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The latest DC Spotlight is live as Jace and Rocky break down a smaller but strong slate of DC releases for the week of January 14, 2026, offering full rankings and detailed discussion across eight books. The episode opens with Court: Children of the Round Table #5, where Tom Taylor delivers another major cliffhanger revealing Felicity's shocking connection to Mordred and continuing the series' younger-reader focus within main DC continuity. Aquaman #13 shifts attention away from Arthur himself to spotlight Mera, deepening Xebel lore, introducing new mysteries around Andrina's imperial ambitions, and setting up long-term consequences tied to DC KO. In Action Comics #1094, Mark Waid explores Superboy's moral conflict as he undertakes a military rescue mission under General Lane, raising questions about agency, responsibility, and secrecy, while reactions to the noir-leaning art remain mixed. The Wonder Woman Black & Gold 2026 Special earns discussion for its experimental format, standout visuals from Mitch Gerads, and a thematically heavy Steve Orlando story examining truth, belief, and manipulation through the Golden Lasso. Supergirl #9 leans hard into character drama as a New Year's party spirals into fallout that challenges Kara's role as a mentor and forces a reckoning with Lesla's fate and Kandorian biology. Batman and Robin #29 continues Philip Kennedy Johnson's acclaimed Quiet Man arc, pushing the Ventriloquist mythology to disturbing new depths while strengthening Bruce and Damian's evolving father-son dynamic. DC KO #3 escalates the tournament with creative team-ups, major eliminations, Lex Luthor's calculated use of Supergirl, Joker's chaotic advantage, and a cliffhanger teasing Absolute-inspired threats. The episode closes with Green Lantern Corps #12, where Morgan Hampton juggles multiple Lantern factions, Larfleeze's assault on Oa, Fatality's uncertain allegiance, and a looming planetary threat, delivering a dense, fast-paced issue that emerges as the week's top contender.

Jace and Rocky return for another Comic Boom! / Comic Source DC Spotlight for the week of December 10, 2025, kicking off with holiday updates on gift guides, Fireside Chats, and year-end scheduling before diving into a varied slate of nine DC books. They start with Action Comics #1093, where the Silver Age tone, moral dilemmas, and standout Skylar Patridge art drive a strong Superboy-focused chapter; then move into Batman and Robin #28, a top-tier issue that deepens the Quiet Man mystery, expands the Ventriloquist twist, and showcases why Phillip Kennedy Johnson's run will be so missed. In DC KO, Aquaman #12 becomes the week's breakout as Jeremy Adams and John Timms push Arthur's power set to astonishing levels in a visually explosive Hawkman showdown. Gotham by Gaslight: A League for Justice #6 gets praise for world-building but mixed reactions for a rushed, multiversal conclusion, while Supergirl #8 lands as a quiet, emotional holiday detour centered on loneliness, legacy, and the Linda-robot twist. Scott Snyder and Jock's Absolute Batman #15 earns divided reactions—Rocky loving its monstrous Joker origin while Jace ranks it lowest out of personal preference—leading into the universally panned DC KO: Wonder Woman vs. Lobo, a structurally chaotic, inconsistently illustrated, rule-breaking oddity that squanders a marquee matchup. The guys close with Green Lantern Corps #11, a strong, character-rich chapter spotlighting Ellie, Jon Stewart, Equanar's origin, and the growing Corps-wide stakes, before wrapping with Children of the Round Table #4, a well-executed setup issue introducing each magical weapon, expanding the Camelot training mythology, and dropping a sharp political twist with Mordred influencing the U.S. presidency. As always, the episode ends with full rankings, collected-edition recommendations, and reminders to catch the video on Comic Boom! and the audio on The Comic Source podcast feed.

