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THAT’S A WRAP! 2026 IMAGE COMICS HOLIDAY BLIND BAG WILL SHIMMY DOWN CHIMNEYS THIS DECEMBER

Image Comics’ 2026 Holiday Blind Bag hits comic shops December 23 for $25, with a guaranteed incentive variant and the chance to find a signed…

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Death From Above 1979 Return at Full Volume on New Album Private Lives

Death From Above 1979 Return at Full Volume on New Album Private Lives
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Week of Nov 12, 2026

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  1. Criminal #1 — first-print regular cover01
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    Criminal #1

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    Why it matters The opening issue of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ crime series introduces Leo’s heist story.

    Culture Fiend take The November 10 market report highlights the regular first issue after the television trailer. Screen attention may fade; no comparable price increase is established.

    Research Collector attention reported November 10; no comparable price change verified.

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  2. Exquisite Corpses #1 — first-print regular cover02
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    Exquisite Corpses #1

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    Why it matters James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh begin their small-town survival-horror competition.

    Culture Fiend take The November 10 market list highlights the regular cover. Tiny Onion’s November 6 announcement confirms film and animation development partners, not a completed production or guaranteed release.

    Research Collector attention reported November 10; no comparable price change verified.

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  3. I Saw Spawn: A Twisted Christmas Tale #1 — regular cover03
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    I Saw Spawn: A Twisted Christmas Tale #1

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    Why it matters This seasonal horror special follows I Saw Santa, bringing Spawn into a North Pole murder story.

    Culture Fiend take Selected as a sequel and holiday reading event, not a claimed character debut.

    Research Evidence dated 2026-11-11.

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