2025 is right here, and for comedian e-book followers, meaning an entire new 12 months of main releases from publishers of every kind. And it’s shaping as much as be an enormous one for the trade. Marvel will quickly be launching the One World Under Doom crossover and increasing its massively in style Ultimate Universe line. Not to be outdone, DC will likely be including a number of books to its Absolute Universe line and kicking off the sequel to the long-lasting Batman: Hush storyline. And there’s lots to stay up for from smaller publishers as nicely, together with Image Comics’ Bug Wars, Dark Horse’s Bowling With Corpses, and IDW’s Star Trek: Lore War crossover.
Read on to see our most anticipated comics of 2025, and make sure you tell us within the feedback what you might have in your to-read listing this 12 months.
One World Under Doom
With Doctor Doom poised to make his MCU debut quickly, it’s solely becoming that Marvel Comics put the highlight again on this iconic villain. One World Under Doom is a crossover within the vein of 2009’s Dark Reign. It explores what occurs when Doom turns into the brand new Sorcerer Supreme and makes use of his energy to declare himself emperor of the world. Naturally, the Avengers gained’t be too happy about this flip of occasions, however what do they do when it seems loads of persons are happier residing underneath Doom’s rule?
The core crossover will unfold in Ryan North and RB Silva’s nine-issue sequence One World Under Doom, which launches in February. Look for the results of that story to spill out into numerous Marvel titles in early 2025. That consists of each ongoing books like North’s Fantastic Four and Joe Kelly’s The Amazing Spider-Man in addition to devoted tie-ins like Thunderbolts: Doomstrike and Doom Academy.
Batman: Hush 2
The authentic Batman: Hush is undoubtedly some of the iconic Batman comics ever printed, because it successfully established the look and tone for the franchise within the twenty first century. So it’s a fairly large deal that DC is lastly getting round to publishing a sequel 23 years later.
Granted, it’s not as if DC hasn’t printed tales that includes Bruce Wayne’s childhood friend-turned-bitter enemy Tommy Eliot within the years since Hush wrapped, however that is the primary one to deliver again author Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee. Hush 2 once more places Batman on the middle of an enormous conspiracy orchestrated by Hush, one which additionally entails a lot of his closest allies and best foes.
As excited as we’re for Hush 2, we’re additionally wanting to see what comes after. Hush 2 kicks off in March with Batman #158 and runs for six points. That means DC will likely be debuting the brand new common artistic group in Batman #164 the next fall. Who’s certified to comply with up on Loeb and Lee and take over arguably the largest title within the comedian e-book trade? We’ll discover out later this 12 months.
Mike Mignola’s Bowling with Corpses
Even as Mike Mignola’s beloved Hellboy and BPRD universe continues on via varied one-shots and miniseries, Mignola himself has been busy establishing different, new shared universes along with his collaborators. The upcoming graphic novel Bowling With Corpses and Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown kicks off Mignola and Ben Stenbeck’s fantasy-centric Lands Unknown universe. It’s not usually we get a complete graphic novel’s value of latest tales written and drawn by Mignola, so that is nicely value a glance when it hits shops in January.
The Ultimate Universe Expands
As we’ve lately argued, the Ultimate Universe is one of the best factor Marvel is at present publishing, so after all we’re stoked to see what the road has in retailer for us this 12 months. The large information is that Marvel is including a fifth month-to-month Ultimate title in January – Chris Condon and Alessandro Capuccio’s Ultimate Wolverine. In this distorted model of the Marvel Universe, Logan has turn into the Winter Soldier, a pawn of The Maker’s Council. But may even these shadowy overlords comprise the beast inside?
Elsewhere, search for the complete Ultimate Line to proceed progressing in real-time as these books rely right down to the inevitable return of The Maker. We’ll even see the primary main Ultimate Universe crossover this summer season, a storyline that’ll be teased in one among Marvel’s Free Comic Book Day specials in May.
