Episodes

  • Superheroes Soar: The Evolving World of Comic Books

    Superheroes Soar: The Evolving World of Comic Books
    Jan 10 2026
    Comic books may be printed on the same old paper, but the last few days have shown just how much the medium keeps reinventing itself.

    The biggest headline buzzing through collectors’ circles is the jaw-dropping sale of Action Comics No. 1, the 1938 issue that introduced Superman. A copy has just sold for a record 15 million dollars, shattering the previous all-time mark for any comic and reminding everyone that one leap from Krypton basically built the entire superhero industry. The broker called it a “holy grail” moment and noted that without this issue there likely would be no Batman, no Marvel-style universe, and certainly no modern comics market at this scale.

    While that golden-age rocket is blasting through auction records, DC is busy reshaping its present. Featherweight, a new trans superhero in the DC universe, has become the most-read comics news topic of the week, repeatedly topping industry gossip rundowns. Fans are picking apart every new detail, not just because the character expands representation, but because Featherweight looks poised to play into bigger storylines alongside familiar Bat-family drama and even hints of new trans villains entering the line. The debate around where these characters will land in the wider continuity has basically turned social media into an ongoing writers’ room.

    At the same time, Wonder Woman is stepping back into the spotlight with the imminent Wonder Woman: Black and Gold 2026 Special. The anthology brings back the striking black, white, and gold visual style and unites an all-star slate of creators, including Tom King and Mitch Gerads, Steve Orlando, Alyssa Wong, and the team behind The Adventures of Young Diana. Preview pages show Diana moving from mythic vistas to supernatural Spirit World adventures, positioning the special as both a love letter to her legacy and a sampler platter of where creators want to take her next.

    Beyond DC’s icons, publishers are jockeying for attention in other ways. Dark Horse Comics is celebrating its 40th anniversary by rolling out a new print catalog, a nostalgic nod to flipping through order guides that also underlines how firmly the company has embedded itself with titles ranging from Hellboy to licensed hits. Skybound and Image are meanwhile teasing the next chapter of their Energon Universe with fresh stories starring Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals, signaling that shared universes aren’t just for capes and cowls anymore.

    The market side of fandom is staying hot too. Price-watchers are tracking a fresh crop of “shaker” comics turning heads at auction and online, from vintage G.I. Joe issues to key Supergirl and X-Men Origins appearances. There is a sense that we are in a moment where both nostalgia and speculation feed each other, especially with film and TV rumors constantly lifting obscure characters into the spotlight.

    Even the weekly release lists feel like an event. Retailers are loading up for the new comic-book Wednesday with hundreds of issues and variants queued up, including yet another printing milestone for Absolute Batman and a slate of indie launches hoping to cut through the noise. Variant covers, special one-shots, and prestige formats have made simply browsing the racks feel like walking through a gallery of pop storytelling.

    Put together, the last few days paint a picture of a medium stretching in every direction at once: a 1930s Superman comic quietly changing hands for the price of a mansion, a brand-new trans hero grabbing the conversation by the collar, Wonder Woman shimmering in black and gold, and entire universes expanding on both page and balance sheet. Comic books, it turns out, are still very much in their origin story era.

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    4 mins
  • Blockbuster Heroes, Gritty Crossovers, and Wild Surprises: The First New Comic Book Day of 2026 is Here

    Blockbuster Heroes, Gritty Crossovers, and Wild Surprises: The First New Comic Book Day of 2026 is Here
    Jan 7 2026
    Comic book fans, buckle up—it's the first New Comic Book Day of 2026, and the racks are exploding with fresh issues that blend blockbuster heroes, gritty crossovers, and wild surprises. Kicking off the year right, DC's Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1 storms in as a top pick, delivering a brutal, reimagined Dark Knight in a world that's already hooked readers with its raw edge. Paired with Absolute Green Lantern #10 and Absolute Superman #15, these bad boys are must-grabs, teasing epic battles in a universe fans are begging DC to let simmer before any Prime DCU mash-ups. Speaking of chaos, DC KO Night Fight #3 ramps up with shadowy Absolute-inspired foes—possibly Darkseid's twisted puppets—challenging Superman and Wonder Woman, while Batman #5 and X-Men #23 top sales charts, diving into mutant fallout from Marvel's Shadows of Tomorrow era.

