We're #1: Taking a look at new first issue comic books for 10/1/2025
Weekly Comic Book First Look: Key Issue Potential or Back Issue Bin? We dissect new #1 releases, analyzing art, story, and market buzz to predict which comics could become hot collectibles and which might fade into obscurity. Perfect for comic book investors and speculators!
Key or Filler?
In the expansive universe of comic books, new titles are frequently released, each with the potential to captivate readers in unique ways. Today, we will present a curated list of upcoming first issue comic book titles that are stirring excitement in the community. Which new #1 issues will you be picking up this week?
Absolute Evil #1
Superstars Al Ewing and Giuseppe Camuncoli kickstart the next era of the Absolute Universe in Absolute Evil #1, an anniversary event that sees DC's most powerful villains unite to maintain control of their shared world. Collectors should keep a close eye on this issue, as it is the first major crossover of the "Absolute Universe" and features the first appearance of not one but two major new characters who are guaranteed to shape the franchise's second year.
Spider-Man Noir #1
Spider-Man Noir #1 launches a brand new series, written by the legendary Erik Larsen and drawn by Andrea Broccardo, thrusting Peter Parker, a 1930s private detective, into a gritty murder mystery when Gwen Stacy walks into his office. Collectors should take note of this issue due to the immense buzz surrounding the character's upcoming live-action TV series, as a new Spider-Man Noir #1 from a major creator like Erik Larsen is perfectly timed to capitalize on the mainstream media attention and could introduce new key characters or plot elements relevant to the future of the popular variant.
G.I. Joe: Cold Slither #1
Tim Seeley and Juann Cabal present the official one-shot that unmasks the "true" story of the greatest heavy metal band ever, Cold Slither, as they reunite to help Cobra rock the world with mind-controlling music. Collectors should pay attention to this unexpected one-shot because it directly leverages deep, fan-favorite G.I. Joe animated series nostalgia and is a key release outside the main Energon Universe continuity, potentially introducing new elements or characters to the Dreadnoks' lore.
Justice League: The Omega Act Special #1
Joshua Williamson and Yasmine Putri present Justice League: The Omega Act Special #1, an oversize prologue that is the culmination of everything since DC All In Special #1, featuring the Time Trapper on the run from Darkseid's Legion with an impossible offer for the Justice League to save the DC Universe. Collectors should keep a close eye on this special, as it is marketed as the prologue to DC's biggest event of the year, making it a key issue for the start of a major continuity-altering crossover event.
X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture #1
An heir of Apocalypse, known as Revelation (the former mutant Doug Ramsey), rules a vast "Revelation Territories" across the Eastern United States ten years in the future, prompting a desperate X-Men resistance to rise from the shadows to challenge his oppressive mutant utopia. Written by Jed MacKay with art by Ryan Stegman, this one-shot serves as the official foundation for the "Age of Revelation" event, a major transformation of the entire X-Men line which is set to impact the Marvel Universe for months to come.
Collectors should keep a close eye on this issue, as any new #1 launching a major, line-wide X-Men event (especially one that radically transforms the timeline and introduces a future team) has high potential for key story and character developments and will be a sought-after collectible.
Spirits of Violence #1
This all-new five-issue limited series, Spirits of Violence #1, written by Sabir Pirzada and drawn by Paul Davidson, unites every major Ghost Rider—including Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch, Robbie Reyes, Kushala, Fantasma, and Hellverine—against the terrifying new entity, the Spirit of Violence. The Spirit of Violence has been revealed to be Barbara Ketch, Danny's resurrected sister, who has already begun a "Violent Era" for the Ghost Riders. Collectors should keep a close eye on this issue, as it is a premiere team-up of the entire Ghost Rider legacy against a major new foe and is noted as a possible first appearance of the Spirit of Violence in host form, a new villain with deep ties to the franchise's past.
Good Devils: Don't Play Fair with Evil #1
Good Devils: Don't Play Fair with Evil #1 is a 64-page one-shot from Image Comics, collecting three previously published short stories by artist Nick Dragotta and writer David Brothers. The tales explore post-apocalyptic battles, the world's greatest boxer, and struggles to survive in America, drawing inspiration from works like Fist of the North Star and Gil Scott-Heron.
This is a title that could be a sleeper boom or a surprising bust. The biggest factor for a potential boom is the involvement of Nick Dragotta, who is a superstar artist currently working on high-profile DC titles like Absolute Batman. His name recognition alone could drive significant collector interest in this independent, extra-length one-shot, especially since the stories showcase his transitional work from 2021 to 2023. However, the potential for a bust comes from the fact that this is a reprint collection of stories that previously appeared in various anthologies and a back-up feature in Newburn. Because the material isn't new, it lacks the excitement of a fresh first appearance or a brand-new series, which can sometimes temper collector enthusiasm. Investors are essentially gambling on whether Dragotta's elevated profile is enough to turn these non-new stories into a high-demand collector's item; you'll have to look into your crystal ball to predict the future of this intriguing but risky title.
Masters of the Universe: Andra #1
The Masters of the Universe: Andra #1 from Dark Horse Comics is a single-issue comic that collectors and speculators should approach as a true gamble, as it carries an equal chance for a boom or a bust. The writer is Tiffany Smith, the voice actor for Andra in the animated series, and the artist is Eisner Award-winner Adriana Melo. It's a high-stakes bet, and its success hinges on how much the fandom decides to embrace the ongoing story of the new Man-at-Arms. To know its fate, you'll need to consult your crystal ball.
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