Santa, Devils and Dog Pilots. 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…
Galactic #1
DSTLRY
By Curt Pires, Amilcar Pinna, Lee Loughridge and Micah Myers
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Galactic #1 (Link)
NEW DSTLRY SERIES DEBUT FROM CURT PIRES (Lost Fantasy, Indigo Children) AND AMILCAR PINNA (X-Men)!
What if George Lucas and Quentin Tarantino f@#&ed and had a baby? That baby would be Curt Pires and Amilcar Pinna’s GALACTIC. An ultraviolent interstellar romance that tells the story of a roguish bounty hunter hired to bring back a Princess on a death-bender on a hippy planet, and inadvertently find themselves caught in the crossfire of an intergalactic war.
And maybe, just maybe, falling in love along the way!
Did we mention there’s a talking dog who pilots the starship?!
For fans of STAR WARS, SAGA and SEX CRIMINALS.
Galactic #1 is a bold, genre-bending debut that fuses cosmic adventure with sharp social commentary. Pires crafts a narrative that feels both epic and intimate, pulling us into a universe teetering on the edge of collapse. Pinna’s art is sleek and kinetic, perfectly capturing the tension between sprawling sci-fi landscapes and raw human emotion. Loughridge’s colours elevate the mood, shifting from neon vibrancy to stark shadows that underscore the story’s urgency, while Myers’ lettering adds rhythm and clarity to the chaos.
This first issue doesn’t just introduce a world—it immerses you in its politics, its dangers, and its fractured dreams. For fans of high-concept storytelling with a rebellious edge, Galactic #1 is a must-read. It’s ambitious, stylish, and unafraid to ask big questions about power, survival, and identity in the far reaches of space.
Devil on My Shoulder #1
DARK HORSE COMICS
By Kyle Starks, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson and Josh Reed
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Devil on My Shoulder #1 (Link)
Something terrible has happened. For forty days she was tortured by five men and left for dead — but she will get her revenge on each and every one of them. And it will be bloody. An event that takes her on a strange and violent supernatural path of payback through bizarre encounters with ex-hitmen, sadistic art enthusiasts, and literal devils.
A new dark horror four issue series from the creators of Where Monsters Lie Kyle Starks (Those Not Afraid) and Piotr Kowalski (Let This One Be a Devil) that’s perfect for fans of The Crow, Revenge Horror and violent, well-deserved retribution.
Devil on My Shoulder #1 is a razor-sharp blend of horror and noir, dripping with tension and dark humor. Starks delivers a gripping premise that pits human frailty against supernatural menace, while Kowalski’s art grounds the terror in gritty realism. Simpson’s colours amplify the mood, shifting from ominous shadows to bursts of hellish intensity, and Reed’s lettering keeps the pacing tight and urgent. This debut issue hooks you fast, promising a tale of temptation, violence, and moral decay. If you crave horror with bite and brains, this is one to watch.
Arcadia #1
IGNITION PRESS
By Roy Miranda, Inaki Miranda, Eva de la Cruz and Dave Sharpe
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Arcadia #1 (Link)
In a future where humanity has vanished, a new form of life rises from the ruins: the Serants, artificial beings born from mysterious technological chrysalises known as Superdragons. Each one carries a Pearl, a biotechnological core that holds their consciousness, their memories… their soul.
Halu is a Serant born late, emerging from a forgotten silo. He is rescued from destruction by Weedy, an eccentric scavenger obsessed with the remnants of the past and the search for meaning in their own existence. Soon after, Halu meets Fix, a practical, strong, and luminous young mechanic who awakens something deep within him. Together, in a world of ruins and dangers, they search for meaning, connection, and a reason to endure.
Arcadia is a work of existential science fiction — profoundly human, where memory and love endure as a precious mystery that refuses to fade. A story that explores what makes us human… when humanity is no longer there to tell us the answer.
