Dogs, Doctors and Die DeMatrio. Welcome to Wednesday Comics. Each week, we will highlight our Comic of the Week, along with other notable releases, classic favourites, and industry news. Please note the links to Forbidden Planet are not affilate links, and we receive no revenue from them. They are provided as an alternative if you don’t have access to a local comic shop. You can also pick up most of these books digitally from a number of online sources.
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Now on with the comics…
Death Dog #1
AHOY COMICS
By Bryce Ingman, Alan Robinson, Paul Little and Rob Steen
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Death Dog #1 (Link)
In a near-future America, Wyatt—an innocent 13-year old accused of shoplifting—is pursued by murderous robot police dogs. But an accident transforms one of his terrifying pursuers into a tame, docile, and affectionate robodog who tries to bond with and protect Wyatt! A touching tale of a terrifying future, from the deranged minds of Bryce Ingman (MY BAD) and Alan Robinson (New Fantastic Four).
Death Dog #1 blends heart, humour, and high-octane sci-fi thrills into a story that asks: Can compassion survive in a world built for cruelty? Packed with stunning art and razor-sharp wit, this debut issue launches a two-part saga where friendship might just be humanity’s last hope.
No Place #1
IGNITION PRESS
By Tim Seeley, Stefano Simeone and AndWorld Design
Buy from Forbidden Planet – No Place #1 (Link)
Eisner-nominated writer Tim Seeley (Revival, Peacemaker Presents: Vigilante) and knockout artist Stefano Simeone (Radiant Black) invite you to explore the chilling side of childhood imagination in this new dark fantasy adventure!
Mariposa Montiel is having a cruel homecoming. As the daughter of immigrants, the outcast teenager is no stranger to scrutiny, but this is another level. Years after vanishing from her Chicago neighborhood, Mari has returned to a traumatized family and a media circus with nothing but a tiger-striped feather and an extraordinary tale of her time away as the champion of a magical jungle land called Mayahuela.
Mari is met as a fraud and her story makes her a stranger in her own life until an eccentric, high-tech organization known as N.O. Place emerges from the shadows and welcomes her home. Led by a legend of the Land of Oz, the secret agency has its finger on the pulse of so-called fictional worlds — and as its newest recruit, Mari is now called upon to save our own world from a creeping Lovecraftian nightmare.
NO Place unites all-new heroes with horrific and beloved genre icons alike, featuring main covers by series artist Stefano Simeone!
A new one for me, but Ignition Press is quickly becoming a name synonymous with daring, genre-bending storytelling. No Place #1 exemplifies this ethos, pairing Eisner-nominated writer Tim Seeley with acclaimed artist Stefano Simeone for a dark fantasy unlike anything else on the shelves. This debut issue is packed with inventive twists, layered themes, and stunning artwork.
Space Scouts #1
DARK HORSE COMICS
By Matt Kindt and David Rubín
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Space Scouts #1 (Link)
A brand-new science-fiction, action-adventure odyssey by Ether’s Matt Kindt and David Rubin.
A young girl heads to the center of the universe to compete in a reality show to become the next “Space Scout.” What starts as a teenage drama turns into deadly war at the edge of the universe as the “winning” recruits are sent into a clandestine interminable battle that they most likely won’t survive.
Space Scouts is the latest release from Flux House Books, a new boutique imprint that will feature the writing (and sometimes) art of acclaimed comics creator Matt Kindt, with crime, science fiction, horror, and humor stories, all told and presented in startling and untraditional ways.
This oversized, magazine-format comic launches readers into a dazzling universe of alien worlds, surreal designs, and high-stakes competition. Kindt and Rubín deliver a visually stunning odyssey packed with inventive character designs, cosmic landscapes, and bonus behind-the-scenes material in every issue. Published by Dark Horse under Kindt’s Flux House imprint, this three-part series promises humour, danger, and imagination on a galactic scale. If you crave stories that mix interstellar spectacle with razor-sharp satire, Space Scouts #1 is your ticket to the edge of the universe.
Star Trek: Red Shirts #4
IDW PUBLISHING
By Christopher Cantwell, Megan Levens and Jodie Troutman
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Star Trek: Red Shirts #4 (Link)
Ensigns Raad and Miller find themselves on a dark ship and face to face with… Klingons. The two red shirts are accused of being spies, and their captors brutalize and torture them for any information they can get on how the Romulans were able to access a Starfleet subspace antenna feed. Meanwhile, DeMatrio, Amiga, and Lanier engage in a tense starship battle with a Romulan Bird-of-Prey.
If all six remaining red shirts are going to make it off Arkonia 89 alive, someone is going to have to make a sacrifice — but for what? How many red shirts have died to ferret out the Romulans? There must be more to the story than Starfleet is letting on…
This gripping chapter dives deep into loyalty, fear, and the cost of wearing that infamous crimson uniform. Packed with tension and stunning visuals, Red Shirts #4 delivers high-stakes drama that proves no one is safe when war and secrecy collide.
