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?

 

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

 

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?

Here's all the info from Oni Press:

 

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

 

Thanks to Oni Press and Superfan Promotions for sharing this cover preview with us. 

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?

 

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

 

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? 

 

Here's all the info from Comixology:

 

 

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. 

 

The Flash #37 Preview

 

Wally West has a cool boss. Mr Terrific lets him follow his initiative, even if that means Wally rarely visits his office. And lately, Wally has been using the Speed Force to predict the future. This helps Mr Terrific build reliable weather models. Even better, it helps Wally foil crimes and prevent accidents in Central City and Keystone City. 

But not everyone is a fan of The Flash. Worse, not everyone trusts Wally with the power he wants to assume over people's lives. Is Green Arrow right to refuse Wally's offer of protection for the inhabitants of Star City? And how will the Justice League rule when Green Arrow asks them to weigh in on Wally's actions?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

The Flash #37 Preview

Writer: Ryan North

Artist & Cover Artist: Gavin Guidry

Variant Cover Artists: Ejikure & Juni Ba

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

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

Release Date: September 23, 2026

 

 

More Flashes Of Insight!

 

 

Wally West is now the savior of three cities, depending on how you count: Central, Keystone, and Metropolis. And for once, it’s going great! In fact, it’s going better than great, because Wally’s Flashes of Insight are now letting him see even further into the future, so he can stop accidents (and crimes!) well before they happen—including a simultaneous attack on three bridges in three cities! But there are some forces that really don’t like what Wally is up to—and they intend to stop him whether Wally likes it or not.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For Wally's team-up with Jon Kent, see The Flash #36 Preview. 

For Wally's battle with Heat Wave, see my preview of The Flash #35. 

For Wally's confrontation with Gorilla Grodd, see my preview of The Flash #34. 

For a villain who doesn't stroke a white cat but likes James Bond, see my review of The Flash #33. 

For Wally's team-up with Captain Cold, see my preview of The Flash #32.

 

For how Wally's Flashes of Insight began, see my preview of The Flash #31. 

 

Babs: The Black Road South #5 Preview

 

Fleeing a horde of Snowpeckers atop the frozen corpse of Lilith Lazuli, Babs, Izzy, and Colin Culpepper fell into the Cavern Torrent, and splashed down into the Sea of Batter. When they reached the shore of Pigslap, they expected the forces of the Dark Lord to descend upon them. Instead, an army of Porcs arrived. Izzy's last visit to the land of Mordynn didn't go as her leader, Shandall Godstaff, planned. And someone is more than a little miffed about that.

Can Babs, Izzy, and Colin escape Hank's clutches? And why is the Hobbit angry with Babs?

Here's all the info from Ahoy Comics:

 

Babs: The Black Road South #5 (Of 6)

Writer: Garth Ennis

Artist: Jacen Burrows

Cover Artists: Jacen Burrows & Torunn Grønbekk

Publisher: Ahoy Comics

Price: $4.99

Release Date: September 16, 2026

 

Ennis and Burrows take their sword-and-sorcery heroine even further down the Black Road! What if the Triple Orb of Mordynn—a token of unimaginable evil, of inconceivable power—were in Babs’ hands? What if she wanted to sell it? And what if the buyer were dangerous? What then, hmm?

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

   

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

 

For how the Black King altered the population of Pigslap, see Babs: The Black Road South #4 Review. 

For what happened last time, see my review of Babs: The Black Road South #3.

For what happened when Babs went There, And yes, Back Again, see my preview of Babs: The Black Road South #2. 

For Bab's reunion with a childhood peer, see my review of Babs: The Black Road South #1.