To see all the solicits, which include the second issues of the DC Next Level books (like Firestorm) and some new Absolute books, click here: https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/20/full-may-2026-dc-comics-solicitations/
On to the super books.
SUPERGIRL #13
Written by SOPHIE CAMPBELL
Art and cover by SOPHIE CAMPBELL
Variant covers by MATTEO SCALERA, SKYLAR PATRIDGE, and CHLOE BRAILSFORD
The battle between the newly empowered rebel Black Flame and Team Thunder rages on as Supergirl, still at the mercy of her recent cybernetic enhancements, is forced to come up with another tactic to save Kandor from ruin. Can Superboy and Lena Luthor’s arrival turn the tide of the approaching war?
Love the Sophie Campbell cover. I do wonder how Cyborg Supergirl returns to normal. And that yellow ring on Black Flame's finger has to be the Yellow Ring of Nor-Kann meaning Zora has super-powers in Kandor.
On to the super books.
SUPERGIRL #13
Written by SOPHIE CAMPBELL
Art and cover by SOPHIE CAMPBELL
Variant covers by MATTEO SCALERA, SKYLAR PATRIDGE, and CHLOE BRAILSFORD
The battle between the newly empowered rebel Black Flame and Team Thunder rages on as Supergirl, still at the mercy of her recent cybernetic enhancements, is forced to come up with another tactic to save Kandor from ruin. Can Superboy and Lena Luthor’s arrival turn the tide of the approaching war?
Love the Sophie Campbell cover. I do wonder how Cyborg Supergirl returns to normal. And that yellow ring on Black Flame's finger has to be the Yellow Ring of Nor-Kann meaning Zora has super-powers in Kandor.
I do hope Supergirl wins this war and isn't bailed out by Conner and Lena.
Let's see what else will be on the shelves.
SUPERMAN #38
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by W. SCOTT FORBES, CIAN TORMEY, DAVIDE PARATORE, and TIRSO
AAPI Heritage Month variant cover by JOHN GIANG
DC x Sonic variant cover by DANIELE DI NICUOLO
Superboy-Prime uncovers a secret coven of witches in Metropolis led by the hellish Witchfire. Prime wants to prove he can be the better Superman so badly that he takes on one of his vulnerabilities…magic! But the problem is, now Prime finds himself drawn to Witchfire’s deadly charms in more ways than one…all while one of Superman’s deadliest enemies spies on the wannabe Man of Steel and waits for his moment to strike!
I don't know a lot about Witchfire so hard to know what I think of this combat. But a coven in Metropolis sounds intriguing.
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by W. SCOTT FORBES, CIAN TORMEY, DAVIDE PARATORE, and TIRSO
AAPI Heritage Month variant cover by JOHN GIANG
DC x Sonic variant cover by DANIELE DI NICUOLO
Superboy-Prime uncovers a secret coven of witches in Metropolis led by the hellish Witchfire. Prime wants to prove he can be the better Superman so badly that he takes on one of his vulnerabilities…magic! But the problem is, now Prime finds himself drawn to Witchfire’s deadly charms in more ways than one…all while one of Superman’s deadliest enemies spies on the wannabe Man of Steel and waits for his moment to strike!
I don't know a lot about Witchfire so hard to know what I think of this combat. But a coven in Metropolis sounds intriguing.
I do think that Prime would be an easy mark for someone who uses feminine wiles. He seems like he is a little superficial. Deadly charms indeed.
ACTION COMICS #1098
Written by MARK WAID
Art by SKYLAR PATRIDGE and PATRICIO DELPECHE
Cover by RYAN SOOK
Variant covers by HAINING and SWEENEY BOO
The Weapons Master has homed in on the most scientifically advanced tech on Earth, which happens to be hiding the on Kent Farm…Clark’s rocket ship. Now the Justice League and Superboy must defend his legacy and save the town of Smallville from Xotar and his cache of malevolent munitions!
I don;t know if I trust this League from the future coming to visit. And I don't think I know much about The Weapons Master either.
Written by MARK WAID
Art by SKYLAR PATRIDGE and PATRICIO DELPECHE
Cover by RYAN SOOK
Variant covers by HAINING and SWEENEY BOO
The Weapons Master has homed in on the most scientifically advanced tech on Earth, which happens to be hiding the on Kent Farm…Clark’s rocket ship. Now the Justice League and Superboy must defend his legacy and save the town of Smallville from Xotar and his cache of malevolent munitions!
