The battle lines are drawn in this preview of next week’s ‘Resurgence of the Valiant Universe: Finale’

Fred Van Lente, Diego Giribaldi and Tomas Aira bring the event to a close next Wednesday — and set up what’s to come.

It all comes down to this, as they say. The war between Dr. Silk’s forces and Ivar the Timewalker’s allies comes to a head in next week’s finale of Resurgence of the Valiant Universe.

Writer Fred Van Lente and artists Diego Giribaldi and Tomas Aira have brought both sides of the conflict into the Faraway, the mystical realm with ties to all the immortal beings running around the Valiant Universe. And it’s time to fight! Meanwhile, Shadowman, Punk Mambo and an unexpected ally look to stop Silk’s ally, Master Darque.

This final bombastic issue sets up two future events coming from Alien Books: the Valiant reboot, Valiant Beyond, which kicks off in March; and Valiant Zombies: Resurrection, coming on Free Comic Book Day.

You can check out the preview below, along with the issue’s covers by Guillermo Fajardo, Nico Di Mattia and Richard Ortiz.

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DC’s 2025 Free Comic Book Day plans include ‘Superman Unlimited,’ Absolute Universe + more

The publisher has announced plans for three titles that’ll be available for the event on May 3.

Earlier today DC revealed some of their Free Comic Book Day plans when they announced Superman Unlimited, and they’ve followed that with an announcement about their full plans for 2025 — which will include three FCBD titles.

DC All In/Absolute Universe 2025 FCBD Special Edition will be a flipbook containing two stories — the previously announced “zero issue” of Superman Unlimited written by Dan Slott with art by Rafael Albuquerque and Marcelo Maiolo, and a new story set in the Absolute Universe by Absolute Flash writer Jeff Lemire, with art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Nesi.

The other two titles will preview upcoming graphic novels — the early-reader targeted Superman’s Good Guy Gang and the middle-grade OGN Kanga-U: Tests and Tournaments.

You can find more information on all three titles below. Free Comic Book Day is May 3.

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Things heat up between The Crusaders and the Archie gang in this preview of ‘Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics’ #332

Check out our preview of a new story by Dan Parent coming in February from Archie Comics.

The New Crusaders may face their toughest challenge yet this February, as they enter a hot sauce showdown against Archie, Betty, Veronica and the obvious MVP here, Jughead. Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #332 arrives in stores Feb. 19.

Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore and Jack Morelli bring the two teams face-to-face on an episode of Toni Topaz’s new show, “You’re So Hot.” They’ll each have to try a series of hot sauces in what should be a scorcher.

You can check out a preview of the new story below, along with a complete classic story from the digest by George Gladir and Dan DeCarlo Jr., and, as a bonus, four classic one-page shorts from the issue as well.

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Dan Slott + Rafael Albuquerque team for ‘Superman Unlimited’ this May

The new title signals the ‘Summer of Superman’ is coming.

Longtime Marve;/Spider-scribe Dan Slott is “all in” at DC this summer, as he and artist Rafael Albuquerque will launch a new Superman ongoing series, Superman Unlimited, in May.

DC will share a preview of the new series in DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1, as part of their Free Comic Book Day offering. They haven’t officially announced their FCBD plans yet, so it’s possible they could have other books as well.

Superman Unlimited is part of a bigger publishing initiative for the Superman family this summer, which they’re appropriately calling the “Summer of Superman.” Which of course lines up nicely with the big Superman movie by James Gunn that’s coming in July.

This isn’t Slott’s first time writing the character, as he wrote some issues of Superman Adventures early in his career. But writing an ongoing Superman title is something he’s been waiting to do ever since. His story already sounds like he’s taking a “Big Time” approach, as “Green K” begins transforming the world, the Daily Planet expands its reach and footprint under Lois Lane, and they even get a new IT pro from Gorilla City.