Jace and Rocky are back for another Comic Boom / Comic Source DC Spotlight, digging into 11 titles for the week of December 3rd, 2025 as the holidays ramp up and Jace teases his upcoming YouTube gift guides and "fireside chat" creator series before diving into eleven new DC titles that make up a solid if not spectacular week, with standout entries like Absolute Green Lantern, Batman, Poison Ivy, JSA, Gotham Academy, and the finale of Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League earning praise for strong pacing, character work, and the always-stellar art of Nicholas Scott. After noting how surprisingly close their rankings are this week, the conversation shifts into the DC KO tie-ins, beginning with a sharp dismissal of Batman: Night Fight #2 as a predictable, creatively hollow retread that squanders Dan Mora's brilliant art on yet another tired "Batman vs. the Bat-Family" setup with inconsistent tournament mechanics and no real stakes. By contrast, DC KO: Superman vs. Captain Atom #1 sparks a more nuanced discussion, as Rocky reassesses his assumptions about the moral framework of the tournament while both hosts admire Sean Isaacs' energetic visuals and the multiversal iterations on display, even as Jace expresses frustration at seeing Captain Atom once again portrayed as easily corrupted instead of realizing the potential shown in his strongest past interpretations. They dig into the murky logic of the fight's resolution, the ongoing characterization challenges for Captain Atom, and the broader editorial realities guiding DC KO, before wrapping up with a quick rundown of this week's facsimiles and collections—including classic Golden Age Superman material, the DC manga box set, Hitman by Ennis and McCrea, and the Judas Contract deluxe edition—and closing out with holiday well-wishes as Absolute Green Lantern, Poison Ivy, and Cheetah & Cheshire anchor the top of their weekly rankings.

For this Thanksgiving-week DC Spotlight covering the books of November 26, 2025, Jace and Rocky tackle one of the biggest slates of the year and find a lively mix of event chaos, holiday charm, grounded character work, and absolute-universe bombast, even as they debate whether the buzz around the Absolute line and DC KO is starting to overshadow the strong "regular" DC books. They unpack how Superman #32 quietly becomes one of the most essential KO tie-ins by finally revealing how the villains escaped the Phantom Zone and entered the tournament; how Flash #27 and Justice League Unlimited provide fun but mixed connective tissue to KO; and how Christopher Condon's Green Arrow #30 delivers another emotional gut-punch of Ollie, Roy, and Lian's family drama as the run nears its end. They also spotlight the gritty precision of Gabriel Hardman's new Black Label debut Arcadia with Batman, Green Arrow, and the Question, revisit the escalating mystery in Immortal Legend: Batman, cheer on the kaiju spectacle of Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, and take a surprisingly deep dive into the holiday anthology I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus, praising the meta-hilarious Animal Man riff, the charming Supergirl/Brainiac 5 romance, and a Dr. Light/Atom story that may even seed future key elements. But the episode ultimately belongs to the Absolute Universe, with the guys debating what works in Absolute Wonder Woman #14 before completely losing their minds over Absolute Batman #14, a gloriously unhinged action-packed fight finale to the Abomination arc filled with skyscraper-dropping theatrics, venom-fueled warfare, Killer Croc callbacks, and a chilling Joker twist that redefines Bane's future. They celebrate Nick Dragotta's wildly ambitious layouts—now finally earning the industry recognition his East of West work always deserved—while reflecting on how the issue crystallizes what makes this version of Batman so different: a hero who fights not to win, but because fighting is the point. The episode wraps with their week-end rankings, teases of upcoming Fireside Chats, YouTube shout-outs, and a Thanksgiving sendoff that doubles as a rallying cry for the week's standout title: "Welcome to Gotham."

In this DC Spotlight episode, Jace and Rocky dive into another packed week of DC Comics, following Jace's return from New York Comic Con 2025 with fresh energy and insights. The conversation opens with how the current wave of DC K.O. tie-ins is enriching the main event without feeling obligatory, setting the tone for a week that balances emotional depth with big superhero spectacle. The guys unpack how Green Arrow #29 anchors the chaos in grounded, heartfelt storytelling, while Harley Quinn #55 leans into its sharp humor and fast pacing for longtime fans. They explore Absolute Wonder Woman #13 as a bold, introspective chapter that pushes themes of compassion and identity and speculate on just what the titular PRICE refers to. THe guys praise Green Lantern #28 for juggling multiple character arcs with ease though Jace felt the set-up issue was much more compelling than Rocky did. The finale of Green Lantern: Dark #7 earns extra discussion as they debate whether its emotional clarity redeems a series that's divided readers, while Detective Comics #1102 gets unanimous acclaim for putting the “detective” back in Detective Comics through gritty espionage-style art and high-stakes tension. From there they look at Justice League Unlimited #12, a standout DC K.O. tie-in that surprises with strong character beats for Power Girl, Aquaman, and Guy Gardner, and The Flash #26, where Mark Waid and Christopher Cantwell steer the tone back toward classic heroics even as Darkseid's reach expands across time itself. Immortal Legend: Batman #3 offers an experimental, puzzle-driven story that sparks mixed reactions but earns respect for ambition, while the Superman corner of the line dominates the week—especially Superman #31, a Lois and Lara-focused triumph that ties mythic revelation to personal courage, punctuated by Joshua Williamson's perfect handle on Superboy Prime. The guys bothed loved Superman #31, calling it the ideal blend of heart, history, and high concept. They close by highlighting the new DC Finest: Crisis on Infinite Earths collection, a Swamp Thing retrospective, Teen Titans: Starfire's YA trade, and Preacher Absolute Vol. 3, plus tease a slate of NYCC interviews featuring Bear Walker, Dean Haspiel, Cullen Bunn, Thomas Jane, and more—an energetic, discussion of everything DC is doing right.

