https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/25/full-october-2026-dc-comics-solicitations/
DC does seem to be firing on all cylinders with a creative explosion that feels similar to the Legends-era explosion that came out of the Crisis on Infinite Earths era. This goes beyond the Absolute universe and includes things like the recent JSA, Firestorm, and even this Supergirl book. But we are seeing it build on itself with a next wave including Doom Patrol, Deadman, The Demon, and Vertigo books. There also feels like a true plan for the main universe building off of KO. A vision for the universe!!!!
Moreover, I feel like there is a reverance to DC's history in these books. Instead of saying 'we need to change', these creators seem to be saying 'we can use the past to innovate and update'.
I mean, the cover for Deadman #5 is a clear homage to a key page in the Alan Moore/Steve Bisette/John Totleben Swamp Thing Annual #2, a huge issue back then and part of a celebrated run. Old timers like me will recognize it immediately. But even more than this homage, the solicit seems to say this issue of Deadman is a sort of riff on that book with Deadman journeying through the DC afterlife. This grabbed me and made me think that maybe I should check this title out, something I wasn't planning on doing.
But on to the super-books.
SUPERGIRL #18
WRITTEN AND ART BY: SOPHIE CAMPBELL
THE HEIR OF EL! After the battles in Kandor and El Caldero, Supergirl has now achieved a reputation as the Heir of the House of El. Granted access to a Fortress all her own, she and the Super Force are excited to move in and explore their new home base. But for weeks Supergirl's been hearing a mysterious voice calling out to her, and that being is now ready to make itself known.
I have always had a worry that Sophie Campbell was going to make a Supergirl book into a team book. And now the 'Super Force' has made me worry a little more. We are adding more characters. I like the idea of Kara being the Heir to El. I like the idea of a separate Fortress. And as a fan of the PAD Supergirl, I like the return of Matrix (even if it is another new character). I do like the cover mirroring that of Superman #21, a sort of arrival of that Matrix. There is that leaning into history.
SUPERGIRL #18
WRITTEN AND ART BY: SOPHIE CAMPBELL
THE HEIR OF EL! After the battles in Kandor and El Caldero, Supergirl has now achieved a reputation as the Heir of the House of El. Granted access to a Fortress all her own, she and the Super Force are excited to move in and explore their new home base. But for weeks Supergirl's been hearing a mysterious voice calling out to her, and that being is now ready to make itself known.
I have always had a worry that Sophie Campbell was going to make a Supergirl book into a team book. And now the 'Super Force' has made me worry a little more. We are adding more characters. I like the idea of Kara being the Heir to El. I like the idea of a separate Fortress. And as a fan of the PAD Supergirl, I like the return of Matrix (even if it is another new character). I do like the cover mirroring that of Superman #21, a sort of arrival of that Matrix. There is that leaning into history.
Are more worries about this being a team book being felt by others?
On to the rest of the books.
SUPERMAN #43
WRITTEN BY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
ART AND COVER BY: XERMÁNICO
VARIANT COVERS BY: BRETT BEAN, BAILIE ROSENLUND, AND RACHTA LIN
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK VARIANT COVER BY: STEVAN SUBIĆ
KINGDOM COME 30TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY: BEN OLIVER
After Superman was in DC K.O.'s tournament, lost in time and at war with General Zod, Lois Lane gives Clark Kent a new adventure…to be a reporter?! Clark Kent begins a new investigation into a mysterious death cult in Metropolis, but he's not the only one on the case…Marilyn Moonlight makes her return! Both heroes are drawn to a dangerous side of Metropolis that Clark Kent didn't know existed, where one of DC Comics' greatest enemies is hiding…
Also features Superman's new ongoing superstar artist…Xermánico!
I have enjoyed Xermanico on Green Lantern so I think the art will continue to be strong here. Of course, I'll miss Dan Mora. The idea that Clark has to prove his journalistic chops is cute. How have the explained Clark being gone when Supes was lost in time.
