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The Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics edition collects one of the best comics of the 2000s

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham’s detectives are already on the case. Gotham Central delivers a gripping police procedural set in the shadow of the Dark Knight, where the officers of the GCPD face down supervillains, corruption, and the chaos of a city on the edge. It’s Law & Order meets Batman—with no capes to save the day.

Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition collects the first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark. This grounded, character-driven volume follows the detectives of Gotham City’s Major Crimes Unit as they investigate the murder of one of their own by Mister Freeze, navigate internal politics, and confront the psychological toll of working in a city haunted by both criminals and vigilantes. With appearances by Batman, Two-Face, and more, this is a street-level look at Gotham like you’ve never seen before.

Collects the first 10 issues.

Story: Ed Burbaker, Greg Rucka
Art: Michael Lark
Color: Noelle Giddings, Matt Hollingsworth, Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Willie Schubert

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DC/Marvel Superman/Spider-Man #1 is a lot of fun and leaves us wanting more

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Brett

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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Preview: DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1

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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!

Batman: Gotham By Gaslight gets a solid DC Compact Comics edition featuring two tales

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Brett

Step into the shadows of Victorian Gotham where the Dark Knight confronts Jack the Ripper and a mad prophet in this genre-defining Elseworlds classic.

Before Elseworlds became a staple of DC storytelling, there was Gotham by Gaslight. This groundbreaking tale transports Batman to the gaslit streets of 19th-century Gotham, where he faces the terror of Jack the Ripper in a battle of wits and shadows. With its dark, atmospheric visuals and gripping narrative, this story redefined the boundaries of Batman’s world.

The saga continues with Master of the Future, a thrilling sequel where Batman contends with a deranged prophet seeking to halt Gotham’s evolution into the 20th century. Both stories deliver a unique blend of gothic aesthetics and superhero intrigue.

This volume collects Batman: Gotham by Gaslight #1 and Batman: Master of the Future #1.

Story: Brian Augustyn
Art: Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell, Eduardo Barreto
Color: David Hornung, Steve Oliff
Letterer: John Workman, Willie Schubert

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The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1 kicks off an intriguing mystery

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Brett

In the wake of Absolute Power, the Justice League Unlimited has created a haven for all heroes–but can they keep it secure? Enter Renee Montoya, reeling from an abrupt end to her time in Gotham and looking for a place to hang her hat. But the Trinity didn’t bring her up to the Watchtower to relax–there’s a dark threat bubbling underneath the surface, and only the Question and her ad hoc support team stand a chance of figuring out who the problem is before it’s too late. The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1 is a solid start to a series that’s very new reader friendly.

I love a good mystery. Noir, crime, detective, those types of stories usually suck me in if done well and keep me guessing as to where they’re going. There’s some excellent ones when it comes to comics, so to get me to really be interested, the comic needs to really nail its various aspects. The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1 does exactly that providing a debut issue that sets up an intriguing mystery but also lays out the current DC status quo.

Written by Alex Segura, The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1 has Renee Montoya heading to space taking up residence in the Justice League’s Watchtower. Something is amiss with teases that something or someone is attempting an attack of some type. What exactly is going on is teased but the debut issue sets things up well… really well.

New readers can dive into The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1 without any issue. Segura has done a fantastic job of creating a first issue that is both an introduction for all readers but also steeped into the current status quo. The Question is taken on a tour as the mystery is laid out. Something is going on at the station but no one is quite sure what exactly. We’re introduced to the main characters while Segura also fills in Renee’s backstory. By the end, the mystery is even more complex but readers will leave understanding what has come before and what lays ahead.

What’s really intriguing about The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1 is that it’s a crime/noir/detective story (complete with murder) but it isn’t dark and gloomy. Much of that has to do with the art of Cian Tormey, color by Romulo Fajardo Jr., and lettering by Willie Schubert. The comic looks more like a typical superhero comic (not a bad thing) than a detective/noir story. There isn’t a dark and ominous tone to it. Instead we get some beautiful art, some of which will get you to pause. The visuals do an amazing job of pulling back to show the awe of what Renee is experiencing and then focus in as she learns the ropes. The pages are packed with characters making the new Watchtower feel active and used but not overwhelming or playing “spot the character in the background.”

The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1 is a solid debut issue that blends a good mystery with superheroes ending in a murder mystery. It doesn’t fall into traps of that DC superhero murder mystery from years ago, instead keeping things a bit brighter as well as focusing in on Renee herself and how she’s taking in the experience. It may involve superheroes on a space station hovering over Earth, but the comic delivers a grounded, familiar, and entertaining story that’s easy to dive in to.

Story: Alex Segura Art: Cian Tormey
Color: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Letterer: Willie Schubert
Story: 8.75 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.75 Recommendation: Buy

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Vampirella Hits Milestone Issue #675!

