NEWS
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This upcoming Justice League TTRPG brings iconic DC legends to lifeby Gab Hernandez Gab Hernandez on April 27, 2026
The Justice League Unlimited RPG is the latest foray from DC into the world of tabletop, and it looks very promising for superhero fans
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Comic Book Preview – Justice League Intergalactic Special #1by Amie Cranswick on April 27, 2026
DC Comics releases Justice League Intergalactic Special #1 this Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue with the official preview below… A NEW CHAPTER OF THE ALL IN: ACT II…
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One Favorite Bat-Family Hero Deserves Their DCU Debut Before Batmanby Derek Faraci on April 26, 2026
This sometimes villain has earned their chance to shine (again).
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DC Universe Rebirth 10 Years Later: Was It Worth It? A Postmortemby Diane Darcy on April 26, 2026
It’s hard to believe 10 years have already passed since DC Comics launched its Rebirth initiative in 2016. Originally sold as a course correction on the wildly unpopular New 52 reboot that launched in 2011, DC Universe Rebirth did a lot to breathe new life into the main DC canon. Characters were restored to their more iconic status quo, other characters that were erased with The New 52 were brought back with their original histories intact, and the tone improved by a complete 360. Between 2016 and 2020, the main DC canon enjoyed a renaissance of bold new stories that honoured the past but still moved the DC brand forward. By all accounts and purposes, DC Universe Rebirth as an initiative was a success. But was it a long-term success? This is where I feel the mileage will vary across the DC fandom. But the thing that stands out to me personally is that post-Rebirth, the main DC Universe has lacked an actual throughline and continued course-correcting for a full decade. After 2020’s Dark Nights: Death Metal reconfigured DC canon, what succeeded was yearly new initiatives that introduced more canon revisions on an inconsistent basis. This lasted until 2025’s New History of the DC Universe confirmed that the main DC canon is now a Frankenstein monster of every past continuity that ever existed, haphazardly stitched together in ways that wildly contradict DC’s own published comics. This was not helped by the introduction of new unnecessary retcons. The decision to restore and revise bits and pieces of DC’s pre-Crisis Multiverse, post-Crisis universe, New 52 universe, and all the Crisis events that significantly altered DC continuity into a single timeline is where I feel DC lost sight of the goals of Rebirth, ultimately hurting the promise of Rebirth.
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10 Near-Perfect DC Shows No One Ever Talks Aboutby Megan Peters on April 26, 2026
From forgotten animated hits to live-action experiments, some of the DC Universe's greatest TV shows have been totally lost to time.
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What Is The Heaviest Thing Superman Has Lifted In Official DC Canon?by Nicolas Ayala on April 26, 2026
Superman's biggest feat is a powerlifter's dream.
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These Batman stories prove why a Clayface horror movie is a perfect ideaby Sara Century on April 26, 2026
One of Batman's creepiest villains is heading to the big screen at last.
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All of Batman’s Successors, Rankedby Shawn Lealos on April 26, 2026
Bruce Wayne has given up his role as Batman to several heroes, and here are all his successors ranked based on their roles.
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Ultimately The Fifty Most Anticipated Comics For This Coming Wednesdayby Rich Johnston on April 26, 2026
Ultimately The Fifty Most Anticipated Comics For This Coming Wednesday. with The Ultimates, Captain America, X-Men and Zatanna
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Marvel, DC Comics Writer Deniz Camp Faces Backlash Over ‘Missed Again’ Post After Trump Shooting Scareby https://www.facebook.com/matt.mcgloin on April 26, 2026
Marvel and DC writer Deniz Camp faces backlash over a “Missed again :(” post after the Trump shooting scare at the WHCD.
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10 Most Perfect Superhero Movies Not Connected to Marvel Or DCby Kai Young on April 26, 2026
Marvel Studios and DC Studios may have a monopoly on superhero films, but there are many incredible superhero flicks not in these major franchises.
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DC Just Made The DCU Ignoring Harley Quinn Way Worseby Justin Epps on April 26, 2026
Harley Quinn goes off the deep end when a break-up quite literally tears Harley into two: One a brain, the other a menace.
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When Chip Zdarsky Dressed Up In A Flash Costume To Take Some MAD Abuseby Rich Johnston on April 26, 2026
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26 years later, James Gunn is borrowing a Marvel movie trick for Superman 2by Sara Century on April 26, 2026
A new set photo reveals how Superman and Luthor will patch things up
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DC's Greatest Martial Artist Makes Batman Look Like An Absolute Amateurby Derek Faraci on April 26, 2026
This kid knows how to fight.
GAMES
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This upcoming Justice League TTRPG brings iconic DC legends to lifeby Gab Hernandez Gab Hernandez on April 27, 2026
The Justice League Unlimited RPG is the latest foray from DC into the world of tabletop, and it looks very promising for superhero fans
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Absolute Batman Joins Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knightby Eliza Crichton-Stuart on April 21, 2026
Absolute Batman is making his Lego debut in Legacy of the Dark Knight, and it might be the best Batman game fans have seen in a long time.
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Absolute Batman Is Making His Video Game Debut (And Catwoman’s Joining him)by Matthew Aguilar on April 21, 2026
Absolute Batman Is Making His Video Game Debut (And Catwoman's Joining him)
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'Game of Thrones' star returns to DC universe in 'The Batman Part II' sequelby fatima hassan on April 18, 2026
Game of Thrones star Charles Dance reportedly has returned to the DC universe in The Batman Part II. According to the media reports, the legendary Frankenstein star is in talks to join Matt Reeves' DC sequel starring Robert Pattinson. On Saturday,...
