Freshly Pressed: New Comic Book Day Picks for May 21st, 2025!
Welcome back, comic fans, to your weekly guide for navigating the glorious avalanche of new releases hitting the CGC base camp of shelves! This Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, promises the usual fantastic array of debuts, one-shots, and crucial new chapters for ongoing sagas. Get your pull lists ready, because there's something for everyone!
#1s and One-Shots
Here are the brand-new series and standalone stories kicking off this week. Dive in and discover your next favourite!
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Ghostbusters: Dead Man's Chest #1 - The Ghostbusters are back for a brand new adventure! Details are still emerging, but expect spooky shenanigans and ectoplasmic encounters as the team faces a new supernatural threat.
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Hulk & Doctor Strange #1 - Two of Marvel's most powerful, and often misunderstood, heroes team up! What mystical and monstrous threat could possibly require the combined might of the Incredible Hulk and the Sorcerer Supreme? This one-shot promises a unique blend of brute force and arcane arts.
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The Killer: Affairs of the State II #1 - The Eisner-nominated crime saga returns! The world's deadliest assassin is back, navigating the treacherous waters of international espionage and political intrigue. Expect sharp writing and stylish, noir-infused artwork.
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RoboWolf #1 - Get ready for a high-octane, grindhouse-style sci-fi action story! RoboWolf, a cyborg outlaw, embarks on a dangerous mission to save his kidnapped daughter, battling cannibals, ninjas, and rogue robots along the way.
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Sleep #1 - From Eisner-nominated creator Zander Cannon comes a new horror mystery. A man is haunted by the monster he literally becomes every time he falls asleep. This series promises a gruesome and gripping psychological horror with a surreal twist.
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Spawn Curse of Sherlee Johnson #1 - A new Spawn title focusing on Sherlee Johnson. The specifics of her curse and how it ties into the wider Spawn universe will unfold in this debut issue.
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Spider-Man & Wolverine #1 - Two of Marvel's most iconic and beloved heroes are forced to team up once again! Expect claws, quips, and chaotic action as Peter Parker and Logan tackle a threat that requires their unique, and often conflicting, skillsets.
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Superman Unlimited #1 - Dan Slott takes the reins of the Man of Steel alongside artist Rafael Albuquerque! A massive asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, but it carries a green-glowing threat within it that will test Superman in unexpected ways. This promises big action and a fresh direction for Superman.
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The Thing #1 - It's Clobberin' Time! Benjamin J. Grimm gets a new focus. This series will delve into a story featuring the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, likely exploring both his immense power and his relatable humanity.
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The Vision & The Scarlet Witch #1 - One of Marvel's most iconic and complicated couples returns in a new series. Explore the dynamic between the synthezoid Vision and the reality-bending Scarlet Witch as they navigate their relationship and the extraordinary challenges they face.
Continuing Sagas: What to Pick Up!
Marvel Comics
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Amazing Spider-Man #4:
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Daredevil: Unleash Hell – Red Band #5
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Doom Academy #4
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Exceptional X-Men #9
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Fantastic Four #32
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Incredible Hulk #25
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Iron Man #8
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Miles Morales: Spider-Man #33
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Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #8
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Star Wars: Fear of the Jedi #4
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Star Wars: The Legacy of Vader #4
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Superior Avengers #2
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Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #5
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Ultimates #12
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Weapon X-Men #4
DC Comics
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Absolute Flash #3
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Batman #617 Facsimile
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Batman & Robin Year One #7
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Batman Superman Worlds Finest #39
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Catwoman #76
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DC X Sonic The Hedgehog #3
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Detective Comics #1097
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The New Gods #6
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Nightwing #126
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Our Army at War #151 Facsimile
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Superman Unlimited #1
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Titans #23
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Wonder Woman #21
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Zatanna #4
Other Publishers
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Barbarella #4 (Dynamite Entertainment)
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Bug Wars #4 (Image Comics)
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Cyberpunk 2077: Psycho Squad #4 (Dark Horse Comics)
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Darkwing Duck #4 (Dynamite Entertainment)
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Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger Spawn #6 (Image Comics)
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EC Epitaphs From The Abyss #11 (Oni Press)
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From The World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight #3 (Dark Horse Comics)
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Jim Henson Presents #4 (BOOM! Studios)
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Medieval Spawn #2 (Image Comics)
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Mothra: Queen of the Monsters #3 (IDW Publishing)
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Out Of Alcatraz #3 (Oni Press)
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Redcoat #12 (Image Comics)
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Star Trek: Defiant #27 (IDW Publishing)
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Star Wars: The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi #4 (Dark Horse Comics)
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Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18 (Dark Horse Comics)
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Terminator #7 (Dynamite Entertainment)
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Vampirella (2025) #2 (Dynamite Entertainment)
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Vatican City #2 (Dark Horse Comics)
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Walking Dead Deluxe #113 (Image Comics)
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Zootopia #3 (Dynamite Entertainment)
What are you most excited to pick up? Let us know in the comments below!