Green Lantern #38 Preview

 

When comments about her red carpet appearance got Odyssey down, Kyle tried to take a stand for positivity. Instead, he learned that negativity makes the virtual world go around. Still, online hate groups are one thing. Meeting internet trolls in the flesh is quite another. Yet while Kyle plays bodyguard to the aspiring actress, other forces are watching him. And they're unhappy about Green Lantern sending powerful villains back to Oa. 

Where will Kyle and Jade's love of food trucks take them next? And can the Green Lantern continue protecting Earth without interference from the US military?

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Green Lantern #38 Preview

Writer: Jeremy Adams

Artist: Xermánico

Cover Artist: Eddy Barrows

Variant Cover Artists: Marc Aspinall & Jessica Luna

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

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

Release Date: August 26, 2026

 

 

Diners, Drive-Ins, And Death!

 

 

Fast food is a big business in Los Angeles, but there’s more in the fryers than beef tallow. A rivalry is about to shift a cold-cut war into a hot one, and Kyle Rayner’s on the frontline! Meanwhile, Hal Jordan’s mysterious quest has the Guardians of the Universe desperate to stop him. What are they hiding?!

 

 

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For what happened last time, see my preview of Green Lantern #37. 

For what happened before that, see my preview of Green Lantern #36.

For what happened even before that, see my preview of Green Lantern #35.

For what happened even more before that, see my preview of Green Lantern #34. 

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

 

Green Lantern #37 Preview

 

Kyle Rayner's new job may not give him much time for his art. Still, he's got a job in Hollywood. While he protects the movie industry's rising star, he also protects Earth from escaped Sciencell prisoners. But as Kyle acts as Odyssey's bodyguard, powerful foes aim to dominate his beloved fast food industry. And then, there is the disturbing presence Kyle senses when he unleashes his White Lantern powers. 

Can Kyle protect Odyssey from the people tracking the time bandit? And after his date with Jade from the JSA, can Odyssey protect him from Sandman's righteous vengeance?

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Green Lantern #37 Preview

Writer: Jeremy Adams

Artist: Xermánico

Cover Artist: Eddy Barrows

Variant Cover Artists: Yasmine Putri; Chris Campana & Norm Rapmund

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

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

Release Date: July 22, 2026

 

 

Kyle And Odyssey Go…

Terminally Online!

 

 

There’s only one rule you need to abide by when going online, and Kyle just broke it. “Don’t feed the trolls!” takes on new meaning when a series of death threats pointed at Odyssey reveal a malevolent force that doesn’t take kindly to being mocked by Earth’s Green Lantern!

 

 

 

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For what happened last time, see my preview of Green Lantern #36.

For what happened before that, see my preview of Green Lantern #35.

For what happened even before that, see my preview of Green Lantern #34. 

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

 

 

 

 

Green Lantern #35 Preview

 

 

While Kyle Rayner finds his job as a Green Lantern rewarding, he'd like to get his life back on track. Now that he's back on Earth, he intends to rededicate himself to his art. But as he explains to Odyssey, you can't just walk into a movie studio and tell them you want work. 

Still, he's in Tinseltown. So, when a desperate producer plucks Odyssey off the street to be his next star, Kyle gets another shot at the movie business. Can Kyle Rayner leverage his duties as Odyssey's bodyguard and personal assistant into a job in a studio art department? And why are the Guardians so opposed to Hal Jordan pursuing his own personal odyssey?

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Green Lantern #35

Writer: Jeremy Adams

Artist: Ig Guara

Cover Artist: Xermánico

Variant Cover Artists: David Nakayama, Yasmine Putri & Mario Foccillo

DC x Sonic variant cover by Crystal Kung

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: May 27, 2026

 

 

Welcome to Hollywood!

 

 

The glitz! The glamor! The giant alien that wants Odyssey dead! Wait…what? In order to ensure that her burgeoning career keeps…you know…burgeoning, Odyssey the Time Bandit is tasked with doing the meeting circuit. Accompanied by Kyle, she must drive around to various coffees, lunches, and dinners to hobnob with the decision-makers. But where there are celebrities, there is paparazzi…and someone else. Someone who wants to stop Odyssey’s star from rising into the sky of celebrity!