“He’s the first and the greatest superhero of all-time, and I’ve been waiting my whole life to tell stories about him,” said Slott, “Not just because of all the amazing powers he has, but because of who he is inside. Rafael Albuquerque and I are going to take him—and you—to places you’ll want to escape to every month. Millions of surprising ideas for Superman, Lois, the supporting cast, classic rogues, and all-new friends and foes too. If you’ve never read a Superman book, a DC book, or any comic book before—or if you’ve been a Superman fan your entire life—you couldn’t ask for a better place to take the leap and go all in than Superman Unlimited #1.”

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Doom assembles his own Avengers team in ‘Superior Avengers’

The six-issue miniseries ties into ‘One World Under Doom’ and kicks off in April.

In the spirit of Dark Avengers, Doctor Doom will assemble his own team of Avengers during the One World Under Doom crossover event that officially kicks off next month.

The six-issue Superior Avengers by Steve Foxe and Luca Maresca will bring together a team sporting the names of familiar villains, as they help implement Doom’s new world order.

“Introducing any new character to the Marvel Universe—let alone an entire cast of them—is both an honor and no small terror, so when editor Wil Moss reached out about developing an intense, secretive team of Avengers for One World Under Doom, I knew I had to swing for the fences,” Foxe said. “The Avengers that readers are going to meet here may have familiar names, but you’ll quickly come to learn why they consider themselves superior to other teams. This book features some of the most ruthless, wide-scale action I’ve ever written at Marvel, and I’m so thrilled to be telling this story alongside Luca Maresca. Luca nails both the subtler mind games at play in our story and the (sometimes literally) breakneck action.”

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Diamond Comics Distributors files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The once-dominant comics distributor is ‘looking at potential buyers for their … business units.’

Diamond Comics Distributors, which spent decades as the primary comics distributor in North America, has announced they’ve filed for “a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court.”

This means they’ve filed for protection from those they are indebted to as they reorganize their business, keeping them operational as they attempt to pay back their creditors. This is different than Chapter 7 bankruptcy, where a company goes completely under, is sold for parts and the money is used to pay back those they owe.

As a part of their restructuring, Diamond says they’ve already started negotiations to sell their Alliance Game Distributors business to Universal Distribution. It sounds like Universal could be a potential buyer for their Diamond UK business as well. They also said they’re looking at potential buyers for their other business units, including Diamond Book Distributors, Collectible Grading Authority and Diamond Select Toys, as well as their main comic, toy and collectible distribution lines.

“Diamond has been a linchpin of the comic book industry for over four decades. Our priority has always been to provide quality service to publishers, retailers, and, ultimately, comic fans, and we remain committed to finding additional buyers for our businesses,” said Diamond President Chuck Parker in the announcement.

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Can’t Wait for Wednesday | Wolverine snikts his way through the Ultimate Universe

New comics and graphic novels arrive this week by Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio, Chris Roberson, Michael Avon Oeming, John Ridley, Inaki Miranda, Vita Ayala, Skylar Patridge, Tim Seeley, Zulema Lavina, Al Ewing, Scott Snyder, Jock, Rick Geary, Tim Sale and more.

Welcome to Can’t Wait for Wednesday, your guide to what comics are arriving in comic book stores, bookstores and on digital. This week brings a new addition to Marvel’s Ultimate line-up, a new creative team to Action Comics and a fun graphic novel from Rick Geary.

I’ve pulled out some of the other highlights for this week below, but for the complete list of everything you might find at your local comic shop and on digital this week, you’ll want to check out one or more of the following:

As a reminder, things can change and what you find on the above lists may differ from what’s actually arriving in your local shop. So always check with your comics retailer for the final word on availability.

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In Memory: Comic creators we lost in 2024

As we move into 2025, we pay respect to some of the comics creators we lost last year.

As we move into the new year, we take a moment to remember the comic writers, artists and editors we lost in 2024.

José María Del Bó, known professionally as José Delbo, passed away at the age of 90 in February. The Argentine comics artist was known for his work on Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, World’s Finest, Batman Family and Wonder Woman in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as Transformers, ThunderCats, Captain Planet and the Planeteers and NFL SuperPro at Marvel.

