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FLASH GORDON #14 (MAD CAVE STUDIOS)

Planetary War? Evil Doppelgangers? Space action like no one else!

CUE THE MUSIC! IT CAN ONLY MEAN FLASH! AH! SAVIOR OF THE UNIVERSE!

Flash has successfully passed himself off as his other dimensional emperor. Turning his forces on the evil Flash and Ming, The original Gordon looks to take them down once and for all.

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MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME #5 (marvel comics)

When King T’Challa died, no one knew what to expect.

His son Ketema won the crown of King by questionable means. Saving Everett K. Ross meant the brash upstart would rule Wakanda. T’Challa took the risk and the world paid the price. Before his death, the former Black Panther ran into an old ally whose found peace in faith. Meanwhile, Ketema was unleashing a violant tyranny the world wasn’t ready for. This was cemented when the world’s heroes were taken off the board.

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THE LUCKY DEVILS #6 (IMAGE COMICS)

Rake and Collar have a “complicated” relationship

The devils have made a major power play to shake up things in Hell. Corrupting a few good souls and pulling a fast one on the power structure, the couple’s actions haven’t gone unnoticed. It doesn’t help matters when their bond is on the rocks. SANDPAPER PINCH could care less about their status. There’s a price on their heads and Pinch looks to collect.

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LOST FANTASY #6 (IMAGE COMICS)

There has never been a more personal case to Henry Blackheart than this one.

Cyrus Blackheart was viciously attacked and presumed dead. Henry is put on his father’s case. The search now sends Henry into a dark place. The World Beneath is already enough to handle. Henry with a personal axe to grind is about to put the world on notice.

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UNDEAD IRON FIST #4 (MARVEL COMICS)

Since his “return”, Danny Rand come across many challenges.

The undead walking weapon has been laser focused on his mission at hand. Time is not on his side. Taking down the Wraithlins is one thing. Dealing with Miles Morales, Daredevil and the Living Weapons is one thing. Standing across a possessed Luke Cage is a whole other deal. Is there enough energy on his side to get to QUAN YAOZU?

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RADIANT BLACK #39 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)

Welcome to the new world order.

In the wake of the Catalyst War, Chicago has changed forever. The involvement of the Franklin Group has only escalated events even further. Jack Marlow has plans to take down any threat on his vision. This includes introducing HORIZON into the tense landscape. A “Hero” that has the public backing them. Something Marshall Ward would do anything for.

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WHAT MADE COMICS NEWS IN 2025: FLZ EDITORIAL

2025 was a year to remember for comics.

The past 12 months have offered up some of the best stories for fans to celebrate each week. Whether its’ been a new line taking the shops by storm or a return to the collectability aspect, there’s been something for everyone this year. As fans, the independent scene is bursting with creative storytelling. “The Big Two” have each had reasons to celebrate. This has helped moved the needle of pop culture to Hollywood and streaming success.

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DC K.O.: RED HOOD VS. THE JOKER #1 (DC COMICS)

The fate of the DCU will be in one person’s hands. It will not be given. The title will be earned through combat.

Darkseid is coming. After creating the Absolute Universe, the former lord of Apokolips wants more. It was revealed an Absolute Champion must be crowned to face off against the upcoming evil. This is no easy task. Heroes and villains have now been put into a deadly tournament. As it progresses, the challenges do not get easier. The latest round presents quite the showdown.

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GREEN LANTERN #30 (DC COMICS)

Hal Jordan. Bruce Wayne. “Frenemies from work”

Two heroes that couldn’t be any more different. Their methods and personalities constantly clash while trying to accomplish the same goal. With Jordan needing answers to the effects from the Book of Oa, one person would have the answers. Jordan books a one-way ticket to Gotham City to see if Batman can help. It might be a better question to ask if they can co-exist while trying.

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