Welcome to the New Number Ones!
Each week we bring you the list of new series and special editions coming this week. We are highlighting what you need to put in your cart at the comic shop or digital marketplace.
A bunch of exciting original Indie books make their debuts this week, and there are also a few Star Wars One-Shots to check out.
We have an alphabetical list with cover art and the official solicitation text from the publishers of some of the cool new comics that are coming out this week. Check below for our PCS NOTES to find out what we just have to tell you about the new comics in question.
We have books on this week’s list from: Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Boom! Studios, Mad Cave Studios, Titan Books, Oni Press, Dark Horse Comics, Cosmic Lion Productions, and Image Comics.
We will bring you reviews of these debut issues as they come out, and don’t forget to use the comments section to let us know what you think of this list.
New Series
New One-Shots and Special Editions
New Series This Week
The Autumn Kingdom #1
Oni Press
Written by Cullen Bunn
Art by Christopher Mitten
Cover Art by Mitten
In the borderlands between imagination and reality, horror and fantasy, master storyteller Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Harrow County) and visionary artist Christopher Mitten (Hellboy & the B.P.R.D.) begin one family’s labyrinthine descent through a perilous forest where the local folklore is anything but a myth . . . Bestselling author Andrew Kier found the perfect place to finish his latest dark-fantasy novel—an idyllic, remote cabin on the edge of a lush Swedish forest. His young daughters, Sommer and Winter, gleefully explore . . . until they happen upon a strange clearing of ancient statues: goblins, dwarves, elves, and a warrior queen mysteriously missing her swordhand and weapon. When something sinister follows the girls home and viciously snatches their parents in the night, the sisters’ only hope may be that ancient relic, lost in the forest underbrush, waiting for a new champion to take it up . . .
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: This solicitation has me excited for this new series from a pair of excellent comic creators.
Conan: Battle of the Black Stone #1
Titan Books
Written by Jim Zub
Art by Jonas Scharf
Cover Art by Scharf
CONAN OF CIMMERIA IS HAUNTED BY SHADOWS, LIVING NIGHTMARES CONNECTED TO A MYSTERIOUS EYE SYMBOL ETCHED IN BLACK STONE.
An unspeakable evil looms over the Hyborian Age and every age connected to it… and it will take more than a lone barbarian to stop its relentless march upon time, space, and sanity.
BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE, an epic new CONAN EVENT from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics, begins HERE, from Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons) and artist Jonas Scharf (Dark X-Men, Basilisk)!
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: This run of Conan books has been highly acclaimed and adding Jonas Scharf to the equation seems like a good idea to me.
Dark Empty Void #1
Mad Cave Studios
Written by Zack Kaplan
Art by Chris Shehan & Francesco Segala
Letters by Justin Birch
Cover Art by Shehan
Scientists have created a stable, microscopic black hole in a secret underground compound, but when they lose control, the black hole spews out a cosmic maelstrom, strange dangerous creatures, and most surprisingly…a mysterious human teenage girl. Now, a depressed but brilliant psychologist must help her estranged husband and the other scientists solve the mystery and close the black hole before it consumes all of Earth. Dare to witness a cosmic horror series that will amaze and terrify you, with hit comic creator Zack Kaplan (Kill All Immortals, Beyond Real, Mindset), fan-favorite artist Chris Shehan (The Autumnal, House of Slaughter), rising star colorist Francesco Segala (Nights, House of Slaughter) and Ringo-nominated letterer Justin Birch (Road of Bones, House of Slaughter).
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: This seems like a great premise with an excellent creative team.
Exceptional X-Men #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Eve L. Ewing
Art by Carmen Carnero & Nolan Woodard
Cover Art by Carnero & Woodard
KATE PRYDE LEADS A TEAM OF ALL-NEW X-MEN!
