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Dan Mora, an acclaimed comic book artist currently working on DC Comics’ biggest titles, has offered his rendition of Son Goku from Dragon Ball with the Man of Steel. Mora’s phenomenal artwork comes as Dragon Ball celebrates its 40th anniversary and Superman prepares to enter a new era under James Gunn with its July 2025 movie.

Mora shared his crossover fan art between Dragon Ball and Superman on X (formerly Twitter). "I've been watching too much Dragon Ball," Mora said online. The artwork features Goku as a child with his Power Pole in hand and the Eternal Dragon in the background. Superman is drawn in his traditional appearance -- red boxers and all.

Superman's Dan Mora Reveals His Take on Dragon Ball's Kid Goku I've been watching too much Dragon Ball 😅 pic.twitter.com/O3HZJrdwTe— Dan Mora (@Danmora_c) April 7, 2025

Mora’s most recent works include Superman,...

Since the 1970s, Gene Hackman has earned his place in Hollywood history as one of the greatest character actors of all time. Working alongside movie legends like William Friedkin, Clint Eastwood, and Richard Donner, the actor has brought an impressive degree of depth and range to the big screen. After passing away in 2025, Hollywood has been left with one fewer legend -- and he has the filmography to prove it.

Gene Hackman boasts one of the most impressive careers in cinema, with his '70s performances helping redefine the tone of cinema forever. Having won Oscars and left his mark on almost every genre there is, the star's impact on acting remains to this day. It isn't often the film industry finds someone as acclaimed, intense, and versatile as Hackman and, since his death, cinema has been left worse off.

Enemy of the State Is Still Relevant As Edward "Brill...

One legend of cinema paid tribute to another on Sunday night as Morgan Freeman took to the stage at the Oscars and paid tribute to Gene Hackman. Having starred together in Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven, there could be no one better to deliver the kind of tribute that Hackman deserved. The speech was made ahead of the Academy's in memoriam section, which also featured tributes to James Earl Jones, Maggie Smith, David Lynch, and the many other stars that have been lost in the last year. In his speech, Freeman said:

“This week, our community lost a giant. And I lost a dear friend, Gene Hackman. I had the pleasure of working alongside gene on two films, ‘Unforgiven’ and ‘Under Suspicion.’ Like everyone who ever shared a scene with him, I learned he was a generous performer and a man whose gifts elevated everyone’s work. Gene always said, ‘I don’t think about legacy.

Los Angeles – February 20, 2025 – Jeremy Adams, one of the most prolific scribes in the entertainment industry today with credits as the acclaimed writer of films, television series

and comics, has signed a multi-year contract to pen comics for DC, home of iconic characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and others.

The Prescott, Arizona native and current Los Angeles resident has been a valuable

contributor to DC’s publishing plans. This year, Adams is writing several titles for the publisher: a new Aquaman ongoing series, as well as a Green Lantern series spotlighting iconic Lantern Hal Jordan. Adams is co-writing DC’s recently launched Green Lantern Corps series with Morgan Hampton; the series focuses on the other members of the intergalactic

police force patrolling the DC universe and keeping it safe from evildoers.

The multi-year deal with DC follows Adams’ incredibly successful 35-issue run as writer on The Flash, his current trio of popular series,...

UnforgivenTwo of Hollywood’s greatest actors have contributed their tributes to Gene Hackman following the announcement of his death, along with that of his wife and one of their dogs, earlier today. Adding to the likes of Francis Ford Coppola and Josh Brolin, industry veterans Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood mourned the loss of the “incredibly gifted” actor.

Clint Eastwood starred with Hackman in 1992’s Unforgiven and again in 1997’s Absolute Power. Hackman won an Oscar for his role in Eastwood’s incredible Western, for his supporting role of Little Bill Daggett, and it is not surprising that the director has some high praise for Hackman in the wake of his passing. In a statement to Variety, Eastwood said:

“There was no finer actor than Gene. Intense and instinctive. Never a false note. He was also a dear friend whom I will miss very much.”

Following Eastwood’s statement, Unforgiven...

On the Mount Rushmore of great American actors — specifically those who emerged in the late 1960s and brought a transformative, bone-deep intensity to their craft over the industry-redefining decade that followed — four faces loom large: Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman.

The eldest of that contingent, Hackman is less familiar to younger audiences than the others, having withdrawn from acting more than 20 years ago, to write and paint in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Over a four-decade screen career, the stage-trained star gravitated to complex movies for grown-up audiences (the only significant exception being his iconic turn as Lex Luthor in the “Superman” franchise), and might have been entirely forgotten by Gen Z if not for his performance as the gruff patriarch in Wes Anderson’s cult favorite “The Royal Tenenbaums.”

Hackman’s unexpected and unusual death (he was discovered alongside his wife and dog) offers a chance...

