Final Order Cutoff
FOC October 19, 2026: New Pre-Order Releases
This week’s headliners
This week's Final Order Cutoff (FOC) for October 19, 2026 brings a rare mix of prestige reprints, essential omnibuses, and family-friendly reads that every shop should highlight for collectors and casual readers alike.
From museum-quality art books like The Art of The Uncanny X-Men to oversized retrospectives such as Batman by Neal Adams: Absolute Edition 1970-1998, these editions are built for display and long-term value: archival formats, forewords, and exhaustive galleries make them immediate candidate pieces for collectors looking to invest.
Even tie-in and event collections like Dark Nights: Death Metal Compendium and landmark adult reads such as Preacher: Gone to Texas: DC Compact Comics Edition promise strong aftermarket interest as printings sell through.
Timing matters: many of these are slated for January and early-2027 release windows, while a handful hit late 2026 — meaning pre-orders placed by this FOC will determine your allocation.
Key highlights also include beloved character runs and omnibus restorations like Deadpool By Joe Kelly Omnibus Ed Mcguinness Montage Cover [New Printing] and fan-favorite trades such as 100 Bullets: First Shot, Last Call: DC Compact Comics Edition. Lock in orders now to secure stock and manage collector demand.
100 Bullets: First Shot, Last Call: DC Compact Comics Edition
DC Comics · ISBN 9781799510703
Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso ignite one of Vertigo’s most celebrated crime sagas—now available in the sleek, bestselling DC Compact Comics format! If a stranger offered you the chance to get away with murder…would you take it? In this dark and intriguing DC Compact Comics Edition, the mysterious Agent Graves approaches ordinary citizens and gives them an opportunity to exact revenge on a person who has wronged them. Offering his clients an attaché case containing proof of the deed and a gun, he guarantees them full immunity for all of their actions, including murder. In these opening chapters, Dizzy Cordova, a Latina gangbanger who has just finished a prison sentence, is given the chance to avenge her family’s murders, and a downtrodden bartender receives the opportunity to exact revenge against the woman who ruined his life. Collecting the first five issues of the senses-shattering 100 Bullets series and a gripping short story from Vertigo: Winter’s Edge , 100 Bullets: First Shot, Last Call is a provocative tale that’s one part hard-boiled crime story and one part paranoid espionage thriller, all served in a highball with a unique twist—shaken, not stirred!
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Batman by Neal Adams: Absolute Edition 1970-1998
DC Comics · ISBN 9781799510574
The legend evolves, as Neal Adams’s groundbreaking vision of Batman expands across decades in this stunning Absolute Edition. Neal Adams didn’t just redefine Batman—he changed how the character would be seen for generations. Building on his revolutionary early work, Adams continued to shape the Dark Knight through a series of stories and projects that expanded his influence well beyond a single era. From the early 1970s through the decades that followed, his dynamic, cinematic approach to figure, motion, and design remained a defining force in how Batman was portrayed. This collection brings together key works spanning Adams’s later contributions to Batman, showcasing the evolution of his style and the lasting impact of his vision on the character’s mythology. Across these stories, Batman is presented as a darker, more grounded figure; one shaped as much by mood and atmosphere as by action. Presented in DC’s prestigious Absolute Edition format, this volume highlights Adams’s artwork in oversize detail, offering a premium reading experience that captures the power, precision, and influence of one of comics’ most important artists. Collects Neal Adams stories from Detective Comics #404, #407-408, and #410; Batman #232, #234, #237, #243-245, #251, and #255; Power Records PR-27 ; and Power Records PR-30 , along with a massive cover and pinup gallery featuring his complete Batman-related works from October 1970 to 1996. Featuring a brand-new foreword by Walt Simonson.
