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Exclusive: John Wick and Nobody franchise scribe Derek Kolstad’s Planet Death from Bad Idea and Lunar Distribution has sold 655,000 copies before hitting store shelves, a milestone for an independent comic book and the best sales since 1992’s WildC.A.T.s #1 from Jim Lee.

Planet Death #0 arrives in stores April 30 and is timed to Free Comic Book Day, which falls on Saturday, May 3.

The current total represents orders from stores that have taken a position early; the number of copies could skyrocket by April 30. Major orders have been placed by New Dimension Comics, Third Eye Comics, Bedrock City Comics, Collector’s Paradise, Borderlands Comics and Games, Dcbs and Atomic Empire, we’re told.

Planet Death was co-written with New York Times bestselling writer Robert Venditti with artist Tomás Giorello and 10-time Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart.

“We’re absolutely blown away and frankly humbled...

The Flash may be one of DC's revered heroes, standing proud among Justice League icons like Superman and Wonder Woman, but he also has a dark side that most aren't aware of. Beneath the Flash's carefree attitude lies a simmering rage that, when brought to the surface, results in him carrying out actions that put him on par with his most malicious villains.

Multiple heroes in DC lore have been chosen as the Flash, and they've all unleashed their inner darkness at one point. Whether it's during a heated battle with a nemesis or a dispute with an ally that gets taken a step too far, the Fastest Man Alive can take a shockingly sinister turn when the situation calls for it, so the Justice League should be grateful that he's on their side - for now, at least. These 10 Flash moments showcase just how twisted the Scarlet Speedster can be,...

Every once in a while, a retcon is made to the DC Universe that just leaves fans stunned. For nearly a century, creators have added to the Dcu and the longer it’s around, the more writers and artists revisit moments in time and shed new light on certain events.

While some retcons can benefit a story or character, that’s not always the case. In fact, some retcons can really set readers off, even years after they were revealed. Read on to discover five retcons in DC’s history that didn’t just anger fans in the moment, but kept their blood boiling years later.

Green Lantern Emotional Spectrum Became a Finite Resource As Seen In: Green Lantern #23.1: Relic (2013)

One of the greatest contributions Geoff Johns made during his lauded run on Green Lantern was the Emotional Spectrum. It was revealed that the light the Green Lanterns have...

The Hulk has always been one of Marvel's most popular characters, and it's no surprise that DC tried to cash in on some of that popularity by creating their own version with the character Damage. Unfortunately, while the Hulk has had decades to grow and gain a fan base, Damage hasn't been so lucky. Damage only had a handful of appearances before simply being forgotten by DC, but the character definitely deserved more.

Ethan Avery, also known as Damage, was a man who completely idolized Superman and other superheroes. He wanted to help people as best he could, and without powers, he felt the best way to do that was by joining the army, which he did at the first chance he got, as shown in his self-titled series, beginning with Damage #1 by Robert Venditti, Tony S. Daniel, Danny Miki, Tomeu Morey, and Tom Napolitano.

Ethan was deployed to Afghanistan...

From the very beginning, the DC Comics Universe has relied not only on its trinity of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, but countless other heroes, team-ups, crossovers, and events. But between the massive team-based books and solo adventures, there lies the real hideen gem: a two-way partnership or dynamic duo, allowing for anything from romance, to political differences, to stories that changed the medium.

DC's heroic partnerships cover a lot of ground, with some being more volatile, while others are simply wholesome. The company continues to experiment with these team-ups, as seen in comic book series like The Brave and the Bold, a title dedicated to unusual and enjoyable partnerships. From best friends fighting crime together, to husband and wife teams against the forces of evil, these are the best, brightest, and most iconic team-ups in DC history.

Constantine & Swamp Thing, DC's Two Biggest Loners

First sharing a story in...

Since his first comic appearance, Superman has been one of the most iconic heroes in fiction. Known for his wholesome nature, immense levels of power and genre-defining origins, the Man of Steel has been written into some of the best stories in comics history. While many of his best tales come from his first half-century in the 1900s, there's no shortage of instant-classic Superman comics from the modern and post-Rebirth era.

Superman's recent history has been contentious, and always controversial, but many stories, events, and series have become almost universally loved. While not every one may rank among the greatest Superman comics of all time, they still stand out as some of the best-written tales in print. For those looking to see the best of Kal-El in the modern world, we've asssembled a list of the best modern Superman comics fans should be reading right now.

The Death of Superman: The Wake Louise Simonson,...

MrBallen is adding another entry to his true crime empire. The storyteller known for his long-form YouTube videos (which reach more than 9.3 million subscribers) has authored a graphic novel filled with spooky, larger-than-life tales.

