Freshly Pressed! New Comic Book Day 17th September 2025

This is not just another Wednesday. The week of September 17, 2025, will be remembered as a landmark for the comic book industry, a convergence of blockbuster events, bold new visions, and sobering industry realities. At the forefront, of course, is the release that has been decades in the making: the historic crossover between Marvel and DC in the pages of Deadpool/Batman #1..... Until Batman/Deadpool #1 arrives in November ;)

All-New #1s and One-Shots

New Series Debuts at a Glance

The Bat-Man Second Knight #1

Publisher: DC Comics (Black Label)

Creative Team: (W) Dan Jurgens, (A) Mike Perkins

Summary: Continuing the lauded Black Label saga that began with First Knight, this series returns to a gritty, noir-infused 1939 Gotham. Bruce Wayne's early days as the Bat-Man are tested when he uncovers a vast conspiracy orchestrated by a cult known as the Brotherhood. The cult's enigmatic leader, the Monk, is revealed to be a Nazi agent with a mission to ensure America remains isolated and out of the looming Second World War. The plot thickens with the involvement of a young, pre-Scarecrow Jonathan Crane and forces a team-up between the nascent Dark Knight and the Golden Age Superman to thwart a threat that could destabilize the entire nation. 

Blade Runner Black Lotus: Las Vegas #1

Publisher: Titan Comics

Creative Team: (W) Nancy A. Collins, (A) Jesus Hervas

Summary: This new four-issue miniseries directly continues the story of the 2021 anime series and the previous comic arc, Leaving L.A.. The deadly Replicant combat model Elle, also known as the Black Lotus Killer, continues her quest for answers about her past. Her journey takes her to the irradiated, sand-choked ghost town of Las Vegas in the year 2032, a location briefly glimpsed in the film Blade Runner 2049. There, she discovers a strange community of abandoned hospitality-model Replicants who have formed a role-playing society based on ancient Egyptian and Roman royalty. Meanwhile, a vengeful Niander Wallace has dispatched a seasoned kill team to hunt Elle down. 

Creepshow Vol. 04 #1

Publisher: Image Comics

Creative Team: (W) James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Pornsak Pichetshote, (A) Michael Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi, Valentine De Landro

Summary: The acclaimed horror anthology series, based on the hit Shudder TV show, returns with a new volume featuring two all-new, self-contained tales of terror. This issue brings together a star-studded lineup of creators to deliver twisted stories that could feature breakout characters or concepts. Horror anthologies have a long history of being fertile ground for new intellectual property, and Creepshow's established brand in comics and film makes this relaunch a notable event for collectors and horror fans alike. 

DC W.I.P.: Absolute Batman #1

Publisher: DC Comics

Creative Team: (W) Scott Snyder, (A) Nick Dragotta

Summary: This special release offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. Part of the "DC Work-In-Progress" line, this oversized book presents the complete, stunning original black-and-white artwork from Nick Dragotta for the first issue of the Absolute Batman series. The format is designed to showcase the raw power and brilliance of Dragotta's pencils and inks, presented without lettering or colors. The issue also includes a brand-new introduction from the artist, making it a one-of-a-kind collector's item for art enthusiasts and process junkies. 

The Expanse: A Little Death #1

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Creative Team: (W) Andy Diggle, Wes Chatham, (A) Francesco Pisa

Summary: Set in the rich, immersive universe of The Expanse, this new series is an in-canon story that picks up after the events of the previous comic series, Dragon Tooth. Taking place within the 30-year gap between the novels Babylon's Ashes and Persepolis Rising, the story begins when an old acquaintance of Amos Burton seeks his help, plunging the crew of the Rocinante into a new high-stakes conspiracy. Notably, this series is co-written by Wes Chatham, the actor who portrays Amos Burton in the acclaimed television series, making his comic book writing debut under the direct supervision of The Expanse creator James S.A. Corey. 

Flow #1

Publisher: Mad Cave Studios

Creative Team: (W) Paula Sevenbergen, (A) Claudia Balboni

Summary: This chilling new series explores themes of trauma, bullying, and revenge. The story begins at a nature camp where a naive, homeschooled girl named Dara Lund gets her first period. Her cruel bunkmates convince her that she is dying from "the Curse" and can only be saved by performing a series of torturous and humiliating tasks for their amusement. A decade later, the three tormentors find their own lives unraveling as they seem to be afflicted by a real curse. They reunite to track down a now-vengeful Dara, believing she is the source, and are prepared to pursue her to the bloody end. 

Good as Dead #1

Publisher: Image Comics

Creative Team: (W/A) David & Maria Lapham

Summary: Comic book icons David and Maria Lapham, the Eisner Award-winning creators of Stray Bullets, deliver a haunting new series about crime, secrets, and death in a small town. In the town of Port Lindon, the Emissary Bridge has always been a symbol of hope. That changes when a man shockingly sets himself on fire on the bridge, an act that unleashes a wave of certain death upon the community. The premiere issue explores how far the town will go to keep its dark secrets buried. 

The Last Day of H.P. Lovecraft #1

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Creative Team: (W) Romuald Giulivo, (A) Jakub Rebelka

Summary: An adaptation of the hit French graphic novel, this series presents a dreamlike, surreal exploration of the final day in the life of the controversial and influential horror author H.P. Lovecraft. The story is a journey through the mind of a complex and tortured man, forcing him to confront his choices, his groundbreaking writings, and his personal failings at the very end of his life. Described as being designed like a "strange Gothic cathedral," the narrative explores the end of the man and the beginning of the myth. 

Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories–Elspeth #1

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

Creative Team: (W) Dan Watters, (A) Owen Gieni

Summary: This four-issue series brings the unpublished story of the Theros Beyond Death expansion to life. The Planeswalker Elspeth is dead, struck down by the envious sun god Heliod and cast into the underworld. There, she is forced to relive the worst moments of her life for eternity. But Elspeth refuses to submit to despair, and with each relived conflict, she emerges as an even greater hero. For a champion like Elspeth, death is just another challenge to be overcome. This series finally tells the tale of her struggle to escape the underworld. 

Marvel Zombies: Red Band #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Creative Team: (W) Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, (A) Jan Bazaldua

Summary: A new, blood-soaked vision of the popular Marvel Zombies concept, this "Red Band" series is polybagged for mature readers. The story travels back to the very inception of a parallel Marvel Universe, reimagining the fateful space flight that created the Fantastic Four. In this reality, the four heroes return to Earth not with fantastic powers, but with a ravenous hunger for human flesh. This series will explore which heroes rise to the occasion, which are torn limb from limb, and which become the devourers in a world where the age of heroes was stillborn into an age of horror.

Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics / DC Comics

Creative Team: (W) Zeb Wells, Chip Zdarsky, Kevin Smith, Kelly Thompson, et al. (A) Greg Capullo, Terry Dodson, Adam Kubert, et al.

Summary: The crossover event decades in the making has finally arrived. This oversized one-shot sees Marvel and DC unite for their first major collaboration in over 20 years. The main story, from writer Zeb Wells and superstar artist Greg Capullo, features Deadpool taking a job in Gotham City, which inevitably puts him on a collision course with Batman. The issue is packed with backup stories from an all-star lineup of talent, featuring other dream team-ups including Captain America and Wonder Woman, Daredevil and Green Arrow, and in a guaranteed fan-favourite, Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto the Superdog.

No Man's Land #1

Publisher: Image Comics

Creative Team: (W/A) Szymon Kudrański

Summary: This four-issue miniseries is a spy-horror hybrid set during the height of the Cold War in 1963. The story takes place on the Diomede Islands, where for three months a year, an ice bridge known as the "Ice Curtain" forms, allowing one to walk from the USA to Russia. When the body of a young woman is discovered on this frozen no-man's-land, an FBI agent and a KGB operative are forced to work together to solve the murder. Their investigation threatens to shatter the fragile peace between the superpowers, with the ticking clock of the melting ice pushing them closer to a potential nuclear war.

Star Wars: Boba Fett – Black, White & Red #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Creative Team: Various

Summary: Marvel applies its successful "Black, White & Red" anthology format to the galaxy's most feared bounty hunter. This series features standalone stories from a variety of creators, all presented in a stark, artistic palette of black, white, and blood-red. In the debut issue's lead story, "The Impossible Job," Boba Fett finds himself trapped between the Empire and an extreme Rebel faction, both of whom are after the same bounty. His target, a deadly individual who has played both sides, is hiding in a volatile volcanic system, making for a seemingly impossible mission.   

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones #1

Publisher: IDW Publishing

Creative Team: (W) Alex Paknadel, (A) Amancay Nahuelpan

Summary: The fan-favorite, hockey-mask-wearing vigilante gets his own solo series. After being shot by D.A. Hale, Casey Jones is awake and has a second chance at life. Ignoring the concerns of his closest friends, including April O'Neil and an especially worried Raphael, Casey jumps headfirst back into the action, determined to protect the people of New York City. His aggressive return to vigilantism coincides with the emergence of a new strain of mutagen that is warping the city and the arrival of a brand-new villain who threatens everything Casey stands for.  

Valiant Beyond: The X-O Manowar #1

Publisher: Alien Books

Creative Team: (W) Steve Orlando, (A) Guillermo Fajardo

Summary: This series marks the launch of the "Valiant Beyond" line, designed as a definitive jumping-on point for new readers. The story finds Aric of Dacia, the mighty X-O Manowar, traversing a deadly wasteland filled with mutated horrors in a quest for honor. His journey leads him to defend a family under siege from a mysterious gang known as the Earthborn. In doing so, Aric aligns himself with a local rebel group, which puts him directly in the crosshairs of the Earthborn's formidable leader, Typhon. This four-part story arc promises to show the character in a way he's never been seen before. 

Voyeur #1

Publisher: Ignition Press

Creative Team: (W) Leah Williams, (A) David Baldeón

Summary: From the creative team behind DC's Power Girl, this creator-owned series is a sexy thriller in the vein of 1990s films and The White Lotus. Rook is the head of security at an upscale Thai resort, a position that gives him access to every closed-circuit camera on the island. He's seen it all—until Madeline arrives. She instantly captures his attention and, just as quickly, realizes she's being watched. When she confronts him, she discovers his real purpose at the resort: to rob it of its valuable art collection. Intrigued, Madeline wants in on the heist. 

Continuing Sagas: The Full Release List

For those following ongoing stories, check below for the complete checklist of all other single issues scheduled for release on September 17, 2025.....