NEWS

1. Indies dominate and fan favorites surprise at the 2025 Ringo Awards
2. 'Rick and Morty: The End' #1 goes “Blind Bag-Less” — because who needs plastic when you have chaos?
3. ‘Something is Killing the Children’ is coming to life: Blumhouse secures film and TV rights to James Tynion IV’s horror hit
4. Marvel Solicitations January 2026
   1. Peach Momoko expands her universe with 'SAI: Dimensional Rivals'
   2. Marvel celebrates 'Avengers' #800 with Jed MacKay’s explosive finale and a star-studded lineup of legends
   3. Marvel’s K-pop superhero returns! Luna Snow battles a sinister new idol in 'World Tour' #1
5. Knullified covers, which is your favorite CJ?!
6. DC Comics solicitations January 2026

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Absolute Wonder Woman #13 (Kelly Thompson, Matias Bergara)
2. Escape #3 (Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna) 

CJ:​​

1. The Ultimates #17 (Deniz Camp, Phil Noto)
2. Immortal Legend Batman #3 (Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Erica D’Urso, Daniel Bayliss & Dan Mora - what a team!)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

CJ: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12 (Juan Ferreyra)

Dave: Marvel Zombies Red Band 2 (Jan Bazaldua)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. CJ: Black Cat #3 (G. Willow Wilson, Gleb Melnikov)
2. Dave: Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson AND “Sanctuary” by James Harren, Dave Stewart and Cowles; “Let’s Learn About Bats!” by Meredith McClaren

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: DISNEY VILLAINS: MALEFICENT VOL. 2 #1 (Paulina Ganucheau)
2. CJ: RADIANT BLACK #38 (Marcelo Costa)

Interview: Boulet Brothers: Dragula Titans Season 2 (Mondays at midnight et), comics, and more:

1. Callback to comics: Back on the AIPT Comics Podcast (Episode 141 October 2021), I feel like we bonded over Scarlet Witch and your love of darker comic storylines. If Titans Season 2 were a comic book arc, what title or event would it resemble?
2. As horror experts reinventing what horror means to so many, and horror being more prevalent with the return of EC Comics at Oni, and even Marvel going deeper into gore with polybagged Red Band comics, do you feel like Dragula is part of that same movement of pushing boundaries — treating horror as a living, evolving genre rather than a fixed set of tropes?
3. Evolution of tone: You once described earlier Dragula seasons as DIY, campy, or serious horror. With Titans Season 2 blending those flavors, how would you describe the “recipe” of this new season?
4. With Steve Orlando and Todd McFarlane judging on Titans Season 2 I feel like there more comic book representation on TV than ever, why were they important to weave into your show?
5. Fright Feats twist: The extermination challenges are gone, replaced by mandatory Fright Feats. Why did you feel now was the right time to evolve that part of the competition, and how do you expect it to push the competitors differently?
6. The first challenge is rooted in a spooky staple: reinventing classic Halloween costumes with a return of the Halloween house party. Not to give anything away, but do you have a favorite challenge of the season, and might you say which episodes #’s they are?
7. Making comics is nothing new for you with your Heavy Metal Magazine takeover back in 2021, and a story in DC Horror Presents #1 and Hello Darkness #10! Do you see future opportunities where Dragula and comics collide again — perhaps a Dragula: Titansgraphic novel?

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NEWS

1. NYCC leftovers:
   1. NYCC 2025 featured new wave of Marvel/Disney projects at WEBTOON
   2. Swamp Thing is Killing the Children
2. PSYLOCKE vs. ELEKTRA?! Marvel reveals a lost chapter of X-Men history in ‘Psylocke: Ninja’
3. Doctor Strange returns: Skybound to release rare Paul Smith Artist’s Edition for the 1st time ever
4. Deniz Camp talks about the official end of the Ultimate Universe
5. Rob Liefeld goes full manga mode with black-and-white “Blood-Red” editions for 'Youngblood'
6. Hellboy’s family feud erupts! Mike and Todd Mignola unite for 'The Crown: A Tale of Hell'
7. ‘Archie’s Valentine’s Spectacular’ goes full K-Pop, coming January 2026
8. ‘TMNT’ #13 received more than 100k orders
9. ‘Murder Drones’ just made Kickstarter history: $1.5 million raised for Oni Press’ graphic novel