The Return of Vertigo
Comic followers the world over had been crushed when DC folded the massively influential Vertigo imprint in 2019, which is why it was so thrilling to be taught that Vertigo is making a comeback in 2025. Once once more, the Vertigo line will function a haven for groundbreaking, mature readers-focused comics at DC. The solely catch is that we don’t but know what books will comprise the Vertigo line. So far, DC has solely revealed that James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno’s The Nice House By the Sea is retroactively being launched underneath the Vertigo banner. Will we see extra creator-owned titles be part of the Vertigo line? Will basic franchises like Swamp Thing and Hellblazer discover a dwelling right here? We hope to be taught extra quickly.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
IDW relaunched their flagship Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comedian in 2024 with fairly the star-studded artistic group. But the catch is that the brand new sequence debuted with a rotating group of visitor artists and a established order that noticed the Turtles scattered and alone. Only now’s the household coming again collectively, as author Jason Aaron and new sequence artist Juan Ferreyra chart the following nice TMNT chapter.
It all begins in January’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6, because the Turtles lastly reunite and return dwelling to their basic stomping grounds in New York City. But as if the psychological scars of their current ordeals weren’t dangerous sufficient, the Turtles must deal with the truth that NYC is now underneath the management of the Foot Clan.
Deadpool/Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine is among the highest-grossing superhero films of all time, so after all Marvel goes to take advantage of that partnership for all its value. Logan and Wade Wilson are again in motion and joined on the hip on this new ongoing sequence. Better but, Deadpool/Wolverine hearkens again to the X-Men’s Krakoan period because it reunites the X-Force artistic group of author Benjamin Percy and artist Joshua Cassara. Expect a superhero comedian that’s as uproariously humorous as it’s darkish and violent. We’d anticipate nothing much less from these two anti-heroes.
The Absolute Universe: Wave 2
The Ultimate Universe could also be one of the best factor Marvel is publishing, but it surely’s bought some sturdy competitors now in DC’s Absolute Universe. DC launched this new line in Fall 2024 with Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute Superman, books that essentially reworked lots of the core tenets of those characters. Now readers can stay up for Round 2 in 2025.
DC will likely be debuting at the very least three new Absolute comics in 2025. March 2025 will deliver with it a second wave of releases, together with Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay’s Absolute Green Lantern, Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles’ Absolute Flash, and Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez’s Absolute Martian Manhunter. Those are terrific artistic groups, and we are able to’t wait to see how they reinterpret a few of DC’s most iconic heroes for this thrilling new universe.
Bug Wars
As if writing TMNT and Absolute Superman weren’t sufficient, Jason Aaron can also be kicking off his subsequent nice creator-owned epic in 2025. Even higher, it reunites him along with his Conan the Barbarian collaborator Mahmud Asrar. Bug Wars is basically Honey I Shrunk the Kids by means of John Carter of Mars. When Slade Slaymaker is shrunk down, he finds his yard has reworked right into a fantastical realm stuffed with warring bugs, a battle during which he’s destined to play a key function. Look for Bug Wars to kick off in February 2025.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader
Charles Soule has explored many eras of the Star Wars timeline in his tenure at Marvel, however now he’s tasked with fleshing out the mysterious 12 months between the occasions of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. That’s the setting of Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, a brand new collaboration between Soule and artist Luke Ross.
Legacy of Vader focuses on Kylo Ren as he solidifies his grip on the First Order within the wake of Supreme Leader Snoke’s assassination. But following his newest encounter with Rey and his last battle along with his uncle, Ben Solo is extra stricken by the previous than ever. His first order of enterprise is to journey to Mustafar and get again in contact with the ghost of his grandfather (metaphorically, if not actually). We can’t wait to see what new layers this sequence provides to Kylo Ren and the occasions of The Rise of Skywalker.
New Gods
Technically, this sequence already launched in December, however we couldn’t not shine the highlight on what might be essentially the most thrilling e-book in DC’s All In lineup. Writer Ram V and artist Evan Cagle are crafting a New Gods e-book for the ages that channels the daring weirdness of the basic Jack Kirby period whereas additionally blazing its personal path, and it’s simply one of many prettiest books on the stands proper now. It’s additionally nicely value following New Gods over the approaching 12 months given how integral Darkseid and the New Gods are to the bigger storyline fueling DC All In.
