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Preview: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #56

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Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #56

(W) Mark Waid (A) Adrián Gutiérrez

THE WORLD’S FINEST UP AGAINST RA’S AL GHUL! Superman’s sworn duty is to protect life in all its forms. Ra’s al Ghul’s unstoppable goal is to eliminate 90 percent of the Earth’s population. How can Batman and Robin prevent an enraged Man of Steel from taking his anger out on their enemy — and in doing so, shattering his vow never to kill?

Cover art of 'Batman/Superman: World's Finest' Issue #56 featuring Superman in a heroic pose and a sinister-looking character, possibly an antagonist, against a vibrant orange background with Batman's shadow looming.
A comic book scene set in the Himalayas depicting Ra's al Ghul's headquarters. Two characters, one with green skin and plant-like features, and another in a dark cloak, engage in a conversation about environmental priorities.
A comic book panel featuring Poison Ivy and another character discussing ecological concerns. Poison Ivy has red hair and a determined expression, while the other character is dressed in a green cloak. The dialogue reveals a conversation about population reduction for ecological survival.
A comic book panel featuring multiple characters discussing a captured individual, with a prominent world map illustration in the background. The scene portrays a tense atmosphere as the characters strategize amid an impending threat to humanity.
Cover art for the comic "Batman/Superman: World's Finest" featuring a bold title and credits for the creative team, set against a dark gradient background.

Preview: Action Comics #1103

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Action Comics #1103

(W) Mark Waid (A) Patricio Delpeche

“LEX LUTHOR: YEAR ONE” BEGINS! He is Superman’s greatest enemy… he was Clark Kent’s school-age contemporary. He’s been the President of the United States… and the world’s most wanted super-villain. He is Lex Luthor, and this is his story. From the epic Action team of Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche comes the definitive origin of the greatest criminal mind of our time… if you survive the experience.

Cover of 'Superman Action Comics #1033' featuring Lex Luthor sitting in a throne, holding a green crystal, with a vibrant red background.
A young boy with orange hair is playing chess, looking focused and thoughtful. He is about to make a move on the chessboard, with a 'checkmate' speech bubble above him. The background features bookshelves and a statue, indicating a cozy indoor setting.
A comic book panel showing Lex Luthor at a futuristic computer with a transparent interface, discussing authority and power. In the background, there are figures in a gathering, while Luthor holds a green crystal.
Comic book illustration featuring superheroes in a cityscape, highlighting themes of amnesia and memory with text boxes discussing the implications of forgetfulness in a superhero context.

Batman & Robin: Year One – Dynamic Duos #3 focuses on the duo when they’re apart

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While Batman foils the plans of the Mad Hatter, Robin has been sent in undercover to infiltrate the Wolf Pack and figure out who’s pulling their strings!

Story: Mark Waid
Art: Chris Samnee
Color: Mat Lopes
Letterer: Clayton Cowles with Chris Samnee

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New DC Compact Comics and Compact Comics Adventures includes Tower of Babel, Wonder Woman: Year One, and more!

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Pre-Orders for DC’s next wave of DC Compact Comics and DC Compact Comics Adventures have gone up. The new releases take the line out through June 2027. You can catch our earlier coverage of next year’s releases.

See more of what you can get next year below!

Wonder Woman: Year One : DC Compact Comics Edition

by Greg Rucka (Author), Nicola Scott (Illustrator)
Release date: March 2, 2027
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

The definitive modern origin of Wonder Woman! An unforgettable story of courage, sacrifice, and discovering your place in the world, presented in DC’s accessible Compact Comics format.

When a pilot crash-lands on the hidden island of Themyscira, Diana is chosen to leave behind the only home she has ever known and journey into the wider world. As war looms and ancient forces begin to rise, she must become a champion for a humanity she has never known.

From writer Greg Rucka and artist Nicola Scott, Year One tells the story of Diana’s transformation from sheltered princess to global hero, blending mythological adventure with a deeply personal coming-of-age journey about compassion, duty, and courage.

Collects Wonder Woman #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, #14, and stories from Wonder Woman Annual #1.

Cover of Wonder Woman: Year One comic book featuring Wonder Woman in her iconic costume with a golden tiara and armor, smiling confidently. The background includes ancient Greek patterns and illustrations.

