Writer: Julio Anta Artist: Daniel IriZarri Colorist: Patricio Delpeche Letterer: Lucas Gattoni Cover artist: Daniel IriZarri
A thrilling new True Weird series from Tiny Onion by co-creators Julio Anta (Frontera; Sí, Se Puede) and Daniel Irizarri (Xino, Cementary Kids Don’t Die) bringing el Chupacabra to life!
In contemporary Puerto Rico, Loli Flores is a fierce activist fighting the overdevelopment of the island by outside investors. When a ground-breaking ceremony is violently interrupted by a supernatural force, Loli discovers that the stories of el Chupacabra are not just echoes from the past, but a brutal protector of generations extending back to the indigenous people of the island. As Loli uncovers the horrors firstand, el Chupacabra is on a parallel path with elemental destruction left in his wake.
This issue includes a haunting True Weird short story by Justin Jordan, Tony Akins and Aditya Bidikar!
Two brothers set out on a madcap road-trip adventure to collect the seven pieces of the Ever Star, discovering wild worlds, unforgettable friends, and the power of chasing your one true wish!
This fall, Papercutz, the kids imprint of Mad Cave Studios, proudly presents Ever Trip Vol. 1, a vibrant middle-grade graphic novel from writer A.C. Medina and Chicago-based artist Max Bare, featuring color assistance by Allison Bilbey and lettering by Lucas Gattoni. Bursting with imaginative worldbuilding, video game-inspired adventure, and a lovable cast of characters, Ever Trip sends readers on a fast-paced journey filled with humor, heart, and discovery.
Trip into adventure with Nedd and Karter!
Legend has it that when the seven pieces of the Ever Star are brought together, all in its presence are granted their one true wish. This is an Ever Trip. Brothers Nedd and Karter have dreamt their whole lives of going on their very own Ever Trip…and now their van is loaded up and the time has finally come!
Along the way, Nedd and Karter create a band of friends and adventurers: Macha the realest rollerblading bear, Mo the mechanical monk and martial artist, Lex.e the form-less artificial being (that’s also very naturally intelligent), and Crys the child of the illusive Mt. Colossus–a literal mountain! Traveling the digital streets of Network City or protecting the ancient roots of the Infinitree, the boys’ journey finds the attention of Princess Roma, whose kingdom floats above the world in the AstroNova Constellation.
Can they collect all seven pieces of the Ever Star? Find out in this madcap road trip adventure with your new BFFs, Nedd and Karter, as they discover vibrant worlds, equip new friends, encounter (and defeat!) random enemies in a road trip that’s a real wish come true!
Packed with unforgettable characters, imaginative worlds, and heartwarming friendships, Ever Trip invites readers on an epic quest fueled by wonder, discovery, and the possibility of having their greatest wish come true!
Ever Trip Vol. 1 arrives October 6, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545833988 | $10.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545833995 | $15.99) formats.
Jadzia Axelrod, Nicole Maines, Stein & Brandt, Rosi Kampe, Triona Farrell, and Dearbhla Kelly wrap up their beautiful, action-packed, and soul-searing Pride Month event in Justice League: Dream Girls #4. Most of this issue is set in the Kampe-drawn dream dimension, where Galaxy fights to save her BFF Dreamer from the clutches of the Key, who is very close to having infinite knowledge that will transform him from that one villain you vaguely remember getting knocked out by a boxing glove arrow in Grant Morrison’s JLA run to an A-list baddie. It cements the bond between Galaxy and Dreamer while setting them on two quite different, yet valid heroic paths. Axelrod and Maines give both heroines full arcs while leaving room for either them or other creators to play in the sandbox. In addition to wrapping up the weekly crossover event, JL: Dream Girls #4 features a powerful, personal black and white autobiographical comic from the legendary Klaus Janson about growing up as a gay, immigrant cartoonist in the 1960s and 1970s.
