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This week's Final Order Cutoff Top Five for 8/7/26! Books release on 9/2/26 or shortly after! Please have your orders in...
08/08/2026

This week's Final Order Cutoff Top Five for 8/7/26! Books release on 9/2/26 or shortly after! Please have your orders in by 8/9/26 @ 2pm to guarantee your copy of any open order item!


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Honorable Mention!

Challenges of Doom: Spider-Man #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Al Ewing
Artist: David Messina

Cover Spotlight: Peach Momoko
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5. Crowbound #1

All is dark, but all is not lost!

Publisher: Image Comics

Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artist: Dustin Nguyen

Cover Spotlight: Dustin Nguyen
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4. The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1

It's the 50th Anniversary of the Muppet Show!

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Artist: Pete Woods

Cover Spotlight: Nick Bradshaw
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3. Teen Titans #1

When one of their own vanishes, the Red Hood forms a new team!

Publisher: DC Comics

Writer: Kyle Higgins
Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo

Cover Spotlight: Jim Cheung
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2. Tales of Wonder #1

What if the world's most popular superheroes came to life?

Publisher: Image Comics

Writer: Steve Skroce
Artist: Ian Herring & Steve Skroce

Cover Spotlight: Yasmine Putri
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1. Doom Patrol #1

Publisher: DC Comics

Writer: Darcy Van Poelgeest
Artist: Niko Henrichon

Covers: Niko Henrichon & Clayton Crain
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Also, don't forget to catch a new episode of our weekly new comic book countdown show "The Tuesday Top Ten". Normally posts by 8:30 p.m. EST! Full version here, Facebook, Youtube, & Bluesky! Short version on Instagram & Tiktok

08/05/2026

The Tuesday Top Ten Episode 135 [Short]! Your weekly look at just one cover from each of the ten best comics that you should be buying tomorrow Wednesday July 15th, 2026!

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08/05/2026

The Tuesday Top Ten Episode 137! This week, I have a look at 14 comics that you should be buying on Wednesday August 5th, 2026!

Tomorrow’s new ! Tons of super exciting new books this week so get ready to stop by bright and early tomorrow morning! ...
08/04/2026

Tomorrow’s new ! Tons of super exciting new books this week so get ready to stop by bright and early tomorrow morning!

Hobbit Week is upon us! 🍃Come learn to play, join our midnight release, and catch our prerelease events all weekend long...
08/04/2026

Hobbit Week is upon us! 🍃
Come learn to play, join our midnight release, and catch our prerelease events all weekend long!

This week's Final Order Cutoff Top Five for 7/10/26! Books release on 8/5/26 or shortly after! Please have your orders i...
07/31/2026

This week's Final Order Cutoff Top Five for 7/10/26! Books release on 8/5/26 or shortly after! Please have your orders in by 6/14/26 @ 2pm to guarantee your copy of any open order item!


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Honorable Mention

Dandadan volume 1

Publisher: Viz Media LLC
Writer: Yukinobu Tatsu
Artist: Yukinobu Tatsu
Cover Spotlight: Yukinobu Tatsu
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5. Black Panther & Namor: Doomed #1

Trapped in Hell.. with DOOM!

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Ethan S Parker
Artist: Stefano Nesi
Cover spotlight: Dave Johnson
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4. The Forever Home #1

They have all the time in the world.. will it be enough?

Publisher: Oni Press
Writer: Christian Ward
Artist: Sami Kivela
Cover spotlight: Frany
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3. Hammerfist #1

Mike Denton is a hitman & a bad father who still believes he can be better.

Publisher: Image Comics
Writer: Rick Remender
Artist: Matt Hollingsworth & Steve Epting
Cover Spotlight: Jerome Opena
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2. Alien vs X-Men #1

Mutants vs Xenomorphs! ‘Nuff said!

Publisher: marvel comics
Writer: Kieron Gillan
Artist: Geraldo Borges
Cover Spotlight: John Romita Jr.
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1. Denver #1

Publisher: mad cave studios
Writer: Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Artist: Pier Brito
Covers: Dave Johnson & Uko Smith
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Also, don't forget to catch a new episode of our weekly new comic book countdown show "The Tuesday Top Ten". Normally posts by 8:30 p.m. EST! Full version here, Facebook, Youtube, & Bluesky! Short version on Instagram & Tiktok

The Tuesday Top Ten! The video show with Ed will return next week! This week, we have slides for each of the 10 comics t...
07/29/2026

The Tuesday Top Ten! The video show with Ed will return next week! This week, we have slides for each of the 10 comics that you should be buying for Wednesday July 29th, 2026!


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10. Black Star #1 - A skirmish between two factions in the 19th century Canadian fur trade turns magical!

From Titan Comics. By Kristin Kreuk, Peter Mooney, Eric Putzer, Joe Bocardo & Dave Lentz. Cover by Martin Simmonds
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9. The Horror of Godzilla #1 - A terrifying look at Godzilla’s first attack on Japan!

