New Earth 2

After DC's K.O. event, the Titans have shaken up their roster and become the New Titans, moving into a new-to-them base: the original headquarters of the Justice League, the Secret Sanctuary which first appeared in The Brave and the Bold #28. It's located in a cave inside Mount Justice, which sits on an island just off the coast of Happy Harbor, Rhode Island.

Series writer Tate Brombal has introduced us to Cyborg's secret workshop deep inside the mountain, where he's keeping the Heart of Apokolips, a sentient infernal machine powered by Omega Energy. It's housed in the Omega Forge, which might be what's attracting demons to Happy Harbor. I'd love to see the Sanctuary explored more, since it has housed so many teams since the Justice League first moved out.

The Justice League used the Sanctuary as its base for years before moving into its first satellite base in Justice League of America #78. The Injustice Gang of the World briefly used Mount Justice as their base in Justice League of America #158. The League briefly returned after being expelled from the bunker in Detroit. When the Justice League became Justice League International, the United States government planned to use the Secret Sanctuary to store nuclear waste, but Niles Caulder persuaded them to let him use it as the Doom Patrol's new headquarters following the destruction of their Kansas City base in Doom Patrol #21. The Doom Patrol moved out shortly afterward because Caulder felt the Sanctuary didn't have the "required ambience."

Years later, a group of time-displaced Legion of Super-Heroes members used the Sanctuary as their base in Legion of Super-Heroes #89. After they returned to their own time, Young Justice moved in with Young Justice #1, where they discovered a decommissioned Red Tornado.

When most of Young Justice's members moved on to become the Teen Titans, they abandoned the base. Shortly afterward, Superboy-Prime destroyed the Justice League's Watchtower moon base during Infinite Crisis in JLA #119, and the League moved back into Mount Justice in JLA #120. After Infinite Crisis, Martian Manhunter built a memorial to fallen heroes inside the Sanctuary in 52 #24.

The Justice League then moved into the Hall of Justice in Justice League of America #1, leaving the Sanctuary abandoned until the Justice Society of America moved in for a short time after their New York City brownstone was destroyed in Justice Society of America #34. After an battle in Monument Point, Flash (Jay Garrick) decides they should stay to rebuild the city eventually building a new headquarters there.

The Sanctuary was abandoned again until Batman's Justice League of America moved in. During their adventures, the team learned that, in the time primordial, Ahl, the God of Superheroes, descended to Earth and landed at the site that would one day become Mount Justice. There, he infused the planet with the concept of the superhero. That team eventually became the Justice Foundation and continued using the base until it dissolved.

When Young Justice reformed, the team eventually moved back into Mount Justice, where they once again found the android Red Tornado, this time in Young Justice #20. At some point, they left too, as so many teams have before them, leaving behind objects, forgotten rooms, and secret spaces with plenty of story potential for the New Titans.

As Happy Harbor's Chief of Police, Audrey Lee, tells the New Titans, in issue # when the latest Justice League team left, they also left some unintended consequences behind:

"Y'see, when the Justice League skipped town, our tourism industry hit the rocks... and it's all we had, with no fish in the harbor since '02! People lost their jobs, their homes, couldn't even afford Aunt Patty's Patty Supreme Patty™. Things were real dire!"

But even more interesting than what Chief Lee is telling the New Titans is the fact that Chief Lee was included at all.

Chief Audrey Lee first appeared in Hourman #2, created by Tom Peyer and Rags Morales. She's the ex-mother-in-law of Hourman's best friend, Snapper Carr, the Justice League's first sidekick and mascot. Snapper starts the series by setting his ex Audrey up with his new best friend Hourman.

Happy Harbor has a surprisingly long history of android residents. Not only did Red Tornado make it his home, but Hourman did as well. For a time, Amazo and Tomorrow Woman also lived there. Which makes me wonder if there's a connection between the New Titans' mysterious new member, Eva the Daughter of Tomorrow, and the Hourman series, which was set in Happy Harbor.

My initial theory was that Eva might be a reborn Tomorrow Woman. But then I had a second thought: could she be the daughter of Hourman and Tomorrow Woman?

That sounds strange, but as the introduction to the first issue of Hourman tells us, "...time acts weird around Hourman and Hourman acts WEIRDER around TIME."