To start, it’s been such a pleasure to follow JL: Dream Girls each week and see transgender superheroes written by transgender comics creators get to be front and center in a big summer crossover with such a buffet of different art styles and a huge cast of characters, LGBTQ+ otherwise. (Batman is a trans ally, y’all!) And it wouldn’t be a summer crossover with some badass fisticuffs, and JL: Dream Girls #4 doesn’t disappoint. There’s a surreal action-horror vibe to Rosi Kampe and Kelly’s visuals, with interesting panel layouts as Galaxy flies around and tries to get Dreamer to literally wake up and not be married to the Key. For example, while Dreamer is under the Key’s thrall, the gutters are black, but when she gets her act together, they’re different colors or non-existent. Kampe’s line art and Dearbhla Kelly’s colors go from something light and almost trance-like to solid and punchy as the story progresses. As someone who has put on a variety of identities throughout the series, it’s so empowering to see Dreamer finally be herself in JL: Dream Girls #4’s climax.
After the big fight, JL: Dream Girls #4 has an extended epilogue that’s drawn by Stein & Brandt and colored by Farrell, who have done an excellent job on the Watchtower sequences throughout the series, giving this large cast of characters their own unique personalities, sometimes with a single eye movement or head tilt. (I live for Jon Kent’s eyes lighting up and wanting to play DnD even though Damian Wayne says it’s for nerds.) The use of “Bwahahaha” all but confirms, but they’re worthy successors to the superhero sitcom era of J.M. DeMatteis, Keith Giffen, and Kevin Maguire’s Justice League. The highlight of this part of the story is a conversation between Batman and Dreamer, where he tells her that if someone is uncomfortable with her being simply present in a space, that’s their problem. It brings the superhero/queerness/trans metaphor full circle and means a lot because it’s DC’s biggest seller saying those words. Jadzia Axelrod and Nicole Maines have done a wonderful job telling a story that is both a sci-fi/superhero epic with psychological dimensions that also works as a personal tale of two very different transgender women coming to terms with who they are. It was in the previous issue, but Coagula and Dreamer talking about being transgender lesbians is an all-time great moment in superhero comics. Finally, Galaxy and Dreamer are just awesome friends, and I hope they have many more adventures either as part of the Justice League or together. (DC editorial, we need a JLQ ongoing.)
After the colorful triumphs of the lead story, the black and white backup story from Janson entirely switches tone, and I appreciate the reader’s advisory between them. He gives a stark portrayal of what it was like to be a gay man in the 60s and 70s, with bullying, slurs, and not having heroes like Galaxy and Dreamer to look up to. However, young Klaus finds hope through superhero comics, which are the only part of the story done in color and give him an escape as he struggles to fit in with the oppressive society around him. Another place of escape for him is one of the first Pride parades that happened after Stonewall, and it’s cool to see the LGBTQ+ culture of the era, like when Klaus shows another young man his art portfolio after getting an early assignment at DC Comics. There’s also a shift in Klaus Janson’s art style as he grows in confidence in himself as an artist and gay man, before culminating in that iconic style that defined Batman and Daredevil for generations of heroes. And, personally, I love that a queer person like myself is partially responsible for those dark stories that were important to me growing up and still are to this day. I appreciate that Mr. Janson was able to share something so personal in such a beautiful way and that DC continues to publish autobiographical stories by LGBTQ+ creators.
Justice League: Dream Girls #4 shows both the triumphant and sad sides of queer identity through its punching and friendship-filled lead story and its sobering, yet hopeful backup story. It’s the perfect comic to read during the last week of Pride Month.
Story: Jadzia Axelrod, Nicole Maines, Klaus Janson Art: Stein & Brandt, Rosi Kampe, Klaus Janson Colors: Triona Farrell, Dearbhla Kelly Letters: Jodie Troutman, Frank Cvetkovic, Lucas Gattoni Story: 9.0 Art: 9.5 Overall: 9.3 Recommendation: Buy
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A Wave Blue World has launched their latest crowdfunding campaign, this time for the anthology Civil Disobedience: Stories of Resistance. The 150+ page anthology not only collects 16 inspiring stories or resistance, but provides useful resources and practical guides for getting involved, staying safe, and making a difference!
