As 2025 draws to a close, the comic book world is buzzing with blockbuster sales, red-hot new releases, and tantalizing teases for what's next. Picture this: a pristine Superman #1 just smashed records, fetching a jaw-dropping $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions on November 22, obliterating the previous high by over 50 percent. This Golden Age gem, graded CGC 9.0, proves that while the market's been a rollercoaster—down 23 percent since its 2022 peak—iconic keys like Superman still soar, signaling hope for collectors eyeing 2026.[1]

Shifting gears to the zeitgeist smash hit, Absolute Batman has owned 2025, with CGC 9.8 copies averaging $352 lately—double the yearly norm despite flooding supply. Fans can't get enough of its gritty reboot vibe, and now Absolute Wonder Woman #15 tops the hottest comics charts, drawing collectors with Hayden Sherman's intense art and transformative DC lore.[3] DC's doubling down, announcing previews of revived Vertigo titles tucked into Absolute issues. Starting with Absolute Wonder Woman #16 in January, expect six-page tastes of James Tynion IV's The Nice House By The Sea #7, plus Bleeding Hearts, End of Life, and more from stars like Deniz Camp and Kelly Thompson—all Ages 15+ gems rolling out through February.[9]

Today's New Comic Book Day—December 31—serves a slim but spicy lineup, as publishers ease into holiday mode. Marvel leads with Ultimate Endgame #1, unveiling The Maker's wild plan (spoiler: it's not what you think), Sorcerer Supreme #1 launching fresh mystic mayhem, and X-Men: Age of Revelation Finale #1 wrapping epic mutant drama. Undead Iron Fist #4 drops undead truths for a final face-off, while Punisher Red Band #4 and Marvel Zombies Redband #4 deliver bloody thrills. The Ultimates #19 shocks with a new Ultimate twist on a classic character—Vision and Wasp betrayal vibes, anyone?—and Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #5 keeps the carnage crossover rolling.[2][4][5][6][7][8]

Image counters with Radiant Black #39, Spawn: The Dark Ages #2, and Feral #19, alongside Boom's The Expanse: A Little Death #3. Dark Horse unleashes Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories featuring The Bad Batch, Dynamite's ThunderCats Lost #10 roars on, and Mad Cave's Flash Gordon #14 blasts forward. Short list? Sure, but quality packs a punch—perfect for pull lists craving Ultimates, Endgame, or zombies.[2]

From market miracles to witchy Wonder Woman clashes with Zatanna, 2025 ends on a high note. Grab these issues, snag that Superman dream copy, and brace for Vertigo's dark revival—comics are alive and kicking into the new year!

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