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DC Spotlight November 4, 2026 Lex Luthor’s Stunning Revenge, Batman’s Secret Weapon & The Demon Divides

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Jace and Rocky break down all 9 DC releases for the week of November 4, 2026. Christopher Cantwell explores the Minotaur’s expanding criminal organization in Gangs of Gotham #1, as he attempts to recruit Anarky into his proposed eighth ring while Batman sends Stephanie Brown undercover, with Jace appreciating the writing and Gotham-centered premise despite his reservations about the lead characters, while Rocky questions whether the series is necessary but praises Cantwell’s characterization and Stephanie’s new costume. An aging Jonah Hex encounters increasingly disturbing supernatural horrors in Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #2, with Rocky appreciating Michael Walsh’s unsettling atmosphere and the character’s instincts for confronting evil, even as he struggles with how different this older, darker Hex feels from the version whose adventures concluded under Jimmy Palmiotti. A devastating factory fire reveals the traumatic experience behind Clark Kent’s crusade against corrupt industrialists in Superman: The Stranger #3, with Jace praising Wes Craig’s timeless depiction of Superman’s earliest ideals while Rocky finds the tragedy especially powerful, arguing that this issue provides the emotional foundation that could have made the series’ opening more compelling. Etrigan’s dysfunctional demonic family, Jason Blood’s fading memories and the return of Merlin and Morgan le Fay expand the supernatural chaos of The Demon #2, creating one of the week’s sharpest disagreements as Rocky begins embracing James Harren’s bombastic storytelling while Jace continues to struggle with an artistic approach he finds visually impressive but ineffective at communicating the story. Superman’s long-running confrontation with Brainiac reaches a spectacular turning point in Absolute Superman #25, with Rocky celebrating Lex Luthor’s explosive emergence as a far more formidable and sympathetic character than initially expected, while Jace explores the fascinating contrast between Superman’s determination to preserve life and Luthor’s ruthless pursuit of revenge, alongside the emotional significance of flashbacks depicting Jor-El and Lara’s relationship on Krypton before its destruction. David Cain’s apparent attempt to reconnect with Cassandra turns brutally violent in Batgirl #25, leaving Rocky disappointed by what he considers an overly simplistic portrayal of a traditionally complicated father-daughter relationship, although he finds more promising character development in the backup story exploring Tenji’s resentment toward his sister. The Lanterns return to Evergreen in Absolute Green Lantern #20, where Jo Mullein rebuilds Alan Scott’s diner and Carol Ferris assumes a more prominent role following Hector Hammond’s death, with Jace enjoying the expanding ensemble and the sense of a fresh beginning while remaining concerned that Al Ewing may introduce more mysteries without resolving the existing ones. Bruce Wayne recruits Plastic Man to impersonate him as the assassination plot finally moves forward in Batman #15, with Jace praising Matt Fraction’s clever use of Batman’s detective skills and speculating about the Joker’s possible involvement behind the scenes, while Rocky celebrates the return to the main storyline and questions whether Batman is being dangerously trusting of Dr. Zeller’s relationship with the Joker. Selina Kyle and the Calicos move closer to rescuing Holly as her complicated history with Cassandra Cain resurfaces in Absolute Catwoman #4, with Jace appreciating the renewed momentum and the possible parallels to Selina’s changing relationship with Bruce Wayne, while Rocky remains deeply dissatisfied with Bengal’s artwork, the characterization of Selina and a series he feels has yet to establish a compelling identity of its own. Jace and Rocky also cover the week’s other releases and collected editions before ranking all 9 books and revealing their individual Books of the Week.

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00:00 Introduction & Marvel’s One More Day Discussion
09:58 Gangs of Gotham #1
19:27 Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #2
27:02 Superman: The Stranger #3
35:24 The Demon #2
40:05 Absolute Superman #25
59:54 Batgirl #25
1:05:57 Absolute Green Lantern #20
1:15:49 Batman #15
1:25:16 Absolute Catwoman #4
1:39:42 Additional Releases & Collected Editions
1:43:54 Rankings & Books of the Week
1:46:54 Closing

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Comic Source Weekly October 28, 2026 — One More Day Undone?, Absolute Catwoman Expands & Ram V Launches Mirror Maker Studios

Could Marvel finally be preparing to undo Spider-Man: One More Day? The events of Captain America #16 have raised that possibility after Doctor Doom takes control of Hell and declares Mephisto’s contracts null and void. Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s marriage has not been restored, but writer Chip Zdarsky has acknowledged that One More Day is relevant to his larger Marvel story.

Zdarsky also discusses Marvel’s changing editorial direction under Steve Wacker. Speaking about the recent Marvel creative summit, he describes greater emphasis on listening to creators, improving communication, and allowing stronger stories to drive the publisher’s future. With a new Avengers #1 from Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto arriving November 4, the consequences of Armageddon are beginning to shape a new direction for the Marvel Universe.

DC Comics leads the week’s other major announcements with the expansion of Absolute Catwoman from 6 issues to 12. Che Grayson and Bengal return for issues #7–12 in 2027, and Scott Snyder has indicated that the developments in Absolute Batman #25 were part of the larger Absolute Gotham plans. Jace discusses the implications of the recent Batman cliffhanger and questions about how Selina Kyle’s chronology will fit together.

