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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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IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN #5 (DC COMICS)

Sometimes, home isn’t where the heart lies. This is especially true in the case of Bruce Wayne.

When humanity tampers with dark matter, the result are shadows. Dark creatures reeking havoc all over the universe. This has prompted Wayne to assume the mantle of Immortal Legend Batman.

His intense hunting of shadows does not come without cost. Wayne’s risked all he cares about in his vigilant quest. This includes his life which time may be running out on. His latest case leads him back to a place he left: Gotham!

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ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #7 (DC COMICS)

Back…Back in a Middleton groove.

When DC Comics announced it’s lineup of characters to lead the Absolute Universe, the trinity (Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman) were no-brainers. One name was the biggest X factor of the second wave: Martian Manhunter. The longtime staple of the Justice League was given a complete overhaul by one of comics best creative teams. It resulted in a huge win for fans and critcs alike.

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TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #1 (IDW Publishing)

A massive tournament is upon us in the TMNT Universe and who will be left standing. TMNT: Battle Nexus is a huge bi-weekly event from IDW Publishing that kicks off with Issue #1 this week. What is this tournament and who will show up? Those questions get answered in Issue #1, plus more!

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