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UNDEAD IRON FIST #4 (MARVEL COMICS)

Since his “return”, Danny Rand come across many challenges.

The undead walking weapon has been laser focused on his mission at hand. Time is not on his side. Taking down the Wraithlins is one thing. Dealing with Miles Morales, Daredevil and the Living Weapons is one thing. Standing across a possessed Luke Cage is a whole other deal. Is there enough energy on his side to get to QUAN YAOZU?

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RADIANT BLACK #39 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)

Welcome to the new world order.

In the wake of the Catalyst War, Chicago has changed forever. The involvement of the Franklin Group has only escalated events even further. Jack Marlow has plans to take down any threat on his vision. This includes introducing HORIZON into the tense landscape. A “Hero” that has the public backing them. Something Marshall Ward would do anything for.

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WHAT MADE COMICS NEWS IN 2025: FLZ EDITORIAL

2025 was a year to remember for comics.

The past 12 months have offered up some of the best stories for fans to celebrate each week. Whether its’ been a new line taking the shops by storm or a return to the collectability aspect, there’s been something for everyone this year. As fans, the independent scene is bursting with creative storytelling. “The Big Two” have each had reasons to celebrate. This has helped moved the needle of pop culture to Hollywood and streaming success.

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DC K.O.: RED HOOD VS. THE JOKER #1 (DC COMICS)

The fate of the DCU will be in one person’s hands. It will not be given. The title will be earned through combat.

Darkseid is coming. After creating the Absolute Universe, the former lord of Apokolips wants more. It was revealed an Absolute Champion must be crowned to face off against the upcoming evil. This is no easy task. Heroes and villains have now been put into a deadly tournament. As it progresses, the challenges do not get easier. The latest round presents quite the showdown.

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GREEN LANTERN #30 (DC COMICS)

Hal Jordan. Bruce Wayne. “Frenemies from work”

Two heroes that couldn’t be any more different. Their methods and personalities constantly clash while trying to accomplish the same goal. With Jordan needing answers to the effects from the Book of Oa, one person would have the answers. Jordan books a one-way ticket to Gotham City to see if Batman can help. It might be a better question to ask if they can co-exist while trying.

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JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #14 (Dc Comics)

“The road to Hell is paved with good intentions”, eh?

Tell that to Mr. Terrific. With the heavy hitters of the JLU tied up with DC K.O., there is a void to handle threats. Terrific puts together a team of time displaced heroes to handle the problem. Little did they know this mission would take them to Hell. Literally.

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ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #15 (DC COMICS)

At last, two good souls in a dark world finally cross paths.

Since its’ inception, fans have wondered when the heroes of the Absolute Universe would finally meet. Their patience was tested but n answer came at San Diego Comic Con 2025. During a panel, Scott Snyder announced that ABSOLUE BATMAN would meet ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN in a future crossover event.

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DETECTIVE COMICS #1104 (DC COMICS)

No Fear. No Hope.

When a deadly virus comes to Gotham City, Batman becomes a victim. This is all orchestrated by The Lion. Taking fear away makes for a very dangerous landscape. It also means certain death. Batman’s case has has a fair share of globe-trotting looking for answers.

His latest clue points him in the direction of one of his most deadliest rogues: The Scarecrow!

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BATMAN/STATIC BEYOND #2 (DC COMICS)

Even in the future, the best laid plans don’t always work out so well.

Virgil Hawkins aka Static is pushing the Q-Wave Energy Grid. The game changing technology spells endless possibilities. It also draws unwanted attention. With a threat like Shutdown ready to upend everything, Static appears to have a partner in fighting the good fight with him. Terry McGuiness aka Batman Beyond is in tow for this latest adventure.

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