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Act 4 Publishing and Skybound Share First Look at DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition

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Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing, in collaboration with Skybound, shared a first look at DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition. This new Artist’s Edition gives readers a chance to experience the original artwork behind some of the most influential comics ever published, and features an introduction by comics writer and historian Mark Waid. This oversized hardcover collects artwork from DC’s Silver Age that helped redefine characters including Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and more, arriving in comic shops on November 4, 2026. 

Presented in a 15″ × 22″ hardcover format, this remarkable collection showcases original art from DC’s Silver Age, all drawn in the classic “twice-up” size. It features a complete set of interior pages from beloved comics like 1960’s Green Lantern #1 by Gil Kane, The Flash #146 by Carmine Infantino, Superman by Al Plastino from Action Comics #282, Sugar and Spike by Sheldon Mayer, and additional Silver Age treasures.  

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition also includes more than 60 classic covers showcasing legendary creators Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan, Nick Cardy, Murphy Anderson, and Gil Kane. Among the highlights are the cover to The Flash #123 featuring the first appearance of Earth-Two, the debut of the Silver Age Hawkman in The Brave and the Bold #34, the first appearance of Adam Strange on the cover of Showcase #17, and the unforgettable Flash vs. Superman race from Superman #199.  

Additional pages and splashes by Ross Andru, Ramona Fradon, Russ Heath, Jack Kirby, Jim Mooney, Mike Sekowsky, and Alex Toth further highlight the artistry of the Silver Age of comic book publishing. Together, these stories and covers capture some of the most influential and enduring moments in DC’s history. 

Although Artist’s Editions appear to be in black and white, the art is scanned in full color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible. Ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special are clearly visible and reproduced at the same size as originally drawn. The only better way to experience these pages would be to look over the artist’s shoulder at the drawing board. 

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition (ISBN: 978-1-5343-3140-2 | SRP $195.00 US) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and at booksellers on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.   

DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition

ComicsPro announces its 2025 Industry Award Winners

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ComicsPro Industry Awards

ComicsPro awards two industry Appreciation Awards each year. One award is for professionals who are still active in comics and the other is for those who have passed away and left a mark on the profession of comic retailing.

After accepting nominations, the final ballot voted on, the winners have been announced. Members of ComicsPro could vote for one Award recipient in each category.

Below are this year’s nominees and winners, congratulations to all:

INDUSTRY AWARD NOMINEES

  • Jackie Estrada: Comic-book convention organizer, book editor, co-publisher of Exhibit A Press, Former administrator of the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, and past president of Friends of Lulu.
  • Joe Ferrara: Facilitator of the Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, long term comic store retailer who created and runs one of the oldest stores (celebrating its 50th year in 2026) in the United States: (Atlantis Fantasyworld of Santa Cruz, California).
  • Nick Barrucci: Long term comics industry insider (45+ years in the industry) who is founder and CEO/Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment.
  • Scott Snyder: Comic book author who is the architect and overseer of the Absolute Universe line of comics from DC.

MEMORIAL AWARD NOMINEES

  • Peter David: Writer of comic books, novels, television, films and video games who wrote for Marvel, DC, and a variety of different companies.
  • Ramona Fradon: Comics artist who in a 74 year career co-created the superhero Metamorpho and illustrated Aquaman and Brenda Starr, Reporter.
  • Jim Shooter: Comics writer, editor, and publisher who worked for DC and Marvel and launched comics publishers Valiant, Defiant, and Broadway.
  • Archie Goodwin: Comics writer, editor, and artist who was chief writer and editor of Creeepy and Eerie (Warren) and was editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics.

ComicsPro announces its 2025 Industry Award Nominees

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ComicsPro Industry Awards

ComicsPro awards two industry Appreciation Awards each year. One award is for professionals who are still active in comics and the other is for those who have passed away and left a mark on the profession of comic retailing.

After accepting nominations, the final ballot is in. Members of ComicsPro can vote for one Award recipient in each category.

Below are this year’s nominees and congratulations to all:

INDUSTRY AWARD NOMINEES

  • Jackie Estrada: Comic-book convention organizer, book editor, co-publisher of Exhibit A Press, Former administrator of the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, and past president of Friends of Lulu.
  • Joe Ferrara: Facilitator of the Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, long term comic store retailer who created and runs one of the oldest stores (celebrating its 50th year in 2026) in the United States: (Atlantis Fantasyworld of Santa Cruz, California).
  • Nick Barrucci: Long term comics industry insider (45+ years in the industry) who is founder and CEO/Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment.
  • Scott Snyder: Comic book author who is the architect and overseer of the Absolute Universe line of comics from DC.

