Jumping On: New Story Arcs Kicking Off On February 8, 2023

One of the hardest and most frustrating things about finding new comics to read and enjoy is finding a good jumping on point. It can be confusing and disheartening to pick up a single issue from the middle of an arc without having the context of the previous chapters.

With that in mind, here are some New Story Arcs, Notable #1s, and One-Shots premiering this upcoming New Comic Book Day, Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Storm & The Brotherhood of Mutants #1, Marvel

THE NEW BROTHERHOOD! Mars has been destroyed—and now Storm wants revenge! To get it, the New Brotherhood of Arakko will battle their way through hell to seek the greatest secret of the Sinister Age…but are they fighting to save the world—or end it? And who is the new mutant hero called IRONFIRE?

SINS OF SINISTER TIE-IN

Lazarus Planet: Next Evolution #1, DC

HEROES WILL BE FORGED! Good and bad, yin and yang…all sides of humanity will be transformed by the Lazarus event…and in the DC Universe one thing’s for sure: heroes will always rise. In this special we’ll explore some of the amazing new powers gifted to the freedom fighters of the future…and we’ll see what perils these villain-vanquishing virtuosos will face. What secret does Flatline seek from the heart of Talia al Ghul’s HQ? Can Red Canary bring order to an out-of-control city? What secret does the heroic Dead Eye hold that will haunt him forever? And enter into a brand-new legend with the fantastic debut of Vigil!

Red Goblin #1, Marvel

THE NEWEST—AND DEADLIEST—RED GOBLIN! SPINNING OUT OF THE PAGES OF VENOM! Normie Osborn receives his own symbiote at last! As a new Red Goblin, will Normie fulfill his destiny as an Osborn—or will he and his symbiote be able to make a difference for the better?

Bishop: War College #1, Marvel

THE X-MEN LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE! Krakoa is an island paradise, and it’s a vulnerable one…but not with Lucas Bishop on the case! Armor, Surge, Cam Long, Aura Charles, Amass—these are his students. Their course objective: Get strong. Defend the island. Keep Mutantkind safe. Their first lesson: HOW TO FAIL. And they’ll do it in spectacular Marvel fashion. What does any of that have to do with an all-Black X-Men team? WHAT EVEN IS THIS BOOK? Guess you’ll have to read it, True Believer. Celebrated TV writer J. Holtham (Cloak and Dagger, Jessica Jones) joins forces with artist Sean Damien Hill for a blockbuster brawl with the fate of all Krakoa at stake!

Harrower #1, BOOM! Studios

There’s nothing to fear in the quaint town of Harrow, New York-except, that is, for the Harrower.

The children wish this boogeyman was just an urban legend, but this purveyor of puritanical vengeance against the unrighteous is very real, and there’s no escape, because the Harrower seems unkillable, and spans generations, always returning…

What secrets will Alice Young, a teenage girl obsessed with the Harrower, uncover, and will she be able to escape the pull of her morbid fixation?

This deconstruction of the slasher genre is the fresh and terrifyingly grounded take is perfect for fans of Bone Orchard and The Closet!

Static: Shadows of Dakota #1, Milestone/DC

Static is back! Though Virgil and his friends might have been able to stop the government’s off-the-books prison operations in Dakota, a powerful new threat lurks in the shadows. The mysterious Ebon is cutting a bloody swath through the underworld on a single-minded quest to find his brother. Against this backdrop of exploding violence, innocent people are finding themselves in the crossfire. The breakout creative team of Nikolas Draper-Ivey and Vita Ayala have returned to make Static’s life, and Dakota City, very complicated indeed—you’ve never felt shocks like these!

Space Job #1, Dark Horse

After five long years of soul-crushing servitude as a chef’s assistant, Danny Sheridan is getting his dream job in space as First Officer aboard the SS George H.W. Bush. But on his first day he finds himself crashing back to reality. Nothing seems right, the crew is subpar . . . something’s going on, and First Officer Danny Sheridan is going to get to the bottom of it or die trying.

Monarch #1, Image

SERIES PREMIERE

A new tale of terror and high-stakes science fiction hits close to home!

Growing up in the city of Compton is tough enough as it is, but as Travon has learned all too well, growing up as an orphan in the city of Compton with gang members hunting you down every day is even tougher. But all of that is about to change, because today is the day that aliens make first contact with Earth-and it only spells doom for life as we know it!

Death, devastation, and mayhem-can a single teenage boy rise to the challenge and protect his surrogate family and friends…or will he die trying?

From RODNEY BARNES, the star comics writer behind the Eisner-nominated series KILLADELPHIA and the writer/executive producer of HBO’s Winning Time, and up-and-coming Marvel artist ALEX LINS comes a new tale of love, triumph, disaster, and defeat!

The Exiled #1, Whatnot Publishing

Rob Willis, known for his contributions to Dan Fraga’s Black Flag and Rob Liefeld’s New Prophet Remastered, delivers a beautifully inked main cover for this thrilling premiere.

