Comic Book News This Week: London Film & Comic Con Cancelled Through 2027, Marvel July Solicits Dominate, New Batman & Spider-Man Releases

About this episode

This episode covers the latest comic book news, including the cancellation of the London Film & Comic Con and new releases from Marvel and DC.

Fans of capes, cowls, and cosmic battles, buckle up—comic book news from the past few days is buzzing with cancellations, hot solicits, and character spotlights that have the industry talking. The biggest shocker hit Bleeding Cool's top spot: London Film & Comic Con is cancelled straight through to August 2027, leaving cosplayers and collectors gutted but sparking chatter about what fills the void in the UK scene.[1] While fans mourn, publishers are charging ahead with July 2026 solicits stealing the show—Marvel's full lineup dominated reads, teasing epic arcs that could redefine heroes like Spider-Man and the X-Men, with Generation X-23 holding strong as the last $3.99 gem in a pricier market.[1] Dark Horse joins the frenzy with August 2026 drops featuring He-Man, D&D tie-ins, and Foundry, while AMP unleashes Greatest American Hero in their July slate, promising retro superhero vibes with a modern twist.[1] Over at DC, Jim Lee opened up about health hurdles impacting Batman #163, sharing a raw update that has Bat-fans sending support and eyeing his iconic art with renewed appreciation.[1] Swamp Thing fans got a treat too—a preview of the 1989 #1 facsimile edition, proving…

Topics covered

• comic book news
• cancellations
• Marvel solicits
• Batman updates
• new comic releases

Keywords

• comic book news
• London Film & Comic Con
• Marvel July solicits
• Batman updates
• new comic releases

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: London Film & Comic Con, Marvel, Dark Horse, AMP

Books & works: Batman #163, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #3, Batman/Wonder Woman: Truth #1, Justice League Intergalactic Special #1, Generation X-23, He-Man, D&D, Foundry, Greatest American Hero, Swamp Thing

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