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DC Spotlight August 26, 2026 Superman Faces a Shocking Turn, Flash Goes Too Far & DC’s Heroes Start to Divide

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Jace and Rocky break down all 14 DC releases for the week of August 26, 2026. Batman: Bad Seeds — Sunset #1 begins the Bad Seeds event with Poison Ivy handing Gotham over to the Parliament of Trees in exchange for immunity over the death of Bog Venus, but the spectacle-heavy crossover immediately strips away much of the nuance that has made G. Willow Wilson’s Poison Ivy run so strong. Justice League Unlimited #22 briefly gives Mr. Terrific the combined powers of the Justice League while Blue Beetle quietly assembles heroes who suspect Batman, Wonder Woman and the League leadership may have been compromised by Darkseid, as the amnesty granted to supervillains creates legitimate distrust inside and outside the League. Detective Comics #1112 brings Batman, Green Arrow and Black Canary to the truth surrounding Prion’s death and an emotional decision about whether that truth should ever be revealed. Poison Ivy #47 accelerates Pamela’s fall as she loses Harley, alienates Janet from HR, loses Vandal Savage as an ally and watches Peter Undine take control of the Knights of the Green Order before making a desperate bargain with the Parliament of Trees. Zatanna #5 takes Zatanna into the Hidden City as Jamal Campbell continues expanding the magical rules, rituals and mythology surrounding her role as Prime Magus. Absolute Wonder Woman #23 finds Diana singularly focused on locating Barbara Minerva without realizing Barbara has willingly become the Cheetah, while Zeus calls upon a reluctant Ares as part of an unknown plan against Wonder Woman and Veronica Cale’s daughter becomes increasingly important to the larger mystery. Absolute Catwoman #3 reunites Selina with Holly and Helena Bertinelli as the story moves between their present-day mission and their earlier days as the Calicos, including a mysterious list connected to Cain and the reality-altering technology known as the Yarn. The Flash #36 has Wally expanding his attempt to prevent crime before it happens into Metropolis, prompting Green Arrow to finally confront him over how invasive and dangerous that level of intervention has become and quietly gather other heroes to discuss whether Wally has crossed a line. Green Lantern #38 forces Kyle Rayner to confront the amnesty granted to Major Force before swinging into a bizarre battle involving Condiment King, FEAST and Big Belly Burger’s corporate mascots, while Hal Jordan’s separate space storyline with Jana continues. Superman: Father of Tomorrow #4 continues raising uncomfortable questions about Jor-El’s attempts to guide Earth’s technological development while introducing Hex Luthor, a Lex who abandoned science for magic and demonstrates just how dangerous that choice has made him. Superman #41 escalates Superman’s battle with Zod under the effects of kryptonite as the Kingdom of Zod story takes a major and genuinely unexpected turn, dramatically shifting the balance of power and opening a new direction involving Ursa, the Kryptonian forces and the time machine already established in the larger Superman continuity. Harley Quinn #65 concludes the Harq Knight Returns arc with Harley’s two halves merging back together with little explanation before repositioning her for the upcoming Bad Seeds story with Poison Ivy. Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy #1 introduces Daniel Burroughs, an intelligence operative with statistically abnormal psychic instincts, as Ram V blends espionage, psychic phenomena and occult mystery into a strong Vertigo debut. Finally, Next Level One Shot #1 sends Deadshot on what appears to be a straightforward assassination job only for him to discover a much larger conspiracy involving people who may literally not be themselves, potentially laying the groundwork for both a new Suicide Squad and a larger Next Level crossover. Jace and Rocky also cover this week’s collected editions before ranking all 14 books and revealing their Books of the Week.

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Comic Source Weekly August 19, 2026 — Wolverine Origin III, Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children & Krysten Ritter Joins BAD IDEA

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Wolverine’s past is getting another major chapter as Paul Jenkins returns 25 years after the original Wolverine: Origin for Wolverine: Origin III — The Dark Age. James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera bring Swamp Thing into the Slaughterverse for Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children, Krysten Ritter joins BAD IDEA’s It Demands Sacrifice Record Read-A-Long, and Sean Gordon Murphy’s The Last Driver #1 sells out immediately. Jace also covers Marvel’s new Incursions one-shots, Jean Grey’s return to Earth, BRZRKR heading to Hong Kong, Jason Aaron’s Bug Wars return, Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman, Garth Ennis and John McCrea’s The Snail, Rampant Swine, ECCC going badgeless in 2027 and much more. Plus, Jace makes this week’s What Hit predictions, checks last week’s picks against the newest Prana Bestseller Top 10 after going a perfect 8-for-8, and runs through the books worth preordering before Final Order Cutoff on August 24.

