It's New Comic Book Day at Superhero Empire. Wednesday July 29, 2026 — eleven KCC-flagged key issues and Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in two days. Full key issue breakdown: Key Issues to Watch — NCBD July 29 →
Queen in Black #1 — Marvel — KCC KEY — $7.99 — 23 variants
Al Ewing and Iban Coello. KCC key flag. 23 variants. Hela arrives on Earth with a symbiote army. Knull, God of the Void, builds a new force. Full spotlight: Queen in Black #1 — KCC Key, 23 Variants →. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official.
Superman Annual: Year One Thousand #1 — DC — KCC KEY — $5.99 — 4 variants
KCC key flagged. A DC Annual set in the year 3026. Full spotlight: Superman Annual: Year One Thousand #1 →. Source: Key Collector Comics, DC Comics official.
Predator vs the Planet of the Apes #1 — Marvel — KCC KEY — $5.99 — 6 variants
KCC key flagged. Two iconic IPs cross over for the first time. Full spotlight: Predator vs the Planet of the Apes #1 →. Source: Key Collector Comics, Marvel Comics official.
DC's Hawk-Girl Summer #1 — DC — KCC KEY — $9.99
KCC key flagged. Hawkgirl at peak cultural relevance after Superman (2025). Source: Key Collector Comics, DC Comics official.
Bishop #2 — Marvel — KCC KEY — $4.99 — 4 variants
KCC key flagged. X-Men adjacent, peak MCU X-Men moment. Avengers: Doomsday context: Avengers: Doomsday Trailer + Key Issues →. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Justice League: Knight Vision Special #1 — DC — KCC KEY — $5.99 — 3 variants
KCC key flagged. DC one-shot. Source: Key Collector Comics, DC Comics official.
Mortal Thor #13 — Marvel — KCC KEY — $4.99 — 4 variants
KCC key flagged. Hela is Queen in Black. Thor is relevant. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Masters of the Universe: Legends of Eternia #1 — TokyoPop — KCC KEY — $4.99
KCC key flagged. Unusual TokyoPop KCC flag. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Nano #1 — Dark Horse — KCC KEY — $8.99
KCC key flagged. Dark Horse premium debut. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Black Star #1 — Titan Comics — KCC KEY — $4.99 — 7 variants
KCC key flagged. 7 variants. Source: Key Collector Comics.
The Patron #1 — Ignition Press — KCC KEY — $4.99 — 3 variants
KCC key flagged. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Also this week
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens Thursday July 31 — two days. Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #3 is in store today. Full July 31 guide: Spider-Man: Brand New Day + Batman Caped Crusader S2 — Opens Tomorrow →. Source: Sony Pictures official, Marvel Comics official.
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 also premieres Thursday July 31 on Amazon Prime Video. Reading guide: Batman: Caped Crusader S2 — Read Before You Watch →. Every Batman animated project right now: Every Batman Animated Series in 2026 →. Source: Amazon Prime Video official.
All titles in store at superheroempire.com/collections/new-releases.
Sources: Key Collector Comics (July 29 2026) · Marvel Comics official · DC Comics official · Sony Pictures official · Amazon Prime Video official