THE RETURN OF SCARFACE! Arnold Wesker had been thought cured — he’d left the Ventriloquist moniker behind and started a new life. But now his ol’ pal Scarface is back, and he’s pulling Wesker’s strings once again. Meanwhile, Batman and Robin find themselves at odds over how to handle the recently apprehended Quiet Man, who may have more in common with Batman than it seems. A convergence of evil is on the horizon — will Batman and Robin be able to work together to stop it?
QUEEN MERA RISES! As Arthur continues to duke it out in the major DC K.O. event, the hidden kingdom of Atlantis at last emerges! But all is not well, and Queen Mera finds herself face-to-face with the deadliest foe to attack their fair kingdom yet! New threats, new drama, a trip to the throne of Kahndaq, and the return of Black Manta!
SUPERBOY REPORTING FOR DUTY! As Superboy is called for his first mission for General Lane, Clark wonders if he made the right decision. As the tension builds, the U.S. government prepares a contingency plan that could put our hero down for good. Plus, Pete Ross has a secret — one he’s reluctant to share with his best friend.
Kabam is kicking off 12 years of its popular mobile fighter Marvel Contest of Champions with brand new content, fan vote, Champions, and much more for its fans and new players.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? MORE CHAMPIONS
First teased in the 11th Year Anniversary trailer, editor-in-chief J. JONAH JAMESON AKA the SPIDER-SLAYER is joining The Contest along with a new and improved master of the mystical arts DOCTOR STRANGE. Players will have the opportunity to obtain Spider-Slayer (J. Jonah Jameson) on Jan. 15, while Doctor Strange (Rework) can be obtained on Jan. 29.
With over 300 Champions in The Contest, players can also add other classic Marvel Super Heroes and villains such as Spider-Man (Pavitr Prabhakar), Lizard, Mr. Knight, and more.
ABOUT SPIDER-SLAYER (J. JONAH JAMESON)
J. Jonah Jameson, an editor-in-chief who has been leaping into the headlines himself via a Spider-Slayer mech suit!
DOCTOR STRANGE (REWORK)
Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange is a Master of the Mystic Arts dedicated to defending the Earth against the darkest mystical adversaries!
6TH SUMMONER’S CHOICE VOTE IS HERE
The annual fan-driven Summoner’s Choice Champion vote kicks off TODAY and Kabam has lined up alternate versions of fan-favorite characters to choose from this year. See details of each character listed below and how to participate in the first round of voting!
Stormphoenix (Ororo Monroe) – From Earth 9590, this weather goddess has added the Phoenix Force to her powers to rule over her world.
Fantasma (Isabella Alvarez) – From Earth 616, Izzy is a roller derby skater turned Ghost Rider who is accustomed to taking hits without slowing down.
Nebula Nova Prime – From a multiverse that asked “What if?”. This variant of Nebula was saved by the Nova Corps and now serves out her life debt to serve their cause.
Pork Grind – From Earth 8311, this animated menace studied at Toon U where he majored in “Pig Bashing” and plans to hand Spider-Ham a study in pain.
Daredevil Drummer of Philly (Mattea Murdock) – From Earth 138, Mattea utilizes her natural rhythm, super-human radar sense, and always ready drumsticks to lay a beating on her foes.
Spider Ma’am (Maybelle Parker) – From Earth 3123, a casual trip to pick up her nephew from science class leads May Parker to a radioactive spider-bite and great power.
Iron Fist (Orson Randall) – From Earth 616, born and trained in the mystic city of K’un-Lun, Orson would fight in WW1 and countless battles which followed.
Colossus (Age of Apocalypse) – From Earth 295, terrible calamities at the hands of Apocalypse and his Horsemen have now locked Piotr into his armored form.
HOW TO VOTE — The first round of voting kicks off today, January 9, and concludes Monday, January 12 at 10am PST. There are a few ways for players to get their hands on votes to cast for their Champion of choice, here’s how!
Players complete Champion’s Choice Solo Objectives to earn votes towards any of the Champions in the first round of voting.
