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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 6, 2026

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  1. Speed Racer #11 cover01
    Mad Cave Studios

    Speed Racer #11

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    Why it matters Speed Racer #11 from Mad Cave Studios is listed for 2026-11-11 in the linked comics catalog.

    Culture Fiend take Independent comics deserve space alongside the major superhero releases. This automatic catalog pick tracks the continuing run using attributed release metadata; follow the source listing for any shipping changes.

    Research Issue and cover are sourced to the linked publisher/catalog listing. No secondary-market gain is asserted.

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  2. Lilith: Blood & Burlesque #1 — Serena Bell · 1:10 cover02
    Vault

    Lilith: Blood & Burlesque #1

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    Why it matters Serena Bell incentive cover drawing collector attention.

    Culture Fiend take Watch this exact edition; reported attention does not establish future value.

    Research Evidence dated 2026-10-25.

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  3. The Last Driver #2 — Simon Gough — second-print cover03
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    The Last Driver #2

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    Why it matters A new printing gives Sean Gordon Murphy’s chase story a Simon Gough cover.

    Culture Fiend take Included in the November 3 market report. This is a second printing, not a new story debut.

    Research Evidence dated 2026-11-03.

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