It's New Comic Book Day at Superhero Empire. Here's what's in store today, Wednesday July 1, 2026.
Batman #11 — DC Comics
Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez. The deadliest woman in the world wielding two blades returns on a collision course with the Caped Crusader. Vandal Savage's corrupt GCPD, the Minotaur, and the Penguin all factor in. David Aja 1:25 incentive variant available. Critics are calling this run 'a blockbuster reinvention.' Source: DC Comics official, Bleeding Cool.
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Poison Ivy #46 — DC Comics
G. Willow Wilson and Leandro Fernandez. Mayor Pamela Isley faces the chopping block as Gotham reaches breaking point. One of DC's most acclaimed villain-led runs of the decade approaches its conclusion. Source: DC Comics official.
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Ultimate Universe: Finale (2026) #1 — Marvel Comics
Phil Noto. The curtain closes on the Ultimate Universe following the events of Ultimate Endgame #5. The creative teams of all Ultimate books come together one last time. The Ultimate Universe launched in 2023 under Jonathan Hickman's vision and reshaped how Marvel publishes flagship-character stories. Source: Marvel Comics official.
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X-Men: Outback (2026) #1 — Marvel Comics
Steve Orlando and Stephen Segovia. A fan-favourite era of X-Men history gets the spotlight — the period when the team faked their deaths and operated out of a secret Australian base. Source: Marvel Comics official.
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Wolverine #22 — Marvel Comics
Dan Panosian continues the current Wolverine run, tying into the broader event building across Marvel's July line. Source: Marvel Comics official.
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Also this week
Action Comics #1100 FOC deadline is tonight at 10:00 pm ET. The 56-page Superman anniversary issue — Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, Dan Slott — closes at 10 pm. Last chance at cover price. Source: Key Collector Comics, League of Comic Geeks.
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Sources: DC Comics official July 2026 solicitations · Marvel Comics official release calendar · League of Comic Geeks · Key Collector Comics · Bleeding Cool (June 25 2026)