In the DC Spotlight for the week of October 15, 2025, Jace and Rocky hit a leaner stack with plenty to chew on—praising the tender, big-hearted close of Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #5  while enjoying the Barry-centric lift and sharpened mystery in Absolute Flash #8 and weighing the mentor-meets-meteoric-rookie vibes of Nightwing #131, Rocky is especially reveling in the fizzy will-they/won't-they spark that steals the show in Batman/Superman: World's Finest #44 between Supergirl and Robin. The guys dig into Wonder Woman #25 for crucial context that makes the “Mouseman” era click even if the refrain wears thin and they celebrate the classic, high-stakes action of Superman Unlimited #6, debate the esoteric scale-up and striking visuals of New Gods #11 and appreciate Titans #28 as a grounded DC K.O. companion that sells the sheer logistics of a planetary evacuation., Justice League Red #3 has some slick action but stalled momentum so can this story come together in the end? Time will tell. Catwoman #80 continues to be an atmospheric Euro-caper with intriguing Falcone threads. It's an energetic, tour through craft, character, and where this week's DC lineup soars (and where it could hit harder) as con season winds down and the K.O. ripples roll on, so join us for all the details.

In this DC Spotlight episode, Jace and Rocky take an in-depth look at another powerhouse week of DC Comics, led by the explosive debut of DC K.O. #1, a game-changing kickoff to one of the biggest DC events in years. They follow that with Absolute Batman #13, where the story takes bold emotional turns that remind readers why this alternate universe has become must-read material. Over in Green Lantern Corps #9, the energy levels are sky-high as cosmic battles and heartfelt moments collide in classic DC fashion. Action Comics #1091 keeps the momentum going with thoughtful character work that redefines legacy and leadership, while Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #3 continues its strange and stylish experiment in storytelling. The conversation turns lighter with Supergirl #6, balancing youthful energy and sharp writing, and Aquaman #10, which dives deep into epic underwater adventure. Jace and Rocky also explore the tension and teamwork in Batman and Robin #26, the dark intensity of Batman: Dark Patterns #11, and the moody period atmosphere of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A Leap for Justice #4. The week rounds out with Court: Children of the Round Table #2 and Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #9, both offering unique tones that showcase DC's storytelling range. From universe-spanning spectacle to intimate character work, it's a passionate, energetic breakdown of what makes DC Comics thrive — straight from The Comic Source, your go-to destination for thoughtful comic conversation.

In our latest DC spolight, Jace and Rocky run through a busy October 1 slate while previewing NYCC plans for panel live-tweets and interviews if Jace can make it to the show plus industry buzz from Vertigo and big Marvel/DC crossover whispers. The kick things off by breaking down the current Batman era's tone and art, while debating Gotham's law-and-order vibe as it compares to real-world events currently. Gotham Academy: First Year is Jace's first exposure to the property and Ricky get a “Wednesday-esque” feel from it, the Justice League: Omega Act Special is a perfect jumping on point into the next big event, DC K.O. and sums up everything happpening in DC over that last year. Poison Ivy's run earns kudos for layered, flawed character work. Cassandra Cain's globe-trotting martial-arts arc sparks a deep dive on DC's fight-lore and works for Rocky while Jace is still underwhelmed, while Absolute Green Lantern's dense worldbuilding is best enjoyed as fresh space opera rather than familiar Lantern canon. A slick heist setup in Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League shines for character moments, while Absolute Superman spotlights Kal's evolving bond with Sol, his AI guardian and and also Kal's Smallville ties, Adventures of Superman: Book of El builds future-era intrigue, the Zatanna Panic Halloween anthology offers bite-size spooky detours to celebrate Halloween, and JSA reaches a long-awaited finale. As always Jace gives a rundown of collected editions out this week also and the guys wrap things up with their weekly rankings of all the DC titles they've read.