JLA: The Tower of Babel: DC Compact Comics Edition

by Mark Waid (Author), Howard Porter (Illustrator), Stephen B. Scott (Illustrator), Mark Pajarillo (Illustrator)
Release date: June 1, 2027.
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

Batman’s secret plans turn against his own team in a story of trust, betrayal, and consequence, presented in DC’s Compact Comics format.

The Justice League is the most powerful team on Earth—but someone has already figured out how to defeat them.

When a hidden cache of Batman’s contingency plans is stolen, each member of the League is targeted with ruthless precision, exploiting their greatest strengths—and deepest vulnerabilities. As the attacks unfold, the heroes must fight to survive while uncovering how this betrayal was set in motion—and who is truly responsible.

Written by Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, The Flash), Tower of Babel is a tense, fast-paced story that combines action and suspense with a powerful exploration of trust, leadership, and the cost of being prepared for anything.

Collects JLA #18-21, #32-33, and #43-46 and JLA Secret Files #3.

Cover of the comic book 'JLA: The Tower of Babel' featuring Batman standing over a group of superheroes including Superman, Wonder Woman, and Flash, with a dramatic snowy backdrop.

Green Lantern: Rebirth: DC Compact Comics Edition

by Geoff Johns (Author), Ethan Van Sciver (Illustrator), Carlos Pacheco (Illustrator), Darwyn Cooke (Illustrator), Simone Bianchi (Illustrator)
Release date: June 1, 2027
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

Hal Jordan returns in the story that rebuilt a legend in this DC Compact Comics Edition.

One of DC’s greatest heroes returns.

After years away, test pilot Hal Jordan is given a second chance to reclaim his place as Green Lantern—the wielder of a powerful ring capable of creating anything he can imagine. But rebuilding his life, repairing damaged relationships, and earning the trust of fellow heroes may prove more difficult than mastering the power of the ring itself.

Written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Ethan Van Sciver, Green Lantern: Rebirth reintroduces Hal Jordan and lays the foundation for one of DC’s most acclaimed modern superhero sagas. Combining cosmic adventure, mystery, action, and redemption, these stories transformed Green Lantern into one of the publisher’s flagship franchises.

This collection also includes Green Lantern: No Fear, the opening arc of Johns’s ongoing series, as Hal returns to active duty and confronts new threats across Earth and beyond.

Collects Green Lantern: Rebirth #1-6 and Green Lantern #1-6 (No Fear).

Cover art for 'Green Lantern: Rebirth' comic featuring the Green Lantern character soaring through clouds with a glowing green energy beam in hand.

Superman: Brainiac: DC Compact Comics Edition

by Geoff Johns (Author), Gary Frank (Illustrator)
Release date: June 1, 2027
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

A powerful enemy arrives! Superman faces Brainiac in a thrilling sci‑fi adventure, now available in DC’s bestselling Compact Comics Edition format.

When invader probes bombard our world, Superman journeys into the deepest reaches of space to confront his old foe. But the Brainiac he encounters is unlike any he’s faced before.

Aboard his massive ship, the one true Brainiac hoards wonders and horrors in equal measure. Only one treasure eludes him. Setting his sights on Superman, Brainiac will do anything to ensure that the Last Son of Krypton is his alone.

Supergirl. Metropolis. Earth. Everything under Superman’s protection is no longer safe. Although the Man of Steel is faster than a speeding bullet, even he won’t be able to save everyone.

Goeff Johns and Gary Frank, the superstar creative team behind Doomsday Clock, Batman: Earth One, and Shazam! continue their Superman saga as the Man of Steel experiences his greatest triumph…and greatest tragedy.

Collects Action Comics #866-870 and pages from Superman: New Krypton Special #1.

Comic book cover featuring Superman in a blue and red suit facing off against Brainiac, a robotic alien with a dark, metallic design. The background is a swirling gray and green pattern.

Justice League: Heroes United: DC Compact Comics Adventures

by Adam Beechen (Author), Carlo Barberi (Illustrator), Ethen Beavers (Illustrator)
Release date: June 29, 2027
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

Prepare for unlimited excitement as the Justice League faces off against their greatest foes, in seven action-packed and accessible stories collected in a 5.5″ x 8.5″ portable format!

