Toxic Crusaders #2 Preview

 

Aliens posing as Humans to take over our world? Toxie isn't going to stand for that! He and his team may not measure up to Major Disaster's former black ops team. Still, you can always count on the Toxic Avenger to mop things up in New Jersey!

Here's all the info from Ahoy Comics: 

 

TOXIC CRUSADERS #2 (of 5)

Writer: Matt Bors 

Artist: Tristan Wright

Publisher: Ahoy Comics

Release Date: November 5, 2025

Cover A: $4.99 Tristan Wright

Cover B: $4.99 (1:3 unlock) Lane Lloyd

Cover C: $6.99 open order (note price) Tristan Wright Bagged with Exclusive Trading Card by Matt Bors

 

The Crusaders revival barrels on, backed by a new video game and Toxic Avenger movie! Tarred as terrorists, Toxie and his teammates pursue Mister P, a covert extraterrestrial invader posing as a finance exec—who seeks to serve his masters by manipulating the world economy into permanent oblivion.

 

 

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Absolute Superman #13 Preview

 

 

It's not easy to grow up feeling like you don't belong. At times, Kal-El wanted to avoid Humanity entirely. He dreamed of the day he grew so strong that he could leave Earth behind. But Smallville knows what Superman has done for him. People like Lana Lang are grateful for the lives he's saved. Can Ra's al Ghul turn their love for Superman into hatred by attacking Smallville and killing the people they love? (And will Agent Lane ever let Jimmy call her Lois?)

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

Absolute Superman #13

Writer: Jason Aaron

Artist: Rafa Sandoval

Cover Artists: Rafa Sandoval, Bengal, Mikel Janín & David Talaski

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: November 5, 2025

 

The Battle of Kansas has begun as the tanks of Lazarus Corp come rolling down the streets of Smallville. Haunted and weakened from the horrors he suffered at the hands of Brainiac and Ra’s al Ghul, Superman wages a last desperate fight for everything and everyone he has come to hold dear!

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Solomon Kane: The Serpent Ring SC Preview

 

Solomon Kane thought he knew what his god wanted of him. He believed his destiny lay in serving his Queen and Country aboard a privateer vessel. Instead, Solomon finds himself on a mission of honor after performing acts he feels were dishonorable. Will his greatest foe be another deity, a fellow servant of his god, or Solomon's inability to admit the truth to the people he cares about?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics: 

SOLOMON KANE: THE SERPENT RING

Author/Artist: Patrick Zircher

Publisher: Titan Comics

SC, 112 pages, FC, $17.99

ISBN: 9781787746428

On sale November 4, 2025

 

One of Robert E. Howard’s iconic heroes returns with furious vengeance in his own solo comic series.

 

The mighty Solomon Kane hunts for the Serpent Ring in this spectacular adventure fans of Howard and supernatural historical fiction are sure to love!

 

Solomon Kane, along with a mismatched group of companions including: an old scholar, his beautiful daughter, a disgraced Knight of Malta, an Italian rogue, and an African guide, search for the lost Serpent Ring of Thoth-Amon in the valley of the Serpent Men.

 

Legend says that the ring grants great power, and each of the treasure hunters, bar Kane himself, begin to be seduced and corrupted by the promise of that power.

 

But the ring is guarded by a sorceress, the Serpent Men, and the snake god itself, Yiggseth.

 

The 'Sword of Vengeance' slashes into his own new series, SOLOMON KANE: THE SERPENT RING! Kane battles from the Barbary Coast; across Southern Europe, to the canals of Venice, as a band of rogues forms around him in their quest for the fabled Serpent Ring of Set! It's the much-anticipated return of Solomon Kane from Patrick Zircher (Superman, Iron Man, Savage Avengers, Moon Knight!)

 

 

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Order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe. 

 

 

Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For how this series began, see my review of Solomon Kane: The Serpent Ring #1.

