Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #12A Scott Godlewski Regular Release: Sep 30, 2026 Cover: Nov 2026 THE FINAL BATTLE FOR TOMORROW! In the final chapter of the Book of El, Starchild and Red Son are reunited with the surviving heads of the House of El to save existence from a man driven beyond madness—to godhood—by grief. If Superman lives up to the legends, he'll find a way to save the universe from Kryl-Ux and save Kryl-Ux from himself.

Superman: Father of Tomorrow #5A Danny Earls Regular Release: Sep 23, 2026 Cover: Nov 2026 Creators Writer Kenny Porter Artist Danny Earls Cover Artist Danny Earls Cover Colorist Nick Filardi Colorist Nick Filardi A while back, I wrote a Short Box about the first issue of an Elseworlds tale focusing on an alternate version of Superman's cousin, but around the same time, another mini-series featuring another relative of the Man of Steel launched.

Absolute Wonder Woman #24B Terry Dodson Variant Release: Sep 23, 2026 Cover: Nov 2026 HERETIC KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR! Diana has lost so much in the last month that she's not about to give up on the search for her friend, but with Gateway City descending into chaos as the gods put their fingers on the scale, she may have no other choice.

There are a lot of comics that I'm aware of but haven't read. Some I plan/hope to get to some day, some I don't. Lately, the decision on if and when I'll get to them has been driven by my involvement with the Comic Book Club, as is the case with the latest arrival. My Favorite Thing is Monsters

Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 2 #3A Yasmine Putri Regular Release: Sep 16, 2026 Cover: Nov 2026 THE KINGDOM OF EL ON THE BRINK OF RUIN? With the House of El's queen, crown prince, and princess bedridden, Lois of Amazonia jailed, the Amazons expelled, and the threat beneath the waves growing with each passing day, Amanda Waller has everything to gain as she assumes emergency control of the Kingdom of El.

Action Comics, Vol. 3 #1102A Lucas Meyer Regular Release: Sep 09, 2026 Cover: Sep 2026 LOST IN KRYPTON'S PAST! KINGDOM OF ZOD: PART SIX! Young Clark Kent is trapped in Krypton's past, forced to witness a world he never knew for the first time. His only hope of getting home is to break Supergirl out of Zod's prison! But the present day is not safe either!

Wonder Woman Diana Prince 50th Anniversary Omnibus HC Release: Dec 19, 2018 Creators Writer Mike Sekowsky Artist Mike Sekowsky Cover Artist Mike Sekowsky Cover Inker Dick Giordano Inker Dick Giordano Editor Mike Sekowsky Dig! But if you think I'm going to hold still while you punks beat me up, you've got the wrong victim, dig? While I read the story in the omnibus shown above, the Creator credits are for the specific issue listed in the post title.

Full disclosure: I unexpectedly received this yesterday, but didn’t post it because I’d already posted an Unbagging and I don’t typically make two posts on the same day. There&#82…

Absolute Superman #23A Rafa Sandoval Regular Release: Sep 02, 2026 Cover: Nov 2026 GET BRAINIAC CONTINUES! Superman's hunt for Brainiac brings him up against the Toyman, who may just be the most terrifying villain the Man of Steel has faced yet—and their confrontation will leave Superman shaken in ways he never thought possible! Creators

Full disclosure: I unexpectedly received this yesterday, but didn't post it because I'd already posted an Unbagging and I don't typically make two posts on the same day. There's no reason that I shouldn't, really, and I should probably do it, but...I don't. In any case, it was unexpected in that I didn't know when it was going to arrive, but I did expect…

Absolute Wonder Woman: Annual 2026 #1A Mattia De Iulis Regular Release:  Feb 11, 2026Cover:  Apr 2026 Creators WriterKelly ThompsonArtistMattia De IulisCover ArtistMattia De IulisColorist…

Absolute Wonder Woman: Annual 2026 #1A Mattia De Iulis Regular Release: Feb 11, 2026 Cover: Apr 2026 Creators Writer Kelly Thompson Artist Mattia De Iulis Cover Artist Mattia De Iulis Colorist Mattia De Iulis Letterer Becca Carey Editor Chris Conroy Editor in Chief Marie Javins Must everything be at the top of some infernal mountain? There's no question that the Absolute Universe has been a stunning success for DC.

