The community of Bedford, Colorado, is a sleepy small town. The people say hello to their neighbors, attend town hall meetings, and root for the local high school football team on Friday nights. But this idyllic small town is thrown upside down when the Nuclear Man arrives and starts… experimenting. Firestorm has turned buildings to sand and people to glass with no remorse and no warning. But what exactly provoked Ronnie Raymond to commit this heinous act, and can anyone contain the fury that is Firestorm?
Story: Jeff Lemire Art: Rafael De Latorre Color: Marcelo Maiolo Letterer: Lucas Gattoni
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DC has revealed Supergirl/Blade, the next chapter in its digital-first crossover initiative with Marvel. You can read it exclusively on DC GO! Written by CRC Payne with art by Mikel Janín and Hugo Petrus, colors by Marcelo Maiolo, and letters by Pat Brosseau, the new vertical-scroll webcomic brings together two icons from opposite worlds in a thriller that cuts across dimensions. The special one-shot issue is free-to-read for the first 30 days with DCUI registration.
When Mojo kidnaps Supergirl and Blade to star in his latest over-the-top vampire romance series, the Girl of Steel and the Daywalker find themselves trapped on a soundstage where the cameras never stop rolling and the stakes are very real. Forced to battle bloodsucking foes, melodramatic tropes, and Mojo himself, the unlikely duo must team up and fight their way to freedom before the show’s final twist becomes their last.
This latest release builds on last year’s digital-first crossovers, including The Flash/Fantastic Four on DCUI under the DC GO! imprint and Thor/Shazam!on Marvel Unlimited as an Infinity Comics story, which marked the first time DC and Marvel characters appeared together in original vertical-scroll stories created specifically for digital platforms. The initiative continues to grow in 2026, with both publishers releasing new stories that highlight the strengths of their characters while exploring surprising team-ups.
Launching the same day on Marvel’s digital reader platform, Marvel will debut Jeff/Aquaman by Kelly Thompson and Andres Genolet, an aquatic adventure pairing the fan-favorite land shark with the King of Atlantis.
When Ken the Kaiju storms Coney Island, Jeff and Aquaman must form an unlikely aquatic alliance to save the shoreline from total destruction. Big waves, big laughs, and even bigger monsters await in this ocean-sized adventure.
LEGENDARY CREATORS TAKE ON THE MAN OF STEEL AND YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN!
The Last Son of Krypton meets your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! When journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker find themselves chasing the same story, the conspiracy they uncover could change the world–especially if Brainiac and Doctor Octopus have anything to say about it. (And we bet they do!) Good thing our intrepid newshounds are secretly Superman and the amazing Spider-Man.
Story: Mark Waid, Tom King, Christopher Priest, Sean Murphy, Matt Fraction, Jeff Lemire, Greg Rucka, Gail Simone Art: Jorge Jimenez, Jim Lee, Daniel Sampere, Sean Murphy, Steve Lieber Ink: Scott Williams, Rafa Sandoval, Nicla Scott, Belen Ortega Color: Tomeu Morrey, Alex Sinclair, Alejandro Sanchez, Simon Gough, Nathan Fairbairn, Ulises Arreola, Marcelo Maiolo, Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Tom Napolitano, Pat Brosseau, Willie Schubert, Andworld Design, Clayton Cowles, Becca Carey, Ariana Maher, Lucas Gattoni
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Story 1 — “Truth, Justice, and Great Responsibility” by Mark Waid, Jorge Jiménez, Tomeu Morey and Tom Napolitano Story 2 — “ The World’s Finest” by Tom King, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair and Pat Brosseau Story 3 — “Pages” by Christopher Priest, Daniel Sampere, Alejandro Sánchez and Willie Schubert Story 4 — “Beyond the Cobwebs of Tomorrow” by Sean Murphy, Simon Gough and Andworld Design Story 5 — “Jimmy Con Carnage” by Matt Fraction, Steve Lieber, Nathan Fairbairn and Clayton Cowles Story 6 — “The Bridge” by Jeff Lemire, Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola and Becca Carey Story 7 — “Bias” by Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott, Marcelo Maiolo, and Ariana Maher Story 8 — “Blind Date” by Gail Simone, Belén Ortega, Jordie Bellaire and Lucas Gattoni
LEGENDARY CREATORS TAKE ON THE MAN OF STEEL AND YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN! Written by Mark Waid, Tom King, Matt Fraction, Sean Murphy, Gail Simone, Christopher Priest, Greg Rucka and Jeff Lemire Art by Jorge Jimenez, Jim Lee, Steve Lieber, Sean Murphy, Belen Ortega, Daniel Sampere, Nicola Scott and Rafa Sandoval The Last Son of Krypton meets your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!
When journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker find themselves chasing the same story, the conspiracy they uncover could change the world — especially if Brainiac and Doctor Octopus have anything to say about it. (And we bet they do!) Good thing our intrepid newshounds are secretly Superman and the amazing Spider-Man. Brought to you by legendary storytellers Mark Waid and Jorge Jimenez.
And don’t miss these bonus stories: Tom King and Jim Lee tell a tale of Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson. Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber revisit Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen… and Carnage! Sean Murphy, meanwhile, takes us to the future with Superboy (Legion) and Spider-Man 2099. Gail Simone teams up with Belen Ortega for a look at what happens when Power Girl meets Punisher. Christopher Priest and Daniel Sampere show us a time when Superboy Prime (who reads all the comics) decided to visit Spider-Man right after he got the black suit. Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott take us on an exciting race — between the Daily Planet and the Daily Bugle. Plus, we finally get to answer the age-old question of who would win in a fair fight, Pa Kent or Uncle Ben! Just kidding, those guys are too nice to fight each other, but Jeff Lemire and Rafa Sandoval will take us deep into the past to see the two men bond in the face of adversity. Celebrate 50 years of DC/Marvel crossovers with eight new original stories by some of DC’s top talent!
During San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in collaboration with AMD, publisher NACON, its studio Rogue Factor, and Dead Good Comics announced their collaboration on a 16-page comic book Hell is Us tie-in prequel to the main protagonist’s story. Hell is Us is a 3rd-person action-adventure game combining melee combat, exploration and a captivating storyline, due for release on 4 September 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).
Last month, thanks to a demo available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, players were able to begin their adventure and plays as Remi, a protagonist on a quest to find his origins in Hadea, a fictional country ravaged by a dreadful civil war and invaded by strange and dangerous creatures.
On 6 August, they will be able to discover through a 16-page digital comic book the events occurring right before the beginning of the game and that led Remi to abandon his post as a peacekeeper to infiltrate Hadea.
Crafted in collaboration with Dead Good Comics, the comic book features artwork by Andrea Scalmazzi and Antonio Antro, and is based on a story by Stu Taylor, under the supervision of Hell is Us Creative and Art Director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête. The cover of the book is from Yanick Paquette and Marcelo Maiolo.
The Hell is Us comic book will be available digitally, for free, on nacongaming.com from August 6, 2025.
When an asteroid the size of Metropolis hurtles toward collision with planet Earth, the Justice League dispatches Superman to avert the crisis–but a sinister threat lurks within that will change the world like never before, and this danger glows green. The Last Son of Krypton must risk everything to save his adopted home, the very home which now tries to kill him, from complete destruction! Superman Unlimited #1 is a highlight from the “Summer of Superman,” and while it’s fun, it also feels like we’ve seen this before.
Writer Dan Slott coming on to a Superman title is something I’m going to check out. I generally enjoy his writing and his “Superior Spider-Man” run was fun, entertaining, and a little different. So, I was excited to dive into Superman Unlimited #1 and it shows potential but also doesn’t quite feel so super.
Superman Unlimited #1 keeps things focused really setting up, and then shifting, the status-quo for Superman. We see what the Daily Planet is up to and it’s not too long before Superman is off to save the day darting around Metropolis. But, a large threat looms in an asteroid heading towards Earth. This is one that’d devastate a city and also holds a deadly secret that could kill Superman. It would be an interesting sequence and a nice twist of an ending if the comic didn’t drag on. And the ending, while there’s potential, feels like a mix of Slott’s “Superior” run and the Blue/Red time of Superman.
