Welcome to the New Number Ones!
Each week we bring you the list of new series and special editions coming this Wednesday. We are highlighting what you need to put in your cart at the comic shop or digital marketplace.
September is here. The air is cooling, and this week there are so many new comic series debuting. There are new starts from almost all of the major comic publishers, and we love to see that.
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: DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, DSTLRY Media, Mad Cave Studios, Archie Comics, Oni Press, Panick Entertainment, Titan Book, 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 Adventures of Lumen N. #1
Dark Horse Comics
Written by James Robinson
Art by Phil Hester, Marc Deering, & Bill Crabtree
Letters by Jim Campbell
Cover Art by Hester
The year is 1901 and our heroine Lumen is a precocious 13-year-old with many questions about her life. Why has her father been gone for years? Why must she learn so many languages and fighting techniques and what’s with all the lessons in seafaring? Then an attack on her home by a horde of steam-punk assassins delivers the first glimmer of an answer, when Lumen’s savior reveals himself as her grandfather, the legendary Captain Nemo, one of the greatest characters in Victorian science fiction literature. A brand-new world of steam-punk adventure and thrills is about to open up for Lumen as she connects with the grandfather she never knew while together they take on a cabal of evil masterminds, intent on world domination… a world full of heroes and villains from Victorian adventure and fantasy fiction.
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: I love seeing that these creators collaborate on something new.
Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #1
DC Comics
Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Art by Scott Godlewski & Alex Guimarães
Cover Art by Godlewski & Guimarães
PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON AND SCOTT GODLEWSKI REUNITE TO CONTINUE THEIR SUPERMAN SAGA!
Superman returns! Fan-favorite Future State: Superman: House of El creators Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski reunite for Adventures of Superman: Book of El! As the Super-Family settles into a well-earned time of peace, a powerful ally-turned-enemy invades Earth with an army at his back and a god-aspect of Olgrun, mad god of the First World. When even the Super-Family lacks the power to stop him, Superman is sent against his will to a place even he’s never been…where he’ll find allies he could never have expected. Concluding the events of Future State and Phillip Kennedy Johnson’s Action Comics, the next epic adventure begins here!
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: We have been anticipating this series for a while now, and we are very excited to get it in our hands.
Artificial #1
Image Comics
Written by Maria Llovet
Art by Llovet
Cover Art by Llovet
At the center is Clara, a jaded fashion stylist who signs up for an advanced dating service that provides hyper-realistic android partners. But when her robotic dream date malfunctions and turns dangerously possessive, Clara is forced into a chilling fight for her freedom — and her life.
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: If you are unfamiliar with the amazing talent that is Maria Llovet, here is your chance to correct that error.
Batman #1
DC Comics
Written by Matt Fraction
Art by Jorge Jiménez & Tomeu Morey
Letters by Clayton Cowles
Cover Art by Jiménez
A BOLD NEW ERA OF BATMAN STARTS HERE! A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces with superstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for an unforgettable new era of Batman! The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this new era that will test Batman and Bruce Wayne like never before!
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: The first new number one for the main Batman book in over NINE years is here. We are excited to see what this creative team has in store.
Black Diamond #1
Panick Entertainment
Written by Brendan Columbus
Art by Danilo Beyruth & Lee Loughridge
Letters by Saida Temofonte
Cover Art by Ben Templesmith
A chilling Nordic thriller unfolds as PANICK ENTERTAINMENT presents BLACK DIAMOND, a gripping mini-series fusing Hitchcock’s psychological tension with the folk horror of The Wicker Man. On a family ski trip, Owen and Victoria Welch’s son is abducted. A mysterious cult gives them an unthinkable choice: find another child to sacrifice — or lose their own. As time runs out and the authorities close in, the couple must confront how far they’ll go to save their family.
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: Panick Entertainment is hitting the ground running with interesting new releases, like this one.
Everything Dead & Dying #1
Image Comics
Written by Tate Brombal
Art by Jacob Phillips & Pip Martin
Letters by Aditya Bidikar
Cover Art by Phillips
Everything Dead & Dying follows Jack Chandler, the sole survivor of the zombie apocalypse hunkered down in his rural farming community. But rather than eliminate them, Jack has chosen to continue living alongside the undead — including the husband and adopted daughter he fought so hard to have. But when his town is discovered by outsiders, Jack suddenly becomes the one thing standing in the way of those who hope to kill his family for good.
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: We love these creators. We are intrigued by this concept. Sign us up!
Imperial War: Exiles #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Jonathan Hickman & Steve Foxe
Art by Francesco Manna, Erick Arciniega, & Davide Tinto
Letters by Clayton Cowles
Cover Art by Francesco Mortarino
FROM THE PAGES OF IMPERIAL! A coup at home has imperiled Shi’ar Majestrix Xandra, tearing her from the throne. Her only hope for survival lies in a mismatched group of renegades led by her father, Professor Charles Xavier, and her resurrected mother, Lilandra! But when faced with the awesome power of the Shi’ar Imperial Guard, the only way to survive… is to run!
