Superman Unlimited #16 Review

 

Superman Unlimited #16 Review

Writers: Dan Slott & Joe Casey

Artists: Rachael Stott & Dan McDaid

Colorists: Giuliano Peratelli & David Baron

Letterers: Dave Sharpe & Troy Peteri

Cover Artist: Guillem March

Variant Cover Artists: Aco & Taurin Clark

Foil Variant Cover Artist: Mark Spears

Editors: Jillian Grant & Paul Kaminski

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99 US/$5.99 US Card Stock

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

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 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? Let's find a phone booth, leap into Superman Unlimited #16, and see!

 

Story

While Lois, Jonathan, and Martha found the proliferation of Superboys concerning, Dru-Zod finds it positively offensive. So, after hurling Superboy-Prime and Conner Kent from his Kryptonian Castle, Zod pursues them to trim their numbers. But as Zod attacks two members of the House of El, Superman and Superboy battle the Kryptonite infection. While Booster Gold regards Kryptonite as an essential part of young Clark Kent’s education, Mary Marvel objects to both his insensitivity and spilling potentially future-altering insights. Still, Eradicatrix is around to ensure Booster doesn’t reveal too many spoilers.

 

Supergirl’s Super Force traveled to El Caldero to claim the Kryptonian Sun Crystal and prevent her people’s technology from getting into the wrong hands. Booster Gold intended to reach the Justice League Watchtower. Once again, the currents in the timestream took him elsewhere. But for General Zod, all these unexpected arrivals are a Rao-sent opportunity. In Superman Unlimited #16, fate gives Dru-Zod what he wants most: the chance to destroy the House of El.

 

Events from Joe Casey's Kneel Before Zod series introduce the story. Then, Dan Slott frequently shifts perspective to keep tabs on all the heroes. Although Zod has created the perfect trap, he must also take measures to protect himself against a city designed to kill him.

 

In Dru-Zod's absence, heroes battle the forces of El Caldero or flee for shelter from the infection-laden air. Heroes meet each other for the first time or seek to reverse Green-K’s devastating effects. After losing his divine powers and nearly losing himself in the timestream, Superman seems more susceptible to El Calderan Green-K. Still, he must demonstrate why he is Earth's foremost protector and the preeminent member of the House of El in Superman Unlimited #16.

 

Art

As Dan McDaid shows Zod adrift in space, the surviving Kryptonian enters an irising portal. The circle of white evokes the destruction of his adoptive planet. Then, Rachael Stott's overhead shot shows another globe. As El Caldero's inhabitants gaze up at the figure defying a plummeting meteor, the spikes jutting from their heads suggest demons gathering before the god. Then streaks of light race toward them, shattering the symbol of a planetoid that reshaped their world and allowed them to dream of a better life.

 

Following New Kandor’s destruction, Zod enters the yellow-and-brown spaceship. David Baron applies faint shades of blue, red, yellow, and green to Zod's new beginning. Then, Giuliano Peratelli employs bright hues as green-clad Zod battles the Superboys in their blue, red, and yellow costumes. Ironically, Martian Manhunter's green skin and blue apparel emulate the green buildings rising beneath a blue sky in Superman Unlimited #16. Yet both J’onn and the Emerald City struggle for willpower and hope as Zod’s weaponized Kryptonite attacks everyone.

 

After Troy Peteri uses white uppercase letters to convey events from the Eradicator Archives, Dave Sharpe shows Eradicatrix’s dialogue using white uppercase letters in black balloons. While black uppercase letters in white balloons convey most of the dialogue in El Caldero, Red Tornado utters red words in the Justice League Watchtower. The letters grow bold for intonation and swell for raised voices. Both letters and balloons grow shaky as characters fight the effects of Kal-El's devastated homeworld. Sound effects enhance the battle for Earth, while yellow letters with red outlines celebrate places, words, and people of power. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.  

 

Final Thoughts

Until now, readers have viewed El Caldero through the lens of its Human leader. When Presidente Eduardo Castilho expelled Superman to profit from Kryptonian technology, the people were silent. But after their charismatic leader vanishes, an interloper usurps the throne, and Kryptonite poisoning runs rampant, the inhabitants of the Emerald City make their voices heard in Superman Unlimited #16.