Two-time Oscar winner, Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. The iconic actor was found dead at their Santa Fe, N.M. home alongside his 63-year-old classical pianist wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog.

Whilst not deemed suspicious, their deaths are currently being investigated.

Former Marine turned actor Hackman, who won two Oscars for his roles in 1971’s ‘The French Connection’ and 1992’s ‘Unforgiven’ made his mark in Hollywood with his role as Clyde Barrow’s explosive older brother in the 1967 film ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ which brought him his first Oscar nomination in supporting actor. He also found himself with Oscar nominations for this roles as FBI Special Agent Rupert Anderson in ‘Mississippi Burning,’ Gene Garrison in Gil Cates’ ‘I Never Sang for My Father,’

Also in news – ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – McMlxxii’ to return to cinemas this spring

Having appeared in over 80 films his career spanned from the...

Unfortunately, we have to get the day started with some sad news today, as it has been reported that we’ve lost one of the great legends of cinema, Gene Hackman, at the age of 95. Hackman, his retired pianist wife, 63-year-old Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were all found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Wednesday afternoon. Yahoo reports that New Mexico police have said that the causes of death are under investigation, “but they do not believe foul play is a factor at this time.” Of course, there’s a lot of speculation going around that the cause of death may be carbon monoxide poisoning, but nothing has been confirmed as of right now.

Born on January 30, 1930 in San Bernadino, California, Eugene Allen Hackman did a lot of moving around in his younger years, but had already decided that he wanted to be an actor...

It’s a sad day for all movie buffs as the world said goodbye to prolific actor Gene Hackman today. The 2-time Oscar-winner was best known for his work in projects like The French Connection and Mississippi Burning. Hackman carved a rich legacy in the industry with a career spanning over 6 decades.

Gene Hackman as Avery Tolar in The Firm | Image: Paramount Pictures

He was a well-loved actor, dabbling in both hero and villainous roles like he did in Superman with Lex Luthor’s character. Hackman will be remembered for his unmatched contribution to the world of Hollywood. Here’s everything we know about his tragic passing.

Gene Hackman and wife found dead at Santa Fe home

The 95-year-old actor was found dead at his Santa Fe home along with his wife and dog. Gene Hackman was married to pianist Betsy Arakawa and led a peaceful life away from the...

Following the tragic death of Michelle Trachtenberg on Wednesday, Hollywood was rocked again by the news that legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were both found dead at their home in Santa Fe with their dog. The terrible news shared by the Santa Fe New Mexican reported that Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed the news that the couple had been discovered just after midnight on Thursday morning, although they could not reveal a cause of death at the time.

In a statement shared by the Sheriff’s Office said, "We do not believe foul play was a factor in their deaths. However, exact cause of death has not been determined at this time."

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Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner for “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their Santa Fe, N.M. home. The office of Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed their deaths to Variety after midnight Thursday. There is no immediate indication of foul play, per authorities, though the Sheriff’s office did not immediately provide a cause of death. Hackman was 95. Arakawa was 63.

On Wednesday, Sheriff’s deputies visited the home of Hackman and Arakawa, who married in 1991. The couple was found dead, alongside their dog.

“All I can say is that we’re in the middle of a preliminary death investigation, waiting on approval of a search warrant,” the sheriff told the Santa Fe New Mexican. The statement came before authorities had positively identified the pair, per the publication. “I want to assure the community and neighborhood...

A White House set made for just $90,000 ultimately became one of the most ubiquitous backdrops of the 1990s…

Clint Eastwood prowled his cameras around it for the tepid 1997 thriller Absolute Power. Lloyd Bridges stood in the middle of it as ‘Tug’ Benson in Hot Shots! Part Deux. It’s on display in 1990s hits The Pelican Brief and In The Line Of Fire. Yet the $90,000 White House set that was designed by a production designer called J Michael Riva was actually built for a rather sweet comedy: Ivan Reitman’s 1993 hit, Dave.

If you’re unfamiliar with the movie, Dave sees Kevin Kline in the title role, as an everyday man who becomes President of the United States. He uses this office for kindness, doing good, and fighting for the impoverished rather than the ric… okay, I’ll move on. Co-starring Sigourney Weaver, the $28m movie earned over $90m at the box office,...

2024 has come and gone and another chapter of DC Comics history has come to a close. It seems just like yesterday that the Dcu went wild during the “Beast World” crossover and that the heroes were under attack by Amanda Waller.

2024 was a year full of amazing ongoing series, ambitious storylines, and initiatives that went above and beyond the publisher’s usual output. DC Comics released a lot of stories in 2024, but only a few truly embody the creativity that delighted fans everywhere. Read on to see which 10 DC Comics series stand out from the pack and define the publisher’s fantastic year.

The Boy Wonder was a Fantastic Examination of a Complicated Robin By Juni Ba

The Boy Wonder was a book of a lot of firsts. Not only was it the first Black Label book starring Robin, it was also the first full-length DC series by Juni Ba.