DC is also sending The Demon #1, Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #1, and Absolute Batman: Ark M #1 back to press. Meanwhile, DC Vertigo has released new covers and interior artwork for Hide Nor Hair, the 1950s Hollywood horror series from Adam Smith and Bob Quinn.

Ram V is launching Mirror Maker Studios, a creative venture that will bring together artists and collaborators while documenting the process of making comics and other narrative projects. Its initial project is Deicidium, developed with Evan Cagle. Jace also discusses his own conversations with Ram V and an upcoming creator interview about the book.

Skybound’s latest announcements include ROM’s continuing involvement in Void Rivals #36, new developments involving the Obelisk in Terminal #5, the sellout and second printing of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider #1, and a preview of Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis’s Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #2.

Jeff Lemire unveils the cover for Mr. Oblivion, Volume 1: Incantations, the first of 3 graphic novels with Teddy Kristiansen. Oni Press and Archie Comics launch the oversized black-and-white Afterlife with Archie: Mausoleum Edition Kickstarter, while Archie #2 heads back to press. Additional Oni news includes a preview of Judge Dredd / Biker Mice from Mars.

Independent and creator-owned news includes BOOM! Studios’ new slasher series The Carvers, Curt Pires’s crowdfunding campaign for The Objectivist, the upcoming Dune Messiah: Book 1 graphic novel, and a silent 21st issue of The Future Is…, paying tribute to Larry Hama’s classic G.I. Joe storytelling.

BAD IDEA has 2 unusual projects in the spotlight: The Hero Trade: The Butler, a black-and-white one-shot told in full-page splashes by Matt Kindt and David Lapham, and a Lancer #1 variant featuring a photograph of Jim Steranko himself.

Jace also covers Ivan Reis’s Halloween interview in Ghost Machine’s subscriber newsletter, including the psychological horror of Hyde Street and the idea that the decisions people make can lead them to become the monsters in the story.

What Hit — October 28: Jace selects 10 comics he expects to compete for the next Prana Top 10, including the milestone Absolute Batman #25 and Absolute Wonder Woman #25, the conclusion of Batman: Bad Seeds, and Captain America #16. Fantastic Four #18 receives an honorable mention.

Prana Top 10 — October 21: DC and Marvel divide the rankings evenly, with Absolute Green Arrow #6 at #1 and Avengers: Armageddon #5 at #2. Midnight Spider-Man #1 remains in the Top 10 for a third consecutive week. Jace’s previous What Hit selections finish at 9/10, with Miles Morales: Spider-Man #3 at #11.

Final Order Cutoff — November 2: 24 selections across 7 publisher-grouped cover slides. Jace highlights books at risk of being overlooked or underordered, including Batman: Bad Seeds — Gotham General #2, Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy #4, Green Lantern #41, Hammerfist #4, The Rocketfellers #15, and Prometheus Graft: The Slayings at Death’s End #1, alongside significant new releases, reprints and finales.

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DC Comics

Absolute Catwoman — DC’s expansion announcementThe Demon, Jonah Hex and Ark M — additional printingsHide Nor Hair — official first look and interior artwork

Marvel / Chip Zdarsky

Marvel’s creative summit under Steve Wacker — AIPTZdarsky on Miracleman, Spider-Man and Nick Fury — AIPTCaptain America #16, Mephisto and One More Day — Bleeding CoolCaptain America #16 and the possible Spider-Man implications — The BeatAvengers, Maximum X-Men and Armageddon — Bleeding Cool

Image / Skybound / Creator-owned

Ram V launches Mirror Maker Studios — The BeatROM in Void Rivals #36 — The BeatTerminal #5 preview — Skybound press releaseMr. Oblivion cover reveal — Jeff Lemire and Teddy KristiansenCurt Pires launches The Objectivist — AIPT

Oni / BOOM! / Other Publishers

Afterlife with Archie: Mausoleum Edition — publisher announcementArchie #2 second printing — Oni Press announcementJudge Dredd / Biker Mice from Mars — previewThe Carvers — BOOM! Studios announcementDune Messiah: Book 1 — Abrams ComicArtsThe Future Is… #21 silent issue — Bleeding CoolThe Hero Trade: The Butler — BAD IDEA solicitationsLancer #1’s Paul Pope photographic cover — Bleeding Cool

