Comic Book Universe Expands: From DC Classics to Indie Queerness and Monster Turtles

The world of comic books is buzzing with activity, from adaptations and new releases to special deals and insightful explorations of identity. Here's a look at some of the highlights [2, 7].

DC Comics Connections and Deals

The new series *It: Welcome to Derry* features a character, Theodore "Teddy" Uris, who is a fan of DC Comics, specifically *The Flash #123* and *Detective Comics #27* [5]. In other news, digital games store Fanatical is offering a bundle of *The Witcher* comics worth $209 for only $12, giving fans a chance to dive into the perilous and atmospheric world of the Continent [2]. Meanwhile, DC Comics has released *Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All* [7].

Indie Comics and Personal Identity

Rein Lee, an artist in the small press community, discusses exploring identity and queerness in comics, emphasizing the importance of visual layout [3]. Lee draws inspiration from poetry comics and children's book illustrations, aiming for every page and image to be meaningful [3].

Monster Hunters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

For fans of the macabre, *Something Is Killing The Children* is set for both live-action and animated adaptations by Blumhouse [11, 12]. Jason Blum, CEO of Blumhouse, praised the comic series for tapping into primal fears [11]. In the world of *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*, a major era has come to a close with issue #12, resolving the current storyline while setting up future narratives [9, 10]. The storyline involves a character transformed into a literal monster, showcasing the unsettling and weird artistry [9].

However, not all reviews are glowing. A review of *Star Wars: Master of Evil* notes that while the novel has many elements, they don't quite blend together, creating a sense of something missing [1].

TL;DR

* Fanatical offers a steep discount on a bundle of digital *The Witcher* comics [2]. * Blumhouse is adapting the queer-inclusive horror comic *Something Is Killing The Children* into live-action and animated series [11, 12]. * Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra's run on *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* concludes with issue #12 [10]. * DC Comics' *Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All* is among the best new releases this week [7].