Welcome to episode 222 of the Campus Comics Cast, as we are still coming down from our Halloween Sugar Buzz to bring you the pre-orders for comics generally shipping in January of 2026!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Opening Music

00:00:16 Intro

00:03:28 Next Phase catalog start

00:07:24 DC

00:28:06 Image

00:55:50 Panels catalog start

01:04:58 Marvel

01:16:34 Next Episode

01:18:55 Outros

01:20:12 Stingers

Have you ever wondered which new comic releases are truly worth pre-ordering—and how to avoid the duds in the upcoming 2026 catalogs?​

If you’re tired of sifting through endless comic solicitations that all sound the same, this episode is your guide to picking out the hidden gems and avoiding surprises like the Halloween comic controversy or surprise creative team changes.​

Discover the stand-out series and trades shipping in January 2026, including expert opinions on overlooked stories and formats.​

Get inside info on which new creative teams, variant covers, and publisher moves are sparking community buzz—and which disappoint.​

Hear honest reactions to the industry’s quirkiest releases, from nostalgic throwbacks like Thundar the Barbarian to bold new issues like Tin Can Society or Radical Ronin Ragdolls, so you can plan your pull list with confidence.​

Don’t miss out—press play now for fresh recommendations you won’t find on standard preview sites, plus a few laughs over the weirdest trends in comics this month!​