After the fall of Krakoa, Kate Pryde is trying to get as far away from all things X as she possibly can. She’s just a regular-degular bartender now. Definitely NOT getting ready to head up an ALL-NEW TEAM of wayward young mutants while avoiding the watchful gaze of Emma Frost. Nothing in this title but work, dating and staving off depression. That’s it. No never-before-seen EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN to see here!
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: The last early announced team of mutants in the “From the Ashes” rollout makes its debut in this issue.
Lady Mechanika: The Devil in the Lake #1
Image Comics
Written by Joe Benitez & M.M. Chen
Art by Siya Ouim
Cover Art by Benitez
MINISERIES PREMIERE
AN ALL-NEW STORY FEATURING GUEST ARTIST SIYA OUM (Lola XOXO, Fathom)!
Lady Mechanika tries to escape disturbing revelations from her past by running off to Siberia on a dangerous hunt for an alleged dragon living in the depths of an ancient lake.
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: A fan favorite property returns after a long hiatus.
Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Thomas Krajewski
Art by Jason Muhr
Cover Art by Muhr
A NEW ZOMBIE VIRUS IS UNLEASHED… AND GROOT IS PATIENT ZERO!
Groot feels bad – not only because Rocket’s latest scheme put them firmly in the crosshairs of the Avengers, but also he’s just plain sick! Sap-dripping nose and all. Things go from bad to apocalyptic, however, after an ill-timed sneeze in Captain America’s face has unforeseeable consequences! Suddenly, Groot is being attacked by a horde of zombified Avengers, and only he and Hulk, with his impenetrable green skin, remain impervious. Now it’s up to these two heroes to team up and fight their way through a blighted New York City to Banner’s lab in Avengers Tower to find a cure before it’s too late. But can Groot keep the hero in check and on track, or will Hulk unleash his deadly might on the zombies they once called friends?
Release Date: September 4, 2024
Minor Arcana #1
Boom! Studios
Written by Jeff Lemire
Art by Lemire
Letters by Steve Wands
Cover Art by Lemire
Theresa, the daughter of a small-town “psychic” fraud, returns home to care for her ailing mother, however begrudgingly.
But when Theresa discovers that there may be more to the magic than she originally believed, she’ll find herself caught up in a town that desperately needs her help…
One of the most renowned creators in comics, New York Times bestselling and award-winning writer and artist Jeff Lemire (Descender, Black Hammer) arrives at BOOM! Studios with an extra-length opening chapter of a must-read ongoing series inspired by, and intricately linked to, the tarot and perfect for fans of his creator-owned work as well as Helen of Wyndhorn and Locke & Key
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: We are very excited for this new story from comic book virtuoso Jeff Lemire.
Plastic Man No More! #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Christopher Cantwell
Art by Jacob Edgar, Alex Lins, & Marcelo Miaolo
Letters by Becca Carey
Cover Art by Lins
Eel O’Brian might be a superhero now — but before he was anything else, he was a crook. Until the accident that turned him into the pliable Plastic Man, Eel was bad to the bone… and just because he no longer has bones doesn’t mean that’s not still true. When an incident on a Justice League mission leads to catastrophic cellular damage, Plastic Man discovers he just might be out of time to make amends for the past he’s tried hard to outrun — or to save the soul of his son, who (unfortunately for him) might have inherited more from dear old Dad than just his superpowers…
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: Black Label Plastic Man with Chris Cantwell at the helm. Sign me up!!!
Spider-Man: Homeroom Heroes #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Steve Foxe
Art by Arianna Florean
Cover Art by Florean
MARVEL’S NEW COMICS FOR YOUNG READERS CONTINUE!
Old foes, new tricks! Teenage super hero Spider-Man has enough on his plate keeping New York City safe from the likes of Electro and Tombstone – but when you add in his life as high-schooler Peter Parker, things get REALLY stressful. Luckily, Spidey’s got web-shooters, Spider-Sense, some super-friends, and a knack for creative problem-solving on his side! Featuring two ten-page short stories, this new series is the perfect introduction to the Marvel Universe and the wall-crawling world of Spider-Man!
