Superman Unlimited #16 Preview

 

No one can choose where they come from. But they can decide who they want to be. Ultraboy didn't realize he belonged on Earth-3. Still, when given a choice of the person he could become, he opted to emulate Jon Kent, rather than his biological parents.

Young Superboy may be gone now, but the experience of mentoring him has changed Jon Kent. He realizes new possibilities await him as Tomorrow Man. But first, Jon must tackle the weaponized Green-K that threatened Smallville. How will Tomorrow Man aid Supergirl, his mother, and the Super Force in El Caldero? And can Steel and his family protect their world from General Zod?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Superman Unlimited #16 Preview

Writer: Dan Slott

Artist: Rachael Stott

Cover Artist: Guillem March

Variant Cover Artists: Aco & Taurin Clarke

Foil Variant Cover Artist: Mark Spears

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

 

The Kryptonite Kingdom Grows!

Kingdom Of Zod: Part Three!

 

 

Zod reveals the secrets of his Kryptonite Kingdom. His powers are back. His empire grows, but it’s not enough. He demands more. No matter the cost.

 

Tomorrow Man, Steel, Natasha Irons, and Lana Lang work together to develop a cure for the Kryptonite infection that spreads across the world!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For what happened last time, see my review of Superman Unlimited #15. 

For what happened before that, see my review of Superman Unlimited #14.

For what happened even before that, see my review of Superman Unlimited #13. 

For what happened even before that, see my preview of Superman Unlimited #12.

For how the era of Tomorrow Man began, see my preview of Superman Unlimited #11. 

 

For General Zod's rise to power, see Action Comics #1100: End Of Reign Review. 

For the mission to El Caldero, see Supergirl #16: Kingdom Of Zod Part 1 Review. 

For the battle in El Caldero, see Action Comics #1101: Kingdom of Zod Part 2 Review. 

 

New Adventure Time Compendium Vol 4 SC

 

Some people get rock music. Others think it's all chaos and theatrics. But Finn and Jake know the score. Rock music is about the experience. Marceline and her bandmates may not have it all together. Still, they are determined to share their love and passion with others. Can anyone help ensure their tour is a rollicking success? And what other adventures will this upcoming collection take us on:

Here's all the info from Oni Press: 

ADVENTURE TIME COMPENDIUM VOL. 4 SC

Writers: Meredith Gran, Olivia Olson & Jeremy Sorese Artists: Carey Pietsch & Zachary Sterling Cover Artist: Jen Bennett Publisher: Oni Press Book Description: 744 Pages, Full Color Softcover Price: $49.99 US Release Date: September 23, 2026     Break out your Ax Bass,  Turn on the stage lights, and  Get ready to SHRED!      This newest Adventure Time Compendium shines the spotlight on  Ooo’s most famous rocker: Marceline the Vampire Queen!    It’s time for the tour—that’s right, the world tour! Marceline and her band, the Scream Queens, are out to take Ooo by storm. Whether it’s rocking out for sold-out stadiums, bringing music to outer space, fighting to save the mind of her best friend, or helping PB save the Candy Kingdom in the race of a century, you can bet Marceline’s ready to blow the minds of anyone who’ll listen! (Oh, and did we mention the pirates?!)   These tales and more are all on the setlist of this Adventure Time Compendium, collecting Marceline and the Scream Queens #1–6 by Meredith Gran; Marceline Gone Adrift #1–6 written by Meredith Gran and illustrated by Carey Pietsch; Marcy & Simon #1–6 written by Olivia Olson and drawn by Slimm Fabert; Thunder Road written by Jeremy Sorese and illustrated by Zachary Sterling; and Marceline the Pirate Queen written by Leah Williams and illustrated by Zachary Sterling—plus a host of shorts!     Thanks to Oni Press and Superfan Promotions for sharing this upcoming story with us.

Bleeding Hearts #7 Review

 

Bleeding Hearts #7 Review

Writer: Deniz Camp

Artist & Cover Artist: Stipan Morian

Colorist: Stef Bartolić

Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Variant Cover Artist: Manny Vincent Carbonilla

Editors: Chris Conroy & Mathew Levine

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99 US/Variant $4.99 US (cardstock)

Release Date: August 12, 2026

 

Poke and Mush have reached a parting of the ways. After learning that his best friend's heart had begun beating, Mush realized he should have listened to the mushrooms growing out of his neck. They kept telling him that there was something different about Poke.

