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DC Comics revealed at ComicsPRO 2026 that its Absolute line will launch the first-ever universe-wide crossover in fall 2026, bringing together Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Superman, and the rest of the line; the plan is teased and will be fully revealed in the coming weeks as retailers and fans anticipate a major milestone following strong sales of the Absolute titles.
DC used ComicsPRO 2026 to unveil two new Absolute titles: Absolute Green Arrow, a six‑issue urban horror by Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque launching in May, centered on a killer connected to Oliver Queen’s allies; and Absolute Catwoman, a six‑issue series by Che Grayson, Scott Snyder and Bengal launching in June, following Selina Kyle across the globe with high‑tech gear. DC also teased an Absolute Universe event miniseries later this year, signaling another crossover in the line.
Scarlett Johansson is in final negotiations to join the cast of 'The Batman' sequel, starring Robert Pattinson, after leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She will first film 'The Exorcist' before moving on to the Batman project, which is scheduled for release in 2027.
Warner Bros. Animation announced a multi-chapter animated event 'Batman: Knightfall' set for 2026, with the first installment currently in production, based on the iconic Batman comic storyline, and revealed at New York Comic Con.
Warner Bros. Animation and DC are adapting the iconic '90s Batman: Knightfall storyline into a multi-part animated film set for release in 2026, with the first part focusing on Bane's chaos and Batman’s breaking point.
Gretchen Felker-Martin's career with DC Comics ended after her controversial comments celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination, leading to the cancellation of her Red Hood series and her disavowal by DC due to her promotion of violence and hostility.
DC Comics canceled the 'Red Hood' comic by Gretchen Felker-Martin after her social media posts about Charlie Kirk, which included jokes about his assassination, were deemed hostile. Felker-Martin explained her perspective in an interview, expressing regret and stating she no longer wishes to work with DC, criticizing their stance on her online statements.
Gretchen Felker-Martin, author of Red Hood, was canceled by DC Comics after her social media posts about Charlie Kirk, which she defends as expressing her views on political violence and bigotry. Despite feeling bad for the creative team, she has no regrets about her statements, which led to her being deemed problematic by the publisher, highlighting ongoing tensions around free speech and corporate censorship in the comics industry.
DC Comics canceled the 'Red Hood' series shortly after its release, citing violations of social policy related to Gretchen Felker-Martin's online posts, particularly following her comments on the death of Charlie Kirk. Felker-Martin, a horror author and trans woman, acknowledged warning DC about potential backlash but did not regret her posts, which she felt were justified. The cancellation was abrupt, and Felker-Martin expressed no desire to work with DC again.
DC Comics canceled the 'Red Hood' comic series after author Gretchen Felker-Martin made controversial social media comments about Charlie Kirk's death, including wishing him harm and calling him a Nazi, in response to his assassination at a university in Utah.
DC Comics canceled the 'Red Hood' series after writer Gretchen Felker-Martin shared inflammatory posts on social media joking about the shooting of Charlie Kirk, with the company citing standards against promoting hostility or violence. The posts, which targeted Kirk, a conservative figure, were part of a broader context of the series' cancellation, which was also influenced by other factors. The incident has sparked wider discussions about free speech and conduct policies in media.
DC Comics canceled its new Red Hood comic shortly after its launch due to the writer Gretchen Felker-Martin's social media comments joking about Charlie Kirk's death, which was seen as promoting hostility, leading to the discontinuation of the series and cancellation of upcoming issues.
DC Comics canceled its 'Red Hood' series after one issue due to the creator's controversial public comments promoting hostility, reflecting the company's stance on promoting respectful conduct.
DC Comics has canceled all future issues of the Red Hood comic series shortly after its debut, offering retailers credit for all copies of the first issue, citing unspecified reasons for the cancellation and emphasizing their commitment to creator and community standards.
James Gunn announced that the next Superman movie, titled 'Man of Tomorrow,' will be released on July 9, 2027, featuring new characters and possibly armored suits, as part of DC's evolving cinematic universe.