John Allen, the former U.S. Navy Seal who goes by the MrBallen moniker on YouTube, often refers to his videos as strange, dark, and mysterious stories, and he has applied that description to his brand as he has expanded beyond his main channel. The “strange, dark, and mysterious” label applied to a podcast Allen launched in 2022 and a 15-city tour he embarked on earlier this year.

The latest piece of media carry Allen’s signature title is a graphic novel called MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark, and Mysterious. The book, published by Penguin Random House‘s Ten Speed Graphic imprint, includes nine illustrated stories delivered in Allen’s signature style. Novelist Robert Venditti co-authored the book...

If you loved the mid-2000s relaunch of the Green Lantern franchise, then I sincerely hope you're reading the current series. Geoff Johns didn't just bring Hal Jordan back into the spotlight in his renowned Green Lantern epic, he brought the character to new heights and added elements to the mythos that are still being explored today.

It was a hell of an act to follow up and while there were some amazing stories that came afterward, few matched the work Johns and his co-creators made. But I think that this latest era has finally done the impossible and produced the best Green Lantern era in a long, long time.

Green Lantern's 2005 Relaunch Was Absolute Perfection Starts with Green Lantern: Rebirth by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver

If you were a Hal Jordan fan, then things were really dark in a post-"Emerald Twilight" world. The one...

While many readers consider the Justice League the flagship superhero team of DC Comics, that spot was once held by the Justice Society of America. As the first superhero team in comic book history, the Jsa has played host to some of the greatest heroes in the company's roster, with Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman all having served. Having been around for over eight decades, the team have one of the richest collections of adventures in comics.

The Justice Society may not have the attention or fame in the mainstream as the Justice League, but their place in the DC Universe is beyond question. The team represents the value the company has historically placed on legacy and history, something accentuated by the older heroes' mentorship of younger characters. Having made their presence known in some recent events, the team's adventures are still some of the best in comics, and offer readers a blend of fantasy,...

DC heroes have darker alternate versions, like the sadistic Sky Tyrant and conniving Superwoman. Black Flash is a terrifying Speedster Grim Reaper who returns heroes to the Speed Force upon death. Characters like King Shazam and Parallax Hal Jordan demonstrate the dangers of corrupted heroes.

DC's Justice League and the larger DC Universe are populated by some of the most iconic and powerful characters in fiction, from Superman and Wonder Woman to Batman and Robin. These heroes have undergone a variety of changes throughout their history thanks to out-of-continuity Elseworlds stories and retcons.

One of the best ways superheroes can be explored is through darker versions of themselves either their perfect opposites or their own fall to evil. DC's heroes have been reimagined as everything from crime bosses to cosmic tyrants in stories that shook up the universe and reeled in dedicated readers. While some of these characters are only...

Screenwriter Derek Kolstad (“John Wick”) is adapting the Bad Idea comic book title “Ordained” by Robert Venditti, Raúl Allén and Antonio del Hoya for live-action film:

“… a priest performing last rites at a hospital, one day gives sacraments to a dying patient who confesses to being the head of an Irish mob and spills out his darkest deeds and secrets.

‘But when the man makes a miraculous medical recovery, he is quick to return to his old ways…

‘…and sends his men to kill the priest who now knows where all the bodies are buried.

“However the priest was once a decorated Navy ‘Seal’ who found his faith in the midst of battle. Gangsters and corrupt cops soon find out what happens when you take on ‘a man of the cloth’…’

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Derek Kolstad, the screenwriter behind the John Wick franchise and action movie Nobody, has set his sights on a new shoot ‘em up.

The scribe has come aboard to adapt Ordained, a comic from upstart comic book publisher Bad Idea. Kolstad made the announcement a a Bad Idea panel held Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con.

Kolstad is already in business with Bad Idea, working with writer Robert Venditti and artist Tomas Giorello on a comic mini-series titled Planet Death. When he heard that Venditti was working on a new project, Ordained, he wanted a peak. He geeked out over what he saw.

“When I read Ordained, I knew I had to adapt it and told Bad Idea they would have to pry it from my cold dead hands,” he said.

Bad Idea’s Dinesh Shamdasani and Benjamin Simpson are producing the adaptation.

It’s easy to see why Ordained would...

Damage, DC's version of the Hulk, was a standout hero who is now being completely neglected by the publisher. After an open ending, the fate of the monster hero Damage remains a mystery, despite his fanbase longing for more closure. DC should capitalize on the success of monster comics and characters, using James Gunn's Creature Commandos as inspiration for the future of Damage.