 

Rating 9.6/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Superman Unlimited #16. 

 

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. 

 

Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #2 Cover Preview

 

Cover A: Liam Sharp

Ramih Khan is the Regent of Sidhi. Asaf Khan is the Regent of Karra. Neither holds power by right of ancestry. In their common cause to solidify their status, their forces attack Gondwana. Durgavati is still young and beautiful. More importantly, she has the wealth and status they seek. As a widow raising Prince Vir, both men view the Maharani of Gondwana as a prize.

 

Diwan Beohar Kayastha, her steward, has traveled to Agra, Hindustan. When the Emperor of the Mughal Empire grants him an audience. Beohar pleads on her behalf for protection from Gondwana’s aggressors. Yet in secret, Emperor Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar smiles on his Khans’ actions. For Gondwana to know peace, Maharani Durgavati must surrender her lands and choose Ramid or Asaf as her next husband. But what will happen to Durgavati and Prince Vir if she accepts a marriage proposal? And what sorcery or magic links a Puritan warrior with a deceased holy man?  

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

 

Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #2 Cover Preview

Writer & Artist: Patch Zircher

Publisher: Titan Comics

Series Length: 4 Issues 

Issue Description: 32 Pages, Full Color

Price: $4.99 US

Release Date: August 5, 2026

 

 

Legend meets legend. 

Steel meets the divine. 

The Sword of Vengeance answers a higher call. 

 

 

Solomon Kane is no stranger to the impossible. But the mythic storm gathering in the heart of India may be his greatest test yet.

 

Guided by a mysterious black-maned lion, Solomon Kane is drawn to India, and a confrontation between the warrior queen Rani Durgavati and the mighty Mughal Empire. But the coming battle is more than a clash of armies. Ancient powers are stirring, gods and demons walk among the living, and Kane's arcane Atlantean staff may hold the key to it all.

 

 

 

Here are more cover options:

 

 

Cover B: Patch Zircher

 

Cover C: Marco Rudy

Cover D: Leonardo Manco

Cover E: Liam Sharp - Virgin Cardstock Variant ($6.99)

Cover F: Marco Rudy - Virgin Foil Variant ($14.99)

Thanks to Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures for sharing this cover preview with us.

 

For what happened last time, see Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #1 Preview.

 

Absolute Flash #18 Preview

 

When he and Linda were trapped in the Mirror Realm, Wally West glimpsed his father inside Still Point. Later, Wally learned that freeing Rudy West could endanger the world. Wally is unsure if he can trust the warning. Still, Wally now knows Elenore Thawne's location. She oversaw the exploration of Still Point as the head of Project Olympus. And she is the price tag for a mission to free his father. 

Wally knows he cannot trust Elenore. But can Wally trust Mirror Master, or the inexplicable warning against freeing his father? And how will Wally, Linda, and Grodd's battle in Colorado impact their return to the Dibny Mission?

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

 

Absolute Flash #18 Preview

Writer: Jeff Lemire

Artist & Cover Artist: Nick Robles

Variant Cover Artists: Ejikure, Carmine Di Giandomenico & Giuseppe Camuncoli

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

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

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

 

Hunter Zolomon 

Zooms onto the Scene!

 

 

Central City is thrown into chaos as DEO Agent Hunter Zolomon comes to town. Can Wally protect his new home and friends, or will the young hero finally be captured?

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For Wally & the Rogues' confrontation in Colorado, see my preview of Absolute Flash #17. 

For Wally's search for Grodd, see my preview of Absolute Flash #16. 

For Wally's investigation into Barry Alllen's past, see my preview of Absolute Flash #15.

For Wally's struggle to survive in the Mirror Realm, see my review of Absolute Flash #14.

For Wally's reunion with Linda & Ralph Dibny, see my review of Absolute Flash #13. 

 

The Complete Peanuts: 1950-1952 Review

 

The Complete Peanuts: 1950-1952 Review

Writer, Artist & Letterer: Charles M Schulz

Editor: Gary Groth

Designer: Seth

Production: Kim Thompson, Paul Baresh, Ilse Driggs, Nat Gertler, Eric Reynolds, Chris Ware & Carrie Whitney

Publisher: Fantagraphics Books

Book Description: 360 Pages, Black & White

Hardcover Price: $29.88

Kindle ebook: $9.99

Kindle Unlimited: Free To Read

Release Date: May 17, 2004

 

As they sit on a street corner, Patty and Shermy notice another boy approaching. “Here comes Charley Brown,” Shermy remarks as the boy strides past. “How I hate him!” Why does Shermy hate Charley Brown? And will Shermy and Patty change their mind about him? Let’s leap into The Complete Peanuts: 1950-1952 and see!