 

Yet even if Mush felt betrayed by how Poke hid the changes he was going through, at least Mush didn't kill Mama. And when Mama returns, she brings a gun to the Live Ones’ hunt. Can Poke, Mama, and Rabbit begin again? And is Poke a Zombie, a Live One, or something no one has ever seen before? Let’s leap into Bleeding Hearts #7 and see!

 

Story

As they sit together, studying a painting, Rabbit tries to help Poke speak like a Live One. Yet, Poke's thoughts center on his friendship with Mush and the community he has betrayed. As she watches her daughter continue to ignore the facts and maintain her friendship with "Flower Boy," Mama's thoughts dwell on all the sacrifices she has made and what they have netted her.

 

In Bleeding Hearts #7, Deniz Camp interlaces Poke’s journey with Mama’s. With both characters stalled in contemplation, Rabbit works at her familiar occupation of bringing people together. Unlike Rabbit, both Poke and Mama believe their fellowship cannot last. Yet while Mama and Rabbit’s prospects for finding a Live Ones community seem unlikely, Poke still has a home to return to.

 

Despite rescuing her daughter from the ritual Out-Break hunt, Mama struggles with despair instead of celebrating her victory. Like everyone she has ever known, the Zombies have consumed her community and culture. Poke also struggles to know where he belongs. Since his heart began beating again, everything has changed. Poke can trust nothing, not even himself, because he is both dead and alive.

 

As Poke rises above the limitations of both communities, he yearns to help people from both cultures. While Rabbit has been gifted with overweening optimism, Poke’s efforts spring from his beating heart. Yet as opposing cultures clash, any offer of help seems likely to be misunderstood in Bleeding Hearts #7.

 

Art

As Stipan Morian's long, thin panels showcase Mush's relationship with the growing Zombie community, cartoony drawings symbolize Poke's personal journey. The mushrooms sprouting from Mush's shoulders highlight the Zombies' rapid growth. A woman's Ankh symbol suggests the community's long-term health.

 

After Stef Bartolić adorns Poke’s fight to reconcile his recent actions with a vibrant palette, Mama sits by a dying fire. The blue boxes and covered equipment turn gray as the flames struggle for life. After sepia tinges her triumph and failure, a red background highlights the violent nature of clashing cultures. Yet, when she feeds the fire, the yellow flames also seem to devour the surrounding blue. As Poke stares at a painting of white and violet flowers in a blue pot, his skin takes on the coloring of the leaves.

 

Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou places Mama and Poke's black uppercase thoughts in white boxes. The letters in narrative boxes and dialogue balloons grow bold for intonation, and shift to lowercase for lowered voices. Poke and Rabbit’s attempts at communication change colors to match their skin or clothing, while raised voices accompany a fight for belonging. Yet while he struggles to accept change, the red beating of Poke’s heart suggests his desire for growth and beginning anew in Bleeding Hearts #7. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

While Mama struggles to find meaning in Human culture, the Zombies unite via their rituals and shared values. Unlike Mama and the Zombie community's leaders, Rabbit and Poke stare at the world in wonder. They may lack the certainty of the Zombie preachers' beliefs. Yet both prize life over codes of conduct, as Rabbit and Poke strive to help others in Bleeding Hearts #7.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Bleeding Hearts #7.

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Bleeding Hearts #6.

For what happened before that, see my review of Bleeding Hearts #5. 

For what happened even before that, see my preview of Bleeding Hearts #4.

For how this series began, see my preview of Bleeding Hearts #1. 

 

Wonder Woman #36 Preview

 

When Diana died, her daughter locked herself away behind a wall of grief. So as they traveled back through the Underworld with the Ferryman, Steve Trevor told Lizzie a story. It was a story Diana had told him, when she was determined to investigate every aspect of the world beyond Themyscira. It concerned Hippolyta's decision to tell Diana about her time with the JSA. Both mother and daughter shared a desire to aid the world. Yet Hippolyta's experiences filled her with despair., while Diana would go on to find hope in the most hopeless situations.

