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Preview: Star Trek: Celebrations 2026

Star Trek: Celebrations 2026

(W) Ashley Cooper, Ben Kahn, Meghan Fitzmartin, Karim Diane, Jarrett Melendez, Jamila Rowser (A) Jack Lawerence, Mikael Lindeberg, J.C. Clarke, Andrew Drilon, Kiku Hughes, Helena Janecic

You are cordially invited to the party that is this year’s Star Trek: Celebrations anthology! This one-shot features the universe’s queer characters in tales of love and triumph, exemplifying Gene Roddenberry’s mission for us all to one day celebrate infinite diversity in infinite combinations.

Our cast of all LGBTQIA+ creators — including Meghan Fitzmartin, Ben Kahn, Jamila Rowser, and more (!) — are serving up the fun with stories like a botanical adventure with Sulu and Ben, a bar brawl bash with Mariner and Jennifer, and a nostalgic holodeck date gone wrong with Seven and Raffi, so don’t miss out on this talent-packed extravaganza.

Star Trek: Celebrations 2026

DC Announces Six New DC GO! Originals

DC has unveiled six new original webcomic titles for DC GO!, publishing exclusively on DC Universe Infinite (DCUI) beginning in July. The new DC webcomics include:

  • Warriors and a Wee Wonder by Stephanie Williams, Jane Pica, and Emily Pearson;
  • Aquaman: Yo-Ho-Hold Onto Your Hook! by Josh Trujillo, Nicky Lelapi, Andrew Drilon, and Bradley Clayton;
  • Jon Kent: This Internship Is my Kryptonite by Sam Camp, Daimon Hampton, Seraji, and C.M. Cameron;
  • Taste of Justice by Andrew Aydin, Dominike “DOMO” Stanton, Aneke, and Nick Filardi;
  • My Little Warlord by Nina Gee, Madlen Mirjam, and Chi Ngo;
  • The Magical Mysteries of Shazam! by Steve Orlando and Giopota.

July will also see renewals for the platform’s inaugural series Harley Quinn in Paradise by CRC Payne, Siobhan Chiffon, and Cathy Le, along with Nothing Butt Nightwing by Patrick R. Young, Moy R. Marco, and Monica Kubina.

DC GO! is a collection of webcomics on DCUI designed for phone and tablet. The DC GO! collection includes a mix of original webcomic content plus vertically reformatted DC and MAD Magazine classics. For fans of the webcomic format, you can read All-Star SupermanSupergirl: Woman of TomorrowAbsolute BatmanAbsolute Wonder Woman, and more, and the first three chapters of each original launch series will be free to read with a DCUI registration.

Warriors and a Wee Wonder

Themyscira’s strongest warriors unite…to form the Amazon Babysitters Club!

Slice-of-Life/Comedy

In Warriors and a Wee Wonder by writer Stephanie Williams (Nubia & the Amazons) with art by Jane Pica and Emily Pearson, what happens when an island of powerful, immortal Amazons is tasked with…raising a baby?! In this charming slice-of-life comedy, fierce warriors find themselves tactically outmaneuvered by a tiny princess (a.k.a. the future Wonder Woman, Diana) whose emerging magical abilities cause delightful chaos.

With meddling Olympian gods watching from above and little Diana causing havoc below, the Amazons devise their greatest battle strategy yet: the Wee Wonder Warriors rotation system. Because on Themyscira, it truly takes an island to raise a child!

Warriors and a Wee Wonder

Aquaman: Yo-Ho-Hold onto Your Hook!

Secret caves. Treacherous oceans. A long-forgotten map leading to fabled treasure. Prepare to fall in love hook, line, and sinker!

Fantasy/Adventure

In Aquaman: Yo-Ho-Hold onto Your Hook! by writer Josh Trujillo (Blue Beetle) with artists Niky Lelapi, Andrew Drilon, and Bradley Clayton, Jackson Hyde is a pirate, a warrior, and a hero—but on the Dee Sea he is known only as Aquaman! It’s a madcap oceanic adventure as Jackson, Ha’wea, and Dolphin search for the hook of the legendary King Arthur. Glory awaits this motley crew, if they can just survive the reimagined heroes and villains they meet along the way!

Aquaman: Yo-Ho-Hold onto Your Hook!

Jon Kent: This Internship Is My Kryptonite

The son of Kal-El and Lois Lane faces his greatest challenge yet—a Daily Planet internship!

