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DC Reveals Bonus Stories and Variant Covers for Batman/Deadpool #1

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What happens when the World’s Greatest Detective meets the Merc with a Mouth? Reality folds in on itself. Archetypes collide. Darkseid is. And, somewhere between Apokolips and Earth-TRN666, a sentient street named Danny hums show tunes about a crusading cape! DC Comics has revealed more details about the anticipated Batman/Deadpool #1, a 64-page one-shot crossover comic book with a main cover by Dan Mora. Retailing for $7.99 US the comic hits shelves on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

But DC’s Batman/Deadpool #1 isn’t just a comic book crossover between iconic publishers, it’s a metaphysical car crash between two storytelling philosophies. One character broods in the shadows of trauma and justice. The other cartwheels through chaos, breaking the fourth wall and occasionally the laws of physics. Together, they’re forced to confront a threat that doesn’t just endanger their worlds—it questions their very existence as fictional constructs.

With a main story by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora, Batman/Deadpool #1 launches a reality-bending saga that’s equal parts cosmic horror, slapstick noir, and metafictional therapy session. It’s the kind of comic book that knows it’s a comic book, revels in being a comic book, weaponizes its comic bookiness—and dares you to keep reading anyway!

Buckled into the backseat of Morrison and Mora’s Batmobile, four all-star bonus stories come roaring in, each crafted by a bona fide who’s who of comic book creators:

Comic legends collide as Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Joshua Williamson join forces with Hayden Sherman to conjure a spellbinding Constantine meets Doctor Strange saga. Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo deliver a kinetic, emotionally-charged encounter between Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and Wolverine (Laura Kinney), where acrobatics meet adamantium in a story that cuts deep. Mariko Tamaki and Amanda Conner unleash chaos and charisma in a riotous Harley Quinn vs. Hulk showdown, while G. Willow Wilson and Denys Cowan electrify the page with a high-voltage tale starring Static and Ms. Marvel.

These additional stories expand the scope and amplify the wild ambition of Batman/Deadpool #1, offering fans even more collisions of tone, style, and character chemistry. From brooding to bonkers, the Batman/Deadpool #1 creative teams go all in.

Ahead of DC’s Batman/Deadpool #1 arriving in November, Marvel’s Deadpool/Batman #1 will publish on September 17. Both of these incredible one-shot comic books will deliver explosive sagas starring DC’s Caped Crusader and Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth, along with bonus stories that showcase additional team-ups and showdowns between legendary characters from both universes.

To push the limits of DC’s cosmic collision of comic book characters even further, Batman/Deadpool #1 will feature an extraordinary lineup of cardstock variant covers, including a wraparound blank blue cardstock sketch variant cover with the Batman/Deadpool logos and a foil variant of Dan Mora’s main cover, all retailing $8.99 US, from some of the most iconic and inventive artists in comics:

  • Dan Mora – Batman/Deadpool wraparound
  • Lee Bermejo – The Joker/Doctor Doom
  • Mark Brooks – Zatanna/Scarlet Witch
  • Jim Cheung and Jay David Ramos – Wonder Woman/Captain America
  • Amanda Conner and Alex Sinclair – Harley Quinn/Hulk
  • Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin – Batman/The Punisher
  • Jenny Frison – Wonder Woman/Storm
  • Andy Kubert and Alejandro Sánchez – Robin (Damian Wayne)/Gambit
  • Jae Lee and June Chung – Big Barda/Savage Land Rogue
  • Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair – Batman/Wolverine
  • Alexander Lozano – Wonder Woman/Ms. Marvel
  • Sean Murphy and Simon Gough – Lobo/Deadpool
  • Frank Quitely – Batman/Deadpool
  • Bruno Redondo – Nightwing (Dick Grayson)/Wolverine (Laura Kinney)
  • Hayden Sherman – John Constantine/Doctor Strange
  • Bill Sienkiewicz – Batman/Deadpool — a The Incredible Hulk #340 homage
  • Ryan Sook – Batman/Deadpool — a Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 homage
  • Sozomaika – Catwoman/Emma Frost

With Morrison and Mora at the wheel, an all-star crew riding shotgun, and a pit crew of legendary artists delivering cardstock variant covers that expand the DC/Marvel crossover even further, DC’s Batman/Deadpool #1 is a showcase of comic book creativity. And yes, there will be owls. There will be blades. There will be blood. There will be a giant typewriter!

