The Comic Report - 1/11/2026
Hey everyone, happy new year, and welcome back to The Comic Report, where I collect the biggest news in the comic world and share it in a weekly newsletter! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season. I'm very excited to grow MyComicCrate this year, and I have some great content in the works that I can't wait to share with you. There's a lot of exciting comic news this week, so let's get into it!
Mister Miracle show
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that the Mister Miracle show is progressing well. Now, there's some additional (though minor) news to share: Tom King has confirmed that the show will aim to faithfully replicate Mitch Gerads' unique art style. This is exciting for fans of the comic, as Gerads' visuals are a huge part of what made the original series stand out. It will be interesting to see how this distinctive look is brought to life on screen! King mentions that the show aims to "make the animation as good as what Mitch put in the comics". He's also teased that casting announcements are coming very soon!
JoshWilding
New Comic Series from Ram V
Ram V, Anand Radhakrishnan, and Evan Cagle are teaming up for an ambitious new comic series that will span nine volumes! The series is set to be published by Morgen, a new French publisher in the comic industry. While not many details have been announced yet, this collaboration is definitely one to watch—Ram V consistently delivers compelling stories, and with such talented artists involved, expectations are high.
DC and Skybound Free Comic Book Day announcements!
Back in December, I wrote about Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)\Comics Giveaway Day and the exciting comics planned by Marvel, Dark Horse, and many other publishers. Now, DC and Skybound have officially announced their own lineup of titles! We have also gotten some more info on other books being published for the event! Fans can look forward to exclusive previews, special editions, and plenty of surprises from these major publishers.
DC/Energon FCBD Titles
- DC NEXT LEVEL FCBD 2026 SAMPLER - This will feature previews for 3 titles part of the Next Level Initiave! Batwoman #1, Lobo #1 and Deathstroke: The Terminator #1
- AQUAMANATEE #1 FCBD 2026 SPECIAL EDITION
- DC x SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #1 FCBD 2026 SPECIAL EDITION
- THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE #1 FCBD 2026 SPECIAL EDITION
- Energon Universe FCBD Special 2026
Also check out this article from BleepingComputer that has a fantastic summary for a good chunk of the free comic books participating in the event!
Rich Johnston
Announcement: The Energon Universe is back for another Free Comic Book Day with the Energon Universe FCBD Special 2026!
— Skybound Entertainment (@Skybound) January 8, 2026
The biggest year in Energon Universe history is coming and it’s filled with four BRAND NEW stories from the worlds of TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, Void Rivals, and… pic.twitter.com/EPPdg3qfRi
Ultimate Universe Tea
In a recent interview, Deniz Camp revealed that he had even bigger plans for the Ultimates and the Ultimate Universe, including the launch of a "new wave of books"! As this universe prepares to close its final chapter this year, there's a sense of nostalgia and loss among fans who have followed its journey from the very beginning. The end of the Ultimate Universe marks not just the conclusion of a beloved universe but also the culmination of years of storytelling that pushed boundaries and inspired both readers and creators alike. It will be fascinating to see how Marvel brings this era to a close and honors the legacy of the Ultimate line.
Jules Chin Greene
My Pick of the Week
2026 and already making tough decisions with picking the top comic of the week! My choice will have to be the Absolute Batman Ark M special, and holy Batman, this issue is just crazy! The first Absolute book that I read this year, and this is just brutal and so intriguing! I won't spoil anything, but the last-page reveal was so cool!!!
Creator Spotlight
- David Lapham recently participated in an AMA on League of Comics—it's well worth a look!
- Check out the interview with Grant Morrison by Owen Likes Comics on YouTube!
- Alex Paknadel did an interview with AIPT discussing his upcoming ongoing comic book from Marvel Comics - Cyclops!
Chris Coplan
FOC Highlights
Every Monday is FOC (Final Order Cutoff) day, so make sure to place your comic orders with your local comic shop ASAP! Below are some highlights for this week's FOC.
- DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1 - Releases February 4th
- Superman: Chains of Love Special #1 - Releases February 4th
- Cyclops #1 - Releases February 11th
- Ultimate X-Men #24 - Releases Febuary 11th
- Punisher #1 - Releases February 25th
Check out MyComicCrate's top comics of 2025!
Karl
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See you next week!
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