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The Comic Source Podcast
Hosted by Jace Milam · EN
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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Comic Source Weekly June 17, 2026 — DC's Next Level Expands, ASM 1000 Cover Pulled and Spawn '77
3d ago00:58:39Tap to summarizeThe Comic Source Weekly covers the biggest comic-book news for the week of June 17, 2026. Jace breaks down DC's expansion of the Next Level line with new Legion of Super-Heroes, Teen Titans and Doom Patrol series, Barbara Gordon becoming The Bat in the Absolute Universe, Marvel pulling an Amazing Spider-Man #1000 cover, José Luis García-López's new Artist's Edition and the debut of Spawn '77. Also covered are Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight, DC's new Gotham titles, Wolverine: Paradise, Alex Ross' Marvel Dimensions, Superman: The Stranger, The Trillion Dollar Kid, Crowbound, Tales of Wonder and the reported Deniz Camp exclusive deal with DC. The episode also looks at what appeared to hit during the June 17 release week, counts down the Prana Top 10 Bestsellers for the week of June 9 and finishes with books approaching Final Order Cutoff on June 22. The Comic Source Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource #ComicBooks #ComicNews #TheComicSource 00:00 Hook and Introduction 01:18 DC Expands Next Level 06:01 Barbara Gordon Becomes The Bat 09:53 Marvel Pulls Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Cover 14:35 José Luis García-López Artist's Edition 17:24 Spawn '77 21:01 Minor Threats and New Gotham Series 25:58 Wolverine: Paradise, Marvel Dimensions and Superman: The Stranger 29:21 Trillion Dollar Kid, Crowbound and Tales of Wonder 32:12 What Hit — Week of June 17 39:25 Prana Top 10 — Week of June 9 47:14 Final Order Cutoff — June 22 58:01 Closing Thoughts
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DC Spotlight June 17, 2026 Superman Unlimited Reveals The Truth About Young Jon Kent, Absolute Green Arrow Stays One Step Ahead & Absolute Batman Meets The Joker
1w ago02:03:54Tap to summarizeJace and Rocky break down all 13 DC releases for the week of June 17, 2026. They discuss Batwoman #4, where Kate Kane and Renee Montoya begin searching for Alice as the mystery involving Beth, the Darkseid cult and Gotham's elite finally starts coming into clearer focus. Absolute Flash #16 sends Wally and Linda deeper into their search for Ray Palmer as young Grodd leads them toward Gorilla City and the Rogues close in. Batman/Superman: World's Finest #52 continues the heroes' adventure in Skartaris as Robin joins Travis Morgan and his allies while Tyrant Rex uses magic to turn Batman and Superman against them. Deathstroke the Terminator #4 finds Rose Wilson saving Deathstroke before father and daughter struggle to connect during a tense conversation that forces Slade to confront what kind of parent he has become. Lobo #4 follows the Main Man's attempt to break into Superman's off-world "Fortress of Storitude," bringing him into conflict with Supergirl while Krypto and Dawg create their own chaos. Absolute Green Arrow #2 sees Dinah Lance and Merlyn questioning figures from Oliver Queen's past while the mysterious archer targeting billionaires remains one step ahead of their investigation. Catwoman #88 reveals that Katarina Belova survived the fire and has been manipulating Black Mask's campaign to destroy Selina, bringing the European conspiracy and Gotham storylines together. New Titans #36 finds the team settling into Titans Mountain as Starfire leaves, Cyborg secretly works to activate a massive Mother Box and questions continue to surround Eva's nanite-based body. Justice League: Dream Girls #3 sends Galaxy back into Dreamer's mind to rescue her from the Key while the Justice League questions Galaxy's actions, and the backup follows Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy through a quiet day together. Nightwing #139 sees Dick Grayson use his scientific training to examine bodies recovered from the water while facing pressure to surrender for a crime he did not commit, leading to a confrontation with a priest whose actions create a difficult moral dilemma. Superman Unlimited #14 intensifies the questions surrounding the young Jon Kent as kryptonite, old memories and Batman's investigation begin exposing cracks in his story. Absolute Batman #21 pits Batman against the Robins before Jack Grimm confronts Bruce Wayne and claims responsibility for creating the man he became. End of Life #5 shows Eddie at his most effective as a killer before his father forces him to confront the fact that he may no longer have a place in Pluto. They also give a rundown of this week's collected editions, reprints and facsimile releases. As always, all books are ranked from top to bottom and each host gives a Book of the Week pick.