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Sinister's Six (2025) #1 (David Marquez, Rafael Loureiro)
2. Unbreakable X-Men (2025) #1 (Gail Simone, Lucas Werneck)

Alex:​​

1. New Gods #11 (Ram V, Evan Cagle, Denys Cowan)
2. Iron & Frost #1 (Cavan Scott, Ruairí Coleman, Roberto Poggi)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #4 (Duggan, Paco Medina, Javier Garron)

Dave: One World Under Doom #8 (Ryan North, R.B. Silva)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: The Ultimates #17 (Deniz Camp, Phil Noto) & Radioactive Spider-Man (Joe Kelly, Kev Walker)
2. Dave: The Terminator: Metal #1 (Declan Shalvey, Lorenzo Re)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #3 (Leinil Francis Yu)
2. Alex: Absolute Wonder Woman #13 (David Talaski Variant)

Interview: Gail Simone  - Unbreakable X-Men, Uncanny X-Men 

1. Your Uncanny X-Men story reintroduced you to Marvel’s mutants after a long time away, and now Unbreakable X-Men feels like an even deeper dive. What was it like returning to the X-office — and what new creative muscles did you want to flex with this run?
2. The title Unbreakable X-Men is powerful — it implies resilience, unity, maybe even defiance. What does “unbreakable” mean to you in the context of this particular team, and how does that theme shape the story’s tone?
3. Both Uncanny and Unbreakable highlight complex, emotionally rich women like Rogue. How do you approach writing these characters in ways that balance their vulnerability with their strength — especially amid the chaos of mutantkind’s latest era?
4. You’ve always had a gift for team dynamics — the humor, friction, and found-family energy that make an ensemble tick. What did you want to explore about the X-Men’s internal relationships here, and are there any pairings (friendly or otherwise) you especially loved writing?
5. The X-Men have always represented survival and identity, and your run lands during a moment when the franchise is reexamining what those mean. How do you see Unbreakable X-Men contributing to that larger conversation about legacy and what it means to be a mutant now?
6. You’ve written some of comics’ most beloved team books — from Birds of Prey (with an Omnibus out this week!) to Secret Six. How does your time on Uncanny/Unbreakable X-Men compare to those experiences? And if you could take this team of mutants anywhere next, what kind of story would you tell?

Rapid Fire Question Round so that you are "known":

• Best sandwich?
• What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?
• Apples or oranges?
• What is the scariest animal?
• Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?
• What do you think happens when we die?
• Favorite action movie?
• Favorite smell?
• Least favorite smell?
• Flat or sparkling?
• Most used app on your phone?
• If you could have dinner with any three characters you’ve written before, who would they be and why?
• You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?
• What number am I thinking of?
• Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

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NEWS

1. NYCC News!
   1. Marvel reveals!
      1. Spidery: NYCC 2025: 'Amazing Spider-Man and his Venomous Friends' panel reveals art and story details
      2. Marvel unleashes 'Death Spiral, a deadly new Spider-Man/Venom crossover
      3. X-Men panel 
      4. Next Big Thing reveals
   2. DC reveals!
      1. DC Vertigo and some more detail
      2. Absolute Catwoman: Selina Kyle as the Batman of the Absolute Universe, and Sirens
      3. WTF DC Comics?!
         1. DC KO scoops
            1. Found out about some fights, but also…
            2. Next Level and Batwoman
2. Logan’s bloodiest stories coming in Marvel’s new 'Black, White & Blood' series
3. Godzilla takes his rampage to the stars in 'Godzilla: Infinity Roar' out February 2026
4. Post Malone’s 'Big Rig' returns in 2026 with 'Book 2: Damned'
5. Jason Aaron brings Thundarr the barbarian to comics for the first time ever in 2026
6. Gargoyles and Darkwing Duck collide in first ever disney comics crossover event
7. Ben 10 comics are back, and the original creators are making it “Ultimate”
8. Thundercats comics head into the future in 2026 with shocking revelations in ‘Lost in Time’
9. Oni Press just dropped a brand-new logo ahead of NYCC 2025
10. Matt Kindt brings Flux House to Oni Press with new comics and full media empire
11. IDW Dark unleashing four chilling new horror series in 2026
12. Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen unleash 'Crowbound', a blood-soaked dark fantasy revenge epic
13. TOP 50 COMICS - SEPTEMBER 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Amazing X-Men (2025) #1 (Jed MacKay, Mahmud Asrar)
2. Creepshow (2022): Super Creepshow Special (Various)

