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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...

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

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