Final Order Cutoff
FOC October 26, 2026: Dark Horse, Marvel & IDW Pre-Orders
This week’s headliners
This week's Final Order Cutoff (FOC) for October 26, 2026 brings a stacked slate for collectors and completists alike. From oversized black-and-white art books to deluxe omnibus editions and anniversary keepsakes, these releases reward early orders: limited printings, deluxe bindings, and sought-after variant covers make pre-orders essential.
Standouts this cycle include Marvel Black & White: Barry Windsor-Smith's Weapon X, a pristine presentation of a modern classic; the brutal, career-defining Punisher: Enter The War Zone Omnibus Marco Checchetto Cover; and the star-spanning celebration Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Special--The Deluxe Edition.
Also arriving on this FOC are essential omnibus and library editions that belong on every fan's shelf: The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Library Edition, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Urban Legends Omnibus, and The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service: Book Six Omnibus.
Marvel collectors should note the deep reprints Namor The Sub-Mariner Epic Collection: Destiny Or Death, the new ALIEN trade Alien: King Killer, and Greg Rucka-era mutant drama Uncanny X-Men By Gail Simone Vol. 5: Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?.W
hether you’re hunting keys, filling gaps, or investing for the long term, this FOC features editions likely to move quickly once released.
Marvel Black & White: Barry Windsor-Smith's Weapon X
Dark Horse Books · ISBN 9781506755014
The first in a series of deluxe reprint collections featuring classic Marvel storylines presented in black and white, emphasizing the artistry of each legendary creator. Experience Barry Windsor-Smith’s revolutionary Weapon X storyline in this oversized black-and-white edition, which showcases every detail of his acclaimed Wolverine artwork in stark, stunning line work that reveals the raw power of his masterful art. Originally serialized across Marvel Comics Presents #72–#84, Weapon X is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most revelatory Wolverine stories ever told. Windsor-Smith’s grim narrative explores the brutal origins of Logan’s transformation from troubled man into living weapon. This comprehensive edition includes the entire Weapon X storyline (Marvel Comics Presents #72–#84) and additional work by Windsor-Smith from the Bronze era (The Uncanny X-Men #205, #214), along with archival materials, a new essay from comics historians Chris Ryall and John Lind, and scans of original artwork from Marvel’s archives. Every line, every detail of this modern masterpiece of sequential art!
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The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Library Edition
Dark Horse Books · ISBN 9781506758480
Fans of The Legend of Vox Machina, the record-breaking animated series from Critical Role and Prime Video, won’t want to miss this collection of prequel comics stories featuring Ripley, Cassandra, and The Briarwoods! Get a deeper look into the pasts of iconic characters from The Legend of Vox Machina animated series with this hardcover collection of prequels! Gain a look into the motivations of Dr. Anna Ripley as she betrays the de Rolo family to aid the vicious Briarwoods, then root for Cassandra de Rolo as she works in the shadows to rebel against Delilah and Sylas as they parade her around the city as their pawn. Just as the hate for the Briarwoods settles in, see how the couple fell in love, formed an unbreakable bond, and fell into darkness throughout their time together. This hardcover has brand new cover art by Aviv Or and collects: The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 1—Ripley The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 2—Cassandra The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 3—The Briarwoods
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The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service: Book Six Omnibus
Dark Horse Manga · ISBN 9781506740317
Five students at a Buddhist college in Japan find there’s little call for their job skills…among the living, that is! But their unique talents allow them to work with the dead…carrying out the last wishes of those whose spirits are still trapped in their corpses, and can’t move on to the next life! Book Six brings Kurosagi back to work…on some of their oddest jobs yet! When Numata’s fujoshi acupuncturist becomes the target of a manga-banning politician, it’s up to the Kurosagi gang to stick the needle into his power-hungry scheme. Next, a contest prize vacation to Shanghai turns into a side gig on the set of a Chinese zombie movie…but are all those corpses method acting? Then, we know the tragic story of Yata’s sister, but will things turn out happier for his partner Kereellis? For Kereellis’s sister, that is. His puppet sister. And that’s just three of nine all-new bizarre stories in omnibus Book Six of The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service!
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Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Special--The Deluxe Edition
IDW Publishing · ISBN 9798887245010
Join Starfleet’s finest across every era in this monumental, must-have collector’s edition honoring 60 years of Star Trek storytelling. This deluxe volume assembles the milestone Star Trek #400 and Star Trek #500 issues—each packed with star-spanning adventure and franchise-defining moments—plus an all-new 60th Anniversary Special featuring never-before-seen tales from the creative minds behind your favorite characters and captains including Mike McMahan, Brian Michael Bendis, David Walker, Meghan Camarena, Dana Gould, Ryan North, Chris Fenoglio, Christopher Cantwell, David Baker, and David Gerrold. With art by the Escorza Brothers, Mari Rolin, Megan Levens, Derek Charm, Mike and Laura Allred, Isaac Sánchez, Michael Gaydos, Nicole Goux, and JP Buzio. From Kirk to Picard, Janeway to Burnham, Seven to Sisko, this celebration unites generations of heroes in a single, oversized keepsake worthy of any captain’s ready room. Rare stories, legendary creators, and the promise of the final frontier—all in one stellar edition. For fans old and new, this is the ultimate anniversary voyage. Engage!
