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BatSledge reviewed Deadpool / Batman #1 Sep 17, 2025
4.0

Very disappointing. Best part was the different covers. The main story had some funny dialogue but pretty shaky plotting and uncharacteristically weak Capullo art compared to his previous Batman work. The other stories weren’t great, either, with the Wonder Woman/Cap story faring ok (but confusing in spots), the Green Arrow/DD story had some nice art, the Krypto story was a nothing-burger, th more

Deadpool / Batman #1

By: Zeb Wells, Greg Capullo
Released: Sep 17, 2025

The crossover you’ve pined for but never thought possible: DEADPOOL and BATMAN cross swords and batarangs as MARVEL and DC unite for the first time in decades!

WADE WILSON has been hired for a job in GOTHAM CITY, but will the WORLD’S GREATEST DETECTIVE help him or destroy him? The main story starring Deadpool and Batman will be wri...

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BatSledge reviewed Green Lantern Corps #8 Sep 12, 2025
6.5

I’m getting frustrated by this story that never ends. This chapter has big moments occur without any rhyme or clear reason as to why, they just do. A powerless Nathan makes the new power battery explode.because the plot requires it. The entities fall. Because the plot requires it. An old villain shows up in Teen Lantern’s power glove. Why?? Not because it makes sense or follows logic, but b more

Green Lantern Corps #8

By: Jeremy Adams, Fernando Pasarin
Released: Sep 10, 2025

Part four of “The Starbreaker Supremacy”!The Lanterns make a mad dash to beat the Sun-Eaters to Oa, while the mysterysurrounding Keli’s glove becomes a dangerous threat to the Guardians!

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BatSledge reviewed Action Comics #1090 Sep 12, 2025
8.0

It’s another exciting chapter that has us experiencing Clark’s joy in what it’s like to walk in his shoes during these formative years. He is having fun being Superboy and is also acting like a normal healthy human teenager at the same time. Waid’s writing is great as always, while Patridge’s art continues to improve with each issue.

Action Comics #1090

By: Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge
Released: Sep 10, 2025

A long-forgotten hero from the past returns—but this is no team-up! As Superboyfights for his life against the original Man of Tomorrow, he discovers the real reasonsuperheroes have been gone for so long. Can Clark convince his enemy that hecomes in peace?

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BatSledge rated Batman and Robin #25 Sep 10, 2025
8.0

Batman and Robin #25

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Javi Fernandez
Released: Sep 10, 2025

A NEW ARC BEGINS HERE!
With Memento’s reign of terror at an end, Damian ismore committed than ever, both as Robin and as a Wayne of Gotham. But whenan unassuming hitman known only as “the Quiet Man” arrives in Gotham on amysterious mission of revenge, one of Batman’s deadliest enemies thought to bedead returns! A brand new art team, f...

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myconius reviewed Batman and Robin #25 Sep 10, 2025
8.5

There are some wonderful father/son moments in this issue. As Well as some great character moments for both Bruce Wayne and Damian.

This new artist is phenomenal!!! I only wish that he had gotten to illustrate the cover instead of the previous artist. The new guy’s art is so much more action packed and dynamic. The entrance of Batman and Robin into this issue is explosive!!! Immediat more

Batman and Robin #25

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Javi Fernandez
Released: Sep 10, 2025

A NEW ARC BEGINS HERE!
With Memento’s reign of terror at an end, Damian ismore committed than ever, both as Robin and as a Wayne of Gotham. But whenan unassuming hitman known only as “the Quiet Man” arrives in Gotham on amysterious mission of revenge, one of Batman’s deadliest enemies thought to bedead returns! A brand new art team, f...

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BatSledge reviewed Absolute Batman #12 Sep 10, 2025
8.5

While I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as the previous three chapters, this dark and haunting installment finds a new and even more sinister way for Bane to break the Batman. Tragic new origins for his Absolute Rogues Gallery, not to mention a ticking time bomb inside the Dark Knight himself, all courtesy of Snyder and Dragotta! Loved the last page surprise as well.

