Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus: To Lose is to Win #2 Cover Preview

 

COVER A: JOSE BEROY

When Sayo hired Mead and Stix to find her sister Miyuki, she drew the private detectives into a war between Humans and Replicants. As Stix supported the underground Replicant community, he discovered Yakuza abducting his kind. And as Mead followed a trail of clues, a Blade Runner named Rumiko arrived in Tokyo, determined to close the Cheshire Corp laboratory churning out illegal copies of Tyrell Corp's manufactured people. But even aided by Rumiko, ex-combat soldier Mead couldn't prevent an illegal clone of Stix from killing Sayo and Miyuki.

Now, Mead and Stix work for Alura, the Yakuza boss who murdered Takumi, Sayo and Miyuki's brother, and has taken over their territory. Alura also safeguards the ex-Tyrell scientists who broke their Do Not Compete clause. What happens when they realize that Stix is one of their top combat models? And can Alura's scientists determine how to lengthen Stix's limited lifespan?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus: To Lose is to Win #2 (of 4)

Writer: Nancy A. Collins

Artist: Mariano Taibo

Cover Artists: Jose Beroy, Guillermo Sana & Piotr Kowalski 

Publisher: Titan Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages, Full Color

Price: $4.99 US/$6.99 US Cardstock

Release Date: June 3, 2026

 

In Tokyo, Private Eye and ex-marine Mead has been hired by Madame Nomura, matriarch of a powerful Yakuza clan, to investigate the murder of her two daughters.

 

Meanwhile, Mead’s partner Stix - an ex-combat model REPLICANT has been recruited by a corporation called Cheshire to guard three of its most valuable scientists, who are working to manufacture bootleg Replicants.

 

The Tyrell Corporation, learning of Cheshire’s ambitions, has dispatched a Blade Runner called Rumika to destroy the Cheshire facility.

 

 

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Supergirl: Survive #1 Preview

 

 

Kara Zor-El should be hanging out with her friend Sav at the Argo Pier. Instead, she sits on a couch as her parents argue with her aunt and uncle. It seems as though her father and uncle constantly argue these days. But it's not without cause. Difficulties assail her planet at every level. And she only has to look out her window, at the green orb in the sky, to realize how badly things can go. 

So as another family discussion descends into argument, Kara holds her newborn cousin, and quietly vows to protect him with her life. How will the political situation strengthen and stress her family? And what are her days at Kandor Primary Academy like, when Kara can just attend classes, and hang out with Sav?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Supergirl: Survive #1

Writers: Ethan Parker & Griffin Sheridan

Artist & Cover Artist: Rod Reis

Variant Cover Artists: Taurin Clarke, Guillem March, and Homare

Publisher: DC Comics

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

Issue Length: 40 Pages

Series Length: 6 Issues

Release Date: June 3, 2026

 

Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, and Rod Reis take Supergirl on a new Elseworlds journey!

 

Kara Zor-El lives a life of small problems. How are you supposed to hold a floppy little baby like her new cousin Kal? Who should she ask to the spring formal? And when will her father and her uncle Jor-El stop squabbling? But the planet Krypton has big problems…like the militaristic dictator Zod ruthlessly crushing dissent and threatening to unleash the planet’s most dangerous weapons on the opposition. And when things boil over and Krypton begins to burn, Kara and her infant cousin will find themselves trapped together in a prototype rocket, struggling to survive in a hostile universe that doesn’t care if they live or die…and which might prefer the latter!

 

Breakout writers Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan (Eisner Award nominee Kill Your Darlings) join visionary artist Rod Reis (New Mutants) to tell the story of teenage Kara and infant Kal, sent on their journey through the stars together, not apart…that is, as long as Kara can keep him alive!

 

 

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Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For how Kara Zor-El is faring in her ongoing series, see my preview of Supergirl #13. 

For Jor-El's visit to Earth in another Elseworlds adventure, see my preview of Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1. 

Poison Ivy #45 Preview

 

Poison Ivy was happy in the Green. But Vandal Savage's forces hunted her there. And even Bog Venus, a member of the Parliament of Trees, plotted her downfall. Now, Ivy has ridden her calls for environmental reform into the mayor's office. Still, she sees enemies everywhere. Her stalwart supporter, Peter Undine, cautions that she cannot fight a war on two fronts. And even her friend, Julie from HR, warns Ivy that a mayor isn't a one-woman wrecking ball. 

Mayor Pamela Isley knows the score. In the war for the planet, and the battle to reform Gotham, there's no such thing as safe ground. What enemies will attack Poison Ivy next? And can she build alliances to ride out the ups and downs of the public's fickle favor? 

