Dec 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: Legacy of Vader #11
STAR WARS: LEGACY OF VADER #11
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #11 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.
Fantastic Four #6 - Ivan Bigarella Disney What If? Variant
FANTASTIC FOUR #6 - IVAN BIGARELLA DISNEY WHAT IF? VARIANT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Fantastic Four #6 - Ivan Bigarella Disney What If? 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.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #41
MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #41
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Miles Morales: Spider-Man #41 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
DC K.O.: Knightfight #2 - Cover C Jorge Molina Variant
DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #2 - COVER C JORGE MOLINA VARIANT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of DC K.O.: Knightfight #2 - Cover C Jorge Molina 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.
JSA #14
JSA #14
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of JSA #14 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 - 3rd Printing
BATMAN #1 - 3RD PRINTING
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of Batman #1 - 3rd Printing 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
Spawn: The Dark Ages #3 - Cover B Mirko Colak Virgin Variant
SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #3 - COVER B MIRKO COLAK VIRGIN VARIANT
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Spawn: The Dark Ages #3 - Cover B Mirko Colak Virgin 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.
G.I. Joe #15
G.I. JOE #15
A brand new series launches with this premier issue, promising exciting adventures ahead.
This week’s release of G.I. Joe #15 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.
Spawn: The Dark Ages #3
SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #3
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Spawn: The Dark Ages #3 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
Nemesis: Forever #4
NEMESIS: FOREVER #4
The latest chapter in this acclaimed series continues to deliver spectacular storytelling and artwork.
This week’s release of Nemesis: Forever #4 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!