Spectacular Spider-man Brand New Day 1 was a fun comic. I enjoyed it as an experienced reader & it did all the right things to be someone's first Spider-man comic too. If you liked it OR know someone else who would, what you need to do is put in a preorder. Stores raise orders when that happens!

Thanks for keeping up with my Tuesday Night New Comic Book Day Eve posts. Especially if you are in the room with me right now at Acme Comics! But if you're not local & find any of this helpful to check out things you hadn't considered or a retailer who just can't read everything, you mean a lot too!

I've said that cool things are coming to Transformers and yet another of those times is here in issue 32. There's a double page that once it spread around, WILL get new people involved in the Energon Universe. Serious fan service, if only for a short while. Another one people will be talking about!

Absolute Batman 20 is a reminder that this series is literally just beginning & anything is possible. If you think you've got it under control, maybe you don't at all. I genuinely feel bad for this Bruce Wayne & worry the bad times have barely begun. Also, Scarecrow definitely has a southern accent.

One of the best things about Mortal Thor, besides it being Marvel's quiet answer to Absolute Batman, is seeing the classic Journey into Mystery villains. Cobra, Mr Hyde, Radioactive Man, now Grey Gargoyle. Sigurd Jarlson has (barely) gotten past them all with no powers & a hammer on a bungee cord.

Malevolent 4 is a stand alone issue that moves the story forward with background on how things got the way they are, while also being perfectly new reader friendly. If it had come out a few weeks earlier, or maybe later, it would be in the Image Comics boom. Four issues in, maybe it still can be.

Showdown could have been generic, but it was intriguing. A young man dies under tragic, avoidable circumstances. His sister blames herself & can't let it go, the person the town holds responsible can't escape it. So she challenges him to a showdown which he refuses as crazy talk. At first.

Innards is a well told first issue. Because its Rob Guillory & Sam Lofti. A new parent struggling to make ends meet takes on the most dangerous job on the planet. Mining a rare element of questionable origins that powers the world. This one taps into the 80s sci-fi horror lane with a great last page

The story @mattzilla85.bsky.social came up with for Godzilla vs America: Texas was great although someday I hope future readers will ask why that guy was acting that way. Loved Tex Mech & need to see that character again.

I've never read Firestorm's origin or early comics, so this new Fury of Firestorm is fascinating to me. He is a truly bizarre character which makes him unique. Looks like the question of what exactly is Firestorm is being asked. I'm immediately asking where the next issue is just like last month.

Barbara Gordon Breakout is right off Batman 9 & very good. Its Mariko Tamaki after all. Innocent people are in Vandal Savage's prison so Barbara goes in, but there are things she can't do that she could do under the anonymity of Batgirl. Even still they are locked in there with her. Try this out!

Things happen in Captain America 11. A lot of things. I could quibble over some...but I won't. Doom's Shadow is the One World Under Doom epilogue & set up for Armageddon. General Ross is in a position to be a major problem for everyone. Always was, but for certain is now. Check this storyline out.

There is such a deliberateness and intention in each of what appears to be a simple line in Destination Kill. Your mind will put the characters in motion. I appreciate that @oni-press.bsky.social is finding fresh new artists like @joepalmerart.bsky.social, new to me anyways, to put on the shelves.

Comics Retailers, you're probably working now, but check your email for guidance on Absolute Batman 20, Absolute Martian Manhunter 11, and Barbara Gordon Breakout 1. What to do and what DC is doing in this unique situation.

Tom Brevoort speaks at the #JackKirbyWay Street Naming Ceremony yesterday.

What are people saying about IF DESTRUCTION BE OUR LOT...? Watch and find out.

Love this shit. Howie Scream >>> Wilhelm Scream youtu.be/aP8p8VC_Znw?...

Just one month out! Artist @kierondwyer.bsky.social makes a RARE convention appearance as Hero's special guest at Heroescon in Charlotte, NC June 12-14! Get you there to come see him! Tix and info: www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/

Visit our friend @christosgage.bsky.social right here at Acme Comics 2150 Lawndale Drive here in Greensboro NC for Civil War Unmasked 1 Meet & Greet! See you between Noon and 5PM!

An hour and 27 minutes into New Comic Day at Acme Comics and here’s what’s moving fast: She-Spawn by @gailsimone.bsky.social If Destruction Be Our Lot by @ashcanpress.com (all covers back order at Lunar) Ben 10 by Joe Casey (A cover back ordered at Lunar) Get these on you preorder lists!

Well @ashcanpress.com & co are really onto something with If Destruction Be Our Lot. I'm excited to see where this will go, but know some Saga level heartbreak is to come along with it all. This is one of those "I didn't know comic books could be like this" series. Pick it up, put in your preorder.

The Owl has got to be one of the most inconsistent characters I know. For some reason I care. Personally, I like the Silver Age version (a low grade Penguin?), the Octopus-Owl War in Spectacular Spider-man, what D.G. Chichester did, but he hasn't been the same since DD/Spider-man Unusual Suspects.

Ultimates 23 is such an incredible homage to Marvel Comics Thor, especially Jack Kirby concepts. Surprisingly you can read this 23rd issue, second to last, in a comics universe that is ending, as a wonderful stand alone piece. All Stipan Morian splash & double slash pages. (This was last week)

Excommunicated involves a nun being summoned to a particularly aggressive exorcism that concludes with her as the only survivor. Blamed for the outcome, she's expelled which is crushing for her, but it seems it isn't over for her or the demon creature. Is Vault Comics quietly making a comeback?

