[WB4] Next Weeks Comic Picks: May 14th, 2025.
- David @ 98 Comics
- May 9
- 3 min read
It’s a massive week ahead for comic collectors, with hot #1s, long-anticipated relaunches, and some juicy speculation heat straight from the big publishers and fan-favorite indies. Whether you’re tracking key first appearances, picking up limited variants, or just love the thrill of a great story, this week’s pull list is stacked.
Supergirl rockets back into the spotlight in a big new relaunch that lines up perfectly with her cinematic future. Meanwhile, Marvel throws down with the Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse in an epic arachnid/symbiote battle that might just deliver a couple of first-appearance gems.
On the indie side, we’re getting vampires, monsters, and mayhem with The Chamberlains and Myth & Monsters, and Titan’s limited Heat Seeker: Combustion pack is already turning heads thanks to a stunning 500-copy exclusive featuring Grace McClung.
But don’t sleep on the deeper cuts either, from Sister Imperator #3 to a nostalgic return via Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special, this week has something for every type of collector.
Get those pull lists prepped
TRENDING RELEASES NEXT WEEK
SUPERGIRL #1 (DC Comics)
With the movie in the works, this relaunch of Supergirl makes for a dramatic entrance into the DC Universe. It's going to be a big one!!!!
Kara Zor-El has always been a standout in the Super-Family, but in this fresh take from Campbell, she’s stepping away from the spotlight of Metropolis and heading back to where it all began, Midvale. Coming home isn’t easy, especially when someone else is already flying around calling themselves Supergirl.
With her old hometown now guarded by an unexpected impostor, Kara faces a mystery that hits close to home. Who is this new Supergirl, and what do they want? Readers will need to dive into the first issue on May 14 to see if the real Supergirl can unmask the faker, before they take more than just her name

THE CHAMBERLAINS (Keenspot Comics)
Keenspot continues to deliver great comics with impressive artwork, and this one is no exception.
The story centers on Terrence, a young man left to fend for himself after his sister leaves to escape their abusive father. But in a twist no one could predict, she returns , as a vampire. Could this open the door for an epic monster crossover with Mark Spear? It sure feels that way.
Things take a wild turn when she turns Terrence’s gang into vampires, launching them into a dark and thrilling adventure. This series promises to be packed with exciting storytelling and awesome supernatural action.

MYTH AND MONSTERS 2025 (Zenscope)
This is definitely the cover of the week, and with an oversized 40-page format, it promises to be a wild and entertaining ride.
The content dives into the mythic and monstrous, anything could happen. It’s one of those books filled with a variety of short stories, making it a great read packed with untold tales collected from across the Zenescope Universe!

SPIDER-VERSE VS. VENOMVERSE #1 (Marvel Comics)
Any comic with Spider-Man and Venom is worth looking at, as the two characters have blended history, and we know Venom hates Spider-Man.
So we can get ready for a full-scale arachnid-versus-symbiote war, with a full-blown cosmic showdown between Spider-heroes and symbiote warriors with everything on the line. there is also the chance for first appearances, this could be a collector.

HEAT SEEKER COMBUSTION #1-4 (Titan Comics)
Okay, so in this pack you’re getting an exclusive Virgin Variant limited to just 500 copies — and if that’s not enough, the cover is by Grace McClung. No doubt about it: this is a true collector’s edition.
Of course, if you're in it for the story, there’s a biological weapon capable of wiping out millions. You'll need the Heat Seekers for this one! But let’s be real , I suspect most of these won’t even get cracked open...

Other notables Next week include:

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.