Jace Milam

The Comic Source Podcast

A Visual Arts , Arts and Leisure podcast

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The Comic Source is the title of a group of podcasts focusing on comic books. It includes The Comic Source Podcast, The Top Cow Chronology Project, Creator Interviews, Convention Coverage and so much more. Grab your headphones and join us today!

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DC Spotlight November 11, 2026 Green Lantern Corps Shakes DC Lore, Legion Shines & Supergirl Divides

Nov 12, 2026 1 hr 40 min

In this episode we discuss; DC Spotlight November 11, 2026 Green Lantern Corps Shakes DC Lore, Legion Shines & Supergirl Divides The Comic Source Check Out The Episode on YouTube Jace and Rocky break down all 12 DC releases for the week of November 11, 2026. A renewed focus on Lady Clayface and the increasingly disturbing mystery surrounding her husband brings Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #5 back into focus for Jace and Rocky, with Jace appreciating the tighter storytelling after several meandering issues while Rocky praises the series' unsettling Hollywood body horror. Two-Face's White Court puts Barbara on trial in Barbara Gordon: Breakout #7, but Jace struggles to find any emotional stakes in her imprisonment while Rocky questions the use of a criminal tribunal and the series' continuing dependence on Vandal Savage after the conclusion of Bad Seeds. Alfred's unexplained absence creates a new complication for Batman and Robin in Dynamic Duo #4, with Jace praising Chris Samnee's classic, clean storytelling and Mark Waid's portrayal of the growing pains between Bruce and a convincingly rebellious young Dick Grayson. Morgan Hampton takes an enormous creative swing in Green Lantern Corps #22, introducing a development that could fundamentally reshape the Emotional Spectrum, with Jace comparing the ambition to Geoff Johns' landmark run while Rocky praises the unpredictable storytelling and Hampton's remarkable handling of a sprawling cast. Arthur Curry's journey through Korugar demonstrates the extraordinary possibilities of his expanding powers in Emperor Aquaman #23, with Jace suggesting Jeremy Adams may be delivering a defining run for the character while Rocky argues that Aquaman's cosmic role opens storytelling possibilities that traditional ocean-based adventures cannot offer. Joshua Williamson and Hayden Sherman continue reinventing the Fatal Five and other familiar Legion characters in Legion of Super-Heroes #3, with Rocky celebrating the spectacular page l...

Ram V Unleashes DEICIDIUM! 12 God Killers, Old Gods Return & a Bold New Publishing Plan

Nov 10, 2026 47 min

Ram V returns to The Comic Source to join Jace for an in-depth conversation about DEICIDIUM, his ambitious creator-owned mythology epic featuring artwork by Evan Cagle and Anand RK. Set in a future controlled by corporations and religion, the series follows the return of ancient gods through ordinary people and the emergence of 12 specially trained god killers. Ram discusses the story's exploration of belief, power, and humanity, along with its influences from shounen manga. The conversation also examines the project's unusual international publishing strategy, the economics of creator-owned comics, the challenges of producing elaborate artwork, and Ram's long-term plans to expand the DEICIDIUM universe with additional collaborators.

Comic Source Weekly November 4, 2026 — McFarlane Toys Stake Sold, Hulk #1 & Image Turns 35

Nov 9, 2026 55 min

In this episode we discuss; Comic Source Weekly November 4, 2026 — McFarlane Toys Stake Sold, Hulk #1 & Image Turns 35 Gladstone Investment Corporation has acquired a majority stake in McFarlane Toys, marking a significant development for one of the comic book industry's most recognizable creators. Todd McFarlane and CEO Stephan Tetrault retain minority ownership interests and remain involved with the business. In this edition of The Comic Source Weekly, Jace examines the acquisition and discusses the questions surrounding McFarlane's decision, the company's future, and whether this could eventually give Todd more time to focus on comics, Spawn, or other creative projects. Marvel also makes a surprising move for Comics Giveaway Day 2027, choosing Hulk #1 as its only offering. Written by Chris Condon with art by Alessandro Cappuccio, the new series follows developments in Infernal Hulk and presents Bruce Banner with the possibility of a permanent cure. Jace discusses the direction of the character and the separate collectible blind-bag program. Image Comics is preparing a year-long celebration of its 35th anniversary, complete with special trade dress, retailer promotions, and a variant cover program. The discussion also revisits Image's creator-owned origins and its evolution over the past 35 years. Additional news includes new details about Ghost Machine's Radioactive Revolution crossover, The Power Fantasy returning with issue #17, the Criminal television adaptation, and Nathan Fillion's Witness Point securing a Lionsgate film deal alongside news of a sequel. Other stories cover The Darkness anniversary releases, The Bride of Frankenstein Lives second printing, the Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children delay, Innen, Electric Smoke, 247 Comics, Dungeons & Dragons, Beta Ray Bill, The Greatest American Hero, Lancer, and It Demands Sacrifice. The episode also includes 10 What Hit predictions for the November 4 release week, the Prana Top 10 Bestseller countdow...

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DC Spotlight November 11, 2026 Green Lantern Corps Shakes DC Lore, Legion Shines & Supergirl Divides

Nov 12, 2026 1 hr 40 min

Ram V Unleashes DEICIDIUM! 12 God Killers, Old Gods Return & a Bold New Publishing Plan

Nov 10, 2026 47 min

Comic Source Weekly November 4, 2026 — McFarlane Toys Stake Sold, Hulk #1 & Image Turns 35

Nov 9, 2026 55 min

DC Spotlight November 4, 2026 Lex Luthor's Stunning Revenge, Batman's Secret Weapon & The Demon Divides

Nov 4, 2026 1 hr 49 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 9 DC releases for the week of November 4, 2026. Christopher Cantwell explores the Minotaur's expanding criminal organization in Gangs of Gotham #1, as he attempts to recruit Anarky into his proposed eighth ring while Batman sends Stephanie Brown undercover, with Jace appreciating the writing and Gotham-centered premise despite his reservations about the lead characters, while Rocky questions whether the series is necessary but praises Cantwell's characterization and Stephanie's new costume. An aging Jonah Hex encounters increasingly disturbing supernatural horrors in Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #2, with Rocky appreciating Michael Walsh's unsettling atmosphere and the character's instincts for confronting evil, even as he struggles with how different this older, darker Hex feels from the version whose adventures concluded under Jimmy Palmiotti. A devastating factory fire reveals the traumatic experience behind Clark Kent's crusade against corrupt industrialists in Superman: The Stranger #3, with Jace praising Wes Craig's timeless depiction of Superman's earliest ideals while Rocky finds the tragedy especially powerful, arguing that this issue provides the emotional foundation that could have made the series' opening more compelling. Etrigan's dysfunctional demonic family, Jason Blood's fading memories and the return of Merlin and Morgan le Fay expand the supernatural chaos of The Demon #2, creating one of the week's sharpest disagreements as Rocky begins embracing James Harren's bombastic storytelling while Jace continues to struggle with an artistic approach he finds visually impressive but ineffective at communicating the story. Superman's long-running confrontation with Brainiac reaches a spectacular turning point in Absolute Superman #25, with Rocky celebrating Lex Luthor's explosive emergence as a far more formidable and sympathetic character than initially expected, while Jace explores the fascinating contrast between Superma...

Comic Source Weekly October 28, 2026 — One More Day Undone?, Absolute Catwoman Expands & Ram V Launches Mirror Maker Studios

Nov 2, 2026 54 min

Could Marvel finally be preparing to undo Spider-Man: One More Day? The events of Captain America #16 have raised that possibility after Doctor Doom takes control of Hell and declares Mephisto's contracts null and void. Peter Parker and Mary Jane's marriage has not been restored, but writer Chip Zdarsky has acknowledged that One More Day is relevant to his larger Marvel story. Zdarsky also discusses Marvel's changing editorial direction under Steve Wacker. Speaking about the recent Marvel creative summit, he describes greater emphasis on listening to creators, improving communication, and allowing stronger stories to drive the publisher's future. With a new Avengers #1 from Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto arriving November 4, the consequences of Armageddon are beginning to shape a new direction for the Marvel Universe. DC Comics leads the week's other major announcements with the expansion of Absolute Catwoman from 6 issues to 12. Che Grayson and Bengal return for issues #7–12 in 2027, and Scott Snyder has indicated that the developments in Absolute Batman #25 were part of the larger Absolute Gotham plans. Jace discusses the implications of the recent Batman cliffhanger and questions about how Selina Kyle's chronology will fit together. DC is also sending The Demon #1, Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #1, and Absolute Batman: Ark M #1 back to press. Meanwhile, DC Vertigo has released new covers and interior artwork for Hide Nor Hair, the 1950s Hollywood horror series from Adam Smith and Bob Quinn. Ram V is launching Mirror Maker Studios, a creative venture that will bring together artists and collaborators while documenting the process of making comics and other narrative projects. Its initial project is Deicidium, developed with Evan Cagle. Jace also discusses his own conversations with Ram V and an upcoming creator interview about the book. Skybound's latest announcements include ROM's continuing involvement in Void Rivals #36, new developments involving the Ob...

DC Spotlight October 28, 2026 Green Lantern's Stunning Reveal, Absolute Batman's Betrayal & Bad Seeds Finale Falters

Oct 29, 2026 3 hr 21 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 16 DC releases for the week of October 28, 2026. Jon Kent organizes a surprise anniversary celebration for Lois and Clark in Superman: The Wedding Album 30th Anniversary Special, bringing back creators from Superman's Triangle Era for a nostalgic story that Jace appreciates despite his longstanding dislike of Mr. Mxyzptlk and the complications he brings to the celebration. The Parliament of Trees severs Pamela's connection to the Green in Poison Ivy #49, but Jace is more disappointed by how little the issue accomplishes beyond setting up the Bad Seeds finale, while Rocky argues that the crossover has undermined G. Willow Wilson's character development by forcing Ivy back toward Harley Quinn. A vampire haunting a small Scandinavian village gives Zatanna #7 the personal stakes Jace has been missing from Jamal Campbell's sprawling magical mythology, making it his favorite issue of the series so far, while Rocky appreciates the expansion of Lady White's history and the introduction of a Van Helsing descendant. Wally discovers that his constant connection to the Speed Force may be physically damaging his brain in The Flash #38, a development Rocky finds especially compelling, though both hosts object to Green Arrow's behavior, with Jace particularly frustrated by what he considers an uncharacteristically hostile and hypocritical portrayal of Oliver Queen. Jor-El's apparent sacrifice brings Superman: A Father of Tomorrow #6 to a satisfying conclusion, though Jace feels the series reached its emotional climax in the previous issue and would benefit from being read as a collection, while Rocky focuses on how Hex Luthor's continued use of magic leaves the dangers of unchecked technological advancement unresolved. Jeremy Adams draws on decades of Kyle Rayner's history for a stunning revelation in Green Lantern #40, leaving Jace impressed by the way a long-absent character's return creates new storytelling possibilities, while Rocky explores the e...