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DC Spotlight June 10, 2026 Absolute Catwoman Steals The Week, Aquaman Questions His Power & Guy Gardner Gets His Defining Issue
2w ago01:47:24Tap to summarizeJace and Rocky break down all 11 DC releases for the week of June 10, 2026. They discuss Fury of Firestorm #3, where Ronnie Raymond learns Professor Stein manipulated the creation of Firestorm while new details connect the series to concepts introduced in Doomsday Clock. Justice League: Dreamgirls #2 finds Dreamer and Galaxy trapped deeper within shifting dream realities as Dreamer struggles with guilt, self-doubt and her role during the Amanda Waller crisis. Green Lantern Corps #17 focuses on Guy Gardner as he confronts childhood trauma and his abusive father while navigating the emotional spectrum. Barbara Gordon Breakout #2 sees Barbara brutally beaten inside prison before discovering someone she trusted may be working against her. Emperor Aquaman #18 teams Aquaman with Hal Jordan as Arthur begins questioning whether his rapidly expanding powers have become too dangerous. Action Comics #1099 follows a young Clark Kent as he experiences life without his powers and discovers what it feels like to truly be human. Absolute Catwoman #1 introduces a wealthy and successful Selina Kyle whose planned retirement is postponed by an attack tied to a mystery that culminates in the surprise debut of Absolute Cassandra Cain. Nice House By The Sea #10 delivers major revelations surrounding Walter and Max while raising new questions about the true nature of the apocalypse. Supergirl #14 sees Kara receive a new costume and a cure for her cybernetic corruption as tensions within Kandor continue to escalate. Bleeding Hearts #5 follows Rabbit as she becomes part of the zombie holiday known as the Great Hunt while Poke develops an increasing empathy for the living. Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #4 concludes the series by revealing Bruce Wayne's connection to the dark force shaping Gotham and setting him on a collision course with the city's elite. They also give a rundown of this week's collected editions, reprints and facsimile releases. As always, all books are ranked from top to bottom and each host gives a Book of the Week pick.
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DC Spotlight June 3, 2026 Poison Ivy's Gotham Power Play, Batman's New Direction Sparks Debate & Deadman Divides Readers
3w ago01:41:12Tap to summarizeJace and Rocky break down all 10 DC releases for the week of June 3, 2026. They discuss Harley & Ivy: Life and Crimes #6, where Erica Henderson concludes her retelling of Harley and Ivy's first meeting and the foundation of their relationship. JSA #20 continues the search for Jim Corrigan and ends with a surprise appearance from Metron. Adventures of Superman: Book of El #9 begins bringing together the long-running story threads involving Superman, Otho-Ra, Osul-Ra and the future legacy of the House of El. Justice League: Dream Girls #1 finds Dreamer and Galaxy trapped in shifting dreamlike versions of the DC Universe as a mystery involving hidden knowledge and altered realities begins. Batman #10 sees Bruce Wayne uncover a connection to the Minotaur while his conflict with Vandal Savage enters a new phase. Poison Ivy #45 finds Mayor Pamela Isley increasingly isolated after alienating Batman, Vandal Savage, the Green and the Gray while her feelings about Harley Quinn are tested. Deadman #1 follows Boston Brand as he investigates a hospital filled with trapped souls while W. Maxwell Prince reimagines Deadman as a spiritual guide navigating multiple interpretations of death, but the guys have radically different reactions to the story. Supergirl: Survive #1 sees teenage Kara experience Krypton's destruction through a dramatically altered sequence of events as she leaves Krypton in the same rocketship as an infant Kal-El whom she is determined to protect. Batgirl #20 forces Cassandra Cain to confront painful memories when a murdered child is found wearing the same dress she wore during her first kill, while Doctor Forget-Me-Not begins playing mind games with her memories. Absolute Green Lantern #15 pits Jo Mullein against Tomar Re after she refuses to sacrifice her entire town to stop the Black Star Mogo, forcing a clash over whether saving a few thousand lives is worth risking trillions across the universe. They also give a rundown of this week's collected editions, reprints and facsimile releases. As always, all books are ranked from top to bottom and each host gives a Book of the Week pick.