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00:00 — Wolverine, Swamp Thing, Krysten Ritter & Last Driver Hook
00:31 — Welcome to Comic Source Weekly
01:23 — White Sky Vol. 1
03:14 — Narco & the Plastic-Verse
05:43 — In Your Skin
07:04 — Battlepug: Cosmic Doggyssey
07:57 — Assassin’s Guild Hardcover
09:50 — Exquisite Corpses Season One Ends
11:48 — Bug Wars Returns + Jason Aaron Con Dates
13:45 — Yumi: 00-Ex #1 Sells Out
14:50 — Regicide #1 Sells Out
15:43 — Garth Ennis & John McCrea’s The Snail
17:30 — Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman
19:13 — The Last Driver #1 Sells Out
20:47 — Gigantic Complete Series
21:45 — Redcoat #19 — Don’t Get Spoiled
23:21 — The Deadtones Take Over Hornsby & Halo
24:37 — Wolverine: Origin III — The Dark Age
26:19 — Marvel Returns to the Incursions
28:29 — Jean Grey Returns to Earth
29:38 — Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children
31:04 — BRZRKR Goes to Hong Kong
32:10 — Krysten Ritter Joins It Demands Sacrifice
34:12 — Si Spurrier’s Rampant Swine
35:32 — ECCC Goes Badgeless in 2027
37:46 — What Hit Predictions
44:21 — Prana Top 10 Bestsellers
50:16 — Final Order Cutoff — August 24
59:26 — Final Thoughts

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Saving New York Comics: Bryce Gold on BODEGA & the Brooklyn Expo of Comics

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New York helped give birth to the American comic book industry, but keeping working cartoonists and artists in the city has become increasingly difficult. Jace sits down with Bryce Gold to talk about BODEGA — the Brooklyn Organization Dedicated to the Endurance of the Graphic Arts — and its mission to build a stronger support system for New York’s comics community. Bryce explains how BODEGA grew from an effort to revive the spirit of Comic Arts Brooklyn into something much larger, including the Brooklyn Expo of Comics, artist support programs, educational opportunities, grants, publications and new ways for creators and fans to build a lasting community. They also discuss why Brooklyn remains such an important part of comics history, the increasing affordability challenges facing working artists, the importance of creative third spaces, and how relationships formed through local comics events can change careers and lives. Bryce also previews the Brooklyn Expo of Comics, taking place November 14–15 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with more than 130 exhibitors and a full week of comics-related programming leading into the event.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Hook

00:24 Introduction

01:41 What Is BODEGA?

02:42 How BODEGA Began

03:41 The Brooklyn Expo of Comics

04:21 BAGEL, the Bodega Cat & Artist Support

05:57 Why New York Matters to Comics

08:33 The Changing New York Comics Community

11:47 Building a Long-Term Comics Community

13:39 Creating Opportunities & Making Connections

15:09 Grants, Creator Funding & Keeping Comics Alive

16:31 Mentorship & Fostering the Next Generation

17:19 How Fans Become Part of the Community

18:36 Brooklyn Expo of Comics — Dates & Events

20:11 How to Support BODEGA

21:17 Final Thoughts

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DC Spotlight August 19, 2026 Flash Faces His Rogues, Deathstroke Hits Bottom & Green Arrow’s Identity Mystery Deepens