DC Celebrates Wonder Woman, Green Lantern's Doomed Cosmos & Marvel Meets Star Wars | Comic Source Weekly

Oct 26, 2026 44 min

DC Celebrates Wonder Woman, Green Lantern's Doomed Cosmos & Marvel Meets Star Wars | Comic Source Weekly DC Comics leads this week's news with the announcement of Year of Wonder, its 2027 celebration of Wonder Woman. Following Tom King and Daniel Sampere's run, Louise Simonson and Cian Tormey begin a 4-issue storyline involving the Amazon Safety Act, Lois Lane, Granny Goodness and the Female Furies. Stephanie Williams and Elena Casagrande follow with a 6-issue run carrying the series through issue #50. Green Lantern: Doomed Cosmos comes from Dan Watters and Kyle Hotz. In this 6-issue Elseworlds series, humanity has become a galactic conquering power, and the Green Lantern Corps is fighting a losing war against the human empire. Hal Jordan, once a soldier of that empire, now fights on the Corps' side after being betrayed by Oliver Queen. DC also announces a Black Lightning 50th Anniversary Special, bringing Jefferson Pierce back into the spotlight alongside his family and fellow heroes. Ram V returns to the New Gods with Alex Paknadel and Joan Urgell, while Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M #1 shifts into December. Over at Marvel, the first interior preview of Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles shows classic Star Wars events colliding with the Marvel Universe. Kevin Smith and David Marquez bring the 2 worlds together in a 6-issue series beginning in January 2027. Other Marvel news includes the return of Bucky Barnes in Immortal Soldiers and new X-Men '92: Incursions covers. Image Comics has plenty to discuss, including Sean Gordon Murphy and Corin Howell's The Lost Bones of Lake Totem, a Bissette and Totleben Swamp Thing Artist's Edition, new Invincible Universe material in Capes, the latest Ice Cream Man printing, Exquisite Corpses: Book of the Dead, and The Territory. Additional news includes IDW's Hello Kitty blind-box graphic novel, Jake Tapper's The Butcher, Dark Horse's B.P.R.D.: Declassified, Archie #5, long-term plans for Redcoat, the return of Secret Agent...

From Undead MONSTER to DETECTIVE?! | George Northy & Caitlin Yarsky

Oct 22, 2026 31 min

What happens when Frankenstein's creature becomes the world's most unusual detective? Writer George Northy and artist Caitlin Yarsky join The Comic Source to discuss *Prometheus Graft: The Slayings at Death's End*, a new gothic murder mystery from Oni Press. Set decades after Mary Shelley's classic novel, the series follows Frankenstein's creature as he investigates mysterious deaths at a Romanian castle where vampires, werewolves, and witches have gathered to negotiate peace. With supernatural tensions rising, Prometheus Graft must uncover the killer before the fragile alliance collapses. Northy and Yarsky explore their approach to the story, including Graft's iconic character design, the origins of his cane, the unusual relationship between the detective and a ghoul named Ramsey, and the challenge of assembling a distinctive cast of suspects. They also discuss combining horror, comedy, fantasy, and traditional detective fiction, as well as their hopes to revisit Graft in additional mysteries. **Prometheus Graft: The Slayings at Death's End #1** arrives December 9, 2026, from Oni Press. The Final Order Cutoff is November 2, 2026. **Additional information:** Oni Press announcement: https://www.onipress.com/news/a-monstrous-new-detective-is-born-in-prometheus-graft-the-slayings-at-deaths-end-1-beginning-in-december Publisher catalog: https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=64985600915900111 Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource

DC Spotlight October 21, 2026: Absolute Green Arrow's Big Reveal, Absolute Flash's Dark Atom & Firestorm's Mystery

Oct 21, 2026 2 hr 30 min

Jace and Rocky are back for an enormous DC Spotlight covering 17 comics for the week of October 21, 2026. The discussion includes major developments across the Absolute Universe, the continuing Bad Seeds crossover, new directions for familiar DC heroes and a particularly competitive race for Book of the Week. Absolute Flash #20 begins Jeff Lemire's new arc by exploring Ray Palmer's obsession with the mysterious Omega Particle and his uneasy partnership with Wally West, while teasing the arrival of Absolute Cyborg. Jace praises the complexity of Ray's characterization and Haining's artwork, while Rocky appreciates the darker interpretation of the Atom and the growing mysteries surrounding his experiments. Detective Comics #1114 continues the Bad Seeds crossover as Batman enlists Mr. Freeze and Nora Freeze to prevent a catastrophic botanical disaster in Gotham. Jace praises Clayton Henry's outstanding artwork but remains frustrated by the crossover interrupting Tom Taylor's larger story, while Rocky appreciates Nora's unexpected moment of compassion and the race to stop Gotham's destruction. Batman/Superman: World's Finest #56 continues Mark Waid's story of Ra's al Ghul and Poison Ivy threatening humanity, bringing Superman into conflict with Ra's and introducing Mirror Master as an unexpected solution to their scheme. Jace appreciates the return to Ra's original environmental motivations and Adrian Gutiérrez's artwork, while Rocky enjoys the classic characterization and the creative use of familiar DC villains. End of Life #9 continues Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh's darkly comedic adventures of Eddie Stallion, featuring the reunion of Littlecock and Bigcock, Eddie's disastrous attempt to explain himself to his former girlfriend and new complications involving his father. Jace praises the series' ability to make its deeply flawed protagonist increasingly sympathetic, while Rocky celebrates Starks' skill at making outrageous situations feel surprisingly believable....

Acky Bright Brings MLB Stars to Manga in GALAXIC BASEBALL LEAGUE

Oct 20, 2026 19 min

Acky Bright joins The Comic Source to discuss GalaXic Baseball League, the new science-fiction manga from VIZ Media developed in collaboration with MLB Players, Inc. What happens when Major League Baseball's biggest stars take the field 1,000 years in the future against teams from across the galaxy? Bright discusses his lifelong love of baseball, bringing real MLB players into a fictional universe, and the process of maintaining their authentic movements and personalities with the help of the MLBPA. We also explore how GalaXic Baseball League brings together Japanese manga storytelling and American comics production methods, why Luna unexpectedly became such an important character, and how the series is designed to appeal to readers who don't know anything about baseball. Finally, Bright reveals the deeper message behind the story and what he hopes readers will discover as it continues. Topics include: Creating a manga featuring actual MLB superstars Collaborating with VIZ Media and MLBPA Mixing science fiction with authentic baseball Writing and illustrating the series Developing Sol and Luna Bringing manga to a global audience The deeper meaning of competition and sportsmanship GalaXic Baseball League Vol. 1 is available from VIZ Media. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource.

Comic Source Weekly October 14, 2026 — Absolute Batman Tops 775K Orders, Spider-Man's Family Torn Apart & ComicSketchArt vs. GalaxyCon

Oct 19, 2026 38 min

In this episode we discuss; Comic Source Weekly October 14, 2026 — Absolute Batman Tops 775K Orders, Spider-Man's Family Torn Apart & ComicSketchArt vs. GalaxyCon Absolute Batman #25 has reportedly surpassed 775,000 retailer orders. How much higher can Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta's blockbuster series go, and what does that enormous order figure really mean? This week on The Comic Source Weekly, Jace breaks down the latest developments in Amazing Spider-Man #1001, where Ravage strikes at one of Peter Parker's most important relationships. We also examine the dispute between ComicSketchArt and GalaxyCon and what it could mean for creators and convention appearances. Elsewhere in comic-book news, Marvel editor-in-chief Steve Wacker discusses the possibility of bringing back higher issue numbers, Brian K. Vaughan shares new details about ROAM and the future of Saga, Daniel Warren Johnson's Chainkata launches an extraordinary retailer-exclusive cover program, and David Finch prepares to take over interior artwork on Terminal. Plus, updates from Ghost Machine, Skybound, Mad Cave Studios, and more. Then we move into What Hit, with 10 predictions from the October 14 comic-book releases, before counting down the Prana Top 10 bestselling comics for the previous week and checking how our earlier predictions performed. Finally, we highlight 20 comics approaching Final Order Cutoff on October 19. Which comic news story stands out to you? And how high do you think Absolute Batman's retailer orders can climb? Follow The Comic Source: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource #ComicSourceWeekly #AbsoluteBatman #AmazingSpiderMan #ComicBookNews CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Hook 00:35 Introduction 01:29 Amazing Spider-Man #1001 — Peter's Family 02:52 Marvel's Steve Wacker on Legacy Numbering 04:09 Magic: The Gathering — Marvel Darkhold Destiny 05:01 ComicSketchArt vs. GalaxyCon 08:22 Absolute Batman #25 Tops 775,000 Orders 10:18 The Killing Joke — Ultra-Limited Noir Editio...

CRYSTAL LAKE's Danielle Kotch on Jason's Origin & Friday the 13th's Dark Past

Oct 16, 2026 14 min

Danielle Kotch joins Jace on The Comic Source to discuss CRYSTAL LAKE, Peacock's new Friday the 13th prequel series, and the surprising new depth given to Claudette, one of the original film's most important but often overlooked characters. Claudette and Barry were the first victims in the original Friday the 13th, but their connection to Jason Voorhees' tragic past gives the new series an opportunity to explore the characters in a completely different way. Danielle discusses bringing Claudette to life, exploring the guilt and consequences surrounding Jason's drowning, and discovering how much more there was to the character than she originally expected. We also discuss her audition with showrunner Brad Caleb Kane, working alongside Phoenix Parnevik and Linda Cardellini, filming at the original Friday the 13th location in New Jersey, and recreating the atmosphere of the 1970s. Danielle also talks about discovering the Friday the 13th films, her appreciation for practical effects and horror filmmaking, and what longtime fans might think about the series expanding Jason's origin. CRYSTAL LAKE stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and is created by Brad Caleb Kane for Peacock and A24. All eight episodes are now streaming on Peacock. This interview avoids major plot spoilers for the new series, although it discusses events established in the original Friday the 13th film. Subscribe to The Comic Source for interviews with comic book creators, actors, writers and artists, plus comic book reviews, news and entertainment coverage. More from The Comic Source: https://linktr.ee/TheComicSource #CrystalLake #FridayThe13th #DanielleKotch CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction — Danielle Kotch and Crystal Lake 00:38 Playing Claudette and Landing the Role 02:13 Discovering the Friday the 13th Franchise 03:16 Claudette's Guilt and Character Development 05:22 Working with the Crystal Lake Cast 07:16 Filming at the Original Friday the 13th Location 08:00 Expanding Jason Voorhee...

