The Comic Report - 1/18/2026
Welcome back to The Comic Report! Each week, I scour the comic universe to bring you the stories, announcements, and updates that matter most. This week delivers a particularly stacked lineup—from major announcements to creative team reveals that are bringing our favorite characters to life in fresh ways.
Grab your coffee, settle in, and let's break down everything happening in the world of comics!
Mister Miracle show is confirmed cannon to the DCU
I know I’ve mentioned this show several times recently, but James Gunn has officially announced that the Mister Miracle animated series is canon within the mainline DCU! This is huge news for fans, as it means the stories and characters from the show will directly tie into the broader DC Universe.
Tom King has also announced that he got to cast the following characers - Darkseid, Orion, Big Barda, and Mister Miracle! Shouldnt be too long before we get some announcements and hopefully a potential release date
If you haven’t already, head to your local comic shop and pick up a copy of the Mister Miracle graphic novel—the story is phenomenal, and it’s the perfect time to get caught up before the show premieres.
Tom King says he got to cast Darkseid, Orion, Big Barda, and Mister Miracle
— ScreenTime (@screentime) January 16, 2026
"James Gunn confirmed 'Mister Miracle' is a DCU show. That has huge implications for our show and the DCU at large."
(via: @johnwordballoon) pic.twitter.com/06R25tE8oP
Soon be seen in our DCU animated show, based on the 12-issue comic book series from Tom King and Mitch Gerads.
— James Gunn (@jamesgunn.bsky.social) 2026-01-14T14:46:34.199Z
Cancelled Batman Game
While not strictly comic book-related, Batman video games have always offered a fantastic way to experience the Dark Knight. The Arkham series, in particular, remains a monumental achievement in gaming and still holds up today. But did you know there was once a Batman game in development based on the Christopher Nolan Batman films? Unfortunately, it was cancelled, but over the past few years, concept art and development footage have leaked online. Check out the link below if you’re interested in seeing recently leaked footage and gameplay!
Sam Sepiol
The Ultimate Universe...Is Ending...After one more issue
Marvel has announced a new one-shot to conclude the entire Ultimate Universe - Ultimate Universe Finale #1. Written by Deniz Camp, Jonathan Hickman, Bryan Hill, and Peach Momoko, this will be an issue not to miss!
Ultimate Universe Finale #1 releases April 29th, 2026
Marvel
Superman\Spiderman Crossover details!
Following last year’s highly successful DC/Marvel crossovers, the two publishers are gearing up for what might be their biggest event yet: Superman and Spider-Man teaming up! Marvel has officially revealed the creative teams for their upcoming one-shot, featuring industry superstars like Geoff Johns, Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, and more.
With plenty of variant covers and new stories to enjoy, I’m excited to see these two iconic characters join forces to save the day.
Marvel
New Avatar comic Series
More comics from the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe are coming in 2026, with an exciting new series—Avatar: The Last Airbender — Kyoshi Warriors! This three-issue miniseries follows Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors as they leave their island to fight against the Fire Nation. The series launches in May and is written by Brandon Hoáng, with art by BellBessa and Xanthe Bouma, and colors by Adele Matera.
Avatar: The Last Airbender — Kyoshi Warriors #1 releases May 6th, 2026
Jennifer Maas
Creator Spotlight
- Check out an interview from Alex Paknadel talking about his upcoming book Cyclops from Marvel Comics!
- Jed McCay did an AMA on League Of Comic Geeks
- Stephanie Philip and Lee Garbett have shared a teaser of the brand new villain Omen!
FOC Highlights
Every Monday is FOC (Final Order Cutoff) day, so make sure to place your comic orders with your local comic shop ASAP! Below are some highlights for this week's FOC.
- Absolute Batman #17 - Releases February 11th, 2026
- Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 #1 - Releases February 11th, 2026
- G.I. Joe #19 - Releases February 11th, 2026
- Bleeding Hearts #1 - Releases February 11th, 2026
- Sirens: Love Hurts #1 - Releases February 11th, 2026
- Ultimate Spider-Man #24 - Releases February 18th, 2026
- The Muppets Noir #1 - Releases February 18th, 2026
- Generation X-23 #1 - Releases February 18th, 2026
- Daredevil #1 - Releases April 1st, 2026
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