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:
NEW SERIES
51 #1
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What if all the secrets housed in AREA 51 leaked out into the world? Who would be responsible for that mess? Who would be responsible for cleaning it up? After the President’s screw-up son, Harvey, gets in trouble with the law, his dad calls in a favor and gets him assigned to THE real life Area 51 AKA Hangar 51. But it’s not the thrill ride the conspiracy theorists would have you believe. Harvey spends most of his days cataloging items he’s forbidden from even looking at. That all changes when Harvey and his coworkers decide to throw a rager and wake up from their bender to find that EVERY SINGLE ITEM from Hangar 51 has been stolen. Now in the deepest trouble of his life, Harvey and his ragtag crew will have to go out into the world and put the genie back in the bottle, capturing rogue aliens, stolen formula for superpowers, experimental energy weapons and all manner of insane objects. All this while slowly unraveling the simmering conspiracy behind who actually broke into Hangar 51 and the nefarious plans they have for using the objects they stole. Writer Curt Pires and artist Jok take you on a trip like you’ve never been to explore a conspiracy theory you won’t ever believe!
A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #1
What We Say – Tie in series to the horror franchise.
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The world ended in a hush.The creatures came for the cities first. But in Pearl, Iowa‚Äîa tiny island town on the Mississippi‚Äîthe mayor and townsfolk believe that‚Äôs someone else’s problem. Cut off from the chaos of the coasts, they think they can ride out the storm. But fire chief Lonnie Fry knows better. The creatures that hunt by sound are coming west, and unless the people of Pearl take drastic action, silence won’t save them‚it’ll bury them.From legendary creators Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Swamp Thing) and Ryan Kelly (Lucifer, Local) comes the first-ever A Quiet Place comic series‚ an untold chapter of fear, family, and sacrifice set in the terrifying world of the blockbuster films.
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ALIAS: RED BAND #1
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THE RETURN OF JESSICA JONES! A series of grisly murders in Hell’s Kitchen pulls JESSICA JONES into a mystery more sinister than she could’ve ever imagined. As the wife of Mayor LUKE CAGE, she’ll have to tread carefully as she forms a dangerous alliance with TYPHOID MARY to track down the killer. But as she delves deeper into Hell’s Kitchen’s dark underbelly, the evidence she finds presents more questions than answers. Follow the mystery in an all-new RED BAND miniseries written by SAM HUMPHRIES (NEW AVENGERS, LEGENDARY STAR-LORD) and drawn by Geraldo Borges (THUNDERBOLTS), celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ALIAS!
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BATWOMAN #1
EISNER AWARD-WINNER GREG RUCKA AND VISIONARY ARTIST DANI BRING ON THE NEXT LEVEL FOR BATWOMAN! Batwoman. Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero. But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win? Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman Greg Rucka returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside visionary artist DaNi for a DC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission for a new generation.
DEAD TEENAGERS #1
THERE’S NO ESCAPING HIGH SCHOOL! Since 1997, five friends have been trapped in the ultimate nightmare as a mysterious entity forces them to relive their first prom night over and over again . . . and re-kills them in new and increasingly insane ways each time. They dress up. They party. They make out. And no matter what they try to change, they always die . . . until now. Something is about to break the cycle that has kept Alicia, J.T., Ryder, Brandy, and their group of friends locked in a bizarre purgatory beyond all understanding . . . but what they find on the other side will be the most disturbing revelation of all. Hell is the ’90s in this brash and brutal, genre-distorting ode to the generation that gave us Scream and Buffy the Vampire Slayer—and what’s become of them since
DEATHSTROKE THE TERMINATOR #1
THE WORLD’S DEADLIEST ASSASSIN HITS THE NEXT LEVEL WITH TONY FLEECS AND CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO! Soldier-turned-superhuman assassin for hire Slade Wilson has made hundreds of enemies in his day, and now one of them is taking his world apart piece by piece. The hit is out on Deathstroke as he evolves into his purest form…a terminator out for revenge and ready to kill anyone who stands in his way. Prepare for brutal violence with over-the-top action and intrigue from the twisted mind of writer Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Uncanny Valley) with pulse-pounding art by Carmine Di Giandomenico (Flash). DC’s contract killing bogeyman is back and bloodier than ever!
THE EXORCISM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE #1
What We Say – Follow up to Exorcism at 1600 Penn, good possession story.
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the next installment in the dark series that dared to possess a nation. First, it was America…now, England.
It’s 5:00 a.m. at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister gets a call that bolts him upright out of bed: The royal family has been lost at sea. Parliament and Buckingham Palace explode with action in the aftermath. Some suspect the prince and his wife, the princess, were attacked. Others whisper their tragedy was the result of a long-standing family curse… Either way, playboy and recovering addict Theo Belmont is next in line to the throne. Can he step up to the role? Or will he be consumed by his demons?
