2016 Comic Book News Archives
July 14, 2016: Leaked DC Solicitations for October
While the October 2016 solicitations from DC Comics aren't due to be released until next week, details on a number of the titles from October have leaked online, including information for Action Comics #965 and #966, Justice League #6 and #7, New Super-Man #4, Supergirl #2, Superwoman #3, Superman #8 and #9, and Trinity #2.While an incomplete, leaked version of the Lois Lane cover for Action Comics #965 was posted online, artist Clay Mann posted his artwork in it's entirety for everyone to see.
ACTION COMICS #965
(W) Jurgens (A) Stephen Segovia, Art Thibert (CA) Clay Mann (CA) Gary Frank
"BACK IN THE PLANET" part one! Superman returns to the public eye-but what of Lois Lane? When a mysterious package arrives for Lois and Clark back on the farm, Lois can stay on the sidelines no more. But where does that leave Superman's human doppelgänger, Clark?
In Shops: Oct 12, 2016
SRP: $2.99
ACTION COMICS #966
(W) Jurgens (A) Stephen Segovia, Art Thibert (CA) Clay Mann (CA) Gary Frank
"BACK IN THE PLANET" part two! As the Daily Planet's star returns to work, so does Lex Luthor. Meanwhile, Superman continues to investigate the devastation in the aftermath of the Doomsday attack.
In Shops: Oct 26, 2016
SRP: $2.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE #6
(W) Hitch (A) Matthew Clark, Sean Parsons (CA) Tony S. Daniel (CA) Yanick Paquette
"STATE OF FEAR" part one! Following a harrowing battle with a monster from beyond the stars, Green Lantern Jessica Cruz decides to unwind by taking on another unbelievable challenge: overcoming her anxiety and asking The Flash out on a date!
In Shops: Oct 05, 2016
SRP: $2.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE #7
(W) Hitch (A) Matthew Clark, Sean Parsons (CA) Tony S. Daniel, Mark Morales (CA) Yanick Paquette
"STATE OF FEAR" part two! In the conclusion to this story, a new threat that manipulates the fears of its victims has turned the Justice League against each other, and only heroes trained to overcome fear-Green Lanterns Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz-can save Earth's greatest heroes from themselves!
In Shops: Oct 19, 2016
SRP: $2.99
NEW SUPER-MAN #4
(W) Yang (A) Richard Friend (A/CA) Viktor Bogdanovic (CA) Bernard Chang
"MADE IN CHINA" part four! It's the Justice League of China vs. the Chinese Freedom Fighters! As the New Super-Man tests his power against the Flying Dragon General's team, a shocking new revelation will stop our young hero dead in his tracks. And trust us, you won't believe what Kenan Kong discovers! All this, plus the Chinese Freedom Fighters' ultimate weapon arrives, and it'll be the STAR of the show...
In Shops: Oct 12, 2016
SRP: $2.99
SUPERGIRL #2
(W) Orlando (A/CA) Brian Ching (CA) Bengal
"REIGN OF THE CYBORG SUPERMEN" part two! Supergirl battles Cyborg Superman in the Fortress of Solitude-and there can be only one winner! But even a temporary victory can spell certain doom for Kara and her new home as her father's plan at last comes to light! Meanwhile, the race for Cat Grant's prized internship heats up, and Kara finds her human competition to be just as challenging!
In Shops: Oct 12, 2016
SRP: $2.99
SUPERWOMAN #3
(W) Jimenez (A) Emanuela Lupacchino, Ray McCarthy (CA) Phil Jimenez(CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
"WHO IS SUPERWOMAN?" part three! Ultra Woman is revealed, and her unstoppable Bizarress army are hunting for Superwoman! But that's not the only challenge facing the new hero-Steel has made a terrifying new discovery: Superwoman's powers are killing her-and the only chance to save her life is to leave her powers behind!
In Shops: Oct 12, 2016
SRP: $2.99
SUPERMAN #8
(W) Tomasi, Gleason (A) Jaime Mendoza (A/CA) Doug Mahnke (CA) Kenneth Rocafort
"RETURN TO DINOSAUR ISLAND" part one! Father and Superson work on a science assignment with bizarre consequences that transports the pair along with Krypto to Dinosaur Island! Now, amid relics of World War II, Superman tries to keep Jon from the jaws of prehistoric predators! Worse, Kal-El can't find a way to fly off the Island.
In Shops: Oct 05, 2016
SRP: $2.99
SUPERMAN #9
(W) Tomasi, Gleason (A) Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza (CA) Patrick Gleason (CA) Kenneth Rocafort
"RETURN TO DINOSAUR ISLAND" part two! Trapped on a strange island removed from time, Superman and Son encounter a lone survivor from the past. He may hold the key to their escape, but first they must survive the other denizens of the Island.
