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May11

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Posted by Dan Greenfield on May 11, 2026

Scott and Dan pick the comics they’re most looking forward to… — Dan Greenfield, editor, 13th Dimension Justice League of America #75 Facsimile Edition, DC. A key issue from 1969 — written by Denny O’Neil — that brought Black Canary to Earth-One, gave her her sonic scream, took away Green Arrow’s money and had him grow a social conscience. An unofficial prologue to the Green Lantern/Green Arrow “Hard-Traveling Heroes” saga. (The original solicitation cover had a lighter background. Looks like it’s been color-corrected.) — Marvel Comics in the Late ’60s, TwoMorrows. Pierre Comtois’ latest deep dive into Marvel history. Always recommended. — Action Comics #583 Facsimile Edition, DC. The first part of the era-ending landmark Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? which came out 40 years ago this month. The second part will be out in May. — Barbara Gordon: Breakout #1, DC. Babs goes to jail because of GCPD Commissioner Vandal Savage’s continuing machinations to rid Gotham of the Batfamily. I don’t see this as a long-term book but it’s a cool enough premise. — The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 Facsimile Edition, Marvel. Lots of interesting hooks here. Its the 50th anniversary of the cult-fave Spider-Man title; it features the Tarantula, who is in the upcoming MCU flick Spider-Man: Brand New Day; and coincides with a miniseries called The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day that starts this week. It was written by Gerry Conway and breakdowns were by Sal Buscema, both of whom died this year. (It’s actually the second time this FE has been released.) — Scott Tipton, contributor-at-large, 13th Dimension New Avengers Modern Era Epic Collection: Secret Invasion, Marvel. While I found Bendis’ lengthy Avengers run a bit hit-or-miss overall, I did like Secret Invasion, especially for bringing misused characters like Mockingbird and Hank Pym back in the spotlight. — Batman in the Seventies, DC. A great collection of classic Bronze Age Bat-tales, now back in print. — Lobster Johnson Omnibus Vol. 1, Dark Horse. I never thought I’d get a Lobster Johnson omnibus, but I’m here for it. — MORE — HOT PICKS! On Sale This Week! — May 4. Click here. — HOT PICKS! On Sale This Week! — April 27. Click...

May04

HOT PICKS! On Sale This Week!

Posted by Dan Greenfield on May 4, 2026

HOT PICKS! On Sale This Week!

Scott and Dan pick the comics they’re most looking forward to… — Dan Greenfield, editor, 13th Dimension Batman #9, DC. OK. Nine issues in and I have to say at this point, I’m not sure where this series is headed. I mean, I do know that things with Vandal Savage (and Poison Ivy) are coming to a climax this fall, and it’s about time. It’s just that — and I can’t quite put my finger on why — this series has been less than I expected. It’s had its moments but it feels a bit too loose and disjointed. Staying with it for now, but let’s see how the summer goes. This ish looks like it will lead into the upcoming Barbara Gordon: Breakout series. — The Bat-Man: Second Knight, DC. Hardcover collecting Dan Jurgens and Mike Perkins’ second foray into the early days of Batman, as if it were “real life,” circa 1939-40. Hoping for a third mini, because I really want to see their take on the Dynamic Duo. — Ben 10 #1, Dynamite. My kid — who is now 27 — LOVED Ben 10 when he was a child, so I’m listing this for all you similarly minded fans out there. A great moment: In 2008, we went to a Ben 10 panel at New York Comic Con, and they gave him a jacket — and he looked like he’d jumped right out of the TV screen. A favorite. — The Amazing Spider-Man #28, Marvel. Loooove this variant by Mike Allred, mashing up Silver, Bronze and Modern Age Spidey. — Detective Comics #578 Facsimile Edition, DC. Wrapping up Batman: Year Two. — Steve Rude’s Daredevil and Fantastic Four Variants, Marvel. Oh, just click here. You’ll thank me. — Scott Tipton, contributor-at-large, 13th Dimension The Incredible Hulk Epic Collection: Devolution, Marvel. Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema’s epic Hulk run continues! — JLA Book Three, DC. The more I look back upon Grant Morrison’s JLA run, the more impressed I am by it. This volume includes his ambitious DC One Million event. — Zatanna by Paul Dini Omnibus, DC. Can’t help feeling like Paul Dini’s Zatanna work is tragically overlooked. A nice fat omnibus volume will take care of...

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