Green Lantern #39 Preview

 

Kyle Rayner was looking forward to his return to Los Angeles. He imagined restarting his art career. And he intended to visit all the little eateries that only the locals know. Instead, Kyle has served as a bodyguard when Odyssey takes up an acting career. He has discovered the truth about internet trolls. And like many other superheroes, Kyle has learned the downside of the Justice League’s new Villain Amnesty program. 

 

While Kyle searches for meaning in his return to Los Angeles, can he help L.A.’s indie food community survive the entry of an aggressive new chain? And where will Hal Jordan's travels take him next as he searches the stars for the reason he saw his name written in the Book of Oa.

 

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Green Lantern #39 Preview

Writer: Jeremy Adams

Artist: Ig Guara

Cover Artist: Scott Godlewski

Variant Cover Artists: David Aja & Stephen Byrne

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

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

Release Date: September 23, 2026

 

 

In Los Angeles, Fat Chews You!

 

 

Between extraterrestrial plastic surgeons, trolls, and hideous murder-monster Big Belly Burger mascots, has Kyle Rayner finally found love with JSA/JLU hero Jade? And will he have to give it all up to save Hal somewhere beyond the outer sectors? Talk about a city of broken dreams!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For Kyle's battle with Major Force, see Green Lantern #38 Preview.

For Kyle's attempt to clean up social media, see my preview of Green Lantern #37. 

To meet Big Belly Burger's new mascots, see my preview of Green Lantern #36.

For Odyssey's meeting with Dr Skin, see my preview of Green Lantern #35.

For how Hal Jordan & Jayna met Tobi, see my preview of Green Lantern #34. 

For Kyle Rayner's return to Earth, see my preview of Green Lantern #600. 

  

Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #3 Review

 

Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #3 Review

Writer & Artist: Matt Lesniewski

Letterer: Ferran Delgado

Cover Artists: Matt Lesniewski & Emil Ernst

Designer: Carey Soucy

Editor: Karl Bollers

Publisher: Oni Press

Issue Description: 24 Pages, Black and White

Price: $4.99 US

Release Date: September 16, 2026

 

Faceless hasn't seen his family in a decade. For a time, he belonged to a different type of family. Now, he works with his friends Hal, Carp, and Jerry. But when the scavengers pry a strange type of machinery from a cliff, it bonds with Faceless and refuses to let go.

 

When he meets Faceless, Kitari recognizes a kindred spirit. He helps Faceless adapt to his new mech suit. Ironically, they meet after Kitari has resolved to remove his suit to help his family. After they part, Kitari learns that following the surgery, he'll need a replacement suit, but none are currently available.

 

Will Kitari undergo the risky surgery to please his family? And will the cloaked thieves who have already stolen components from Kitari also steal Faceless' new suit? Let’s leap into Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #3 and see!

 

Story

The Doctor tells Faceless he can't remove his suit without a special tool. But after Faceless decides to go it alone to protect his friends from further trouble, a cloaked thief attempts to abduct it. Kitari may waver over removing his suit. But when he sees a thief forcibly removing his friend's suit, Kitari intervenes. Then Sasha, another new friend in a mechanical suit, arrives. Fearing for his life, she tries to stop Kitari from interfering in Faceless’ battle with a criminal. Amid the fight, the thief removes Faceless’ suit, and Sasha gets injured. Then Faceless' friends arrive and chase the thief away.

 

In Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #3, Kitari is torn between his obligation to his family and his affection for Sasha. Faceless' friends must decide whether to live in fear of the criminals that keep attacking them, or do something about it. Like the suit-thief, the Hunter Fleet that attacked them earlier may have disappeared. Regardless, they can strike a blow for society by investigating the thief who earlier stole some of Jerry’s belongings.

 

Matt Lesniewski's story occurs in a post-mechanized world. Some people, like the Hunter Fleet, still rely on mechanical suits. Others, like Kitari's family, have them removed when they can. Cities such as Thumbland have begun to ostracize people like Kitari who retain their mechanical suits. Kitari had decided to remove his suit to save his father's life. Then he met Sasha, a girl who thought Kitari was perfect the way he was. Now, like Kitari's, Sasha's mech suit is ailing. While Faceless' adoptive family acts to protect him, Kitari must decide where his obligations lie in Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #3.

