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Phil B. rated The Phantom #2 Oct 31, 2025
8.0

The Phantom #2

By: Ray Fawkes, Russell Mark Olson
Released: Oct 29, 2025

THE PHANTOM NEVER DIES! But no one said anything about his friends and family. When drugrunners of the Singh Brotherhood lose a valuable shipment in the jungle, it’ll be the villagers of Bandar who pay the price. But the Brotherhood thinks the Phantom is a myth. They’re about to taste the cold fist of reality. Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson’s s...

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sad comics reviewed Conan The Barbarian #25 Oct 9, 2025
9.5

An honorable celebration, it's amazing how this book just gets better!

Conan The Barbarian #25

By: Jim Zub, Alex Horley
Released: Oct 8, 2025

Spectacular extra-sized 25th issue!

THE NOMAD: Conan the King welcomes a strange visitor with an even stranger mission.

Can the Ruler of Aquilonia prove his mettle or will the mysterious wander’s incredible power change the course of history?

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Howard rated Conan The Barbarian #25 Oct 9, 2025
9.5

Conan The Barbarian #25

By: Jim Zub, Alex Horley
Released: Oct 8, 2025

Spectacular extra-sized 25th issue!

THE NOMAD: Conan the King welcomes a strange visitor with an even stranger mission.

Can the Ruler of Aquilonia prove his mettle or will the mysterious wander’s incredible power change the course of history?

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Howard - Oct 18, 2025

A great tribute to the goat,Conan of Cimmeria.Beautiful artwork.It is fitting for this special 25th issue.

8.0

Dick Tracy: Halloween Special #1

By: Alex Segura, Craig Cermak
Released: Oct 29, 2025

THE GHOULS AND GHOSTS ARE OUT IN THE CITY - and so are some of Dick Tracy's deadliest Rogues...or are they? As Tracy, Pat, Sam, and Tess try to piece together the return of one of The City's most bloodthirsty killers, other Tracy baddies start to creep out from under the woodwork. But the heroes dig deeper into the twisty mystery and discover somet...

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Phil B. rated Conan The Barbarian #25 Oct 23, 2025
9.5

Conan The Barbarian #25

By: Jim Zub, Alex Horley
Released: Oct 8, 2025

Spectacular extra-sized 25th issue!

THE NOMAD: Conan the King welcomes a strange visitor with an even stranger mission.

Can the Ruler of Aquilonia prove his mettle or will the mysterious wander’s incredible power change the course of history?

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9.0

Conan: Scourge of the Serpent #1

By: Jim Zub, Ivan Gil
Released: Sep 24, 2025

THE NEW CONAN EPIC STARTS HERE!

Conan of Cimmeria has encountered Stygian sorcery and snake-sent creatures many times in his grand adventures, but he has never faced the true unspeakable power of SET until now.

The serpent god’s influence coils around the Hyborian Age and every other age linked to it. Three stunning supe...

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Phil B. dropped The Deviant (2023) from their pull list Oct 9, 2025

The Deviant (2023)

SERIES PREMIERE
As snow falls over Milwaukee in 1972, a blood-stained Santa Claus commits unimaginable atrocities against young men. Fifty years later, a troubled young writer interviews this so-called "Deviant Killer," who still maintains his innocence from behind bars. And as Christmas approaches once again, the past returns, wielding a sharp...

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Phil B. dropped Something is Killing the Children from their pull list Oct 9, 2025

Something is Killing the Children

* GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Memetic, Batman: Detective Comics) teams with artist Werther Dell'Edera (Briggs Land) for an all-new limited series about staring into the abyss to find your worst fears staring back.
* When the children of Archer's Peak begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. Most children never return, but...

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Phil B. dropped Gun Honey from their pull list Oct 9, 2025

Gun Honey

DEBUT GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM AWARD WINNING WRITER AND CO-FOUNDER OF HARD CASE CRIME PUBLISHING CHARLES ARDAI.
When a gun smuggled into a high-security prison leads to the death of dozens and the escape of a brutal criminal, notorious weapons smuggler Joanna Tan is enlisted by the U.S. government: find the man she set loose and bring him down!
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Phil B. rated The Pale Knight #5 Oct 8, 2025
8.5

The Pale Knight #5

By: Peter Milligan, Val Rodrigues
Released: Sep 24, 2025

England 1348. There is much poison in the air. The Pale Knight has a bubo. Lady Strange's guests poison themselves with alcohol rather than think of death. Plague sweeps though the household of Sir Maurice de Beauchamp. And Aaron of Albi discovers what might be the deadliest poison of all: human treachery.