NYCC 2026: Marvel's Big Changes, Absolute Justice & Major Comics Announcements

Oct 16, 2026 2 hr 2 min

In this episode we discuss; NYCC 2026: Marvel's Big Changes, Absolute Justice & Major Comics Announcements The Comic Source New York Comic Con 2026 delivered major announcements from Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Skybound, IDW and more, and Jace breaks down over 50 comic book news stories from the convention in this special edition of Comic Source Weekly. Marvel's new Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker discusses major changes to publishing, retailer support, variant covers, creative relationships and the future direction of Marvel Comics. Plus, Kevin Smith's Marvel/Star Wars crossover expands, Phillip Kennedy Johnson's Hulk saga approaches its finale, Brian Michael Bendis returns to Magneto, and Marvel reveals developments involving Spider-Man, the Midnight Universe, Daredevil and more. DC announces Absolute Justice, the first major crossover bringing together the heroes of the Absolute Universe. Jace also covers upcoming storylines for Absolute Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Flash, new DC Next Level projects, Tom King and Mitch Gerads' Superman collaboration, and the latest Black Label and Vertigo announcements. Over at Skybound, major changes are coming to the Energon Universe, including Megatron's transformation, the arrival of the Dinobots, Battle Force 2000 and a new chapter for Baroness. Skybound also reveals its Visions lineup, including Turok, Bumblebee and G.I. Joe projects. Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang reunite for ROAM at Image Comics, while IDW reveals developments involving James Bond, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Star Trek. Which NYCC 2026 comic book announcement has you most excited? Let us know in the comments, along with any important stories we didn't cover. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource #NYCC2026 #ComicBookNews #MarvelComics #DCComics #AbsoluteJustice #EnergonUniverse #ComicSourceWeekly CHAPTERS 00:00 NYCC 2026 Special — Opening Hook 00:28 Introdu...

DC Spotlight October 14, 2026 Nice House's Stunning Finale, Supergirl's Big Twist and Green Lantern's New Love Entity

Oct 15, 2026 2 hr 0 min

In this episode we discuss; DC Spotlight October 14, 2026 Nice House's Stunning Finale, Supergirl's Big Twist & Green Lantern's New Love Entity The Comic Source Check Out The Episode on YouTube Jace and Rocky break down all 12 DC releases for the week of October 14, 2026. 100 Bullets: The U.S. of Anger #4 shows some improvement as its four separate storylines begin to offer more compelling material, but Jace and Rocky continue to struggle with Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso's confusing narrative, finding that the black-and-white presentation makes an already difficult story even harder to follow despite their appreciation for the striking cover artwork. Batman and Robin: Year One — Dynamic Duo #3 continues Mark Waid and Chris Samnee's exploration of Batman and Robin's early partnership, with Jace praising the timeless artwork and compelling pacing while Rocky appreciates Dick Grayson's undercover confrontation with the Wolfpack, Catwoman's discovery of the Batcave and the way the series builds upon classic Batman continuity. Barbara Gordon: Breakout #6 leaves Jace increasingly frustrated with Mariko Tamaki's confusing storytelling and his inability to connect with familiar characters, while Rocky considers it the strongest issue so far thanks to the return of Savant and Creote and an intriguing appearance by Two-Face that may connect to the criminal justice system explored in Christian Ward's earlier miniseries. Green Lantern Corps #21 impresses Jace with Morgan Hampton's continued expansion of Green Lantern mythology, particularly the revelation that Predator has undergone the Cleanse, surrendered his immortality and opened the door for a new entity of love, while Rocky appreciates the ambition but questions whether the rules governing the emotional entities are becoming unnecessarily restrictive. Supergirl #18 delivers an abundance of story developments and classic DC world-building, with Jace particularly delighted by Sophie Campbell's detailed cross-s...

Comic Source Weekly 10/7/26 — ASM #1000 Fallout, Marvel Unlimited Shutdown & Absolute Batman

Oct 11, 2026 52 min

Marvel's handling of Amazing Spider-Man #1000 is the lead story this week. After a two-week printing delay, some variant covers were allocated, leaving retailers unable to fulfill all their orders and fans facing inflated prices on the secondary market. Jace argues that Marvel squandered an opportunity to celebrate one of the most important milestones in Spider-Man history. Despite the problems, the comic still topped the latest Prana bestseller chart, demonstrating that demand for the anniversary issue was never the problem. Also making headlines, Marvel Unlimited is shutting down in December as Marvel transitions its digital library to a Webtoon-operated platform. Jace examines the subscription changes, concerns about the transition, and whether abandoning Marvel's existing platform is a mistake. Over at DC, Scott Snyder discusses how Absolute Batman challenges the familiar idea of Bruce Wayne as a lone-wolf crimefighter. Jace considers Snyder's interpretation, the character's long history of working with allies, and the phenomenal sales success of the Absolute line. Elsewhere, Image Comics announces a second printing of Avengelyne #1, Skybound previews upcoming M.A.S.K. and G.I. Joe/Tomb Raider issues, Spawn receives a twisted Christmas tale, and Act 4 announces an Artist's Edition celebrating Gene Colan. Other news includes the tenth anniversary of Black Hammer, a return to Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun, the sellout of Something Is Killing the Children #50, Kumail Nanjiani joining BAD IDEA's It Demands Sacrifice read-along, Ignition Press announcing The Caretaker, Clover Press celebrating Riccardo Federici, and Ghost Machine expanding its online presence for Geiger. What Hit: Jace examines ten books from the October 7 release period, including the three Marvel Midnight launches, major DC titles, and Something Is Killing the Children #50. Prana Top 10: Marvel dominates the week's bestseller rankings with eight positions. Amazing Spider-Man #1000 takes #1, w...

DC Spotlight October 7, 2026: Superman Becomes Steel's Inspiration, Green Lantern's Secrets Revealed & Jonah Hex Returns

Oct 9, 2026 1 hr 45 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 10 DC releases for the week of October 7, 2026. Absolute Green Lantern #19 delivers a massive expansion of Al Ewing's mythology, revealing the history of the Manhunters, Task Force X and the organizations manipulating Earth, with Jace delighted by the answers and deep DC lore while Rocky finds the revelations fascinating but frustratingly compressed into a single issue. Absolute Superman #24 sees John Henry Irons embrace the identity of Steel while offering a revealing perspective on Superman's increasingly obsessive determination to save everyone, with Jace praising Jason Aaron's ability to preserve the character's fundamental compassion and Rocky exploring how unresolved childhood trauma may be driving Clark toward an unhealthy need to protect every living thing. Batgirl #24 concludes Cassandra Cain's two-part Bad Seeds tie-in, but Jace and Rocky both find the story underwhelming, feeling that its repetitive emphasis on Batgirl's determination offers little new insight into a character whose strength and perseverance are already well established. Batman #14 gives Jace and Rocky an unexpectedly enjoyable Bad Seeds tie-in, with Batman recruiting Victor and Nora Fries to bring winter to Gotham while the real highlight is Verity, whose sarcasm, resourcefulness and impressive fighting abilities make her an increasingly compelling addition to Bruce Wayne's supporting cast. DC's Quoth the Raven #1 offers eight Halloween-themed stories featuring characters including Raven, Constantine, Zatanna, Superboy-Prime and Catwoman, with Jace particularly impressed by the anthology's artwork and visual storytelling while Rocky enjoys its supernatural pairings and connections to upcoming DC stories. Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #1 impresses both Jace and Rocky with Michael Walsh's ability to combine supernatural horror with the familiar personality and struggles of Jonah Hex, delivering a dark Western that respects the character's history while int...

Marvel's Midnight Universe SHOCKED Us! | X-Men, Fantastic Four & Spider-Man #1 Reviews

Oct 9, 2026 47 min

Marvel's Midnight Universe has arrived, and Jace and Rocky are more impressed than either expected! In this special Marvel Spotlight, the Comic Source and Comic Boom team up to review all three first issues released October 7, 2026: Midnight X-Men #1, Midnight Fantastic Four #1, and Midnight Spider-Man #1. **Midnight X-Men #1 — Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte** Mutants and vampires have transformed the balance of power in a world where humans struggle to survive between rival supernatural factions. Hickman introduces the Empyres, a very different Storm, and a Cyclops who refuses to surrender. Jace and Rocky examine the politics, world-building, and promise of this new mutant universe. **Midnight Fantastic Four #1 — Benjamin Percy and Kev Walker** Cosmic horror meets a radically different Fantastic Four origin. Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm aren't yet the family readers know. With strange phenomena, disturbing scientific discoveries, and the looming influence of the Negative Zone, Percy and Walker create a mystery that caught both hosts by surprise. **Midnight Spider-Man #1 — Phillip Kennedy Johnson and SciE-TronC** Peter Parker's familiar origin takes a disturbing turn as Oscorp, scientific experimentation, and body horror reshape the meaning of power and responsibility. The hosts discuss the story's moral themes, horrifying artwork, and whether it departs far enough from classic Spider-Man. All three comics earn praise, but the rankings aren't what Jace expected. With comparisons to DC's Absolute Universe, discussion of Marvel's creative direction, and questions about the future of the Midnight line, there's plenty to unpack. **Which Midnight #1 was your favorite? Rank all three in the comments!** For more weekly DC discussions, visit Rocky's Comic Boom YouTube channel. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource 00:00 Marvel's Midnight Universe — Opening Hook 00:26 Introduct...

Comic Source Weekly September 30, 2026 — No Absolute Batman in December, Batman: Justice Year & Radioactive Revolution

Oct 4, 2026 54 min

Absolute Batman is taking a break, and the December absence of DC's biggest-selling comic could mean nearly half a million fewer copies moving through the direct market. Jace breaks down the unusual schedule through February and what the missing December issue could mean for comic shops. Plus, Joshua Williamson and Bruno Redondo are taking Batman back to his early days with the Justice League in Batman: Justice Year, while Ghost Machine is finally bringing Geiger and Redcoat together for 2027's Radioactive Revolution. There's also a huge batch of New York Comic Con news, BAD IDEA's next wave of projects, new announcements from Ignition Press, sellouts from Image and Skybound, Vampire on Aisle 6, the Danger Girl Artist's Edition, Deicidium: Returned, Victoria Jaguar, Kill All Immortals III and the first look at the upcoming Something Is Killing the Children trading card game. Then Jace looks at nine September 30 releases he thinks could hit next week's bestseller chart, counts down the Prana Top 10 for September 23, checks his previous What Hit predictions and closes with 30 comics approaching Final Order Cutoff. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource. 00:00 Opening Hook 00:35 Introduction 01:19 NYCC Spider-Man Guinness World Record Attempt 03:15 Absolute Batman Goes on Hiatus 06:41 Batman: Justice Year 09:07 BAD IDEA's Courier & 2027 Slate 12:01 Ordained Reprint Momentum 15:04 It Demands Sacrifice Heads to NYCC 16:46 Ignition Press at NYCC 19:18 Geiger Sets Up Radioactive Revolution 21:13 Crimes Against Nature Sells Out 22:30 Ofiusa Sells Out 22:59 The Last Driver #2 Sells Out 23:50 Vampire on Aisle 6 25:21 Danger Girl Artist's Edition 26:53 Capes #12 27:39 Deicidium: Returned 29:16 Comixology Originals Come to Print 30:40 Victoria Jaguar 31:57 Kill All Immortals III 32:34 Something Is Killing the Children Trading Card Game 33:51 What Hit — September 30 37:25 Prana Top 10 Bestsellers — September 23 4...