Absolute Wonder Woman #23A Hayden Sherman Regular Release: Aug 26, 2026 Cover: Oct 2026 ABSOLUTE ARES IS HERE--AND THE EPIC HERETIC ARC BEGINS! Back from the underworld, Diana returns to Area 41 with more than justice on her mind. What she finds is not what she expected, but neither is life in Gateway, as a new threat is rising. Unfortunately, Diana recognizes this particular threat...the gods themselves have come to Gateway City!

Sometimes - all the time, if you're me - you see something that you don't need yet you must have. Thus... Starslayer vol. 1 #1-5 As a kid, I remember seeing ads for this comic in Comics Scene and wanting it because Mike Grell, but nothing from Pacific Comics ever found its way into any of the retail outlets from which I got comics.

Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 2 #2B Travis Moore Variant Release: Aug 19, 2026 Cover: Oct 2026 THE HOUSE OF EL IN DANGER! A sickness has befallen the Els, sending the Kingdom of Metropolis into disarray. But what--or who--could bring true harm to such a powerful royal family? Queen Diana and her Amazonians are intent on finding answers, but what will it cost them?

Action Comics, Vol. 3 #1101A Guillem March Regular Release: Aug 12, 2026 Cover: Oct 2026 KINGDOM OF ZOD: PART TWO! SUPERMAN IS BACK! Superman returned in last month's landmark #1100 issue! Now the Man of Steel crashes into the present day and finds himself thrown into the war with Zod! With a few stowaways along for the ride including...young Clark Kent?!

As I've noted in the past, memory is a tricky thing. For example, there's a panel that's lived in my head for decades. To the extent I can with my largely aphantasic mind, I've pictured it a certain way, even as I couldn't recall the exact comic or context in which it appeared. I had my suspicions about the comic, but rather than just digging the comic out of its box and making sure, I asked about it on Bluesky - without naming the comic I thought it was from - and received a response that validated my suspicion.

Absolute Superman #22A Rafa Sandoval Regular Release: Aug 05, 2026 Cover: Oct 2026 GET BRAINIAC BEGINS! Superman will stop at nothing to see the universe's most vicious madman brought to justice. But before he can get his hands on Brainiac, Superman will have to go through Metallo, a man with Kryptonite in his veins. Get Brainiac begins here, kicking off the march to a game-changing blockbuster issue #25!

Conan the Barbarian (Titan Books) #33A Roberto De La Torre Regular Release: Jul 29, 2026 Cover: Jul 2026 Titan Comics Heroic Signatures THE BRAND NEW STORY ARC CURSED SHORES BEYOND BEGINS HERE Conan and Valeria are pirates of the Red Brotherhood, living a life of lawless adventure on the Western Sea, but occult forces from the Cimmerian’s past have him in their sights once more and they will not rest until the barbarian’s body and soul are torn asunder!

When I saw this announced months ago, I immediately went to Amazon and preordered it. George Perez's New Teen Titans - Artists EditionFront George Perez's New Teen Titans - Artists EditionBack Nearly a month ago, I was kind of annoyed when I walked into the comic shop and saw it available for sale there. The owner was surprised that I wasn't walking out the door with it, and I had to explain that it's hit or miss whether or not they'll get one of these Artist's Editions and that in my excitement when I see things like this announced, it never occurs to me that I can order it through them.

This is similar to the last one of these from almost ten years ago, but not the same. It’s up to you to decide if it’s worse.

It’s the physical edition of something I got in digital form months ago: Take The Fall Signed by Tess Fowler Gutierrez This memoir comic tells the story of artist Tess Fowler Gutierrez’…

It's the physical edition of something I got in digital form months ago: Take The Fall Signed by Tess Fowler Gutierrez This memoir comic tells the story of artist Tess Fowler Gutierrez's life before, during, and after the breast cancer that served as the impetus to tell this story. Though, as noted, I do have the digital copy, I haven't read it yet, as I've been waiting for the hardcover to arrive, given my preference for reading the old fashioned way.