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Phil B. rated Monstress #60 Oct 1, 2025
9.0

Monstress #60

By: Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda
Released: Sep 24, 2025

As old bonds crumble and tentative new alliances form, a major battle looms. Maika and Kippa each intend to save the other, no matter the cost—but the resulting showdown will test the mettle of Arcanic and Defiled alike.

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Phil B. added The Phantom (2025) to their pull list Sep 24, 2025

The Phantom (2025)

THE GHOST WALKS AGAIN! The Phantom returns! Created by Lee Falks in 1936, the Phantom is one of the first costumed super heroes in history, with untold influence on pop culture. Now, critically-acclaimed creators Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson revive the character for fans old and new. When a violent gang of smugglers stubbles on an idyllic Bandar vi...

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Phil B. rated The Phantom #1 Sep 24, 2025
8.5

The Phantom #1

By: Ray Fawkes, Russell Mark Olson
Released: Sep 24, 2025

THE GHOST WALKS AGAIN! The Phantom returns! Created by Lee Falks in 1936, the Phantom is one of the first costumed super heroes in history, with untold influence on pop culture. Now, critically-acclaimed creators Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson revive the character for fans old and new. When a violent gang of smugglers stubbles on an idyllic Bandar vi...

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Howard reviewed Conan The Barbarian #24 Sep 11, 2025
9.5

This finale was as good as it gets.Zub concluded another great Conan tale that new and old fans would appreciate.There is much more Conan coming up and I'll be first in line for anything Conan the Barbarian.

Conan The Barbarian #24

By: Jim Zub, Fernando Dagnino
Released: Sep 10, 2025

The Great Serpent’s influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia…

What they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination!

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Phil B. rated Conan The Barbarian #24 Sep 24, 2025
9.0

Conan The Barbarian #24

By: Jim Zub, Fernando Dagnino
Released: Sep 10, 2025

The Great Serpent’s influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia…

What they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination!

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Every issue of Savage Sword so far has been a treat for fans of Conan and the wider world of Robert E Howard's storytelling. This issue features a long Conan tale followed by short stories about two of REH's lesser-known creations - Spear & Fang and Sailor Steve Costigan.

The Spear & Fang yarn is a caveman bloodbath marking 100 years since the publication of REH's first published story more

The Savage Sword of Conan #10

By: Jim Zub, Roberto de la Torre
Released: Sep 3, 2025

Prepare for the launch of the new Conan mini-series, Scourge of the Serpent, with this special issue boasting three thrilling tales from legendary writer Jim Zub. Including a clash between Conan and dark cultists with artist Doug Braithwaite, a bruising Sailor Steve Costigan bout with Roberto de la Torre, and a journey into prehistory with characte...

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9.0

The Savage Sword of Conan #10

By: Jim Zub, Roberto de la Torre
Released: Sep 3, 2025

Prepare for the launch of the new Conan mini-series, Scourge of the Serpent, with this special issue boasting three thrilling tales from legendary writer Jim Zub. Including a clash between Conan and dark cultists with artist Doug Braithwaite, a bruising Sailor Steve Costigan bout with Roberto de la Torre, and a journey into prehistory with characte...

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Howard reviewed The Savage Sword of Conan #10 Sep 5, 2025
9.5

Jim Zub is killing it on anything Conan he touches.I enjoyed all the stories and the artwork.

The Savage Sword of Conan #10

By: Jim Zub, Roberto de la Torre
Released: Sep 3, 2025

Prepare for the launch of the new Conan mini-series, Scourge of the Serpent, with this special issue boasting three thrilling tales from legendary writer Jim Zub. Including a clash between Conan and dark cultists with artist Doug Braithwaite, a bruising Sailor Steve Costigan bout with Roberto de la Torre, and a journey into prehistory with characte...

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Phil B. rated Dick Tracy #12 Sep 18, 2025
8.5

Dick Tracy #12

By: Alex Segura, Geraldo Borges
Released: Sep 17, 2025

As the mystery around Dick Tracy's old war buddy deepens, and the chaotic crime queens known as the Summers Sisters continue their onslaught on the City, the Detective in Yellow makes a fateful realization that will take him - and Tess - out of their comfort zone, and into the clutches of an even deadlier foe!

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Phil B. rated Phantom Road #15 Sep 18, 2025
7.5

Phantom Road #15

By: Jeff Lemire, Gabriel Hernndez Walta
Released: Sep 3, 2025

END OF STORY ARC
Nominated as "Best New Series" in the 2024 Eisner Awards, PHANTOM ROAD by JEFF LEMIRE and GABRIEL HERNÁNDEZ WALTA reaches the conclusion of the thrilling new arc of "THE HORRORMEN."Agent Weaver risks everything to save his daughter Theresa, sacrificing his own life to the Other Place in exchange for hers. Or are memories not...

