Your Batman: Bad Seeds Reading Order Checklist!

Posted on July 3, 2026 | by Super Robot Lifeform

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BATMAN BAD SEEDS READING ORDER

1. POISON IVY #45

MONSTERS AT THE MAYOR’S MANOR!

Poison Ivy is losing supporters quicker than she can kill them! After a hard day at the office, Mayor Pamela Ivy retreats to her luxurious Gotham City home for some R & R, but not even her home is safe! What terrible menace lurks in wait for her? Read this issue and find out!

On sale 6/3/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 5/11/2026.

2. POISON IVY #46

PANIC IN THE STREETS!

Gotham City is a powder keg, and Poison Ivy is the match! The air is full of anger, pain, and despair as things go from bad to even worse. The chopping block is calling out for Mayor Pamela Isley. Can Ivy’s faithful underlings save her from herself, or will the city swallow them whole first?

On sale 7/1/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 6/3/2026.

3. POISON IVY #47

A BATMAN: BAD SEEDS PRELUDE! SOMETHING VERY BAD IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN.

Gotham City is done with Mayor Pamela Isley—there’s just one problem for everyone there: She’s not done with them. The stage is set for the explosive new Batman line crossover event—Bad Seeds!

On sale 8/26/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/3/2026.

4. BATMAN: BAD SEEDS—SUNSET #1

THE BATMAN: BAD SEEDS EVENT STARTS HERE! MATT FRACTION, G. WILLOW WILSON, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, AND CLIFF RATHBURN KICK OFF AN ALL-NEW BATMAN EVENT!

Gotham City’s new mayor, Pamela Isley, deserted by her allies both political and arcane, is about to make a last-ditch power play that will leave Gotham decimated by daylight. Having already declared war on the Bat-Family and flooded the streets with his private, paramilitarized police army, Police Commissioner Vandal Savage sees an opportunity to solve two problems at once. Storylines converge in Batman: Bad Seeds, a Gotham City event spanning one long, dark night in Gotham that threatens to turn the entire city into a hostile world of prehistoric plant life unlike anything on Earth for millennia, at a time when its greatest heroes are hunted and in hiding. As the sun goes down and Gotham loses power, Matt Fraction (Batman), G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Giuseppe Camuncoli (Absolute Evil), and Cliff Rathburn (The Walking Dead) deliver an unforgettable opening chapter that shows the only thing scarier than the night just might be the morning sun…

On sale 8/26/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/3/2026.

5. BATMAN #13

VANDAL SAVAGE PUTS IVY IN THE CROSSHAIRS!

Somewhere in the headquarters of the Gotham City Police Department, Vandal Savage hides a chemical weapon designed to kill Poison Ivy… but if Ivy dies, there will be no ending the bad night of Bad Seeds, for Gotham City or anywhere else. No power. No comms. A heavily-armed private militia tasked with bringing him down on orders of the worst person in Gotham. All holed up together within an impenetrable fortress. This sounds like a job for Batman. Eisner winner Matt Fraction and superstar artist Matteo Scalera deliver a crucial chapter of the Batman: Bad Seeds event!

On sale 9/2/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/10/2026.

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6. BATGIRL #23

CAUGHT BETWEEN DESPERATE GOTHAMITES AND DEADLY FLORA, CASSANDRA CAIN WILL HAVE TO FIGHT TO SURVIVE!

Batgirl was supposed to finally have one night off at Ba Bao’s noodle shop, but when Gotham erupts into a nightmare of prehistoric plant life, suddenly she is the sole protector of an entire restaurant of Gotham citizens. With a bounty on her head and a lethal jungle crawling with monsters outside, will Batgirl survive the night…or will this night off actually kill her?

On sale 9/2/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/10/2026.

7. BATMAN: BAD SEEDS—GOTHAM GENERAL #1

WHEN DISASTER STRIKES, NOT ALL OF GOTHAM’S HEROES WEAR CAPES!

Welcome to General, Gotham City’s tier one trauma center. Power is out, fires are burning, transpo is shot, and the calls just keep coming. There are more patients than beds, half presenting with respiratory complications, the other half suffering hallucinogenic psychotic episodes. In every other emergency department in the DCU, this would be a catastrophe. For Dr. Ava Dastur and the men and women working at General, it’s a Tuesday. DC Comics is pleased to introduce you to the staff of Gotham General. No capes, no costumes, and don’t call them heroes—this is their job.

On sale 9/9/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/17/2026.

8. BATMAN: BAD SEEDS—GOTHAM CENTRAL #1

IS THIS THE LAST STAND FOR THE ONLY GOOD COPS LEFT IN GOTHAM CITY?

A killer is on the loose, someone is stalking Arkham Towers’ Dr. Zeller, the subways are out of control, and Anarky’s just pulled a big-time heist! With Vandal Savage diverting the GCPD’s resources to his single-minded war against the Bats and the Bat-Family trying to stop Poison Ivy while evading the GCPD, there’s almost no one left to do actual police work! Looks like officers Gordon and Espinoza have their work cut out for them.

On sale 9/9/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/17/2026.

9. DETECTIVE COMICS #1113

TOM TAYLOR AND SUPERSTAR GUEST ARTIST JEFF SPOKES CONTINUE BATMAN’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE EPIC BAD SEEDS EVENT!