DC’s bestselling Compact Comics line expands with Compact Comics Adventures, featuring all-ages stories perfect for young readers and beyond!

The World’s Greatest Heroes unite, as they must stop the menace of the terrible Triptych, the malicious Darkseid, the evil Morgaine le Fey, the maniacal Madmen, and more! And to top it all off, they discover that there’s a traitor in their midst!

Join Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and a host of other heroes in seven dynamic tales! Collects Justice League Unlimited #1-7 in one compact volume.

Cover of 'Justice League: Heroes United' featuring superheroes including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Flash against a dramatic lightning backdrop.

Teen Titans Go!: Truth, Justice, Pizza: DC Compact Comics Adventures

by J. Torres (Author), Todd Nauck (Illustrator), Tim Smith III (Illustrator), John McCrea (Illustrator)
Release date: June 29, 2027
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

Ready, set, Teen Titans Go! The hit animated series comes to comics, in a collection of high-stakes hijinks now available in a 5.5″ x 8.5″ portable format!

DC’s bestselling Compact Comics line expands with Compact Comics Adventures, featuring all-ages stories perfect for young readers and beyond!

They’re too young to drive but not too young to save the world! The world’s hottest heroes—Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg, and Starfire—are here to show you how it’s done, Titan-style, in these six fantastic fables.

Villainous video games. Dodo-hunting aliens. Heroic self-esteem issues. Super-dating. Monstrous zits. Super-sibling squabbles. The teen superheroes from Jump City tackle it all in this exciting all-ages graphic novel, collecting issues #1-6 of their first comic book appearances (Teen Titans Go! #1-6) in one compact volume.

Cover of 'Teen Titans Go!: Truth, Justice, Pizza' comic book featuring the characters Raven, Beast Boy, Robin, Cyborg, and Starfire in a playful setup.

Preview: Action Comics #1103

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Action Comics #1103

(W) Mark Waid (A) Patricio Delpeche

“LEX LUTHOR: YEAR ONE” BEGINS! He is Superman’s greatest enemy… he was Clark Kent’s school-age contemporary. He’s been the President of the United States… and the world’s most wanted super-villain. He is Lex Luthor, and this is his story. From the epic Action team of Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche comes the definitive origin of the greatest criminal mind of our time… if you survive the experience.

Cover of Action Comics #1033 featuring Lex Luthor sitting on a throne-like chair, holding a green crystal, with a vibrant red background and bold title text.
A young boy with red hair is playing chess, looking thoughtfully at the board as he moves a black queen piece, declaring 'checkmate.' The background features shelves with books and a statue.
A comic book panel featuring Lex Luthor in a modern office setting, typing on a futuristic keyboard with holographic displays. He is depicted with a serious expression, emphasizing his power and authority. In the background, groups of people are engaged in discussions, and a green glowing crystal is prominently featured in the foreground.
A comic book page featuring superheroes, including characters resembling Superman and Supergirl, riding a green monster with an eye, amidst a city skyline. Text boxes discuss themes of memory, identity, and superhero tropes.

Preview: The Rocketeer: Amazing Tales – IDW Classic Collections

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The Rocketeer: Amazing Tales – IDW Classic Collections

Authors: Marc Guggenheim, Mark Waid, and Roger Langridge
Illustrators: J. Bone, Chris Samnee
October 6, 2026

The adventures of Dave Stevens’ classic character continue in these comics that feature the first new full-length stories since the original series!

Step into the world of the Rocketeer with these action-filled stories by some of comics greatest talent that continue the legacy of Dave Stevens’ classic pulp-style character. Included in this volume are three graphic novels: Hollywood Horror by Roger Langridge and J Bone; Cargo of Doom by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee; and The Rocketeer at War by Marc Guggenheim, Dave Bullock, and J Bone.