00:00 Hook
00:36 Introduction
01:13 Absolute Catwoman Expands to 12 Issues
03:28 DC Comics Go Back to Press
05:02 DC Vertigo — Hide Nor Hair First Look
06:56 Chip Zdarsky on Marvel’s Future
09:37 One More Day — Mephisto’s Contracts Undone?
12:54 Ram V Launches Mirror Maker Studios
14:17 ROM Returns in Void Rivals #36
15:36 Terminal #5 — The Obelisk
16:55 G.I. Joe / Tomb Raider #1 Sells Out
18:20 The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #2
19:23 Jeff Lemire — Mr. Oblivion
21:05 Afterlife with Archie: Mausoleum Edition
23:04 Archie #2 Sells Out
23:58 Judge Dredd / Biker Mice from Mars
24:55 The Carvers — New BOOM! Horror Series
26:09 Curt Pires — The Objectivist
27:25 Dune Messiah: Book 1
28:44 The Future Is… #21 Goes Silent
29:56 The Hero Trade: The Butler
31:17 Jim Steranko on Lancer #1
32:48 Ivan Reis on Hyde Street
34:23 What Hit — October 28 Predictions
35:09 Absolute Batman #25 — Sales Predictions
39:50 Prana Top 10 — October 21
44:26 Prana Summary / 9 of 10 What Hit Results
45:33 Final Order Cutoff — November 2 / DC Comics
47:34 FOC — Marvel Comics
48:23 FOC — Marvel Comics, Part 2
49:19 FOC — Image / Skybound
50:07 FOC — Image / Ghost Machine
51:03 FOC — Oni Press / Mad Cave
51:57 FOC — BAD IDEA / Dark Horse / Ignition Press
53:21 Closing

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DC Spotlight October 28, 2026 Green Lantern’s Stunning Reveal, Absolute Batman’s Betrayal & Bad Seeds Finale Falters

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Jace and Rocky break down all 16 DC releases for the week of October 28, 2026. Jon Kent organizes a surprise anniversary celebration for Lois and Clark in Superman: The Wedding Album 30th Anniversary Special, bringing back creators from Superman’s Triangle Era for a nostalgic story that Jace appreciates despite his longstanding dislike of Mr. Mxyzptlk and the complications he brings to the celebration. The Parliament of Trees severs Pamela’s connection to the Green in Poison Ivy #49, but Jace is more disappointed by how little the issue accomplishes beyond setting up the Bad Seeds finale, while Rocky argues that the crossover has undermined G. Willow Wilson’s character development by forcing Ivy back toward Harley Quinn. A vampire haunting a small Scandinavian village gives Zatanna #7 the personal stakes Jace has been missing from Jamal Campbell’s sprawling magical mythology, making it his favorite issue of the series so far, while Rocky appreciates the expansion of Lady White’s history and the introduction of a Van Helsing descendant. Wally discovers that his constant connection to the Speed Force may be physically damaging his brain in The Flash #38, a development Rocky finds especially compelling, though both hosts object to Green Arrow’s behavior, with Jace particularly frustrated by what he considers an uncharacteristically hostile and hypocritical portrayal of Oliver Queen. Jor-El’s apparent sacrifice brings Superman: A Father of Tomorrow #6 to a satisfying conclusion, though Jace feels the series reached its emotional climax in the previous issue and would benefit from being read as a collection, while Rocky focuses on how Hex Luthor’s continued use of magic leaves the dangers of unchecked technological advancement unresolved. Jeremy Adams draws on decades of Kyle Rayner’s history for a stunning revelation in Green Lantern #40, leaving Jace impressed by the way a long-absent character’s return creates new storytelling possibilities, while Rocky explores the emotional consequences for Kyle and the significance of revisiting one of the most controversial moments in Green Lantern history. Daniel Burroughs’ dangerous journey into another person’s mind takes The Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy #3 deeper into supernatural espionage, with Rocky praising Mike Perkins’ psychedelic artwork and Ram V’s carefully unfolding mystery while speculating about a possible family connection behind Daniel’s unusual abilities. Gotham’s medical professionals take center stage during the Bad Seeds crisis in Gotham General #1, with Jace praising Greg Rucka’s characterization and the medical detail while Rocky questions whether a hospital-centered comic can sustain his interest, even as both hosts agree that the delayed release schedule has done a promising project no favors. Dan Mora makes his writing debut with Justice League: The Dark Realm Special #1, exploring Cadejos’ tragic origins and Latin American folklore in a story that Rocky finds remarkably accomplished for a first-time writer, particularly appreciating how the character’s supernatural history intersects with Darkseid’s expanding influence. Ray Palmer’s suspicions about the Trinity and the growing Omega energy threat drive Justice League Unlimited #24, with Rocky firmly siding with the Atom’s willingness to challenge Batman’s authority, while Jace praises Nicole Maines’ Dreamer co-feature and questions the increasingly inconsistent portrayals of Ray Palmer across DC’s interconnected titles. A hallucinatory battle with the NKVDemon dominates Harley Quinn #67, with Rocky appreciating the artwork and action despite finding the issue largely inconsequential and expressing frustration that Bad Seeds appears to be forcing Harley and Poison Ivy’s separate narratives toward an unconvincing reunion. Marilyn Moonlight returns to prominence as Nekron’s mysterious cult exploits Cat Grant’s grief over her murdered son in Superman #43, with Jace praising Joshua Williamson’s use of Superman history and the disturbing new complication that makes the sunlight Superman needs to survive physically painful. Gotham’s prehistoric transformation finally ends in Bad Seeds: Sunrise #1, but Jace argues that the finale resolves remarkably little beyond Vandal Savage’s removal as police commissioner, while Rocky condemns the entire crossover as an editorially driven interruption that has weakened several otherwise successful ongoing series without delivering meaningful consequences. Darkseid’s renewed plans for the multiverse take shape in DC All In Saga: Darkseid vs. the World #1, with Rocky appreciating how Scott Snyder connects the main DC Universe to the Absolute Universe and continues building toward a larger confrontation, while Jace finds Pandora’s Harbinger co-feature particularly compelling because she may possess knowledge Darkseid lacks, creating an intriguing dynamic in which both characters are concealing information from each other. Diana finally confronts the horrifying Absolute Cheetah in Absolute Wonder Woman #25, while Hecate grants Steve Trevor an unexpected new role, creating a sharp disagreement as Rocky praises Kelly Thompson’s reinvention of these characters and the complications surrounding Ares’ sons, while Jace finds the milestone issue underwhelming and struggles with Hayden Sherman’s page layouts and Cheetah’s design. Bruce Wayne’s confrontation with Jack Grimm becomes far more personal in Absolute Batman #25 when his childhood friends refuse to believe him, with Rocky initially disappointed by their decisions before appreciating Scott Snyder’s approach and Barbara Gordon’s dramatic intervention, while Jace praises the issue’s character-driven revelations for creating consequences that could fundamentally change Bruce’s future. Jace and Rocky also cover the week’s other releases and collected editions before ranking all 16 books and revealing their individual Books of the Week.

