New Comic Book Releases: August 5, 2026

New Comic Book Releases for August 5, 2026

The first New Comic Book Day of August is loaded with major releases from Marvel, DC, Image, BOOM!, Dark Horse, and more. Whether you’re following the latest superhero storylines or looking for a new indie favorite, this week’s lineup has something for every reader.

Must-Read Picks of the Week

Batman #12 (DC Comics)

SIX ASSASSINS. ONE CITY. COUNTLESS WAYS TO DIE! Six of the world’s deadliest killers have descended on Gotham City at once — but who hired them, and who’s the target? Surely, it can’t be the Batman…

As the Caped Crusader races to uncover who set this deadly plan in motion, the late Alfred Pennyworth provides a gift from beyond the grave with the arrival of a brilliant new ally to the Bat-Family at a time when it needs one most.

Fantastic Four #15 (Marvel Comics)

65th ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR! It’s the 65th Anniversary of the Fantastic Four, and to celebrate, we’ve got an extra-large, extra-fantastic adventure for you, starring everyone’s favorite adventurers, spanning centuries of history and a universe of scientific progress!

The Fantastic Four have been defeated: With their personal arrows of time reversed, they’re careening into the past with no hope of salvation – unless a complete stranger can find out what they need. But even if she does, that will only get them halfway home, because there’s still a threat in the present that’s waiting to kill them – and that’s IF they can arrive there alive!

This is one issue you won’t want to miss – because you’ll have to wait 65 years for ANYTHING like it.

PLUS: Johnny’s mustache saves New York City?!

FEATURING CLASSIC IMAGES BY JACK KIRBY, JOHN BUSCEMA, JOHN BYRNE AND STEVE EPTING SEEN IN AN ENTIRELY NEW WAY!

Amazing Spider-Man #34 (Marvel Comics)

CLEANUP ON ISLE MANHATTAN! SPIDER-MAN is back in the swing of things thanks to a recent team-up with the all-new, all-different DAMAGE CONTROL — until ELECTRO short-circuits Spidey’s big plans!

LEGACY #998

Uncanny X-Men #33 (Marvel Comics)

“WILD RIDE” starts here! Gambit’s condition is worsening, causing an unexpected shake-up in the roster of the UNCANNY X-MEN. But is it merely magic that is taking over his form and behavior, or is it something far more sinister? Rogue desperately tries to save her husband in our most disturbing story yet!

Absolute Superman #22 (DC Comics)

GET BRAINIAC BEGINS! Superman will stop at nothing to see the universe’s most vicious madman brought to justice. But before he can get his hands on Brainiac, Superman will have to go through Metallo, a man with Kryptonite in his veins. Get Brainiac begins here, kicking off the march to a game-changing blockbuster issue #25!

Absolute Green Lantern #17 (DC Comics)

NO ONE ESCAPES! Sinestro’s might has overwhelmed Jo Mullein and Tomar Re! Can the two anomalies overcome his brutal onslaught, or will they be lost to Oa and become one with Mu?!

New #1 Issues This Week

Looking to jump into something new? These fresh launches hit shelves this Wednesday:

Marvel

• Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1
• Marvel Tōkon: First Strike #1
• Origins of the Hood: Marvel Rivals #1
• Queen in Black: Venom Unchained #1
• What If…? Captain America #1
• X-Men of Apocalypse: Omega #1
  

Image Comics

• Chachu #1
• Death Vigil #1
  

BOOM! Studios

• Power Rangers: Green #1
  

Dark Horse Comics

• Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1
• The Smart Division #1
  

Indie & Other Publishers

• The Accessories #1
• Devil’s Due Presents: Hack/Slash & Mercy Sparx #1
• Dr. Wily #1
• Fort Psycho #1
• Gun Honey: 5th Anniversary Oversized Special #1
• Jughead: Piemageddon #1
• Money Shot: The F*ck Offs #1
• The Omega Book #1
• Realligator #1
• Tank Girl: Summer Love Sensation #1
• UFO Robot Grendizer #1
• Vampirella vs. Red Sonja: Red City #1

Marvel Comics Highlights

• Amazing Spider-Man #34
• Captain America #14
• Civil War: Unmasked #4
• Fantastic Four #15
• Fantastic Four: 65 Years of the World’s Greatest Comic Covers #1
• Iron Man #8
• Marc Spector: Moon Knight #7
• Queen in Black #2
• Uncanny X-Men #33
• Wade Wilson: Deadpool #7

DC Comics Highlights

• 100 Bullets: The US of Anger #2
• Absolute Green Lantern #17
• Absolute Superman #22
• Adventures of Superman: Book of El #11
• Batgirl #22
• Batman #12
• DC x Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal Legion #4
• Deadman #3
• Detective Comics #27 Facsimile Edition
• Gotham Academy: First Year #6
• JSA #22
• Supergirl: Survive #3

Independent Comics to Watch

BOOM! Studios

• Minor Arcana #17
• Neighborhood Watch #4
• Pinhead Facsimile Edition #1
  

Dark Horse Comics

• Frankenstein: New World – The Speed of Darkness #4
  

DSTLRY

• Endeavour #3
  

Dynamite Entertainment

• Ben 10 #4
• Disney Villains: Gaston #5
• Red Sonja: She-Devil With A Sword #4
  

IDW Publishing

• Event Horizon: Inferno #4
• Sonic the Hedgehog #88
• TMNT: Journeys #12
  

Ignition Press

• The Other/Half #4
• Ripcord #5
  

Image Comics

• Ghost Machine: The Official Guidebook #5
• Lost Fantasy #11
• M.A.S.K. #3
• Royals #5
• She-Spawn #4
• Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Edition #3
• The Walking Dead Deluxe #142
• White Sky #5
  

Mad Cave Studios

• Babylon Cove #3
• Blüdwire #2
• Gatchaman: Red Impulse #4
  

Oni Press

• Murder Drones #6
  

Titan Comics

• Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus – To Lose Is To Win #4
• Conan and Dragonero #4
• Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker #2
• Gun Honey: Super-Sized 5th Anniversary Special #1
  

Udon

• Mega Man X #5

Final Thoughts

This week’s standout books are Batman #12, Fantastic Four #15, Amazing Spider-Man #34, Uncanny X-Men #33, and the debut issues of Power Rangers: Green, Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger, Queen in Black: Venom Unchained, and Masters of the Universe: Genesis. With strong superhero offerings and an unusually deep indie slate, August is off to a fantastic start.

What books are on your pull list this week? Let us know in the comments below!