Top Comics This Week: October 22, 2025

Image’s breakout horror mini-series continues to deliver pure tension. In a preview from Image, “Pinned down, outgunned, and running on fumes, Milton Shaw makes a desperate push across enemy lines—with a squad of Narenian soldiers and a relentless bruiser on his heels. Trapped between a dam and a detonator, Milton’s last shot at survival is running out fast.”

Writer Alana Cheng cranks up the dread as the survivors turn on one another—and one character’s tragic backstory reveals how the park claimed its first victims. Artist Marco Díaz’s unsettling use of shadow and neon light creates an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and nightmarish. Expect this issue to end on a cliffhanger that will haunt you until next month.

2.) “Orla #3″ (Third Eye Comics)

“Orla” continues to be the indie gem of the season, published by the ever-innovative Third Eye Comics. Mixing Celtic folklore with cosmic horror, the series follows Orla, a druid marked by an ancient god, as she struggles to keep her humanity in a modern world that’s forgotten magic. In issue #3, the mythic and the mundane collide when Orla returns to her hometown to confront a haunting tied to her family’s bloodline. Writer-artist duo Kira and Lennox Foster bring lush, painterly visuals and lyrical dialogue that make every page feel like a fever dream. It’s a perfect pick for readers who love “The Sandman” or “Wytches”.

3.) “Powers 25 #2″ (Dark Horse)

After a triumphant anniversary relaunch, “Powers 25” dives deeper into the murky ethics of superhuman law enforcement. Writer Brian Michael Bendis returns to his acclaimed universe with renewed energy, while artist Michael Avon Oeming’s stylized noir visuals remain as sharp as ever. In a preview from Dark Horse, “Detective Kutter has an impossible powers case that defies physics and no one is helping her. A dead body with a portal for a face and a super-science conclave determined to cover up whatever happened. All this and the debut of a brand-new Powers detective. And what is The Christian Walker Powers Act?”

The issue balances sardonic humor and grim realism, offering a thoughtful reflection on how power—both literal and political—corrupts even the most heroic intentions. It’s classic “Powers” with a timely twist.

4.) “Ultimate Spider-Man #22″ (Marvel Comics)

The “New Foundations” arc continues to redefine the Ultimate Universe. Writer Jonathan Hickman keeps readers guessing as Peter Parker navigates the balance between his public life as a symbol and his private life as a young man trying to hold it all together. In “Ultimate Spider-Man #22″, Peter faces a moral dilemma when a mysterious new ally proposes a radical way to end crime in New York for good. Marco Checchetto’s kinetic artwork captures both the high-octane action and the emotional weight behind every web-sling. This issue feels like a turning point—one that could potentially reshape the Ultimate line.

5.) “Detective Comics #1102″ (DC Comics)

In the aftermath of “Gotham Nocturne”, Bruce Wayne finds himself haunted: literally and figuratively. Writer Ram V continues his operatic run on “Detective Comics” with a story steeped in gothic atmosphere and psychological depth. Issue #1102 pushes Batman into a new confrontation with the supernatural as an old foe returns wearing a new, terrifying face. The artwork by Riccardo Federici is nothing short of stunning, with its moody chiaroscuro evoking the classic horror cinema. This isn’t just another Batman comic: it’s a meditation on identity, guilt, and the cost of eternal vigilance.

Final Thoughts

From indie horror chills to superhero reinventions, this week’s comics showcase the medium at its most diverse and daring. Whether you’re drawn to the emotional complexity of “Detective Comics” or the pulse-pounding thrills of “Escape”, there’s no shortage of reasons to hit your local shop and discover what’s next between the panels. Stay tuned every Wednesday with Total Apex Entertainment for the week’s top comics released!