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Batman: Venom (2027 Edition)
DC Comics · ISBN 9781799510680
Batman confronts his greatest weakness in a dark story of power, obsession, and addiction—now back in print! Batman has always relied on discipline, determination, and training to overcome impossible odds. But what happens when even that isn't enough? After failing to save a young life, Bruce Wayne becomes consumed by the need to ensure he never experiences that helplessness again. Desperate to become stronger, faster, and more effective, Batman turns to an experimental performance-enhancing drug known as Venom. At first, the results seem miraculous. But as the substance takes hold, Bruce finds himself trapped in a dangerous cycle that threatens his mission, his judgment, and the very principles that define him. Written by legendary Batman writer Dennis O'Neil and illustrated by Trevor Von Eeden, Batman: Venom is a powerful psychological thriller that explores addiction, personal responsibility, and the cost of pursuing power without limits. Often cited as one of the most influential Batman stories of the modern era, this classic tale helped establish ideas that would echo throughout the Dark Knight's history for decades to come. Collects Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #16-20.
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DC Finest: Batgirl: Silent Knight
DC Comics · ISBN 9781799515067
Cassandra Cain’s journey continues, as she expands her role in Gotham and beyond in a powerful story of growth, identity, and action. At age 17, the teenaged assassin Cassandra Cain is literally a fighter like no other. Remorselessly trained by her mercenary father to be the ultimate human weapon, Cassandra cannot speak or write, but her uncanny ability to read body language allows her to take down opponents three times her size without batting an eye. But when she rebels against her programming on the lawless streets of No Man’s Land-era Gotham City, the Dark Knight Detective sees a possible successor to the role of Batgirl. Under the tutelage of the original Batgirl, Barbara Gordon, Cassandra must now reinvent herself as a protector instead of a predator—and prove to both her newfound family and herself that even someone who was born to kill can be worthy to take up the cowl of a legend! Witness the origin of one of the DC Universe’s most celebrated heroes in this landmark volume showcasing Cassandra’s first appearances and foundational adventures. Collects Batgirl #1-6; Batgirl Annual #1; Batman: No Man’s Land #0; Batman #567 and #569, Detective Comic s #732 and #734; Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #120; Azrael: Agent of the Bat #56-57 and #60-61; The Batman Chronicles #16 and #18; Batman: Gotham Knights #2; and the long-out-of-print crossover series Ghost/Batgirl #1-4.
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Dark Nights: Death Metal Compendium
DC Comics · ISBN 9781799517641
Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's full Dark Nights: Death Metal epic is collected in one softcover Compendium edition! The world is broken—and it’s up to the last heroes standing to fight back, in an event story headlined by Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman) and Greg Capullo (Batman). When the Earth is enveloped by the Dark Multiverse, the Justice League is at the mercy of the Batman Who Laughs. Humanity struggles to survive in a hellish landscape twisted beyond recognition, while Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman have all been separated and fight to survive. Unleash the beast and let the head banging begin! Across a sweeping story that spans multiple perspectives and battles, unlikely alliances form and the fight for survival pushes every hero to their limits. As the conflict grows, the fate of the entire Multiverse hangs in the balance. This complete collection brings together the full Dark Nights: Death Metal event—core series and tie-ins—in one massive volume, delivering an immersive, action-packed reading experience from beginning to end. Collects Dark Nights: Death Metal #1-7, Dark Nights: Death Metal: Legends of the Dark Knights #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Last 52: War of the Multiverses #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: Speed Metal #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: Infinite Hour Exxxtreme #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: Trinity Crisis #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: Robin King #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: Multiverse’s End #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: Rise of the New God #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Multiverse Who Laughs #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: Guidebook #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Secret Origin #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1, and Justice League #53-57.
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New History of the DC Universe
DC Comics · ISBN 9781799509561
All-star Mark Waid defines the history of the DCU, alongside master artists such as Todd Nauck, Jerry Ordway, Hayden Sherman, and Dan Jurgens! Writer Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited , Kingdom Come) and some of DC’s greatest artists—Todd Nauck, Jerry Ordway, Brad Walker, Michael Allred, Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Doug Mahnke, Tony S. Daniel, and Hayden Sherman—tell the spellbinding story of the DCU from its very beginning all the way to its end! Through the narration of Barry Allen, experience the Golden Age of heroes and the rise of the Justice Society; witness the debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman as today’s DCU takes shape; and discover how an array of crises reshapes reality itself as DC’s heroes protect the past, present, and far-flung future! Reprinting the complete four-issue miniseries, along with timelines, variant covers, and more, New History of the DC Universe is a must-read! Collects New History of the DC Universe #1-4.
