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On to the super-books.
SUPERGIRL #15
Written by SOPHIE CAMPBELL
Art and cover by SOPHIE CAMPBELL
Variant covers by KRIS ANKA, RAHZZAH, and KARL KERSCHL
As Supergirl starts to gain the upper hand, Black Flame spots an opportunity to escape Kandor and bring the fight to Earth. Powered by the yellow sun, this Kandorian rebel could be unstoppable. It’s now up to Supergirl to rein her in before the entire planet ends up in danger!
Somehow Supergirl is whole again. I am wondering if Lesla's 'super-stuff' is going to be some sort of protomatter similar to Matrix Supergirl, a way to roll that idea into current continuity. And it seems like Lesla and Kara are back to being friends again. I am wondering if this whole thing ends with Lesla being the hero of Kandor, relieving Supergirl of that duty.
Glad to see Campbell on words and art.
SUPERGIRL: SURVIVE #2
Written by ETHAN S. PARKER and GRIFFIN SHERIDAN
Art and cover by ROD REIS
Variant covers by TAURIN CLARKE and ETHAN YOUNG
Kara and Kal have lost their ship and, light-years from their destination of Earth, are now forced to seek travel from a busy spaceport. Conviction alone won’t be enough to keep Kara and her baby cousin safe from the vagabonds and swindlers of the planet—and Czarnian bounty hunters put the duo right in their crosshairs. Fortunately for them, there’s a full-spectrum squad of Green Lanterns nearby.
Still unsure what to think of this mini-series. It feels closer to Woman of Tomorrow in tone (at least in the solicits) than I think I'd like. Young Kara in a seedy spaceport, running from Czarians and probably skirting the law.
I don't know if I have ever truly liked the 'she's older than Kal but got delayed so now she is younger' bit. Seems overly fussy. But at least now we can see it actually play out a bit.
ACTION COMICS #1100
Written by MARK WAID, JOSHUA WILLIAMSON, SOPHIE CAMPBELL, and DAN SLOTT
Art by SKYLAR PATRIDGE, RYAN SOOK, DANIEL SAMPERE, DAN MORA, and LUCAS MEYER
Cover by RYAN SOOK
Variant covers by DAVID TALASKI, MARK SPEARS, DANIEL SAMPERE, JIM CHEUNG, and RAHZZAH
Foil variant cover by JIM CHEUNG ($7.99 US)
Celebrate 1,100 issues of Action Comics with DC’s top talent and architects of the world of Superman! In April 1938, a man faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound graced the pages of Action Comics #1, and the rest was superhero history. Now together with the talents of writers Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, and Dan Slott, we honor Superman’s storied career and turn toward his thrilling future. Brought to life by the all-star artistic talent of Skylar Patridge, Ryan Sook, Dan Mora, and Lucas Meyer, the Man of Steel has never looked better.
How fun is this! Action Comics #1100! What I like about this is that DC is really making it feel like a Superman Family book, bringing in all the creative teams of the multiple Super-Books into this giant sized issue.
Written by ETHAN S. PARKER and GRIFFIN SHERIDAN
Art and cover by ROD REIS
Variant covers by TAURIN CLARKE and ETHAN YOUNG
Kara and Kal have lost their ship and, light-years from their destination of Earth, are now forced to seek travel from a busy spaceport. Conviction alone won’t be enough to keep Kara and her baby cousin safe from the vagabonds and swindlers of the planet—and Czarnian bounty hunters put the duo right in their crosshairs. Fortunately for them, there’s a full-spectrum squad of Green Lanterns nearby.
Still unsure what to think of this mini-series. It feels closer to Woman of Tomorrow in tone (at least in the solicits) than I think I'd like. Young Kara in a seedy spaceport, running from Czarians and probably skirting the law.
I don't know if I have ever truly liked the 'she's older than Kal but got delayed so now she is younger' bit. Seems overly fussy. But at least now we can see it actually play out a bit.