Alex:​​

1. DC KO (Scott Snyder, Javi Fernandez)
2. Binary #1 (Stephanie Phillips, Giada Belviso)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: DC KO (Scott Snyder, Javi Fernandez)

Dave: Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween (2024) #9 (Chris Samnee)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Absolute Flash #8 (Lemire, Moore) & New Gods #11 (Ram V, Denys Cowen)
2. Dave: Yuletide (More info)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Sonja Reborn #2 (Stuart Sayge) OR THIS!
2. Alex: Rogue Storm #1 (Ivan Talavera Variant)

Interview: Patrick McDonnell  - The Gift of Everything out October 7

Check out:

https://mutts.com/pages/patrickmcdonnellart-superhero

1. What inspired you to return to Mooch and Earl’s gift-giving adventures 20 years later in The Gift of Everything?
2. The Heart of the Story
   At its core, this book celebrates gratitude and the joy of being alive. Why do you think themes of thankfulness and simplicity resonate so deeply with children — and adults?
3. Crafting in Rhyme
   This story uses a joyful rhyming style. What draws you to rhyme as a storytelling device, and what challenges or delights come with writing in verse?
4. Holiday Spirit
   You’ve said you’ve always loved the holiday season. What specific memories or traditions helped shape the spirit of The Gift of Everything?
5. Mooch & Earl’s Timeless Appeal
   Mooch and Earl have been beloved characters in MUTTS for decades. What do you think it is about their personalities that allows them to connect so effortlessly with readers across generations?
6. From Page to Stage
   Several of your works, including The Gift of Nothing and Me…Jane, have been adapted as musicals at the Kennedy Center. How does it feel to see your stories reimagined in another medium?
7. Visual Storytelling
   Your illustrations have a deceptively simple elegance. How do you balance keeping the art playful for children while also layering in emotion and meaning for older readers?
8. Longevity and Legacy
9. MUTTS has been running for 30 years and has inspired praise from legends like Charles Schulz and Jane Goodall. Looking back, how do you see your evolution as both a cartoonist and a children’s book author?
10. Fun/Silly Question: If Mooch and Earl were invited to a holiday gift exchange in real life, what do you think each of them would bring — and what would they secretly hope to get?

NEWS

1. Superman and Spider-Man reunite: DC & Marvel extend crossover through 2026
2. The Invincible Woman debuts in Ryan North’s ‘Fantastic Four’ #6
3. Knull breaks free: Marvel teases epic showdown with the Queen in Black
4. Oni Press brings secrets, surprises, and a star-studded lineup to NYCC 2025
5. Win free comics, meet stars, and score a Kindle: Inside Comixology’s wild NYCC 2025 plans

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Starship Godzilla #1 (Chris Gooch, Oliver Ono)
2. Department of Truth #0 (James Tynion, Scott Snyder, Joshua Hixson, Martin Simmonds)

Alex:​​

1. X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture #1 (Jed MacKay, Ryan Stegman)
2. The Author Immortal #1 (Frank J. Barbiere, Morgan Beem)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: Absolute Evil #1 (Al Ewing, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi)