Since the Silver Age, Marvel and DC Comics have borrowed ideas from one another repeatedly, to mixed levels of success. But one of the most surprising and unexpected examples was the ddebut of Damage, DC's version of the Hulk. But years later, it's still baffling that the hero is being totally neglected by the publisher.

In the aftermath of the Dark Nights Metal event (masterminded by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo), DC launched the New Age of Heroes. Designed to be a hodgepodge of fresh ideas...

New sci-fi series Planet Death will be launching next year from Bad Idea Comics, coming from the creator of the John Wick franchise, Derek Kolstad. Taking place in the far future, the series will see the lone surviving soldier of an invasion force stranded on an enemy planet, tasked with destroying a powerful weapon. Fans attending Sdcc this year will get an early look at the series, as Bad Idea will be giving away a free ashcan during their Saturday afternoon panel at 2:30pm in Room 24Abc.

New sci-fi series Planet Death will be launching next year from Bad Idea Comics, coming from the creator of the John Wick franchise, Derek Kolstad. Taking place in the far future, the series will see the lone surviving soldier stranded on an enemy planet tasked with destroying a powerful weapon.

According to The Beat, Planet Death #1 is scheduled to come out in...

After making a name for himself with grounded action movies John Wick and Nobody, screenwriter Derek Kolstad is leaving Earth with Planet Death.

He teams with writer Robert Venditti and artist Tomás Giorello on the upcoming space invasion limited series, which publisher Bad Idea will release in early March.

The Hollywood Reporter has a first-look at the series, which takes place on a frozen, hostile planet millions of miles away from Earth as a human invading force attempts to take out a deadly weapon on an alien planet. It centers on Corporal Scott, whose battalion is wiped out within moments of landing on the planet, leaving him the sole survivor. According to the description, “Against overwhelming odds, Scott dares the unthinkable — cross behind enemy lines, survive the lethal landscape, evade capture by ruthless enemies, resist natural predators, face human deserters and finish the mission single-handedly. Locked in his suit of full combat battle armor,...

DC Comics features some of the most powerful and skilled fighters in the comic book world, from street-level vigilantes like Batman to cosmic superheroes like Superman. Some of the best superhero vs superhero fights in DC history include battles between Batman and Wildcat, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps, Superman and Shazam, and the final battle in Kingdom Come. These epic battles showcase the strengths and weaknesses of the characters, often resulting in humbling experiences and character development.

DC Comics is home to some of the most powerful and skilled fighters in comics, from the street-level vigilantes like Batman to cosmic superheroes like Superman. While the heroes spend most of their energy bringing down villains, the time often comes when one superhero must fight a former friend in battle

Whether the conflicts are based on differences, trickery, or long-standing feuds reaching the breaking point, seeing two superheroes fight one...

Longstanding DC hero Hawkman didn't receive a definitive origin story, or a character-defining solo run, until 2018, when author Robert Venditti crafted one of contemporary comics greatest arcs. Throughout Venditti's Hawkman run, the character along with Hawkwoman was given a new cosmic importance, with a history spanning space and time. Hawkman was full of impactful action, lore-altering character moments, and gratifying nods to the character's past for those readers who recognized, like Robert Venditti, that Hawkman was overdue to become one of DC's most exciting characters.

Since the Golden Age, Hawkman has remained among DC's most underrated superheroes. Initially based on the Hawkmen from Flash Gordon comic strips, the hero has evolved into one of the industry's most complicated origins. In 2018, Robert Venditti and Bryan Hitch revitalized the character, giving him his own solo ongoing series for the first time in years, and set out to definitively establish his continuity once and for all.

In the climactic battle of Superman '78, the Man of Steel inspires Metallo to be a hero in a powerful moment of compassion and understanding. When Metallo asks why Superman believed he could survive a kryptonite-powered villain, Kal-El explains that he doesn't; "I Believe in You." The spirit of Christopher Reeve's original movie Superman is alive and well, with this inspiring climax a perfect fit for his movie portrayal.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #6The comic book sequel to the 1978 Superman film series just featured a moment that perfectly captured the heart of Christopher Reeve's take on the iconic hero. The finale to Superman '78: The Metal Curtain sees the Man of Steel end his conflict with Metallo in a way only a true hero can.

In Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #6 by Robert Venditti and Gavin Guidry, Superman is in Moscow...

MrBallen is hitting bookshelves.

His production company Ballen Studios is partnering with Ten Speed Graphic to collect some of the spooky (and often true) stories he’s told on YouTube and on his podcast into his first publication: a graphic novel called MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious.

Titled after MrBallen’s longtime content catchphrase, Strange, Dark & Mysterious will contain comic-style adaptations of some of the hundreds of stories that have gotten him nearly 9 million subscribers on YouTube and 9 million followers on TikTok. It’ll also contain a few stories MrBallen’s audience hasn’t heard yet.