The All In era of DC Comics just keeps on delivering as the publisher is overhauling a team for a brand-new and much-needed task. DC Comics has revealed that it's bringing back Josiah Power and his team, the Power Company, for an important mission that could change everything for DC's metahuman population.

This April, DC Comics will be publishing The Power Company: Recharged #1, a 32-page one-shot by Bryan Edward Hill, Khary Randolph, and Alitha Martinez which brings metahuman attorney Josiah Power back into the spotlight. Spinning out of this year's DC Power: Rise of the Power Company, Josiah combats a flood of anti-metahuman hate just as his powers begin to fluctuate.

To make the world safe for metahumans and to stop a serial killer from terrorizing the Atlanta streets, Power forms a new iteration of his old team, consisting of Black Lighting, Jace Fox's Batman, the Signal, and Vixen.

The...

Warning: Spoilers for Aquaman #1

Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman stand tall as the three pillars of the DC Universe, hence their shared title as the Justice League's Trinity, and there are few heroes who stand a chance against their combined might. However, Aquaman just revealed that he has a critical advantage over them. As powerful as the Trinity is, Aquaman might have them beat for one key reason.

In Aquaman #1 by Jeremy Adams, John Timms, Rex Lokus, and Dave Sharpe, Arthur Curry faces a devastating loss as the kingdom of Atlantis is destroyed right before his eyes. In its place is a mysterious pearl, and he enlists the Trinity's help to uncover the truth about Atlantis' whereabouts.

As he plunges into the sea to track an energy signature with Batman and Wonder Woman in tow, Aquaman says, "They could no sooner help me in these waters than a baby could climb a mountain.

Spoilers for the full Absolute Power event!In 2024, DC Comics unleashed Absolute Power, a line-wide crossover event that saw the company’s top heroes lose their powers in one fell swoop, paving the way for the always scheming Amanda Waller to enact her plans against the metahuman community, specifically Jon Kent’s Superman. Put through the wringer before Absolute Power concluded, Jon Kent received a nightmare fuel upgrade when forcibly assimilated by the Brainiac Queen, transforming into a terrifying villain hellbent on destroying all supers!

A story told across four main issues and multiple tie-in chapters, Absolute Power, by writer Mark Waid and artist Dan Mora, shook the DC Universe to its core by letting Amanda Waller finally win — an unexpected development that immediately affected both superheroes and supervillains alike.

Capturing Jon Kent at the end of Absolute Power #1 as he desperately tries to save his suddenly de-powered father from a potentially fatal gunshot wound,...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Aquaman #1!It's been some time, but the Justice League's Aquaman is finally back in a brand-new series that shows what kind of hero he really is. The world is still reeling from the events of Absolute Power, and its ripple effects are causing huge problems for DC's iconic underwater king.

Amanda Waller's power play caused numerous headaches for the hero community. Not only have several superheroes swapped powers, but the multiverse was sealed off during Absolute Power, causing Darkseid to go mad. This chain of events has led to wild aberrations popping everywhere, including Aquaman's corner of the DC Universe.

Aquaman #1 is a Wild Start That Kick-Starts a Huge Mystery Aquaman #1 by Jeremy Adams, John Timms, Rex Lokus, and Dave Sharpe

In Aquaman #1 by Jeremy Adams, John Timms, Rex Lokus, and Dave Sharpe, a brief flash-forward shows Arthur Curry as a king who has...

Warning: contains spoilers for Justice League: The Atom Project #1!

It took decades, but DC now knows what to do with one of its most powerful characters. Captain Atom may not be a household name like Superman or Wonder Woman, but he is equally powerful, if not moreso, than those heroes. Despite his power, DC has struggled to make Captain Atom interesting, but as seen in Justice League: The Atom Project #1, that might be changing.

Justice League: The Atom Project #1 is written by Ryan Parrott and John Ridley and drawn by Mike Perkins. In Absolute Power, Amanda Waller stole powers from the heroes, including Captain Atom. Unlike many, Captain Atom still has not gotten them back yet. Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi, the Atoms, offer to help Captain Atom with his dilemma. He is reluctant, but goes with them to the Watchtower anyway. Later, Captain Atom flees the Watchtower, forcing Ray and Ryan to take action,...

Everyone’s favorite oceanic hero is coming back next year in Aquaman. DC All In is keeping up its intense energy and shining a light on missing heroes. He’s been out of the spotlight for a while, but come January, Aquaman is coming back for a brand-new adventure.

In the wake of Absolute Power, Arthur Curry’s world is turning upside down. Not only is he dealing with giant water kaiju attacking the Earth, he’s gained new hydrokinetic powers. Before Aquaman hits the shelves, Screen Rant sat down with writer Jeremy Adams, who spills all the details on what’s next for the king of the seas.

