Welcome back, comic fans, to your essential rundown of the hottest new issues dropping this week! June 11th, 2025, is shaping up to be another stellar New Comic Book Day, Let's see what treasures await you at CGC!
Spotlight: New Beginnings - #1s and One-Shots for June 11th, 2025
This is where the action begins! Here are the brand-new #1 issues and special one-shots making their debut this week
| Title | Publisher | Summary |
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| AVENGERS ACADEMY: ASSEMBLE #1 | Marvel Comics | "SCHOOL'S IN SESSION!" Captain Marvel assembles a misfit team of super-powered teens—Captain America of the Railways, Bloodline, Escapade, Moon Girl, Red Goblin, and the new hero Kid Juggernaut—to guide the next generation of heroes at the Avengers Academy. However, classes are the least of their worries as they must fend off super-villain attacks, forge new friendships and rivalries, and discover what it truly means to be Earth’s mightiest heroes. This release marks the first time issues #1-6 of Marvel’s hit Infinity series AVENGERS ACADEMY by Anthony Oliveira, Carola Borelli, and Bailie Rosenlund are available in print, featuring the first appearance of an all-new Sinister Six! |
| BATMAN MADNESS A LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT HALLOWEEN SPECIAL FACSIMILE EDITION #1 | DC Comics | Runaway children have been disappearing in Gotham Central Park, becoming unwilling guests at the Mad Hatter's psychotic tea party. When a conflict between Captain James Gordon and his newly adopted daughter, Barbara, inadvertently leads to Barbara becoming the Hatter's latest "Alice," Batman must intervene to ensure Barbara's first Halloween in Gotham is not her last. A classic tale reprinted for a new generation. |
| BLOOD & THUNDER #1 (2nd Printing) | Image Comics | The series premiere continues with this second printing! Bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her talking gun, Thunder, are renowned for their skill in capturing criminals. But when the galaxy’s most dangerous criminal escapes from prison, Blood's relentless pursuit leads her to unearth shocking secrets about her own past, present, and future, escalating the stakes dramatically. This action epic from Benito Cereno, E.J. Su, Michele “Msassyk” Assarasakorn, and Robert Kirkman is set in a near future where Earth has integrated alien species into a new society, bringing with it new rules and entirely new kinds of crime to solve. |
| BLUE PALO VERDE #1 (OF 5) | Mad Cave Studios | Kristine Woods is on her first day out of jail, only to discover that her father has vanished into a mysterious and isolated town nestled deep in the New Mexico desert. Now, Kristine must embark on a desperate search to find and rescue him from a bizarre and unnatural threat that defies explanation. This five-issue miniseries is an atmospheric folk-horror story that delves into themes of dread, isolation, and the difficult path to redemption, all set against the starkly beautiful backdrop of the American Southwest. |
| CRITICAL ROLE VOX MACHINA ORIGINS I #1 (OF 6) | Dark Horse Comics | Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Critical Role with the first-ever print release of the original Vox Machina Origins digital series! Join the roguish twins Vax'ildan and Vex'ahlia as they investigate a mysterious curse plaguing the impoverished citizens of the port city Stilben. Things are far from what they seem, as their investigation leads them to encounters with dangerous shark-riding fish men and shadowy black-clad assassins. Along the way, they meet an enigmatic, antlered half-elven druid who has her own compelling theory about the curse's origin. |
| DEATH OF THE SILVER SURFER #1 (OF 5) | Marvel Comics | The Sentinel of the Spaceways, Norrin Radd, returns to Earth to defend a war-ravaged planet, but he quickly finds himself with a galaxy-sized target on his back. A formidable new enemy emerges, determined to stop at nothing to steal away everything the Silver Surfer is and ever will be. The fate of the Surfer may hinge on a single human life, which could be the deciding factor in his salvation or his ultimate damnation. If the Surfer falls, who then will wield the awesome Power Cosmic? And what will become of the Surfer's old master, Galactus, Devourer of Worlds? This tragic new epic features a guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. |
| GARGOYLES DEMONA #1 | Dynamite Entertainment | A thousand years of adventure begin here! Following a special prologue in Dynamite Entertainment's Free Comic Book Day issue #0, the long-awaited tale of Goliath's former love and sworn enemy of the Manhattan Clan truly gets underway. Return to the Dark Ages and the immediate aftermath of the destruction of Castle Wyvern in the year 1093. The now-immortal Demona has become a lonely and hunted creature. Bereft of both clan and home after her betrayal of Scotland's king, she wanders south to Northumberland in search of a safe haven – only to find that her old nemesis, Canmore, is raiding the city. Canmore's destruction is visited upon human and Gargoyle alike, and when Demona discovers the depths of his cruelty and the fate of her kind at his hands, her fury sets in motion a cycle of vengeance that will last for centuries – and may yet consume the entire world! |
