Issue #2 - Full Steam Ahead into 2025

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What’s been happening?

The previous few weeks has been as usual full of interesting insights of what is to follow.

• Highlight #1: Marvel has released a prequel comic (“Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman”) based on the upcoming Spiderman animation series. Read more about it here.

• Highlight #2: The Batman sequel has been pushed back a full here due to a full script not being completed. Read more about it here.

• Highlight #3: Art Spiegelman working on a comic based on the events in Gaza. Read more about it here.

Mainstream Highlights

Spotlight of the Week

Official Trailer of the new Marvel animation “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man”

New Releases

New releases are based on the Most Pulled comics on League of Comic Geeks during the time of writing this newsletter.

Marvel:

• The Ultimates #8

  • THE ULTIMATE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY! America Chavez takes center stage in this issue as a group of galactic travelers from a far-flung, Maker-free future arrive in search of her!

• Miles Morales: Spider-Man #28

  • TRIAL BY COMBAT! Who will be left standing — BLACK PANTHER or SPIDER-MAN?! Deep in the wilds of Wakanda, a ritual to save Miles Morales' life begins, and the panther god BAST can no longer help him! Two more deities invade Miles' desperate trial, hungering for Spider-Man's corrupted soul. Only ONE of their chosen champions will be saved.

• The Avengers #22

  • BLACK CAT JOINS THE AVENGERS?! For a cosmic caper! The Avengers attend an intergalactic auction in an attempt to get ahead of some of these Tribulation Events... but they are in for a shock when Black Cat shows up on SOMEONE'S arm! The most shocking date of 2025 — and the year has only begun!

Find all Marvel’s next week releases Marvel Comic Releases - 01/01/2025 

DC:

• Absolute Superman #3

  • MEMORIES OF KRYPTON! Years ago on Krypton, Jor-El and Lara became utterly convinced that their planet was headed towards cataclysm. But what could two lowly peons of the Labor Guild possibly do to save their entire species? The answer is decidedly not what you think...

• Batman #156

  • THE RIDDLER'S PLANS FINALLY REVEALED! The GCPD is closing in on their suspected killer — and on Batman! Wayne Enterprises is under attack as Nygma's plans come into focus. The Owls are not what they seem. Don't miss the thrilling penultimate issue of "The Dying City"!

• Poison Ivy #29

  • Poison Ivy ventures into the wilds of Washington to uncover the true identity of the Order of the Green Knight's mysterious leader! But when Pamela hears what they have to say, will she decide to stop fighting and embrace their mission... or will she burn the operation down once and for all?

Find all DC’s next week releases here DC Comics New Releases - 01/01/2025 

Image Comics

• Saga #71

  • Who dis?

• Spawn #360

  • Bludd has won. Spawn has been defeated, and the Vampire Kingdom has ascended.

• The Walking Dead Deluxe #104

  • Carl takes the Saviors problem into his own hands.

Find all Image Comics’s new week releases here Image Comics New Releases - 01/01/2025 

Indie Spotlight

Featured Indie Artist/Creator

• Name: Eric Williamson

• Work: When We Were The Voyage

• Where to Find Them: http://whenwewerethevoyage.com/

  “The truth is, I’ve always wanted to create something that stood apart. I hope that testament is duly reflected in all of my works. When We Were The Voyage is more than just a story—it’s proof of what’s possible when you refuse to compromise. It’s a declaration that indie creators can make something bigger, bolder, and more boundary-pushing than anyone expects.

  I knew this wouldn’t be easy. But I also knew it would be worth it. The result is something I’m proud of—a work that pulls no punches, goes as deep and twisted as the story demands, and brings you along for every step of the ride.

  This is about creating something greater than the sum of its parts. Something raw, immersive, layered, profound, expansive and unforgettable.”

  Eric Williamson

Thanks

Angelos Savvaidis