COMICS WARLOCKS

May is not slowing things down at all. Between big names, wild concepts, and a few titles that completely caught us off guard, this month ended up being stacked in the best way. Here are our top 12 picks for new comic series debuting in May!

Absolute Green Lantern – DC Comics
The story: As a serial killer targets corrupt billionaires and leaves behind cryptic green arrows, Dinah Lance investigates a mystery tied to familiar archers and the recent death of Oliver Queen.
Why we’re intrigued: Always curious about a new Absolute title!

Babylon Cove – Mad Cave Studios
The story: A woman returns to her small hometown for a funeral and reconnects with people from her past, unaware that an ancient demon is preparing to unleash chaos on the entire town.
Why we’re intrigued: The contrast between small town romance drama and something much darker lurking underneath is what really sells it for us. Read more about it here!

Did You Hear About Mimi Green? – Dark Horse Comics
The story: After a resurfaced blog post ruins her reputation, a disgraced influencer retreats to a secluded facility where reality begins to twist into something far more disturbing.
Why we’re intrigued: Themes like public image, accountability, and self perception mixed with something surreal and violent is not something we see that often in comics, and it really caught our attention.

Excommunicated – Vault Comics
The story: A nun and a demon, both cast out after a failed exorcism, are forced to work together to uncover a dangerous conspiracy.
Why we’re intrigued: The idea of digging into theology, demons, and church politics while still delivering creepy visuals sounds like exactly our kind of book. Read more about it here!

Fall of the House of Slaughter – BOOM! Studios
The story: As the leader of the House of Slaughter nears death, rival factions gather to decide his successor, setting the stage for a deadly power struggle.
Why we’re intrigued: We love the Slaughterverse and we are so excited to read this new chapter.

Hidden Springs – Dark Horse Comics
The story: A group of retired Hollywood stars stumble upon a baby kaiju and must protect it from military forces while trying to prevent disaster.
Why we’re intrigued: This sounds like a cute and unexpected twist on a kaiju story.

If Destruction Be Our Lot – Image Comics
The story: In a world where humanity is gone, a robot sets out on a journey across Earth searching for meaning beyond its programmed purpose.
Why we’re intrigued: This one will definitely be a strong and emotional sci-fi adventure.

Odin – Image Comics
The story: A journalist infiltrates a group traveling to Norway to summon Odin, only to discover something far older and more terrifying waiting in the wilderness.
Why we’re intrigued: We are always excited when James Tynion IV writes horror, and this one mixing real world extremism with something ancient feels especially compelling. Read more about it here!

Seven Wives – IDW Publishing (IDW Crime)
The story: After a religious leader is found murdered, detectives must interrogate his seven wives and uncover the truth hidden behind their shared silence.
Why we’re intrigued: The setup here has everything we like, a strong central mystery, layered characters, and the promise of secrets slowly coming to light. Read more about it here!

She-Spawn – Image Comics
The story: Jessica Priest is drawn into a violent conflict with a cult planning a sacrificial ritual, forcing her to confront her past and the weight of her choices.
Why we’re intrigued: We are not huge Spawn readers, but this character + Gail Simone writing is enough to make us curious.

Showdown – Ignition Press
The story: A woman returns to her hometown seeking revenge against the man she blames for her brother’s death, leading to a brutal and emotional confrontation.
Why we’re intrigued: A revenge story grounded in grief and family tension sounds like it could be really intense and character driven.

Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day – Marvel Comics
The story: After stealing a powerful piece of the Kingpin’s criminal network, Spider-Man finds himself targeted by multiple enemies all looking to claim it.
Why we’re intrigued: A return to Brand New Day with Dan Slott writing is more than enough to get us on board.

This mix of titles is exactly why we love digging through new releases every month. There’s always something unexpected waiting to stand out!