Weekly Reader, December 29, 2025 - Last week of 2025!

[Jeff]

I am hoping that after KO, Darkseid, and the Absolute Universe that we finally get a new Legion series.

Here's the clear, up‑to‑date picture based on the latest reporting:

Yes — a new Legion of Super‑Heroes series is coming from DC.

Two separate developments point to this:

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1. DC teased the Legion's return at WonderCon 2025

DC's Editor‑in‑Chief hinted that a proper Legion of Super‑Heroes team — not the Darkseid/Absolute Omega version — will be returning "soon." Mark Waid even suggested DC has chosen a version of the team he's "confident everyone will embrace."

This strongly implies a new Legion project spinning out of Waid's History of the DC Universe.

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2. A new Legion comic was officially announced at NYCC 2025

DC revealed that Joshua Williamson will write a brand‑new Legion of Super‑Heroes comic.

• Announced at New York Comic Con
• Slide read: "The Legion of Super‑Heroes Are Coming Soon!"
• No artist, roster, or continuity version has been revealed yet
• Williamson said he called Mark Waid for "permission" to write the Legion


This is the most concrete confirmation of a new ongoing or mini.

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🧭 What we don't know yet

DC hasn't announced:

• The exact roster
• Whether it's ongoing or a limited series
• Which Legion continuity (Pre‑Crisis, Reboot, Threeboot, Retroboot, or a new one)
• Release date

But between the WonderCon tease and the NYCC announcement, the Legion's return is locked in.

[Jeff]

Marvel Unlimited
Death of the Silver Surfer #4
Ultimate Hawkeye #1
Ultimate Spider-Man #21
X-Men #22

DC Universe Ultra
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #14
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #14
DC K.O.: The Red Hood vs Joker
SUPERMAN #32 (DC K.O.)
Superman 33 - Lex Luthor vs The Demon
Flash 26 (DC K.O.)
Flash 27 (DC K.O.) - Dark Legion appearance
Flash 28 - Flash vs Green Lantern
TRINITY: DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #5 (OF 6)

Legion of Super-Heroes #16
BATMAN #4
DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #2 (OF 4)


Hoopla
Black Hammer vol 9 Spiral City (Collects issues 1-7)
Rook Exodus #7
Rook Exodus #8
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #11
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12

Crossgen
Crux #3
The First #8
Sigil #13
Scion #13
Meridian #13
Sojourn Prequel

ComiXology
Casual Fling  #1
Casual Fling  #2
Casual Fling  #3
Casual Fling  #4

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Death of the Silver Surfer #4 – Another strong issue. This whole series has been solid so far, and it definitely feels like we're heading toward a big finale next issue.

Ultimate Hawkeye #1 – The Ronin reveal was predictable, and the story didn't land for me. To be fair, I've never really connected with this take on Hawkeye. If this isn't a one‑shot, I doubt I'll stick around for issue #2.

Ultimate Spider-Man #21 – Fantastic issue. Easily the best book in the Ultimate line right now. That cliffhanger was great, and I'm excited to see where things go next.

X-Men #22 – Hmmm. I like this lineup—it's an interesting team—but I'm unsure how I feel about the "Age of Revelation" arc based on this kickoff. Really hoping this crossover doesn't push me away from the last X‑title I'm still reading.

[Jeff]

Marvel Unlimited
Death of the Silver Surfer #4
Ultimate Hawkeye #1
Ultimate Spider-Man #21
X-Men #22

DC Universe Ultra
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #14
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #14
DC K.O.: The Red Hood vs Joker
SUPERMAN #32 (DC K.O.)
Superman 33 - Lex Luthor vs The Demon
Flash 26 (DC K.O.)
Flash 27 (DC K.O.) - Dark Legion appearance
Flash 28 - Flash vs Green Lantern
TRINITY: DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #5 (OF 6)

Legion of Super-Heroes #16
BATMAN #4
DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #2 (OF 4)


Hoopla
Black Hammer vol 9 Spiral City (Collects issues 1-7)
Rook Exodus #7
Rook Exodus #8
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #11
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12

Crossgen
Crux #3
The First #8
Sigil #13
Scion #13
Meridian #13
Sojourn Prequel

ComiXology
Casual Fling  #1
Casual Fling  #2
Casual Fling  #3
Casual Fling  #4

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Black Hammer Vol. 9: Spiral City (Collects #1–7) – Classic Lemire pacing: a slow burn at first, but it really finds its groove by issue #3. From there it just keeps building, culminating in a great finale. I loved seeing formerly minor background characters step into the spotlight and become fully realized protagonists.

