Jump into New Comics on April 23rd - Start Here
Apr 22, 2025
Get ready for a week of exciting new releases! From Predator Vs. Spider-Man #1 to The Witcher Bear and Butterfly #1, there are plenty of new #1s, one-shots, and story arcs to dive into this Wednesday, April 23rd at your local comic shop.
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, these new releases are the perfect jumping-on point to discover your next favorite series.
So why not Start Here?
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Robert Kirkman (A/CA) Ryan Ottley, Annalisa Leoni
Series Premiere. The best new (not quite a) super-hero series in the universe! Cursed with an unquenchable thirst for violence, Battle Beast searches the universe for the one warrior mightier than him-and a glorious death, his only reward. But even in a universe of mighty Viltrumites like Invincible and Omni-Man, it seems that no one may be able to stop the galaxy's deadliest warrior... unless he does the unthinkable. Superstars Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley present the most demanded Invincible story of all time, revealing the secret story of Battle Beast that's perfect for any long-time fan (no spoilers!) and new readers alike. COVER C Blind Bag: This is a first-of-its-kind blind bag program. The blind bags will include a chance to get any of the solicited covers from A through I. However, there are rare SURPRISE issues that may or may not be related to Battle Beast or the Invincible Universe that can be found in these blind bags. Those surprise issues will not be publicly announced in advance of the issue release.
In Shops: Apr 23, 2025
SRP: $3.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Benjamin Percy (A) Marcelo Ferreira (CA) Paulo Siqueira
TARGET: SPIDER-MAN IN PREDATOR'S GRITTIEST SERIES YET!
In Predator vs. Wolverine, we saw a single Predator stalk Earth's greatest prey, the killing machine Wolverine. In Predator vs. Black Panther, Yautja invaded Wakanda and nearly dethroned its king. Now Ben Percy turns his twisted brain to Marvel's most beloved property: Spider-Man!
A heat wave sends NYC into a blackout and Spider-Man on patrol as tempers boil across the city. But beneath its grimy sewers and subways lurks a threat unlike anything Peter Parker has faced before. Introducing "Skinner," a Predator of no honor and no clan - only a thirst for blood.
Exquisitely rendered by superstar artist Marcelo Ferreira!
PARENTAL ADVISORY
Rated T+
In Predator vs. Wolverine, we saw a single Predator stalk Earth's greatest prey, the killing machine Wolverine. In Predator vs. Black Panther, Yautja invaded Wakanda and nearly dethroned its king. Now Ben Percy turns his twisted brain to Marvel's most beloved property: Spider-Man!
A heat wave sends NYC into a blackout and Spider-Man on patrol as tempers boil across the city. But beneath its grimy sewers and subways lurks a threat unlike anything Peter Parker has faced before. Introducing "Skinner," a Predator of no honor and no clan - only a thirst for blood.
Exquisitely rendered by superstar artist Marcelo Ferreira!
PARENTAL ADVISORY
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 23, 2025
SRP: $5.99
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DARK HORSE PRH
(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) A.C. Zamudio
From the co-creator of The Sixth Gun and Harrow County comes a new supernatural thriller that The Sandman meets Rounders! Hudson Tremaine is a streetwise gambler who has siphoned money from every high-stakes game in Vegas. She's made a name for herself, but she's also made more than a few enemies in the gambling underworld. When she is invited to play in the most underground card tournaments of all-the Arcanos Mysterinos-she realizes the stakes are higher than she ever imagined possible. Imagine a clandestine poker tournament where magicians, demons, and demigods gamble using a set of mysterious tarot-like cards. These games shape the fate of the world... of many worlds... for good or ill. This game has always been played in secret, hidden from the prying eyes of mortals. Until now.
In Shops: Apr 23, 2025
SRP: $4.99
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IDW-PRH
(W) Various (CA) Arthur Adams
In celebration of Godzilla's 70th anniversary, IDW is proud to present reprintings of the greatest Godzilla stories ever told! This time around, join us for another look at 2012's Godzilla #1, featuring a foil cover by the incredible Arthur Adams. Ex-Special Forces tough guy Boxer is a man with a grudge who vows to end the terror of Godzilla, no matter what. He assembles a top-notch team to take down monster-sized threats...at $7 billion a bounty. What starts as a vendetta could become a lucrative business for Boxer...if he can live past day one!
In Shops: Apr 23, 2025
SRP: $9.99
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DARK HORSE PRH
(W) Simon Spurrier (A/CA) Stephen Green
Geralt travels to a remote town where a vampire is rumored to be killing the townspeople. The bounty has amassed all manner of monster hunters-and among them is another witcher, from the school of the Bear, a fierce competitor for the reward.
In Shops: Apr 23, 2025
SRP: $4.99
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