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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.

Preview: Justice League Unlimited #23

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Justice League Unlimited #23

(W) Mark Waid (A) Dan Mora

THE EPIC FINALE TO THE AMNESTY SAGA: BATMAN VERSUS LEX LUTHOR! When the Justice League are forced to incarcerate their own, something has gone horribly wrong with the best of intentions. The villain-amnesty epic concludes with a bang, a whimper, and a surprise reveal of who will lead the team into the future.

Cover of Justice League Unlimited issue 23 featuring Batman and Lex Luthor in an intense battle scene with debris flying around.
A colorful comic book scene depicting various characters, including a humanoid with a pink face and a large weapon, and a female character with a golden outfit, alongside others in a dynamic pose. They are surrounded by a dark, alien landscape with text bubbles conveying their dialogue.
Cover of 'Justice League Unlimited' comic featuring superheroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and others, with a dramatic orange background and bold title.
A comic book page featuring a confrontation among several superheroes, including Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Metamorpho, and Hawkgirl, as they face off against a villain in a dynamic scene filled with action and vibrant colors.

Batman & Robin: Year One – Dynamic Duos #2 is another great issue of the series

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Robin’s successfully infiltrated the gang of kids terrorizing Gotham. In order to gather intel, he’ll need to get even closer and prove his worth to the person in charge of this group. But will Robin have to break Batman’s code in order to do it?

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

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

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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Batman/Superman/Weird Al: World’s Weirdest #1 is so much fun and entertainment. Stay weird!

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The fifth dimension is being hit with an affliction that turns everything dull and ordinary, but as Mr. Mxyzptlk reaches out to Superman and Batman for help, the same plague has hit Earth! There’s only one person to call: “Weird Al”! Get ready for a wild one-shot where the one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic joins the World’s Finest team.

Story: Mark Waid, Tyrone Finch
Vibes: “Weird Al” Yankovic
Art: Dan Schoening, Fico Ossio
Color: Luis Antonio Delgado
Letterer: Steve Wands

Get your copy now!

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Preview: Action Comics #1102

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Action Comics #1102

(W) Mark Waid (A) Osvaldo Pestana Montpeller

LOST IN KRYPTON’S PAST! Young Clark Kent is trapped in Krypton’s past, forced to witness a world he never knew for the first time. His only hope of getting home is to break Supergirl out of Zod’s prison! But the present day is not safe either! Can Steel find a cure for the spread of the K-Zone before all of Earth is covered in Kryptonite?!

Action Comics #1102

Preview: Batman/Superman/Weird Al: World’s Weirdest #1

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Batman/Superman/Weird Al: World’s Weirdest #1

(W) Mark Waid (A) Dan Schoening

AN ALL-NEW, OVER-SIZE, “WHA-HUH?” TEAM-UP ADVENTURE! The fifth dimension is being hit with an affliction that turns everything dull and ordinary, but as Mr. Mxyzptlk reaches out to Superman and Batman for help, the same plague has hit Earth! There’s only one person to call: “Weird Al”! Get ready for a wild one-shot where the one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic joins the World’s Finest team!

Batman/Superman/Weird Al: World's Weirdest #1

Revisit the History of Victor Von Doom in Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom

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Dark Horse Books collects the iconic stories of villains Marvel Comics has created over the years in a series of hardcover archival collections that span six decades of the savage and sordid characters. 

The second volume Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom explores a curated collection of stories, original art, and covers from Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, John Byrne, Bob Layton, Dave Cockrum, John Romita Jr., Jim Lee, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Gene Colan, Larry Lieber, Wallace Wood, Marv Wolfman, Keith Pollard, Joe Sinnott, Doug Moench, Tom Sutton, David Michelinie, Bob Layton, Mark Waid, Mike Wieringo, Mike Mignola, Salvador Larocca, Paolo Rivera, Daniel Acuña, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Ron Frenz, Paul Ryan, Esad Ribić, Alex Ross, Jon Bogdanove, Terry Austin, Billy Graham, Alex Maleev, Mike Zeck, Gil Kane, John Romita Sr., George Pérez, Erik Larsen, Frank Miller, alongside insights from comics historians Chris Ryall and John Lind.  

From his battles with the Fantastic Four, to his clashes with gods and heroes alike, the stories in Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom HC demonstrate why Doom has remained one of the most formidable villains in the Marvel Universe. Covering four decades of material on the legacy and impact of Doctor Doom, this collection belongs on every Marvel fan’s bookshelf and demonstrates why this armored tyrant is arguably the most villainous villain to ever grace the page!

Doom has no rivals when Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom HC (376 pages, 7.75×11”) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on December 22, 2026, for $65.00. Pre-order now from Dark Horse Direct, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

Marvel’s Most Villainous Volume 2: Doctor Doom
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