In this episode we discuss whether streaming services should release new seasons all at once or spread them out before diving into the April 2026 pre-orders!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Opening Music

00:00:10 Intro

00:02:15 Next Phase catalog start

00:09:22 DC

00:29:45 Image

00:53:15 Panels catalog start

00:53:25 Panels Highlights

01:10:04 Marvel

01:22:30 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2

01:31:00 Next Episode

01:31:48 Outros

01:32:26 Stingers

What if the next comic you pre-order is the one that turns a nostalgia property, a horror pitch, or a wild genre mashup into the next breakout hit?

If you’re trying to decide what’s worth ordering in a crowded catalog, this episode helps you separate strong creator-driven books from the gimmicks, while also giving you a useful read on what’s moving in comics right now.

A sharper sense of which pre-order picks have real upside, including X-Men Elsewhen, Supergirl Survive, Deadman, M1 Monster Racing League, and The Eye Collector.

A clearer picture of the current comic market, including why Batman, Spider-Man, Transformers, and Exquisite Corpses are showing up in the sales conversation.

Practical collector insight on what to buy, what to skip, and what deserves extra copies before it becomes hard to find.

Play the episode now to get the smartest, most entertaining pre-order guidance before your next trip to the comic shop.