October is packed like never before. With five NCBDs and a flood of new titles, picking favorites was tougher than usual. On top of that, the Age of Revelation event is launching across multiple X-books, so mutant fans will be spoiled.

The Author Immortal – Image Comics
The story: A failed writer is tasked with rebooting the fantasy series that shaped his childhood, only to discover its missing author has been pulled into the fictional world itself.
Why we’re intrigued: It taps into both nostalgia and imagination, with a premise any book-lover can connect to. Read more about it here!

Deluge – Ignition Press
The story: A prison floods during a violent storm, and the water brings something far deadlier than rising tides.
Why we’re intrigued: Cullen Bunn writing monster horror in a prison setting feels like a no-brainer hit.

Gunpowder Prophets – Mad Cave Studios
The story: Two reckless do-gooders, Huck and Marley, known as the Gunpowder Prophets, take on a simple rescue mission that quickly explodes into supernatural chaos, cult madness, and a trail of destruction.
Why we’re intrigued: Described as seventies-style horror, it’s got the messy energy we can’t resist.

Harley Quinn X Elvira – Dynamite
The story: Brooklyn is about to get the wildest Halloween party ever, courtesy of Harley Quinn and Elvira teaming up.
Why we’re intrigued: Two of our faves together in what looks like the ultimate Halloween comic. Read more about it here!

Iron & Frost – Marvel Comics
The story: X years later, Emma Frost and Tony Stark face secrets buried in the ruins of New York, with the Hellfire Club back in power… with a new leader.
Why we’re intrigued: Their chemistry has always been fun to follow, and we’re curious how this darker future reshapes them.

Laura Kinney: Sabretooth – Marvel Comics
The story: Laura Kinney now carries the name Sabretooth and fights alongside Revelation, hiding secrets from the mutant world.
Why we’re intrigued: We loved the Laura Kinney: Wolverine run, so this continuation is high on our list.

Radioactive Spider-Man – Marvel Comics
The story: Peter Parker mutates himself to survive the X-Virus, becoming the most dangerous version of Spider-Man yet.
Why we’re intrigued: A twisted Spidey story set in the Age of Revelation sounds like pure fun.

Red Book – Dark Horse Comics
The story: A retelling of the infamous Dyatlov Pass Incident of 1961, where nine students mysteriously died in the Russian mountains.
Why we’re intrigued: After enjoying Blue Book, we’re ready to see how James Tynion IV handles another chilling mystery.

Rogue Storm – Marvel Comics
The story: With Storm turned into a grief-driven goddess threatening the planet, Rogue leads a team of killers to stop her.
Why we’re intrigued: A Rogue vs Storm showdown? That’s reason enough to be hyped.

Strange Tales – Marvel Comics
The story: A game night gone wrong pulls Nico Minoru into a magical mess, with Scarlet Witch as her last hope of setting things right.
Why we’re intrigued: Whimsical, witchy adventures that still deliver on character and stakes are our sweet spot. Read more about it here!

Unbreakable X-Men – Marvel Comics
The story: The last surviving X-Men guard a portal to the terrifying Penumbra as old gods threaten to rise.
Why we’re intrigued: Dark, dramatic, and Gambit front and center? We’re sold.

Yuletide – Oni Press
The story: In Christmas, Pennsylvania, teens uncover ancient relics that awaken the dark folklore behind holiday traditions.
Why we’re intrigued: Cozy small-town holiday vibes with sinister myths lurking underneath? That’s a gift we’ll unwrap fast. Read more about it here!

October is shaping up to be another great month for comic books! Let us know your top picks!