The book will be drawn by three acclaimed veteran artists: graphic novelist Robert Venditti and comic book artist Andrea Mutti on interior, with a cover (which you can see above) from artist Rob Prior.

“I’ve been drawn to books and storytelling my whole life,” MrBallen said in a statement. “But the one thing...

MrBallen, Ballen Studios and Ten Speed Graphic announced today the upcoming publication of the graphic novel MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious. This is the first book by MrBallen and Ballen Studios, and it will contain graphic adaptations of the mysterious stories based on true events from their incredibly popular podcast and YouTube channel, as well as additional new, exclusive stories. MrBallen Presents will be published simultaneously in hardcover, paperback, and e-book on October 1st, 2024.

John Allen, known globally as “MrBallen,” has been enthralling audiences for years with his unique brand of storytelling, covering strange and mysterious phenomena ranging from the unexplained screaming heard in parts of Nahanni Valley, the Kandahar Giant found in Afghanistan, and Allen’s own brush with the paranormal. Deeply researched and seriously compelling, the hit MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories rapidly gained a devoted fanbase for the raconteur himself and for the rarely-before-covered unsettling occurrences...

Lex Luthor despises Superman, but his hatred for communism runs even deeper. In the fight against Metallo and the Ussr, Luthor defends capitalism for his own selfish reasons. Despite his selfish motives, Lex Luthor teams up with Superman to save the day.

Warning! Preview pages ahead for Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #5!Sure, Lex Luthor hates Superman to his very core, but there's something that the Man of Steel's nemesis absolutely can't stand even more. One of Lex's plans has majorly backfired and the villain has put global stability at risk. While making up for it, Luthor sheds light on the one thing he hates worse than Superman.

In a preview for Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #5 by Robert Venditti and Gavin Guidry, Superman brings Lois Lane to meet with General Sam Lane, in the California Desert. The three prepare to meet with Lex Luthor, who arrives in a limousine.

Wesley Dodds: The Sandman challenges the old Comics Code Authority with a renegade U.S. military general villain. The series bravely subverts the Comics Code by portraying the U.S. military in a negative light, going against established authority. The new Sandman storyline weaves complex commentary on comics history and the Comics Code Authority into an entertaining superhero story.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #5The original Sandman Wesley Dodds is back in the world of comics, and his latest challenge is a brilliant subversion of the old Comics Code Authority. While many modern fans are familiar with DC’s Sandman thanks to the legendary Neil Gaiman series and its subsequent Netflix adaptation, the concept stretches all the way back to the Golden Age of comics, which is where the controversy that led to the creation of the Code all began.

Coming from the creative team of Robert Venditti,...

Talented artists bring Green Lantern constructs to life, making them even more impressive than they already are. Green Lanterns can use their Power Rings to create anything they imagine, from vehicles to entire cities. Artwork by skilled artists effectively conveys the emotions behind the constructs, whether it's grief, determination, or creativity.

The DC Universe’s Green Lanterns have the ability to bring whatever they imagine to life with their Power Rings. Provided they have the willpower, they can fashion anything from weapons, to support items, and even backup in case of an emergency.

But as amazing as the Green Lantern’s constructs are, they wouldn’t be half as impressive if it weren’t for the artists who bring these manifestations to life on paper. The real world might not have Power Rings or a Green Lantern Corps, but talented artists can create amazing visuals for fans to enjoy. Read...

Warning: Contains spoilers for Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #4

Superman faces Metallo in a televised battle, paralleling Rocky IV's iconic fight, symbolizing the tensions between the US and Soviet Union. Metallo's suit is powered by Kryptonite, making victory likely for him, potentially leading to a major blow for the US if Superman loses. If Superman does lose, he could challenge Metallo to a rematch by figuring out a way to work around Metallo's weakness, similar to Rocky IV.

Superman's latest comic adventure is taking a genius page from Rocky IV's script as Clark Kent is set to face his Russian opposite. This comic-book sequel to the iconic '70s film Superman: The Movie has been an immense success, handling the Cold War better than the original franchise. Now, the ultimate battle between Superman and the Soviet Union is about to take place after taking inspiration from the most underappreciated Rocky film.

Sandman's gas exposes victims to their past wrongdoings, causing them to experience the pain they inflicted on others. Dodds' connection to Dream of the Endless justifies the extreme nature of his power. As a regular detective, his ability to create potent hallucinations is explained by his link to Dream's cosmic power. Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #4 is available now from DC Comics.