I don;t know if I trust this League from the future coming to visit. And I don't think I know much about The Weapons Master either.
So far this Superboy run has been gold. I do like the idea of the rocket that brought Kal to Earth being explored by Waid.
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #13
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art by LUCAS MEYER
Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
Variant covers by GUILLEM MARCH, KAREN S. DARBOE, SALVADOR LARROCA, and ANTHONY MARQUES
One word should fill you with fear: Metropolis! Two syllables should have you running for your lives! Beware the wrath of Beppo! The power of a Kryptonian with the mind of an angry primal beast! Can Tomorrow Man and Superboy even hope to stop the Mad Mammal of Might…Super Monkey?! The reign of the Superboys continues… as Jon Kent’s life takes a surprising turn that super-fans won’t want to miss!
Of course, it could be anyone ...
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art by LUCAS MEYER
Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
Variant covers by GUILLEM MARCH, KAREN S. DARBOE, SALVADOR LARROCA, and ANTHONY MARQUES
One word should fill you with fear: Metropolis! Two syllables should have you running for your lives! Beware the wrath of Beppo! The power of a Kryptonian with the mind of an angry primal beast! Can Tomorrow Man and Superboy even hope to stop the Mad Mammal of Might…Super Monkey?! The reign of the Superboys continues… as Jon Kent’s life takes a surprising turn that super-fans won’t want to miss!
I get the idea that Slott is treating this like the humor book of the super title. Beppo? Will this be the monkey Jor-El shot into space? Or a more updated origin.
Either way, seeing a young Jon in the ripped jeans and hoodie sweatshirt again makes me smile.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #51
Written by MARK WAID
Art by ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by MATTIA DE IULIS and ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
Uh-oh. That sounds like a T. rex. The World’s Finest team enters the lost world of Skartaris—home of Travis Morgan, the Warlord! In a magical realm where Superman’s powers are at risk, Batman and Robin trade their masks and capes for swords and sorcery!
Waid has been using World's Finest as his way of exploring some of the more overlooked or under-utilized characters in the DCU. So why not check out Skartaris. Here is hoping that world's sun depowers Superman enough that we see our heroes need to sport barbarian gear.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #19
Written by MARK WAID
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by BRUNO REDONDO, KEVIN WADA, NATHAN SZERDY, and MARIO FOCCILLO
AAPI Heritage Month variant cover by JOHN GIANG
DC x Sonic variant cover by CARLOS D’ANDA
As the Leaguers struggle on Earth to fulfill the impossible missions mandated by the Heart of Apokolips and control the villains given amnesty, the space-faring JLU members come face-to-face with Brainiac Queen—back from the pages of Absolute Power and deadlier than ever!
I enjoyed House of Brainiac and I think the Brainiac Queen is a decent idea to add to the Superman pantheon. I don't know exactly what her ultimately relationship with Brainiac will be.
Written by MARK WAID
Art by ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by MATTIA DE IULIS and ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
Uh-oh. That sounds like a T. rex. The World’s Finest team enters the lost world of Skartaris—home of Travis Morgan, the Warlord! In a magical realm where Superman’s powers are at risk, Batman and Robin trade their masks and capes for swords and sorcery!
Waid has been using World's Finest as his way of exploring some of the more overlooked or under-utilized characters in the DCU. So why not check out Skartaris. Here is hoping that world's sun depowers Superman enough that we see our heroes need to sport barbarian gear.
Written by MARK WAID
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by BRUNO REDONDO, KEVIN WADA, NATHAN SZERDY, and MARIO FOCCILLO
AAPI Heritage Month variant cover by JOHN GIANG
DC x Sonic variant cover by CARLOS D’ANDA
As the Leaguers struggle on Earth to fulfill the impossible missions mandated by the Heart of Apokolips and control the villains given amnesty, the space-faring JLU members come face-to-face with Brainiac Queen—back from the pages of Absolute Power and deadlier than ever!
I enjoyed House of Brainiac and I think the Brainiac Queen is a decent idea to add to the Superman pantheon. I don't know exactly what her ultimately relationship with Brainiac will be.
She should be a decent foe to battle the League. Glad Waid brought her back.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #19
Written by JASON AARON
Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL
Variant covers by JEFF DEKAL, CHUMA HILL, and HAINING
King Shazam has risen with a power unlike anything Superman has faced before. What connection does he have to Brainiac and the mysterious Father Box? Plus, another classic character has made their Absolute debut, though it remains to be seen if they’re a friend or foe of the Man of Steel…
"Another classic character has made their Absolute debut, though it remains to be seen if they're friend or foe ..."
