I get the word from the Forbidden Planet chain that, far from Batman: Lost #1 being their best-selling comic this week, based on pre-orders alone, it will be Iron Maiden #1 from Heavy Metal, based on the mobile game for the heavy metal band.

It also helps that they have their own exclusive edition. But that's true of many comics, and it doesn't normally have this effect.

They will also have signings from the comics author Ian Edginton at both their Birmingham store this Saturday and their London store next Wednesday.

Here are their window displays for their Birmingham store:

IRON MAIDEN LEGACY OF THE BEAST #1

HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE

(W) Llexi Leon, Ed Edginton (A) Kevin J. West (CA) Santi Casas

When dark forces conspire to corrupt the fabric of reality, Eddie's immortal soul is shattered and strewn across the cosmos, his unbound essence corrupting countless worlds! Now, a weakened, primal Eddie must journey across space and time to battle the twisted legions of The Beast, seek out the lost shards of his soul, and bring order to the realms. With each victory, and with the aid of old friends, Eddie will restore his fearsome powers as he draws ever closer to facing the Unholy foe behind his fall – and thwarting a plot to unravel all of Creation! The first official Iron Maiden comic series, based on the band's hit mobile role playing game, Iron Maiden: Legacy Of The Beast, where players battle as Eddie across the many worlds of Iron Maiden's discography, from the ancient sands of Powerslave to the far future of the Final Frontier.

SRP: $3.99