Spores, vines, and lumbering floronic monsters have invaded the Dark Knight’s city. Now, as chaos runs rampant in the streets Batman has sworn to protect, Batman finds that Vandal Savage and his TUCO squads may prove even more deadly than the prehistoric flora that has taken the city for its own. Can Batman save Gotham from this lethal convergence of human evil and verdant violence before it’s too late? Find out in this can’t-miss issue that continues directly where Batman #13 leaves off! Also featuring a back-up story showcasing the winning villain design from the BUILDING BAD sweepstakes!

On sale 9/16/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/24/2026.

10. NIGHTWING #142

DOWNWIND FROM DISASTER!

When Gotham is struck by a terraforming disaster, the downwind city of Bludhaven falls victim to unanticipated side effects. After a truck full of TNT is stolen from a Bludhaven construction yard, Nightwing learns it’s headed toward Gotham as a form of righteous vengeance for everything the city has done to Bludhaven… and only he might be fast enough to stop it before things get explosive.

On sale 9/16/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/24/2026.

11. CATWOMAN #91

CAPER AT 2,000 FEET!

With the city in disarray, Catwoman sets out to make the best of the situation and do the one thing absolutely no one else would dare: break into Vandal Savage’s home.

On sale 9/16/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/24/2026.

12. BATWOMAN #7

BATWOMAN RETURNS TO GOTHAM CITY… JUST AS BAD SEEDS TAKE ROOT!

It was supposed to be a quick return trip before heading back to Greece, but with Batwoman now seen as a cold-blooded killer in the public eye, Commissioner Savage declaring open season on anyone who wears the Bat, and Poison Ivy’s urban renewal initiative sprouting chaos in the streets, it’s going to be a long night…especially when Batman reaches out with a mission to get comms back up between the heroes. Maybe she should’ve watered her plants before she left…

On sale 9/16/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/24/2026.

13. HARLEY QUINN #66

CHAOS IN THROATCUTTER HILL!

Ahh, finally time for a nice relaxing—what the heck?! I just got my life back to normal, and now the whole city is gettin’ torn apart by prehistoric plants, poisonous pollen, and ahhh…dangit, I ran outta P words for alliteration, so uhhh…terrible treeoids? I got a bad feeling my one true love, Poison Ivy, is behind alla this. I guess I gotta get my butt down to City Hall stat!

On sale 9/23/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 8/31/2026.

14. POISON IVY #48

MEET YOUR MASTER.

With Gotham City firmly in Poison Ivy’s grasp, the verdant villainess’s powers are at an all-time high. Now that Batman’s forces and Ivy’s traitorous former allies are all ground down to a pulp beneath her, is there anyone left to stand in Ivy’s way? Absolutely not. It’s time to get in line or die.

On sale 9/30/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 9/7/2026.

Your Marvel Queen in Black Reading Order Checklist!

Posted on May 15, 2026 | by Super Robot Lifeform

There’s dever a Knull moment in this summer’s thrilling Queen in Black crossover, from your friends and ours at Marvel Comics! WHOOPS, we mean knever a dull moment! WHOOPS, we mean never a dull moment! WHAT IS HAPPENING?! Listen, just trust us—this latest edge-of-your-seater in the Knull saga will put the silent K in the word KPULSE-POUNDING!

This is what we know so far—check back for regular updates!

WHAT’S YOUR MARVEL QUEEN IN BLACK READING ORDER?

1. KNULL #5

LET THERE BE LIGHT!

Knull has conquered the Lightforce Dimension and left his dastardly eternal mark in SUPERNOVA fashion! But wait! An enemy he thought he’d eliminated with extreme prejudice is back for more…and he comes UPGRADED for battle this time! Meanwhile, the newly crowned Queen in Black, HELA OF ASGARD, is beginning to question her strategy against Knull – is it time to activate Plan B? This is it! The bombastic grand finale! Who will fall? Who will rise? Who will CLAIM THE LIGHT?! Whatever happens, the Marvel Universe will never be the same!

On sale 5/13/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 4/13/2026.

2. VENOM #259

VenoMJ GETS AN ALL-NEW LOOK!

A face from Venom’s past is back from the dead – with a warning that could mean the end of the world! In the face of the apocalypse, who can Mary Jane Watson trust with her greatest secret? Not who you think! Meanwhile, Dylan Brock makes a decision…and the Venom family may never be the same! Plus, an all-new look for VenoMJ!

On sale 6/24/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 5/11/2026.

3. QUEEN IN BLACK #1

HEL ON EARTH!

On the farthest edges of the solar system, KNULL, GOD OF THE VOID, builds a brand-new army to destroy Earth… but HELA OF ASGARD might have gotten there first – as she makes planetfall with a legion of the galaxy’s deadliest symbiotes! Two of the most powerful evils in the galaxy are at war… and the SON OF VENOM is caught right in the middle! Writer Al Ewing (IMMORTAL HULK, MORTAL THOR) and Iban Coello (IMPERIAL, FANTASTIC FOUR) – the team behind VENOM WAR – bring you a cosmic collision of evil versus evil with the good caught in the middle!

On sale 7/1/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 4/20/2026.

4. QUEEN IN BLACK: DEFENDERS OF LIGHT AND DARK #1

UNLEASH THE HEROES!

Beta Ray Bill is the only hero in Midgard who remembers Hela, the Goddess of Death… but does that mean he and his team can counter a Queen In Black? Meanwhile, Tony Stark’s all-new Black Metal Armor is the ultimate weapon against Knull, God of the Void… but does he have command of his own defense squad? This all leads to the mission that’ll decide the outcome of the Queen In Black saga!