DC Spotlight September 30, 2026: Kingdom of Zod Shapes Superman's Future, Zatanna Expands DC Magic & Matriarch Revealed

Sep 30, 2026 1 hr 27 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 7 DC releases for the week of September 30, 2026. Wonder Woman Annual 2026 #1 gives the Matriarch considerably more depth and motivation, but Jace and Rocky both struggle with how this more vulnerable, emotionally driven characterization fits with the formidable version of the character established in Tom King's run. Bleeding Hearts #8 expands the complexity of Dennis Camp's zombie world by introducing different perspectives within the undead themselves, while Jace and Rocky praise the shifting viewpoints and striking artwork even as Jace sees the issue largely as setup for what comes next. Poison Ivy #48 leaves both Jace and Rocky frustrated by what feels like a regression for Ivy after so much character development under G. Willow Wilson, with Jace questioning whether the Bad Seeds storyline can ultimately use this setback to push her forward again. Superman: Kingdom of Zod Special #1 brings the nine-part crossover to a conclusion that Jace and Rocky find far less satisfying than its promising beginning, although Jace is much more enthusiastic about the numerous epilogues and the Superman stories they set up for the future. Zatanna #6 continues to divide the hosts, with Jace admiring Jamal Campbell's artwork but struggling to become invested in the expanding cast and magical lore, while Rocky remains enthusiastic about the Hidden City, its political intrigue and Campbell's continued world-building around Zatanna. Bizarro: Year None #3 earns praise from both Jace and Rocky for its artwork, but neither connects with the story, with Jace finding it forgettable between issues and Rocky still struggling to understand exactly what the series is trying to accomplish after reading the issue three times. Adventures of Superman: Book of El #12 closes Philip Kennedy Johnson's saga with Jace appreciating an earned resolution built around Superman's compassion and the larger mythology Johnson has added to the character, while Rocky remains unconvi...

Danny Trejo Fights the Devil for 500 Years | YEAR OF THE DEVIL

Sep 29, 2026 38 min

Danny Trejo is taking on the Devil — and the fight lasts 500 years. Jace is joined by co-creators Keith Arem and Chris Yates to talk about Danny Trejo's YEAR OF THE DEVIL, a supernatural action-horror epic that transforms the legendary actor into Diego de Rojas, a conquistador whose encounter with the Devil leaves him cursed to be reborn across centuries. After sacrificing himself to keep the Devil imprisoned, Diego discovers that the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse have been unleashed. His only chance to finally find peace is to hunt them across history. Keith and Chris break down how their years of working with Danny led to the creation of the project, how Trejo's heritage and personality influenced Diego, and why the team wanted something that felt like a genuine collaboration rather than simply putting a celebrity's likeness into a comic. They also discuss blending history, mythology, religion and supernatural horror; matching the Four Horsemen to different eras of history; the enormous response YEAR OF THE DEVIL received at San Diego Comic-Con; and the artists bringing Diego's 500-year journey to life. Plus, Keith and Chris explain how writing dialogue for Danny became a collaborative process once Trejo began performing and improvising as Diego — further blurring the line between the fictional character and the man who inspired him. YEAR OF THE DEVIL is a five-issue story collected as a 160-page graphic novel and launches on BackerKit September 29. Check out and support Danny Trejo's YEAR OF THE DEVIL on BackerKit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/pcb-entertainment/danny-trejo-s-year-of-the-devil/pre-launch Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource. Chapters 00:00 — Hook: Killing Off the Main Character 00:23 — Welcome: Chris Yates & Keith Arem 01:27 — Danny Trejo vs. the Four Horsemen 03:38 — How Year of the Devil Came Together 05:37 — Building the Story Around Danny Trejo 07:06 — History, Myth...

Comic Source Weekly 9-23-26 — Josh Cassara Passes, Popverse News Ends & Abs Batman Wins Best Series

Sep 28, 2026 41 min

The comic industry lost an incredible talent this week with the sudden passing of artist Josh Cassara at only 46 years old. Jace remembers his friend, his incredible work on X-Men, X-Force, Wolverine and more, and the conversations they always thought they would have more time to continue. Also this week, there's important clarification on Popverse: the website itself is not shutting down, but its news operation is coming to an end. The 2026 Ringo Awards have also been announced, with Absolute Batman winning Best Series and the Absolute Universe having a huge night. Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos return to Alias for Jessica Jones' 25th anniversary, while Jessica Drew gets a dramatically different status quo as the new host for Carnage in Spider-Woman #1. Plus: Hammerfist reaches a third printing, Mirka Andolfo returns to the world of Mercy with Merciless, The Forgotten Five launches at Image, Ghost Machine expands The Rocketfellers and celebrates Geiger #25, Skybound reveals new Universal Monsters and M.A.S.K. variants, Swamp Thing crosses into the Slaughterverse, Stan Sakai has two new Usagi projects, and BAD IDEA collects Megalith in a massive deluxe hardcover. Then Jace gives his What Hit predictions for the September 23 releases, counts down the latest Prana Top 10 Bestsellers, checks last week's predictions against the finished countdown, and finishes with 20 books approaching Final Order Cutoff on September 28. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource. 00:00 Opening Hook 00:45 Introduction 01:32 Remembering Josh Cassara 03:26 Popverse News Is Ending 05:14 2026 Ringo Awards — Absolute Batman Wins Best Series 06:30 Jessica Jones: Alias Returns 07:18 Spider-Woman Becomes Carnage's New Host 09:15 Hammerfist #1 Goes to Third Printing 09:55 Mirka Andolfo Returns With Merciless 10:47 The Forgotten Five 11:57 The Rocketfellers Introduces Invaders Y'All 12:52 Geiger Reaches Issue #25 14:...

DC Spotlight September 23, 2026: Flash Crosses the Line, Absolute Flash Gets Brutal & Batman Refuses to Break

Sep 23, 2026 2 hr 23 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 10 DC releases for the week of September 23, 2026. Absolute Wonder Woman #24 builds toward the inevitable confrontation between Diana and Barbara Minerva, while Jace finds Phobos and Deimos finishing each other's sentences distracting even as Rocky argues their deliberately irritating dialogue fits the characters and the story. Absolute Batman #24 reveals that Bruce has not given up after all, with Jace especially appreciating the slower pace and increased characterization as Batman regroups, brings Barbara Gordon into his plans and prepares to confront Jack Grimm. Harley Quinn #66 interrupts Elliott Kalan's ongoing story for a Bad Seeds tie-in that neither Jace nor Rocky finds essential to the crossover, particularly with Poison Ivy's role limited to little more than being mentioned. Green Lantern #39 turns its deliberately ridiculous food-fight premise into something more substantial as Kyle Rayner finally gets a cathartic confrontation with Major Force, while the ominous epilogue suggests the series may soon shift back toward more serious territory. Absolute Flash #19 gives Linda Park real agency against Abra Kadabra, demonstrates just how dangerous Hunter Zolomon is to Wally and brings Ray Palmer into the action, with Rocky calling it possibly his favorite issue of the series so far. Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy #2 shifts perspective toward the sinister forces operating beneath its supernatural espionage world, giving Jace and Rocky more pieces of the puzzle without surrendering the mystery that makes Ram V and Mike Perkins' slow-burn story work. Superman #42 turns the time-travel thread into the central conflict of Kingdom of Zod as a younger General Zod arrives in the present, forcing Superman to find a solution that will stop him without altering Krypton's history before next week's finale. Superman: Father of Tomorrow #5 continues to surprise Jace and Rocky, with Jace particularly praising the emotional character work in Jo...

Comic Source Weekly September 16, 2026 — Popverse Closing? Spider-Man #1000 & Wonder Woman Ends

Sep 21, 2026 56 min

Comic book media may be shrinking again as ReedPop is reportedly preparing to close Popverse before New York Comic Con. Jace looks at what the reported closure could mean for comics journalism and why dedicated comic book news outlets continue to disappear. Plus, Marvel reveals the massive creative lineup for Amazing Spider-Man #1000, David Colton completes his transformation into Miracleman in Avengers: Armageddon #4, Sam Alexander returns in Nova: Return of the Rings, and Marvel Masterworks continues through Clover Press. On the DC side, Wonder Woman #40 will conclude Tom King and Daniel Sampere's run, three Next Level launches are already headed back to print, and DC lays out its plans for New York Comic Con. Also covered: The Princess Murders from Tony Fleecs and Tim Seeley, The Last Driver #1 reaching a third printing, Arthur Adams returning to interiors on Terminal #6, the next Transformers arc, Benedict Arnold becoming Redcoat's arch-nemesis, Six of Us, Kill All Immortals, Year Zero: The Zomnibus, Warbird #2, Danny Trejo's Year of the Devil, and the rumor that Joanne Starer may be taking over Harley Quinn. Then Jace makes his What Hit predictions for the September 16 releases, checks those predictions against the latest Prana Top 10 Bestseller list, and finishes with 18 books worth watching before Final Order Cutoff. Year of the Devil - https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/pcb-entertainment/danny-trejo-s-year-of-the-devil/pre-launch Marvel Masterworks by Clover Press - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloverpress/marvel-masterworks Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource. 00:00 — Hook 00:40 — Comic Source Weekly Intro 01:15 — Popverse Reportedly Shutting Down 07:00 — David Colton Becomes Miracleman 09:30 — Amazing Spider-Man #1000 12:30 — Nova: Return of the Rings 14:15 — Luke Cage: Truth to Power 16:45 — Marvel Masterworks Returns 20:00 — King & Sampere Ending Wonder Woman 24:15...

DC Spotlight September 16, 2026: Absolute Green Arrow's Big Twist, End of Life Gets Wilder & Can Superman Save Everyone?

Sep 15, 2026 2 hr 15 min

In this episode we discuss; DC Spotlight September 16, 2026: Absolute Green Arrow's Big Twist, End of Life Gets Wilder & Can Superman Save Everyone? The Comic Source Jace and Rocky break down all 15 DC releases for the week of September 16, 2026. Deathstroke: The Terminator #7 shifts the spotlight to Adeline Kane, using flashbacks to explore the already-dysfunctional foundation of her relationship with Slade while Doctor Ivo offers her a mysterious new power. A new arc kicks off Batman/Superman: World's Finest #55, pairing Poison Ivy with Ra's al Ghul as they assemble a new group of Four Horsemen while Jace praises the cleaner look of Adrián Gutiérrez's art under Vicente Cifuentes' inks. The Bad Seeds crossover disrupts Selina's ongoing story throughout Catwoman #91, though the continued focus on her relationship with Carmine Falcone gives Jace and Rocky something worthwhile to latch onto. Amanda Waller's increasingly brutal power grab drives Dark Knights of Steel II #3, especially the apparent murder of Lara, which provokes one of the strongest reactions of the entire episode. Absolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow's Hand expands Cassandra's history with Lady Shiva, David Cain and the surviving League of Assassins while revealing a compassion that separates her sharply from her mother. Yara Flor leads the Titans back to the Esquecida for New Titans #39, where Static's unreliable powers and characterization prompt sharply different reactions from Jace and Rocky. Blüdhaven gets dragged into Bad Seeds during Nightwing #142 through the tragedy of a former Gotham resident, even though Jace would rather Dan Watters' regular storyline had continued uninterrupted. Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh keep the absurdity and emotion working side by side throughout End of Life #8, as Eddie's captivity, Little C**k's torture and one very unexpected return make it one of the week's standouts. Lobo's trip back to Czarnia turns into a trap during Lobo #7, launching "The Last Death of Lob...

