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SPACE GHOST Vol. 2 #10 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
Tempus the Time-Master has arrived! The encounter and showdown that this volume has been building to is finally upon us. Has Space Ghost finally met his match? Or will he once again be able to overcome?
ARCHIE x THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #3 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
As Ash continues to try and protect Archie and the gang from the Deadites, there is only one place they can go…S-Mart! However, the Deadites lack of attacking has puzzled Ash and he needs Archie to find the incantation he spoke to figure it out.
POWER RANGERS PRIME #16 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
It is the final hour for the Prime Rangers.
The Legion Ravager has arrived to Earth. With the team in disarray, there are tough choices to be made. Time is running out. There’s not a second to waste!
D’ORC #3 (IMAGE COMICS)
A massive Dwarf Warrior is on the trail of D’orc and has a potion from the Bone Witch of Norden to end him. But D’orc has his own tricks up his sleeves. Who will outdo the other and be victorious?
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH #1 (boom! Studios)
Two neighboring gated communities that couldn’t seem any further from each other are going to find out how close they truly are. When Jill and Cassie come up missing from their respective communities, both will be trying to find them. How will these communities react when they find out that the disappearances are linked in a most unsuspecting way?
TRANSFORMERS #31 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Megatron is being tortured for not living up to his full power and accomplishing that by kneeling before a mysterious being. Will Megatron humble himself for the promise of more power or will his need to be in control stop him from obtaining all he can be?
BLOOD & THUNDER #12 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama & Desmiox are making their final stand against the IPPF. As the Police think they have the upper hand, they don’t realize that the battlefield may be more even than they thought. Which side will come out victorious in this fight?
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #17 (IDW Publishing)
The Ujigami Saga is coming to a close, and with only one issue left you know the story is ready to explode. Splinter has been captured and the Turtles need to try and save him well also stopping the Shinigami from creating a bridge between the afterlife and our world. Can the Turtles save the day, or will evil prevail?
GODZILLA’S MONSTERPIECE THEATRE PRESENTS: ROMEO & JULIET AND GODZILLA #1 (IDW Publishing)
What happens when the most famous play by William Shakespeare has Godzilla added to it? Simply put, a whole lot of fun and entertainment. Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Romeo & Juliet and Godzilla #1 could possibly be the story that you needed but didn’t even know you wanted.
PRETTY HATE MACHINE #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
When Thomas’ dad dies after a car accident on a bridge, he has to struggle with more than just his grief. Then enter a seemingly supernatural force that tells him that there may be more to his dad’s murder than what the authorities and his family are letting on too.
FIRST LOOK: SEVEN WIVES #1 (IDW CRIME)
IDW Publishing is launching a new crime imprint called IDW Crime and the first series from this imprint is upon us! Seven Wives is a murder mystery about a controversial religious figure who is murdered at the pulpit. Now, detectives have to figure out who killed him by investigating his seven wives and oldest son. This new series launches on May 20th, 2026, at the comic shops. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday April 13th, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.
TMNT: CASEY JONES #6 (IDW Publishing)
The final issue of this mini-series is here, and the fate of Casey Jones hangs in the balance. As he is being hunted by Jack Marlin and his rich friends, that’s not the only threat he faces as he can’t trust what Ludovic will do. Can Casey save Solly and himself from the hunters and the psychotic mutant?
BABS: THE BLACK ROAD SOUTH #3 (Ahoy Comics)
Babs, Izzy, Culpepper, Lilith, and the rest of the expedition are making their way down the Black Road South. As the road becomes snowier, the threats are hiding everywhere. Can the group stay together and make it further down the road or will they meet their demise?
Ghost Machine: The Official Guidebook #1 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
Readers can never ask for a better jump on point than a guide book.
Marvel has had them in the past with their “Official Handbook”. DC also gave fans a literal “Who’s Who” series. Both had the same goal in mind. If anyone want to know the facts on their favorite characters, these were your go-to’s
TMNT x GODZILLA #5 (IDW Publishing)
The finale to this epic and huge crossover event is finally upon us. The Shredder’s final battle with the King of the Monsters is here and does not disappoint. Who will win the day and will our Heroes in a Half-Shell finally be able to team up with Godzilla?
GODZILLA #9 (IDW Publishing)
The G-Force USA Team must split up to try and slow down the stampede of Kaiju. This distraction only has to last long enough so they can dispatch their secret weapon, the Godzilla infused Jacen. Will Jacen make it there in time, and will he be able to keep the spirit of Godzilla under control?
ROYALS #1 (IMAGE COMICS)
The Wahng Brothers share a special ability; they can communicate telepathically no matter what the distance. However, instead of using this ability for good, the brothers use it to scam people. Now they are trying to scam a high stakes poker league. Unfortunately for them some of the other players may be criminals that don’t like to be scammed.
SPEED RACER #7 (Mad Cave Studios)
The rivalry between Carl Cranem and Speed Racer comes to a fiery conclusion. Cranem may be set on taking down the Racer family, but Speed will show that family is more important than anything. Which racer will come out on top and continue their journey to the championship?
X-MEN #28 (MARVEL COMICS)
The Danger Room has separated the X-Men and has them on the verge of defeat. As the X-Men fight for their very survival, they still haven’t figured out who they are fighting against. Will the Danger Room eliminate the X-Men once and for all?
KILLROY IS HERE #1 (IMAGE COMICS)
When a deity that is cursed to ensure innocent victims are avenged finds himself in the middle of a holy war, which side will he choose? This is the exact dilemma that Killroy finds himself in. The journey is just beginning, and if this first issue is any indication, this is going to be a wild one.