ACTION COMICS #1100
Written by MARK WAID, JOSHUA WILLIAMSON, SOPHIE CAMPBELL, and DAN SLOTT
Art by SKYLAR PATRIDGE, RYAN SOOK, DANIEL SAMPERE, DAN MORA, and LUCAS MEYER
Cover by RYAN SOOK
Variant covers by DAVID TALASKI, MARK SPEARS, DANIEL SAMPERE, JIM CHEUNG, and RAHZZAH
Foil variant cover by JIM CHEUNG ($7.99 US)
Celebrate 1,100 issues of Action Comics with DC’s top talent and architects of the world of Superman! In April 1938, a man faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound graced the pages of Action Comics #1, and the rest was superhero history. Now together with the talents of writers Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, and Dan Slott, we honor Superman’s storied career and turn toward his thrilling future. Brought to life by the all-star artistic talent of Skylar Patridge, Ryan Sook, Dan Mora, and Lucas Meyer, the Man of Steel has never looked better.
How fun is this! Action Comics #1100! What I like about this is that DC is really making it feel like a Superman Family book, bringing in all the creative teams of the multiple Super-Books into this giant sized issue.
Wondering if this spells the end of the Superboy era in this book. Too bad. I was loving those stories.
SUPERMAN #40
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by MARK SPEARS, JAVI FERNANDEZ, EDDY BARROWS, and TIRSO
The villainous Manchester Black demands to be resurrected and thinks Superboy-Prime knows how to give him his life back. But it’s more than that. Manchester Black wants to escape the world of comics and come to our world! It’s meta versus meta! If Prime survives, he will still have to deal with members of the Super-Family, who are not happy he wants to be Superman! This all builds up to next month’s Superman blockbuster summer story!
It all seems to make sense now. Manchester Black was killed by Williamson when the villain was forced by Lex to erase the knowledge of Superman's secret identity. Of course, he would be the one, with his psionic powers, to be giving visions to Prime. I haven't been a huge Manchester Black fan but seeing him go toe to toe with Prime sounds like fun.
SUPERMAN 2026 ANNUAL: YEAR ONE THOUSAND #1
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by EDDY BARROWS and YASMINE PUTRI
Cover by EDDY BARROWS
Variant covers by MARK SPEARS, ARIEL OLIVETTI, MARIO FOCCILLO, and ALEX ECKMAN-LAWN
At the end of DC K.O., Superman became King Omega with the powers of a god. But after pushing Darkseid back to the Absolute World, Superman rejected the Heart of Apokolips…and went missing. Now the story of where he went can be told! The future was infected by Darkseid and his Legion—leaving a trail of death and disaster in their wake—including the Legion of Super-Heroes. Now Superman is using Time Trapper’s powers to heal the future and correct the damage that has been done. But Superman’s godlike powers are fading fast, and he may become lost at the end of time!
I am glad that the story of Superman being missing is being ended here. Superman was the outright hero of DC KO. Didn't seem right to take him off the board.
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by MARK SPEARS, JAVI FERNANDEZ, EDDY BARROWS, and TIRSO
The villainous Manchester Black demands to be resurrected and thinks Superboy-Prime knows how to give him his life back. But it’s more than that. Manchester Black wants to escape the world of comics and come to our world! It’s meta versus meta! If Prime survives, he will still have to deal with members of the Super-Family, who are not happy he wants to be Superman! This all builds up to next month’s Superman blockbuster summer story!
It all seems to make sense now. Manchester Black was killed by Williamson when the villain was forced by Lex to erase the knowledge of Superman's secret identity. Of course, he would be the one, with his psionic powers, to be giving visions to Prime. I haven't been a huge Manchester Black fan but seeing him go toe to toe with Prime sounds like fun.