WESLEY SNIPES (producer and star of the Blade franchise) presents his original series, THE EXILED, a genre-bending Sci-Fi Noir described as “Seven meets Blade Runner.”

The Exiled follows hardboiled detective Niles “Roach” Washington as he pursues a serial killer who is using mysterious, ancient tools to rip the spines from his victims. When forces outside and within the police department attempt to discredit him for his theories, Roach’s instincts keep pushing him forward. With enemies on all sides, Roach wades deeper into the conspiracy and uncovers a secret 5000 years in the making. 

Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins #1, Dark Horse

On the surface, Hawkins seems like the kind of town where nothing bad could ever happen, but in the fall of ’83 it is anything but safe. When two friends head out into the woods with their rifles and a six-pack, the would-be hunters find themselves the prey of a nightmarish beast who has claimed the wilderness around town and everything inside it, including them.

Jody Houser returns to pen an anthology of spooky events woven into the larger tapestry of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things.

TMNT: Best of – Krang #1, IDW

From Dimension X to Earth and even beyond, the legend of Krang is long reaching. He’s gone from coward to conqueror, from warrior prince to fallen emperor. He’s been hated and feared and even revered. Delve into the history of one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ most infamous adversaries in this collection of tales!

Stray Sheep #1, Blood Moon Comics

Colson has lost both the love of his life and his unborn child. With no reason to go on, he ponders if it’s best to just end it all. That’s when he receives a mysterious invitation to participate in a series of dangerous life-or-death underground games sponsored by the mafia. With every round he plays, the risks to Colson’s life become greater, but so does his addiction to these deadly games.

How I Became a Shoplifter #1, Sumerian

Crime Through Boredom. A year by year look at the final generation of juvenile delinquents before technology took over. Watch the comical cast of characters grow up, as each chapter is set in a different year of adolescence (1996-2003). The first issue tells nostalgic tales of toy store heists, grand theft beer runs, backstage buffoonery, counterfeit cash, and clown weed! 32 pages of art by Daniel Hillyard, Jordi Pérez, Gabriele Falzone, and more!

Hamelin #1, Action Lab

“A New Age.” Adults start slaughtering kids under the age of 18 all across the U.S.A. In Brooklin Edward, Kelly, Josh struggle to survive avoiding the assault of their teacher and of a vicious janitor. Their only chance to survive is to head towards an abandoned metro station.

Northern Blood #1, Blood Moon

In this first issue of 4, NAZIS HAVE STOLEN AN ANCIENT VIKING TREASURE, AND THE DEAD HAVE RISEN TO TAKE IT BACK! Norway,1942: an American G.I., Frank Robinson, gets caught up in a war between a legendary undead Viking warrior and the Nazi Captain responsible for ransacking a Viking burial tomb. The action doesn’t stop in this thrilling WW2 epic when the army of the dead begins their assault on the German war machine!

Evanescence: My Heart is Broken #1, Opus

From Grammy Award-winning rock band Evanescence, My Heart is Broken adapts one of the band’s biggest hits in short stories created by an all-star cast of creators. The fiery ballad is brought to life by Maura McHugh, Valeria Romanazzi, and Kelly McKernan.

Rest In Peace #1, Scout

Have you ever been overwhelmed by houseguests who won’t let you rest in peace? Ghoul has! After a long Halloween night, his monster friends start knocking on his door. He reluctantly allows Dracula in. Then the Werewolf. Next the Mummy, followed by Frankenstein’s Monster. Finally when Blob tries to ooze his way through the door Ghoul loses his cool and kicks them all out into the darkness. But was his decision too hasty? Only when his conscience-in the form of the Invisible Man-makes him realize that his friends simply wanted to spend more time together does he see the error of his ways.

Oswald and the Star-Chaser #1, Scout

Torn from his training after King FEK usurped the throne, space knight Oswald Bretters embarks on a quest to save the Star Lands! As headstrong as he is, even Oswald knows he can’t restore his fallen kingdom alone, so he searches for his childhood heroes to bolster his ranks. With the watchful eye of King FEK omnipresent, Oswald luckily runs into all-star help! The mysterious mercenary Star-Chaser joins his cause, but can she really be trusted!? It all starts here-the adventure of a lifetime-at the edge of space!

Everything Sucks- All Cats Go To Hell #1, Silver Sprocket

Everyone loves cats, but Noah knows the truth: they’re maliciously smart, can’t be trusted, and may actually understand how deadbolts work. Honestly, he really shouldn’t be left alone with them. This Everything Sucks comic can be read as a standalone, and includes a foil cardstock cover and a sticker sheet!

Katie Black Dragon #1, Bad Kids Press

From the writer of Frankenrocker and the Jailbait Punks: she’s a divorced housewife from Jersey who spent her life savings on cybernetic enhancements. Now she works as an inexperienced mercenary taking on dangerous missions to pay off her debts. Completely fearless and thoroughly incorrigible-welcome to the debut issue of Katie Black Dragon, galactic freelancer!