New Comic Book Day Picks: First Appearances, Villain Debuts, and Collector Keys

New Comic Book Day Picks: First Appearances, Villain Debuts, and Collector Keys.
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New Comic Book Day Picks: First Appearances, Villain Debuts, and Collector Keys.
Comic collectors, speculators, and cover chasers—welcome to this week’s glorious dump of Wednesday temptations. Fourteen new comics with potential heat are rolling out, and naturally, we’re over here wondering which one might blow up, which one might fizzle, and which one’s going to leave us shouting, “Wait, who the hell is that on the last page?” From debut villains to absurd animal cameos, this week’s stack is an unpredictable beast. Let’s tear it apart.

Let’s start with Bring on the Bad Guys Doom #1, because nothing screams value speculation like the first appearance of a character in a one-shot villain anthology. Meet Sister Sorrow, a mysterious new threat tied to an ancient artifact called the Soul Forge—which is capable of harvesting every soul on Earth. You know, casual stuff. Doctor Doom isn’t about to let that happen on his watch. Written by Marc Guggenheim with art from Stefano Raffaele, this is part one of seven villain-centric one-shots. Keep this on radar for potential long-term upside—Sister Sorrow might not stay in the shadows for long. Now, Emma Frost The White Queen #1 wants you to bow before the crown. Amy Chu writes Emma’s earlier Hellfire Club days with Andrea DiVito on art, digging into her ruthless, manipulative rise through the Inner Circle ranks. We’re promised shocking secrets, a traitor inside the Hellfire Club, and one of Marvel’s most polarizing characters fully embracing her darker roots. This is that kind of retcon-packed origin issue that future adaptations might one day mine. Watch it. And speaking of retcons and reflections, Fantastic Four Fanfare #2 brings together Jonathan Hickman, Dustin Weaver, John Tyler Christopher, and Mark Buckingham for three fresh tales featuring Marvel’s First Family. Time loops, future Reed messages, killer robots, and Friday the 13th superstitions collide. Sure, it’s anthology-style, but with talent like this and the potential for surprise cameos or variant takes, it could sneak up on the secondary market. Godzilla vs. Avengers #1 throws us into Round Five of the monster mash saga. This time, it’s the New Avengers going kaiju-to-toe with the King of the Monsters. S.H.I.E.L.D.’s trying to piece together a battle that nobody seems to agree on, meaning there’s more going on than just monster punching. These one-shots have become cult picks and can spike depending on what surprise character or twist gets dropped. And come on—it’s Godzilla vs anybody. There’s no losing. Next up is Jeff The Land Shark #1, which might sound like a joke, but that’s what they said about Howard the Duck and look how that turned out. Jeff stars in his own miniseries written by Kelly Thompson with art by Tokitokoro, bringing all-new powers to the Marvel pet pantheon. If you’re underestimating this one, don’t. Marvel’s been pushing Jeff hard, and we’ve seen stranger characters go viral and become $40 books overnight. Let’s move to the chaos that is Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse #2, a series that promises ongoing first appearances—and delivers. This issue is another speculative playground, as the Hive Mind and the Great Web of Life continue to pit Spider-Variants and Symbiotes against each other across the multiverse. Every issue is a landmine of potential “firsts,” and this one’s no different. Bag it, board it, label it, stash it. Aliens vs. Avengers #4 wraps up Hickman and Esad Ribic’s crossover chaos. The epic conclusion hits as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes arrive on Mars to team with the X-Men—because what’s better than Alien-chomping action on the red planet? Mister Sinister’s twisted plans might spell doom for everyone involved, but the bigger question: Do we get any surprise deaths, cameos, or future plot threads worth speculating on? Stay alert. Then there’s Gwenpool #2, giving us the second appearance of a brand-new villain, Weapon Ex—plus whatever plans the mysterious Architect has up his sleeve. Guest stars include The Spectacular Spider-Man and Kate Bishop, which only adds fuel to the fire for collectors. Gwenpool has always been the unpredictable wild card, and this issue’s meta madness might contain a few sneaky value nuggets.
New Comic Book Day Picks: First Appearances, Villain Debuts, and Collector Keys.
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Star Wars: Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent #1 kicks off a new ongoing series as Doctor Aphra joins up with Luke Skywalker (yes, that Luke Skywalker) during the New Republic era. A rare artifact hunt, tattoo-based tech issues, and high-stakes team-ups make this a notable start. With Aphra still buzzing as a character fans expect to see in live action, this new run could carry some speculative weight. Time to mention The Ultimates #13, because when Iron Lad says time’s running out, you listen. The Maker’s return is six months away, and Ultimates 3.0 is forming. This issue kicks off a bold new direction and possibly even sets the stage for major players down the road. Ultimates books often fly under the radar… until they don’t. On the DC side, Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1 gives us a heartbreaking, adorable, and potentially key debut story by Ryan North. We meet puppy Krypto on Krypton before his accidental solo crash course to Earth. Think cosmic Lassie with a cape. Given Superman’s growing media footprint, this origin tale could become a beloved (and valuable) sleeper pick. Superman Unlimited #2 ramps things up with the introduction of the Krypto-Knights, a new group under the iron-fisted Kryptonite King. With Emerald City now at the center of the world’s power struggle, and Kryptonite flooding the streets, this issue screams setup for long-term world-building. Plus, the Daily Planet’s expansion arc continues—and yes, Gorilla City is getting involved. Now for the out-of-left-field pick: Wonder Woman #22. Mouse Man is back. That’s not a typo. One of Diana’s strangest and oldest villains returns in a story framed as a bedtime tale to her daughter. It’s bizarre. It’s absurd. It might be one of those “what did I just read?” issues that collectors grab years later just for the novelty of it. Watch it for laughs—and maybe for future animated adaptation weirdness. Finally, we have Spawn: Bloodletter #1—because what is a week without a Spawn launch? Tasha Thornwall is introduced as The Bloodletter, a mystical mercenary with ties to the CIA and a grudge against Al Simmons. Writer Joseph P. Illidge and artist Tim Seeley introduce a new chapter in the Spawn mythos that might carve its own corner in the shared universe. This one has long-term spin-off energy.
New Comic Book Day Picks: First Appearances, Villain Debuts, and Collector Keys.
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