Absolute Batman #12

By: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Released: Sep 10, 2025

Batman is at the mercy of the monstrous Bane. And though his body hasseen better days, his mind and spirit are still strong. But how much longercan that withstand Bane’s brutal onslaught?

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motorik reviewed Absolute Batman #12 Sep 10, 2025
10

Perfection.

This is one of the best comics I have read.

This should have won the Eisner. Perhaps though, it's too graphic?

I am genuinely blown away by this. This is without question, the best super hero comic book on the shelves today.

Every month is a genuine treat.

Ha. One day, I look forward to owning the Absolute "Absolute Batman."

Absolute Batman #12

By: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Released: Sep 10, 2025

Batman is at the mercy of the monstrous Bane. And though his body hasseen better days, his mind and spirit are still strong. But how much longercan that withstand Bane’s brutal onslaught?

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Linkush - Sep 10, 2025 (edited)

Congrats, That’s a great pickup! All-Star Superman is an all timer. I’ve got the absolute editions of Batman Year One, Court of Owls, Death of the Family, Killing Joke and I’m planning on buying more such as Swamp Thing by Alan Moore, Mister Miracle by Tom King and Watchmen. Without a doubt my favourite way of reading comicbooks.

motorik - Sep 11, 2025

Sweet collection mate! I want the Mister Miracle one next. What a story. When Tom King is good, he's one of the best.

9.0

Really intrigued by this new Superman tale, as I’m not familiar with the creative team. This first issue captivated me within the first few pages and I’m intrigued by the possibilities of what’s coming next. A World’s Finest tale that I never knew I needed!

Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1

By: W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo
Released: Aug 13, 2025

The team behind the critically acclaimed Ice Cream Man comic comes to DCto apply its singular storytelling style to none other than the Man of Steel!Four new Kryptonites have been discovered in deep space, and Supermanneeds to know just what, exactly, they do to him—lest the colorful rocks ofhis home planet fall into evil hands! With Batman at Su...

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10

A truly dark, experimental and unsettling Superman comic. I am here for it. The excellence of Ice Cream Man in a DC context. The potential for storytelling is almost ludicrous. I am so pleased this is a thing.


Also it really must be said -

GABE HERNANDEZ is a brain dead moron.

Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1

By: W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo
Released: Aug 13, 2025

The team behind the critically acclaimed Ice Cream Man comic comes to DCto apply its singular storytelling style to none other than the Man of Steel!Four new Kryptonites have been discovered in deep space, and Supermanneeds to know just what, exactly, they do to him—lest the colorful rocks ofhis home planet fall into evil hands! With Batman at Su...

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BatSledge added Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum (2025) to their pull list Sep 10, 2025

Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum (2025)

The team behind the critically acclaimed Ice Cream Man comic comes to DCto apply its singular storytelling style to none other than the Man of Steel!Four new Kryptonites have been discovered in deep space, and Supermanneeds to know just what, exactly, they do to him—lest the colorful rocks ofhis home planet fall into evil hands! With Batman at Su...

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BatSledge reviewed Absolute Superman #11 Sep 4, 2025
10

The last few issues have built up to this perfect chapter, wherein the art and writing come together to tell a harrowing tale of violence and torture that, through it all, shows the incredible resilience of the Absolute Man of Steel and his allies. As the action now shifts to Kansas, I can’t wait to see where things go from here, and in the meantime, I’m going to have nightmares about Braniac more

Absolute Superman #11

By: Jason Aaron, Carmine Di Giandomenico
Released: Sep 3, 2025

For five years, he’s been on the run, hounded across our planet, and treatedlike a criminal…yet his only crime was being born somewhere else. NowSuperman’s rage threatens to engulf the world at the urging of Ra’s al Ghul.And the only ones who can save the day…are Kal-El’s dead parents.

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BatSledge reviewed JSA #11 Sep 3, 2025
7.0

I feel like Lemire is more in his Animal Man-style comfort zone writing Absolute Flash versus this book. He seems to have difficulty here with pacing, transitions and a giant cast of characters. It’s still good, but it’s not compelling in the way Johns’ first two JSA books were (I won’t bring up his last run). This arc is also going on way too long but I’m hopeful for an exciting wrap-u more

JSA #11

By: Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui
Released: Sep 3, 2025

The Injustice Society has the JSA on the ropes, and Wotan’s grand plan ofreleasing the Unnamed Ones is one step closer to reality. But they forgotone thing: The JSA is not just a team—it’s a family!

