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Absolute Green Arrow Tops Fifty Most Anticipated Comics This Wednesday
by Rich Johnston on August 16, 2026
Absolute Green Arrow #4 and Absolute Flash #18 joining Nightwing, Daredevil and more in the fifty most anticipated comic books out this Wednesday...
James Gunn Announced 10 Projects For the DC Universe in 2023 – Only 4 Have Been Made
by Sergio Pereira on August 16, 2026
James Gunn promised 10 DC projects in 2023. Lanterns just became the 4th to arrive — here's what happened to the other 6.
What to Know Before Watching ‘Lanterns,’ HBO’s New DC Comics Series
by Simon Abrams on August 16, 2026
For instance, there is more than one Green Lantern. And not every lantern is green. Here’s a brief look at the lore going back to 1940.
Before Ted Lasso, Hannah Waddingham Appeared On A Live-Action DC Comics Series
by Andrew Gladman on August 15, 2026
Introduced near the end of the show's run, Hannah Waddingham played a gender-swapped version of Jax-Ur in the Syfy series Krpyton, about Superman's home world.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Cast Its 3rd Arrowverse Villain
by Richard Nebens on August 15, 2026
Another major Arrowverse villain will be reutilized in James Gunn's DCU with a new actor.
DC Adds Watchmen And V For Vendetta Films To Local Comic Shop Day
by Rich Johnston on August 15, 2026
DC Comics adds the Watchmen and V For Vendetta films to Local Comic Shop Day 2026 for the 19th of September
Before Jim Lee became DC's president, Marvel apparently tried to put him & his partner John Nee in charge of Marvel Comics in the '90s
by Chris Arrant on August 14, 2026
Forget Heroes Reborn: Marvel had a much bigger plan for Jim Lee in the '90s.
A new HBO series riffs on DC Comics' 'Green Lantern'
by John Powers on August 14, 2026
With sharp dialogue and a strong cast, Lanterns is a mashup of superpower action, odd couple comedy, and old school cop story. It boasts the pleasures, and betrays the perils of pushing the comic book envelope.
DC Comics Preview: Superman Unlimited #16
by Alex Zalben on August 14, 2026
Read a preview of Superman Unlimited #16 from DC Comics, written by Dan Slott with art by Rachael Stott.
Lanterns Review: A Fantastic Cast Grapples with a Very HBO Take on DC Comics
by Liz Shannon Miller on August 14, 2026
The Green Lantern drama, premiering August 16th, stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as warring space cops.
Lanterns TV Review: This gritty superhero series is a game-changer for DC Studios
by Alex Maidy on August 14, 2026
Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre bring a True Detective meets Watchmen vibe to the world of DC Comics superheroes.
Lanterns review – DC Comics’ True Detective riff aims higher than the usual superhero guff
by Nick Hilton on August 14, 2026
4/5 Aaron Pierre proves he’s got the goods in DC’s latest TV venture
Lanterns Review: HBO's Unpredictable DC Universe Drama Defies Expectations
by Keith Phipps on August 14, 2026
Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler lead a True Detective-style mystery with a cosmic streak. Lanterns premieres Sunday, Aug. 16 at 9/8c on HBO and HBO Max.
Lanterns Review: HBO's Superhero Drama Adds Grit And Wit To The Genre, But Gets Lost In Comic Book Lore
by Dave Nemetz on August 14, 2026
HBO’s Lanterns adds realism and humor to the superhero genre, but it get bogged down by too much comic book mythology — read our review.
LANTERNS Is a Welcome Change of Pace for Superhero TV (Review)
by Eric Diaz on August 14, 2026
HBO Max offers a grounded take on a classic DC Comics mythology with Lanterns, which works thanks to two stellar performances from its leads.
Lanterns Review: A perfectly crafted mystery supercharged by intergalactic DC Comics lore
by Screen Brief on August 14, 2026
Lanterns is a thoroughly well-crafted mystery, powered by strong performances and deeply layered character motivations. It does an excellent job of expanding the DCU’s world building while also being a richly textured genre piece, with strong elements of detective mysteries, and modern American Westerns.
DC is giving another Warren Ellis comic back to him, and Image is publishing them despite unanswered questions about his return
by Chris Arrant on August 14, 2026
First Desolation Jones, now Ocean: Warren Ellis' DC comics are finding a new home at Image.
Rob Liefeld On How Much He Loves Absolute Batman But Still Says No
by Rich Johnston on August 14, 2026
Rob Liefeld on how much he loves Absolute Batman.. but all the reasons he will still say no to drawing an Absolute Batman cover
Can HBO’s Grounded Green Lantern Take Flight?
by theringer.com on August 14, 2026
‘Lanterns’ relaunches a hero who hasn’t thrived in live action—this time on TV
Bob Rozakis Brings His Comics Expertise to Hofstra Summer Camps | News
by Ginny Greenberg on August 13, 2026
Aspiring artists got a lesson in comic book history when longtime DC Comics writer and production manager Bob Rozakis ’73 visited Hofstra Summer Camps’
How “Lanterns” finally delivered DC’s first live-action John Stewart: ‘It was really daunting’
by Nick Romano on August 13, 2026
Aaron Pierre brings the character to life after years of comic book and animated stories.
DC Studios Removes Supergirl Movie Feature Following Backlash
by Aeron Mer Eclarinal on August 13, 2026
Following the movie's failure at the box office, things continue to go wrong for Supergirl as DC Studios removes a video from the movie from the internet.
Today’s Best Deals From IGN: $15 Bluetooth Keychain Controller, DC Comics Sale, and LEGO Succulents
by Danielle Abraham on August 13, 2026
Plus, save on an adjustable dumbbell, Nintendo eShop Gift Cards, and plenty more.
You Can Watch the First Five Minutes of 'Lanterns' on YouTube Right Now
by Cheryl Eddy on August 13, 2026
Get a sneak peek at the HBO Max DC Comics series premiering Sunday, August 16.
Amazon Just Slashed Prices on DC Hardcover Comics, Including Absolute Batman, Wonder Woman, and Grant Morrison's Iconic Superman Run
by Robert Anderson on August 13, 2026
Amazon has dropped prices on top DC hardcover comics, including Absolute Batman Vol. 1 & 2, Absolute Wonder Woman, All-Star Superman, and more.

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