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Final Order Confirmation 12.1.25

Posted by Agent Myers, 1st December 2025

Every week, the timestream spits out more futures than any one agent can carry.

Final Order Cutoff is where we hit pause, zoom out, and decide which incoming timelines we’re actually committing to. This is your chance to tag the issues, minis, and big chunky books you want waiting for you at Base Station instead of gambling on the FRESH Shelf later.

This wave’s portal closes on Sunday, December 1st, 2025. Once it seals, we’re mostly locked into whatever we’ve already ordered from the distributor multiverse. If something below makes your brain light up—that’s your cue to add it to your Pull Box or lock in a preorder so it has your name on it when it lands.

Strap in, agent. Here’s what’s coming through the gate.

Final Order Confirmations Due

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First, let’s sweep the single-issue anomalies: Absolute-era shockwaves, DC K.O. brawls, cyberpunk landfill haunts, Turtle trouble, Doom dungeons, and a few gloriously unhinged wild cards. These are the weekly “mission-critical” books—perfect for tagging in your Pull Box so you’re not trying to track them down after they’ve already warped off the FRESH Shelf.


The Absolute Files: Gotham, Kansas & Beyond

Absolute Batman: Ark M Special

INTO ARK-M.

Gotham’s most infamous “hospital” gets the spotlight as we finally dig into the origins of the enigmatic Ark M. What is this place really for? What’s been done inside those walls? And who, exactly, has been quietly assigned to keep its secrets buried? If you’ve been loving the Absolute era’s slow-burn worldbuilding, this feels like a key puzzle piece and a likely collector magnet.

Absolute Green Lantern #10

ENTER: GOLDFACE! Jo Mullein finds herself in the crosshairs of the bounty hunter Goldface!

Absolute Superman #15 (New Arc)

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN. In the aftermath of the Battle of Kansas, Clark’s whole world is different: allies shaken, status quo cracked, even his costume in flux. This issue walks us through a full “day on the job” for the busiest hero on Earth while guest artist Juan Ferreyra (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) jumps aboard to give it a fresh visual vibe. Great “inside the suit” storytelling, and a strong grab point if you’ve been waiting to hop in.


DC K.O., Undersea Kingdoms & Gotham Aftershocks

Aquaman #13 (DC K.O. Tie-In)

QUEEN MERA RISES. While Arthur is busy taking punches in DC K.O., Atlantis finally surfaces—and immediately finds itself under siege. Mera has to confront a deadliest-yet threat to her kingdom, navigate new political tension (including a trip to the throne of Kahndaq), and deal with the return of Black Manta. Big royal drama, big K.O. stakes.

 

DC K.O. #3

We’re down to the Elite Eight in the Omega Tournament and things get mean. The finalists are forced to relive a decades-long stay in their own personal hell, emotions start cracking open, villains absolutely thrive, and the Heart of Apokolips is already sizing up its next King Omega. Only four combatants are walking out of this issue. Place your bets.

DC K.O.: Knightfight #3

Jason Todd is Batman. Tim Drake is Batman. And Bruce has to fight both of them. Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora keep escalating Batman’s K.O. gauntlet: former Robins, current Batmen, and a mission that may demand more than Bruce actually has left to give. This is the “have the students surpassed the teacher?” issue, and you know it’s going to sting.


Strange Futures & Multiversal Drift

Arcadia #2

Life is actually going pretty well for Halu—his relationship with Fix is warming up, and he’s starting to feel like he knows what he’s doing as a scavenger…right up until he runs into a pack of violent ferals and an uberpill that could change everything. Meanwhile, his mentor Weedy is racing his own failing body to finish a physical record of his memories. If you dug We Live and Blade Forger, this is that same Miranda Brothers energy turned toward a whole new strange world.

Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome #1 (of 4)

A netrunner, a fire-obsessed graffiti artist, an aspiring rockerboy, and an autotechie head out to a landfill for a “fun” photoshoot. The rumor: the place is haunted. The reality: there are things in Night City far worse than ghosts. This is a dark horror-comedy built in close collaboration with CD Projekt Red, and it leans into Night City’s meanest urban legends. Four issues, high body count, bad decisions.