From IDW Comics. By Ethan S Parker, Griffin Sheridan & Tristan Jones. Cover by Tristan Jones.
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8. What If…? Spider-Man #1 (2026) - What if Kraven survived the Last Hunt!

From Marvel Comics. By JM DeMatteis & Yildray CInar. Cover by Stonehouse.
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7. DC’s Hawk-Girl Summer #1 - DC heroes hit the beach!

From DC Comics. By Cavan Scott, Josh Trujillo, Ramon Perez, Siobhan Chiffon, Meghan Hetrick & more! Cover by Guillem March.
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6. Nano #1 - A mega city run on prison labor & suffering from rolling blackouts!

From Dark Horse Comics. By Matt Kindt, Alexandra Grant, Natacha Bustos & Sophila Hilmes. Cover by Natacha Bustos
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5. Rocket Raccoon: Rocket Rewind #1 - Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rocket’s debut!

From Marvel Comics. By Bill Mantlo, Christos Gage, JM DeMateis, Enid Balam, Kieth Giffen & more! Cover by Ryan Stegman # Arthur Hesli
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4. Predator vs Planet of the Apes #1 - A predator crashes on the planet of the apes!

From Marvel Comics. By Greg Pak, Alan Robinson & Espen Grundetjern. Cover by Skottie Young.
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3. Justice League: Knight Vision Special #1 - Batman teams up with Lex Luthor to face a new threat!

From DC Comics. By Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, MIguel Mendonca & Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover by Leinil Francis Yu & Romulo Fajardo Jr
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2. The Patron #1 - An art talent scout has a dark secret!

From Ignition Press. By Christian Ward, John Pearson & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Cover by Christian Ward.
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1. The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1 - June’ sfather was a monster in life. In death he may be something worse!

From Mad Cave Studios. By Dan Panosian, David Ferraci, Lee Loughridge & Pat Brosseau. Cover by Travis Charest.

Who’s ready? 👀
07/28/2026

Who’s ready? 👀

The Tuesday Top Ten! The video show with Ed will return in two weeks! This week, we have slides for each of the 10 comic...
07/22/2026

The Tuesday Top Ten! The video show with Ed will return in two weeks! This week, we have slides for each of the 10 comics that you should be buying for Wednesday July 22nd, 2026!


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10. Sicko #1 - Valentine has the ability to weaponize her immune system!

From Ignition Press. By Tini Howard, Amilcar Pinna, Amanda Grazini & Ariana Maher.

Cover by Amilcar Pinna
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9. Marvel Zero #1 - A preview of the remainder of upcoming Marvel stories for 2026!

From Marvel Comics. By Al Ewing, Chip Zdarsky, Jed MacKay, Joe Kelly, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Ryan North, Cory Petit & Delio Diaz.

Cover by Marco Checchetto & Marcio Menyz
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8. Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers #1 - The Wizard Custos has died and now his lair and all it's magical items are up for grabs!

From Dark Horse Comics. By Christopher Hastings, Denis Medri, Dan Jackson, & Lucas Gattoni

Cover by Elizabeth Beals
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7. Godzilla vs America: Godzilla vs San Diego #1 - The King of Monsters smashes San Diego Comic Con!

From IDW Publishing. By Stan Sakai, Greg Petre & Fake Petre

Cover by Christian Ward
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6. Star Trek: Red Shirts - Ghost of the 21st Century #1 - On the Federation's farthest frontier, red shirts don't just die!

From IDW Publishing. By Gerry Duggan, Scott Buonchristiano, & Charlie Kirchoff.

Cover by Chris Shehan
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5. Giant-Size Youngblood #1 - The team investigates a mysterious island!

From Image Comics. By Rob Liefeld, Chance Wolf, Juan Manuel Rodriguez & Rus Wooten

Cover by Rob Liefeld
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4. Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #1 - Knull allies with the King of Monsters!

From Marvel Comics. By Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron & David Curiel

Cover by David Marquez.
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3. Gambit: Wanted #1 - Remy returns to the Big Easy!

From Marvel Comics. By Chris Claremont, Robert Gill & Bryan Valenza

Cover by Leinil Francis Yu & Romulo Fajardo, Jr.
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2. Dark Knights of Steel II Special: Heir to the Sea #1 - The Origin of this reality's Aquaman revealed!

From DC Comics. By Tom Taylor, Riccardo Federici, Arif Prianto & Wes Abbott

Cover by Reiko Murakami
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1. Terminal #1 - The new MUST READ superhero universe from

Skybound & Image Comics. By Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, Andy Kubert, Dave McCaig & Alex Antone

Cover by Arthur Adams

Tomorrow’s new releases are ready and waiting for you! See you bright and early tomorrow ☀️
07/21/2026

Tomorrow’s new releases are ready and waiting for you! See you bright and early tomorrow ☀️

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