00:00 Introduction & DC Comics Discussion
08:18 Superman: The Wedding Album 30th Anniversary Special
17:21 Poison Ivy #49
34:13 Zatanna #7
40:30 The Flash #38
48:19 Superman: A Father of Tomorrow #6
53:39 Green Lantern #40
1:11:41 The Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy #3
1:21:08 Gotham General #1
1:30:03 Justice League: The Dark Realm Special #1
1:35:44 Justice League Unlimited #24
1:44:37 Harley Quinn #67
1:50:46 Superman #43
2:02:02 Bad Seeds: Sunrise #1
2:12:27 DC All In Saga: Darkseid vs. the World #1
2:25:52 Absolute Wonder Woman #25
2:37:16 Absolute Batman #25
3:11:43 Other Releases & Collected Editions
3:13:40 Rankings & Books of the Week
3:16:31 Closing Remarks

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Comic Source Weekly October 21, 2026 — DC’s Year of Wonder, Green Lantern: Doomed Cosmos & Star Wars/Marvel

DC Comics leads this week’s news with the announcement of Year of Wonder, its 2027 celebration of Wonder Woman. Following Tom King and Daniel Sampere’s run, Louise Simonson and Cian Tormey begin a 4-issue storyline involving the Amazon Safety Act, Lois Lane, Granny Goodness and the Female Furies. Stephanie Williams and Elena Casagrande follow with a 6-issue run carrying the series through issue #50.

Green Lantern: Doomed Cosmos comes from Dan Watters and Kyle Hotz. In this 6-issue Elseworlds series, humanity has become a galactic conquering power, and the Green Lantern Corps is fighting a losing war against the human empire. Hal Jordan, once a soldier of that empire, now fights on the Corps’ side after being betrayed by Oliver Queen.

DC also announces a Black Lightning 50th Anniversary Special, bringing Jefferson Pierce back into the spotlight alongside his family and fellow heroes. Ram V returns to the New Gods with Alex Paknadel and Joan Urgell, while Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M #1 shifts into December.

Over at Marvel, the first interior preview of Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles shows classic Star Wars events colliding with the Marvel Universe. Kevin Smith and David Marquez bring the 2 worlds together in a 6-issue series beginning in January 2027. Other Marvel news includes the return of Bucky Barnes in Immortal Soldiers and new X-Men ’92: Incursions covers.

Image Comics has plenty to discuss, including Sean Gordon Murphy and Corin Howell’s The Lost Bones of Lake Totem, a Bissette and Totleben Swamp Thing Artist’s Edition, new Invincible Universe material in Capes, the latest Ice Cream Man printing, Exquisite Corpses: Book of the Dead, and The Territory.

Additional news includes IDW’s Hello Kitty blind-box graphic novel, Jake Tapper’s The Butcher, Dark Horse’s B.P.R.D.: Declassified, Archie #5, long-term plans for Redcoat, the return of Secret Agent X-9, Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones’s final Dracula volume, and more Planet Death printings.

What Hit — October 21: Jace selects 10 comics with the strongest chances of appearing on the next Prana bestseller list, led by Absolute Green Arrow #6.

Prana Top 10 — October 14: Marvel takes 7 of the Top 10 spots, DC takes 3, and Midnight Spider-Man #1 remains at #1. Last week’s What Hit predictions finish at 6 of 10, with all 10 selections inside the Top 17.

