It's New Comic Book Day at Superhero Empire. Wednesday July 15, 2026. Here's what's in store today.
Absolute Catwoman #2 — DC Comics — KCC KEY — 17 variants
KCC key flag. The Absolute line's Catwoman series continues with its own key issue designation. 17 variants. Issue #1 introduced the Calicos with multiple first appearances. $4.99. Source: Key Collector Comics, DC Comics official.
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Transformers #34 — Skybound / Image — KCC KEY — 6 variants
KCC key flag. The current Skybound Transformers ongoing has been one of the most consistently collector-relevant titles of 2026. Issue #34 carries its own key designation. $3.99. Source: Key Collector Comics, Skybound official.
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Sorcerer Supreme #8 — Marvel Comics — KCC KEY — 3 variants
KCC key flag. With Avengers: Doomsday December 18, Doctor Strange adjacent titles are at elevated collector relevance. $4.99. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official.
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Dingoliath #1 — Bad Idea — KCC KEY — 8 variants
KCC key flag. Bad Idea prints once and never again. A KCC-flagged Bad Idea debut is one of the strongest secondary market signals in the industry. $5.99. Source: Key Collector Comics, Bad Idea official.
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Sonic the Hedgehog: 35th Anniversary Special #1 — IDW — KCC KEY
KCC key flag. 35 years of Sonic. $7.99. Source: Key Collector Comics, IDW official.
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This week's big story: G.I. Joe #330 second printing pre-order
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #330 — featuring Lara Croft's surprise first appearance as she infiltrates Castle Destro — sold out at distributor level on July 8. The second printing, featuring Lara Croft's first Skybound cover by Chris Mooneyham, arrives August 12. Pre-order now at superheroempire.com. Source: Graphic Policy (July 9 2026), Skybound official.
Coming up
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Tom Holland, Zendaya, Destin Daniel Cretton) opens July 31. Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 also premieres July 31 on Amazon Prime Video. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 (Kyle Higgins, Elena Casagrande) ships October 7. Source: Sony Pictures official, Amazon Prime Video official, Skybound official.
Full key issue breakdowns at The Empire Report.
Sources: Key Collector Comics (July 8 2026) · DC Comics official · Marvel Comics official · Skybound official · IDW official · Bad Idea official · Sony Pictures official · Amazon Prime Video official