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

The Daughter of Drakulon is celebrating another huge historic moment, as she comes up on Vampirella #675! Dynamite has announced this celebratory milestone special release, with another essential chapter in the long-running epic run by the legendary Christopher Priest, a set of show-stopping variant covers, and more as the march to #700 continues!

Following the status quo-shattering events of “The Dark World” story arc (issues #671-674), Vampirella’s analyst Doc Chary is brought before a review board to explain his conduct with his bizarre patient. How can he explain his alleged “enabling” of her “vampire fetish”-inspired paracosm to those who do not know the deeper, darker truths of her life and backstory?

Chary will reveal to fans a never-before-seen episode of the raven-haired antiheroine’s life in which Vampi was committed to a mental institution for a 72-hour observation period. Across those three fateful days, several people wound up being murdered — but is Vampirella to blame?

For this special milestone issue, the legendary Christopher Priest is joined by acclaimed artist Aaron Felizmenio, as well as the continued veteran lettering of Willie Schubert. The creative team ring in the New Year this January with this chilling tale of blood and madness like no other.

To mark this major mark in the road to #700, a squad of skilled artists have assembled to pay homage through stunning variant covers. Leading the pack is the heralded return of Jenny Frison, who remains a fan-favorite among the character’s fans for her beloved run of covers a decade ago for the run by Nancy A. Collins. Since then she’s only become even more of a superstar, and this may be her best vision of Vampirella yet! She’s joined by stalwarts Lucio Parrillo, Joseph Michael Linsner, and cosplayer Rachel Hollon. Plus, Elias Chatzoudis whips up a special New Year’s 2025 cover!

This issue is both a critical chapter of Priest’s ongoing epic, yet also a perfect jumping-on point for new and returning readers. It is a standalone chapter break between major story arcs, revealing an untold tale of the Drakulonian’s twisted life and acting as a primer explaining who Vampirella is and the basic dynamics of this series. What follows the next month will only ramp things up even more for the next major era of the character, the return of modern signature artist Ergün Gündüz, and more big surprises. More details to be revealed soon!

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Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman is absolutely amazing a must get as part of DC Compact Comics

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Brett

Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC’s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Get Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman for just $9.99!

For years, Selina Kyle has prowled the skyline of Gotham City as its most famous thief, Catwoman. But when word spreads of Catwoman’s demise, Selina decides to leave the costumed world behind and continue her trade cloaked in the shadows.

Unable to enjoy her newfound anonymity for too long though, Selina decides that she must return to her infamous persona. Donning a new costume and attitude, Catwoman returns to the streets and sets her sights on the serial killer that has been preying upon the people she calls friends.

Collects Catwoman: Selina’s Big Score, Catwoman #1-9, and backup stories from Detective Comics #759-762.

Story: Ed Brubaker, Darwyn Cooke
Art: Darwyn Cooke, Cameron Stewart, Michael Allred, Brad Rader, Rick Burchett
Color: Matt Hollingsworth, Lee Loughridge, Giulia Brusci
Letterer: Sean Konot, Willie Schubert

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Superman: Lost #2 is a muted and slow lesson

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Brett

As Superman struggles to re-enter his life on Earth, we begin the story of his epic 20-year journey home with an encounter with spacefaring scavengers who transport the Man of Steel to an unnamed earthlike planet whose properties redefine the limits of his powers, while the world’s ecological and political turmoil beckons for his help. Superman: Lost #2 is an interesting issue feeling a bit like a parable packed with lessons.

Written by Christopher Priest, Superman: Lost #2 continues what is an intriguing series. There’s so much to enjoy and so much to be frustrated by the series as a whole. The first issue felt littered with character depictions which never quite felt like the characters we know. The second issue has a little of that too with Superman shattered and broken by his trip home and in flashbacks, attempting to figure out what has happened.

When it comes to Superman, I’ve always felt like he’s a character who will step in to stop injustice no matter the situation. He wants to right the wrongs, which is partially what makes Superman: Lost #2 so frustrating. First salvaged by aliens, he’s dumped on a planet destroyed by war and ecological disasters but much like Earth. Yes, he’s limited by his powers but after finding some who aren’t so bad off, he just grabs some equipment to help him get home and takes off. The comic feels like there’s a lesson to the story but I’m not sure what it is and the lesson absolutely isn’t very Superman like. Even with issues concerning his powers, I’d expect the Man of Steel to spend time to try to save the planet and its people. Here, he just kind of bolts after learning the people don’t really seem to want help. “Fuck em” seems to be the lesson of the day.

The art by Carlo Pagulayan continues to be fantastic. There’s something beautiful and haunting at the same time with a sadness pervading over the sci-fi visuals. With Jason Paz on ink, Jeromy Cox on color, and lettering by Willie Schubert, the comic visually looks great with so much that feels familiar but alien at the same time. But, the tone of the comic is set up early as Clark personally deals with the reality of his time away, a tone that’s sad and morose.