Absolute Superman #21A Rafa Sandoval Regular Release: Jul 22, 2026 Cover: Sep 2026 THE UNBELIEVABLE FINALE OF "REIGN OF THE SUPERMAN!" The final battle with King Shazam. "Reign of the Superman" begins here. But which Superman will it be? Creators

I was beginning to think I was going to have to reach out to get an update on the status of this order from May. Again. But, upon checking the mail today, I found that was unnecessary. Heat Seeker: Exposed#1 Pack Exclusive Cover#1E Heat Seeker: Exposed#2E#3E#4E As you can see, the covers are signed by cosplayer Grace McClung AKA Gracie the Cosplay Lass, who, of course, appears on the cover of each issue.

Doctor Fate, Vol. 1 TP #1TP Release: May 20, 2025 Creators Writer J.M. DeMatteis Artist Shawn McManus | Keith Giffen Cover Artist Keith Giffen | Kent Williams Cover Penciller Keith Giffen | Kent Williams Cover Inker Dave Hunt When I was a kid, I liked Dr. Fate from the first time I saw him. Which I believe was in a DC Blue Ribbon Digest featuring the Flash and some of his friends, but I can't say for certain.

Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 2 #1A Yasmine Putri Regular Release:  Jul 15, 2026Cover:  Sep 2026 THE FAN-FAVORITE ELSEWORLDS EPIC CONTINUES! An entire medieval world was forever changed whe…

Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 2 #1A Yasmine Putri Regular Release: Jul 15, 2026 Cover: Sep 2026 THE FAN-FAVORITE ELSEWORLDS EPIC CONTINUES! An entire medieval world was forever changed when a spaceship crashlanded from a doomed planet. Monarchs died, kingdoms rose, long-buried treachery came to light...and a League was born. Now an ancient, violent war brews beneath the waves, one that promises untold destruction should it break the surface.

The Last Starfighter (Mad Cave) #1A Taurin Clarke Regular Release:  Jul 01, 2026 Mad Cave Creators WriterDeric A. Hughes | Benjamin RaabArtistWilli RobertsCover ArtistTaurin Clarke G…

Batman, Vol. 1 #156D Facsimile Foil Variant Release:  Jul 08, 2026Cover:  Sep 2026 Creators WriterBill FingerArtistSheldon MoldoffCover ArtistSheldon MoldoffCover InkerCharles ParisPencil…

The Last Starfighter (Mad Cave) #1A Taurin Clarke Regular Release: Jul 01, 2026 Mad Cave Creators Writer Deric A. Hughes | Benjamin Raab Artist Willi Roberts Cover Artist Taurin Clarke Greetings, Starfighter! You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada! There were three main things that dominated the summer of 1984 for me.

Batman, Vol. 1 #156D Facsimile Foil Variant Release: Jul 08, 2026 Cover: Sep 2026 Creators Writer Bill Finger Artist Sheldon Moldoff Cover Artist Sheldon Moldoff Cover Inker Charles Paris Penciller Sheldon Moldoff Inker Charles Paris Letterer Stan Starkman Editor Jack Schiff Conan & Dragonero #3A Max Von Fafner Regular Release: Jul 08, 2026 Titan Comics Pulled to the mysterious land of Erondár by dark forces, Conan comes face to face with the famed dragon slayer, Dragonero, and the two warriors must set aside suspicion to stand back-to-back against a supernatural force poised to doom both their worlds.

Another first Sunday means another session of Comic Book Club. Via I won't always have a Haul post to accompany Comic Book Club, but this past Wednesday, there was a comic that I considered buying but decided against - the first issue of the story we discussed last month - and one that I realized after that I had missed.

Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #10A Scott Godlewski Regular Release:  Jul 01, 2026Cover:  Sep 2026 THE RETURN OF SUPERWOMAN! After thousands of years without Superman, fighting hi…

Learn how to drive safely with some fun and educational activities brought to you by the Maid of Might because you can't take it for granted that she'll be able to save you and you aren't stronger than steel.

Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #10A Scott Godlewski Regular Release: Jul 01, 2026 Cover: Sep 2026 THE RETURN OF SUPERWOMAN! After thousands of years without Superman, fighting his enemies in a losing battle, Kara Zor-El nearly lost hope. Now faced with a Kal-El aligned with the formerly estranged Nightwing and Flamebird, the Black Racer, the Valkyries of Warworld, and a Brainiac reborn, will she find the strength to fight again, or has the plague of Kryl-Ux touched her, too?

