Top Comics This Week: October 8, 2025

Each Wednesday brings new drops, and this week—October 8—features a tantalizing mix across DC, Marvel, Image, IDW, and BOOM! Studios. Whether you prefer caped vigilantes, giant monsters, or horror-tinged thrillers, there’s something worth picking up. Here are five standout releases that should be on your radar.

Top Comics This Week

1.) Absolute Batman #13 (DC)

In this pivotal issue, Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta bring Batman’s struggle with Bane to a head, promising what they call his “final showdown” with the monstrous foe. As a twist, this issue also delves deeper into Bruce Wayne’s origins, exploring how childhood trauma and his father’s guidance shaped the vigilant crusader he has become.

One of the most talked-about elements is the debut of Absolute Catwoman, teased by Snyder and matchingly illustrated by Dragotta, which adds a new dimension to the strained dynamics of Gotham’s underworld. Expect intense action, psychological tension, and emotional weight as Batman faces both external threats and internal reckonings.

2.) Transformers #25 (Image Comics)

Issue #25 marks a new era for the long-running Transformers line, with Robert Kirkman on writing and Dan Mora on art. The creative shift is being billed as a seamless transition, with Kirkman aiming to build upon the momentum established under the previous run while gradually expanding the Energon Universe.

Narratively, the Autobots face threats on multiple fronts. According to a preview on Image Comics, “Optimus Prime and the remaining Autobots must join forces with unlikely allies in order to protect their adopted planet. But Prime’s next challenge lies closer to home than he ever imagined. And what is the fate of the Decepticons?”. For longtime fans and readers new to the universe alike, #25 looks positioned as both a fresh start and a continuation of the saga.

3.) The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1 (Marvel)

A return to one of Spider-Man’s most beloved periods, “Torn #1“ by J. Michael Straczynski (writer) and Pere Pérez (artist) revisits Peter Parker’s college days at Empire State University, complete with the familiar faces of Gwen Stacy, MJ, Harry Osborn, and Flash Thompson. But this isn’t just your typical comics nostalgia: an insidious new threat emerges that could ripple across Peter’s future and shake the Marvel Universe.

Straczynski’s return to Spidey offers more than a throwback: behind the bright college life lies a darker undercurrent. The tension between youthful optimism and looming danger sets the stage for a deeply emotional and suspenseful saga.

4.) Godzilla #3 (IDW)

In “Godzilla #3“, writer Tim Seeley and artist Nikola Čižmešija continue escalating the stakes in the Kai-Sei Era. The issue plunges into intergalactic chaos as Mechagodzilla’s crew becomes entangled in a black-market egg smuggling war, raising questions about alien interference in Earth’s kaiju conflicts.

Meanwhile, terrestrial havoc unfolds: Godzilla’s sudden appearance in mainland USA—tearing through familiar terrain—forces G-Force and human military forces to scramble. With new monstrous threats emerging and cosmic intrigue on the horizon, #3 promises thrills, destruction, and a broader mythology for this monster-versus-universe storyline.

5.) Something Is Killing the Children: A Monster Hunter Walks Into a Bar #1 (BOOM! Studios)

This special one-shot collects a haunting anthology originally serialized within “Hello Darkness”, now unified into a single issue. Penned by James Tynion IV with art from Werther Dell’Edera, the story is told from the perspective of those saved by Erica Slaughter, a monster hunter whose legend looms large.

Rather than following Slaughter directly, the narrative explores the emotional fallout and lingering terror of survivors—those whose lives she touched. According to a preview from BOOM! Studios, “Erica Slaughter moves from town to town, hunting the monsters that haunt the night—but this time, the story isn’t hers alone. Told from the perspective of those she saved, this haunting anthology explores the legend and lasting impact of the mysterious monster hunter!”

Final Comics Thoughts

Whether you lean toward caped crusaders, giant monsters, or horror anthologies, this week’s top comics have something compelling for every kind of reader. DC is raising the emotional stakes, Marvel is revisiting its roots, and Image continues to expand its interconnected universes, showing just how diverse today’s comic landscape can be.

No matter your genre of choice, this week’s comics promise high drama, unforgettable art, and storytelling that pushes boundaries. As always, stay tuned with Total Apex Entertainment for the latest comic book news!