Sai: Dimensional Rivals #1

Peach Momoko opens a door and doesn’t bother explaining what’s on the other side. Sai becomes our guide on a multi-dimensional journey as Peach assembles a small crew of artists to tell one fractured story, many ways, in a structure that sounds more like a fever dream than a standard comic. If you love her work when it’s at its loosest and most experimental, this is the big swing.


Turtles, Reploids & Raiders of Sacred Artifacts

Mega Man X #0

A prelude for the X-generation of Mega Man. In this special issue, X hits the future highways on his first solo mission, hunting a rogue Reploid—now officially a Maverick. It’s pure “jump in and blast robots” energy, a mission zero for the series to come.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14

The new villain Ujigami continues their twisted mission to make the city “safe” by any means necessary, chalking up another victim while the Turtles struggle to even understand what they’re up against. Donatello thinks he’s cracked their identity—which might just mean a whole new set of problems. The team sets a trap using Foot Clan leader Karai as bait…and we get the return of a long-dead character along the way. Turtle timeline shenanigans incoming.

Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts #1 (of 4)

Shipwrecks, betrayals, prophecy, paparazzi—Lara Croft has been through it. Now Croft Manor is in ashes, forcing her to reassess what actually matters…right as a mysterious enemy surfaces with a dangerous, very familiar artifact. Cue a cross-continental quest with tombs to raid, relics to chase, and a new chapter set after Tomb Raider: Underworld. Great for long-time fans, but also pitched as a clean jumping-on point.


Marvelty: Armor, Anger, Doom & Devilry

Avengers #34 (Legacy #800)

Legacy #800. Eight hundred Avengers issues later, everything is converging on Myrddin’s endgame while Kang stares down the birth of a new universe. On top of the main story, you get a 14-page backup by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, reuniting the duo behind Ultimate Spider-Man and Avengers Assemble. Giant milestone, giant vibes.

Dungeons of Doom #1

Years ago, Tony Stark stared down death and answered with armor. Now he’s asking a worse question: what happens the next time death comes calling? And what if someone else builds the answer first? Femme fatale Madame Masque, backed by A.I.M., is racing to make the next great weapon before Tony does. Joshua Williamson teams with Carmen Carnero for a relaunch billed as classic, big-hearted Marvel superhero storytelling—ideal for both long-timers and lapsed readers looking for a clean start.

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Comic cover featuring a Red Hulk in a dark dungeon setting.

Iron Man #1

Years ago, Tony Stark stared down death and answered with armor. Now he’s asking a worse question: what happens the next time death comes calling? And what if someone else builds the answer first? Femme fatale Madame Masque, backed by A.I.M., is racing to make the next great weapon before Tony does. Joshua Williamson teams with Carmen Carnero for a relaunch billed as classic, big-hearted Marvel superhero storytelling—ideal for both long-timers and lapsed readers looking for a clean start.

Cartoon Iron Man flying with a robot in an explosive background.
Iron Man comic cover featuring various characters and a prominent helmet design.

Logan: Black, White & Blood #1

Three brutally sharp Wolverine stories in limited color:

1950s military service with a secret tie to another fan-favorite Marvel character (Tom Waltz & Alex Lins)

A grimy 1970s Times Square serial killer hunt (Saladin Ahmed & Adam Kubert)

A vicious post–Weapon X survival tale (Larry Hama & Dave Wachter)

All in black, white, and lots of red. Parental advisory, obviously.

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Marvel Knights: The World to Come #6 (of 6)

The Marvel Knights celebration event reaches its final chapter as T’Challa and Ketema clash with the fate of the entire world (not just Wakanda) on the line. This is the big crescendo—if you’ve been collecting the series, this is your landing, and if you’ve been waiting for a completed mini to inhale all at once, it’s time.


Dark Corners, Holiday Spirits & Monsters of All Kinds

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #5

The penultimate issue promises “the year’s most surprising cliffhanger.” We finally see Samantha Strong’s endgame for Monica and all of Woodbrook, and it’s almost definitely not wholesome. If this series has become a staff-favorite hand-sell, do not sleep on this chapter.

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Bear in an apron holding a shovel, surrounded by trees and paint cans.
A bear speaking to a group of woodland animals in a forest.

