Overall, 2022 has been a fantastic year for comic books, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Month after month, we’ve been greeted by excellent new titles and the continuation of many fan favourites. August is no exception to this rule, with countless comics begging to be added to the collection.
If you’re looking to delve back into the world of The Sandman before the release of the much-anticipated Netflix adaption, DC has got you covered. Also, if the influx of MCU content has left you craving some superhero madness, Ms. Marvel & Moon Knight is the comic you’ve been looking for. Without further ado, here are all the comic books arriving in August 2022. If you want to know what’s coming to Netflix this month, you can read our post here and if you’re looking for the games coming your way this August, the link is here.
New Image Comics Releasing in August 2022
The Dead Lucky #1
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Release Date: 3 August 2022
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By: Melissa Flores; French Carlomagno
San Francisco is changing. Tech consortium Morrow is building the city of the future with “peacekeeper” robots looming on every corner, and wherever Morrow isn’t, the Salvation gang is. Bibiana Lopez-Yang is changing too. She came back from Afghanistan with PTSD and the ability to control electrical currents. If she can hold it together, she might be the hero San Francisco needs. But against an enemy this big, it isn’t enough to be good. She’ll have to be lucky.
Love Everlasting #1
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Release Date: 10 August 2022
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By: Tom King; Elsa Charretier
Joan Peterson discovers that she is trapped in an endless, terrifying cycle of “romance”. A problem to be solved, a man to marry, and every time she falls in love, she’s torn from her world and thrust into another teary saga.
Golden Rage #1
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Release Date: 3 August 2022
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By: Chrissy Williams; Lauren Knight
In a world where older women who’ve been deemed useless to society are abandoned on an island, Golden Rage documents their golden years of making friends, baking dessert, and fighting to the death.
Other Image Comics August 2022 Comic Book Releases
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A Righteous Thirst For Vengeance #11
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A Town Called Terror #5
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Above Snakes #2
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Arrowsmith Vol. 2: Behind Enemy Lines TP
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Astro Coty Metrobook Vol. 2 TP
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Beware The Eye Of Odin #3
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Blood Stained Teeth #5
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Brigade #1 Remastered Edition
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Cover Girls TP
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Cover Girls 2 HC
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Deadly Class #56
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Die HC
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Do A Powerbomb #3
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Eight Billion Genies #4
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Fire Power #23
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Farmhand #20
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Gideon Falls Deluxe Edition, Book Two HC
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Gunslinger Spawn #11
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Hellcop #10
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I Hate This Place #4
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Image! #5
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King Spawn #13
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Lego Ninjango: Garmadom #4
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Little Monsters #6
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Loaded Bible: Blood of my Blood #6
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Manifest Destiny #46
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Metal Society #4
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Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika Vol. 2 TP
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Monkey Meat: The First Batch TP
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Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Failure HC
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Newburn Vol. 1 TP
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New Masters #6
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Nita Hawes’ Nightmare Blog #8
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Old Dog #1
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Public Domain #3
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Prodigy: The Icarus Society #2
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Radiant Black #18
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Radiant Black Vol. 3 TP
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Rogues’ Gallery #2
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Rogue Sun #7
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Rogue Sun Vol. 1 TP
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Seven Sons #3
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Shirtless Bear-Fighter! 2 #1
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Sins Of The Black Flamingo #3
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Slumber #6
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Spawn #333
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Spawn: Origins Vol. 22 TP
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Starhenge Book One: The Dragon & The Boar #2
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Step By Bloody Step TP
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Skybound Presents: Afterschool #3
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That Texas Blood #16
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The Closet #3
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The Deadliest Bouquet #1
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The Department Of Truth #21
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The Last Shadowhawk #1
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The Magic Order 3 #2
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The Scorched #9
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The Silver Coin #13
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The Walking Dead Deluxe #44; #45
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Time Before Time #15
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Twig #4
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Unnatural: Blue Blood #4
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Undiscovered Country #20
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20TH Century Men #1
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20XX: Transport (One-Shot)
New Boom! Studios Comics Releasing in August 2022
Magic: Ajani Goldmane #1
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Release Date: 24 August 2022
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By: Seanan McGuire; Ariel Olivetti
This standalone tale introduces new readers to fan favourite planeswalker Ajani Goldmane while delving into his past adventures and uncovering surprising revelations for the brave healer’s current fans. But what happens when the steadfast, valiant protector faces threats beyond his capabilities?