This version of Hourman is an intelligent machine colony from the year 85,271, programmed with Tyler Miraclo Geneware based on the DNA of the original Hourman, Rex Tyler. Depending on where he is in his timeline, he also carries a portion of the power of the Worlogog, a fictional cosmic artifact created by the New God Metron. The Worlogog serves as a miniature, four-dimensional map of the entire space-time continuum, granting its user absolute control over time, space, and reality.

So why couldn't he have had a child with another android?

It could tie together Happy Harbor's history, Hourman's connection to the New Gods, and Eva's role as someone helping Cyborg with Apokoliptian technology. It might also give Brombal a way to introduce all of this history organically without making the story feel like a continuity lesson.

Even if I'm completely wrong, I hope we get to see more of Hourman's old supporting cast. They gave Happy Harbor a real sense of character.

I'd love to see Snapper Carr sneak into the base and interact with the team. I'd also like to find out how his ex-wife Bethany is doing, whether she ever married Officer Gary, or if the future has been rewritten since we last saw them.

And the team absolutely needs to take a trip to the Mad Yak and meet its curmudgeonly owner, Riker, or his punk son, Sticky. Even better, I'd love to see the Mad Yak regular Torcher the Demon meet Red Devil. He's been hanging around the cafe since the Day of Judgment crossover.

And what about the original Hourman's reformed villain, Dr. Rocco Togg? Is he still alive? Is he still making human/animal hybrids?

Suffice to say, New Titans had me rereading the old Hourman series, and it was great. Brombal is laying the groundwork for a story that could connect to decades of superhero history without letting that history bog the story down.

The Fury of Firestorm #5 Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Rafael de Latorre CAN RONNIE RAYMOND BE SAVED? Firehawk and Martin Stein arrive in Pittsburgh with a plan to save Ronnie from the Firestorm Matrix! But is Ronnie too far gone inside of his own mind to truly be saved?

I should probably start by saying that I genuinely love just about everything I've read by Jeff Lemire, from his work at the Big Two to his indie comics. Unfortunately, I didn't care for the ending of "The Search for the Spectre" in JSA #22.

My biggest issue is the reveal of the new Spectre. I think it's a misstep for both the character and the JSA as a whole. Within the story Lemire has been telling, the choice makes sense, and if you've been paying attention throughout the series, you can probably figure out the reveal before reaching the final pages. Even so, I don't think it's the right direction.

SPOILERS ahead.

JSA #22 Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Diego Olortegui WHO WILL TAKE ON THE MANTLE OF THE SPECTRE? The wrath of the Spectre has ravaged the JSA. As the dust settles, one hero will step up and take on the mantle of the Spectre, but will they be able to control its fury?

So I finally saw Supergirl. I had planned to see it in theaters when it was released, but those plans fell through, and then the next plans did too. Such is the life of a dad who is friends with other dads.

Now that it's available digitally, I finally picked it up, and I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint.

So here is my slightly spoiler-filled review of Supergirl, directed by Craig Gillespie, written by Ana Nogueira, and produced by James Gunn and Peter Safran.

One of the most interesting things about Supergirl is that it may be the first truly direct adaptation of a superhero story from the Big Two that is part of an interconnected cinematic universe. We've certainly had comic book adaptations before, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Road to Perdition, and A History of Violence, but those standalone stories and most not superhero stories at all. Most superhero films have traditionally been original stories inspired by the comics or mashups of multiple storylines. Before Supergirl, the closest thing to a faithful adaptation was probably Captain America: Civil War.

Like most adaptations, though, I'd still say the source material, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely, is better than the film. That said, this is an excellent adaptation.

If I were grading them, Superman sits around a 90% for me, depending on the day, while Supergirl lands around an 85%. It's a really strong movie that does an excellent job distinguishing Kara Zor-El from Superman, both as a person and as a hero. More than a traditional superhero film, it often feels like a Star Wars adventure. That makes perfect sense because, like the comic, it's essentially True Grit in space. In fact, you could almost call the movie Kara Zor-El: Woman in Space.

It's also worth remembering just how far Kara has come. She first appeared in Action Comics #252, created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, as a female version of Superman. After decades of character development it is it's wonderful to see her receive this kind of big-screen treatment.

Most of the changes from the comic make sense for a theatrical adaptation, and many of the additions were excellent. I loved the scenes on Krypton and how they contrasted with what we saw in Superman. The moments between Kara and Clark were heartfelt, and the addition of Lobo was an absolute blast.

