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SUPERMAN DAY 2026 - a super era of comics
As fans get ready to celebrate Superman Day around the world, one common factor remains true.
No matter whether its, TV, Movies, Video games or more, the foundation of Superman remains in the pages of the comics!
RADIANT BLACK #41 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
The Franklin Group has been tightening its’ hold on Chicago.
Jack Marlow’s moves have enforced a tyrannical rule over the Windy City. This has affected Marshall Ward in a very unique way. His girlfriend has been captured as a part of raids. This lit a fire underneath Ward but Horizon has been there to match him every step of the way.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #19 (DC COMICS)
Gotham City has a new face of fear roaming its’ streets.
The Joker has unleashed ARK M’s resident expert on psychology to handle the Absolute Dark Knight. This Bruce Wayne has overcome many obstacles in his short crime fighting career. Is he ready to face what secrets lie within?
LOBO #2 (DC COMICS)
Lobo….A Reality TV Star?!
He has seen his fair share of bounties come across his path. This one might take the cake. The Last Czarnian is made an offer to become the star of his own show by O.O.E.C. Who wouldn’t tune into the exploits of “The Main Man”?
ALIAS: RED BAND #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
Some habits are just too hard to break.
Jessica Jones gave up her P.I. License when her husband Like Cage become Mayor of New York City. While checking on the old office, she discovered the neighbors next door brutally murdered. Trying to leave this case alone was never going to happen. Having a nudge to find the killer from Typhoid Mary was definitely not on the agenda.
NIGHTWING #137 (DC Comics)
Some cities have legends. Others have ghosts.
In the case of Blüdhaven, a witch is claiming that honor for the city. A super highway became her stomping ground as Dick Grayson crossed her path.
NEW TITANS #34 (DC Comics)
What is real and what is fake?
The Titans are trying to enjoy some morning coffee after the events of DC K.O. What should be easy like a Sunday morning quickly spins into a Saturday night alright for fighting. Many past moments creep into the present. One shakes everything up when they crash through the walls of Titan Tower.
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST #8 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Battle Beast is taking the fight to the Colossus and Juggernaut of Emsiu. However, at the same time there are plans being made in the background. Can Battle Beast defeat these massive foes or will he finally receive the peace of death?
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #12 (DC COMICS)
WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!
Jon Kent was confronted by a villain he doesn’t know yet. Master Txyl claimed to be his greatest rival. Using his powers of bending time, Txyl attempted to take out his future rival before he destroys him in the future. The plan failed.
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #16 (MARVEL COMICS)
The end has arrived for Logan in the Ultimate Universe!
When he discovers mutants are missing, there’s only one person who could be behind it: Magik! Their last encounter resulted in the death of her brother Colossus. His win was due to a weakened Jean Grey tapping into her powers. What’s going to happen now that she’s healed up and ready to fight?
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Sssilent Missions: ZARTAN #1 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
In 1983, Marvel Comics released G.I. Joe #21 by Larry Hama. The issue was entitled “Silent Interlude”. It is legendary not because its’ the first appearance of Storm Shadow.The Snake-Eyes driven story stood out for another reason.
The story had no dialogue.
FIREBORN #1 (IMAGE COMICS)
The world of Henry Blackheart is expanding.
Aaron Hillburg’s life is changed forever when he’s bonded with an ancient dragon egg. It results in the young boy gaining great power. It is a shame he may not survive the responsibility it bears.
DEATHSTROKE: THE TERMINATOR #2 (DC COMICS)
Wintergreen is Dead.
The longtime friend and ally of Slade Wilson has been murdered. Someone is attacking Wilson on all fronts. His resources. All of his money. Everything is gone.
SHREDDER #7 (IDW Publishing)
Coming off of a great opening story arc, Shredder is back with the next arc in this on-going series from IDW Publishing. Agent Avon seems to have turned on the Shredder after the events of the initial arc. However, Shredder is too busy trying to put together a new clan to regain his power in the criminal underworld to even care.
END OF LIFE #3 (DC COMICS)
Eddie Stallion is a $%^-up.
He was part of a robbery that hit The Raven, the head of the Menagerie. Stallion has a HUGE target on his back and there’s no honor among assassins here. He went back to his home to hide. One problem with this plan. George Stallion -his father is dying of Cancer.
TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #5 (IDW Publishing)
The Turtles continue to try and help Fugitoid escape the E.P.F while also stopping them from developing their own version of the Menta-Wave Helmet. Unfortunately for our Heroes in a Half Shell, they have already deployed their Helmet, and it controls a monstrous being.
KNIGHT CITY #3 (DARK HORSE COMICS)
The final showdown between Knight and Zero is upon us and the city and world will never be the same. The only thing left is to figure out what reality the battle will take place in. Even more troubling, what world will cease to exist in the wake of this war?
REDCOAT #17 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
Albert is very untrusting of this new somewhat alliance that Simon and Bennedict Arnold have. Albert has every reason not to trust Benedict and is confused about why Simon would ever believe a word he says. So, is Benedict Arnold truly a changed man or is this a cunning way for him to get his revenge?
NARCO #2 (IMAGE COMICS)
Jess was found murdered by the police and Marcus was found next to her, passed out. Now Marcus is the primary suspect for her murder, and he doesn’t know what fully happened due to his afflictions. How will he start to mount his defense to clear his name?
SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #2 (IDW PUBLISHING)
After the crazy death of Cami, Freja who watched it happen starts to see some crazy things. At the same time Ivy and the rest of the girls are facing down Fashion Month and the stress that causes. Will this unseen curse continue to cause havoc, or will the fashion industry get them first?