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DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #4 (DC COMICS)
Batman has faced many challenges but nothing lie this.
After being eliminated by the Joker in DC K.O., Bruce Wayne made a back-up plan. The one thing he didn’t calculate was the Heart Of Apokolips was ready for his “prep time”.
The Amazing Spider-Man #21 (Marvel Comics)
Peter Parker is still missing! He’s been sent away from Earth & to another part of the galaxy. In Peter’s absence none other than Norman Osborne has stepped up to fill in the role of Spider-Man! So just how will Norman & the other Spiders handle Hobgoblin?
ARCHIE x THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #1 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT/DC COMICS)
The crossover we didn’t know we needed but are going to rejoice with its existence. When Archie and the rest of the Riverdale crew have a party at Reggie’s newly inherited lake house, they find a mysterious book in a secret room. The plot thickens with Archie’s new job at the S-Mart and his new co-worker Ash. What will happen when the Deadites invade Riverdale? One thing is for sure; it will definitely be groovy!
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?
LOGAN: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
The violent past of James Howlett continues onward.
With the “Black, White & Blood” series, creators are unleashing the beloved character in new ways. It’s a perfect for Wolverine to do what he does best. Considering the trail he has left over the years, there’s no telling how far his legacy has reached.
BY A THREAD: BOOK TWO #4 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
What has Charlie stumbled into?
After finding an oasis in the world of the Shroud, the kids feel like there’s hope in the darkness. Laughter fills the air. Smiles creep out on their faces. A home and community welcoming them with open arms. It seems like a return to normalcy in a chaotic world. It’s too good to be true.
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.