Looking to treat yourself (or your favorite nerd) before the year wraps? We’ve put together a no-nonsense, highly clickable guide to the best comics, collectibles, and experiences you can buy right now or preorder for 2025. Every pick below is either already out in 2025 or available to lock in this year, so you won’t be chasing ghosts—or last year’s stock. We’ve split our recommendations into eight easy buckets—from Smart Buys that stretch your dollar (think chunky omnibuses and killer subs) to Shelf Candy that looks unreal on display, Hype Picks everyone’s buzzing about, and even a Rich Friend Buy for when money’s no object. You’ll also find deep-cut grails for collectors, interactive Experience Buys that deliver hours of engagement, perfect gifts for civilians, and a Wild Card section for the gloriously weird.