Cover of 'The Rocketeer: Amazing Tales' featuring a superhero in a jetpack soaring through the sky with a dramatic explosion in the background.
Comic page depicting a scene in 1930s Hollywood with characters interacting on the street, showcasing vintage cars, a 'HOLLY WOODLAND' sign in the background, and dialogue bubbles revealing a humorous and romantic encounter.
A comic book page featuring a woman in vintage lingerie reading a newspaper and engaging in conversation. Scenes depict her expressions and interactions with a mirror and a framed photograph, with dialogue bubbles indicating a narrative about a missing scientist.
Comic book page featuring The Rocketeer battling a villain with a golden face and tentacles, while a character in a revealing outfit reacts. The right side showcases dynamic action with The Rocketeer flying and flames trailing behind.
A comic book page featuring a character with a distinctive helmet flying with rocket boots while interacting with another character in an airplane. The scene depicts various expressions of surprise and confusion among the characters.
A comic page with a vintage style set in 1940, featuring an airplane in the sky. The scene includes characters engaged in a conversation about inspecting the plane, with expressions of surprise and excitement. Comic sound effects like 'WHUD!' and 'wooOOMP' enhance the action, depicting the characters' reactions to events occurring around them.
Comic book panel showing a dramatic scene of an airplane in distress, with characters inside expressing fear and urgency. The left side depicts a man trapped in an aircraft, while the right side shows characters reacting to a crisis on the ground.
A comic book panel featuring a dramatic aerial scene with a woman in a biplane, a masked figure in a brown jacket leaping from the plane, and dialogue bubbles conveying tension and urgency.
A comic book page featuring illustrated panels. The top left shows a pilot jumping from a plane while shouting. The top right portrays a ship at sea. The bottom panels depict characters engaged in dialogue, with expressions of concern and determination.
A comic book cover titled 'Chapter One: The Death of the Rocketeer!' set at a U.S. A.F. base in England, March 1942. The central figure, the Rocketeer, is depicted in a jetpack costume, flying through the air amidst explosions. A crowd of military personnel and civilians watches from below, reacting to the spectacle.
Comic strip depicting a military scene with soldiers and pilots reacting to a malfunctioning jetpack. One soldier is seen flying out of control, while others discuss the situation with expressions of concern and disbelief. The bottom panel shows an explosion and destruction.
Comic strip depicting a World War II battle scene in North Africa, November 1942. Soldiers are engaged in combat with explosions and aircraft in the background. Speech bubbles illustrate dialogue among the characters, emphasizing the chaotic environment.
A comic book page depicting a WWII aerial dogfight with a plane in the sky, soldiers on the ground preparing for battle, and scenes of destruction and intense action.

Preview: Superman: Kingdom of Zod Special #1

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Superman: Kingdom of Zod Special #1

(W) Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, Mark Waid, Dan Slott (A) Paolo Villanelli, Sophie Campbell, David Messina, Rachael Stott, Bruno Frenda

THE STARTLING CONCLUSION TO KINGDOM OF ZOD! This is it! The startling conclusion to “Kingdom of Zod.” The Kryptonite Kingdom has fallen. The only way to stop the war comes with great costs and shocks! Supergirl versus Ursa! Superman versus Zod! The Super-Force against Zod’s army! The Super-Family will never be the same after this issue!

Cover of the comic book 'Superman: Kingdom of Zod Special' featuring Superman in a torn costume surrounded by a group of characters, including villains and allies, with a focus on dramatic colors and dynamic poses.
A comic book scene featuring a young boy in a Superman costume sitting on a bed, looking confused and upset. An adult man, wearing glasses and a shirt, is sitting next to him, appearing stern and concerned. The background shows a window with a view of a dark, suburban landscape. The dialogue suggests a discussion about a reckless joyride in an invisible jet.
A comic panel featuring superheroes Superman and Superboy engaged in a conversation, with a backdrop of space and dramatic colors. Superman explains a complex history involving General Zod, while Superboy listens intently.
A comic panel featuring two characters in a room engaged in a serious conversation. One character, wearing glasses, stands with his back to the viewer, while the other character, a young boy in a superhero costume, looks up at him. The setting includes a window showing trees outside and personal items on a desk.
Comic page depicting characters from the Superman universe, including KAL-EL, ZOD, and URSA, discussing kryptonite and the Phantom Zone.
Promotional image for 'Kingdom of Zod: Part Nine of Nine', featuring the title and credits for contributors including scriptwriters, artists, and editors. Includes character illustrations of Superman, Superboy, Supergirl, and Steel among others.
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