Warning: Spoilers for DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1SupermanAlong with the rest of DC's Kryptonian heroes, he obtains his superpowers by drawing energy from the sun. The light of a yellow sun, in particular, is the key to unlocking your divine abilities. Now, Superman has just discovered a way to harness that light, achieving a jaw-dropping form that powers him like never before. DC's Batman smells, Robin laid an egg #1 is an anthology of Christmas adventures starring beloved superheroes, from Green Lantern to the Secret Six. In “O Glowy Night,” by Calvin Kasulke, Anthony Marques, Wil Quintana…
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NOTICE! Spoilers for Batman: Dark Patterns #1 The Joker is known for striking fear in the hearts of heroes and villains alike, and he is considered Batmanis the archenemy for good reason. Now, however, a new villain has been introduced to Gotham who makes the Joker seem – ironically – like a joke. The Wounded Man is scarier than the Joker could ever dream, changing Gotham's hierarchy of villains. Batman: Dark Patterns #1 by Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman, Tríona Farrell and Frank Cvetkovic serves as the debut of the Joker's unexpected challenger. Batman investigates a series of bloody murders, where…
Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1079 Since SupermanIn Krypton's debut, he was considered one of the few remaining Kryptonians in DC lore as a result of Krypton's destruction. However, in a surprising turn of events, the Kryptonians have now risen up and dominated the universe thanks to a misstep by Superman. Now, the Man of Steel's people have bypassed their former erasure to become DC's most dominant species. Mark Waid, Michael Shelfer, Matt Herms and Dave Sharpe's “Phantoms” story arc continues on Action comics #1079. The Phantom Zone's Kryptonian prisoners broke free after Superman accidentally released them near Earth's sun,…
Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #2 THE Justice LeagueThe iconic Watchtower base has made its highly anticipated return now that the team has reformed, and a newly revealed part of it has major implications for DC history. As the Justice League has expanded, its base has also expanded to accommodate the heroes' needs, with one of these accommodations standing out above the rest. In preview for Black Lightning #2 by Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio, Ulises Arreola and Lucas Gattoni, Anissa Pierce – aka Thunder, daughter of Black Lightning – talks about her complex feelings around her father. Anissa went through…
Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1079 For decades, DC fans have struggled with whether Shazam can win Superman in a fight. Their respective superhuman abilities elevate them both to god status, but there is still no definitive proof that Shazam is strong enough to overpower Superman if they were to fight at full strength. Now, Shazam is finally ready to test his powers against an angry Kryptonian. In a preview for Action comics #1079 by Mark Waid, Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Matt Herms and Dave Sharpe, the weekly “Ghosts” story reaches a shocking climax when the prisoners of the Phantom…
Warning: Spoilers for Superwoman Special #1 THE Superman family faced a big change with the rise of Lois Lane Superwomanand now she's taken on a leadership role by forming her own Kryptonian team. Superwoman recruits two powerful Kryptonians to fight by her side, altering the Super-Family dynamic and introducing a new team to the DC Universe. Superwoman Special #1 by Joshua Williamson, Laura Braga, Čižmešija and Edwin Galmon will reveal how Lois Lane received her powers as Superwoman, and the preview for this historic issue begins with Lois struggling to write a story. To distract her from writer's block, Superman…
Gold Boost has a reputation as “the greatest hero you've never heard of,” but despite his relative obscurity compared to giants like Superman and Batman, he's spearheaded many great stories over the years. He began as a solo hero and joined the founding cast of Justice League International, leading an improved new era for the classic team. Now, Booster Gold is joining James Gunn's DCU, finally putting this forgotten hero on the map. With Booster Gold's DCU debut on the horizon, there are certain stories that should inform how he was written, as they encapsulate his essence more than any…
Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1076 Superman may be the head of the Super-Family, but Superboy has just received a major promotion that gives him a new prominent role in DC lore. Conner Kent's travels through space with Kong Kenan culminate in his unexpected rise to power, differentiating Superboy from Superman as he undergoes an epic design change to complement his upgrade. Action comics #1076 by Mark Waid, Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Matt Herms and Dave Sharpe follows Superboy and the Superman of China as they embark on a wild adventure in Superman's absence. An assault on the Fortress of…
Warning: Spoilers for Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns #3 THE Flash may be hailed as the fastest man alive in DC lore, but not even he can escape death forever. In a shocking moment, Wally West appears to have made his final run, when a shadowy enemy kills him with ease and deprives the DC Universe of its beloved speedster. Furthermore, the Flash's terrible fate mirrors his original death in a poignant full-circle moment. The preview for Batman/Santa Claus: The Silent Knight Returns #3 by Jeff Parker, Lukas Ketner, Michele Bandini, Marcelo Maiolo and Pat Brosseau presents the next chapter…
Warning: Spoilers for Harley Quinn #45DC Just Became Fans’ Biggest Criticism About Batman into an entirely new character, and they managed to accomplish in Gotham what Bruce Wayne couldn’t. Harley Quinn is fighting to bring crime back to a section of the city that has been cleansed of it, which proves that Gotham being crime-free is indeed possible – Batman simply hasn’t done it. In Harley Quinn #45 by Elliott Kalan, Mindy Lee, Tríona Farrell and Lucas Gattoni, Harley Quinn embraces villainy again to combat the gentrification of Gotham’s Throatcutter Hill neighborhood. A businesswoman named Althea freed Throatcutter from crime…