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: We are encouraged by books like this from Marvel Comics.
New One-Shots and Specials
Deathslinger Vol. 1 TP
Cosmic Lion Productions
Written by Shane Berryhill
Art by Ben Perkins
Cover Art by Perkins
ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL
A gunslinging cyborg of mass destruction once feared across the galaxy. But with her former masters now vanquished, Gen-E finds herself on the backward, lawless moon of Perdition, playing gangs of Snake-men and Bug-men against each other while acting as their hired assassin, all while trying to be a better person-sometimes succeeding, sometimes not.
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: This book looks like lots of fun. We are excited to check it out.
Firefly: Malcom Reynolds Year One #1
Boom! Studios
Written by Sam Humphries
Art by Giovanni Fabiano
Cover Art by Ejkure
ONE-SHOT SPECIAL
Despite starting from an unlikely place, Malcolm Reynolds has always been a troublemaker, and becoming a Browncoat was always meant to be.
But what unexpected obstacles lie on that path to him becoming the Captain fans know and love, before assembling the crew of the spaceship Serenity?
One of modern comics most witty and beloved writers Sam Humphries (Harley Quinn) takes on the world of Firefly, along with the comics debut of stunning artist Giovanni Fabiano!
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: Fans of this property will definitely want to check this one out.
Star Wars: The Acolyte- Kelnacca #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Cavan Scott
Art by Marika Cresta, Jim Campbell
Letters by Ariana Maher
Cover Art by Phil Noto
ONE-SHOT SPECIAL
KELNACCA FROM THE HIT DISNEY+ SERIES DEBUTS! CAVAN SCOTT and MARIKA CRESTA bring the action as Wookiee Jedi Kelnacca steps into the pages of his own issue! Delve deep into the history of Kelnacca and the world of the High Republic in this bombastic one-shot! Includes an exclusive interview with Kelnacca actor Joonas Suotamo.
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: What a great team to tell the story of this character?! Looking forward to this.
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Crash and Burn #1
Dark Horse Comics
Written by Daniel Jose Older
Art by Nick Brokenshire & Michael Atiyeh
Cover Art by Rachele Aragno
ONE-SHOT SPECIAL
After rescuing Nihil villain Krix Kamerat from a Republic prison, vigilante Crash Ongwa and her crew team up with the former Nihil to hunt down Marchion Ro. But taking out the infamous warlord is easier said than done, especially when the insufferable Krix is involved. Can Crash and her newfound partner overcome their differences, or will infighting be their downfall?
Release Date: September 4, 2024
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Echos of Fear #1
Dark Horse Comics
Written by George Mann
Art by Vincenzo Federici & Vincenzo Riccardi & Michael Atiyeh
Cover Art by Eduardo Mello & Nicola Righi
ONE-SHOT SPECIAL
Jedi Knight Reath Silas and Jedi Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo are charged with delving into the Jedi Archives to learn more about the mysterious Echo Stones and their Force-amplifying powers. In their search, they uncover the dark legend of the ancient Sith Lord, Darth Ravi, and his quest to solve an ancient puzzle that could grant him power beyond imagining… or destroy him utterly.
Release Date: September 4, 2024
Trinity Special: World’s Finest #1
DC Comics
Written by Tom King
Art by Belen Ortega, Alejandro Sanchez, & Tamra Bonvillain
Cover Art by Daniel Sampere
COLLECTED EDITION
The world’s finest heroes of tomorrow are back for more! The daughter of Wonder Woman and the Super Sons return for more stories filled with laughs, action and awe-inspiring adventure. Can Lizzie survive Darkseid and his terrifying math? Will an innocent trip to the past for homework change the future? Are Damian and Jon’s barks worse than their bite? Find out in this collection of the latest back-up stories from the hit WONDER WOMAN series!
Release Date: September 4, 2024
PCS NOTES: This is a great place to catch up on these fun stories and there has been mention that there might be a tease of things to come in these pages.