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Jace and Rocky break down all 13 DC releases for the week of August 19, 2026. Dark Knights of Steel #2 finds Amanda Waller’s machinations continuing as an illness threatens Kara and the House of El, while Barbara Gordon serves as a literal Oracle and the developing relationship between Kal-El and Lois adds another layer to Tom Taylor’s expanding fantasy world. Lobo #6 sends Lobo to Hell to battle the Tooth Fairy in an intentionally ridiculous detour, but the issue feels disconnected from the characters and plot threads Scotty Young had carried forward from the previous arc, making the story feel unusually disposable. End of Life #7 sees Eddie’s attempt to do something genuinely good by rescuing a kidnapped kid land him in the hands of the killers hunting him, and after escaping another brutal beating he discovers Little Cock has finally caught up with him looking for revenge over the death of Big Cock. Beneath all the absurd violence and comedy, Eddie’s relationship with his dying father continues to give the series a surprisingly human core. Deathstroke the Terminator #6 escalates Adeline’s revenge from murdering Wintergreen to trying to kill Rose, forcing an already battered Slade into a confrontation with his ex-wife. Slade survives, but the real damage is psychological: stripped of his identity as the world’s greatest assassin, he is left wondering what remains if he is no longer a “killer for hire” and is simply a killer. Catwoman #90 finally gives Maggie Kyle the chance to confront Black Mask and use a nerve agent against the man who murdered her husband and traumatized her, but what should have been a powerful moment of Maggie reclaiming her agency feels frustratingly abrupt and underdeveloped. The conclusion also leaves the fates of Black Mask and Katarina Belova open while Carmine Falcone remains firmly embedded in Selina’s increasingly complicated family story. New Titans #38 brings Static to Titans Mountain while he struggles to control his powers, Yara Flor begins experiencing visions of her Amazonian homeland and Stephanie Brown continues growing into a leadership role. There are plenty of potentially interesting threads, but with so many characters competing for space, the issue feels disjointed and several of the Titans come across as noticeably younger and less experienced than their recent portrayals. Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #54 drags Batman, Superman and their fellow heroes into Hell for a baseball game against its denizens in a deliberately absurd one-and-done that recalls DC’s old Super-Sports stories. Mark Waid makes the ridiculous premise work, although for an actual baseball story, Jace wanted considerably more baseball. Absolute Flash #18 keeps expanding Wally’s world as Absolute Hunter Zolomon, Director Bones and Eleanor Thawne all enter the picture, while Eleanor genuinely believes the Absolute Justice League are the good guys. Ralph Dibny may also have just experienced the event that gives him his powers, setting up a potentially wild confrontation between Wally, Abra Kadabra and Hunter Zolomon. Batwoman #6 flashes back through most of its story to events before the series began, clarifying how Kate and Beth reached the point where their stories diverged, before the final pages return to the present after Kate has rescued her sister. The added context helps explain some of the confusion from the first five issues, although ending with both sisters seeing the same psychiatrist still leaves the series in an unusual place moving forward. Absolute Green Arrow #4 provides more context for Absolute Oliver Queen’s values and creates a stark contrast with Hector Hammond’s depravity, while a terrifying Absolute Solomon Grundy enters the picture and Dinah Lance appears increasingly close to manifesting powers of her own. The lingering question remains whether the mysterious Green Arrow can actually be Oliver at all when Hammond claims Oliver Queen died and attempts to resurrect him failed. Nightwing #131 has Dick preparing to turn himself in over the catastrophic bridge accident no one believes was caused by a witch, only for another woman to suddenly confess to being the witch herself. That apparent manipulation deepens the supernatural mystery as events from Blüdhaven’s past continue reaching into the present and Nightwing remains caught in the middle. Wonder Woman #36 continues Steve Trevor’s telling of the story of the woman he loves to his daughter as Stephanie Williams retells Diana’s origin with strong Clayton Henry artwork. There is little here that substantially changes the familiar story, but framing it through Steve sharing Diana’s history with a daughter who is equal parts Steve and Diana gives the retelling some added emotional resonance. Finally, Superman Unlimited #16 pushes the Kingdom of Zod event forward at full speed as the Superman family rallies against Zod, including the first meeting between Mark Waid’s current Superboy and Supergirl. Superman and Zod eventually suit up for a battle that is still raging when the issue ends, making this chapter feel less like a self-contained story and more like one sustained piece of a much larger action sequence. Jace and Rocky also cover this week’s collected editions, reprints and facsimiles before ranking all 13 books and revealing their Books of the Week.