American Honda Presents DC Comics’ Supergirl #1 Release:  1984Cover:  1984 Creators WriterJoe Orlando | Barry Marx |  Robert Loren FlemingArtistAngelo TorresCover ArtistAngelo Torre…

American Honda Presents DC Comics' Supergirl #1 Release: 1984 Cover: 1984 Creators Writer Joe Orlando | Barry Marx |  Robert Loren Fleming Artist Angelo Torres Cover Artist Angelo Torres Colorist Joe Orlando Letterer John Costanza Scripter Andrew Helfer Editor Barry Marx Yes...and I've come to a decision...I'm through being Supergirl! As I write this, I'm a few hours away from heading out to a movie theater to take in an early matinee of…

Full disclosure: I actually got this on Thursday, but I'd held off on posting it immediately because I was expecting something else to arrive that same day and wanted to post them together. However, it still hasn't arrived, and the shipper provides no detailed tracking information, so I have no idea when - or if - it will. Thus: The Rocketeer: The Island…

Absolute Superman #20A Rafa Sandoval Regular Release: Jun 24, 2026 Cover: Jul 2026 ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN'S GREATEST BATTLE YET! It's Superman versus King Shazam versus Hawkman versus in the greatest battle the Absolute Universe has ever seen! But who is their mystery challenger? Creators Writer Jason Aaron Artist Rafa Sandoval Cover Artist Rafa Sandoval Cover Colorist Ulises Arreola

Everybody loves Terry Long. Women want him. Men want to be him. Even after their divorce, his ex-wife remained obsessed with him. He had it all. The perfect man. Everyone’s fantasy made flesh…

Everybody loves Terry Long. Women want him. Men want to be him. Even after their divorce, his ex-wife remained obsessed with him. He had it all. The perfect man. Everyone's fantasy made flesh. That is, at least what writer Marv Wolfman would have had you believe. Marv Wolfman, probably. This is because, most people - myself included - assert that Terry Long was a self-insert character for Marv, someone who was a few years younger, arguably better-looking, and a total babe magnet who had pulled himself the ultimate baddy in the form of Donna Troy AKA Wonder Girl, a gorgeous Amazon ten years his junior.

Detective Comics, Vol. 1 #359H Facsimile Foil Variant Release: Jun 17, 2026 Cover: Aug 2026 The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl - Barbara Gordon has put together a "Batgirl" outfit for the policeman's ball. While en route, she spots Killer Moth's men assaulting Bruce Wayne, and steps forward into her new life as a crimefighter. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi…

Heavy Metal (the magazine) turns 40 next year, and to celebrate that they produced collections of some of the material that has appeared in the magazine over the years. My selection arrived in the mail today. The box it arrived in. Druuna Serpieri CollectionFront Druuna Serpieri CollectionBack I had an issue of Heavy Metal that contained a chapter of a Druuna story and it was largely incomprehensible.

Action Comics, Vol. 3 #1099A Ryan Sook Regular Release:  Jun 10, 2026Cover:  Aug 2026 BLAST FROM THE PAST! After defeating Xotar, Superboy and the Justice League turn their attention to a…

Action Comics, Vol. 3 #1099A Ryan Sook Regular Release:  Jun 10, 2026Cover:  Aug 2026 BLAST FROM THE PAST! After defeating Xotar, Superboy and the Justice League turn their attention to a…

Action Comics, Vol. 3 #1099A Ryan Sook Regular Release: Jun 10, 2026 Cover: Aug 2026 BLAST FROM THE PAST! After defeating Xotar, Superboy and the Justice League turn their attention to another mystery unsolved. The rocket ship that brought Clark to Earth has been activated. Could this be the key to finding Superman? Creators

Another first Sunday, another Comic Book Club. Via Given that the movie adapting it comes out later this month, the book in question was Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. It's a book I have a lot of thoughts about, but it was a big group full of people who also have a lot of thoughts about it, and our time was limited, so while it was a good discussion, we barely scratched the surface.

This one is a bit different from most Paneling posts, as I typically focus on a specific panel that has burned itself into my memory but this one is about a panel that I did not remember. Which is …