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All Confirmed Batsuits in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight So Farby Denny Connolly on April 18, 2026
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is jam-packed with 100 different outfits for its playable characters, including a ton of variations of the Batsuit for the caped crusader. Although they haven’t all been revealed yet, there are a handful that we do have confirmation of. Lego BatMan: Legacy of the Dark Knight Batsuits Explained
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Former Capcom Dev Revealed Mega Man's Robot Masters Were Inspired - By Marvel & DC Comics?by Ryan Parreno on April 17, 2026
Former Capcom developer Akira Kitamura has revealed that Mega Man's Robot Masters were inspired by US comic books that he grew up reading.
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Game developers bring Absolute Batman to video games and Lego in first lookby Emily Stanton on April 16, 2026
DC’s breakout “Absolute” take on the Dark Knight is leaving the page. For the first time, the newly launched Absolute Batman and Absolute Catwoman will appear in a playable form inside a major video game — a clear sign that DC’s comic reboot is expanding rapidly across media and merchandise. Comic phenomenon shifts into gaming…
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One of DC’s Most Daring Superman Stories Released 13 Years Ago Todayby Brandon Zachary on April 16, 2026
A brutal and unsettling take on DC's Man of Steel debuted 13 years ago and remains one of the more horrifying versions of Superman ever.
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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight gets Absolute upgradesby Matt Yeo on April 16, 2026
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will include Absolute versions of its playable cast, which has received a big thumbs-up from their comic book creators.
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‘Absolute Batman' Rises With Gaming Debut In 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight'by Kevin Low on April 16, 2026
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will feature the Absolute Batman suit based on Scott Synder's 2024 comic.
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DC Announces Dark Knights Of Steel IIby Peter Paltridge on April 15, 2026
Now that alternate worlds seem to be all the rage at DC, it’s time to bring one back for a second round. Dark Knights Of Steel is the DCU cross-pollinated
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"I Cannot Believe That": Absolute Batman Creator Reacts to New LEGO Batman Footageby Megan Peters on April 15, 2026
Absolute Batman's debut in the Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight video game has left its creator, Scott Snyder, in awe.
MOVIES
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The 10 Greatest DC Movie Endings, Rankedby Eddie Possehl on April 27, 2026
DC Comics movies like Zack Snyder's Justice League, The Dark Knight, and Superman have some of the best endings in the superhero genre.
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Comic Book Preview – Justice League Intergalactic Special #1by Amie Cranswick on April 27, 2026
DC Comics releases Justice League Intergalactic Special #1 this Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue with the official preview below… A NEW CHAPTER OF THE ALL IN: ACT II…
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One Favorite Bat-Family Hero Deserves Their DCU Debut Before Batmanby Derek Faraci on April 26, 2026
This sometimes villain has earned their chance to shine (again).
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10 Near-Perfect DC Shows No One Ever Talks Aboutby Megan Peters on April 26, 2026
From forgotten animated hits to live-action experiments, some of the DC Universe's greatest TV shows have been totally lost to time.
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What Is The Heaviest Thing Superman Has Lifted In Official DC Canon?by Nicolas Ayala on April 26, 2026
Superman's biggest feat is a powerlifter's dream.
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10 Most Perfect Superhero Movies Not Connected to Marvel Or DCby Kai Young on April 26, 2026
Marvel Studios and DC Studios may have a monopoly on superhero films, but there are many incredible superhero flicks not in these major franchises.
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10 Superhero Movies That Completely Reinvented Their Source Materialby Shawn S. Lealos on April 26, 2026
Superhero movies often stay close to the source material to keep comic fans happy while still creating great movies, but some change everything.
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Batwoman, Venom, Inglorious X-Force and more comic book news in briefby Mark Lynch on April 26, 2026
DC Comics' Batwoman No. 2 and The Fury of Firestorm No. 1, Marvel Comics' Venom No. 257 and Ultimate Wolverine No. 16, and more comic book news in brief.
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How To Watch The Batman Animated Movies In Orderby Devin Meenan on April 26, 2026
There have been a staggering number of animated Batman movies, so we've gone ahead and broken them all down in the order you need to watch them.
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London Film & Comic Con Cancelled – The Daily LITG, 26th of April 2026by Rich Johnston on April 26, 2026
The cancellation of the London Film And Comic Con until August 2027 was the most-read story on Bleeding Cool yesterday.
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Comic Book Preview – Swamp Thing 1989 #1by Amie Cranswick on April 26, 2026
DC Comics takes a trip back to 1989 this week as the long-lost Swamp Thing #88 from writer Rick Veitch and artist Michael Zulli finally sees the light of day in the form of Swamp Thing 1989 #1, kickin…
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Why The Real Spider-Man Wasn't Part Of Marvel And DC's Biggest Crossoverby Joe Roberts on April 25, 2026
When DC and Marvel crossed over in the 1990s, Spider-Man was a part of the action — but it wasn't the Peter Parker version of the character.
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7 Coolest Overpowered Super Heroes Not in Marvel or DC Movies (Ranked By Power Level)by Niall Gray on April 25, 2026
Both Marvel and DC have many overpowered characters who have yet to appear in live-action movies.
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Convincing James Gunn DCU Theory Proves Darkseid Will Appear Sooner Than Anyone Thoughtby Timothy Martin on April 25, 2026
The clues all point to DC's biggest villain coming soon.
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Superman Is Now Confirmed to Appear In 4 Upcoming DC Movies & TV Showsby Richard Nebens on April 25, 2026
Superman is expected to have a long run of appearances across the DCU in the coming years.
