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Graphic Book Club: Superman/Batman DC Compact Edition

Superman/Batman DC Compact Comics

Matthew Klein joins Alex K Cossa to kick off the newest audio offering from Graphic Policy, the Graphic Book Club!

Join us for the second episode where we talk about the DC Compact Comics edition of Superman/Batman!

We spend quite a bit of time talking about the book, getting into a groove for how the show will flow and finally picking the next read: Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel  by Beth Revis. See below for more information on the next read.

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Matthew’s book Crashing is available now through IDW Publishing. His webcomic The Rhyme Scheme is available for free here. You can also find his podcast, Comics For You via Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Music by Alex K Cossa via Suno.


The Death Star is destroyed. Darth Vader is dead. The Empire is desolate. But on the forest moon of Endor, among the chaos of a changing galaxy, time stands still for a princess and her scoundrel.

After being frozen in carbonite, then risking everything for the Rebellion, Han is eager to stop living his life for other people. He and Leia have earned their future together, a thousand times over. And when he proposes to Leia, it’s the first time in a long time he’s had a good feeling about this. For Leia, a lifetime of fighting doesn’t seem truly over. There is work still to do, penance to pay for the dark secret that she now knows runs through her veins. Her brother, Luke, is offering her that chance—one that comes with family and the promise of the Force. But when Han asks her to marry him, Leia finds her answer immediately on her lips . . . Yes.

Yet happily ever after doesn’t come easily. As soon as Han and Leia depart their idyllic ceremony for their honeymoon, they find themselves on the grandest and most glamorous stage of all: the Halcyon, a luxury vessel on a very public journey to the most wondrous worlds in the galaxy. Their marriage, and the peace and prosperity it represents, are a lightning rod for all—including Imperial remnants still clinging to power.

Facing their most desperate hour, the soldiers of the Empire have dispersed across the galaxy, retrenching on isolated planets vulnerable to their influence. As the Halcyon travels from world to world, one thing becomes abundantly clear: The war is not over. But as danger draws closer, Han and Leia find that they fight their best battles not alone, but as husband and wife.

Preview: The Amazing Spider-Man #26

The Amazing Spider-Man #26

(w) Joe Kelly (a) Francesco Manna, Ed McGuinness

DEATH SPIRAL PART SEVEN! SPIDER-MAN is the LAST hero standing against TORMENT’S onslaught! MJ, Eddie and Dylan are in Torment’s sights. Peter can’t save them all! And Torment’s newest ALLY just tipped the scales in the serial killer’s favor!

The Amazing Spider-Man #26

Preview: The Amazing Spider-Man #23

The Amazing Spider-Man #23

(W) Joe Kelly (A) Ed McGuinness

SHOCKED BY THE SINISTER SYMBIOTE! CARNAGE. KNOWS. Which means SPIDEY and VENOM team up again to stop the serial killer-symbiote. But instead of EDDIE BROCK, Peter uncovers another bombshell beneath Venom’s mask — MARY JANE WATSON! And that’s just the first SHOCKING REVELATION of this issue! Carnage isn’t the only problem…Peter and MJ are going to have to patch things up if they want a fighting chance to stop new hyper-lethal villain, TORMENT’s killing spree.

The Amazing Spider-Man #23

Ultraman gets an Omnibus from Marvel in July 2026

Japan’s mightiest hero rises with the release of the Ultraman Omnibus, publishing from Marvel in July 2026. Featuring the complete adventures of Ultraman from across decades of comic book history, the 800-page collection presents a thrilling vision of the pop-culture phenomenon that is Ultraman!

Discover how a young man named Shin Hayata merged with a mysterious hero from beyond the stars and gained the incredible ability to become the towering Ultraman – for three minutes at a time! Working alongside the United Science Patrol, Ultraman protects the Earth from monstrous creatures known as Kaiju – and is set on a multiversal collision course with Spider-Man, the Avengers…and Galactus! Plus: rare, long out-of-print classic comic-book adventures of Ultraman from the 1990s, a gallery of original Ultraman and Kaiju pinup art by top Marvel artists, and much more. Whether a longtime Ultraman fan or a newcomer looking to dive into the superhero’s incredible journey, this high quality, full color, hardcover omnibus is a perfect addition to comic collections.