SUPERMAN 2026 ANNUAL: YEAR ONE THOUSAND #1
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by EDDY BARROWS and YASMINE PUTRI
Cover by EDDY BARROWS
Variant covers by MARK SPEARS, ARIEL OLIVETTI, MARIO FOCCILLO, and ALEX ECKMAN-LAWN
At the end of DC K.O., Superman became King Omega with the powers of a god. But after pushing Darkseid back to the Absolute World, Superman rejected the Heart of Apokolips…and went missing. Now the story of where he went can be told! The future was infected by Darkseid and his Legion—leaving a trail of death and disaster in their wake—including the Legion of Super-Heroes. Now Superman is using Time Trapper’s powers to heal the future and correct the damage that has been done. But Superman’s godlike powers are fading fast, and he may become lost at the end of time!
I am glad that the story of Superman being missing is being ended here. Superman was the outright hero of DC KO. Didn't seem right to take him off the board.
This Annual seems to be a sort of prequel to righting the Legion ship as well. We know a Legion book is on the horizon. Maybe this sets that up. Looking forward to seeing Yasmine Putri's take on Superman and the Legion!
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #15
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art by LUCAS MEYER
Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
Variant covers by ZOE THOROGOOD and FERNANDO BLANCO
As war brews in El Caldero, something strange is happening to the Kryptonite spread across the planet…and this mystery can only be solved with help from a certain Dark Detective. But can Batman crack the case before Jon Kent and Damian Wayne turn the Batcave into a war zone?! The pieces fall into place for a new Kingdom to rise and a devastating new threat to unite the reign of the Superboys!
Something is happening to the Kryptonite!!! Hurray!
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art by LUCAS MEYER
Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
Variant covers by ZOE THOROGOOD and FERNANDO BLANCO
As war brews in El Caldero, something strange is happening to the Kryptonite spread across the planet…and this mystery can only be solved with help from a certain Dark Detective. But can Batman crack the case before Jon Kent and Damian Wayne turn the Batcave into a war zone?! The pieces fall into place for a new Kingdom to rise and a devastating new threat to unite the reign of the Superboys!
Something is happening to the Kryptonite!!! Hurray!
My guess is that the evil Element Lad made the K-meteor surrounded by Inertron. With the timeline righting itself, that is being undone. Or maybe an experimental reactor is turning it to iron. The only thing I can hope is that it is going away.
And Damian vs Superboy! Is this young Jon not the real Jon like some have suspected??
Written by MARK WAID
Art by ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by RACHTA LIN and ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
The brutal battle between Batman and a magically amped Superman threatens the entire realm of Skartaris! How can Robin and Warlord hope to shut down a fight of such magnitude?
First Damian vs Jon in Superman Unlimited. Now Batman vs Superman in World's Finest! What's going on!!
In Waid I trust. And I am glad Adrian Gutierrez is back on the book!
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST 2026 ANNUAL #1
Written by MARK WAID, MARK RUSSELL, and TYRONE FINCH.
Art by CLAYTON HENRY and PATRICK BOUTIN
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by RAHZZAH and CLAYTON HENRY
The World’s Finest attempt to have a relaxing night out with Jonathan Kent and Alfred. But after an emergency leads Batman and Superman into a trap, it’s up to the father figures to jump into the fray! Also, with Lois Lane’s current investigation putting her in Intergang’s crosshairs, Batman steps in to provide Lois backup—but as Bruce Wayne, and accompanying Lois on a date!
This feels like a Silver Age special. Sure Jonathan Kent and Alfred teaming up sounds like a hoot. But Lois out on a date with Bruce Wayne? That is pure Silver Age shenanigans and I am here for it!
Always a fan of Clayon Henry so glad to see him on art.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #21
Written by JASON AARON
Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL
Variants by JEROME OPENA, GABRIEL WALTA, and MARGUERITE SAUVAGE
The final battle with King Shazam. “Reign of the Superman” begins here. But which Superman will it be?
That's one crazy cover with Superman standing triumphant over Shazam, Hawkman, and Steel.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST 2026 ANNUAL #1
Written by MARK WAID, MARK RUSSELL, and TYRONE FINCH.