Dave: Absolute Green Lantern #7 (Al Ewing, Riley Rossmo, Jason Howard)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Red Book #1 (Tynion IV, Michael Oeming) & The Power Fantasy #12 (Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)
2. Dave: DC K.O. #1 (Snyder, Javier Fernandez)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Amazing Spider-Man Torn #1 (Adam Hughes)
2. Alex: World of Revelation #1 (Giada Belviso Variant)

Interview - Ronda Rousey - EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED is in all bookstores on Tuesday, October 7

Ronda is attending NYCC with AWA — she will be at our booth for signings and a panel on Friday, October 10

1. What inspired you to write Expecting the Unexpected?
2. How did your experiences in UFC, WWE, and Hollywood inform the story and its tone?
3. What was the most surprising or challenging part of making a graphic novel?
4. What kind of tone or energy did you want the art to capture? Gritty realism, over-the-top stylized action, comedy?
5. Do you see “Mom” as a reflection of yourself, a heightened version of you, or something else entirely?
6. Do you see yourself writing more comics or expanding this universe into other media—film, animation, etc.?

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NEWS

1. Batman #1 sells 500,000 copies
2. December 2025 DC comics solicitations!
   1. DC turns December into “All Fight Month” with ‘DC K.O.’
   2. Absolute Joker is frightening!
3. Scott Snyder unleashes 'Absolute Arkham': A terrifying horror special with shocking surprises
4. Batman Day 2025 brings tours, rare comics, LEGO reveals, and a new animated series
5. Red Sonja battles snow panthers & ice giants in brutal New Year’s Special from Dan Panosian
6. Terminator turns Christmas into Judgment Day in new holiday horror comic
7. Mad Cave announces new Christmas fantasy series Our Soot Stained Heart 
8. 'ThunderCats Ho!(liday) Special' celebrates the season in December 2025
9. Dynamite Comics joins Neon Ichiban: 'The Boys', 'Red Sonja', 'ThunderCats' & more go digital
10. Sleeping Beauty’s darkest retelling reaches its finale in 'Briar: Night’s Terror' #1 this December
11. Invincible finally teams up with Spider-Man again in massive omnibus collection
12. EXCLUSIVE: ‘Radioactive Spider-Man’ #1 reveals a twisted Peter Parker with a surprising X-Men connection
13. X-Men editor confirms 'Magik' creative team will return in 2026
14. Marvel Comics solicitations December 2025!
    1. Knull returns: Marvel launching first-ever solo series for the King in Black in 2026
    2. Marvel’s swimsuit tradition gets frosty with 'Winter Break Special' #1 this December
       1. With a main cover by Greg FUCKING Land
15. Marvel teases new hero Logo from 'Deadpool/Batman' #1
16. Marvel unleashes 3 New X-Men solo series in 2026 — Cyclops, Deadpool & Psylocke!
17. After 'Age of Revelation' Marvel reveals 'Shadows of Tomorrow' X-Men teaser
18. From the Ultimate Universe to Marvel’s core: Miles Morales carries a dangerous secret
19. 'The Darkness' relaunches in December with Marc Silvestri & Image Comics relaunch
20. SCOOP: BOOM! Studios unveils ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest’ #1
21. Kyle Starks brings the smackdown in 'Wrestle Heist' from Image Comics
22. Dark Horse Comics and Crystal Dynamics reunite for 'Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts' #1

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Ultimates #16 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)
2. Amazing Spider-Man (2025) #12 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness)

Alex:​​

1. Absolute Flash #7 (Jeff Lemire, Travis Moore)
2. The New Gods #10 (Ram V, Evan Cagle, Simon Parr)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: Marvel Zombies: Red Band #1 (Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Jan Bazaldua, Erick Arciniega) 2-for-1 kapow!!