A brand-new sci-fi epic courtesy of The Miranda Bros., the acclaimed creators of We Live and Blade Forger. Eisner-nominated artist Inaki Miranda also provides all the main covers for this new series.
Arcadia #1 is a stunning entry into a world where beauty and danger collide. Miranda crafts a layered narrative that feels both mythic and deeply personal, pulling us into a realm of secrets and shifting loyalties. Inaki Miranda’s art is breathtaking—lush, cinematic panels that make every page feel alive—while de la Cruz’s colours add depth and vibrancy, perfectly balancing wonder with menace. Sharpe’s lettering ties it all together with clarity and style. This debut promises intrigue, high stakes, and visual splendor. If you love bold world-building and emotional storytelling, Arcadia #1 is unmissable.
I Saw Santa: A Spawn Universe Christmas Story #1
IMAGE COMICS
By Chris Killian, Andrew Sanders and Thomas Nachlik
Buy from Forbidden Planet – I Saw Santa: A Spawn Universe Christmas Story #1 (Link)
Santa gives presents to the good kids and a stocking full of coal to the bad ones. But what happens when one disturbed child takes offense to Santa’s gift of coal, and makes it his life’s mission to torment Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick for the rest of his life? Sam and Twitch discover the bodies, but only Spawn can put an end to it.
I Saw Santa: A Spawn Universe Christmas Story #1 delivers a twisted holiday tale that blends festive cheer with the dark grit of the Spawn universe. Killian’s script is sharp and playful, turning a simple seasonal premise into something sinister and surprising. Sanders’ art captures the eerie magic of Christmas colliding with hellish forces, while Nachlik’s atmospheric tones heighten the tension and surreal beauty. This one-shot is equal parts creepy and fun, offering fans a unique holiday treat with plenty of Spawn-style edge. If you like your Christmas stories with claws, don’t miss this.
Star Trek: Voyager – Homecoming #3
IDW PUBLISHING
By Susan Bridges, Tilly Bridges, Ángel Hernández, Charlie Kirchoff and Neil Uyetake
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Star Trek: Voyager – Homecoming #3 (Link)
To save the Federation — and the entire Alpha Quadrant — Captain Janeway made the ultimate sacrifice: deleting Species 8472’s data on opening a singularity into normal space. Now, Voyager is stranded in fluidic space… and 8472 wants them dead.
Hunted by a relentless alien fleet, Janeway and her crew go on the run, weaving through planets and asteroid fields in a desperate bid to survive. But just as hope begins to fade, Voyager’s sensors detect something unexpected: the wreckage of a Borg cube.
Is it a lifeline back to the galaxy they call home… or the beginning of an even greater threat?
Star Trek: Voyager – Homecoming #3 continues to deliver heartfelt storytelling and rich character work as the crew adjusts to life back in the Alpha Quadrant. Susan and Tilly Bridges craft a narrative that feels authentic to Voyager’s legacy, exploring emotional fallout and political intrigue with nuance. Hernández’s art captures both the grandeur of Starfleet and the intimacy of personal moments, while Kirchoff’s colours bring warmth and depth to every scene. Uyetake’s lettering ensures clarity and flow throughout. This issue is a must for fans craving closure and new beginnings in the Voyager saga.
Supernatural #2
DYNAMITE
By Greg Pak, Eder Messias, Thyago Brandao and Jeff Eckleberry
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Supernatural #2 (Link)
WILL LUCK BE A LADY TONIGHT? The Winchester brothers return for their second all-new adventure along the backroads of America’s heartland! Hunting monsters is a rewarding calling, but it doesn’t exactly pay well (or, really, at all). Sam and Dean are just about broke when Dean hits on the idea of raising funds the old-fashioned way — by gambling what little cash they have at a casino. After settling in to see if his brother can manage to lose gracefully, Sam makes a new friend at the bar. Strangely enough, this sympathetic siren seems to have an uncanny ability to change the brothers’ fortunes for the better — or possibly for the very worst!
