Hot Picks for NCBD: Captain America & Volstagg, Hellverine, Red Hulk, X-Men, Superman, TMNT & More!

New Comic Book Day is here again, and collectors, speculators, and fans have plenty to keep an eye on this week. Whether you’re hunting first appearances, major storyline developments, or just some jaw-dropping covers, this lineup delivers something for every type of comic book fan.
Captain America teams up with an unlikely ally—Volstagg of the Warriors Three—as they attempt to bring peace to the chaos of the Nine Realms. Hellverine battles spirits and demons in Japan, uncovering a link to Mephisto that could spell disaster. Red Hulk finds himself trapped in a high-security prison built by none other than Doctor Doom, surrounded by some of the world’s most dangerous minds. The X-Men are facing an overwhelming enemy force, but Alpha Flight arrives just in time… at what cost? Meanwhile, Superwoman is lost across time and space, searching for answers to a mystery that could rewrite everything we know about the Time Trapper.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are forced out of New York City, driven underground by a new militarized police force that is out for blood. In a galaxy far, far away, the final battle between the Resistance and the First Order unfolds in Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker #1, as Rey races against time to uncover the Sith’s hidden stronghold before the Final Order wipes out all hope. On the horror front, Chilling Adventures Presents Nine Lives of Salem explores the dark past of Sabrina’s feline companion—because even with nine lives, you can’t run forever.
For those looking for some unexpected team-ups and variant cover heat, Firestar and new hero Blue Bolt strike a surprising connection in West Coast Avengers #4, featuring a unique Blue Bolt-Torch mashup variant. Over in Women of Marvel She-Devils #1, some of the fiercest female fighters in the Marvel Universe take on a mission that could change everything. And if you’re into corporate espionage and absurd rivalries, Pop Kill #1 introduces a world where two former conjoined twins—each now running their own billion-dollar cola company—take their hatred to new, deadly heights.
From big character moments to potential key issues and rare covers, this week’s lineup has plenty of comics worth adding to your collection. Here’s everything you need to know before heading to your local shop or securing your copies online.

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Finally, Mad Cave Studios drops a chaotic corporate war with Pop Kill #1. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and drawn by Juan Santacruz, this twisted tale introduces two former conjoined twins, now separated, who own competing billion-dollar soda companies. Their sibling rivalry has gone nuclear, with assassins, saboteurs, and spies turning their cola war into a full-scale battlefield. Business has never been so cutthroat—literally. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 kicks off a new arc with Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra at the helm. New York City is no longer safe, and the Turtles are forced underground—literally—to the sewers of New Jersey. Hunted by a new militarized police force under the command of the ruthless D.A. Hieronymus Hale, the brothers must figure out their next move before they’re permanently shell-shocked. Meanwhile, Hellverine #3 takes Akihiro back to his birthplace in Japan, where spirits of the dead aren’t just whispering—they’re demanding vengeance. The demonic Bagra-Ghul has its own twisted agenda, and its connection to Mephisto makes things even worse. Stuck between two worlds, Hellverine must decide whether to fight the spirits or work with them, but either way, someone’s getting slashed to pieces. Thunderbolt Ross might have traded his military uniform for a prison jumpsuit, but don’t think for a second that Red Hulk #1 will be a quiet read. Locked in a secret underground facility alongside some of the sharpest—and most dangerous—minds on the planet, Ross has been forcibly recruited into Doctor Doom’s twisted think tank. The catch? Doom’s ultimate plan for world domination. The bigger catch? Ross has no interest in playing along. With guest appearances from Machine Man and Deathlok, expect plenty of punching, smashing, and one very angry red giant. In Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker #1, the Resistance is running out of time, Poe Dameron uncovers a horrifying new threat, and Rey’s hunt for the hidden Sith stronghold puts her on a direct collision course with Kylo Ren. The final battle for the galaxy is about to begin, but with the Final Order preparing to wipe out the last remnants of hope, the question remains—can the Resistance stop them before it’s too late? Over in West Coast Avengers #4, Firestar and rookie hero Blue Bolt have a spark—literally. But will their newfound connection make the team stronger or set everything ablaze? On top of that, collectors, take note: artist Nao Fuji delivers a special first-appearance variant featuring a Blue Bolt-Torch mashup, because why have just one electrified hero when you can have two?

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When the Nine Realms are engulfed in war, who better to call for reinforcements than the star-spangled super-soldier himself? Captain America & Volstagg #1 throws an unlikely pair together as the Warriors Three’s mighty Volstagg seeks out Steve Rogers to put an end to the chaos. Legendary writer JMS partners with artist Bernard Chang for this second installment in a series of unexpected Marvel mashups, proving that some team-ups just work—no matter how bizarre. Women of Marvel She-Devils #1 delivers an action-packed anthology starring some of Marvel’s toughest women. When Shanna the She-Devil stumbles upon a dark conspiracy, she gathers a squad of deadly female warriors to take down the threat before it can erupt into full-scale destruction. Armed with katanas, sais, gauntlets, and fists of fury, these heroines are ready to clean house. With an all-star lineup of creators, expect plenty of attitude, action, and a no-holds-barred battle for the ages. The X-Men have faced plenty of galactic threats, but X-Men #12 sends them against a horde of the most fearsome killers in the universe. Thankfully, reinforcements arrive—from Canada, of all places. Alpha Flight returns to the battlefield, but saving the day comes with a cost. The question is: can they afford it? Superwoman takes center stage in Superman #23 as she’s flung through time and space, desperately searching for answers to the Time Trapper’s dark secrets. While Superman battles Doomsday on the front lines, Lois Lane digs deep into the mysteries that may determine the fate of the entire timeline. As the Many Deaths of Doomsday saga unfolds, this issue promises major revelations that could change the game forever.  From Archie Comics, Chilling Adventures Presents Nine Lives of Salem #1 asks: can you ever truly outrun your past? Salem, Sabrina’s mischievous, magic-wielding feline, is finding out the hard way. Written by horror maestro Cullen Bunn and brought to life by artist Dan Schoening, this tale explores the eerie consequences of a cat with one too many lives. John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction Pause #1 poses a chilling scenario—what if time stopped for everyone except you? Would you live like a king in the most luxurious penthouses? Feast on the finest meals, frozen mid-bite? And if you could unfreeze someone, would you? Or would you risk bringing the wrong people back? Writer Matthew K Manning and artist Conor Boyle bring a psychological sci-fi thriller that proves some powers aren’t gifts—they’re curses.

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