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WRESTLE HEIST #2 (IMAGE COMICS)
Sterling has now enlisted the help of Digger to be involved in his heist revenge on Buddy Hansen. But they quickly realize they will need more help to pull this heist off. The two will go on a journey to enlist more help. However, will Buddy get the drop on them first?
VOID RIVALS #26 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Quintesson’s have arrived and finally let their intentions be known. Now it is up to the people and warriors of Zertonia and Agorria to make their decision. Will they bend the knee to their new Quintesson overlords? Or will they choose war and fight for their continued freedom?
G.I. JOE #18 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
In the aftermath of the Dreadnok War, the focus switches to another area of G.I. Joe.
General Hawk has been making covert moves unknown to most. He has been recruiting members for a team working in shadows. NIGHT FORCE has a loaded line-up currently. They have another name on the list to join. So does COBRA. To draw this much attention, you know they have to be a game-changer.
CAPES #3 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Capes team licks their wounds and enjoys some down time after their big fight in last issue. Unfortunately for them this is just the calm before the storm as a new threat is about to reveal itself. The threat will catch everyone off guard and will leave death and destruction in its wake, which will undoubtedly shape this series going forward.
LOST FANTASY #7 (IMAGE COMICS)
Henry Blackheart heads into the unknown on his latest case.
His father, Cyrus Blackheart is missing after a vicious attack. Henry refuses to believe he perished in the battle. Time is not on his side. With a possible lead, the journey now heads into an unknown terrain. What will he discover now as it appears he will finally get the answers he seeks.
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!
ROGUE SUN #32 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Evil comes in many shapes and sizes, but has it ever been this like this!
MR. POE is on the prowl. The ferocious feline is on a rampage. With a body count rising, Rogue Sun is called into action. In this case, it is Aurie Bell. The young hero might be in over her head as her “mentor” isn’t around.
THE POWER FANTASY #15 (IMAGE COMICS)
Six people with more power than anyone can imagine. Six people that should have never come into conflict with each other. What could go wrong?
Plenty.
Etienne Lux took out the President amongst others. Ray Harris aka Heavy killed Etienne after Jacky Magus and Eliza Hellbound failed to do it. His failsafe never went off. The Earth survives another day. That doesn’t mean everything has gone away. Lux planted visions of Hell inside Eliza’s mind as a guide to her destiny. Jackie thinks there’s a way to change her fate.
FREE PLANET #8 (IMAGE COMICS)
The Orouran Empire are no strangers to the planet of Lutheria.
Readers have seen their displays of aggression challenge the Freedom Guard since the inception of the Free Planet. They fight with a ferocity unparalleled. If you are their target, chances of survival are slim to none.
G.I. JOE #17 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
It’s the end of the road for Cobra Commander…or is it?
The failed assassination attempt orchestrated by Destro has led the COBRA leader to find unlikely help. Unlikely is an understatement. The help is in the form of DUKE! It resulted in new directions for the pair. Duke has reunited with his team and looks to bring in the Commander. They have competition in the Dreadnoks, who look to fulfill their deal. Who will be left standing in the end?
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.
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.
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!
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.
FREE PLANET #7 (IMAGE COMICS)
The history of the planet Lutheria is one paved with promise and conflict.
Getting thrown into the fire, the Freedom Guard has had their hands full. Clashing personalities and constant fighting became a normal occurrence. It has lead to a multi-leveled vision of the true definition of being free.
TRANSFORMERS #27 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
With Megatron defeated, where do the Autobots go from here?
That is the question haunting Optimus Prime. With his fellow Transformers recovering, their status on Earth is being redefined. The government is trying to make a working connection with them. This comes with the return of fallen Autobots and promise of Energon. There even appears to be a Decepticon defector in their ranks. Situations like this seem more than meets the eye. Chances are that hunch is right….