Top Comics This Week: October 29, 2025

The moment fans have waited for: the climactic conclusion to “The Long Halloween” saga is here. Jeph Loeb and Matteo Scalera bring the story to its end with Gotham ablaze. Organized crime, rogue villains, and Batman’s own allies clash in a final war, while Catwoman faces a crucial moral crossroads and Two-Face reveals secrets that could shake the status quo. Expect explosive action sequences, emotional reckonings, and some narrative threads demanding more attention than the issue can always afford.

2.) “Undeadpool #1” (Marvel Comics)

Launching this week is “Undeadpool #1”, a fresh twist on Marvel’s irreverent antihero. In a preview from Marvel, “X YEARS LATER, and the virus ravaging the REVELATION TERRITORIES has finally made WADE WILSON into what he always wanted to be – a mutant! But not like this – NOT LIKE THIS! Deadpool’s healing factor is on overdrive, his mind a passenger in a body that hungers…and cannot be sated, unless he devours the life force of mutants!” The premise invites chaotic humor, unexpected heartbreak, and the kind of meta commentary Deadpool fans expect. Keep an eye out for variant covers and early commentary to see if this subverts expectations—or leans fully into the horror comedy lane.

3.) “Universal Monsters: Dracula Black & White Special #1” (Image Comics)

The horror spotlight returns with “Universal Monsters: Dracula Black & White Special #1”, the first half of a two-issue special. This version reimagines Bram Stoker’s classic in stark monochrome visuals, focusing on Dr. John Seward, his mysterious patient, and Seward’s adopted daughter Lucy as she succumbs to Count Dracula’s dark influence. In black and white, shadows carry weight, and the absence of color heightens the gothic dread. It’s a distilled vampire tale, aiming for chilling atmosphere over splashy spectacle.

4.) “Return to Sleepy Hollow #1” (IDW Publishing)

For fans of gothic horror and creepy Americana, “Return to Sleepy Hollow #1” hits shelves this week. In a preview from IDW, “The Headless Horseman hasn’t plagued Sleepy Hollow for 15 years now, but unbeknownst to the residents of the drowsy valley, a deeper evil lurks in the roots of the town, and it will stop at nothing to quench its thirst for blood.” Ichabod Crane, now a skeptic of the supernatural, is pulled back to the town when unexplained murders echo the old legend. Katrina Van Tassel returns, and their fractured relationship may be the key to unearthing darker secrets buried in Sleepy Hollow’s roots. Expect creeping dread, folklore, and creeping dread in every frame.

5.) “Murder Podcast #1” (Ignition Press)

A daring debut from Ignition Press, “Murder Podcast #1” presents a horror-thriller steeped in the world of podcasts. Created by Jeremy Haun and Mike Tisserand, the story revolves around a true-crime podcast whose episodes take deadly turns for its listeners. In a preview from Ignition Press, “Fans of true crime podcasts are noticing brand-new episodes of a show they thought was over appearing in their feed, but when they cue up the first episode, they find themselves overtaken by a murderous urge. One that only stops when the killer is stopped, leaving a gruesome death toll in its wake.”

Tense, smart, and deeply unnerving, “Murder Podcast” captures the voyeurism of true crime while turning it into something far more sinister. It’s the kind of concept that lingers long after you’ve turned the page.

Final Thoughts

This week’s releases close out October on a high note, delivering a little something for every kind of comic fan. From “Batman: The Long Halloween”’s grand finale to new horrors like “Return to Sleepy Hollow” and “Murder Podcast”, publishers are leaning into the spooky season in full force. Whether you’re craving nostalgia, suspense, or supernatural chaos, these titles offer the perfect sendoff to Halloween 2025—and a reminder that great comics thrive where fear and imagination collide.