White House Robot Romance #2
DSTLRY
By Chip Zdarsky, Rachael Stott, Tamra Bonvillain and Ariana Maher
Buy from Forbidden Planet – White House Robot Romance #2 (Link)
Chef-9 and Service-1 are safely hidden from the White House Security team — for now. But Danny has discovered that there’s a new threat on the robot lovers’ heels: The Canadian Liberation Front, who will stop at nothing to protect their country.
From the powerhouse team of Zdarsky, Stott, Bonvillain, and Maher, this 48-page DSTLRY Prestige issue delivers espionage, sci-fi thrills, and heart like never before. Don’t miss the next chapter in the most unexpected romance of the year!
Toxic Crusaders #2
AHOY COMICS
By Matt Bors and Tristan Wright
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Toxic Crusaders #2 (Link)
The Crusaders revival barrels on, backed by a new video game and Toxic Avenger movie! Tarred as terrorists, Toxie and his teammates pursue Mister P, a covert extraterrestrial invader posing as a finance exec — who seeks to serve his masters by manipulating the world economy into permanent oblivion.
The Year of Toxie rages on! In this issue, Tromaville’s grossest heroes are branded as terrorists while chasing Mister P—a sinister alien infiltrator disguised as a finance mogul. His mission? Collapse Earth’s economy and pave the way for invasion. Writer Bors and artist Wright deliver mutant mayhem, political satire, and gloriously grotesque visuals in this super fun series. Don’t miss this next chapter of eco-action and extraterrestrial chaos.
Doctor Who: The Prison Paradox #1
TITAN COMICS
By Dan Watters, Sami Kivelä, Valentina Bianconi and Comicraft
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Doctor Who: The Prison Paradox #1 (Link)
20th Anniversary of the 1st appearance of the Slitheen! From DAN WATTERS, the acclaimed writer of DOCTOR WHO: EVERYONE MUST GO! Experience a Doctor Who adventure like no other as The Doctor, Belinda, and an unlikely team of allies infiltrate a prison holding monsters and villains from across the cosmos. With new friends and old foes, and some old foes who might just be new friends, it’s an adventure that will take you across the Whoniverse… and beyond!
The Fifteenth Doctor and Belinda Chandra are back in a mind-bending new comic adventure. Written by Watters with stunning art by Kivelä, this four-part saga celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Slitheen. Just how will this incarnation of the Doctor deal with their particular brand of villainy?
Jim Henson Presents TP
BOOM! STUDIOS•ARCHAIA
By Shannon Watters, Max Sarin, Lisa Moore, Jim Campbell, Jill Tew, Carola Borelli, Gloria Martinelli, Cory Godbey, Seanan McGuire, CountANDRA, Valentina Pinto, Shobo Coker, V. V. Glass, Kyla Vanderklugt, Christine Larsen, J. M. Lee, Nori Retherford, Angel De Santiago, Corinna Bechko, Ornella Greco, Lilah Sturges, Elizabeth Torque, Cameron Chittock, Megan Brown, Jared Cullum, Darcie Little Badger, Simona Di Gianfelice and Francesco Segala
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Jim Henson Presents TP (Link)
For decades, Jim Henson’s stories have captured our imaginations, thrilled our spirits, and moved us to tears. Celebrate that rich history with this anthology of all-new tales set in the worlds of Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, Storyteller, Fraggle Rock, and Farscape.
These captivating glimpses into fantastical realms beyond were lovingly brought to life from an all-star line-up of creators including Shannon Watters, Aabria Iyengar, Seanan McGuire, Jill Tew, Shobo, Kyla Vanderklugt, Christine Larsen, Darcie Little Badger, Cameron Chittock, Corinna Bechko, Lilah Sturges, J.M. Lee, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Max Sarin, Daniel Bayliss, Cory Godbey and more!
Collects Jim Henson Presents #1-4.
Step into the boundless imagination of Jim Henson with this stunning trade paperback collection from BOOM! Studios’ Archaia imprint. Jim Henson Presents gathers visionary tales inspired by Henson’s legacy, brought to life by an all-star creative team including Shannon Watters, Max Sarin, Seanan McGuire, Lilah Sturges, and more.
Featuring breathtaking art from Cory Godbey, Carola Borelli, and a host of acclaimed illustrators, this anthology explores worlds of wonder, mystery, and heart. From whimsical adventures to profound reflections, each story celebrates the magic of storytelling that defined Henson’s work. Perfect for fans of The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and beyond—this is a must-have tribute to creativity.
Your Local Comics Shops
Britain has some of the best comics shops in the world. This updated lists features just a few of the shops you can pop in to for your geek fix. Check out you own local shops and if they don’t appear on this list let me know and we can add them.