The stories themselves range from historical accounts of protest movements, to tales from the current political climate, to allegories set in the near and distant future. And all along the way, “guide” characters like Mayne and Henry the Antifascist Honey Badger are there to demonstrate the practical applications to the lessons found in each story.
The campaign runs to July 4. Rewards include the anthology in both digital and and print, a Kickstarter Exclusive digital “Inside Look,” as well as button, pins, and a signed book plate.
Civil Disobedience is edited by Vita Ayala, Jarred Luján & Tyler Chin-Tanner. The cover art is by Chris Shehan, with a logo by Tim Daniel. The full list of creators include: DB Andry, Vita Ayala, Henry Barajas, Angel Baron, Corinna Bechko, Chase Bluestone, Mark Bouchard, Jordan Clark, Terence F. & Jayne Ellen Clark, Tim Daniel, Noah Dao, Lucas Gattoni, Matt Harding, Jonathan Hedrick, Miguel Hernandez, Maya Houston, Jamie Jones, Liana Kangas, John Konrad, Danny Lore, Jarred Luján, Ryan Oakley, Leonie O’Moore, Micah Myers, Greg Pak, Chas! Pangburn, David Precht, Mark Russell, Seth Smith, Valentine M. Smith, Morgan Tellie, Leah Williams, Stephanie Williams, and Hana Yaacob.
We have an exclusive look at 6 pages from Mark Russell and Noah Dao‘s story. Lettered by Lucas Gattoni. The story is about the “Pink Ban” in Australia, where Macquarie University tried to evict a student from housing because he was gay, and the local building users shut down all construction on campus until he was reinstated.
Lorraine is on the hunt for the only person who can bring Ronnie back from the brink: Martin Stein. But what did Martin do to cause such a rift between him and Ronnie to begin with?
Story: Jeff Lemire Art: Rafael De Latorre Color: Marcelo Maiolo Letterer: Lucas Gattoni
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Selina Kyle has carved a good life for herself. Through her ingenuity and skills, she’s become the greatest thief the world has ever known. With high-tech gear and weaponry, there’s no place too secure for Catwoman. Selina has built this life for herself and thoroughly escaped Gotham. But when someone from her past comes knocking at her door, Selina’s life comes crashing down around here. She’ll need to get to the bottom of a mystery taking her all around the globe!
Story: Che Grayson, Scott Snyder Art: Bengal Color: Giocanna Niro Letterer: Lucas Gattoni
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DC has announced that Absolute Catwoman #1 will be getting a second printing which will arrive in comic shops on July 15. The first printing of DC’s Absolute Catwoman #1 hits shelves on Wednesday, June 10.
The second printing of Absolute Catwoman #1, written by Che Grayson and Scott Snyder with art by Bengal, colors by Giovanna Niro, and letters by Lucas Gattoni, will feature a main cover by Bengal with a recolored logo, along with open-to-order variant covers by Guillem March and Kaare Andrews (foil).
In Absolute Catwoman, Selina Kyle has carved out a good life for herself. Through ingenuity and unmatched skill, she has become the greatest thief the world has ever known. With high-tech gear and weaponry, no vault is too secure and no score is out of reach. But when someone from her past comes knocking, everything she’s built begins to collapse. To survive, Selina must unravel a mystery that takes her across the globe and deep into the shadows of the Absolute Universe.
Catwoman’s reimagined role as the world’s greatest thief, and as one of the most unpredictable players in DC’s Absolute Universe, is earning Selina her Absolute motto: With all the wealth…with all the gear…with all the skills, she is the Absolute Apex Predator!
Retailers can place orders for Absolute Catwoman #1’s second printing beginning Tuesday, June 9. The second printing arrives in comics shops on July 15, a week after Absolute Catwoman #2. Absolute Catwoman#1’s first printing will be available wherever comic books are sold, while supplies last, beginning Wednesday, June 10.
