July 2026 Pull List: The Comics You Need to Add Right Now
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July 2026 Is Stacked — Here's What to Pull
Every month, the shelves at Rune Works Comics fill up with new stories, bold creative visions, and the kind of comics that remind you why this hobby is the original human pastime. July 2026 is no exception. Whether you're a longtime collector or just building your pull list for the first time, here's what we're most excited about this month.
Browse everything arriving now in our NEW RELEASES collection.
DC W.I.P. WATCHMEN #1 (MR)
One of the most anticipated launches of the year. DC's W.I.P. (Works In Progress) line takes a bold new approach to the Watchmen universe, and issue #1 is already generating serious buzz. If you've been waiting for a reason to revisit Watchmen's world with fresh eyes, this is it. FOC deadline: August 24, 2026 — lock yours in now.
Pre-order DC W.I.P. WATCHMEN #1 →
Swamp Thing: The Anatomy Lesson – DC Compact Comics Edition
Alan Moore's legendary Swamp Thing run is widely considered one of the greatest comics ever written. This new DC Compact Comics Edition makes it more accessible than ever — perfect for new readers and a beautiful addition to any collection. FOC: July 20, 2026.
Grab Swamp Thing: The Anatomy Lesson →
New to the Compact line? It's comfortably the cheapest way into DC's best storylines — we cover the whole range in Where to Start Reading Batman.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK: ESCAPE FROM CHICAGO #1 (CVR B – Danica Brine Variant)
Snake Plissken heads to the Windy City, and we're here for it. This Chicago-set chapter of the Escape from New York comics universe is a must for fans of the franchise — and that Danica Brine variant cover is genuinely stunning. Arriving September 23, 2026.
Pre-order Escape from Chicago #1 (Variant Cover) →
Hardcover Highlights: Golden Age & Beyond
July is also a great month for hardcover collectors. Two standout releases are hitting soon:
- Golden Age Classics: Fight Comics HC Vol. 02 — A gorgeous archival collection of Golden Age action comics. FOC: July 27.
- PS Artbooks: Black Cat Comics HC Vol. 05 — The Black Cat series continues in this beautifully restored hardcover. FOC: July 27.
More collected editions are in our Graphic Novels collection.
For the Comics History Nerds: Marvelmation
Marvelmation: Jack Kirby's Final Act in Comics and Animation 1976–1994 is the kind of book that belongs on every serious collector's shelf. A deep dive into Kirby's later career — his animation work, his final Marvel projects, and his enduring legacy. FOC: July 27, 2026.
New to Pull Lists? Start Here
A pull list is simply a standing arrangement — you tell us what you collect, and we set a copy aside for you every month. No refreshing the site, no missed issues, no gaps in a run you've spent two years building.
Three guides worth reading before you build yours:
- What Is FOC? — how pre-orders and Final Order Cutoff dates actually work, and why they decide what you can get.
- Variant Covers Explained — what 1:10, 1:25 and 1:50 really mean, and which covers are worth chasing.
- Blind Bags & Backstock Deals — how to build a collection without overspending.
Build Your Pull List Today
Don't miss your FOC (Final Order Cutoff) deadlines — once they pass, quantities aren't guaranteed. Pre-order ahead of the cutoff and standard covers are 20% off automatically in cart, with incentive covers at 10% off.
Head to our Newest Pre-Orders page to see everything arriving soon, browse Incentive & Ratio Variants for the chase covers, or check Just Arrived — In Stock for what's on the shelf today.
Have questions about what to pull? Reach out — we're always happy to talk comics.