Dave: This Ends Tonight #3 (Gerry Duggan, Kelvin Mao, Jae Lee)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #2 (James Tynion IV, Dani)
2. Dave: Ice Cream Man #47 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Maybe, or, or
2. Alex: Wynd: The Power of Blood #5 (Peach Momoko & Taurin Clarke)

Interview: B. Earl and Taboo on Ultimate Hawkeye one-shot - September 24, 2025 - Indigenous Voices book 

1. Ultimate Hawkeye #1 is the first solo one-shot of the new Ultimate line — what excited you most about giving Charli Ramsey their own spotlight outside of Ultimates?

2. Taboo, you’ve mentioned this issue is dedicated to your Indigenous relative Jeffrey Veregge — how did that dedication influence the tone or themes of the story?

3. The reveal of an all-new Ultimate Ronin is huge — without spoiling too much, how did you want to reimagine this identity for the Ultimate Universe?

4. You’ve both tackled grounded, character-driven Marvel stories before (Daredevil & Echo, Werewolf by Night). How did those past experiences shape your approach to writing in the heightened, alternate-reality stakes of the Ultimate Universe?

5. This book also has a framing story by Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri — how did you coordinate with them to make sure the one-shot felt both self-contained and part of the bigger Ultimate Endgame build-up?

6. The Ultimate line has always been about bold reinvention — what’s one thing you think this current era is doing better or differently than the original 2000s run?

7. Michael Sta. Maria’s art really pops in the preview pages — what kinds of visual cues or storytelling beats did you build into the script knowing his style?

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NEWS

1. DC cancels all future issues of new 'Red Hood' series after issue #1 drops
2. Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman get official U.S. Mint coins — see the designs and prices here
3. SELL OUT of Batman and X-Men
4. X-Men Monday news!
5. 'X-Men of Apocalypse' #2 covers reveal classic X-Men vs. war-torn survivors
6. Doctor Doom falls, but Marvel’s next villain could be even worse in 'The Will of Doom' #1
7. 'Gargoyles / Fantastic Four' crossover unites two legends November 2025
8. 'The Lion King' roars into comics with Mufasa & young Simba’s untold adventures
9. Oni Press teases, and then announces, 'The End' for 'Rick and Morty' coming December 2025
10. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola brings a supernatural western to life in ‘Carmen Red Claw’
11. Medieval Spawn collides with the Massive-Verse in 'Rogue Sun' #30
12. Image reveals four more 'Youngblood' #1 covers including 'Absolute Batman' homage

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Punisher #1 (Benjamin Percy, Julius Ohta)
2. Absolute Batman #12 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)

Alex:​​

1. Absolute Batman #12 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)
2. Imperial War: Nova – Centurion #1 (Hickman, MacKay, Matteo Della Fonte)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: Ultimate Wolverine #9 (Chris Condon, Allesandro Capuccio)

Dave: X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 (Jeph Loeb, Simone Di Meo)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #2 (Percy, Marcelo Ferreira)
2. Dave: Deadpool/Batman #1 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Deadpool/Batman #1 (Ryan Stegman Cover)
2. Alex: Exquisite Corpses #5 (Alex Eckman-Lawn) YOU MEANT TO PICK THIS

Interview: Kelly Knievel and Rylend Grant - The Last Gladiator Kickstarter

1. Kelly, as Evel Knievel’s son and brand manager, what does it mean to you to see your father’s legacy brought to life in his first-ever full-length comic series?

2. Rylend, what drew you to Evel Knievel as a character for a comic, and how did you approach blending historical fact with fictional storytelling?

3. The series is set during the lead-up to the Caesars Palace fountain jump. How did you decide which real-life events to keep and which moments to fictionalize?

4. For readers who may not be familiar with Evel beyond the stunts, what do you hope The Last Gladiator will teach them about who he was as a person?

5. The comic promises high-octane action and a modern-day Western feel. Can you walk us through the visual and narrative choices that give the series that unique tone?

6. Evel Knievel has inspired movies, documentaries, and countless imitators. What makes comics the right medium to tell this particular story?

7. (Fun) If Evel Knievel were still at it today, what stunt do you think he’d attempt just to outdo himself — and how would you put it in the comic?

