2026 News

Jul 24, 2026 | 01:54:21 PM

From Vu

With my satisfaction of the recent Crisis on Infinite Earths: Absolute Edition (2026), I am eyeing on my next Absolute Edition - Superman: Man of Steel ... coming out September 8, 2026 - with gilded silver pages, original pencils, and die-cut slip cover.

John Byrne’s historic reinvention of Superman returns in DC’s most prestigious format.

After Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC tapped legendary writer-artist John Byrne to reimagine Superman for a new era—one that would redefine the hero’s origins, relationships, and philosophy. In The Man of Steel, Byrne delivers a bold, character-driven reboot full of modern gravitas and timeless charm, setting the stage for every Superman story to come. From first meetings with Batman and Lois Lane to the rise of Lex Luthor and the eerie debut of Bizarro, this six-issue series reshaped the mythos of the Man of Tomorrow with unmatched clarity and heart.

This Absolute Edition collects The Man of Steel #1–6 in an oversized hardcover format with deluxe features and extras printed on an uncoated paper. 

Jul 24, 2026 | 01:21:05 PM

From rip-comic.wheartm.com

[22 Jul 2026] Mitch Byrd, 63, American comic book artist, heart attack

Mitch Byrd, longtime comic book artist probably best known for his run on Guy Gardner: Warrior with writer Beau Smith and inker Dan Davis, has passed away at 63, following a recent illness. Byrd’s big break into comics came with the independent series, Cat and Mouse, about a pair of vigilante heroes in Louisiana, with writer Roland Mann and inker Steven Butler (the first issue had a cover by the great Paul Gulacy, so I’m using a later issue with cover art by Byrd), that was first published by EFGraphics, and then at Aircel Comics (when it was a Malibu Comics imprint. Mann maintained the rights to the characters, and has revived them in recent years at his Silverline Comics)

Jul 24, 2026 | 12:50:58 PM

From Vu

Leo mentioned that the George Perez's Artist Choice is $111 on Amazon, but when I previously checked it was at normal price ($150). Now I went back and check again today it shows $111.  Not sure if Amazon will honor this price upon its release on July 28, 2026. (Please note: Comic Book retailers already have this book in stores - the publisher chose to delay this book for mass market)