TOP 5 NEW Comics This Week: First Appearances, Doom’s Agenda, and Superman’s New Threat

TOP 5 NEW Comics This Week: First Appearances, Doom’s Agenda, and Superman’s New Threat.
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TOP 5 NEW Comics This Week: First Appearances, Doom’s Agenda, and Superman’s New Threat.
If there’s one thing that fuels speculation more than a first appearance, it’s a first appearance wrapped in chaos, cosmic threats, or Doctor Doom’s fingerprints. This week delivers on all three. We’ve got a mash-up of legacy, legacy-shattering, and “what exactly is happening here” titles that should be sitting firmly on your radar come New Comic Book Day. These are the books that—if the right character sticks or a hidden plot thread pays off—could be sitting in back issue boxes six months from now with a much heftier price tag than the cover ever suggested. Let’s break down this week’s Top 5.

Spider-Man & Wolverine #1
There’s no way this comic isn’t a powder keg. Spider-Man and Wolverine teaming up always ends in wreckage, wisecracks, and one poor villain wondering how their master plan got derailed by Adamantium claws and quips. But this isn’t just another “hero team-up” throwaway. Written with that unmistakable chaotic tone, this book hints at a much bigger threat—possibly one that neither hero can handle alone. That smells like first appearance territory. Is this a brand-new villain? A shadowy organization? A tease for a summer event? This title is either introducing a key figure or planting seeds for a broader Marvel narrative. Either way, these odd-couple titles always ride the line between fan-favorite and sleeper hit, and if something new sticks, this could end up as a long-term play for collectors.

Superman Unlimited #1
Dan Slott makes his full DC debut, and rather than inching his way into the Superman lore, he throws the Man of Steel directly into planetary peril. It’s not just about an asteroid threatening Earth. No, it’s what’s inside the asteroid—and it glows green. That can only mean trouble for Clark, and possibly the introduction of a brand-new Kryptonian-level adversary. Slott’s known for slow-burning big picture ideas, and this first issue might hold clues to a long-term threat. If a new villain emerges—or if we get an all-new interpretation of Kryptonite’s legacy—this becomes more than a #1. Rafael Albuquerque brings the visual firepower here, capturing the kind of motion and high stakes that a Superman epic demands. This is one of those issues where you want to be early, just in case something big quietly launches.

Superior Avengers #2
Doom has a plan, because of course he does. The second installment of Superior Avengers deepens the mystery behind this team’s formation and launches them straight into conflict with Diablo. Now, Diablo isn’t the most used villain, but he’s one of the oldest in the Fantastic Four’s rogue gallery. He’s dangerous, manipulative, and when paired with Doom? Things get murky fast. This issue may continue to reveal more about Doom’s hand-picked team. If even one of them is a new hero, or a twisted take on an existing one, expect collectors to start circling back to this issue in droves. And if Doom’s motives take a sharp turn—as they always do—there could be a game-changing moment in here that repositions this title as more than just another alt-Avengers concept.

Whatever Happened To The Crimson Justice #1
Frank Tieri and Inaki Miranda know exactly what they’re doing with this one. A five-issue mystery series wrapped in silver-age tribute and psychological suspense, this book brings back Crimson Justice, a hero most readers probably haven’t seen or heard of in years. The mystery kicks off with red alert signals, a burning hospital, and the reemergence of an old villain, Dr. Mayhem. What matters here is whether any of this becomes canon-worthy again. If either of these characters gets a reintroduction that clicks with fans—or if the story secretly ties into a broader shared universe—then this miniseries becomes a collector’s curiosity that picks up heat. Especially if any retcons come into play.

Detective Comics #1097
Gotham can’t catch a break, and Batman isn’t in a good place either. Still reeling from the events caused by Asema, Bruce finds himself targeted by a group looking ahead—way ahead. This “future-obsessed” threat sounds like more than just another throwaway gang. DC’s been leaning into timeline manipulation and alternate legacies lately, and if this issue peels back a new wrinkle in Bruce’s history or slips in a hidden villain with long-term plans? That’s key issue territory. “Personal revelations” always hint at some sort of hidden backstory, and collectors know to watch out for those moments when character continuity shifts. If a twist lands here and gets picked up in future arcs, Detective Comics #1097 becomes one to revisit.
TOP 5 NEW Comics This Week: First Appearances, Doom’s Agenda, and Superman’s New Threat.

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