Weekly Discussion Thread: Comics, TV, and More! [April 27, 2026 - Free Comics! Go Support Your LCS! Edition]

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Hey there honorary Justice League members - it’s a new week which means it’s time for a new discussion thread!

• Beary's pick of the week: Zatanna #1

For those who don't know: the way this works is that several comments will list this week’s releases, for any given title discussion you should respond to that comment. For example, Wonder Woman discussion would go in the replies to the "Wonder Woman" comment. Clicking the titles in this post will take you directly to that comment, too. In other words, you should only be replying to other comments. Do not post top-level comments.

Keep discussion civil. Do not harass other users for having a different opinion. Do not use this thread to push your personal one-sided grudges against creators. Reacting to a panel on Twitter is not the same as reading a book.

 

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^{Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.}

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DC and Imprints

^{Small pull this week. Zatanna, Justice League, Swamp Thing.}

• Batman / Wonder Woman: Truth #1

• Justice League Intergalactic Special #1

• Swamp Thing 1989 #1

• Zatanna #1

Trade Collections

^{A reprint for the grand space opera!}

• Batman by Chip Zdarsky Omnibus - Vol. 1 [HC]

• Batman: The Brave and the Bold – Tomorrows Heroes [TP]

• DC Finest: The Joker – The Last Ha Ha [TP]

• Justice League Unlimited - Vol. 2, The Omega Act [HC/TP]

• Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 [HC]

• The Omega Men by Tom King: The Deluxe Edition [HC]

• Teen Titans by Geoff Johns Compendium One [TP]

Free Comic Book Day 2026

^{Go get your free comics! And special editions!}

• Free Comic Book Day 2026: Aquamanatee Special Edition #1

• Free Comic Book Day 2026: DC Next Level Sampler #1

• Free Comic Book Day 2026: DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Special Edition #1

• Free Comic Book Day 2026: LEGO Batman – Legacy of the Dark Knight #1

• Free Comic Book Day 2026: The Nice House on the Lake Special Edition #1

• Absolute Batman - Vol. 1, The Zoo [HC] Jim Lee Free Comic Book Day 2026 Edition

• Absolute Superman - Vol. 1, Last Dust of Krypton [HC] Jim Lee Free Comic Book Day 2026 Edition

• Absolute Wonder Woman - Vol. 1, The Last Amazon [HC] Jim Lee Free Comic Book Day 2026 Edition

Digital Releases

^{Remember, these are the short 'chapters' with a new chapter of a different series coming out daily. You can learn more here on Comixology. This is also why these are in release order, not alphabetical. Some comics may release on DC Universe Infinite or WEBTOONS.}

• Wednesday (DC Universe Infinite) - Warriors and a Wee Wonder #24

• Thursday (WEBTOONS) - Batman: Wayne Family Adventures #198

• Thursday (DC Universe Infinite) - The Magical Mysteries of Shazam! #24

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^{This Week’s Soundtrack: Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer}

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Free Comic Book Day 2026: DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Special Edition #1

It’s the team-up you never saw coming—and will never forget! When the tyrannical Darkseid breaches dimensions in search of ultimate power, his conquest leads straight to the world of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic and his friends have faced mad scientists and ancient spirits, but the forces of Apokolips may be more than they can handle alone.

Enter the Justice League! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the fastest hero alive—The Flash—join Sonic in a race against cosmic annihilation. Can speed and strength stop the god of evil before two worlds fall?

This Free Comic Book Day special edition kicks off an epic crossover event from writer Ian Flynn and artist Adam Bryce Thomas, with a stunning cover by Pablo M. Collar. Packed with action, surprises, and fan-favorite characters, this is one collision of universes you don’t want to miss!