Warning: Spoilers for Wesley Dodds: The Sandman (2023) #4 ahead!Wesley Dodds - the original Sandman - may be one of DC's oldest heroes, but a return to his adventures shows he's also one of the scariest. Dodds has long beaten criminals by knocking them out with a unique gas concoction, but it turns out they don't exactly get a good night's rest. The issue reveals what those exposed to Dodds' sleeping gas actually experience, essentially giving him a dark superpower.

Having been dosed with his own sleep gas when chasing...

Wesley Dodds: The Sandman delivers a tense and engaging mystery that sets it apart from other Dawn of DC books. Birds of Prey brings together a non-traditional yet entertaining team with humor and dynamic fight scenes. Unstoppable Doom Patrol showcases the weird history of the heroes in a surprisingly poignant series full of laughs and growth.

When the dust from Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths settled, DC Comics started a new initiative to give its heroes a brand-new start. In 2023, the publisher launched the Dawn of DC, a yearlong initiative to show off the company’s greatest heroes on exciting adventures. Many heroes got new creative teams while others got their first series in years. There were a lot of books published under the Dawn of DC banner, but only a few stand out as the best. Read on to discover the 10 titles that truly captured the Dawn of DC’s spirit.

The Golden Age Sandman finally has a worthy adversary in the dark and corrupted version known as the Fog. Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman, is a foundational character in the DC Universe and has never had a villain that truly challenged him. The Fog proves to be a formidable foe for the Sandman, nearly killing him on their first encounter.

Warning: contains spoilers for Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #3!

At long last, the Golden Age Sandman, Wesley Dodds, has a worthy adversary. The Golden Age Sandman is one of DC’s oldest characters and a charter member of the Justice Society of America. Yet despite his longevity and fan appeal, the Sandman has never had a foe truly worthy of him–until now. In Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #3, readers are introduced to a dark and corrupted version of the Sandman, one who is more than a match for Dodds.

Wesley...

Superman '78 introduces Green Lantern, expanding the Richard Donner Superman franchise and potentially setting the stage for a future Justice League. The pilot in the story strongly resembles Hal Jordan, leading to speculation that he could become the Green Lantern in this continuity. The addition of Green Lantern to Superman '78 suggests that more heroes may debut in the series, potentially forming their own Justice League.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #2!The 1978 Superman movie mythos just got a little bit bigger with the surprising introduction of Green Lantern. For the first time, Christophe Reeves' Man of Steel is facing off against a version of his kryptonite-powered nemesis Metallo, and caught up in the battle is Earth-789's version of Hal Jordan.

In Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #2 by Robert Venditti and Gavin Guidry, Superman takes Lois Lane to the Fortress of Solitude to meet his Kryptonian parents.

In Superman '78: The Metal Curtain, Clark introduces Lois Lane to his biological parents, Jor-El and Lara, for the first time in the franchise. This series brings closure to the romance between Lois and Clark, which was stunted in the last two sequels of the original movies. The comic book continuation allows fans to rebuild and explore the Lois and Clark relationship in a way that the final two sequels didn't.

Warning: Spoilers for Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #2!The comic book continuation of Christopher Reeve's Superman movies has introduced a surprising first for the franchise. The core of the first two Superman movies was the romance between Lois Lane and Clark Kent, as played at the time by Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve. As the comics continue to follow that same continuity, their romance continues to evolve.

Lois and Clark take the next step of their...

The Guardians' creation of the Manhunters resulted in the slaughter of an entire sector, proving emotionally detached policing was a mistake. John Stewart's controversial decision to kill fellow Green Lantern Mogo caused widespread criticism among his peers. Kyle Rayner's decision to hide the death of his son from his love interest Soranik Natu permanently ended their relationship and broke her trust.

Despite being charged with protecting the DC Universe, the Green Lantern Corps has several black marks in its history. Generally, the Corps’ Power Rings seek out some of the most stalwart alien beings from various galaxies. But that doesn’t stop its members or even its leaders from making grave errors.

Sometimes it’s a failure that costs an incalculable number of lives. Other times it’s a mistake that harms one important person. Read on to discover the most devastating failures in the history of the Green Lantern Corps.

Wally West's decision to leave the Flash mantle led to Bart Allen's death and could have been avoided had he stayed. Wally's refusal to help his friend Hunter Zolomon led to him becoming the evil Zoom instead of finding a better path. Barry Allen's twisted timeline resulted in him becoming a murderer, throwing his life into chaos.

The Flash might be the Fastest Man Alive, but even he’s prone to costly failures that have huge impacts on the world around him. Ever since Jay Garrick started it all, the Flash mantle has been shared by numerous heroes in DC’s speedster family. And nearly every one of them has a mistake that haunts them.