And with momentum building around Selina’s Absolute debut, DC is also expanding the world around her…
SPINNING OUT FROM ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN COMES ABSOLUTE CASSANDRA CAIN!
DC has also announced a new one-shot spinning out of Absolute Catwoman that will publish between issues #3 and #4 of this six-issue mini-series. Absolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow’s Hand #1, written by Che Grayson with art and variant cover by Matias Bergara and a main cover by Bengal, will publish on September 9, 2026. Absolute Catwoman will then resume publishing with #4 in October.
Years ago, The Joker trained with the League of Assassins, and when he learned all he could, he slaughtered everyone. Out of the wreckage rose Lady Shiva and her daughter, Cassandra Cain. Absolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow’s Hand #1 reveals the origin of the Absolute Universe’s most formidable assassin, and how her story is one that is intertwined with the world’s greatest thief, Selina Kyle!
DC has teased there’s more to come for the Absolute Universe in 2026. DC will push its heroes into moments of absolute terror with more stories born from the darkest corners of the DC cosmos, including an event miniseries launching in Q4 2026.
Jo’s journey deep into space has revealed more questions than answers. What intergalactic war has she found herself in the middle of, and can she save Earth before it’s too late?
Story: Al Ewing Art: Sid Kotian Color: Pressy Letterer: Lucas Gattoni
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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! Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 is an interesting Elseworlds tale that has potential but its first issue is a lot of setup and not a whole lot of new.
Written by Kenny Porter, Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 flips things a bit with Jor-El arriving to Earth from a dying Krypton instead of his sone Kal-El. Porter keeps things pretty familiar with Jor-El connecting with the Kents and instead of adopting a son, they instead connect as an adopted brother to Jonathan Kent. From there, we’re introduced to Jor-El, now going by the name Jordan, and his impact. Instead of going in front of the world as Superboy/Superman, Jor-El, as Jordan, helps the Kents with their farm tasks. We get a sense that Jor-El wants to be helpful, sharing his technology with the world for the better, but is held back due to not wanting to interfere.
We see that change as familiar tragedy strikes forcing Jor-El to face that he could do good if he were to push aside Kryptonian beliefs and instead share his knowledge and abilities with the world.
It’s a familiar concept in many ways. A hero born out of tragedy. A hero realizing they could have done more if they didn’t hold back and hide due to some rule. None of that is new or different and that’s partially what makes the debut issue a bore. Porter doesn’t push things far enough. Instead of a superhero shaped by the beliefs and values of the Kents, Jor-El arrives as a grown adult already with those. We get a sense of that but it’s never really instilled as to the why of it all. Why is he hiding/holding back? Why is he sticking to the rules of a dead planet when he could do more? Beyond “thems the rules,” we’re never given the motivation and drive for the decision.
Danny Earls art is just ok as well. With color by Nick Filari and lettering by Lucas Gattoni, Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 doesn’t feel quite the visually engaging comic as it could be. The opening sequence lacks drama and the issues biggest moments never really feel all that big. It lacks drama in the visuals. There’s something cool with Jor-El’s costume but overall, the comic has a lot of small issues that add up. Faces look odd. Positions of body parts don’t quite add up. It’s a very choppy and inconsistent art that at times detracts from the moment.
Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 has potential, and it’s easy to see Jor-El overstep his wanting to do good and become a monster as well as the negative reaction he’ll receive by the world. But, there’s so many small choices, odd choices (why was Lois at the Metallo unveiling like she was!?), that odd up for a rather bland reading experience. This could be a series you can jump into the second issue and not miss much and here’s hoping that follow up gives a reason to do just that.
Story: Kenny Porter Art: Danny Earls Color: Nick Filardi Letterer: Lucas Gattoni Story: 7.25 Art: 6.75 Overall: 6.95 Recommendation: Pass
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Who is Ronnie Raymond, and how did he become the powerful nuclear manFirestorm? Is there an answer in his past that sheds a light on how he went rogue?
Story: Jeff Lemire Art: Rafael De Latorre Color: Marcelo Maiolo Letterer: Lucas Gattoni
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