New #1s, Volume 1s, and One-Shots

2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2026 #1

Featuring a cover from 2000 AD legend Liam Sharp, this summer special presents all-new stories for Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, and Judge Death. It also features the return of the King of Crime, Stickleback, in a brand-new, action-packed thriller.

Creators: T.C. Eglington, Ian Edginton, Andi Ewington, Kek-W, Boo Cook, D'Israeli, Gary Welsh, Anthony Williams, Liam Sharp

Batman Superman Worlds Finest 2026 Annual #1

The World's Finest attempt to have a relaxing night out with Jonathan Kent and Alfred. But after an emergency leads Batman and Superman into a trap, it's up to the father figures to jump into the fray! Also, with Lois Lane's current investigation putting her in Intergang's crosshairs, Batman steps in to provide Lois backup--but as Bruce Wayne, and accompanying Lois on a date!

Creators: Mark Waid, Mark Russell, Tyrone Finch, Clayton Henry, Patrick Boutin, Dan Mora

Black Star #1

This five-issue series is a Northern Gothic noir steeped in horror and dark humor. Amidst skirmishes between two warring factions in the early nineteenth-century fur trade, Dashiell Carlyle discovers he has magical abilities. Thrust into a secret order with designs to use magic to build a better world, Dashiell soon realizes that their utopia may come at a horrific cost.

Creators: Kristin Kreuk, Peter Mooney, Eric Putzer, Joe Bacardo, Martin Simmonds

DC's Hawk-Girl Summer #1

This sizzling summer anthology is the perfect juicy beach read. The collection of scorching stories showcases the babes and bombshells of the DC Universe as they slay the summer. Hawk-Girl breaks the fourth wall to guide readers through a sun-drenched stack of beach-ready adventures. The stories follow Hawkgirl, Catwoman, Red Hood, Grace Choi, Thunder, Shining Knight, Kid Quick, and more as they dominate the beach, the boardwalk, and any bad guys in their way.

Creators: Meghan Fitzmartin, Andre R. Frattino, Trick Weekes, Cavan Scott, Josh Trujillo, Dacy Lim, Siobhan Chiffon, Cathy Le, Ramon Perez and others with art by Meghan Hetrick, Andrew Drilon, Ramon Perez, Rafael Loureiro, Rowan MacColl, Siobhan Chiffon & Cathy Le and others 

Detective Comics 2026 Annual #1

GUEST-STARRING THE MAIN MAN HIMSELF, LOBO! Batman has been falsely accused of a political assassination on a distant planet, and someone has been sent to track down the Dark Knight and bring him to justice--someone with a special talent for hunting. That's right, Lobo's come to Earth with a bounty on Batman! Now, in the clutches of the Main Man and being carted across the cosmos to be judged for a crime he did not commit, Batman must find a way to clear his name! Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott bring you a thrilling tale of bounties, battles, and bastiches.

Creators: Tom Taylor, Dave Wielgosz, Nicola Scott, Fran Mariscal, Mikel Janin

The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1

This historical horror takes readers to the dying days of the American frontier. In 1891, a young city girl named June Buckley journeys to Kansas City to claim the inheritance of the estranged, cruel father she never knew. Forced to travel by horseback alongside a group of volatile, greedy strangers to a remote ranch, she is assigned a massive, violent horse named Hendido. June must traverse the brutal path that built her father's empire under the watchful eye of executor Temple Houston. But when the terrifying horse mysteriously bonds with her, June realizes that the journey is no formality—it is a deadly test where paranoia grows and not everyone will survive.

Creators: Dan Panosian, David Ferracci

The Greatest American Hero #1

The bumbling superhero from the hit '80s TV show returns in this five-issue limited series. The story follows Ralph Hinkley as he returns to reconnect with his son, who only knows him as the 'crazy man in red pyjamas'. Over the course of seven days, using just one suit, Ralph makes a final sacrifice so that he can finally get the ending he deserved.

Creators: Don Handfield, Alper Gecgel , Rob Prior

Justice League Knight Vision Special #1

This crucial All In Saga one-shot explores the post-DC K.O. era. After the Justice League offers amnesty to several villains, a massive power vacuum is left in the criminal underworld. Capitalising on shifting priorities and the future visions seen at the end of the event, the villain Prometheus rises to fill the void and construct a dangerous new weapon. To stop this threat, Batman and Lex Luthor must set aside their deep-seated differences and forge an uneasy alliance to investigate the danger.

Creators: Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Miguel Mendonca, Carmine Di Giandomenico

Masters of the Universe: Legends of Eternia #1

Serving as an official manga-styled tie-in prequel to the 2026 Masters of the Universe film, this issue explores the dark times of Eternia. The story is set fifteen years ago when He-Man defeated the vile Skeletor. Eternia's heroes gather for a feast to recount the fifteen years of strife and chaos that transpired before Prince Adam's return, revealing what it took to survive the kingdom's darkest hour.

Creators: Amanda Deibert, Emanuele Ercolani

Nano #1

This three-issue series follows Sana, a bad-ass operative of the underground organisation known as The Order. She and her longtime comrade Lukas are assigned to Nano, a mega-city run on prison labour that is roiling from blackouts. While Lukas is tasked with infiltrating Nanocorp's secretive research facility, Sana is given a cover mission she never trained for: playing the doting wife of Lukas under the guise of a middle school P.E. teacher. But when Lukas' mission goes sideways, Sana must jump off the bench and take action.

Creators: Alexandra Grant, Natacha Bustos

The Patron #1

This highbrow psychological thriller is set at the bloody intersection of art and commerce. Mr. Cherish is a legendary patron of the fine arts who has dedicated his life to scouting and supporting emerging artists, launching many into industry superstardom. However, his terrifying secret to success is orchestrating their untimely deaths, as nothing makes an artwork more valuable to collectors than the passing of its creator. When young painter Matty Barnes is targeted to become Cherish's next "hit," a posthumous twist flips the script on the murder, putting Cherish's entire empire in the cross-hairs of law enforcement and a merciless third-party connoisseur.

Creators: Christian Ward, John J. Pearson

Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark #1

Serving as a three-issue limited series companion to the main event, writer Tom Waltz and artist Zé Carlos follow two teams assembled as the first line of Earth's defense against the dual invasion. Beta Ray Bill leads the Defenders of Light (Photon, Sunfire, and Dagger) against Hela, while Iron Man—wearing his new Black Metal armor—leads the Defenders of Dark (Darkstar, Agent Anti-Venom, and Cloak) against Knull.

Creators: Tom Waltz, Ze Carlos, David Marquez

Rocket Raccoon: Rocket Rewind #1

Celebrating half a century of the heavily armed rapscallion, this anniversary spectacular features three brand-new stories alongside a reprint of his historic first appearance. Rocket encounters a galactic book collector and meets the original, British-accented 'Rocky Raccoon'. In 'BoomShakaLaka' by MacKenzie Cadenhead and Enid Balám, Rocket heads to a paradise planet to steal an immensely powerful artefact. Finally, Christos Gage and Todd Nauck set up an odd-couple team-up with Hank Pym in Sub-Atomica.

Creators: Christos Gage, Enid Balam, Ryan Stegman

Let us know on social media which new starts are making your pull list this week, and don't forget to head down to the shops to grab your copies before they sell out!