DC K.O. Knightfight #1 Review

 

Writer: Joshua Williamson

Artist: Dan Mora

Colorist: Tríona Farrell

Letterer: Tom Napolitano

Cover Artists: Dan Mora, Jonboy Meyers, Kaare Andrews & Fabrizio de Tommaso

Editors: James Reid & Rob Levin

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99/$4.99 Card Stock

Release Date: November 5, 2025

 

To prevent Darkseid from controlling the Heart of Apokolips growing inside our planet, the Justice League members descended to the Earth's core to fight for life, the universe, and everything. But Batman fell before the gladiatorial games even began. Did the world’s greatest detective have a backup plan? And how will the Justice League fare in his absence? Let’s leap into DC K.O. Knightfight #1 and see!

 

Story

The villains weren’t supposed to follow the Justice League. But like a bad penny, they found a way. Joker shot Batman in the back. With his last breath, Batman urged Superman to continue their plan.

 

In DC K.O. Knightfight #1, being Batman is wearing Bruce Wayne down. While he enjoys protecting Gotham, Bruce recognizes that he's not as young as he used to be. But he sees his proteges in action and takes pride in the legacies they have built. Dick Grayson has become Nightwing. Jason Todd is Red Hood. Tim Drake and Damian Wayne are distinguished Robins. Bruce is glad to see how they have developed. He may not be able to keep up with them. But they have become worthy heroes who also safeguard Gotham.

 

All this takes place before the contest. After Joker strikes him down, Bruce Wayne awakens in Gotham. But it's not the city he left. Before he can contact the Justice League Watchtower, a team of Robins attacks him. Tim and Damian aren't among them. Bruce doesn't recognize these Robins, but their movements are familiar. Even before he sees their leader, Bruce knows who trained them.

 

In Joshua Williamson's story, Dick Grayson has assumed the role of Batman. And he's not happy to see his mentor return. Dick has never heard about a fight at the Earth's core. Bruce's talk about a battle for Omega energy reminds Dick of what drove them apart.

 

The differences between Bruce and Dick aren't about who sees the world clearly in DC K.O. Knightfight #1. Dick has usurped Bruce’s legacy. He’s proud of what he’s built. But Dick values the organizations and systems he oversees, and he’s not about to let Bruce take that away from him.

 

Art

As Batman leaps into action, the Bat-Signal glows in the sky. Flames leap from a burning circus tent, while Nightwing, Red Hood, and Tim and Damian's Robins assist children and police officers. After Dan Mora shows Batman's proteges happily leaping into action, Bruce smiles.

 

Tríona Farrell shows Batman awakening in a futuristic city glowing with electrifying colors. Instead of his black-and-gray suit, Batman wears blues, purples, gray, yellow, and a hint of red. As Batman battles Robins across the rooftops, his combatants feature different combinations of red, black, yellow, and green. When Dick appears, he wears black and gray, adorned with a blue chest symbol. Dick's Nightwing-esque Batman suit is sleek, like Bruce's former one. Bruce's new Batsuit evokes the armor of a medieval knight. And the Bat-Signal glowing in the sky is blue and black, not yellow and black.

 

Amid Dan Mora's action-packed art and Tríona Farrell’s vivid colors, Tom Napolitano fills white dialogue balloons with black uppercase letters in DC K.O. Knightfight #1. Batman’s thoughts appear as white letters in black boxes with yellow outlines. After the Joker’s purple laughter fills the air, a gray pinging emerges from Batman's chest. When Batman awakens in Gotham, a hologram crackles before an R-shaped shuriken silences it. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

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Final Thoughts

While Alpha energy enables birth and creativity, Omega energy is all about control, domination, and conquest. Batman conceived a way to become its ruler. But instead of becoming King Omega, Bruce Wayne awakens in a Gotham where Dick Grayson has usurped his role. And Dick refuses to share his power with his predecessor in DC K.O. Knightfight #1.