Screen Rant: Jeremy, you made your mark on The Flash, you've been crushing it on Green Lantern, with Green Lantern Corps coming down the pipeline. What's the allure of writing an Aquaman book?

Jeremy Adams: I think it's more of a challenge in some ways.

Warning: Spoilers for Superwoman Special #1 and Superman #21The Super-Family includes some of the most powerful heroes in the DC Universe, and they just got a major new member with the reveal that Superman's beloved wife Lois Lane has just gained her very own set of Kryptonian powers. Comic books are full of strange and surprising situations, but the way Lois Lane gained these incredible powers is more surprising than most superhero origin stories.

One of the biggest events of last year was Absolute Power by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, which ultimately gave rise to the Superman Family's newest powered hero - who just so happens to be one of their oldest characters, seeing as Lois Lane debuted alongside Superman in Action Comics #1 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

In Absolute Power, Amanda Waller made a move against the superhero community, as she tried to take over the world and...

The two most famous teams in superhero comic books are undeniably DC's Justice League and Marvel's Avengers. But DC just changed the Justice League in a major way that has certainly left the Avengers in the dust. While the Justice League spent the last year fractured and disbanded, they've now come together stronger than ever at the end of 2024 to prove that they're the best team in comics in 2025.

The Justice League has always been one of DC's greatest teams, so it was surprising when DC launched its "Death of the Justice League" storyline before and after the events of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths by Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere. A corrupted version of Pariah captured the Justice League and used them to fuel his dark army as he tried to end the Multiverse. After this event, the Justice League decided to disband, as the Titans held their own...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Titans #18!One of the most iconic supervillain teams is making its return to the DC Universe, with its sinister focus aimed squarely at the Justice League and Titans. However, this comeback is in name only, as one cunning DC villain is engaging in a case of "stolen group identity," commandeering the team name for himself and rebuilding it with a bold new roster.

John Layman and Pete Woods’ Titans #17 dropped a major bombshell at the end of the issue with the reveal of Deathstroke returning to the Titans narrative after last being seen during the events of the Dark Crisis storyline. In the closing scene, he approaches Clock King and strikes an alliance with the newly powered villain.

Titans #18 continues the Deathstroke-involved narrative with another jaw-dropping last-page reveal, showing that Slade is not only working with Clock King but has also set plans in motion...

Warning: contains spoilers for The Question: All Along the Watchtower #2!

DC just made clear, in the coolest way possible, just how serious they are about the Justice League’s “Unlimited” revamp. The recently concluded Absolute Power drove home the need for the Justice League, and heroes in general. The Question: All Along the Watchtower #2, set aboard the Justice League’s awe-inspiring new Watchtower, shows fans just how big the team is now–thanks to the return of an underrated character.

The Question: All Along the Watchtower #2 is written by Alex Segura and drawn by Cian Tormey. One of the Challengers of the Unknown has been attacked and left for dead on the Watchtower. The Question, as the Watchtower’s head of security, searches for any clues that might lead to the perpetrator. The Question’s journey takes her to the Watchtower’s bar–which is tended by Nightshade. Renee tries...

2023 saw the very first edition of the Bam Smack Pow Comic Book Awards, where we celebrated some of the very best comic books. Batman/Superman: World’s Finest won best ongoing series, Saga won the Most Promising Comic Book, and Comic Book Couple of the Year was Deadpool and Valentine Vuong. For one reason or another, none of them won this time around.

2024 was an incredible year for comic book fans. No matter what you’re into, there’s something for you to read. And you don’t have to stay within Marvel and DC Comics either. Plenty of independent comic book companies cater to various people so everyone can find something they love. That's why the list of awards here isn't just Marvel and DC.

With that said, let's get to the best of the year in various categories and a wide range of comic book companies.

Comic Book...

From Lex Luthor to Doomsday, Superman has some of the most iconic supervillains in comic history, characters who have transcended DC media time and time again; yet one underrated Superman: The Animated Series villain, Volcana, has finally made her way into DC Comics' main canon. Years after her animated debut, Volcana is once again facing off against superheroes, but this time with a fresh redesign, and a brand-new team of supervillains.

In Black Lightning #2– written by Brandon Thomas, with art by Fico Ossio – Lightning, Black Lightning’s Daughter, and Natasha Steel, a member of the Superman Family, find Volcana and her new team sowing chaos at a Steelworks site. Volcana tells the heroes she’s back in town, implying her and her new team have a problem with how Steelworks is helping Metahumans, setting up an all-out brawl between Volcana and Steel.

Volcana from the Dcau makes her debut in Black Lightning #2 pic.

DC’s All In initiative marked a new era for the DC Universe this October, bringing major changes and exciting developments, including the debut of the Justice League’s new Watchtower. Bigger and better than ever, this new headquarters serves as the home base for all of DC’s heroes—well, all except the Titans, who refuse to make the Watchtower their home for one extremely valid reason.