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

 

Poison Ivy #45

Writer: G. Willow Wilson

Artist: Leandro Fernandez

Cover Artist: Jessica Fong

Variant Cover Artists: Noobovich, Kyuyong Eom & Manny Vincent Carbonilla

DC Pride Variant Cover Artist: Don Aguillo

Publisher: DC Comics

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

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: June 3, 2026

 

Monsters at the Mayor’s Manor!

 

Poison Ivy is losing supporters quicker than she can kill them! After a hard day at the office, Mayor Pamela Ivy retreats to her luxurious Gotham City home for some R & R, but not even her home is safe! What terrible menace lurks in wait for her? Read this issue and find out!

 

 

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 Poison Ivy #44.

For what happened before that, see my preview of Poison Ivy #43. 

For how this story arc started, see my review of Poison Ivy #42. 

 

Justice League Unlimited #19 Review

 

Justice League Unlimited #19 Review

Writer: Mark Waid

Artist: Dan Mora

Colorist: Tamra Bonvillain

Letterer: Ariana Maher

Cover Artist: Dan Mora

Variant Cover Artists: Bruno Redondo; Nathan Szerdy; Mario “Fox” Foccillo & Prasad Rao; Kevin Wada

DC x Sonic Variant Cover Artist: Carlos D’Anda

Publisher: DC Comics

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

Release Date: May 27, 2026

 

Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel are two of the wisest people Batman knows. So, if they say it's necessary, he will go along with their plan. Still, Batman remains unsold on the idea of superhero amnesty. As The Boom asks, aren't the bad guys still bad?

 

Blue Beetle assures his fellow heroes that they have installed safeguards to ensure ethical behavior that preserves life. Yet with the combatants in the Omega Tournament undertaking missions to ensure they are ready for Darkseid's next appearance, will enough heroes remain to guide villains on the path to redemption? And once the supervillain community learns of their pilot program, will the Justice League's leaders be flooded with applicants? Let’s leap into Justice League Unlimited #19 and see!

 

Story

Jim Gordon is not a fan of the Supervillain amnesty, and he’s not alone. While pundits ponder the merits of forgiving the many-times guilty, the younger members of the League feel slighted by older villains assuming roles of greater importance. Wonder Woman led the drive to tarnish the Justice League's image. Now, she addresses the concerns of world leaders. But after his years of public service and standing by Batman through thick and thin, Jim Gordon has been demoted to beat cop. Once again, this stalwart supporter of costumed superheroes sees his world turned upside down.

 

After Booster Gold, Mary Marvel, and Martian Manhunter follow Superman’s time tracks, two more teams pursue missions in Justice League Unlimited #19. Batman admitted to Jim Gordon that the JLU had lost control of the narrative. Now he watches as a team featuring Lex Luthor and Starro tackles another team of villains. And while Guy Gardner ferries the Power Bank back to Oa, Metamorpho’s concern about the Justice League Watchtower's security seems ironic.

 

But then, Mark Waid packs his story with ironies. Lex Luthor is one of the most capable people on the planet. He triumphed in the Omega Tournament until Time Trapper dealt Superman a wild card. So, even though he’s on probation, when Lex Luthor hits the field, he navigates changing circumstances more ably than others. Like Starro, Lex Luthor may be a villain. Yet he wants Earth to survive as much as anyone.

 

As Wonder Woman said, the rules have changed. After the Omega Tournament, Humanity can't afford to differentiate between heroes and villains. Now, Wonder Woman and the other leaders must consider what costs Humanity must pay to survive in Justice League Unlimited #19.

 

Art

After a splash page showcasing Jim Gordon’s ire, Dan Mora shows Batman and his friend from a distance. While searchlights pierce the night sky, they don’t project a Bat-signal. In the Hardwired studio, Livewire’s bangs shield her features as she quietly supports the Justice League’s new program. Jack Ryder, with his hair styled above his forehead, believes in standing up for his rights. After Captain Atom addresses the Pentagon, Lex Luthor stands amid rubble beside a tattered United States flag. Yet Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman, who advocated for Lex Luthor’s inclusion, stand behind him.

 

As Tamra Bonvillain lavishes a loaded palette on Justice League Unlimited #19, superheroes in red assume supportive positions on the battlefield and in the Watchtower. Lex Luthor, Guy Gardner, and Air Wave share the same color and a recent rise in importance. Yet after Batman addresses Jim Gordon under a purple-pink sky, purple-clad Dr Polaris, a reformed villain, battles another purple-clad villain who projects purple-pink energy.  