HONOR AND CURSE ETERNAL #1
An immortal ninja cursed with a vengeful war spirit is forced out of hiding to protect the last descendants of his sworn family, even if it means unleashing the monster within. Six hundred years ago, ninja warrior Genshi Sakagura vanished from history—cursed with immortality and haunted by a war-hungry spirit known as the Tengu. Now living in modern-day New York, Genshi’s centuries of silence shatter when a terrorist strike and a kidnapping tied to his ancient past force him back into battle. To reclaim his honor, he must once again unleash the curse he’s spent lifetimes trying to contain.
NARCO #1
Marcus Wesphal has a rare form of narcolepsy— when he gets excited, he passes out. He’s adapted: homebound life, a harmless infatuation with the girl next door. But when he witnesses her murder and collapses, he becomes suspect #1. Now, he must leave his apartment to pursue a killer.
NECTAR #1
What We Say – Series sounds awesome
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An island village off Salem, Massachusetts, is inundated by a strange species of butterflies that spread the Dancing Plague and have a very particular taste in nectar…human blood. New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson and Italian phenom artists Annapaola Martello & Francesco Francini horrify readers with a quaint village’s descent into madness.
OCTAVIA MAGAZINE #1
What We Say – I love pulpy Magazine sized comics.
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The Sorceress of Science stays sequestered away in a remote Spanish castle, where she conducts shocking experiments with beings that sometimes may bleed out into the world!
SENTRY #1
What We Say – Still love Sentry, from the time they first mentioned the “lost Stan Lee character”. Glad he is back and not the knock off from he last series.
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HE’S BEEN AN AVENGER, A DARK AVENGER AND A THUNDERBOLT! THE SENTRY IS BACK – BUT SO IS THE VOID! From creator Paul Jenkins comes a bold, high-stakes epic about MARVEL’S most dangerous hero – the SENTRY, a man with the power of a million exploding suns- and the dark entity born from his own psyche: the VOID. When the Void resurfaces, threatening to unravel reality itself, the Sentry must battle not only cosmic forces and criminal empires, but the monster within. Guest-starring REED RICHARDS, SPIDER-MAN and the KINGPIN in a tale of impossible choices and devastating consequences. Can the Sentry save everything when the cost might be everything he loves?
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STAR WARS: SHADOW OF MAUL #1
What We Say – I had no idea there was an upcoming Disney+ Darth Maul show. But he remains one of the most favorite villains.
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A PULPY, EXCITING PREQUEL SERIES SET BEFORE THE EVENTS OF THE UPCOMING DISNEY+ SHOW! Welcome to Janix, a neon-lit, shadow-soaked maze of a planet that lies beyond the reach of the Empire. Captain Brander Lawson is doing his best to navigate the law in a lawless territory. He’s joined by his partner, a droid nicknamed Two Boots, as they face off against scheming crime bosses…and as the looming threat of the shadow lord, Maul, nears.
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TIGRESS ISLAND #1
What We Say – Reminiscent of those Exploitation movies shown late at night on 90’s cable channels.
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MINISERIES PREMIERE From PATRICK KINDLON (GEHENNA) and EPHK (HARPY). A group of down-on-their-luck actresses are kidnapped to an island prison run by a sadistic female warden. Working together is their only chance of escape, but trust issues abound! Action-adventure inspired by exploitation films. Ridiculously fun. Seriously sexy.
WEB OF VENOM #1
What We Say – New Symbiote character hits the scene.
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THE EVEN ALL-ER, NEW-ER VENOM?! There is an even NEWER symbiote wearing hero on the scene sporting the red-and-blue Spidey inspired look on the streets of Earth 616…but it’s not Mary Jane Watson, and it’s not Eddie Parker! But it IS someone that Peter Parker knows well…someone both he AND Spider-Man have had many encounters with…someone looking to use this new web-slinging identity to make their much-deserved comeback! The saga of the new fan favorite Red-And-Blue alien costume takes a whole new turn, kicking a classic Spider character into a whole new direction that they have no intention of giving up!
WONDER MAN #1
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, SUPER-HERO ACTION! SIMON WILLIAMS has had his ups and down, from being manipulated into villainy by the Enchantress, to being one of the brightest stars in the Avengers! But just like HOLLYWOOD, no matter how low the lows, Simon keeps fighting the good fight! But what happens when the past finally catches up to him? Enter Randolph Chancellor: Simon’s former cellmate! A true love letter to L.A. as well as the history of WONDER MAN, Legendary artist MARK BUCKINGHAM joins Marvel Mainstay GERRY DUGGAN!
