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THE HORROR OF GODZILLA #1 (IDW Publishing)
Since IDW Publishing has launched the Kai-Sei Era of Godzilla, they’ve really taken the franchise to new places. The risks they have taken with new and original stories in this legendary franchise have paid off in big ways. Once again, they have brought us something new, fresh, and horror filled with The Horror of Godzilla!
STAR TREK: 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 (IDW PUBLISHING)
There are few franchises that can say they have been part of popular culture for 60 years.
Even fewer can say that after six decades, they are still finding new stories to tell.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #300 (IDW Publishing)
The milestone 300th issue for the main line Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book is here! This issue celebrates this milestone by continuing the story that has captivated audiences for the last 20 issues and also paying homage to the past and present with a bonus tale Timeline Cleanse at the end of the issue by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman with Tom Waltz. But that’s enough of the pleasantries lets dive into this 300th issue, Cowabunga!
A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #5 (IDW DARK)
The fate of Pearl is upon us, as the final issue of A Quiet Place: Storm Warning hits the shelves this week! We’ve been clinging on to hope that the residents could survive, as well as seeing the growth in Terri as she must make the best of this terrible situation. However, when its all said and done who and what will be left of this little Island town?
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE LAST RONIN – TRAINING DAY #1 (IDW Publishing)
We return to the world of The Last Ronin with this brand new One-Shot from the super popular universe. Casey Marie is training a new batch of Ninja Turtles, and this makes her mother Dr. April O’Neil-Jones reminisce of when Casey was trained by Michaelangelo, The Last Ronin.
SHREDDER #10 (IDW Publishing)
The Shredder has saved the Dog Star Clan, but at what cost? He is now fighting internally with an alien parasite; well the very clan he helped save wants him dead. Can the Shredder along with his new ally Hoshimi fend off the Dog Star Clan and the Vreen at the same time?
SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #5 (IDW DARK)
One model is still alive, and the curse is hot on her trail. What the curse didn’t bet on though is the resiliency of Ivy Monroe. Now back in NYC, she isn’t going to just lay down and give up. She’s a fighter so she is swinging back with everything she’s got, because it may be her last either way.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG x GODZILLA #1 (IDW PUBLISHING)
Two massive franchises collide and the fans of both shall rejoice! What happens when the fastest Hedgehog in the universe meets the King of the Monsters? An entertaining and fun adventure that the whole family can enjoy is what happens.
OPERATION: IRON COFFIN #1 (IDW DARK)
Ever wonder what would happen if you dropped Dracula onto a train full of Nazi’s during World War II? A gory, ass kicking, action-packed thrill ride is exactly what would happen. Operation: Iron Coffin takes us on that exact journey, and the hype surrounding this book is real and warranted.
SEVEN WIVES #2 (IDW CRIME)
Detectives Aguilar and Halwell are continuing to unravel the mystery surrounding the murder of the religious zealot and cult leader Matthew Dunn. As they dig more into his involvement as a leader of an FLDS family, they discover that not all was well with him and his seven wives. But do these new revelations shine any more light on who murdered Matthew Dunn?
THE ROCKETEER: INFILTRATOR #1 (IDW PUBLISHING)
It’s April of 1944 and the United States is desperate to find out about a secret Nazi weapon. So, they reach out to Cliff Secord, the Rocketeer! Alongside his girlfriend Betty, they must infiltrate a Nazi movie production and find out what and where this secret weapon is.
KILLER INFLUENCES #1 (IDW CRIME)
When a small-town serial killer and a fledgling newspaper writer/podcaster aspire to be more, what will they do? Become viral and internet famous of course. But what happens when their road to fame and infamy takes off?
EVENT HORIZON: INFERNO #3 (IDW DARK)
This issue of the series mostly focuses on Starck, one of the members of the crew of the Lewis and Clark. She bridges the gap between what happened to the crew of the Lewis and Clark and now. Worse than that, she gives a detailed account of the hell she has been in onboard of the Event Horizon for a couple of hundred years!
GODZILLA #12 (IDW Publishing)
The war between Biolantress and Godzilla comes to an end, and who will be left standing? However, the impact of the actual battle is far less damaging than the psychological damage that Jacen goes through in this one. Plus, finally we get a direct tie in and crossover with another Kai-Sei title!
THE ROCKETEER: THE ISLAND #4 (IDW PUBLISHING)
The conclusion to this fun and unexpected crossover event is here. Can the Rocketeer save Betty from Kong? Will Amelia Earhart leave Skull Island and triumphantly return to the States? These questions and more are answered in this fun finale to this miniseries.
SHREDDER #9 (IDW Publishing)
The best spinoff in comics today is back with another action-packed issue! Shredder is making his move on Kenji, after killing his father and a good portion of the Yakuza leadership. However, Kenji is ready and waiting for Shredder, as he plans on making him the new host of his alien pets. If this isn’t enough, the E.P.F is closing in on Oroku Saki as well, making his next move that much harder.
A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #4 (IDW DARK)
The residents of Pearl have cornered and stopped Lonnie from blowing up the bridge. But now they must deal with the alien menace that is headed straight for them. With only one issue left of this miniseries, how will the people of Pearl cope with the carnage that takes over their quiet town?
SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #4 (IDW DARK)
Five models have dwindled down to two and no one has figured out exactly what’s going on. As Paris Fashion Week is upon us, Ivy and Noa are getting a much-needed rest. However, Noa is now seeing the same visions that drove the other girls insane. Will two become one sooner than later?
Star Trek: Redshirts – Ghost of the 21st Century #1 : first look (IDW PUBLISHING)
For generations of fans, a “redshirt” has become synonymous in science fiction for the unluckiest crew member.
The one who beams down with all the main characters and is definitely not making it back to the Enterprise. They have been called disposable, cannon fodder, the poor souls whose only purpose is to make the danger feel real.
FIRST LOOK: THE HORROR OF GODZILLA #1 (IDW Publishing)
Since IDW Publishing has launched the Kai-Sei Era of Godzilla, they’ve really taken the franchise to new places. The risks they have taken with new and original stories in this legendary franchise have paid off in big ways. Once again, they have brought us something new, fresh, and horror filled with The Horror of Godzilla! The first issue of this four-issue miniseries from IDW Publishing is set to rumble its way into comic shops on July 29th, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday June 15th, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.