 

Characters speak black and colored uppercase letters in white dialogue balloons, while offscreen dialogue often appears as white letters in black and green boxes. Lowered voices shrink letters, while intonation emboldens them. Ariana Maher introduces characters and scenes with white letters outlined in blue. Sound effects enhance boom tube travel, unexpected developments in space, and a fight for forgiveness. Yet amid all the action and drama, Starro urges calm, as it speaks pink letters into white clouds with pink borders. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

To prevent Darkseid from dominating reality, the Justice League traveled to the Earth's core to fight in the Omega Tournament. Yet after praising Superman for sharing his alpha energy among his combatants, Wonder Woman orchestrates a reorganization without representation. And while Batman doesn’t want Lex Luthor in the Justice League, he cannot argue with Lex’s public stance on superhero reform in Justice League Unlimited #19.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

For a look inside, see my preview of Justice League Unlimited #19. 

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Justice League Unlimited #18.

 

For how this story arc started, see my preview of Justice League Unlimited #17. 

 

JSA #20 Preview

 

Ted Grant may no longer mentor young heroes. But as a spirit in the Unseen Realms, Wildcat and his other fallen JSA teammates help Kid Eternity in her hour of need. Still, they could only distract the Spectre for so long. And as Kid Eternity raced off, the Spectre followed.

Jay Garrick treasures his memories of the JSA's early days. Like Alan Scott, he's had his doubts about his team's future. But lately, Jay sensed something cold and ancient awakening. Was Jay sensing the Spectre's return? And despite its overwhelming rage, might the Spectre help the JSA defend their world, as Jim Corrigan did before Alan and Jay founded the team?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

JSA #20

Writer: Jeff Lemire

Artist: Diego Olortegui

Cover Artist: Pete Woods

Variant Cover Artist: Matt Taylor

Publisher: DC Comics

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

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: June 3, 2026

 

Vengeance is upon the JSA!

 

The Spectre has taken hold of the JSA with one mission: find a new host! But as the JSA fight their former ally, they need to split up and get to the bottom of what has become of the spirit of vengeance!

 

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 JSA #19. 

For how the Spectre helped Jay Garrick and Alan Scott in 1940, see my review of JSA #18. 

Eko Eko Azarak Reborn Vol 1 Preview

 

People think that business is all about the bottom line. But consider Mr Kurouri. As president of Kurouri Construction, he purchased an old house for the land. He didn't pay attention to the people who claimed he would be cursed for destroying a witch's home. But then, he didn't get to be such a successful businessman by being nice. How will local legends affect Mr Kurouri? And how will his family fare after he attracts the witch's interest?

Here's all the info from Titan Manga: 

EKO EKO AZARAK REBORN VOL. 1

Author/Artist: Yamada Jta

Publisher: Titan Manga

SC, 208pp, B&W, $12.99

On sale: June 2, 2026

 

This first volume expands the terrifying world of Eko Eko Azarak, a franchise with films and shows on Amazon Prime and Crunchyroll.

A supernatural horror series blending witchcraft, black magic, and demons, as Misa Kuroi confronts Hell and her dark past.

 

Eko Eko Azarak Reborn brings the terrifying world of witchcraft, demons, and dark magic back to life in this chilling remake of the 1975-79 classic. Misa Kuroi, a powerful witch awakened by humanity’s darkest desires, is summoned by a mysterious stranger and sent on a harrowing journey into Hell. Facing both her dark past and Lucifer himself, Misa must confront unimaginable horrors and unlock her true power to survive.

Created by Shinichi Koga and reimagined by Yamada Jta, Eko Eko Azarak Reborn blends supernatural horror with psychological thrills, gore, and occult mysteries. Fans of supernatural adventures and dark, atmospheric storytelling will be hooked from the first page. This first volume sets the stage for a nightmarish battle against the forces of Hell, demons, and black magic, as Misa embarks on a quest to rescue her sister and face her destiny.

 

With roots in film, TV adaptations, and video games, Eko Eko Azarak continues its legacy as a defining supernatural thriller. The original Eko Eko Azarak films and TV series are available to stream on platforms like Shudder, Amazon Prime Video, and Crunchyroll. Prepare for a journey into the heart of terror!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Thanks to Titan Manga for sharing this preview with us. 

 

 

Justice League: Dream Girls—a DC Pride Event #1 Preview

 

When Star Sapphire tapped Galaxy to accompany her to Naltor, she didn't invite the young hero to bring along a plus-one. But Galaxy wanted to rehabilitate that "war criminal" Dreamer. And even if Star Sapphire didn't want to admit it, she needed Dreamer to complete her mission. As Dreamer's resistance to joining any superhero teams begins to thaw, what's next for the two friends? And how will their Galaxy and Dreamer's new adventure strengthen or stress their renewed friendship?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

Justice League: Dream Girls—a DC Pride Event #1

Writers: Jadzia Axelrod, Nicole Maines & Greg Rucka

Artists: Nicola Scott, J. bone, Brandt&stein & Claire Roe

Cover Artist: Brandt&stein

Variant Cover Artist: Claire Roe

Connecting Variant Cover Artist: Phil Jimenez

Publisher: DC Comics

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

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: June 3, 2026

 

DC’s award-winning Pride Celebration

A brand-new weekly miniseries from DC Pride and DCU Superstars!

