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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?
JSA #16 (DC COMICS)
Who ever said teamwork was easy?
When trying to solve a friends murder, Alan Scott’s worlld has crashed into Jay Garrick and Jim Corrigan. Atom and Wonder Woman have been on the trail of some other evil souls. Hourman andd Sandman have ran into a surprise prisoner. This is only the tip of the iceberg on how the legendary superhero team was formed.
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #14 (MARVEL COMICS)
With Endgame looming, Wolverine has some unfinished business to deal with.
After dealing with the Rasputins, he has helped Jean Grey stay alive. In his travels to find her medication. Something has gotten his attention. Mutants are missing. It’s looking more and more like one person is behind it. The hunt for Magik is on!
UNCANNY X-MEN #23 (MARVEL COMICS)
The heavy cost of a deal.
When Rogue, Gambit & Wolverine confronted Sadurang way back in issue #1, there was a cost to ending the conflict. Gambit took the Left Eye of Agamotto. The bargain was no attacks for a year and the eye would be returned. The dragon warned of the dangers of his actions. It’s too bad Gambit never listened.
BATMAN #6 (DC COMICS)
A slip of the tongue might have taken out the Dark Knight.
While surviving The Ōjō, Bruce Wayne and Dr. Annika Zeller’s “date night” took an even more dangerous turn. Damian Wayne swooped in for the save & made a critical error. The masked vigilante referred to “Father” in public. This announcement didn’t slip past Zeller. Wayne’s other life has now been exposed?!
NOVA: CENTURION #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
New day, new dollar.
That’s the motto for one Richard Rider. The last of the Nova Corps is finding out the superhero business is costly. The Xandarian Worldmind, which gives him his powers, needs constant replenishment. It’s not a cheap service.
STORM: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST MUTANT #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
The Godlike hero we know as Storm, has always stayed true to herself Ororo Munroe no matter what. But when an old foe returns and makes her decide between her morals and the very existence of the planet, what will she do? The wrong choice may result in a disaster that she cannot fix.
DC K.O.: BOSS BATTLE #1 (DC Comics)
DC K.O. has thrown together some dream match-ups in the quest to become Absolute Champion.
The event has taken on a life of its own. At New York Comic Con 2025, a featured image was leaked, teasing more combatants were involved. This time, they would be from OUTSIDE the DCU. With the tourney down to its’ final four, many had wonder how this would all play out.
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #2 (Marvel Comics)
Everything has built to this point! The Maker has been banished away after creating a new Ultimate universe, and now he’s on his way back! So just how are our heroes going to stop The Maker and save the universe?
BATMAN/STATIC BEYOND #3 (DC COMICS)
Shutdown lived up to his billing
With the Q-Wave Energy Grid ready to change the world, Melvin Kim doesn’t want to see this happen. His actions have drawn out Static and Batman Beyond. The two heroes cant pull it together to handle the situation. It results in a massive blackout. Can the pair make it work long enough to stop this growing threat?
DC X AEW #1 (DC COMICS)
In a time of unlikely crossovers, another has entered the ring (literally)!
When the W.A.M. Intergalactic Championship belt is destroyed, it’s no angle. Element X is involved. The powerful metal has been lost around the globe. In the wrong hands, the results could be catastrophic. The JLU is on the scene. They’re not alone. The title was won by a notorious CEO that wants her belt back. Now the world of comics and pro-wrestling come together as the AEW roster joins in on the hijinx.
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #7 (DC COMICS)
The long wait is finally over.
It is hard to believe that it has been since March of 2025 that James Tynion IV’s award winning series has been on comic book shelves. This return leads off the return of one of comics most impactful lines: DC VERTIGO!
WOLVERINE #15 (MARVEL COMICS)
Wolverine decided to help Silver Sable protect this group of mutants in the Canadian wilderness, this group calls themselves the New Morlocks. However, Department H is not done trying to take them in and now have involved Alpha Flight to get the job done.
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.
GODZILLA: INFINITY ROAR #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
Godzilla has been let loose on the Marvel Universe with Knull behind his attacks. Knull understands that no one controls the King of the Monsters, but Knull has figured out you don’t need control Godzilla, just point him in a direction and let him destroy.
THUNDERCATS: Lost IN TIME #1 (Dynamite Entertainment)
The Thundercat’s find themselves in a strange future where their kind has been hunted almost out of existence by a group known as the Silverhawk’s. With the help of an outcast from their society named Flashback, the Cats are going to try and right the wrongs of this future.
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #11 (DC COMICS)
Are dark days ahead for Jo Mullein?
After handling the assassination attempt from Goldface, Mullein looks to take down who has her on notice. This is easier said than done. Hector Hammond has a new weapon to play with. Is Evergreen ready for the deadly threat coming? Only one way to find out.
INFERNO GIRL RED: BOOK TWO #3 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Lost in the void?!
Silvio and Slyvia Moretti are up to no good. The twins blasted Costa through the force field holding Apex City together. Her circle of friends is breaking down. The self-doubt is creeping in. Apex City is losing faith. Can Costa put it all together in time to save the day?
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #16 (DC COMICS)
The skies rain with blood!
Ever since his debut in Absolute Evil #1, many have wondered when they would see the Absolute version of a certain winged warrior again. Their wait finally comes to an end.
KNIGHT CITY #1 (DARK HORSE COMICS)
The Knight is a superhero that is all powerful and is relied upon to keep the world safe. However, he has a hard time sleeping, but when he does, he feels like he’s in a different world. Or is it that he is a guy named Carl and the Knight is the dream world?