DC Spotlight December 17, 2025
The Comic Source
Jace and Rocky return for another Comic Boom! / Comic Source DC Spotlight for the week of December 17, 2025, opening with holiday scheduling talk, gift guide updates, and reflections on DC’s end-of-year release decisions before breaking down a lighter slate of DC books. They begin with Nightwing #133, discussing its heavy setup, fifth-dimensional elements, and how V. Ken Marion’s art elevates the issue, then move into Titans #30, where the Cyborg versus Swamp Thing DC KO matchup sparks debate over stakes, fight structure, and tournament execution. Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #46 follows, with conversation centered on the Fusion concept, the Lex Luthor and Joker combination, and how the story’s ideas land alongside Adrian Gutierrez’s art. Absolute Flash #10 generates split reactions, with praise for Rogues dynamics and mythology balanced against concerns about pacing and consistency within the Absolute line. Catwoman #82 is framed as a slow-burn noir chapter that continues to read better in collected form, while Wonder Woman #28 draws mixed responses for its Mouse Man aftermath, future Matriarch material, and Tom King’s structural choices. The discussion then turns to Superman Unlimited, highlighted by Lois Lane’s role, Guy Gardner’s characterization, Toyman’s involvement, and strong visuals from Lucas Meyer, before shifting to Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum, which lands at the bottom of the rankings for its experimental Silver Age approach and uneven execution. DC KO: Zatanna vs. Harley Quinn #1 is widely criticized for its matchup resolution and event fatigue, while The Batman: Second Knight #2 closes the slate as the standout of the week, earning praise for its Golden Age setting, classic Superman and Batman portrayals, and Mike Perkins’ artwork. As always, the episode wraps with full rankings, broader thoughts on DC KO and Absolute titles, and reminders to catch the video on Comic Boom! and the audio on The Comic Source podcast feed.
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