On sale 7/8/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 6/8/2026.

5. QUEEN IN BLACK: HELA #1

THE QUEEN TAKES HER THRONE!

• All the secrets of the Queen in Black – revealed!

• Why were Hela and Tyr in Midgard when the Rainbow Bridge fell? How did she cage Knull, God of the Void? And which Thor tried to stop her?

• Balder the Brave seeks the answers from Karnilla of the Norns… but will he live to tell anyone else?

On sale 7/22/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 6/22/2026.

6. VENOM #260

Months ago, Dylan Brock was killed by Carnage – and granted an audience with the Eventuality, the ultimate iteration of his father. He asked five questions and he was given five answers – hints at a dark future waiting for him. Now that future is here…

On sale 7/8/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 6/8/2026.

7. QUEEN IN BLACK: VENOM UNCHAINED #1

EDDIE BROCK: IMPRISONED!

Eddie Brock is in prison after a failed bond with Carnage, and the Queen In Black is coming!!! Eddie wants to get back to Venom. But without a symbiote, how will he escape?!

On sale 7/15/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 6/15/2026.

8. QUEEN IN BLACK #2

A CATACLYSM OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS!

Tony Stark races against time, assembling powerful twin teams- Defenders of Light and Defenders of Dark – to battle Hela and Knull amidst the cosmic void. As their clash shakes the stars, Hela unleashes her devastating assault on Earth, forcing the AVENGERS OF EARTH into action for humanity’s survival. But chaos doesn’t end there: the monstrous SYMBIOTE INTELLIGENCE descends upon New York City, igniting a fierce confrontation as Venom and the Fantastic Four leap into battle! Will heroes unite and overcome the tide of darkness threatening the universe?

On sale 7/29/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 6/29/2026.

9. QUEEN IN BLACK: THOR #1

As Beta Ray Bill battles Hela at the edge of space, he considers his role as the heir of Thor’s story…

… little dreaming that the story continues with Sigurd Jarlson…

… or that the Death Goddess has plans for the Mortal Thor. Somewhere in the city, a man with a hammer is about to face the ultimate test.

On sale 8/12/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 7/13/2026.

10. VENOM #260

On sale 7/8/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 6/8/2026.

11. QUEEN IN BLACK #3

THE CODEX IS THE KEY!

Hela wants him as her secret weapon – Knull just wants him dead! Dylan Brock’s survival might be the one thing Venom and Eddie Brock agree about – but even at the end of the world, can they work together? All this and the rollicking return of the Fantastic Five!

On sale 8/19/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 7/20/2026.

11. QUEEN IN BLACK: DEFENDERS OF LIGHT AND DARK #2

LIGHT AND DARK COLLIDE!

The Defenders have taken the fight to the dual threat of Hela and Knull, choosing offense over defense to save the Earth. But will in-fighting and tragedy combine to seal the fates of Team Dark and Team Light before they can complete their desperate mission? Or will the mysterious and dangerous “Plan B” turn the tide in this seemingly unwinnable battle? The fate of the world hangs in the balance between the forces of light and dark!

On sale 8/19/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 7/20/2026.

Your DC KO Reading Order Checklist!

Posted on July 22, 2025 | by Super Robot Lifeform

It may not be THE list everyone is buzzing about right now, but we’re pretty excited about it! This October, hold on to the edge of your beanbag chair as DC’s DC KO crossover event gets underway! As the Heart of Apokolips ravages the Earth, Darkseid says “GET OVER HERE!” to the heroes of the DC Universe when he challenges them to a deadly tournament to decide the fate of the world! Who will live? Who will die? Who will get the streaming rights? Don’t miss a panel with this handy DC KO reading order checklist!

DC KO READING ORDER

1. JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #11

EVE OF DESTRUCTION!

Something strange is happening on Earth…and the Justice League is powerless to stop it! It began with a horrific volcanic eruption in the heart of the villainstronghold nation of Zandia…and quickly spread to Count Vertigo’s neighboring kingdom of Vlatava. The parademons that the JLU faced before are only the tip of the iceberg–the entire planet is now in peril! What signal does this point to in the Quantum Quorum’s tournament? Do not miss this pivotal next chapter in the All In saga!

On sale 9/24/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 9/1/2025.

2. AQUAMAN #11

A KING’S DESCENT INTO MADNESS!

Mera and the mystery of Atlantis unravels, even as Andy moves towards her ultimate goal and Arthur contends with the power of the Blue! But is this power too much for even a KING to contend with? An oceanic onslaught unloads on the king of the seven seas, and the connection between the DARK TIDE and DARKSEID is at last revealed!

On sale 11/12/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 10/20/2025.

3. JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE OMEGA ACT SPECIAL #1 (ONE-SHOT)

IT’S ALL BEEN LEADING TO THIS!

A special oversize prologue to DC’s biggest event of the year. Everything since DC All In Special #1 has been building to this moment! Time Trapper is on the run from Darkseid’s Legion. Racing through time to learn how to stop Darkseid’s conquest, he witnesses how the future is already lost and the only hope of survival lies with the Justice League! The Time Trapper has a plan to save the DCU, but it means making an impossible offer to the League…

On sale 10/1/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 9/8/2025.

4. DC K.O. #1 (OF 4)

DC’S MAJOR 2025 EVENT IS HERE! SCOTT SNYDER AND JAVIER FERNANDEZ WELCOME YOU TO THE SLUGFEST OF THE CENTURY!