[Perry]

Man, been a busy couple weeks. I just realized I still haven't discussed (at least not here), my comics from last week. Much less the ones for this one.
Okay, trying to get caught up...

Marvel Unlimited
Fantastic Four #3
Ultimates #16
Ultimate Black Panther #20
Death of Silver Surfer #4
Thor #2
Ultimate Hawkeye #1
Ultimate Spider-Man #21

DC Universe Ultra
Absolute Batman #14
Absolute Wonder Woman #14
Arcadia #1
Legion #16
Batman #4
Batman Knightfight #2

Hoopla/Other
Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #2

Crossgen
The First #7
The First #8
Sigil #12
Sigil #13
Crux #2
Crux #3

Puppet Master (Perry)
Uncanny X-Men #142

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Uncanny - Really fun revisiting this issue. Like Jeff, I remembered this being the Brood, ha, but it not being them makes more sense as we are not in space quite. And damn this was peak Byrne. Good stuff

Knightfight - Fun issue, love Dan Mora... what is not to like?

Batman - Still not "Feeling the Fraction", but that doesn't mean this is a bad title. Enjoying this, even though I am patiently waiting for the punch

Legion - Yeah, not a bad issue, not a great one (much like Mephisto in Superman, I didn't like nor appreciate the Brainiac tears) but I think the art... in comparison to last issue... hurt my enjoyment more than anything and I liked the art Lightle had done prior. I am sure had LaRocque not been the artist last issue, I would have liked the work done here, but in comparison to last issues art... yeah.

Arcadia - Great start by Hardman. Love this!! So much the feel of the late 80's and I am here for it

Absolute Wonder Woman - Okay, yes, I am a huge fan of a certain DC female magician, but while I like the way she speaks backwards for spells, here, having her speak ONLY that way, made for a rough read. I think it is a fantastic idea for this version, I do love it, but that love doesn't make it easier on my eyes or brain to get through. Haha

Absolute Batman - Not sure why I like this. I mean, I know why, but as a Batman title... it doesn't work... but it does. HOW?!?!

Ultimate Hawkeye - Jeff and I are on opposite sides of the coin with this issue. First off I love the look of this Hawkeye. It isn't THAT much of a different take costume wise, but the addition of the long black hair, having this version be... Native America (sorry, my old ass always wants to say Indian) I love it. Love the look. Also enjoyed the story... save for the one text line I didn't feel was needed. And I could be wrong here, but I think comparing the Sun and Moon and then saying the male and female aspect of that... was them telling us that this character is probably bi... or whatever other sexual acronym they determine. And I am fine with him being whatever he is, but not sure I like the passive/not so passive insert into his sexuality. IF that is what that was. I could be totally wrong and reading into something that isn't there. Regardless, I am here for this and hope it isn't just a one-shot

Death of Surfer - Good issue but happy, the way this seems to be going, that my favorite Surfer story ever (Requiem) will still be the story I can point to as the death of the character. I think

Black Panther - I don't remember. Ha. There ya go.

Ultimates - Man, the Hand is brutal. Interesting to see if this character "turns" out to be someone I know, but as for now, no idea who she is. That's cool 

[Gay Titan]

Absolute Wonder Woman #14...back issue and debut of Zatanna
Green Arrow #31... final issue, BOOOO!!!
Justice League Unlimited #14
Thundercats #22
Thundercats Lost #10

[Jeff]

Absolute Wonder Woman - Okay, yes, I am a huge fan of a certain DC female magician, but while I like the way she speaks backwards for spells, here, having her speak ONLY that way, made for a rough read. I think it is a fantastic idea for this version, I do love it, but that love doesn't make it easier on my eyes or brain to get through. Haha

Wait a minute. Your saying that villain is Absolute Zatanna? How did I miss that?

[Jeff]

Absolute Wonder Woman #14...back issue and debut of Zatanna

Clearly I forgot this or didn't catch it. I feel dumb.

