Major Spoilers Podcast #1173: Absolute Superman

Marvel corporate shakeups, a cautious look at Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #2, a slightly misleading but still fun Young Hellboy, and then a deep dive into Absolute Superman—working-class Krypton, corporate tyranny, and maybe the best Absolute book yet.

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REVIEWS

 

YOUNG HELLBOY: THRILLING SKY ADVENTURES #1

Writer: Mike Mignola, Thomas Sniegoski
Artist: Craig Rousseau
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: May 20, 2026

In a comic adventure within a comic adventure, Scarlett Santiago may have beaten too many villains to keep a low profile on the streets anymore. To keep herself safe and defeat the bad guys who are after her, she may need to team up with a mysterious, feline figure who has similar goals.

Rating: 3.5/5

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DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED #2

Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Daniela Serra
Publisher: Titan Comics
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: May 27, 2026

Surrounded by his loyal followers, not least amongst them the barbarians of the Fox Tribe, Akarat continues to spread his teachings throughout Sanctuary. But though he claims peace and love, violence and suspicion shadow his every step. Though it was Akarat’s teachings, thousands of years ago, which founded the Zakarum Church, the priests do not trust this new incarnation of the prophet. And Vrexia, their agent within Akarat’s ranks, is running out

Rating: 3/5

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TRADE DISCUSSION

 

ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN VOL. 1: LAST DUST OF KRYPTON

Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Rafa Sandoval
Publisher: DC Comics

In a different, darker world, Kal-El landed in a remote Kansas field, the last survivor from an alien planet…but even before that moment, nothing unfolded as you’d expect. As he tries to survive in a world seemingly determined to repeat the mistakes of the demolished Krypton, he’ll come into conflict with the globe-straddling Lazarus Corporation and its agenda of exploitation…and go fist-to-fist with its brutal army of Peacemakers!

Best-selling writer Jason Aaron (Star Wars, Thor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) is joined by superstar artist Rafa Sandoval (The Flash, Action Comics) to reinvent Superman from the ground up! Collects Absolute Superman #1-6.

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