Jumping On: New Story Arcs Kicking Off On June 28, 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, June 28, 2023.

New Story Arcs, Notable #1s, and One-Shots:

X-Men: Before the Fall – Heralds of Apocalypse #1, Marvel

THE ORIGIN OF ARAKKO! In ancient days, Genesis turned back the hordes of Amenth. In ancient days, Genesis forced Annihilation into a parley. What words were spoken in her mind? Now, finally, Apocalypse will know…and the echoes of those words might destroy him…and Arakko with him.

Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1957 – Fearful Symmetry #1, Dark Horse

When Hellboy is called to India to investigate a rash of mysterious animal attacks, he is reunited with a familiar face. Together they search for the strange beast terrorizing a small village, but the mystery—and the myth behind it—runs deeper than they thought.

Heat Seeker: A Gun Honey Series #1, Titan

AWARD-WINNING WRITER AND CO-FOUNDER OF HARD CASE CRIME CHARLES ARDAI RETURNS TO THE GUN HONEY UNIVERSE IN THIS ACTION-PACKED SPIN-OFF FEATURING THE SULTRY AND EXPLOSIVE ARTWORK OF ACE CONTINUADO!

IF THE HEAT IS ON, DAHLIA RACERS CAN HELP YOU DISAPPEAR — FOR A PRICE.

Marked for death by a U.S. intelligence agency, Gun Honey Joanna Tan turns to Dahlia Racers to help her pull a vanishing act. But the killer hot on her trail, beautiful sociopath Sarah Claride, will leave bodies strewn from New York to Las Vegas to Tijuana, Mexico, if it means cornering Dahlia — and breaking her…

Power Rangers Unlimited: The Coinless #1, BOOM! Studios

As if the medium-spanning, fan-favorite villain Drakkon wasn’t enough of a threat, Mistress Vile has special plans of her own… ones that will bring the Rangers’ greatest foe into our world! But this scheming isn’t without consequences for Drakkon, and he’ll have to take a page from Zordon’s book if he wants the world of The Coinless to survive.

Creed: The Next Round #1, BOOM! Studios

Ten years after the events of the blockbuster Creed III, Amara Creed is on her own path, stepping outside her father Adonis Creed’s shadow and training like there’s no tomorrow.

But when her division opponents no longer present a challenge, Amara’s drive will have her following in her father’s footsteps, going underground.

She’ll also need the perfect trainer, but perfection comes with tangled strings attached.

Superstar writers LaToya Morgan (Dark Blood, AMC’s The Walking Dead) and Jai Jamison (Superman & Lois), artist Wilton Santos (Break Out), alongside Creed III director and star Michael B. Jordan bring Creed to comics in a story no fan of the franchise can afford to miss!

Brynmore #1, IDW

From the creators of The October Faction, Steve Niles and Damien Worm, comes a new horror tale, Brynmore! Recently divorced and sober, Mark Turner has returned to his hometown looking for a second chance. He’ll rebuild the old church into a new home… if the locals let him. But Turner Island has a secret, one tracing back to when it was named after Mark’s ancestors. Who, or what, is Brynmore?

Starfinder: Angels of the Drift #1, Dynamite

A bold crew of adventurers must race to an isolated world to stop a catastrophic war for faster-than-light technology!

In the science-fantasy universe of the bestselling Starfinder Roleplaying Game, five down-on-their-luck mercenaries sign on to help a robotic avatar of the hyperspace dimension bring starship technology to a previously uncontacted planet. But with sinister forces bent on exploiting the new world, it’ll take all the heroes’ guns, wits, and magic to make it off their space station alive… From Starfinder RPG co-creator James L. Sutter (PATHFINDER: RUNESCARS) and artist Edu Menna (ARMY OF DARKNESS) comes the launch of a brand new out-of-this-world adventure!

Featuring a stunning trio of fantastic cover art, led by series artist Edu Menna along with Richard (Batman, Second Coming) Pace and Biagio (Pathfinder) d’Alessandro! Plus: The covers by Richard Pace will connect across the series and all covers are cardstock!

Carnage Reigns: Omega #1, Marvel

Cletus Kasady finally gets what he’s been after and unlocks new and terrifying possibilities with his Extrembiote armor—and sets the stage for the next VENOM epic! Miles Morales can call in all the backup he wants—but don’t he and his super-hero pals get it yet?! CARNAGE RULES!

The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos #1, Dark Horse

From the New York Times bestselling and multi-Eisner award-winning writers of Something is Killing the Children, The Department of Truth, and House of Slaughter; and the artist on Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story comes this LGBTQ+ horror-hero coming-of-age series that’s Invincible meets Doom Patrol.