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Rocketfellers #0 Reveals Ghost Machine's HUGE New Expansion | Full Review: The Comic Source
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Geiger #3 Deep Dive — A Heartbreaking Reveal Changes Everything
4w ago00:23:55Tap to summarizeGeiger #3 delivers one of the most devastating reveals in the entire Ghost Machine universe as Tariq finally discovers the horrifying truth about the family he thought he had been protecting all this time. In this panel by panel review, Jace breaks down how Jeff Johns and Gary Frank structure the emotional flashbacks, the significance of the bunker reveal, and the exact moment Tariq fully transforms into the Glowing Man. This issue remains one of the most important foundational chapters for Geiger and the larger Unnamed mythology. This is the issue that completely redefines Tariq as a character.
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DC Spotlight May 27, 2026 Superboy Prime Steals The Week, Hush 2 Frustrates Fans & Absolute Wonder Woman Stays Elite
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Ultimate Impact: Reborn #1 Review — Is Marvel Finally Feeling Like Marvel Again?
May 2100:19:04Tap to summarizeMarvel fans have been highly anticipating Ultimate Impact: Reborn #1, but the biggest surprise may not be the action, the Origin Boxes or even the connection to the Ultimate Universe. In this review, Jace breaks down why the book feels more like classic Marvel storytelling than most modern Marvel comics, how Chris Condon's characterization gives the setup real emotional weight, and why this may signal a larger creative shift happening inside Marvel right now. From Miles Morales and the Spot fight to speculation about Midnight, the future of the Ultimate Universe and even a possible Pete & MJ reunion before Amazing Spider-Man #1000, there's a lot more going on here than a standard event setup issue. 👉 Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource
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DC Spotlight May 20, 2026 Absolute Green Arrow Launches, Superman Unlimited Deepens Jon Kent Mystery & Absolute Flash Expands the Absolute Universe
May 2001:54:56Tap to summarizeJace and Rocky break down the DC Comics releases for May 20, 2026, with discussion of Batman/Superman: World's Finest #51 revisiting Skartaris and the origin of Tyrant while Mark Waid continues modernizing classic DC concepts, Sirens: Love Hurts #4 wrapping with Horoscope defeated, Oliver Queen and Dinah Lance's wedding, and the various couples baskign in the romance, Wonder Woman #33 sending Diana and Steve Trevor into the underworld where Superman dies from kryptonite poisoning and Diana seeks the Fates after Matriarch's devastating victory, Absolute Flash #15 expanding the Absolute Universe mythology through Ray Palmer, Silas Stone, S.T.A.R. Labs, the Still Place, and Wally's disturbing visions of the future, Batwoman #3 raising questions about Kate Kane's behavior after she attacks Renee Montoya while Darkseid-connected forces appear to be circling her, Catwoman #87 escalating Black Mask's attack on Selina by using an imposter Catwoman convincing enough to fool Holly Robinson while Maggie's trauma remains tied to Black Mask, Deathstroke the Terminator #3 continuing Slade Wilson's mission with Death Blow and Deadshot brought into the conflict, End of Life #4 focusing on Eddie's complicated relationship with his father while the kidnapping storyline moves forward, Lobo #3 delivering an origin-heavy chapter for the Main Man, New Titans #35 continuing the Alpha Energy fallout while Stephanie Brown takes on a surprising leadership role, Nightwing #138 bringing Starfire to Blüdhaven for a Psion-related story that also moves the Witch of Blüdhaven plot forward while Barbara remains in Supermax, Superman Unlimited #13 using Beppo, excess Kryptonite, Tomorrow Man, young Jon Kent's Ultraman nightmare, and Lois trying to help her superpowered son to deepen the question of whether this young Jon is the real deal, and Absolute Green Arrow #1 launching a mystery-driven reinvention involving Dinah Lance, Oliver Queen, Hector Hammond, missing memories, and the question of who is really under the hood. They also cover the week's facsimiles, reprints, and collected editions, including Batman #244 Facsimile Edition, Gotham Central Compact Comics, DC Finest: Sgt. Rock of Easy Company, Superman Omnibus Vol. 1: Elseworlds, Absolute Blackest Night, and Teen Titans: The Bronze Age Omnibus, before ranking every book and naming their respective Books of the Week.
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