But now, Diana lies dead. Like her mother, Elizabeth Marston Prince must choose her own destiny. What will Lizzie take away from Steve's retelling of her mother's journey? And how will the Fates react to Lizzie's life choices?

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

Wonder Woman #36 Preview

Writer: Stephanie Williams

Artist: Clayton Henry

Cover Artist: Jeff Spokes

Variant Cover Artists: David Nakayama, Carlo Pagulayan & Aco

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

 

Champion of the Amazons!

 

 

The tale of Diana’s origin continues as she enters the Contest, where only one Amazon emerges victorious and is granted passage to Man’s World as Wonder Woman. The fate of Themyscira hangs in the balance as their princess finds herself at a crossroads, much like her own daughter, as she prepares to take down the Matriarch once and for all.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For what happened last time see Wonder Woman #35 Preview. 

For Diana's battle with Lyssa in the Temple of the Moirai, see my review of Wonder Woman #34.

For what happened before that, see my preview of Wonder Woman #33. 

For what happened before that, see my review of Wonder Woman #32. 

For how The Wonder War began, see my preview of Wonder Woman #31. 

 

End Of Life #7 Preview

 

Eddie Stallion may not have life figured out. But he has a knack for making people care about him. His father may have ordered him to leave town, but Sophie would miss him. And despite what he said, the hospice nurse believes that George would miss Eddie if he left Pluto in his final days of life. 

Sadly, Eddie's got more to worry about at the moment than Sophie and George's feelings. Disgraced cartoonist Richard Smiley blames Eddie for sending him and his gang to the slammer. Like the Raven, Richard has someone on the outside to ensure Eddie pays for disrespecting him. What will Neils and Rumplemindt do to Eddie? And how much trouble will Sparrow raise when he comes to Pluto searching for his friend?

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

End Of Life #7 Preview

Writer: Kyle Starks 

Artist: Steve Pugh

Cover Artist: Gerald Parel

Variant Cover Artist: Skylar Patridge

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $3.99 US/Variant $4.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

 

Eddie’s Life Goes from Bad to Worse!

 

 

Eddie Stallion has had his butt beaten, and now he’s locked in some sicko’s shack. With Eddie sidelined, things are falling apart in Pluto, George’s health is getting worse, and the Menagerie is closer than ever. But Eddie is going to get a big hand from the littlest of allies…

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For what happened last time, see End Of Life #6 Preview. 

For what happened before that, see my review of End Of Life #5.

For what happened before that, see my preview of End Of Life #4.

For what happened before that, see my review of End Of Life #3.

For what happened before that, see my preview of End Of Life #2. 

For how this series began, see my review of End Of Life #1. 

 

Batman & Robin: Year One Dynamic Duos #1 Review

 

Batman & Robin: Year One Dynamic Duos #1 Review

Co-Plot: Mark Waid & Chris Samnee

Writer: Mark Waid

Artist: Chris Samnee

Colorist: Mat Lopes

Letterers: Clayton Cowles & Chris Samnee

Cover Artists: Chris Samnee & Mat Lopes

Variant Cover Artists: Marc Silvestri & Arif Prianto; Dustin Nguyen; Hayden Sherman

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: August 12, 2026

 

When Bruce Wayne became a foster parent, the authorities in Gotham objected. No one took the apparent abuse of power more personally than Laura Lyn from Gotham City Child Protective Services. Then, Gotham's criminal justice system labeled the "irresponsible" billionaire playboy a criminal, and the authorities took Dick Grayson away from Bruce. But after Batman and Robin prevented Clayface and Two-Face from unleashing a devastating attack on the city, Bruce convinced Laura that he had Dick's interests at heart.

 

As the Dynamic Duo help the Gotham City Police Department safeguard their city, will Laura Lyn remain satisfied with Bruce's ability to care for the orphan? And will Batman continue to dress his young sidekick like "a basketful of Bell Peppers?" Let’s race to the Batcave, leap into Batman & Robin: Year One Dynamic Duos #1, and see!