Escape #5

The village is in ruins, the enemy is closing in, and a terrifying new weapon is about to tip the war. Milton has to decide whether to risk everything to stop it while the people around him decide if they’re even willing to stand up again. A heavy, human chapter as the first arc barrels toward its end.

Gunslinger Spawn #50

A masked gunslinger in a dynamic pose, wielding a gun and flag.

Four years after the Spawn Universe expansion kicked off, Gunslinger Spawn hits issue #50 with an oversized story that crosses into the #50s of King Spawn and The Scorched. An ancient near-primordial force has returned, and Spawn is on its radar. Pencils by Stephen Segovia and Carlo Barberi, plus a stack of covers by Todd McFarlane, Skottie Young, Mark Spears, and a connecting piece by Puppeteer Lee.

Cover of GunSlinger Spawn comic issue 50, featuring a character in a cowboy outfit.
A gunslinger with a hat and dual pistols in a dynamic pose.
A character in a hat wielding guns surrounded by skulls and smoke.

Hank Howard, Pizza Detective: The Two Hollywoods #1

Comic cover featuring a detective in a city with neon signs.

Hank’s latest case pits him against an international crime syndicate after a longtime Big Caligula’s employee turns up dead. The trail leads him cross-country to Hollywood, CA, where he’ll have to tangle with the Australian mafia, flamethrowers, high-powered gunfights, and, yes, a kangaroo on a choke chain. It’s unhinged noir with extra cheese.

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Mark Spears’ Monsters: The Monster and the Wolf #2

We jump back to a long-forgotten era where a desperate scientist tries to resurrect his son and accidentally launches a nightmare. This chapter continues the wildly successful indie saga and reveals an all-new take on the origin of the Frankenstein Monster—with the kind of moody, painted horror Spears is known for.

Character with a cape and fangs, surrounded by bats and a moon.
Comic cover featuring a hanging figure and two observers in a dark setting.

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Shiver of Christmastown #1

Dynamite’s first-ever ongoing series set in the world of NBX. Torunn Grønbekk and Edu Menna send us back to Halloween Town and Christmas Town for a new story that starts with Dr. Finkelstein’s latest creation—a supposedly terrifying creature that ends up more adorable than awful. Sally names it Shiver, thanks to its frosty breath. Meanwhile, Lock, Shock, and Barrel are tasked with teaching Christmas Town how to trick-or-treat, and their plan to “borrow” ingredients from Finkelstein’s lab collides with Shiver in all the wrong ways. Cute, creepy, and perfect for anyone who knows the movie by heart.

Wonder Woman Black & Gold 2026 Special #1

The Black & Gold concept returns with stories bedazzled in lasso-gold, featuring:

  • Tom King & Mitch Gerads reuniting
  • Steve Orlando sending Diana into a land built on lies
  • Alyssa Wong bringing Wonder Woman into the Spirit World
  • The Adventures of Young Diana team back for more

If you loved the earlier Black & Gold volumes, this is your new showcase.


Daredevil: The Road to Born Again

Down in Hell’s Kitchen, the timeline is about to get loud again. Before the next wave of Born Again buzz hits, Marvel is quietly sliding the source material back into circulation. This little stack is a straight shot through Charles Soule’s entire Daredevil era—a tidy trilogy you can hand to any agent who asks, “Okay, what do I actually read to get caught up?”

Daredevil: Back In Black

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Matt Murdock returns to New York with a brand-new job in the District Attorney’s office and a very different relationship to the law. In the shadows, the church-backed crime lord Tenfingers tightens his grip, a mysterious new partner Blindspot steps onto the scene, and old allies like Elektra and the Punisher blow up Matt’s attempt at a “clean” life.

Daredevil: The Dark Art

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After a brutal legal defeat, Matt’s world starts to buckle—then a string of grotesque murders introduces Muse, a serial killer who turns his victims into living “art.” As Daredevil hunts this new nightmare, a bounty on his head draws Bullseye and a city’s worth of killers, while a case at the Supreme Court puts his secret identity on the line.

