April 2025 was a massive month for single-issue comic sales, with Marvel and DC going toe-to-toe on the Direct Market charts! Fueled by high-profile relaunches and massive fan demand, three specific single issues completely dominated comic shop pull lists.
1. Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Joe Kelly (53) with dynamic interior art by Pepe Larraz (44), Marvel grabbed the #1 bestseller crown with a fresh launch for Peter Parker! Amazing Spider-Man #1 surged past the competition to become the single highest-selling comic book issue of April 2025. Serving as a major jumping-on point, it pulled in massive collector hype with variant covers and a brand-new status quo.
2. Absolute Batman #7 (DC Comics)
Written by Scott Snyder (49) with explosive artwork by Nick Dragotta (47), DC’s powerhouse Absolute line kept its chokehold on the charts! Absolute Batman #7 flew off shelves as the month’s premier DC single issue, driving the thrilling arc forward as Bruce Wayne continues his brutal war against Gotham’s elite. This gritty, working-class reimagining—complete with a massive 6’6″ frame and street-level DIY gear—remained an absolute retail monster.
3. Ultimate Spider-Man #14 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Jonathan Hickman (52) with stunning art by Marco Checchetto (49), the Ultimate Universe flagship locked down a massive top-three finish! Ultimate Spider-Man #14 continued its streak as one of the most successful monthly single issues on shelves. Readers couldn’t get enough of Hickman’s adult, family man Peter Parker, cementing wall-crawler single issues as the undisputed kings of April retail.