Speaking of Lobo, the casting across the board was fantastic. Every actor fully inhabited their role. Jason Momoa is a great example. While I enjoyed his take on Aquaman, I always thought of that character as Jason Momoa's Aquaman. With Lobo, though, I don't think of him as Jason Momoa playing Lobo. He's simply Lobo. That's also how I feel about Milly Alcock and much of the rest of the cast. Craig Gillespie clearly knew how to bring out the best in everyone.

I really only have two complaints, and some minor spoilers follow.

Justice Society Presents has two new episodes out, each digging into a different piece of the JSA universe.

The first is a new installment of JSA in the '90s Spotlight, with Ranger Gord and The Irredeemable Shag turning their focus to Greg Saunders, the Vigilante. They dive into the 1995 miniseries Vigilante: City Lights, Prairie Justice #1–4 by James Robinson and Tony Salmons, unpacking this often-overlooked JSA-adjacent character before closing things out with listener feedback.

Also new is episode seven of The Sandman Slept Here, hosted by Ryan Daly, Paul Kien, and Max Romero. This one tackles Sandman Mystery Theatre #21–24, the "Dr. Death" arc, a twisted mystery involving poisoned celebrities, Wesley Dodds' secret identity, and Dian Belmont's push to get to the bottom of it all. The hosts also touch on the series' darker, more mature elements, work through listener feedback, and wrap up with another Dream Sequence segment.

The comics world lost a beloved talent this month. Artist Mitch Byrd died on July 21, 2026, at age 63 after battling a recent illness.

Byrd's career began with the independent title Cat and Mouse, a collaboration with writer Roland Mann and inker Steven Butler. From there, he found work at Malibu Comics before landing at DC, where he drew Darkstars and co-created Buck Wargo and the Monster Hunters, Sledge, the New Blood, Nightblade, and the alien race of Vuldarians—along with designing Guy Gardner's Warrior look.

It was his mid-90s run on Guy Gardner: Warrior that cemented his legacy, and remains a fan favorite (mine included). Teaming with writer Beau Smith and inker Dan Davis, Byrd brought his take to JSA-related characters like Green Lantern Alan Scott, The Ray, Extant, and General Glory. He also drew the memorable issue of Starman Annual #2. His art was dynamic yet grounded, earning him deep respect not just from readers but from his fellow creators in the industry.

After leaving DC, Byrd kept busy across the industry, taking on projects for Marvel, Dark Horse, Chaos Comics, and Valiant, including Predator: Strange Roux. When the comics market shrank in the late '90s, he adapted by branching into illustration, game art, and design, all while keeping his independent comics work alive.

Convention-goers knew Byrd as a true "artist's artist," someone who commanded respect from peers for his craft. He had a soft spot for drawing dinosaurs, which inspired art collections like Mitch Byrd: Women, Dinosaurs Sketchbook Vol. 1. His final published work appeared in the Mississippi-based horror anthology Mississippi Macabre.

Byrd stayed rooted in the Gulf Coast comics scene throughout his career, often sketching alongside his friend Steven Butler at Three Alarm Comics in Biloxi, Mississippi.

DC’s Hawk-Girl Summer #1 Creators: Various. LISTEN UP, NORMIES… A HAWK-GIRL IS TALKING! Summer has arrived — and so has your perfect juicy beach read. Hot off the presses, this collection of scorching new stories showcases the babes and bombshells of the DCU slaying the summer! Join Hawkgirl, Catwoman, Red Hood, Grace Choi, Thunder, Shining Knight, Kid Quick, and more as the Female Furies dominate the beach, the boardwalk, and any bad guys in their way.

Justice League: Knight Vision Special #1 Writer: Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson Artist:  Miguel Mendonça A NEW DANGER TO THE DCU FORCES A BATMAN & LEX LUTHOR TEAM-UP! The Justice League has offered a number of villains amnesty, allowing them to prove they’re on the side of the angels. But what they didn’t see coming was the void that would leave in the world of super-villains! Batman and Lex Luthor must work together to investigate a Justice League villain who wants to fill that void, capitalizing on shifting priorities and the visions of the future that the DC Universe’s champions saw at the end of DC K.O. to create a dangerous new weapon! Can Batman and Lex set aside their differences to stop them? This crucial issue in the All In Saga sets up new threats for the Justice League’s heroes and villains!