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Urban Legends Omnibus
IDW Publishing · ISBN 9798887245188
Read the entire Image Comics TMNT run (a.k.a. TMNT Volume 3) in the original black and white, in one collection, for the first time! Join creators Gary Carlson and Frank Fosco as they take the Heroes in a Half-Shell on some of their most amazing, dangerous, and bizarre adventures ever! Issues #1–23 were originally released from 1996 to 1999, but the series stopped before it could be completed. In 2020, IDW commissioned Carlson and Fosco to properly close out this long-beloved storyline! Now, the entire 26-issue epic is collected in black and white for the first time, including the final three issues, which were only available in color when originally published! Also included are two short stories completed for the 30th and 35th anniversary issues, "Rest in Pieces" and "Downtime." To kick off this action-packed series, the TMNT are attacked in their lair by a group of cyborgs led by a mysterious female ninja named Pimiko. When the smoke clears, the villains have escaped with Master Splinter and Donatello as their captives. Can Raph, Leo, and Mikey save the day? Long unavailable in its original black and white, and unfinished, now is your chance to pick up the complete story in this all-new edition!
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Alien: King Killer
Marvel Universe · ISBN 9781302969202
One of the most epic - and darkest - eras of the ALIEN universe! When humanity has already lost the war against the Xenomorphs, what remains? Set on a planet overrun by the savage alien species, the dregs of humanity cling to the protection of a trio of mysterious warlords known as the Three Kings. But there is one other human who can hold his own against the alien horde: the wanderer Idris. And now he is coming for the first of the Kings. What is Idris' secret connection to humanity's apparent saviors, and why does he want to burn the last bastion of humanity to the ground?! And if a Xenomorph and human civil war weren't enough, from the shadows a new threat emerges! Collecting ALIEN: KING KILLER (2026) #1-5 and material from ALIEN, PREDATOR & PLANET OF THE APES 1 GCD 2026. RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY.
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Namor The Sub-Mariner Epic Collection: Destiny Or Death
Marvel Universe · ISBN 9781302967468
Sub-Mariner gets his own title in the heyday of the Marvel Age! It's undersea action at its finest as a roster of legendary creators guides the Sub-Mariner to glory! First, Stan Lee and Gene Colan continue their triumphant TALES TO ASTONISH run as Namor is driven to madness - first by the Puppet Master, then by political intrigue with Warlord Krang. Next, Namor becomes the prime target of the shadowy Secret Empire in an astonishing crossover with the Incredible Hulk. Another clash with Iron Man further elevates these iconic tales, featuring art by Jack "King" Kirby himself! Sub-Mariner creator Bill Everett makes a celebrated return to illustrate an epic war against Attuma. And finally, Roy Thomas and "Big" John Buscema launch Namor into his solo series with a historic team-up alongside the Inhumans' Triton! COLLECTING TALES TO ASTONISH #77-101, TALES OF SUSPENSE #79-80, IRON MAN AND SUB-MARINER #1, SUB-MARINER #1-3 AND MATERIAL FROM NOT BRAND ECHH #1, #4, #9 & #11.
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Punisher: Enter The War Zone Omnibus Marco Checchetto Cover
Marvel Universe · ISBN 9781302970932
Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka's complete run! For Frank Castle, death comes easy. Life is where things gets complicated. The biggest gun of all is back, with blood on his hands and vengeance in his eyes! But how does the Punisher deal with a world of costumed heroes and super villains? (Here's a hint: He doesn't deal with it pleasantly.) A fallen Frank must learn the hidden truths of the Exchange and how it's connected to the Marvel Universe's darkest secrets! The Punisher clashes with Spider-Man and Daredevil in an epic chase across Manhattan for a mysterious treasure that could change all their lives! As the streets run red in the aftermath, Frank takes on the NYPD, plunging the city into a war zone! And when the Avengers get involved, it's a situation where nobody can win. Get ready for the Punisher vs. Thor, Captain America, Iron Man and more - with Frank's protégé, former Marine Rachel Cole, caught in the middle! Collecting PUNISHER (2011) #1-16, DAREDEVIL (2011) #11, AVENGING SPIDER-MAN (2011) #6, PUNISHER: WAR ZONE (2012) #1-5 and material from SPIDER-ISLAND: I LOVE NEW YORK CITY (2011) #1. RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY.
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Uncanny X-Men By Gail Simone Vol. 5: Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?
Marvel Universe · ISBN 9781302965686
The Louisiana X-Men's wildest adventure yet! Hellish dreams come to Haven House as nightmares are unleashed and questions answered over who has been manipulating the X-Men! Gambit's curse takes a terrifying turn, a sudden death throws the mutant world into chaos, and a mysterious turn of events brings the original New Mutants to the Uncanny X-Men. But something is very different about them - and what they've been training for! If they are here, where are the Outliers? And why are they in matching black-and-yellow uniforms? Meanwhile, the secret of Graymalkin Prison's Inmate X is revealed at last! Who is this incredibly lethal powerhouse, and what does it mean for mutantkind? And widespread panic breaks out in Louisiana as it becomes ground zero for an alien invasion force! But are they really what they seem? Plus: An Outlier suffers the worst first date ever! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (2024) #26-30, #32 and material from #31.
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