[WB4] Next Week's Comic Picks: July 9th, 2025.

David Edwards
Jul 4
2 min read

Welcome to this week's WB4: The Collector’s pre-release comic picks, Week of July 9, 2025! This week is packed with must-have debuts, variant gold, and a few wild cards that could heat up fast. From creator-owned sci-fi thrillers to nostalgic revivals and cosmic chaos, here are the top picks you’ll want to snag before they vanish from shelves.

Get those pull lists prepped.

TRENDING RELEASES NEXT WEEK

THE UNCHOSEN #1 (Image Comics)

David Marquez (Miles Morales, Uncanny X-Men) steps into the spotlight with his first creator-owned series as both writer and artist, so this is set up for as an Epic Collector's item. The Unchosen follows Aida, a 13-year-old who awakens in a devastated city, a catastrophe she caused.

Pursued by rival factions wielding incredible powers, Aida must unravel the mysteries of her past and the true intentions of those around her. Sounds like a brilliant adventure, so let's get reading.

PLANET DEATH #1 (Bad Idea)

From the minds of John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad and writer Robert Venditti comes Planet Death, a sci-fi action thriller set on a hostile frozen world.

Deep in the far reaches of space, an armada of Earth ships plunges through the storm-choked skies of a frigid, hostile planet. Aboard them: battle-hardened troops, locked and loaded, set on a high-stakes mission to destroy a terrifying alien superweapon.

The story follows a one-man suicide mission. With nothing but his battle armor, grit, and a dwindling supply cache, Scott must outwit alien killers, survive deadly terrain, avoid being hunted by both monstrous predators and fellow deserters, and complete the job an entire invasion force failed to finish.

It’s a sci-fi gut punch loaded with raw survival, relentless action, and high-concept thrills..

MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 (Marvel Comics)

Marvel brings this one-shot special back, the iconic Unauthorised Swimsuit Special, featuring your favorite heroes soaking up the sun. This one-shot blends nostalgia with modern flair, showcasing characters and more in beach attire. It might not be for everyone, but they like the art promises to be amazing.

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS: UNFIT FOR ORBIT #2

This is exciting, the 2nd of the 5 comics being released every week throughout the whole of July.

Expect sass, smirks, and space suits as Gotham’s most dangerous divas take their mischief off-planet. With slick art, kinetic pacing, and high stakes, Unfit for Orbit #2 promises to deliver big energy and wild fun right from the start.

**GOTHAM CITY SIRENS: UNFIT FOR ORBIT #2**

SPACE GHOST #1 (Dynamite Entertainment)

Dynamite just keeps on smashing out the class comics and the moment, and here we go with Johnny Quest #1.

In the farthest reaches of space, where law fades and chaos takes root, the colonies of the Galactic Federation are under siege. Pirates, warlords, and black-market raiders ravage science outposts and defenseless settlements, unchecked and merciless. But from the shadows between stars, a relentless force rises.

Yes, it is Space Ghost, and it promised to be awesome!!!!!

**SPACE GHOST #1 (Dynamite Entertainment)**

That wraps up my top picks for next week. Whether you're hunting for key issues, rare variants, or the next big spec book, there’s plenty to keep an eye on. Get your pull lists ready.