Written by JASON AARON
Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL
Variant covers by JEFF DEKAL, CHUMA HILL, and HAINING
King Shazam has risen with a power unlike anything Superman has faced before. What connection does he have to Brainiac and the mysterious Father Box? Plus, another classic character has made their Absolute debut, though it remains to be seen if they’re a friend or foe of the Man of Steel…
"Another classic character has made their Absolute debut, though it remains to be seen if they're friend or foe ..."
I can't help but think this is Absolute Supergirl (see first Honorable Mention). And knowing everything we have seen recently from Woman of Tomorrow to My Adventures With Superman to the Superman movie, I can't help but think she is a foe.
But since this is the Absolute universe, maybe Aaron will do the opposite and make her start out immediately as a friend.
Of course, it could be anyone ...
Who do you think it might be?
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN: BOOK OF EL #8
Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art and cover by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Variant covers by LUCIO PARRILLO and ARIEL COLON
Superman will always help someone in need, but since he was thrown into the future, his first priority has been to rescue Otho and Osul-Ra. The Valkyries of Phaelosia have offered him a chance to reunite with his daughter, but will that give him time to save his son? What sacrifices are necessary to prevent Kryl-Ux from rewriting reality? And Ronan Kent’s reliance on Brainiac finally comes to light!
Finally we might see Superman trying to save the Super Twins. Maybe by this issue the lore of the place will be done and we'll get to the story!
SUPERMAN: FATHER OF TOMORROW #1
Written by KENNY PORTER
Art and cover by DANNY EARLS
Variant covers by RILEY ROSSMO, GABRIEL HARDMAN, and NIMIT MALAVIA
In a corner of far-flung space, a world explodes. A lone rocket escapes the destruction and races through space, ultimately landing on a small farm in small-town Kansas. A kindly couple steps with trepidation toward the alien craft as the door opens. Out steps a man named Jor-El, the sole survivor of the planet Krypton! As Jor-El fits in to his new home, he realizes that he can help the world, not just with his newfound powers but with his intellect as well. Witness how a Man of Steel and Science saves the world!
There have been other Elseworlds where the whole El family arrive on Earth. But what about just Jor-El? I think this might be the first. Let's hope this Jor-El is a true hero. We have had too many dark takes on the character lately. I did like Kenny Porter on the 2023 Conner Kent Superboy mini-series so glad to see him back on a super-book.
Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art and cover by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Variant covers by LUCIO PARRILLO and ARIEL COLON
Superman will always help someone in need, but since he was thrown into the future, his first priority has been to rescue Otho and Osul-Ra. The Valkyries of Phaelosia have offered him a chance to reunite with his daughter, but will that give him time to save his son? What sacrifices are necessary to prevent Kryl-Ux from rewriting reality? And Ronan Kent’s reliance on Brainiac finally comes to light!
Finally we might see Superman trying to save the Super Twins. Maybe by this issue the lore of the place will be done and we'll get to the story!
Written by KENNY PORTER
Art and cover by DANNY EARLS
Variant covers by RILEY ROSSMO, GABRIEL HARDMAN, and NIMIT MALAVIA
In a corner of far-flung space, a world explodes. A lone rocket escapes the destruction and races through space, ultimately landing on a small farm in small-town Kansas. A kindly couple steps with trepidation toward the alien craft as the door opens. Out steps a man named Jor-El, the sole survivor of the planet Krypton! As Jor-El fits in to his new home, he realizes that he can help the world, not just with his newfound powers but with his intellect as well. Witness how a Man of Steel and Science saves the world!
There have been other Elseworlds where the whole El family arrive on Earth. But what about just Jor-El? I think this might be the first. Let's hope this Jor-El is a true hero. We have had too many dark takes on the character lately. I did like Kenny Porter on the 2023 Conner Kent Superboy mini-series so glad to see him back on a super-book.
Not a bad month!
2 comments:
Interesting month, I liked Witchfire in Power Company so hope she’s not going down the cliched ‘magic girl corrupted by power’’ route.
Is this the first time we’ve seen Weapons Master since Dan Jurgens’ Justice League?
A trip to Skartaris - I’m no fan - should give Superman a chance to get into that look Lois likes so much.
You remind me I’ve not yet read the Book of El from a fortnight ago…
Oh, and given how tidy Booster looks, I’m thinking that may be Geoff Johns era time cop Booster, so trustworthy.
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