As the bodies start to pile up around New York City, Detective Bentley and Maslow are looking for any answers to the question of what connects these victims? Seth attends a signing and Q&A for Smile, and meets an unlikely companion who may just help solve his writers block.

Things are looking pretty grim with krakens, nuclear submarines, and a Russo-Venezuelan invasion force sitting off the coast of the Aerosol Islands. Can a wounded Badger defeat the forces arrayed against him or are he and his friends doomed?

THE HUNT RAGES ON! In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed up for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning, 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as the most influential Batman story of its era. Now, Loeb returns to the world of The Long Halloween for its long-anticipated final act: Batman: The Last Halloween, an all-new 10-part mystery continuing the story from 2021's The Long Halloween Special. In each issue, Loeb will be joined by one of the top artists in comics in a beautiful and lovingly crafted tribute to Sale's art and legacy. Batman, Robin, and the GCPD's hunt for the mysterious killer savaging Gotham's underworld heats up!

Johnny Red: A Couple of Heroes sees the Flying Gun turned loose in all its devastating firepower-and Johnny takes off on one last mission of his own. Written by Garth Ennis and drawn by Keith Burns. Also in this issue: how did Dredger become the stone-cold bastard that everyone fears and only a mother could love? Find out in this brutal tale from Ennis and John Higgins.

With the Freedom Riders still missing in the backwoods of Mississippi, and a jinoo threat that local law enforcement refuses to acknowledge, Meriah and her team face danger from every direction. But when an old ally of the Sangerye family emerges, the fight against evil intensifies. Unfortunately, it may be too late for our heroes, not to mention a nation being torn apart by hate and prejudice in the politically volatile summer of 1964.

It's a cock fight! In the final chapter of volume two, betrayal runs amok as the Chicken Devils square off against each other. Mitch hatches a plan to get rid of his partners once and for all...but (shocker) when it doesn't go as planned, he gets a helping wing from an unexpected source.

AP SUPERVERSE TITLE! Second Name, Second Costume, Second Life for Second-Best Superhero! First-Try Failure is Not the End! Critter is now a full-fledged member of Purrrfection, but do they actually help their city, or just look for the paparazzi to get them on the next magazine cover?

Continuing Sumerian's "Year of The Crow", The Crow: Flesh & Blood is returning to print in comic book format for the first time since 1996. After federal conservation officer Iris Shaw is murdered by right-wing extremists while carrying an unborn child, she is resurrected by the crow to seek brutal vengeance. Following the events in issue two, Iris gets ready to wrap things up on her terms. She wants them to recognize the woman they killed... and to know whose baby they murdered.

The monsters of Denali are out tonight! Beccas search for Hooky continues, helped by a conspiracy theorist who might just be right about everything. Meanwhile, a house party is interrupted by a particularly unwelcome guest&

CROUCHING GANDER, HIDDEN MALLARD! As a costumed crimefighter with years of experience safeguarding the streets of St. Canard, Darkwing Duck is, of course, a seasoned master of wing-to-wing combat. But how, exactly, did this avian avatar of justice become so proficient in the ways of the fist and (webbed) feet? For years the full story has been shrouded in mystery - until now! In this special Untold Tale of Darkwing Duck, readers will be transported back to DW's earliest days at the Training Temple of the Venerable One, where the Old Master imparted wisdom and takedowns in equal measure - and where a young Darkwing learned the value of patience, self-control, and standing up to bullies!

A terrified Jim sees his partner, Rex, in the process of being murdered by demons. Jim is welcomed into the Asphodel police force where the mummified King of police gives him an eerie premonition.

Rex leads Jim to a vintage movie theatre where people watch themselves die. They catch the ending of a man's final moments, revealing a mysterious figure with antlers in a crimson robe. After a chase, they manage to extract a new clue.

The fates of both Rex and Jim lie in the clutches of the afterlife.

The wheels are burning off this revenge machine as it makes a nonstop speedrun into its grand finale. Say goodbye to your favorite superpowered misfits, as none of them will come away from this psychedelic bloodbath unscathed. Happy tears only for the story that lives up to its title!

A battle over bits and bytes! Kshin betrays the team to unleash Kro-Tan's deadly serpent, Mongor. Meanwhile, Dynak-X faces off against Octon, only to discover Kro-Tan's shocking secret: her body is still alive in stasis!

A MYSTERY EVEN BATMAN CAN'T SOLVE! Batman has found himself mired in a haunting case that he can't seem to solve. Now, the Dark Knight must work his way through some of his most maniacal foes to gather enough evidence to attempt to crack this case. His very life--or the life of someone dear to him--may depend on it! Tom Taylor, joined by an all-star roster of collaborators, crafts a mystery that will boggle the mind of even the World's Greatest Detective.