 

Story

As his acolytes chant, Scorpio clutches a knife. He orders his victim to say his name, as if to acknowledge his power over her. The Alchemical Bishop explains his position in the cosmic hierarchy. Then he beseeches his god to accept this sacrifice and allow his cult to assist Barbatos in raining destruction on the Earth.

 

In Batman & Robin: Year One Dynamic Duos #1, Bruce Wayne's life has settled down. He may not be a conventional parent to Dick Grayson. Yet he wants the former circus performer to invest in his education. But Dick Grayson yearns for more time as Robin, keeping Gotham's streets safe.

 

Mark Waid's story shows how much Bruce Wayne has grown since becoming a parent. It also contrasts Bruce and Dick's differing views on what they do and how they do it. Batman may not wear red like Robin. Still, Bruce feels the same temptation to hurt criminals as Dick. That anger has not grown so toxic that, like Scorpio, they seek the world’s destruction. But when criminals threaten people he cares about, Bruce struggles to remember that while he fights crime, he is not responsible for punishment in Batman & Robin: Year One Dynamic Duos #1.

 

Art

A 9-panel grid opens in darkness, as tears fall from a bound woman's eyes. She gazes up at the hooded faces of her captors as they tie her to a platform. Then, the robed priests suspend the platform on chains over a pit as Scorpio raises his knife. Her blood pools on the wood and drips into the pit. Then Scorpio notices a dark figure arise from the circular, stone-lined pit filled with skeletons.

 

Mat Lopes drenches Chris Samnee's opening scene in reds as heroes and villains fight for what they believe in. A statue that glows red in one setting amid hatred turns indigo among more balanced individuals in Batman & Robin: Year One Dynamic Duos #1. While yellow, orange, and brown shine in the darkness, green-adorned threats arise, banishing Bruce’s calm and contorting his features.

 

Clayton Cowles and Chris Samnee fill white balloons with black uppercase letters. The words shrink for lowered voices, enlarge for raised voices, and grow bold with intonation. Shouts deform balloons, while giant letters seem like a wake-up call. Sound effects enhance a battle with a death cult and on the dangerous streets of Gotham. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

When Bruce decided to foster Dick, he sensed a core of anger in the boy over his parents’ deaths. So, he trained Dick to direct that anger in a positive direction. But other children aren’t so fortunate. And there are not enough people like Laura Lyn to ensure that all of Gotham’s young are provided for. So, when he discovers other children who didn’t receive the advantages Dick did, Bruce Wayne ponders how best to care for them while preventing them from hurting others in Batman & Robin: Year One Dynamic Duos #1.

 

Rating 9.2/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Batman & Robin: Year One Dynamic Duos #1.

 

For how the previous series began, see my Batman & Robin: Year One #1 Review.  

 

Deathstroke: The Terminator #6 Preview

 

Someone stole his life savings. They framed him for the murder of Wintergreen, his handler. Then, they sent Deadshot and Deathblow after him. Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, has a contact who can tell him who ruined his life. But he must scrounge up enough money to pay for the name.

Nothing has gone right for Slade so far. So when his contract to kill Dillon Erikson goes wrong, it's not a surprise. But discovering who is destroying his life is. Can Slade do anything to make peace with his ex-wife? Or will his daughter, Rose Wilson, pay the price for Slade's inability to love, honor, and cherish Adeline?

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

Deathstroke: The Terminator #6 Preview

Writer: Tony Fleecs

Artist & Cover Artist: Carmine Di Giandomenico

Variant Cover Artists: Dan Panosian, Dike Ruan & Carlos D’anda

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $3.99 US/Variant $4.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

 

Only One Will Survive!

 

 

Ravager’s life hangs in the balance as Deathstroke fights for his future against… Deathstroke?! Will this mystery doppelgänger succeed in taking literally everything from him? Can the city caught in their crosshairs survive two Deathstokes? Or will it be the end of everything?

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For what happened last time, see Deathstroke: The Terminator #5 Preview.

For what happened before that, see my preview of Deathstroke: The Terminator #4. 

For what happened before that, see my preview of Deathstroke: The Terminator #3.

For what happened before that, see my preview of Deathstroke: The Terminator #2.

For how the series started, see my preview of Deathstroke: The Terminator #1. 