 

 

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

Green Lantern #34 Preview

 

He may struggle to get through Los Angeles traffic in his AMC Gremlin. Given the increasing capabilities of A.I., he may never secure a job as an artist at a movie studio. But Kyle Rayner knows all the local hangouts where he can grab the best food L.A. has to offer. Can he get by and find the escaped Sciencell prisoners with a little help from his friends? And while Kyle's getting used to life on Earth, will Hal Jordan discover what the Book of Oa is trying to tell him? 

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Green Lantern #34 Preview

Writer: Jeremy Adams

Artist: Ig Guara

Cover Artist: Xermánico

Variant Cover Artists: David Aja, Rod Reis & Chris Campana

Things To Come Variant Cover Artists: John Giang

April Drools Variant Cover Artist: Crystal Kung

Publisher: DC Comics

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

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: April 22, 2026

 

Come to California, they said…Track down Intergalactice Prison Escapees, they said…

 

Kyle Rayner is back in L.A., and he’s not alone—the precog thief known only as Odyssey the Time Bandit is along for the ride! But is Odyssey really bad to the bone…or does she hold a devastating secret that only Kyle Rayner can help her with? Kyle traverses a job, a mentorship, murderous aliens by the dozen, and…a wrestling federation? No…no no no…please don’t tell us Jeremy is bringing Omega Bam Bam back…Guest-starring the Flash, if you’re into that sort of thing!

 

 

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Green Lantern #600 Preview

 

 

Hal Jordan loves Carol Ferris. He wants to spend the rest of his life with her. But first, both of them have things they must do. While he's away, Hal wants Kyle Rayner to keep watch over Earth for him. Hal believes the Torchbearer is the best of the Green Lanterns. Will Kyle justify Hal's faith in him? And where will Hal travel to find the answers he seeks?

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Green Lantern #600 Preview

Writers: Jeremy Adams, Ron Marz and more!

Artists: Xermánico, Darryl Banks, V Ken Marion, and more!

Cover Artists: Xermánico, David Nakayama & David Aja

Glow In The Dark Variant Cover Artist: Guillem March

Legacy Wraparound Variant Cover Artist: Scott Koblish

Corner Box Variant Cover Artist: Xermánico

Also Available: Symbol Variant Cover

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 56 Pages

Price: $5.99/$6.99 Card Stock

Release Date: March 25, 2026

 

Kyle Rayner leads the next chapter of the Green Lantern mythos starting here!

 

Celebrate 600 issues of Green Lantern with epic stories, legendary creators, and new costumes designed by superstar artist David Nakayama!

 

In this special, oversize 600^th issue, Hal Jordan will be tested as never before…and a new Lantern stands poised to step in should he fail. Hal embarks on a mysterious mission while Kyle Rayner finally moves back to Los Angeles and again takes up the mantle of Green Lantern of Earth. Join Kyle as he finds a job, navigates traffic, and chases down escaped villains from Oa! All this, plus a host of legendary guest artists and writers from Lanterns past, and an answer to the question posed to Star Sapphire in the last issue…

 

 

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DC K.O. #5 Review

 

Writers: Scott Snyder & Joshua Williamson

Artists: Javi Fernández, Xermánico & Wes Craig

Colorist: Alejandro Sánchez

Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Editors: Marquis Draper & Paul Kaminski

Cover Artists: Javi Fernández & Alejandro Sánchez; Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer; Jerome Opeña; Ian Bertram; Mike Del Mundo; Ben Oliver; Dan Mora; Steve Skroce & Dave Stewart; Mahmud Asrar & Alejandro Sánchez

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $5.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Release Date: March 4, 2026

 

Like everyone else, the Heart of Apokolips knows Darkseid controls the future. It believes that Darkseid is its master. Yet when Booster Gold stopped and resuscitated it with Omega energy, the Heart saw an opportunity for a different life. It invited each of the heroes to reshape the world with it. As the Heart has guided the combatants through each round, it modeled the contests after the only master it knows.

 

Then, the Heart of Apokolips transported the final four combatants to an Earth where Darkseid’s dominion is beyond question. Superman, Lex Luthor, Joker, and Wonder Woman battled the Absolute versions of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Yet, as he did to the Quantum Quorum on the Justice League Watchtower, Darkseid attacked them through Booster Gold. Now, only one combatant remains. How will he fare against Darkseid? And how does the Heart of Apokolips feel about Lex Luthor being the King Omega? Let’s leap into DC K.O. #5 and see!