Slott takes it just beyond stopping an asteroid and as Superman struggles to stop it he replays his life from the escape from Krypton to his current situation. His life flashes before his eyes recounting his origin and catching up readers who might not know every detail. While it’s an interesting way to do that, it goes on for twelve pages. Drawn out and overall not needed, it hints at what Slott might be focusing on during his run. But, most of the information doesn’t add anything to the series and story and most can be picked up in other ways. What should be a dramatic moment feels like a really bad version of “This is your life.”
The art by Rafael Albuquerque is solid. With color by Marcelo Maiolo and lettering by Dave Sharpe, Albuquerque brings his unique style and flair to the character design and action. It all looks great and he does hit the emotional aspects of it really highlight facial expressions and body language to nail the moment. Albuquerque does have his quirks though and some characters look a lot like previous characters from other series at times. Still, it should be interesting to see how this style plays out further as the comic progresses and the team overall really makes the visuals pop.
Superman Unlimited #1 isn’t a bad debut but it gets a little plodding and tedious at times. A faster pacing and a bit more focus on the emotional aspects at times would have punched up the enjoyment a bit more. But, not a bad start and a debut where we’re looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Story: Dan Slott Art: Rafael Albuquerque Color: Marcelo Maiolo Letterer: Dave Sharpe Story: 7.5 Art: 8.25 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read
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(W) Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly (A) Bernard Chang (C) Marcelo Maiolo (L) Travis Lanham (CA) Andrei Bressan (VCA) Chris Giarrusso, David Yardin RATED T+ In Shops: Apr 16, 2025 SRP: $3.99
POWER MAN FACES HIS APOCALYPSE!
Aeon the Knife has devoted himself to subjugating his ancient homeworld of Earth, but it’s not the only inhabited planet in the system anymore!
Which side will planet Arakko back in this battle of titans?
And what does its leader, Apocalypse, have to say about Power Man’s defense of the weak?
(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Bernard Chang (C) Marcelo Maiolo (L) Travis Lanham (CA) Ario Anindito (VCA) Chris Allen and Guru-EFX, Doaly RATED T+ In Shops: Mar 12, 2025 SRP: $3.99
HE IS UNSTOPPABLE. INDESTRUCTIBLE. INCORRUPTIBLE. IMMORTAL.
Our solar system has never known a being as mighty as POWER MAN before, but another has just arrived.
What has brought AEON THE KNIFE to the Milky Way?
Can Power Man stop him without letting the VOID loose?
And if Luke won’t risk that, will the acid clouds of Venus be his tomb?
DC is celebrating Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), Saturday, May 3, with a can’t-miss selection of free comics showcasing their 2025 All In publishing plans and two new original graphic novels for Early and Middle Grade readers, available exclusively at local participating comic shops (available while supplies last). Additionally, DC’s All In FCBD flipbook will be available free-to-read with registration on DC Universe Infinite.
First up in DC’s FCBD flipbook, the core-line DC Universe soars into Superman action with the dazzling debut of superstar writer Dan Slott alongside acclaimed artist Rafael Albuquerque and colorist Marcelo Maiolo! In this special “zero issue” installment of the forthcoming Superman Unlimited ongoing series, you will witness the prelude to the biggest Superman comic book adventure of the year, as well as an ominous new threat from the heavens that will change the course of Kryptonian life on planet Earth as we know it!
Then, on the flip side of DC’s FCBD flipbook, DC’s Absolute Universe expands in a new story by Jeff Lemire, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Stefano Nesi. Dark forces begin to gather in the shadows… forces that have been waiting a very long time to shape events and seize control. All the while, a mysterious figure watches—but who is this powerful new character, and what do they want with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the emerging heroes?
DC All In/Absolute Universe 2025 FCBD Special Edition, a flipbook written by Dan Slott and Jeff Lemire with art by Rafael Albuquerque and Marcelo Maiolo, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Stefano Nesi, will be available exclusively at local participating comic shops on May 3 (available while supplies last). An additional foil variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, and Frank Martin will be available for purchase for $4.99 US.