In this episode we discuss; DC Spotlight September 24, 2025 The Comic Source   Click HERE to help Jace head to NYCC '25 and cover the Show! Check Out The Episode on YouTube   Jace and Rocky cover 15 books in this week's DC spotlight We get a rturn to its roots with a mystery-heavy Detective Comics kicking off, a gritty street-level Green Arrow, and an adrenaline-charged Green Lantern chapter that sets up next week's finale of the Starbreaker Supremacy. Superman fans get a double feature with the most dangerous place on Earth for Superman, El Caldero, being that exact place he has to go in Superman Unlimited and an action-packed Superman #30 that leans into Legion lore and big, heroic moments for characters you might not expect. Elsewhere, they check in on Harley Quinn, the sleek international turn in Catwoman, and how Absolute Wonder Woman is steadily leveling up. The duo explains why the new History of the DCU is a handy canon refresher and check in on the second issue of the new Elseworlds batman story. They also cover Mr. Terrific: Year One, with some great interactions between Michael Holt and Jefferson Pierce, better known as Black Lightning. Finally, they talk about how Justice League Unlimited helps set the stage for the coming event, DC K.O. Join us for all the details, plus a run down on collected editions out this week and a historic facsimile that goes all the way back to DC's origins.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of September 17, 2025. We see Nightwing make a questionable decision based on a "feeling" that seems like it may coe back to haunt him, Bizarro World is saved in the pages of World's Finest while Power Girl comes face to face with people she least expects. Batman Second Knight continues it's look at the earliest days of Batman as the world is on the brink of a second world war and Absolute Flash has the rogues finally catching up with Wally West, but when they do things don't go how you might expect. Join us for details on all this books and more!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC titles for the week of September 10, 2025. It's a big week with tons of titles. Absolute Batman shows Bane's actions possibly starting Bruce's friends down the path to villainy while Dak Patterns continues to look at his early years in Gotham. We also get a chance to see a very different version of Batman as the Gotham By Gaslight era continues in League for Justice. Trinity keeps time-hopping and the Children of the Round Table receive their weapons with both titles very appropriate for young readers. The debut issue of Red Hood shows real potential for the character and the art is amazing. Fire and Ice continue their journey into hell and things take a turn for the worse for Superman as he continues to be exposed to the new forms of Kryptonite. The action and emotion of Green Lantern Corps is superbly balanced while Aquaman has more assertivesness while amongst the trinity than he ever has before, could this hint that he has a big role to play in DC K.O?

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of September 3, 2025. We get a new era of Batman from Matt Fraction and it was tremendously enjoyable. Also the ending of Ressurrection Man: Quantum Karma was very satisfying. Absoulte Superman continues to be the best of the Absolute titles while Poison Ivy reaches it's third anniversary. Tons of action in Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong as you might expect and the heist story in Cheetah and Cheshire shifts into the recruiment phase. It's a great week of DC titles so join us for the details on these books, plus all the other releases dropping from DC this week.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of August 27, 2025. Mister Terrific: Year One continues it's excellent examincation and evolution of the character. The Peacemaker Double feature ends on a high note very reminiscent of the TV show while Absolute Wonder Woman and Absolute Martian Manhunter continue on an upward trajectory. Superman has a last page that has the gusy speculationg about what comes next and Justice League Unlimited ties in closely to the big Darkseid story that has been building for close to a year. Green Lantern also maintains it's high level of quality in both story and art. Finally, Immortal Legend Batman feels like the perfect balance of fresh and familiar. Join us to learn more about this titles and all the other DC books this week.

Jace and Rocky are back with the DC Comics weekly spotlight. It's a great week in Jace's opinion, but Rocky was less impressed. Absolute Batman make both top five lists with an incredbile origin for Absolute Bane, Absolute Flash also impresses with it's best issue in quite awhile. Jace also thought that Carwoman has it's best issue of the current run, though Rocky remains disconnected with the story which is more of an ensemble than a Catwoman-centric story. New Gods continues to build and the invasion of Earth doesn't feel far off. We have two canine focused stories, Krypto and the lead feature in Detective Comics #1100th issue and Jace ranked them very highly. The other co-features in Detective were also excellent as was the debut issue of Justice League Red, Wonder Woman stays just as divisive as ever with a big chunk of the episode breakign down Tom King's writing style and why so many people may like or dislike it. There are a lot more titles and a lot more opinions in this episode so join us for all the details! 