| GEHENNA NAKED AGGRESSION #1 (OF 4) | Image Comics | There's a contract out on Gehenna. She's managed to stay alive long enough that the contract has been resold several times as consolidated debt between various criminal organizations. Now, Gehenna intends to put a decisive stop to the chain of custody on that contract – with a bullet. This miniseries promises nonstop action inspired by the likes of Gun Honey and Elektra: Assassin. |
| GIANT-SIZE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 | Marvel Comics | Summer kicks off with a colossal issue! Legendary filmmaker and writer Kevin Smith makes a triumphant return to Marvel with a Spider-Man story that promises to be both heart-pounding and hilariously entertaining. Meanwhile, Al Ewing and Mark Buckingham weave a decade-spanning adventure featuring Spider-Man and some of his closest allies. And as if that weren't enough, Chip Zdarsky and CAFU introduce a brand-new character poised to play a significant role in the future of Marvel Comics! |
| GIANT-SIZE DARK PHOENIX SAGA #1 | Marvel Comics | The past isn't set in stone! Kamala Khan finds herself locked in a desperate battle through time against an unstable and unleashed Legion – and she's gone from the frying pan directly into the Phoenix fire. As the history we know is systematically destroyed before her very eyes, the new mutant must team up with Jean Grey in her darkest hour and find a way to master her dangerous new mutant power! This cosmic, emotional story turns history upside down. PLUS: A special "Revelations" backup story reveals the hidden secret that binds Scott Summers and Jean Grey together. This is the second of five spectacular Giant-Size one-shots! |
| GODZILLA VS SPIDER-MAN #1 (2nd Printing) | Marvel Comics | The King of the Monsters meets the Wall-Crawler in this colossal crossover, back for a second printing! (No specific summary for this printing beyond the title's premise). |
| INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE BATTLE BEAST #1 (2nd Printing) | Image Comics | He's back by popular demand! Cursed with an unquenchable thirst for violence, the formidable BATTLE BEAST searches the universe for the one warrior mightier than him—his only reward, a glorious death in combat. But even in a universe teeming with mighty Viltrumites like Invincible and Omni-Man, it seems that no one may be able to stop the galaxy's deadliest warrior unless he does the unthinkable. Superstars Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley present the most demanded INVINCIBLE story of all time, revealing the secret history of Battle Beast in a tale perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike. |
| MARVEL RIVALS IGNITE #1 | Marvel Comics | Get ready to ignite the rivalry! Tying into the smash-hit hero shooter Marvel Rivals, one of the most popular competitive games in the world, Marvel Comics is getting in on the action. This special one-shot introduces several new in-game skins designed by superstar artist Peach Momoko. Momoko is joined by three acclaimed manga artists—Yuji Kaku, Mitsuyasu Sakai, and Ryusei Yamada—for a trio of action-packed stories that showcase these new costumes in a thrilling time-traveling adventure set in Japan. |
| MARVEL UNITED: A PRIDE SPECIAL #1 | Marvel Comics | Marvel heroes unite against fear and hatemongering! Visionary Marvel creators and bright rising stars deliver an action-packed anthology that takes a real look at the world outside your window. In this special, Captain America of the Railways Aaron Fischer (in a story by Al Ewing) confronts the inimical and despicable Hate-Monger; Anthony Oliveira pens a story about the past that will reshape the future; and more! Don't miss this special filled with righteous rage, longing love, captivating catharsis, and most of all, solidarity! |
| NEW AVENGERS #1 | Marvel Comics | Borrowing the stylized asterisk from the upcoming Thunderbolts* MCU movie, Marvel Comics relaunches the concept with a team consisting of Carnage, the Hulk, Namor, Clea, and Wolverine, led by the Winter Soldier and Black Widow. "Demented duplicates of the Illuminati are threatening the world, and if they figure out how to work together, they'll be as unstoppable as the originals," reads Marvel's official solicitation. Bucky and Natasha need allies who will do anything to take the duplicates out – but wrangling a team of killers and monsters presents its own dangers. Welcome to the New Thunderbolts* – hope you survive the experience! |
| ROBIN AND BATMAN JASON TODD #1 (OF 3) | DC Comics | This sequel to 2022's acclaimed Robin & Batman retells the turbulent origin story of the second Boy Wonder, Jason Todd. From creators Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, the series explores the complex early relationship between Bruce Wayne and the troubled Jason. Batman has a new Robin: a rash, impulsive, reckless kid with a difficult past, whom Batman was certain he could mold into Gotham's next great crime-fighter. But can the Dark Knight save Jason Todd from the darkness brewing within himself? The series also promises to introduce a mysterious new villain who is specifically targeting Jason. |
