As 2026 kicks off with a bang, comic book fans are buzzing over a treasure trove of fresh releases and hyped collections hitting shelves this month. Kicking things off on January 6, Marvel unleashes the Alpha Flight by Mantlo and Lee Omnibus, diving deep into the Canadian super-team's wild history with Northstar, Aurora, Marrina, and Snowbird before their biggest twists. It's a nostalgic powerhouse for anyone craving underrated '80s heroics.[1]

That same day, kids and kids-at-heart snag Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!, where the rival foodie duo chases internet fame with hilarious animal videos—only to learn stardom's pitfalls the hard way. Over on Sesame Street: Sunny Stories, beloved muppets tackle life's lessons like kindness and owning mistakes in charming comic tales perfect for family reading.[1]

Fast-forward to January 20, and Ryo Furube's Scavengers: Another Sky Volume One drops readers into a high-stakes alternate-dimension heist, where elite captives battle guardians for freedom. Capping the month on January 27, Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke Film Comic All-in-One Edition revives the Studio Ghibli epic, pitting nature's defenders against human greed in a timeless clash.[1]

Collectors are losing it over anticipated omnibuses, like Superman: Brainiac Reborn, packing epic Man of Steel battles, Spider-Man: Brand New Day Vol. 3 with Grim Hunt thrills, and Daredevil by Nocenti & Romita Jr. hitting February 24 from Dark Horse. X-Men fans whisper about a mystery December release wrapping a fan-favorite era.[3]

Beyond print, the Lanterns streaming series steals the spotlight as 2026's most exciting comic project, outshining even Avengers: Doomsday with its potential to redefine Green Lantern lore on screen.[2] Trade watchers highlight bookshelf gems for the week of January 7, including Snafu, Spider-Man, Supergirl, Oldboy, and Justice League Dark editions.[6]

From wallet-draining Dark Horse and DC repacks to Marvel gap-fillers, January's lineup promises epic adventures and viral laughs—grab your TBR before it's gone![5]

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