Jumping On: New Story Arcs, Series Premieres, And One-Shots Dropping October 11, 2023

One of the 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, Series Premieres, and One-Shots available this upcoming New Comic Book Day, Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

New Story Arcs:

The Amazing Spider-Man #35, Marvel

This sets up the next 24 issues of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. Do. Not. Miss. This.

LEGACY #929

Kaya #12, Image

STANDALONE STORY

Lord Vox, the robot who ordered the destruction of Kaya’s village, must answer for what happened in the Poison-Lands. The plans of the all-powerful robot empire are revealed when we meet the empire’s supreme leader, the Oracle!

Includes a backup story by GABRIEL WALTA and a variant cover by apex predator of art JAMES HARREN!

 

Series Premieres and One-Shots:

 

The Superior Spider-Man Returns #1, Marvel

SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN WEB-SLINGS AGAIN! The spider-team that redefined the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN returns to celebrate the TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the most monumental and shocking Spidey story in a generation! DAN SLOTT. RYAN STEGMAN. MARK BAGLEY. GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI. HUMBERTO RAMOS. Peter Parker. Doc Ock. Together again for a Spider-Man story SUPERIOR to all others!

Batman: City of Madness #1, DC

VISIONARY CREATOR CHRISTIAN WARD UNLEASHES A COSMIC-HORROR EPIC, FEATURING THE COURT OF OWLS! Buried deep beneath Gotham City there exists another Gotham. This Gotham Below is a living nightmare, populated by twisted mirrors of our Gotham’s denizens, fueled by the fear and hatred flowing down from above. For decades, the doorway between the cities has been sealed and heavily guarded by the Court of Owls. But now the door swings wide, and the twisted version of the Dark Knight has escaped…to trap and train a Robin of his own. Batman must form an uneasy alliance with the Court and its deadly allies to stop him—and to hold back the wave of twisted super-villains, nightmarish versions of his own nemeses, each one worse than the last, that’s spilling into his streets! Visionary writer-artist Christian Ward unleashes his cosmic-horror take on Batman’s world, in a tribute to disturbing Dark Knight classics like Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Gothic! You’ll never look at Batman’s villains the same way again…you simply won’t have the stomach for it!

Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #1, DC

THE GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN RETURNS IN A NEW NOIR MYSTERY! No one escapes the Sandman’s dark dreams, not even Wesley Dodds himself. After years of testing and experimentation, Wesley perfected his sleep gas as the optimal weapon to fight crime without causing undue harm. But when his journal detailing all his failed and far more deadly formulas is stolen, the Sandman must hunt down the thief and the people in the shadows pulling the strings before the contents of the journal are released!

Capwolf & The Howling Commandos #1, Marvel

When Captain America is transformed into a werewolf on the front lines of World War II, he’ll need the help of the Howling Commandos to take down a band of Nazi cultists who intend to use supernatural forces to turn the tide of battle. But can Cap control the skeptical, jaded Commandos when he can barely control himself?

Moon Knight vs. Werewolf by Night: Marvel Tales #1, Marvel

A classic rivalry is renewed as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! Marc Spector, Moon Knight, made his debut as a silver-clad mercenary hunting Jack Russell, the Werewolf by Night! And in MOON KNIGHT (1980) #29-30, the acclaimed creative team of Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz presented their first rematch! But can Moon Knight help an out-of-control Werewolf under the dark influence of some terrible enemies? Plus: Jack sets Marc on a collision course with the vigilante known as the Shroud in SOLO AVENGERS #3 by Roger Stern and Bob Hall! And in MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #52-53 by Terry Kavanagh and James Fry, the charismatic X-Man Gambit finds himself in the deadliest place of all: caught between Moon Knight and the Werewolf!

Captain Marvel: Assault on Eden #1, Marvel

CAPTAIN MARVEL SOLDIERS UP TO SAVE THE KREE HOMEWORLD! The Kree home planet of Hala has become a paradise under the rule of Emperor Hulkling. But when Sentries launch an attack on civilians and start stealing children, Earth’s Mightiest Hero must intervene! Half Kree, half human and all warrior, Carol Danvers swoops in for an action-packed special just in time for The Marvels on the silver screen!

