We finally have a list of contents! Of all the 2026 DC Finest collections revealed last year, only one remained whose contents were a mystery: The Origin of Robin. DC finally released the list of issues in its latest solicitations this week — and it’s a nest of Silver and Bronze Age treasures. Dig the official info: DC FINEST: ROBIN — THE ORIGIN OF ROBIN Written by MIKE FRIEDRICH, ELLIOT S! MAGGIN, and others Art by GIL KANE, IRV NOVICK, and others Cover by CARMINE INFANTINO and JOE GIELLA This volume covers Robin’s major solo appearances in Batman #184, #192, #202, #213, #227, #229-231, #234-236, #239-242, #244-245, #248-250, #252, #254, and #259; Detective Comics #342, #386, #390-391, #394-395, #398-403, #445, #447, and #450-451; World’s Finest Comics #141, #147, #195, and #200; and Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #111 and #130. $39.99 US | 424 pages | 6 5/8” x 10 3/16” | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-829-8 ON SALE 6/16/26 — DC also solicited a previously (officially) unannounced Supergirl volume: DC FINEST: SUPERGIRL: DIE AND LET LIVE Written by PETER DAVID Art by LEONARD KIRK, ROBIN RIGGS, and others Cover by LEONARD KIRK and ROBIN RIGGS Featuring stories filled with action, heart, and humor as only Peter David could deliver, DC Finest: Supergirl: Die and Let Live collects Supergirl #19-35 and #1,000,000, Resurrection Man #16-17, Team Superman Secret Files and Origins #1, Team Superman #1, Supergirl/Prysm Double-Shot #1, and a story from Adventure Comics 80-Page Giant #1. $39.99 US | 576 pages | 6 5/8” x 10 3/16” | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79951-360-5 ON SALE 5/26/26 — A few thoughts: — Robin: The Origin of Robin is not dissimilar to the Showcase Presents: Robin volume that came out in 2008. It’s shorter but it’s in color. The edition takes its name from 1969’s Batman #213, which featured a retelling of the Boy Wonder’s beginnings, by E. Nelson Bridwell, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. — I’m pretty sure I have all the Robin stories in one format or another, but the ease of access makes me mull this one over. — Supergirl: Die and Let Live recently surfaced on retail websites. — MORE — DC to Publish SIX Facsimile Editions in April — With an Emphasis on the Wacky. Click here. — BATMAN: DC Sets Dates for April DARK KNIGHT and YEAR...
A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE to Jazzy John Romita! My love for the 1967 Spider-Man cartoon is well documented and while the show had many creative fathers, I always get a bang out of seeing Jazzy John Romita’s name in the credits. Pretty much because he’s my all-time favorite Spidey artist, not to mention the best ever. Now, for reasons that I don’t fully comprehend — maybe you do — there’s a paucity of Spider-Man ’67 merch, particularly of the action-figure variety (not to mention a Blu-ray release of the show itself). Thing is, a Hasbro Marvel Legends figure isn’t exactly a stretch. We’ve gotten figures based on the 1970s American and Japanese TV shows, after all. Approvals for doing a 1967 cartoon Spidey, though, must be a challenge. Otherwise, perhaps we could have this: That baby is the handiwork of customizer Ron Lopez — he of the Filmation DC superhero figures we showed off during December’s TOYHEM. Ron sent this over to me for a look and I immediately thought to myself that it would make for an offbeat birthday salute to the late John Romita (January 24, 1930–June 12, 2023). Here’s more: Now, we just need it to happen for real. Plus, a Mego version, a soundtrack album, the Blu-ray set, a streaming option, comics, you name it. It can’t be that hard. Can it? — MORE — DAN SLOTT Pitched SPIDER-MAN ’67 Meets FILMATION SUPERMAN for Upcoming Crossover. Click here. — OH, WOW! These Faux FILMATION ACTION FIGURES Have Fans in a Frenzy. Click...
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