Top New 5 Comics to Watch: First Appearances, High-Stakes Clashes, and Collectible Keys

Top 5 New Comics this week 2-26-25
Comic book collectors thrive on the thrill of the hunt—chasing down first appearances, rare variant covers, and the issues that could gain value in the market. Every Wednesday brings a new batch of potential hits, and this week’s lineup is no exception. Whether it’s a debut character who might explode in popularity, a creative team shift that alters a series’ trajectory, or a story so compelling it could redefine an entire franchise, speculation is always part of the game.
This week’s Top 5 comics deliver high-stakes storytelling, major introductions, and first-time showdowns that demand attention. Pop Kill #1 launches a cutthroat corporate war between two feuding brothers-turned-rivals with billion-dollar soda empires. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 forces the Turtles out of New York and into uncharted territory—facing a relentless new law enforcement threat. Red Hulk #1 drags Thunderbolt Ross into Doctor Doom’s twisted underground prison experiment, putting him in a fight he can’t punch his way out of. West Coast Avengers #4 teases a first appearance variant that could be an under-the-radar key. And X-Men #12 drops the mutants into an intergalactic bloodbath alongside the returning Alpha Flight.
Collectors, take note: this week isn’t just about stories—it’s about what’s next. Here’s why these issues belong on your radar.
Top 5 New Comics this week 2-26-25

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Top 5 New Comics this week 2-26-25
Mad Cave Studios crashes into the corporate battlefield with Pop Kill #1, a ruthless clash of capitalism written by Jimmy Palmiotti and illustrated by Juan Santacruz. This issue introduces two former conjoined twins—now very much separated—who run rival soda empires. Their sibling rivalry has evolved from boardroom battles to full-on warfare, complete with assassins, spies, and industrial sabotage. In the cutthroat world of billion-dollar cola wars, business isn’t just personal—it’s lethal.
Meanwhile, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 begins a new arc under the guidance of Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra. The Big Apple has turned rotten, forcing the Turtles to flee underground—deeper than ever—into the uncharted sewers of New Jersey. A new militarized police force, led by the relentless D.A. Hieronymus Hale, is hunting them down, making survival more than just a game of hide-and-seek. The brothers have survived street brawls, interdimensional threats, and supernatural enemies, but now they must outmaneuver the law itself.
Thunderbolt Ross thought his biggest battle was behind him, but Red Hulk #1 proves otherwise. Stripped of his military rank and thrown into a hidden prison, Ross finds himself unwillingly drafted into a secret think tank led by none other than Doctor Doom. The problem? Doom’s plan involves global domination. The bigger problem? Ross isn’t the cooperative type. Expect a high-stakes game of power, deception, and, of course, some serious smashing. With guest appearances from Machine Man and Deathlok, this isn’t just a brute-force brawl—it’s a cerebral war where fists and strategy collide.
Collectors, pay attention—West Coast Avengers #4 delivers a first-appearance variant by artist Nao Fuji, introducing a new electrifying fusion: the Blue Bolt-Torch. Because why settle for just one high-voltage hero when you can have two? This hybrid addition shakes up the West Coast team’s roster, making this issue a key pick for those tracking new Marvel power players.
Finally, X-Men #12 raises the stakes by throwing the mutants into a confrontation against some of the deadliest killers in the galaxy. Reinforcements arrive, but from an unexpected source—Alpha Flight. The Canadian powerhouse team returns to the battlefield, but their involvement comes with a cost. Can they afford it? More importantly, can the X-Men? When interstellar threats collide with mutant struggles, expect cosmic repercussions and a potential shift in power.
Top 5 New Comics this week 2-26-25

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