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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Feral #24

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

Absolute Superman #20 (DC Comics) – Absolute Superman slugs it out with King Shazam as a third individual enters the fight. We want to see where it all goes.

Absolute Wonder Woman #21 (DC Comics) – The series has gotten better and better and after the previous issue, we really want to see what happens with everything that has been teased and set up.

Aurora and the Orc (First Second) – The graphic novel is fantastic as an Orc joins a young girl’s class but for some reason only she can tell he’s an orc.

Bludwire #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – When sex bot Ace mounts a dangerous rescue mission, she isn’t starting a revolution. She’s trying to save the woman she loves.

Escape #8 (Image Comics) – The series has been an amazing war comic and after last missions escape from capture, we’re excited to see what action it brings.

Eye Collector #1 (Image Comics) – A mission to the moon awakens an ancient being.

Feral #24 (Image Comics) – One of the best horror comics on the shelf right now that follows an outbreak of rabies the the cats trying to survive.

Hellboy And The B.P.R.D. The Monster Of Nivola #1 (Dark Horse) – Hellboy comics are always fun and it’s usually a solid bet to dive into the one-shots you can just puck up and enjoy.

Infernal Hulk #8 (Marvel) – An amazing fusion of horror and superhero comics.

Mind MGMT New And Improved #1 (Oni Press/Flux House) – The weird spy action comic is back and continues its mind-fuck fun!

Narco #4 (Image Comics) – The concept has been great. It focuses on a guy who passes out under pressure but he witnesses a murder and is now trying to figure out who did it.

Ultimate Endgame #5/Ultimate Universe Finale #1 (Marvel) – It’s the end of the Ultimate Universe (we’re not 100% sure it’s really ending and not on a break).

Universal Monsters Blood Of The Wolf Man #1 (Skybound) – The classic horror property comes to comics.

Usagi Yojimbo Kaito ’84 #4 (Dark Horse) – We’ve enjoyed the series set in 1984 that puts together a modern take on the Usagi world and delivers a fun heist comic with the expected twists and betrayals.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Absolute Green Arrow #2

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

Absolute Batman #21 (DC Comics) – While the series has lately over promised and under-delivered, it’s still been intriguing to see how it’s twisting around familiar characters and concepts.

Absolute Green Arrow #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was fantastic that left us guessing as to what direction it was going as Dinah Lance has to deal with a killer that looks a lot like the familiar Green Arrow.

Concrete Stars Over Sand #1 (Dark Horse) – Concrete has entered the desert and not come back. Larry and Maureen are frantic. Reports come that he is wandering the nearby arid mountains, covered with blood, attacking people. Concrete, lightning-struck, confused, roams a frightening world he can’t understand. Roars tear across the sky. A strange globe rises. His body is sheathed in stone. He thinks he is being hunted. People are a threat.

Excommunicated #2 (Vault Comics) – The first issue was solid teasing a story about a nun kicked out of her job and a demon who hasn’t quite been banished.

G.I. Joe #23 (Skybound) – Crystal Ball. Nuff said.

If Destruction Be Our Lot #2 (Image Comics) – After the robot cops finally nab him, animatronic ABE gets hauled to the factory for a little “maintenance.” But if he keeps yapping about humans, there ain’t gonna be enough of him left to fix.

Jungle Juice Volume 7 (IZE Press) – If you’re looking for an X-Men alternative, this series is fantastic that delivers familiar concepts with human/bug hybrids.

Land Of Never #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – A new twist on the classic Peter Pan.

Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom Volume 9 (IZE Press) – The series has been fantastic with a twist on the traditional fairy tale Snow White. It’s now twisted things up a bit with introducing its version of the Little Mermaid.

Star Trek The Last Starship #8 (IDW Publishing) – The series has been fantastic with a storyline that is somehow both darker than the general Star Trek but also delivering the expected hope for a better and brighter future.

Transformers Worst Bot Ever Bot Swap (Skybound) – We loved the first volume that delivered a more comedic twist on Transformers perfect for all-ages.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Space Ghost #12

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

Absolute Catwoman #1 (DC Comics) – The hottest comic of the week? It’s the solo debut of the Absolute Catwoman and it’s already getting a new printing!