Zoe fights the monsters of your childhood nightmares - which, c'mon, you have to admit, that's pretty cool. Meanwhile, her friends are forced to ask - why do the good rescue plans always involve asking people you really don't like for help?!

Roger Mortis, an office worker with a peculiar job: ushering souls to the afterlife. Roger detests his overbearing boss, Carl, who micromanages every soul retrieval. To cope, roger slacks off, sneaking in naps and indulging in endless coffee breaks. Roger's day is anything but ordinary. With a knack for dark humor and a talent for procrastination, Roger and his team bring a twisted charm to the most unconventional 9-to-5 job ever. Who knew the afterlife could be so... mundane?

The new story arc "Gods' Thunder" begins. A monstruous force has been unleashed on the world. Who or what can stop Kyrad?

Elsie, Lord, Gigi, and their makeshift pack find new allies as they make their way to the Pet City sanctuary. But can they trust these mysterious new cats? What are they after? What are they hiding? And what kind of cat has its own VICIOUS GUARD DOG!?

At the end of the Ice Age 14,000 years ago and on the verge of starvation, a tribe of Paleo-Indians travel across from Siberia into North America to hunt an elusive pack of Mammoths; but when they fail to hunt down the beasts, the tribe members must adapt to their new surroundings before becoming extinct themselves.

A legendary creature threatens Frankenstein and Lilja below the water's surface, while an evil force above infects everything around it. Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, and Peter Bergting return to the New World that Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. gave their lives to save.

Joe Kelly and John Romita Jr. remind us who Peter Parker and SPIDER-MAN are! Plus, an exclusive prologue to this summers blockbuster ULTIMATE event from Deniz Camp, Cody Ziglar & Jonas Scharf!

All-ages Archie is back and better than ever! Jump into Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica's wild world, filled with magic, mayhem, and merriment! Meet both new faces that have debuted in Riverdale (including Casey and Cassie Cloud, Pool Noodle, and more) and all-time favorites like Sabrina the Teenage Witch! This spectacular sampling of stories showcases why Archie's the coolest, and always has been!

Get a sneak peek at the next in Nick Bruel's bestselling Bad Kitty series! Join Kitty as she embarks on a hilarious quest for the hottest video game add-on. Too pricy? No problem! Kitty tackles babysitting to earn the cash, but quickly discovers that babies are loud AND messy. Can Kitty survive the chaos and claim her prize? Find out in Bad Kitty Gets a Job!

This Free Comic Book Day, 2000 AD serves up a high-energy cocktail of Thrill-Power straight from the chamber! In this BEST OF 2000 AD showcase, find an all-new Judge Anderson short comic celebrating 45 years since her debut, a never-before-seen advance look at the upcoming Judge Dredd Art of Jock, a fresh teaser for the new Scarlet Traces series by Ian Edginton and D'Israeli ahead of its 2000 AD debut in May, and a classic Rogue Trooper adventure to prime fans for the forthcoming ROGUE TROOPER motion picture directed by Duncan Jones and starring Aneurin Barnard, Matt Berry, Hayley Atwell, and Sean Bean. With a cover by Absolute Wonder Woman's Hayden Sherman.

"The future is bright... and it's terrifying." An introduction to the Black Mirror comic series by Twisted Comics. This Free Comic Book Day grab offers a fresh take on a classic story, exploring the dark side of technology and society with the chilling twists Black Mirror is known for.

Celebrate 20 years of BOOM! Studios with this milestone anniversary collection of some of our most iconic series! Get ready for more adventure, more terror, more mystery, and more fun with curated tales from the worlds of BRZRKR, Something is Killing the Children, Mouse Guard, Irredeemable, and an EXCLUSIVE all-new Hello Darkness story.

A high school student whose promising basketball career is in jeopardy discovers the triumphs and hardships of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's life as a social justice advocate in this stunningly illustrated graphic novel. Monk Travers is the star basketball player on his high school team. Confident about his future as an NBA player, he doesn't see the point in caring much about school, let alone his community. But his world is about to change-big time! After getting caught graffitiing his team's rival school, Monk comes to the awful realization that his actions have put his place on the team-and his future-in jeopardy. Fearing the worst, he's taken by surprise when his coach offers him an unorthodox way to atone: completing a report on the life of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Monk is ecstatic. He knows all Kareem's records and stats. He smugly announces that the project will be a snap, but his excitement is short-lived when coach tells him that the project is not about Kareem's basketball career-it's about his life as an advocate for change. As Monk grudgingly begins his research, he discovers a history of struggles, conflicts, frustrations, and violence that he'd never been aware of, awakening a passion for social justice that rivals Kareem's own.

SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT, the newest epic CONAN event, begins HERE, from fan favorite writer Jim Zub (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons) and Ivan Gil, with a cover by superstar artist Roberto de la Torre (Conan the Barbarian)! The serpent god's influence tightens its coils around the Hyborian Age and every other age linked to it. Three stunning supernatural stories will spiral together to answer a chilling question framed in past and present-What is Set's grand plan for humanity and, now that it has begun, can it be stopped?

A heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel about being the new kid, making new friends, and learning to trust yourself through the power of horseback riding-perfect for fans of Victoria Jamieson's Roller Girl. Nora is a prize-winning horseback rider in a suburban area, with a tight-knit circle of best friends. But when her mom gets a prestigious new job in a poor, rural area, she has to adjust to a lot of change: to being the only Black kid in a new class and to a new barn called Creaky Acres, where her beloved horse, Hay Fever, will make his new home. It's there she meets sweet and geeky Laura, goofy and fun-loving Wilson, and fearless Dolores (aka Dizzy). With her ragtag team of equestrians, Nora learns it's okay to stand out and steps into her power as a leader, realizing that being a rider isn't just about winning-or maybe that winning just might look different than what she'd thought.

Dark Horse Comics Releases May 3, 2025 Free Comic Book Day 2025: Critical Role / Black Hammer #1 Overview Contributions Pull It Are you ready to campaign in the fantastical world of Exandria and adventure with superheroes in alternate dimensions? Then let's dive into this years featured comics: In Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins  Acquired Taste, Beau and Caleb get a tip that an individual they are searching for will be at a meeting at the Taste of Tal'Dorei in Bassuras. When they arrive, the pair are surprised to be treated to some dinner theater and decor themed around a legendary band of adventurers from the area. They get entranced by the story, even experiencing it themselves, only to be interrupted by some interesting new faces entering the restaurant . . . In Black Hammer: To Tomorrow! Colonel Weird takes a jaunt through the ages, passing old friends and foes along the way. He travels from the beginning when pulp heroes stalked the streets, through the Golden Age of heroes, the fall of Black Hammer, and the rise of a new set of heroes. This is a look at the past and potential future of Black Hammer!

The DC All In saga explodes into a brand-new Free Comic Book Day flipbook! First up, the core-line DC Universe soars into Superman action with the dazzling debut of superstar writer Dan Slott alongside acclaimed artist Rafael Albuquerque! In this special zero issue installment of the forthcoming Superman Unlimited series, you will witness the prelude to the biggest Superman comic book adventure of the year, as well as an ominous new threat from the heavens that will change the course of Kryptonian life on planet Earth as we know it! Then, as the Absolute Universe expands, dark forces begin to gather in the shadows...forces that have been waiting a very long time to shape events and seize control. All the while a mysterious figure watches--but who is this powerful new character, and what do they want with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the emerging heroes?

FCBD SPECIAL EDITION of Def Leppard's Hysteria #0, the origin of the world's most dangerous guitar! Written by Phil Collen (Def Leppard) and Eliot Rahal (Bleed Them Dry) with art by Alex Schlitz and Fabi Marques. When Foz, the frontwoman of indie band Darkside, inherits her father's estate, it comes with a guitar she half-remembers from her childhood. The guitar speaks to her, promising fame and success. Soon, it delivers. But when Darkside's equipment is stolen at a massive music venue, just before they're set to take the stage with Def Leppard, Foz goes on the warpath to get it back. A knuckle-dusting rampage ensues, and the guitar's true history is revealed.

FROM BLIZZARD'S AWARD-WINNING, BEST-SELLING VIDEO GAME SERIES DIABLO returns to printed comics for the first time in over a decade! Horror auteur Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) teams up with award-winning illustrator Daniele Serra to explore the evils prowling Sanctuary following the cataclysmic events of DIABLO IV and its first expansion VESSEL OF HATRED. Derris and his barbarian tribe are in need of a miracle. With their leader gravely ill, they have traveled far seeking Akarat, champion of the poor and downtrodden. The people say that Akarat has risen after centuries of death to heal the world with Light...and Derris is nearly desperate enough to believe them. But in the shadow of this savior, a new age is rising: an Age of Hatred.

Experience Dr. Seuss's whimsical world like never before with an exclusive comic based on the Dr. Seuss graphic novel Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike from award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka. Plus, enjoy a preview of the upcoming Dr. Seuss graphic novels Thing One and Thing Two Have Homework to Do! by Art Baltazar and the next Grinch adventure by Kaeti Vandorn. With brand-new stories, illustrations, and easy-to-follow paneled storytelling, the Dr. Seuss graphic novels are a must-have for young readers and Dr. Seuss fans alike!