It’s almost Spring, so it’s time to put those hoodies in the cupboard, dig out your T-shirts, and dust off your wallets to pick up some new, shiny comic books.
September brings more than just warm weather; new Batman, Star Wars and Blue Beatle comics are also on the horizon – alongside many new and exciting titles.
So, without further delay, here are some of the best new comics coming to Boom! Studios, Image Comics, DC and Marvel this month, for both you and me to get excited about:
Best New Image Comics Releasing In September
Antioch #1
By: Patrick Kindlon; Carco Ferrari
Antioch takes off straight from where Frontiersman left off with an all-new ongoing series.
A king from a lost continent enters the world of man with a purpose: to stop them from killing the planet. But when he finds himself in a superhuman prison, his title is useless, and his powers only matter if they help him survive.
The Bone Orchard Mythos: Ten Thousand Black Feathers #1
By: Jeff Lemire; Andrea Sorrentino
Trish and Jackie are best friends and avid gamers. But when an evil darkness blurs the line between reality and their fantasy world, can they be the heroes of their own story?
Best New Boom! Studios Comics Releasing In September
Rare Flavours #1
By: Ram V.; Filipe Andrade
Rubin Baksh is a demonic Rakshasa with a down-to-earth dream of becoming the next Anthony Bourdain.
To achieve his vision, Rubin enlists Mo, a filmmaker who has seen better days, to document the world-renowned cuisine of India and the people behind such glorious food.
But little does Mo know that there’s more to Rubin than meets the eye, and the mortals play a darker role in the show than they were prepared for.
Coda #1
By: Simon Spurrier; Matias Bergara
In this brand new adventure in the apocalyptic fantasy world of Coda, the despondent bard Hum finds a slice of tranquillity with his wife, the Urken named Serka, in an ever-darkening, magic-less apocalypse – or so it seems.
Prophecies of paradise and the return of magic? Hum is sceptical, while Serka faces difficult moral decisions on the road with winter quickly approaching.
Hunt for the Skinwalker #1
By: Zac Thompson; Valeria Burzo
Unidentified flying objects, animal mutilation and terrifying otherworldly cryptids. Countless strange phenomena. For more than 50 years, a remote ranch in the Uinta Basin has been the most significant nexus for the paranormal.
Inspired by one family’s confrontation with the unexplainable and terrifying and what happened when they invited an investigation of the paranormal to their ranch.
Firefly: The Fall Guys #1
By: Sam Humphries; Jordi Perez
The crew is broke and out of luck and will have to deal with some less-than-trustworthy associates if the Serenity is going to keep flying.
What seems like an easy job in town for half the crew is primed to turn sideways with feds, uneasy locals, and a high-profile politician.
Best New DC Comics Releasing In September
Batman and Robin #1
By: Joshua Williamson; Simone Di Meo
From Batman vs. Robin to Knight Terrors, a lot has happened to the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin, but now they are back together and ready to fight crime in Gotham.
A new villain watches from the shadows, intent on revenge, with a plot to turn one of Batman’s greatest assets against him – can Damian help his father solve the case before it’s too late?
Birds of Prey #1
By: Kelly Thompson; Leonardo Romero
Dinah Lance is one of the DCU’s most elite fighters, and combined with her sonic scream, she’s a fearsome foe in any scenario – but sometimes even the Black Canary needs help.
Faced with a personal mission brought to her by a mysterious new ally and up against near-impossible odds, she re-forms the Birds of Prey with an unrivalled group of badasses, Cassandra Cain, Big Barda, Zealot, and Harley Quinn.
Blue Beetle #1
By: Josh Trujillo; Adrian Gutierrez
Jaime Reyes’s graduation is over, but his new life in Palmera City and as the Blue Beetle has only just begun.
With two new Beetles to train in Dynastes and Nitida, Jaime has his hands full navigating being a leader.
Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #1
By: Rafael Grampa; Mat Lopes
In Gotham City, where every day feels darker and more irredeemable than the last, Batman decides to kill off the Bruce Wayne identity for good and embrace the cowl full-time.
But though he knows the streets of Gotham, Batman will soon find that he hardly knows himself.
Fire & Ice” Welcome To Smallville #1
By: Joanne Starer; Natacha Bustos
Things could not possibly be worse for Fire and Ice.
Superman sent the former Justice Leaguers packing for Smallville following an extraordinarily public and utterly disastrous mission and, in doing so, doomed them to a fate worse than death: irrelevance.