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Preacher: Gone to Texas: DC Compact Comics Edition
DC Comics · ISBN 9781799510710
It was the time of the Preacher. At first glance, the Reverend Jesse Custer doesn’t look like anyone special—just another small-town minister slowly losing his flock and his faith. But he’s about to come face-to-face with proof that God does indeed exist. Merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Jesse now possesses the power of “the Word,” an ability to make people obey whatever he utters. He begins a violent and riotous journey across the country in search of answers from the elusive deity. But those answers are going to be hard-won—especially considering what Heaven has sent to stop him. This compact volume is the beginning of the Preacher saga, one of the most celebrated comics titles of the late 1990s. Created by writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon, this modern American epic of life, death, love, and redemption is also packed with sex, booze, blood, and bullets—not to mention angels, demons, God, vampires, and deviants of all stripes—making for one of the most viscerally appealing tales ever to see four-color print. Collects Preacher #1-7 .
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Supergirl Vol. 3: Reign of the Superboys - Hero of Kandor
DC Comics · ISBN 9781799516248
Caught between a rebellion and a crumbling government, Supergirl must decide what kind of hero Kandor truly needs. The acclaimed Supergirl series from writer and artist Sophie Campbell continues as Kara Zor-El returns to Krypton’s last surviving city at its darkest hour. Superboy has come to Midvale with a mission: The bottled city of Kandor is at war, and Kara must abandon the comfort of the suburbs to save the last survivors of Krypton. The Kandorian youth are in revolt after learning the Science Council has been keeping a shocking secret from them. Unfortunately for our hero, their leader, Black Flame, has Lesla-Lar and her Super-Substance on her side. But the council has its own experiment ready to help Supergirl save their city: a trio of Boy Thunder clones who call themselves Team Thunder! Can Supergirl make peace between the two warring factions before the city destroys itself? Collects Supergirl #11-15.
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Supergirl's Zoo-per Heroes: Scent of Justice
DC Comics · ISBN 9781799506300
Supergirl, Krypto, and the Zoo-per Sleuths are on the scent! Writer and artist Rob Justus (Superman's Good Guy Gang , Death & Sparkles) returns with the fun and funny sequel to Supergirl's Zoo-Per Heroes: Krypto's Big Break ! Not much time has passed since the Zoo-per Heroes successfully escaped the zoo and cranky zookeeper Cass. But they know the clock is ticking on their freedom…and Supergirl is counting on their help to track down the rest of the Justice League’s enchanted laundry! Krypto has a plan to follow the scent of magic down into the stinky underbelly of Metropolis—where every animal for miles knows the best food can be found! And who knows what secrets and mysteries lurk in the dark, as well?