Power Rangers Unlimited: The Death Ranger #1
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Release Date: 31 August 2022
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By: Paul Allor; Katherine Lobo
The legendary Omega Rangers defended the universe from evil thousands of years ago, the six of them using their elemental powers to protect others from sinister forces. But that all changed when one key member turned on the others, seduced by the death-defying powers of the Rangers’ greatest foe.
WYND Throne In The Sky #1
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Release Date: 24 August 2022
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By: James Tynion IV; Michael Dialynas
The WYND saga continues in this epic new volume. The land of Esseriel has grown darker and more dangerous as tensions between the human and faerie realms threaten to erupt into all-out war. Could Wynd be the only hope for peace? And what will his destiny be if he truly is one of the legendary Winged Ones?
Other Boom! Studios August 2022 Comic Book Releases
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Alice Ever After #5
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All-New Firefly #7
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All-New Firefly Gospel According To Jayne HC Vol. 1
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Angel #8
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Basilisk #10
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Dune: The Waters of Kanly #4
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Firefly 20th Anniversary Special #1
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Flavor Girls #2
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Go Go Power Rangers Deluxe Edition HC Book 1
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Grim #4
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House of Slaughter #9
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I’m Still Alive HC
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Just Beyond, Graphic Novel Gift Set
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Magic The Gathering #17
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Mighty Morphin #22
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Once & Future #28
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Power Rangers #22
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Power Rangers Universe HC
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Something Is Killing The Children TP Vol. 5
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The Vampire Slayer #5
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We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #13
New DC Comics releasing in August 2022
Olympus: Rebirth #1
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Release Date: 23 August 2022
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By: Becky Cloonan; Michael Conrad
After years of bitter and violent conflict, the Greek pantheon of gods stands united to welcome their latest goddess, Hippolyta of Themyscira. Due to her heroic efforts in the mortal realm, the former queen has earned her rightful place among the gods and plans to use her newfound powers to take care of her Amazon sisters from beyond. Little does she know, some of the gods are wary of the new future Hippolyta brings and will do just about anything to stop it.
Batman: Dear Detective #1
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Release Date: 6 August 2022
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By: Lee Bermejo; Marie Javins
What happens when a comics art powerhouse meets one of the greatest, most exciting heroes of all time? One part prestige art book, one part compelling noir tale, this one-of-a-kind edition collects some of Lee Bermejo’s most jaw-dropping Batman covers woven together to tell a story that strikes right at the heart of the Dark Knight’s never-ending crusade.
The New Champion Of Shazam! #1
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Release Date: 2 August 2022
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By: Josie Campbell; Evan Shaner
Mary Bromfield has always struggled to determine who she is outside her family… kinda hard to do when you’re all superheroes. Now, after Billy Batson’s heroic sacrifice, the power of Shazam has vanished, and she’s been left powerless. Most heroes would be distraught, but not Mary. It’s finally time for a voyage of self-discovery as she prepares for her freshman year of college and civilian life. But nothing is ever truly normal for this young hero because she’s just been chosen as the new champion of Shazam.
Other DC Comics August 2022 Comic Book Releases
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Action Comics #1046
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Aquaman & The Flash: Voidsong #3
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Batgirls #9
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Batman #126
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Batman Beyond: Neo-Year #5
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Batman: Fortress #4
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Batman: Killing Time #6
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Batman – One Bad Day: The Riddler #1
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Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #6
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Batman: The Knight #8
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Batman: Urban Legends #18
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Batman: White Knight Presents: Red Hood #2
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Black Adam #3
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Black Adam – The Justice Society Files: Cyclone #1
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Blood Syndicate: Season One #4
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Catwoman #46
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Catwoman: Lonely City #4
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Dark Crisis #3
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Dark Crisis: Worlds Without A Justice League – Green Lantern #1
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice #3
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DC Dark Knights Of Steel Vol. 1 HC
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Dceased: War Of The Undead Gods #1
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DC: Mech #2
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DC Saved By The Belle Reve #1
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DC VS. Vampires #8
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DC VS. Vampires: All-Out War #2
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DC VS. Vampires Vol. 1 HC
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Deathstroke Inc. #12
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Detective Comics #1063
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Detective Comics #27 Facsimile Edition
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DUO #4
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Fables #154
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Flashpoint Beyond #4
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Future State: Gotham #16
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Harley Quinn #18; #19; #20; #21
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Harley Quinn 2022 Annual #1
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Harley Quinn: The Animated Series – The Real Sidekicks Of New Gotham Special #1
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I Am Batman #12
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Justice League VS. The Legion of Super-Heroes #6
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Multiversity: Teen Justice #3
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Naomi: Season Two #6
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Nightwing #95
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Nubia: Queen Of The Amazons #3
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Poison Ivy #3
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Robin #17
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Rogues #4
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Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? #17
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Sword Of Azrael #1
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Sword Of Azrael: Dark Knight Of The Soul #1
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Tales Of The Human Target #1
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Task Force Z #11
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The Flash #785
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The Flash 2022 Annual #1
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The Human Target Book One HC
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The Jurassic League #4
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The Sandman #1 Facsimile Edition
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The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #5
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The Swamp Thing #16
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Wonder Girl 2022 Annual #1
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Wonder Woman #790
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Young Justice: Targets #2
New Marvel Comics Releasing in August 2022
Ms. Marvel & Moon Knight #1
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Release Date: 17 August 2022
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By: Jody6 Houser; Ibraim Roberson
The first of Khonshu meets the embiggened fist of Ms. Marvel. Marc Spector, Ak.K.A. Moon Knight, protects the travellers of night… but what about those travelling to bring him death? A mechanical threat brings Ms. Marvel into Moon Knight’s orbit, and the gravity of what they uncover will require them to plumb the depths of life and death.
