Welcome to Multiverse of Heroes
Image Comics leads with 95 titles in this indie-heavy week featuring 556 total releases, 118 new #1s, and 171 variants across multiple publishers.
599 titles ship May 11th with 113 new #1s and 90 ratio variants. Marvel leads count but spec focus shifts to creator-driven launches at smaller publishers.
SPOILER WARNING: 46 priority books, 57 buzz flags, 67 confirmed rumors. Intel on Image, DC, Dynamite releases plus character deaths and first appearances.
May 4th FOC brings 464 titles including 57 new #1 issues and 58 ratio variants. Image leads with 85 titles, followed by DC's 82 releases.
20 priority books generate secondary market buzz with 68 flags, 74 rumors, and 104 intel updates across Marvel, DC, Image, and indie publishers.
The Long Box hits 100% accuracy this week, bringing YTD spec call performance to 60% across 5 calls. Weekly scorecard breakdown inside.