The Heart of Apokolips has transformed Earth into a hellscape in preparation for the return of Darkseid! The end of the DC Universe is here! The Justice League’s only chance to defeat Darkseid is to enter a deadly tournament, an epic and over-the-top battle royale that will surprise you! The World’s Greatest Heroes fight to become the champion to enter the ring against Darkseid, but there’s a catch… the closer you get to the Heart of Apokolips, the more it corrupts you, changes you into something dangerous. Which DC character has what it takes to make it to the end? Who is willing to do what it takes to win it all, even if it means taking down their friends and family? You want to get nuts? Let’s get nuts!

On sale 10/8/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 9/15/2025.

5. TITANS #28

THE TITANS RACE TO EVACUATE EARTH!

Spinning out of the world-shaking events of DC K.O.! Before the heart of Apokolips terraforms the planet into a hellscape, the Titans lead the evacuation of the Earth! While the team splits up to save as many people as possible, old friends and new allies join the fray to save humanity from extinction. The next major Titans storyline starts here!

On sale 10/15/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 9/22/2025.

6. SUPERMAN #31

SUPERMAN… MAN OF APOKOLIPS?!

Superman and his allies have been thrown into a dangerous game to capture the Heart of Apokolips at the center of Earth. But what is the Heart of Apokolips? And how are its origins tied to Krypton?! And why doesn’t Darkseid’s Legion want Superman to find out?!

On sale 10/22/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 9/29/2025.

7. THE FLASH #26

WALLY AND IMPULSE RACE THROUGH TIME—WITH MARK WAID AND CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL!

As the chaos around the DC Universe erupts during DC K.O., Impulse has an idea how to fix it: Impulsepoint—a terrible move that could wipe out everything unless the Flash can catch up with him as they race through time!

On sale 10/22/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 9/29/2025.

8. JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #12

THE TERRIFIC TEN ARE ON A DO-OR-DIE MISSION!

As the tournament begins and the transformation of Earth GROWS MORE DIRE, a strange signal is detected at the heart of darkness at the core of the planet–a Terrifictech device?! Michael Holt must put together an elite Justice League squad of the most powerful time-displaced heroes from We Are Yesterday to unravel the mystery–and this mission is a oneway ticket. Get ready for a mission to hell and back in this epic tie-in to the DC K.O. event!

On sale 10/22/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 9/29/2025.

9. DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #1 (OF 4)

SUPERSTARS JOSHUA WILLIAMSON AND DAN MORA TEST BATMAN LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

Experience Batman’s epic journey during the explosive DC K.O. event! The Dark Knight is forced to take a different path in the tournament for the Heart of Apokolips–one that has turned Gotham into a deadly arena where Batman must battle against the Batmen of the future! Who are these Batmen? Stay tuned to find out! Get ready for the greatest fight of Batman’s life in this over-the-top crossover miniseries!

On sale 11/5/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 10/13/2025.

10. TITANS #29

THE TITANS STAND BETWEEN HUMANITY AND APOKOLIPS!

The Towers have lifted, and Earth’s evacuation is complete! As the Titans take to the stars to save humanity from the oncoming apocalypse, trouble can’t help but follow them! Our heroes are scattered across the galaxy–and across dimensions–each discovering that new worlds mean new dangers, something Starfire knows all too well as she ends up cornered by an Apokoliptian blockade!

On sale 11/19/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 10/27/2025.

11. DC K.O. #2 (OF 4)

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

The tournament is in full swing. Heroes have fallen. Darkseid is near. The 32 champions have been chosen, and now they must compete to earn the Heart of Apokolips. The first challenge? Battling across a deadly arena to acquire new weapons of war. The greatest powers of the DC Universe are up for grabs, and whoever holds them will advance to the next level. Superman has his doubts that the Justice League is doing the right thing, but there are others who have no problem killing to get what they want…

On sale 11/26/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/3/2025.

12. SUPERMAN #32

LEX LUTHOR ENTERS THE FRAY!

Lex Luthor is back! But how did he get into the deadly tournament? Can Superman and Lex work together to learn about the Heart of Apokolips and how to stop it? And who protects Metropolis as it transforms into a raging firepit?

On sale 11/26/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/3/2025.

13. THE FLASH #27

THE SPEEDSTER CHASE THROUGH TIME CONTINUES!

After Impulse’s shocking decision, the Flash races through the time stream before Impulse’s irrational actions can potentially doom the DC Universe. But someone is just a step behind the speedsters, while the Flash and Impulse run right into a shocking reunion!

On sale 11/26/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/3/2025.

14. JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #13

THE TERRIFIC TEN ON A DO-OR-DIE MISSION!

The Earth opens up to swallow the JLU! Parademons swarm the Watchtower! The Time Trapper lies near-dead at Metamorpho’s feet? Any one of these things is catastrophic, but all three simultaneously? Can Armageddon be far behind?

On sale 11/26/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/3/2025.

15. DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #2 (OF 4)

BATMAN VS. BATMAN FOR THE SOUL OF GOTHAM CITY!

The stage is set, and Bruce Wayne’s battle through a gauntlet of future Batmen is on! Each former Robin has shaped Gotham City into their own vision of justice, and if Bruce can make his way past Dick Grayson, he’ll face the darkest one yet. Will he survive the most violent aspects of his own legacy? Or will Batman’s greatest failure destroy him and the city he’s sworn to protect? It’s a literal battle for the cowl–and for the fate of the DC Universe–as the all-star creative team of Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora turns up the heat!

