Fresh Off the Press — New Comics for November 5, 2025
Alien Invades Cap, Absolute Lantern Glows, and Youngblood’s Extreme Return!
Panel 1: DC’s Absolute Power and Bat-Family Brawls
DC Comics is unleashing multiversal might this Wednesday, with the Absolute Universe line cranking up the intensity.
Absolute Green Lantern #8 (Tom King & Bruno Redondo, cover by Jahnoy Lindsay) — Hal Jordan grapples with ring-induced hallucinations in a cosmic-horror twist that’s redefining the Emerald Knight. At $4.99 (with card-stock variants by Ken Lashley and Mirka Andolfo at $5.99), it’s a psychological deep-dive packed with space-opera dread — previews tease Jordan questioning his sanity amid glowing green nightmares.
Absolute Superman #13 (Keith Giffen & various) continues the Man of Steel’s gritty reboot, exploring Kryptonian exile in a world without hope ($4.99).
Batgirl #13 (Tate Brombal & Takeshi Miyazawa, Reiko Murakami cover) — Cassandra Cain scales the Himalayas for a vengeance-fueled showdown with the Unburied and Nyssa al Ghul, avenging Lady Shiva’s death in bone-chilling martial-arts action ($3.99, variants by Nimit Malavia).
Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #3 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson & Scott Godlewski) — Brainiac resurfaces, bottling cities and testing Clark’s moral code, with variants from Riccardo Federici, Bjorn Barends, and Natacha Bustos ($4.99).
DC K.O.: Knightfight #1 kicks off a brutal tournament arc under the K.O. imprint — heroes duking it out for Apokoliptian glory ($5.99).
For lighter fare, Teen Titans Go! #9 (Sholly Fisch & Erich Owen) sees Robin’s strike flop into villainous antics — will the Titans go full evil for attention? ($2.99).
💬 It’s a big DC week — expect heavy emotional arcs, brutal new fights, and multiverse-level consequences.
Panel 2: Marvel’s Xenomorph Mayhem and Heroic Heat
Marvel’s multiverse is crawling with acid-blooded terror, spearheaded by Alien vs. Captain America #1 (of 4) (Frank Tieri & Stefano Raffaele, cover by Dan Panosian). A WWII-era Red Skull unearths xenomorph eggs, sparking a secret invasion that forces Steve Rogers into face-hugger-fueled fury ($4.99, with InHyuk Lee variants). This high-concept crossover blends espionage thriller with body horror — expect shield-smashing hive raids and paranoia worthy of the nastiest spy stories.
The Amazing Spider-Man #15 (Joe Kelly & Pepe Larraz) swings in as a flagship pickup, with Peter Parker unraveling a web of corporate conspiracies and symbiote echoes ($4.99).
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #40 (Cody Ziglar & Marco Renna, Bengal variant) pits Miles against Rabble’s vengeful rampage, threatening his loved ones in Brooklyn’s shadows ($3.99).
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #10 (Charles Soule & Luke Ross) plunges into the dark — Kylo Ren delves into Vader’s haunted castle, confronting grotesque visions that test his fragile psyche ($3.99, Luke Ross variants).
Binary #2 (Stephanie Phillips & Giada Belviso) unleashes Phoenix-Force chaos as Carol Danvers battles past demons amid cosmic burnout ($3.99, Junggeun Yoon variants).
Spirits of Violence #2 (Sabir Pirzada & Paul Davidson) revs up Ghost Rider lore, with Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch targeted by a new infernal entity ($3.99, Jonas Scharf costume variants).
💬 Between alien terror, cosmic burnout, and ghostly vengeance, Marvel’s bringing blockbuster chaos to your pull list.
Panel 3: Image’s Creator-Owned Fire — Youngblood Reloads!
Image Comics is all about bold visions, launching with Youngblood #2 (Rob Liefeld) — the ’90s extreme squad explodes back, with Liefeld writing and drawing government black-ops intrigue and super-soldier betrayals.