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Minecraft: Out of Order Volume 2
Dark Horse Books · ISBN 9781506743066
Adventurers Charlie, Riley, and Emily battle and build their way across Minecraft’s Overworld to return stolen treasure in this action-packed original graphic novel! Unlikely heroes Charlie and Riley have become famous on the Overworld for liberating the Province of Perfect Sameness from its shadowy rulers. Now they’re on a quest with their fearsome friend Emily to return the Province’s stolen treasure to its rightful owners. The three adventurers set out on their mission only to be derailed by a horde of loot-loving bandits. Fortunately, the superstar adventurer Godrick arrives just in time to save the day! Charlie and Riley are awe-stuck in Godrick’s presence, yet Emily isn’t nearly so impressed. Is their snooty, swashbuckling idol all he’s cracked up to be? As the companions battle and build their way through chunks of mob-infested wilderness, Godrick’s star power drives a wedge between them. Can their friendship survive until they reach their destination, or will the adventurers have to survive the Overworld without their friends? Join cartoonist Josh Hicks (Hotelitor, Glorious Wrestling Alliance) and veteran colorist Michael Atiyeh (Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures , Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories) on this action-packed Minecraft adventure full of hilarious and heart-warming characters.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow--An Adaptation (Graphic Novel)
Dark Horse Books · ISBN 9781506754642
A graphic novel adaptation of the five-time Tony Award®–winning Broadway play, which explores a terrifying mystery that consumed Hawkins, Indiana in 1959. It’s 1959 in Hawkins, Indiana. Joyce Byers, Jim Hopper, and Bob Newby are students at Hawkins High School. Henry Creel is the new kid in town, looking for a chance to start over. He thinks he’s found it when he meets Patty Newby and the two fall for each other. But it isn’t long before Henry’s troubled past catches up to him, ensnaring the town in a terrifying mystery. Hawkins is about to become a very strange place indeed . . . This thrilling prequel to the hit TV show faithfully adapts the hit play Stranger Things: The First Shadow from Netflix and multi-award-winning Broadway producer Sonia Friedman Productions, directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Stephen Daldry alongside Justin Martin. It has been adapted by author Rachel Pinnelas (I Know What You Did Last Crisis, Creepshow) and illustrated by Jake Bartok (Star Wars, Star Trek). The First Shadow Broadway production is being called “a jaw-dropping, must-see theatrical marvel” (Entertainment Weekly) and won the most Tony Awards® of any play in 2025. This graphic novel brings the stage to the page for all to enjoy.
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The Art of The Uncanny X-Men
Dark Horse Books · ISBN 9781506754949
The fourth volume in the Bullpen Books series, this oversized 10" x 14" hardcover edition is a stunning collection of iconic covers, full issues, and original art reproduced from Marvel’s archival scans, alongside a new essay, commentary, and a new introduction. The X-Men is one of the bestselling comics series of all time, featuring one of the best-loved super-hero teams in the Marvel Universe. This oversized hardcover volume, the fourth in the Bullpen Books series, focuses on the iconic 1970s X-Men era by Len Wein , Chris Claremont , and Dave Cockrum , including Giant-Size X-Men #1 (the first appearances of Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Thunderbird) and X-Men #101. It also includes the equally iconic Uncanny X-Men #137 (“The Death of Phoenix”) and “Days of Future Past” in Uncanny X-Men #141–#142 by Chris Claremont and John Byrne . This is a stunning collection of covers, original art, and full issues reproduced from black-and-white line art and original art, accompanied by a new essay by Chris Ryall and John Lind that details these legendary creators and their enduring contributions to the X-Men legacy, as well as caption commentary and a new introduction. Dark Horse’s Bullpen Books series showcases characters and creators integral to Marvel Comics history. This volume follows the previous three Bullpen titles, The Art of the Amazing Spider-Man , The Art of Fantastic Four , and The Art of the Mighty Thor .
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Where Monsters Lie Omnibus
Dark Horse Books · ISBN 9781506753621
This special omnibus edition collects volumes 1 and 2 of the hit meta-horror comedy comics series, as well as the final chapter from the wildly successful Kickstarter. Written by Eisner-nominated writer Kyle Starks (Lobo, Barfly) with artwork by Bloodborne ’s Piotr Kowalski, about a group of monsters who reside at a gated community in the middle of nowhere where they relax—or try to—when they are not out killing. Haven’t you always wondered what slasher monsters—the masked home invasion family, the mindless unkillable monster, the serial killer trapped in a doll—what they do for those couple of years in-between their murder sprees? They’re at Wilmhurst—a gated community in the middle of nowhere where they relax—or try to—until they get the call to go out and kill again. Connor Hayes survived his first slasher in summer camp. A handful of years later he barely escaped a psychopath who built torture puzzles for his victims. Since then, he’s been training and planning for running into these creatures again. He’s a respected special agent. And now he knows where the monsters lie and he’s planning for war. Collects Where Monsters Lie volume 1 and 2 as well as the final chapter from the wildly successful Kickstarter.
