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DC Spotlight June 10, 2026 Absolute Catwoman Steals The Week, Aquaman Questions His Power & Guy Gardner Gets His Defining Issue

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Jace and Rocky break down all 11 DC releases for the week of June 10, 2026. They discuss Fury of Firestorm #3, where Ronnie Raymond learns Professor Stein manipulated the creation of Firestorm while new details connect the series to concepts introduced in Doomsday Clock. Justice League: Dreamgirls #2 finds Dreamer and Galaxy trapped deeper within shifting dream realities as Dreamer struggles with guilt, self-doubt and her role during the Amanda Waller crisis. Green Lantern Corps #17 focuses on Guy Gardner as he confronts childhood trauma and his abusive father while navigating the emotional spectrum. Barbara Gordon Breakout #2 sees Barbara brutally beaten inside prison before discovering someone she trusted may be working against her. Emperor Aquaman #18 teams Aquaman with Hal Jordan as Arthur begins questioning whether his rapidly expanding powers have become too dangerous. Action Comics #1099 follows a young Clark Kent as he experiences life without his powers and discovers what it feels like to truly be human. Absolute Catwoman #1 introduces a wealthy and successful Selina Kyle whose planned retirement is postponed by an attack tied to a mystery that culminates in the surprise debut of Absolute Cassandra Cain. Nice House By The Sea #10 delivers major revelations surrounding Walter and Max while raising new questions about the true nature of the apocalypse. Supergirl #14 sees Kara receive a new costume and a cure for her cybernetic corruption as tensions within Kandor continue to escalate. Bleeding Hearts #5 follows Rabbit as she becomes part of the zombie holiday known as the Great Hunt while Poke develops an increasing empathy for the living. Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #4 concludes the series by revealing Bruce Wayne’s connection to the dark force shaping Gotham and setting him on a collision course with the city’s elite. They also give a rundown of this week’s collected editions, reprints and facsimile releases. As always, all books are ranked from top to bottom and each host gives a Book of the Week pick.

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DC Spotlight June 3, 2026 Poison Ivy’s Gotham Power Play, Batman’s New Direction Sparks Debate & Deadman Divides Readers

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Jace and Rocky break down all 10 DC releases for the week of June 3, 2026. They discuss Harley & Ivy: Life and Crimes #6, where Erica Henderson concludes her retelling of Harley and Ivy’s first meeting and the foundation of their relationship. JSA #20 continues the search for Jim Corrigan and ends with a surprise appearance from Metron. Adventures of Superman: Book of El #9 begins bringing together the long-running story threads involving Superman, Otho-Ra, Osul-Ra and the future legacy of the House of El. Justice League: Dream Girls #1 finds Dreamer and Galaxy trapped in shifting dreamlike versions of the DC Universe as a mystery involving hidden knowledge and altered realities begins. Batman #10 sees Bruce Wayne uncover a connection to the Minotaur while his conflict with Vandal Savage enters a new phase. Poison Ivy #45 finds Mayor Pamela Isley increasingly isolated after alienating Batman, Vandal Savage, the Green and the Gray while her feelings about Harley Quinn are tested. Deadman #1 follows Boston Brand as he investigates a hospital filled with trapped souls while W. Maxwell Prince reimagines Deadman as a spiritual guide navigating multiple interpretations of death, but the guys have radically different reactions to the story. Supergirl: Survive #1 sees teenage Kara experience Krypton’s destruction through a dramatically altered sequence of events as she leaves Krypton in the same rocketship as an infant Kal-El whom she is determined to protect. Batgirl #20 forces Cassandra Cain to confront painful memories when a murdered child is found wearing the same dress she wore during her first kill, while Doctor Forget-Me-Not begins playing mind games with her memories. Absolute Green Lantern #15 pits Jo Mullein against Tomar Re after she refuses to sacrifice her entire town to stop the Black Star Mogo, forcing a clash over whether saving a few thousand lives is worth risking trillions across the universe. They also give a rundown of this week’s collected editions, reprints and facsimile releases. As always, all books are ranked from top to bottom and each host gives a Book of the Week pick.

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DC Spotlight May 27, 2026: Superboy Prime Steals The Week, Hush 2 Frustrates Fans & Absolute Wonder Woman Stays Elite

