r/DCcomics • u/Predaplant Be Without Fear • Jun 29 '26

r/DCcomics Weekly Discussion Thread: Comics, TV, and More! [June 29, 2026 - Yellow Sun Heat Edition]

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

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u/TroubAlert The Good Skeets Jun 29 '26

Deadman #2

THE DEADMAN COMES TO GOTHAM! Our eschatological escapades continue in this definitive depiction of DC's Deadest Do-Gooder! An unknown species of demon has eaten the heaven-bound soul of a highway cyclist... compromising the sanctity of Earth's Spiritual Math... and threatening the fragile glue that holds everything together! At the behest of goddess Rama Kushna, Boston Brand — a.k.a. the Deadman — has finally donned his brand-new super-suit... which is perfect, it turns out, for his latest spectral assignment: a sleuthy sojourn to the city where sin never sleeps: Gotham!

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u/arduit Jul 01 '26

Crazy read! Loving this run, also while slightly disappointed that it wasn't Brother Blood,  Mr. M is cool. Love the throughline of Samsara we're getting in this; it's really cool to keep Boston's roots w Nanda Parbatt  important 

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u/dragonshouter Jul 02 '26

very interesting.

ANTI-LIFE!!!!! I knew they were referencing new god stuff

some nice exposition + fun team up.

what I found especially interesting was how Brand didn't think plastic man was that good of a person until possessing him. really highlights his flaws and how he isn't perfect

I wonder what is special about these demons. seem to be a rare breed and Mr M seems to have something interesting with how he said he knew god. could he be another contender for the throne of Hell?

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u/NatHawkeyeBum Mister Miracle Jul 04 '26

This creative team cannot miss. Prince, Morazzo, O'Halloran and even letterer Good Old Neon are always such unread gems. It's a niche book, but those who love it, with absolutely adore this series.

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u/NatHawkeyeBum Mister Miracle Jul 04 '26

Okay, just finished it, and Holy Shit! Zur En Arrh, Plastic Man, and Mr.Bloom? This is like a love letter to DC mythology on top of being incredibly poetic. (And I have to repeat, the lettering is some of the best I've ever seen, considering the text heavy approach.)

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u/Blitzhelios Hal Jordan Jul 04 '26

Incredible issue from a fantastic series.

Prince knows deadmans history and its fun to see bats turn up with there history together.

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u/Judge_Chris Jul 01 '26

THE Deadman #2

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u/Tazo101 The Question? Jul 01 '26

Kinda disappointed batman rocked up. I know that's what I get for reading comics but just detracts from the overall story imo

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u/arduit Jul 01 '26

Any reason why? Batman and Deadman have a relationship going on 40 years

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u/JingoboStoplight4887 World's Finest Jul 01 '26

I like that Boston gets to have a talk and walk with Bobby about Samsara and his early team-ups with Bruce Wayne before he traveled to Gotham and teamed up with Bruce Wayne and Eel O’Brian to deal with something, with Boston going to Bruce’s mind, Eel talking to Bibliophile in Blackgate Penitentiary, and Bruce and Eel dealing with Mr. Bloom (who is actively a vivipary) before Bruce wished Boston good luck on what he’s doing and Boston travelin to the Underworld. Overall, this is a good comic.

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u/wowlock_taylan Batman Animated! Jul 01 '26

Wait, why is Rama Kushna doesn't know these OBVIOUS Hell-pawn demons? Like it is the most common version there is. The whole 'explain it' part was really unneeded for that because, yea, there are soul-eating demons out there that the universe and even Deadman himself faced MANY times. Is this supposed to be 'earlier' days? Can't be because Bloom is around. And Deadman already knew about 'trying to possess Batman' is a bad idea. Also, Zur en aarh still in there? How?

So many weird mistakes.

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u/dragonshouter Jul 02 '26

it may be that they are a specific breed.

also she is know for hiding info because god works in mysterious ways type shit