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00:00 — DC Week Overview, Doug Wagner, Marvel & Rob Liefeld Discussion
16:39 — Dark Knights of Steel #2
22:29 — Lobo #6
25:40 — End of Life #7
32:54 — Deathstroke the Terminator #6
44:37 — Catwoman #90
51:57 — New Titans #38
57:42 — Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #54
1:09:52 — Absolute Flash #18
1:20:29 — Batwoman #6
1:29:40 — Absolute Green Arrow #4
1:39:31 — Nightwing #131
1:43:52 — Wonder Woman #36
1:52:25 — Superman Unlimited #16
2:02:04 — Collected Editions, Reprints & Facsimiles
2:05:58 — Rankings & Books of the Week

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Doug Wagner Talks I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits, Murder Chickens & His Creative Partnership With Daniel Hillyard

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Doug Wagner joins Jace on The Comic Source for an in-depth conversation about I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits, his latest collaboration with artist Daniel Hillyard.

The project began when Hillyard gave Wagner a list of supernatural things he wanted to draw — slashers, vampires, zombies and more — and Wagner eventually came to the simplest possible conclusion: why choose? Do all of them. The resulting story follows Cecil, a pacifist from the 1980s reincarnated into the body of a supernatural slasher, on a road trip alongside an increasingly bizarre group of supernatural misfits attempting to prevent either Heaven or Hell from winning a battle that would wipe humanity out.

Doug talks about why character always comes before plot in his work, how he and Hillyard keep even their most violent and absurd stories grounded in emotional sincerity, and how characters including Pavla, Yoel and the zombie truck Tuck continued evolving while they created the book.

The conversation also looks back at Wagner and Hillyard’s collaborations on Plastic, Vinyl, Plush and Narco and how years of working together have created a level of trust that allows Hillyard to interpret layouts, camera angles and even character moments without Wagner dictating every detail. Wagner recalls moments where Hillyard added something that wasn’t in the original script and actually changed the way Wagner understood his own character.

Then it’s a deep dive into the crowdfunding campaign: the oversized hardcover, die-cut Murder Chicken slipcase, complete behind-the-scenes process companion, Chris Bachalo artwork and an Uno-inspired Murder Chickens card game Wagner unexpectedly designed and play-tested with his wife.

And before wrapping up, Doug reveals that I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits is already completely finished — and he and Daniel Hillyard have already finished their next two books as well.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Doug Wagner Joins The Comic Source
02:08 I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits
07:39 Character First — Even With Serial Killers
10:43 Building an Ensemble of Misfits
13:08 How the Characters Changed
15:08 Meet Tuck — The Zombie Truck
17:45 The Origin of the Murder Chickens
20:51 Wagner & Hillyard’s Creative Partnership
25:16 When Daniel Hillyard Makes the Story Better
30:07 Heaven, Hell & Saving Humanity
32:15 The Oversized Kickstarter Hardcover
35:09 The Complete Process Companion Book
37:56 Chris Bachalo Joins the Project
39:16 The Murder Chickens Card Game
41:39 Two More Books Are Already Finished
42:36 Where to Follow Doug Wagner
43:41 Letting the Book Speak for Itself
44:11 Doug Wagner’s “20-Year Overnight Success”
46:23 Final Thoughts

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Star Wars is finally crossing over with the Marvel Universe, Todd McFarlane is revisiting his legendary Amazing Spider-Man #300 composition for Spawn 77, and new Prana data shows comic shop revenue climbing nearly 20%. Jace also digs into Warren Ellis returning to Image Comics and the unresolved accountability questions surrounding that decision, Rob Liefeld contradicting his earlier account of Cable’s origin, Thundercracker joining Superion, the expansion of Ghost Machine’s Unbelievables universe, Sabrina’s midnight release, Mind MGMT, Lady Baltimore, D’orc and much more.

Plus, Jace makes this week’s What Hit predictions, checks last week’s picks against the newest Prana bestseller data, counts down the Top 10, and highlights books readers may want to preorder before Final Order Cutoff on August 17.