Meet teenage mad scientist Christopher Chaos. For all his life he knew he was different. His brilliant mind works in ways that defy logic and enable him to do things that push him beyond his peers. Unfortunately, these abilities have also caused great pain in his personal life-leading others to fear him and leaving Christopher with profound loneliness and guilt.

Then one day something cracked. When the cute boy at high school turns out to be a deadly creature, Christopher finds himself pitted in a world of monsters, heroes, and a cult of hunters out to kill them all.

Dust #1, Scout

Jupiter has ignited, the Earth has turned to Dust. The rich and powerful have built a utopia underground. The rest of humanity are left to die on the surface. Those below forge a life of luxury, while those above lead a life of poverty where only the strong survive. One of these few is a girl named, Keeli. Abandoned by her family and deported to the surface, Keeli grew up tough, taking to a life of thievery to survive. At first glance, she might look like just another dust pirate… but, what Keeli doesn’t know is that she’s the hero of our story. And the secret she’s about to uncover will change the world forever.

Svengoolie: Lost in Time #1, Frank Miller Presents

In this first of two specials, MeTV sensation Svengoolie appears in his first full length comic book feature, as the evil Svenbot goes to the past to undo Svengoolie’s future. Learn the secrets behind Sven, and his crazy cast of friends, Boddy Sorrell, Tombstone and Kerwyn as told by the show’s creators Rich (Svengoolie) Koz, Jim Roche and Chris Faulkner.

Buy this at your local store and remember, No Personal Checks!

Fearless Dawn: Cold #1, Asylum Press

After the Battle of Alamo Prison (FD Chibi Finale), Fearless Dawn finds herself in a cold and desperate land. Events literally and figuratively go sideways in this latest installment of Fearless Dawn… and you should see what happens to One Eyed Hans! Fans of Dave Stevens, Betty Page, The Goon, and Good Girl/Bad Girl comics will love this book! Written and drawn in “landscape” format by artist and creator Steve Mannion. All told in glorious Black and White!

Savage Squad 6 #1, Dark Horse

The year is 2037. A brutal world war has left humanity in shambles. The remnants of civilization are tracked down and systematically eliminated by The Scourge. For the people of the central colonies, only one hope remains, an elite team deployed into the deadliest location on the planet: Savage Squad 6!

Ancient Enemies: The Greater Good #1, Frank Miller Presents

Out of the pages ANCIENT ENEMIES, learn the origin of THE GREATER GOOD, as Morrigan strikes an uneasy pact with the leader of the Zaiyan Race pushing humanity closer to choosing sides in the alien struggle. Only a mystery from Morrigan’s past can undue everything she’s planned.

Written by ANCIENT ENEMIES series creator, Dan DiDio, Art by Jim “Suicide Squad” Calafiore and colors by HiFi.

Leaded Gasoline #1, Black Mask

In the 1980s a killer stalks the streets of South Central Los Angeles. Task forces are assembled, detectives work overtime, but the bodies keep coming. This is the story of a community college professor who believes there’s more to the story than a single madman. From writer Patrick Kindlon (Frontiersman, Nobody Is In Control, We Can Never Go Home) and your next favorite artist Lorenzo Re, Leaded Gasoline captures the mad energy of the most brash and risk-taking horror comics that are smart, dangerous, and intent on taking a sledgehammer to your mind.

Impossible Jones / Holly Daze #1, Scout

Impossible Jones (a thief pretending to be a hero) and Holly Daze (a former hero, now a thief) join up for a Girls’ Night Out of drinking, dancing… and danger! With Holly’s ex, Krampus, lurking in the shadows, Imp learns that sometimes the only thing harder than being enemies-is being friends! Added bonus: first glimpse into the secret Dark Files being kept on Impossible Jones and other crime-fighters and criminals in New Hope City!

Snow White Zombie Apocolypse: Legendary Edition #1, Scout

Snow White awakens to True Love’s kiss…28 days later. Shoulder-to-shoulder with his tough-as-nails paramour Rapunzel-the lovable-but-philandering Prince Charming braves the darkness of Snow White’s enchanted forest in a desperate bid for survival. But how long can the pair hold out as the denizens of Grimm’s Fairy Tales rise from their graves to devour the flesh of the living?

This new “Legendary Edition” format measures 11″ x 17″.

The Quarry #1, Scout

After a recent family tragedy, a boy sets out to purchase a Christmas tree with the help of his deceased big brother’s girlfriend, Katie. Trying to ease his father’s mourning and hold together what’s left of the family, Katie and the boy attempt to reclaim a bit of the Christmas spirit and help each other deal with their profound loss. What unfolds changes them both. The Quarry is a coming-of-age story about young love and loss, set against the harsh, winter wonderland of Northern Michigan.