Art by CLAYTON HENRY and PATRICK BOUTIN
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by RAHZZAH and CLAYTON HENRY
The World’s Finest attempt to have a relaxing night out with Jonathan Kent and Alfred. But after an emergency leads Batman and Superman into a trap, it’s up to the father figures to jump into the fray! Also, with Lois Lane’s current investigation putting her in Intergang’s crosshairs, Batman steps in to provide Lois backup—but as Bruce Wayne, and accompanying Lois on a date!
This feels like a Silver Age special. Sure Jonathan Kent and Alfred teaming up sounds like a hoot. But Lois out on a date with Bruce Wayne? That is pure Silver Age shenanigans and I am here for it!
Always a fan of Clayon Henry so glad to see him on art.
Written by JASON AARON
Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL
Variants by JEROME OPENA, GABRIEL WALTA, and MARGUERITE SAUVAGE
The final battle with King Shazam. “Reign of the Superman” begins here. But which Superman will it be?
That's one crazy cover with Superman standing triumphant over Shazam, Hawkman, and Steel.
The solicit itself is interesting. Which Superman? 'Reign'? Are we going to see the Eradicator?
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN: BOOK OF EL #10
Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art and cover by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Variant covers by LUCIO PARRILLO and TBD
After thousands of years without Superman, fighting his enemies in a losing battle, Kara Zor-El nearly lost hope. Now faced with a Kal-El aligned with the formerly estranged Nightwing and Flamebird, the Black Racer, the Valkyries of Warworld, and a Brainiac reborn, will she find the strength to fight again, or has the plague of Kryl-Ux touched her, too?
I have been hoping that Supergirl would be in this mini-series and as we near the end, here she is.
And how cool that Gabriel Hardman is doing covers.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: KNIGHT VISION SPECIAL #1
Written by MARK WAID and JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by MIGUEL MENDONCA
Cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
Variant covers by JUAN FERREYRA, MARK SPEARS, and JAVI FERNANDEZ
The Justice League has offered a number of villains amnesty, allowing them to prove they’re on the side of the angels. But what they didn’t see coming was the void that would leave in the world of super-villains! Batman and Lex Luthor must work together to investigate a Justice League villain who wants to fill that void, capitalizing on shifting priorities and the visions of the future that the DC Universe’s champions saw at the end of DC K.O. to create a dangerous new weapon! Can Batman and Lex set aside their differences to stop them? This crucial issue in the All In Saga sets up new threats for the Justice League’s heroes and villains!
I think the 'Luthor as a hero' but has been a bit overplayed these last couple of decades.
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN: BOOK OF EL #10
Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art and cover by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Variant covers by LUCIO PARRILLO and TBD
After thousands of years without Superman, fighting his enemies in a losing battle, Kara Zor-El nearly lost hope. Now faced with a Kal-El aligned with the formerly estranged Nightwing and Flamebird, the Black Racer, the Valkyries of Warworld, and a Brainiac reborn, will she find the strength to fight again, or has the plague of Kryl-Ux touched her, too?
I have been hoping that Supergirl would be in this mini-series and as we near the end, here she is.
I hope Johnson treats her right, helping to lead the Els into battle.
Can't wait to see Scott Godlewski's take on her!
SUPERMAN: FATHER OF TOMORROW #3
Written by KENNY PORTER
Art and cover by DANNY EARLS
Variant covers by GABRIEL HARDMAN and LUCIO PARRILLO
Joe-El sets out to revolutionize the world with his new energy source, but General Sam Lane has other plans for Jor-El’s tech. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor travels the globe in search of power!
Sam Lane and Lex Luthor fighting against Jor-El. That is a twist. But it is Dr. Fate on the cover that really has me intrigued.
Written by KENNY PORTER
Art and cover by DANNY EARLS
Variant covers by GABRIEL HARDMAN and LUCIO PARRILLO
Joe-El sets out to revolutionize the world with his new energy source, but General Sam Lane has other plans for Jor-El’s tech. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor travels the globe in search of power!