    Marvel swings hard too, unleashing Amazing Spider-Man #19, Ultimate Wolverine #13, and a facsimile reprint of the Marvel/DC Spider-Boy Team-Up #1—because who doesn't love nostalgic web-slinging across universes? Venom #253 and Wolverine #14 promise symbiote savagery and claw-sharpening fury, with Star Wars: Han Solo Hunt for the Falcon #5 blasting onto shelves alongside it. Over at IDW, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder #4 slices through Foot Clan intrigue, while TMNT Godzilla #2 and Battle Nexus #2 mash up mutants with kaiju mayhem—turtle power meets monster mash!

    Indie vibes shine bright: Dark Horse drops Hellboy and the BPRD: Ghost Ships of Labrador #2 for demonic chills, Image unleashes The Scorched #47, and Dynamite unleashes Vampi rella #9 and a Nightmare Before Christmas: Shiver of Christmas Town #1, twisting Tim Burton's spooky holiday lore into fresh chills. Boom Studios' Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest #1 rallies rangers, and even Bad Idea Comics' Planet Death planet-sized edition adds absurd fun.

    Beyond the drops, buzz builds for bigger things. Artist Evan "Doc" Shaner teases his dream DC project hitting 2026—not Superman, but packed with retro flair and beloved collaborators, marking a decade of DC exclusives. Meanwhile, Tom King amps up excitement for the Mister Miracle animated series, hinting at imminent casting news for Scott Free, Big Barda, and Darkseid, with animation pushing boundaries to match the comic's mind-bending Kirby vibes.

    From Absolute anti-heroes to turtle team-ups, this week's haul screams fresh starts and epic clashes—race to your local shop before these fly off the shelves!

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    3 mins
  • Thrilling Marvel Reveals and Epic DC Crossovers Ignite Comic Book Frenzy in 2026

    Thrilling Marvel Reveals and Epic DC Crossovers Ignite Comic Book Frenzy in 2026
    Jan 4 2026
    The comic book world is buzzing with gamma-fueled excitement and multiversal mayhem as we kick off 2026! Marvel fans got a thrilling reveal during a lively Near Mint Condition Q&A on January 3, where hosts Uncanny Omar and Astonishing Melanie dished on fresh Marvel Epic Collections slated for August through October, including hot New 52 runs like The Lamir that collectors are snapping up. They teased more X-Men Omnis and announcements dropping soon, with Absolute DC still dominating the Hot 10 Trending Comics chart for week one. Meanwhile, two new Marvel Omnibus editions were unveiled for October, perfect for fall binge-reading marathons.

    Hulk lovers, brace yourselves: Marvel Studios is unleashing its seventh Hulk variant in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, hitting screens July 31. Scooper Daniel Richtman reports the cunning Grey Hulk—think Joe Fixit, sly and street-smart—will clash with Spidey and Jon Bernthal's Punisher in a gritty showdown. Mark Ruffalo returns as Bruce Banner, building on his Smart Hulk evolution from Endgame, while the MCU roster already boasts She-Hulk's Tatiana Maslany, Harrison Ford's heat-blasting Red Hulk from Captain America: Brave New World, and the mysterious Sakaaran warrior Skaar. This gamma family reunion promises fractured psyches and epic brawls.

    DC isn't sitting idle. Dark Horse dropped a bloody preview for Orphan and the Five Beasts: Bath of Blood #4, out January 7, packed with visceral action thumbnails that have indie fans hyped. DC's January 7 slate shines with Absolute Superman leading the pack, alongside Batgirl #15, Batman, JSA, and Poison Ivy—pure superhero spectacle. And the crossover dream is real: DC confirmed Superman/Spider-Man #1 for March, with 11 variant covers featuring multiversal twists like Power Girl and Black Cat, or Supergirl with Silk. A Spider-Boy team-up facsimile edition joins Marvel's weekly calendar too.

    Anticipation builds for 2026's big screen slate, topping lists with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, X-Men '97 Season 2, Supergirl, Batman: Knightfall, and Avengers: Doomsday—plus rumored gems like Wonder Man. Even classic strips like The Phantom rolled out a fresh January 4 installment. From Epic drops to Hulk hordes, comics are charging into the new year with unstoppable momentum!

