Every week, tons of new books hit the stands, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are the picks of the week for delivery this Wednesday
What is up Wednesday Warriors? Fourth Quarter 2026 is off with a bang, so many books popping and making good money Hopefully the trend continues. Here is what is on tap:
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New Series
Friendly Neighborhood Mary Jane #1 – Spinning out of storylines from MARY JANE: FACE IT, TIGER and QUEEN IN BLACK comes an all-new adventure for one of the most beloved characters in Spider-Man’s world. Mary Jane Watson model, actress, hero — is taking on a new role: PRODUCER! But when CHAMELEON sets his sights on sabotage, Mary Jane will need to use every tool in her arsenal — including a TOP-SECRET gift from Venom — to come out on top. We have talked about this one on the forum and the Bruce Timm Cover seems like a no-brainer
Gangs Of Gotham #1 – Anarky has been given an ultimatum by the Torus: Unify the 100 low-level street gangs not currently under Torus control—or die. If Lonnie Machin succeeds, he’ll get a seat at the table. But if he fails, it’s lights out for Anarky. His first stop? Gotham’s East End—a complete free-for-all for some of Gotham’s nastiest and most uncontrollable individuals. Should be simple enough…right?
Mad Science Division #1 – It’s no secret Archimedes Anderson is a nepo hire. Assigned chief-coordinator of R&D at the American arm of genetic engineering and bioweapons development company Miyashi-Smith, everyone knows he’s here for one purpose: to slash the budget and trim the fat. If he can cut 30% from the unaffectionately nicknamed “Mad Science Division” budget, he’ll earn a cushy, high-level job at HQ. He goes in with a move-fast-and-break-stuff attitude, knowing absolutely nothing about the dangerous genetic experiments taking place in the division. When he upsets the delicate equilibrium of the department factions and removes guard rails which protect the workers and the public, he winds up exposing them to terrible, evil experiments.
Spider-Woman #1 – Wrapped in an Ito cover.
Spider-Woman’s 50th Anniversary celebration continues in this new series. Old foes back from the dead! Mysteries around every corner! And a bloodthirsty Carnage just barely kept contained! It’s a recipe for Spider-Woman’s darkest adventure yet. Don’t miss this electrifying first issue!
For the cover
Dungeons & Dragons #1 Antonio Jose Manzanedo Foil Cover – Holy crap, foil, dragons, this is awesome.
Notable Reprints
Worlds Finest Comics #153 Facsimile Edition – Batman, the Caped Crusader. Superman, the Man of Steel. Together, they have ever been the World’s Finest team! But what if circumstances had conspired to make them…the world’s deadliest enemies? See the tragic circumstances that might have unfolded in this classic imaginary tale set in a world where a determined Bruce Wayne dedicates his life as Batman toward bringing to justice the one man responsible for his father’s death—Superman?!
Small Press Gem
Archie In Hell #1 – In the bloodstained tradition of AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE, something wicked this way comes to Riverdale in an infernal new ongoing series from multiple Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz, Harrow County)! They say that every small town has a secret. Well, in the case of Riverdale, it’s one heck of a humdinger: An ancient order of cultists has infiltrated its townspeople, bent on using human sacrifice to usher a demon lord into our mortal plane. And they’ve finally identified the final target they need to bring a century’s worth of planning to fruition: hometown football champion and all-around good guy Archie Andrews. But this secret cabal never dreamed that actual witches walk Riverdale’s streets . . . and when cult and coven clash in the final stages of Archie’s secret-ritual sacrifice, the consequences will be cosmic . . . and young Archie Andrews will find himself damned to something far worse than Hell’s inner circle. Unstuck from time and space. Bound to a terrible curse. Late for school. Things are about to go from bad to downright diabolical as Horvath and Crook unleash the most malevolently merciless Archie Comics tale ever told . . . and, truly, you’ll never, ever expect what happens next.
The No Brainer
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #25 – THE FINALE OF GET BRAINIAC CHANGES SUPERMAN’S LIFE FOREVER! The oversize conclusion of Get Brainiac! Ever since he came to Earth, the Last Son of Krypton has been chased, tortured, and almost driven insane by the psychotic alien butcher known as Brainiac. Now comes their final confrontation, a showdown unlike any other! The shocking ending of this issue will send Superman into a whole new era…don’t miss it!
Small Press Pick of the Week
Halloween The Game Comic #1 – On the night before Halloween 1978, Michael Myers orchestrates a brutal escape from Smith’s Grove Sanitarium, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. As Dr. Loomis realizes pure evil is loose, Michael begins his relentless journey home toward Haddonfield, slaughtering anyone unfortunate enough to cross his path.
Surprise pick of the Week
Marvel Meow Strange Scales #1 – The cats of the Marvel Universe meet Doctor Strange’s snakes in a brand-new short story — and definitely, absolutely, positively nothing goes wrong!
Why? Just check out what the first issue Marvel Meow #1 goes for.
Pick of the Week
Avengers #1 – With the world order completely rewritten after AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON, there comes a day, a day unlike any other, when a new group of Earth’s mightiest heroes find themselves united to avenge the Marvel Universe: Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain Marvel, Daredevil, Luke Cage and Miracle Man! The Avengers take center stage once again in the Marvel Universe, and it all starts here. Don’t miss it!