Check out Mora’s wraparound variant cover below and stay tuned for a deeper look into DC’s Batman/Deadpool #1 in the coming months.

Black Lightning co-creator Jenny Blake adds an autobiographical story to DC Pride 2025

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In an extraordinary collaboration between two celebrated voices in comics, DC has announced the addition of an original story, “Master Planner” by writer Jenny Blake and artist Sara Soler with lettering by Jodie Troutman, to DC Pride 2025. This new story, like Kevin Conroy’s personal story “Finding Batman” (art by J. Bone) in 2022 and Phil Jimenez’s autobiographical story “Spaces” (art by Giulio Macaione) in 2024, is a poignant exploration of Blake’s identity, authenticity, and the universal quest for self-understanding. Blake is a co-creator of Black Lightning, along with Trevor Von Eeden, among other accomplishments.

Jenny Blake, a trailblazing figure with over five decades of contributions to the comics industry, shared her heartfelt reflections on the project:

When I came out as transgender, the comics community was overwhelmingly loving and supportive. Being asked to contribute to this anthology was unexpected and so affirming. I’ve done a lot of cool things in my 50-plus years in comics, but this story is one of the things I’m most proud of. I see myself in this story and I hope readers see something of themselves in it. I had a wonderful time writing my story, and I hope the readers enjoy it as much as I did.

The story, brought vividly to life by the extraordinary artistry of Sara Soler, invites readers into a journey that is both deeply personal and widely relatable, bridging human experiences of transformation, resilience, and belonging. Soler’s style beautifully captures the essence of Blake’s narrative, creating a perfect harmony between words and visuals.

Additionally, DC’s editorial team has selected a handful of letters, cosplay, and fan art to be published in a letters column within the pages of DC Pride 2025. Originally shared on the DC Official Discord server, fan contributions to DC Pride 2025 reflect how the legacy of DC’s storytelling has impacted, or reflected, their LGBTQIA+ identity, journey, or experience.

DC Pride 2025 will publish on June 4, available wherever comic books are sold. Contributors include writers Vita Ayala, Jude Ellison S. Doyle, Maya Houston, Sam Maggs, Tim Sheridan, and Josh Trujillo; artists Don Aguillo, Vincent Cecil, Derek Charm, A.L. Kaplan, Giulio Macaione, Alex Moore, Skylar Patridge, Emilio Pilliu, Max Sarin, and Phillip Sevy; colorists Eren Angiolini, Jordie Bellaire, Tríona Farrell, and Marissa Louise; letterers Aditya Bidikar, Frank Cvetkovic, Lucas Gattoni, Ariana Maher, Morgan Martinez, and Jodie Troutman for main story “The Heart Wants”; along with Blake, Solar, and Troutman for “Master Planner.” The 96-page Prestige format comic will feature a main cover by Kris Anka and variant covers by Sozomaika, Julia Reck, and Jack Hughes (1:25), all priced at $9.99 US (card stock).

G.I. JOE #1-4 gets a David Nakayama connecting cover series

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed the connecting variant cover series from superstar cover artist David Nakayama for the highly anticipated launch of G.I. JOE. From the chart-topping, acclaimed creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, and colorist Jordie Bellaire, the history-making comic book series kicks off on Wednesday, November 13. 

Spanning issues #1-4, Nakayama’s connecting covers showcase a dynamic battle scene featuring the women of G.I. Joe and Cobra.   

In addition to the kickoff of Nakayama’s connecting cover series, the extra-length debut issue will feature a wraparound main cover by Reilly, along with variant covers by other superstar artists Jerome Opeña and Dave Stewart; Brett Booth, Livesay and Andrew Dalhouse; David Finch, Danny Miki and Dave McCaig; Lee Bermejo; Sozomaika; Jenny Frison; Jeff Spokes, E.J. Su; Jonboy Meyers; and Andrea Milana. 

Conrad Hauser, Codename DUKE, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of the mysterious COBRA in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons’ arrival on Earth. But the enigmatic Cobra Commander has unleashed the power of Energon like never before! 

Featuring the First Appearance of an ALL-NEW character and many familiar faces, this is the comic that will change everything you think you know about G.I. JOE…and that’s only half the surprises in store! 