To receive even more votes, players can head over to the Marvel Contest of Champions Webstore daily for a bonus 5 votes that can be used on any Champion of choice, so make sure to check in daily while the polls are open! *Bonus votes can be obtained each new round during the voting periods.
Round 1 Voting [8 Champions]: Jan. 9-12 at 10am PST
Round 2 Voting [4 Champions]: Jan. 16-19 at 10am PST
Final Round [Final 2 Champions]: Jan. 23-26 at 10am PST
Stay tuned to Marvel Contest of Championssocial channels to see how the votes stack up each round and who will be facing off to be the Summoner’s Choice Champion of 2026!
TOOTH AND CLAW SAGA AND BUNDLE GIVEAWAY – FACE A FURRY OF FEARSOME FOES
Marvel Contest of Champions debuted an all-new Motion Comic trailer for their next Saga “Tooth and Claw,” along with exclusive bundles for its *new players, complete with powerful Champions and the resources you’ll need to unleash their full potential.
Tooth and Claw Saga [Jan 7-April 8]: There is something stirring up the natural ferocity of The Contest and players will be fighting TOOTH AND CLAW as they fight alongside (and against) some animalistic Champions! The hunt begins January 7 so be on guard and expect three months of furry, fanged, and fantastic adventures.
BONUS SAGA CHASE CHAMPION: Complete objectives to receive milestone prizes during the 3-month long Tooth and Claw Saga to unlock a 7-Star mutant TOAD!
Tooth and Claw Bundle Giveaway[Jan. 14–Feb. 9]: This January, only the fiercest survive. Claim your Tooth and Claw rewards and join the hunt with 10x new Champions!
What players can expect each day during the 14-day supply drop:
Day 1: All 10 Champions + 5x 3-Star Crystals Day 2: Level-Up & Rank-Up Material Day 3: Potions & Energy Day 4: Rank-Up Material (Catalyst) Day 5: ISO-8 & Gold Day 6: 3-Star Awakening Gem Day 7: Nexus 4-Star Hero Crystal (Select 1x of the 10 Champions as a 4-Star) Day 8: Level-Up & Rank-Up Material (Catalyst, ISO-8, Gold) Day 9: Signature Stones + Potions Day 10: Rank-Up Material (Catalyst) Day 11: ISO-8 & Gold Day 12: Potions & Revives Day 13: Rank-Up Material (Catalyst) Day 14: 4-Star Awakening Gem
Who’s included in the bundle on day 1? 10x Champions from heroes, villains, and everything in between (3-stars):
Spider-Man (Stark Enhanced)
Beast
Tigra
Squirrel Girl
Sabretooth
Rhino
Rocket Raccoon
Howard the Duck
Wolverine
Hit-Monkey
*First time players are eligible to access the New Player Bundle Giveaways and must create a new account between Jan. 14 – Feb. 9, 2026 @ 4PM PT. New players must complete the in-game tutorial and reach level 5 to unlock the Mail Message function where the giveaway awaits.
That’s not all! Players will have the opportunity to acquire everyone’s favorite Mutant with a dragon-like friend, KITTY PRYDE, by completing objectives to receive milestone prizes during her 3-month long Double Track event. Fans can also look forward to exciting updates to other playable Champions including TOAD, VISION (DEATHLESS), FALCON (JOAQUIN TORRES), and SPIDER-WOMAN.
Other Marvel Contest of Champions updates, including bug fixes, collectibles, “Solo Coliseum” game mode, “Glitch Incursions” event, and more can be found in the latest release notes HERE.
Dark Horse Comics, founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, celebrates its 40th Anniversary offering creator owned and licensed comics to fans of all genres. Now, the publisher is offering its monthly catalog in a print edition physically available at local comic shops for fans and collectors to peruse before adding all the latest Dark Horse titles to their pull list. Readers can still review the catalog online via the PRH website; the physical edition must be ordered by comic shops for consumers to pick up for free in stores. The printed editions are now available to order, beginning with the April Catalog which will feature comics on sale in July and books on sale in August.
