Sep 3, 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
Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon #1
STAR WARS: HAN SOLO – HUNT FOR THE FALCON #1
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon #1 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.
Imperial War: Exiles #1 - Alex Ross Timeless Professor X Virgin Variant
IMPERIAL WAR: EXILES #1 - ALEX ROSS TIMELESS PROFESSOR X VIRGIN VARIANT
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Imperial War: Exiles #1 - Alex Ross Timeless Professor X Virgin 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.
The Avengers #30 - Humberto Ramos Disney Stitch Variant
THE AVENGERS #30 - HUMBERTO RAMOS DISNEY STITCH VARIANT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of The Avengers #30 - Humberto Ramos Disney Stitch 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 #1 - Rolling Wave Comics Dan Panosian Variant
BATMAN #1 - ROLLING WAVE COMICS DAN PANOSIAN VARIANT
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Batman #1 - Rolling Wave Comics Dan Panosian 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.
Batman #1 - Cover N Jim Lee Blind Bag Connecting Foil Variant
BATMAN #1 - COVER N JIM LEE BLIND BAG CONNECTING FOIL VARIANT
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Batman #1 - Cover N Jim Lee Blind Bag Connecting Foil 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.
Batman #1 - Cover N Marc Silvestri Blind Bag Foil Variant
BATMAN #1 - COVER N MARC SILVESTRI BLIND BAG FOIL VARIANT
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Batman #1 - Cover N Marc Silvestri Blind Bag Foil 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
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #320 - Cover B Andy Kubert Black & White Variant
G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #320 - COVER B ANDY KUBERT BLACK & WHITE VARIANT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #320 - Cover B Andy Kubert Black & White 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 #20 - 2nd Printing Jason Howard Silverbolt
TRANSFORMERS #20 - 2ND PRINTING JASON HOWARD SILVERBOLT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Transformers #20 - 2nd Printing Jason Howard Silverbolt 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.
Falling in Love on the Path to Hell #11
FALLING IN LOVE ON THE PATH TO HELL #11
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Falling in Love on the Path to Hell #11 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
Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins 2 #3 - Cover B Skylar Patridge Variant
STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM HAWKINS 2 #3 - COVER B SKYLAR PATRIDGE VARIANT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins 2 #3 - Cover B Skylar Patridge Variant 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!