Flashes tend to be overconfident thanks to their reality-breaking powers, but they’re just as likely to fail as anyone else. Read on to discover 10 of the greatest mistakes in Flash history.

A previously unseen villain from the 1978 Superman movie canon, Metallo, makes his debut in the comic Superman '78: The Metal Curtain. The comic takes readers back to the Cold War era and presents Metallo as a Russian soldier, part of the Ussr's plan to rival Superman's power. Although this version of Metallo will never be seen on the big screen, the comic provides an intriguing and era-appropriate hypothetical concept for the character.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #1!A villain never seen in Superman's 1978 movie canon has finally made his official debut. Superman '78: The Metal Curtain takes readers back to the days of the Cold War. And an underrated member of the Man of Steel's rogues' gallery is about to put the beloved take on Superman through the ringer.

In Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #1 by Robert Venditti and Gavin Guidry,...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Titans: Beast World Tour - Star City #1!

In Titans: Beast World Tour - Star City #1, Black Canary transforms into a monstrous canary, and it's up to Red Canary to save her mentor. Red Canary finally gets a chance to shine as she steps up to the challenge of saving Black Canary and proving herself as a hero. As the Beast World event unfolds, many iconic characters in the DC Universe will be transformed, and Red Canary will be the one to come to Black Canary's aid.

The latest "sidekick" inspired by a Justice League hero is finally returning to the DC Universe — to take down her personal hero. When Black Canary transforms into a literal monster, it's not Green Arrow who will step up to save her, but instead the person most inspired by Dinah Lance: Red Canary.

As the Beast World event hits full swing in the DC Universe,...

Wesley Dodds inadvertently created a new villain who is using his weapons and research to spread death and misery in the world. Dodds' attempt to create a more peaceful world with his sleep weapons is being overshadowed by the potential harm they can cause in the wrong hands. The Sandman is facing the burden of stopping his own creations from harming innocent people and must find and confront his new nemesis before it's too late.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #2!A nightmare has come true for the DC Universe's Golden Age Sandman in the form of a new enemy. Wesley Dodds has tried to use his genius to make the world a better place. But thanks to him, a new villain is about to stalk the streets with weapons personally designed by the Sandman.

In Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #2 by Robert Venditti and Riley Rossmo, Wesely's...

Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #1 captures the charm and optimism of the original Donnerverse films, delighting fans with its amazing and entertaining opening chapter. The story seamlessly integrates the Cold War feeling of the early 80s into the Superman film narrative, while also offering a new-reader friendly Superman story that captures the spirit and tone of the original movies. Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #1 is an entertaining and well-constructed beginning that captures the cozy appeal of the original films, promising a lot of fun and action down the line for Superman fans.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #1!The charm and optimism of the Donnerverse returns in the debut issue of Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #1. Robert Venditti and Gavin Guidry team up for a new chapter in the world popularized by Christopher Reeve's Man of Steel. Fans will delight at this...

"Superman '78: The Metal Curtain" reveals a new twist to Christopher Reeve's iconic portrayal of the Man of Steel. The sequel introduces a new storyline involving a spacecraft that crash-lands in the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Speculation arises about who or what was in the spacecraft, possibly introducing Supergirl to the Superman '78 universe.

Warning: contains potential spoilers for Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #1!Superman ‘78 reveals the missing piece of Christopher Reeve’s Man of Steel origin. For generations of movie-goers, Christopher Reeve’s portrayal of Superman remains the definitive version of the character, and DC has continued his adventures in the comic Superman ‘78. Now, the publisher is releasing a sequel, titled Superman ‘78: The Metal Curtain, adding new layers to Reeve’s iconic depiction of the Man of Steel.

Superman ‘78: The Metal Curtain #1 is written by Robert Venditti and drawn by Gavin Guidry with colors by Jordie Bellaire.

Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #1 delivers a gripping, noir tale that will please fans eager for a classic detective story with hard-hitting action. The book sets up an interesting mystery from the hero's past, capturing the best aspects of Wesley Dodds as a fighter and a scientist. Venditti and Rossmo make an excellent team, crafting a visually pleasing and well-written noir story that treats the Golden Age hero right.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #1!One member of the DC Universe's Justice Society of America gets his due in Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #1. The original Sandman is back to kick off a line of books dedicated to the best heroes of the Golden Age. Robert Venditti and Riley Rossmo deliver a book sure to please fans that are eager for a gripping, noir tale.

In 2022, DC Comics began its crossover event, The New Golden Age. After kicking off...