JSA #24 Written by JEFF LEMIRE Art by TEDDY KRISTIANSEN Cover by DIEGO OLORTEGUI Variant cover by TEDDY KRISTIANSEN Kingdom Come 30th Anniversary variant cover by LUCIO PARILLO $3.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $4.99 US ON SALE 10/7/26 Wildcat, Dr. Midnite, and Hourman are trapped behind enemy lines and must save one of their former teammates! How will the heroes risk it all for one of their own? Find out in this last tale of the Justice Society of America!

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #24 Written by MARK WAID and NICOLE MAINES Art and cover by DAN MORA Variant covers by BRUNO REDONDO, NATHAN SZERDY, RACHTA LIN, and STEVE SKROCE Kingdom Come 30th Anniversary variant cover by STJEPAN ŠEJIĆ $3.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock) ON SALE 10/28/26 The disastrous war between Lex Luthor and Batman has left the Justice League less united than ever…but change is brewing on the horizon, and one threat is destined to bring the JLU together again: the future. Dreamer, Brainiac Queen, Red Tornado, and more vie for the fate of tomorrow—and only the return of Superman himself can hope to sort out the chaos!

JUSTICE LEAGUE: DARK REALM SPECIAL #1 Written by DAN MORA Art and cover by DAN MORA Variant covers by JUAN FERREYRA, ARIEL OLIVETTI, and SERG ACUÑA Foil variant cover by DANIEL BAYLISS $5.99 US | 48 Pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock) ON SALE 10/28/26 The Justice League is an Unlimited force across the Earth and the stars… but the dimensions beyond our realm of understanding are now breaking through! Or have they been here this whole time? In his writing debut, visionary artist Dan Mora at last reveals the untold origin of Cadejos—the epic, fire-breathing, wolf-like powerhouse of the Justice League Unlimited— on a journey of redemption, power, and vengeance. From folklore legend to superhero, witness a battle of good vs. evil like you’ve never seen before!

TEEN TITANS #2 Written by KYLE HIGGINS Art and cover by DANIELE DI NICUOLO Variant covers by JAVI FERNÁNDEZ, BERNARD CHANG, and DEXTER SOY $3.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock) ON SALE 10/14/26 After rejecting an offer from Nightwing, the next generation of the Teen Titans have chosen Red Hood as their mentor! But does the harrowed former boy wonder have what it takes to control these impulsive heroes of tomorrow? The clock is ticking to save their missing friend as the kids take their team out of the chat rooms and onto the streets of Seattle for their first stake out and attempt to infiltrate Ascend.

SUPERMAN: THE WEDDING ALBUM 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Written by DAN JURGENS, RAINBOW ROWELL, LOUISE SIMONSON and KARL KESEL Art by DAN JURGENS, JERRY ORDWAY, CIAN TORMEY, JON BOGDANOVE, and TOM GRUMMETT Cover by DAN JURGENS and JERRY ORDWAY Variant covers by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU and TERRY DODSON Wraparound variant cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON Foil variant cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU $6.99 US | 56 Pages | Variant $6.99 US (card stock) ON SALE 10/28/26 Thirty years ago, the Man of Steel married the incomparable Lois Lane. After crawling his way back from death at the hands of Doomsday, revealing his greatest secret, and surviving a parade of nefarious wedding crashers, the couple lived happily ever after. Now, in honor of their anniversary, it’s up to their Super Son, Jon Kent, to plan a party for his parents with some unwanted help from the fifth dimension. Can he keep it a secret from them and their enemies hoping to strike while their guards are down? Join the team behind the historical one-shot along with some exciting new additions for an unforgettable celebration of love and all things super!

ZATANNA #7 Written by JAMAL CAMPBELL Art by YASMINE PUTRI Cover by JAMAL CAMPBELL Variant covers by DAVID TALASKI, JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ,and RILEY ROSSMO $3.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock) ON SALE 10/28/26 In search of revenge, the ghostly vampire puts her plans into motion and drags Zatanna into a fight with a ruthless new foe that threatens to push the Prime Magus to the brink. Blood will be spilled. Blood will be consumed. And blood ties will be revealed!