| RUNAWAYS #1 (OF 5) | Marvel Comics | Superstar writer Rainbow Rowell and visionary artist Elena Casagrande return to Marvel's beloved found family, the Runaways, for a brand-new chapter – but they've seen better days. Nico Minoru has lost her girlfriend, her best friend, and her magic. With Karolina, Chase, and Alex out of the picture, Gert is trying her best to motivate the remaining Runaways, who are operating on autopilot. However, when Doctor Doom himself attempts to reclaim one of their own—Doombot!—it signals that it's time for them to start running again. This series ties into the "One World Under Doom" status quo. |
| SPACE GHOST ANNUAL #1 | Dynamite Entertainment | After the thrilling events of issue #12's second-story-arc finale, the creative team of David Pepose and Jonathan Lau pull out all the stops for their very first Space Ghost Annual! With the Council of Doom seemingly defeated, our heroes now face a terrifying new threat—one that strikes from beyond the fourth dimension! To have any hope of survival, Space Ghost and his crew (Jan, Jace, and Blip) must find a way to break the dominion of TEMPUS THE TIME-MASTER! Featuring 28 action-packed story pages. |
| SPIDER-GIRL #1 | Marvel Comics | Spinning directly out of the pages of SPIDER-BOY comes the sensational SPIDER-GIRL! After Bullseye's shocking betrayal, Spider-Girl is trying her hand at being a true hero. But when a clash with the villainous VERMIN reveals that a major Spider-nemesis is tracking her every move, Spider-Girl will have to figure out what this dangerous foe wants – and which of their supposed allies will try to kill her next. |
| SUMMER OF SUPERMAN SPECIAL #1 (ONE SHOT) (2nd Printing) | DC Comics | THIS IS IT! Spring into the SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues are in for some big changes, and it all starts in this special oversize issue, back for a second printing! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid, and Dan Slott, this special will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles. When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day–but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. This is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025! The "Summer of Superman" branding and this special acting as a "ground floor" for multiple titles indicates a coordinated editorial strategy by DC to elevate the Superman line. The introduction of a "Kryptonite asteroid" that becomes a "new natural resource on Earth" is a world-altering event designed to shake up the status quo for all Kryptonian characters, creating numerous storytelling opportunities and potential conflicts across different books. This isn't just a single story; it's a universe-wide catalyst. |
| TOXIE TEAM-UP #1 (OF 5) | Ahoy Comics | The Toxic Avenger kicks off a new team-up miniseries by joining forces with none other than Jesus Christ, as seen in Mark Russell and Richard Pace's Second Coming series! Each issue of this five-part saga will see Tromaville's monstrous hero partnered with another character from the AHOY Comics universe. Future team-ups will include the Jersey Devil, Acid Chimp, the Justice Warriors, Dragonflyman and Stinger, and Swamp Cop and Schitt. |
| TRINITY DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #1 (OF 6) | DC Comics | Spinning out of Tom King's celebrated run on Wonder Woman, this new six-issue limited series focuses on Diana's daughter, Lizzie Prince, also known as Trinity! The adventure begins as Trinity embarks on her most dangerous quest yet: to enter the timeline to find her long-lost father. As the young hero knows, messing with time has its consequences, but that doesn't mean she learned her lesson the first time. Things are about to get "ruff" as the Super Sons have gone to the dogs. Prepare for a Crisis of Infinite Corgis! |
| UMBRELLA ACADEMY PLAN B #1 (OF 6) | Dark Horse Comics | After the mass release of The City's greatest foes and the ensuing chaos in Hotel Oblivion, the Umbrella Academy faces their most fearsome challenge to date—their other brothers and sisters. Known only as The Sparrows, they share a different, perhaps darker, connection to Sir Reginald Hargreeves and Mom. No one knows how to hurt each other more than family, and this powerful, ruthless brood will spare no brutality in favor of their sole objective—control, and the obedient glare that comes with it. This is a harrowing and action-filled study of ambition, futility, and violence. |
This Week's Continuing Adventures: June 11th, 2025
Marvel Comics
- AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #2 (2nd Printing)
- EDDIE BROCK CARNAGE #5
- EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN #10
- MAGIK #6 Overview: Guest-starring Madelyne Pryor, the GOBLIN QUEEN! The Goblin Queen comes to Magik for help to retain control of Limbo. But what kind of threat requires two queens of Limbo to defeat it? And what kind of trouble can Magik and the Goblin Queen get into together?!
- ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM #5 (OF 9) Overview: As the "One World Under Doom" status quo reaches a fever pitch, the heroes of the Marvel Universe find themselves teaming up with Doctor Doom to take on the dread Dormammu in the main OWUD series.
- PHOENIX #12 Overview: Protecting the cosmos as PHOENIX, Jean Grey has experienced near-limitless mystery and wonder – a universe of perpetual possibility! But nothing so magnificently unexpected as this: Her sister, SARA GREY, has returned to life. Murdered by the Phalanx many years ago, Sara nonetheless stands before Jean, alive and well. But – when?! Why?! How?! All of these are questions worth asking. And Jean Grey probably should.
- STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER ADAPTATION #5 (OF 5) Overview: The comic adaptation of the final film in the Skywalker Saga reaches its conclusion.
- ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #17
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ULTIMATE X-MEN #16
DC Comics
- ABSOLUTE BATMAN #9 Overview: The story arc "Absolute Bane" (or "AN ALL NEW ARK (M)" as detailed in some shop listings) continues. Bruce Wayne attempts to infiltrate Ark M, a fully operational institution that has played a significant role in the creation of evil, to distill its secrets. However, a new villain from Gotham City, an old adversary of Alfred's known only as Bane, arrives to deal with the problem.
- ACTION COMICS #1087 Overview: Writer Mark Waid, alongside artist Skylar Patridge, takes Clark Kent back to his formative early years on the Kent Farm. This poignant story has direct ties to the present day and will see the Boy of Steel reach unexpected new heights as he discovers the true meaning of being a hero. The first stop for young Clark is Metropolis's famed Expo of Tomorrow. Will he be able to blend into the crowd, or is Superboy about to make his public debut?
- AQUAMAN #6 Overview: The "Dark Tide Saga" rages on! It's a "BIG BLUE BATTLE ROYALE!" as the power of Thalassa, the Trilance Saber, is desperately needed to unite Aquaman and his people. King Arthur must act quickly if he is to have any chance of seeing Atlantis again. Meanwhile, the mystery of the pearl deepens, and the power of the Dark Tide continues to grow. This issue marks a major step towards the next big DCU event.
- BATMAN #9 (FACSIMILE EDITION) Overview: A classic tale reprinted! A crew of hardened criminals must face the horrific consequences of their theft of a prized ruby as Batman and Robin investigate the killing curse of the Four Fates! Then it's all aboard for a whale of a tale as the Dynamic Duo find themselves battling a crooked captain on the high seas! All this, plus the riotous return of the Joker, and Batman and Robin fight to get a young boy all he wants for Christmas—his father's freedom!
- BATMAN AND ROBIN #22 Overview: "A DEMONIC ENCOUNTER!" Batman faces both natural and supernatural horrors in his desperate quest to save his son, Damian. Gotham City's dark secrets, known well by Bruce, become an even greater threat with Damian trapped within its shadowy labyrinth. The city's demons, forgotten skeletons, and despairing memories pose a significant danger. With time running out, Batman must interrogate the demon Etrigan if he has any hope of rescuing Damian.
- BATMAN DARK PATTERNS #7 (OF 12) Overview: "A TERRIFYING NEW CASE BEGINS!" This is "Case 03: Pareidolia" (or "The Old Gangs of Gotham"). A dead body is found burned to a crisp in the heart of one of Gotham's oldest neighborhoods, the Rookery. The Dark Knight Detective finds himself enmeshed in a twisting murder mystery dating back to the early days of the Red Hood Gang.
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DC VS. VAMPIRES WORLD WAR V #10 (OF 12)
- DC X SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #1 (OF 5) (3rd Printing) Overview: The monstrous Darkseid crosses dimensions to invade the world of Sonic the Hedgehog, seeking the ultimate power. Sonic and his friends have faced everything from mad scientists to ancient spirits, but the forces of Apokolips may be too much for them. Thankfully, the full heroic might of the Justice League arrives to back them up!
- FIRE AND ICE WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER #3 (OF 6) Overview: With their powers still haywire and nearly everyone in Smallville now body-swapped, Fire and Ice must make a desperate deal with the Demon Etrigan. Their goal: to chase the key to their salvation—a powerful ring that once belonged to the Lords of Order, last seen in the fiery bowels of Hell.
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GREEN LANTERN CORPS #5
- SUPERGIRL #2
Image Comics
- BLOOD & THUNDER #2 Overview: The hit series from the mind of Robert Kirkman continues! The Prisoner from Cell Block X has escaped, but can Blood and her infuriatingly talkative gun Thunder stop him in time? Plus, this issue promises to reveal the very first meeting between Blood and Thunder!
