Rangers, Henchmen and Stray Cats. 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 affiliate 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…
2000AD #2475
REBELLION · 2000AD
By Cat Sullivan, Rob Williams, Ned Hartley, P. J. Holden, Jack Davies, Dan Abnett, I. N. J. Culbard, Simon Bowland, Liam Johnson, Steven Austin, John Charles, Rob Steen, Andi Ewington, John McCrea, Annie Parkhouse, Peter Milligan, Kieran McKeown and Jim Boswell
Buy from Forbidden Planet – 2000AD #2475 (Link)
JUDGE DREDD // CLIMATE CRISIS (Part 5)
BRINK // THE CALL OF THE VOID (Part 4)
THARG’S 3RILLERS // WHO IS ADRIAN APOLLO? (Part 3)
FUTURE SHOCK // LUCKY NUMBER SIX
THE DISCARDED // PART THIRTEEN (Part 13)
2000AD #2475 looks set to deliver another energetic blend of sharp writing and dynamic art from an impressive creative roster including fan favourites Rob Williams, P. J. Holden, Dan Abnett, I. N. J. Culbard, Andi Ewington, John McCrea and Peter Milligan. Expect punchy storytelling, bold visuals, and the signature mix of satire and sci‑fi action that defines the comic’s legacy. Best of all, readers can now pick up the latest weekly 2000AD issues at ASDA stores, making it easier than ever to stay current.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #6
IDW PUBLISHING
By Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Adrián Bonilla, Lee Loughridge and Clayton Cowles
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Star Trek: The Last Starship #6 (Link)
In the shadow of the Burn, the Federation was left fractured, vulnerable, and nearly lost. Now, its fate hangs in the balance.
As the Babel Conference unravels, Captain Sato must protect Starfleet’s ideals while enemies close in on every side. Meanwhile, James T. Kirk embarks on a dangerous mission that will test the limits of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice…
This issue continues IDW’s bold, high‑stakes saga set in the shadow of the Burn, with the Federation fractured and perilously close to collapse. The story steers into gripping political and emotional territory as the Babel Conference unravels, which heightens the tension as Captain Sato defends Starfleet’s ideals while Kirk undertakes a loyalty‑testing mission. This issue promises a sharp, character‑driven chapter that pushes the series toward an explosive climax.
Feral #21
IMAGE COMICS
By Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner and Brad Simpson
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Feral #21 (Link)
Like all good 21st issues… a SILENT INTERLUDE! Moosh the Pitbull is missing and only one cat can find him. As the mysterious GHOST searches for his canine friend, he discovers something that will change the world of FERAL forever! Don’t miss out on this thrilling issue told through the POV of everyone’s favorite hearing impaired feline.
PLUS: A last page shocker that will make STRAY DOGS fans sit, stay, rollover and beg! (hint! hint!)
Feral #21 kicks off a new story arc with a bold, fully silent interlude that leans into the series’ visual storytelling strengths. When Moosh the pit bull goes missing, only Ghost—the fan‑favorite, hearing‑impaired battle cat—can track him down. As Ghost navigates the shadows, he uncovers a secret powerful enough to reshape the world of Feral forever. With a promised last‑page shocker aimed squarely at Stray Dogs fans, this issue looks ready to reshape the series’ direction in a thrilling, emotionally charged way.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #5
BOOM! STUDIOS • IDW PUBLISHING
By Ryan Parrott, Vincenzo Federici, Jodi Nishijima, Joana Lafuente, Raúl Angulo and Ed Dukeshire
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #5 (Link)
Don’t miss the shell-shocking conclusion of the fan favorite crossover!
After perilous battles, the Rangers and Turtles must put their differences behind them with help from an unexpected new Ranger.
The Rangers and Turtles must now face off against Super Zedd and the evil mutant Rangers. Will our heroes find the courage within themselves to save the day against seemingly insurmountable odds?
New York Times–bestselling author Ryan Parrott, fan-favorite Italian comic book artist Vincenzo Federici, and Jodi Nishijima bring this celebrated, retro series to an epic end in this final, action-packed issue!