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    3 mins
  • Thrilling Canadian Creativity, DC Crossovers, and Marvel Revelations Dominate 2026 Comics Scene

    Thrilling Canadian Creativity, DC Crossovers, and Marvel Revelations Dominate 2026 Comics Scene
    Jan 3 2026
    The comic book world is buzzing with fresh thrills as 2026 kicks off, blending Canadian creativity, DC's bold crossovers, and explosive Marvel revelations. Up north, Eric Olcsvary just teased a creepy horror tale, "In A Pinch," hitting shelves in March via Antarctic Press's Horror Comics Leprechauns #1—perfect for fans craving pint-sized terror. Montreal's Jimmy Suzan spotlights his heartfelt graphic novel Migrasyon, chronicling his Haitian family's 1970s immigrant journey through the snowy streets of Canada, as featured on CBC News. Canadian talents are racking up year-end nods too: Faith Erin Hicks' Universal Monsters: The Mummy, Valentine De Landro's Mr. Terrific: Year One, and Jamal Campbell's Zatanna made Bam! Smack! Pow!'s best 2025 miniseries list, while Jack Briglio's ThunderBoom earned Parents.com praise for uplifting kids with disabilities through sign language and expressive art.

    DC isn't holding back, doubling down on 2025 hits with DC Next Level shaking up the universe—think Superman vanishing, Aquaman going cosmic, and new ongoing adventures for Lobo, Batwoman, and Deathstroke. The wild DC K.O. event wraps in Q1, pitting heroes against Darkseid's forces and surprise guests like Homelander and Annabelle from The Conjuring. Vertigo relaunches with a killer lineup, including a fresh 100 Bullets, more Nice House by the Sea, and starry debuts like Bleeding Hearts from all-stars Deniz Camp, Ram V, and Mariko Tamaki. The Absolute line expands with Absolute Green Arrow by Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque, plus Absolute Catwoman from Che Grayson, Scott Snyder, and Bengal. Crossover fever peaks with a Superman/Spider-Man special boasting Mark Waid, Jorge Jiménez, Matt Fraction, and more—following last year's Batman/Deadpool smash that topped 2025 sales charts.

    Marvel heats up with Ultimate X-Men #23 dropping January 7th, unleashing "shocking truths" that rewrite 22 issues of Peach Momoko's mutant saga, peeling back deceptions in a reality-bending twist. Fantagraphics dives into history with the Marvel Creator Collection launching spring 2026, spotlighting Barry Windsor-Smith's early gems on X-Men, Avengers, Doctor Strange, Iron Man, and his epic Ka-Zar Savage Land saga—352 pages of Bronze Age brilliance.

    From horror leprechauns to inter-company team-ups and X-truth bombs, comics are serving non-stop excitement. Grab your pulls and dive in—this year's just getting savage!

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    3 mins
  • Unleash Your Comic Cravings: January's Hottest Releases for Marvel, DC, and Beyond

    Unleash Your Comic Cravings: January's Hottest Releases for Marvel, DC, and Beyond
    Jan 2 2026
    As 2026 kicks off with a bang, comic book fans are buzzing over a treasure trove of fresh releases and hyped collections hitting shelves this month. Kicking things off on January 6, Marvel unleashes the Alpha Flight by Mantlo and Lee Omnibus, diving deep into the Canadian super-team's wild history with Northstar, Aurora, Marrina, and Snowbird before their biggest twists. It's a nostalgic powerhouse for anyone craving underrated '80s heroics.[1]

    That same day, kids and kids-at-heart snag Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!, where the rival foodie duo chases internet fame with hilarious animal videos—only to learn stardom's pitfalls the hard way. Over on Sesame Street: Sunny Stories, beloved muppets tackle life's lessons like kindness and owning mistakes in charming comic tales perfect for family reading.[1]

    Fast-forward to January 20, and Ryo Furube's Scavengers: Another Sky Volume One drops readers into a high-stakes alternate-dimension heist, where elite captives battle guardians for freedom. Capping the month on January 27, Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke Film Comic All-in-One Edition revives the Studio Ghibli epic, pitting nature's defenders against human greed in a timeless clash.[1]