The Ultraman Omnibus features stories by renowned comic book writers including Mat Groom, Kyle Higgins, Shigenobu Matsumoto, and others, in addition to an incredible assortment of rare Ultraman materials and artwork. Contents include:

  • An exclusive Ultraman 60th Anniversary key visual specially created by Tsuburaya Productions for the book trade edition
  • Cover by renowned artist Peach Momoko for the direct market edition
  • An introduction by Starlight Runner Entertainment transmedia producer and Ultraman Connection Fan Hub favorite Jeff Gomez
  • The Rise of Ultraman #1-5
  • The Trials of Ultraman #1-5
  • Ultraman: The Mystery of Ultraseven #1-5
  • Ultraman x Avengers #1-4
  • The Fall of Ultraman #1, concluding the Marvel Ultraman storyline
  • Eight issues from the classic comic book adventures of Ultraman, originally released in the 1990s
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes materials from the various Ultraman series from Marvel Comics, including model sheets and guides to the Ultra Heroes, Kaiju, Robots, Weapons & Vehicles
  • An Ultraman Superstar Gallery drawn from the Ultraman Card Game with spectacular pin-ups by top artists such as Alex Ross, Art Adams, Sean Chen, David Lopez, Davide Tinto, Reilly Brown, EJ Su, Bob Eggleton, Colleen Doran, Ray Lago, and Doug Wheatley.

Ultraman is a legendary giant from a faraway galaxy, who comes to Earth to protect us from giant monsters called Kaiju. He is aided by Japan’s Defense Teams, whose main purpose is to defend the Earth from monsters and aliens. For almost 60 years, Ultraman and his people, the Ultras, have been friends and guardians to humankind. Celebrating its 60th anniversary next year, the Ultraman Universe first debuted in 1966 with the launch of the television series Ultra Q. Over the last nearly 60 years, the Ultraman franchise has spawned a record number of television series, films, video games, and more.

Retailing for $125, the Ultraman Omnibus will release on July 14, 2026 with the standard edition cover drawn by Ed McGuinness and a direct-to-market exclusive cover drawn by Peach Momoko.

Torment adds another victim to his death tally in the final issues of Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral!

Before reaching the legendary milestone Amazing Spider-Man #1000 later this year, Peter Parker and the entire Spider-family will be put through the ringer in Death Spiral, a new crossover kicking off next month. The saga begins in Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1, a special one-shot in February, and continues in issues of Amazing Spider-Man and Venom through April.

In Death SpiralAmazing Spider-Man scribe Joe Kelly teams up with current symbiote storytellers Al Ewing and Charles Soule to deliver a gut-wrenching super hero drama alongside a trio of all-star artists—Ed McGuinness, Carlos Gómez, and Jesús Saíz.

Spider-Man has returned to Earth just in time to face Carnage, who’s discovered Spider-Man’s secret identity in the mind of his newest host, Eddie Brock! When Spider-Man and Venom team up against the killer symbiote, another shocking secret is revealed as Peter Parker discovers that Mary Jane is the All-New Venom! It’s a collision course of danger that explodes when Peter, Mary Jane, and Eddie find themselves in the crosshairs of Torment, a new serial killer supervillain with a mysterious—and deeply personal—connection to Spider-Man. No one is safe as Spider-Man, Venom and Carnage join forces to figure out who Torment is and stop their loved ones from getting caught in his web of death!

Read on to learn more about the event’s final chapters—but brace yourself, for not everyone will survive Torment’s killing spree!

VENOM #256 – DEATH SPIRAL PART SIX!

Written by AL EWING
Art by CARLOS GÓMEZ
Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
On Sale 4/1

The serial killer Torment is following the path of the Death Spiral…and it’s led straight to Dylan Brock! Now the son of Venom is alone, injured and on the run…and Venom’s other child might be his only hope. But will Carnage choose to help Dylan…or kill him all over again? Because SOMEONE’S got to die…

VENOM #256 – DEATH SPIRAL PART SIX!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #26 (LGY #991) – DEATH SPIRAL PART SEVEN!

Written by JOE KELLY
Art by ED McGUINNESS
Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
On Sale 4/8

Spider-Man is the LAST hero standing against Torment’s onslaught!  MJ, Eddie and Dylan are in Torment’s sights. Peter can’t save them all! And Torment’s newest ally just tipped the scales in the serial killer’s favor!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #26

VENOM #257 – DEATH SPIRAL PART EIGHT!

Written by AL EWING
Art by JESÚS SAIZ
Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
On Sale 4/15

Anna Watson and May Parker are caught in the Death Spiral, and their only hope is…Flash Thompson?! Will Spider-Man and Venom save the day, or will MJ and Peter’s old wounds create a new tragedy? And where’s Carnage in all this? Even when you find out – you STILL won’t believe it!

VENOM #257 – DEATH SPIRAL PART EIGHT!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #27 (LGY #992) – DEATH SPIRAL CONCLUSION!

Written by JOE KELLY
Art and Cover by ED McGUINNESS
On Sale 4/22

Torment will get away with murder. Unless Spider-Man does the UNTHINKABLE…

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #27

Death Looms Large for Peter Parker, Mary Jane, and Eddie Brock in Death Spiral Reveals!

