Freshly Pressed! New Comic Book Day 20th May 2026

This New Comic Book Day Wednesday features a high-stakes slasher-horror debut for the Absolute Universe, meanwhile an undercover reporter faces a group of Neo-Nazi punks on their way to summon Odin, and smash hit phenomenon Dungeon Crawler Carl is now a graphic novel for the very first time. For this and more, read our below guide to all the #1 issues and one-shots arriving this week. If you like the look of any new series, why not add it to your pull list so you never miss a beat?

The New #1s and One-Shots

Absolute Green Arrow #1

Eisner winners Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque reimagine the Emerald Archer's mythos as an urban horror murder-mystery. Following the death of Oliver Queen, a serial killer known as the Absolute Hunter begins slaughtering corrupt billionaires. Black Canary must investigate a list of suspects from the ranks of DC’s most dangerous archers, all of whom are uniquely linked to the murdered Queen.

Action 50th Anniversary Special

Rebellion celebrates fifty years of Britain’s most controversial comic with a brutal lineup of its heaviest hitters. The special features new stories for Hook Jaw, the killer shark; Dredger, the vengeance-seeking secret agent; and footballer Kenny Lefty Lampton.

 

Babylon Cove #1

This small-town drama follows Heather, a no-nonsense career woman who returns to her picturesque New England hometown for a family funeral. Her return forces a confrontation with her past, including the all-American dreamboat who broke her heart and the shy boy she never noticed in high school.

Dungeon Crawler Carl TP Vol 1

The LitRPG fantasy smash hit phenomenon and New York Times bestseller, Dungeon Crawler Carl, is now a graphic novel for the very first time! The Apocalypse WILL be televised! You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Getting stuck on a sadistic alien game show with her cat. Join Carl and Princess Donut as they try to survive the end of the world — or just get to the next level of a trap-filled fantasy dungeon.

Killswitch #1

In a 2067 Los Angeles where consciousness is currency, corporate thief Atlas jumps off a skyscraper to escape capture and wakes up in the body of a comatose cop. As he uses neurolink chips to hijack lives and steal crypto codes, Atlas discovers his new host has a daughter who realises he is an impostor.

 

Magical Karina #1

A sarcastic teenager from a working-class family is forced to become a magical girl just hours after her grandmother's sudden death. Karina must juggle her grief and waitressing job while using a magical staff to fight Death, which is stalking her town in a form only she can see.

 

Murder Drones Home #1 (One-Shot)

This special reveals chilling visions from the time before the fall of the surface world on Copper-9. The story explores the secrets of the Elliot family and whether they hold the key to stopping the Absolute Solver virus or unlocking a long-forgotten monster.

 

Odin #1

A hallucinogenic horror story from James Tynion IV and Marguerite Bennett. An undercover reporter joins a group of Neo-Nazi punks headed to the frozen forests of Norway to summon the god Odin. What they find in the woods is far older and stranger than they imagined, and no gods are coming to save them.

 

Of The Earth #1

Legendary artist Charlie Adlard returns to Image Comics for a neo-noir eco-horror series. Tabitha Tabby Black flees a sordid life for her quiet hometown of Solitude, Texas, seeking the comfort of her grandmother's home. However, she quickly discovers that neither the town nor her grandmother are what they once were.

 

Pooh Bear Adventures Piglet's Very Bad Day #1 (One-Shot)

Rabbit is certain that every problem can be solved with a clever plan and the arrival of Kanga and her lively son Roo gives him the perfect opportunity to prove it. With Pooh’s calm co-operation and Piglet’s very reluctant help, Rabbit sets a scheme in motion that quickly leads to mistaken identities, nervous adventures and one extremely overwhelmed Piglet.Faithful to the warmth and gentle humour of A.A. Milne’s classic characters, Pooh Bear Adventures: Piglet’s Very Bad Day, delivers a charming all-ages story filled with laughs, heart and timeless lessons about friendship, kindness and the simple joys of the Hundred Acre Wood.

Rocketfellers #0

Among us are…the Unbelievables! A bold new era begins as the Rocketfeller family picks up the pieces after Roland’s death disappearance, and are now caretakers of their deadliest foe, the amnesiac Raina Rocketfeller. But they’re not the only ones looking for Roland, as the Trillion Dollar Kid makes his world debut—and the family from the future recalls what it was like to begin their life in our present. A new series from the Ghost Machine line exploring the lives of a futuristic family, including the origins of the Trillion Dollar Kid.

 

Seven Wives #1

Detectives Aguilar and Halwell investigate the murder of a temple patriarch found stabbed at his pulpit. Their investigation is stonewalled by the victim's seven wives, whose behaviour suggests deep-seated brainwashing and a hidden unholy gospel surviving within the cult.

Ultimate Impact: Reborn #1

Following the events of Ultimate Incursion, the Origin Boxes—catalysts for creating new superheroes—become the most sought-after items in the Marvel Universe. The conflict over these boxes begins to reshape the future of the 616 and introduces several new characters.

Young Hellboy: Thrilling Sky Adventures #1

In a story-within-a-story, Young Hellboy reads the adventures of his hero, Scarlett Santiago. Scarlett must protect herself from a wave of villains by teaming up with a mysterious, feline figure who shares her goals.

Zorro #1

Veteran creator Howard Chaykin and artist Jorge Fornés launch a new series for the legendary masked avenger. In this era, Zorro must defend his land against the encroachment of Napoleon’s Bonapartist armies.