Tag Archives: dan mora

Preview: Superman #37

Superman #37

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Dan Mora

REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS HEATS UP! Superboy Prime gets a new real-life job with a new secret identity while he protects Metropolis from dangerous threats! But there is a whole DC Comics universe out there for him to explore, and the fanboy in him wants to see it all… Too bad there are heroes who don’t trust him and think he should be locked up!

Superman #37

Superman #36 Breaks the 4th Wall as Superboy Prime Takes Center Stage

Superman #36

After the shocking events of DC K.O., Superman is missing. But one hero steps up to take his place…Superboy Prime?! Normally, Prime has only been part of massive DC events, but now he gets a real shot at showing the world he can be just as great a hero as Superman! Superman #36 kicks off a new direction for the series as a new Superman takes center stage.

Superman has been a series I’ve read off and on over the decades, rarely lasting for a long time. My knowledge of Superboy Prime is very limited beyond he’s done some horrible stuff. So, going into Superman #36 was pretty much a blank page as this version of Superman has taken over as the original one has disappeared at the end of the recent event DC K.O. Generally, the issue does a good job of catching up readers with what they need to know about Superboy Prime as he gets settled into his new life and attempts to shed his questionable past.

Joshua Williamson keeps the comic moving with a wink throughout the issue. There’s a lot of talk about Superboy Prime’s knowledge of the DC characters, who are just comics in his world, giving the series a fourth wall breaking vibe that we’ve seen in Deadpool and especially Gwen-pool who also have similar concepts baked within. But, there’s something a bit more going on here in the small details, for instance Lois’ outfit which is similar to a popular one from the recent Superman film. The comic is aware of the fun it can have and goes all in with swooning women, and a main character with a massive ego and not much of a clue. This is the asshat we want to see if he can redeem himself but also features a big ominous flashing warning underneath it all.

As mentioned, the art has fun with the concept of the comic. Dan Mora‘s work with color by Alejandro Sanchez and lettering by Ariana Maher pops. It’s clear that the team is having fun here with so many references and small details that show off just a love of Superman comics and history. Lois’ outfit mentioned above, certain poses, comic covers, it all comes together for a comic that has a hell of a lot of fun with itself and concept. The action looks great, the characters, just everything about this shines and shows off why Mora is such a beloved artist.

Superman #36 is fun. It takes an overused concept and unlikeable character and delivers it all at a level and in a way that you want to come back. It breaks the mold in some ways in expectations and just goes all out with its concept while not going over the top with it. It’s a joke to read that delivers pop culture excitement and entertainment.

Story: Joshua Williamson Art: Dan Mora
Color: Alejandro Sanchez Letterer: Ariana Maher
Story: 8.45 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review


Purchase: Zeus ComicsKindle

Preview: Superman #36

Superman #36

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Dan Mora

THE REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS BEGINS! After the shocking events of DC K.O., Superman is missing. But one hero steps up to take his place… Superboy Prime?! Normally, Prime has only been part of massive DC events, but now he gets a real shot at showing the world he can be just as great a hero as Superman! Superstar artist Dan Mora returns to Superman for an action-packed and fun adventure that changes the face of the DC Universe!

Superman #36

New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident Gets a New Printing. Returns in April

Nothing alleged about it, following strong demand at comic shops, New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident is returning to shelves on April 22. Dan Mora leads the second printing with a brand-new Second Printing variant cover, while Diego Olortegui’s second Printing main cover will feature a recolored logo.

The issue is led by writers Joseph P. IllidgeStephanie WilliamsMorgan Hampton, and Nikolas Draper-Ivey, with art by Carlo PagulayanValentine De LandroEdwin Galmon, and others. Covers for the issue include work by Diego OlorteguiDenys CowanDan JurgensYasmine PutriCarlo Pagulayan, and Sway. The story reframes Dakota City as a pivotal battleground whose consequences continue to ripple throughout the DC Universe. 

Spinning out of the pages of New History of the DC Universe, uncover an untold moment in DC history, where a murder leads to an all-out war between the heroes of Dakota City and the U.S. government led by Lex Luthor. As their home becomes a battlefield, what must Static, Rocket, and the others sacrifice to keep their loved ones safe? But as heroes fall in the past, the stage is set for their return in the present…

Originally released February 25, New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident quickly generated significant attention among retailers and readers, with the first printing selling through at distribution shortly after release. The story dives deep into the events that shaped the Milestone Universe while placing them within the evolving historical framework of DC’s larger mythology.

With demand for the issue continuing to grow, the second printing ensures that readers and collectors will have another opportunity to experience this important chapter in the evolving history of Dakota City and the DC Universe. 

Check out our review of New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident and the new covers below.

Transformers #30 is Elita-1 vs. Optimus in an issue sure to piss off a lot of Transformers fans

It’s Optimus Prime vs. Elita-1—and the future of the Autobots hangs in the balance! One shall stand and one… ah, you know the rest.

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Dan Mora
Color: Mike Spicer
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics
Kindle


This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a percentage of the sale. Graphic Policy does purchase items from this site. Making purchases through these links helps support the site

Preview: Transformers #30!

Transformers #30

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Dan Mora (C) Mike Spicer (L) Rus Wooton

Who will lead the Autobots? It’s Optimus Prime vs Elita-1. The fate of the Autobots hangs in the balance, because in the end, one shall stand… 

One thing’s for sure; nothing will be the same in the Transformers universe when a victor emerges. 

Optimus Prime vs Elita-1 Changes the Future of Transformers in Transformers #30!

Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and variant covers for Transformers #30, the two-time Eisner Award winning series from the powerhouse creative team of writer Robert Kirkman, artist Dan Mora, colorist Mike Spicer, and letterer Rus WootonThe arc-ending chapter of the tentpole Energon Universe story will be available on shelves in comic book shops on March 11, 2026

Who will lead the Autobots? It’s Optimus Prime vs Elita-1. The fate of the Autobots hangs in the balance, because in the end, one shall stand… 

One thing’s for sure; nothing will be the same in the Transformers universe when a victor emerges. 

In addition to the main cover by artist David Nakayama, the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #30 includes an open-to-order cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, the final cover of the connecting cover series by Jorge Corona and Mike Spicera 1:25 incentive variant by Taurin Clarke, a 1:50 incentive variant by Dan Mora and Andres Juarez, and a special Invincible Month team-up variant cover by Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr. 

Transformers #30

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover A by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0126IM0426) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0126IM0427) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover C (Connecting) by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0126IM0428) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Taurin Clarke (Lunar Code: 0126IM0429) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Dan Mora & Andres Juarez (Lunar Code: 0126IM0430) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover F (Invincible Month Cover Variant) by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0126IM8060)

Transformers #29 has some solid art for what is an extended fight issue that’s a lot of flash

AUTOBOTS VS DECEPTICONS!

And only [SPOILER] can turn the tide…

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Dan Mora
Color: Sarah Stern
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a percentage of the sale. Graphic Policy does purchase items from this site. Making purchases through these links helps support the site

« Older Entries