WRITTEN BY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
ART AND COVER BY: XERMÁNICO
VARIANT COVERS BY: BRETT BEAN, BAILIE ROSENLUND, AND RACHTA LIN
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK VARIANT COVER BY: STEVAN SUBIĆ
KINGDOM COME 30TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY: BEN OLIVER
After Superman was in DC K.O.'s tournament, lost in time and at war with General Zod, Lois Lane gives Clark Kent a new adventure…to be a reporter?! Clark Kent begins a new investigation into a mysterious death cult in Metropolis, but he's not the only one on the case…Marilyn Moonlight makes her return! Both heroes are drawn to a dangerous side of Metropolis that Clark Kent didn't know existed, where one of DC Comics' greatest enemies is hiding…
Also features Superman's new ongoing superstar artist…Xermánico!
I have enjoyed Xermanico on Green Lantern so I think the art will continue to be strong here. Of course, I'll miss Dan Mora. The idea that Clark has to prove his journalistic chops is cute. How have the explained Clark being gone when Supes was lost in time.
And I am glad Marilyn Moonlight is coming back. She looks too cool.
ACTION COMICS #1103
WRITTEN BY: MARK WAID
ART BY: PATRICIO DELPECHE
COVER BY: CHRIS BRUNNER
VARIANT COVERS BY: RYAN SOOK, DON AGUILLO, AND DAVE WILKINS
KINGDOM COME 30TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY: ARIEL OLIVETTI
He is Superman's greatest enemy…he was Clark Kent's school-age contemporary. He's been the President of the United States…and the world's most wanted super- villain. He is Lex Luthor, and this is his story. From the epic Action team of Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche comes the definitive origin of the greatest criminal mind of our time…if you survive the experience.
Waid has been on call to re-write and stabilize the convoluted DC history. From his 'New History of the DCU' to even things like his Supergirl story in the Summer of Supergirl special, Waid has been trying his best to iron out some wrinkles. And for the most part, he has been succeeding.
WRITTEN BY: MARK WAID
ART BY: PATRICIO DELPECHE
COVER BY: CHRIS BRUNNER
VARIANT COVERS BY: RYAN SOOK, DON AGUILLO, AND DAVE WILKINS
KINGDOM COME 30TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY: ARIEL OLIVETTI
He is Superman's greatest enemy…he was Clark Kent's school-age contemporary. He's been the President of the United States…and the world's most wanted super- villain. He is Lex Luthor, and this is his story. From the epic Action team of Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche comes the definitive origin of the greatest criminal mind of our time…if you survive the experience.
Waid has been on call to re-write and stabilize the convoluted DC history. From his 'New History of the DCU' to even things like his Supergirl story in the Summer of Supergirl special, Waid has been trying his best to iron out some wrinkles. And for the most part, he has been succeeding.
I will be interested to see how he handles Lex. It seems like all things are in continuity again. How can he cram all that time into Lex's life??
WRITTEN BY: DAN SLOTT
ART AND COVER BY: LUCAS MEYER
VARIANT COVERS BY: MARCIAL TOLENDANO VARGAS AND RAFAEL PÉREZ
KINGDOM COME 30TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY: GERALD PAREL
Look! Up in the sky! It's two birds! It's two planes! It's Superman and Tomorrow Man, the father-and-son team supreme of the DC Universe!
This is the perfect time to go All In on their all-new adventures! Join Clark, Lois, and Jon, along with Ma and Pa, for a Kent family poker night…which might have to hold a few hands, because the Royal Flush Gang is back in Metropolis! All this, plus new intrigue for everyone's favorite Space Amazon, Maxima, a check-in with Bibbo and Beppo, and a strange, new role for Toyman.
I keep wondering if all this rebranding of Jon as Tomorrow Man is to deal with two issues. One, how terribly he has been written the last 5 years or so. Two, you can't really have 2 Supermans running around. And will Slott deal with the fact that the public might want to know where the younger Superman went?
