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Spring Sale 2026 Action!
Welcome to the “central” Walt’s NL, written by Walt (c’est moi), on a monthly… well, bi-monthly… ehm… quarterly basis? Let’s just call it: whenever I feel like I have something to say (or Gloriana just forces me to write stuff). Anyway, this is still the... more »
I Said I’d Keep This Week's FOC Short... but then Marvel and DC went all out...
It’s funny, really – the last newsletter I wrote you (yes, you specifically) was very bereft of too many exciting new bricks… pardon, books. This one? Oh, boy! Since there’s so many heavy hitters this week, I will keep this introduction short and sweet. Let’s just dive right in!... more »
The Anime Is Coming, The Manga Is Already Here! :D
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Every season, it happens again. A new wave of anime drops, everyone starts talking about the same titles, and suddenly it feels like you’re either catching up… or already behind. But here’s the thing: Most of these stories have been around for a while. Sitting quietly on shelves,... more »
TOP 50 Best-Selling Single Issues in March 2026
Which comic books are actually selling right now? This monthly sales chart breaks down the best-selling single-issue comics of March 2026, based on real sales data from Walt’s Comic Shop, Europe’s premier retailers for US comics. Commentary by Walt: This is a very special month. Not only did... more »
We Are Betting EVERYTHING On This FOC!
Why? Because I actually got to talk to one of the creators with a release this week!!!! And it was... awesome. I tried not to geek out, but I kind of did. And the lightning made a weird Titans T on my face (what’s up with that???) Matthew Rosenberg and Andy Macdonald are joined by Matthew’s... more »
My Most Talked-About Book Is On FOC TODAY! :O
The kind you mention so often you almost start to feel a little embarrassed? If you’ve been reading my newsletters, or even caught my article in our third Fanzine about the complex lives of adaptations (expertly edited by the wonderful Daniel, who took a deep dive into the intersection of manga... more »
Some Classic Heroes Start From #1 Today! :O
Some weeks I blab, and other weeks (And I also saw something in the Berlin subway I’d rather forget, so I’m cranky.) I just want to give a shout-out to the new DC Next Level books. I feel like I didn’t vocalize enough how good the Firestorm book was last month (I read the advanced copy... more »
Marvel And DC Are Treating Us With This Week's FOC!
The new DC Comics catalogue is starting to appear, and I’m refreshing r/omnibuscollectors on Reddit like an addict. Yes, redditors. I’m there, and I kick myself every time I see a post asking about Walt’s Comic Shop. I just want to say hi, but I don’t want to be this guy: (Hey... more »
Superman’s Here, Spider-Man’s Outside Within This Singles FOC!
It’s so fun, I can't wait for you to read and enjoy Jorge Jiménez’s art.Jorge even suited up as Spider-Man to celebrate. Ok, Jorge. This is an intervention. It should be illegal to not only be considered the definitive artist for Batman for the decade, but also give us the best... more »
No DC Books?! But Star Wars And Transformers Said Hi Within This Week's FOC!
Spring is here, and you know what that means: It’s time for romance! Love is in the air… or maybe that’s just the dust from my ever-growing “to-read” pile. And while Valentine’s Day is looong behind us, there are still things you can get your significant other for... more »