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Wonder Woman: Black & Gold 2026 Special #1 Celebrate Diana of Themyscira with four striking stories rendered in black, white, and gold, brought to life by an exceptional lineup of creators. Tom King and Mitch Gerads open the issue with a touching exploration of Wonder Woman as an icon, framed through the eyes of Penny, a young girl who wins the chance to meet her hero. As obstacles both mundane and catastrophic delay their encounter, Penny’s narration reflects on how Diana inspires hope and heroism, while snapshots of Wonder Woman’s exploits add action and humor—including a delightful deep-cut cameo by the Crimson Centipede. Alyssa Wong and Karen S. Darboe deliver the standout entry in Last Flight, questioning what immortality truly means as Diana, aided by Xanthe Zhou, journeys into the afterlife to deliver a final message to her mortal love, Steve Trevor. Their meditation on memory, love, and grief culminates in a confrontation with a chillingly designed evil spirit, elevated by Darboe’s haunting, unforgettable art. Rounded out by a fable and a fairytale, this is a beautifully balanced special that fully earns its place among Wonder Woman’s finest celebrations.

Dungeons of Doom #1 The death of Victor Von Doom has thrown Latveria into chaos, with rival factions racing to seize the throne—and Doom’s vast trove of forbidden technology. Hydra, the United States, and Latverian insurgents transform the nation into a war zone, but when Thaddeus Ross crashes the party as Red Hulk, all sides are forced into the deepest dungeons beneath Doom’s castle, where his most dangerous secrets were hidden. Writers Benjamin Percy and Phillip Kennedy Johnson revel in the carnage, stocking these depths with lethal temptations and horrors while gleefully refusing to play favorites as the body count rises. Rather than seeking escape, every group presses deeper, hoping to reach the final chamber before their rivals, if they can survive soldiers, hulks, and grotesque multi-eyed monsters. The real fun lies in watching who meets a grisly end and how, making this a viciously entertaining action comic that feels poised to reshape the post-Doom world order.

DC K.O. #3 The event that refuses to slow down delivers yet another knockout issue, as the heart of Apokolips tempts the remaining fighters with visions of victory before unveiling this round’s brutal twist. Each of the eight contestants must select a partner from the defeated, forging uneasy alliances that blur the line between friend and foe. The resulting tag-team battles push the spectacle to new heights, with artists Xermánico and Javier Fernández crafting inventive, often jaw-dropping visuals that pair perfectly with the shocking turns delivered by writers Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson. While every match is memorable, the standout clash pits Zatanna and Constantine against the Joker and a surprise partner who completely changes the game. With the arena’s return to Earth, readers finally glimpse the state of New Apokolips and receive the first tantalizing tease of how this story will collide with the Absolute Universe. DC K.O. has decisively shattered event fatigue—this series has more than earned its hype.

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Alice Forever After #1 An unexpected but greatly appreciated return to shelves, this issue invites readers back to Dan Panosian’s Wonderland for what feels like a final, confident chapter. Ever After and Never After remain two of the most inventive Alice retellings in recent memory, and Panosian—alongside Giorgio Spalletta and newcomer Francesco Segala—delivers what may be the strongest narrative of the trilogy yet. After reacquainting us with familiar faces, the story reveals a Wonderland slowly unraveling in Alice’s prolonged absence, before shifting to a more grounded, content Alice and her daughter, who is beginning to experience the same strange phenomena that once defined her mother’s life. With two extraordinary visual stylists on the book, the art is utterly captivating, often demanding a second or third look to fully absorb its details and mood. This feels like the perfect return to a beloved world, and if this is truly the last visit, it’s shaping up to be a beautifully wild farewell—make sure this one is on your pull list.

Sai: Dimensional Rivals #1 Peach Momoko’s Sai steps into the spotlight this week with her first eponymous issue, supported by an impressive lineup of top-tier artists. Typically confined to Demon Days and related anthologies, seeing Sai in a slightly different narrative context is a refreshing and rewarding change. This is very much an art-forward issue, with a functional but intentionally sparse story that allows long stretches of near-silent storytelling to shine. With Momoko, Iban Coello, and Emi Fujii sharing page duties, the visuals do all the heavy lifting, and each artist’s section perfectly matches the tone of their respective segment. Coello’s middle chapter stands out in particular, channeling a sharp, manga-inspired aesthetic with striking linework and dynamic poses that evoke classic shonen energy and complement the violent, high-octane action. Overall, this is a thoroughly enjoyable issue, and fans of Demon Days or Momoko’s broader body of work will feel right at home.

Wonder Woman: Black and Gold 2026 Special #1 This year’s Black and Gold special is a heartfelt reminder of why Wonder Woman remains one of DC’s most enduring heroes. The issue opens with a simple but deeply moving story by Tom King, following a young girl whose admiration for Diana culminates in a life-changing meeting with her hero. While that opening is lovely, the standout tale arrives midway through, as Diana journeys through the underworld with Xanthe Zhou, reflecting on life, love, and those they’ve lost along the way. The story offers rare insight into Wonder Woman’s thoughts on immortality and grief, and while those themes may sound familiar, they’re elevated by a focus on Diana’s unwavering faith in others and the lasting bonds she forms with them. This special exceeded my expectations, and every creative team involved brings their best work—Wonder Woman fans should absolutely pick this up, as it captures the heart of the Amazonian Princess beautifully.