[Jeff]

I had to look up spoilers to understand.  Her identity is supposed to be unknown in issue 14.  She is not revealed as Zatanna until issue 16. Or at least it is assumed so based on the issue 16 preview.

The synopsis for Absolute Wonder Woman #16 reads: "The Season of the Witch arc begins here! After her exploits in the Area 41 maze, Diana has resolved not to let her personal mission overwhelm the one she was sent to the surface world to fulfill. But a new threat has emerged in Gateway City, and it turns out the best thing to send to kill Wonder Woman is... another witch! Zatanna is here, and Diana's life will never be the same!"

I don't feel so dumb now.

[Jeff]

Marvel Unlimited
Death of the Silver Surfer #4
Ultimate Hawkeye #1
Ultimate Spider-Man #21
X-Men #22

DC Universe Ultra
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #14
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #14
DC K.O.: The Red Hood vs Joker
SUPERMAN #32 (DC K.O.)
Superman 33 - Lex Luthor vs The Demon
Flash 26 (DC K.O.)
Flash 27 (DC K.O.) - Dark Legion appearance
Flash 28 - Flash vs Green Lantern
TRINITY: DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #5 (OF 6)

Legion of Super-Heroes #16
BATMAN #4
DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #2 (OF 4)


Hoopla
Black Hammer vol 9 Spiral City (Collects issues 1-7)
Rook Exodus #7
Rook Exodus #8
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #11
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12

Crossgen
Crux #3
The First #8
Sigil #13
Scion #13
Meridian #13
Sojourn Prequel

ComiXology
Casual Fling  #1
Casual Fling  #2
Casual Fling  #3
Casual Fling  #4

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Rook Exodus #7 & #8 – I'm so glad this book is back. I'm really enjoying the story and absolutely loving the art. The new warden characters are great too—they make this adventure a blast to look at.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10-12 - good end to the Jason Aaron Turtles.  I enjoyed this whole arc.

[Jeff]

Marvel Unlimited
Death of the Silver Surfer #4
Ultimate Hawkeye #1
Ultimate Spider-Man #21
X-Men #22

DC Universe Ultra
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #14
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #14
DC K.O.: The Red Hood vs Joker
SUPERMAN #32 (DC K.O.)
Superman 33 - Lex Luthor vs The Demon
Flash 26 (DC K.O.)
Flash 27 (DC K.O.) - Dark Legion appearance
Flash 28 - Flash vs Green Lantern
TRINITY: DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #5 (OF 6)

Legion of Super-Heroes #16
BATMAN #4
DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #2 (OF 4)


Hoopla
Black Hammer vol 9 Spiral City (Collects issues 1-7)
Rook Exodus #7
Rook Exodus #8
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #11
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12

Crossgen
Crux #3
The First #8
Sigil #13
Scion #13
Meridian #13
Sojourn Prequel turns out I don't have this anymore.

ComiXology
Casual Fling  #1
Casual Fling  #2
Casual Fling  #3
Casual Fling  #4

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Crux #3 – Another good issue. These Negation bugs are no joke.

The First #8 – The story continues to move along at its usual pace. With such a huge cast it's naturally slow, but still interesting.

Sigil #13 – A solid issue with good forward momentum in the story.

Scion #13 – Finally, the confrontation I've been waiting for. Secrets come out, and it makes for a really fun issue.

Meridian #13 – Another decent chapter, tying nicely into the Chronicles comic that explored Meridian's history.

Casual Fling #1–4 – A solid crime mini-series centered on sexual predators and computer hackers. Tight, tense, and effective.

[Gay Titan]

Absolute Wonder Woman #14
Green Arrow #31
Justice League Unlimited #14
Thundercats #22
Thundercats Lost #10

Absolute Wonder Woman #14 & 15 ..I haven't read this series since issue #1 (I was not impressed with the intro, the art, the characters). This crossover with Absolute Batman is amazing! LOVE the dialogue between these two main characters. She is blunt and insightful.

Green Arrow #31... A good story to wrap up the series. Still not the best art but sad to see this end. I don't read Detective Comics on a regular basis and will miss GA.

Justice League Unlimited #14... this felt like a filler issue and killing off another "time lost" character had zero impact.

Thundercats #22 was another good issue with history and characterization but I enjoyed Thundercats Lost #10 alot more. I was not expecting that plot twist in the end.