Slice-of-Life/Superhero Comedy

In Jon Kent: This Internship Is My Kryptonite by writer Sam Camp (Little Hollow Café) and artists Daimon Hampton and Seraji, Jon Kent is a super-powered hero in his own right, but how do those powers help him move beyond the mundane coffee orders, endless research, and “educational experience” the Daily Planet reporting staff deems necessary for those essential college credits? Especially when your mom is the editor-in-chief—hello, nepotism concerns!

What’s more, his best friend thinks the internship is a waste of his time and talents, his boyfriend tries to be supportive but is wary of Jon’s new boss’s Superman obsession, and naturally his parents think this is a great opportunity, but life as a superhero daylighting as a reporter is a little different today than it was back then…

Jon Kent: This Internship Is My Kryptonite

The Magical Mysteries of Shazam!

Growing up is hard in a city filled with talking animals and monster attacks!

Fantasy/Supernatural Adventure

In The Magical Mysteries of Shazam! by writer Steve Orlando (Supergirl, Martian Manhunter) and artist Giopota, Billy Batson has had to grow up fast. Life with Tawny, a talking tiger and also Billy’s adoptive uncle, is humble. It’s not always easy! Billy lives with Tawny’s other foster children, Darla, Pedro, and Freddy. Despite all he’s been through, Billy is willfully hopeful. In addition to all the struggles a blended foster family faces, Fawcett City isn’t exactly the safest place to live. It might be a fantastic, whimsical city full of both humans and talking animals, but it’s also got a monster problem—in fact, a Monster Society! Soon Billy is granted the ability to say a magic word and transform into a mighty hero! Fawcett City cheers its new champion—and little do they know, he’s one of their own. Or do they? Because Billy’s siblings are pretty sure they saw him turn into a full-grown superhero.

The Magical Mysteries of Shazam!

My Little Warlord

A survival story for the (Jurassic) ages!

Dystopian Fantasy/Adventure

In My Little Warlord, written by Nina Gee (Taejin: Legend of the Yang Metal) with art by Madlen Mirjam, USAF pilot Travis Morgan finds himself stranded on a remote island and sets off with one mission: survive long enough to find a way home. But there’s something off about this island…join Travis as he battles the worst the wilderness has to throw at him—dehydration, dysentery, and…dinosaurs?!

Yes, Travis has landed on an island filled with creatures most fowl, and he alone must learn how to become the Warlord of Skartaris! If only he wasn’t so adorable!

My Little Warlord

Taste of Justice

Behind every hero’s journey, there’s a recipe!

Slice-of-Life

Every Super Hero has to eat in Taste of Justice,written by Andrew Aydin (March) with art by Dominike “DOMO” Stanton and Aneke (DC Comics: Bombshells). Dig into what the DC Universe Super Heroes (and Super-Villains!) cook and eat and even bring to Justice League office gatherings.  

From the street food of Gotham City to the paradisiacal cuisine of Themyscira, from the dishes of Atlantis to the stratospheric fare of outer space, there’s something on the menu for everyone.

Taste of Justice

Harley Quinn in Paradise Season 2

Harley Quinn competes for love in all the wrong places!

Romance/Comedy

Harley Quinn had a foolproof plan: go on TV’s hottest reality dating show, fall in love, and prove to Joker that she is completely and totally over him. Except now the crew is dead and Harley and her fellow castmates are stranded on the island with no hope of rescue. Luckily, Harley’s not the type to let a little threat of murder get in the way of finding true love. In the exciting new season of Harley Quinn in Paradise by writer CRC Payne (Batman: Wayne Family Adventures) and artists Siobhan Chiffon and Cathy Le (Archie Comics: Big Ethel Energy), Harley, Lenny Fiasco, and the rest of the Love in Paradise cast will struggle for survival as passions flare, love is found and lost, a deadly killer stalks the island, and a shocking new arrival changes everything. After all, the course of true love never did run smooth.

Harley Quinn in Paradise Season 2

Nothing Butt Nightwing Season 2

You wanna save the world? You better werk, Dick!

Action/Comedy

When Dick Grayson (a.k.a. Nightwing) went undercover as an international supermodel, his goal was simple: follow the fun. But now his globetrotting exploits have left him in a tangled haute mess, his super-identity revealed, and his new friends in danger! No matter where his new modeling career takes him (be it Antarctica, Brazil, or the red carpet), trouble seems to follow, begging the question: Is he the trouble? And could turning over a new leaf also mean running from his past? In this action-packed new season of Nothing Butt Nightwing from writer Patrick R. Young (Red Hood: Outlaws) and artist Moy R. Marco (West Coast Avengers), it’s time for Dick to face the music—and strut toward love and danger!