...gathering Earth’s heroes in one location creates a dangerous vulnerability.

John Layman and Pete Woods’ Titans #18 follows the Titans as they move into their new headquarters—sarcastically dubbed the “Titans Tunnels” by Arsenal—after abandoning the Titans Tower in Bludhaven. This shift occurs due to Bludhaven’s complete upheaval, with escalating gang wars, a newly militarized police force, and a mysterious weapons-making company targeting heroes.

With a giant target on Nightwing’s back, Donna Troy, the new leader of the Titans,...

Warning: Spoilers for Superwoman Special #1

Lois Lane has officially taken to the skies as DC's new Superwoman, and Superman is no longer the only one with Kryptonian powers in their relationship. However, while they now boast similar skill-sets, Lois has one critical weakness that sets her apart from Clark. Superwoman's surprising weakness hints that she isn't quite on Superman's level yet, though she won't let that stop her from becoming a hero.

Superwoman shows off her newfound powers in Superwoman Special #1 by Joshua Williamson, Edwin Galmon, Laura Braga, Nikola Čižmešija, Rex Lokus, and Dave Sharpe. Lois assembles her own Kryptonian team with Supergirl and fellow Superwoman Lana Lang, and as the three discuss her abilities, she admits that there's one feat she can't accomplish: "I wasn't faster than a speeding bullet."

Superman may be one of the fastest characters in the DC Universe, but Lois Lane's Superwoman hasn't achieved his speed just yet.

Amanda Waller is on the loose and if DC's younger Superman wants any chance of finding her, he and his friends are going to have to work together with a fan-favorite team. DC's younger generation of heroes went through hell in Absolute Power, and with an unexpected jailbreak, things are about to get a lot worse.

As DC Comics looks ahead to the new year, the publisher revealed that Nicole Maines (Suicide Squad: Dream Team) and Stephen Segovia (Moon Knight) are teaming up for DC's new limited series, Secret Six. The new series follows Jon, his partner, Jay Nakamura, and Dreamer, who discover that Amanda Waller has somehow escaped from her cell.

With Waller in the wind and some of the most important secrets locked away in her mind, the trio of young heroes has no choice but to team up with three villains from Waller's past: Secret Six members Deadshot,...

Warning! Spoilers for The Question: All Along the Watchtower #2!After the defeat of Amanda Waller during the events of Absolute Power by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, the Justice League has become bigger than ever, and it seems that they're now under attack by DC's most iconic evil version of Superman. There's a mysterious glitch going on in the new Justice League Watchtower, and the one behind it could very well be the Eradicator, a classic Superman villain.

While he hasn't made an appearance in the story just yet, the unmistakable visor of the Eradicator can be seen on the cover for The Question: All Along the Watchtower #2 by Alex Segura, Cian Tormey, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Willie Schubert.

It's unknown exactly why the Eradicator would be trying to hack into the newly constructed Justice League Watchtower, but from looking at his history and powers, there's no denying that he'd be able to do it.

Warning: Spoilers for Superwoman Special #1!One of DC's biggest surprises in 2024 is the reveal of Lois Lane as the new Superwoman, drastically shifting the balance of the Superman family. Not only that, but the team behind Superwoman Special #1 has thrown a few Easter eggs into Lois' story for longtime fans, turning the worst Superman video game ever made into a key part of Lois' superhero training.

Superwoman Special #1 by Joshua Williamson, Edwin Galamon, Laura Braga, Nikola Čižmešija, Rex Lokus, and Dave Sharpe reveals how Lois Lane mysteriously finds herself with her own set of Kryptonian superpowers after the events of Absolute Power by Mark Waid and Dan Mora. No longer forced to sit on the sidelines while the rest of her family saves the day, Lois enthusiastically practices her new powers courtesy of a lovely training montage co-starring Clark.

Eagle-eyed viewers will notice that one of Clark's tests for Lois'...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Superman #20!A new weakness has just been discovered in Superman, and it could spell trouble for the entire DC Universe. A shocking moment in the middle of a battle reveals that the Big Blue Boy Scout is fighting something very dangerous from within.

Things have been very intense as of late for Superman. Not only did he nearly lose his entire family in the epic "House of Brainiac" storyline, he nearly lost his life thanks to Amanda Waller in Absolute Power. To make matters worse, his powerful foe Doomsday has returned from the pits of Hell, and it's pushing Superman to some serious extremes.

Superman's Repressed Anger is Changing Him for the Worse A Shocking Death Raises Clark's 'Red Levels'

In Superman #20 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sánchez, and Ariana Maher, Clark speaks with the Time Trapper, revealed to be a future, evolved version of Doomsday.