ONE AND DONE
DC MARVEL SUPERMAN SPIDER-MAN #1
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LEGENDARY CREATORS TAKE ON THE MAN OF STEEL AND YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN! Written by Mark Waid, Tom King, Matt Fraction, Sean Murphy, Gail Simone, Christopher Priest, Greg Rucka and Jeff Lemire Art by Jorge Jimenez, Jim Lee, Steve Lieber, Sean Murphy, Belen Ortega, Daniel Sampere, Nicola Scott and Rafa Sandoval The Last Son of Krypton meets your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! When journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker find themselves chasing the same story, the conspiracy they uncover could change the world–especially if Brainiac and Doctor Octopus have anything to say about it. (And we bet they do!) Good thing our intrepid newshounds are secretly Superman and the amazing Spider-Man. Brought to you by legendary storytellers Mark Waid and Jorge Jimenez. And don’t miss these bonus stories: Tom King and Jim Lee tell a tale of Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson. Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber revisit Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen…and Carnage! Sean Murphy, meanwhile, takes us to the future with Superboy (Legion) and Spider-Man 2099. Gail Simone teams up with Belen Ortega for a look at what happens when Power Girl meets Punisher. Christopher Priest and Daniel Sampere show us a time when Superboy Prime (who reads all the comics) decided to visit Spider-Man right after he got the black suit. Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott take us on an exciting race–between the Daily Planet and the Daily Bugle. Plus, we finally get to answer the age-old question of who would win in a fair fight, Pa Kent or Uncle Ben! Just kidding, those guys are too nice to fight each other, but Jeff Lemire and Rafa Sandoval will take us deep into the past to see the two men bond in the face of adversity. Celebrate 50 years of DC/Marvel crossovers with eight new original stories by some of DC’s top talent!
NOTABLE REPRINTS
ACTION COMICS #242 FACSIMILE EDITION
What We Say – Love the facsimile versions of classic books
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HE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BRAINIAC! From out of the cold depths of space, a malevolent master of super-science has turned his technological terror toward Earth, shrinking the world’s major cities and taking them as his own! When Superman infiltrates the alien’s ship, what he discovers will change the Man of Steel’s life forever! Witness the first appearance of Brainiac–and the bottled city of Kandor!
BETTY AND ME #1 (ONE SHOT) FACSIMILE EDITION
A special piece of Betty Cooper history… that’s right, the first-ever issue of BETTY AND ME from 1965, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition!
DETECTIVE COMICS #475 FACSIMILE EDITION
What We Say – Awesome silver age Batman, Joker Fish!
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ENTER THE JOKER FISH! Holy mackerel! The Joker has surfaced again in Gotham City, enacting his most insane plan yet: a chemical concoction that fixes fish up and down the coast with the Joker’s own ghastly grimace! Now, the Clown Prince of Cod wants to cash in on the copyright–and will gleefully eliminate bureaucrat after bureaucrat until he gets what he’s after!
DETECTIVE COMICS #576 FACSIMILE EDITION
What We Say – Classic McFarlane Batman cover.
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The Reaper’s deadly campaign against the criminal underworld continues as Batman faces the decision to break a sacred oath. When the police fail to make ground on the Reaper investigation, Batman strikes a deal with Gotham’s crime families, forcing him to team up with the man who murdered Bruce Wayne’s parents—Joe Chill!
EIGHTBALL #1 (ONE SHOT) FACSIMILE EDITION
What We Say – Classic Dan Clowes getting reprinted. Love this.
GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #24 HAMA FILES EDITION
What We Say – Classic GI Joe’s are being reprinted, the important ones.
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THE FIRST APPEARANCES OF FIREFLY, ZARTAN AND WILD WEASEL! STORM SHADOW leads a desperate mission to find COBRA COMMANDER. Discover the debut of some of your favorite Joes and Cobras in a new printing of the unforgettable issue that changed the worlds of G.I. JOE and COBRA forever. Every HAMA FILES EDITION will feature a special letter from LARRY HAMA, offering new behind the scenes information and special insights into the most iconic issues of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO printed on deluxe newsprint.
INVINCIBLE FOIL EDITION #1 REPRINT
What We Say – Invincible is White Hot. Image is reprinting the classic issues
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INVINCIBLE MONTH kicks off in time for the debut of Season 4 of the INVINCIBLE animated series on Prime Video! Debuting in January 2003, INVINCIBLE quickly earned its status at the Best Superhero Comic in the Universe, and now has become the most successful new superhero franchise of the century! This special foil edition reprints creators ROBERT KIRKMAN & CORY WALKER’s groundbreaking first issue, including the historic first appearances of Invincible, Omni-Man, and more!
