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INFERNO GIRL RED: BOOK TWO #2 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Disaster is heading to Apex City!
Cássia Costa is trying to adjust to life-post her mother’s disappearance with the encounter with the Griffin. With a new mentor guiding her path, the future is one that sees her ready to take the next step to finding her mom. Plans look to be derailed on that front due to a warning of extreme danger.
Silvio and Slyvia Moretti have taken over broadcasts with a decree. They are planting fear and distrust into the public. This doesn’t bode well for Costa’s mission. Something has to give here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE ROCKETFELLERS #11 (ghost machine/image comics)
The Rocketfeller family finds themselves at the Trinty Test Site in the 21st century as they continue to try and evade Raina. However, their time is up, and Raina has caught up to them. How will the family get out of this tight spot this time?
VOID RIVALS #25 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
The Quintesson War is upon us, and the world of Void Rivals will change forever. Who will fire the first shot and who will take the first losses? The journey to get here was only the beginning, now war is the way.
I Saw Santa: A SPAWN CHRISTMAS STORY #2 (IMAGE COMICS)
Year after year Santa is being tormented by a naughty lister named Charlie who murders a family every year to taunt Santa. Saint Nick has gotten tired of this game and he’s ready to end it once and for all. How will the final showdown between the jolly one and the naughty one play out?
SISTERHOOD: A HYDE STREET STORY #5 (ghost machine/image comics)
For Violet and Sophia, this is the end of the road.
After dying in a sorority hazing, Violet’s spirit has taken over her best friend. Under her influence, Sophia has done some murderous deeds. That pails in comparison to now.
CAPES #2 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
It’s just another day at the office, super villains try to ambush you, and you have to hunt down fugitives. But hey, you’re a Superhero and you work for the premier hero agency, Capes.
HORNSBY & HALO #13 (ghost machine/image comics)
Zach & Rose are struggling with the most important decision of their young lives. No matter what they choose there will be repercussions. But they better think fast as Beezle & Domino are hot on their trail.
ROGUE SUN #31 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Dylan Siegal has a very complicated life these days.
On one hand, he is an average high school kid trying to figure out what’s next. The other side is he is the supernatural defender of The Massive-Verse: ROGUE SUN!
GHOST PEPPER #6 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Ash has been dwelling and stewing on taking back the credit that is his from Bataar. Meanwhile, the people in Prospektor have to deal with the mayor of the town Nix, who isn’t happy about the digging operation.
EVERYTHING DEAD & DYING #4 (tiny onion/image comics)
Jack is in the custody of the group from the Sanctuary, but the plot is about to thicken. As the group discovers all the amenities Jack has kept going, their real motive appears. However, they may have bitten off more than they can chew.
G.I. JOE #16 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
What a mess Duke has walked into.
While taking time away from G.I. Joe, he stumbles on an assassination attempt on Cobra Commander. The culprit: his own enforcer Ripper! There is plenty of bad blood between the Commander and Ripper’s crew, The Dreadnoks. Duke made a choice to save the Cobra leader because it’ the right thing to do. No good deed ever goes unpunished.
WRESTLE HEIST #1 (image comics)
Sterling Steele is an exceptional Professional Wrestler that has never gotten his flowers from the promoter of the wrestling company “The Golden Boy” Buddy Hansen. Just when he tries to leave and go to another promotion, he is completely sabotaged and his career is ended. Now, its his turn to get revenge on those that ended his dream.
EXQUISITE CORPSES #8 (tiny onion/image comics)
As the night continues, the body count grows, and the field of killers starts to thin out. However, the horror is at an all-time high and the townspeople are in a complete nightmare scenario. Who will continue to survive and what killer will be the next eliminated?
YOUNGBLOOD #2 (2025 - IMAGE COMICS)
It didn’t take long for things to go from bad to worse.
The premier superhero team YOUNGBLOOD was dispatched to handle the threat of Xerxes. When they arrived, Shaft and company weren’t ready for what they found. Their plans were thwarted fast with the ever powerful being opposing each salvo. If this wasn’t enough to deal with, SUPERME just entered the fight! BRACE FOR IMPACT!
ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS #7 (image comics)
Tom Doublay is a seemingly normal man, living a normal life. However, he suffers from a very strange multidimensional affliction that makes his life very weird and lonely. The worst part is that no one can seem to help him with this problem, nor solve it.
GEIGER #19 (ghost machine/image comics)
Ashley Arden is back and she is out for revenge on every scumbag that walks the earth. The Glowing Woman has refocused, and the world is not ready for what she will unleash next.