As the calendar flips to June, comic book fans get ready – four days of new releases await! With so many thrilling titles dropping in such a short time span, navigating through it all can be dizzying. To help guide you on your journey into comics this month we’ve curated some must-read picks that’ll promise magical escapism like Void Rivals #1, You’ve Been Cancelled #1 – plus a few more.
Of course, there are many on-going books that have release dates in June, but we are focusing on new series releases. Most of our selections come from independent publishers, but you may also see books from Marvel and DC Comics as well. This list is also subjective to what we are interested in reading.
Lastly, release dates are always subject to change due many different reasons. We will do our best to update this list as we are made aware of these changes.
JUNE 7
You’ve Been Cancelled #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
(W) Curt Pires (A/CA) Kevin Castaniero
In the near future, cancel culture means more than just losing your job…it could mean your life. The world’s premier entertainment event is CANCELLED – a live-streamed program where elite bounty hunters called cancellers kill individuals who society has voted to “cancel” following heinous actions or offenses. Our story follows Roland Endo, the world’s #1 ranked Canceller. Because of this status, Roland lives in a constant state of paranoia with a target on his back…
Curt Pires joins the Capes and Tights Podcast for Episode 109 to discuss You’ve Been Cancelled and more!
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – The Empire #1 (Marvel)
(W) Jody Houser // (A) Jethro Morales
As operations begin to take shape on the moon of ENDOR, a technician must figure out how to live under the control of THE EMPIRE. But if he can’t stay out of trouble, what will the Empire do with him? Continuing the 40TH ANNIVERSARY celebration of RETURN OF THE JEDI, Jody Houser & Jethro Morales pull back the curtain of the Empire like never before!
FOC: May 15, 2023
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. Street Fighter #1 (IDW Publishing)
(W) Paul Allor // (A/CA) Ariel Medel
When a prestigious martial arts tournament invites fighters to travel to Atlantic City and test their skills, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles jump at the chance to compete. But a big stage means big competition, and the world famous STREET FIGHTERS have shown up in force to prove the mettle of their PSYCHO POWERED fighting forms.
As if that’s not enough of a challenge, there are rumors of competitors disappearing and the identity of the contest’s benefactors is shrouded in mystery.
Don’t miss the matchups of your favorite fighters as the half-shell heroes face the likes of Ryu, Guile, Chun-Li, and more.
TMNT vs. Street Fighter kicks off a five-issue fight card of fury starting this June!
FOC: May 15, 2023
