Top 5 New Comics This Week: Doctor Doom’s School, Jedi in Peril, and a Kaiju Heist

Top 5 New Comics This Week: Doctor Doom’s School, Jedi in Peril, and a Kaiju Heist.
This week’s comic book lineup is packed with high-stakes drama, speculative gold, and some of the most intriguing storylines we’ve seen in a while. Whether it’s the iron-fisted rule of Doctor Doom shaping the next generation of magic-wielders, the Jedi facing an existential crisis, or a criminal mastermind using Godzilla as the ultimate distraction, there’s no shortage of excitement. Marvel continues to push boundaries with new titles and eye-catching variant covers, while Star Wars fans are in for another deep dive into the expanding High Republic era. Meanwhile, the Weapon X team returns in a way that could shake up the X-Men landscape, and IDW brings us a kaiju crime story that sounds almost too insane to be true.
For collectors, this week presents several key issues worth paying attention to. Doom Academy #1 reimagines what a mystical school would look like under the rule of Latveria’s most notorious ruler, potentially introducing new characters who could become major players. Star Wars: The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi #1 continues to develop the galaxy’s untold history while teasing big ramifications for The Acolyte. Weapon X-Men #1 has all the makings of a breakout book with a heavy-hitting roster. And Marvel’s Human Torch mashup variants could be early glimpses at new character designs that might enter continuity down the road. Plus, IDW’s Godzilla Heist #1 offers an absurdly unique concept that has potential for long-term cult status.
As always, first appearances, new creative teams, and unique storytelling approaches make certain books stand out more than others. This week’s Top 5 are primed for both reader enjoyment and collector speculation, so let’s break down what makes each of these books a must-watch.
Top 5 New Comics This Week: Doctor Doom’s School, Jedi in Peril, and a Kaiju Heist.

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Doom Academy #1
If you thought Strange Academy was wild before, imagine it under the iron rule of Doctor Doom. That’s exactly what’s happening as the mystical school moves from New Orleans to Latveria, where Doom is now Sorcerer Supreme. Marvel’s “Academy” titles have been strong speculative picks before (InvestComics called Strange Academy early and it paid off big), and this one has all the makings of another winner. Doom running a school means strict rules, dangerous lessons, and potential new characters who could play bigger roles in the Marvel Universe later. This is one to keep an eye on.

Star Wars The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi #1
What could possibly make Jedi afraid? That’s the central question in this major new Star Wars release. With best-selling writer Cavan Scott at the helm, this issue marks the beginning of the final High Republic arc. Jedi Master Keeve Trennis is up against the chaos of the Nihil Occlusion Zone, and with The Acolyte’s Wookiee Jedi Master Kelnacca making his presence felt, expect big ramifications. Star Wars comics often bring in new lore, and this issue weaves together characters from novels, audio dramas, and previous comics—potentially making it a key book for the High Republic timeline.

Weapon X-Men #1
Wolverine, Deadpool, Cable, Chamber, and Thunderbird on the same team? That’s Weapon X-Men, an action-packed first issue that throws these heavy-hitters into a high-stakes mutant rescue that’s bound to go sideways. With writer Joe Casey and artist ChrisCross leading the charge, this book has strong potential for new villains, shake-ups in mutant hierarchy, and some high-value collector’s covers. Weapon X stories tend to be long-term speculative plays, and with this lineup, there’s a lot to watch.

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Marvel’s Human Torch Variant Covers – Daredevil #18 & The Amazing Spider-Man #68
Marvel has been experimenting with some unique variant cover concepts lately, and this week’s Human Torch mashups could be sleeper hits for collectors. Daredevil #18 features a Jonboy Meyers cover blending Daredevil with the Human Torch’s fiery aesthetic, giving Matt Murdock a hellish, flame-wreathed makeover. Meyers’ hyper-detailed style makes this one a standout. Then there’s The Amazing Spider-Man #68, with a Luciano Vecchio cover merging Black Cat with the Torch’s flame-based power set. Marvel’s history with mashups shows that once these designs hit continuity, the covers become must-haves—just look at Venomized variants in the past. If these covers sell out, don’t be surprised if they turn into long-term collector’s items.

Godzilla Heist #1
The best way to pull off a heist? Use Godzilla as a distraction. That’s the premise of Godzilla Heist, a wild new series from IDW Publishing where a thief has figured out how to trigger kaiju attacks to pull off high-profile jobs. But when others catch on, things spiral fast. Written by Van Jensen with art by Kelsey Ramsay, this one has all the makings of a hit for fans of both crime stories and giant monster destruction. A concept this unique could lead to later adaptations, making this a sleeper pick.

These are the top speculative picks and key issues hitting shops this week. Whether it’s a game-changing Doom Academy debut, a Star Wars book packed with lore, or potential long-term collectible covers, this week’s Top 5 lineup is worth watching closely.

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