The Justice League roster includes some of DC Comics' strongest heroes – superpowered individuals who use things like heat vision, mind reading, and super speed to make the world a better place. Rarely do readers consider how horrifying these powers actually are, like having the ability to melt someone down to the bone with a glance.

There's no character this is more true for than Plastic Man. On the surface, he just has a goofy set of powers that let him stretch, but over the years Plastic Man has shown that he's the most terrifying hero in the Justice League, and here are the ten best examples of that.

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There are countless different universes in the DC Multiverse, but one of the darkest is without a doubt Earth-x. First seen in Freedom Fighters #1 – written by Robert Venditti – this was an Earth where the Nazis won World War II and took over the Earth.

The Christopher Reeve incarnation of Superman returns to fight Russia in a new sequel comic to Superman ‘78, which chronicled the continued adventures of Reeve’s iconic Superman, picking up where the first film left off. The series was a hit with fans, and now DC is publishing a sequel series: Superman ‘78: The Metal Curtain, which sets the Man of Steel on a collision course with the Soviet Union.

DC’s November and December solicitations revealed more information about Superman ‘78: The Metal Curtain’s first two issues. Robert Venditti, who wrote the previous Superman ‘78 book, will return to pen The Metal Curtain. He will be joined by artist Gavin Guidry.

uperman ‘78: The Metal Curtain will introduce Metallo to the Reeves’ universe, created by the Soviet Union as a response to the Man of Steel.

Related: Batman '89 and Superman '78 Take Place in the Same Universe, DC Confirms.

Batman's contingency plans acknowledge the thin line between heroics and villainy, as any hero could pose a grave threat to the world. Corrupted versions of heroes like Hecate Wonder Woman and Sovereign's Aquaman prove that Batman needs more anti-Justice League plans. Even Batman himself needs a contingency plan, as shown by the twisted version of Bruce Wayne known as The Batman Who Laughs.

Batman has always recognized the need to be prepared in case one of his Justice League allies turned against the team, and at times, this habit of keeping contingency plans has itself been a source of conflict between the Caped Crusader and his superpowered friends. However, the history of the Justice League has proven that not only is Batman right, but that perhaps he hasn't been prepared enough.

Batman's contingency plans acknowledge that there is a thin line between heroics and villainy, one that can be crossed unwittingly,...

Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman, will return this fall in a brand-new miniseries,as part of DC Comics’ larger New Golden Age initiative. This new book will be a return to glory for the character, who has not headlined his own title in more than 25 years. Wesley Dodds: The Sandman will spotlight Dodds at a vital moment in his career, when his greatest invention could also spell doom for humanity.

DC has released more information on the October-shipping title, including a look at the first issue’s cover, shared below. Written by Robert Venditti and drawn by Riley Rossmo, the book casts Dodds as a “pacifist,” albeit one who has given up on dreams of a peaceful world. However, Dodds has not given up on other people, believing they will do the right thing if given the right tools and circumstances. He also believes in the concept of “humane warfare.

It looks like the Flash and his bitter rival, the Reverse-Flash, have a deeper connection than fans thought. The Flash #46 reveals what truly connects Barry Allen and Eobard Thawne other than their heated relationship.

The dynamic between a hero and their archenemy is often one full of pain and anger. This is no less true of the pair of the modern-day hero Flash and his enemy from the 25th century, the Reverse-Flash. At one point, Thawne idolized the Scarlet Speedster, and desperately wanted to be just like him, even recreating the experiment that gave the Flash his speed powers. However, Thawne snapped when he decided to travel through time and meet his hero, only to discover that he was destined to be the Flash's greatest nemesis. Christening himself the Reverse-Flash, the villain began studying his powers so he could find new ways to make his newfound enemy suffer.

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A terrifying secret completely changes everything about the origin of the Flash. The Flash #47 shows that Barry Allen and his psychopathic rival, the Reverse-Flash, have an awful thing in common for the most disturbing reason.

Like many heroes, the origin of the Fastest Man Alive is one marked by the tragic death of a loved one. Though Barry didn't know it as a child, his actions as a hero in the future would inspire a madman named Eobard Thawne to gain speed powers for himself. But after gaining his powers, the man who would be known as the Reverse-Flash dedicated himself to destroying the Flash. Unable to kill Barry without damaging his own timeline, Thawne opted to make Barry suffer as much as possible without actually murdering him. Instead, Reverse-Flash destroyed Flash's childhood by killing Barry's mother and framing the boy's father, leaving the future Flash alone for years.

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It looks like DC has already keyed fans on how the Flash can be beaten for good. The Flash #49 reveals that Barry Allen can be taken down pretty effectively with some clever and dangerous planning.