 

Art

When Sasha falls, Kitari rushes to her side. Like Sasha, only Kitari’s face emerges from his decaying mech suit. Yet while his features reveal his shock, a cone-shaped helmet shields Faceless’ reaction. He clutches the thief’s removal tool. The suit, still attached to the tool, has formed a cube. As the thief departs, his cloak rising in a silent farewell, Faceless' friends arrive. The quartet displays no mechanical components. They carry their belongings with them on their travels. Yet like Faceless, Carp travels light.

 

Matt Lesniewski portrays Kitari and Faceless’ world with black-and-white art in Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #3. Hatching portrays shadows, while foreground characters and interiors boast darker, more closely set lines. Thick outlines distinguish the principal characters. The others are more lightly drawn. When Faceless' friends arrive to help, Jerry doesn't know that Sasha once bound Kitari’s injured leg. Yet the big, muscular man grabs a roll from his belongings to tape her damaged limb.

 

Like the bubbly nature of Carp's long hair and the dust that arises from the arid ground, black uppercase letters fill white dialogue balloons. The letters grow bold for intonation and shrink for lowered voices. Enlarged letters in a spiky balloon confirm Faceless’ fears. Ferran Delgado's sound effects move in tune with the characters. They often adopt a 3D appearance as they portray the characters' struggles to protect themselves, their friends, and their world. Thanks to Oni Press and Superfan Promotions for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

Civilization on the Hand Planet is under siege. The populace and the authorities fear combating the criminals. So, people take out their frustrations on the minority who still cling to their mechanized past in Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #3.

 

Rating 9.4/10

For more covers see Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #3 Cover Preview.

Superman #42: Kingdom Of Zod Part 8 Preview

 

When Kal-El vanished, Kara Zor-El took up the leadership of the House of El. But now, Superman has returned, and the world has drastically changed. His son, Jon, now calls himself Tomorrow Man. His childhood friend, Lana Lang, no longer wields superpowers. And while he’s saved the world, Presidente Eduardo Castilho’s beloved kingdom of El Caldero is no longer an economic powerhouse. 

 

Still, his old enemy Zod has returned. He holds Superman’s cousin and his younger self hostage. And now, Zod is younger, more ambitious, and armed with Ursa's knowledge of the future.

 

Can Kal-El and Kara Zor-El’s Super Force defend Earth against Zod and Ursa? And after repairing Darkseid’s damage to the present and future, can Superman find a way to preserve his homeworld?

 

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Superman #42: Kingdom Of Zod Part 8 Preview

Writer: Joshua Williamson

Artist: Eddy Barrows

Cover Artist: Lucas Meyer

Variant Cover Artists: Daniel Sampere, Marcio Takara, And Christian Ward

Foil Variant Cover Artist: Mark Spears

Hispanic Heritage Month Variant Cover Artist: José Ladrönn

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

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

Release Date: September 23, 2026

 

 

Super-Force Returns!

Kingdom Of Zod: Part Eight!

 

 

Superman, Supergirl, and Lois Lane gather all the members of the Super-Force for a Hail Mary play to restore order to the Kryptonite Kingdom. But Zod and Ursa stand in their way! But not the Zod you might expect…

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For more in the Kingdom Of Zod storyline:

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. 

For how Superman takes the fight to Zod, see Superman Unlimited #16 Review.

For Zod's revival of Ursa see Superman #41: Kingdom Of Zod Part Four Review 

For Ursa, Kara, and young Clark's arrival on Krypton, see Supergirl #17: Kingdom Of Zod Part 5 Preview 

For what happens when Ursa, Kara, and young Clark meet Zod on Krypton, see Action Comics #1102: Kingdom Of Zod Part 6 Preview. 

For how Superman saves the world, but perhaps made more enemies, see Superman Unlimited #17: Kingdom Of Zod Part 7 Review.  

 

Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #3 Cover Preview

 

Cover A: Matt Lesniewski

Faceless hasn't seen his family in a decade. For a time, he belonged to a different type of family. Now, he works with his friends Hal, Carp, and Jerry as scavengers. But when they pry a strange type of machinery from a cliff, it bonds with Faceless and refuses to let go. 

In Thumbland, Kitari helps Faceless adapt to the mech suit he doesn't want. Kitari needs to remove his own mechanical suit for an operation to help his father survive a fatal illness. Then, Kitari learns that, following the surgery, he'll need a replacement suit, and none are currently available. Can Kitari go through with the risky surgery to please his family? And will a cloaked thief who has already stolen components from Kitari also steal Faceless' new suit?

