The Long Box

• By James Farias
• Jul 12, 2026

Four Hot Spec firsts close Monday. Track 15 priority books, 42 buzz flags, and 44 confirmed calls across Marvel, DC, Image, and more.

• By James Farias
• Jul 05, 2026

Spec Watch July 6, 2026: 9 priority books, 35 buzz flags, and 19 confirmed rumors across Marvel, Image, Titan, and more. Spoilers ahead.

• By James Farias
• Jun 28, 2026

Spec Watch June 29: 6 priority books, 3 buzz flags, and 11 confirmed rumors across Image, Marvel, DC, IDW and more. Plot intel and first appearances inside.

• By James Farias
• Jun 22, 2026

Spec Watch June 22, 2026: 26 priority books, 65 buzz flags, 50 confirmed rumors across Image, DC, Marvel and more. Plot leaks and first appearances inside.

• By James Farias
• Jun 14, 2026

24 priority books, 45 buzz flags, and confirmed intel across Image, Marvel, DC, and more. Your June 15 spec roadmap before FOC closes.

• By James Farias
• Jun 07, 2026

This week's FOC: Dynamite leads with 69 titles. 20 priority books, 43 buzz flags, 44 confirmed. Marvel and DC round out the top picks for June 8.