In Shops: Oct 19, 2016
SRP: $2.99
TRINITY #2
(W) Manapul (A/CA) Francis Manapul (CA) Frank Cho
"BETTER TOGETHER" part two! Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman have uncovered a window into their very souls: and the power of temptation proves to be stronger than any villain they could battle! The bonds of friendship and trust between the most formidable heroes on the planet will be tested to their breaking point, with the lives of innocents hanging in the balance!
In Shops: Oct 19, 2016
SRP: $2.99
Look for the complete list of Superman comic book titles in the October 2016 solicitations next week.
2016 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2016.- January 8, 2016: Neal Adams Talks About The Coming of the Supermen
- January 11, 2016: First Look - Cover Art for Adventures of Supergirl #1
- January 15, 2016: DC Comics Announces John Romita, Jr. Variant Cover Month
- January 19, 2016: DC Super Hero Girls #1 Available at 2016 Free Comic Book Day
- January 19, 2016: The Coming of the Supermen - Poll Results
- January 23, 2016: Is DC Comics Planning a Universe Rebirth?
- January 23, 2016: DC Trinity Feature in Connecting Covers in February
- January 27, 2016: Dan Jurgens Talks Superman: Lois and Clark and Rebirth
- January 27, 2016: Gene Yang Brings Kryptonite to Help Superman
- January 27, 2016: Exclusive Interview with Sterling Gates on Adventures of Supergirl
- February 2, 2016: Rebirth Rumor Round-Up - Superman Titles Ending?
- February 10, 2016: DC Comics Updates Information for Superman #50
- February 15, 2016: DC Comics Drop Details on Upcoming Super League Saga
- February 18, 2016: Action Comics to Revert to Original Numbering with Rebirth
- February 19, 2016: Full Details on DC Comics Rebirth Event
- February 23, 2016: Batman v Superman Variant Covers for March Revealed
- March 1, 2016: Feelings Towards Rebirth - Poll Results
- March 2, 2016: DC Comics Reveals Superman #50 WonderCon Variant Cover
- March 17, 2016: The Adventures of Supergirl Comic Book Coming to Print
- March 20, 2016: Ten Most Iconic Couples in Comics
- March 24, 2016: Livestream DC Universe: Rebirth Announcements at WonderCon
- March 25, 2016: DC Entertainment Launches Workshops for Writers and Artists
- March 26, 2016: DC Comics Reveals Rebirth Details
- April 5, 2016: Dan Jurgens Talks Action Comics #957
- April 7, 2016: Death of Superman Edition of Newstime Now Available Digitally
- April 8, 2016: Cat Staggs Talks About Adventures of Supergirl Covers
- April 8, 2016: Our Exclusive Interview with Dan Jurgens
- April 12, 2016: Rebirth Revealed - Superwoman/Lois Lane, Supergirl, Super Sons and More!
- April 12, 2016: Steve Orlando Discusses the Rebirth Supergirl Comic Book
- April 13, 2016: Shopping - Five Volume Death of Superman New Edition Collection
- April 16, 2016: Gene Yang on the Dilemma of Naming the New Super-Man
- April 19, 2016: Rebirth Fan Interest - Poll Results
- April 20, 2016: Bleeding Superman Shield Returns for Final Days of Superman
- April 21, 2016: Lot of 26 1940s-1970s Action Comics Up For Auction
- April 25, 2016: The Final Days of Superman Gets Second Printing
- April 27, 2016: Shopping - Superman vs. Everyone!