Final Order Cutoff — October 26: 19 comics across 6 slides, with special attention to overlooked titles, reprints, and books worth ordering before retailers finalize their numbers.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Hook
00:51 Introduction
01:46 DC’s Year of Wonder
04:08 Green Lantern: Doomed Cosmos
06:22 New Gods Return
07:16 Black Lightning 50th Anniversary
09:27 Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M Delayed
10:56 Star Wars / Marvel: Hope Assembles
12:18 Immortal Soldiers — Bucky Barnes
13:20 X-Men ’92: Incursions
14:15 The Lost Bones of Lake Totem
15:49 Swamp Thing Artist’s Edition
17:11 Capes #13 / Invincible Universe
18:41 Ice Cream Man: Chocolate/Vanilla Twist
19:28 Exquisite Corpses: Book of the Dead
20:18 The Territory
21:18 Hello Kitty Blind Box
22:38 Jake Tapper’s The Butcher
23:20 B.P.R.D.: Declassified
23:51 Archie #5
24:45 Redcoat — 100-Issue Plans
25:46 Secret Agent X-9
27:06 Dracula Book IV: The Undead
28:02 Planet Death Additional Printings
28:43 What Hit — October 21
34:41 Prana Top 10 — October 14
37:00 Prana Summary / What Hit Results
39:04 Final Order Cutoff — October 26
40:14 FOC — DC Comics, Part 2
41:04 FOC — Marvel Comics
41:40 FOC — Image Comics
42:38 FOC — Wake / Ignition Press
43:11 FOC — Mad Cave / BAD IDEA
44:01 Closing

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From Undead MONSTER to DETECTIVE?! | George Northy & Caitlin Yarsky

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What happens when Frankenstein’s creature becomes the world’s most unusual detective? Writer George Northy and artist Caitlin Yarsky join The Comic Source to discuss *Prometheus Graft: The Slayings at Death’s End*, a new gothic murder mystery from Oni Press. Set decades after Mary Shelley’s classic novel, the series follows Frankenstein’s creature as he investigates mysterious deaths at a Romanian castle where vampires, werewolves, and witches have gathered to negotiate peace. With supernatural tensions rising, Prometheus Graft must uncover the killer before the fragile alliance collapses. Northy and Yarsky explore their approach to the story, including Graft’s iconic character design, the origins of his cane, the unusual relationship between the detective and a ghoul named Ramsey, and the challenge of assembling a distinctive cast of suspects. They also discuss combining horror, comedy, fantasy, and traditional detective fiction, as well as their hopes to revisit Graft in additional mysteries. **Prometheus Graft: The Slayings at Death’s End #1** arrives December 9, 2026, from Oni Press.

The Final Order Cutoff is November 2, 2026.

**Additional information:** Oni Press announcement: https://www.onipress.com/news/a-monstrous-new-detective-is-born-in-prometheus-graft-the-slayings-at-deaths-end-1-beginning-in-december

Publisher catalog: https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=64985600915900111

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DC Spotlight October 21, 2026: Absolute Green Arrow’s Big Reveal, Absolute Flash’s Dark Atom & Firestorm’s Mystery

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Jace and Rocky are back for an enormous DC Spotlight covering 17 comics for the week of October 21, 2026. The discussion includes major developments across the Absolute Universe, the continuing Bad Seeds crossover, new directions for familiar DC heroes and a particularly competitive race for Book of the Week.

Absolute Flash #20 begins Jeff Lemire’s new arc by exploring Ray Palmer’s obsession with the mysterious Omega Particle and his uneasy partnership with Wally West, while teasing the arrival of Absolute Cyborg. Jace praises the complexity of Ray’s characterization and Haining’s artwork, while Rocky appreciates the darker interpretation of the Atom and the growing mysteries surrounding his experiments.

Detective Comics #1114 continues the Bad Seeds crossover as Batman enlists Mr. Freeze and Nora Freeze to prevent a catastrophic botanical disaster in Gotham. Jace praises Clayton Henry’s outstanding artwork but remains frustrated by the crossover interrupting Tom Taylor’s larger story, while Rocky appreciates Nora’s unexpected moment of compassion and the race to stop Gotham’s destruction.

Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #56 continues Mark Waid’s story of Ra’s al Ghul and Poison Ivy threatening humanity, bringing Superman into conflict with Ra’s and introducing Mirror Master as an unexpected solution to their scheme. Jace appreciates the return to Ra’s original environmental motivations and Adrian Gutiérrez’s artwork, while Rocky enjoys the classic characterization and the creative use of familiar DC villains.

End of Life #9 continues Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh’s darkly comedic adventures of Eddie Stallion, featuring the reunion of Littlecock and Bigcock, Eddie’s disastrous attempt to explain himself to his former girlfriend and new complications involving his father. Jace praises the series’ ability to make its deeply flawed protagonist increasingly sympathetic, while Rocky celebrates Starks’ skill at making outrageous situations feel surprisingly believable.

Lobo #8 advances Skottie Young’s Last Death of Lobo storyline as the Main Man faces an enemy who has apparently discovered how to prevent his regeneration. Jace remains unconvinced by the series despite some curiosity about its central mystery, while Rocky enjoys the absurd history of the failed Mauve Corps and considers this the most interesting issue of the run so far.

New Titans #40 continues Tate Brombal’s sprawling story involving Yara Flor, the Esquecida, the Green Team and an increasingly crowded Titans roster. Jace strongly criticizes the characterization of Nightwing and Cyborg and questions Jon Kent’s presence on the team, while Rocky appreciates the mythology surrounding Yara Flor but agrees that too many characters and competing plotlines are undermining the series.

Deathstroke the Terminator #8 reveals the identity of the mysterious Justice League member secretly assisting Slade Wilson, while Adeline Kane attempts to establish herself as the new Deathstroke and an unexpected discovery creates a startling cliffhanger. Jace enjoys Tony Fleecs’ increasingly unpredictable story but questions some character decisions, while Rocky enthusiastically embraces the surprising direction and the issue’s escalating mysteries.