Altered States Warlords #1 (Dynamite) – Dynamite goes Elseworlds with their own take on parallel reality stories. In this one, Red Sonja head to Barsoom, aka Mars!

Avengers Armageddon #1 (Marvel) – Marvel’s summer event officially kicks off here!

Bad Thoughts #1 (Ignition Press) – Jack Coates can look inside your mind and see every awful thought or thing you’ve done. And that’s a bit awkward when you work in private security around mercenary soldiers.

Barbara Gordon Breakout #2 (DC Comics) – We enjoyed the debut that had Barbara Gordon being sent behind bars to figure out the corruption at a super max.

Ben 10 #2 (Dynamite) – The popular cartoon has come to comics and continues to be a hit! This one is likely to sell out so grab a copy while you can.

Bishop #1 (Marvel) – We’re suckers for the time travelling member of the X-Men/XSE.

Black Schooner Rebellion On The Amistad (Beacon Press) – We’re here to learn about the events on the Amistad.

Destination Kill #2 (Oni Press) – The first issue involving mega corporations, revolutionaries, and a cop caught in the middle had a great debut and we’re excited to read more.

D’Orc #5 (Image Comics) – The series is off the rails fantasy and we’ve loved every issue.

Hank Howard Pizza Detective A Slice Of Life #2 (Bad Idea) – The Hank Howard comics are a ton of fun as they mix a traditional detective story with complete absurdity.

Jay And Silent Bob Jays Of Future Past #1 (Marvel) – Snootchie bootchies!

M.A.S.K. #1 (Skybound) – The newest entry to the Energon Universe, the popular toy line gets its solo series after being teased for quite a while in other series.

M1 Monster Racing League #1 (Image Comics) – When 17-year-old Dev moves to Japan, she stumbles into an underground world of illegal street racing, where speed is power and mutation wins championships

Mister Magic (Ten Speed Graphic) – Who is Mister Magic? Former child stars reunite to uncover the tragedy that ended their show—and discover the secret of its enigmatic host.

Order #1 (AMP) – Radock and his twin brother were torn from their mother when the Founder rose as a tyrant emperor and unleashed reprisals to prove his absolute power. Now, after years of beatings in a distant coal mill far from the memory of home, Radock must get his hands dirty to find his mother and take his life back. Sounds cool to us!

Skate Ali #1 (Dark Horse) – In a future Los Angeles, skateboarding has been outlawed and skateboarding has become part of the resistance.

Space Ghost Volume 2 #12 (Dynamite) – One of the best superhero comics on the shelf right now. This issue wraps up the current season before its 2026 annual!

Speed Racer #9 (Mad Cave Studios) – The series has been a lot of fun and fantastic update to the classic anime/manga.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

Deadman #1 (DC Comics) – DC’s next Next Level release is an intriguing one with Deadman which has potential to add a little horror vibe to DC’s line-up. With a solid creative team this could be another release to give us something a bit different than the usual superhero entertainment.

Estuary A Ghost Story #3 (Oni Press) – Just some solid horror.

Event Horizon Inferno #2 (IDW Dark/IDW Publishing) – This latest Event Horizon series is interesting as it has the usual horror aspects but dives straight into what’s going on and has a more video game survival thing going on. It’s Aliens to the original film’s Alien.

Jungle #4 (Uncivilized Books) – The series is an under-the-radar gem focusing on a biker gang behind bars in prison in a world where everyone are monkeys/apes.

Junk Punch #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – In a near-future world, peculiar new compulsions have arisen to afflict individuals in bizarre ways, such as a need to paint all pigeons pink or the unfortunate craving to tell the truth on dating apps. One such individual is Clara Castanelle, aka Junk Punch, who “suffers” an addiction to punching people square in their junk!

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #1 (BOOM! Studios) – The classic property gets a new start! We’re excited to check it out and see what might be different and stand out from the new series.

