Freshly Pressed! New Comic Book Day 29th April 2026

This New Comic Book Day Wednesday there are major solo series launches, high-stakes one-shots, and the conclusion of several month-long crossover events. There's plenty of excitement, from the debut of Zatanna’s new ongoing era to a multi-versal clash for Doom... Plus don't miss Swamp Thing which completes the legendary lost issues, and the beautifully illustrated Oddball's Odyssey.

For this and more, read our below guide to all the #1 issues and one-shots arriving this New Comic Book Day. Why not add them to your pull list so you never miss a beat?

The New #1s and One-Shots

Batman / Wonder Woman: Truth #1 

Writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Cheung team up for a classic-style caper set in the aftermath of Batman: Hush. The Lasso of Truth has been stolen, and the Caped Crusader and Amazon Princess must race to recover it before it falls into the wrong hands. The culprits are revealed to be an unlikely—and dangerous—reunion of the Joker and Harley Quinn.

Doom 2099: Rage of Doom #1

Frank Tieri and Von Randal deliver the next chapter for the infamous future version of Victor von Doom. After the shocking revelation that he was responsible for wiping out all life on Earth in his own timeline, a broken Doom discovers the buried head of Ultron. Victor must now risk everything to repair his time machine and find redemption, even if it means awakening a dangerously powerful machine intelligence.

Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress #1

Launching a new series from Titan Comics, Elric of Melniboné is tasked with finding the Empress of the Dawn following a tragic loss. As a rival army plots to steal his Ring of Kings and the soul-drinking sword Stormbringer to create a new Champion of Chaos, Elric must fight to keep his own mind from succumbing to the impulses of the sword and becoming Chaos incarnate.

Final Boss: Masked Vigilante #1

This one-shot explores the origins of the most enigmatic breakout star from the Final Boss universe. Shrouded in mystery until now, the shadowed assassin known as the Masked Vigilante takes centre stage as we uncover her history and witness her use an arsenal of dangerously crafted weaponry to dismantle a ruthless crime syndicate.

Giant-sized Savage Tales #1 (one shot) 

The Savage Tales return with a vengeance in an all-new oversized special for 2026! Bursting with action and intrigue, it features four fantastic tales of thrills, spills, and brutality, all crafted by two-fisted word wrangler David Avallone and a trio of comics’ hardest of hard-boiled artists! Mariano Benitez-Chapo takes the Daughter of Drakulon into the shadows in Vampirella Noir! Pasquale Qualano puts the She-Devil With a Sword through her paces in The Exile! Mariano Benitez-Chapo signs on with Captain Gullivar Jones for His War Chapter IV! Fonally Sebastian Piriz wraps things up in The Last Allan Quatermain Story!

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions - Firefly #1 (one shot)

Continuing the tradition of dialogue-free storytelling, this one-shot focuses on Cobra's deadly saboteur. Firefly is sent on a high-stakes mission where he must complete his objective no matter the cost, relying on pure action and technical skill to navigate the battlefield.

Hellboy in Love: Black Eyes #1

Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden present a cozy B.P.R.D. reunion with a chilly twist. Hellboy and Anastasia visit retired agents Archie and Margaret in their quaint village, but the visit quickly turns into a paranormal investigation when the legendary wails of a local ghost begin disturbing the peace with increasing urgency.

Justice League Intergalactic Special #1

The planet Naltor and the Green Lanterns that protect it fall under the spell of the wretched Witch Queen, who harnesses the planet's dream energy in hopes of taking over all that lies beyond. But have no fear, Star Sapphire's assembled team of Justice Leaguers will no doubt liberate them all! Except, well, Green Arrow sure does hate space. And Adam Strange's ship comes under attack before it even enters Naltorian orbit. And Galaxy invited her best friend and one of the League's most wanted, Dreamer, along on the mission without telling anybody. And Dreamer's visions seem to spell doom from the very start. Just when Star Sapphire thought she was getting the hang of her powers and the whole team-leader thing... Will this team of disparate dynamos figure out how to come together to win the day? Or will they, too, succumb to the Witch Queen's all consuming hive mind?

Oddball's Odyssey #1

Divine providence has finally done what no hangover ever could – Bobby Dougherty is sober. But fate works fast and it’s not long until Bobby tumbles back off the wagon. A single glance at the radiant swan Lucia Serena Del Mar leaves the former booze-hound monkey drunk on love and hopelessly devoted. When Lucia takes flight, Bobby refuses to let his chance at love slip through his fingers. Joined by his faithful friend Jimmy Skunk, he sets off on a perilous journey across distant lands – through impossible labyrinths, over treacherous seas and into the path of a vicious, fire-spitting minotaur in an epic quest to win Lucia’s heart.

RED ROOTS #1

The lives of a professional killer and a high school teacher are bound by a terrifying, mysterious force...

SWAMP THING 1989 #1 

Over three decades since the controversy and cancellation, Rick Veitch’s legendary lost issues are completed! After a renowned two year run on the series, Veitch’s grand finale to Swamp Thing was cut short, and never to see print! Whispers and leaks hinted at the epic untold saga for years. Now, for the first time, that final story is told! As Swamp Thing is cast back through time, he will come to meet a carpenter who will change the trajectory of his life and the DC Universe forever. The origin of Etrigan, and Swamp Thing’s journey to the beginning of time starts here!

Zatanna #1

Superstar creator Jamal Campbell launches a brand-new ongoing series for the Mistress of Magic. Recently named the first Prime Magus in millennia, Zatanna now carries the heavy responsibility of overseeing and guiding the world of magic. Her journey begins with a world tour that quickly pits her against horrors hidden within forgotten histories.