Wonder Woman #38 continues Tom King’s Wonder War as Nubia confronts the Matriarch and the Sovereign returns alongside several familiar Wonder Woman enemies. Jace praises Daniel Sampere’s artwork but feels the storyline is losing momentum, while Rocky questions the motivations behind the villains’ alliance and the repeated setbacks imposed on Diana, with both expressing frustration over the arc’s pacing.

Superman Unlimited #18 gives Jon Kent a renewed sense of purpose as he considers helping his Earth-3 counterpart, with Dan Slott exploring the consequences of Jon’s past experiences with Ultraman. Jace praises Lucas Meyer’s emotional artwork and the family relationships at the heart of the story, while Rocky is pleasantly surprised by a direction that makes the adult Jon Kent more compelling to him than he has been in years.

Dark Knights of Steel II #4 brings Prince Bruce Wayne back into the conflict just as Amanda Waller appears poised to claim power, while Jason Todd’s betrayal creates dangerous consequences for Barbara Gordon. Jace continues to enjoy Tom Taylor’s alternate-universe storytelling and Otto Schmidt’s artwork, while Rocky appreciates the intrigue and character relationships even as the week’s strong competition keeps the issue outside his top selections.

Nightwing #143 concludes the Good Old Days two-part Bad Seeds tie-in, emphasizing the relationship between Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne amid the crossover’s escalating crisis. Jace appreciates Dan Watters’ character work but feels David Lapham’s artwork is poorly suited to the story and resents the interruption to the ongoing series, while Rocky similarly finds the crossover less compelling than Nightwing’s regular narrative.

Batwoman #8 continues the Open Season Bad Seeds tie-in, bringing Kate Kane and Huntress together for an uneasy partnership. Jace sees real potential in their contrasting personalities but finds the crossover unremarkable and believes Dani’s artwork would be better suited to black-and-white crime storytelling, while Rocky remains similarly underwhelmed by the story despite appreciating elements of the team-up.

Catwoman #92 continues the Bad Seeds crossover while retaining elements of Selina Kyle’s developing relationship with Carmine Falcone. Jace appreciates Torunn Grønbekk’s efforts to preserve some of the series’ ongoing characterization but finds the issue largely forgettable, while Rocky shares the frustration that the event has displaced the stories they were more interested in following.

Absolute Green Arrow #6 brings Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque’s opening mystery to a dramatic conclusion, delivering major revelations about the masked archer and the characters at the center of the story. Jace praises the carefully constructed mystery, its surprising resolution and the opportunities it creates for the next arc, while Rocky celebrates the darker interpretation of Green Arrow and the way the series connects with the wider Absolute Universe.

Action Comics #1103 begins Mark Waid’s exploration of Lex Luthor’s early life, contrasting his troubled family relationships with Clark Kent’s upbringing. Jace questions the need for another retelling of Lex’s origins and struggles with Patricio Delpeche’s artwork, while Rocky enthusiastically praises Waid’s examination of how parental relationships shape the two characters and finds unexpected depth in the familiar material.

Emperor Aquaman #22 continues Jeremy Adams’ cosmic adventure as Arthur joins Maxine Baker and Swamp Thing in a battle involving the avatars of the Red, Green and Blue, before arriving at New Korugar and encountering the Sinister Sons. Jace praises the imaginative world-building and Aquaman’s extraordinary power, while Rocky celebrates the series’ sense of adventure and the sheer enjoyment of watching Arthur navigate an increasingly expansive DC Universe.

Fury of Firestorm #7 deepens Jeff Lemire’s psychological mystery surrounding Ronnie Raymond, the Firestorm Matrix and a new incarnation of the Nuclear Man, while Captain Atom and Mr. Terrific respond to the devastating events in Colorado. Jace praises Rafael De Latorre’s atmospheric artwork and the emotional consequences of Firestorm’s history, while Rocky explores the story’s themes of trauma, identity, rebirth and the possibility of Ronnie’s return.

The episode also looks at this week’s facsimiles, reprints and collected editions before Jace and Rocky rank all 17 books and select their individual Books of the Week.

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Acky Bright Brings MLB Stars to Manga in GALAXIC BASEBALL LEAGUE

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Acky Bright joins The Comic Source to discuss GalaXic Baseball League, the new science-fiction manga from VIZ Media developed in collaboration with MLB Players, Inc.

What happens when Major League Baseball’s biggest stars take the field 1,000 years in the future against teams from across the galaxy?

Bright discusses his lifelong love of baseball, bringing real MLB players into a fictional universe, and the process of maintaining their authentic movements and personalities with the help of the MLBPA.

We also explore how GalaXic Baseball League brings together Japanese manga storytelling and American comics production methods, why Luna unexpectedly became such an important character, and how the series is designed to appeal to readers who don’t know anything about baseball.

Finally, Bright reveals the deeper message behind the story and what he hopes readers will discover as it continues.