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Phil B. rated The Pale Knight #4 Sep 16, 2025
8.5

The Pale Knight #4

By: Peter Milligan, Val Rodrigues
Released: Aug 27, 2025

The Plague Maiden is doomed to do Death's work, yet unable to die herself. But can Sir Hugh de Grey — another unwilling worker for Death — be the instrument of her release? Meanwhile, Aaron of Albi seeks death in the poison of a bubo. It's 1342. And there's a lot of death about.

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Phil B. rated Monstress #59 Sep 5, 2025
9.0

Monstress #59

By: Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda
Released: Aug 27, 2025

The line between friend and enemy has never been blurrier. As Maika prepares to face her father, she'll have to rely on unlikely allies—and accept the possibility of hurting those she loves most.

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8.5

Falling in Love On the Path to Hell #9

By: Gerry Duggan, Mark Torres
Released: Aug 20, 2025

Chapter 9 is all about our samurai as we flashback to her most dangerous day on Earth. Sins will be revealed, and the past will come back to haunt her. Ogata Asami cuts the life out of her opposition...unfortunately for her, these are warriors that will remember her face when they meet again in the war that's exploding in Purgatory. There will be b...

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Phil B. rated Conan The Barbarian #23 Aug 20, 2025
9.0

Conan The Barbarian #23

By: Jim Zub, Fernando Dagnino
Released: Aug 13, 2025

The Great Serpent’s influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia…

What they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination!

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Phil B. rated W0rldtr33 #16 Aug 14, 2025
7.5

W0rldtr33 #16

By: James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco
Released: Aug 6, 2025

There’s no hope left at the end of time. The Undernet knows everything Ellison Lane knows—and exactly how he intended to defeat the scourge against humanity. But contact from the last person Ellison expected to see may hold the key to preserving life on Earth.

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Phil B. rated The Pale Knight #3 Aug 6, 2025
8.5

The Pale Knight #3

By: Peter Milligan, Val Rodrigues
Released: Jul 30, 2025

These are the strangest of times. An innocent called Elwyna is to be burned as a witch. Sir Hugh de Grey must save his son from the nightmarish Dance of Death. Aaron of Albi seeks plague toxin from the bubo of a corpse. In part three of The Pale Knight, there is madness and poison in the air. And in the hearts and minds of men.

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Phil B. rated Dick Tracy #11 Aug 6, 2025
8.5

Dick Tracy #11

By: Alex Segura, Geraldo Borges
Released: Aug 6, 2025

ALL-NEW STORY ARC--AND A PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT! As Dick Tracy investigates a series of brazen bank robberies by the mysterious Summer Sisters, an old army friend appears from across the pond with ominous tidings. Plus, the Detective in Yellow's personal life gets complicated! Still reeling from The Blank's murderous rampage--and the ways it chan...

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Blubber1976 reviewed Dick Tracy #10 Jun 8, 2025
9.5

This book continues to maintain the high standards set by previous issues while improving month upon month.

Dick Tracy #10

By: Alex Segura, Geraldo Borges
Released: May 14, 2025

WHO IS THE BLANK?

As the city grapples with a spree killer expanding his reach from two-bit thugs to innocent bystanders, Dick Tracy must use every tool available to figure out the true identity of The Blank--before the unthinkable happens and the killer targets someone within Tracy's inner circle.

The noir-reimagining of ...

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fzanca reviewed Dick Tracy #10 May 25, 2025
8.5

Al Segura doesn't normally write this well, as seen in the Green Hornet/Miss Fury series and the first issue of Star Wars, but this story arc for Dick Tracy has been truly awesome. I did like the reveal of the Blank, and the mystery leading up to it was good. I'm not a fan of the art, but that tells me the story was good enough that I didn't mind either way. I am looking forward to the next arc an more

Dick Tracy #10

By: Alex Segura, Geraldo Borges
Released: May 14, 2025

WHO IS THE BLANK?

As the city grapples with a spree killer expanding his reach from two-bit thugs to innocent bystanders, Dick Tracy must use every tool available to figure out the true identity of The Blank--before the unthinkable happens and the killer targets someone within Tracy's inner circle.

The noir-reimagining of ...

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9.5

The Savage Sword of Conan #9

By: Patrick Zircher
Released: Jul 9, 2025

Patrick Zircher slashes into the Hyborian Age with a tale of high adventure starring Conan and Valeria, whilst Fabian Nicieza and artist Sean Chen craft a high-stakes assassination story starring Kull. Also featuring instant-classic covers from Alex Horley and the late Neal Adams, incredible pin-ups, and more!

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