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Martin reviewed Batman #1 Sep 3, 2025
8.0

I don’t like the constant renumbering of comics back to issue one … so I was already suspicious of Batman #1 even before I bought it, that being said I liked it. The main drawback is that it fails as a first issue - no explanation as to why Gordon is a 60 year old beat cop, or how Vandal Savage is the new police commissioner. Also it’s clear that Alfred is dead and only appearing in Bruce’ more

Batman #1

By: Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez
Released: Sep 3, 2025

A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winningwriter Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces withsuperstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for anunforgettable new era of Batman!The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this newera that will test...

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Martin - Sep 7, 2025

Agreed - I had a similar issue with the new Fantastic Four #1, it’s like these publishers have forgotten what a number one issue means.

myconius - Sep 7, 2025

AMEN! They definitely do not have any respect for us as readers, since the renumbering is nothing more than a sales push. It also diminishes the integrity of the hobby. Like people can point out the absolute groundbreaking debut of Joker and Catwoman’s first appearance in the original Batman issue #1. Or so many other notable stories from specific issue numbers over the years. Like I could mention a classic like Batman #232 and many would know the story I was referring to.

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motorik reviewed Batman #1 Sep 2, 2025
9.0

Loving the art from the off. Very vibrant. Pops, if you will. Nice to open a new run with a beloved character from the off and tapping in to precious nostalgia. I am enjoying beat cop Gordon!

Things escalate very quickly and some kind of creature is terrorizing Gotham (how original! I jest).

This Batman doesn't suffer fools . Our first central mystery appears to relate to more

Batman #1

By: Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez
Released: Sep 3, 2025

A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winningwriter Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces withsuperstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for anunforgettable new era of Batman!The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this newera that will test...

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George - Sep 3, 2025

The meta approach is very well done. We may not be getting a deconstruction of Batman, but we will get a story about if a man can change. Especially if that man is a fictional character that can’t really change.

BatSledge - Sep 3, 2025

You touched on all the key highlights here that stood out for me, plus I also loved the coloring in this issue. A key part of the artwork.

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daspidaboy reviewed Batman #1 Sep 3, 2025
9.0

It seems that ever since Grant Morrison and Scott Snyder finished their Batman runs, every writer starts off strong but in the end falls flat. Tom King's run started off strong with his first arcs (The I am Trilogy) but then falls flat at City of Bane. I am one of the minority who personally enjoys James Tynion IV's Batman run, but I think it is very shallow. Joshua Williamson's filler run was not more

Batman #1

By: Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez
Released: Sep 3, 2025

A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winningwriter Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces withsuperstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for anunforgettable new era of Batman!The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this newera that will test...

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Criminology. - Sep 10, 2025 (edited)

The court of owls for me was such a creeping, well build experience, while city of owls felt disjoined, at times rushed and it was almost like skipping chapters for me personally. I liked the message. It made a great thesis for the whole run, but even that felt weird in its delivery as the ending was such a departure of what i liked previously.

Hex - Sep 14, 2025

Yes he was but in regards to the N52 being a semi-reboot and it being so far removed from that Silver Age incarnation, it felt fresh. I had also just seen Crisis on Two Earths with Owl Man as Thomas Wayne Jr. so that helped at the time.

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George reviewed Batman #1 Sep 3, 2025
9.0

Close to perfect first issue.

Batman #1

By: Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez
Released: Sep 3, 2025

A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winningwriter Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces withsuperstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for anunforgettable new era of Batman!The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this newera that will test...

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motorik - Sep 3, 2025

Agreed!

BatSledge reviewed Batman #1 Sep 3, 2025
8.5

It’s hard to judge based on just one issue, but Fraction’s first Batman outing shines through in a way that we haven’t seen on the main Bat-book in many years. He begins putting down a strong foundation consisting of an interesting supporting cast, a rather exciting new take on the city itself, a new look at an old villain, and a somewhat more thoughtful, humane and inciteful first person n more

Batman #1

By: Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez
Released: Sep 3, 2025

A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winningwriter Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces withsuperstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for anunforgettable new era of Batman!The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this newera that will test...