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Jace and Rocky break down the DC Comics titles for the week of May 27, 2026, including Batman #163 as Hush 2 reaches its midpoint with gorgeous Jim Lee artwork, but choppy storytelling, out-of-character Bat-Family interactions and continued frustration over the delays surrounding the series have weakened this story significantly; Harley Quinn #62 as the darker “Harq Knight” direction delivers a few genuinely funny moments while the muted visual presentation still feels mismatched to the character; Superman #38 as Joshua Williamson deepens Superboy Prime’s redemption arc through Witchfire, Manchester Black and a return to Infinite Crisis while continuing one of DC’s strongest current superhero runs; Green Lantern #35 as Hal Jordan investigates the mystery surrounding the Book of Oa while Toby Y2K’s misunderstanding about Earth’s destruction delivers one of the issue’s funniest moments; Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 as Kenny Porter explores an Elseworlds where Jor-El survives Krypton, hides his technology from Earth and changes course after Jonathan Kent’s death; Justice League Unlimited #19 as the League’s amnesty program continues creating tension while the return of the Brainiac Queen surprises the team; The Flash #33 as Ryan North balances heartfelt Wally West family moments with the continued expansion of Wally’s flashes of insight abilities; Detective Comics #1109 as Tom Taylor continues introducing the mysterious young martial artist tied to Prion while Oliver Queen survives being thrown from a skyscraper and Batman remains unaware of the larger conspiracy forming around him; Absolute Wonder Woman #20 as Diana escapes being tortured in Area 41 when she is pulled back to Hell for the 30-day punishment tied to Hades’ curse, but that leaves her distraught having left Barbara Minerva behind; Zatanna #2 as Zatanna investigates the haunted spirit of singer Clara Dubois while Jamal Campbell introduces the mysterious Agent Di Manes and expands the idea of Zatanna operating as DC’s “Prime Magus” across multiple magical realms; Swamp Thing 1989 #2 as Swamp Thing continues falling backwards through time while the Shining Knight fails to rescue him and Abigail gives birth to their child who is foretold to become evil; Gotham Academy: First Year #4 as the series explores Olive Silverlock losing time and possibly sharing her body with another entity altogether; and The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Kane Mystery #4 as Ezra Kane gets badly injured, ends up at a doctor who clearly knows his routine and finally confronts Huber about the secret Nazi invasion tied to the anvil. They also discuss the week’s facsimiles, reprints and collected editions, and as always rank every book from top to bottom and each give their pick for Book of the Week.

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Geiger #3 Deep Dive — Heartbreaking Reveal Changes Everything

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Geiger #3 delivers one of the most devastating reveals in the entire Ghost Machine universe as Tariq finally discovers the horrifying truth about the family he thought he had been protecting all this time. In this panel by panel review, Jace breaks down how Jeff Johns and Gary Frank structure the emotional flashbacks, the significance of the bunker reveal, and the exact moment Tariq fully transforms into the Glowing Man. This issue remains one of the most important foundational chapters for Geiger and the larger Unnamed mythology. This is the issue that completely redefines Tariq as a character.

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Ultimate Impact: Reborn #1 Review — Is Marvel Finally Feeling Like Marvel Again?

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Jace dives into Ultimate Impact: Reborn #1 and explains why the issue feels far more like classic Marvel storytelling than many recent Marvel comics. While the book delivers strong pacing, excellent Stefano Caselli artwork, a fun Miles Morales POV and an energetic fight with Spot, the real focus here is on the ordinary people receiving the Origin Boxes and the emotional, personality-driven storytelling Chris Condon brings to the book. Jace discusses why the issue works despite being mostly setup, how the new cast of flawed everyday characters taps into old Marvel DNA, why Marvel may be quietly shifting back toward classic emotional storytelling with books like Daredevil, Hulk and Punisher, and whether the title change from “Reborn Ultimate Impact” to “Ultimate Impact Reborn” signals a larger editorial pivot away from another Ultimate Universe relaunch. Plus, speculation on Marvel’s Midnight initiative, the future of Ultimate storytelling and whether a Pete and MJ reunion by Amazing Spider-Man #1000 could finally be on the table.

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DC Spotlight May 20, 2026 Absolute Green Arrow Launches, Superman Unlimited Deepens Jon Kent Mystery & Absolute Flash Expands the Absolute Universe

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Jace and Rocky break down the DC Comics releases for May 20, 2026, with discussion of Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #51 revisiting Skartaris and the origin of Tyrant while Mark Waid continues modernizing classic DC concepts, Sirens: Love Hurts #4 wrapping with Horoscope defeated, Oliver Queen and Dinah Lance’s wedding, and the various couples baskign in the romance, Wonder Woman #33 sending Diana and Steve Trevor into the underworld where Superman dies from kryptonite poisoning and Diana seeks the Fates after Matriarch’s devastating victory, Absolute Flash #15 expanding the Absolute Universe mythology through Ray Palmer, Silas Stone, S.T.A.R. Labs, the Still Place, and Wally’s disturbing visions of the future, Batwoman #3 raising questions about Kate Kane’s behavior after she attacks Renee Montoya while Darkseid-connected forces appear to be circling her, Catwoman #87 escalating Black Mask’s attack on Selina by using an imposter Catwoman convincing enough to fool Holly Robinson while Maggie’s trauma remains tied to Black Mask, Deathstroke the Terminator #3 continuing Slade Wilson’s mission with Death Blow and Deadshot brought into the conflict, End of Life #4 focusing on Eddie’s complicated relationship with his father while the kidnapping storyline moves forward, Lobo #3 delivering an origin-heavy chapter for the Main Man, New Titans #35 continuing the Alpha Energy fallout while Stephanie Brown takes on a surprising leadership role, Nightwing #138 bringing Starfire to Blüdhaven for a Psion-related story that also moves the Witch of Blüdhaven plot forward while Barbara remains in Supermax, Superman Unlimited #13 using Beppo, excess Kryptonite, Tomorrow Man, young Jon Kent’s Ultraman nightmare, and Lois trying to help her superpowered son to deepen the question of whether this young Jon is the real deal, and Absolute Green Arrow #1 launching a mystery-driven reinvention involving Dinah Lance, Oliver Queen, Hector Hammond, missing memories, and the question of who is really under the hood. They also cover the week’s facsimiles, reprints, and collected editions, including Batman #244 Facsimile Edition, Gotham Central Compact Comics, DC Finest: Sgt. Rock of Easy Company, Superman Omnibus Vol. 1: Elseworlds, Absolute Blackest Night, and Teen Titans: The Bronze Age Omnibus, before ranking every book and naming their respective Books of the Week.

