The Comic Source Podcast

Jace and Rocky break down all 17 DC releases for the week of June 24, 2026. They discuss Detective Comics #1100, where Batman, Green Arrow and Black Canary continue investigating Prion's past while the mystery surrounding the young assassin tied to his grave becomes more complicated. Bizarro Year None #2 follows Perry White and Jimmy Olsen as they try to understand the strange rules of Bizarro's square world as the series begins framing this as a distorted Bizarro origin story. Harley Quinn #63 continues Harley's darker current direction as the monochromatic infection and her fractured emotional state push her further from the zanier version of the character. Absolute Superman #20 returns with a massive battle against King Shazam as Superman, Steel and Hawkman are forced to confront whether overwhelming power can be stopped without sacrificing innocent lives. Green Lantern #36 reconnects Kyle Rayner and Jade while Odyssey's identity and past remain in question. Gotham Academy: First Year #5 follows Olive Silverlock's nightmare as it forces her to confront fears about her mother's legacy while Batman and the Gotham Academy cast move closer to the final issue. Absolute Wonder Woman #21 focuses on Absolute Wonder Woman's time in Hell separating her from Barbara Minerva, whose captivity and connection to a dangerous feline god open new questions about her future. The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #5 sees Ezra Cain's pulp adventure escalate into a Nazi-blimp action sequence that leans hard into the series' darker Indiana Jones energy. Flash #34 has Ryan North explain Flash's new precognitive ability through data, speed and probability while keeping the story light, accessible and emotionally grounded. Superman #39 pushes Superboy-Prime through multiple comic-book realities as Manchester Black tests whether he has truly changed, while Dan Mora shifts art styles to match each world. Superman: Father of Tomorrow #2 sees Jor-El refuse to let Kryptonian technology be used for weapons while Lex Luthor secretly moves forward with non-lethal weapon development, and the issue brings in Klarion and John Constantine as magic emerges as a weakness for this version of Superman. Wonder Woman #34 brings Wonder War to Diana's confrontation with Matriarch, as the fight centers on whether Wonder Woman's willpower can overcome a Green Lantern ring that Matriarch has spent years forcing to obey her. The issue also ends with Diana making a drastic choice involving the God Killer sword. Justice League Unlimited #20 has Wonder Woman nearly reach Brainiac Queen before Lex Luthor's arrogance and his use of Warp ruin the Justice League's chance to turn her, leaving her missing and possibly setting up a "Cyber Earth" timeline. Swamp Thing 1989 #3 brings Rick Veitch's long-delayed story to its most epic chapter yet, with Swamp Thing existing across different points in DC history and Darkseid appearing in a way that fits the elemental scope of the story. Zatanna #3 pits Zatanna against Agent Di Manes, whose power of quietude suppresses her voice and directly attacks the way she uses magic, while the story also involves Elodi and a muse spirit tied to a dead singer. Summer of Supergirl Special #1 continues from Lobo #4, putting Supergirl and Lobo on trial while Crush, Krypto and Dawg get pulled into the chaos, and the special also includes a Supergirl/Mary Marvel team-up plus a Mark Waid story connecting different versions of Supergirl's history. Justice League: Dream Girls #4 concludes with the Justice League apologizing to Galaxy and giving her mission leader rank, while Dreamer chooses not to join the League yet because she still needs to understand her powers on her own. 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.

The 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.
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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

Jace 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.

Jace 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.