The explosive finale of this crossover saga brings the Rangers and Turtles to their most desperate hour. After grueling battles, the fractured teams must unite with the help of an unexpected new Ranger to challenge Super Zedd and the evil mutant Rangers. This concluding issue sets out to be a shell‑shocking, adrenaline‑charged climax fans won’t want to miss.
Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1
TITAN COMICS
By D.E. Schrader, Peter Murrietta, Ben Herrera, Emmanuel Torres and Clay Adams
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1 (Link)
What if life in a super-villain organization was less like a James Bond movie and more like working at Walmart Corporate? Rafael Garcia: Henchman brings the old familiar tropes of a dark workplace comedy by way of a brand-new cinematic superhero universe. From Emmy Award-winning writer Peter Murrieta (Mr. Iglesias) and writer/filmmaker David Schrader (Baby Badass), comes an action comedy that mixes the daily grind of The Office with the slacker absurdity of Stripes – if the General in charge was more like Lex Luthor.
This debut issue introduces a sharply comedic twist on the super‑villain genre, imagining life inside an evil organization as more ASDA corporate than James Bond spectacle. The series looks to bring a dark workplace‑comedy sensibility, blending The Office‑style drudgery with the absurdity of Stripes. Following Rafael as he navigates HR headaches, dangerous assignments, and a Lex‑Luthor‑like boss, this first issue promises a fresh, hilarious, and very relatable take on henchman life.
Herobear and the Kid Vol. 2: Saving Time, Part 1 TP
MAD CAVE STUDIOS · PAPERCUTZ
By Mike Kunkel
Buy from TG Jones – Herobear and the Kid Vol. 2: Saving Time, Part 1 TP (Link)
Two best friends. One timeline. Zero room for mistakes. Tyer and Herobear set off on a new adventure to save time. Part 1 of Saving Time. For fans of Herobear and the Kid Volume 1, Calvin and Hobbes and Superman for All Seasons.
“Who’s Henry really? And what has happened to him?? Thinking the days of magical surprises were behind him, Tyler is settling into life as a young hero with his red-caped, polar bear best friend, Herobear, when an unexpected event pulls him into his greatest adventure yet—Henry, the family’s loyal butler, has mysteriously vanished! With the added surprise help of Elmo, it’s up to Tyler and Herobear now to figure out what happened to their friend…only they might learn a lot more about Henry than they initially thought as their extraordinary quest takes them through the very fabric of time itself, only to find themselves face to face with Tyler’s heritage, beloved family members AND flying mechanical penguins with diabolical jack-in-the-boxes! For the villainous inventor Von Klon has everything to do with Henry’s disappearance. He wants revenge, and Tyler’s family and friends need Herobear and the kid to stop him! As they chase Von Klon into the unraveled past, Tyler faces powerful questions: What does it mean to carry a legacy? Can a kid shape the course of history? Is fruitcake a good alternate Christmas gift? With Herobear’s courage and his own heart guiding him, can Tyler defend his family’s legacy from being destroyed and ultimately save Time?”
Mike Kunkel returns to his beloved all‑ages universe with Herobear and the Kid Vol. 2: Saving Time, Part 1, launching a new time‑twisting adventure filled with warmth, nostalgia, and wonder. This installment finds Tyler and his magical red‑caped polar‑bear companion, Herobear, thrust into an urgent quest when Henry—the family’s loyal butler—mysteriously vanishes. Their search leads them through the fabric of time itself, guiding them toward Tyler’s heritage, beloved family members, and even airborne mechanical penguins armed with chaotic jack‑in‑the‑boxes
As villainous inventor Von Klon tightens his grip, Tyler must confront bigger questions about legacy, courage, and what it means to shape one’s own history. Fans will find the same heartfelt charm, expressive cartooning, and emotional sincerity that made the series award‑winning. With Kunkel’s signature blend of innocence and adventure, this first chapter of the new arc sets the stage for a heartfelt, time‑bending journey brimming with imagination and timeless lessons.
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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