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: If you are reading and enjoying Imperial, as we are, you might want to check this one out.
Skin Police 2 #1
Oni Press
Written by Jordan Thomas
Art by Daniel Gete & Jason Wordie
Cover Art by Jeff Powell
WHEN YOU’RE A COP IN THE YEAR 2142, YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO TRUST ANYONE . . . NOT YOUR PARTNER, NOT YOUR SPOUSE, NOT EVEN YOURSELF!
From rising star Jordan Thomas (Mugshots) and powerhouse artist Daniel Gete (Biker Mice from Mars), the hyper-kinetic, near-future action epic SKIN POLICE returns with AN ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT that begins with a no-holds-barred turning point for a world where morally gray law enforcement, black market illegal cloning, and political strife are about to boil over in a hail of gunfire . . .
Agents Eckis and Sheen swore an oath to protect the civilian population from the eminent danger of the rogue black market clones known as “Dupes” that can suddenly “pop” without any advance warning—which means any passerby on the street or subway could possibly become an unhinged spree killer on a moment’s notice. In return for their service, however, the public has dubbed Eckis, Sheen, and their fellow agents the “Skin Police”—an insult handed back by a populace unwilling to sacrifice their own civil rights for the agents’ unprecedented duties in light of the Dupe threat. But what if these illegally manufactured clones doppelgängers weren’t as deadly as initially believed? What if they could be saved? And, as the underground resistance movement supporting them grows, what if their leader proved to be someone uncomfortably familiar to the Skin Police?
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: This concept is excellent and we are interested to see the debut of the second volume in this story.
Spider-Man ’94 #1
Marvel Comics
Written by J.M. DeMatteis
Art by Jim Towe & Jim Campbell
Letters by Joe Caramagna
Cover Art by Nick Bradshaw & Rachelle Rosenberg
THE HIT ’90s ANIMATED SERIES RETURNS!
After searching to the ends of the Multiverse, PETER PARKER — the AMAZING, the SPECTACULAR, the RADIOACTIVE Web-Head himself — A.K.A. SPIDER-MAN, swings back into the streets of New York City with his beloved Mary Jane WATSON in tow! But what’s this? One of these villains is not like the others: Witness this universe’s debut of not one, but TWO of Spider-Man’s greatest villains from the comics!
Legendary Spider-Scribe J.M. DeMATTEIS and rising star artist JIM TOWE bring you the return you’ve all been waiting thirty years for! And you’re never going to expect the twists and turns ahead for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!
Break out your action figures, and post up in front of the TV as we bring you back to the greatest era of animated super-hero television in history!
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: Millennials who grew up watching this cartoon will, no doubt, be excited for this return to that realm.
Star-Trek: Voyager – Homecoming #1
IDW Publishing
Written by Susan Bridges & Tilly Bridges
Art by Ángel Hernández & Charlie Kirchoff
Letters by Neil Uyetake
Cover Art by Hernández
Captain Kathryn Janeway and her crew are back for one last adventure in celebration of Voyager’s 30th anniversary! Picking up where the series finale left off, Voyager has just returned to Earth. Everyone is looking forward to reuniting with their friends and family after the crucibles they’ve faced — but there is a deadly secret in store, one that takes the crew far from home. Voyager delves back into the breach, all those aboard determined to make it back to their loved ones no matter what, even if there’s hell to pay.
Star Trek: Prodigy consultants Tilly and Susan Bridges (Monster High, Star Trek Adventures, Fallout TTRPG) have teamed up with Sons of Star Trek artist Angel Hernandez (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – The Dog of War, Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens) to spin a heart-pounding tale that pays homage to all that came before and delivers the ending fans have waited decades for.
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: Trekkies gather! This looks like great start point for this franchise.
Star-Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Rodney Barnes
Art by Ramón Rosanas & Guru-eFX
Letters by Joe Caramagna
Cover Art by Rosanas
IN THE TIME BEFORE THE FORCE AWAKENS, WHERE IS THE MILLENNIUM FALCON?! Less than satisfied with a settled life, HAN SOLO lands on the idea of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a life of adventure. The problem is, he can’t find it. After enlisting a less than enthusiastic CHEWBACCA, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the greatest ship in the galaxy. Standing in their way are a laundry list of rogues who have staked a claim to the Millennium Falcon as well, like the villainous scoundrel who stole the Falcon, DUCAIN.
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: This looks super fun for fans of the original trilogy and the sequels.
White House Robot Romance #1
DSTLRY Media
Written by Chip Zdarsky
Art by Rachel Stott & Tamra Bonvillain
Letters by Ariana Maher
Cover Art by Stott
When Chef-9 learns that Service-1 is scheduled for immediate decommissioning, he makes an unprecedented choice: abandon his station, break protocol, and flee with Service-1 into the streets of Washington, D.C. But what starts as a desperate act of defiance quickly spirals into an international crisis. Service-1’s memory banks hold highly classified state secrets — ones that could tilt the balance of power between America and Canada. As paranoia mounts and the military mobilizes, the runaway robots find themselves hunted by government agents and targeted by corporate spies.