 

 

New Kennedy(s) Graphic Novel

 

John F Kennedy's remarkable life and tragic death have inspired countless writers and creators. Now, a new book investigates the 35th President of the United States and his family. What little known facts will it reveal? And how will the book reshape the dialogue to help us understand why he shines so brightly in the public consciousness?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

 

Kennedy(s)

Writer: Philippe Pelaez

Artist: Bernard Khattou

Publisher: Titan Comics  

Trade Paper Description: 452 Pages, Full Color 

Price: $29.99

ISBN: 9781806185528

Release Date: February 16, 2027

 

On November 22, 1963, the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy plunged America into mourning and forever etched the charismatic smile of its leader into the collective memory. The myth was born, and with it, all the conspiracy theories.

 

For despite numerous investigations and declassified documents, it remains impossible to know what really happened in Dallas that day. To understand what led to this tragedy, it may be necessary to go back to the origins of the Kennedy clan, to grasp its shadowy aspects and its major influence on the history of the United States.

 

It is necessary to understand the father's boundless ambition, the image of the war hero enjoyed by the young JFK, and the personal dramas. For how can one truly understand the politician without grasping his family origins? The "Kennedy legend" begins on Irish farms and continues in the seedy streets of Boston.

 

First, there is the rise of the grandfather, Patrick Kennedy; The irresistible yet troubling influence of the father, Joseph; then the political ambitions he passed on to his sons, particularly his eldest, Joe Jr., who died too soon on a mission in 1944, before dedicating himself to John's career. And what about the women in the family, the sisters and wives? How can one reconcile oneself with Kathleen's life and her accidental death, with the tragic fate of Rosemary Kennedy, not to mention the marital indiscretions of the men in the clan?

 

The Kennedys remain a controversial dynasty that stands out in the American political landscape and continues to generate considerable discussion, with more than 40,000 books dedicated to John F. Kennedy since his death. Without claiming to provide the key to an enigma, Philippe Pelaez and Bernard Khattou deliver a magnificent black & white graphic novel, based on exceptional documentation of more than 500 pages which goes back to the sources of a national trauma and focuses on explaining "the why rather than the how" for an unprecedented plunge into the throes of History.

 

Pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe.

 

ABOUT THE CREATOR

Born in 1970, Philippe Pelaez is a former associate professor of English and teacher of cinema. He has written numerous projects including: Since it Takes Men, In My Village We Were Eating Cats, The Hunchback of Montfaucon, and The Chamber of Wonders. Recent projects include Something Cold.

 

 

Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this news with us. 

 

 

Battle in the Flower Gardens Preview

 

As Luke travels toward the family beach apartment, the long drive transpires silently. Miles pass as he reads his movie magazine. His father stares at the road and his mother snoozes. They make the same drive every summer. This holiday should be little different than the others. 

Yet as his summer holiday nears, Luke feels as if he is on the cusp of shrugging off his normal self and becoming someone new. How will Luke enjoy reconnecting with his longtime friend? And how will the holiday change his life? 

Here's all the info from Comixology: 

BATTLE IN THE FLOWER GARDENS (ogn)

Writer, Artist & Colorist: Eduardo Medeiros

Letterer: Deyvison Manes

Editor: Greg Lockard 

Publisher: Comixology

Kindle Price: $6.99 US

Release Date: August 25, 2026 

BATTLE IN THE FLOWER GARDENS is a sweet look back to early adolescence during the summer in a beachside town. Every summer, Luke goes to the beach with his parents and his best friend, Mitchell, with whom he shares various geek interests and pastimes. But this summer everything changes, testing and altering friendships forever.

Like any teenagers in the 90s, they found refuge from parents and the real world in the arcades of the time. The battle that takes place over video game skills has real world consequences that will reverberate amongst the teenagers forever.

 

Part of the comixology Originals line of exclusive digital content only available on comixology and Kindle. Read for free as part of your subscription to comixology Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime. Also available for purchase via comixology and Kindle. 

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to Comixology and Superfan Promotions for sharing this preview with us.

 

To preorder (or read for free with an Amazon Prime membership), see Battle in the Flower Gardens at Amazon.