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of August 13, 2025. We get 4 more varieties of Kryptonite, Fire and Ice face their worst fears in hell, Aquaman faces Dagon but it might just be the start of his battle. The emotions have been drained out of the universe and the Lantern Corps turns to unexpected allies for help. We find out who the mysterious figure who is that has been watching the Kents while Momento's full plans stand revealed. Finally in the Elseworlds tale, we find out the true villain of the Krptonian age who is more feared than Lex Luthor. Join us for details on these books and more.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of August 6, 2025. Batgirl fights alongside her newfound brother while Poison Ivy makes a brutal decision possible fueled by the revelation of consequences from a past decision. The Birds of Prey make a final play to free Barda and speaking of final, the outcome of Jon and Jay's relationship is revealed in Secret Six #6. Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong has next level art and the same all-out action we have come to expect from the series. Meanwhile Resurrection Man has entire past explained so that it all makes sense and it is brilliant storytelling from Ram V. Absolute Superman has an incredible betrayal revealed while the incredible restraint Superman shows is a prime example of what makes him a hero. It's a great week of books so join us for all the details. Plus our rankings of all the books, a run down of what collections are dropping this week and a live opening of Fleer Brilliant Superman cards!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of June 30, 2025. It's a fifth Tuesday of the month so we get tons of Annuals, a Special and even an anthology. The anthology collects a ton of Superman family stories that are quite diverse in tone and a couple of them have what may the next up and coming artists at DC. The Long Halloween continues with some great art in it's own right and the ending of Gotham City Sirens is very satisfying. The Nightwing Annual gives us the origin of Olivia Pearce and Justice League Dark Tomorrow stars a mysterious time traveler who is working to stop the Omega Energy from destabilizign time. Finally the Titans Annual is an absolute masterclass character piece starrint Donna Troy and a must-read for any DC fan.

Jace and Rocky dive into the DC titles for the week of July 23, 2025 before heading off to Comic Con. As Jace mentions, many times the books that drop the week of SDCC get a bit lost in the noise but be sure you don't sleep on this week's books. Mr Terrific Year One continues his brilliant journey from observing on the sidelines to becoming a hero and Superman has a last page guest star reveal that you have to see to believe. Green Lantern ends with the Lanterns backed into a corner and Green Arrow remains grounded and amazing. Join in to learn about all this week's books.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of July 16, 2025. It's a fantastic week with New Gods starting to build the drama and mystery. Zatanna comes to a satisfying conclusion while Krypto survives a bad situation in his early years in his comic and confronts the Toyman in his later years in Superman Unlimited. Nightwing teams up with an unexpected ally and Wonder Woman defies orders and heads to a very interesting location to rescue friends. Plus more early stories of Jason Todd and Dick Grayson in their respective titles. So join us to hear about all these titles and more!

We are in the middle of the Summer of Superman and this may be the most impactful week for the Man of Steel as his new movie drops. It's probably no coincidence that the DC Comics for the week of July 9, 2025 is packed with great Superman books. Join Jace and Rocky as they break down all the DC titles for the week with the story of the Absolute Universe Superman kicking into high gear as the Omega Men take the fight to Lazarus Corp. Meanwhile Action Comics continues to tell the story of just how Clark, along with Ma and Pa Kent navigated how to best use his burgeoning powers and still keep his identity secret. The final Superman book this week is a standalone story that is perfectly suited to anyone who wants more Superman after seeing the film, Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All, embodies all the best things about diving into a Superman comic with gorgeous art and an awesome story. There are plenty of other great non-Superman related books this week as well, so join the guys to hear about them all.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of July 2, 2025. Resurrection Man confronts his future self in an incredible philosophic disagreement while the Birds of Prey deal with the fallout of the attack on them by turing the tables on their enemies, We also see how Jo Mullien gets the power of green from Abin Sur, but how Hal Jordan gets the Black Hand remains to be seen. A huge secret that Lady Shiva kept from Cassandra Cain is revealed while it may finally be time for Amanda Waller to face teh consequences of here actions. Join us to hear about all these books and more!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of June 25, 2025. Also Jace shows off his new statue and the guys talk about the upcoming trip to SDCC 2025. In the books, Superman looks to an unlikely place to get a cure for the Red Kryptonite infection that is fueling his rage, while Lex disappears to parts unknown. Wonder Woman looks for answers in a classic mythological setting, We find out the Spectre has much to do with the origin of Mister Terrific and the Green Lanterns encounter a character new to comics, but who may be familar to DC Animation fans. Plus the History of the DCU starts to unfold in the must-read New History of the DC Universe series. We also get the end of the We Are Tomorrow event but instead of an ending it seems to herald the start of something BIG coming soon in the pages of DC Comics. Join us to hear all about these books and more this week!