Nothing Butt Nightwing Season 2

DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg delivers superhero holiday cheer

DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1

Jingle bells, Batman smells, Robin laid an egg, the Batmobile lost a wheel… and you know the rest! Read these eight merry tales about characters from the DCU set during the holiday season. Be enthralled by Dr. Midnight’s literally silent night, become captivated by a Deadman story written by Marv Wolfman, and ponder the question: in a world without the Joker’s torment, is it really a wonderful life? Probably not. DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid An Egg, is a heartwarming new holiday anthology coming as a gift to you this this holiday season! How can you not pick up a comic titled DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg?

The song the comic is based on has become a holiday classic in many ways. Enshrined in pop culture, used as alternative lyrics in concerts by school kids who don’t feel like singing the real words, it’s been a thing for decades. So with a comic entitled DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg, you’d expect a read that was a lot of comedy and full of holiday cheer. And, the result is exactly that.

As with any anthology, DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg varies in quality of the stories but overall, the eight are really solid. They range from good to great, there’s not a stinker in the bunch. There’s riffs on classic stories, like the Joker being shown a world where he didn’t exist, and a lot of new original takes as well. It features a wide range of characters including a reunion of the Secret Six, that just reminds us we need a return of the Secret Six.

The art styles vary greatly and some are downright fantastic. Francesco Francavilla’s Dr. Midnight stands out with a wordless tale, and emphasizing how varied the storytelling is. There’s quite a few I’d love to see regularly on comics as well and like the stories some stand out more than others.

DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg is really good overall. A fun one-shot packed with original stories, it’s a nice holiday addition from DC which has already started a great tradition in its mini-series featuring Santa. Some of the stories deliver laughs, other nostalgia, and most of all, many deliver heart and warmth. It’s a nice read that’ll get you in the mood for the holiday season.

Story: Dorado Quick, Drew Maxey, Ricardo Sanchez, Alexis Quasarano, Marv Wolfman, James Reid, Zipporah Smith, Calvin Kasulke
Art: M.L. Sanapo, Marianna Ignazzi, Aaron Conley, Marcial Toledano Vargas, Paul Pelletier, Francesco Francavilla, Andrew Drilon, Anthony Marques
Color: Arif Prianto, Giovanna Niro, Ivan Plascencia, Marcial Toledano Vargas, Eren Angiolini, Andrew Drilon, Wil Quintana
Letterer: Dave Sharpe, Pat Brosseau, Steve Wands, Carlos M. Mangual, Josh Reed
Story: 7.75 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: DC’s Batman Smells Robin Laid an Egg #1

DC’s Batman Smells Robin Laid an Egg #1

(W) Marv Wolfman, Alexis Quasarano, Drew Maxey, James Reid, Calvin Kasulke, Rick Sanchez, Dorado Quick and Zipporah Smith (A) Paul Pelletier, Andrew Drilon, M.L. Sanapo, Marianna Ignazzi, Marcial Toledano Vargas, Anthony Marques, Aaron Conley, Francesco Francavilla and More
In Shops: Dec 04, 2024
SRP: $9.99

EIGHT HOLIDAY TALES OF HEARTWARMING CHEER! Jingle bells, Batman smells, Robin laid an egg, the Batmobile lost a wheel… and you know the rest! Read these eight merry tales about characters from the DCU set during the holiday season. Be enthralled by Dr. Midnight’s literally silent night, become captivated by a Deadman story written by Marv Wolfman, and ponder the question: in a world without the Joker’s torment, is it really a wonderful life? Probably not. DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid An Egg, is a heartwarming new holiday anthology coming as a gift to you this this holiday season!

DC's Batman Smells Robin Laid an Egg #1

Preview: DC’s ‘Twas the ‘Mite Before Christmas

DC’s ‘Twas the ‘Mite Before Christmas

(W) Natalie Abrams, Michael W. Conrad, Josh Trujillo, Ethan Sacks, Zipporah Smith, Rob Levin, Sholly Fisch, Jillian Grant (A) Marcus Smith, Gavin Guidry, Andrew Drilon, Soo Lee, Juan Bobillo, and others
In Shops: Dec 12, 2023
SRP: $9.99

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a…Bat-Mite?! Join all your DC favorites as they take on eight classic holiday stories! From Constantine and Lex Luthor’s Dickensian tale to Batwoman’s puzzling Hanukkah hijinks to your classic cocoa-swilling Christmas romance switch with Harley and Amethyst, this book is a perfect companion for cookies by the fire and extra sour cream on your latkes. So pull up a sled and get ready for plenty of ho-ho-holiday hope to get you in the spirit of the season!