On sale 12/3/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/10/2025.

16. DC K.O.: SUPERMAN VS. CAPTAIN ATOM #1 (ONE-SHOT)

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 7 OF 8!

A fight you never expected but are dying to see!

On sale 12/3/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/10/2025.

17. AQUAMAN #12

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 2 OF 8!

Friends become foes in a battle with cataclysmic consequences!

On sale 12/10/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/10/2025.

18. DC K.O.: WONDER WOMAN VS. LOBO #1 (ONE-SHOT)

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 3 OF 8!

Witness the ultimate smackdown as two heavy hitters fight for the crown!

On sale 12/10/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/10/2025.

19. TITANS #30

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 4 OF 8!

Grab yourself a ringside seat and get ready for the latest round of K.O. carnage!

On sale 12/17/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/17/2025.

20. DC K.O.: HARLEY QUINN VS. ZATANNA #1 (ONE-SHOT)

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 5 OF 8!

It’s all-out chaos as Harley Quinn faces off against a surprise opponent!

On sale 12/17/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/17/2025.

21. THE FLASH #28

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 6 OF 8!

It’s the match you never saw coming!

On sale 12/24/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/24/2025.

22. SUPERMAN #33

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 7 OF 8!

A fight you never expected but are dying to see!

On sale 12/24/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/24/2025.

23. DC K.O.: RED HOOD VS. THE JOKER #1 (ONE-SHOT)

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 8 OF 8! FINAL ROUND!

Welcome to the most ruthless fight in all of DC K.O. This one is personal!

On sale 12/24/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/24/2025.

24. JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #14

THE FALL OF MR. TERRIFIC!

As the time-displaced heroes fight for their lives against the towering might of the demonic neron, Mr. Terrific descends into the cold vacuum of space! But this time it’s by his own design… can Michael Holt team with the rogue agent behind Justice League Red to purge all emotion and coldly calculate the fate of humanity? Grab the tissues, everybody–this issue’s about to break some hearts!

On sale 12/24/2025. Don’t Miss Out Date 11/24/2025.

25. DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #3 (OF 4)

JASON TODD. TIM DRAKE. DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR BATMAN!

All-star creators Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora deliver the next pulse-pounding chapter of Batman’s journey during DC K.O., giving us the Dark Knight’s greatest challenge yet. Jason Todd is Batman. Tim Drake is Batman. And to complete his mission, Bruce Wayne will have to fight both of them. The former Robins aren’t giving up without a fight, and it will take everything Batman has–and then some–in order to defeat them. Does Batman have what it takes to defeat both of his pupils, or have the students become the masters?

On sale 1/7/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 12/1/2025.

26. DC K.O. #3

THE ELITE EIGHT REMAIN–AND ALL HELL IS GOING TO BREAK LOOSE! IT’S TAG-TEAM TIME!

As the Omega Tournament reaches its endgame, the final eight combatants are put to the ultimate test–confronted with a decades-long stay in their own personal hell! Emotions run high as heroes falter, villains revel, and the Heart of Apokolips eyes its new King Omega. In the end, only the final four will remain…

On sale 1/14/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 12/1/2025.

27. AQUAMAN #13

QUEEN MERA RISES!

As Arthur continues to duke it out in the major DC K.O. event, the hidden kingdom of Atlantis at last emerges! But all is not well, and Queen Mera finds herself face-to-face with the deadliest foe to attack their fair kingdom yet! New threats, new drama, a trip to the throne of Kahndaq, and the return of Black Manta!

On sale 1/14/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 12/1/2025.

28. TITANS #31

THE EARTH: REBORN!

Something has gone wrong in the Omega Tournament, and the planet’s transformation into New Apokolips has accelerated! Darkseid’s forces arrive on Earth to witness his rebirth, so it’s up to Donna Troy and Roy Harper to hold them back! But can they survive against Grail, the daughter of Darkseid?

On sale 1/21/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 12/15/2025.

29. DC K.O.: GREEN LANTERN—GALACTIC SLAM #1 (ONE-SHOT)

KYLE RAYNER BRINGS THE COSMIC REINFORCEMENTS!

As the K.O. tournament rages on Earth, the cosmos holds its collective breath as the heroes of our planet fight for the survival of the very universe. But the cavalry is on the horizon! Kyle Rayner, in a bid to provide cover for his fellow Green Lanterns, has found himself pummeled across the galaxy and into the ring of… a wrestling federation?! Oh no… oh dear heavens no… is Omega Bam Man about to enter the DC K.O. fray?! Oh mah gawd! An entire cavalcade of brawlers is right behind him! Are there tables? Somebody get the tables!

On sale 1/21/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 12/15/2025.

30. SUPERMAN #34

ROCK OF APOKOLIPS!

Darkseid’s plan worked! Earth has been transformed into Apokolips. His Dark Legion prepares the Earth for his imminent arrival. If Superman is locked in the tournament, who can stand up and defeat them?

On sale 1/28/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 1/5/2026.

31. THE FLASH #29

A RACE AGAINST THE DARK LEGION!

The Dark Legion chase the Flash and Impulse to a pivotal moment in Flash history: The moment when Barry Allen was struck by lightning!

On sale 1/28/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 1/5/2026.

32. JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #15

THE FALL OF MR. TERRIFIC!

The plot Neron set in motion is revealed at last—and the consequences will spell the end of heroism on planet Earth! As powered-up villains ravage what’s left of the planet, the Terrific Ten is whittled down to a handful of survivors who can’t possibly withstand the fires of Hell!

On sale 1/28/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 1/5/2026.

33. DC K.O.: THE KIDS ARE ALL FIGHT #1 (ONE-SHOT)

CAN JON KENT STOP GRANNY GOODNESS?

Jon Kent always wanted to be a Titan when he grew up, but now that he’s working alongside them in the effort to evacuate Earth, he didn’t think he’d be stuck babysitting young sidekicks! When the kids sneak off to enter the fray and stop Granny Goodness, Jon will have to show these young heroes the ropes so they can save the day and prove there’s no age requirement to being a superhero–and you won’t want to miss the SHOCKING finale!

On sale 1/28/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 1/5/2026.

34. DC K.O.: BOSS BATTLE #1 (ONE-SHOT)

TO SAVE OUR WORLD, THEY MUST BATTLE THE CHAMPIONS OF OTHER WORLDS!

Unexpected fighters from beyond the DC Comics enter the arena! Wait… What? WHO?! As the remaining champions in the K.O. tournament prepare for the final rounds, they discover that there isn’t enough Omega energy left to crown the winner a King Omega. To have any hope of stopping Darkseid, they’ll need to engage in combat with the champions of other worlds beyond our own including Annabelle, Homelander, Sub-Zero, and more! This shocking, star-studded crossover sets the stage for the final chapters of the epic DC K.O. event and features matchups you never imagined possible. The ultimate battle is only beginning!

On sale 2/4/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 1/12/2026.

35. DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #4 (OF 4)

FOR BATMAN TO WIN, DOES DAMIAN HAVE TO LOSE?

Bruce Wayne became Batman to strike terror into the hearts of criminals, but he never imagined a world where Gotham City would be so safe it no longer needs its Caped Crusader. But when he arrives in a Gotham where Damian achieved that very peace, will Bruce destroy everything his son has built to overcome the Heart of Apokolips’s test and re-enter the K.O. tournament?

On sale 2/4/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 1/12/2026.

36. DC K.O. #4

THE FINAL FOUR ARE PUT TO THE ABSOLUTE TEST!

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

On sale 2/11/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 1/19/2026.

37. AQUAMAN #14

RAGE OF POSEIDON!

Andrina’s true nature is revealed as Aquaman is confronted by Poseidon himself! Mera has one chance to help her true love, but its action could destroy the avatar of the blue forever!

On sale 2/11/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 1/19/2026.

38. TITANS #32

THE TITANS ARE EARTH’S LAST LINE OF DEFENSE!

Jinx is terrorizing Gemworld, Cyborg is gone, and the Titans are spread across the galaxy. With their backs against the wall, Arsenal and Donna Troy prepare for battle as the last line of defense against Darkseid’s forces! Is this the Titans last stand… or is it the beginning of something new?

On sale 2/18/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 1/26/2026.

39. SUPERMAN #35

THE END IS NIGH!

Superman’s time in the tournament has taken its toll. And now Darkseid’s Legion plans to make a massive sacrifice for their lord, and Time Trapper is too late to stop them. Only three unlikely heroes can show the corrupted Legion the light… The end of this issue sets up the end of DC K.O. but also massive status quo changes for Superman!

On sale 2/25/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 2/2/2026.

40. THE FLASH #30

SPEEDSTERS FROM THE PRESENT MEET DARKSEID FROM THE PAST!

The Speedsters’ race through time has led them to an encounter with a Darkseid from the past, and their escape leads them to a shocking reunion!

On sale 2/25/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 2/2/2026.

41. JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #16

MR. TERRIFIC IN HELL!

As the Earth’s mass evacuation continues, in order to save millions, Mr. Terrific and (what’s left of) his Terrific Ten must march through Hell to confront its ultimate ruler, Neron–and expose the traitor in their midst!

On sale 2/25/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 2/2/2026.

42. DC K.O. #5

THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE HEART OF APOKOLIPS!

In the melee that started with dozens of heroes and villains vying for their chance to win the ultimate power in the universe, now only one remains! But to truly be crowned the King Omega, you must battle more than the obstacles in your path…you must battle yourself. It’s the finale to end all finales as the one true champion is crowned, the fate of all that lives hangs in the balance, and a shocking decision will bring the DC Universe to the next level. We would type more, but honestly, anything else is a spoiler–so suit up, get ready, and leap into the final round!

On sale 3/4/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 2/9/2026.

43. SUPERMAN ANNUAL: YEAR ONE THOUSAND #1

SUPERMAN AT THE END OF TIME!

At the end of DC K.O., Superman became King Omega with the powers of a god. But after pushing Darkseid back to the Absolute World, Superman rejected the Heart of Apokolips… and went missing. Now the story of where he went can be told! The future was infected by Darkseid and his Legion–leaving a trail of death and disaster in their wake–including the Legion of Super-Heroes. Now Superman is using Time Trapper’s powers to heal the future and correct the damage that has been done. But Superman’s godlike powers are fading fast, and he may become lost at the end of time!

On sale 7/29/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 7/6/2026.

44. ACTION COMICS #1100

SUPERMAN RETURNS IN THIS LANDMARK ISSUE!