G.I. JOE #1-4 connecting covers

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover H (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama (Lunar Code 0924IM254) – available November 13, Final Order Cutoff October 21 
  • G.I. JOE #2 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama (Lunar Code 1024IM350) – available December 18, Final Order Cutoff November 11  
  • G.I. JOE #3 Cover D (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama (Lunar Code Coming Soon) 
  • G.I. JOE #4 Cover D (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama (Lunar Code Coming Soon) 

Yo JOE! Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Jordie Bellaire’s G.I. JOE #1 First Look

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Skybound, Image Comics, Hasbro have revealed interior pages and the stacked lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #1 from the chart-topping, critically acclaimed creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, and colorist Jordie Bellaire. The history-making comic book launch, which promises to introduce a bold new vision of G.I. JOE and Cobra to the Energon Universe, hits comic books shelves on Wednesday, November 13. 

Conrad Hauser, Codename DUKE, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of the mysterious COBRA in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons’ arrival on Earth. But the enigmatic Cobra Commander has unleashed the power of Energon like never before! 

Featuring the First Appearance of an ALL-NEW character and many familiar faces, this is the comic that will change everything you think you know about G.I. JOE…and that’s only half the surprises in store! 

This extra-length debut issue will feature a wraparound main cover by Reilly, along with variant covers by superstar artists Jerome Opeña and Dave Stewart; Brett Booth, Livesay and Andrew Dalhouse; David Finch, Danny Miki and Dave McCaig; Lee Bermejo; Sozomaika; Jenny Frison; David Nakayama; Jeff Spokes, E.J. Su; Jonboy Meyers; and Andrea Milana.  

G.I. JOE #1

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover A (Wraparound) by Tom Reilly 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover B by Jerome Opeña & Dave Stewart 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover C by Brett Booth, Livesay & Andrew Dalhouse 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover D by David Finch, Danny Miki & Dave McCaig 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover E by Lee Bermejo 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover F by Sozomaika 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover G by Jenny Frison 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover H (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover I (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Jeff Spokes  
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover J (1:50 Copy Incentive) by E.J. Su 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover K (1:100 Copy Incentive) (Foil, Cardstock) by Jonboy Meyers 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover L (1:250 Copy Incentive) (Cardstock) by Tom Reilly  
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover M (1:500 Copy Incentive) (Cardstock) by David Finch 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover N Blank Sketch Cover (G.I. JOE) 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover O Blank Sketch Cover (COBRA) 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover P (Wraparound) (Foil, Cardstock) by Tom Reilly ($5.99)  
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover Q (Foil, Cardstock) by Jenny Frison ($5.99) 
  • G.I. JOE #1 Cover R (Die Cut Cobra Commander Mask Cover) (Foil, Cardstock) by Andrea Milana ($5.99) 

Preview: ThunderCats: Cheetara #1

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ThunderCats: Cheetara #1

writer: Soo Lee
artist: Domenico Carbone
covers: Sozomaika (A), Soo Lee (B), Lesley “Leirix” Li (C), Rebeca Puebla (D), Edwin Galmon (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen

Cheetara of the ThunderCats is renowned as a fierce warrior, famous for her lightning-fast speed. But before her arrival on Third Earth… before the destruction of Thundera… she was a young woman wrapped in a stifling life of Thunderian nobility — a young woman with secrets.

Now, for the first time, those secrets will be revealed, as superstar creator SOO LEE (Disney Villains: Maleficent, Carmilla: The First Vampire) presents CHEETARA in her own solo series!

Lee and acclaimed artist DOMENICO CARBONE bring a lost world to life in ThunderCats: Cheetara, as the future warrior seeks to find her place in an unsure universe — and to understand why she’s seeing alarming visions of the ancient past, and the near future…

All-star artists SOZOMAIKA, LESLEY “LEIRIX” LI, REBECA PUEBLA, and EDWIN GALMON also join Lee in providing spectacular covers for this inaugural issue!

Thundercats: Cheetara #1

Preview: Vampirella vs. the Superpowers

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Vampirella vs. the Superpowers

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Pasquale Qualano (CA) Sozomaika
In Shops: Jun 12, 2024
SRP: $19.99

Vampirella and her trusty sidekick Dyna Might have become superheroes, and are assigned to save a world that looks strangely similar to 1940s Earth – rife with crime, corruption, and two-fisted superheroes who don’t take kindly to meddling from interdimensional vampire aliens! Can Vampirella survive an onslaught of conflict from villains and heroes alike, all while solving a murder mystery and keeping her precocious sidekick alive? Find out in this full-throttle throwback action adventure, courtesy of superstar writer DAN ABNETT (Avengers, Warhammer) and red-hot artist PASQUALE QUALANO (DC Vs. Vampires)! Collects issues #1-5.