DC's 'Twas the Mite Before Christmas

DC Pride 2023 is another great anthology with a lot to celebrate and entertaining

DC Pride is back again with a brave and bold and all-new collection of stories starring DC’s fan-favorite stable of LGBTQIA+ characters–many of whom will find themselves in thrilling team-ups the likes of which you’ve never seen before!

Story: Grant Morrison, Jeremy Holt, Leah Williams, Mildred Louis, Rex Ogle, A.L. Kaplan, Josh Trujillo, Nicole Maines, Christopher Cantwell, Nadia Shammas
Art: Hayden Sherman, Andrew Drilon, Paulina Ganucheau, Stephen Sadowski, Skylar Patridge, Mildred Louis, Bruka Jones, A.L. Kaplan, Don Aguillo, Rye Hickman, Claire Roe, Triona Farrell, Babs Tarr, Angel Solorzano, Travis Moore, Tamra Bonvillain, Noah Dao, Maria Llovet, Brandt & Stein
Letterer: Aditya Bidikar, Lucas Gattoni, Frank Cvetkovic, Ariana Maher, Morgan Martinez, Rusty Gladd
Color: Marissa Louise, Enrica Erin Angiolini, Tamra Bonvillain, Dearbhla Kelly, Bex Glendining

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Get a sneak peek at DC Pride 2023

DC Pride returns on May 30th with DC Pride 2023, an all-new 104-page anthology starring DC’s fan-favorite stable of LGBTQIA+ characters—this time, with a focus on never-before-seen team-ups! Check out the full list of contents which includes an introduction by Phil Jimenez; a preview of the upcoming Bad Dream graphic novel starring Dreamer (written by Nicole Maines and drawn by Rye Hickman!); pinups by artists Angel Solorzano, Noah Dao, Babs Tarr, Maria Llovet, Brandt & Stein, Claire Roe with Triona Farrell, Travis Moore with Tamra Bonvillain; a tribute to trailblazing comics writer Rachel Pollack from Neil Gaiman, Tom Peyer, Jadzia Axelrod, and more.

This year’s oversize one-shot special is headlined by Grant Morrison returning to Multiversity, with a cosmic love story illustrated by Hayden Sherman! In a story from Leah Williams and Paulina Ganucheau, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy go to extreme measures to get a little alone time… but there’s nowhere on the planet Crush can’t crash! Nadia Shammas and Bruka Jones helm a tale of Tim Drake and Connor Hawke learning that there’s nothing more awkward than reuniting with an old friend—after you’ve both come out and one of you was indoctrinated by the League of Shadows for a while. A.L. Kaplan writes and illustrates Circuit Breaker’s struggles to stifle his powers after the Flash of Earth-11 leaps out of the time stream and knocks them both into another dimension! Jon Kent gets a comprehensive course in dark magic when John Constantine unleashes a fetch on him, courtesy of writer Christopher Cantwell and artist Skylar Patridge! All this and much more, including Spirit World star Xanthe Zhou meeting Batwoman in a story by Jeremy Holt and Andrew Drilon!

With over 100 pages of original stories and content, DC Pride 2023 celebrates the bravest and the boldest of DC’s Super Heroes. Here’s a sneak peek into what a few of the teams will be delivering:

Preview: Shazam: Fury of the Gods Special – Shazamily Matters #1

Shazam: Fury of the Gods Special – Shazamily Matters #1

(W) Zachary Levi, D.J. Cotrona, Colleen Doran, Faithe Herman, Amanda Deibert, Tim Seeley, David F. Sanderberg, Scott Kolins, Ross Butler, Josh Trujilio, Grace Caroline Currey, Adam Brody, Kenny Porter, Henry Gayden (A) Freddie Williams II, Erica Henderson, Jorge Corona, Scott Kolins, Andrew Drilon, Damian Fulton, Mike Norton, Scott Godlewski (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams
In Shops: Feb 28, 2023
SRP: $9.99

This 96-page giant features stories starring all of your favorite Shazam! characters as written by the actors who play them! Actor Zachary Levi takes the reins on writing Shazam, and Adam Brody, Ross Butler, D.J. Cotrona, Grace Caroline Currey, and Faithe Herman wield the mighty pen for their Shazamily superheroes! Battle zombies, befriend dinosaurs, try to get a phone signal in a world of barbarians, explore glitter land, and more just in time for the release of the brand-new feature film Shazam! Fury of the Gods! Made with all the love and fun of a superhuman family cookout!

Shazam: Fury of the Gods Special - Shazamily Matters #1