This week, we are diving into a truly wild mix of new releases that span from the grimy, violent streets of Garth Ennis’s imagination to the pixel-perfect nostalgia of Scott Pilgrim. Whether you are looking for a brand-new creator-owned thriller, some red shirt shenanigans, or some classic kaiju destruction, this week’s pull list has something for everyone. Grab your headphones and settle in for some of the best sequential storytelling on the shelves
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Now on with the comics…
The Snail #1
IMAGE COMICS · NINTH CIRCLE
By Christopher Sebela, Tango, Kike J. Díaz and Jeff Eckleberry
Buy from Forbidden Planet – The Snail #1 (Link)
From the twisted mind of Eisner Award-winning writer GARTH ENNIS (creator of The Boys and Preacher) and long-time artist collaborator JOHN McCREA (Hitman, The Demon, DEAD EYES) comes this disturbing, psychedelic tale of lust, greed, power, and possession. When you are offered your heart’s desire, what (and who) are you willing to sacrifice to achieve it? And should you really be making that deal with a… talking snail? An all-new, standalone horror tale from the top talent brought to fans by the Ninth Circle line of comics.
When Garth Ennis and John McCrea team up, you know you are in for something special. The Snail is a violent, darkly comedic, and utterly brilliant one shot that feels like an instant classic. The story follows a man who meets, well, a talking snail. It is as absurd as it sounds, but Ennis plays it completely straight, resulting in a book that is both hilarious and genuinely thrilling. Local legend John McCrea is on absolute top form here, bringing a gritty, kinetic energy to the pages that perfectly complements the script. This is a must-read for fans of The Boys or Hitman.
Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott #1
ONI PRESS
By Bryan Lee O’Malley and Nathan Fairbairn
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott #1 (Link)
Multiple Eisner Award winner Bryan Lee O’Malley returns to Scott Pilgrim for the first time since the bestselling series’ conclusion… with a brand-new, one-shot prequel to the hit Scott Pilgrim EX video game!
Scott met Ramona. Sparks flew. The two of them had to work together in order to defeat Ramona’s Seven Evil Exes and their nefarious leader, Gideon Gordon Graves. Some other stuff happened in various media formats that may or may not be canon. That’s all in the past. These days, Scott and Ramona are a happy couple and the Exes have moved on from their unhealthy obsessions. I guess they all got therapy or whatever. Now, after a period of peace, a new threat is about to emerge. Are our heroes ready? Let’s find out!!!
Features the complete 16-page DAWN OF METAL SCOTT prequel comic, plus never-before-seen extras!
As a massive Scott Pilgrim fan, I am always ready for more from this world. Bryan Lee O’Malley returns to his iconic creation with a story that feels like a lost level from the video game. It is loud, it is colourful, and it is full of the same awkward charm that made the original series a modern classic. Nathan Fairbairn’s colours are absolutely stunning, giving the book a vibrant, neon-infused look that pops off the page.
The Horror of Godzilla #2
IDW PUBLISHING
By Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan and Tristan Jones
Buy from Forbidden Planet – The Horror of Godzilla #2 (Link)
A terrifying, jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring look at Godzilla’s first attack!
Who unleashed the fury of Godzilla upon mankind? This comic goes deep into the lives of the two scientists who pushed their experiments too far…and watched as humanity paid the consequences. What caused their recklessness? What are they not telling us? And what lengths are they willing to go to in order to clear their conscience?
Meanwhile, Godzilla’s attack continues, illustrated in horrific fashion by comic book legend Tristan Jones! The King of the Monsters has never loomed larger than in the pages of The Horror of Godzilla.
With the massive success of Godzilla Minus One, it is a fantastic time to be a fan of the Big G. This series leans heavily into the horror aspects of the monster, and it is all the better for it. Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan are crafting a story that feels genuinely terrifying, and Tristan Jones’s artwork is suitably monstrous. This is Godzilla as a force of nature, and it is spectacular.
Star Trek: Red Shirts – Ghost of the 21st Century #4
IDW PUBLISHING
By Gerry Duggan, Scott Buoncristiano, Charlie Kirchoff and Jeff Eckleberry
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Star Trek: Red Shirts – Ghost of the 21st Century #4 (Link)
Lyna Taval and Harry Deubert infiltrate Captain Miller’s ship, the Baychimo, for glorious battle — on Lyna’s part, if not Deubert’s.
There, they’ll finally have the chance to confront Miller and his nefarious organization, Section Null, once and for all. Starfleet will be free from his influence once more, able to move on as the force for good it was meant to be without a splinter at its heart.
But Miller is waiting, ready to tighten the garrote around the throats of the agents looking to take him down. Lyna and Deubert are welcome to underestimate him…at their peril.