JSA COMPENDIUM TWO Written by GEOFF JOHNS, DAVID S. GOYER, KEVIN SMITH, and others Art by RAGS MORALES, LEONARD KIRK, CARLOS PACHECO, STEPHEN SADOWSKI, PETER SNEJBJERG, and others Cover by STEVE SADOWSKI and MICHAEL BAIR $59.99 US | 1,240 Pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-965-3 ON SALE 11/24/26 In this second epochal collection of one of the most beloved superhero series of the 2000s, the greatest multi-generational team in comics confronts the existential challenges inherent in carrying on a legacy and honoring the past while still protecting an ever-changing future. Collects JSA #26-51, JSA All-Stars #1-8, JSA Secret Files #2, JSA: Our Worlds at War #1, JLA/JSA: Virtue and Vice #1, JLA/JSA Secret Files #1, Green Arrow #12-13, Suicide Squad #12, Hawkman #19, and stories from All-Star Comics 80-Page Giant #1 and Secret Origins of Super Villains Giant #1.

SUPERMAN/SHAZAM: FIRST THUNDER Written by JUDD WINICK Art and cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON $19.99 US | 144 Pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN 978-1-79950-985-1 ON SALE: 12/08/26 While Superman must stop members of a cult from stealing an ancient artifact from the Metropolis Natural History Museum, in Fawcett City, Shazam must defeat rampaging giant mechanical monsters. When the same cult attempts to pays a visit to the Fawcett City Museum, Superman drops by and teams up with Shazam against an all-new threat only the combined might of Superman and Shazam can stop!

Justice League Unlimited #21 Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Dan Mora, Fico Ossio ESCAPE FROM POWERS PLANET!  Guy Gardner has screwed up — and now his Justice Gang is caught in the middle of a war between intergalactic powers to claim the powers of the Justice League! Meanwhile, the League — divided over the villain amnesty rule — is in tumult, with hero against hero!

Detective Comics #1111 Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Mikel Janín PAST AND PRESENT COLLIDE! Many years ago, during the early days of Batman’s tenure as Gotham’s Dark Knight, he trained alongside Green Arrow and Black Canary, learning the combat skills that have served them throughout their careers as crime-fighters. But there was another heroic hopeful in their ranks — a mysterious man known only as Prion — who suffered a tragic fate that still weighs upon the trio. Now, face-to-face with a young girl who goes by the same code name, they find the sins of their past coming back to haunt them. Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín bring you the penultimate chapter of this history-shaking arc!

The Flash #35 Writer: Ryan North Artist: Gavin Guidry WALLY PEERS INTO THE FUTURE! Flash confronts Heat Wave on the sea floor — and in doing so has a breakthrough about how he can help the most people with his Flashes of Insight! After consulting with Mr. Terrific, Wally begins using the Speed Force — in combination with lightspeed passes throughout the city — to gather more data than he’s ever done and begins using it to help people before they get hurt! And best of all: It works. Even peeking just a second into the future lets the Flash give Central City its first day where nothing goes wrong, and not a single accident occurs — and not even an attempted bank robbery by one of his Rogues can stop that! All that’s left now is to scale it up… to a level the world has never seen! LEGACY #835

Action Comics #1100 Writer: Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid, Sophie Campbell Artist: Ryan Sook, Dan Mora, Daniel Sampere, Lucas Meyer SUPERMAN RETURNS IN THIS LANDMARK ISSUE! Celebrate 1,100 issues of Action Comics with DC’s top talent and architects of the world of Superman! In April 1938, a man faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound graced the pages of Action Comics #1, and the rest was superhero history. Now together with the talents of writers Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, and Dan Slott, we honor Superman’s storied career and turn toward his thrilling future. Brought to life by the all-star artistic talent of Skylar Patridge, Ryan Sook, Dan Mora, and Lucas Meyer, the Man of Steel has never looked better.

Zatanna #4 Writer/Artist: Jamal Campbell STERCES DELAEVER! Zatanna Zatara is the Prime Magus. But what is a Prime Magus? Join us as Zatanna reveals the beginnings of its concealed history, tells stories of her Greatest Tour thus far, and hints at the secrets and mysteries that continue to lie in wait.

To my surprise, while looking through the June 3, 2026 previews, I spotted Abigail "Ma" Hunkel (the original Red Tornado) on the cover of the final issue of the six-issue miniseries Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes.

I'm generally not a fan of most Harley Quinn solo books. I'm probably in the minority there, but I feel the same way about most Deadpool and Lobo solo series. Too often they seem to rely on, "Look how crazy and inappropriate I'm being. Isn't that hilarious?" More often than not, that kind of humor just doesn't land for me because it feels like it lacks a point.

