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].