This February, Spider-Man, Venom and Carnage are caught in a “Death Spiral,” a new crossover spinning out of Amazing Spider-Man, Venom, and Eddie Brock: Carnage. Written by three of today’s acclaimed Spider-Man and symbiote storytellers—Joe Kelly, Al Ewing, and Charles Soule—and drawn by Ed McGuinness, Carlos Gómez, and Jesús Saíz, the saga begins in Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1, a special one-shot in February, and continues in issues of Amazing Spider-Man and Venom through April. Today, fans can learn about March’s “Death Spiral” chapters, Amazing Spider-Man #23-25 and Venom #255.

Spider-Man returns to Earth just in time to face Carnage, who’s just discovered Spider-Man’s secret identity in the mind of his newest host, Eddie Brock When Spider-Man and Venom team up against the killer symbiote, another shocking secret is revealed as Peter Parker discovers that Mary Jane is the All-New Venom! It’s a collision course of drama and danger that explodes with the arrival of Torment, a mysterious serial killer who will connect all three of them in a web of death. No one is safe as Spider-Man, Venom and Carnage join forces to figure out who Torment is and stop his killing spree against their loved ones before it’s too late!


Read on to learn more about this murderous mystery, a key storyline in the lead-up to next year’s Amazing Spider-Man #1000!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #23 (LGY#988) – DEATH SPIRAL PART TWO!

Written by JOE KELLY
Art and Cover by ED McGUINNESS
On Sale 3/4

SHOCKED BY THE SINISTER SYMBIOTE!

CARNAGE. KNOWS. Which means Spidey and Venom team up again to stop the serial killer-symbiote. But instead of Eddie Brock, Peter uncovers another bombshell beneath Venom’s mask – MARY JANE WATSON! And that’s just the first shocking revelation of this issue! Carnage isn’t the only problem…Peter and MJ are going to have to patch things up if they want a fighting chance to stop new hyper-lethal villain Torment’s killing spree.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #23

VENOM #255 – DEATH SPIRAL PART THREE!

Written by AL EWING
Art and Cover by CARLOS GÓMEZ
On Sale 3/11

THE SECRET IS OUT!

After the shocking events of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #23, Spider-Man and the All-New Venom have some serious talking to do… But first they’ve got to solve the one murder neither of them – or their villains – ever expected to face! Meanwhile, Eddie Brock is back…with a Carnage-sized secret of his own, and a connection to the mystery you’ll have to see to believe!

VENOM #255

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #24 (LGY#989) – DEATH SPIRAL PART FOUR!

Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art by JESÚS SAÍZ
Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
On Sale 3/18

CARNAGE MEETS ITS MATCH!?

Carnage faces off against Torment while the serial killer’s latest murder leaves the Spidey-Symbiote Alliance shaken.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #24

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #25 (LGY#990) – DEATH SPIRAL PART FIVE!

Written by JOE KELLY
Art and Cover by ED McGUINNESS
On Sale 3/25

UNRELENTING TORMENT…

…for Spider-Man, Venom and Carnage leads to the most unexpected team-up in Spidey History! But even if Spidey wins, he may still lose…because Torment learns not one, but two shocking truths about his foes!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #25

Spider-Man, Venom, and Carnage are Caught in the Spiral in Death Spiral #1 Variant Covers

A new super-powered serial killer makes a murderous debut next year,sending Spider-Man, Venom, and Carnage into a DEATH SPIRAL!

Announced last month, Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral spins out of Amazing Spider-ManVenom, and Eddie Brock: Carnage, kicking off in Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1 next month and continuing in issues of Amazing Spider-Man and Venom through April. The crossover will written by three of today’s acclaimed Spider-Man and symbiote storytellers—Joe Kelly, Al Ewing, and Charles Soule—and feature artwork by Ed McGuinness, Carlos Gómez, and Jesús Saíz. Fans can check out new Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1 variant covers, spotlighting the core trio of characters and drawn by best-selling cover artists Stonehouse, Dave Rapoza, and Skan.

SPIDER-MAN returns to Earth just in time to face CARNAGE, who’s just discovered Spider-Man’s secret identity in the mind of his newest host, EDDIE BROCK! When Spider-Man and Venom team up against the killer symbiote, another shocking secret is revealed as PETER PARKER discovers that MARY JANE is the ALL-NEW VENOM! It’s a collision course of drama and danger that explodes with the arrival of TORMENT, a mysterious serial killer who will connect all three of them in a web of death. No one is safe as Spider-Man, Venom and Carnage join forces to figure out who TORMENT is and stop his killing spree against their loved ones before it’s too late!

Check out all three covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information on Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral!

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