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SYMH Hate Mail — Top 10, Week of October 13

THE GARAGE FLOOR · Top 10 · Oct 6 – Oct 12, 2026
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TUESDAY TOP 10

Oct 6 – Oct 12, 2026
Teen Titans #2 ran away with the week — Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo’s take on Red Hood mentoring a new generation is exactly the kind of #1 energy that earns its spot. Below that, the Absolute Batman reprints kept moving fast. Snyder and Dragotta’s stripped-down Dark Knight is a massive force, with issues #2, #3, #4, and #5 all finding homes. And quietly, the DC Next Level wave is picking up steam with Doom Patrol and Legion of Super-Heroes stacking alongside the Bad Seeds stories.

The Top 10

Teen Titans #2 leads the pack, with Absolute Batman reprints filling the rest of the top ten.
01
Teen Titans #2 Cover A Daniele Di Nicuolo
Teen Titans #2 by Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo brings Red Hood to the helm of the next gen team. After rejecting Nightwing, Jason takes charge as the clock ticks to save a missing friend. It’s a tense, street-level stakes setup that feels fresh and immediate.
02
Absolute Batman #3 Eighth Printing
Absolute Batman #3, eighth printing. Without the mansion or the money, what’s left is the Absolute Dark Knight. Snyder and Dragotta’s modern transformation of the legend continues to draw readers in, and this reprint keeps the momentum going for those who missed it.
03
Batman Bad Seeds Streets Of Gotham #1 (One Shot) Cover A Javi Fernandez
Batman Bad Seeds: Streets of Gotham #1 collects six street-level tales from Matt Fraction and Mariko Tamaki. While the Bat-Family races, everyday citizens endure Poison Ivy’s superbloom. It’s a grounded look at fear and courage that complements the larger chaos.
04
Absolute Batman #2 Ninth Printing
Absolute Batman #2, ninth printing. The Snyder and Dragotta origin story is essential reading, and this reprint is the chance to grab the issue that establishes the Absolute Dark Knight’s world. It’s a busy shelf, but this one remains a core part of the setup.
05
Batman Bad Seeds Gotham Central #2 (Of 2) Cover A Jacob Phillips
Batman Bad Seeds: Gotham Central #2 traps Gordon, Espinoza, and Zsasz on a subway with flesh-eating plants. Christopher Cantwell and Jacob Phillips deliver a deadly pressure cooker of a story that pits allies against each other while the horror rages outside.
06
Dungeon Crawler Carl Special Edition #0 2Nd Printing Cover A Nathan Gooden Absolute Batman 1 Homage
Dungeon Crawler Carl Special Edition #0, second printing. The LitRPG smash hit returns to single issue format with brand new covers. It’s your chance to own the first episode of the Webtoon phenomenon that has captivated millions, now back in print after selling out.
07
Midnight Spider-Man #1 Cover A
Midnight Spider-Man #1. A new chapter for the Midnight Suns-adjacent Spider-Man emerges. With no creator credits listed yet, this issue stands on its own as a fresh start for the character, drawing in readers eager to see where this new direction takes Peter Parker.
08
Absolute Batman #4 Seventh Printing
Absolute Batman #4, seventh printing. Guest artist Gabriel Walta joins Snyder for this pivotal origin issue. It explores the tragic events of Bruce’s childhood and the advice of his father, shaping the man who will become the Absolute Dark Knight.
09
Absolute Batman #5 Sixth Printing
Absolute Batman #5, sixth printing. The penultimate issue of the first arc asks if Bruce will compromise his morals to save his friends. With Black Mask at the helm and Mayor Gordon’s past revealed, this is the emotional peak of the Snyder/Dragotta run.
10
Amazing Spider-Man #1001
Amazing Spider-Man #1001. Joe Kelly and Pepe Larraz continue the aftermath of #1000. Spider-Man battles Ravage while Aunt May is caught in the crossfire. It’s a high-stakes follow-up that keeps the tension of the previous issue alive and moving forward.

Next 10 · Runner-up

Venom #1 and the continuing Bad Seeds stories round out the next wave of strong movers.
11
Venom #1
Venom #1 by Charles Soule and Tommaso Bianchi. Eddie Brock and Venom are reunited, and Eddie is determined to be the ultimate host. This new series brings together the Daredevil creative team for a story of two becoming one.
12
Wade Wilson: Deadpool #9 [Bg]
Wade Wilson: Deadpool #9. Benjamin Percy and Geoff Shaw deliver the third part of 'Big Guns.' Bullseye and Punisher are hunting the same weapon as Black Hole, leading to a clash that only the greatest marksman can resolve.
13
Barbara Gordon Breakout #6 Cover A Karl Kerschl
Barbara Gordon Breakout #6 by Mariko Tamaki. Barbara is accused of murder in Supermax, and two allies hatch a daring plan. With Vandal Savage sending in an investigator, the pressure cooker at the prison is about to explode in a dramatic finale.
14
Doom Patrol #2 Cover A Niko Henrichon
Doom Patrol #2 by Darcy Van Poelgeest and Niko Henrichon. The Patrol faces a UFO and gloopy invaders, leading Negative Man to dig into their past and future. A mysterious girl connects to both timelines, promising that the world’s strangest heroes will never be the same.
15
Legion Of Super-Heroes #2 Cover A Hayden Sherman
Legion of Super-Heroes #2 by Joshua Williamson and Hayden Sherman. The Persuaders hunt RJ Brande’s murderer while Lightning Lad faces a new trainer. The unexpected creation of a new kind of Legion is underway, and the shocks are just beginning.
16
Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 Fourth Printing
Absolute Martian Manhunter #1, fourth printing. The absolute version of J’onn J’onzz returns to single issue format. This reprint allows new readers to dive into the Martian Manhunter’s absolute origin story, joining the growing library of Absolute titles.
17
Absolute Batman #21 Cover A Nick Dragotta Two Face
Absolute Batman #21 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. Scarecrow’s reign of terror continues, turning friends into enemies. Final forms are revealed, and the stakes are higher than ever in this pivotal issue of the Snyder/Dragotta saga.
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Batman #14 Cover A Matteo Scalera (Batman Bad Seeds)
FRACTION AND SCALERA TURN UP THE HEAT ON BAD SEEDS WITH THE COLDEST VILLAIN IN TOWN!
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Absolute Batman #24 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #24 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. Without her badge or father, Bat-enter enters the scene. In the battle of self, Batman versus Batman, there can be only one. The ultimate inner demons of everyone Bruce has loved are laid bare.
20
Absolute Batman #9 4th Print
Absolute Batman #9, fourth printing. An all-new Ark starts here. Bruce infiltrates Ark M, a facility that has played a role in the creation of evil. An old adversary of Alfred’s arrives to deal with the problem, introducing the man known only as Bane.
The DC Next Level wave is building. Doom Patrol and Legion of Super-Heroes are finding their footing, and the absolute Batman universe continues to expand. Keep an eye on the reprints; they move fast, but the stories are worth holding onto.
— SUMMER
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