First Issues NOW!

First Issues NOW! is a weekly comic book review show, looking at all (or most depending on availability of release) of the #1 issues being launched!

If daily isn't your think, also check out First Issues Weekly!

Hosted by A.J. Carey, the Comic Archivist on YouTube

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Update frequency: every day
Average duration: 4 minutes
Episodes: 112
Years Active: 2023 - 2025

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Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #1 (Marvel, 2025)

It's a bunch of yautja - and Kraven the Hunter - going to Earth to hunt and kill Marvel characters. What were you expecting?

PREDATOR KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1, written by Benjamin Percy, pencils …

00:04:22 | Fri 15 Aug 2025

Bring on the Bad Guys: Red Skull #1 (Marvel, 2025)

I mean it's Red Skull killing the same Nazi over and over for a full issue, that doesn't mean it's bad.

BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: RED SKULL #1, written by Stephanie Phillips, art by Tommaso Bianchi, col…

00:03:50 | Fri 15 Aug 2025

SAMMI'S PICK - Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #1 (DC, 2025)

Why yes, the biggest hurdle in recording anything is being able to pronounce Cheetah and Cheshire. Yes, I cut about 10 minutes of struggling. Either way, that's still a great comic. And I think we're…

00:04:06 | Wed 13 Aug 2025

SAMMI'S PICK - Archie Vs Minor Threats #1 (Dark Horse, 2025)

On this week's special segment, Sammi's Pick, she chooses another crossover title. This time from Dark Horse. Neat.

00:08:00 | Tue 12 Aug 2025

Cruel Universe #1 (EC Comics, 2025)

What's better than pulp horror? Nothing but pulp sci-fi is definitely at least on par!

“In A Strange Land” written by J. Holtham, and art by David Rubin.
“Catch & Kill” written by Ann Nocenti and art…

00:05:05 | Mon 11 Aug 2025

Orla! #1 (Mad Cave Studio, 2025)

I haven't gotten to say it about a romcom this year but boy howdy can I not wait for issue 2!

ORLA! Written by John Lees, art by Sally Cantirino, colors by Dearbhla Kelly and letters by Lucas Gattoni…

00:03:30 | Mon 11 Aug 2025

Tramps of the Apocalypse #1 (Dark Horse, 2025)

There's nothing worse than seeing a bland version of something you REALLY enjoy. Shame.

TRAMPS OF THE APOCALYPSE #1, with the script, interiors and cover art done by Alice Darrow, with interior and c…

00:04:29 | Fri 08 Aug 2025

Hellboy In Love: The Art of Fire #1 (Dark Horse, 2025)

As a casual Hellboy fan, this was not my jam. But that doesn't mean it was bad.

HELLBOY IN LOVE #1, script by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden, art and colors by Alex Neito, and letters by Clem Ro…

00:03:19 | Fri 08 Aug 2025

Ancestral Recall #1 (Ahoy, 2025)

Every week, there's only a couple comics that I have no real context for, that when I read them, it's a great surprise. This is one of those reads. Pull it!

ANCESTRAL RECALL #1, written by Jordan Cla…

00:04:19 | Fri 08 Aug 2025

Godzilla Escape The Deadzone #1 (IDW, 2025)

The Kai-Sei Era of IDW Godzilla is fantastic, and this is no different!

GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE #1, written by Ethan S Parker and Griffin Sheridan, art by Pablo Tunica, with letters and design …

00:03:26 | Thu 07 Aug 2025

Wolverine By Chris Claremont #1 (Marvel 2025)

'80s Japanese X-Men?! FUUUUUU- YES! STICK IT DIRECTLY INTO MY VEINS! A PERFECT COMIC TRULY PERFECT!

WOLVERINE BY CHRIS CLAREMONT #1, by Chris Claremont and Tom Reilly, colors by Chris O’Halloran and …

00:06:03 | Thu 07 Aug 2025

SAMMI'S PICK - Monster High #1 (IDW, 2025)

Sammi's Pick (she got two this week) is on an IP I know exists but have absolutely no idea about outside the dolls were everywhere it feels like a decade ago. Personally, pretty good comic though.

Pl…

00:05:55 | Wed 06 Aug 2025

Titans Annual #1 (DC, 2025)

I don't think any fan of Titans would go "wow, this exploration of Donna Try as a character is GREAT!" but here we are. Thanks, Phil!

TITANS ANNUAL #1 written and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, colors…

00:04:12 | Wed 06 Aug 2025

SAMMI'S PICK - Speed Racer #1 (Mad Cave Studios, 2025)

AJ can't be the only one to have way too much fun reading Dave Pepose revamps of classic shows.

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SPEED RACER #1, written by David P…

00:11:43 | Wed 06 Aug 2025

Nightwing Annual #1 (DC, 2025)

Nightwing is my comfort character so color me shocked that this books is sheer perfection without him appearing at all.

NIGHTWING ANNUAL #1, written by Dan Watters, art by Francesco Francavilla, and …

00:04:31 | Wed 06 Aug 2025

Justice League: Dark Tomorrow Special #1 (DC, 2025)

I miss when events could just happen in a single universe and time instead of multiversal trips and Hypertime travel. But hey, Marilyn Midnight looks freaking dope.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: DARK TOMORROW SPEC…

00:06:52 | Tue 05 Aug 2025

Godzilla Vs America: Boston #1 (IDW, 2025)

Every single week, IDW releases a new Godzilla book that I have to praise. Each for different reasons. YAY!

“The Great Gorilla Whale” written by Steve Orlando, illustrated by Matt Emmons, and letters…

00:04:44 | Mon 04 Aug 2025

G.O.D.S.: One World Under Doom #1 (Marvel, 2025)

Man, that'd have been great if one of the characters wasn't absolutely grating on me specifically.

G.O.D.S: One World Under Doom #1, written by Ryan North, art by Francesco Mortarino, colors by Raul …

00:05:17 | Sun 03 Aug 2025

Bring on the Bad Guys: Loki #1 (Marvel, 2025)

There's certain times when a one-shot would be perfect as a graphic novel, with a little more freedom. I guess that means this is fantastic with an asterisk.

BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: LOKI #1, written b…

00:05:13 | Sun 03 Aug 2025

Spider-Man Vs The Sinister Sixteen #1 (Marvel, 2025)

Because it takes JMS to pen the harrowing tale of Peter Parker and MJ having a nice dinner. 10/10.

SPIDER-MAN VS THE SINISTER SIXTEEN #1, written by J. Michael Stracynzski, art by Phil Noto, and lett…

00:04:05 | Sun 03 Aug 2025

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