Indie heat from smaller presses:
Prodigal Son #4 (of 4) (AMP Comics/Thunder Comics; Erwin J. Arroza covers) — the family-drama mini caps with “good, bad, and ugly” variants in a tale of redemption and regret ($4.99).
Planet Death #1 (of 4) (Antarctic Press) — a dystopian eco-thriller miniseries blasts off, with wraparound and metal variants ($5.99).
Toy Box Guardians #1 (One-Shot) (Antarctic Press; Ben Dunn cover) — toys come alive in a whimsical yet perilous guardian quest ($4.99, Lunar exclusives).
Bronze Faces #6 (Boom! Studios; Shof cover) — ancient curses collide in a multicultural myth epic ($4.99).
Space Scouts #1 (of 3) (Dark Horse; David Rubín cover) — cosmic-kid adventurers spark a charming, pulpy romp ($7.99, Sergio Aragonés variant).
💬 Image’s comeback energy blends perfectly with an indie scene pushing wild ideas and inventive formats.
Panel 4: Manga, GNs, and Publisher Overload
Manga and graphic novels flood the racks this week. IDW drops 27 titles (including TMNT and Star Wars tie-ins), while Seven Seas and Kodansha hold down the manga front with isekai adventures and new volumes.
Dark Horse adds villainous fun with Archie vs. Minor Threats #3 ($4.99).
GN highlights include Adventure Time (2025) #7 (DC, $3.99) — Finn and Jake’s chaotic quests continue.
Total releases: Over 200 across publishers, from Abrams’ kids books like What’s Up Superman and Friends? ($19.99) to AWA’s Illuminati #5 ($3.99). Prices span $2.99 – $29.99; variants abound for collectors.
Read on for the full list of new comics this week:
Marvel Comics:
- Alien Vs. Captain America #1
- Amazing X-Men #2
- Amazing Spider-Man #15
- Avengers #32
- Binary #2
- Echo: Seeker of Truth #1
- Laura Kinney: Sabretooth #2
- Longshots #2
- Moo Knight: Fist of Khonshu #14
- Miles Morales: Spider-Man #40
- Planet She-Hulk #1
- Spirits of Violence #2
- Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #10
- Ultimate X-Men #21
DC Comics:
- Absolute Green Lantern #8
- Absolute Superman #13
- Adventures of Superman: Book of El #3
- Batgirl #13
- Batman #3
- Birds of Prey #27
- Cheetah and Cheshire Rob The Justice League #4
- DC K.O.: Knightfight #1
- Gotham Academy: First Year #2
- Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #1
- JSA #13
- Poison Ivy #38
- Teen Titans Go! #9
Ahoy Comics:
- Death Dog #1
- Toxic Crusaders #2
BOOM:
- Bronze Faces #6
- Minor Arcana #11
- VR Troopers #4
Dark Horse:
- Archie vs. Minor Threats #3
- Huck: Big Bad World #6
- Nemesis Forever #3
- Orphan and the Five Beasts: Bath of Blood #2
- Resident Alien: The Book of Changes #3
- Space Scouts #1
- TexArcanum #4
Dynamite:
- DIE!namite: Blood Red #1
- DuckTales #8
- Gargoyles: Demona #4
- ThunderCats: Lost #8
- ThunderCats: Pumyra #1
IDW:
- Godzilla #4
- Monster High: Shock and Aww!
- Star Trek: Red Shirts #4
Image:
- Assorted Crisis Events #6
- G.I. Joe #13
- Impact Winter: Evenfall #1
- Rook: Exodus #8
- Void Rivals #24
- The Walking Dead Deluxe #124
Madcave Studios:
- Bytchcraft #5
- Circus Maximus #1
- Eat Your Young #3
- Look Into My Eyes #4
- Speed Racer #4
- Vanishing Point #6
- Wild Animals #4
Oni Press:
- Adventure Time #7
- Crownsville #1
- Cruel Universe 2 #4
- Skin Police 2 #3
🗳️ What’s stuffing your longbox this Wednesday? Alien Cap or Youngblood? Drop your picks in the comments!
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