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Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #3 Cover Preview

Writer & Artist: Matt Lesniewski

Cover Artists: Matt Lesniewski & Emil Ernst

Publisher: Oni Press

Issue Description: 24 Pages, Black and White

Price: $4.99 US

Release Date: September 16, 2026

 

From the mind of Eisner Award–nominated visionary Matt Lesniewski (Crimson Flower, The Freak), the most stunning and unique comics odyssey of 2026 reveals the true stakes of Faceless’s unexpected interaction with a mind-boggling alien being—where the damage wrought runs deep and the cost is deeply personal.

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In the aftermath of the brutal clash between Katari and the enigmatic thief, Sasha is left fighting for her life. As Faceless and his family struggle to pick up the pieces, chaos continues to spread across the Hand Planet. With no time to waste, Katari rushes Sasha to a high-tech facility in a desperate attempt to save her. But hope is slipping and Carp has had enough. There’s only one final option: unleash the power of the alien mech suit . . . no matter the cost. Secrets deepen. Tensions rise. And the next move could change everything.

  

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Cover B: Emil Ernst

 

Cover C: Matt Lesniewski

 

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Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis Review

 

Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis Review

Writers & Artists: Julie & Stan Sakai

Colorist: Emi Fujii

Letterer: Julie Sakai

Publisher: Dark Horse Books

Amazon Paperback: $12.91

Kindle Price: $8.99

Stan Sakai’s website: $12.00 Unsigned/$40 Dual Signature

Release Date: July 29, 2025

 

As Chibi Usagi and Chibi Gen grasp the rope, they wait for Chibi Tomoe's signal. When she tells them to go, the boys heave the trap out of the water and onto the shore. But when they open it, the Unagi flops out. Can the Chibi friends recapture the freshwater eel? And what else does their trip to the riverbank hold in store for them? Let's leap into Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis, and see what happens!

 

Story

As Chibi Usagi scrambles to recapture their lunch, Chibi Gen notices something near the waterline. When he picks it up, he studies the bit of mud on a stick. The mud has a face and asks them to rebuild its body. After gathering more mud, Chibi Tomoe replaces the portions of its body that the river swept away. But although he can walk and talk again, the Dogu isn't happy.

 

In Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis, Dogu tells the three Chibi friends that the Salamander King has conquered its village. Instead of happily excavating in their nearby mine, they work as slaves. And like the Roman soldiers who ruled Israel during Jesus' time, the King's minions have cast Dogu's people out of their homes. Even though the river journey from its prison camp nearly dissolved it, Dogu vows to risk another if Chibi Usagi, Chibi Gen, and Chibi Tomoe will not help it.

 

Julie and Stan Sakai's story follows the three Chibi friends as they accompany Dogu back to its village. Chibi Gen dreams of riches. Chibi Usagi and Chibi Tomoe see freeing the Dogu's people as ample reward. But complications arise when they reach the Dogu's village. The Chibi trio must figure out how to rescue the clay people without endangering them from the fire-breathing Salamander King in Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis.

 

Art

Chibi Gen, Chibi Usagi, and Chibi Tomoe are smaller than their counterparts in Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo series. Thus, the reeds rise higher above them, the bushes become trees, while trees become nature's giants. Yet their expressive faces and actions evoke classic cartoon characters as the three friends work, leap, fall, and struggle together. The Dogu who leapt onto a stick from his island prison still possesses a face and an arm. As Chibi Usagi rushes to bring mud for its rebuilding, he slips and falls, and the mud splashes onto his head. Yet by trial and error, Chibi Tomoe rebuilds the clay figure so it can walk and talk easily again.

 

As Julie and Stan Sakai fill panels separated by white space with cute characters amid scenic vistas, Emi Fujii adorns Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis with a palette of soft but vibrant tones. Chibi Gen’s purple kimono links him with Chibi Tomoe’s hair, while Chibi Usagi’s blue kimono evokes the Dogu's river journey. The Dogu's brown body links it with the sandstone cliffs that guard its people's lands. The pink and purple plants link with Chibi Tomoe’s kimono and hair and recall another girl’s fantastic adventures in classical literature. Yet the varied shapes and colors of the Heebies speak to how people of different cultures can unite, even if not always for an honorable cause.

 

Julie Sakai fills white balloons with handwritten lowercase letters. Uppercase, bold, and occasionally colored letters indicate louder voices, while sound effects enhance the Chibis’ adventures and battles. Activities, explanations of the Chibis’ world, and a Free Comic Book Day issue featuring Usagi Yojimbo and Chibi Usagi complete this Eisner-winning book for young readers. Thanks to Dogu Publishing and San Diego Comic-Con for providing a physical review copy. Apologies for the extremely tardy review.

