The Return of Superman: 30th Anniversary Special

#1A

Dan Jurgens Regular

#1B

John Giang Variant

#1C

Dave Wilkins Variant

#1D

Francis Manapul Variant

#1E

Ben Oliver Variant

#1F

Dan Jurgens Foil Variant

Release: Oct 31, 2023

Written by Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Jerry Ordway, and Karl Kesel Art by Travis Moore, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Jon Bogdanove, Butch Guice, Tom Grummett, and Doug Hazlewood ORIGINAL CREATIVE TEAMS RETURN FOR NEW STORIES STARRING SUPERBOY, STEEL, THE ERADICATOR AND CYBORG SUPERMAN! Superman returns! After the tragic events of more than 30 years ago, when Superman met his end at the hands of Doomsday, Metropolis mourned the loss of their greatest hero and soon turned their attention to the search for his successor. Four Supermen rose to the challenge: Superboy, Steel, Eradicator, and Cyborg Superman. Each with their own strengths and weaknesses, they fought in honor of the original Man of Steel. Little did they know, his return was just around the corner! To celebrate the Reign of the Supermen and Return of Superman, DC has brought back the original creative teams for new stories set in the wake of Superman’s death. It all begins with new Daily Planet editor-in-chief Lois Lane discovering Perry White’s journals from the time and the secrets he kept as he searched for who could be the next Superman. What could this discovery mean for our present? Find out in this special that’s sure to be a classic in the future!

Creators

WriterLouise Simonson, Dan Jurgens
ArtistBrett Breeding, Dan Jurgens
Cover ArtistDan Jurgens, John Giang, Dave Wilkins, Francis Manapul, Ben Oliver
Cover InkerBrett Breeding
Cover ColoristElizabeth Breitweiser
Editor in ChiefMarie Javins

Savage Red Sonja

#1A

Dan Panosian Regular

#1B

Frank Cho Variant

Release: Nov 01, 2023

Prepare yourself for the savagery that can only Red Sonja can deliver in this brand-new series that harkens back to the classic era of Robert E. Howard’s original pulp tales of swords and sorcery! Tasked with retrieving a long-hidden gem from a crumbled, ancient kingdom, the She-Devil With a Sword is traveling alone through a dangerous wasteland when fate intervenes, and her solo adventure is sidetracked by a wayward prince and his bride as they try desperately to escape from fearsome desert bandits – only to be attacked by a monstrous beast from beneath the sands! Don’t miss out on this fast-paced tale of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural – written by comics superstar DAN PANOSIAN and illustrated by ALESSIO PETILLO, with colors by FRANCESCO SEGALA!

Creators

WriterDan Panosian
ArtistAlessio Petillo
Cover ArtistDan Panosian, Frank Cho
ColoristFrancesco Segala

Spirit World, Vol. 2

#6A

Haining Regular

Release: Oct 31, 2023

Xanthe, Constantine, and Batgirl realize that only one other person has defeated the monster who’s been collecting spirits by taking their memories…and it’s the person who’s responsible for creating the joss-paper money, the original currency of the Spirit World!

Creators

WriterAlyssa Wong
ArtistHaining
Cover ArtistHaining
ColoristSebastian Cheng
LettererJanice Chiang
EditorJessica Chen
Editor in ChiefMarie Javins


Supergirl Special

#1A

Jamal Campbell Regular

#1C

Will Jack Variant

#1F

Will Jack Foil Variant

Release: Oct 31, 2023

GIRL INTERRUPTED! After joining the Superman Family and their heroic efforts in Metropolis, Kara thought she had found her place in the world. But there’s only room in town for one Supergirl, and Power Girl’s sudden reappearance has made her redundant. Her identity and role are both in question as she looks for answers. Will they lead her out of the city or out of this world? Find out as critically acclaimed writer Mariko Tamaki (Supergirl: Being Super) returns to the Maid of Might with the help of Skylar Patridge (Wonder Woman)!

Creators

WriterMariko Tamaki
ArtistSkylar Patridge
Cover ArtistJamal Campbell
ColoristMarissa Louise
Editor in ChiefMarie Javins

Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1

#129F

Facsimile

Release: Oct 25, 2023

In one uncanny issue, the X-Men meet two of the most important mutants they will ever know! One will become one of the greatest X-Men of all – and the other will spend years as a bitter enemy before proving herself a hero. They’re Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost, and their destinies are intertwined! In their first appearance, Frost – White Queen of the insidious Hellfire Club – seeks to persuade Pryde to join her Massachusetts Academy rather than Xavier’s School. She’s one headmistress who’s strict about getting her own way – and the X-Men will soon learn just how strict! Meanwhile, the Hellfire Club’s Jason Wyngarde exerts his influence over Jean Grey in the first chapter of the Dark Phoenix Saga! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting X-MEN (1963) #129. Rated T

Creators

WriterJohn Byrne, Chris Claremont
PencillerJohn Byrne
InkerTerry Austin
ColoristBob Sharen
LettererTom Orzechowski
EditorRoger Stern

This is technically not part of the Pull List, but I picked it up yesterday when I made a trip to Ollie’s in search of some hidden omnibus treasure (which I didn’t find), so I thought I’d include it here.

My Boyfriend Is A Bear Original

Release: May 09, 2018

Modern Age | Color | USA | English

Bear meets girl. Nora has bad luck with men. When she meets an (actual) bear on a hike in the Los Angeles hills, he turns out to be the best romantic partner she’s ever had! He’s considerate, he’s sweet, he takes care of her. But he’s a bear, and winning over her friends and family is difficult. Not to mention he has to hibernate all winter. Can true love conquer all?


As always, special thanks go out to my comic shop, Comic Logic Books & Artwork. Please remember to support your local comic shop, and if you need to find one, click here.


Born and raised in the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Jon Maki developed an enduring love for comics at an early age.


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