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00:00 — Comic Shop Sales, Spawn, Ellis & Star Wars/Marvel Hook
01:31 — Star Wars Finally Crosses Over With Marvel
07:31 — More Spawn 77 Collector Covers
08:44 — McFarlane Homages Amazing Spider-Man #300
12:25 — If Destruction Be Our Lot Sells Out
14:18 — Crimes Against Nature
15:57 — D’orc Reaches Seven Printings
17:57 — Tigress Island Collected
18:54 — Royals Collected
20:23 — Warren Ellis Returns to Image
28:38 — Thundercracker Joins Superion
29:24 — The Unbelievables Universe Expands
30:56 — Rook: Exodus #11
31:52 — Lady Baltimore Returns
32:42 — Sabrina Gets a Midnight Release
34:18 — Mind MGMT: New & Improved
35:55 — Skottie Young Joins It Demands Sacrifice
37:28 — Murder Chickens & Zombie Misfits
38:58 — Comic Shop Revenue Up Nearly 20%
42:21 — Liefeld vs. Liefeld on Cable
46:22 — RUMOR: Liefeld’s Own Superman or Batman?
50:23 — What Hit Predictions
56:44 — Prana Top 10 Bestsellers
64:57 — Final Order Cutoff — August 17
77:09 — Final Thoughts

https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/star-wars-marvel-hope-assembles-crossover-comic-series-january-2027

https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/two-highly-collectible-spawn-77-variant-covers-revealed

https://www.instagram.com/p/Db_gq1LkkVK

https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/if-destruction-be-our-lot-issues-1-3-rushed-back-to-print-this-week-faster-than-john-wilkes-booth-fleeing-the-ford-theatre

https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/industry-already-bananas-for-upcoming-series-crimes-against-nature-trailer-revealed

https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/dorc-1-shows-no-signs-of-slowing-down-rushed-back-to-print-this-week-yet-again

https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/bare-knuckled-mayhem-ensues-in-tigress-island-graphic-novel-out-this-fall

https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/eisner-harvey-award-winning-derek-kirk-kim-joins-rising-star-jacob-perez-for-upcoming-supernatural-heist-graphic-novel-royals-this-fall

https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/noir-mystery-collides-with-cosmic-horror-in-warren-ellis-lordess-foudres-upcoming-graphic-novella-ghost-drive-station-this-november

https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-warren-ellis-image-comics-return-august-2026

https://www.darkhorse.com/newsfeed/lady-baltimore-returns-in-new-series-from-legendary-hellboy-creator-mike-mignola-horror-icon-christopher-golden-and-superstar-artist-bridgit-connell

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloverpress/i-love-apocalyptic-zombie-misfits-ogn-by-wagner-and-hillyard

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/rob-liefeld-vs-rob-liefeld-over-jim-lee-and-cables-origin

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/rob-liefeld-teases-he-may-already-be-working-on-his-own-superman-comic

https://mcusercontent.com/fcf336c115dd96a297e1a9460/files/bba629e8-1f5d-7e25-3c6e-8776b5461e59/Q2_2026_Industry_Report_Deck.pdf

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Aquaman Makes Poseidon Surrender | Full Review Emperor Aquaman #20

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Jace and Rocky review Emperor Aquaman #20 from DC Comics. Poseidon believes Arthur Curry has no right to wield the power of the Blue, but after their battle threatens Earth, Aquaman transports them somewhere he can finally stop holding back. The guys discuss the brutal payoff, what Poseidon’s surrender says about Arthur’s new power level and why Jeremy Adams continues making Emperor Aquaman one of DC’s most overlooked books. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree – https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource

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S.G. Blaise Reveals Bloody Berserk Angel & Expands the Seven Galaxies Universe | SDCC 2026

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S.G. Blaise returns to The Comic Source at San Diego Comic-Con to talk about the continuing growth of the Seven Galaxies Chronicles and reveal the newest addition to her expanding universe: Bloody Berserk Angel.

Jace and S.G. discuss the passionate community that has grown around Seven Galaxies, the rise of romantasy and the way S.G. blends science fiction, fantasy, romance, comedy and thriller elements into her stories. They also talk about expanding the universe beyond prose through the Mythical Hunters comic series and Hollow Healer animation, how different mediums can bring new readers into the world, and why connections between characters and fans remain at the heart of everything she creates.

