Thursday Throwdown: The biggest battle of the week!

Every Thursday, 2 of the hottest new comics go head-to-head—and YOU decide which one comes out on top! Join the battle by following us on Twitter and voting for a winner every week.

See something you like? Just hit ADD TO CART and our partners at MyComicShop.com will ship them straight to your door.

Now let's get it on!

“This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated”

The Main Event!

Thursday Throwdown: Absolute Flash #10 vs. Nightwing #133

Welcome back to the ring for another high-stakes edition of Thursday Throwdown! Tonight’s card features two heavy hitters from the DC multiverse who are fighting uphill battles against legacy and madness. In one corner, we have a young speedster sprinting through a dimensional nightmare, and in the other, a veteran acrobat stepping onto a reality-warping tightrope. Let’s meet the contenders!

In the Left Corner: Absolute Flash #10

Pushing the pace with a frenetic, high-kinetic energy, it’s the teenage dynamo, Absolute Flash #10! This contender is a middle-weight powerhouse fueled by the raw, unrefined speed of Wally West, a hero who is still learning to keep his feet on the ground after accidentally killing his mentor. Helmed by the tactical creative team of writer Jeff Lemire and artist Nick Robles, this issue finds Wally trapped in a high-speed slugfest at Fort Fox. He’s not just fighting for his life; he’s fighting to save his father, Rudy West, while dodging the heavy-handed haymakers of a monstrous, lava-formed Heat Wave. The fight takes a surreal turn when the rookie’s own powers start shifting him through time, culminating in a shocking clinch where Eobard Thawne lunges from a portal to drag Wally into the Still Point. This is a bout about survival and secrets, leaving the champion staring into a ghostly mirror of his own past.

In the Right Corner: Nightwing #133

And in the opposite corner, displaying grace under fire and tactical brilliance, it’s the Blüdhaven Brawler, Nightwing #133! Hailing from a circus background and trained by the best in the business, Dick Grayson is currently in the fight of his life against a psychological nightmare. Under the direction of writer Dan Watters and artist V. Ken Marion, the "Boy Wonder" is navigating the treacherous rings of the Cirque du Sin. Nightwing is fighting a war of imagination against The Zanni, a reality-bending 5th-dimensional entity who has been luring the city's children into a dark, otherworldly spectacle. This isn't just a physical contest; it's a mental endurance match. Backed by a psychic assist from Martian Manhunter, Nightwing is forced to step into the 5th dimension alone, knowing that the more eyes are on his opponent, the stronger the monster becomes. It’s a solo mission where every step on the tightrope could be his last!

The Winner is: You decide by voting in our Twitter Poll.

Will it be Absolute Flash #10? Or will it be Nightwing #133?

Who gets their hand raised?

Let us know by voting on Twitter.

Absolute Flash #10

Nightwing #133

As we dissect this week's comic book releases, it's evident that the field remains diverse and dynamic. While some titles shine brightly with creativity, others remind us that not every story is ready for the spotlight. Remember, every week offers an opportunity for new favorites to emerge, so keep searching for those that resonate with you!