- May 3, 2016: Celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2016
- May 4, 2016: DC Unveils Superman: Rebirth #1 Variant Cover
- May 11, 2016: DC Unveils Action Comics #957 Variant Cover
- May 11, 2016: Adventures of Supergirl #1 Now Available in Print
- May 12, 2016: DC Comics Changes Covers for Action Comics #957
- May 13, 2016: Neal Adams Draws Meerkats Movies: A Heroic Journey Comic
- May 15, 2016: Remembering Darwyn Cooke
- May 17, 2016: DC Entertainment Introduces New DC Logo
- May 18, 2016: Geoff Johns Talks About Hope and Optimism for DC's Characters
- May 24, 2016: DC Comics Reveals Full Rebirth Cast of Characters
- May 24, 2016: DC Unveils Action Comics #958 Variant Cover
- May 24, 2016: Rare Copy of Superman #1 Lands in Toronto Comic Shop
- May 24, 2016: New Comic Book Titles - Poll Results
- May 25, 2016: Geoff Johns Talks DC Universe Rebirth #1
- May 26, 2016: Geoff Johns Explains His Problem with the New 52
- May 26, 2016: Geoff Johns Talks Rebirth with Seth Meyers
- May 27, 2016: Sneak Peek Preview - Superman Rebirth #1
- May 28, 2016: Rebirth and Superman's Status as a Father
- May 28, 2016: Rebirth Designs for Bizarro and The Super-Man
- May 28, 2016: DC Universe: Rebirth #1 Gets Square-Bound Second Printing
- May 28, 2016: Part 2 of Meerkats Movies: A Heroic Journey Comic Online
- May 31, 2016: Tomasi and Gleason Talk Superman: Rebirth
- June 6, 2016: DC Unveils Superman #2 Variant Cover
- June 6, 2016: Dan Jurgens on Super Lex Luthor in Action Comics #957
- June 7, 2016: Rebirth So Far - Poll Results
- June 13, 2016: Top 10 Action Comics Issues of All Time
- June 27, 2016: Bryan Hitch on the New Justice League
- July 4, 2016: Revealed! 1990 Non-American Superman Comic Exclusive to Danish Fans
- July 6, 2016: Bryan Hitch on New Villains for “Justice League”
- July 10, 2016: Sterling Gates Talks About “Adventures of Supergirl”
- July 12, 2016: Dan Jurgens Talks About Writing Superman in “Action Comics”
- July 13, 2016: Meet the Chinese Super-Man and His Justice League
- July 13, 2016: Snickers Ad Tricks Readers of “Action Comics #959”
- July 14, 2016: Leaked DC Solicitations for October
- July 21, 2016: Sneak Peeks - “Supergirl: Rebirth #1” and “Supergirl #1”
- July 22, 2016: “Supergirl” Info From SDCC “DC All Access: No Boundaries” Panel
- July 23, 2016: “Superman: Rebirth” Panel Details from SDCC
- July 23, 2016: Tom Taylor Returns for “Injustice 2” Comic Series
- July 24, 2016: Video - “Superman: Rebirth” Panel from SDCC
- July 26, 2016: Exclusive “Superman” Interview with Peter Tomasi and Pat Gleason
- August 4, 2016: Heritage Auctions Lists 5.5 Grade “Action Comics #1”
- August 9, 2016: New Rebirth Bizarro Coming to “Red Hood and the Outlaws”
- August 17, 2016: Supergirl and the Reign of the Cyborg Supermen
- August 17, 2016: Steve Orlando on Writing “Supergirl: Rebirth #1”
- August 18, 2016: Phil Jimenez Talks About the Inspiration Behind “Superwoman”
- August 18, 2016: Art Baltazar and Franco Return to DC Comics with “Super Powers”
- August 30, 2016: Fan Reaction to “Rebirth” Comic Books - Poll Results
- August 31, 2016: Dan Jurgens Talks “Action Comics”, Mr Oz, and Powerless Clark Kent
- August 31, 2016: Tomasi and Gleason on Superman & Son vs. The Eradicator
- September 8, 2016: DC Announces “Supergirl: Being Super” Comic Book Miniseries
- September 30, 2016: Tomasi and Gleason Talk About Making Superman Popular Again
- October 5, 2016: DC Entertainment at New York Comic Con
- October 5, 2016: DC Comics and Snickers Present “Justice League: Hunger Scare”
- October 6, 2016: Gene Yang Talks About Superman and New Super-Man
- October 7, 2016: DC Super Hero Girls Go Back to the Future in New Digital First Comic Book
- October 9, 2016: Superman Panel Details from NYCC
- October 9, 2016: Exclusive NYCC “Superman” Interview with Peter Tomasi
- October 9, 2016: “Super Sons” Comic Book Title Delayed Until February 2017
- October 9, 2016: “Injustice” Comic Book Headed to Oculus VR
- October 9, 2016: A Look Back at the Emotional Maturity of “All-Star Superman”
- October 11, 2016: Artist Lee Weeks Talks About Drawing Superman's Family
- October 11, 2016: Steve Orlando Talks About Writing “Supergirl”
- October 11, 2016: Mariko Tamaki Talks About Supergirl: Being Super Miniseries
- October 12, 2016: Jorge Jimenez on Designing Superboy's Costume
- October 14, 2016: Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
- October 28, 2016: Baltaza and Franco Discuss “Super Powers” Miniseries
- November 10, 2016: Exclusive Interview - Christopher Priest Talks Superman vs. Deathstroke
- November 18, 2016: Preview Pages From “Supergirl: Being Super” Miniseries
- December 13, 2016: Peter J. Tomasi Talks About Upcoming “Superman” Stories
- December 13, 2016: Jamal Igle Talks About His Run on “Supergirl”
- December 14, 2016: Sneak Peek at “Justice League vs. Suicide Squad”
- December 16, 2016: Creators Talk Harley Quinn vs. Superman Boxing Match
- December 20, 2016: Video - DC Comics Celebrates Success of “Rebirth”
- December 27, 2016: Mariko Tamaki Talks About “Supergirl: Being Super” Miniseries
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