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TMNT: CASEY JONES #5 (IDW Publishing)
As this arc nears its end, it isn’t quite done giving the reader even more revelations. Casey finds out what Nostrum is made from, and it instantly disgusts him. As he fights his urges as well as his past, Ludovic is finding out that he is just another animal and not an equal.
GODZILLA #8 (IDW Publishing)
Jacen continues to struggle with his situation with Godzilla, well the G-Force team must make decisions about his future with the team. Meanwhile, May is becoming more comfortable and powerful, and this may not go well for those around her.
TMNT x GODZILLA #4 (IDW Publishing)
Kaiju fever is running wild and all of our favorite TMNT characters have joined in. As Bebop and Rocksteady get a Kaiju makeover, the Turtles can’t be far behind if they want to win the day. Meanwhile, Godzilla does battle with a Kaiju version of Krang!
BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING #6 (IDW Publishing)
As the citizens of Woodbrook close in on Samantha, she has decided to go out in a blaze of glory. With nothing left to lose and her back against the wall, she is more dangerous than ever. Who will survive and will Sam finally be stopped?
FIRST LOOK: 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. This new one-shot launches on April 8th, 2026, at the comic shops. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday March 2nd, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE review.
THE ROCKETEER: THE ISLAND #1 (IDW PUBLISHING)
It’s 1938, and Amelia Earhart went missing over a year ago. Now, the government has a tip on her whereabouts but with the state of the relationship between the U.S.A and Japan they have to find someone who doesn’t link to them for a possible rescue mission. Who is better for the job than Cliff Secord, The Rocketeer!
30 DAYS OF NIGHT: FALLING SUN #3 (IDW Publishing)
The final stand for the people of Barrow is upon us. As the Vampires close in on them and force a final showdown, how will the people survive? Things are a lot worse for Jalen as the gang from L.A have also made their way to Barrow as well.
SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #1 (IDW PUBLISHING)
Ivy Munroe has made it to New York City as a new model for the Surface Modeling Agency. This should be a dream come true; however, a dark cursed cloud hovers over her head. When predators of the industry are the least of your worries, you are in some serious trouble.
SHREDDER #5 (IDW Publishing)
Shredder and Agent Avon are making their way back to NYC to prepare to take on the Mourner. However, the Mourner may have already got the drop on them and is ready to pounce. How will Shredder adjust to the trap he is walking into?
TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #5 (IDW PUBLISHING)
The tournament is coming to a close, but first Michaelangelo will have to fight his friend Slash. How will the Turtles make their final stand against Savanti? Will any of our Heroes in a Half Shell be the same at the end of the day?
GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE #6 (IDW Publishing)
The kids and the Wander finally have a showdown with Godzilla. Can they survive or will this be the end for them? We find out in this final issue in the arc, well also finding out what may be coming next.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #15 (IDW Publishing)
The true mission and identity of the Ujigami is revealed to the Turtles. How will this revelation sit with our heroes? More importantly, what will the Turtles decide to do when they realize that doing the right thing costs them their father? This issue brings a crossroad for our Heroes in a Half Shell for sure.
TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #4 (IDW PUBLISHING)
Next up in the Tournament is Donatello vs Metalhead, but will Donnie fight his friend and creation? As the plot thickens and Savanti’s plans come to fruition, will there be any of our heroes that can stop him?
GODZILLA #7 (IDW Publishing)
After Jacen eliminated Godzilla, he is now unexplecably infused with the King of the Monsters. This reveals itself in some interesting ways. At the same time we are introduced to a young girl named May who appears to also be dealing with some Kai-Sei powers of her own.
TMNT x GODZILLA #3 (IDW Publishing)
The Turtles make their way to Japan to try and convince Godzilla that he doesn’t need to do the bidding of the Shredder. At the same time something is calling April to a mysterious island, and she can’t shake the feeling. Can our heroes find a way to stop Krang and Shredder, or will the reveal of their true plans be too much for them?
EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT #5 (IDW Publishing)
With only two crew members left to stop whatever Paimon has planned for the Event Horizon and its return to Earth. Can Jenifer and Sara get past their own baggage and stop this nightmare from continuing? This is the final issue for this story arc…or is it?
FIRST LOOK: THE EXORCISM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE #1 (IDW Publishing)
The Royal Family is lost at Sea, and this leaves the black sheep of the family to be named the next King. The unanswered questions are how did this happen and is there a dark cloud hanging over the Belmont family? The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace is the much-anticipated sequel to The Exorcism at 1600 Penn. This new series launches on March 11th, 2026 with issue number one. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday February 2nd, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy of issue one for a SPOILER FREE review.
FIRST LOOK: A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #1 (IDW Publishing)
The small island town of Pearl, Iowa is preparing for a storm, but it’s not bad weather that’s on its way, instead it’s an alien invasion. The world has been attacked by aliens that are hunting for anything that makes a sound, and Pearl is in the direct path. IDW Publishing is adding to the lore of the hit A Quiet Place movie franchise with the release of A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 on March 11th, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday February 2nd, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy of issue one for a SPOILER FREE REVIEW.
TMNT: CASEY JONES #4 (IDW Publishing)
Casey Jones has a new lease on life as the Nostrum he ingested has given him more power and energy than he’s ever had. But are the side effects worth it? The changes that this made to his personality could strain more than one relationship.
TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #3 (IDW PUBLISHING)
The Tournament rolls on and Raphael’s time to fight is now. His opponent knows him well and has a bit of an axe to grind with him. His opponent is none other than his ex-girlfriend Alopex and she is really ticked off. Who will leave the arena as the victor and who will be zapped away to the Prison Dimension?