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NEWS

1. Marvel’s Stormbreakers unleash wild new costumes for your favorite heroes
2. Black Panther goes cosmic in explosive new Marvel era after Hickman’s 'Imperial' #4
3. Ultimate Universe Preview: 'Ultimate Endgame' kicks off in December with 5 issues, new story details, and secret blind bags
4. Steve Ditko’s ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ gets an Act 4 Artist’s Edition in 2026
5. Super Sonic Monthly: Your fast track to IDW’s Sonic comics
6. 'TMNT' #13 kicks off a new era with Blind Bag Variants and a deadly new villain
7. Dynamite Entertainment updates Vampirella Kickstarter pricing for blind bags and more
8. Liam Sharp brings back 'Spawn: The Dark Ages' with a gritty new miniseries
9. Popeye sets sail for 'I Hate Fairyland' in the wildest crossover yet
10. Comics legends tease Lex Luthor’s iconic suit for James Gunn’s sequel 'Man of Tomorrow'
11. DC returns to NYCC 2025 with panels, exclusives, and a celebration of 100 Years

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Amazing Spider-Man #11 (Various)
2. Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth OGN (Steve Mushin)

Chris:​​

1. Blood Honey #1 (Sean Peacock)
2. TexArcanum #2 (Christopher Monfette, Miguel Martos)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Toxic Crusaders #1 (Matt Bors, Tristan Wright)
2. Dave: Absolute Batman #12 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Eddie Brock: Carnage #8 (Pete Woods Cover)
2. Chris:  Powers 25 #1 (David Mack Variant)

Interview: Everything Dead & Dying #1 out September 3, 2025 - Jacob Phillips, Tate Brombal

1. This is your first collaboration together—what drew you both to Everything Dead & Dying, and what made now the right time to tell this story?
2. Jacob, you’ve built a reputation for capturing grit, loneliness, and eerie atmosphere in books like That Texas Blood and Newburn. What visual tone were you aiming for with Everything Dead & Dying?
3. The book has been described as The Last of Us meets Yellowstone. How did you strike a balance between horror, western, and emotional drama without tipping too far into genre cliché?
4. How did you both approach the undead in this world? Are they metaphors, monsters, or something else entirely?
5. The series clearly explores themes of love, loss, and survival. Was there a particular moment or relationship in the book that was especially personal or meaningful for either of you to write or draw?
6. Tate, this marks your Image Comics debut. What freedoms—or challenges—did working at Image bring compared to your previous work in the DC and BOOM! Worlds?
7. You’re working with an amazing lineup of variant artists, including Sean Phillips and Joshua Hixson. How involved were you in curating that roster, and what do those covers add to the tone of the series?
8. With just five issues to tell the story, how are you approaching pacing and world-building to ensure it still hits with emotional and thematic weight?
9. If you had to live with one undead pop culture character as your roommate—zombie, vampire, ghost, whatever—who would it be and why? Bonus points if you argue over the dishes.

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NEWS

1. First Look: Dan Mora assembles all 32 fighters in informative ‘DC K.O.’ #1 variant cover
2. Can he beat the entire universe? Marvel unleashes Hulk like never before in 'Smash Everything'
3. The Maker’s return nears, and a cosmic Daredevil arrives December 2025
4. Eat like an Avenger: Marvel’s 'Meals to Astonish' #1 brings superhero recipes to life
5. First look: Ryan Stegman & superstar artists redefine the X-Men in Age of Revelation covers
6. Exclusive: Corin Howell’s ‘Lilith’ returns as an ongoing series in 2026
7. Todd McFarlane and Steve Orlando bring comics power to The Boulet Brothers’ 'Dragula: Titans' season 2

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #2 (Patrick Horvath)
2. Death Of The Silver Surfer #3 (Greg Pak, Sumit Kumar)

Chris:​​

1. The Voice Said Kill #2 (Si Spurrier, Vanesa R. Del Rey)
2. The Man Who Dreamed The Impossible #1 (Mario Freitas, Lucas Pereira)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris: The Mortal Thor #1 (Al Ewing, Pasqual Ferry)

Dave: Gehenna Naked Aggression (2025) #3 (Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Everything Dead & Dying #1 (Tate Brombal, Jacob Phillips) 
2. Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: TMNT #11 (Javier Rodriguez) or ASM #11 (Lee Bermejo)
2. Chris: Star Trek: Red Shirts #2 (Chris Shehan Main Cover)

Interview: Mike del Mundo about career and The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo. You still have a few days to back this project!