 

Final Thoughts

When Chibi Usagi, Chibi Gen, and Chibi Tomoe meet a clay figure, the four travelers follow a secret road through exotic locales to battle the land’s ruler. As one character gets a heart, others conquer their fears. While the trio struggles to free the imprisoned population so they can return home again, everyone is a munchkin compared with the Salamander King in Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis.

 

Rating 10/10

 

Note: I reviewed the edition originally published by IDW. Dark Horse Comics has since published an expanded edition, with additional stories and art.

 

Purchase a signed or unsigned copy on Stan Sakai’s website.

Purchase a copy at Amazon.

Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #5 Preview

 

Seeing Jonathan Kent die, when he knew he could have saved him, propelled Jor-El on a crusade. Yet while he seeks to to upgrade Earth’s technology, villains adapt his Kryptonian tech to build even more powerful weapons. Even Batman believes his life was altered, and not for the better, by Jor-El’s attempt to help Humanity.

 

Now, his former ally, General Sam Lane, wants to kill or control Jor-El. Will he receive help from another of Jor-El’s former friends? And can Lois Lane prevent her father from killing Humanity’s great benefactor?

 

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Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #5 Preview

Writer: Kenny Porter

Artist & Cover Artist: Danny Earls

Variant Cover Artists: Gabriel Hardman & Taurin Clarke

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Series Length: 6 Issues

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

Release Date: September 23, 2026

 

 

Meet Hex Luthor!

 

 

After Jor-El’s battle with General Sam Lane and his WildC.A.T.s goes sideways, he retreats to the Kent farm to heal and come up with a new plan of action. But is the Man of Steel ready for a new threat looming on the horizon in the form of his old partner, fresh from his magical walkabout? Enter: Hex Luthor!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For the battle at the United Nations, see Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #4 Preview. 

For Intergang's attack on upgraded public transportation, see my preview of Superman: Father of Tomorrow #3. 

For how Jor-El fares against Kryptonite, see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #2.

For how this series started see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #1.  

 

Quiet GN Preview

 

 

Mary Odette Casper likes Ms Emuka. The woman seems to care about her. And while she has sparkle and personality, Ms Emuka doesn’t overwhelm Mary. Still, some of her fellow students make Mary uncomfortable. So, as her math teacher explains how to solve the day’s problem, Mary keeps an eye on the clock. Why does Mary struggle at school? And can anyone make her school days easier? 

 

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Quiet GN Preview

Writer: Kim-Joy

Artist: Alti Firmansyah

Letterer: Sara Linsley

Editor: Allison O’Toole

Graphic Designer: Cindy Leong

Publisher: Comixology

Issue Description: 132 Pages, Black & White 

Kindle Price: $6.99 US

Release Date: September 22, 2026

 

 

Celebrity baker, cookbook author, mental health advocate, and Great British Bake Off star Kim, and fan—favorite artist Alti, the team behind the acclaimed graphic novel Turtle Bread, reunite with Quiet, a thought—provoking story that explores social anxiety, selective mutism, and bullying — set in a near—future where schools use robot companions to support students’ mental health.

Mary hasn’t spoken a word at school in years due to selective mutism. She’s isolated, misunderstood, and targeted by relentless bullies. When she’s assigned a SereniBot — a mental health support robot — she’s mortified. The last thing she wants is more attention. But Mary soon discovers the robot can do more than just help her cope, it can help her fight back. What starts as clever pranks on her bullies turns into a series of misadventures that spiral out of control. As the line between standing up for herself and becoming a bully starts to blur, Mary begins to ask a difficult question: in trying to take back control, has she become the very thing she feared? As Mary questions her choices, Quiet becomes a deeper story about power, empathy, and what it really means to be heard.

Combining emotional insight with a hint of sci-fi, Quiet, featuring spot color by Firmansyah, speaks to anyone who’s ever felt voiceless, misunderstood, or underestimated. It’s a reminder that courage doesn’t always roar — and sometimes, the quietest voices carry the most important truths. 

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Batwoman #7 Review

 

Batwoman #7: Bad Seeds Week 4 Part 1 Review

Writer: Greg Rucka

Artist: DaNi

Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth

Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Cover Artists: DaNi & Matt Hollingsworth

Variant Cover Artists: Stjepan Šejić; Javi Fernández & Tomeu Morey; Dan Panosian

Editors: James Reid & Rob Levin

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99 US/Variant $4.99 US (Card Stock)/Variant $6.99 US (Foil)

Release Date: September 16, 2026

 

Kate Kane thought her sister was dead. She blamed herself for the fall that killed Beth. Yet after the tide washed Beth away, she awakened on the shore in Gotham. And while Kate sought counseling in Greece, Beth found a new way forward. She was tired of playing the villain. She no longer wanted to be Alice, or even Beth. Perhaps she could learn to be a hero like her sister, Kate.