Comic Source Weekly September 9, 2026 — Firestorm Extended, Battle Beast Hits 10th Printing & Miracleman Confirmed?

Sep 13, 2026 44 min

Firestorm is sticking around longer than expected as DC extends The Fury of Firestorm to 15 issues, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 reaches an incredible tenth printing, and the long-rumored David Colton/Miracleman development in Avengers: Armageddon now appears to be confirmed. Jace also covers new Image launches and sellouts, Rob Liefeld's Chainkata and Avengelyne variants, Mike Mignola's Circus of Bones, Dark Horse's new Concrete omnibuses and compact editions, BAD IDEA's latest Lancer and It Demands Sacrifice news, the new Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare graphic novel, Mike Wieringo's special Archie tribute, Ignition Press' new comic-shop finder initiative, and the debut of Los Angeles' ICON Festival. Then it's time for What Hit, with eight predictions for this week including Fury of Firestorm #6, Barbara Gordon: Breakout #5, Batman: Bad Seeds — Gotham Central #1, Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #3, Transformers #36, Wolverine #27, Spawn '77 #1, and Punisher #8. Jace also looks back at a perfect 8-for-8 performance from last week before counting down the new Prana Top 10, where DC takes seven of ten spots and completely sweeps the Top 5. The episode closes with 17 Final Order Cutoff books to watch before September 14. The recorded episode confirms the eight-for-eight result and DC's seven-of-ten / full Top-5 sweep. SOURCES https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-09-08/firestorm-burns-on https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/rob-liefelds-chick-with-chainsaw-variant-for-upcoming-chainkata-will-shred-through-shelves-next-month https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/rob-liefeld-reveals-special-avengelyne-1-midnight-release-variant-available-for-sale-on-wednesday-october-7 https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/customers-answer-the-karman-blades-call-with-immediate-sell-out-rushed-back-to-print-this-week https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/upcoming-creature-corps-series-launch-promises-ultra-violent-battle-packed-showdown-this-december https://imagecomics.com/press-...

DC Spotlight September 9, 2026: Absolute Firestorm?, Aquaman's Rogues Unite & Can Krypton Be Saved?

Sep 10, 2026 2 hr 12 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 9 DC releases for the week of September 9, 2026. Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #3 deepens the mystery around the two Basil Karlos, with Rocky praising the timely body-horror angle behind Lossomix while Jace finds the dual identities increasingly difficult to track. In Supergirl #17, Kara begins to understand Ursa's desire to save Krypton, while the time-travel mechanics leave Jace questioning how much damage their very presence in the past may cause. Action Comics #1102 pushes the dilemma further as Ursa tries to convince a younger Zod that Jor-El was right, while Kara wrestles with whether saving Krypton—and billions of lives—could erase Superman and all the good he would do. Batman and Robin: Year One — Dynamic Duos Chapter Two leans into Dick Grayson's banter with Alfred and his undercover infiltration of the juvenile gang, building toward an initiation that puts Catwoman directly in his path. Emperor Aquaman #21 sees Aquaman's enemies overwhelm his allies in Atlantis while his disrupted return through the Blue brings him unexpectedly face-to-face with the avatars of the Red and the Green, Maxine Baker and Swamp Thing. Barbara Gordon: Breakout #5 continues to improve, but both hosts remain unconvinced by Barbara's original undercover-prison plan as the mission to protect Vandal Savage's enemies continues to unravel. Green Lantern Corps #20 juggles shore leave, the returning Darkstars, Katma's unexpected connection to them and Guy Gardner's search for the Predator while continuing to add depth to Guy beyond his old macho stereotype. Fury of Firestorm #6 brings Ronnie Raymond and Professor Stein to an emotional reckoning as they reunite to stop the Firestorm Matrix, with both hosts responding to the complicated father-son dynamic and the questions raised by the issue's final transformation. Batman: Bad Seeds — Gotham Central #1 gives Jim Gordon real agency in a Batman-free Gotham mystery, while Christopher Cantwell's take on Anarky turns th...

Patrick Horvath Teases Samantha Strong's NEXT Chapter Beneath the Trees

Sep 9, 2026 16 min

Jace catches up with Patrick Horvath at San Diego Comic-Con to talk about how Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees unexpectedly transformed his career and where Samantha Strong goes next. Patrick reflects on the runaway success of the series, using Samantha's story to process different periods of his own life, and the surreal experience of seeing Samantha enter the wider comics world. He also discusses growing as a sequential storyteller, collaborating with creators whose work he has admired for years, and stretching new creative muscles with Archie in Hell. Finally, Patrick gives an early tease of Samantha Strong's third story, which jumps ahead another ten years and explores a world fascinated by her crimes through law enforcement, true crime and a disturbing kind of fandom. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource Patrick Horvath: PatrickHorvath.com

Susan & Tilly Bridges Rewrote STAR TREK: VOYAGER'S Ending | Homecoming

Sep 8, 2026 17 min

Jace sits down at San Diego Comic-Con with writers Susan and Tilly Bridges to talk about Star Trek: Voyager — Homecoming and what it meant to essentially create a new ending for one of Star Trek's most beloved series. Susan and Tilly discuss meeting through Star Trek fan fiction, how their very different personalities shape their writing partnership, why Star Trek's hopeful and inclusive worldview remains fundamental to the franchise, and the challenges marginalized writers still face within the entertainment industry. They also break down the decision to bring Species 8472 back for Homecoming, expanding the species and its culture beyond what Voyager could show on television, the fan response to finally seeing the Voyager crew return home, and why five issues of reunions and hugs probably wasn't going to satisfy IDW. Plus, they talk about writing for Star Trek Adventures, the unpredictable creativity of tabletop players, and their graphic novel Just Another Summer. Follow The Comic Source on all social media: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource 00:00 Voyager's New Ending — Hook 00:08 Meet Susan & Tilly Bridges 00:38 Writing Together as a Married Couple 02:30 Meeting Through Star Trek Fan Fiction 03:28 Hope, Inclusion & What Defines Star Trek 05:55 Being Put in the "Queer Writer" Box 07:42 Why Sci-Fi Can Tell Any Kind of Story 10:24 Giving Voyager One More Roadblock 11:38 Why Species 8472 Was the Perfect Choice 13:00 Expanding Species 8472 & the Creative Process 13:24 Fan Reaction to Voyager: Homecoming 14:33 Writing Star Trek Adventures 16:07 Homecoming Collection & Just Another Summer 17:13 Closing

Why This Lois Lane Story Matters More Than Ever with Richard Ashley Hamilton

Sep 7, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Greg Rucka and Mike Perkins' LOIS LANE series was acclaimed when it originally released, but rereading it today makes its questions about journalism, truth, power and accountability feel more relevant than ever. Jace is joined by writer Richard Ashley Hamilton, creator of SCOOP, to revisit all 12 issues and examine one major idea from each chapter of the series. They discuss the difference between journalists and investigators, whether the truth should always be published, what keeps reporters honest, the danger of becoming part of the story, maintaining objectivity when a story becomes personal, Lois Lane's relationship with Superman, the series' complicated connections to DC continuity and the multiverse, and what success in journalism actually means when exposing the truth doesn't necessarily lead to justice. Richard also discusses how Greg Rucka influenced his own work on SCOOP, Sophie's evolution as a journalist, and what a dream crossover between Sophie and Lois Lane might look like. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource 0:00 Why Lois Lane Feels More Relevant Today 4:31 Issue #1 — Asking the Question 7:27 Issue #2 — Journalist vs. Detective 15:49 Issue #3 — Lois Lane Without Superman 21:18 Issue #4 — Can We Handle the Truth? 28:37 Issue #5 — Who Keeps Journalists Honest? 32:19 Issue #6 — When the Reporter Becomes the Story 38:37 Issue #7 — Knowing Something Isn't Enough 43:11 Issue #8 — Journalism, Celebrity & Superman's Identity 45:24 Issue #9 — Getting Too Close to the Story 46:33 Issue #10 — Lois Lane Meets the Multiverse 50:08 Issue #11 — When the Truth Causes Harm 53:06 Issue #12 — What Does Journalistic Success Mean? 56:09 Scoop, Sophie & the Influence of Lois Lane 61:41 Could Sophie and Lois Lane Work Together? 65:23 Why Asking Questions Still Matters

Comic Source Weekly September 2, 2026 — Ed Brubaker Sued, Absolute Batman Hits 487K & X-Force Goes Fugitive: The Comic Source

Sep 7, 2026 1 hr 1 min

The biggest comic-industry story of the week centers on serious allegations against Ed Brubaker stemming from the production of Amazon's Criminal, with Jace breaking down what has been alleged, what is actually known, and why judgment needs to wait for more facts. Also this week, Absolute Batman #24 reportedly approaches an extraordinary 487,000 orders as Barbara Gordon becomes The Bat, DC reveals Batman Day 2026, Marvel transforms Inglourious X-Force into Fugitive X-Force, Indiana Jones discovers Marvel artifacts, and Jace looks at Disney's Marvel acquisition 17 years later. Image and Ghost Machine bring updates for Ice Cream Man, Red Roots, Rook: Exodus, Geiger, Creature Corps, the Energon Universe, Spawn 77, Savage Dragon and Crowbound. BAD IDEA adds Seth Green to It Demands Sacrifice, launches Warbird, and unveils new The Detective covers, while Danny Trejo's Year of the Devil, the Soulfire Timeline Omnibus and Netflix's six newly optioned comic properties round out the news. Jace then makes eight What Hit predictions, counts down the Prana Top 10, goes 7-for-8 on last week's predictions, and finishes with Final Order Cutoff—including the highly unusual fact that there are no Marvel single issues on FOC this week. That absence is explicitly called out in the finished recording as something Jace cannot remember seeing before. Prelaunch pledge for Danny Trejo's Year of the Devil - https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/pcb-entertainment/danny-trejo-s-year-of-the-devil/pre-launch Sources: https://deadline.com/2026/09/ed-brubaker-sued-sex-harassment-criminal-1237067742/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ed-brubaker-amazon-mgm-sued-hostile-work-environment-1236690268/ https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/criminal-lawsuit-assistant-sues-ed-brubaker-sexual-harassment-1236851708/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/absolute-batman-24-gets-487000-orders-what-will-25-get/ https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-09-02/batman-day-2026 https://bleedingcool.co...