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BatSledge added Batman (2025) to their pull list Sep 3, 2025

Batman (2025)

A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winningwriter Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces withsuperstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for anunforgettable new era of Batman!The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this newera that will test...

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BatSledge reviewed Justice League Unlimited #10 Aug 29, 2025
9.0

HINT: If you read this week’s issue of SUPERMAN, issue 29, and then read this issue of JUSTICE LEAGUE, you’ll find it’s a one-two punch from Waid, Williamson and Mora that throws Superman and the JL into the next great Crisis that’s stemming from Darkseid, his Omega Energy, and his Absolute Legion! I’m rather surprised that DC has under-marketed this event for a change, instead of slapp more

Justice League Unlimited #10

By: Mark Waid, Dan Mora
Released: Aug 27, 2025

The Quantum Quorum of time-traveler refugees has issued its warning tothe Justice League: Apokolips is coming. But just as Jor-El's cries fell on thedeaf ears of Krypton, will the people of Earth be prepared to take drasticsteps to save their world? It all comes to a head as the chaos continues, andone Leaguer is put to the ultimate test!

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motorik - Sep 1, 2025

Hi mate thank you for highlighting this. I'll be reading Williams Superman run. Do you recommend going back a few volumes? Cheers

BatSledge - Sep 2, 2025

I think you can start at the beginning of Williamson’s SUPERMAN run, which launched back in 2023, issue 1. Most of the issues are very good and are a lot of fun, and in particular, his characterization of Luthor is compelling! The current storyline with the Absolute Legion started in issue 28 from July, another good jumping-on point that hit stands as the movie was released.

BatSledge reviewed Absolute Wonder Woman #11 Aug 29, 2025
8.5

Another winning chapter that brings us everything we love about Absolute Diana, both past and present, in ways that far outshine her characterization in her regular monthly DCU title by Tom King. This title has been stellar for almost a full-year so far. Kudos to this creative team as they wrap up the maze storyline next month.

Absolute Wonder Woman #11

By: Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
Released: Aug 27, 2025

The balance of power inside the maze is tilting with Diana’s presence, but itmay just tilt into full-blown chaos. Chaos in an underground maze prison…that’s bad, right?

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BatSledge reviewed Superman #29 Aug 29, 2025
9.0

The plot really does thicken, and escalates the stakes, with this issue. Has a bit of a “Yesterday’s Enterprise “ feel going for it, too. With the cliffhanger ending, this feels like it has the makings of the next big DCU crisis, one that will also pull in the Absolute universe! I’m very excited to see what happens next. Williamson and Mora once again prove to be an unbeatable team!

Superman #29

By: Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora
Released: Aug 27, 2025

Superman and an impossible ally search the future for the lost Legion ofSuper-Heroes! What happened to it, and can it help in the battle againstDarkseid’s Absolute Legion?

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motorik - Sep 1, 2025

Yesterday's Enterprise, beautiful comparison my friend!

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The first arc ends on a perfect cliffhanging note, following a showdown between good and evil that plays out on multiple fronts. The people of the city, the Martian, John, his wife and his son are all waging a war against evil in this finale, and not everyone escapes unscathed. I’m pissed that we have to wait until December for the series to resume!!

Absolute Martian Manhunter #6

By: Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Aug 27, 2025

Ideas explode like atom bombs, minds melt, and colors clash in the darknessbehind the eyes of every person on the planet. It’s Green Martian versusWhite Martian, John Jones versus madness itself, as he fights to save hisfamily—and the world.