Comic book sharks GREG PAK and EDER MESSIAS go all in on Supernatural #2, with cover art by CLAYTON CRAIN, DAVID COUSENS, EDER MESSIAS, and a special cast PHOTO cover all added to sweeten the pot!
Supernatural #2 keeps the Winchester legacy alive with a story that feels true to the heart of the beloved series. Pak delivers sharp dialogue and a gripping plot that blends monster-hunting thrills with emotional depth. Messias’ art captures the rugged tone and eerie atmosphere perfectly, while Brandao’s colours add moody intensity to every panel. Eckleberry’s lettering ensures smooth pacing and clarity, making the action and suspense pop. This issue deepens the mystery while honouring the characters fans love. If you’ve missed Sam and Dean’s world, this comic is a must-read continuation of their dark journey.
Feral #18
IMAGE COMICS
By Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner and Brad Simpson
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Feral #18 (Link)
Tensions flare between Elsie and Gigi under Pet City’s new leadership! Things haven’t been the same between the two cats since Elsie’s betrayal and now Gigi’s been offered a choice that could change our cats’ lives forever… And her answer will shock everyone.
Feral #18 pushes the series deeper into its wild, unpredictable chaos. Fleecs continues to balance razor-sharp humour with genuine horror, delivering a story that’s as tense as it is twisted. Rodriguez’s art remains visceral and expressive, perfectly capturing the feral energy and shocking moments that define this series. Forstner’s character work adds charm and personality amid the carnage, while Simpson’s colours heighten the mood with vivid contrasts and ominous tones. This issue promises big revelations and relentless momentum. If you’ve been following the blood-soaked saga, this issue is a can’t-miss chapter.
Free Planet Vol. 1 TP
IMAGE COMICS
By Aubrey Sitterson, Jed Dougherty, Taylor Esposito and Vittorio Astone
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Free Planet Vol. 1 TP (Link)
The epic worldbuilding of Dune meets the romance and drama of Saga in this complex, action-packed space opera about the first completely free planet in human history.
In the wake of a grueling war of independence, a team of revolutionary heroes is tasked with defending their home and its uniquely potent energy source from multiple intergalactic superpowers intent on domination. But though they are each deeply committed to the dream of a free planet, they all have completely different ideas about what complete freedom actually entails. Faced with separatist movements, counterrevolutionaries, political deadlock, famine, equipment shortages, a looming trade war, violent attacks and wildly divergent ideas of how to handle each, can true freedom endure?
Informed by real-world research and extensive design work, Aubrey Sitterson (The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling, No One Left to Fight) and Jed Dougherty (Savage Hearts, Worlds’ Finest) have created a comic that functions as both literature and art object, a rumination on freedom, the sacrifices it demands, the discipline it requires and the authority that must arise in its absence.
Collects Free Planet issues #1-6.
Free Planet Vol. 1 is a bold, high-octane celebration of pulp sci-fi and unapologetic action. Sitterson crafts a story that feels like a love letter to classic adventure comics while injecting it with modern energy and attitude. The narrative is fast-paced and fearless, throwing us into a world of rebellion, cosmic chaos, and larger-than-life heroes. It’s a book that thrives on spectacle but never loses sight of character, making every twist and confrontation feel earned. If you’re craving a comic that’s pure fun without sacrificing depth, this trade delivers in spades.
Dougherty’s art is dynamic and explosive, perfectly suited to the book’s kinetic tone. His bold linework and inventive layouts make every page a visual thrill ride. Astone’s colours amplify the drama, shifting from vibrant bursts of energy to moody, atmospheric tones that ground the story’s emotional beats. Esposito’s lettering ties it all together with clarity and flair, ensuring the dialogue hits as hard as the action. Free Planet Vol. 1 is a must-read for fans of sci-fi epics and unapologetic pulp adventure—a book that dares you to strap in and enjoy the ride.
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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