The comic book world is buzzing from the ComicsPRO 2026 retailer summit in Glendale, California, where DC and Marvel dropped bombshells that have fans geeking out. DC Vertigo kicked things off with Wave Two of its revival, announcing six new series through 2026. Hot on the heels of sold-out hits like Bleeding Hearts and this week's End of Life—which zipped to a second printing—comes 100 Bullets: The US of Anger in July. Set in real-time 2026, it dives into today's chaos with the original series' gritty edge. Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer's Fanatic follows in summer, a twisted tale of a woman's deadly obsession with a comic creator, hiding a tantalizing secret. Fall brings Ram V and Mike Perkins' Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy, wizard spies in a sorcery cold war, plus Necretatious. Winter caps it with psychological chills in The Crying Doll and A Walking Shadow.
DC's Absolute Universe, the smash hit reimagining heroes without baggage, is exploding further. Retailers raved about soaring sales rivaling The Walking Dead's peak. Get ready for the first-ever Absolute crossover event in fall 2026, pitting Absolute Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and more against a massive threat—no continuity headaches, just pure accessible action. Leading up: Absolute Green Arrow by Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque launches May 20, twisting Oliver Queen into an urban horror mystery with green-fletched billionaire kills. Then Absolute Catwoman on June 10, from Che Grayson, Scott Snyder, and Bengal, tracing Selina Kyle's globe-trotting rise as the ultimate thief, packed with surprises.
DC Next Level amps up legacy heroes too. March 18 unleashes Lobo #1, Batwoman #1, and Deathstroke: The Terminator #1, with The Fury of Firestorm and Zatanna hitting April. Summer spotlights a Red Hood-led Teen Titans by Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo, where Jason Todd teams with tech-savvy powered teens against a sinister network. Fall teases Bad Seeds, Poison Ivy overrunning Gotham in a primal No Man's Land vibe, plus Legion of Super-Heroes, Doom Patrol, Jonah Hex, The Demon, and Batman: Shadow of the Bat.
Marvel countered with Ultimate Impact Reborn in May, unleashing Origin Boxes that birth new heroes in the 616 universe. Highlight: a bold Black Wonder Man, echoing MCU star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, alongside Hulk-esque villain Hostilicus. Miles Morales fights to control the chaos-sparking boxes.
Meanwhile, shops hum with fresh heat: Image's D'Orc #1 sold out, reprinting at 25K orders and flipping for $25 raw. Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1 saves Medusa, Absolute Superman #16 debuts Absolute Hawkman, Ultimate Wolverine #14 unleashes Ultimate Lady Deathstrike, and Generation X-23 #1 gathers mutant kids at Facility 23. Rogue #2 hits stands February 25 with haunting visions plaguing the X-Men.
ComicsPRO proves 2026 is shaping up as a blockbuster year—grab your pulls before they vanish!
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