Freshly Pressed! New Comic Book Day 6th May 2026

New Comic Book Day Wednesday this week includes the high-octane 20th-anniversary revisit to Civil War: Unmasked #1, a new grittier Ben 10 comic, and the official kickoff of the X-Men: Age of Revelation era. If you're after nostalgia, then this is it! Or celebrate belated Star Wars Day (May 4th) with the release of Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1.

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

Astonishing Miles Morales: Spider-Man – The Art of Thwip #1

Collecting the first six issues of the hit digital series in print for the first time, Miles Morales handles a string of art robberies by Bumbler, Hightail’s super-speedy secret mission, and an assault on Brooklyn Visions Academy by the Frost Pharaoh.

Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Kyoshi Warriors #1

Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors leave their island home to join the war against the Fire Nation. Met with suspicion and resentment by the mainlanders, they struggle to prove their worth to the Earth Kingdom. But when that opportunity arises, will they be willing to compromise their values as Kyoshi Warriors to embrace it? From writer Brandon Hoàng with illustrator BellBessa and colorist Adele Matera comes a new story following the fan-favorite Kyoshi Warriors and their first steps into the wider world!

Ben 10 #1

Joe Casey and Robert Carey deliver a darker, action-oriented reimagining of the classic franchise aimed at teenagers. Ben Tennyson and his family are out camping when a meteor crash delivers the mysterious Omnitrix, sparking a new superhero origin that finds Ben in more dangerous, high-stakes situations involving cosmic and body horror.

Blade Runner Tokyo Nexus: To Lose Is To Win #1

After discovering that Mead and Stix are still alive, their old commanding officer Uldren sets out to eliminate them. The pair must fight for survival while uncovering the conspiracies of Rumika, a dangerous Blade Runner sent to destroy the Cheshire Corporation.

Civil War: Unmasked #1

Writer Christos Gage revisits the historic event to follow unseen stories of Iron Man, Spider-Man, Goliath, Tigra, and Captain America. The series begins with an urgent mission from Bishop that takes Tony Stark into the "Days of Future Past," where he witnesses the apocalyptic consequences of the Superhuman Registration Act.

DC x Sonic the Hedgehog: The Metal Legion #1

THE FAN-FAVORITE CROSSOVER RETURNS! The worlds of DC Comics' Justice League and SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog collide once more in another thrilling crossover filled with action, adventure, laughs, and perils! Mysterious mechanical rings have appeared on both worlds, linking them together and leading to all things wonderful, worrisome, and weird! The heroes are happily reunited, but little do they suspect there's a sinister origin to their reunions.

Dog Tag #1

Dog Tag is a fictional story about a very real war. It follows the life and thoughts of Corporal Tom Fuller through the final year of World War II as his service takes him from the invasion of Normandy to the surrender of Japan. Borrowed from real world stories and little known events of the war, Dog Tag asks big questions about the war while focusing on the heroism of the ordinary people who lived and died during the conflict.

Energon Universe Special 2026

This oversized one-shot features four all-new stories set within the interconnected worlds of Transformers, G.I. Joe, Void Rivals, and M.A.S.K. from some of the biggest names in comics.

Excommunicated #1

When a faithful nun and a festering demon are each excommunicated from the church — and from hell — because of a botched exorcism, they must work together to uncover a sinister plot that endangers their lives and the world. New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson and "X-Men United" artist Tiago Palma thrill and terrify readers with an unlikely and unholy pairing — a nun and demon working together.

Fall of the House of Slaughter #1

As the House of Slaughter’s ailing Old Dragon enters his final days, Cecilia Slaughter and the other Heads gather to determine his successor. Deadly ambitions begin to take shape as the House and the Order prepare for a new legacy to begin — and the conflict will no doubt be lethal in this all-new miniseries set in the world of Something is Killing the Children! Can the House of Slaughter survive a new Dragon coming into power?

Hank Howard Pizza Detective: A Slice of Life #1

Written and illustrated by David Lapham, this series follows Hollywood detective Hank Howard as he pursues an Australian drug syndicate. Outgunned and out of jurisdiction, Howard must use his wits to crack the case while facing pressure from federal agents to back down.

If Destruction Be Our Lot #1

In the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse, Jack Chandler is the sole survivor of a rural farming community who has chosen to live alongside his undead family. When outsiders discover his town, Jack becomes the only thing protecting his undead loved ones from those who hope to kill them for good.

Jubilee: Deadly Reunion #1

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Jubilation Lee strikes out on her own to save Eason Cheung, the long-lost cousin she never knew. The reunion takes them to San Francisco's Chinatown, where Jubilee must confront a conniving supervillain and secrets from her own past.

Lady Mechanika: The Mechanical Menagerie #1

MINISERIES PREMIERE BENITEZ IS BACK on a brand new LADY MECHANIKA story by guest writer MADELEINE HOLLY-ROSING (Boston Metaphysical Society)! Lewis, Fred, and Allie stumble upon an abandoned amusement park and inadvertently awaken something that should have remained forgotten. Meanwhile, Lady Mechanika and Inspector Singh investigate the whereabouts of Mistress Grimm and her elusive Reapers!

Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword #1

Journey back to the early days of the Hyrkanian warrior in a new series that explores the era when she was one of the few fighters worthy enough to match the might of Conan the Cimmerian.

She-Spawn #1

A former solider, assassin, superhero, and mother, Priest now finds herself pulled into a brutal confrontation with an angelic cult determined to sacrifice a child in the name of their God. What begins as a mission quickly becomes something far more personal, forcing Jessica to confront the regret and responsibility that have followed her long after she stepped into the role of She-Spawn.

Sleepy Hollow: The Witches of the Western Wood #1

This prequel to the 1999 film follows Sarah Archer—the girl who would eventually become Mary Van Tassel—and her twin sister. Raised in the wild Western Wood, the sisters are forced to endure neglect and abuse while being taught the dark ways of witchcraft by their mother.

Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1

Set prior to the events of the film and following the finale of the Andor series, Cassian infiltrates the lawless maze of the Ring of Kafrene. On a high-stakes mission to save a rebel informant, Cassian must race against troopers and bounty hunters in a tense espionage thriller.

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner #1

In this corner, we have intergalactic heavyweight Guy Gardner fighting in the @%$&# division, and his challengers are... Manhunter androids, space apes, the Guardians, and fellow Lantern John Stewart?! The Deadpool team of Matteo Lolli and Gerry Duggan presents Light Club: a tale of the best and worst Lantern in the corps.

X-Men: Age Of Revelation: Overture

X years later, the heir of Apocalypse reigns! Former New Mutant Doug Ramsey played a vital role as the voice of Krakoa. In the wake of its fall, he became the heir of Apocalypse. Then Cyclops’ X-Men welcomed him into their ranks. And that’s where it all went wrong! COLLECTING: X-Men: Age of Revelation (2025) #0, X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture (2025) #1, Amazing X-Men (2025) #1-3, Binary (2025) #1-3, Cloak or Dagger (2025) #1-3, Iron & Frost (2025) #1-3, Laura Kinney: Sabretooth (2025) #1-3.