WORLDS APART BIRMINGHAM (part of FPI)
Birmingham’s premier comic book store and Pokestop.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday, Friday: 09:30 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
14-16 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4EN Tel: 0121 643 0143
Website: Forbidden Planet International and Twitter: @WorldsApart_Bir
FORBIDDEN PLANET (BIRMINGHAM)
Graphic novel/comic store with merchandise & T-shirts, plus character figures & toys.
Monday to Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
74 Bull St, Birmingham B4 6AD Tel: 0121 236 3026
Website: Forbidden Planet and Twitter: @ForbiddenPlanet
GOSH! COMICS (LONDON)
A mean little comics shop in the heart of London.
Open Daily: 10:30 – 19.00
1 Berwick St, London W1F 0DR Tel: 0207 437 0187
Website: Gosh! Comics and Twitter: @GoshComics
OK COMICS (LEEDS)
Twenty Year Old, Eisner Award Nominated Comic Book Shop in the beating heart of Leeds City Centre, UK.
Open Monday to Saturday: 11.00 – 17.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 15.00
19 Thornton’s Arcade, Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LQ Tel: 0113 246 9366
Website: OK Comics and Twitter: @OKComics
PAGE 45 (NOTTINGHAM)
UK Comic Shop created & curated since 1994 by Stephen Holland, Comics Laureate 2021-23.
Open Monday to Saturday: 09.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00
Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
9 Market St, Nottingham NG1 6HY Tel: (0115) 9508045
Website: Page 45 and Twitter: @PageFortyFive
TRAVELLING MAN (VARIOUS)
Travelling Man Is The UK’s Friendliest Comic & Games Shop Since 1991. Shop Online Now! Explore The Rich Genres & Worlds That Games, Comics & Independent Press Have To Offer. Since 1991.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 -17.00
LEEDS
32 Central Road, Leeds LS1 6DE Tel: 0113 245 0822
YORK
74 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF Tel: 01904628787
NEWCASTLE
43 Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5JE Tel: 0191 261 4993
MANCHESTER
4 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1JW Tel: 0161 237 1877
Website: Travelling Man and Twitter: @TravellingManUK
MEGA CITY COMICS (LONDON)
Mega City Comics, was established in 1981, initially as a mail-order business, supplying comics, graphic novels, and collecting supplies. After 6 years of mail-order and trading through the comic marts, we opened our shop in Camden Town in 1987.
Open Monday to Friday: 11.00 -18.00
Saturday: 10.30 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 18.00
18 Inverness Street, Camden Town, London NW1 7HJ Tel: 020 7485 9320
Website: Mega City Comics and Twitter: @MegaCityComics
MEGA CITY COMICS LIVES
Mega City Comics was aquired by Forbidden Planet in February 2025 and will now continue to be one of the best comic shops in the UK.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS (VARIOUS)
A trio of comic shops in Bedford, Northampton and Peterborough.
BEDFORD
20 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LJ Tel: 01234 270777
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 17.30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
NORTHAMPTON
29 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE Tel: 01604 602311
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 19.00
Thursday to Friday: 10:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
PETERBOROUGH
25 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SQ Tel: 01733 892827
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:30 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:30 – 18:00
Thursday to Friday : 10:30 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: CLOSED
Website: Close Encounters and Twitter: @CEncountersUK
THAT COMIC SHOP (PRESTON)
Retailers of new Comics weekly, Magic the Gathering Card Games, Board Games, Toys, T-Shirts plus loads more.
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: CLOSED
116 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE Tel: 01772 204287
Website: That Comic Shop and Twitter: @ThatComicShop
PARADOX COMICS (DORSET)
Comic book shop in Dorset, dealing in graphic novels, statues, action figures, card games, limited edition comics and more
Monday: Closed
Open Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
19 High Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1AB Tel: 01202 661346
Website: Paradox Comics and Twitter: @ParadoxComicsUK
WAKEFIELD COMICS 616 (WAKEFIELD)
Comic Book Shop in the centre of Wakefield. Stocking the latest comics direct from the US.
Open Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:30
Wednesday to Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
Sunday: CLOSED
3 The Springs, Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1PU Tel: 01924 375234
Website: Wakefield Comics 616 and Twitter: @wakeycomics616
COMIC BOOK GUYS (BELFAST)
Comic Book Guys – Northern Ireland’s newest independent comic book store also stocking movie memorabilia, toys & other collectibles… excelsior!
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 17.00
Sunday: CLOSED
130 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BG Tel: 02890 080169
Website: Comic Book Guys and Twitter: @comicbookguysni
RAYGUN COMICS (RICHMOND)
A welcoming and friendly comic book shop. Comics, toys, books, games and merchandise for all ages.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
26 Red Lion Street, Richmond TW9 1RW Tel: 0208 948 8476
Website: Raygun Comics and Twitter: @Raygun_comics
DAVE’S COMCIS (BRIGHTON)
Dave’s Comics, The Graphic Novel Shop.
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11.00 – 17:00
5 Sydney St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4EN Tel: 01273 691012
Website: Dave’s Comics and Twitter: @DavesComics
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