Top Comics This Week: January 21, 2026
Weekly comic day hits like a jolt of caffeine—no matter how chaotic life gets, there’s something grounding about cracking open a fresh stack of stories. This week brings a mix of sharp debuts, wild crossovers, and long‑running arcs hitting their stride. If you’re looking for something new to sink your teeth into, these five comics are absolutely worth the trip to your shop.
1.) “Psylocke: Ninja #1” (Marvel Comics)
Marvel kicks off the year with a razor‑sharp solo launch for Betsy Braddock, and it wastes no time throwing her into the deep end. “Psylocke: Ninja #1” leans hard into the gritty, street‑level side of her history—less cosmic multiverse hopping, more shadowy rooftops and whispered threats in back alleys. In a preview from Marvel Comics, “Flashback to a time when Psylocke was reborn into the ultimate killing machine. What sacrifice did Betsy make to save the X-Men? Why did the Hand choose Psylocke to be their weapon? And what does it have to do with their former assassin…Elektra?!”
What makes this debut pop is the tension between who Betsy used to be and who she refuses to become again. There’s a sense of unfinished business, of ghosts she thought she’d buried clawing their way back into her life. The action is tight and personal, the kind of close‑quarters combat that feels like it leaves bruises on the page. If you’ve been craving a Psylocke story that digs into identity, legacy, and the cost of being a living weapon, this one hits the mark.
2.) “Exquisite Corpses #9” (Image Comics)
This series has been a slow-burning fever dream from the start, and issue #9 turns up the heat. “Exquisite Corpses” continues its twisted dance between body horror, noir mystery, and surrealist art experiment, and somehow it all still works. According to a preview from Image Comics, “The Groundskeeper’s job is to keep order in the playing field. Killers must be kept in bounds, and civilians under control. But the survivors of Oak Valley have no intention of making the Groundkeeper’s job easy…”
The creative team leans into the grotesque beauty of the book’s world: shifting architecture, impossible anatomy, and a sense that reality itself is fraying at the edges. But beneath the visual madness is a surprisingly grounded emotional core. Issue #9 forces the characters to confront the consequences of their earlier choices, and the fallout is messy in all the right ways. If you’re into comics that feel like a nightmare you can’t look away from, this one continues to be a standout.
3.) “Wonder Woman #29” (DC Comics)
Diana’s current run has been building toward something big, and “Wonder Woman #29” feels like the moment the storm finally breaks. The Amazon warrior finds herself caught between political pressure, divine interference, and a world that keeps demanding she choose a side. This issue digs into the moral weight of leadership—what it means to stand for peace when everyone around you is preparing for war.
There’s a rawness to Diana here that’s refreshing. She’s powerful, yes, but she’s also tired of being pulled in a dozen directions by people who claim to know what’s best for her. The art team delivers some jaw‑dropping sequences, especially when the gods make their presence known. Expect big emotions, big stakes, and a cliffhanger that practically dares you not to come back next month.
4.) “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4” (BOOM! Studios)
Look, sometimes you just want pure, unfiltered fun—and this crossover continues to deliver exactly that. Issue #4 of the third MMPR/TMNT team‑up arc is a chaotic, colorful brawl that somehow still finds room for heart. The Rangers and Turtles are deep into their latest shared crisis, juggling mutant mayhem, villain alliances, and the kind of teamwork mishaps that only happen when two iconic squads try to operate in the same space.
This chapter leans into the joy of seeing these characters bounce off each other. Mikey geeking out over Ranger tech, Billy trying to make sense of mutant biology, Donnie and Trini comparing notes—it’s all here, and it’s all delightful. But the stakes are real, too: the villains’ plan escalates in a way that threatens both teams’ worlds, and the final pages hint at a showdown fans have been waiting for. If you grew up on either franchise, this series continues to feel like a Saturday morning dream come true.
5.) “Adventure Time #9” (Oni Press)
The new “Adventure Time” run has been a pleasant surprise—faithful to the show’s spirit while carving out its own identity—and issue #9 keeps that momentum going. Finn and Jake find themselves tangled in a quest that starts silly and quickly becomes something more heartfelt, as is tradition in the Land of Ooo. Expect weird creatures, unexpected emotional beats, and that signature blend of whimsy and melancholy that the franchise does so well.
This issue shines in how it balances humor with sincerity. One moment you’re laughing at a bizarre magical mishap, the next you’re hit with a line that makes you pause and think about friendship, growing up, or the strange ways life changes when you’re not looking. The art is vibrant and expressive, capturing the elasticity of the world without losing the warmth that makes it feel like home. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just dipping your toes into Ooo, this one’s a treat.
A week like this is a reminder of why comics still hit with such force—they’re messy, bold, and full of heart in ways no other medium quite matches. Whether you’re chasing high‑stakes heroics, surreal experiments, or pure crossover chaos, there’s something on the stands that’ll grab you by the collar. Keep your pull list close, because the best comics always seem to drop right when you need them most.