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: This is a great concept from a group of highly skilled and talented creators. Must Pull!
New One-Shots and Specials
Blood Honey #1
IDW Publishing
Written by Sean Peacock
Art by Peacock
Cover Art by Peacock
ONE-SHOT SPECIAL
Young love always feels like life or death — and at this high school, it is.
In this Burton-esque macabre world, young lovers Vanessa De La Mora and Edgar St. Claire are at the top of the food chain at Manderlay Preparatory High School. They should be focusing on their upcoming crowning as homecoming queen and king, but lately the duo have grown weary and resentful of each other. While breaking up seems like the easy solution, they’ve both independently decided that all of their problems would be solved if the other was, well… dead.
Join up-and-coming writer/artist Sean Peacock in this exciting cat-and-cat game as two teens try to murder each other in increasingly elaborate fashion!
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: This looks like a riot!
Breaklands Season One: The Chase TP
Mad Cave Studios
Written by Justin Jordan
Art by Tyasseta & Sarah Stern
Letters by Rachel Deering
Cover Art by Tyasseta
COLLECTED EDITION
In a future where history was reshaped by godlike psychics, Kasa Fain is the only girl in the world without a power of her own. When her brother is kidnapped, she’s going to need to use every thing she does have to get him back. The hit series by Justin Jordan (Luther Strode, Reaver), Tyasseta, and Sarah Stern collected in a new print edition with exclusive bonus content!
Collects BREAKLANDS #1-5, originally released by Comixology Originals.
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: We enjoyed this story as a Comixology Original, and we are excited to see Mad Cave Studios bringing it to print.
Breathtaker Collection HC
Titan Books
Written by Mark Wheatley
Art by Marc Hempel, Wheatley, & Kathryn Mayer
Letters by Mayer
Cover Art by Hempel
COLLECTED EDITION
In Breathtaker, all love withers and dies… but for Chase Darrow, it is literally the kiss of death! INCLUDES SIGNED ART CARDS (Limited to the first 500 orders) Chase Darrow is a beautiful weapon. The US government gave her a sexual power that makes her utterly alluring – the perfect weapon for espionage. Yet to kiss a man leaves his lifeforce drained and means that no one can love her without paying the ultimate price. Includes never before seen comic! MAKE WAY FOR THE MAN and an introduction by award-winning comics creator Walter Simonson (Thor, Star Wars, Elric).
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: This is a fantastic collection of an amazing comic story. The production value of this art object is way up and if you aren’t familiar with this story, you should get that checked.
Detective Pickle P.I. #1
Cosmic Lion Productions
Written by Neil Ewing
Art by Raymar Brunson
Cover Art by Brunson
ONE-SHOT SPECIAL
In the gritty, creature-filled streets of Deli City, Detective Pickle P.I. is a chain-smoking, no-nonsense pickle with a reputation for being hard on crime. After losing it all he’s left to face mutant mobsters, crazed serial killers and perverse extraterrestrials all on his own!
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: We know nothing about this comic, but the solicitation is interesting, and we will always support projects associated with Cosmic Lion Productions, because they are producing great Indie Comix.
Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Magic Unleashed #1
Archie Comics
Written by Craig Boldman
Art by Stephen Butler, Lily Butler, & Glenn Whitmore
Letters by Jack Morelli
Cover Art by Dan Parent & Rosario Peña
ONE-SHOT SPECIAL
Now packed with 30 PAGES of story content, including a BRAND-NEW STORY! Sabrina’s greatest foe, the evil witch Mother Striga, is back and this time she’s enlisted the aid of the wicked scientist Mad Doc Doom and his daughter Medusa! Will the powers of science be too much for Sabrina’s magic, and who can she turn to for help? Plus, a SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION VARIANT COVER featuring the art from the very first appearance of Sabrina in comics!
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: It is September, and that means its time to start getting spooky.
Star Wars: The High Republic – Tales of Enlightenment TP
Titan Books
Written by George Mann
Art by Matt Allsopp, Will Htay, Andrée Wallin, Christian Alzmann, & Vincent Jenkins
Cover Art by Allsopp
COLLECTED EDITION
Written by The Sunday Times bestselling author George Mann The official magazine of the Star Wars saga presents an amazing collection of exclusive Star Wars: The High Republic short stories, written by The Sunday Times bestselling author George Mann and including stunning concept art illustration. Now in a special digest edition which includes the exclusive story, “Missing Pieces”! Plus in-depth interviews with the author and a reader’s guide to the first two phases of The High Republic publishing initiative.
Release Date: September 3, 2025
PCS NOTES: This is a great collection of stories written by George Mann.