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The Story Behind Superman Is Darker Than Most Fans Realize | William Bernhardt Interview

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Jace welcomes bestselling author William Bernhardt to the show to discuss Superman Wars, his deeply researched exploration of the decades-long battle over Superman ownership and the emotional toll it took on Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The conversation covers creator rights in comics, the contradictions at the center of Superman’s legacy, the evolution of DC editorial culture, Jeanette Kahn’s impact on the industry, why Superman continues to resonate across generations and how modern audiences still connect to the character as a symbol of hope. They also discuss modern Superman adaptations, the current resurgence of the character, the lasting impact of Siegel’s fight for recognition and Bernhardt’s upcoming project, The Batman Wars.

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Amazing Spider-Man Venom Death Spiral Body Count #1 Reframes Torment

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Jace breaks down Amazing Spider-Man / Venom: Death Spiral – Body Count #1, an epilogue issue that reframes Torment through his final moments after Mary Jane/Venom throws him from the rooftop. The issue gives added context to Torment’s origin, his youth, his lack of experience, and the possibility that his connection-seeing ability may be hereditary, especially with the final tease involving his younger sister. Jace discusses how the funeral scene complicates Torment’s family dynamic, whether the issue turns him from a mysterious horror figure into a more tragic character, and how the added explanation both deepens the villain and strips away some of his mystique. There is also plenty of discussion about the moody art, the psychological horror tone, the unanswered questions about Torment’s physical abilities, and whether Body Count was necessary as an epilogue to Death Spiral.

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DC Spotlight May 13, 2026 Aquaman Changes DC Cosmic Lore, Supergirl Gets Defended & Barbara Gordon Breakout Sparks Debate

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Jace and Rocky break down this week’s DC releases including Supergirl #13, where Sophie Campbell’s handling of Kara’s trauma, Kandor’s civil unrest and the Black Flame conflict leads to one of the biggest disagreements of the episode, Barbara Gordon Breakout #1 as the hosts debate Barbara willingly entering prison as part of Batman’s larger Vandal Savage plan, Bleeding Hearts #4 with Dennis Camp continuing to humanize Polk while expanding the emotional divide between the zombies and humans through Rabbit and Mush, Emperor Aquaman #17 as Jarro makes a shocking decision involving the Starros that dramatically escalates Aquaman’s cosmic status and creates major moral fallout, Action Comics #1098 with Mark Waid blending Silver Age Superboy storytelling and modern sensibilities through Mary Marvel, Booster Gold and Martian Manhunter learning more about Clark’s origins, Fury of Firestorm #2 as Ronnie Raymond’s darker trauma is contrasted against the classic heart-of-gold characterization that defines the hero, Green Lantern Corps #16 with Morgan Hampton expanding the Manhunters’ plans to control the emotional spectrum while Aya, Parallax and the emotional entities become central to a massive cosmic power struggle, Absolute Martian Manhunter #11 as the series heads toward its conclusion with more psychological and reality-bending storytelling, and Absolute Batman #20 with discussion of the printing defects, retailer response, massive number of variant covers and continued teases surrounding Scarecrow and Robin. They also discuss the shutdown of Read Comics Online and the larger conversation surrounding comic piracy and affordability before covering this week’s facsimiles, reprints and collected editions, ranking every book from the week and each giving their respective Book of the Week picks.

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Is This the Crime Comic of the Year Royals #1-2 Interview

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Derek Kirk Kim and Jacob Perez join Jace to talk about Royals #1-2 from Image Comics. The conversation covers the series’ crime noir setup, the telepathic connection between twin brothers Paul and Castor, the poker tension that kicks the story into motion, and how the book quickly escalates beyond its opening premise. Derek and Jacob also discuss how the series came together, Jacob’s transition into sequential comics, the visual energy of the book, the Seoul setting, lettering, thought balloons, color choices, the response to issue #1 selling out, the second printing, and why Royals feels so cinematic on the page.

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