Key Collector Comics has flagged eleven issues on the July 29, 2026 NCBD list as confirmed key issues — one of the strongest weeks of the summer. Here is the full breakdown. Source: Key Collector Comics (keycollectorcomics.com/new-comics-this-week/, July 29 2026).
Queen in Black #1 — Marvel — $7.99 — 23 variants
KCC key flagged. Al Ewing and Iban Coello. Hela brings a symbiote army to Earth. Knull, God of the Void, builds a new force in the outer solar system. 23 variants — highest of the week. Full spotlight: Queen in Black #1 — KCC Key, 23 Variants →. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official.
Superman Annual: Year One Thousand #1 — DC — $5.99 — 4 variants
KCC key flagged. A Superman Annual set in the year 3026. Full spotlight: Superman Annual: Year One Thousand #1 →. Source: Key Collector Comics, DC Comics official.
The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1 — Mad Cave Studios — $4.99 — 4 variants
KCC key flagged. A debut from Mad Cave Studios with a KCC key flag. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Mortal Thor #13 — Marvel — $4.99 — 4 variants
KCC key flagged. Hela is Queen in Black this week — Mortal Thor #13 arrives at the peak relevant moment. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official.
Justice League: Knight Vision Special #1 — DC — $5.99 — 3 variants
KCC key flagged. DC one-shot. Source: Key Collector Comics, DC Comics official.
Bishop #2 — Marvel — $4.99 — 4 variants
KCC key flagged. X-Men adjacent, peak MCU X-Men relevance — the Avengers: Doomsday trailer confirmed the original Fox X-Men cast in the MCU. Doomsday context: Avengers: Doomsday Official Trailer + Key Issues →. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official.
Masters of the Universe: Legends of Eternia #1 — TokyoPop — $4.99 — 1 variant
KCC key flagged. Unusual TokyoPop KCC designation. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Predator vs the Planet of the Apes #1 — Marvel — $5.99 — 6 variants
KCC key flagged. First crossover between two iconic IPs. Full spotlight: Predator vs the Planet of the Apes #1 →. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official.
Nano #1 — Dark Horse Comics — $8.99
KCC key flagged. Dark Horse premium debut. Source: Key Collector Comics.
The Patron #1 — Ignition Press — $4.99 — 3 variants
KCC key flagged. Ignition Press continues a strong 2026. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Black Star #1 — Titan Comics — $4.99 — 7 variants
KCC key flagged. 7 variants. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Also worth watching
DC's Hawk-Girl Summer #1 (DC, $9.99) — KCC key flagged one-shot. Hawkgirl is at peak cultural relevance after Superman (2025). Superman reading context: Superman (2025) Now Streaming on HBO Max →. Source: Key Collector Comics, DC Comics official.
Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #3 — shipping the same week Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens July 31. Full context: Spider-Man: Brand New Day + Batman Caped Crusader S2 — Opens Tomorrow →. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official.
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 also opens July 31. Reading guide: Batman: Caped Crusader S2 — Read Before You Watch →.
Full NCBD July 29 in-store list: New Comic Book Day — July 29 →
All July 29 titles in store Wednesday at superheroempire.com/collections/new-releases. In store and shipping across Canada.
Sources: Key Collector Comics (keycollectorcomics.com/new-comics-this-week/, July 29 2026) · Marvel Comics official · DC Comics official · ComixNOW (DC Weekly July 29 2026) · Green Brain Comics new releases July 29 2026