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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.
YOUNGBLOOD #3 (2025 - IMAGE COMICS)
Xerxes has arrived and no one is safe!
The mad conqueror has taken down YOUNGBLOOD, Kid Supreme, Suprema AND SUPREME! If this wasn’t bad enough, the Shepard is looming in the atmosphere. Where he goes, THE KEEP is not far behind! Luckily, it looks like help is on the way, but is it too late?
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.
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?
GREEN LANTERN #31 (DC COMICS)
Hal Jordan’s discovery in the Book of OA has rattled him to his core.
The fearless Green Lantern was turned to trusted friends and collogues in this time of need. This has resulted in questioning himself while helping to deal. His latest stop is to Central City. One of his closest friends is there and in a mess of his own. The Red and Green Machine is back together for an all new escapade!
SUPERMAN #34 (DC COMICS)
It’s the end of the DCU Earth as we know it, and the only hope is who?
Superboy Prime has been placed in a role most can’t believe. Selected by the Time Trapper, Prime and Superman fought off the Legion of Darkseid to retrieve Booster Gold. In its’ aftermath, DC K.O. happened. Superman went into the tournament. Prime was considered lost in time, but now he’s back with an unlikely partner: Lois Lane aka SUPERWOMAN?! Together, they are handling what has been unleashed on Earth.
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #16 (DC COMICS)
Do you believe in the power of Magic?
For residents of Gateway City, it is an all too familiar element of their protector. Diana of Themyscira has had her fair share of challenges since arriving on the scene. Knowing what she is capable of conjuring in combat makes her dangerous. A new threat looks ready to finally take her out with her own medicine.
POWER RANGERS PRIME #14 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
Things are never easy in the world of Power Rangers.
A new threat looms on the horizon. Could it be tied to a ranger in origin? Plus what about the mysterious new figure making waves around the team?! And who is back?!?!
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?
ABSOLUTE FLASH #11 (DC COMICS)
No matter the timeline, alternate dimensions chaos……it’s business as usual for The Flash!
When Wally West is pulled into a dimension Dr. Barry Allen was trying to enter, it leads to a dire situation. The same can be said at Fort Fox. A sinister entity is wrecking everything. He bears the last name of THAWNE! This can’t mean anything good for our Absolute Scarlet Speedster.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #16 (DC COMICS)
Let round two begin!
The Heroes of the Absolute Universe have finally started crossing paths. Previously, Wonder Woman made her way to Gotham City when The Mark of Hecate appeared at a crime scene. This drew the attention of one Brice Wayne. With one adventure down, Batman’s search for a cure to Waylon Jones’s monstrous change has led him to the Hellish warrior. What insanity wilL unfold now?
IRON MAN #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
Tony Stark.
Trying to define the man behind the armor is difficult. Exceptional Genuis. Unapologetic Hero. The list goes on and on.
Who would have thought all those years ago when he built a make shift armor that he would evolve to the Avenger he is today. It begs the question of who is the real walking weapon” Iron Man or Tony Stark? A new creative team looks to explore that and knowing their track record, it’s time for some action!
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.
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #8 (DC COMICS)
Hell never left Middleton.
The White Martian looms in the background while John Jones tries salvaging his life back. His wife Bridget is further away from him than ever due to his secret life. There’s something not quite right with his son Tyler. Could it be the White Martian didn’t go away like Jones and his “partner” thought? Also, who was the group at the end of last issue? So many questions!
PUNISHER: RED BAND #5 (MARVEL COMICS)
As Frank Castle’s plans for Kingpin and Tombstone come to fruition, there is only one thing left to do…burn it down. Will the Punisher be able to take down two worthy foes at the same time or has he finally bitten off more than he can chew?
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.
DETECTIVE COMICS #1105 (DC COMICS)
What is time to someone who’s not afraid of it?
A deadly virus has been unleashed on Gotham City. Being one of the infected, Batman is trying to fight the plague on multiple levels. One factor with this virus is it takes victims’ fear away. Batman has always been a force on his own. Taking away the one element that keeps him in check is deadly.
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.
DC K.O.: THE KIDS ARE ALL FIGHT SPECIAL #1 (DC Comics)
DC K.O. has forced many heroes out of their comfort zones. One prime example is Jonathan Kent.
The Son of Tomorrow has been reeling since his involvement with the Secret Six. Stationed on the JL Watchtower, Kent is given one of the most dangerous duties in existence. He is responsible for watching over a group of super-powered children. This can’t go possibly sideways, right?
HARLEY QUINN x ELIVIRA #4 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT/DC COMICS)
Harley and Elvira are hiding out in Transylvania, and they are living it up. Parties, sleepovers, and soaking in the tub are amongst the things on the menu. However, their whereabouts have been discovered, and the party is soon to be up.