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TUESDAY TOP 10

Sep 8 – Sep 14, 2026
Batman Bad Seeds Gotham Central #1 ran away with the week — Christopher Cantwell and Jacob Phillips deliver a gritty police procedural where Gordon and Espinoza are the only ones left to hold the line while the Bat-Family is elsewhere. Absolute Batman remains the anchor, with #21’s Scarecrow arc and the #19/#17 reprints keeping the Snyder/Dragotta momentum alive. Sonic x Godzilla #2 brings kaiju chaos to Station Square, while Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary anthology gathers heavy hitters for a celebratory read. It’s a week where DC and Marvel both give us reasons to stay up late.

The Top 10

Gotham Central leads the pack with a gritty police procedural, while Absolute Batman’s Scarecrow and Ivy arcs keep the momentum going alongside Sonic’s kaiju chaos.
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Batman Bad Seeds Gotham Central #1 (Of 2) Cover A Jacob Phillips
Batman Bad Seeds Gotham Central #1 puts Gordon and Espinoza front and center while the Bat-Family is elsewhere. Christopher Cantwell and Jacob Phillips craft a gritty police procedural where actual cops are the only thing standing between Gotham and total collapse. It’s the perfect entry point into the event’s street-level stakes.
02
Absolute Batman #21 Cover A Nick Dragotta Two Face
Absolute Batman #21 sees Scarecrow’s reign of terror reach its terrifying crescendo. Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta deliver a issue where alliances shift and final forms are revealed, threatening to upend everything Bruce has built. If you’re tracking the descent into madness, this is the pivotal chapter.
03
Absolute Batman #19 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #19 is back in print, marking the start of the Scarecrow arc. Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta bring in Dr. Jonathan Crane as the Joker sets his sights on Absolute Batman. It’s a pivotal pivot in the narrative, and grabbing this reprint is the easiest way to catch up on the new threat.
04
Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #2 Cover A (Lawrence)
Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #2 continues the kaiju crossover with Mothra and Mechagodzilla. Nick Marino and Jack Lawrence team up to pit Team Sonic against a mechanical monster crash-landed on Angel Island. It’s a wild mix of sci-fi horror and classic heroics that plays out with spectacular scale.
05
Absolute Batman #17 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #17 is back in print, kicking off the Poison Ivy arc. Scott Snyder and Eric Canete unleash Dr. Pamela Isley from Ark-M with a burning hatred for Gotham. Batman must navigate a labyrinth of horrors to save the city from the monster it created. A brutal, essential chapter of the saga.
06
Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Special Cover A (Cho)
Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Special is an anthology celebrating six decades of the franchise. With stories by Brian Michael Bendis, Ryan North, and more, it contextualizes the lore that shaped science fiction. It’s a love letter to the legacy, offering fresh tales from a star-studded lineup of creators.
07
Batman Superman Weird Al Worlds Weirdest #1 (One Shot) Cover A Dan Schoening
Batman/Superman/Weird Al World’s Weirdest #1 is a one-shot where Mr. Mxyzptlk calls in the ultimate help. Mark Waid and Weird Al Yankovic team with Dan Schoening for an oversized adventure where the fifth dimension hits Earth. It’s a bizarre, fun team-up that defies expectations in the best way.
08
Avengers: Armageddon #4
Avengers: Armageddon #4 brings a key moment in Marvel history as a new character takes the stage. Chip Zdarsky and Delio Diaz tear the team apart with a shocking debut that sets the stage for November’s Avengers #1. It’s a transformative issue that changes the landscape of the universe forever.
09
Doomquest #4
Doomquest #4 sees Victor Doom’s consciousness trapped in his childhood self. Ryan North and Francesco Mobili explore a ‘what if’ where Doom stays in Latveria and meets Valeria earlier. It’s a fascinating character study that reimagines his rivalry with Richards through a lens of altered choices and tragic love.
10
Event Horizon: Dark Descent #5 Cover A (Love)
Event Horizon: Dark Descent #5 is the spectacular finale to Christian Ward and Tristan Jones’ horror saga. The crew makes a last-ditch attempt to destroy the gravity drive and hurt Paimon. It’s a terrifying conclusion to the scariest sci-fi story in recent memory.

Next 10 · Runner-up

Nightwing, Punisher, and Doomquest offer high-stakes thrillers and character reimaginings that round out a strong week of storytelling.
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Nightwing #142 Cover A Jorge Fornes (Batman Bad Seeds)
Nightwing #142 finds Dick Grayson racing against time in Bludhaven. Dan Watters and David Lapham deliver a thriller where a truck of TNT is headed toward Gotham. It’s a high-stakes race where only Nightwing might be fast enough to prevent an explosive catastrophe.
12
Punisher #8 [Bg]
Punisher #8 pits Frank Castle against Wade Wilson in Benjamin Percy’s run. Jose Luis Soares illustrates a collision course manipulated by a mysterious interloper. It’s a chaotic, violent clash between two icons that promises calamity for both sides.
13
X-Men: Outback #4
X-Men: Outback #4 sees Havok and Madelyne Pryor helping the Morlocks escape Lava Men. Steve Orlando and Stephen Segovia deliver a tale of survival where fiery visions of the future must be prevented. It’s a unique chapter that expands the X-Men’s global footprint.
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Catwoman #91 Cover A Sebastian Fiumara (Batman Bad Seeds)
Catwoman #91 has Selina Kyle breaking into Vandal Savage’s home while Gotham is in disarray. Torunn Gronbekk and Danilo Beyruth craft a high-stakes caper at 2,000 feet. It’s a bold move that only Catwoman would dare, showcasing her skill and nerve.
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Absolute Batman 2025 Annual #1 (One Shot) Cover A Daniel Warren Johnson
Absolute Batman 2025 Annual #1 is back in print, featuring early adventures by Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren. It explores how Bruce acquired his batmobile and the first encounters with Black Mask’s Party Animals. A great way to dive into the universe’s origins with some of comics’ biggest names.
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Avengers: Armageddon #1
Avengers: Armageddon #1 starts the global catastrophe that Chip Zdarsky and Delio Diaz promise will change everything. Red Hulk’s rampage forces a colossal gathering of heroes, but the stakes are existential. It’s the pre-Armageddon moment that sets the stage for a new Marvel Universe.
17
Doctor Strange And Doctor Doom: Triumph And Torment #1
Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment is a classic graphic novel reprinted in comic form. Roger Stern and Mike Mignola craft a deadly quest into Mephisto’s realm. It’s a timeless tale of sacrifice and sorcery that remains one of the best Strange/Doom stories ever told.
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Absolute Batman #1 Tenth Printing Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #1 is back in print, offering the tenth printing of Snyder and Dragotta’s transformative origin. It’s the definitive starting point for the Absolute Universe, reimagining the Dark Knight without the mansion or money. A essential read for anyone new to the continuity.
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Absolute Batman #22 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #22 reveals the origin of Harley Quinn in Scott Snyder’s run. With Batman facing ultimate defeat, the connection between Harley and Ark-M is finally exposed. It’s a crucial piece of the puzzle that explains the Robins’ fledging and the predator’s call.
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Absolute Batman #7 Seventh Printing
Absolute Batman #7 is back in print, marking Mr. Freeze’s debut in the Absolute Universe. Scott Snyder and Marcos Martín reveal the icy cold connections between Victor Fries, Ark-M, and the Joker. It’s a bombastic two-parter that establishes a new villain for the modern age.
The Absolute line is building something special — keep an eye on the next printings as they move. For now, enjoy the stories. They’re worth every minute.
— SUMMER
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