Nights #1, Image

It’s 2003, Supernatural creatures casually exist amongst humans, and America is made up of 31 states. Vince Okonma has lost his parents, moved in with his secret mercenary cousin, his video game-making roommate, and befriends “the greatest vampire who’s ever lived.” And that’s just the first 20 pages. Welcome to Florida, youth is wasted on the young…

Army of Darkness Forever #1, Dynamite

After it debuted in 1993, the classic Sam Raimi film Army of Darkness quickly became the most beloved movie of the popular Evil Dead franchise. And with the launch of their Army of Darkness comics in 2005, Dynamite set a new standard for the indefatigable Ash Williams’s adventures in any medium! Now, after nearly three decades of Ash-tastic action, Dynamite is upping the ante with the ultimate AOD comic book series: Army of Darkness… FOREVER!

Picking up immediately after the events of Army of Darkness (the Director’s Cut, natch), Ash chainsaws his way through the Techno Army of Darkness in 2093 and defends the sacred aisles of the S-Mart in 1993! (What? How!?) Meanwhile, in the distant past, his lady love Sheila fights off a rising evil at Castle Kandar!

Written and illustrated by comics heavyweights TONY FLEECS and JUSTIN GREENWOOD, Army of Darkness Forever features incredible covers by some of the medium’s greatest masters of horror, including series writer/mastermind TONY FLEECS, artist NICK DRAGOTTA (East of West), the zombie king himself, ARTHUR SUYDAM, and master painter FRANCESCO MATTINA!

American Psycho #1, Sumerian

Greg Staples, best known for his work on Judge Dredd and as a concept artist for Magic: The Gathering, brings his realistic painterly style to capture the likeness of Christian Bale’s Patrick Bateman.

See Patrick Bateman’s infamous New York City killing spree from a brand new perspective as a familiar character from the film is revealed to be much more than they appeared. Witness the greatest hits of Patrick’s murderous rampage while exploring new revelations in the world of American Psycho, in this story that’ll make fans see Patrick’s bloody story through a whole new lens.

This limited series also begins the journey of an all-new psychopath as social media obsessed millennial, Charlie (Charlene) Carruthers, goes on a downward spiral filled with violence. Drug fueled partying leads to bloodshed as Charlie leaves a trail of bodies on her way to discovering the truth about her dark nature.

A Haunted Girl #1, Image

MINISERIES PREMIERE

Cleo, an adopted 16-year-old Japanese-American whose depression drove her to near-suicide, is trying unsuccessfully to reintegrate back into her old life. But her struggles are just beginning as she encounters an increasingly terrifying succession of ghosts. Is she losing her grip on reality…or is the explanation much worse?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures: Halloween Special #1, IDW

As Halloween approaches, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles must face their fears when a powerful and mysterious being challenges them to prove their mettle in a nightmarish test of bravery. Meanwhile, Shredder has an otherworldly encounter of his own when he summons an ancient spirit to gain a greater understanding of the powerful weapon he seeks to reforge… only to discover that some forces are beyond even his control. Don’t miss this double-sized, spooky special of Saturday Morning Adventures!

Space Usagi: Yokai Hunter #1, Dark Horse

Fans of legendary swordsman and wanderer Usagi Yojimbo have enjoyed countless tales told of his exciting adventures-tales told over hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. Someone in the far future enjoys another classic adventure featuring the rabbit ronin, and Stan Sakai’s Space Usagi universe returns with a unique, new story.

Midlife (or How to Hero at Fifty!) #1, Image

SERIES PREMIERE

RUBEN KWAN is a 50-year-old firefighter who’s been afraid of fire his whole life. Instead of running into burning buildings, he pushes papers, living in the shadow of his father-who died a hero on the job. After 25 years in the LAFD, he’s firmly in the middle of an unremarkable life…until his new wife gets pregnant and a random act of courage reveals that Ruben is FIREPROOF!

New York Times-bestselling writer BRIAN BUCCELLATO (NO/ONE, The Flash, Chicken Devil) teams up with star artist STEFANO SIMEONE (THE LAST DAYS OF BLACK HAMMER, RADIANT BLACK) to tell the totally relatable (sometimes cringey) story of a middle-aged dad who’s about to find out that his new powers have major strings attached.