Sam Lane and Lex Luthor fighting against Jor-El. That is a twist. But it is Dr. Fate on the cover that really has me intrigued.
And how cool that Gabriel Hardman is doing covers.
Written by MARK WAID and JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by MIGUEL MENDONCA
Cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
Variant covers by JUAN FERREYRA, MARK SPEARS, and JAVI FERNANDEZ
The Justice League has offered a number of villains amnesty, allowing them to prove they’re on the side of the angels. But what they didn’t see coming was the void that would leave in the world of super-villains! Batman and Lex Luthor must work together to investigate a Justice League villain who wants to fill that void, capitalizing on shifting priorities and the visions of the future that the DC Universe’s champions saw at the end of DC K.O. to create a dangerous new weapon! Can Batman and Lex set aside their differences to stop them? This crucial issue in the All In Saga sets up new threats for the Justice League’s heroes and villains!
I think the 'Luthor as a hero' but has been a bit overplayed these last couple of decades.
But I am hoping that the cover is right and Prometheus is going to try and fill the villain void. Prometheus was one scary dude when Grant Morrison created him. Unfortunately, he ultimately became a joke, the measuring stick creators used to prove how strong their favorite character was. 'You know how strong Huntress is? She beat Prometheus.'
Let's bring back terrifying Prometheus. I hope Waid and Williamson will make it happen!
DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL II #1
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by OTTO SCHMIDT
Cover by YASMINE PUTRI
Variant covers by TRAVIS MOORE, DAVIDE PARATORE, and JOSH MIDDLETON
Foil variant cover by JOSH MIDDLETON
An entire medieval world was forever changed when a spaceship crashlanded from a doomed planet. Monarchs died, kingdoms rose, long-buried treachery came to light…and a League was born. Now an ancient, violent war brews beneath the waves, one that promises untold destruction should it break the surface. If the League hopes to weather it and protect the lands of its realms and beyond, it must first root out the treasonous agents hiding in plain sight amidst its own ranks! Worldwide bestselling writer Tom Taylor (Detective Comics, Nightwing) and acclaimed artist Otto Schmidt (DC vs. Vampires, Green Arrow) welcome you back to the epic high-fantasy world of Dark Knights of Steel, where the darkest days yet still lie ahead!
I was a fan of the first series so I will give this a shot. While I'd love to see Putri back on internal art, Otto Schmidt is a good replacement. This book seems to bring back the characters from the first Dark Knights Of Steel series. I liked that Supergirl take, sister of Kal.
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by OTTO SCHMIDT
Cover by YASMINE PUTRI
Variant covers by TRAVIS MOORE, DAVIDE PARATORE, and JOSH MIDDLETON
Foil variant cover by JOSH MIDDLETON
An entire medieval world was forever changed when a spaceship crashlanded from a doomed planet. Monarchs died, kingdoms rose, long-buried treachery came to light…and a League was born. Now an ancient, violent war brews beneath the waves, one that promises untold destruction should it break the surface. If the League hopes to weather it and protect the lands of its realms and beyond, it must first root out the treasonous agents hiding in plain sight amidst its own ranks! Worldwide bestselling writer Tom Taylor (Detective Comics, Nightwing) and acclaimed artist Otto Schmidt (DC vs. Vampires, Green Arrow) welcome you back to the epic high-fantasy world of Dark Knights of Steel, where the darkest days yet still lie ahead!
I was a fan of the first series so I will give this a shot. While I'd love to see Putri back on internal art, Otto Schmidt is a good replacement. This book seems to bring back the characters from the first Dark Knights Of Steel series. I liked that Supergirl take, sister of Kal.
And then some other books.