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Marvel celebrates 400 issues of ‘Wolverine’ in April

Saladin Ahmed, Martín Cóccolo and Daniel Warren Johnson celebrate the milestone in an oversized issue.

If you were to go back and count up how many issues of Wolverine Marvel has published, you’d … likely have a hard time deciding what counted as a “Wolverine” comic, given how many one-shots and miniseries he appeared in. Marvel seems to just be counting issues of ongoing series here, and since #300 landed in 2012, it seems to make sense that we’ve now reached issue #400 — or we will with Wolverine #8 in April.

The “massive” issue will include two stories by the series’ creative team, Saladin Ahmed and Martín Cóccolo, along with a third story written and drawn by Do a Powerbomb creator Daniel Warren Johnson.

“A big anniversary issue is always a great excuse to go crazy with reveals and unveilings, and we’ve taken that to heart here!” Ahmed said. “In this over-sized issue an old enemy drives Logan’s new pupil the Wendigo to the brink, Logan finally comes face to face with the cryptic entity known as  the Adamantine, and a stunning new family revelation plants the seeds for the next chaotic chapter of Logan’s life.”

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Paul Tobin + PJ Holden drop a ‘Dark Pyramid’ on Mad Cave Studios

The five-issue horror/mystery miniseries arrives in March.

Paul Tobin, writer of the recent String, The Mammoth and one of my favorites of 2024, Heart Acres, will team with The Lion and the Eagle artist PJ Holden for the five-issue miniseries Dark Pyramid, which Mad Cave Studios will publish in March.

Described as a combination of “pulse-pounding adventure, chilling horror and high-stakes mystery,” Dark Pyramid will take place in Alaska, specifically on and underneath Mt. Denali, as the girlfriend of a live-streaming adventurer searches for her missing boyfriend. The comic will feature colors by Sara Colella and letters by Taylor Esposito.

“Dark Pyramid is a series about uncovering mysteries, and our whole creation process was an ode to that. Such collaborative fun!” Tobin said. “At each step, the whole creative team saw opportunities to make the story and the characters better. More dynamic. More terrifying. More mysterious. It’s a comic about how comics should be made, and that made it into a series that will be loved.”

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Mad Cave Studios will release benefit anthology for Los Angeles wildfire victims

‘L.A. Strong’ will include stories that celebrate ‘the city’s spirit and resilience.’

As several wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, resulting in the death of at least 11 people and burning down an estimated 12,000 homes and buildings, Mad Cave Studios has announced a benefit anthology to raise money for those impacted by the disaster.

“When tragedy strikes, we stand together. At Mad Cave Studios, we believe in the power of art to heal, inspire, and rebuild. With this anthology, we aim to honor the resilience of Los Angeles and provide much-needed support to those who have been impacted by these devastating fires,” said Mark London, Mad Cave Studios CEO, in the press release. “This is our opportunity to give back to the community that has given us so much, and we’re calling on creators and fans alike to join us in making a difference.”

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Jesse Lonergan’s ‘Drome’ will arrive from 23rd Street Books this summer

The new sister publisher to First Second will bring Lonergan’s ‘320-page opus’ to stores in August.

Jesse Lonergan, the amazing artist of Man’s Best and Hedra, has a new graphic novel arriving later this year. Drome will be published by 23rd Street Books in August.

Lonergan announced his “320-page opus” on social media last month, then posted several preview pages on his website this week.

If you’re not familiar yet with 23rd Street Books, they’re the spinoff of long-running publisher First Second. While First Second will focus on kid’s graphic novels, 23rd Street Books will publish graphic novels for adults. Lonergan was one of the creators mentioned in their initial PR last July, along with Gene Luen Yang, Ben Hatke, Damon Wayans Jr. and more.

And if you’re not familiar with Lonergan, you should definitely check out Hedra, which Image Comics published back in 2020.

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