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FOC Drop: August 17, 2026 — 84 Ratios across 261 Books
  • By James Farias
  • Aug 11, 2026

534 titles across 261 books this FOC, with 84 ratio incentives on the docket. Image leads with 19 as Marvel and Image battle for the top slot.

Spec Watch: Aug 10, 2026 — 15 Priority Books, 42 Buzz Flags
  • By James Farias
  • Aug 09, 2026

This week's spec breakdown: 15 priority books, 43 confirmed picks, plus buzz flags across DC, Marvel, Dynamite and more. Spoilers inside.

FOC Drop: August 10, 2026 — 567 SKUs, 97 Ratios, Dynamite Leads
  • By James Farias
  • Aug 04, 2026

Dynamite leads FOC with 119 titles this week, topping DC's 88 and Marvel's 64. 567 SKUs, 144 variants, 79 ratios, and a Buffyverse relaunch anchor.

Spec Watch: Aug 3, 2026 — 33 Priority Books, an Absolute Wave of Firsts
  • By James Farias
  • Aug 02, 2026

Spec Watch for August 3, 2026: 33 priority books, 69 buzz flags, and confirmed intel across DC, Image, Marvel, and more. Spoilers inside.

FOC Drop: Aug 3, 2026 — DC Leads a 68-Ratio Week
  • By James Farias
  • Jul 28, 2026

683 SKUs, 334 books, and 68 ratios this week. Dynamite leads incentives with 27 while DC tops volume at 102 titles. Buffy #2 anchors the variants.

Spec Watch: July 27, 2026 — 6 Confirmed Anchors Close Monday
  • By James Farias
  • Jul 26, 2026

This week's FOC: 618 SKUs, 21 priority books, 53 confirmed calls. Grundy and Zolomon land Absolute firsts. Full spec intel inside.