Jace and Rocky chat aobut he DC Comics titles for the week of June 18, 2025. A stellar week with some very solid titles. Superman Unlimited #2 picks up right where the first issue left off and things are going to be very challenging for the Man of Steel going forward with Kryptonite ever and a new power that is both a blessing and a curse. Detective Comics gives up a Batman/Penguin Team-up that is both formidable and funny, while the bond that we know exists between Batman and Robin begins to show in Year One. Absolute Flash gives us a glimpse at another Absolute version of a classic Rogues character, but will Wally be up to taking him on? Catwoman continues to be a complex story that may read better as a trade and in New Gods when the refugees arrive on Earth they are met with both empathy and hostility in equal measure until John Stewart takes matters into his own hands. Finally, Krypto is getting a detailed origin like we have never seen before and its a great balance of fun and emotional moments. Join the guys to hear all about these tilles and more this week from DC!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of June 11, 2025. Aquaman continues on his quest to find his lost kingdom and family, we start to see the beginnings of Superman's journey to becoming a hero as Superboy, Batman Dark Patterns lives up to its name. Fire and Ice go to hell and run into a familar face who is not hapy to see them. Trinity starts on a time-travelign adventure, we get a new version of Bane and the Demon shows up in two books, as he may hold the key to the mystery of Memento in Batman and Robin, Join us for our thoughts on these titles and more.

Jace and Rocky breakdown the DC Comics titles for the week of June 4, 2025. It's a great week with DC Pride 2025 telling a complete story rich with history and character. The Atom Project comes to a very satisfying conclusion. Absolute Green Lantern continues to be a bit of a mystery while Batgirl and Birds of Prey are both jam-packed with action. Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong is back and as fun as ever, while the Secret Six delves into the relationship between Deadshot and Catman. The relationship between Lois and Superman is still being fleshed out but it is clear that Lois feels drawn to this young alien and where her loyalties lie will be a big part of the story. Join us to hear all about these books and more!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of May 28, 2025. Absolute Maritan Manhunter and Absolute Wonder Woman solidify that the Absolute Universe is still going strong. The JLU World's Finest Crossover ramps up with just one issue to go. Superman loses it with the Red K boosting his rage and help may come from an unexpected place. Meanwhile in Hell Hal Jordan finds what he is looking for and also runs into an old friend he isn't so happy to see and finally, the first issue of Mister Terrific: Year One exceeds all expectations and is a nearly perfect comic. Join us the guys for the details on all these books and more!

Jace and Rocky chat abotu the DC Comics titles for the week of May 21, 2025. Nightwing forges an alliance with Maggie Sawyer, or does he? Wally West takes control of his life in Absolute Flash though many, many mysteries remain. Speaking of mysteries, the identity and machinations of Elixir remain elusive and as Batman attempts to find answers he discover an interesting an ally. The mystery in Wonder Woman is resolved in time to save Batman, though it seems the murderer will face few if any consquences. Finally in Superman Unlimited we are reminded of just how special Superman is and how much he means to his adoptive planet just in time for catastrophe to strike and it appears the fallout has ushered in a new era for the Man of Steel. Does he have new powers to face this new threat? Only time will tell. Join us for more thoughts on all these titles and more!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of May 14, 2025. Batman Dark Patterns gives a new rogue for Batman while in Aboslute Batman the true horror of Mister Freeze is revealed. Fire and Ice learn they will have to travel to hell to try and put themselves and their friends back in the right bodies. Supergirl has a solid debut issue and the action in Aquaman keeps ramping up. Meanwhile, Green Lantern Corps gives us a look at some of our favorite Lanterns while a classic villain returns. Join us to hear about all these books and more!