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INVINCIBLE RETURNS FACSIMILE EDITION #1
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INVINCIBLE MONTH continues with a special reprint featuring THE FIRST APPERANCE OF THRAGG, who debuts in Season 4 of the INVINCIBLE animated series on Prime Video! After the shocking events of the Invincible War and the cataclysmic battle with Conquest, Invincible is ready to turn the page to a bold new era—just in time for THE VILTRUMITE WAR to begin! This special self-contained issue will bring readers new and old up to speed on everyone’s favorite superhero comic. If you’ve never read INVINCIBLE, now is the time to dive in! And if you’ve been reading since the beginning: You know it’s all been leading up to this moment! Either way, hold onto your hats!
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MARVEL TEAMUP #14
THE HISTORIC FIRST MEETING OF INVINCIBLE & MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN! One of the most demanded comics of the modern era is available again as superstars ROBERT KIRKMAN & CORY WALKER present probably the best superhero team-up in the universe! With a star-studded variant cover artist lineup including Spider-Man legends Todd McFarlane, Erik Larsen, Ryan Ottley, and more, this is the comic that no superhero fan can miss!
THE ROCKETEER #1: IDW CLASSICS COVER A
What We Say – $1.99 for Dave Stevens Art. Yes.
DW is serving Rocketeer stories from some of the greatest talents in comics! Dave Stevens (creator of The Rocketeer), Tom Taylor (Nightwing, Detective Comics) & Colin Wilson (Jude Dredd), Darwyn Cooke (Parker, DC: The New Frontier), Robert Windom (Seven Sons) & Jae Lee (Inhumans, Batman/Superman) take the Rocketeer on adventures all over the world. From his first flight to the frontlines of World War II, this is only the tip of the iceberg!
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WONDER WOMAN #1 FACSIMILE EDITION
THE COMIC THAT STARTED A LEGACY! Learn the incredible lost history of the Amazons and discover how their princess, Diana, earned the right to become Wonder Woman, fighting against the evils of war in Man’s World! All this and three more thrilling tales of the Amazing Amazon’s early exploits by Wonder Woman’s creator, William Moulton Marston!
SILVER SURFER #1 FACSIMILE EDITION
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The Sentinel of the Spaceways’ classic origin story! The Silver Surfer, former herald of Galactus, had captivated readers of FANTASTIC FOUR and established himself as one of Stan Lee’s favorite Marvel Comics characters – and so, in 1968, Lee united with legendary artist John Buscema to spin new tales of the Surfer in his very own series! Trapped on Earth, the ever-reflective Surfer ponders his fate in life – and his thoughts wander back to his days as scientist Norrin Radd on his home planet of Zenn-La! Discover how and why he sacrificed everything – including his future with his great love, Shalla-Bal – to serve the World-Eater! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SILVER SURFER (1968) #1. Marvel is reprinting the ground-breaking first seven issues of Silver Surfer as they originally appeared!
For the Fans of Wizard
COMICS THE MAGAZINE #1
THE COMIC BOOK MAGAZINE YOU DEMANDED IS HERE! Do you love comics? Do you want to read more comics that you will love? Do you wish there were a magazine you could pick up every month that also loves comics? WELL, MY DUDES, ALL YOUR WISHES HAVE FINALLY COME TRUE! HOW TO MAKE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! That’s right, we’re kicking things off with the hottest book of the century, with a look at the past, present, and future of Nick Dragotta & Scott Snyder’s absolute masterpiece! Featuring interviews with the creative team and an insane cover by Nick and COMICS! The Magazine Art Director Rico Renzi! COMICS! The Magazine is everything you ever dreamed of and more! Want to find out about the next big thing before the Internet even knows? Want to discover the secrets behind the big comics you love and the indie darlings you’ve yet to read? How about interviews with people who make the work that excites you? Actual comics exclusive to the magazine? Maybe you’re a comic book creator who seeks external validation from actual sales numbers? ALL THIS AND MORE IN EACH AND EVERY ISSUE OF COMICS! THE MAGAZINE – THE NEXT BIG THING IS FINALLY HERE! KEY SELLING POINTS: LOOK AT THAT ABSOLUTE BATMAN COVER! Creator Interviews About What You Do Read! Features On What You Should Read! Staff Picks Of What You Will Read! Actual Comics You Can Read! Power Rankings with Real Sales Data! Maybe a Price Guide? Possibly Art Instruction and Classifieds! Comic-Sized to Fit on Store Racks!
FOR THE COVER
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What We Say – Well… It speaks for itself, previously highlighted and then the issue was pushed back.
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The sea is angry, my fellow samurai. Nature is revolting. Man is failing. Can Shinzu make the ultimate sacrifice to keep Japan from the brink of total chaos?