Superman: Lost #2 is an interesting comic in that it feels like there’s a lesson there. It has a style that it’s a parable but I’m not quite sure what that underling thing is. It continues a series which feels grand in concept and execution but I’m not sure if that is really going to pay off.

Story: Christopher Priest Art: Carlo Pagulayan
Ink: Jason Paz Color: Jeromy Cox Letterer: Willie Schubert
Story: 7.75 Art: 8.4 Overall: 8.1 Recommendation: Read

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Superman Lost #1 kicks off an intriguing mystery

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Brett

DC is celebrating 85 years of Superman (technically 90 since he was created) with Superman Lost, an intriguing series. After a mission with the Justice League, Superman returns home and reveals he’s been lost for 20 years. Superman Lost #1 kicks off a mystery that feels a bit like a horror story as much as anything else.

Written by Priest with the story also by artist Carlo Pagulayan, Superman Lost #1 begins like an superhero comic. Lois and Clark go back and forth over a breaking story involving a politician caught with a lot of cash when the Man of Steel is called away on a mission. From there, the Justice League must prevent war over a crashed alien ship with a secret.

Superman Lost #1 is an intriguing start to the series but as a whole, something feels rather off. Things start that way and then get more odd as the issue progresses.

First, there’s the issue of a possibly crooked politician. While it absolutely makes sense Lois would be all over the story and suspicious over things, Clark’s dismissal of it all still feels rather off. No speeches about believing in the best of people and the money can be explained. No doubt at all. He’s almost aloof in this sense, coming off as rather disconnected from reality and Lois. It’s not until moments before he runs off that you feel a connection between Clark and Lois.

From there, it’s rather paint by numbers with the Justice League with Priest’s Superman coming off a bit more stiff as usual and that’s compounded on his return home. Yes, he’s been gone 20 years but it’s almost body snatchers like with no emotional read as opposed to someone who has missed his wife and comes home to her, finding her unchanged. There’s again a weird emotional disconnect. As a whole, the comic feels like a shock, like bad news has dropped from the beginning, leaving everyone hard to connect with.

The art by Carlo Pagulayan is fun. With ink by Jason Pax, color by Jeromy Cox, and lettering by Willie Schubert, the comic has a classic feel about it. The action has each Justice League member having their moment with over the top action that’s somewhat cinematic. Then there’s the quieter moments, especially the end of the comic, where a feel of dread pervades the comic. There’s an ominous aspect to it.

Superman Lost #1 is an oddity of a debut. The concept of the comic is great. The idea of Superman thinking he’s been gone for decades and returning home to find things hasn’t changed is a solid idea. But, the characters feel really off. It’s like they’ve been replaced with body doubles. The only one that feels right is Lois. Maybe there’s an explanation for all of that but as a beginning, it’s a bit of a headscratcher.

Story: Priest, Carlo Pagulayan Art: Carlo Pagulayan
Ink: Jason Paz Color: Jeromy Cox Letterer: Willie Schubert
Story: 7.25 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

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Review: Black Adam #1

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Brett

Every week there’s a few comics I’m super excited to read. This week, Black Adam #1 is one of them. The combination of the creative team and the subject is a comic that has me excited and it being DC Black Label means it’ll be a bit more mature and do things you can’t in the regular continuity.

Written by Priest, the comic plants a flag early as to what we can expect from it. Lord Adam is dragged before a US Senate hearing about violations of some exportation laws involving Kahndaq. A leader of the democratic opposition movement is murdered. All of that spins into a shocking finale that looks to explore the future of the nation.

Priest has delivered superhero heroics with political drama for a debut that looks to challenge the perception of Black Adam as a despot and ruler, a benevolent dictator. I can guess exactly where things might go and what discussions might be had but it all comes together for a start that has a lot of potential as a comic series that will challenge the reader to think about the role of superpowers and superheroes, as well as those in the middle.

The art by Rafa Sandoval is fantastic. With colors by Matt Herms and lettering by Willie Schubert, everything about Black Adam #1 looks beautiful. The character design is great. The action is solid and the transformations are memorable. The use of words in battle and switching explodes on the page in memorable moments… really all the visuals are memorable. It’s a comic that’s as great to look at as it is to read.

As an aside, having worked on the Hill, the scene in the Dirksen Senate building brought back memories and the rather cold and boring look of hearing rooms. It’s not that far off from reality so bravo to Priest and Sandoval. Though, The main room in the Senate might have been more appropriate for a head of state, plus the “comic hearings” took place there too.

Black Adam #1 is a fantastic debut. This is a “mature” superhero comic in that it’ll make readers think yet delivers the action and spandex and capes one would expect. I had high expectations for it and it met them in every way. One of the best comics of the week.

Story: Priest Art: Rafa Sandoval
Color: Matt Herms Letterer: Willie Schubert
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

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