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Today is January 6th, which is celebrated by many as the feast day of the Epiphany. A bit of a stretch here, because the connection is only in name, but the suggested reading with a theme for this installment is 2016's collected edition of "Martian Manhunter: The Epiphany." Martian Manhunter Volume 1 "The Epiphany" Cover by Eric Canete (February, 2016) The Martian Manhunter's past has come back to haunt him, as a terrorist alien invasion code-named "The Epiphany" threatens to destroy Earth. In order to validate to himself, as well as the world, that he is the hero he knows himself to be, J'onn J'onzz must make the ultimate sacrifice. But things get even more difficult when Superman demands to know what J'onn knew about the Martians' terrible plans for Earth! Full disclosure: "The Epiphany" takes place during DC's transition from the New 52  era into its new Divergence  or DC You  initiative; therefore, the permanence o...

The year was 1994, Superman had recently died at the hands of Doomsday, and been replaced with four new characters, all claiming to be the Man of Steel. Batman had his back broken by Bane, and a psychotic had taken over the mantle of the Dark Knight. Green Lantern had fallen from grace, and a successor was soon chosen in his place. The next obvious idea: Replace Wonder Woman! Artemis of the Bana-Migdall. Artwork by Mike Deodato Jr. Writer William Messner-Loebs and then breakout star Mike Deodato Jr. created one of the most successful eras in the history of the character, which strangely enough was also one of the lowest points in her life.  Her worst enemy turned out not to be a monstrous alien, or a criminally insane, venom-pumping villain; it was her own mother, the Queen Hippolyta! "And her mother! She can see Hippolyta!" The matriarch of the amazons decreed that Diana was no longer worthy of her title as Wonder Woman, and called for a contest to choose a new representativ...

It's New Year's Eve, and this is the theme for today's suggested reading. As the clocks strike midnight across different time zones around the planet, Superman travels the world to grant wishes, solve conflicts, and of course, do super heroic deeds on the last few minutes of the year. Action Comics #810 "Walking Midnight" Cover by Dave Bullock (December, 2003) The Man of Steel visits Greenland, Brazil, Australia, Japan, China, Italy, and more, in a marathon to answer heartfelt letters that have been sent to him by everyday people. Always the boy scout, Superman lends a hand to make dreams come true, fulfill last requests, and save lives, all while celebrating the arrival of the New Year with his wife and his parents. Artists:  Pasqual Ferry, Kano, Dave Bullock, Duncan Rouleau, Renato Guedes Inks:  Marlo Alquiza, Keith Champagne, Jorge Correa, Jaime Mendoza, Cam Smith Colors:  Guy Major Lettering:  Comic Craft Writer:  Joe Kelly

Powered up after the events of "Absolute Power," King Arthur of Atlantis returns in a new ongoing title written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated by John Timms. With a new supporting cast and a Vernesque take to his adventures, Aquaman is now one of the most powerful beings on Earth and beyond. Aquaman Artwork John Timms The premise of this book in its first year revolves around the loss of Atlantis and all its citizens, chiefly among them Queen Mera, Princess Andrina, the Titan Tempest, and Aquaman Jackson Hyde. Aquaman is on a mission to find his vanished kingdon, rescue his family, and unveil the connnection between their disappearance and Darkseid's apparent fall in DC's "All-In Special." Separating him from the Justice League, Adams gives Aquaman a new supporting cast and a new team. These are not The Others from his youth, either; this is an ensemble of characters that long-time readers may find familiar: Arion the Sorcerer, the mermaid Lori Lemaris, th...

The theme for this suggested reading is, of course, the holidays. Prepare some hot cocoa and sit next to a large window as the snow heavily falls outside. Put on your favorite festive playlist, grab that cozy blanket, and get ready to enjoy the mystery of "The Night the Mob Stole X-Mas!" Happy holidays to all! The Brave and the Bold #148 "The Night the Mob Stole X-Mas!" Cover by Jim Aparo, Tatjana Wood (December, 1978) As Batman tries to find a bootleg ring smuggling tobacco into Gotham City, and Plastic Man deals with loneliness and lack of direction during the holidays, the famous Lacey's Department Store X-Mas display suddenly vanishes. From snowy Gotham to sunny Florida, will the Caped Crusader and the Sleuth of a thousand shapes be able to recover this symbol of the spirit of Christmas before the most magical night of the year is ruined? Artists: Joe Staton and Jim Aparo Inks: Jim Aparo Colors: Jerry Serpe Lettering: Jim Aparo Writer: Bob Haney

Reborn from the ashes after the events of "Civil Corps," the Green Lantern Corps made its splashy return in 2025 with a namesake new monthly series, written by Morgan Hampton and Jeremy Adams, and featuring artwork by renown artists Fernando Pasarín, Amancay Nahuelpan, and V. Ken Marion. The Green Lantern Corps Artwork by Fernando Pasarín, Oclair Albert, Arif Prianto While the main Green Lantern series focuses on Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner, the Corps book puts the spotlight on the other emerald crusaders, namely John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Jessica Cruz, Simon Baz, Sojourner Mullein, Sinestro, Teen Lantern Keli Quintela, and lantern construct Ellie Stewart. With a roll call like that, one would think that Hampton and Adams already had their hands full trying to juggle such a large cast, but their stories have been so well structured that they even had room for other supporting characters like Hawkwoman, Kilowog, Razer, Mogo, Aya, Space Cabbie, Atrocitus and his Red Lanterns, a...