PUBLISHED SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
If your local comic shop felt a bit light last week, prepare your long-boxes: the week of April 15, 2026, is shaping up to be one of the most consequential Wednesdays of the year. From the conclusion of major “Year Two” arcs to a historic (and rare) inter-company crossover, here is the feature breakdown of what you need to grab this week.
1. The Main Event: Spider-Man/Superman #1
Publisher: Marvel & DC Comics
The impossible has happened. In a rare moment of corporate alignment, the “Big Two” have released the first issue of a new Spider-Man/Superman limited series.
- The Hook: Written by Mark Waid with art by Dan Mora, the story doesn’t just feature a one-off fight; it integrates the Daily Planet and the Daily Bugle into a shared investigative thriller.
- Why it Matters: This is the first major Marvel/DC crossover in over two decades. Expect multiple variant covers and a sell-out within hours.
2. The Ultimate Conclusion: Ultimate Wolverine #16
Publisher: Marvel Comics
The second year of the revitalized Ultimate Universe hits a massive milestone this Wednesday.
- The Story: Wolverine and Phoenix chase Magik into the depths of Limbo for a final showdown.
- The Stakes: Marvel has teased a “permanent sacrifice” that will fundamentally alter the roster of the Ultimates heading into Year Three. This issue serves as the grand finale for the current volume.
3. The Nostalgia Hit: ThunderCats x SilverHawks #1
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Decades in the making, the two pillars of 80s Saturday morning cartoons finally collide in a 15-part interconnected epic.
- The Creative Team: Featuring a slate of variant covers from superstars like Gabriele Dell’Otto and Clayton Crain.
- What to Expect: Mumm-Ra and Mon*Star form an unholy alliance, forcing the ThunderCats and SilverHawks to coordinate a cross-galaxy defense.
4. DC’s “Next Level” & Anniversary Picks
DC is leaning heavily into its Absolute line this week, alongside some major legacy numbering milestones.
5. Independent Spotlight: Corpse Knight #1
Publisher: Image Comics
From the mind of The Conjuring director Michael Chaves and writer Matthew Roberts, this new horror-fantasy series is the “indie darling” of the week.
- The Premise: A fallen medieval knight is resurrected as an undead protector in a world where magic is a decaying resource. It’s gritty, beautifully illustrated, and perfect for fans of Berserk or Dark Souls.
Quick Hits: Don’t Miss These
- Marvel’s “April Pool’s Day” One-Shot: A meta-narrative Deadpool special where Wade Wilson “edits” the history of other Marvel heroes.
- Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #1: A new miniseries exploring Maul’s underworld empire between Solo and Rebels.
- Transformers #31: Robert Kirkman reveals the “Secret of Megatron” in this best-selling Energon Universe title.
The Pro-Tip: With Spider-Man/Superman #1 hitting shelves, expect longer lines than usual on Wednesday morning. Most shops are implementing a “one per customer” rule on the main cover. Happy hunting!
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