This sounds like a fun issue and Slott can do those well. A Kent poker night AND the Royal Flush Gang. Excellent. Plus, I love Maxima. So bring it on.
WRITTEN BY: JASON AARON
ART BY: JUAN FERREYRA
COVER BY: RAFA SANDOVAL
VARIANT COVERS BY: MITCH GERADS, JUAN FERREYRA, AND CARLO PAGULAYAN
"Get Brainiac" continues as Superman enlists a new ally in his search for his most fiendish foe. But if the man known as Steel is going to join the fight, he's going to need a new suit of armor…
Two years in and I am really enjoying this title. It is the only Absolute book I get monthly (I trade waith WW). I think the stable art of Sandoval and Ferreyra, handing the baton to each other, has made this book have a very consistent look and feel. And this is probably my favorite Jason Aaron product.
Yes, Brainiac needs to be hunted down and Superman being pro-active is a new wrinkle for a new universe. Don't know what I think of Steel's armor (I sort of liked the one we saw recently).
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #56
WRITTEN BY: MARK WAID
ART BY: ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
COVER BY: DAN MORA
VARIANT COVERS BY: BEN HARVEY AND ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
KINGDOM COME 30TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY: DAVID NAKAYAMA
Superman's sworn duty is to protect life in all its forms. Ra's al Ghul's unstoppable goal is to eliminate 90 percent of the Earth's population. How can Batman and Rob- in prevent an enraged Man of Steel from taking his anger out on their enemy—and in doing so, shattering his vow never to kill?
Ha! There is no way Mark Waid would ever write a story where Superman kills. I don't even think he'd write and Elseworlds where Superman kills.
WRITTEN BY: MARK WAID
ART BY: ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
COVER BY: DAN MORA
VARIANT COVERS BY: BEN HARVEY AND ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
KINGDOM COME 30TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY: DAVID NAKAYAMA
Superman's sworn duty is to protect life in all its forms. Ra's al Ghul's unstoppable goal is to eliminate 90 percent of the Earth's population. How can Batman and Rob- in prevent an enraged Man of Steel from taking his anger out on their enemy—and in doing so, shattering his vow never to kill?
Ha! There is no way Mark Waid would ever write a story where Superman kills. I don't even think he'd write and Elseworlds where Superman kills.
Is this a 'now do you see the error of your ways Ra's' moment?
SUPERMAN: THE WEDDING ALBUM 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
WRITTEN BY: DAN JURGENS, RAINBOW ROWELL, LOUISE SIMONSON AND KARL KESEL
ART BY: DAN JURGENS, JERRY ORDWAY, CIAN TORMEY, JON BOGDANOVE, AND TOM GRUMMETT
COVER BY: DAN JURGENS AND JERRY ORDWAY
VARIANT COVERS BY: STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU AND TERRY DODSON
WRAPAROUND VARIANT COVER BY: JOSHUA MIDDLETON
FOIL VARIANT COVER BY: STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU
Thirty years ago, the Man of Steel married the incomparable Lois Lane. After crawling his way back from death at the hands of Doomsday, revealing his greatest secret, and surviving a parade of nefarious wedding crashers, the couple lived happily ever after. Now, in honor of their anniversary, it's up to their Super Son, Jon Kent, to plan a party for his parents with some unwanted help from the fifth dimension. Can he keep it a secret from them and their enemies hoping to strike while their guards are down?
Join the team behind the historical one-shot along with some exciting new additions for an unforgettable celebration of love and all things super!
I spoke earlier about the current DC world leaning into the company's history. Nothing says that more than the recent '30 years' specials - Death of Superman, Reign of Supermen, Zero Hour - and now the Wedding special.