Damage Control #1
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Release Date: 24 August 2022
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By: Hans Rodionoff; Adam F, Goldberg; Charlotte Fullerton; Jay P. Fosgitt
After the mega-powered battles and Hulk-level catastrophes, Damage Control is always there to clean up the mess and get things back to normal. But Damage Control is much more than just a glorified cleanup crew. This new series will pull back the curtain and reveal the secret inner workings that were previously only available to people with Clearance Level Eight. And we’ll witness it all through the eyes of Gus: a fresh-faced, eager newcomer to the company who has no idea how chaotic his life is about to become.
Alien #1
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Release Date: 7 August 2022
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By: Philip Kennedy Johnson; Julius Ohta
A small colony of synths have settled in secret on a backwater moon. When a company of United System soldiers come to them for help retrieving biotechnology on a hostile planet that could be the key to saving humanity, the synths must decide whether the prospect of peace between man and machine is worth the risk of betrayal.
Other Marvel Comics August 2022 Comic Book Releases
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Amazing Fantasy #1000
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Amazing Spider-Man #9; #10
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Ant-Man #3
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Avengers #59; #60
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Avengers Forever #9
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A.X.E.: Judgment Day Tie-In
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A.X.E.: Judgment Day #3; #4
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A.X.E.: Death To The Mutants #2
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Black Panther #9
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Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #3
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Captain America: Symbol of Truth #4
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Captain Marvel #41
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Carnage #6
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Daredevil #3
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Defenders: Beyond #3
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Edge Of The Spider-Verse #1; #2; #3
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Fantastic Four #47
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Fortnite X Marvel: Zero War #3
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Fortnite X Marvel: Zero War #4
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Gambit #4
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Genis-Vell: Captain Marvel #3
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Ghost Rider #7
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Ghost Rider: Vengeance Forever #1
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Giant-Size Gwen Stacy #1
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Hulk #10
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Immortal X-Men #6
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Iron Cat #3
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Iron Man #23
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Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor #3
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Knights of X #5
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Legion of X #5
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Marauders #6
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Mech Strike: Monster Hunters #3
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Miles Morales: Spider-Man #41
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Moon Knight #14
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Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #4
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New Fantastic Four #4
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New Mutants #29
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Predator #2
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Punisher #5
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Savage Avengers #4
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Shang-Chi And The Ten Rings #2
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She-Hulk #6
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Spider-Punk #5
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Star Wars #26
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Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #26
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Star Wars: Darth Vader #26
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Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #24
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Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca #6
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Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi #4
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian #2
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Strange #6
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Thor #28
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Thunderbolts #4
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The Variants #3
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Ultraman: The Mystery of UltraSeven #1
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Venom #11
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Wild Cards: The Drawing of Cards #3
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Wolverine #24
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X-Men #14
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X-Men & Moon Girl #1
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X-Men Legends #4
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X-Men ’92: House of XCII #5
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X-Men Red #6
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X-Force #31
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X-Terminators #2
With all the excitement still in the air from San Diego Comic-Con, it’s no wonder August is such a hard-hitting month for comic books. Whether looking for something new to fall in love with or returning to an old favourite, remember to head over to Critters and Comics for all your comic needs.