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BatSledge reviewed Detective Comics #1100 Aug 20, 2025
9.0

The Taylor and Rucka stories were absolutely sensational both with art and writing! I liked the other stories quite a bit as well, considering I’m not a big fan of Watters or Tamaki. I was a bit underwhelmed by this anniversary issue compared to previous milestone centennial issues, where you’d often find additional pin-ups by great artists as well as an occasional essay or two. Still, a real more

Detective Comics #1100

By: Tom Taylor, Mikel Janin
Released: Aug 20, 2025

In March 1937, a comic book was published that changed the world as weknow it. Now, 1,099 issues later, some of comics’ top talents have gatheredto celebrate the comic that birthed a legend!Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín join forces once again to tell a heartfelt andaction-packed story of Batman rescuing a young boy’s best friend. GregRucka and Á...

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BatSledge reviewed Absolute Flash #6 Aug 20, 2025
9.0

This issue was a fantastic rebound from the clunky art and storytelling of the previous Heat Wave issue. We get an intriguing origin for the Absolute Rogues that improves upon the classic DCU group, and still poses exciting details yet to come. Additionally, there’s new shades presented regarding Wally’s dad: he’s not quite the monster we were led to believe, and he too experiences betraya more

Absolute Flash #6

By: Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles
Released: Aug 20, 2025

Just who are the mysterious Rogues chasing after Wally West, and how did they join Project Olympus?

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BatSledge reviewed Absolute Batman #11 Aug 20, 2025
10

This saga continues to defy expectations both in the story and the artwork. I think this issue takes Bane’s 1993 origin story and expands and improves upon it in fresh new ways, while advancing the main story in scary and exciting ways as well. All of this leads to a shocking cliffhanger in the last 2 pages. This is Snyder’s magnum opus!

Absolute Batman #11

By: Scott Snyder, Clay Mann
Released: Aug 20, 2025

Learn the origin of Bane! What drives the muscle-bound behemoth, and how did he arrive in Gotham?

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motorik - Aug 21, 2025

Magnum Opus. Exactly.

BatSledge reviewed Absolute Superman #10 Aug 8, 2025
9.0

This storyline continues to dazzle and surprise the reader, not only with the great character work being done here, but also the big reveal on the final page, which I expect nobody saw coming!

Absolute Superman #10

By: Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval
Released: Aug 6, 2025

Superman’s true enemy stands revealed. The notorious Ra’s al Ghul, lord ofLazarus Corp, murderer of millions, has plans for the Last Son of Krypton.Will Kal-El’s rage unleash the dark power of Superman: Son of the Demon?

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BatSledge rated JSA #10 Aug 8, 2025
7.5

JSA #10

By: Jeff Lemire, Rafael de Latorre
Released: Aug 6, 2025

What secrets lie within Blackhawk Island? Can the JSA uncover them before the Injustice Society burns the island and its mysteries with it?

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BatSledge reviewed Absolute Green Lantern #5 Aug 8, 2025
9.0

After 3 consecutive issues where barely anything happened to move the present-day storyline forward, we finally get progress and forward momentum this issue, and quite exciting momentum at that. A nice rebound for the series, and hopefully a sign of things to come.

Absolute Green Lantern #5

By: Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay
Released: Aug 6, 2025

The remains of Evergreen are scavenged for clues as to what happenedto this quaint small town. Meanwhile, Jo faces down the hulking threatof Hal Jordan!

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BatSledge reviewed Titans Annual: 2025 Aug 1, 2025
8.5

Gorgeous looking book with exquisite writing. Potential Eisner Award nominee here.

Titans Annual: 2025

By: Phil Jimenez
Released: Jul 30, 2025

Multiple Eisner Award-winning superstar artist and storyteller Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman: Historia) makes his grand return to another fan-favorite Wonder Woman in this oversized annual story! Donna Troy reflects on the many loves and lives that shaped her as she cuts a trail through New York City to meet her estranged father for the very first tim...

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8.0

Improves upon the previous issue in the narrative, but the art is wildly inconsistent.

New History of the DC Universe #2

By: Mark Waid, Brad Walker
Released: Jul 23, 2025

The DC Universe as we know it begins to take shape as a mysterious ship crash-lands in Smallville, and years later, Superman makes his debut. Meanwhile, inGotham City, Batman emerges from the shadows to clean its crime-ridden streets,and after years of isolation from Man’s World, Wonder Woman leaves the paradiseof Themyscira for modern society. A...

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