 

Rating 9.6/10

Birds Of Prey #27 Preview

 

 

They had planned to hack their way into the Final. Instead, Cassandra wanted to play the game. Answering riddles may not be Barda's cup of tea. Still, having a seven-foot-tall perfect ten in a bikini on their team comes in handy. But are the girls up to playing Vivi's game? And what does the game's creator want them to find?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Birds Of Prey #27

Writer: Kelly Thompson

Artist: Sami Basri

Cover Artists: Annie Wu, Christian Ward, Serg Acuña & Francesco Francavilla

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99/$4.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: November 5, 2025

 

The Shadow Army’s plan to turn virtual violence into real-world bloodshed is closer to coming true than anyone realizes. And the line between game and reality shatters as the Birds enter the Unreality. Armed with the ultimate disguises and the wildly unpredictable Inque now on their side, can the Birds of Prey stop the ultimate game over before it’s too late?

 

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Batman #3 Preview

 

Batman cares about his city. He wants to protect everyone, even the villains, from harm. But Commissioner Savage wants absolute control over Gotham, and he doesn't care who he has to harm to get it. Who will Savage put the heat on next? And who else wants to exploit the citizens of Gotham for their personal gain?

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

 

Batman #3

Writer: Matt Fraction

Artist: Jorge Jiménez

Cover Artists: Jorge Jiménez, Jim Lee, Julian Totino Tedesco, Joe Quesada & David Aja

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock/$7.99 Foil

Issue Length: 40 Pages

Release Date: November 5, 2025

Vandal Savage makes his move against Batman and Robin, Bruce Wayne tries to make amends, and the Riddler makes his play for arguably the most important item in all of Gotham.

 

Fraction and Jiménez take things to a whole new level as their thrilling new run on Batman continues!

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 Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

Raven Dark Hero Vol 1 Preview

 

Kouki Suou dreamed of joining the National Defense Force. Instead, he finds himself on the outside looking in. He may only be 16, but most of his friends have discovered their powers by now. He has trained in martial arts to make sure that he was ready to wield his powers when they manifested. Kouki has a chip on his shoulder. His friend's super-abilities have driven a wedge between him and his childhood friend. But Kouki's life is about to change.

Here's all the info: 

RAVEN DARK HERO VOL. 1

Author: Tonkye

Artist: Akira Mitsuya

Publisher: Titan Manga

SC, 176 pages, B&W, $12.99

ISBN: 9781787749221

On sale November 4, 2025

 

This manga explores a shattered superhero’s dream—where power corrupts, morality crumbles, and one boy’s journey from hero to villain will leave you questioning what it means to be a true hero, or dark hero...

 

In a world where superpowers are a gift to protect the weak and fight evil, Suou Kouki has always dreamed of becoming a hero. But when his moment of despair awakens a hidden power, his dream quickly turns into a nightmare. Now, armed with a dangerous ability, Suou finds himself on a path he never expected—one where the line between hero and villain is perilously thin. The Raven Dark Hero is a gripping manga that explores the dark side of power, ambition, and morality, as Suou’s journey forces him to confront the consequences of becoming the very thing he once sought to destroy.

 

Created by the elusive Tonkye, known for his work in crafting complex, character-driven narratives, and brought to life by artist Akira Mitsuya, The Raven Dark Hero delivers intense battles, emotional depth, and a fresh take on the superhero genre. Mitsuya’s dynamic artwork perfectly captures the raw conflict within Suou as he struggles with his newfound abilities. With stunning visuals and a morally complex story, this manga will keep you questioning: what does it truly mean to be a hero?

 

 

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Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe. 

 

 

Thanks to Titan Manga for sharing this preview with us. 

Absolute Green Lantern #8 Preview

 

 

Laws are not made to be broken, but neither are they designed to hurt people. At least, they shouldn't be. But the Qard don't care about fairness. Will Earth be the next victim of their judgment? Or can the new Lanterns defend their homeworld?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Absolute Green Lantern #8

Writer: Al Ewing

Artist: Jahnoy Lindsay

Cover Artists: Jahnoy Lindsay, Mirka Andolfo, Ken Lashley & Dustin Nguyen

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: November 5, 2025

 

Jo Mullein’s secrets revealed!

 

Who is Jo Mullein? The wielder of the green power reveals her deepest secrets…as her ex-wife decides whether to help her or turn her in.

 

 

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