Best Comics to Look Forward to in 2026 (Specific Picks + Where to Get Them)
2026 is already stacking up!
If you love planning your pull list early, 2026 is bringing a mix of brand-new #1s and can’t-miss ongoing issues. Below are specific comics with official publisher pages you can reference, plus a simple way to keep your list organized.
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Specific comics to watch (confirmed publisher listings)
Iron Man (2026) #1 (Marvel)
A new Iron Man series by Joshua Williamson with art by Carmen Carnero.
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Why it’s on the list: a fresh #1 and a clean jumping-on point
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Best for: Marvel readers who want a new era starting at issue one
Marvel issue page: https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/133016/iron_man_2026_1
The Amazing Spider-Man (2025) #20 (Marvel)
A January 2026 issue featuring “Night of the Goblin (Slayers)!”
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Why it’s on the list: a big arc inside one of Marvel’s flagship titles
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Best for: Spider-Man readers and anyone tracking Goblin storylines
Marvel issue page: https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/119362/the_amazing_spider-man_2025_20
Malevolent #1 (Image Comics)
A new sci-fi horror series by Justin Jordan, John Bivens, and Felipe Sobreiro.
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Why it’s on the list: new ongoing #1 from a proven horror team
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Best for: indie collectors and horror readers
Image issue page: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/malevolent-1
Alice Forever After (BOOM! Studios)
The final arc of Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta’s mature Alice retelling.
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Why it’s on the list: a clear entry point with “final arc” energy
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Best for: dark fantasy readers and BOOM! collectors
BOOM! announcement: https://www.boom-studios.com/archives/announcement-alice-forever-after/
How to make sure you actually get them
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Pick your must-haves now: start with the #1s and your favorite characters.
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Decide your format: reader copy, wall copy, or slab candidate.
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Check availability early: indie #1s can vanish fast.