Written by Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell and Dan Slott Art by Skylar Patridge, Ryan Sook, Daniel Sampere, Dan Mora and Lucas Meyer 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.

On sale 7/22/2026. Don’t Miss Out Date 6/29/2026.

Go Ninja Go: All About TMNT and Naruto!

Posted on August 15, 2024 | by Super Robot Lifeform

November 2024 marks a turning point in American life as readers and collectors turn out in droves to make an important choice: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1—which variant should I get? Also that month: Elections. But if this is the first you’re hearing about this crossover, you’re probably so excited you can’t even remember who’s running! Or is that just wishful thinking?

A team-up between the TMNT and Naruto seems so natural it’s a wonder that no one thought of it earlier. They’re all teenagers. They’re all ninjas. Naruto is just a splash of mutagenic ooze and a pet store away from being the Fifth Turtle. His name even ends in O!

Right now, some of you out there may be saying to yourselves, “Gosh, I know nothing about one or both of these cultural powerhouses, but I’m uncomfortable admitting it to my friends and loved ones.” Kiss that anxiety good-bye! One of our mottos here at Ash Avenue Comics is: There Are No Stupid Questions. For you, the TMNT and/or Naruto newcomer, we present this helpful primer on the basics of each series.

WHAT IS NARUTO?

Naruto is a popular Japanese manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto, drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese culture, samurai films, and the ninja genre. It debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine (I wish I could bottle the sense of accomplishment I felt after figuring out how to make that O with the line over it) in 1999 and was later adapted into a hit anime series. Our hero, Naruto Uzumaki, is a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader and strongest ninja of his village.

Naruto became one of the best-selling manga series in history, with over 250 million copies sold worldwide. Its success led to a massive franchise that includes movies, video games, and merchandise out the wazoo. It’s like the Hokage of Manga Village.

In Naruto‘s world, ninjas (known as shinobi) are organized into villages. Naruto, an orphan, lives in the Hidden Leaf Village. Other villagers view him with suspicion because he carries within him the Nine-Tails, a powerful and malevolent fox spirit that once attacked the village. Naruto’s father, the Fourth Hokage, sealed the Nine-Tails inside the newborn Naruto to protect the village.

WHO’S WHO

Naruto Uzumaki: Our main man. Naruto is a loud, energetic, and determined young ninja. Despite being ostracized by the other Hidden Leafers, Naruto remains optimistic and works tirelessly to gain recognition and achieve his dream of becoming the Hokage.
Sasuke Uchiha: The boy sidekick. Naruto’s rival and a member of the Uchiha clan, one of the most powerful and tragic clans in the village. Sasuke is driven by a desire for revenge against his older brother, Itachi, who massacred their clan.
Sakura Haruno: The girl sidekick. A fellow member of Naruto and Sasuke’s team. She is intelligent, determined, and harbors a crush on Sasuke.
Kakashi Hatake: The mentor. Leader of Team 7, which includes Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. Kakashi is a highly skilled and mysterious ninja with a laid-back attitude but a deep sense of responsibility for his students.

IMPORTANT STORIES

Naruto is divided into two main parts:

Naruto (Part I): The first part focuses on Naruto’s early days as a ninja and his training in the Hidden Leaf Village. It covers his missions with Team 7, his rivalry with Sasuke, and the ongoing conflicts between various ninja villages. Naruto and his crew must face the Chunin Exams, where young ninjas compete to advance in rank, and maybe, just maybe, do some growing up in the process.
Naruto: Shippuden (Part II): Set two and a half years after Part I, this part follows Naruto as a teenager. The story becomes darker and more complex, focusing on the Akatsuki, a group of rogue ninjas seeking to capture all the tailed beasts, including the Nine-Tails within Naruto.

Following the conclusion of Naruto Shippuden, the story continues with Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, which focuses on Naruto’s son, Boruto Uzumaki, and the new generation of ninjas.

**WHAT IS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES?**

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) are four anthropomorphic turtles—Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael—who were mutated by a mysterious ooze. They were trained in ninjitsu by their rat sensei, Splinter, who also mutated from the same ooze. They were created in 1984 by artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, who self-published a run of 3000 copies of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 using a tax refund and a loan from Eastman’s uncle. They called their publishing company Mirage Studios because they had no real studio—just their living room.

Eastman and Laird were two struggling comic book artists who shared a small studio apartment in Dover, New Hampshire. They were both passionate about comics and were inspired by popular titles of the time, including Daredevil and Ronin by Frank Miller, and Cerebus by Dave Sim.

One night, while brainstorming ideas and making each other laugh, Eastman sketched a turtle standing upright, wearing a mask, and wielding nunchaku. Laird liked it and sketched his own version of the turtle. Eastman then drew a group of four turtles, each with different weapons, and labeled them “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” The idea so tickled them both they decided to move forward with producing and publishing a book based on the characters.

In 2000, Laird bought Eastman’s share of the franchise, and in 2009, Laird sold the rights to TMNT to Nickelodeon, although both still participate in creative roles for TMNT titles in various ways.

WHO’S WHO

Leonardo: The leader. He wields two katanas. Leads.
Donatello: The smart one. He has a bo staff. Does machines.
Raphael: The angry one. He has a pair of sai. Cool, but rude.
Michelangelo: The fun one. He uses nunchuks. A party dude.
Splinter: The turtles’ sensei and father figure, a mutant rat who teaches them ninjutsu. He’s a radical rat.
The Shredder: Leader of the Foot Clan and Splinter’s archenemy. These Turtle boys don’t cut him no slack.
April O’Neil: A close friend of the turtles, a scientist or journalist (depending on the version) who aids them in their fight against crime.
Casey Jones: A goalie mask-wearing vigilante who fights crime using sports equipment.
The Foot Clan: A criminal organization of ninjas led by Shredder, frequently battling the turtles.