DC Spotlight September 2, 2026 Superman Pushes Himself Too Far, Legion Hunts a Killer & Weird Al Embraces the Weird Description

Sep 2, 2026 2 hr 29 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 13 DC releases for the week of September 2, 2026. Batgirl #23 finds Cassandra Cain racing through a Gotham overrun by the Parliament of Trees while badly injured herself, determined to get a poisoned girl to the antidote that can save her life. Rather than advancing the larger Bad Seeds plot, the tie-in keeps the focus on Cassandra and her supporting cast, making the event feel more like the backdrop for a Batgirl story than an interruption of one. Batman #13 has Batman fighting his way through the GCPD to confront Vandal Savage, but the detour into Bad Seeds largely puts Matt Fraction's ongoing Batman story on hold. There are entertaining moments of Batman tearing through corrupt officers and demanding they do better for Gotham, but very little actually happens and the momentum from the previous issue's mystery is left waiting for the crossover to get out of the way. JSA #23 jumps into the largely unexplored years after the Justice Society was forced out of public life, with Wildcat, Hourman and Doctor Mid-Nite recruited for a secret Cold War mission behind enemy lines. The period setting and espionage premise immediately feel like a natural fit for the JSA, delivering one of the strongest issues of the run just as the series is approaching its end. 100 Bullets: The U.S. of Anger #3 remains frustratingly difficult to decipher three issues in, even for Rocky as a reader of the original 100 Bullets. The anger and division suggested by the title are certainly present, and the two hate-spewing podcasters provide one of the issue's more recognizable ideas, but neither Jace nor Rocky can determine what Brian Azzarello ultimately wants the story to say. Absolute Green Lantern #18 sees Simon Baz and Agent Zero finally escape the strange space where they have both been trapped and emerge in front of Cameron Chase, who appears to know exactly what has been happening. After eighteen issues of deliberately opaque mythology surrounding the Absolute...

Comic Source Weekly August 26, 2026 — DC Books Delayed, X-Men: DNX Slips & Hammerfist Sells Out

Aug 31, 2026 59 min

DC's September schedule is getting increasingly messy as Absolute Flash, Bleeding Hearts, Zatanna and Gotham General all move, while Marvel's X-Men: DNX event slips two weeks and creates scheduling problems of its own. Jace also covers Rick Remender and Steve Epting's Hammerfist #1 selling out immediately, the future of Robert Kirkman and Joe Casey's Terminal, Savage Dragon going back for third printings, the return of That Texas Blood, a Geiger McFarlane Toys figure, Jerome Opeña joining Lancer, Danny Elfman joining Krysten Ritter for BAD IDEA's It Demands Sacrifice Record Read-A-Long, Mark Buckingham's secret It Demands Sacrifice cover, Dark Horse expanding its Marvel archival line, Beast Mode 510 Day in Oakland, and the growing October 7 midnight comic release event. Plus, Jace makes this week's What Hit predictions, checks last week's picks against the newest Prana Bestseller Top 10 after going 9-for-10, and runs through a huge Final Order Cutoff featuring Marvel's Midnight books, Absolute Batman #24, That Texas Blood, Kill All Immortals III, Last Driver #2 and more. NEWS SOURCES https://bleedingcool.com/comics/late-absolute-flash-bleeding-hearts-zatanna-delayed-for-september/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/gotham-general-is-now-coming-out-only-after-batman-bad-seeds-is-over/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/late-x-men-dnx-slips-two-weeks-but-where-is-this-heading-spoilers/ https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/high-orders-knock-out-entirety-of-hammerfist-inventory-rushed-back-to-print-this-week https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/savage-dragon-180-181-fast-tracked-for-reprint-this-week https://www.darkhorse.com/newsfeed/dark-horse-announces-three-new-marvel-books-coming-in-2027/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/new-avengers-logo-hiding-a-major-marvel-spoiler-spoilers-obviously/ Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource 00:00 — DC Delays, DNX, Danny Elfman & Hammerfist Hook 00:42 — Welco...

Steve Skroce on TALES OF WONDER, Comic Book Feuds & Making Superheroes Real

Aug 28, 2026 32 min

Steve Skroce joins Jace on The Comic Source to talk about TALES OF WONDER, his new creator-owned superhero series from Image Comics and Skybound. Two legendary comic creators whose friendship was destroyed by decades of bad blood suddenly discover that the superheroes and villains they created weren't so fictional after all. Steve talks about turning comic-book history, creator rivalries and convention culture into a larger-than-life superhero adventure, and why Galaxy Quest, Tropic Thunder and The Three Amigos helped inspire the tone. He also discusses writing and drawing the series himself, working with Skybound and editor Ben Abernathy, designing America's Freedom Force, finding the voices of Stu and Jake, and balancing satire of the comics industry with a genuine celebration of the medium. Plus, Steve discusses his experience working with creators including Brian K. Vaughan and reflects on why the real emotional heart of Tales of Wonder is friendship, collaboration and the possibility of getting a second chance. TALES OF WONDER #1 arrives September 2, 2026 from Image Comics and Skybound. More on Tales of Wonder: Official Image Comics announcement Tales of Wonder #1 at Image Comics 🔗 The Comic Source: https://linktr.ee/comicsource 0:00 Intro 1:09 What Is Tales of Wonder? 2:22 Satirizing the Comic Book Industry 4:44 Galaxy Quest, Tropic Thunder & Three Amigos 9:23 When Fiction Starts Feeling Real 11:21 Writing and Drawing the Entire Series 14:55 Working Alone and Handling Creative Feedback 17:29 Working With Skybound and Ben Abernathy 19:26 Creating America's Freedom Force 22:37 Steve's Favorite Character to Draw 24:21 Finding Stu, Jake and the Heroes' Voices 25:59 De-Aging the Creators and Second Chances 28:14 Why Readers Need to Preorder the Series 30:14 The Magic of Writers and Artists Together 31:11 Final Thoughts

DC Spotlight August 26, 2026 Superman Faces a Shocking Turn, Flash Goes Too Far & DC's Heroes Start to Divide

Aug 26, 2026 2 hr 35 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 14 DC releases for the week of August 26, 2026. Batman: Bad Seeds — Sunset #1 begins the Bad Seeds event with Poison Ivy handing Gotham over to the Parliament of Trees in exchange for immunity over the death of Bog Venus, but the spectacle-heavy crossover immediately strips away much of the nuance that has made G. Willow Wilson's Poison Ivy run so strong. Justice League Unlimited #22 briefly gives Mr. Terrific the combined powers of the Justice League while Blue Beetle quietly assembles heroes who suspect Batman, Wonder Woman and the League leadership may have been compromised by Darkseid, as the amnesty granted to supervillains creates legitimate distrust inside and outside the League. Detective Comics #1112 brings Batman, Green Arrow and Black Canary to the truth surrounding Prion's death and an emotional decision about whether that truth should ever be revealed. Poison Ivy #47 accelerates Pamela's fall as she loses Harley, alienates Janet from HR, loses Vandal Savage as an ally and watches Peter Undine take control of the Knights of the Green Order before making a desperate bargain with the Parliament of Trees. Zatanna #5 takes Zatanna into the Hidden City as Jamal Campbell continues expanding the magical rules, rituals and mythology surrounding her role as Prime Magus. Absolute Wonder Woman #23 finds Diana singularly focused on locating Barbara Minerva without realizing Barbara has willingly become the Cheetah, while Zeus calls upon a reluctant Ares as part of an unknown plan against Wonder Woman and Veronica Cale's daughter becomes increasingly important to the larger mystery. Absolute Catwoman #3 reunites Selina with Holly and Helena Bertinelli as the story moves between their present-day mission and their earlier days as the Calicos, including a mysterious list connected to Cain and the reality-altering technology known as the Yarn. The Flash #36 has Wally expanding his attempt to prevent crime before it happens into Metropolis,...

Comic Source Weekly 8/19/26 — Wolverine Origin III, Swamp Thing + SIKTC & Krysten Ritter + BAD IDEA

Aug 24, 2026 48 min

In this episode we discuss; Comic Source Weekly August 19, 2026 — Wolverine Origin III, Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children & Krysten Ritter Joins BAD IDEA The Comic Source https://youtu.be/8ewKwpeyNL0 Check Out The Episode on YouTube Wolverine's past is getting another major chapter as Paul Jenkins returns 25 years after the original Wolverine: Origin for Wolverine: Origin III — The Dark Age. James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera bring Swamp Thing into the Slaughterverse for Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children, Krysten Ritter joins BAD IDEA's It Demands Sacrifice Record Read-A-Long, and Sean Gordon Murphy's The Last Driver #1 sells out immediately. Jace also covers Marvel's new Incursions one-shots, Jean Grey's return to Earth, BRZRKR heading to Hong Kong, Jason Aaron's Bug Wars return, Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman, Garth Ennis and John McCrea's The Snail, Rampant Swine, ECCC going badgeless in 2027 and much more. Plus, Jace makes this week's What Hit predictions, checks last week's picks against the newest Prana Bestseller Top 10 after going a perfect 8-for-8, and runs through the books worth preordering before Final Order Cutoff on August 24. Follow The Comic Source: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource Chapters 00:00 — Wolverine, Swamp Thing, Krysten Ritter & Last Driver Hook 00:31 — Welcome to Comic Source Weekly 01:23 — White Sky Vol. 1 03:14 — Narco & the Plastic-Verse 05:43 — In Your Skin 07:04 — Battlepug: Cosmic Doggyssey 07:57 — Assassin's Guild Hardcover 09:50 — Exquisite Corpses Season One Ends 11:48 — Bug Wars Returns + Jason Aaron Con Dates 13:45 — Yumi: 00-Ex #1 Sells Out 14:50 — Regicide #1 Sells Out 15:43 — Garth Ennis & John McCrea's The Snail 17:30 — Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman 19:13 — The Last Driver #1 Sells Out 20:47 — Gigantic Complete Series 21:45 — Redcoat #19 — Don't Get Spoiled 23:21 — The Deadtones Take Over Hornsby & Halo 24:37 — Wolverine: Origin III — The Dark Age 26:19 — Marvel Returns to the Incu...

