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Daredevil Born Again Season 2 and Green Lantern #600 | Fantastic Forum

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into legacy, redemption, and the weight of what it means to carry a mantle.
First up is Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 on Disney Plus, as Matt Murdock’s journey continues in a world that refuses to let him rest. With Charlie Cox back in the role and the stakes higher than ever, this new season pushes deeper into the conflict between justice and vengeance. As old enemies resurface and new threats emerge, we are breaking down whether the series builds on its gritty foundation and delivers the kind of street-level storytelling fans have been waiting for.
Then we turn to Green Lantern #33, the landmark #600 legacy issue from DC Comics. This oversized celebration brings together a powerhouse lineup of creators to honor the legacy of the Green Lantern Corps while pushing the story forward and setting the stage for what comes next in the DC Universe.
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One Piece Season 2 and Batwoman #1 | Fantastic Forum

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into two major releases that bring superhero legacy and high seas adventure to the spotlight.
First up is One Piece Season 2 on Netflix, as Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat crew set sail into the Grand Line. With returning stars Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, and Taz Skylar, and a wave of new characters including members of Baroque Works, this season expands the world in a big way. Bigger threats, stranger islands, and higher stakes push the crew closer to the legendary treasure while testing their bonds like never before.
Then we turn to Batwoman #1 from DC, written by Greg Rucka with art by DaNi, colors by Matt Hollingsworth, and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This new series throws Kate Kane into a deeply personal and supernatural conflict rooted in a lifelong prophecy and a religion devoted to the end of all things. It is a bold reset that leans into psychological depth as much as action, and we are breaking down whether this new direction delivers.
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TMNT: Casey Jones and Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring | Fantastic Forum

Fantastic Forum is back with another week of conversation, critique, and comics! This episode we’re diving into two very different corners of IDW Publishing with the newest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones mini-series and Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring.
First up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones spins the fan-favorite vigilante out of the pages of the main TMNT series and into his own spotlight. Written by Alex Paknadel with art by Amancay Nahuelpan and colors by Luis Antonio Delgado, the series finds Casey waking from near death with a renewed mission to protect New York City. Unfortunately for him, the city isn’t getting any safer. A new strain of mutagen and a dangerous new enemy threaten the vulnerable mutants of the streets, pushing Casey to his limits while his closest allies, including April O’Neil and Raphael, worry he’s pushing himself too far.
Then we turn to one of IDW’s most talked-about horror titles with Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring. Created by Patrick Horvath, who serves as writer and artist with lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, this sequel returns readers to the deceptively peaceful town of Woodbrook. Beneath the storybook charm lies something far darker as Samantha Strong, the small-town hardware store owner who also happens to be a serial killer, finds her carefully maintained double life under threat when a visitor arrives searching for answers about a long-missing brother. Cute aesthetics collide with brutal horror in a way only this series can deliver.
We’ve read the issues and now it’s time to break down what worked, what surprised us, and what these stories say about the range of ideas coming out of IDW right now. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble!
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DC K.O. and New History Of The DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1 | Fantastic Forum

Fantastic Forum is back with another week of conversation, breakdowns, and comics that redefine big DC Universe ideas. This episode we’re digging into DC K.O. and The New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1.
In DC K.O. writer Scott Snyder and artist Javi Fernández kick off an over-the-top tournament event where the Heart of Apokolips has twisted Earth into a gladiatorial arena in preparation for Darkseid’s return. The Justice League and dozens of heroes must fight through deadly brackets for the chance to stop the end of everything, all while the corrupting influence of Omega energy challenges not only strength but loyalty. It’s spectacle with teeth, built on big action and even bigger implications for the DC Universe.
New History Of The DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1 brings a pivotal historical thread into focus. Written by Joseph P. Illidge, Nikolas Draper-Ivey, Stephanie Williams, and Morgan Hampton with art by Edwin Galmon, Valentine De Landro, Carlo Pagulayan, and Fico Ossio, this issue explores a moment when tragedy ignites a conflict between the heroes of Dakota City and the U.S. government. It’s a reframing of Milestone history within the broader DC continuity, examining how narrative, community, and legacy intersect.
We’ve read the issues, sat with the implications, and now it’s time to break down what worked, what surprised us, and where these stories might lead next. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble!
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Spider-Man Torn | Fantastic Forum

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are swinging into two action-packed releases that celebrate some of the most iconic street-level heroes in comics.
First up is Spider-Man: Torn, the new limited series written by J. Michael Straczynski with art by Pere Pérez and colors by Guru-eFX. This story takes Peter Parker back to his early college years at Empire State University with Gwen, Harry, MJ, and Flash, but not everything is nostalgic. A new threat emerges that could leave lasting consequences for Peter’s future while Straczynski digs into character and legacy with every page.
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Youngblood #1 (2025) and Murder Podcast #0 | Fantastic Forum

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into two comics that attempt to bring high adventure and chilling modern horror to the spotlight!
First up is Youngblood #1 (2025) from Image Comics, written, penciled, and inked by original creator Rob Liefeld with colors by Juan Manuel Rodriguez, inks by Chance Wolf, and letters by Rus Wooton. In this explosive relaunch, the legendary super team is summoned to face a mysterious vessel in the Pacific and a deadly new nemesis that threatens everything they stand for. Is it classic high-octane Image action or a retread of 90's nostalgia? We'll let you know first hand!
Then we turn to Murder Podcast #0 from Ignition Press, written by Jeremy Haun with art by Mike Tisserand, colors by Nick Filardi, and lettering by AndWorld Design. This chilling cold open issue drops you into the world of a mysterious true crime podcast that seems to warp your mind the moment you press play. When listeners around town begin to act with murderous intent, Mina and her friends realize that the stories they chase for entertainment may be far more dangerous than they ever expected.
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (2026) and Punisher: Red Band #1-5 | Fantastic Forum

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are swinging into high-stakes action and street-level brutality with two Marvel releases.
First up is Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (2026), written by Saladin Ahmed and Joe Kelly with art by Federico Vicentini. In this oversized annual Peter Parker teams up with a new speedster named Rapid as chaos erupts across New York, and a live-streaming threat named Screwball turns the city into a digital battleground. Do Ahmed and Kelly bring their sharp character work to our resident web-head in this yearly outing? We'll let you know tonight!?
Then we take a deep dive into Punisher: Red Band, the five-issue limited series from Benjamin Percy and Julius Ohta with covers by Marco Checchetto. In this gritty, visceral revival of Frank Castle, the Punisher returns with no memories and a full clip, ready to rain down vengeance on the criminal underworld. We'll tell you if blood, bullets, and brutal justice truly define this Red Band run as Percy and Ohta try to push the limits of what Punisher stories can be!
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DC: K.O. Boss Battle #1 and Malevolent #1 | Fantastic Forum

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are charging into battles and demon-haunted worlds with two high-impact debuts in comics.
 
First up is DC: K.O. Boss Battle #1, a wild one-shot crossover event written by Jeremy Adams, with art by a lineup of artists including Carmine Di Giandomenico and Ronan Cliquet. In this issue, heroes and villains from the DC Universe must contend with challengers from beyond their world, facing off against icons like Homelander, Sub-Zero, Vampirella, and more as they fight for Omega energy and the hope of stopping Darkseid. It’s a gauntlet of matchups that pushes your favorite characters into impossible confrontations.
 
Then we turn to Malevolent #1 from Image Comics, written by Justin Jordan with art by John Bivens and Felipe Sobreiro. This new horror-sci-fi series drops us into a world still scarred by a past demon invasion. Humanity has adapted, and now it has created a weapon capable of killing demons, if that weapon does not destroy humanity first.
 
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