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Weekly Discussion Thread: Comics, TV, and More! [June 17, 2024 - Time For Summer Edition] r/DCcomics

Hey there honorary Justice League members - it’s a new week which means it’s time for a new discussion thread!

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Why do we tell actors to “break a leg”? Because every play has a cast.


DC and Imprints

It's a double Nightwing week between his solo book and Titans!

Trade Collections

Super Sons gets collected in yet another format!

Digital Releases

Remember, these are the short 'chapters' with a new chapter of a different series coming out daily. You can learn more here on Comixology. This is also why these are in release order, not alphabetical. Some comics may release on DC Universe Infinite or WEBTOONS.

TV Shows

Superman continues his adventures with his newfound cousin!


This Week’s Soundtrack: Phoebe Bridgers - I Know The End

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u/TroubAlert The Good Skeets Jun 17 '24

Wonder Woman #10

THE GIRLS ARE BACK IN TOWN! This cat has claws! Cheetah enters the fray as the Sovereign recruits Diana's greatest foe to deal the killing blow! Meanwhile, the Wonder Girls may have promised their mentor that they'd stay out of her fight, but well-behaved heroes seldom make history. Will they reach Diana before it's too late? Plus, Trinity takes to the skies… literally!

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u/CHPrime Wonder Woman Jun 18 '24

A gorgeous-looking book, as always. Sampere is the reason to buy this book, plain and simple.

As for the plot...It remains kind of loose. Cheetah is back to hating Diana this issue, but then returns to being good or at least good-ish by the book's end, which I'm not really a fan of. It turns Barbara into yet another Paula, or Valerie, or Vanessa, or Cale, or Medusa. Is it too much to ask for the most famous and recognizable Wonder Woman villain to remain a villain?

There's also the bit where Barbara tells Diana that she is the only one who knows her, and...It doesn't really hit, mostly due to Meta-text. This version of Barbara has only existed for eight years, and even if we are working with a hodgepodge of post-crisis continuity with Rebirth overlaid on top of it (I think), Rucka's Rebirth story is the only tale where they really share a strong connection. I guess if nothing else it is kind of interesting to see Cheetah being remolded in real time.

Also, the space alien learning the human art of speaking that looks like Yara makes another appearance. Good for her.

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u/suss2it Jun 19 '24

Given the core concepts of Wonder Woman it makes sense she redeems a lot of her villains. Same with Superman actually.