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Spec Watch: June 1, 2026 — 15 First Appearances Lead 33 Priority Books
  • By James Farias
  • May 31, 2026

33 priority books, 100 buzz flags tracked across Marvel, DC, Image and indie publishers. June 2026 spec targets with confirmed intel and FOC dates.

Spec Watch: May 25, 2026 — 40 Confirmed Books With Marvel Event Debuts
  • By James Farias
  • May 24, 2026

17 priority books and 25 buzz flags for May 25, 2026. Marvel leads with 59 releases, Image follows with 51. Spoiler-heavy intel included.

Spec Watch: May 18, 2026 — 25 Priority Books With 42 Confirmed Intel Flags
  • By James Farias
  • May 17, 2026

SPOILER WARNING: 25 priority books, 32 buzz flags, 42 confirmed specs for May 18, 2026. Featured: Image, Marvel, Dynamite, DC, Bad Idea releases.

Spec Watch: May 11, 2026 — 72 Priority Books Anchor FOC Monday
  • By James Farias
  • May 10, 2026

72 priority books hit shelves with 10 confirmed first appearances. Marvel leads with 90 releases, plus key debuts from DC, Image, and Dynamite.

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.

Spec Watch: April 27, 2026 — Three Potential Firsts Drive Priority Signal
  • By James Farias
  • Apr 27, 2026

20 priority books generate secondary market buzz with 68 flags, 74 rumors, and 104 intel updates across Marvel, DC, Image, and indie publishers.