Disclaimer: Most of these series began in 2025, but there are a few that began in 2024 but are still going in 2025 so I will be including them if they are still ongoing or the majority of them released in 2025, and these are in no particular order. Enjoy!

One World Under Doom

One World Under Doom began and ended in 2025, and what an event it was! With multiple tie in issues and various mini series tie ins, OWUD reached every corner of the Marvel Comics universe and left fans pondering for months on end if Doom really was the savior and leader we all needed. With absolutely stunning writing by Ryan North and equally beautiful and crisp art by R.B. Silva, One World Under Doom took us on an almost yearlong journey under the guiding hands of Doom and revealed just what Doom was willing to do to truly save the world. Like the series repeats: Only Doom can save you.

Bug Wars

Bug Wars, a six issue series written by Jason Aaron with stunning artwork from Mahmud Asrar, tells the story of Slade Slaymaker as he unravels the mystery of his fathers death, while discovering an amulet that allows him to alter size, throwing him in the middle of a, you guessed it, Bug War. Even with its limited run, Aaron is still able to tell a complex, heartwarming, and even brutal story about family and one’s place in the world. I for one am thankful the second chapter of this story will be continuing in 2026, because six issues wasn’t nearly enough time to spend in the yard. Anyone looking for a mature and fun story, look no further than Bug Wars.

In Bloom

In Bloom tells the story of a virus that infects people and alters their physical appearance. Written by Michael W. Conrad and illustrated by John J. Pearson, delivering some of the most uniquely grotesque artwork I’ve seen this year, maybe ever. In Bloom follows a world divided and tore asunder by a body altering pandemic, and those that embrace it, and those that will avoid it by any means necessary. Huge in scope but small scale in its storytelling, In Bloom is a unique, small story for all the body horror fans out there, and should be a must read for any fan of the Horror Genre.

Speed Racer

Speed Racer, by David Pepose and Davide Tinto, is a modernizing of the Speed Racer anime that debuted in 1967. Following similar story beats but updating the setting and some of the characters, Speed racer is a joy to read for anyone that grew up on the now classic animated series, as well as being a great starting point for any new fan of the adventures of Speed. Pepose really captures the heart and core of these characters in a way nobody has has since its inception and alongside the art that makes these races pop on the page, the writing is truly this series strongest trait. With a spinoff series about fan favorite Racer X, and another spinoff, Tales From The Road, Co written by Pepose, the world of Speed Racer is racing back to the forefront of the comic Book world.

Godzilla: Escape The Dead Zone

One of three titles kicking off IDW’s Kai-Sei Era of Godzilla, Escape the Dead Zone tells the story of an irradiated West Coast known as the Dead Zone, where those that survived the Godzilla attack that turned it into a wasteland, survive the day to day. Following a wanderer who was mutated by Godzilla’s radiation, he encounters all manner of beast and creature on his ventures. The reason this series works so well, in my opinion, is because it features characters and ideas not ever seen in any Godzilla-verse. Written by Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan, with art by Pablo Tunica that truly shows the grime and raw nature that the Dead Zone represents, this series has everything from, human lizard hybrids, children that control Kaiju, and a cult that worships Godzilla. Escape The Dead Zone is one of the best and most unique series on the stands in 2025, and is one amazing start for the IDW Kai-Sei Era of Godzilla.

Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum

I will admit, given the influx of series Superman was receiving this summer to hype up his 2025 film, I almost overlooked this series. As soon as I realized it was by W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo, the all star team behind Ice Cream Man, a series that everyone should be reading, this quickly became a monthly must read. After discovering four new colors of Kryptonite, each issue focuses on the effects of the new Kryptonite and how they affect Superman. For those that are familiar with Ice Cream Man, expect the same level of writing and storytelling paired with some of the nicest art to be put to page. For those unfamiliar, look forward to a wholly unique Superman story. Featuring twists and bonkers story beats that are a joy to see, with DC entrusting their flagship character to Prince and Morazzo to deliver the smart and unhinged stories they are known for. As of writing this I haven’t read the finale, but the other four issues are an absolute treat for fans of the creative team and Man of Steel alike.

Space Ghost

Whether you know Space Ghost from the 1966 Hanna Barbera cartoon, or Space Ghost Coast to Coast on Adult Swim in the early 2000’s, this series will have something for all Space Ghost fans. Beginning in 2024, the series followed Space Ghost as he rescues Jan and Jace from Orgocorp. What follows is a twelve issue run that features some of the most heart I’ve ever read in comics, once again by the great David Pepose, as well as a slew of familiar character familiar to fans of Coast to Coast that take on more serious roles accompanied by great arcs for the characters. Another huge pro for this series has to be the art by Jonathan Lau. Lau’s art is so crisp and precise that no matter what happens on the pages, it looks and feels so alive but not at all busy or crowded. After the first twelve issue arc, the series is five issues deep into its second Arc/ run and it has lost no momentum or heart whatsoever. Anyone looking for a fresh series or a series with great heart, art, or action, you won’t find much better on stands than Space Ghost.

The Moon Is Following Us

The Moon Is Following Us is a difficult series to put into words. This is by no means a diss on the series. I say this as praise. The less said and known about this series before reading it the better in my opinion. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson, who created the series and also does the art for the “real world” segments of the series, and Riley Rossmo, who illustrates the “dream world” segments of the series, as well as co creating it with Warren Johnson. Telling a story about a daughter that falls into a sleep coma and the only way to wake her up is for her parents to enter her mind, Inception like, and remove her from whatever is keeping her in the sleep like coma. There is so much more to this story than that. The story and art speak for themselves and carry this story all the way to its incredible conclusion. The Moon Is Following Us is a must read of 2025 for everyone, period.

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast

Returning to the Invincible Universe, to deliver a solo series about fan favorite character Battle Beast, are the series architects Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley. Taking place between issues 19-55 of Invincible, Battle Beast fills in the blanks on where he was during that stretch of the series, in the funnest, bloodiest way possible. The first 6 issue run, focussing on Battle Beast trying to find a worthy opponent to grant him a warriors death, drags readers across the lesser seen corners of the Invincible Universe, and introduces us to new worlds, and characters. As usual, Kirkman’s writing is stellar, and paired with the art of Ryan Ottley, Battle Beast, from the very first issue, was not only a treat to read, but to look at as well. I would love to see a version of this series that is just the art with no dialogue bubbles because all these pages are gorgeous and bright. Any longtime fans of Invincible, or new fans looking to try out this universe, Battle Beast is a good starting point, jumping back on point, anything. We’ve waited years to return to the world of Invincible, and I for one, can’t be happier to be back.

Absolute Batman Annual #1

Absolute Batman has been one of the biggest surprises of 2025 for me personally, and the series first annual is no exception. I will admit, I only read the story in the issue Written and Illustrated by Daniel Warren Johnson, but it’s hard to imagine that story not being the standout. Featuring absolutely beautiful and gritty art accompanied by Gorgeous writing, this story follows batman as he infiltrates a group of white supremacists. Johnsons art and storytelling abilities are on full display here, depicting what often goes unseen in most comics, the hero fighting bigotry in a most brutal fashion. Fans of Daniel Warren Johnson will appreciate this issue as it contains elements present in all his works; brilliant writing, over the top art, as well as one of, if not the best two-page spread in all of 2025 comics. It’s impressive DC got this one out to print and that it became as popular as it is, given the content, but in this day and age it was not only a bonkers read, but a cathartic one as well. Absolute Batman is a series that has blown me away this year and it doesn’t seem to show signs of stopping any time soon.