    Collectors are losing it over anticipated omnibuses, like Superman: Brainiac Reborn, packing epic Man of Steel battles, Spider-Man: Brand New Day Vol. 3 with Grim Hunt thrills, and Daredevil by Nocenti & Romita Jr. hitting February 24 from Dark Horse. X-Men fans whisper about a mystery December release wrapping a fan-favorite era.[3]

    Beyond print, the Lanterns streaming series steals the spotlight as 2026's most exciting comic project, outshining even Avengers: Doomsday with its potential to redefine Green Lantern lore on screen.[2] Trade watchers highlight bookshelf gems for the week of January 7, including Snafu, Spider-Man, Supergirl, Oldboy, and Justice League Dark editions.[6]

    From wallet-draining Dark Horse and DC repacks to Marvel gap-fillers, January's lineup promises epic adventures and viral laughs—grab your TBR before it's gone![5]

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    2 mins
  • Iconic Comics Soar in 2025 as Market Bounces Back

    Iconic Comics Soar in 2025 as Market Bounces Back
    Dec 31 2025
    As 2025 draws to a close, the comic book world is buzzing with blockbuster sales, red-hot new releases, and tantalizing teases for what's next. Picture this: a pristine Superman #1 just smashed records, fetching a jaw-dropping $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions on November 22, obliterating the previous high by over 50 percent. This Golden Age gem, graded CGC 9.0, proves that while the market's been a rollercoaster—down 23 percent since its 2022 peak—iconic keys like Superman still soar, signaling hope for collectors eyeing 2026.[1]

    Shifting gears to the zeitgeist smash hit, Absolute Batman has owned 2025, with CGC 9.8 copies averaging $352 lately—double the yearly norm despite flooding supply. Fans can't get enough of its gritty reboot vibe, and now Absolute Wonder Woman #15 tops the hottest comics charts, drawing collectors with Hayden Sherman's intense art and transformative DC lore.[3] DC's doubling down, announcing previews of revived Vertigo titles tucked into Absolute issues. Starting with Absolute Wonder Woman #16 in January, expect six-page tastes of James Tynion IV's The Nice House By The Sea #7, plus Bleeding Hearts, End of Life, and more from stars like Deniz Camp and Kelly Thompson—all Ages 15+ gems rolling out through February.[9]

    Today's New Comic Book Day—December 31—serves a slim but spicy lineup, as publishers ease into holiday mode. Marvel leads with Ultimate Endgame #1, unveiling The Maker's wild plan (spoiler: it's not what you think), Sorcerer Supreme #1 launching fresh mystic mayhem, and X-Men: Age of Revelation Finale #1 wrapping epic mutant drama. Undead Iron Fist #4 drops undead truths for a final face-off, while Punisher Red Band #4 and Marvel Zombies Redband #4 deliver bloody thrills. The Ultimates #19 shocks with a new Ultimate twist on a classic character—Vision and Wasp betrayal vibes, anyone?—and Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #5 keeps the carnage crossover rolling.[2][4][5][6][7][8]

    Image counters with Radiant Black #39, Spawn: The Dark Ages #2, and Feral #19, alongside Boom's The Expanse: A Little Death #3. Dark Horse unleashes Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories featuring The Bad Batch, Dynamite's ThunderCats Lost #10 roars on, and Mad Cave's Flash Gordon #14 blasts forward. Short list? Sure, but quality packs a punch—perfect for pull lists craving Ultimates, Endgame, or zombies.[2]

    From market miracles to witchy Wonder Woman clashes with Zatanna, 2025 ends on a high note. Grab these issues, snag that Superman dream copy, and brace for Vertigo's dark revival—comics are alive and kicking into the new year!

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    3 mins
  • Ultimate Showdown: Marvel's Epic 'Ultimate Endgame' Finale Tops 2025 Comic Book Landscape

    Ultimate Showdown: Marvel's Epic 'Ultimate Endgame' Finale Tops 2025 Comic Book Landscape
    Dec 28 2025
    The comic book world is buzzing with epic showdowns and sold-out sensations as 2025 wraps up, delivering blockbuster moments just in time for New Year's Eve. Marvel's Ultimate Universe hurtles toward its explosive finale with Ultimate Endgame #1 dropping December 31, where the Maker—after thousands of years scheming in the City—emerges as the ultimate threat. Heroes from across this bold reimagined realm unite for a last stand, battling amid World War III chaos as the protective barrier crumbles. Peter Parker confronts the Maker in a classified-cover showdown, while Thor ignites Asgardian flames against Surtur, and Wolverine reverts to a brainwashed Winter Soldier mode, clashing with Jean Grey in heart-pounding issues slated for March. This event spins out of Ultimates and Ultimate Invasion, promising sacrifices, fallen icons, and a complete saga fans can revisit forever—Spider-Man, Black Panther, and X-Men threads weaving into the climax.