2024 has been an intense year for the world of comic books. The X-Men saved the universe, Amanda Waller took over the world for a little while, and the Energon Universe continued to be a must-read storyline. Then there are the plethora of comic books like Space Ghost by David Pepose, Thundercats by Declan Shalvey, and The Displaced by Ed Brisson that are vastly underrated.

The high standard of comics this year made it difficult to rank the best comic books of the year. Instead, these are the Top 15 comic books of 2024 in no particular order.

Ultimate Spider-ManWriter: Tom KingArtists: Marco Checchetto, David Messina

There’s a lot to praise about Jonathan Hickman’s Ultimate Spider-Man, but the relationship that Peter Parker has with his family sticks out more than anything because it helps shape him as a hero.

Peter Parker isn’t just Spider-Man. He’s a husband and a father.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Justice League Unlimited #1!

Although the Absolute Power crisis has ended, its aftermath continues to ripple through the DC Universe, with the Justice League still grappling with its consequences months later—especially in the realm of superpowers. To address these lingering effects, the League has launched a groundbreaking new project, one poised to bring about some of the most radical changes to DC’s power hierarchy.

The inaugural issue of Mark Waid and Dan Mora’s Justice League Unlimited dives straight into the heart of the series, showcasing the team’s all-inclusive roster—open to every hero on Earth—and the newly unveiled Watchtower.

While the new Justice League and Watchtower made their debut in the alpha half of Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere’s DC All In Special #1, Waid and Mora expand on this introduction with a hyperspeed tour led by none other than Wally “The Flash” West.

Warning: Spoilers for Justice League Unlimited #1The Justice League is currently undergoing a major upgrade as it becomes Justice League Unlimited, which grants membership to the Justice League to every available hero on Earth. While I personally thought this change would just mean a bigger roster available for stories, I didn't realize that the Justice League would become a literal mobilized army, the biggest that DC has ever seen. While the Justice League has always been large, Unlimited is on a completely different level.

After the events of Absolute Power by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, the Justice League is reforming, and they've realized that the only reason Amanda Waller nearly destroyed them was because of how separated they were. Not wanting to make the same mistake, the Justice League is formally starting over as the Justice League Unlimited in, appropriately, Justice League Unlimited #1 by Waid and Mora.

Whereas before...

After years of disbandment, DC has finally reunited the Justice League, bringing their most iconic heroes back into action as a team. But this isn’t just a return—it’s a revolution. With the biggest roster in the team’s history, a cutting-edge new base, and a level of organization that will thrill even the most meticulous fans, this Justice League is unlike anything seen before.

The events of Absolute Power brought significant changes and revelations to the DC Universe, chief among them being DC’s premiere heroes recognizing the grave mistake of disbanding the Justice League, with the lack of communication and team cohesion nearly allowing Amanda Waller to seize control of the planet and prosecute metahumans indiscriminately.

Learning from their mistakes, DC's heroes decided to get the band back together, with fans getting their first look at this new iteration of the team—Justice League Unlimited—in...

Warning: contains spoilers for Justice League Unlimited #1!

After 82 years, the Justice League is finally recruiting a classic hero. With Absolute Power now in the DC Universe’s rearview mirror, the League has reformed, stronger and bigger than ever. In this bold new era for the Justice League, everyone is a member, and as seen in a preview for Justice League Unlimited #1, one classic hero is overwhelmed at their first time on the Watchtower.

Justice League Unlimited's Mark Waid and Dan Mora previously collaborated on Absolute Power.

Justice League Unlimited #1 is written by Mark Waid and drawn by Dan Mora. The preview opens with the League heading into battle against a powerful, and malevolent, alien force. The action then cuts to an hour earlier. Air Wave beams aboard the Justice League’s new Watchtower in Earth’s orbit. Air Wave watches as Aquaman and others head off to their respective (and clearly urgent) missions.

This year, DC Comics went all out with its epic summer event, Absolute Power. The event saw the notorious Amanda Waller go for broke in her attempts to take control of DC’s metahumans by stealing their powers and imprisoning them on the island nation of Gamorra.

The event involved a four-issue series, a tie-in miniseries, and several tie-in issues to ongoing series such as Batman and Green Arrow. It was also the last major storyline before DC Comics began DC All In, its new publishing initiative. Read on to discover ten reasons why Absolute Power is a must-read for any DC Comics fan.

It Builds on Everything Important from Dawn of DC The Culmination of a Year and a Half's Worth of Storytelling

Before Absolute Power gripped the DC Universe, it was a shining era of optimism for the DC Universe. After the smoke cleared from Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths,...

Warning: Spoilers for The Flash #15The Flash just separated into two heroes, unveiling a shocking power-up that rewrites his powers forever. After a lore-changing interaction with the source of the Speed Force, Wally West is stronger than he's ever been before, and his new duplication ability hints at his god-tier potential as he controls the multiverse itself.