1. You’ve long been known for your concept-driven, highly stylized covers—how does it feel to see your Marvel career collected in such a high-end format like The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo?
2. Looking back at your early breakout work, like your X-Men Legacy covers, how do you think your style or approach has evolved since then?
3. The new art book includes never-before-seen pieces and a companion sketchbook—can you walk us through your process from sketch to final composition?
4. How does your mindset shift when moving from cover art to sequential work?
5. How do you balance surrealism, symbolism, and storytelling in a single image—especially when working on iconic characters with decades of history?
6. Of all the covers and interiors featured in the book, is there one piece that holds particular personal meaning for you?
7. What do you hope readers and fans take away from seeing your sketches alongside the final printed pieces?
8. You’ve also been doing incredible world-building in 3 Worlds / 3 Moons with Jonathan Hickman—how does that creator-owned space challenge or expand your approach compared to Marvel work?
9. What advice would you give to artists trying to push boundaries or find their own visual voice within superhero comics today?
10. If you could design a cover for any Marvel character doing something completely unexpected—like Hulk as a ballet dancer or Doctor Doom hosting a cooking show—what would it be, and how would you make it look cool?

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NEWS

1. Marvel Comics November 2025 solicitations 
   1. Feast your eyes on four 'X-Men of Apocalypse' #1 covers
   2. In 'Captain America' #6, meet the United Captains: Marvel’s most controversial super-team?
   3. Marvel gives Echo a shocking new power in 'Echo: Seeker of Truth' #1
   4. Marvel finally gives Wiccan his first solo series in a dark new 5-issue magical saga
   5. Marvel’s first-ever blind bags launch with 'Ultimate Endgame' #1, and fans could pull secret covers
2. ‘DC K.O.’ #1 to launch with mystery ‘Lights Out’ polybags packed with rare foil variants
3. DC unleashes a deadly new villain in 'Wonder Woman' #25, meet the Matriarch
4. Jeff Lemire reveals ‘JSA: Year One’ taking the team to the Golden Age
5. Frank Miller & Todd McFarlane reunite for first Spawn cover collaboration in 30+ years
6. ​​Image Comics to reprint All-Negro Comics, the 1947 milestone in Black comics history
7. Marjorie Liu and Garry Brown launch ‘BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide’ this fall

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Detective Comics #1100 (Various)
2. Absolute Batman #11 (Scott Snyder, Clay Mann)

Chris:​​

1. Escape #1 (Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña)
2. Bloodletter #3 (Joseph Illidge, Tim Seeley, and Christian Rosado)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris: Escape #1 (Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña)

Dave: New Avengers #3 (Sam Humphries, Ton Lima)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Immortal Legend Batman #1 (Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, and Erica D'Urso)
2. Dave: Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 (James Tynion IV, Dani)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Invisible Man #1 (Rosemary Valero-O'Connell)
2. Chris: Imperial War: Planet She-Hulk #1 (Nimit Malavia variant)

Interview Soo Lee - Wizard of Oz (September 30)

1. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the 1939 Wizard of Oz film. How did that milestone influence your approach to adapting the story?

2. You’ve been granted access to the film’s archives—what kind of reference material or behind-the-scenes details most inspired your adaptation?

3. You’re launching a Kickstarter for this project this month—what can backers expect in terms of rewards, exclusives, or behind-the-scenes content?

4. You’re handling writing, art, and covers. How did balancing all three roles shape the way you told this story?

5. You’ve described this as “not reinventing the wheel” but adding your interpretation. Can you share some of the ways you’ve put your own creative stamp on the classic?