Topics include:

GalaXic Baseball League Vol. 1 is available from VIZ Media.

https://www.viz.com/manga-books/manga/galaxic-baseball-league-volume-1-0/product/8974

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Comic Source Weekly October 14, 2026 — Absolute Batman Tops 775K Orders, Spider-Man’s Family Torn Apart & ComicSketchArt vs. GalaxyCon

Absolute Batman #25 has reportedly surpassed 775,000 retailer orders. How much higher can Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s blockbuster series go, and what does that enormous order figure really mean?

This week on The Comic Source Weekly, Jace breaks down the latest developments in Amazing Spider-Man #1001, where Ravage strikes at one of Peter Parker’s most important relationships. We also examine the dispute between ComicSketchArt and GalaxyCon and what it could mean for creators and convention appearances.

Elsewhere in comic-book news, Marvel editor-in-chief Steve Wacker discusses the possibility of bringing back higher issue numbers, Brian K. Vaughan shares new details about ROAM and the future of Saga, Daniel Warren Johnson’s Chainkata launches an extraordinary retailer-exclusive cover program, and David Finch prepares to take over interior artwork on Terminal.

Plus, updates from Ghost Machine, Skybound, Mad Cave Studios, and more.

Then we move into What Hit, with 10 predictions from the October 14 comic-book releases, before counting down the Prana Top 10 bestselling comics for the previous week and checking how our earlier predictions performed.

Finally, we highlight 20 comics approaching Final Order Cutoff on October 19.

Which comic news story stands out to you? And how high do you think Absolute Batman’s retailer orders can climb?

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00:00 Opening Hook
00:35 Introduction
01:29 Amazing Spider-Man #1001 — Peter’s Family
02:52 Marvel’s Steve Wacker on Legacy Numbering
04:09 Magic: The Gathering — Marvel Darkhold Destiny
05:01 ComicSketchArt vs. GalaxyCon
08:22 Absolute Batman #25 Tops 775,000 Orders
10:18 The Killing Joke — Ultra-Limited Noir Edition
12:27 Brian K. Vaughan Updates ROAM and Saga
15:02 Chainkata #1 — 116 Exclusive Covers
15:57 David Finch Takes Over Terminal
16:54 Blood & Thunder #19 — New Story Arc
17:54 The Last Driver — 4th Printing
18:32 Ghost Machine’s Radioactive Revolution Cover Winner
19:49 Escape from New York: Escape from Chicago Sells Out
20:35 Weekly World News Gets a New Comic Series
21:50 What Hit — October 14 Predictions
26:59 Prana Top 10 Bestsellers — October 7
27:45 #10 Absolute Green Lantern #19
28:12 #9 Something Is Killing the Children #50
28:36 #8 Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #1
29:01 #7 Amazing Spider-Man #1000
29:41 #6 The Demon #1
29:44 #5 Absolute Superman #24
29:55 #4 Batman #14
30:13 #3 Midnight Fantastic Four #1
30:18 #2 Midnight X-Men #1
30:21 #1 Midnight Spider-Man #1
30:40 Prana Summary — Marvel Sweeps the Top 3
31:13 What Hit Results — 10 of 10
32:29 Final Order Cutoff — October 19
33:57 Marvel FOC Selections
34:51 Image Comics FOC Selections
35:30 The Snail and Dark Horse FOC
36:20 Mad Cave and ABLAZE FOC
37:14 BAD IDEA FOC Selections
37:37 Closing

Amazing Spider-Man #1001 — Peter Parker’s family
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/peter-parker-his-aunt-cousin-ex-wife-in-amazing-spider-man-1001-2/

Steve Wacker — Marvel’s higher issue numbers
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/steve-wacker-on-bringing-back-the-big-numbers-to-marvel-comics/

ComicSketchArt vs. GalaxyCon
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comicsketchart-vs-galaxycon-bleeding-cool-talks-to-them-both/

Absolute Batman #25 — 775,000 retailer orders
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/absolute-batman-25-has-had-over-three-quarters-of-a-million-orders/

Batman: The Killing Joke — Argent Noir Edition
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/batman-the-killing-joke-gets-a-very-expensive-black-and-white-version/

Chainkata #1 — 116 retailer-exclusive covers
https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/daniel-warren-johnsons-chainkata-launch-rolls-deep-with-116-retailer-exclusive-covers

The Last Driver #1 — 4th printing
https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/this-weeks-the-last-driver-1-reprint-sells-out-instantly-at-distributor-tears-down-the-road-toward-immediate-4th-printing

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CRYSTAL LAKE’s Danielle Kotch on Jason’s Origin & Friday the 13th’s Dark Past

Danielle Kotch joins Jace on The Comic Source to discuss CRYSTAL LAKE, Peacock’s new Friday the 13th prequel series, and the surprising new depth given to Claudette, one of the original film’s most important but often overlooked characters. Claudette and Barry were the first victims in the original Friday the 13th, but their connection to Jason Voorhees’ tragic past gives the new series an opportunity to explore the characters in a completely different way. Danielle discusses bringing Claudette to life, exploring the guilt and consequences surrounding Jason’s drowning, and discovering how much more there was to the character than she originally expected. We also discuss her audition with showrunner Brad Caleb Kane, working alongside Phoenix Parnevik and Linda Cardellini, filming at the original Friday the 13th location in New Jersey, and recreating the atmosphere of the 1970s. Danielle also talks about discovering the Friday the 13th films, her appreciation for practical effects and horror filmmaking, and what longtime fans might think about the series expanding Jason’s origin. CRYSTAL LAKE stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and is created by Brad Caleb Kane for Peacock and A24. All eight episodes are now streaming on Peacock. This interview avoids major plot spoilers for the new series, although it discusses events established in the original Friday the 13th film.