Gerry Duggan and Scott Buoncristiano are having way too much fun with this series. Exploring the lives of the expendable crew members on a starship is a brilliant premise, and this issue delivers some of the best laughs yet. It is a deadly, sci-fi mystery that is perfect for fans of the franchise.
2000 AD & Judge Dredd TAKE OVER The Cartoon Museum to Celebrate 50 Years in January 2027
50 Years of 2000 AD & Judge Dredd opens on 14th January 2027 and will run until 18th April 2027.
Curated and organised by Rebellion, the exhibition will feature artwork from across the history of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, loaned by artists, private collectors and from the company’s own archives, it will also include a brand-new, life-sized statue of Judge Dredd based on co-creator Carlos Ezquerra’s full-length painting of his most celebrated character. The exhibition will also highlight how the comic is made and how its influence can be felt far beyond the comics’ pages.
Original artwork on display will include pieces by Carlos Ezquerra, Simon Bisley, Brian Bolland, Steve Dillon, Kevin O’Neill, Glenn Fabry, Mick McMahon, Steve Yeowell, Chris Weston, Simon Davis, Ron Smith, Bryan Talbot, Henry Flint, Anna Readman, Cam Kennedy, John M Burns, Simon Fraser, Brett Ewins, Sean Philips, Silvia Califano, Jock, Fraser Irving, Dave Kendall, Jim Murray, Cliff Robinson, Tom Foster, David Roach, John Higgins, Eric Bradbury, Alan Davis, José Casanovas, Simon Coleby, Trevor Hairsine, Arthur Ranson, Ian Gibson and many more.
Ben Smith says
Rebellion’s Head of Film, TV & Publishing, Ben Smith says: “We knew we had to celebrate 2000AD’s half-century with a really important show. The comic has been a huge influence on readers and creators globally across multiple generations. There is barely a corner of popular culture where the influence of the comic is not felt whether in film, video games, comics, music or elsewhere.”
“In 2017 we celebrated the 40th anniversary with an exhibition in the Cartoon Museum’s old gallery space – a show that brought in tens of thousands of visitors. As long-standing supporters and collaborators with the Museum in its current home, we are delighted to be partnering once again. And as the future depicted in Judge Dredd has become more prescient by the year bringing the UK’s best-known comic book character to the capital’s only dedicated comic book museum is a major moment.”
The show will fill all of the museum’s gallery spaces, although visitors will still be able to view a selection of the permanent collection in the Clore Learning Studio onsite.
Join us for the start of 2000 AD’s second half-century and the next chapter in the Cartoon Museum’s history!
Weblink: www.cartoonmuseum.org/whats-on-exhibitions/50-years-of-2000-ad
Images: Copyright © 1977-2026 Rebellion. The Rebellion name and logo, the 2000 AD name, logo, associated characters, objects and locations, and the Judge Dredd name, logo and associated characters, objects and locations are trade marks of Rebellion and may be registered trade marks in certain countries. All rights reserved.
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. NEW ADDITIONS – COMIC CLASH IN EVESHAM & CITY CENTRE COMICS IN GLASGOW
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
CITY CENTRE COMICS (GLASGOW)
A specialist back issue comic shop based in Glasgow. They also stock new monthly comics, graphic novels, t-shirts and toys. Thousands of titles in stock, they also buy and sell Marvel, DC, Image and indie comics. Glasgows best silver / bronze age comic dealer with a large selection always in stock.
Established in 1992, City Centre Comics was founded by Pete Root who started out in the Argyle market and in July of 1993 moved into AKA comics in Parnie Street (A1 Comics today).After a couple of years there he moved to the back of Forbidden Planet Glasgow and was there until 2002 moving back to Parnie Street in Kollectables.In 2007 Current owner Chris O’Brien took over and was there until May 2012 moving the shop to its current location in the West End.
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11am till 4pm
Wednesday 10am till 5pm
Thurday/Friday 11am till 4pm
Saturday 10am till 5pm
Sunday 12pm till 4pm
37 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow G12 9BG Tel: 0141 357 6325
Website: City Centre Comics and Instagram: @city_centre_comics
COMIC CLASH (EVESHAM)
Comic Clash is an independent comic book and pop culture shop in Evesham, Worcestershire, owned and run by Lewis Weston
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday – 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday – 10:00 – 17:00
Friday – 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday – 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday – Closed
Shop 1, 62 High St, Evesham WR11 4HG
Email clash.comics1@gmail.com
Tiktok – @comicclash3
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 COMICS (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 and Hove BN1 4EN Tel: 01273 691012
Website: Dave’s Comics and Twitter: @DavesComics
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