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Marvel Dimensions (MARVEL ARTS)

The history of the Marvel Universe is a sight to behold.

Each character has their own unique beginnings. This has led them into the path of greatness as the company has grown over the years. One person is watching this all unfold. As the trek through memory lane commences, something is noticeably different.

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FIRST LOOK: STAR TREK: HOLO-WEEN #1 AND #2 (IDW PUBLISHING)

The days are getting shorter and the temperature is getting cooler. The leaves are starting to turn, and the kiddos are heading back to school.

Spooky Season is fast approaching, and IDW Publishing is ready for it, launching a new Deep Space 9 Halloween story. If these first two issues are any indication, things are about to get very strange (again) on the station

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FIRST LOOK: BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (IDW DARK)

It’s time to return to Woodbrook and even though years have passed the horror that Sam inflicted on this small town is still very fresh in the minds of the citizens. This is more apparent on Halloween as the younger generation tells tales of her return and continued murders. This is the world that this anthology Halloween Special from IDW Dark is set in. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Halloween Special is set to hit the shelves of your local comic shop on October 7th, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday August 31st, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.

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BATMAN: BAD SEEDS - SUNSET #1 (DC COMICS)

In the game of power, there is no lengths some will go to keep it.

Pamela Isley’s time as Mayor has crashed and burned in the public eye. Commissioner Vandal Savage has played his part in the troubles. Knowing that her time is running out, Isley does the unthinkable. She unleashes a biotical attack which will destroy the city and all in its’ path.

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OPERATION: IRON COFFIN #2 (IDW DARK)

As Count Dracula continues to atone for his sins, the past finds a way to come back and bite him. The Nazi train that is carrying the Vampire Virus is moving quickly towards its destination and the Count along with the British Allied Forces are the only hopes to stop it. But now a new wrinkle has been added, as it seems Dracula’s own children are on the train helping the Nazi’s.

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UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: BLOOD OF THE WOLF MAN #3 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)

The full moon is upon us again and that can mean bad things for those around Adam. As Adam tries to prevent himself from hurting anyone else while he figures out this curse he is afflicted with. His father can’t let him be taken from him and will stop at nothing to protect his son, no matter the cost. These two sides will clash and unfortunately others will pay the cost for this clash.

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DENVER #1 (Mad Cave Studios)

This marks a new series from Mad Cave Studios that is a Sci-Fi version of Taken, for lack of a more concise equivalent. Denver is a story set in the future where the planet was devastated by an asteroid strike on the moon. The new geography of the world has created islands where massive mountains once were. We are following Coastal Border Guards in Denver as they protect the ports and ensure the city island doesn’t become overcrowded. But the story takes a darker and more sinister turn quickly.

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ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #23 (DC COMICS)

Hell has come back to earth…literally.

After Diana was pulled into the underworld, Barbara Minerva was taken hostage by Veronica Cale. Knowing her friend was in danger was more than enough motivation to face all challenges to return to her.

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DETECTIVE COMICS #1112 (DC COMICS)

For decades, a death of a hero has loomed over the heads of Black Canary, Green Arrow and Batman.

Prion dies mysteriously before his career ever took flight. Recently, a string of witness murders and a young girl’s appearance has opened up buried feelings. Secrets revealed and tragedy unfolding, the trio fights their way to avenge Prion’s family legacy with justice.

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GAMBIT: WANTED #2 (MARVEL COMICS)

Not every hero feels like a hero right away. This is highlighted in this pre-X-Men story of Gambit, as we continue to follow Remy as he is a thief with a group of bandit kids he cares for. As Suzerain closes in on him and Elodie we get to see the qualities that will make him an X-Man in the future. But first he must beat the rough streets of New Orleans and the psychotic Bullseye.

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