MEMORIAL AWARD NOMINEES

  • Peter David: Writer of comic books, novels, television, films and video games who wrote for Marvel, DC, and a variety of different companies.
  • Ramona Fradon: Comics artist who in a 74 year career co-created the superhero Metamorpho and illustrated Aquaman and Brenda Starr, Reporter.
  • Jim Shooter: Comics writer, editor, and publisher who worked for DC and Marvel and launched comics publishers Valiant, Defiant, and Broadway.
  • Archie Goodwin: Comics writer, editor, and artist who was chief writer and editor of Creeepy and Eerie (Warren) and was editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics.

“Krypto’s Golden Biscuit” is Hidden Inside Polybagged Facsimile Editions of Adventure Comics #210 on June 18

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Adventure Comics #210

Two lucky comic book fans will win the opportunity to attend the World Premiere of director James Gunn‘s Superman in Los Angeles by discovering “Krypto’s Golden Biscuit” hidden inside the front cover of DC’s facsimile-edition reprint of the 1955 comic book Adventure Comics #210 that will land in local comic book stores starting on June 18. Written by Otto Binder with art by Curt Swan (including art by Ramona Fradon and George Papp), this iconic comic book with cover art by Curt Swan features Krypto’s first appearance in comics in the story “The Superdog from Krypton,” where a young Clark Kent rediscovers Superboy’s best friend in a heartwarming reunion spanning years of time and light-years of space.

Starting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, fans can head to their local comic book shops to pick up a special polybagged edition of Adventure Comics #210 for their chance at discovering “Krypto’s Golden Biscuit.” Copies of Adventure Comics #210 Facsimile Edition can be preordered from your local comics shop, so talk to the staff at your favorite store about adding comics to your pull list.

Around the Tubes

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It’s new comic book day! What are you all getting? What are you excited for? Sound off in the comments below. While you wait for shops to open, here’s some comic news and a review from around the web to start the day.

The Comics Journal – Ramona Fradon, 1926-2024 – A legend. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and family.

CNET – The Supreme Court’s NetChoice Cases Could Change Online Speech Forever – Not directly comic related, but this could have a major impact across the board in every aspect of life.

Review

CBR – The Long Haul

The Long Haul

Around the Tubes

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Nightwing #111

It’s a new week! What geeky things did you all do this past weekend? Sound off in the comments! While you think about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web to start the day.

13th Dimension – A Tribute to the Great RAMONA FRADON, Who Has Died at 97 – A legend. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and fans.

Comicbook – Two of Manga’s Most Infamous Leakers Just Got Arrested… Again – Good.

ICv2 – Comics and Graphic Novel Sales in Comic Stores Down 8% in 2023 – Not quite the dire picture painted by many.

Comicbook – The Crow Reboot Release Date Confirmed for This Summer – This should be interesting.

Kotaku – Suicide Squad Game ‘Fell Short Of Expectations,’ Says WB – Duh?

Reviews

The Beat – Barking
Comicbook – Cemetery Kids Don’t Die #1
Comicbook – Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1
ICv2 – The Lucky Poor
Comicbook – Nightwing #111
CBR – Ultimate Black Panther #1

DC Celebrates Aquaman’s 80th Anniversary With a 100-Page Super Spectacular!

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Since his first appearance in November 1941’s More Fun Comics #73, Arthur Curry, a.k.a. Aquaman, has defended the Seven Seas and the DC Universe itself from all manner of threats. On August 31, DC and Aqua-fans alike can celebrate the legacy of the Atlantean Sea King, with the release of the Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular.

Some of the greatest names in comics will contribute their storytelling firepower to this 100-page collector’s item – writers Dan Jurgens, Geoff Johns, Brandon Thomas, Chuck Brown, Stephanie Phillips, Michael Moreci, Marguerite Bennett, Dan Watters, Jeff Parker, Becky Cloonan, and Francis Manapul. They’ll be joined by some of the most prolific artists in comics, including Steve Epting, Paul Pelletier, Valentine de Landro, Hendry Prasetya, Pop Mhan, Trungles, Miguel Mendonça, Evan “Doc” Shaner, and more. 

In addition to a stunning cover by the iconic team of Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, the Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular will feature eight “decade” themed card stock variant covers, portraying the marine monarch throughout the years:

  • 1940’s variant cover by Michael Cho
  • 1950’s variant cover by Ramona Fradon
  • 1960’s variant cover by Walt Simonson
  • 1970’s variant cover by José Luis García-López
  • 1980’s variant cover by Chuck Patton and Kevin Nowlan
  • 1990’s variant cover by Yvel Guichet
  • 2000’s variant cover by Becky Cloonan
  • 2010’s variant cover by Robson Rocha

This all-star-filled anthology spans across the ocean king’s legacy, not just celebrating his own triumphs but also those of his greatest allies and enemies. The main cover version of this 100-page blockbuster is priced at $9.99, with each card stock variant priced at $10.99.

Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular

Wonder Woman Black & Gold Launches with Covers by Jen Bartel, Ramona Fradon, Yanick Paquette, and Joshua Middleton, and Killer Creative Lineup

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Just in time for Wonder Woman’s 80th anniversary, DC Comics is launching a new six-issue anthology series starring the Amazon Princess embellished in the color of her famous lasso, Wonder Woman: Black & Gold. You won’t want to miss celebrating the woman who inspires us all…and that’s the truth! 

Kicking things off, John Arcudi and Ryan Sook re-unite to show us the grace immortality grants a hero. Becky Cloonan weaves a spine-tingling tale of Diana’s most precious weapon against the darkness. Then Amy Reeder takes us back to the Golden Age for a fun romp co-starring Etta Candy. AJ Mendez Brooks and Ming Doyle travel to Themyscira for a tense family reunion. And finally, Nadia Shammas and Morgan Beem show us a story of Diana’s past failures come to haunt her.

Wonder Woman Black & Gold #1, written by John Arcudi, Becky Cloonan, Amy Reeder, AJ Mendez Brooks, and Nadia Shamas with art by Ryan Sook, Becky Cloonan, Amy Reeder, Ming Doyle, and Morgan Beem, arrives on June 22 (40 pages for $5.99) with covers by Jen Bartel, Ramona Fradon, Yanick Paquette, and Joshua Middleton!

Wonder Woman #750 delivers “a Brave New World” by Scott Snyder, Bryan Hitch, Mike Spicer, and Tom Napolitano. Get a First Look.

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Wonder Woman #750, on shelves this Wednesday, is an all-star 96-page celebration of the Amazon Princess by longtime favorites and acclaimed new voices! This oversized gem tells tales from Diana’s past and present, along with major implications for the future of DC’s first Super Hero!

With the publication of Wonder Woman #750, DC returns to legacy numbering for Wonder Woman, gives a glimpse into Diana’s distant past, and heads boldly towards the future!

Storytellers contributing to the issue also include Colleen Doran, Mariko Tamaki, legendary Wonder Woman creators Gail Simone, Liam Sharp, Nicola Scott, and Greg Rucka returning to the character, and more! Wonder Woman #750 also features pinup artwork by Ramona Fradon, José Luis Garcia-López, Emanuela Lupacchino, Bilquis Evely, and Travis Moore.

One of those major implications was teased in 2019, that Wonder Woman’s legacy precedes all other Super Heroes in the DCU’s overarching narrative. A hint at what that looks like can be seen in Wonder Woman #750’s “A Brave New World” eight-page story by Scott Snyder, Bryan Hitch, Mike Spicer, and Tom Napolitano.

Check out this first look:

Wonder Woman #750

DC Releases a First Look at the Landmark Wonder Woman #750

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Wonder Woman #750

Stories and artwork by Steve Orlando, Jesus Marino, Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott, Gail Simone, Colleen Doran, Marguerite Bennett, Laura Braga, Scott Snyder, Bryan Hitch, Mariko Tamaki, Elena Casagrande, Kami Garcia, Phil Hester, Shannon and Dean Hale, Riley Rossmo, Vita Ayala, Amancay Nahuelpan, Ramona Fradon, Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Emanuela Lupacchino, Liam Sharp, Bilquis Evely and Travis Moore.
Cover by Joëlle Jones and Trish Mulvihill
In Shops: Jan 22, 2020
Final Orders Due: Dec 09, 2019
Prestige Format
SRP: $9.99

Decade Variant covers:
1940s variant cover by Joshua Middleton
1950s variant cover by Jenny Frison
1960s variant cover by J. Scott Campbell and Sabine Rich
1970s variant cover by Olivier Coipel
1980s variant cover by George Pérez and Laura Martin
1990s variant cover by Brian Bolland
2000s variant cover by Adam Hughes
2010s variant cover by Jim Lee, Scott Williams & Alex Sinclair

AN ALL-STAR COLLECTION OF CREATIVE TALENT CELEBRATE
WONDER WOMAN THIS JANUARY IN LANDMARK ISSUE

Wonder Woman #750 is an all-star 96-page celebration of the Amazon Princess by longtime favorites and acclaimed new voices! This oversized gem tells tales from Diana’s past and present, along with major implications for the future of DC’s first Super Hero! Storytellers contributing to the issue include Colleen Doran, Mariko Tamaki, and legendary Wonder Woman creators Gail Simone, Liam Sharp, Nicola Scott and Greg Rucka returning to the character! Wonder Woman #750 also features pinup artwork by Ramona Fradon, José Luis Garcia-López, Emanuela Lupacchino, Bilquis Evely and Travis Moore. 

In this first look, Mariko Tamaki and Elena Casagrande show Wonder Woman’s strength; Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott test her friendship and grace; and Gail Simone, Colleen Doran, and Hi-Fi revisit her love and compassion (and bring back Star-Blossom!) to showcase Diana’s wisdom and wonder. All this and more when Wonder Woman #750 hits shelves on January 22nd, 2020. 

Wonder Woman #750
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