Saving New York Comics: Bryce Gold on BODEGA & the Brooklyn Expo of Comics

Aug 20, 2026 23 min

New York helped give birth to the American comic book industry, but keeping working cartoonists and artists in the city has become increasingly difficult. Jace sits down with Bryce Gold to talk about BODEGA — the Brooklyn Organization Dedicated to the Endurance of the Graphic Arts — and its mission to build a stronger support system for New York's comics community. Bryce explains how BODEGA grew from an effort to revive the spirit of Comic Arts Brooklyn into something much larger, including the Brooklyn Expo of Comics, artist support programs, educational opportunities, grants, publications and new ways for creators and fans to build a lasting community. They also discuss why Brooklyn remains such an important part of comics history, the increasing affordability challenges facing working artists, the importance of creative third spaces, and how relationships formed through local comics events can change careers and lives. Bryce also previews the Brooklyn Expo of Comics, taking place November 14–15 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with more than 130 exhibitors and a full week of comics-related programming leading into the event. Support BODEGA: https://bodegacomics.org Brooklyn Expo of Comics: https://brooklynexpoofcomics.com The Comic Source: https://linktr.ee/comicsource CHAPTERS 00:00 Hook 00:24 Introduction 01:41 What Is BODEGA? 02:42 How BODEGA Began 03:41 The Brooklyn Expo of Comics 04:21 BAGEL, the Bodega Cat & Artist Support 05:57 Why New York Matters to Comics 08:33 The Changing New York Comics Community 11:47 Building a Long-Term Comics Community 13:39 Creating Opportunities & Making Connections 15:09 Grants, Creator Funding & Keeping Comics Alive 16:31 Mentorship & Fostering the Next Generation 17:19 How Fans Become Part of the Community 18:36 Brooklyn Expo of Comics — Dates & Events 20:11 How to Support BODEGA 21:17 Final Thoughts

DC Spotlight August 19, 2026 Flash Faces His Rogues, Deathstroke Hits Bottom & Green Arrow's Identity Mystery Deepens

Aug 19, 2026 2 hr 15 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 13 DC releases for the week of August 19, 2026. Dark Knights of Steel #2 finds Amanda Waller's machinations continuing as an illness threatens Kara and the House of El, while Barbara Gordon serves as a literal Oracle and the developing relationship between Kal-El and Lois adds another layer to Tom Taylor's expanding fantasy world. Lobo #6 sends Lobo to Hell to battle the Tooth Fairy in an intentionally ridiculous detour, but the issue feels disconnected from the characters and plot threads Scotty Young had carried forward from the previous arc, making the story feel unusually disposable. End of Life #7 sees Eddie's attempt to do something genuinely good by rescuing a kidnapped kid land him in the hands of the killers hunting him, and after escaping another brutal beating he discovers Little C**k has finally caught up with him looking for revenge over the death of Big C**k. Beneath all the absurd violence and comedy, Eddie's relationship with his dying father continues to give the series a surprisingly human core. Deathstroke the Terminator #6 escalates Adeline's revenge from murdering Wintergreen to trying to kill Rose, forcing an already battered Slade into a confrontation with his ex-wife. Slade survives, but the real damage is psychological: stripped of his identity as the world's greatest assassin, he is left wondering what remains if he is no longer a "killer for hire" and is simply a killer. Catwoman #90 finally gives Maggie Kyle the chance to confront Black Mask and use a nerve agent against the man who murdered her husband and traumatized her, but what should have been a powerful moment of Maggie reclaiming her agency feels frustratingly abrupt and underdeveloped. The conclusion also leaves the fates of Black Mask and Katarina Belova open while Carmine Falcone remains firmly embedded in Selina's increasingly complicated family story. New Titans #38 brings Static to Titans Mountain while he struggles to control his powers, Yara F...

Doug Wagner Talks I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits, Murder Chickens & His Creative Partnership With Daniel Hillyard

Aug 18, 2026 48 min

Doug Wagner joins Jace on The Comic Source for an in-depth conversation about I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits, his latest collaboration with artist Daniel Hillyard. The project began when Hillyard gave Wagner a list of supernatural things he wanted to draw — slashers, vampires, zombies and more — and Wagner eventually came to the simplest possible conclusion: why choose? Do all of them. The resulting story follows Cecil, a pacifist from the 1980s reincarnated into the body of a supernatural slasher, on a road trip alongside an increasingly bizarre group of supernatural misfits attempting to prevent either Heaven or Hell from winning a battle that would wipe humanity out. Doug talks about why character always comes before plot in his work, how he and Hillyard keep even their most violent and absurd stories grounded in emotional sincerity, and how characters including Pavla, Yoel and the zombie truck Tuck continued evolving while they created the book. The conversation also looks back at Wagner and Hillyard's collaborations on Plastic, Vinyl, Plush and Narco and how years of working together have created a level of trust that allows Hillyard to interpret layouts, camera angles and even character moments without Wagner dictating every detail. Wagner recalls moments where Hillyard added something that wasn't in the original script and actually changed the way Wagner understood his own character. Then it's a deep dive into the crowdfunding campaign: the oversized hardcover, die-cut Murder Chicken slipcase, complete behind-the-scenes process companion, Chris Bachalo artwork and an Uno-inspired Murder Chickens card game Wagner unexpectedly designed and play-tested with his wife. And before wrapping up, Doug reveals that I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits is already completely finished — and he and Daniel Hillyard have already finished their next two books as well. 🐔 Support I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clov...

Comic Source Weekly August 12, 2026 — Star Wars & Marvel Cross Over, McFarlane Homages ASM #300 & Comic Shop Revenue Up 19.9%

Aug 17, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Star Wars is finally crossing over with the Marvel Universe, Todd McFarlane is revisiting his legendary Amazing Spider-Man #300 composition for Spawn 77, and new Prana data shows comic shop revenue climbing nearly 20%. Jace also digs into Warren Ellis returning to Image Comics and the unresolved accountability questions surrounding that decision, Rob Liefeld contradicting his earlier account of Cable's origin, Thundercracker joining Superion, the expansion of Ghost Machine's Unbelievables universe, Sabrina's midnight release, Mind MGMT, Lady Baltimore, D'orc and much more. Plus, Jace makes this week's What Hit predictions, checks last week's picks against the newest Prana bestseller data, counts down the Top 10, and highlights books readers may want to preorder before Final Order Cutoff on August 17. Follow The Comic Source: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource 00:00 — Comic Shop Sales, Spawn, Ellis & Star Wars/Marvel Hook 01:31 — Star Wars Finally Crosses Over With Marvel 07:31 — More Spawn 77 Collector Covers 08:44 — McFarlane Homages Amazing Spider-Man #300 12:25 — If Destruction Be Our Lot Sells Out 14:18 — Crimes Against Nature 15:57 — D'orc Reaches Seven Printings 17:57 — Tigress Island Collected 18:54 — Royals Collected 20:23 — Warren Ellis Returns to Image 28:38 — Thundercracker Joins Superion 29:24 — The Unbelievables Universe Expands 30:56 — Rook: Exodus #11 31:52 — Lady Baltimore Returns 32:42 — Sabrina Gets a Midnight Release 34:18 — Mind MGMT: New & Improved 35:55 — Skottie Young Joins It Demands Sacrifice 37:28 — Murder Chickens & Zombie Misfits 38:58 — Comic Shop Revenue Up Nearly 20% 42:21 — Liefeld vs. Liefeld on Cable 46:22 — RUMOR: Liefeld's Own Superman or Batman? 50:23 — What Hit Predictions 56:44 — Prana Top 10 Bestsellers 64:57 — Final Order Cutoff — August 17 77:09 — Final Thoughts

S.G. Blaze Reveals Bloody Berserk Angel & Expands the Seven Galaxies Universe | SDCC 2026

Aug 14, 2026 6 min

S.G. Blaze returns to The Comic Source at San Diego Comic-Con to talk about the continuing growth of the Seven Galaxies Chronicles and reveal the newest addition to her expanding universe: Bloody Berserk Angel. Jace and S.G. discuss the passionate community that has grown around Seven Galaxies, the rise of romantasy and the way S.G. blends science fiction, fantasy, romance, comedy and thriller elements into her stories. They also talk about expanding the universe beyond prose through the Mythical Hunters comic series and Hollow Healer animation, how different mediums can bring new readers into the world, and why connections between characters and fans remain at the heart of everything she creates. Then S.G. introduces Bloody Berserk Angel, a new comic set on a frozen fantasy world where a blacksmith's daughter hides a terrifying secret. When that secret finally awakens, will she become a protector of the innocent—or something even more dangerous? Learn more about S.G. Blaze and Seven Galaxies: https://sgblaze.com Follow The Comic Source: https://linktr.ee/comicsource

Aquaman Makes Poseidon Surrender | Full Review Emperor Aquaman #20

Aug 13, 2026 17 min

Jace and Rocky review Emperor Aquaman #20 from DC Comics. Poseidon believes Arthur Curry has no right to wield the power of the Blue, but after their battle threatens Earth, Aquaman transports them somewhere he can finally stop holding back. The guys discuss the brutal payoff, what Poseidon's surrender says about Arthur's new power level and why Jeremy Adams continues making Emperor Aquaman one of DC's most overlooked books. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource

DC Spotlight August 12, 2026 Aquaman Humiliates Poseidon, Batman Is Losing Himself & Lois Lane Stalls Zod

Aug 13, 2026 2 hr 21 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 11 DC releases for the week of August 12, 2026. In Green Lantern Corps #19, Guy Gardner brings the Lanterns bonded to the emotional entities together around a new idea: their individual emotions remain distinct, but they may now be able to draw on the entire emotional spectrum when they need it. In Barbara Gordon: Breakout #4, Barbara finally meets one of the innocent people she entered prison to find—a cop locked up for refusing to play along with Vandal Savage—while Sparrow's murder gives the story some badly needed forward momentum. In Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #2, someone is impersonating Clayface, and his attempt to uncover who is behind it becomes much more personal when a friend he confides in is murdered. In Fury of Firestorm #5, Firehawk briefly reaches the Ronnie Raymond trapped inside the Firestorm Matrix, but Professor Stein's reaction when the sentient Matrix calls him "father" raises new questions about whether his supposed remorse was ever genuine. In Emperor Aquaman #20, Arthur moves his fight with Poseidon away from Earth so he can finally cut loose, and the God of the Sea gets a firsthand demonstration of just how terrifyingly powerful Aquaman has become. In Absolute Batman #23, Bruce's obsession with Jack Grimm has reached the point where he believes virtually every defining moment in his life was deliberately engineered, leaving his oldest friends wondering whether Batman has gone too far. The Nice House by the Sea #11, the penultimate issue of the second arc, finally delivers major answers and forward momentum for the larger mystery while still making the revelation involving Oliver land through the character drama that has defined the series. In Supergirl #16, still believing Superman is missing, Kara takes responsibility for the House of El as Zod's larger plan begins coming into focus and a female Eradicator unexpectedly enters the conflict. In Bleeding Hearts #7, Poke's growing bond with Rabbit and her mother sho...

