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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: July 13, 2026 — 4 Hot Spec Firsts Close Monday
  • 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.

Spec Watch: July 6, 2026 — Thor #800 Leads 8 Priority Books
  • 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.

Spec Watch: June 29, 2026 — 6 Priority Books, 2 Firsts
  • 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.

Spec Watch: June 22, 2026 — Showcase #4 Anchors 26 Priority Books
  • 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.

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