SUPERGIRL VOL. 2: HOMETOWN HORRORS
Written by SOPHIE CAMPBELL, GAIL SIMONE, and MARK WAID
Art by JOE QUINONES, BELEN ORTEGA, SOPHIE CAMPBELL, and others
Cover by SOPHIE CAMPBELL
Back in her Earth home of Midvale, Supergirl is trying to turn over a new leaf, but she can’t seem to catch a break. Her friendship with Lena Luthor is increasingly strained, her former robot double is out for vengeance, and her new partner—the reformed Lesla-Lar—has a little secret that could lead to disaster. Can Kara Zor-El keep everything under control…and maybe work up the courage to ask her crush out for Valentine’s Day? And, in a special celebratory issue: Supergirl travels deep into space too and finds herself face-to-face with the galactic bounty hunter Lobo—plus two bonus stories celebrating Supergirl as she resumes her rightful place as the Heir to El! Collects Supergirl #7-10 and the Summer of Supergirl Special.
Don't recall Gail Simone writing anything with Kara recently.
SUPERGIRL VOL. 2: HOMETOWN HORRORS
Written by SOPHIE CAMPBELL, GAIL SIMONE, and MARK WAID
Art by JOE QUINONES, BELEN ORTEGA, SOPHIE CAMPBELL, and others
Cover by SOPHIE CAMPBELL
Back in her Earth home of Midvale, Supergirl is trying to turn over a new leaf, but she can’t seem to catch a break. Her friendship with Lena Luthor is increasingly strained, her former robot double is out for vengeance, and her new partner—the reformed Lesla-Lar—has a little secret that could lead to disaster. Can Kara Zor-El keep everything under control…and maybe work up the courage to ask her crush out for Valentine’s Day? And, in a special celebratory issue: Supergirl travels deep into space too and finds herself face-to-face with the galactic bounty hunter Lobo—plus two bonus stories celebrating Supergirl as she resumes her rightful place as the Heir to El! Collects Supergirl #7-10 and the Summer of Supergirl Special.
Don't recall Gail Simone writing anything with Kara recently.
Glad to see the series has made it to a second trade.
FROM COMIC TO SCREEN: THE ART OF SUPERGIRL
Written by JAMES FIELD
Cover by BILQUIS EVELY
This luxe hardcover edition will take readers on a journey, from the panels of the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic origins to how filmmakers were inspired to bring it to life onscreen, showcasing the film’s concept art and visuals—including brand-new interviews with the comic series’ creators and filmmakers to explore the story of Supergirl through the production process. With an i
ntroduction by DC Studios to set the stage and an afterword by DC Comics’ Jim Lee, learn how Kara Zor-El came to take her inaugural solo flight in the DC Universe.
At $49.99 this is an expensive book. I will have seen the movie by the time this book comes out and I think how I feel about the film will dictate if I break the bank and get this.
FROM COMIC TO SCREEN: THE ART OF SUPERGIRL
Written by JAMES FIELD
Cover by BILQUIS EVELY
This luxe hardcover edition will take readers on a journey, from the panels of the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic origins to how filmmakers were inspired to bring it to life onscreen, showcasing the film’s concept art and visuals—including brand-new interviews with the comic series’ creators and filmmakers to explore the story of Supergirl through the production process. With an i
ntroduction by DC Studios to set the stage and an afterword by DC Comics’ Jim Lee, learn how Kara Zor-El came to take her inaugural solo flight in the DC Universe.
At $49.99 this is an expensive book. I will have seen the movie by the time this book comes out and I think how I feel about the film will dictate if I break the bank and get this.
I have never had any complaints about Bilquis Evely's art on the series. Her stuff is crazy good.
And there we have it! Happy July!
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That Hometown Horrors trade solicitation really is puzzling, what Summer of Supergirl special? There was Summer of Superman, but Kara didn’t have a story by Gail Simone.
Anyway, loads of interesting stuff here, I’m most intrigued by the WF Annual and Superman Unlimited, please Rao let the Green K story go away… maybe there will be an explosion and a sandy Superman will show up…
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