 

Story

After this rough beginning, tensions gradually ease in the neighborhood. Still, a competitive streak runs through them, and each child wants to be on top. Patty slaps Shermy. Yet she insists she is a nice girl. As Snoopy rests against Charlie Brown, the boy moves, letting the dog fall to the floor. Snoopy may be an outsider. Still, he’s ever hopeful that treats will come his way and patiently endures the children’s thoughtlessness.

 

While Snoopy exists within and yet outside the system, Shermy, Patty, and Charlie Brown compete for the spotlight. The children’s insecurities about who they are and their place in the world may perturb them. Yet as they play games, comment on life, and model adult behavior, Charlie Brown and Snoopy gravitate toward the heart of The Complete Peanuts: 1950-1952.

 

As Charles M Schulz introduces Shermy, Patty, Charlie Brown, and Snoopy to readers, other characters move into the neighborhood. Violet arrives amid a love triangle, tamping down Patty’s dominance, as Shermy and Charlie Brown compete for her favor. After Charlie Brown struggles with his music lessons, Schroeder arrives. He may be a baby. Still, Schroeder demonstrates an aptitude for classical piano that Charlie Brown can't hope to match. The march of new characters reaches a crescendo when Lucy arrives.

 

While Violet strives to become a culinary master, Snoopy captures readers’ hearts, and Lucy commands everyone’s attention. Yet Charlie Brown embodies all of Charles M Schulz’s struggles, humor, and musings on life. Charlie Brown may not have everything together. He may not excel at anything. Yet, as the children play, learn about their world, engage in sports, practice useful skills, and enjoy candy and comics, Charlie Brown’s star rises, while Shermy’s seems to fade in The Complete Peanuts: 1950-1952.

 

Art

As Charles M Schulz transports readers into Charlie Brown’s world, three four-panel strips stretch across each page. Snoopy is an inquisitive puppy in October 1950. He is obedient, tries to please people, and likes flowers. He enjoys resting on other people, even if they inevitably leave. But even after dropping him to the floor, Snoopy’s ears perk up when he senses he is wanted. Or when he senses snacks are available. Then he races to people and sits expectantly.

 

Charlie Brown’s expression transforms from a smile to a frown as the conversation flows. He gets his signature shirt roughly two months after he first appears. Yet he bundles up with a coat, hat, and earmuffs when it snows. Charlie Brown and his friends hang out at home, play in the yard, walk along the sidewalk, or sit together on the front porch. They use wagons, sleds, and bicycles, although the girls reserve the right to coopt them. Charlie Brown and his friends play sports together. Or they use tools to try their hand at making things. Then, they move inside to listen to a box-shaped radio, watch a vacuum-tube TV, note the time on a mantle clock, or call their friends with a rotary-dial telephone.

 

Although Charles M Schulz differentiated between newspaper strips and comics, his characters love visiting the drugstore to peruse the comic book display. Black uppercase letters appear in dialogue balloons. The words swell for volume, and sound effects enhance the action. When the first Sunday strip appears, in January 1952, it occupies a complete page. After that, The Complete Peanuts: 1950-1952 features a Sunday strip, followed by two pages of three daily strips. Forty pages of backmatter include an article by David Michaels, an interview with Schulz conducted by Rick Marschall and Gary Groth, and an index to characters, objects, and activities.

 

Final Thoughts

Charles M Schulz took his time building his world. Yet in two years, he created characters who still speak to us today. He may have disliked the name Peanuts. Still, The Complete Peanuts: 1950-1952 is a time capsule of Schulz's early work, filled with insightful commentary about the creator.

 

Rating: 10/10

 

To purchase, or read for free with a Kindle Unlimited membership, see The Complete Peanuts: 1950-1952 at Amazon.