Daredevil: Death of Daredevil

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Wilson Fisk has the mayor’s office and the full machinery of New York at his command—and he’s named Daredevil Public Enemy No. 1. Vigilantes are hunted, Hell’s Kitchen becomes a warzone, and the murderous Muse returns to pour gasoline on everything Matt loves. To expose the Kingpin’s corruption, Matt may have to sacrifice more than his life in the mask.


Graphic Novels & Books to Lock Into the Archive

Not every story wants to arrive 24 pages at a time. Some show up as hefty hardcovers, doorstop trades, and strange little books that quietly become the spine of your personal multiverse. This is the part of the FOC map for long-haul reading: the volumes you’ll be glad are already on your shelf the next time you’re “just looking for one more chapter” at 1 a.m.

Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Awakening of Roku (Novel)

The conclusion of Roku’s Chronicle, wrapping up his era in the Avatar cycle from National Book Award–nominated author Randy Ribay. Essential if you’re building a complete Avatar library.

Criminal Vol. 10 - Cruel Summer

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Celebrating the Prime Video series adaptation, the tenth story in Brubaker and Phillips' groundbreaking crime series returns to print with a stunning new cover painting and design. Brubaker and Phillips biggest Criminal tale yet -- In the summer of '88, Teeg Lawless comes home to plan the biggest heist of his career. But Teeg's son Ricky and his friends are starting down the same dark path their fathers are on, and this is about to become the worst summer of their lives. An epic tale of tragedy handed down from generation to generation.

Dungeon Crawler Carl - Paperback

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The viral dungeon-crawl phenomenon in paperback at last: Carl + Princess Donut vs. an alien reality-TV death maze full of goblins, lethal llamas, and bad loot choices. Perfect for readers who like their apocalypse weird and funny.

Mr. Terrific: Year One TP

Mr. Terrific in a superhero costume with floating orbs.

A modern origin for one of DC’s smartest heroes, following Michael Holt from grief and isolation to the T-mask and a much bigger purpose. Collects Mr. Terrific: Year One #1–6.

Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit TP

Harley, Ivy, and Catwoman vs. an outer-space–themed Gotham nightclub that’s secretly a Despero-led planetary threat. Collects the full #1–5 mini in one chaotic, neon-soaked volume.

Lobo: Back To Back TP

Comic cover featuring Lobo, a muscular character with a menacing expression.

The Main Man at his most unhinged—collecting the original Lobo (1990) mini and Lobo’s Back (1992). Bisley-painted carnage, Giffen chaos, zero apologies.

One World Under Doom TP

Comic cover featuring Doctor Doom with heroes in awe.

Doom as Sorcerer Supreme and self-declared Emperor of Earth, global leaders mysteriously compliant, heroes scrambling to figure out if he’s the nightmare or the necessary evil. Collects #1–9 of the event.

Planet Hulk – Marvel Premier Collection

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The Sakaar epic that turned Hulk into the Green Scar and lit the fuse on World War Hulk. Gladiator revolution, found family, and one very angry king-in-the-making.

Saga Deluxe Edition HC Vol. 4

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An oversized hardcover collecting Saga #55–72, including the Hugo-winning arc. New Fiona Staples cover plus extras—mandatory if you’ve been building the Deluxe shelf.

The Beauty: Book One TP

A comic book cover featuring a woman in a yellow dress against a blue background.

The STDs that make people beautiful…until they don’t. The original sci-fi horror arc, back in print and timed to the upcoming TV adaptation. Collects issues #1–11.

For the Fans! (KPop Demon Hunters) – Little Golden Book

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Kid-friendly, K-pop–meets-demon-hunting tie-in to Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters. A great add-on for younger readers or anyone riding the K-pop wave.

That’s the week’s anomaly report.

If any of these books felt like they were already yours while you were reading about them, don’t wait for future-you to go hunting—tell us now:

  • Add the singles and #1s you want protected to your Pull Box

  • Lock in trades and hardcovers you know belong on your shelf (or wrapped for some future gift exchange)

  • Forward this dispatch to a fellow agent so they can mark their own must-haves before the portal closes

We’ll keep watching the skies, decoding the solicit transmissions, and tagging the weirdest, brightest artifacts headed toward Los Angeles.

You just tell us which worlds you want waiting for you at Revenge Of: Base Station when the boxes arrive.

— Joe at Revenge Of

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