Retailers can place their order for individual copies of the printed catalog by FOC (final order cutoff), February 2, 2026, and fans should let their local comic show know their interest. Copies of the catalog will be available in stores March 25, 2026.
Everyone’s favorite Monday-hating feline debuts a new series at BOOM! Studios with Baby Garfield! A baby’s big little moments are some of the most special and cherished experiences for doting parents—pet parents included! Join the sassy but oh-so-adorable baby Garfield in navigating a series of universal “firsts” in this positively silly new comic series perfect for Garfield-lovers, feline fanatics, and readers of all ages.
This first of four issues features two short stories brimming with humor: writer Grace Ellis and artist Asia Simone capture Garfield’s very first word, while writer Michael Northrop and artist Rob Justus commemorate the often overlooked, but just as moving milestone…Garfield’s first hairball!
Additional creators lending their talents to this feel-good series include Ben Clanton, Stephanie Cooke, Brittany Williams, Whitney Gardner, Jordan Morris, Olivia Amoah, and Kay Davault.
Baby Garfield #1 features main cover art by Agnes Garbowska and colors by Sil Brys, with variants by Rob Justus and Asia Simone and comes to comic shops March 18, 2026.
SHOCKING TRUTHS REVEALED! This issue peels back the layers of deception, revealing the truth behind key events from the previous 22 issues! Prepare yourself for shocking twists that will change how you see the Ultimate X-Men forever!
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This March, never-before-seen monsters are let loose in the Marvel Universe, each brought to life by the extraordinary talents of Marvel’s Stormbreakers!
The latest Stormbreaker Variant Cover collection, Marvel Monster Variant Covers reimagine a Marvel hero—or in one case, a supervillain—as classic monsters. From vampires and witches to mummies and ghosts, these dramatic pieces spotlight the Strombreakers’ individual flair for the horror and macabre! The covers coincide with the recent launch of Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein’s Infernal Hulk, a new run where the Eldest, the spawn of the Mother of Horrors, has taken over the Hulk’s body and is using it to usher in a new AGE OF MONSTERS!
The current class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers include Alessandro Cappuccio, Netho Diaz, Simone Di Meo, Juan Frigeri, Gurihiru, Jonas Scharf, Geoff Shaw, and Luciano Vecchio. Chosen for their remarkable art, notable achievements, and boundless imagination when bringing the Marvel mythos to the page, these creators represent the future of comic book artistry and embody the raw talent to shatter the limits of visual storytelling!
X-MEN #26 MARVEL MONSTER VARIANT COVER BY GURIHIRU – 75960620920002641
ALIAS: RED BAND #1 MARVEL MONSTER VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960621502700131
DOCTOR STRANGE #4 MARVEL MONSTER VARIANT COVER BY NETHO DIAZ – 75960621125800421
BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC #4 MARVEL MONSTER VARIANT COVER BY JUAN FRIGERI – 75960621245300421
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #25 MARVEL MONSTER VARIANT COVER BY JONAS SCHARF – 75960621001502541
GENERATION X-23 #2 MARVEL MONSTER VARIANT COVER BY SIMONE DI MEO – 75960621449500231
Daredevil #1 by writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Lee Garbett, arrives on April 1. One of the most anticipated launches of the year, Daredevil #1 will be the second Marvel comic to be available in True Believers Blind Bags, following last month’s Ultimate Endgame #1. True Believers Blind Bags give fans a chance to purchase the issue in special sealed bags that contain one of the issue’s covers, including rare variant covers exclusive to Blind Bags and ultra-rare, one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn sketch covers by surprise contributors. Fans can see all the issue’s regular covers, the reveal of more sketch covers, including ones by Bill Sienkiewicz, Dan Panosian, Mark Bagley and Alex Maleev, AND a never-before-seen lettered preview!