9. How do you hope this adaptation will resonate with younger readers who may be discovering The Wizard of Oz for the first time?

10. What was the biggest artistic or storytelling challenge you faced in bringing Oz to life on the page?

7. Any desire to make it fresh?

11. (Fun) If you could click your heels and instantly visit any fictional world besides Oz, where would you go, and who would you bring with you?

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NEWS

1. DC Comics Solicitations November 2025
   1. New 'Batman/Deadpool' #1 details reveal wild DC/Marvel team-ups & creative teams
   2. DC’s Batman Beyond meets Static in explosive new elseworlds Series
2. Infernal Hulk coming later this year
3. Two Spider-Men, deadly new villains: Amazing Spider-Man’s road to #1000 heats up
4. Strange new realms: Doctor Strange Becomes Asgard’s Sorcerer Supreme in December
5. Marvel revives ‘90s X-Men chaos with 'X-Men: Tales from the Age of Apocalypse' #1
6. New Avengers #6 news
7. Disney & Marvel Comics are coming to WEBTOON with 100+ titles and all-new stories
8. Exclusive interview: Rodney Barnes on the real-life horrors behind Oni Press’ ‘Crownsville’
9. 'Dracula: Book III — The Count' reveals the vampire’s dark London hideaway
10. TMNT, Godzilla, Star Trek & more: IDW brings massive exclusives and surprises to NYCC 2025
11. New urban fantasy 'Under York' coming November 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #1 (Percy, Marcelo Ferreira & Daniel Picciotto)
2. Batman: Dark Patterns #9 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)

Alex:​​

1. Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #1 (Percy, Marcelo Ferreira & Daniel Picciotto)
2. Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: The Ultimates #15 (Camp, VON RANDAL)

Dave: X-Men #20 (Netho Diaz, Jed MacKay)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Alex: Absolute Flash #6 (Lemire, Robles) & Exquisite Corpses #4 (Tynion, Walsh, Che Grayson, Adam Gorham)
2. Dave: Absolute Batman #11 (Scott Snyder, Clay Mann)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1 (Christian Ward)
2. Alex: Nightwing #129 (Serg Acuña Variant)

Interview: Chris Condon - Ultimate Wolverine, Green Arrow, and News From The Fallout

**Regarding News From The Fallout, you mentioned wanting to highlight Jeffrey Alan Love’s distinctive, iconographic style and push the boundaries of readability and emotional impact in black-and-white—how did you balance that visual ambition with your scriptwriting?**

1. **Humor in horror was a conscious choice—especially Otis's repeated animal-shooing gag—in order to keep the tone varied and impactful. How do you view the role of levity in darker narratives, and was that hard to weave into the story?**
2. **Green Arrow has taken on a grounded, street‑level tone, focusing on character interactions and big‑pharma themes. How did you adapt Ollie’s voice and moral compass to fit that setting while keeping iconic elements intact?**
3. Between writing for Green Arrow, scripting Ultimate Wolverine, and launching News From The Fallout, you’re balancing very different tones and genres. How do you switch creative gears between mainstream superhero work and experimental creator-owned stories?
4. Ultimate Wolverine launched early this year—what fresh angles or emotional truths are you exploring compared to past Wolverine iterations?
5. Your work this year traverses themes of isolation (Fallout), social justice (Green Arrow), and visceral heroism (Wolverine). How are you threading your personal storytelling voice through these varied genres and publishers?
6. Looking back at your 2025 slate so far—what’s been the biggest creative challenge, and which project pushed you most as a writer?
7. Between Otis shooing raccoons in News From The Fallout and Green Arrow’s trick arrows, it seems like you have a knack for writing characters who could survive in the weirdest camping trip imaginable. So: if you had to survive a weekend in the desert with Wolverine, Green Arrow, and Otis—who’s cooking, who’s in charge of the firewood, and who’s most likely to accidentally summon a threat to the camp?