Only The Savage Are Left #1 (Dark Horse) – The series is a new spin on the apocalyptic tale involving a virus but it’s more about a young man who’s a pacifist trying to survive in the current landscape.

Ring The Man Who Beat The Man #1 (Dark Horse) – A comic series about boxing? We’re definitely checking this out.

Transformers The Movie 40th Anniversary Edition #1 (Skybound/Image Comics) – Relive your childhood trauma!

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Feral #23

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

Absolute Wonder Woman #20 (DC Comics) – The series has been getting better and better and we’re excited to see where this current story arc goes.

Did You Hear About Mimi Green #1 (Dark Horse) – An intriguing comic that’s described as a “surreal and grisly take on the wellness industry, so-called ‘cancel culture’, body dysmorphia, and the complex power dynamics of show business.”

DoomQuest #1 (Marvel) – Doom is going to be a big player again soon and we’re suckers for him in the spotlight.

Escape #7 (Image Comics) – The series has been a fantastic war comic with some amazing art.

Exquisite Corpses #13 (Image Comics) – The first season wraps up! We have our guesses who is walking away the winner.

Feral #23 (Image Comics) – Great art and solid horror, this is one of our favorite monthly comics right now.

Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre #4 (Mad Cave Studios) – Completely insane, and entertaining, in every way, and we love it!

Infernal Hulk #7 (Marvel) – The series is a great blend of superhero and horror. The best comic Marvel is putting out right now.

Is Ted Ok #4 (Mad Cave Studios) – The series has been a trippy comic full of twists and paranoia. It evokes some classics and we’re excited to check out every issue.

A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #3 (IDW Dark/IDW Publishing) – The series has been a solid one not just in the alien invasion sense but also what happens when you listen to crackpot horrible politicians.

Squalo And Mage Vs. The Rage Of The Bakunawa (HarperAlley) – The graphic novel sounds like an adorable and touching story about a young girl’s question honoring her father’s last wish.

Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #1 (DC Comics) – What if Superman’s dad came to Earth instead? Yeah, we like these alternate take comics.

Swamp Thing 1989 #2 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – Comics that were refused to be published? We’re always intrigued by these types of releases.

Zatanna (2026) #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was an interesting spin on the character making her a bit more like Doctor Strange and we’re intrigued to see where it goes.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Dungeon Crawler Carl Volume 1

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

Absolute Green Arrow #1 (DC Comics) – The series is hotly anticipated and already selling out. This is sure to be another comic that’s not only a solid read but also one whose aftermarket price skyrockets.

Babylon Cove #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – It’s a Hallmark movie mixed with Stephen King… yeah, sounds good to us.

Boxer Volume 13 (IZE Press/Yen Press) – The series has shifted a bit in its focus, but this boxing manga has been about the characters and their motivations.

Dungeon Crawler Carl Volume 1 (Vault Comics) – The popular book series arrives as a graphic novel!

End Of The Arab Of The Future A Youth In The Middle East Volume 1 (Fantagraphics) – Riad Sattouf concludes his graphic memoir series which focuses on adolescence in France during the 90s.

Gender Queer The Annotated Edition (Oni Press) – How quickly before this gets on the banned list too? If you’ve never read this (important) graphic novel, here’s your chance.

Narco #3 (Image Comics) – We’ve really enjoyed this comic about a serial killer and the witness who passes out due to stress. There’s tones of Scream about it with a mix of horror and humor.

Odin #1 (Image Comics) – We’re just hoping for Neo Nazis getting butchered by old gods.

Of The Earth #1 (Image Comics) – A neo-noir tinged eco-horror series described as Blood Simple meets John Carpenter’s The Thing has us sold.

Seven Wives #1 (IDW Publishing/IDW Crime) – The new IDW Crime line kicks off and as fans of crime stories, this is a must for us.

Star Trek The Last Starship #7 (IDW Publishing) – We’ve enjoyed the series that has explored the Federation after The Burn and it’s been interesting so far with a new crew, new ship, and a whole new status quo.