 

Now Kate Kane is back in Gotham, while Dr Zena Sidaris treats Beth as she once treated Kate. But has Kate recovered from her ordeal? And is she ready to take up the mantle of Batwoman once again? Let's leap into Batwoman #7 and see what happens!

 

Story

Kate Kane went to Greece to reconcile with having caused her sister's death. Instead, she battled a cult that worshipped Darkseid, and the people who had transformed her sister into a living incarnation of Alice from Lewis Carroll's novels. Along the way, her friend Renee Montoya vanished, and Kate only reclaimed her sister by deceiving her. Now, as she flies back to Gotham, Kate learns how some in Gotham feel about her.

 

In Batwoman #7, Kate Kane is physically and mentally exhausted. Yet when the lights go out in the city and electronic communication dies, nature takes inspiration from JRR Tolkien. Still, like any hero, Kate leaps into action. She asks, "What can I do?" It's not a high-profile assignment. Still, Kate rides out to help the Bat-family prevent nature from taking its hyperaccelerated course.

 

Amid the desperate circumstances, Greg Rucka shines a light on the TUCOs. Vandal Savage has convinced Gotham that the Bat-family makes things in Gotham worse. The "strong" Police Commissioner has drafted in his Tactical Urban Combat Officers to empower an institution that relies on vigilantism to keep Gotham safe. Yet the TUCOs view themselves, and their relationship with Gotham's people, differently.

 

Still, while the story reveals the TUCOs’ individual personalities and how they work together, Greg Rucka keeps the focus on Batwoman. Kate Kane has something to prove to Gotham and herself. Part of her may remain in Greece. Still, Kate knows that no one will survive in Gotham, Greece, or anywhere else if she and the Bat-family cannot nip Poison Ivy's hyper-accelerated evolution in the bud in Batwoman #7.

 

Art

As Kate Kane sits reading in First Class, she hears more of the social elite watching "Batwoman" shoot Master Slays' soldiers on a tablet. DaNi uses double-page layouts to portray Kate's rough homecoming and her realization that a nightmare has overtaken Gotham. Kate dons a fluffy robe after reaching her residence. Yet when she realizes she is needed, Kate dons different attire. Like the well-heeled elite, the TUCOs use a tablet to study Batwoman. Yet unlike her unique mask, the mercenaries wear identical face shields.

 

While Matt Hollingsworth adorns the daylight hours with a loaded palette, Kate Kane's red-and-gray shirt and pants evoke her costume. When night falls, violet and indigo fill Kate's world. A dance with death while wearing her white robe recalls the traumatic event that prompted Kate's journey overseas. Yet in the Batcave, the blue Bat symbol centers Kate and directs her actions.

 

Lowered voices appear as small lowercase letters in balloons. Transmitted communication fills spiky balloons. White letters haunt the surrounding darkness, which seems to follow Kate Kane wherever she goes. Just as the small lowercase letters contrast with the larger uppercase letters of normal speech, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou’s giant and jarring sounds of Kate's motorcycle highlight how silent Gotham becomes when the power dies. Yet the TUCO soldiers and the public pleading for help, using shaky or spiky balloons and lightning bolt arrows, show how Poison Ivy's actions have put everyone on edge in Batwoman #7. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

We always like people to think highly of us. But the test of who we are comes when people don't. Public opinion of the Bat-family is wavering in Gotham. Some members of society also fear the change Kate represents. Yet even though she has given Vandal Savage and the news media another weapon to attack the Bat-family, Kate Kane strives to protect others, regardless of what they think of her, in Batwoman #7.

 

Rating 9.6/10

 

For the events that shaped this series, see Batwoman #6 Preview. 

For Beth's reunion with Mother Despina, see Batwoman #5 Preview.

For Kate's reunion with someone she loves, see my preview of Batwoman #4.

For the murders that rock Greece, see my preview of Batwoman #3.

For Jacob "Jake" Kane struggle to see his daughter, see my preview of Batwoman #2.

For how this series started, see my preview of Batwoman #1.

For the Batwoman story, "Second Date," see my preview of Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #1.