The Flash #15 – written by Simon Spurrier, with art by Vasco Georgiev – showcases Wally West's unexpected transformation. When his daughter Irey sneaks away from their family vacation to visit the Justice League Watchtower, she discovers that Wally is already there – while simultaneously still being on their trip. The Flash, it appears, is in both places at the same time.

The Flash reveals that he has divided into two versions of himself who are both equally him, and the explanation he gives about how he accomplished this feat proves that it is undoubtedly his most impressive power in DC lore.

One of the most exciting pieces of comic book news in the DC world is the reemergence of Justice League Unlimited. As part of its All In Initiative, DC is launching new in-continuity stories that pay homage to some of its best ideas. The most exciting example of this is in its Justice League Unlimited title, which hearkens to the golden age of its animated series.

From the powerhouse team of Mark Waid and Dan Mora, who recently worked together on Batman / Superman: World's Finest, Shazam!, and Absolute Power, comes a new phase of DC's new era with Justice League Unlimited, the new Justice League title from DC Comics. With a full roster of heroes including classic members like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman to lesser-known heroes like Star Sapphire, Captain Atom, and Nightwing, almost every DC hero is likely to play a starring role.

Thanks to the first issue's title and credits page,...

Warning: Minor Spoilers for Justice League Unlimited #1The Justice League is back and bigger than ever, as the classic team opens the Watchtower to every hero in the DC Universe not just the usual suspects. Comic writer Mark Waid teases his upcoming Justice League Unlimited series, offering hints about which heroes will be featured in the super-team's ranks.

The author spot with Aipt about Justice League Unlimited #1 written by Waid, with art by Dan Mora and explained some of the changes being made to the iconic team's roster. In the interview, Waid discussed the structure of the new Justice League, and how he plans to incorporate lesser-known heroes into his stories.

Because Waid is making an effort to introduce newcomers, the Justice League's exciting new roster will allow every hero, from prominent heavy-hitters to obscure underdogs, to have the chance to shine - even the most unexpected characters in the DC Universe.

The pint-sized Kryptonian hero Superboy is coming back as revealed by a tease from one iconic artist. It's been years since Superman's son Jon Kent ventured out into space and returned nearly fully grown. But a few select teases hint that DC Comics is ushering in a return of the fan-favorite hero.

On X, Batman artist Jorge Jimnez posted a tease of a piece of art he's working on. Jimnez posted no words in his message, though he did post two emojis, one showing a curious face while the other is shushing. The image itself was a picture of Jon Kent, but rather than the adult he is now, he's back to being a kid.

In particular, Jon appears to be his "Rebirth" era age once again, and is even wearing his old Superboy costume. It's hard to make out other details in the image, but Superman is by his son's side.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Titans #17!

Its been quite some time since fans have seen Starfires villainous sister, Blackfire, in comics. Thats why her blink-and-you-miss-it return in the ongoing Titans series is more than welcomeespecially since shes sporting one of her best costumes to date. If this cameo proves anything, its that Blackfire is long overdue for a proper Titans comeback.

Reintroducing Blackfire would also shift the spotlight to Starfire, which feels overdue...

Titans #17 marks the second chapter of John Layman and Pete Woods run, and the creative duo wastes no time shaking up team dynamics and diving straight into the action. In issue #16, Layman and Woods delivered major bombshells: Wally West (Flash) quit the team, Roy Harper (Arsenal) joined the roster, and Nightwing stepped down as leader, passing the torch to Donna Troy.

The issue also introduced the main antagonist for the arcClock King. However, Clock King isnt the...

Warning: Spoilers for Titans #17Amanda Waller has been confirmed to be a Darkseid-level threat in DC lore, and her role is bigger than ever despite her recent fall from grace. After the events of Absolute Power by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, Waller is out of commission, and the newfound absence of Waller and Darkseid alike has permanently rewritten the power structure of the DC Universe.

In Titans #17 by John Layman, Pete Woods, and Wes Abbott, the Titans battle a powered-up Clock King who now operates alone without Waller ordering him around in the Suicide Squad. Under Donna Troy's leadership, the team defeats Clock King, and Nightwing informs Donna of what the villain's arrival means for the future: "There's a power vacuum left by Waller and Darkseid, and if Clock King is any indication, enemies will be lining up to fill it."

According to Nightwing, Amanda Waller's absence...

Thanks to the events of Absolute Power, a once laughable C-list Batman and Green Arrow villain has just skyrocketed to prominence with a Major power upgradeobliterating the entire Titans roster in one swift attack. This shocking rise in power positions him for A-list status, but the real question looms: can he hold onto this newfound dominance and completely redefine his legacy in DC lore, or will he fall back into obscurity?

...readers learn that Tockmans brain has undergone a significant transformation, specifically in the temporal lobe...