    Shifting gears to the racks right now, Ultimate Spider-Man #23 pits Peter against Kingpin and Mr. Negative in its penultimate web-slinging frenzy, while The End 2099 #1 unleashes Spider-Man 2099 and the enigmatic Abyssus. Absolute Batman #15 dives into the Joker's twisted origin, revealing his full clown glory in a spoiler-packed history lesson that's already heating up eBay. Over in indie territory, Bad Idea’s Ordained #1 sells out at the distributor level a week early, proving December's action-packed blockbuster is a mega-hit before it even lands.

    X-Men fans gear up for Age of Revelation Finale #1 on the same Eve, exploring Revelation's "soft side" driven by love over conquest, alongside The Undead Iron Fist #4 previewing undead martial arts mayhem. Boom! Studios adds sci-fi spice with The Expanse: A Little Death and Marian: Heretic #3, while classic strips like The Phantom keep the adventure alive daily. Speculators eye December's catalog highlights from ComicsHeatingUp, spotlighting 1,000+ potential heaters amid top sales like Covrprice's weekly tens. From Deathlok's bloody PEGASUS brawl in vintage retrospectives to fresh Q&As on omnibuses and top/bottom picks, the scene pulses with non-stop energy—grab your pulls before the Endgame ball drops!

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    2 mins
  • Apocalyptic Comics, Heroic Finales, and Holiday Madness: The Top End-of-Year Releases You Need on Your Pull List

    Apocalyptic Comics, Heroic Finales, and Holiday Madness: The Top End-of-Year Releases You Need on Your Pull List
    Dec 27 2025
    The comic book world is buzzing with end-of-year drama as 2025 wraps up, delivering high-stakes twists, apocalyptic vibes, and holiday-flavored mayhem perfect for your pull list. Kicking off with Marvel's X-Men corner, the X-Axis column dives into Age of Revelation Infinity Comic #8, where Punisher unexpectedly mentors Glob Herman before the teen heads off for solo revenge, while Expatriate X-Men #3 wraps a messy "Age of Revelation" crossover packed with double-crosses—just one finale one-shot away from closure. Over in Jason Aaron's Punisher saga, Frank Castle hangs up his skull emblem for good, pivoting to protect kids in a heartfelt finale that flips the vigilante script.

    Shifting to darker horizons, Marvel Knights: The World to Come #5 drops December 31, penned by Christopher Priest with art by Joe Quesada, thrusting rookie hero Ketema into Earth's fate as top heroes vanish mysteriously—promising "everyone dies" in 32 pages of chaos, complete with variant covers from Martin Coccolo, Jonas Scharf, and Giuseppe Camuncoli. It's timed like a New Year's bomb, blending superhero peril with tongue-in-cheek AI takeover fantasies from Bleeding Cool's satirical previews.

    DC isn't slacking either: fresh reviews praise Harley Quinn vs Zatanna #1, a void-battling brawl from All Fight Month (hitting Feb 2026 but reviewed hot off presses December 26), where the chaotic clown queen clashes with the backward-spelling sorceress in pure magical madness. Meanwhile, Batman #4 boasts killer variants from Jim Lee and Felipe Massafiera, alongside Batgirl #14 and Poison Ivy #39, fueling Gotham's endless intrigue.

    Looking ahead to store shelves December 31, Ultimate Endgame #1 launches a five-issue epic, pitting Marvel's alt-universe icons against Thanos-level threats, while Christmas specials like Terminator Santa Claus Is Coming to Town #1 mash killer robots with jolly old Saint Nick in variants galore. Even indie vibes shine with Tin Can Society #19's emo-fueled finale threatening its quirky crew.

    From Punisher's redemption to world-ending New Year's Eve drops, these past days' releases blend heart, horror, and hilarity—grab 'em before the ball drops and heroes (or humanity) bite the dust!

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    3 mins
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