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00:00 Introduction — Danielle Kotch and Crystal Lake
00:38 Playing Claudette and Landing the Role
02:13 Discovering the Friday the 13th Franchise
03:16 Claudette’s Guilt and Character Development
05:22 Working with the Crystal Lake Cast
07:16 Filming at the Original Friday the 13th Location
08:00 Expanding Jason Voorhees’ Origin
09:34 Making Crystal Lake Accessible to New Viewers
10:44 Recreating the 1970s
12:12 Crystal Lake’s Music and Release
12:51 Danielle’s Final Thoughts

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NYCC 2026: Marvel’s Big Changes, Absolute Justice & Major Comics Announcements

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New York Comic Con 2026 delivered major announcements from Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Skybound, IDW and more, and Jace breaks down over 50 comic book news stories from the convention in this special edition of Comic Source Weekly. Marvel’s new Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker discusses major changes to publishing, retailer support, variant covers, creative relationships and the future direction of Marvel Comics. Plus, Kevin Smith’s Marvel/Star Wars crossover expands, Phillip Kennedy Johnson’s Hulk saga approaches its finale, Brian Michael Bendis returns to Magneto, and Marvel reveals developments involving Spider-Man, the Midnight Universe, Daredevil and more. DC announces Absolute Justice, the first major crossover bringing together the heroes of the Absolute Universe. Jace also covers upcoming storylines for Absolute Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Flash, new DC Next Level projects, Tom King and Mitch Gerads’ Superman collaboration, and the latest Black Label and Vertigo announcements. Over at Skybound, major changes are coming to the Energon Universe, including Megatron’s transformation, the arrival of the Dinobots, Battle Force 2000 and a new chapter for Baroness. Skybound also reveals its Visions lineup, including Turok, Bumblebee and G.I. Joe projects. Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang reunite for ROAM at Image Comics, while IDW reveals developments involving James Bond, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Star Trek. Which NYCC 2026 comic book announcement has you most excited? Let us know in the comments, along with any important stories we didn’t cover.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 NYCC 2026 Special — Opening Hook
00:28 Introduction
01:04 Marvel — Stephen Wacker’s Plans for Change
12:36 Marvel and Star Wars: Hope Assembles
15:25 Hulk War: Infernal Rage
17:01 Bendis Returns to Magneto
18:11 Immortal Soldiers
19:14 Avengers, Mephisto and Spider-Man
21:51 Marvel Teases 1 Day
23:07 Peter Parker vs. Miles Morales
25:00 Spider-Punk Gets an Ongoing
26:15 Spider-Man Noir Returns
27:10 Marvel’s Sound Effects Anthology
28:10 More Spider-Man Announcements
31:05 Venom’s Unexpected Romance
32:10 Marvel’s Midnight Universe
37:45 Captain Marvel After Armageddon
38:50 X-Men: Regulators
41:10 Daredevil #700
42:35 Marvel’s 2027 Lineup
44:30 Marvel Brick and Renown Collections
47:00 DC — Absolute Justice
48:45 Absolute Justice Preview Pages
49:55 Absolute Batman’s Future
53:15 Absolute Batman Animation
54:10 Absolute Superman’s Next Chapter
55:50 Absolute Green Lantern
57:35 Absolute Wonder Woman
59:40 More Absolute Universe Announcements
01:04:00 Batman’s Murder Mystery
01:06:10 Batman: Justice Year
01:07:30 Batman: Shadow of the Bat
01:09:35 Legion of Super-Heroes
01:10:45 Starfire
01:12:00 Swamp Thing: Hallowed Ground
01:13:10 Superboy-Prime
01:14:30 Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong III
01:15:30 Gotham by Daylight
01:17:10 Superman’s Supernatural Stories
01:19:30 Tom King and Mitch Gerads on Superman
01:20:40 DC Next Level
01:27:40 Green Lantern: The Dying of the Light
01:29:55 DC Black Label Presents Anthology
01:32:20 Joker/Harley: Malicious Intent Returns
01:35:00 Hide Nor Hair
01:36:11 100 Bullets, Black Tower and Bleeding Hearts
01:37:55 Fanatic and Dreambound
01:39:45 Skybound Visions
01:43:30 Transformers — Megatronus Rex and Dinobots
01:44:45 Void Rivals and Cobra-La
01:45:40 M.A.S.K. and Battle Force 2000
01:46:30 G.I. Joe — Baroness Returns to Cobra
01:47:32 Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang Reunite for ROAM
01:49:00 D’orc Glow-in-the-Dark Reprints
01:50:30 Jim Zub’s Omen-Bound
01:52:45 Grant Morrison’s James Bond
01:54:30 TMNT Enters a New Era
01:56:20 IDW’s New Star Trek Projects
01:59:30 Murdoch Mysteries Comes to Comics

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