While most heroes have weaknesses villains often exploit in order to get an edge over their enemies, the Flash is a bit harder to hurt. With his speeds, he can easily defeat most criminals in the blink of an eye, never even giving people a chance to try and hurt him. Thanks to the mysterious and odd nature of the phenomena known as the Speed Force, heroes that channel its godlike power find themselves able to avoid almost any kind of damage. The Flash may be human and not exactly bulletproof, but with him able to move speeds that defy all logic, he rarely has to worry about harm ever coming to him.

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It seems that the Flash's mother wasn't the target the Reverse-Flash was after all. The Flash #45 reveals that Nora Allen was just one part of a larger plan for Eobard Thawne to make his longtime enemy truly suffer.

The Fastest Man Alive has numerous enemies that would love nothing more than to see him dead, but none more than the Reverse-Flash. Once one of the Flash's biggest fanboys, Eobard Thawne did everything he could to copy his hero, right down to gaining speed powers for himself. Unfortunately, after discovering he was destined to become the Flash's greatest villain, Thawne snapped and dedicated his life to destroying Barry Allen. However, he couldn't kill his fallen idol without interrupting the timeline and preventing himself from gaining superpowers. Instead, Reverse-Flash opted to torment the Flash as much as possible without killing him up to and including the murder of Barry's mother.

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He might be the Fastest Man Alive, but even the Flash admits that may not be enough thanks to one weakness. Barry Allen owned up to the one thing that his powers can't withstand and could pose a serious risk to his life.

There are few power sets as amazing in the DC Universe as super speed. As people like Barry and Wally West have discovered, speed can unlock some truly impressive skills with a bit of technical know. By applying their speed correctly, Flashes can enhance their strength, run on air, and even travel to other worlds in DC's vast multiverse. These extra abilities brought on by Flash's tremendous speed have made him an invaluable member of the Justice League. On a team that contains god-level superhumans, Barry Allen and other speedsters have proven that they are some of the most powerful of the bunch.

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It might seem that the Flash is one of the DC Universe's best heroes, but he might actually be one of its most duplicitous. A future version of Barry shows off the speedster's worst self and implies that Barry is a lot more selfish than he appears.

There are a lot of heroes in the Dcu that fit the definition of 'goody-goody'. Superman, Starfire, Robin, just a few of DC's finest that fight crime with a smile on their face and a genuine interest in making the world a better place. But few heroes have the Pollyanna attitude that the Flash does. Barry Allen is a firm believer in justice and dedicates nearly every waking second to using his powers and his keen analytical mind to righting wrongs. While he's been the victim of terrible tragedies, Flash keeps his hopeful spirit alive and does his best to pass it to others.

The Speed Force might be the Flash's greatest asset, but its existence may be revealing a real problem with the Justice League. Several incidences have shown the phenomenon to be a serious threat that the team of heroes might be turning a blind eye towards.

While little is understood about the origins of the Speed Force or how it operates, one thing that's for certain is that since he was first exposed to its power, Barry Allen has been one of the fastest things in the DC Universe. In fact, every speedster linked to the power of the Speed Force has been blessed with the ability to defy the laws of physics, and even travel backwards and forwards through time. Barry and the various heroes to wear Flash's lightning bolt insignia are always finding new and amazing applications of the power that the Speed Force bestows.

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The standard version of Two-Face may be a nightmare for Gotham City, but Flash's own take on the villain is his own personal nightmare. When trapped in a bizarre realm of the Speed Force, Barry Allen placed his trust in the wrong person and got his own take on the classic Batman antagonist.

Out of all the baddies in the Dark Knight's rogues gallery, Two-Face is one of Batman's most unpredictable. Ever since Harvey Dent was splashed with acid, he's been battling the worst side of him: a twisted persona that lives for crime and destruction. While Batman has tried to save Two-Face, rarely has any of his attempts at rehabilitation worked. No matter how much effort the hero puts forward, he can't seem to drag Harvey back to his former state. It's all the more tragic in that Bruce and Harvey were close friends before his unfortunate transformation.

The untold history of speedsters in the DC Universe puts the Flash and his allies in a whole new light. Barry Allen discovered that while he's the Fastest Man Alive, the past is filled with people blessed by the Speed Force's gifts.

The legacy of the Flash is one that fans of the Scarlet Speedster are highly familiar with. Barry Allen was once doused with chemicals and struck with a bolt of lightning that gave him incredible speed and made him the Flash. From there, a chain of events started that led to the creation of an entire Flash Family of speedsters. The exponential increase of heroes connected to the Speed Force has without a doubt made the Dcu a better place. All across the world, people can look upon Flash's lightning bolt insignia and recognize that there's nothing to fear with the Fastest Man Alive around.

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