Still, Ma Hunkel was enough to pique my curiosity, so I picked up the series from the beginning. To my surprise, I absolutely loved it. Erica Henderson tells a heartfelt and engaging story about the beginnings of Harley and Ivy's relationship, while her expressive, whimsical artwork perfectly complements the tone. I can't recommend the series highly enough.

Ma doesn't enter the story until the back half of issue #4, where it's revealed that she took Harley in as a runaway teenager and has remained someone Harley trusts when she needs a safe place to disappear. Interestingly, Ma looks considerably younger here than she did in her recent appearance in DC's I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus, which is curious considering she'd be well over a century old by now.

For readers unfamiliar with her history, Ma Hunkel was created by Sheldon Mayer and was one of DC's earliest costumed heroes. An ordinary housewife, she first donned a homemade costume to rescue kidnapped neighborhood children from gangsters, debuting as the Red Tornado in All-American Comics #20 (1940). Although the public assumed the Red Tornado was a man, Ma became a beloved neighborhood crime-fighter and even made a memorable appearance at the Justice Society's first meeting. Her children, Huey and Sisty Hunkel, along with their friends Scribbly Jibbet and his younger brother Dinky, frequently found themselves caught up in her adventures. Sisty and Dinky eventually became her costumed sidekicks, the Cyclone Kids; as adults, the two of them married each other and joined the veteran superhero team Old Justice.

After testifying against organized crime, Ma entered witness protection, eventually returning years later to serve as curator of the Justice Society Museum. During her time in hiding, Professor T.O. Morrow secretly copied Ma's memories into the android he created as the second Red Tornado. Those memories of Ma's courage, compassion, and heroism helped the android overcome his villainous programming and ultimately become one of the Justice League's greatest heroes. Her legacy continued through Huey's daughter, Maxine Hunkel, who later became the hero Cyclone and joined the modern Justice Society.

What I especially love about Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes is how Henderson embraces Ma's legacy instead of simply treating her as an obscure Golden Age cameo. She puts Ma back in her iconic Red Tornado costume, introduces two young characters who go by the names Scribbly and Sisty (potentially setting them up as a new generation of Cyclone Kids), and even hints that Ma may actually be a low-level metahuman, offering a fun in-universe explanation for both her incredible strength and remarkable longevity.

This week former JSA members Hippolyta and Blue Devil make appearances as well as an Absolute version of Black Canary!

Wonder Woman #35 Writer: Stephanie Williams Artist: Clayton Henry THE FATES DEFIED! After a tragic sacrifice to the Fates, Steve Trevor and Trinity race through time to reach the Matriarch before she starts her bloody campaign. Although the journey is a long and arduous one, there’s always time for a story. Witness the origin of Wonder Woman as you’ve never seen it before, told through the eyes of the man who loved her! Could Diana’s past hold the key to saving the future?

New Titans #37 Writer: Tate Brombal Artist: Marcus To THE SECRETS OF CYBORG! Not-So-Happy Harbor! The Titans uncover a dark force manipulating the quaint New England town that seeks to awaken a beast from deep beneath their new Mountain Headquarters! Meanwhile, Terra unearths Cyborg’s workshop — but can he trust her with his secrets… or will he have to bury her for good?!

Absolute Green Arrow #3 Writer: Pornsak Pichetshote Artist: Rafael Albuquerque DINAH ON THE TRAIL OF THE GREEN ARROW KILLER! After the horrifying events of last issue, Dinah must capture the Green Arrow Killer as she finally finds Oliver Queen’s protege Roy Harper. But as the killer’s attacks intensify and Dinah discovers the unsettling effect they’re having on Star City, Harper’s trail takes her on a journey darker and more twisted than she ever imagined.

The Fury of Firestorm #4 Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Rafael de Latorre THE END OF FIRESTORM?! Lorraine has tracked down Dr. Martin Stein, but what she learns in the process could mean the end of Firestorm and Ronnie Raymond!

Buried at the end of an article in The Hollywood Reporter on Supergirl's development came an exciting reveal: a Mister Terrific series starring Edi Gathegi is in active development, with Allan Heinberg writing the pilot.

Heinberg is no stranger to superhero projects. On the comics side, he has written Wonder Woman and JLA for DC, and co-created and wrote Young Avengers for Marvel. On the screen side, he wrote and produced Netflix's The Sandman (2022–2025) and wrote the 2017 Wonder Woman film. He's a strong choice for this kind of project.