IMPORTANT STORIES

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Vol. 1) #1-12 by Eastman and Laird: These issues introduce most of the cast members, locations, alien races, and ideas that go on to inform every other version of the Turtles. I particularly love the Fugitoid/Triceratons arc from issues 4-6.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Vol. 1) #19-21 (“Return to New York”) by Eastman, Laird, and Jim Lawson: The Turtles, having been run out of New York by the Foot Clan, return to settle the score with the Shredder once and for all. Fantastic, moody storytelling by Jim Lawson, a sorely underappreciated artist. Chock-full of great Raphael/Leonardo rivalry material. The climactic Shredder vs. Leonardo battle is one of the best-choreographed fight scenes of the 80s.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Vol. 1) #50-62 (“City at War”) by Eastman, Laird, and Lawson: Following the Shredder’s death, the Turtles are drawn into a power struggle within the Foot Clan while they (along with April and Casey) confront the realities of growing up and making your own way in the world. This story introduces Karai. A guy named A.C. Farley did great covers for most of these issues.
The Last Ronin by Eastman, Laird, Tom Waltz, Esau and Isaac Escorza, and Ben Bishop: In a crumbling, post-apocalytic New York City, the last Ninja Turtle pursues a lonely mission of justice for his fallen brothers.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1

TMNT x Naruto #1 goes on sale on November 13! Be sure to pre-order your copies here so you don’t miss out:

Class Is in Session: Your Guide to Monster High Characters!

Posted on August 2, 2024 | by Super Robot Lifeform

The Monster High Pride 2024 comic is our hottest seller this year, and remains our most-viewed product listing even now, months after publication. Fortunately, you Monster High-loving boos and ghouls have another chance to catch up with their favorite dead student body with the debut of IDW’s Monster High: New Scaremester #1! Monster High has become an influential pop culture touchstone over the last fifteen years (Netflix’s Wednesday clearly draws some inspiration from it), but the typical comic book reader may not know all the ins and outs. My wife, Beegee, is an avid Monster High collector, so these creepy kids have been haunting me whenever I walk into our studio for years now. They’re like family. Now let me be your ghastly guide through the horrific halls of Monster High!

“Monster High” was created by Garrett Sander, with illustrations by Kellee Riley and illustrator Glen Hanson. The line was lauched by Mattel in 2010, featuring a range of fashion dolls, books, and other assorted tie-in products that follow the children of famous monsters attending high school. With unique characters and inclusive themes, the series quickly became a phenomenon.

The series features a diverse group of teenagers who are the children of famous monsters such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Werewolf. Your typical Monster High story revolves around the characters navigating high school life and embracing their unique identities and differences. (Here’s a free play scenario for you kids out there: Re-cast your Rainbow High and LOL Surprise dolls as the children of famous monster-hunters who go to a rival school called Van Helsing High or Simon Belmont High and get them all dressed up for the most ill-advised mixer ever!)

Their world has become well-populated through the years, but this is the core cast of Monster High characters as I see it:

Frankie Stein: The daughter of Frankenstein’s monster and his bride, known for their kind and friendly nature. Taking after their parents, they have a stitched-up appearance. To the extent that Monster High has a main character, I gather that it’s Frankie, although it seems to me that in the current generation of Monster High, they’ve been replaced by…
Draculaura: The fabulous fanged daughter of Count Dracula, recognizable by her trademark pink-and-black color scheme. She’s a vegetarian vampire with a sweet and bubbly personality. Beegee’s favorite.
Clawdeen Wolf: The daughter of the Werewolf, Clawdeen is known for her fashion sense and confidence. She has a fierce personality and a protective nature towards her friends.
Lagoona Blue: The daughter of the Sea Monster, Lagoona is laid-back and loves sports. She has a kind and easy-going personality.
Ghoulia Yelps: The brainy and resourceful daughter of Zombies, Ghoulia is highly intelligent but communicates primarily through moans and groans. I always think her name is Julia Ghoulia because of The Wedding Singer. I don’t know if that interests you or not. Her doll is cool because it glows in the dark.

Some of the satellite characters include:

Venus McFlytrap: The daughter of a man-eating plant. Venus McFlytrap is awesome. My personal favorite.
Toralei: The rock ‘n roll daughter of werecats. She’s a female orange tabby, which means she’s good luck. Bit of a shedder. (That’s not canon.)
Abbey Bominable: The daughter of the Yeti. She has icy powers and the straightforward personality that’s classic Yeti.
Spectra Vondergeist: The snoopy daughter of ghosts, she can phase through walls like Kitty Pryde and loves to spread gossip.
Rochelle Goyle: The daughter of gargoyles, she’s strong and protective of the other students. She’s from Scaris, which I think is Paris in Monster High World.
Operetta: The rebellious daughter of the Phantom of the Opera. She has a passion for music.

Don’t miss out on Monster High: New Scaremester #1! For the latest updates on upcoming Monster High dolls (as well as other lines such as Barbie, LOL Surprise, and Rainbow High), YouLoveIt.com is a great site to bookmark.