In Superman’s Good Guy Gang, eight-year-old Clark Kent is pretty super: super-fast, super-strong, and super-cool! But being so super can also be super lonely, until he meets fellow super-powered kids Kendra Saunders and Guy Gardner, a.k.a. Hawkgirl and Green Lantern! Together, they’ll form a club where other supers can be themselves, test their powers, grow together, and maybe earn some good-guy points along the way. Future books in the series will include Mr. Terrific, Batman, Wonder Woman, and more as the Good Guy Gang grows!
DC’s Superman’s Good Guy Gang 2025 FCBD Special Edition includes a chapter of the new super-powered buddy comedy from the creator behind Death and Sparkles, Rob Justus, and launches DC’s Early Reader initiative timed to DC’s Summer of Superman! Fans will delight in seeing characters from the film featured in this charming story perfect for first-time readers aged 5-7.
And in Kanga-U: Tests And Tournamentsby writer Sholly Fisch and artist Yancey Labat, is Jumpa ready to hop into action? Wonder Woman’s home island of Themyscira holds many surprises…the most adorable having floppy ears and long tails! Kangas are companions and partners of the Amazons, beloved steeds and protectors of their bonded warriors. And on the island, a school exists to train the next generation of kangas for the many battles and challenges of the future.
Bonding Day, the long-awaited time when Amazons are matched up with newly trained kangas to make the perfect pairs, is finally here. This special event only happens once every 20 years, but this Bonding Day is unlike any other because this is the year when Princess Diana—the only teenager on Themyscira—will choose a kanga for the first time.
Jumpa has been training hard to compete in the Tournament of Kangas, where all the kangas get to show off what they can do. She knows she has what it takes to match with the princess. The only catch is her friends Skippa, Rooth, Goldie, and Big Red are all determined to do the same—and the competition is fierce.
When Ares arrives on the island with a threat that forces the festivities to be canceled, Jumpa must convince her friends to work together for the good of Themyscira and to protect the princess they admire.
DC’s Kanga-U 2025 FCBD Special Edition features an excerpt from the middle grade original graphic novel by writer Sholly Fisch and artist Yancey Labat. Fans will be charmed by this graphic novel suitable for readers aged 8-12.
Horrors haunt the Christmas season as life-drained bodies litter the countryside, each marked with a strange symbol. The Justice League responds–but it’s a trap! The heroes are pulled from our world, but not before Batman helps Robin escape. Now Damian Wayne must seek out Zatanna and the one and only Santa Claus if there’s any hope of saving their friends and family. Santa comes to the aid of the DCU heroes in the crossover-event sequel you wished for! And you must have been extra good because a wintry mix of DC’s wildest characters arrive this time to face a powerful foe…the Silent Knight! Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns #1 is the return of the Batman/Santa team-up we didn’t know we needed!
Santa is back! Written by Jeff Parker, Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns #1 is the second series that has Santa teaming up with the DC superheroes to stop some evil. A horror has drawn the League to take on an unknown evil and they’re trapped leaving Damian to escape and eventually summoning Santa to help save the day! The debut issue sets everything up featuring some unexpected characters and also teases its continuation to last year’s awesome mini-series. But, you don’t need to have read it to enjoy this!
Yes, the comic might sound silly overall, Batman teaming with Santa, but Parker has nailed down the explanations of this Santa and it all works so well in the DC Universe. Basically, it’s the second volume for last year’s surprise hit and it’s now a series we want back for years to come.
The art by Lukas Ketner is solid. With color by Marcelo Maiolo and lettering by Pat Brosseau, everyone looks good and the comic has a holiday vibe about it. Santa, when he debuts, looks bad ass making me want an action figure of this take. Make this happen! Damian too is handled really well with a slightly jaded vibe but you can still he’s excited when Santa shows up.
Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns #1 features some good action and a little holiday magic that has us excited for the return of Santa and to see what happens next to save the day. It’s just a fun comic you can sit back an enjoy this holiday season.
Story: Jeff Parker Art: Lukas Ketner Color: Marcelo Maiolo Letterer: Pat Brosseau Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy
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