Top 5 New Comics This Week: First Appearances, Secret Origins, and Kaiju Chaos

Top 5 New Comics This Week: First Appearances, Secret Origins, and Kaiju Chaos.
Comic collectors know the drill—sometimes it’s not about a neat little self-contained story; it’s about what could happen with that one obscure first appearance, that unexpected new character, or that shady villain origin story. This week’s Top 5 is stacked with exactly that type of speculative heat. With first appearances, long-awaited callbacks, new weapons unleashed, and radioactive monsters crashing the Marvel Universe like they’ve got something to prove, there’s no shortage of comics with serious value potential. Whether you’re bagging and boarding for future flips or just recognizing historic moments when they happen, this week is a prime hunting ground. Here’s your complete roadmap to what matters most this New Comic Book Day.

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Top 5 New Comics This Week
Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 throws Peter Parker straight into the teeth of something way above his pay grade—literally. Fresh from the Secret Wars event (yes, that Secret Wars where he picks up his black alien costume), Spidey is back in New York dealing with normal problems: late rent, MJ/Black Cat drama, and soul-crushing work at the Daily Bugle. Oh, and Godzilla is torching the streets with his atomic breath. No big deal. This issue marks the third round of the kaiju crossover madness, and let’s be honest—it’s ridiculous in all the right ways. The oversized spectacle might just grab long-term attention too, especially with Spider-Man’s black suit nostalgia factor still punching high among collectors. In a comic world overflowing with ‘first meets’ and ‘versus’ showdowns, this Spidey/Kaiju collision deserves a close watch.

Lost Fantasy #1 sees Image Comics dive headfirst into the fantasy horror genre, and it’s not coming up for air anytime soon. Newcomer monster hunter Henry Blackheart makes his debut, tasked with stopping ancient creatures that have clawed their way into our world. First appearances are everywhere in this one—Henry himself, plus whatever ancient nightmares cross his path. If you’re thinking along the lines of East of West colliding with Something Is Killing the Children, you’re not far off. Dark magic, dark worlds, and yes, dark speculation opportunities. Image also wedges in the return of Indigo Children with a serialized backup story right in these pages, because apparently one dark twist wasn’t enough. With two potential hot properties packed into one issue, Lost Fantasy #1 should be squarely on the radar of any serious collector hunting future value.

Wolverine and Kitty Pryde #1 takes a sharp turn into the past while carving out new ground for the future. Writer Chris Claremont revisits his classic Kitty Pryde and Wolverine miniseries, but this isn’t just a reunion tour. There are multiple new character introductions here, setting the stage for potential major additions to mutant lore. With Mariko Yashida returning and the Japanese criminal underworld rearing its ugly head again, the stakes are high. Wolverine’s messy history colliding with Kitty’s ninja training brings all the classic elements back, while fresh blood ensures this one won’t just be a nostalgia act. Keep an eye on any newly introduced players—history shows Claremont doesn’t throw around new mutants lightly.

Ultimate Spider-Man #16 kicks the doors open on Mysterio’s hidden history, finally giving the new Ultimate Universe its first Secret Origin of Mysterio. In the traditional Marvel Universe, Mysterio’s a special kind of headache, but this version seems even murkier. Kingpin’s empire barely has a clue about who this helmeted illusionist really is—and you better believe Peter Parker is going to end up way too close to the fire. Whenever a major villain’s history gets a fresh reveal, speculative alarm bells should start ringing. Ultimate Mysterio might end up carving a very different, possibly more dangerous legacy than his 616 counterpart. If Marvel plays this right, Ultimate Mysterio could become a serious force in this line—and collectors smart enough to grab his early key appearances will be laughing all the way to the bank.

Weapon X-Men #3 introduces another chaotic wildcard into the already combustive Weapon X-Men roster: meet Weapon Exile. Wolverine, Deadpool, Cable, Chamber, Thunderbird—this crew already had enough loose cannons to power a Michael Bay movie. Adding another unstable mutant weapon with a shady past sounds exactly like the kind of disaster mutant fans thrive on. Written by Christos Gage with art by Yildiray Cinar, the introduction of Weapon Exile is something speculators should be circling. First appearances tied to the Weapon Plus program have a history of aging extremely well, and given the absolute mess this team is making of reality already, Weapon Exile’s debut could turn into a pivotal point down the line.

Weapon X-Men #3 and Ultimate Spider-Man #16 both set the stage for future breakout characters, but sometimes the old reliables show why they’re still kings. That’s where Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 stomps its radioactive foot down again, flexing the kind of insane crossover potential that makes grading companies sweat. Top 5 New Comics This Week.

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