Some big news dropped over the holiday weekend. Jeff Lemire held an AMA (Ask Me Anything) at League of Comic Geeks. When asked how long his JSA run would last, he responded:

"Not announced yet, but what the hell, I'll say it here — my run on JSA will end with #24."

He went on to answer other questions, including how he balances the JSA's large ensemble cast:

"It is definitely challenging writing such a big cast. Breaking them up into smaller groups and giving them each plots and stories that eventually dovetail back together is the best method I've found."

He also mentioned that while he loved writing Hippolyta, he won't be writing her or Jesse Quick again — at least not for a while.

I'm bummed to see Lemire exit the book after two years. The first storyline was sprawling and left the JSA in a great spot, and the "Year One" detour was a highlight as well. But it does mean we'll only have a little time left with Jeff working on the present-day characters. That said, this is a historically long run for him on corporate-owned characters. His longest is Animal Man at 32 issues, and JSA now ties Old Man Logan for second at 24. Here's a quick look at Jeff's ongoing DC and Marvel work over the years:

32 Issues — Animal Man #1–29, #0, Annual #1–2

24 Issues — JSA #1–24

24 Issues — Old Man Logan #1–24

20 Issues — Extraordinary X-Men #1–20

19 Issues — Green Arrow #17–34, #23.1

16 Issues — Justice League Dark #9–23, #0

14 Issues — Moon Knight #1–14

14 Issues — The Terrifics #1–14

12 Issues — Justice League United #1–10, #0, Annual #1

12 Issues — Thanos #1–12

11 Issues — All-New Hawkeye #1–5, #1–6

11 Issues — Superboy #1–11

9 Issues — Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #1–9

4 Issues — Constantine #1–4

There was no mention of whether the series will continue after Jeff departs. I hope it does, and if so, I'd love to see Diego Olortegui stay on as artist — he's brought so much life to the JSA. If he remains, reuniting him with the writer of Jay Garrick: The Flash seems like a natural fit. Jeremy Adams not only recently wrote Jay Garrick, but has been dabbling in Thanagarian mythology and JSA-adjacent characters like Spectre, Dove, Silver Scarab, and Jade. His Geoff Johns-style lengthy runs would be very welcome on this book.

I'd also love to see Tom Taylor write the JSA proper to help bring the characters he co-created — Superman (Val-Zod) and Red Tornado (Lois Lane) — back to Earth 2, or perhaps a political adventure featuring his Bhadnesian character the Aerie from his Suicide Squad run. Speaking of Bhadnesia, it would be great to see Josh Williamson have the JSA and Jakeem interact with his co-creation Abyss from Batman. There's a lot of untold stories there — what happened between the JSA's last adventure there with Kiku and the country it eventually became in the days of Aerie and Abyss. And after his recent Alan Scott work in Batman, I'd be very curious to see what Matt Fraction could do with the full JSA roster.

For nearly two years, Jade and Sand have shared one of the most awkward romances in comics, a storyline that ultimately concluded as little more than a footnote to Hourman and Jesse Quick's story in JSA #19.

Despite that, I genuinely enjoyed their interactions and had hoped Jeff Lemire and Diego Olortegui would spend more time exploring why their relationship felt so uncomfortable. My interpretation has always been that the biggest obstacle is the age difference. As the timeline separating modern heroes from World War II continues to expand, Golden Age characters inevitably grow older relative to everyone else. Even though Sand was a teenage sidekick during the war, he'd now be old enough to be Jade's grandfather, or more realistically, her great-grandfather. With that perspective, a line like "I like you. I guess I have for a long time." starts to feel more unsettling than romantic, especially when Jade is generally portrayed as being in her mid-twenties.

So, while I appreciated the awkward chemistry between the two characters, I was also glad to see Jade appear in this month's Green Lantern and rekindle her relationship with Kyle Rayner.

I've always enjoyed them as a couple, dating back to Ron Marz's and Judd Winick's runs on Green Lantern. Based on the work of Jeremy Adams, Ig Guara, and Montos, it also looks like Jade may become a recurring presence in the series, which is always welcome. I'm happy anytime a JSA character gets more page time.

As for Sand, hopefully he'll find someone who, like him, is more eternally youthful.

Is Madame Xanadu single? 😉