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FALLING IN LOVE ON THE PATH TO HELL #8
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FREE PLANET #2
- GEIGER #15
- GOLDEN RAGE MOTHER KNOWS BEST #3 (OF 5)
- I HATE FAIRYLAND #41
- KING SPAWN #46
- LOST FANTASY #2
- ROGUE SUN #28
- SPAWN #365
- TRANSFORMERS #21
- W0RLDTR33 #15
Dark Horse Comics
- FRANKENSTEIN NEW WORLD THE SEA OF FOREVER #4
- SISTER IMPERATOR #4 (OF 4)
- STAR WARS HYPERSPACE STORIES THE BAD BATCH GHOST AGENTS #4
BOOM! Studios
- HELLO DARKNESS #11 Overview: The bestselling, critically acclaimed horror anthology continues with new hair-raising, eye-popping, stomach-churning tales. In "You Can't Make a Silk Purse From a Sow's Ear" by Jenna Cha, a sickly man tries to reconcile his awful condition with his past as a perfect, prize-winning baby. And beware of letting your eyes linger on the wrong thing too long—you might see "The Devil in the Corner of Your Eye" by Genevieve Valentine and Ming Doyle!
- I HEART SKULL-CRUSHER! #10 (OF 10) Overview: The stunning conclusion! With Skull-Crusher's team in disarray, she turns to Trini to help her assemble a new crew to take on the vicious Queen Mob. It'll be an all-out, all-in throwdown showdown that will decide the fate of the entire Dome itself!
- SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #42 Overview: Erica Slaughter's gripping origin story continues! Off on a hunt and away from the mysterious House, Erica and Jessica find themselves once again diverted from returning home. But when unexpected trouble strikes, will it be Jessica taking care of her pupil, or will the roles be reversed?
IDW Publishing
- STAR TREK LOWER DECKS #8 Overview: In a mother-daughter bonding moment, Captain Freeman continues the story of her past as a "nobody screw-up," much like Mariner. Elsewhere, Dr. Katherine Pulaski, despite her brilliant track record, is struggling at the helm of the U.S.S. Illinois in a tense clash with a Romulan warbird. Freeman and Durango are called upon to save the day, needing to rise to the challenge of command quickly for the crew to survive.
- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (2024) #9 Overview: The new era for the Turtles by writer Jason Aaron continues. The Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests—Raphael in prison, Michelangelo a TV star in Tokyo, Leonardo traveling the world, Donatello trapped in a mutant zoo. Gathering forces will pull them back together.
- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES MUTANT NATION #7 Overview: Before her mysterious seclusion, Foot Clan leader Karai ordered Natsu, Koya, and Bludgeon to allow District Attorney Hieronymus Hale to remove the Ninja Turtles from the board. However, with Hale's militarized Foot Patrol causing chaos and shaming the Foot name, Karai's mutant soldiers decide they can no longer stand by. Meanwhile, officers Kara Lewis and Monty Moose encounter the Foot Patrol, who are uninterested in helping maintain peace in New York.
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DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
- CAPTAIN PLANET #2 Overview: Gaia, the latest High Priestess of the Earth, is under siege by the villainous Lucian Plunder and his tech. Her only hope is to summon her newly empowered Planeteers to wield their elemental forces against her captors. (This is the premise from issue #1 solicitations , setting context for issue #2).
- HERCULOIDS #4
- RED SONJA ATTACKS MARS #3
- RED SONJA VS. THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #3 Overview: Now that they're stuck with each other and facing off against both a Deadite horde and Kulan Gath, Sonja and Ash form an uneasy alliance. But can the She-Devil with a Sword and the hapless hero with a boomstick cooperate long enough to stop this fresh influx of evil into the Hyborian Age?
- SPACE GHOST/JONNY QUEST SPACE QUEST #2 Overview: Journey to the Nightmare Planet! Under the grudging tutelage of the Guardian of the Spaceways, Jonny, Hadji and Bandit are starting to get a feel for life among the stars. But their beginner's luck is about to run out, leading to a crash landing on a decidedly unhospitable world – and an epic throwdown between Space Ghost and Dr. Zin.
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THUNDERCATS #16
- THUNDERCATS LOST #3
- ZOOTOPIA #4
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KEENSPOT
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MARK SPEARS MONSTERS #5
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MARK SPEARS MONSTERS #5
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MAD CAVE STUDIOS
- FAR DOWN BELOW #3 (OF 5)
- GATCHAMAN #10