 

 

New Titans #38 Preview

 

When the people in your life don't want you, or only want you for what you can do for them, home becomes a liminal concept. Even if Cyborg selected him for his New Titans, Red Devil can't afford to believe it's forever. Nor should he. Cyborg and Nightwing have seen their friends leave. And with his future in Blüdhaven up in the air, Nightwing isn't even sure he belongs in Mount Titans

And then, there's the latest candidate for membership. Superman sought him out, and offered him a place in the team. But does Jon Kent speak for Cyborg and Nightwing? And after Amara broke off their relationship, is Static ready to commit to the New Titans?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

New Titans #38 Preview

Writer: Tate Brombal

Artist: Sami Basri

Cover Artist: Taurin Clarke

Variant Cover Artist: Dike Ruan & Lucas Meyer

Foil Variant Cover Artist: Dike Ruan

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

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

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

 

At Long Last…

Static Is Back!

 

 

The spark of Dakota City joins the New Titans crew, sending a shock to the team’s dynamic! But the introduction is short-lived before the team heads to the Amazon for its first big mission!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

  

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For battles involving a demon and a dragon, see New Titans #37 Review. 

For Eva's first attempt at team bonding, see my review of New Titans #36.

For why Victor (Cyborg) selected his new teammates, see my review of New Titans #35.

To meet two versions of Victor Stone, see my preview of New Titans #34.

For how everything became new, see my review of New Titans #33. 

 

Dark Knights Of Steel II #2 Preview

 

Once, they battled alongside Jonathan and Martha in General Grant's company. When their friends fled the fighting to rear a scorned scion, Jim Gordon and Amanda Waller defended them and kept their secrets. But as peace descends upon their world, some people find it difficult to adjust to new ways. 

On the day celebrating the friendship of their kingdoms, a threat arises from the sea. And while Amanda Waller watches the newest Amazon bleeding, her daughter sees Zala-El's suffering from afar. Who is responsible for the attack? And, gifted with rare vision, why does Barbara Gordon believe she is evil?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Dark Knights Of Steel II #2 Preview

Writer: Tom Taylor

Artist: Otto Schmidt

Cover Artist: Yasmine Putri

Variant Cover Artists: Travis Moore, Gerald Parel & Lucas Meyer

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Series Length: 12 Issues

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

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

 

The House Of El in Danger!

 

 

A sickness has befallen the Els, sending the Kingdom of Metropolis into disarray. But what—or who—could bring true harm to such a powerful royal family? Queen Diana and her Amazonians are intent on finding answers, but what will it cost them? Amidst the chaos, Amanda Waller takes surefooted steps into the vacuum of leadership…but she harbors an agenda far darker and more twisted than anyone yet realizes.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For more on King Arthur of Atlantis, see Dark Knights of Steel II: Heir to the Sea #1 Review.

For how this series began, see Dark Knights Of Steel II #1 Preview.

Lobo #6 Preview

 

At Omni Omega+ Entertainment Corps, Lobo is too popular for Mr Kzzt's own good. He doesn't want the bounty hunter to send him on any more unscheduled flights out of his office window. So Mr Kzzt sends his other clients after Lobo to ensure that the Main Man cannot resume his reality TV series. But when Lobo comes calling anyway, Mr Kzzt finds a way to make Lobo smile. It involves a lot of gold, and a little job to convince a service provider to lower his rates. How will Lobo like his new assignment? And will it be more dangerous than a second encounter with the Johnnies?

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

Lobo #6 Preview

Writer: Skottie Young

Artist: Riley Rossmo

Cover Artist: Jorge Corona

Variant Cover Artists: David Nakayama, Stevan Subic, And Riley Rossmo

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

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

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

Sink Your Teeth into This One!

 

Four out of five dentists agree that the Tooth Fairy is real, and they’re freaky enough to make your teeth chatter right out of your head! Good thing Lobo’s teeth always grow back, because he’s been hired to merc the mystical master of molars, and the pay’s good enough to make a Main Man want to get the fluoride treatment. If you’re familiar with Lobo’s previous contracts and specials, you know you can’t miss this one! Guest-drawn by Riley Rossmo (The Moon Is Following Us, Martian Manhunter)!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For Lobo's reunion with Mr Kzzt, see Lobo #5 Review. 

