Freshly Pressed! New Comic Book Day - 8th October 2025

Here is this week’s rundown of the new comics
coming out on the 8th October.

DC knocks it out the park,
The World to Come gets punished,
Marvel returns to Sakaar,
And Blade gets gutsy!

THIS WEEK'S NEW
#1's & ONE SHOTS!

 DC KO #1

The Heart of Apokolips has turned Earth into a wasteland to prepare for Darkseid's return. The Justice League must compete in a tournament, where getting closer to the Heart brings increasing corruption. Only one hero will face Darkseid - who will endure, and what are they willing to sacrifice?

Imperial War: Imperial Guardians #1

Following the dramatic events of Imperial, the Super-Skrull becomes entangled in a plot with galaxy-wide implications. Meanwhile, an unexpected team races to prevent chaos and restore order.

Marvel Knights; The Punisher #1

The Punisher joins Marvel Knights, with Jimmy Palmiotti and Dan Panosian exploring Frank's transformation from ruthless avenger to the character seen in the world to come.

Return to Planet Hulk #1

Hulk escapes the Red King's arena and battles monsters and machines on war-torn Sakaar, facing a choice between becoming the planet's savior or its destroyer. Greg Pak returns to tell this pivotal story of survival and destiny.

Marvel: Black, White, Blood & Guts #1

This issue features a blood curdling Blade story by Al Ewing & Kev Walker, followed by another daring Blade tale from G. Willow Wilson and Devmalya Pramanik. And don’t miss the final story by Chris Condon featuring Iron Man, adding to the mix of Marvel heroic horror.

SiKtC: A Monster Hunter Walks Into the Bar #1

This collection brings together the entire story originally told in six parts as part of the anthology horror series Hello Darkness. Erica Slaughter travels from town to town to hunt creatures that appear at night, and this narrative presents perspectives from individuals she has helped. The anthology examines the reputation and influence of the monster hunter character within the series.