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All-New Wolverine Modern Era Epic Collection: Orphans Of X
Marvel Universe · ISBN 9781302969721
Laura Kinney proves herself worthy of the mantle! From the stars comes death! An alien ship. A dying passenger. And two words that will forever change Laura's life. It's a nonstop race against a deadly transformative disease as Wolverine faces a battle in a quarantined city against a mysterious villain. Can the Guardians of the Galaxy help turn the tide? Then Daken, Logan's enigmatic son, is kidnapped - and it's up to his "sister" to find him! But when the trail leads Wolverine back to the facility where she was created and tortured, she'll find new horrors waiting for her! When Gabby makes a shocking discovery, she turns to the only person she can trust: Deadpool?! But will Wade Wilson help Gabby on her mission of vengeance, or will he only make matters worse? And what will tomorrow bring for...Old Woman Laura? Years from now, Laura is living in a utopia where super heroes have ushered in worldwide peace. So what simmering evil could force Wolverine out of retirement? Collecting ALL-NEW WOLVERINE (2015) #19-35 and GENERATIONS: WOLVERINE & ALL-NEW WOLVERINE (2017) #1.
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Deadpool By Joe Kelly Omnibus Ed Mcguinness Montage Cover [New Printing]
Marvel Universe · ISBN 9781302971946
Joe Kelly's hilarious, brutal, twisted and definitive take on Deadpool! Wade Wilson is a self-loathing killer for hire - but he dreams of being a hero. So when an interdimensional organization reveals his destiny to save the world, is it the chance for redemption Deadpool has longed for - or is it too good to be true? Either way, with reluctant allies like Siryn, Monty, Weasel and Blind Al and formidable foes like Taskmaster, Typhoid Mary and T-Ray - who carries a soul-shattering secret that could destroy Deadpool - the odds are stacked against the Merc with a Mouth! DP locks horns with Daredevil - and locks lips with Death! Plus: A time-torn Wade crashes a classic issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN - and shares a modern-day team-up with the web-slinger! Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #1-33, #-1 and #0; DAREDEVIL/DEADPOOL ANNUAL '97; DEADPOOL/DEATH ANNUAL '98; BABY'S FIRST DEADPOOL BOOK (1998); AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #47 and #611; and material from DEADPOOL (2009) #900. RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY.
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Wonder Man: To Love and Die in L.A.
Marvel Universe · ISBN 9781302967192
Marvel's newest streaming superstar returns to top billing at last! Hollywood hero Simon Williams has had his ups and down, from being manipulated into villainy by the Enchantress to being one of the brightest stars in the Avengers! Yet no matter how low the lows get, Wonder Man keeps fighting the good fight! But what happens when the past finally catches up to him? Enter Randolph Chancellor: Simon's former cellmate! Trouble finds Simon when he ends up wanted for murder! But who is truly to blame? And will Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat, help him clear his name or bring him to justice? Sparks fly between two former Avengers as an ensemble of artists extraordinaire joins Marvel mainstay Gerry Duggan for a true love letter to L.A. - as well as the history of Wonder Man! Collecting WONDER MAN (2026) #1-5.
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X-Force Epic Collection: Starting Over
Marvel Universe · ISBN 9781302969783
As Cannonball graduates to the X-Men, X-Force moves into Xavier's Mansion! When Feral's sister, Thornn, is arrested for the murder of her family, X-Force is on the case - but the answers won't be easy. Then, in the wake of the Age of Apocalypse, Professor X and Cable have a private meeting that results in a momentous change for the team. While some are happy with the results, others disapprove strongly. Will this mean the end of X-Force? Sunspot defies orders to battle Mimic! Siryn is trapped in a hospital for the clinically insane, desperate for help! Holocaust and Sebastian Shaw enter a dangerous alliance that will have devastating consequences for the squad! Plus: Warpath has a romantic encounter with a mutant who seems like trouble! Caliban joins the team! Boom-Boom gets a fresh look! Two X-Forcers are wanted for murder! And Siryn can't get Deadpool out of her head! All that, plus a much-needed vacation, hijacked by the Impossible Man! Collecting X-FORCE (1991) #40-56 and X-FORCE & CABLE ANNUAL '95.
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