John Layman and Pete Woods Titans #17 continues the wild ride of issue #16, which brought major changes to the team. Among these shifts were Wally Flash West leaving to work with the Justice League full-time, Roy Arsenal Harper joining the roster, and Nightwing stepping down as team leader, passing the leadership position to Donna Troy.

However, the biggest shocker came when Clock King attacked the...

Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #1!The next big star of DC's younger generation has been crowned courtesy of Wonder Woman. As far as female superheroes go within the DC Universe and, frankly, every superhero community, Wonder Woman has been the bar that's been strived for dating back to her first appearance in 1941. Wonder Woman isn't just one of the first female superheroes, she's the female superhero.

Wonder Woman uses her high position in the DC Universe to co-sign Lightning, the daughter of Black Lightning, in Black Lightning #1 by Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio, Ulises Arreola, and Lucas Gattoni. It's a moment that happens off-panel, but it's a moment big enough to warrant multiple mentions in the same comic.

Clearly, DC doesn't want audiences to forget or take Wonder Woman's endorsement for granted. It could be the first step into her godfathering Lightning as the brand's next big female star.

For more of Diana,...

Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #1!DC Comics is ready to revitalize Black Lightning for a brand-new chapter. The character is experiencing something of a renaissance in the modern DC Universe. As part of its All In initiative, the comic book publisher has selected a handful of supporting superheroes to push to the forefront of its roster. Among those heroes is Black Lightning, who has been chosen to join the new iteration of the Justice League.

Black Lightning #1 by Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio, Ulises Arreola, and Lucas Gattoni is the first step in DC going all-in on the character. In recent months, DC reintroduced Black Lightning back into canon via revealing his first meeting with Superman. Now, Black Lightning is presented unlike he's ever been seen before in a brand-new miniseries that puts Jefferson Pierce's family at the center.

Black Lightning #1 highlights the title character not only as a hero but as a father,...

Warning! Spoilers for Green Arrow 2024 Annual #1!One of DC Comics' best forgotten 1990s events has returned, suggesting the possibility of a brand-new sequel. While Crisis on Infinite Earths by Marv Wolfman and George Prez is constantly referenced in continuity, not many fans - or characters, for that matter - remember major events like Zero Hour or Bloodlines - which is a shame, considering DC seems to have hinted at a sequel for the latter.

DC hints at a surprising Bloodlines sequel in Green Arrow 2024 Annual #1 by Joshua Williamson and Sean Izaakse - which is no surprise, given how crucial Oliver Queen has been in many DC events, including the recent Absolute Power by Mark Waid and Dan Mora. While talking to the children he's babysitting, Green Arrow tells them of the major events he's been part of, many of which are set in the future and haven't been shown in...

Earlier this month, Warner Bros. (barely) released Clint Eastwood‘s 40th film as director, the exquisitely crafted and morally probing courtroom drama “Juror #2.” Like many of Eastwood‘s movies, it somehow feels like both a summation of all that came before it and something new in his oeuvre; it’s filled with the aesthetic preferences and thematic preoccupations that have obsessed him going back to the 1970s, but the abundance of rich visual and philosophical ideas are expressed with more clarity and concision than ever. With nothing to lose and nothing to prove, Eastwood has created a film as clean and fast as one of his 1990s programmers but as wrenching in its internal tensions as masterpieces like “Unforgiven” and “Mystic River.”

This is all in keeping with the overall trajectory of Eastwood’s career, as his filmmaking has grown increasingly confident with each film. Not every experiment has worked — even as an Eastwood partisan,...

Warning: Spoilers for Jsa #1The Justice Society of America just kicked off their daring new era, as Jsa #1 revitalizes the classic team by doing the unthinkable and dividing them. DC's team books tend to focus more on otherworldly threats than personal, relationship issues, but this engaging debut puts the focus back on the characters by pitting them against each other. The Justice Society is at its lowest, and as a result, they've never been better.

As part of DC's ambitious All In initiative, Jsa #1 by Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui, Luis Guerrero, and Steve Wands has finally hit shelves after months of anticipation. This first issue picks up where the Justice Society was left off after the catastrophic events of Absolute Power. In a surprising turn, the original members of the team are off the grid, and so their younger allies must fend for themselves. Drama rears its head as the...

DC Comics has entered a whole new era, and one of the pillars of its latest relaunch is the new Justice League Unlimited comic series; Screen Rant is thrilled to have had the opportunity to talk to writer Mark Waid about what makes the upcoming series such a strong flagship book for the DC Universe, and what is in store for the title in its first year.

Justice League Unlimited #1 written by Mark Waid, with art by Dan Mora, and color by Tamra Bonvillain sets up the new paradigm for DC's premiere superhero team. Waid spoke with Screen Rant about the structure of Unlimited, and how that affords him the ability to envelop new and unexpected characters into the story, while at the same time providing a "throughline" for the wider DC Universe.

Preview pages for the series reveal stellar art by Mora and Bonvillain, which Waid called "the work of their lives,...