FOC Drop: May 4, 2026 — 464 Titles Drop With 57 New #1s

The FOC table for May 4th offers 464 total titles with 57 new #1 launches and 58 ratio variants heading to shops. The week balances major publisher releases with indie creator-owned books, plus a selection of reprints and facsimile editions targeting collector demand.

Image Comics leads the publisher count at 85 titles, followed by DC Comics at 82 and Dynamite Entertainment at 61. The broader publisher mix includes Massive Publishing's anthropomorphic comics line, along with collected editions and hardcovers from various specialty imprints. The 16 reprints include both facsimile editions and second printings of recent releases.

Spider-Man: Long Way Home #1 (Marvel Comics, $5.99, Jonathan Hickman) Hickman returning to Marvel's flagship character is the headline launch of the week. The same writer behind House of X, Powers of X, the Avengers run that built up to Secret Wars, and the most recent Fantastic Four relaunch is now on Spider-Man, which historically has been Marvel's most carefully managed franchise. The $5.99 price point and "Long Way Home" framing both suggest this is a status-quo reset rather than a fill-in arc. Hickman launches reliably move on his name alone, regardless of artist; the question for collectors is which variants and ratios will hold heat past the first month. Worth a closer look at the order on this one before FOC closes Monday.

Jade Warriors #1 (Keenspot Entertainment, $5.99, David Campiti, Michael Buckley/Mike Deodato) The first Keenspot launch with Mike Deodato art carries name recognition from the artist's Marvel and DC work. Deodato's art tends to move copies regardless of publisher scale.

Superman Father Of Tomorrow #1 (DC Comics, $4.99, Kenny Porter/Danny Earls) Six-issue Elseworlds where Jor-El, not Clark, is the lone survivor of Krypton who lands on a Kansas farm. Kenny Porter writes a setup that recasts the Man of Steel premise from the ground up, with Jor-El as both Earth's protector and the father figure the Kent name implies. Worth a closer look at the order on this one given how cleanly the hook subverts the standard Superman beat.

Aladdin #1 (Dynamite Entertainment, $4.99, James III/Agnese Eterno) A licensed Disney property from Dynamite, working with established character recognition. The publisher has experience with licensed material that tends to find its audience.

Tarzan Beyond #1 (Alien Books, $5.99, Steve Orlando) Steve Orlando writing a Tarzan book brings writer recognition to the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs property. Orlando has built a following through his DC and indie work.

Dying Days #1 (Massive Publishing, $4.95, Matt Kund/Bora Orcal) A four-issue horror series from Massive Publishing's expanding line beyond their anthropomorphic titles.

Order #1 (Massive Publishing, $4.99, Alban Brothers) A three-issue series from the Alban Brothers, though no cover image was available at FOC time.

What If...? Uncanny X-Men #1 (Marvel Comics, $4.99, Gerry Duggan) Duggan steps onto a What If with the X-line, picking up a writer who has built collector recognition through his Avengers and X-Men runs. The What If format historically rewards specific creator-character pairings, and Duggan plus Uncanny is a pairing readers have asked about.

X-Men '97: Season Two #1 (Marvel Comics, $4.99, Steve Foxe) Direct comics tie-in to the Disney+ animated series entering its second season. The first X-Men '97 comic run tracked viewer interest from the show, and a Season Two issue arriving alongside new episodes is a mass-market signal worth flagging.

Star Wars: Rogue One - Jyn Erso #1 (Marvel Comics, $4.99, Ethan Sacks) Movie tie-in to one of the most collector-engaged Star Wars films, focused on the Jyn Erso character. Star Wars #1s with established film characters tend to find their audience even when broader Star Wars sales are softer.

Universal Monsters Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives Black & White Special #1 (Image Comics, $6.99, Ram V, Dan Watters/Matthew Roberts) A two-issue black and white special featuring remastered content from the Universal Monsters line. The format positions this as collector-focused rather than new narrative content.

Critterverse Presents Slipstream #4 (Massive Publishing, $9.99, Pat Shand/Owen Gieni) The fourth issue of this anthropomorphic comics series continues at a premium price point that reflects the specialized audience.

Seven Years In Darkness Seventy-Two Keys #1 (Massive Publishing, $4.99, Joseph Schmalke) A one-shot from Massive Publishing's creator-owned line, featuring both writing and art from Joseph Schmalke.

Something Is Killing The Children #48 (Boom! Studios) The ongoing horror series from James Tynion IV continues to track strong with retailers and collectors. No pricing data was available at FOC time.

Detective Comics #1109 (DC Comics) The flagship Batman title continues its run with steady retailer support across the DC line.

DC Marvel Superman Spider-Man #1 (DC Comics, $7.99, Various/Various) Second printing of the crossover one-shot featuring Dan Mora cover art. The reprint signals continued demand on the original release.

Hab #1 (Bad Idea, $5.99, Joshua Dysart/David Lapham, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jacob Phillips) Second printing of the five-issue series featuring Charlie Adlard cover art. Bad Idea's limited distribution model makes reprints noteworthy for accessibility.

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