Operation Sunshine #1, Dark horse

From the New York Times-bestselling hosts of the hit The Last Podcast on the Left and Black Hammer’s David Rubin comes this all-new humorous, horror, and action-packed comic book series that’s Near Dark meets Ocean’s Eleven. A group of young, alienated vampires known as “bugs” plot to steal a magical object from ancient monstrous vampires to turn themselves back to human. Along the way they uncover a sprawling monster underground, a top-secret plot run by the elder creatures, elite militant vampire slayers, and madness beyond imagining blocking their path to humanity.

Sonic the Hedgehog: Halloween Special #1, IDW

Trick o treat, it’s Charmy Bee…t! It’s “A Very Chaotix Halloween” as Vector and Espio take their little buddy out in search of sweet rewards. Little do they know, there’s a monster stealing candy from all the kids! Fortunately, there’s no mystery the Chaotix Detective Agency can’t solve, especially when they’ve got a little help from Sonic and Tails!

Night of the Living Dead: Kin #1, American Mythology

Purgatory Hill, West Virginia, April 1968. Something is bringing the dead back to life..Something New – Something Evil – And Something Unspeakably Terrifying! They’re coming to get you…again! All 14-year-old Melba Mae ever knew was her small close-knit mountain community who have helped each other to survive, to live off the land, and to keep the outside world at bay for generations. But after the unexpected death and funeral for her favorite uncle, Melba Mae sets out into the hills alone to prove her worth to her family and friends. What she ends up in is a far more deadly game of survival, pitted against the last person she ever imagined would want to harm her! There are fates worse than death!

Chilling Adventures Presents… Welcome to Riverdale #1, Archie

When Ginger Snapp finds herself in the town of Riverdale, a town she’s fanatically read about growing up, she’s amazed by how wholesome and welcoming it truly is. But she can’t help but shake the uncanny valley-feeling she has with every new person she meets. How can everyone be THIS nice? And could the kindness drive someone to the brink of madness, if it hasn’t already? Explore toxic positivity gone horror in this one-shot that’s equal parts Pleasantville and The Stepford Wives.

Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin’ Through Time #1, Dynamite

The unhinged trio of ADAM F. GOLDBERG, HANS RODIONOFF, and JEFF ZAPATA have rejoined forces with Dynamite Entertainment to continue their saga of the outrageous origins of the Garbage Pail Kids as they go Trashin’ Through Time!

Jumping from the days of World War II at the end of GPK: Origins, our heroes find themselves transported to the 1980s – where Garbage Pail Kids rule the world! That’s right, the Garbage Pail Kids are now the dominant species on Earth, and normal humans have been subjugated and forced to live as outcasts from society. It’s the Planet of the Garbage Pail Kids – and we just live on it!

Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin’ Through Time #1 also features covers showcasing four incredible artists: TOM BUNK, JEFF ZAPATA, and CHRIS MEEKS, along with a classic GPK trading card image by DUSTIN GRAHAM. And best of all, every version comes polybagged with a special GPK: ORIGINS trading card created exclusively for Dynamite and officially approved by Topps!

Mom Breaks The Internet #1, Scout

Barbie Reed gets laid off from her computer programming job the same day her fifteen-year-old daughter Penny is arrested at a peaceful protest. When Barbie picks her up from jail, she has no idea what happened to Penny at the demonstration. Fed up with playing by the rules, Barbie rallies tech-savvy moms with a radical plan to force the world to change.

Star Trek: Day of Blood – Director’s Cut #1, IDW

Revisit the first chapter in Kahless’ Day of Blood and join the crew of icons led by the emissary known as Benjamin Sisko (Star Trek) and the renegades who follow a desperate and violent Worf (Star Trek: Defiant) in the fight for the sake of the galaxy! Day of Blood #1 Director’s Cut pairs the original issue with a behind-the-scenes look at progress work from Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Christopher Cantwell, and Ramon Rosanas.

Rick and Morty Presents: Fricky Friday #1, Oni

Something is wrong with the Smith family. Well, more so than usual. Summer seems to think she’s a super genius, and Jerry is acting like an adolescent teen . . . well, that tracks, but he’s acting a lot like Morty! Turns out someone is going around the multiverse and mind-swapping members of the Smith family left and right. The question is why? As the real Rick and Morty hop around the multiverse they soon discover the mastermind behind this unhinged plan to make a hive mind of all the Ricks. Can Rick and Morty put an end to this evil scheme before losing themselves?