WRITTEN BY: DAN JURGENS, RAINBOW ROWELL, LOUISE SIMONSON AND KARL KESEL
ART BY: DAN JURGENS, JERRY ORDWAY, CIAN TORMEY, JON BOGDANOVE, AND TOM GRUMMETT
COVER BY: DAN JURGENS AND JERRY ORDWAY
VARIANT COVERS BY: STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU AND TERRY DODSON
WRAPAROUND VARIANT COVER BY: JOSHUA MIDDLETON
FOIL VARIANT COVER BY: STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU
Thirty years ago, the Man of Steel married the incomparable Lois Lane. After crawling his way back from death at the hands of Doomsday, revealing his greatest secret, and surviving a parade of nefarious wedding crashers, the couple lived happily ever after. Now, in honor of their anniversary, it's up to their Super Son, Jon Kent, to plan a party for his parents with some unwanted help from the fifth dimension. Can he keep it a secret from them and their enemies hoping to strike while their guards are down?
Join the team behind the historical one-shot along with some exciting new additions for an unforgettable celebration of love and all things super!
I spoke earlier about the current DC world leaning into the company's history. Nothing says that more than the recent '30 years' specials - Death of Superman, Reign of Supermen, Zero Hour - and now the Wedding special.
Love the creative teams involved. So glad to see the band back together again!
SUPERMAN: FATHER OF TOMORROW #6
WRITTEN BY: KENNY PORTER
ART AND COVER BY: DANNY EARLS
VARIANT COVERS BY: GABRIEL HARDMAN AND NIMIT MALAVIA
WRITTEN BY: KENNY PORTER
ART AND COVER BY: DANNY EARLS
VARIANT COVERS BY: GABRIEL HARDMAN AND NIMIT MALAVIA
Superman's back is against the wall as he holds a massive living bomb above the city of Metropolis. Can Jor-El save his adopted home and the doomed man about to detonate? Or will Lex Luthor finally prove his superiority to the man from Krypton?!
Wondering how this will all end. Why do I get the sense Jor-El doesn't make it out of this alive?
This book has been a little unsteady for me so far so I hope it can stick the landing.
SUPERMAN: THE STRANGER #2
WRITTEN BY: WES CRAIG
ART AND COVER BY: WES CRAIG
VARIANT COVERS BY: RILEY ROSSMO AND MATT TAYLOR
Clark's crusade for the downtrodden has hit some walls. He wants to do the most good, but he feels the people who need him the most are the most invisible. All of that changes when he stumbles upon Lois Lane, an intrepid reporter who's made it her mission to make the unseen seen. With information gleaned from her articles, can Clark begin to turn the tide in his mission to uplift the people of Metropolis?!
This sounds like a throwback Superman, a sort of populist hero. The earliest Action stories were around social issues and Superman trying to help the struggling populace. Lois as a reporter with a similar viewpoint could make for some interesting stories.
So a good looking month.
WRITTEN BY: WES CRAIG
ART AND COVER BY: WES CRAIG
VARIANT COVERS BY: RILEY ROSSMO AND MATT TAYLOR
Clark's crusade for the downtrodden has hit some walls. He wants to do the most good, but he feels the people who need him the most are the most invisible. All of that changes when he stumbles upon Lois Lane, an intrepid reporter who's made it her mission to make the unseen seen. With information gleaned from her articles, can Clark begin to turn the tide in his mission to uplift the people of Metropolis?!
This sounds like a throwback Superman, a sort of populist hero. The earliest Action stories were around social issues and Superman trying to help the struggling populace. Lois as a reporter with a similar viewpoint could make for some interesting stories.
So a good looking month.
I agree that this looks like a good month. Glad to see that the Supergirl title is still going. The Comics Beat publication of the DC Solicits didn't have her title in it. Or Superman: the Stranger #2. I understand the desire to have more of the focus in Supergirl's own title be on Supergirl, but I like the idea of Supergirl being the leader of and inspiration for her own team. Between that and the heir to the house of El idea, Campbell is making a real effort to get Supergirl out from under Superman's shadow and establish a unique place for her in the DC Universe.
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