Vampirella vs. the Superpowers

ThunderCats’ Cheetara Pounces Into Her Own Series With Soo Lee!

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Dynamite and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products invite fans to pounce into the big new conpanion comic series for the smash-hit ThunderCats mythos, as Cheetara rockets into her own title led by the stellar Soo Lee.

In a historic first for the franchise, the fierce feline warrior famous for her lightning-fast speed is being showcased in a multi-issue story of her own. Writer/artist Soo Lee is joined by rising artist Domenico Carbone on ThunderCats: Cheetara, with the first issue releasing this July!

Before the founding of Third Earth, before the destruction of Thundera, Cheetara was a young woman with secrets. Now, for the first time, these secrets will be revealed. Wrapped in a stifling life of Thunderian nobility, she seeks to find her place in an unsure universe, and to understand why she’s experiencing alarming visions of both the ancient past and the near future…

The new era of ThunderCats comics have been blazing up the charts, with fans hotly anticipating each new issue in the flagship series by Declan Shalvey and Drew Moss. For the new series spotlighting Cheetara, Soo Lee has been following the title and collaborating with Shalvey, alongside some binging of the original show and fandom resources to guide her own tales. All that said, this is a separate series that fans can jump right into and not worry about tight chronology with the preceding ongoing.

Lee also contributes a stunning cover to the series in her style. She’s joined by superstar Sozomaika, Lesley “Leirix” Li, Rebeca Puebla, and Edwin Galmon.

No matter how fast Cheetara can run, she can never outrun her own past!

Preview: Gumaa: The Beginning of Her #4 (of 7)

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Gumaa: The Beginning of Her #4 (of 7)

(W) Jee-Hyung Lee (A) Jee-Hyung Lee, Nabetse Zitro (CA) Sozomaika
In Shops: Mar 06, 2024
SRP: $4.99

YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida.

A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL…FOREVER.

Gumaa: The Beginning of Her #4

Titan Comics To Publish Jeehyung Lee’s Neo-Noir Thriller, Gumaa: The Beginning Of Her

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Titan Comics has announced that it will be publishing Jeehyung Lee’s neo-noir series, Gumaa: The Beginning of Her. After gaining popularity on Kickstarter, this seven-part thriller will finally be available in comic shops from December 2023. Gumaa: The Beginning of Her marks the original comic debut of superstar cover artist Jeehyung Lee, who has worked for the likes of Marvel Comics and DC.

Gumaa: The Beginning of Her takes place in a 1980s, crime-ridden Hell. When young KHALIDA attempts to escape from an influential and sinister drug syndicate, she discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, Khalida becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear.

But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL… FOREVER.

The debut issue of Gumaa: The Beginning of Her hits comic shops on December 6, 2023, with covers by Peach Momoko, Sozomaika, Ben Oliver, and Jeehyung Lee.

Gumaa: The Beginning of Her

Preview: Vampirella vs. The Superpowers #1

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Vampirella vs. The Superpowers #1

writer: Dan Abnett
artist: Pasquale Qualano
covers: Sozomaika (A), Lesley “Leirix” Li (B), Junggeun Yoon (C), Joseph Michael Linsner (D), Rebeca Puebla (E), Blank Authentix (G-$4.99)
FC | 32 pages | Horror | $3.99 | Teen+

It’s full-throttle throwback action courtesy of superstar writer Dan Abnett (Avengers, Warhammer) and red-hot artist Pasquale Qualano (DC Vs. Vampires)! Vampirella and her trusty sidekick Dyna Might have become superheroes, and are assigned to save a world that looks strangely similar to 1940s Earth, rife with crime, corruption, and two-fisted superheroes who don’t take kindly to meddling from interdimensional vampire aliens! Can Vampirella survive an onslaught of conflict from villains and heroes alike, all while solving a murder mystery and keeping her precocious sidekick alive?

Vampirella vs. The Superpowers #1
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