I've actually never seen Ben 10, but from what I understand it means a lot to early 2000s kids. This one was very hard to order, but even going big I think it'll sell out once word gets out. I was able to follow the story easily in the new 1 & it indeed seems pretty cool. Weird I missed it back then

The Spectre is such a powerful & unique force in comics that it can be hard to know what to do with it other than nothing at all. In JSA 19 the Search for the Spectre begins & I feel like @jefflemire171.bsky.social is giving me the JSA we need for the modern day. Definitely check this out!

The inevitable happens in Batman 9. Vandal Savage has 50 thousand years of experience & has set up as Gotham police commissioner. So the Bat Family has to enact a plan & hope for the best, but one won't make it in a very smooth set up for a new Next Level series from last page to preview. Well done!

Superman caught a few wins of sorts in Absolute Superman recently, but issue 19 reminds us that doesn't bode well in the Absolute DC Universe. The awakening of King Shazam is a seismic moment for the series. If you're behind on this series, time to get caught up!

DC X Sonic Metal Legion 1 is an improvement on the first crossover which I thought was very well done. I'm not a Sonic person but this is a very smooth read. The character personalities are easy to pick up on once again, everything makes sense. Maybe @ianflynnbkc.bsky.social writes JLA someday.

I could tell @gerryduggan.bsky.social had a lot of fun with Guy Gardner Tales of the Green Lantern Corps. Not only is it a fun & funny one shot, it would be good to show someone new how Green Lantern comics can work. It also shows that despite his ways, Guy is and remains a GL for a good reason.

I haven't kept up with Spawn Universe comics in forever, but I will tell you this, @gailsimone.bsky.social's She-Spawn will immediately have to wanting to check into the Scorched series to see more of this team & Jessica Priest (yes THAT Jessica Priest). This is Gail unleashed & its awesome!

The Rogue One Andor one shot was exactly in the zone. I could easily hear Diego Luna's voice as well as Alan Tudyk. This is Andor's last mission before the Rogue One story begins. And this is some of the best Luke Ross art I've seen on a Star Wars comic. Maybe this'll be your first Star Wars comic.

I read the Spider-man story in the FCBD issue & was underwhelmed, but I read it again. Loved it. I don't know much about The Answer & didn't know how his totally insane powers work. He should be a huge deal. Loved that he was unable to deal with today's world & Spider-man had to talk him down.

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The Energon Universe 2026 special moves all stories ahead in a big way. You get a M.A.S.K. recruitment drive, another Void Rivals to Earth connection, & an Autobot you assumed we'd never see, & more on the ol' GI JOE switcheroo. If you missed it on FCBD there's an edition you SHOULD buy this week!

Pop into Acme Comics (2150 Lawndale Drive Greensboro NC) this Saturday at Noon for a Meet & Greet with our friend @christosgage.bsky.social, writer of many things including this week's Civil War Unmasked! With a career like his everyone has something he's written so come by to talk about it!

Wise words from @jamesthefourth.bsky.social. .

Old ones on #starwarsday

Ah Mondays. The day my Facebook feed naturally shows me things like Free Comic Book Day related posts for events that comic shops posted days ahead of May 2nd. Its so frustrating. I still say that Instagram is the best (available) option for time sensitive information getting eyes on it.

Today, some of my late sister’s music has been released in the form of her debut album, featuring a full arrangement given to her demo tapes recorded in the late 2000s. Her website has been updated with music, info and links. It would mean a lot to me if you would check it out. andreacoller.com

Comic Book Retailers, I wish you a fantastic Free Comic Book Day 2026. And to comic book fans everywhere, despite birthdays and weddings and graduations, steal a few moments to pop into your local comic shop of choice before close this Saturday. Because, truly, it is the Best Day of the Year!

My #whatnot crew are crazy and I love ‘em. They had me draw each Mick Foley persona as a Ninja Turtle on last live stream. Mankind Raphael, Dude Love Donatello, Cactus Jack Leonardo, & Mick Michelangelo. 🖤 Ridiculous. Love it 😆 #commissions #drawing #tmnt #wwe

Last day to pre-order ABSOLUTE GREEN ARROW! When @pornsak.bsky.social pitched this book to me as a slasher series set in the Absolute universe, I was hooked. Then when I saw @rafaelalbuquerque.bsky.social's art, I knew we had something special. Do NOT miss this one. Lock in your copies before FOC!

Despite creating a billion-dollar franchise - with a new $200M budget Hollywood blockbuster launching in a month - the creator of He-Man's family were unable to afford his dementia and care facility costs, and had to setup a GoFundMe. Mattel gave $5,000.

Muse: The Angel of Death #Comics #ComicArt #Daredevil #DaredevilBornAgain #DaredevilComics #DaredevilMuse @marvelcomicshqs.bsky.social @charlessoule.bsky.social @cbcebulski.bsky.social

I can see why DC circa 1989 didn't publish Swamp Thing issue 88. It is heavy and bold, certainly for a major publisher. I'm sure readers then could have handled it..probably. But unlike now, the media would have made a thing of it then. Surprised how it ties into Crisis & another DC character!

Red Roots is a very interesting first issue. Two very unrelated stories unfold. A vengeful high action story and a psychological supernatural thriller. Each one strong enough to have carried an issue alone. Then at the end, a third thing. Is it the connection point? Gonna need issue 2 to find out!

Very pleasantly surprised by the brief appearances at the start of Justice League Intergalactic Special. @planetx.bsky.social had a lot of fun with the main story with Galaxy, Dreamer, Star Sapphire, Green Arrow, & Adam Strange, but I wonder if we could see more with those first characters...

Something really creepy is happening in Uncanny X-men. You might even say something...uncanny. I've seen Sentinels, but nothing like what's in issue 27. I'll endure a lot of creepiness to see more of Professor S though! I demand a mini series!