For Lobo's battle over becoming a "better" person, see my review of Summer of Supergirl Special #1. 

For Lobo's assault on the Fortress of Solitude, see my preview of Lobo #4. 

For Lobo's origin story, see my review of Lobo #3.

For Lobo's epic fight with Emperor Aquaman, see my preview of Lobo #2.

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

 

The Adequates #3 Review

 

The Adequates #3 Review

Writers: Lee Loughridge & Marz Jr

Artist: Marz Jr

Publisher: Comixology

Kindle Price: $2.99 (free to read with a Prime membership)

Release Date: August 11, 2026

 

Grey suffers from a stuttering affliction. It's gotten so bad that Carly has him shaking in his shoes every time he makes a presentation. Still, Grey tried his best to deliver his oral report at Bonaventure Cemetery. His retelling of the South's greatest superheroes battling a monster in the swamp had everyone riveted until an earthquake dropped him and his friends into a sinkhole.

 

Since then, things haven’t been the same. Each of his friends has developed new abilities. Grey may still stutter. Yet Grey can see events before they happen. Will his new precognitive abilities help him and his friends survive whatever Carly and the Jocks throw at them? And will the Goobers become the South’s next great superhero team? Let’s leap into The Adequates #3 and see!

 

Story

Carly and the Jocks may dislike how their Dodgeball game with the Goths ended. But they are outraged by the Goobers’ actions and intend to teach them a lesson. While Grey’s clairvoyance helps them escape, the Goobers owe their lives to the Goths. After offering them a timely ride in their van, the Goths explain that they may be responsible for the Goobers’ new abilities.

 

After showcasing their solidarity in the gym, the Goths reveal what they care about in The Adequates #3. The South's greatest superheroes may have sacrificed themselves a century ago to vanquish a monster. Yet Siouxsie, Eva, Patricia, and Glenn have their own fallen hero. And when they found a magic book, the Goths hoped to give him a second chance at life.

 

As Lee Loughridge and Marz Jr relate an event that preceded the field trip to Bonaventure Cemetery, the Goths also finish the story that Grey began before an earthquake interrupted his oral report. Their retelling addresses Grey’s nightmares about the monster the superheroes battled, and Void’s actions after Bayou and Moss fell.

 

While explaining how the Goobers' superpowers developed, the Goths fear that their actions may have loosed the monster into their world. The Goths and the Goobers must overcome difficulties to investigate this possibility. Yet before they discover if their superpowers are for good or ill, the Goobers must learn to use their new abilities to discover the dangers threatening their world in The Adequates #3.

 

Art

As Patricia drives the van down residential streets, Siouxsie explains the Goths' fears. The Goths sit on one side of the van, while the Goobers sit facing them. But while the Goths adopt a similar posture, Pam raises a hand when speaking, Grey sits cross-legged, and Randy pulls his knees to his chest. Two panels in the middle of the page portray a clash between Pam and Siouxsie. Then, an overhead shot shows the van passing beneath the wrought-iron arch of Bonaventure Cemetery.

 

Marz Jr adorns his art with a series of limited palettes. A hint of the greenery outside tints the gray van interior. A ceremony involving a pink book transpires on a blue evening. The book cover links with Pam's hair and Void's historic battle. Like the neighborhoods they passed through, greens and browns welcome the High Schoolers back to the cemetery. Yet, as on the night the Goths left the cemetery, the day the Goobers fell into the pit, and when they battled the Jocks in the gym, yellow-green light signals extraordinary abilities in The Adequates #3.

 

Off-screen dialogue appears in colored boxes while grounding the reader in time and location. The dark lowercase dialogue becomes uppercase for intonation, and swells for raised voices. Sound effects accompany a raging storm, an angry monster, and a researcher investigating supernatural phenomena. Thanks to Comixology and Superfan Promotions for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

While similar interests bind the Goths, Jocks, and Elite, the Goobers hang out together for mutual protection. Yet with everything in flux, one Goober grabs the spotlight, while another decides to determine their own destiny in The Adequates #3.

 

Rating 9.4/10

 

To look inside see The Adequates #3 Preview. 

 

For what happened last time see my review of The Adequates #2. 

For how the series started, see my preview of The Adequates #1. 

Amazon Prime Members: read The Adequates #3 for free.