Jace and Rocky break down the DC Comics for the week fo May 7, 2025. Absolute Superman introduces us to the Absolute Braniac, the mystery in Absolute Green Lantern continues to unfold while Ted Grant is remembered fondly in JSA. Two-Face comes to an end and we are sad to see it go, Black Canary also ends, but in a very satisfying way. Poison Ivy, The Atom Project and Batgirl are all excellent. Join us to hear about these books and more!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of April 30, 2025. It's a fifth week of the month so we get some annuals and specials. In Detective Comics, it's a locked room murder for Batman to solve with the victim begging Batman not to solve his murder at all. Also the latest chapter of We Are Yesterday is in World's Finest Annual with an incredible John Stewart origin story as a co-feature. The Question comes to a very satisfying conclusion with Batman The Last Halloween and Power Company rounding out the week. So join us to hear all about these books and hear about Rocky's adventures at Calgary Fan Expo.

Jace and Rocky break down a big week of DC Comics for April 23, 2025. We get the second chapter of Hush 2, Power Girl comes to an end and a new arc starts for The Flash. We have two wildly different Green Lantern stories with one full of surprises and action packed and the other trying to find it's footing. Green Arrow continues to be an excellent mix of crime noir and relevant social issues which calls back to a classic era for the Emerald Archer. Metamorpho is wildly fun and engaging with Peacemaker and Harley Quinn close behind. Absolute Wonder Woman and Absolute Martian Manhunter represent versions of the characters that are closest and furthest away from their main universe counterparts respectively, but both are a joy to experince both visually and narritively. Finally we have two Superman titles that showcase the Man of Steel in two very different stories that are both excellent. One feels like it harkens back to the classic stories of yesteryear and the other is very contemporary, but feels like it will be the classic of tomorrow. Join us to hear about all these books and more!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics releases for the week of April 16, 2025. We have the end of Challengers of the Unknown as some questions are answered and more are raised. Similarly, Detective Comics reaches the end of its first arc for this era in a very satisfying ending that shows that even in the face of great temptation, Batman has lines he will not cross. Nightwing starts a new arc that brings some personal context to the power vacuum that currentkly exists in Bludhaven, while Batman looks to help Wonder Woman solve a murder on Themiscrya. New Gods, Zatanna and Titans all continue their current stroylines in compelling fashion with gorgeous art. Finally Absolute Flash gives us even more personality for the absolute Rogues and shows just how out of control Wally's power are. It's a great week of DC titles so join us to hear all about these books and more.

Jace and Rocky breakdown the DC Comics titles for the week of April 9, 2025. Aquaman breaks free of his bonds and looks to face the beign resposible for his imprisonment and rescure Atlantis. Meanwhile, from the wreckage of the planet Thanager a god emereges but will he be a savior to the Thanagarians or spell ddom for the remnants of the Red Lantern Corps. Fire and Ice have switched powers, but that is not all that may be different by the end of the issue. We also see Superman up against an unfamilair foe, but one DC fans will recognize. In Batman and Robin, we have some incredible character work that informs the relationship of Bruce and his father with a level of emotion and depth not seen before. Finally in Absolute Batman, the relationship Bruce has with his friends from crime alley is examined in more depth as he is faced with a new villain who is terrifying. It brings just the right amount of horror to a book, that so far, has been all out action. Join us for our thoughts on these titles and more!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of April 2, 2025. The debut of Absolute green Lantern is a perfect mix of the familiar with new twists and just a dash of horror. Absolute Superman continues its incredible run with gorgeous art and so much feeling that it continues to be the emotional core of the Absolute Universe. The Poison Ivy and Two-Face series are elevating their respective eponymous characters to much more realized versions and its great to see. The debut of Ressurrection Man: Quantum Karma is similarly addign depth to a character that many long-time DC fans haven't spent time reading. Join us to hear about all these books plus the rest of the DC titles for the week and a run down of the DC collected editions releasing in comic shops this week.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of March 26, 2025. It's a big week with the debut of Absolute Martian Manhunter, a guest artist on Absolute Wonder Woman gives the book a very different feel from precious episodes and the James Gunn version of Peacemaker returns also. We also get two issues Harley Quinn, one from her regular series and also a one-shot special. Green Arrow and Green Lantern both continue their fantastic runs as does Justice League Unlimited which leads into an upcoming event. Black Canary ramps up the action in its penultimate issue with action that has to be seen to be believed. Hush returns to the pages of Batman in Hush 2 which we expect to be a big seller for DC. Join us to hear all about these titles and the rest of the week's releases. 

