Your local comic shop is about to get a little more jawsome. Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and the award-winning company IDW Publishing, today announced the launch of Street Sharks comic books, marking the first new release in over 20 years and introducing the beloved ’90s characters to a whole new generation. This series builds upon the partnership between Mattel and IDW Publishing.  

Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth meets DC’s Dark Knight this September in MARVEL/DC: DEADPOOL/BATMAN #1, the first of two crossovers between Marvel and DC more than twenty years in the making! Produced by Marvel, DEADPOOL/BATMAN #1 will be followed by BATMAN/DEADPOOL #1, produced by DC and on sale this November.  

UDON Entertainment and its sister-company Manga Classics Inc. announce today that they have halted all shipments of product to Diamond Comic Distributors, until further notice. Any retailers with outstanding orders for new, upcoming, or even existing products should consider those orders cancelled. UDON and Manga Classics ask Retailers and Vendors to seek alternate sources (listed below) to obtain their wide variety of comic books, graphic novels, manga, art books, and other materials.  

Thor’s impending demise in the pages of Al Ewing’s IMMORTAL THOR has been teased for months. Now, learn about his coming rebirth! Following IMMORTAL THOR #25 in July, Ewing will launch a new run of THOR alongside artist Pasqual Ferry, who makes a thunderous return to character following his acclaimed work during Matt Fraction’s Thor run. A major shift in Ewing’s overall Thor narrative, THOR #1 sets up a captivating new status quo for the God of Thunder unlike any in his 60+ year history.  

Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, today announced Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man a new four-issue limited comic book series from Eisner Award-winning, bestselling writer James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing the Children, Exquisite Corpses) and acclaimed artist DANI (The Low, Low Woods, Coffin Bound). Unraveling the horrific origins of the iconic monster in an all-new story, this haunting take on The Invisible Man will arrive in comic book shops beginning in August 2025.  

Bestselling writer Marguerite Bennett (Witchblade, writer/creator of Animosity) and artist Eleonora Carlini (Captain Marvel, Vicarious) comes an unsettling black comedy in, Mommy Blog. This thrilling satire will hit shelves in May from Image Comics.  

Today Skybound and Image Comics, in partnership with global children’s book publisher AMEET, revealed an exciting first look at the graphic novel release of LEGO® NINJAGO®: SHATTERSPIN. The new graphic novel collects the previously published issues #1-2 of the comic book series, plus three all-new chapters that conclude the epic story from critically acclaimed writer/artist Tri Vuong (Everyday Hero Machine Boy, LEGO NINJAGO: Garmadon). The latest installment of the worldwide phenomenon will be available everywhere books are sold in June 2025.  

Marvel has released the cover of issue X-MEN #19… Doug Ramsey, the heir to Apocalypse, begins his great work as Revelation in X-MEN #19 by Jed MacKay and Netho Díaz, on sale this July. The issue serves as a prelude to a major X-Men storyline launching later this year.  

Under the glowing casino lights of sinful Las Vegas, three interconnected bloody revenge tales take place in This Ends Tonight, a new miniseries by the all-star team of writer Gerry Duggan (X-Men, Falling In Love On The Path To Hell), co-writers Kelvin Mao and Robert Windom (Seven Sons), and artists Jae Lee and June Chung (Inhumans, Seven Sons). As originally announced by IGN, the action-packed series aims for your jugular and paints The Strip red…with blood and satisfying retribution. The first issue, hitting shelves this July, launches the pulse-pounding comic event of the summer. The debut comic of the three-issue miniseries This Ends Tonight kicks off with some sweet sister bonding time as the starring pair fight... 

Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, revealed a first look at interior pages and variant covers for G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #316, the next issue of the smash hit series. In this issue, guest artist Paul Pelletier (Aquaman) rejoins the creative team alongside legendary series writer Larry Hama (Marvel’s Wolverine), artist Tony Kordos (Batman & Robin Eternal) and colorist Francesco Segala (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers).  

The legends of shock rock GWAR return to wreak havoc with their new Graphic Novel and Album, ‘The Return of Gor Gor,’ due on July 25th, 2025, via Z2 Comics/Pit Records just in time for the 2025 San Diego Comic Con. This multi-format assault on the senses includes an exclusive 32-page comic detailing the epic return of Gor Gor, GWAR’s long-lost, three-ton Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with brand-new studio recordings and ferocious live performances.  

Today Skybound and Image Comics announced the all-new comic book series Ghost Pepper, from rising star creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi (TRANSFORMERS, Battle Chasers) and colorist Adriano Lucas (Destro). The debut issue of the exclusive new action series about forgotten heroes, cutthroat food trucks, and saving the world…again, will arrive in comic book shops on July 16, 2025.