Key Collector Comics has flagged seven issues on the July 22, 2026 NCBD list as confirmed key issues. Here is the full breakdown. Source: Key Collector Comics (keycollectorcomics.com/new-comics-this-week/, July 22 2026).
Action Comics #1100 — DC Comics — $5.99 — 8 variants
KCC key flagged. The landmark Superman anniversary issue. 56 pages. Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, and Dan Slott. Finally in store after the June 29 FOC. Buy multiples. Source: Key Collector Comics, DC Comics official.
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Uncanny X-Men #32 — Marvel Comics — $4.99 — 4 variants
KCC key flagged. The timing here is significant: with the Avengers: Doomsday trailer having just dropped — confirming the original X-Men film cast is reprising their roles in the MCU — any KCC-flagged Uncanny X-Men issue this week is elevated. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official.
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X-Men: The Hellfire Murder #1 — Marvel Comics — $7.99 — 6 variants
KCC key flagged. A locked-room murder mystery set at Sebastian Shaw's Hellfire Gala — Wolverine and Jubilee investigate. First issue, KCC key flag, X-Men in peak cultural relevance week. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official (July 22 2026 new releases).
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Harley Quinn #64 — DC Comics — $3.99 — 3 variants
KCC key flagged. The current ongoing Harley Quinn series carries a key designation on issue #64. Source: Key Collector Comics.
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Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #1 — Marvel Comics — $4.99 — 5 variants
KCC key flagged. Written by Gerry Duggan with art by Javier Garron. An unholy alliance between Knull and Godzilla versus the Marvel Universe — Doom, Spider-Man, Kang, Emma Frost, Ghost Rider, Punisher, Man-Thing and more. A bombastic first issue with a KCC key flag. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official (July 22 2026).
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Dark Knights of Steel II Special: Heir to the Sea #1 — DC Comics — $5.99
KCC key flagged. A one-shot set in Tom Taylor's Dark Knights of Steel alternate universe — the DC Elseworlds line that reimagines the entire DC pantheon in a medieval fantasy setting. KCC key designation on a one-shot is a meaningful signal. Source: Key Collector Comics, DC Comics official.
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Sicko #1 — Ignition Press — $4.99 — 5 variants
KCC key flagged. A new debut from Ignition Press with a KCC key flag. Ignition Press first issues with KCC flags have produced secondary market activity consistently. 5 variants. Source: Key Collector Comics.
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Also worth watching: Terminal #1
Robert Kirkman returns to superheroes for the first time since Invincible. Terminal #1 from Skybound/Image — written by Kirkman and Joe Casey, art by Andy Kubert, David Finch, and Arthur Adams. 30 variants. Not KCC-flagged as of this writing, but this is the most anticipated first issue from Skybound since Absolute Batman launched in October 2024. Source: Skybound / Image Comics official, Captain Comics (July 17 2026).
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All July 22 titles in store Wednesday at superheroempire.com. In store and shipping across Canada.
More from The Empire Report
Full NCBD roundup: New Comic Book Day — July 22. Spotlights: Action Comics #1100 and X-Men: The Hellfire Murder #1.
Sources: Key Collector Comics (keycollectorcomics.com/new-comics-this-week/, July 22 2026) · DC Comics official · Marvel Comics official (marvel.com/articles/comics/july-22-2026-new-marvel-comics) · Skybound / Image Comics official · Captain Comics (July 17 2026)