Usagi Yojimbo Kaito ’84 #3 (Dark Horse) – Not a traditional Usagi Yojimbo story, the comic has been a fun heist story more like The Fast and the Furious… and it’s all about family.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Absolute Batman #20

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

Absolute Batman #20 (DC Comics) – We want to find out more about the Absolute Robins!

Barbara Gordon: Breakout #1 (DC Comics) – Barbara has been arrested by the GCPD for helping Batman and we’re weirdly excited to see what this new direction brings for the character.

Destination Kill #1 (Oni Press) – The year is 2125, and the all-powerful corporation Overcon uses its robot workers to pour our drinks and dispense our meds, all while rebuilding London’s Central City into a hyper-modern megalopolis bolted together in its own image.

Fury Of Firestorm #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was fantastic with a great mix of art and story and we honestly have no idea what this team has coming.

Glamorella’s Daughter #6 (Literati Press) – We’ve really enjoyed this series about a superhero’s daughter who wants nothing to do with being a superhero.

Godzilla Vs. America Texas #1 (IDW Publishing) – It’s Texas, does Godzilla stand a chance?

Hidden Springs #1 (Dark Horse) – While on a retirement community field trip, a group of aging ex-Hollywood stars encounter a baby kaiju on the run from military agents. Bonding quickly with the creature, the cantankerous cadre of former celebrities have to somehow get the kaiju to safety—before it causes the end of the world!

Innards #1 (Ignition Press) – A psychological sci-fi thriller at the center of the Earth by Rob Guillory and Sam Lotfi? Yeah, we’re checking it out.

Olympus Saga Megalith #1 (Bad Idea) – The story generally feels like a kaiju story, and doesn’t break from that a bunch, but the art that has been shown off is really impressive.

Showdown #1 (Ignition Press) – Trish blames Harvey Harlowe for the death of her little brother, so Trish’s homecoming is an eye-for-an-eye mission. She’s going to kill him, and Harvey should get his affairs in order.

Space Ghost Volume 2 #11 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The series has been fantastic with a mix of one-off issues and multi-part stories. The second volume has had an intriguing villain in the background and as the series begins to wrap up this volume, we’re starting to see all of that come together.

Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 (Marvel) – “Brand New Day” was one of the more controversial storylines for Spider-Man, so a new series taking place during it is a choice.

Ultimate Endgame #4 (Marvel) – The event that’s wrapping up the Ultimate Universe has been mixed but we’ve come this far…

Voyeur #5 (Ignition Press) – The series has been solid with a nice mix of sexy teasing and an entertaining heist. We’re getting to the heist after the build up to this point. We’re ready for the release.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Killer Affairs Of The State II

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

A Quiet Place Storm Warning #2 (IDW Publishing) – You don’t need to know the films to appreciate this series which feels more about failure of leadership than anything else.

Batman/Wonder Woman Truth #1 (DC Comics) – Someone has stolen the Lasso of Truth and Batman and Wonder Woman need to team up to get it back.

Exorcism At Buckingham Palace #2 (IDW Publishing) – Some solid horror involving the next King of England.

Feral #22 (Image Comics) – The series has been solid and the previous issue set off in a new direction and a surprising crossover.

Is Ted Ok #3 (Mad Cave Studios) – The series has been weird corporate paranoia that feels trippy and twisted in a good way.

Justice League Intergalactic Special #1 (DC Comics) – This sounds like it might be an important issue for the next chapter of DC’s meta “All In” storyline.

Killer Affairs Of The State II (BOOM! Studios/Archaia) – The Killer is hired to take out a pedo ring while debating who really gets justice in this world.

Red Roots #1 (Image Comics) – The lives of a professional killer and a high school teacher are bound by a terrifying, mysterious force.

Swamp Thing 1989 #1 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – The infamous “banned” storyline is finally seeing print!

Wonder Man #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was an intriguing one and delivered what felt like more of a noir/detective tale than the superhero skewering of Hollywood we expected.

Wrestle Heist #5 (Image Comics) – The series has been a fun heist story featuring both deep comments about the wrestling business but also enjoyment at the surface level.