 

Story

After spending much of his life as a destroyer, Time Trapper helped the Justice League preserve the universe. He sought to protect them by traveling to the future to confront Darkseid. When that failed, Time Trapper offered to preserve the heroes in a time bubble. But the Justice League refused to abandon their universe to Darkseid. So, Time Trapper helped them orchestrate the tournament for the Heart of Apokolips.

 

It may be in Time Trapper’s nature to be suspicious. But when Lois Lane brings him the information hidden within the Kryptonian archives, it flips Time Trapper’s perspective yet again. In DC K.O. #5, Time Trapper reveals that he has defied a longtime foe's wishes. And like Superboy-Prime and Robo-Superman, Time Trapper shows that it's never too late to realize your promise.

 

As the Heart of Apokolips narrates this cosmic battle, it reveals its feelings about the combatants for the crown. Once again, the story addresses different views on winning and losing. It recognizes that our views on perfection will vary. As Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson’s story reshapes the DC Universe, it ponders how we should respond to the inner voice that guides our lives. Yet an earlier conversation about what might constitute an ideal non-superhero life lingers as DC K.O. #5 reaches its conclusion.

 

Art

An exultant Lex Luthor defies panel borders as he stands before the Heart of Apokolips. While Darkseid congratulates Lex, the camera focuses on the players relegated to the sidelines. A double-page spread recreates the opening scene from this series, as diagonal panels of the game night participants frame Darkseid’s invasion of space and time. Darkseid and Lex's battlesuits seem to shrink their heads by enhancing their trapezius muscles. Then, one of the giant chess pieces taken off the board awakens and joins Time Trapper on a cosmic journey in DC K.O. #5.

 

While Alejandro Sánchez lavishes vivid colors on Javi Fernández, Xermánico, and Wes Craig’s art, Time Trapper ferries a companion amid the sea of eternal darkness. But space is rarely dark, as his companion glows with white and yellow energy while a blue orb hovers above one hand. Around them, the Heavens burst with rays of light encompassing a spectrum of colors. While Darkseid’s realm echoes his gray and red suit, his challenger shines amid gems glittering in a mother-of-pearl void.

 

As Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou places black dialogue in white balloons, the Heart of Apokolips's narration and dialogue appear as tall white letters in black fields. The letters grow bold for intonation and swell for raised voices. One character’s white off-camera dialogue appears in colored narrative boxes. Sound effects herald Time Trapper accepting his destiny, Omega Energy bursting from the Heart of Apokolips, and the heir to the crown battling a god who will never be satisfied with less than everything. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

When the victor claims the crown, the Heart of Apokolips transforms the universe. But even then, the victor must defeat Darkseid. While addressing how we grow and change through life, DC K.O. #5 reminds us that how we respond to fear and crisis shapes our future and the world around us.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see my preview of DC K.O. #5. 

Green Lantern #32 Preview

 

 

 

What do you do when you learn something troubling? After Hal Jordan finds his name written in an ancient book, he seeks comfort by teaming up with his non-Lantern Justice League colleagues. As visions fill his mind that feel like forgotten memories, Hal immerses himself in helping people in need. Will his next teamup give him the determination to face whatever the Book of Oa is trying to tell him? Or might it be Hal Jordan's most dangerous adventure ever?

 

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Green Lantern #32 Preview

Writer: Jeremy Adams

Artist: Montos

Cover Artists: Xermánico, Declan Shalvey, Ethan Young & Stephen Byrne

Black History Month Variant Cover Artist: Taurin Clarke

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Release Date: February 25, 2026

 

A Modest Proposal!

 

The visions that Hal Jordan receives from the Book of Oa grow stronger, leading Green Lantern to make a decision that will change the fate of the Corps and what we know about Green Lanterns forever! And a certain question is popped that will have you asking…are wedding bells breaking up that ol’ Corps of mine? Only time, and next issue’s #600 spectacular will tell!

 

 

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DC K.O. #4 Review

 

Writers: Scott Snyder & Joshua Williamson

Artists: Javi Fernández & Xermánico

Colorist: Alejandro Sánchez

Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Editors: Marquis Draper & Paul Kaminski

Cover Artists: Javi Fernández & Alejandro Sánchez; Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer; Rafael Albuquerque & Marcelo Maiolo; Mike Del Mundo; Jeff Spokes; Ben Oliver; Dan Mora; Aaron Bartling

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $5.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Release Date: February 11, 2026

 

Wonder Woman won through Round Three by increasing her knowledge of Apokolips. Lex Luthor triumphed by manipulating others. The Joker channeled the power of creativity and imagination to get one step closer to turning reality into a black, laughing void. And despite Batman's insistence that Clark crush his opponents, Superman won Round Three by sharing with others. How will the final four fare in Round Four? And after the events in DC K.O. Knightfight #4, will someone else be joining them? Let’s leap into DC K.O. #4 and see!

