Start Here: Five New Comics For October 25th

by Andrea Purcell

If you’re looking for a fresh new series or a jumping-on point to an ongoing comic, you can Start Here. This week explore the multiverse in Star Trek Boldly Go, sate your appetite for horror with Jughead the Hunger, Jean Grey prepares for the coming of the phoenix, and more! 

Every week we’ll collect five titles with new number ones or fresh story arcs perfect for readers looking to jump into new series. These new releases are available at your local comic shop and feature comics from any genre or publisher.

Don’t hesitate, these series are ready for new readers to enjoy - all you have to do is Start Here.

Jughead the Hunger #1

The horror is back as Archie Comic brings the best-selling one-shot back to life as a new ongoing series in Jughead the Hunger #1 (AUG171212). The loveable burger fiend has a new craving, and his hunger for human flesh has already claimed one victim so far. As Betty and Archie team up to discover the monster who killed Reggie Mantle, will they be able to bring themselves to kill the werewolf Jughead Jones? This teen rated title is perfect for fans looking for more horror in the idyllic town of Riverdale. 

Batman Beyond #13

Bernard Chang is pulling out all the stops as the next adventure begins for Terry McGinnis in Batman Beyond #13 (AUG170201). It’s Terry versus a gauntlet of villains old and new as “Gotham Games” takes Terry to the brink and back as his first battle after returning to the mantle of Batman. As Gotham struggles to pull the city back together, someone has hacked into the city’s defense system. With Terry unable to fly, he’s forced to battle an array of villains at ground level and retake Gotham!

Star Trek Boldly Go #13

The start of a new six issue mega event for the Star Trek universe, IDW Publishing is exploring all-new and unknown galaxies in Star Trek Boldly Go #13 (AUG170479). As “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations” or “I.D.I.C.” begins Kirk is in the middle of a mission like none before. Kirk and his crew will fight for the fate of all realities as each issue of this mega event delves into a different Star Trek multiverse – some never before seen! As the Enterprise skips across this mirror realities, Kirk and his crew must try to save those they can – but which realities should be saved and which should be destroyed?

Copperhead #15

Jay Faerber and Drew Moss are beginning the next chapter in Clara Bronson’s search for the truth behind the bizarre murder of Copperhead’s former mayor in Copperhead #15 (AUG170626), there’s just one small hitch – Sheriff Clara Bronson has gone missing! As the search for Clara begins all clues point toward the recent outsider, a man from Clara’s past who just happened to show up in Copperhead. Deputy Boo is on the case, but as the hours tick by, the chances of finding Clara still alive begin to dwindle.  

Jean Grey #8

The phoenix is coming and Jean Grey must prepare for the upcoming battle as the Marvel Legacy event continues in Jean Grey #8 (AUG170919). Death and destruction are heading to earth and as “Psych War” begins Jean will need someone to help her train to become host to the phoenix, but when her only hope is Emma Frost what price is Jean willing to pay? With the White Queen standing as her only help to keep the phoenix from consuming her, Jean must decide her fate – and the fate of the planet – quickly.

Find more of this week's new releases here!

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Andrea Purcell is a Web Content Writer for PREVIEWSworld.com and a part-time assistant to busy comic creators. Her favorite past times are singing karaoke at comic conventions and memorizing obscure trivia about random pop culture.