Comic book and graphic novel new releases for May 7

Absolute Superman (2024 DC) 7B CGC 9.8 Panosian Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715509008

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Dan Panosian. THE HORRORS OF ABSOLUTE BRAINIAC, REVEALED! His stolen alien technology is at the heart of Lazarus Corp's global success. But he operates out of a seedy lair, packed with bottled cities...cities he tortures relentlessly, just to hear the faint chorus of screams. Who is the mysterious Brainiac? And why is he so interested in the Last Son of Krypton? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Birds of Prey (2023 DC) 21C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Gonzales Variant Cover.

Label #4595175016

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Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Sami Basri. Cover by Rian Gonzales. A NEW VILLAINOUS TEAM-UP TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT! A new villain team, fashioned specifically to take out the Birds of Prey, has emerged in dramatic fashion. And with the Birds deliberately scattered across the globe investigating both real and false leads, they're more vulnerable than ever. With the strongest of them already fallen, how can any of them survive what's coming? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) Facsimile Edition 57A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4595175022

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Written by Bob Haney. Art by Ramona Fradon, Charles Paris. Cover by Ramona Fradon, Charles Paris. THE ORIGIN OF METAMORPHO! For daredevil soldier of fortune Rex Mason, one last job is all that stands between him and a life of happiness in the arms of the lovely Sapphire Stagg. But when his pouty paramour's ruthless father sends Rex to find the fabled Orb of Ra, he'll discover much more than anyone bargained for! Witness the creation of Metamorpho, the Element Man! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) Facsimile Edition 57B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4595175021

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Foil Cover. Written by Bob Haney. Art by Ramona Fradon, Charles Paris. Cover by Ramona Fradon, Charles Paris. THE ORIGIN OF METAMORPHO! For daredevil soldier of fortune Rex Mason, one last job is all that stands between him and a life of happiness in the arms of the lovely Sapphire Stagg. But when his pouty paramour's ruthless father sends Rex to find the fabled Orb of Ra, he'll discover much more than anyone bargained for! Witness the creation of Metamorpho, the Element Man! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Godzilla: The New Heroes (2025 IDW) FCBD 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4595175024

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Cover by Oliver Ono. Written by Tim Seeley, Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan and Chris Gooch. Art by Nikola Čižmešija, Pablo Tunica and Oliver Ono. The FIRST LOOK at IDW's new Godzilla universe. In July 2025, a bold new Godzilla story is coming...but you can get your first look here! Godzilla: The New Heroes FCBD 2025 features an original ten-page prelude to the new IDW Godzilla continuity, as well as preview pages for other books set in the new Godzilla shared universe. Each of these books is a fresh exploration on what it means to be a Godzilla comic -- from a group of mercenaries that fly through space in Mechagodzilla to a strange wasteland inhabited by a half-kaiju, half-human freak, to a bold superhero take on G-Force. A new era of Godzilla comics starts here! Featuring: "Godzilla" by Tim Seeley (Grayson, Local Man) and Nikola Čižmešija (Batman and Robin, Batman: Sword of Azrael); "Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone" preview by Ethan S. Parker & Griffin Sheridan (Kill Your Darlings) and Pablo Tunica (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sea Serpent's Heir); and "Starship Godzilla" preview by Chris Gooch (In Utero, Under-Earth) and Oliver Ono (Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp, Godzilla: Rivals). 28 pages, full color.

Mark Spears Monsters (2025 Keenspot) FCBD 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4636069009

(W) Mark Spears & Various (A) Mark Spears, Wilson Gandolpho (CA) Mark Spears From his hit trading card series Mark Spears Monsters, superstar cover artist Mark Spears (Spawn, Power Rangers, Absolute Power) has created, written, and illustrated this bestselling comic book series! In this #0 issue special produced exclusively for Free Comic Book Day, Spears gifts fans with a chilling all-new tale that plunges into the darkest corners of the human soul. Mark Spears Monsters #0 sets the stage for a world filled with nightmarish creatures and unsettling mysteries. What terrors will you unleash? Plus: an all-new FCBD exclusive Kids These Days short by WWE NXT superstar 'All Ego' Ethan Page and Toy creators Brett Murphy and Wilson Gandolpho! Exclusive Original Material Rating: Teen

Mouse Guard Dawn of the Black Axe (2025 Boom) 2C NM- 9.2

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by David Petersen. Art by Gabriel Rodríguez. Cover by David Petersen; Kevin Eastman. The origin story of the Black Axe continues!Bardrick, the first wielder of the Axe, continues his campaign against the serpents surrounding the mouse territories, but even he cant be everywhere at once… The legendary weapon-bearer must serve his duty, but can he truly manage it all on his lonesome?! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Psylocke (2025 Marvel) 7A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601577006

Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Vincenzo Carratú. Cover by Mahmud Asrar. Something is haunting Psylocke! A ghost? A demon? A memory? Can Psylocke and Magik get to the bottom of this metaphysical mutant mystery? And how will Rogue take it when a contingent from the rival X-Men team arrives in Louisiana to speak with DEATHDREAM? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+. Cover price $3.99.