Batwoman is aggressively going after the Dark Faith, much to the concern of its members and her father. She is uncharacteristically leaving behind a trail of bodies and recklessly throwing herself in danger in the process. The Question, aka Kate’s ex-girlfriend Renee Montoya, has come to Petalon to find out what is happening and possibly save Kate from herself.

Some characters disappear for years and return feeling completely out of place. That isn’t the case with Concrete: Stars Over Sand #1. Reading this issue feels like catching up with an old friend who hasn’t changed in all the ways that matter.

In addition to a general noir atmosphere and treating crime as a character study instead of an event requiring a solution, their stories have consistently featured elements of cinematic pacing and the illusion of natural dialogue (no small feat in a comic book format). They’ve also often focused on central characters who were situationally or morally compromised.

Gaston is not having a good time. His arrogance has resulted in a curse that has turned him into a squirrel. Occasionally he returns to being a man, but as soon as he’s in danger, Gaston reverts back to his small furry form.

Archie Comics is celebrating 85 years of Archie Andrews in 2026 with new series and themed specials. Archie All-Stars takes the teens of Riverdale to the soccer field for competitive games, mishaps, and hijinks.

Carol Danver’s Seventh Sense is back and she’s experiencing fractured memories of an investigation into DNVR, a covert military group. She asked Rogue and Emma Frost to help bring clarity to those memories, which led to the discovery that DNVR is a hate group that is selling stolen Kree technology.

D-Riders #1 introduces Anaya, a woman whose life is already full of responsibilities before fate takes a sharp turn. Between caring for her parents and dealing with a job she clearly doesn’t love, she’s carrying a lot on her shoulders. Then Eris, the Goddess of Chaos, enters the picture and everything changes.

In 1982, creator-ownership received a huge shot in the arm from Steve and Bill Schanes through their Pacific Comics imprint. The company launched Jack Kirby’s Captain Victory, Mike Grell’s Starslayer, and Neal Adams’ Ms. Mystic, in addition to many other titles, with the creators retaining the rights to their work, a far cry from the usual arrangements in those days.

The new story starts with Daniel Durante, the embodiment of greed and privilege, and Skylar Mooney the daughter of a Durante family staff member. In the first issue, Daniel and his brother attempted to sacrifice Skylar to a demon for their own gain. It appeared to be unsuccessful, but a demonic spirit attached itself to Daniel and has been guiding him ever since he was a teenager.

Maldor, Malik, and the Tin Man have discovered the corpse of a giant fearsome beast, and it leaves the old sorcerer quite concerned. He and the Tin Man know of monsters that can feed on souls, and now they must traverse a twisting road to a castle and the dungeon that is supposed to hold those creatures prisoner.

Writer Geoff Johns, artist Jason Fabok, and colorist Brad Anderson continue to deliver one of the best serialized comic books on the market today, and one of the reasons Rook: Exodus is so good is that it is fundamentally science fiction rather than a superhero comic in disguise.

Young Hellboy: Thrilling Sky Adventures #1 is a reminder that not every comic needs world-ending stakes to be entertaining. Written by Mike Mignola and Tom Sniegoski, this issue delivers a fun pulp adventure centered on Scarlett Santiago, the Sky Devil, as she joins forces with the mysterious Ghost Leopard for a dangerous mission filled with monsters, mystery, and airborne action.