Absolute Superman

#19A

Rafa Sandoval Regular

Release:	May 06, 2026
Cover:	Jul 2026

KING SHAZAM IS HERE TO SHATTER THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE! King Shazam has risen with a power unlike anything Superman has faced before. What connection does he have to Brainiac and the mysterious Father Box? Plus, another classic character has made their Absolute debut, though it remains to be seen if they’re a friend or foe of the Man of Steel…

Creators

Writer	Jason Aaron
Artist	Rafa Sandoval
Cover Artist	Rafa Sandoval
Cover Colorist	Ulises Arreola
Colorist	Ulises Arreola
Letterer	Becca Carey
Editor	Chris Conroy
Editor in Chief	Marie Javins

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Adventures of Superman: The Book of El

#8A

Scott Godlewski Regular

Release:	May 06, 2026
Cover:	Jul 2026

SUPERMAN AND CHILD: UNITED? Superman will always help someone in need, but since he was thrown into the future, his first priority has been to rescue Otho and Osul-Ra. The Valkyries of Phaelosia have offered him a chance to reunite with his daughter, but will that give him time to save his son? What sacrifices are necessary to prevent Kryl-Ux from rewriting reality? And Ronan Kent’s reliance on Brainiac finally comes to light!

Creators

Writer	Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Artist	Scott Godlewski | Cian Tormey
Cover Artist	Scott Godlewski
Cover Colorist	Alex Guimarães
Colorist	Matt Herms
Letterer	Dave Sharpe
Editor	Kathleen Wisneski

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Comics! The Magazine

#3

Release:

May 06, 2026

Prana Publishers

YOU LIKE THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES? WE’VE GOT THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES!

THE COMIC BOOK THAT BECAME A CULTURAL PHENOMENON COMES TO COMICS! THE MAGAZINE!

We talk to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creative team as they hit their massive THREE-HUNDREDTH issue! What started as a comic book self-published by two then-unknown creators is bigger than ever before across comics, TV shows, movies, and toys galore. How did we get here? Where is it going? Read this issue to find out!

ALL THIS AND MORE IN EACH AND EVERY ISSUE OF COMICS! THE MAGAZINE – THE “LET’S ENTHUSIASTICALLY DISCUSS COMICS” REVOLUTION HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN!

KEY SELLING POINTS
• TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES!
• YET ANOTHER NEW CHEW STORY BY ROB GUILLORY AND JOHN LAYMAN!
• An Actual Price Guide!
• Creator Interviews About What You Do Read!
• Features On What You Should Read!
• Staff Picks Of What You Will Read!
• Actual Comics You Can Read!
• Power Rankings with Real Sales Data!
• Possibly Art Instruction and Classifieds!
• Comic-Sized to Fit on Store Racks!

Creators

Cover Artist

Rico Renzi

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Free Comic Book Day 2026 (DC Next Level)

#A

Jorge Corona Regular

Release:

May 02, 2026

From the bold minds behind DC ALL IN comes DC NEXT LEVEL, a groundbreaking publishing initiative led by comics superstars Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson. This sampler offers fans an exclusive first look at the next wave of DC storytelling—talent driven, character-focused, and packed with fresh perspectives.
Inside are previews of three explosive new series that redefine iconic characters for a new era:

BATWOMAN #1 – Acclaimed writer Greg Rucka returns to the hero he helped define, teaming with visionary artist DaNi to chart a daring new mission for Kate Kane.
LOBO #1 – The Eisner-nominated duo Skottie Young and Jorge Corona take the Main Man on a blood-soaked, universe-shattering ride from the aftermath of DC K.O. to the Source Wall.
DEATHSTROKE: THE TERMINATOR #1 – Writer Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs) and artist Carmine Di Giandomenico (The Flash) unleash Slade Wilson in a brutal saga of violence, betrayal, and survival.

This is your gateway to DC ALL IN Act II—a bold new era of storytelling that pushes the boundaries of the DC Universe. Don’t miss this FCBD exclusive.
 

Creators

Writer	Greg Rucka | Skottie Young |  Tony Fleecs
Artist	Carmine Di Giandomenico | Jorge Corona |  Dani
Cover Artist	Jorge Corona

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Free Comic Book Day 2026 (Inanna – The Name She Lost)

#0A

Ademir Leal Regular

Release:	May 02, 2026
Cover:	May 2026

Vault

From writer, director, and actress, Inanna Sarkis, and Eisner-nominated and New York Times bestselling writer Tim Seeley comes the complete first chapter of a modern reimagining of the ancient Assyrian goddess of love and war… Inanna: The Name She Lost — FCBD Special! Once the home of the love and peace movement, San Francisco is now a city at war with itself. Mayor and presidential hopeful Tim Teller promises to fix the problems, but he has a new issue. On a brisk September evening, Inanna emerges from the Bay, wearing nothing but a lapis necklace. She remembers little save her name…and that she’s pissed. Possessed of immense strength and unwavering charisma, Inanna becomes a champion of the people. But her immortal life as a goddess of love and war is coming back to haunt her. Ancient enemies and modern monsters collide as love and war clash in a battle for the soul of humanity—and Inanna herself.

Creators

Writer	Tim Seeley | Inanna Sarkis
Artist	Ademir Leal
Cover Artist	Ademir Leal

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The Savage Sword of Conan (Titan Books)

#14A

Doug Braithwaite Regular

Release:	May 06, 2026
Cover:	May 2026

Titan Comics

Heroic Signatures

Featuring a brutal blood-and-sand CONAN tale from writer Jim Zub and artist Ivan Gil, a mysterious BÊLIT story from writer Joe Pruett and artist Goran Sudžuka, a Conan prose piece of cruel luck from Matthew John, striking covers by Alex Horley and Doug Braithwaite, plus pin-ups and more, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #14 delivers bone-crushing action that can’t be missed!

Creators

Writer	Joe Pruett | Jim Zub |  Matthew John
Artist	Goran Sudžuka | Ivan Gil
Cover Artist	Doug Braithwaite

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