Daredevil #1 covers include a main cover by series artist Lee Garbett and variant covers by Rose Besch, Alex Maleev, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Joe Quesada, Greg Land, Peach Momoko, and Dan Panosian. A special Bicentennial Calendar Hidden Gem Cover by Sal Buscema, a Marvel Television Variant Cover spotlighting Muse by Marvel Studios Visual Development artist Jackson Sze, and a Foil Variant Cover by Ryan Stegman are also available. Fans can also purchase a blank variant cover. Any of these covers can be found in a True Believers Blind Bags, which can also contain special exclusive covers including a Marvel Rivals Variant Cover by NetEase Games and surprise original sketch covers just like the ones fans have discovering this past week in Ultimate Endgame #1’s True Believers Blind Bags!
Each Daredevil #1 Blind Bag will contain one issue of Daredevil #1 with one of the following covers:
DAREDEVIL #1 COVER BY LEE GARBETT
DAREDEVIL #1 FOIL VARIANT COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN
DAREDEVIL #1 VARIANT COVER BY ROSE BESCH
DAREDEVIL #1 VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ROSE BESCH
DAREDEVIL #1 VARIANT COVER BY GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
DAREDEVIL #1 VARIANT COVER BY ALEX MALEEV
DAREDEVIL #1 VARIANT COVER BY DAN PANOSIAN
DAREDEVIL #1 VARIANT COVER BY JOE QUESADA
DAREDEVIL #1 VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO
DAREDEVIL #1 VARIANT COVER BY DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON
DAREDEVIL #1 250TH HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY GREG LAND
DAREDEVIL #1 BICENTENNIAL CALENDAR HIDDEN GEM VARIANT COVER BY SAL BUSCEMA
DAREDEVIL #1 BLANK VARIANT COVER
DAREDEVIL #1 MARVEL TELEVISION VARIANT COVER
DAREDEVIL #1 VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAN PANOSIAN (Available only in the Blind Bag)
DAREDEVIL #1 VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (Available only in the Blind Bag)
DAREDEVIL #1 MARVEL RIVALS VARIANT COVER BY NETEASE GAMES (Available only in the Blind Bag)
Rare Blind Bag Exclusive Variant Covers by surprise contributors!
Following in the footsteps of legendary creative teams from the title’s esteemed history, Phillips and Garbett set out to redefine Daredevil for a new age! A fresh start that’s perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike, the new run sees Matt Murdock confront unprecedented challenges—both in his personal life as Matt Murdock and on the dangerous streets of Hell’s Kitchen as Daredevil. Matt will go back to school, taking on a new role as a law professor just as a new supervillain named Omen emerges with a mysterious vendetta against his super hero alter ego.
YOU CAN BURY THE BODIES, BUT NEVER THE GHOSTS!
Hell’s Kitchen is full of secrets – but no secret stays buried for long! As a fearsome new super villain named OMEN has targeted MATT MURDOCK, it will be his alter-ego DAREDEVIL who takes the hits! BUT BEWARE! This mysterious new player isn’t all that they appear – a secret Daredevil will have to learn quickly as he scrambles to settle into a life and status-quo we’ve NEVER SEEN HIM IN BEFORE!
(W) Cecil Castellucci, Daniel Noah (A) Chloe Stawski Publisher: Oni Press (February 4, 2026) Length: 40 pages ISBN13: 9798894889757
Inspired by firsthand paranormal encounters at the liminal edges of human perception, SpectreVision co-founder and real-life experiencer Daniel Noah joins acclaimed writer Cecil Castellucci (Shade the Changing Woman) and rising star Chloe Stawski (Sapphic Pulp) for our fourth incursion into the unifying forces behind startling phenomena — UFOs, hauntings, anomalous animals, and more — with a tale of deep-black government experiments, psychic research, and destiny among the stars…
Adeline is a lonely, lost aspiring artist. Raised in foster care and languishing in the cruelty and ignorance of turn-of-the-millenium America, her life is without direction or higher purpose. But when she’s recruited by a mysterious program that seeks to study her latent telepathic abilities inside a deep-underground military base, she starts down a path she was maybe always traveling… a path that reaches a major crossroads when she meets the ethereal Lyriana and finds her long-lost spiritual connection in the process. But when Lyriana suddenly disappears, Adeline must question the true nature of her new masters… and test the limits of her abilities to see if love truly is eternal.
