Campus Comics Cast

Welcome to episode 222 of the Canvas Comics Cast, as we are still coming down from our Halloween Sugar Buzz to bring you the pre-orders for comics generally shipping in January of 2026! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:16 Intro 00:03:28 Next Phase catalog start 00:07:24 DC 00:28:06 Image 00:55:50 Panels catalog start 01:04:58 Marvel 01:16:34 Next Episode 01:18:55 Outros 01:20:12 Stingers Have you ever wondered which new comic releases are truly worth pre-ordering—and how to avoid the duds in the upcoming 2026 catalogs?​ If you’re tired of sifting through endless comic solicitations that all sound the same, this episode is your guide to picking out the hidden gems and avoiding surprises like the Halloween comic controversy or surprise creative team changes.​ Discover the stand-out series and trades shipping in January 2026, including expert opinions on overlooked stories and formats.​ Get inside info on which new creative teams, variant covers, and publisher moves are sparking community buzz