Zatanna (2026) #1 (DC Comics) – The last Zatanna series was solid with some great storytelling and art and we’re expecting more of the same.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Barbarian Behind Bars #3

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

Absolute Wonder Woman #19 (DC Comics) – The latest arc is solid and has introduced some great concepts and a lot of characters. Each arc has delivered an interesting way for Wonder Woman to save the day and solve whatever obstacle ahead of her and we’re expecting more of that.

Barbarian Behind Bars #3 (Mad Cave Studios) – The concept is fantastic and first two issues solid. A barbarian from another world winds up battling in the middle of the city and then arrested for murder and all of the destruction.

Corpse Knight #1 (Image Comics) – There’s a lot of buzz about this series. A young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father… until tragedy strikes. As Foy struggles to fend for herself, she’s granted a miracle — her father returns from the dead to protect her. We’re expecting a sell out.

Event Horizon Inferno #1 (IDW Publishing/IDW Dark) – A sequel to the cult favorite horror film. We’re excited to see where it takes the story and if it can disturb us as much as the film and the prequel comic.

Exquisite Corpses #12 (Image Comics) – The series has been fun as families battle it out to control the direction of the country for the next five years. At this point, we’re expecting some more twists before it’s over.

Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre #3 (Mad Cave Studios) – The title of the series really says it all. If it gets you to laugh, the series is for you. It’s cocaine infused insanity and a lot of fun.

G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions Copperhead #1 (Skybound) – The Sssilent Missions issues have been great this year. It’s been a solid group of releases that show off part of what makes comics so special.

Head Lopper #1 (Image Comics) – The series is off-the-rails fantasy fun. We’re excited to get something new as it not only has had great stories in the past but the art is really cool.

In Your Skin #1 (Image Comics) – Bollywood body horror meets erotic fiction… yeah, this one is intriguing.

Spider-Man/Superman #1 (Marvel/DC) – While the crossovers between Marvel and DC (and DC and Marvel) have been all over, we’re suckers for them and always excited to check them out.

ThunderCats x SilverHawks ThunderHawks #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Our childhood playing with toys continues in comics!

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Chernobyl Life And Other Disasters

Find think below, and what comics you should be looking out for

Absolute Batman #19 (DC Comics) – We’re intrigued to see what’s next for this series as it reworks Batman and the world of Gotham.

Alias Red Band #2 (Marvel) – Jessica Jones is back and the first issue was a nice focus on the pressure on her being the superhero wife of the Mayor and the compromises forced upon her.

Bitter Pill: Randy Shilts and the Dawn of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic (Abrams ComicArts) – Drawn from true events, this graphic novel follows Randy Shilts―biographer of Harvey Milk and one of the first openly gay journalists hired by the mainstream press during the early days of the AIDS Epidemic.

Chernobyl Life And Other Disasters (Neal Porter Books) – Strong-willed Genya sets her mind to attending art school in 1980s Ukraine, amidst the turmoil of Soviet control, the Cold War, and the unfolding Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Dead Teenagers #2 (Oni Press) – The first issue was a fun concept where a bunch of kids have to relive their prom over and over… but something keeps killing them and resetting everything.

Destroy All Humans They Can’t Be Regenerated: A Magic The Gathering Manga Volume 7 (VIZ Media) – THE Magic: The Gathering comic, it doesn’t follow the story of the world of the game, instead it’s about people playing the game.

Hab #1 (Bad Idea) – We read a teaser of this odd horror comic and we’re still not 100% sure what it’s about… but want to find out!

Mumm-Ra The Ever-Living #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – An origin of Mumm-Ra? Yeah, we’re intrigued by that and want the details!

Narco #2 (Image Comics) – The concept is great, a guy passes out when dealing with pressure/stress, so how’s he going to deal with having witnessed a murder?

Racer X #6 (Mad Cave Studios) – The series has been great as a companion to Speed Racer and shown what’s going on from another perspective.

Ordained #0 (Bad Idea) – If you like 80s/90s action, this is a series you don’t want to miss.

Ultimate Wolverine #16 (Marvel) – The series wraps up and we want to see if it sticks the landing our not.

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