Then S.G. introduces Bloody Berserk Angel, a new comic set on a frozen fantasy world where a blacksmith’s daughter hides a terrifying secret. When that secret finally awakens, will she become a protector of the innocent—or something even more dangerous?

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DC Spotlight August 12, 2026 Aquaman Humiliates Poseidon, Batman Is Losing Himself & Lois Lane Stalls Zod

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Jace and Rocky break down all 11 DC releases for the week of August 12, 2026. In Green Lantern Corps #19, Guy Gardner brings the Lanterns bonded to the emotional entities together around a new idea: their individual emotions remain distinct, but they may now be able to draw on the entire emotional spectrum when they need it. In Barbara Gordon: Breakout #4, Barbara finally meets one of the innocent people she entered prison to find—a cop locked up for refusing to play along with Vandal Savage—while Sparrow’s murder gives the story some badly needed forward momentum. In Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #2, someone is impersonating Clayface, and his attempt to uncover who is behind it becomes much more personal when a friend he confides in is murdered. In Fury of Firestorm #5, Firehawk briefly reaches the Ronnie Raymond trapped inside the Firestorm Matrix, but Professor Stein’s reaction when the sentient Matrix calls him “father” raises new questions about whether his supposed remorse was ever genuine. In Emperor Aquaman #20, Arthur moves his fight with Poseidon away from Earth so he can finally cut loose, and the God of the Sea gets a firsthand demonstration of just how terrifyingly powerful Aquaman has become. In Absolute Batman #23, Bruce’s obsession with Jack Grimm has reached the point where he believes virtually every defining moment in his life was deliberately engineered, leaving his oldest friends wondering whether Batman has gone too far. The Nice House by the Sea #11, the penultimate issue of the second arc, finally delivers major answers and forward momentum for the larger mystery while still making the revelation involving Oliver land through the character drama that has defined the series. In Supergirl #16, still believing Superman is missing, Kara takes responsibility for the House of El as Zod’s larger plan begins coming into focus and a female Eradicator unexpectedly enters the conflict. In Bleeding Hearts #7, Poke’s growing bond with Rabbit and her mother shows him becoming increasingly human, but that fragile connection is threatened when Rabbit is grievously injured by one of the undead. In Batman and Robin: Year One — Dynamic Duos #1, a young Bruce nearly loses control when a group of kids mug him and his date, while an encounter with the Wolfpack gives him another early lesson in becoming the Batman he will eventually be. In Action Comics #1101, Lois Lane proves why she is a Pulitzer-winning reporter by getting under General Zod’s skin, probing for his real agenda and deliberately keeping him talking because she knows he may be planning to kill her. Meanwhile, Superman has returned, but will it be just to face defeat at the hands of Zod? Jace and Rocky also cover the week’s collected editions, reprints and facsimiles before ranking all 11 books and revealing their Books of the Week

00:00 — DC Week Overview, Legion Reactions & Comic-Con Follow-Up
16:42 — Green Lantern Corps #19
33:40 — Barbara Gordon: Breakout #4
37:55 — Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #2
41:23 — Fury of Firestorm #5
53:34 — Emperor Aquaman #20
1:11:15 — Absolute Batman #23
1:36:53 — The Nice House by the Sea #11
1:47:58 — Action Comics #1101
1:48:07 — Supergirl #16
1:57:33 — Bleeding Hearts #7
2:01:05 — Batman and Robin: Year One — Dynamic Duos #1
2:09:47 — Collected Editions, Reprints & Facsimiles
2:13:29 — Rankings & Books of the Week

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David Yarovesky on It Demands Sacrifice: Goats, Satanists & Survival Horror | SDCC 2026

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Brightburn director David Yarovesky joins Jace at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to talk about IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE, the new BAD IDEA survival-horror series he co-writes with Philip Gelatt. Yarovesky explains the wonderfully twisted premise of following a family of goats marked for ritual sacrifice, why tiny runt Bronson may become one of the most unexpected horror heroes in comics, and how working in comics gives him the freedom to put virtually anything he can imagine onto the page. He also discusses developing the story over several years, finding the right tone, working with BAD IDEA, and the collaborative process with artist Adam Pollina and colorist Dean White. IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE #1 arrives October 7, 2026.

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