Aug 13, 2025 delivers one of the year’s strongest New Comic Book Days, combining Marvel’s blockbuster momentum with highly sought-after variants that are already generating serious collector heat. This week showcases the perfect storm of premier ongoing series, hot reprints featuring top-tier variant artwork, and indie spectacles that continue to drive the secondary market. From superhero epics to horror debuts and essential collected editions, here are the releases creating the loudest buzz among collectors and retailers alike.
Marvel’s Blockbuster Lineup
Ultimate Spider-Man #18 - 2nd Printing
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #18 - 2ND PRINTING
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Ultimate Spider-Man #18 - 2nd Printing continues to showcase why Marvel Comics remains at the forefront of comic publishing. The creative team has consistently delivered compelling storytelling that resonates with both long-time fans and new readers.
Collectors should note the strong secondary market performance of this series, with early issues maintaining value and variant covers showing particular strength. This release is expected to follow the same pattern.
Collector's Note
Early issues in this series have shown strong appreciation. Consider securing your copy early to avoid secondary market premiums.
Daredevil #24
DAREDEVIL #24
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Daredevil #24 continues to showcase why Marvel Comics remains at the forefront of comic publishing. The creative team has consistently delivered compelling storytelling that resonates with both long-time fans and new readers.
Collectors should note the strong secondary market performance of this series, with early issues maintaining value and variant covers showing particular strength. This release is expected to follow the same pattern.
Collector's Note
Early issues in this series have shown strong appreciation. Consider securing your copy early to avoid secondary market premiums.
Eddie Brock: Carnage #7 - 1:25 Ivan Shavrin Variant
EDDIE BROCK: CARNAGE #7 - 1:25 IVAN SHAVRIN VARIANT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Eddie Brock: Carnage #7 - 1:25 Ivan Shavrin Variant continues to showcase why Marvel Comics remains at the forefront of comic publishing. The creative team has consistently delivered compelling storytelling that resonates with both long-time fans and new readers.
Collectors should note the strong secondary market performance of this series, with early issues maintaining value and variant covers showing particular strength. This release is expected to follow the same pattern.
Collector's Note
Early issues in this series have shown strong appreciation. Consider securing your copy early to avoid secondary market premiums.
DC’s Dark Knights and Bright Heroes
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice #2 - Cover C Tirso Cons Variant
BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT – A LEAGUE FOR JUSTICE #2 - COVER C TIRSO CONS VARIANT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice #2 - Cover C Tirso Cons Variant continues to showcase why DC Comics remains at the forefront of comic publishing. The creative team has consistently delivered compelling storytelling that resonates with both long-time fans and new readers.
Collectors should note the strong secondary market performance of this series, with early issues maintaining value and variant covers showing particular strength. This release is expected to follow the same pattern.
Collector's Note
Variant covers from this series have become increasingly sought-after by collectors.
Absolute Batman #11
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #11
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Absolute Batman #11 continues to showcase why DC Comics remains at the forefront of comic publishing. The creative team has consistently delivered compelling storytelling that resonates with both long-time fans and new readers.
Collectors should note the strong secondary market performance of this series, with early issues maintaining value and variant covers showing particular strength. This release is expected to follow the same pattern.
Collector's Note
Variant covers from this series have become increasingly sought-after by collectors.
Action Comics #1089 - Cover D 1:25 Skylar Patridge Variant
ACTION COMICS #1089 - COVER D 1:25 SKYLAR PATRIDGE VARIANT
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Action Comics #1089 - Cover D 1:25 Skylar Patridge Variant continues to showcase why DC Comics remains at the forefront of comic publishing. The creative team has consistently delivered compelling storytelling that resonates with both long-time fans and new readers.
Collectors should note the strong secondary market performance of this series, with early issues maintaining value and variant covers showing particular strength. This release is expected to follow the same pattern.
Collector's Note
Variant covers from this series have become increasingly sought-after by collectors.
Creator-Owned Excellence
Geiger #17 - Cover C Gary Frank Design Variant
GEIGER #17 - COVER C GARY FRANK DESIGN VARIANT
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Geiger #17 - Cover C Gary Frank Design Variant continues to showcase why Image Comics remains at the forefront of comic publishing. The creative team has consistently delivered compelling storytelling that resonates with both long-time fans and new readers.
Collectors should note the strong secondary market performance of this series, with early issues maintaining value and variant covers showing particular strength. This release is expected to follow the same pattern.
Collector's Note
Variant covers from this series have become increasingly sought-after by collectors.
I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer #5 - Cover C 1:10 Vinnie Variant
I WAS A FASHION SCHOOL SERIAL KILLER #5 - COVER C 1:10 VINNIE VARIANT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer #5 - Cover C 1:10 Vinnie Variant continues to showcase why Image Comics remains at the forefront of comic publishing. The creative team has consistently delivered compelling storytelling that resonates with both long-time fans and new readers.
Collectors should note the strong secondary market performance of this series, with early issues maintaining value and variant covers showing particular strength. This release is expected to follow the same pattern.
Collector's Note
Variant covers from this series have become increasingly sought-after by collectors.
Transformers #23 - Cover B Jorge Corona Variant
TRANSFORMERS #23 - COVER B JORGE CORONA VARIANT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Transformers #23 - Cover B Jorge Corona Variant continues to showcase why Image Comics remains at the forefront of comic publishing. The creative team has consistently delivered compelling storytelling that resonates with both long-time fans and new readers.
Collectors should note the strong secondary market performance of this series, with early issues maintaining value and variant covers showing particular strength. This release is expected to follow the same pattern.
Collector's Note
Variant covers from this series have become increasingly sought-after by collectors.
Dark Horse Delivers
Quick Stops: Volume 3 #1
QUICK STOPS: VOLUME 3 #1
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Quick Stops: Volume 3 #1 continues to showcase why Dark Horse Comics remains at the forefront of comic publishing. The creative team has consistently delivered compelling storytelling that resonates with both long-time fans and new readers.
Collectors should note the strong secondary market performance of this series, with early issues maintaining value and variant covers showing particular strength. This release is expected to follow the same pattern.
Collector's Note
Variant covers from this series have become increasingly sought-after by collectors.
Market Pulse: This Week’s Investment Opportunities
Collector's Checklist
• First appearances and new #1 issues for long-term growth potential
• Limited variant covers with renowned artists for immediate flip opportunities
• Second printings of sold-out issues showing strong market demand
• Key storyline issues that will be referenced in future arcs
Essential Pickups Beyond the Headlines
Don’t overlook this week’s indie releases and smaller publisher offerings. Many future grails start as under-the-radar releases from publishers willing to take creative risks.
What are you adding to your pull list this week? Share your picks in the comments below!