Green Lantern: War Journal #1
By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson; Montos
John Stewart’s time as a Green Lantern has ended – or so he thinks. A family tragedy calls him back home, and as John begins to reclaim the career he once left behind, he tries to embrace a peaceful post-superhero life.
But when a terrifying and contagious force with a mysterious connection to Oa appears on Earth, the last Green Lantern of another Universe comes seeking the only warrior to face this threat and win: the immortal John Stewart himself.
Power Girl #1
By: Leah Williams; Eduardo Pansica
After the events of Knight Terrors, a long-dormant Kryptonian threat has returned to take down Superman and his family. Who could stop it?
According to the Man of Steel, it’s all down to Power Girl. Power Girl #1 takes readers on a road trip race against time as Paige reconnects with her roots to save the world from her deadly past.
The Flash #1
By: Simon Spurrier; Mike Deodato Jr.
Wally West has never been quicker, more fulfilled or more heroic. His loving family is around him. And yet something is off – very off.
His evolving understanding of his powers has opened Wally to new avenues of sci-fi adventure and attuned his senses to strange new ideas.
Something whispers from the dark vibrations beyond the Speed Force. As Wally experiments with creative new approaches to his powers, he encounters new realms, mysterious allies, and mind-shattering terrors.
Wonder Woman #1
By: Tom King; Daniel Sampere
In an exciting turn of events, the world’s most beloved Amazonian warrior is now a wanted outlaw.
After a mysterious Amazonian is accused of mass murder, Congress passes the Amazon Safety Act, barring all Amazons from U.S. soil.
Now, in her search for the truth behind the killing, Wonder Woman finds herself an outlaw in the world she once swore to protect.
Best New Marvel Comics Releasing In September
Avengers Inc. #1
By: Al Ewing; Leonard Kirk
Avengers Inc. #1 follows Janet Van Dyne and Victor Shade. She’s a hero, a celebrity, and she’s also hunting a killer.
Victor Shade is a villain and an enigma who just got killed. Together, the two are out to solve every mystery in the Marvel Universe, starting with their own.
Alligator Loki #1
By: Alyssa Wong; Bob Quinn
Bow down to the reptile in a helm who has enraptured the Ten Realms with his cuteness.
First, Alligator Loki chomped down on Mjolnir and munched his way into hearts.
Now, the beloved Alligator of Mischief finds and makes trouble all across the Marvel Universe in his very own comic.
Captain America #1
By: J. Michael Straczynski; Jesus Saiz
Decades ago, Steve Rogers changed the world forever. Now, powerful and insidious forces are assembling to ensure he never does it again.
Past, present and future collide as the man out of time reckons with an existential threat determined to set the world on a darker path at any cost.
Ghost Rider/Wolverine: Weapons of Vengeance Omega #1
By: Benjamin Percy; Geoff Shaw
All bad things must end, but will Wolverine and Ghost Rider meet their untimely demise at the hands of the demonic force known as Stitcher?
And who is the mysterious Father Pike? The secret behind the demon’s birth is revealed as the fate of the heroes, and the boy who started it all, is sealed.
Silver Surfer Rebirth: Legacy #1
By: Ron Marz
The Sentinel of the Spaceways has taken the son of Captain Mar-Vell, Genis, under his wing, but even the Power Cosmic can’t replace a father’s love.
The Surfer knows something that might just be able to soothe a broken heart, but is it worth a clash with The Infinity Watch?
Strange Academy: Moon Knight #1
By: Carlos Hernandez; Ze Carlos
The Multiversal Math Bowl at Brooklyn Visions had devastating consequences that brought the Strange Academy kids to Manhattan. Now they’ve entered the orbit of Moon Knight.
But is the new villain called The Equation more than even Moon Knight and his Midnight Mission can handle?
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi #1
By: Jody Houser; Salvador Larroca
When agents of the Empire pose a new threat, Obi-Wan Kenobi emerges after years of hiding.
Taking place after the events of Star Wars: Episode III, Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan Kenobi is tasked with keeping both of the Skywalker children safe from a distance – until young Leia finds herself held in a ransom plot.
Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #1
By: Marc Guggenheim; Salvador Espin
In Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #1, the unsung heroes of the Clone Wars return.
This time, a terrible scourge is corrupting the galaxy’s droids. To try and fight, a team of droids assemble, known as the D-Squad.
Werewolf By Night #1
By: Darek Landy; Fran Galan
In the shadows of black-and-white night, Jack Russell races to halt the sacrifice of a young girl at the hands of monsters. Elsa Bloodstone, in all her colourful monster-hunting glory, isn’t far behind.
But can they put their differences aside long enough to save the day? And what would such a partnership even look like?
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