FOC PICKS FOR 5/25/2026

Hello CHU visitors and regulars. Back for another edition of FOC. This week we’ve got some cover buys, some classic facsimiles, and some first appearances of note coming up. Continue reading “Dirty D’s F.O.C. 5/25/26”

Venom #258 is in stores tomorrow. It is time for Peter and MJ to have a serious talk, and Peter and Venom too…. We also get a new look for MJenom. Check out the spoilers below:

Continue reading “Spoilers: Venom #258 – An All New Look For Venom”

Amazing Spider-Man #29 is in stores tomorrow. The solicitation states “Spider-Man’s best friend’s life shattered by a terrible accident – and Peter Parker is to blame! Is there a new villain on Spidey’s block?” So yes, there is a new enemy on the block. Check out the spoilers below:

Continue reading “Spoilers: Amazing Spider-Man #29 – The Spore”

Absolute Green Arrow #1 is in stores tomorrow. It hass a very different take on Green Arrow, less Robin Hood and more Michael Myers. Very cool take on Green Arrow. Check out the spoilers below:

Continue reading “Spoilers: Absolute Green Arrow #1 – Absolute Horror”

Ultimate Impact Reborn #1 is in stores tomorrow. While the Ultimate Universe is ending, the universe’s legacy continues. Miles Morales has to protect the Origin Boxes. But… doesn’t do such a hot job so we get a slew of new characters. Check out the spoilers below:

Continue reading “Spoilers: Ultimate Impact Reborn #1 – New Heroes and Villains”

FOC PICKS FOR 5/18/2026

Ok CHU Nation. It’s another Sunday night and I’m putting together my FOC orders, looking through what books may be of interest that stand out from the rest. Books that may be worth ordering ahead (and at a discount) or having your LCS put aside for you to not risk missing out.

Not a huge selection this week…been that way for a few weeks now. But still come fun covers and potential sleepers. Let’s run through them!

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Bestselling co-writers Matthew Rosenberg (We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us, 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank) and Mark Elijah Rosenberg (Approaching the Unknown, Year Million), artist extraordinaire Andy Macdonald (Doctor Strange, Wonder Woman), colorist Francesco Segala, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou have a bonafide hit on their hands with a complete sell-out at the distributor level of If Destruction Be Our Lot #1. This action-packed, sci-fi thrill-ride is being rushed back to print this week by Image Comics in order to keep up with escalating demand.
This second printing will feature cover art by frequent-Matthew Rosenberg collaborator Tyler Boss and pays homage to the pair’s What’s the Furthest Place from Here? series’ issue #1 cover. Continue reading ““If Destruction Be Our Lot” Sells Out, Goes Back for Second Print”

Comic book icon and Image Comics co-founder Rob Liefeld is thrilled to announce the “Summer of Youngblood,” a season-long celebration marking the monumental return and expansion of the franchise that launched the Image Revolution. The festivities kick off with the landmark Youngblood #100, featuring a breathtaking array of variant covers from Image Comics royalty: Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, Jim Valentino, Whilce Portacio, and Robert Kirkman. These are the industry’s top titans, and, in a historic moment for comic fans, Image Comics co-founder and Top Cow CEO, Mark Silvestri, provides his first-ever rendition of Youngblood as a variant cover for issue #100. Continue reading “MILESTONE YOUNGBLOOD #100 TO FEATURE COVERS BY SILVESTRI, KIRKMAN, VALENTINO, PORTACIO, LARSEN, MCFARLANE”

The highly anticipated debut, Red Roots by bestselling artist and rising star writer Lorenzo de Felici (Oblivion Song, Void Rivals, Kroma) has hit big with readers and sold out completely at the distributor level. Image Comics will fast-track Red Roots #1 for reprint—featuring new, feline-forward cover art by de Felici in order to keep up with surging reorder activity. Continue reading “Red Roots #1 Sells Out, Goes Back for 2nd Print”

Knull #4 is in stores tomorrow. Knull’s desperate quest for new powers has brought him to the LUMINA DOORWAY, but passing through won’t be easy! A familiar foe stands guard to judge Knull’s worthiness – the HARD WAY

Continue reading “Spoilers: Knull #4 – Knull vs Thanos Round 2”

Absolute Batman #20 is in stores tomorrow (and mostly in pretty bad shape due to the cover stock used). There is a tragic loss and Batman is trying to find out who caused it. We get to see the Robins in their giant robot suits. Check out the spoilers below:

Continue reading “Spoilers: Absolute Batman #20 – Go Team Robin”

Ultimate Endgame #4 is in stores tomorrow. It features a pretty big Ultimate fighting his final fight, and the Maker makes his move. Check out the spoilers below:

Continue reading “Spoilers: Ultimate Endgame #4 – The Death of a Hero”

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM DEATH SPIRAL BODY COUNT #1 is in stores tomorrow. The issue finally gives the identity and origin of Torment. Check out the spoilers below:

Continue reading “Spoilers: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM DEATH SPIRAL BODY COUNT #1 – Torment’s Origin”

FOC PICKS FOR 5/11/2026

Hey CHU. Had a busy Mothers Day so didn’t have time to put together a full FOC highlight article, but here’s a quick summary of books I think are with a second look. Continue reading “Dirty D’s F.O.C. 5/11/26”

We went through the 1,000+ New Comic Catalog items to pick out the potentially best and brightest comics. Take a look below to see what is on tap: Continue reading “May 2026 Catalog Highlights”