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10 Most-Anticipated Comics Releasing In October 2026

Mark Anthony Lynch — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:30:16 GMT

September was full of amazing comic books from all of the best comic book companies. For instance, DC Comics’ Absolute Superman #23 was one of the most disturbing comic books of the year. It showed the heinous reality of child trafficking, but used Toy Man as an example of how these things happen. As awful as that was, the issue ends with Superman’s character becoming stronger despite the atrocious villain he was forced to deal with.

Wolverine’s 10 Biggest Storylines That No One Talks About

Mark Anthony Lynch — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:30:16 GMT

Wolverine is the best there is at what he does. Normally, this phrase ends with, “And what he does isn’t very nice.” This is true when it relates to the way he cuts through his enemies with ease. In this case, what he’s best at is being the focal point of some of the best comic books Marvel has produced.

10 Greatest Peanuts Strips Of The 1990s

Hannah Diffey — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:17 GMT

The 1990s are sometimes overlooked when fans discuss the greatest era of Peanuts. By that point, Charles M. Schulz had been drawing Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally, and the rest of the gang for more than three decades. Yet the strip never simply coasted on nostalgia. Schulz continued finding new situations for his characters while returning to the insecurities, relationships, and absurd little frustrations that had always defined the series.

8 Star Trek Comics Every Fan Needs To Read At Least Once

Emedo Ashibeze — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:55:04 GMT

Originating in 1966, Star Trek has built a lasting legacy across television and film, but its stories have also flourished beyond the screen. This is especially true in comics, which have expanded the brand with new adventures, characters, and stories that explore corners of its universe that live-action adaptations could never or only briefly touch.

8 Comics To Catch Up on Before Marvel’s New Avengers #1

Emedo Ashibeze — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:51:04 GMT

When Marvel resets Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, it rarely does so in a vacuum. These flagship launches carry over lingering plot threads, fractured alliances, and sweeping status quo changes across the Marvel Universe. New Avengers #1 does the unthinkable by bringing together the world’s most volatile assets to face an Avengers-level threat.

8 Watchmen Comics And Spin-Offs Worth Reading For Its 40th Anniversary

Emedo Ashibeze — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:31:16 GMT

When Watchmen debuted in 1986, Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, and John Higgins reinvented the wheel for superhero comics, leaving a resounding impact on the medium. It deconstructed superheroes through Cold War paranoia, complex morality, and intricate panel symmetry. Watchmen proved that comics could be as literary, challenging, and mature as any classic novel.

10 Greatest Stan Lee Characters Created In The 1960s

Emedo Ashibeze — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:16 GMT

Stan Lee’s impact on Marvel Comics is hard to overstate, especially in the 1960s, when the publisher introduced a remarkable number of characters who would go on to define the modern superhero landscape. Working with talented artists and collaborators, Lee helped bring heroes and villains to life who remain among fiction’s most recognizable figures today.

7 Iconic Comic Characters Who Get Way More Hate Than They Deserve

Mark Anthony Lynch — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:30:16 GMT

Every comic book fan has characters that they love and dislike. You’ll find people who think that Superman is the greatest hero in the world. Meanwhile, others will say he’s too overpowered, and that the way he protects the universe is outdated. Some of this may be true and bring up some valid points, but not everyone gets justified critiques.

7 Hilarious Far Side Comics That Make Fun Of Comedians

Ambrose Tardive — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:41:33 GMT

The Far Sidelovingly roasted all creator Gary Larson's favorite things about pop culture, including stand-up comedy. The comedy club was a memorable recurring location that Larson liked to visit, putting his own spectacular and surreal spin on the art form.

6 Best Batman Villains Introduced In The Last 10 Years

Vanessa Piña — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:45:38 GMT

There is no doubt that Batman's classic villains have become iconic figures in comic book history, setting a high bar that new characters struggle to reach. The new millennium introduced unforgettable antagonists for Batman, such as the Court of Owls, hailed as one of the franchise's best, and others with great potential and chilling designs, like Mr. Bloom. However, reflecting the evolution of The Dark Knight's stories over the last decade, the comics offer readers a diverse gallery of villains worthy of admiration.