You Must Take Part in Revolution
In some ways, the world of 2025 is a scary place, and it’s tempting to depend on comics solely as a method of escapism. But there’s quite a bit to be mentioned for a e-book that may educate us navigate these troubling instances. That’s the place You Must Take Part in Revolution is available in. This politically charged graphic novel is ready in a 2035 the place the US has devolved right into a fascist dystopia and is locked in a battle with China over management of Taiwan. Three buddies should select the place they stand and the way greatest to withstand in an age of authoritarianism. Written by journalist Melissa Chan and illustrated by activist Badiucao, You Must Take Part in Revolution hits shops in March.
The Future of Venom and Carnage
With the Venom War crossover having lately wrapped up, Marvel is shaking up the established order in an enormous means for each Venom and Carnage. First, Al Ewing and Carlos Gómez tee up an enormous thriller in All-New Venom, which drags the symbiote again to Earth and bonds him with a brand new host. But who’s it? Second, Charles Soule and Jesus Saiz discover what occurs when Eddie Brock actually turns into his personal worst enemy in Eddie Brock: Carnage. If you’ve been searching for time to leap on board with Marvel’s symbiote-themed comics, that is it.
Zatanna
Thanks to books like Far Sector and Superman, Jamal Campbell has established himself as among the finest artists within the trade as we speak. We’re thrilled to see Campbell flying solo on a brand new DC undertaking that includes the Mistress of Magic herself, Zatanna. This new sequence sees Zatanna attempt to get again to fundamentals as a touring magician, just for her world to be turned the wrong way up by the emergence of a brand new enemy known as The Lady White. This new six-issue sequence premieres in February, and the early artwork is already trying gorgeous.
Star Trek: Lore War
One of 2025’s largest and most enjoyable crossovers entails neither the Marvel nor DC Universes, however Star Trek. Lore War is an occasion the Star Trek line has been constructing in the direction of for years now, and all of it involves fruition in March 2025. In Lore War, Data’s twisted twin brother has managed to destroy and remake the universe utilizing the Orb of Destruction. The ramifications of that act will spill over into each the flagship month-to-month Star Trek sequence and its companion, Star Trek: Defiant.
Can somebody really be each man and god? That’s a query that’s been central to IDW’s Star Trek line recently, and it’s on the coronary heart of Lore War.
The Amazing Spider-Man Relaunch
We talked about that The Amazing Spider-Man is among the books straight affected by the One World Under Doom established order. Currently, the sequence is within the midst of “8 Deaths of Spider-Man,” as Spidey receives a mystical power-up from Doom himself to assist fight the omnipotent Cyttorak. But what occurs after the mud settles and Spidey dies his last dying?
The reply is that Marvel will relaunch ASM with a brand new #1 difficulty. Writer Joe Kelly is sticking round, and he;ll be teaming with artists Pepe Larraz and John Romita, Jr. to chronicle the following large part in Spidey’s life. Even as Peter Parker struggles to discover a job, he’ll be coping with the return of many iconic villains as a mysterious mastermind manipulates Spider-Man into battle along with his foes.
Invincible: Battle Beast
Invincible followers have lots to stay up for in early 2025. Not solely is the animated sequence returning for a 3rd season, however Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley are reuniting for a brand new sequence set within the Invincible Universe. The prequel sequence Invincible: Battle Beast follows the titular character as he continues his quest to search out an opponent sturdy sufficient to defeat him in battle. We’ve been ready years for Kirkman and Ottley to reunite, and we’re stoked to see that reunion take the type of new Invincible comics.
More DC Compact Comics
DC actually hit on a successful method with the Compact Comics line. These graphic novels reprint a few of the most seminal DC storylines of all time, all packaged in a pocketable body with a budget-friendly $10 price ticket. If you’re keen on studying basic DC comics however don’t know the place to start out, it’s actually laborious to go fallacious with these.
Thankfully, DC is increasing the Compact Comics lineup in 2025. Readers can stay up for new editions of greats like Kingdom Come, Y: The Last Man Book 1, Batwoman: Elegy, and V for Vendetta. This is an affordable, accessible format we hope all publishers begin to prioritize going ahead.
Death of Copra
One of one of the best superhero comics of the final decade is reaching its conclusion this 12 months. Michael Fiffe is lastly ending the Copra saga with the appropriately titled Death of Copra. This four-issue finale sequence kicks off in January. Copra has been a love letter to comics usually and John Ostrander’s Suicide Squad comics particularly, and it’s undoubtedly bittersweet to see the sequence ending now.
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