 

Story

Heroes seek to protect others, while villains strive to exploit them. In this contest about who will become the best dominator, Round Three winnowed the heroes from six to two, while both villains made the cut. So, when the Heart of Apokolips transports them to the world Darkseid created, it seems ironic that Superman, Wonder Woman, Joker, and Lex Luthor confront four heroes. But as Wonder Woman tells Superman, what the Heart touches, it corrupts.

 

In DC K.O. #4, the champions fight Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and Booster Gold. While Booster Gold hails from their world, the other three call the Absolute Universe home. But when Superman studies them, all he senses is Darkseid. Like when Darkseid burst into their world and interrupted their game night, Darkseid inhabits all four at the cellular level.

 

Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson fill their story with plenty of twists and turns. Amid the battle, the membership changes on both sides. The story looks back to the past, as memories of their game together enlighten the present. Yet the situation everyone faces is that the allure of power is all-consuming. Superman discovered this when the Heart showed him the world he could create, and the Green Lanterns attacked him. In DC K.O. #4, the people who hunger most for completeness emerge as the victors.

 

Art

Superman wears an uneasy smile while the Joker delights in confronting their opponents. The Batman of Darkseid’s realm showcases his venom spikes. His new ally, Wonder Woman, utilizes her magic arm. Absolute Superman's hands and forearms glow. As they channel Omega energy, the features of Darkseid’s heroes contort with rage, evoking Chancellor Palpatine when his use of the Dark Side drained him of youth and vitality.

 

While Alejandro Sánchez lavishes vivid colors on Javi Fernández and Xermánico’s action-packed art, green links the Joker and Lex Luthor with Kryptonite. But red dominates, coloring characters' skin and clothes, and filling their eyes as they attack their opponents. Red infuses the air of Darkseid’s industrial realm, while explosions rock combatants and incinerate champions. Crimson droplets splash across the pages of DC K.O. #4, whether inhabiting the present or portraying events in another time. It merges with yellow and orange to create a cosmic, otherworldly feel in this pink and purple realm.

 

The Heart of Apokolips welcomes readers with tall white letters in black fields. As Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou places black dialogue in white balloons, the letters grow bold for intonation and swell for raised voices. Booster Gold speaks white letters into black distorted shapes that evoke Darkseid’s polluted realm, while dialogue and balloons change color as the intensity of the battle increases. Sound effects heighten the deadly battles, as one character expresses his will with red letters in white clouds with red borders. Thanks to DC Comics for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

When the four champions travel to Darkseid’s domain, they battle heroes shaped by a harsh world that forces heroes to fight harder to survive. As they fight for the right to battle the Heart of Apokolips, DC K.O. #4 provides crucial backstory to help readers understand how evil took over the universe.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see my preview of DC K.O. #4. 

DC K.O. #4 Preview

 

 

Wonder Woman won through Round Three by increasing her knowledge of Apokolips. Lex Luthor got a travel pass by manipulating others. The Joker drew on the power of creativity and imagination to get one step closer to turning reality into a black, laughing void. And despite Batman's insistence that Clark crush his opponents, Superman won Round Three by sharing with others. How will the final four fare in Round Four? And after the events in DC K.O. Knightfight #4, will someone else be joining them?

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DC K.O. #4 Preview

Writers: Scott Snyder & Joshua Williamson

Artist: Javi Fernández & Xermanico

Cover Artists: Javi Fernández, Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Del Mundo, Rafael Albuquerque & Jeff Spokes

1:25 Variant Cover Artist: Guillem March

Darkseid Variant Cover Artist: Aaron Bartling

Bracket Variant Cover Artist: Dan Mora

AEW Variant Cover Artist: Dan Mora

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $5.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 40 Pages

Release Date: February 11, 2026

 

The Final Four are put to the Absolute Test!

 

Three mysterious new Omega-charged fighters have entered the tournament…and this trinity of the Absolute will change the face of the DCU forever! It’s all down to how far the final four are willing to go to win in the penultimate chapter of DC K.O.! Plus: Booster’s true allegiance revealed, Darkseid’s return foretold, and a bonkers last page that will bring the battle to the next level!

 

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