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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.

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: 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.

Spec Watch: July 20, 2026 — 13 Priority Books, 43 Rumors
  • By James Farias
  • Jul 20, 2026

Spec Watch July 20: 13 priority books, 43 confirmed rumors, and intel across Image, Marvel, DC, and more. Spoilers ahead. Hit the FOC list first.

Spec Watch: May 4, 2026 — 46 Priority Books Drive FOC Frenzy
  • By James Farias
  • May 03, 2026

SPOILER WARNING: 46 priority books, 57 buzz flags, 67 confirmed rumors. Intel on Image, DC, Dynamite releases plus character deaths and first appearances.

The Verdict: May 1, 2026 — Three for Three on Armageddon Setup
  • By James Farias
  • May 02, 2026

April 29 release week graded: 3 of 3 Tier 1 calls confirmed. Captain America, Generation X-23, Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon all landed.