Keli's glove becomes a dangerous threat to the Guardians!

A supernatural entity in an Icelandic cave gives Hellboy and Anastasia the answers they seek, but has other ideas when the two of them try to leave with their newfound knowledge. Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden join artist Alex Nieto in a return to Hellboy's adventures of both the supernatural and the heart.

Toot toot! Do you hear that whistle blowing? It's the sound of the witchy Train Veins approaching the station from Casey Gilly and Rye Hickman!Pat McHale (Over the Garden Wall), Brandon Melvin, and Gavin Fullerton tell a horrifying story about a phenomenon we could only call, Collywobbles!Plus more horrible humor from Robert Hack and spine-chilling stories by todays greatest creators!

THE EARTH'S LAST STAND! Hell has come to Earth, and the fury of the HELL HULK has poisoned and destroyed. The only thing standing between HELL HULK, MEPHISTO and eternal damnation - HELLVERINE and PROJECT HELLFIRE! RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY.

Action reaches a boiling point in New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and world-renowned artist David Laphams (STRAY BULLETS) 64-page explosive finale to the two-part high-stake action thriller. A mole buried deep within Project Chimera threatens not only the organization, but the very lives of Trey and Trina, the twin teens with world-ending powers under their charge and on the brink. The two prime suspects? Hank and Ingrid, the twins' handlers, who are already hiding a dangerous secret from Chimera top brass: their affair. Feeling the heat, both will do whatever it takes to prove their own innocenceeven if that means making the ultimate betrayal. With a devastating plot to kidnap the twins already in motion, Hank and Ingrid must face off to uncover the truth before the traitor succeeds in unleashing wanton destruction onto the world.

In the summer of 1996, Sutton Reed had it all. A popular teenage girl with amazing friends, a loving family, and a bright future. But it all came crashing down over one mysterious weekend that saw her friends brutally murdered and left Sutton as the sole survivor of the legendary Riverton Massacre. Now, three decades later, the death and disappearance of two local teens strike the Riverton community again, forcing Sutton, now a divorced single mother, to face the truth she tried so desperately to hide. Because to catch one killer, she'll have to dig up the real monster she buried away all those years ago. Written by New York Times best-selling author RYAN PARROTT (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Rogue Sun) and drawn by acclaimed artist LETIZIA CADONICI (House of Slaughter, The Neighbors) comes a chilling, supernatural slasher for the next generation.

To save the victim of a malevolent psychic entity, Spawn must enter their mind and fight through their worst memories in an attempt to purge the creature.

Saoirse is finding it harder and harder not to give into the temptation of her anger - and her loved ones, now in near constant danger, don't seem to understand the pressure she's under.Now, she's sent Hugh away, and Brahm no longer trusts that Saoirse can keep her promises not to lose control of her powers. But with the ghost of her mother giving her courage, and Nan's support, she still has to try to defeat the evils haunting the island. No matter what, the people who love her aren't ready to give up on her - but there's also a force lurking, ready to betray them, that Saoirse can't possibly expect. And someone she loves might just be their next victim.

The Magpie has murdered a wealthy businessman in his own home, sparking fear among Londons population that no one is safe from this supernatural threat. Pressure mounts on a police force with no leads, but disgraced private detective Ignatious Thorn makes a startling discovery about his own connection to the killer. Elsewhere, medium Madame Hendrikov claims she has information from the spirit world about the Magpie. Barmaid Bess Turner moves deeper into the capitals criminal underworld, and faces a deadly test of loyalty when someone she cares about is in the wrong place at the wrong time. And all the while, the Magpie gets closer and closer to the mastermind who sits at the center of everything, like a spider in its web. But if hes the spider, does that make the Magpie his prey? Jamie McKelvie (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, YOUNG AVENGERS, CATWOMAN: ONE BAD DAY) returns with another issue full of violence, suspense, and horror in ONE FOR SORROW #2.

Fallout continues from what was revealed last month, and Doom finds his grip on power loosening. But he's not going to give it up without a fight - on several fronts. Doom once sought glory, but that glory is now dead. All that is left is power and control as rebellions in several countries are quickly - and brutally - put down. As Doom prepares to make his final stand, and a world's army stands against him, only a few can see the truth... ...it's not enough. Emperor Doom is going to win. And so Mr. Fantastic prepares a last, desperate gamble...