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC comics for the week of March 19, 2025. We get the debut of Absolute Flash with a new version of Wally West, a new look for the rogues and a story kicking off with lots of mystery. The second issue of The Last Days of Lex Luthor continues the instantly classic feel of the relationship between Superman and Lex. Nightwing is absolutely action-packed as are New Gods, Challengers of the Unknown and Detective Comics. The first arc of Absolute Batman concludes with some incredibly powerful emotional beats and fantastic art, as well. Join us to hear about all these titles and more! 

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of March 12, 2025. It's a fantastic week with DC Vs Vampires going to war with Darkseid while Black Lightning looks to transition into a new role in the Power Company in the final issue of his mini-series. Aquaman runs into an old acquaintance but is she friend or foe? The mystery of Memento continues in Batman and Robin while a new version of Scarface emerges in Dark Patterns. Green Lantern Corps is wildly paced and packed full of action with fantastic art and Absolute Superman #5 gives us the final moments of Krypton in the Absolute Universe. Join us to hear about all these books and more. 

Jace and Rocky talk about the DC Comics titles for the week of March 5, 2025. We have an excellent issue of The Atom Project showcasing Captain Atom's heroism. Batman: Full Moon and Brids fo Prey ahve their est issues to date with BoP leaning into some excellent chracterizations for our heroines. Two-Face and JSA continue to ramp up the tensions in their respective storylines and we also get plenty of tension between Jay Nakamura and Dreamer in the debut of Secret Six. Shazam ends it's run focusing on family, while Poison Ivy discovers that families searching for a better life in Marshview may have had their dreams turn to nightmares. Finally Batgirl and Nice House By The Sea both showcase masterful chracterization for evolving characters leading to truly compelling stories. Join us to hear about all the DC titles this week!

Big week of DC Comics titles with 14 books releasing. It's aoverall a fantastivc week with Black Canary and Detective Comics as particular favorites. Justice League Unlimited, Green Lantern and Superman also are highlights. The guys also agree that Power Girl has one of it's best issues yet and Flash works for at least one of them. Little Batman is laugh out loud funny and they can't wait for it to come back. Join in to hear about all these titles and more.

Jace and Rocky talk about the DC Comics for the week of February 19, 2025. We get the end of the Jenny Sparks mini-series which divides the guys as one really likes it and the other definitely does not. The latest issue of Wonder Woman also has the guys on opposite sides as does New Gods but the latter makes both their top five rankings. They both lovedNightwing and Challengers of the Unknown though and the debut of Zatanna's latest series is also very well recieved. Join us to hear abotu all these books and more!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of February 12, 2025. Three different Batman books that are all wildly entertaining. Action Comics ramps up with its latest arc and Black Lightning is incredibly fast paced also. Meanwhile, the Green Lantern Corps is reasserting itself as the peacekeeping force in the universe. Join the guys to hear about all the DC books for the week.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of January 29, 2025. It is a small week with the fifth Wednesday of the month. We have two anthologies with the DC Valentine's Day special Lex and the City and the DC Power. Then the Superman: Lex Luthor Special and the latest issue of Green Lantern. While the anthologies don't feel that connected to current DC events, the Lex special and Green Lantern issues are very much building on recent events on their respective titles.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of January 29, 2025. It is a small week with the fifth Wednesday of the month. We have two anthologies with the DC Valentine's Day special Lex and the City and the DC Power. Then the Superman: Lex Luthor Special and the latest issue of Green Lantern. While the anthologies don't feel that connected to current DC events, the Lex special and Green Lantern issues are very much building on recent events on their respective titles.

Pretty big week of DC Comics titles and Rocky and Jace break them all down. With fourteen titles the guys have 3 overlaps in their top 5 and they have the same Book of the Week. You'll have to listen in to find out which books are which. Wonder Woman has some epic battles and art, while her Absolute version has what Jace thinks is the best issue yet. Little Batman is so much fun, it is a must-read for younger fans. The mystery in Detective Comics deepens, Black Canary is full of action, Superman fights side by side with Doomsday, wha? Green Arrow gets really street with gorgeous art and we love the direction the title is taking. Join us to hear about all these books and more!