Brightburn Director David Yarovesky Unleashes Goat-Fueled Horror in It Demands Sacrifice SDCC 2026

Aug 12, 2026 6 min

Brightburn director David Yarovesky joins Jace at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to talk about IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE, the new BAD IDEA survival-horror series he co-writes with Philip Gelatt. Yarovesky explains the wonderfully twisted premise of following a family of goats marked for ritual sacrifice, why tiny runt Bronson may become one of the most unexpected horror heroes in comics, and how working in comics gives him the freedom to put virtually anything he can imagine onto the page. He also discusses developing the story over several years, finding the right tone, working with BAD IDEA, and the collaborative process with artist Adam Pollina and colorist Dean White. IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE #1 arrives October 7, 2026. 👉 Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource

Morgan Hampton Reveals What's Really Behind Guy Gardner's Attitude in Green Lantern Corps SDCC 2026

Aug 12, 2026 8 min

Morgan Hampton joins Jace at the DC booth during San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to talk about his run on Green Lantern Corps and the character-first approach that has helped him put a new spotlight on Guy Gardner. Morgan explains why Guy's abrasive personality is really a mask, how digging into the character's history completely changed the way he feels about writing him, and why he wanted to explore what exists underneath all that attitude. They also dive into the ambitious landscape-format issue, the black-hole concept that allowed Morgan to experiment with space and time on the page, expanding the emotional spectrum and turning its entities into characters rather than abstract concepts, the challenge of juggling Green Lantern Corps' enormous cast and why the series could be an accessible entry point for new readers discovering the Green Lantern universe. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource CHAPTERS 00:00 – Morgan Hampton at SDCC 2026 00:30 – Green Lantern Corps Fan Reaction 01:45 – How Morgan Hampton Changed Guy Gardner 02:30 – Morgan's Personal Connection to Guy 03:30 – "The A*****e Is His Mask" 04:08 – Creating the Landscape-Format Issue 05:35 – Bringing the Emotional Entities to Life 06:18 – Making Green Lantern Corps His Own 06:50 – Building a Book New Green Lantern Fans Can Read 07:18 – Morgan's Message to Readers

Comic Source Weekly August 5, 2026 Spider-Man #1000 Delayed, Queen in Black Takes #1 & Batman Day Locked Down

Aug 10, 2026 42 min

Amazing Spider-Man #1000 has been delayed after a printer issue pushes Marvel's landmark issue back two weeks, while DC may have revealed the assassination of Bruce Wayne months ahead of schedule and is threatening consequences for retailers who spoil the secrets of Batman Day. Jace also looks at Baron Karza's surprise arrival in the Energon Universe, Witchblade's Image-wide cover takeover, Chachu #1 selling out, new Ghost Machine developments, the return of Ocean and Automatic Kafka, Archie in Hell, The Smart Division's breakout reception, The Hab's expanded Director's Cut, Hello Kitty's massive 75,000-copy preorder number and the latest development in the Diamond bankruptcy. Then it's time for What Hit, the Prana Top 10 and last week's Comic Source picks sweep the Top Four — followed by a huge Final Order Cutoff rundown for August 10. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource CHAPTERS 0:00 — Hook 0:19 — Intro / This Week's Comic News 2:24 — Marvel Expands Its Compact Line 3:19 — Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Delayed 4:26 — Did DC Spoil Bruce Wayne's Assassination? 5:56 — DC Locks Down Batman Day 7:34 — Celebrating Joe Kubert at 100 8:52 — Baron Karza Joins the Energon Universe 10:37 — Witchblade Takes Over Image Covers 11:31 — Chachu #1 Sells Out 12:34 — Tales of Wonder / Jorge Fornés Variants 13:01 — Ghost Machine's Next Phase 13:40 — Ocean Returns to Print 14:30 — Automatic Kafka Returns 15:14 — Archie in Hell First Look 16:12 — The Smart Division Breaks Out 17:18 — The Hab Gets a Director's Cut 17:59 — Hello Kitty Hits 75,000 Orders 18:54 — Diamond Bankruptcy Update 21:26 — What Hit 25:57 — Prana Top 10 Bestsellers 32:47 — Final Order Cutoff — August 10 40:46 — Outro

Robert Kirkman Expands the Energon Universe With ROM, M.A.S.K. & Transformers

Aug 9, 2026 29 min

The Energon Universe isn't slowing down. At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, The Comic Source went inside the Skybound press room for an extended conversation with Robert Kirkman, Void Rivals artist Conor Hughes and Skybound publisher Sean Mackiewicz about the past, present and future of the interconnected universe. Kirkman discusses rebuilding ROM for a new continuity, including the research he did into the character's Marvel history and why he worried ROM's damaged appearance could be interpreted the wrong way. Hughes explains why that damage represents sacrifice and "scars of war," while Mackiewicz details how ROM and M.A.S.K. became part of Skybound's larger Energon plans. The conversations also reveal that Matt Trakker was included in Skybound's original pitch to Hasbro and was once intended to appear in Duke before Clutch ultimately filled that role. Mackiewicz and Kirkman both tease major developments beginning in M.A.S.K. #3, while Kirkman discusses the Energon Universe animated project currently in development and his hope that the comics may eventually reach their own version of the story represented by 1986's The Transformers: The Movie. And when asked whether there's a limit to how far the Energon Universe can expand, Mackiewicz's answer is simple: "no limits." 00:00 – Kirkman Teases the Energon Universe's Transformers: The Movie 00:12 – Sean Mackiewicz on M.A.S.K., ROM & Expanding Energon 02:40 – How ROM & M.A.S.K. Fit Into the Energon Universe 05:20 – Why Skybound's Comics Are Connecting With Readers 07:20 – G.I. Joe, Lara Croft & Expanding Beyond Nostalgia 11:25 – Finding New Creators & Building Skybound's Future 12:15 – Matt Trakker Was Originally Going to Be in Duke 13:25 – M.A.S.K. #3 Has a Surprising Energon Connection 14:35 – Does the Energon Universe Have Any Limits? 15:20 – Robert Kirkman & Conor Hughes Reinvent ROM 19:15 – Kirkman Went to "ROM School" 21:20 – Building ROM & Void Rivals Together 23:40 – M.A.S.K. Was in the Original E...

ROBERT KIRKMAN BUILDS A NEW SUPERHERO UNIVERSE

Aug 8, 2026 23 min

Robert Kirkman is building an expansive new superhero universe with Terminal, and at San Diego Comic-Con Jace from The Comic Source sat down in the press room with Kirkman, Andy Kubert, Arthur Adams and David Finch to talk about what makes the series different. Kirkman discusses the influence of '90s X-Men and the desire to bring that same bold, in-your-face energy back to superhero comics, while creating two opposing factions where readers may not immediately know who the heroes and villains actually are. The conversation explores Kirkman and Joe Casey's long-term plans for a story designed to dramatically evolve by issues #12, #25 and even #50, Arthur Adams returning to interior work, David Finch tackling a different visual world after Skinbreaker, and Andy Kubert balancing the energy of his classic X-Men work with everything he has learned since. Kirkman also explains why Terminal may be his most collaborative individual comic yet, with Kubert, Adams and Finch contributing character designs, influencing one another's work and being given the freedom to change pacing, layouts and even expand moments from the script when they see a better visual solution. Plus, Kirkman addresses comparisons to The Walking Dead, why he wants Terminal to become its own thing rather than "the next" anything, and why making the best comic possible will always come before thinking about potential film, television or animation adaptations. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource 00:00 Robert Kirkman Wants Terminal to Bring Back '90s Comic Energy 01:04 What Is Terminal? The '90s X-Men Inspiration 03:01 Arthur Adams Returns to Interior Comics 04:54 David Finch on Terminal After Skinbreaker 06:12 Who Are the Good Guys in Terminal? 07:56 Kirkman's Long-Term Plans for Issues 25, 50 & Beyond 09:14 Building Terminal With Multiple Artistic Voices 11:26 Kirkman Calls Terminal His Most Collaborative Comic 12:04 Andy Kubert Recre...

Garret Dillahunt on Lanterns, William Macon & Getting Green Lantern Right

Aug 7, 2026 21 min

Garret Dillahunt joins Jace to discuss Lanterns, his mysterious role as William Macon, working with Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, and why he believes the series may have found the right tone for Green Lantern. The conversation also dives into Dillahunt's lifelong comic-book fandom, Neal Adams' Green Lantern/Green Arrow, Tom King, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, practical effects, San Diego Comic-Con and the challenge of translating the Green Lantern mythology to live action. Chapters- 00:00 – Lanterns & Working With Kyle Chandler 02:31 – Sci-Fi, Comics & Why Lanterns Feels Different 07:29 – William Macon & the Mystery at the Heart of Lanterns 11:03 – Terminator, Practical Effects & the Lanterns Production 15:07 – Comic-Con, Comic Fandom & Sneaking Onto the Show Floor 17:43 – Can Lanterns Finally Crack Green Lantern in Live Action?

Che Grayson Teases Selina's Original Wound in Absolute Catwoman | SDCC 2026

Aug 7, 2026 10 min

Che Grayson joins Jace from the floor of San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to discuss the breakout reception to Absolute Catwoman and the creative freedom that came with reinventing Selina Kyle without the restrictions of traditional continuity. Grayson explains the collaborative process with Scott Snyder, how Bengal's artwork helped establish the book's slick and cinematic identity, and why every gadget, trap and globetrotting set piece is connected to Selina's emotional journey. They also discuss Absolute Cassandra Cain, the deeper history connecting the book's characters and the still-unrevealed "original wound" at the center of Selina's story. Che also shares an update on Exquisite Corpses and the upcoming Fox Mask Killer spin-off. Follow The Comic Source: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource Chapters 00:00 Selina's Original Wound 00:21 Introduction and *Dark Spaces: Good Deeds* 01:10 The Reception to *Absolute Catwoman* 02:36 Reinventing Selina Without Continuity 03:25 Working with Scott Snyder 05:46 Building a Character-Driven Globetrotting Story 06:15 Absolute Catwoman Versus Absolute Batman 06:51 Working with Bengal 07:35 Bringing a Cinematic Style to Comics 08:33 Cassandra Cain and More Surprises 09:01 Selina Kyle's Unrevealed Original Wound 09:38 *Exquisite Corpses* and *Fox Mask Killer* 10:19 Final Thoughts

DC Spotlight August 5, 2026 Verity Outsmarts Five Killers, Superman Risks Death to Save Metallo & Lucifer Brings Receipts

Aug 5, 2026 1 hr 58 min

Jace and Rocky break down all 10 DC releases for the week of August 5, 2026. In Absolute Superman #22, Superman risks being poisoned by Metallo's kryptonite blood because he knows reaching Christopher Smith emotionally is the only way to end the fight. In Batman #12, Verity is living up to the Pennyworth name as mention of her training and her quick thinking impresses Bruce and Damian while five highly trained killers each demonstrate their methods in a series of murders. Could their missions be tied to Gotham's newest threat? In Absolute Green Lantern #17, Jo confronts Mu as the issue adds more fascinating cosmic concepts, but seventeen issues of undefined terminology leave even the central conflict difficult to understand. But the issue does deliver the origin of Absolute Jessica Cruz and a great scene of Tomar-Re being fired like a bullet. In Adventures of Superman: Book of El #11, even though Superman has been reunited with Osul and Otho, the battle is not over. Kal-El is determined to stop Kryl-Ux even while trying to save him from himself and the grief of losing his family that has twisted his soul. In Deadman #3, Deadman travels through Hell to rescue a soul Rama Kushna says does not belong there, only for him to be shocked when Lucifer shows him proof the soul is where it belongs. The devil's got receipts. In Batgirl #22, Cassandra learns that Victoria was both her childhood friend and rival assassin. Both girls were manipulated by David Cain and Dr. Forget-Me-Not, respectively, in an experiment to build the perfect killer. The resolution for this one feels a little abrupt, but the possibility that Victoria may still be alive hints at more to come for this storyline in the future. In JSA #22, Jim Corrigan refuses to reclaim the Spectre, forcing the Spirit of Vengeance to seek a surprising new host from within the JSA. Kid Eternity fulfills her previously unknown mission to find that host, but turns down the chance to recover her memories and move on to the a...

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