Sunshine Patriots! #1, Fair Square

You think you’ve read everything about Hollywood? Think Again!

And when legendary creator Howard Chaykin is in the director’s chair, expect the unexpected.

Follow the adventures of two former members of Roosevelt’s Rough Riders cavalry, who arrive in Hollywood in 1913 and find themselves caught in the web of a dangerous new world. As the first Sicilian mobsters make their way to the City of Angels, the two heroes find themselves recruited as mercenaries for the movie studios and drawn into the cutthroat world of cinema, with a front-row seat to the building of a new American empire. With its action-packed narrative and exciting new historical setting, Sunshine Patriots is a must-read for fans of the Western genre and anyone interested in the early days of Hollywood and the formation of one of the most important facets of modern American culture.

Hope #1, Source Point Press

Julie Lavelle’s superhero identity has been revealed, her daughter has been taken from her, her home has been destroyed, and she finds herself the target of villains and the media alike. Now, her husband is awakening from a coma… but will it make things better or worse?

Murder Bukkake #1, Source Point Press

Porn’s greatest super-couple; Ramona Rose and Rex Riley, are betrayed by problematic director Dick Shipley during filming on the industry’s most ambitious film. Back from the dead and genetically modified by a mysterious substance, Ramona and Rex hunt down those who’ve betrayed them in the industry as the supervillain team Murder Bukkake!

Sidequest #1, Scout

Weird things are happening in the countryside of Tol Kestra when the moon is out! This looks like a gig for D’arik and his merry band. That is, if they can just get out of their own way. Fisticuffs, Illicit Gambling, Questionable Parenting, and Drunken Pub Songs-SideQuest’s action-packed first issue has it all! Plus, it contains a backup story featuring a day in the life of a spoiled lil’ rich turtle! Written by Ringo-nominated creator Grant Stoye with linework by rising star Alaire Racicot.

The Traveler’s Guide to Flogoria #1, Scout

After a freak work accident involving a fishing boat, a supposedly non-existent sea creature, and an interdimensional gateway, anxiety-addled Harry Blandford finds himself stranded on the far-off world of Flogoria. Can he survive long enough to find a way back home? Flogoria shocks Harry out of his comfort zone. He can no longer just blend in with the crowd. He’s exotic, a weirdo, an actual alien! The people he interacts with aren’t just passing acquaintances. His foes are trying to hunt him down, and his allies see him as their only hope. Whether they’re friends or enemies, Harry has become a key part of their lives.

Magician’s Rabbit #1, Scout

NONSTOP. In a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has embraced robotic bodies to survive, one such robot begins to doubt his thoughts are really his own. Rabbit, robot 0045, is approached by a mysterious stranger known as the Magician, who begins an investigation toward a horrible truth that Rabbit could never have imagined. Perhaps this world is even more sinister than it seems.

My Little Pony: Bridlewoodstock #1, IDW

A few things happened on the way to Bridlewoodstock… It’s the most important musical event of the moon season, but everything keeps going wrong in these four untold tails! First, Izzy is caught between two fans who want her last, very-most-special lumi-bloom crown, and Sparky loses Pipp’s lucky microphone. Then, the Hoofpicks’ lead singer loses their voice! Meanwhile, Peony, their biggest fan, tries to get merch in a line that goes on for hours. Places, everypony! It’s time for the show to start!

Vampire Macabre: Nosferatu Special #1, Asylum Press

Asylum Press brings you a horrific blood thirsty collection of all-new Vampire tales. Frank Forte delivers another installment of our favorite vampire queen Nosferazixx! Frank Forte and Edu Menna revive Zephira: The Night Killer for another round of post-apocalyptic vampiric action. And lastly, Tim Vigil (Faust, Gothic Nights) gives us “Feline Fatale”: a seductive female Vampire wakes up from her coffin and prepares to walk the night, she is interrupted by a prowling black cat. Signed by creator/writer/artist Frank Forte. Comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Ninja Funk One Shot – Bolos Playground #1, Whatnot

Marvel and DC artist David Mack, known for his work on Marvel’s Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and for co-creating their series Echo, returns to the world of Ninja Funk in this special one shot!

Return to the world of Ninja Funk with this special one shot as the band of frequency bending warriors encounter an all-new challenge. Mr. Bolo, Dealer of galactic oddities, faces off against Ninja Funk after Mcfly exploits a time portal. Lazerwolf wants to use it to save BB, but Bolo believes that another use may destabilize the fabric of reality itself. Allies are at odds, but Ninja Funk are only toys inside the walls of Bolo’s Playground.