 

Fresh off the events of Justice League Intergalactic Special #1, Dreamer and Galaxy suddenly awaken on the island of Themyscira…living their best lives as princess and champion of the Amazons! But wait—weren’t they just having a blowout friendship fight on the Watchtower, right in front of half the League? And who’s this mysterious man that just washed up on their shores, insisting Dreamer leave paradise with him to save the world? And why does this heroic origin story and its increasingly strange and shifting landscape feel both familiar and wrong all at once? It’s almost like…they’re lost in a dream?

 

Also featuring a BATWOMAN back up story by Greg Rucka and Claire Roe!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For Galaxy and Dreamer's last adventure, see my review of Justice League Intergalactic Special #1. 

The Flash #33 Review

 

The Flash #33 Review

Writer: Ryan North

Artist: Gavin Guidry

Colorist: Adriano Lucas

Letterer: Buddy Beaudoin

Cover Artists: Gavin Guidry & Adriano Lucas

Variant Cover Artists: Juni Ba & John Timms

DC x Sonic Variant Cover Artist: Dan Hipp

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99/$4.99 Card Stock

Release Date: May 27, 2026

 

While competitors in the Omega Tournament receive visions of tasks they must complete, Wally West also receives glimpses of the future. But instead of learning how to prepare for Darkseid's return, Wally sees people falling to their deaths.

 

With the website www.easymoneyina.flash awarding $10,000 each day for videos of fantastic saves, these Flashes of Insight keep Wally occupied. But while Wally rescues people from danger, he can't save everyone, and it takes a villain to tell Wally that someone has played him. How did the uranium thieves send Wally his Flashes of Insight? And can Wally and Captain Cold locate the thermonuclear bomb before it detonates? Let's leap into The Flash #33 and see!

 

Story

When Wally West and Captain Cold reached a private airport hangar outside Central City, they discovered that the thieves had already constructed their bomb and departed. As Wally searched through the building, he discovered the timer. Realizing that he only had twenty minutes until his city vanished in a mushroom cloud, Wally raced back and frantically searched Central City. But after fifteen minutes elapse, Wally realizes he needs to take a different approach to finding the bomb.

 

In The Flash #33, Wally’s thoughts race as fast as his feet. He ponders the ethics of his revised approach to finding the bomb. But just as his desire to save people led more people to endanger themselves for money, Wally remains uneasy about searching businesses and residences. Family is everything for Wally. He dislikes intruding on other people's turf. But if he can't find the bomb in time, the consequences will be infinitely worse than for the boy standing before an oncoming train whom Wally failed to notice.

 

In Ryan North’s story, Wally thinks increasingly like a detective. When the bomb proves elusive, he wonders who might construct it and why. His wife, Linda Park-West, draws on her journalistic skills to lend a hand. And just as the Justice League is relying on villains to prepare for Darkseid’s return, Wally looks to Captain Cold for help. But as the timer ticks down to zero, it’s up to Wally to determine why a villain might set off a bomb, and what might inspire their actions in The Flash #33.

 

Art

Wally's body starts to blur as he races through traffic on a splash page. He runs through circles laid atop a double-page overview of Central City. When Wally reaches the office that coordinated the contest, he finds it empty of people and equipment. Red-yellow lines trace along streets and into buildings from overhead. Thicker yellow-red bands of light follow Wally and wander through interiors like ribbons. Captain Cold stands still, his expression frozen, as Wally approaches. But when Wally halts behind him, the villain's body and face burst with life and energy.

 

As Gavin Guidry packs pages with horizontal panels separated by white space, interspersing them with occasional square or vertical ones, Adriano Lucas paints The Flash #33 with a palette of pastels. While yellow links Flash with the glowing windows of buildings, the blue interiors have more in common with Captain Cold. When Wally makes a crucial deduction, he arrives in a room filled with yellow. And when he gets the Flash of Insight he awaited, Wally sees himself in a scene colored yellow and red.

 

Buddy Beaudoin fills white dialogue balloons with black uppercase letters, while Wally's small white lowercase thoughts fill red narrative boxes. Words grow bold with intonation and shrink for lowered voices, while emotional intensity deforms balloons. Sound effects enhance Captain Cold employing his powers for good, Wally confronting a villain, and capitalizing on an unexpected insight. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

Fiction can inspire us to help or hurt people. As Wally seeks one villain's aid to protect the public, he discovers how a great story has prompted another to harm them in The Flash #33.

 

Rating 8.8/10

 

To look inside, see my preview of The Flash #33.

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of The Flash #32.

For how this story arc started, see my preview of The Flash #31.