DC Comics October 2020 Solicits

The DC Comics solicits for October have come out and I can't help but wonder just what 2021 has in store for fans. Here is a link:
https://www.gamesradar.com/dc-october-2020-solicitations-and-covers-revealed/

There is a ton ... A TON ... of Death Metal stuff.
There is a ton ... A TON ... of Joker.
Not surprising, there is a ton of Batman.

And there are cancellations! Batgirl, Justice League Odyssey, and Red Hood.

My guess is that with so many books going away and with all this Death Metal stuff, we are on the verge of yet another reboot. Rao, help me.

But here are the super-books, including the variant cover for Action Comics #1026 as seen above.

ACTION COMICS #1026
written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
art and cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. and KLAUS JANSON
variant cover by LUCIO PARRILLO
Wonder Woman 1984 variant cover by FRANK CHO

This issue, it's the Superman family versus everybody! In this blistering conclusion to the epic "House of Kent" saga, huge choices are made to defend the great city of Metropolis. Plus, amid all the chaos, the new owner of the Daily Planet is revealed—and it's...Jimmy Olsen?! Guest-starring Jonathan Kent, Conner Kent, Supergirl, and the Legion of Super-Heroes.

I can't help but be happy that Supergirl is part of this arc. And I trust Bendis to treat her the way she deserves to be treated.

Kara as drawn by JRJR? I am ready to shudder.

SUPERMAN #26
written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
art by IVAN REIS and DANNY MIKI
cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL
Wonder Woman 1984 variant cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO

As Superman deals with the continuing fallout from the world knowing his truth as Clark Kent, he finds himself faced with a physical threat beyond anything he has ever faced before. Synmar traveled across the universe to destroy the Man of Steel. How can Superman contain the havoc this new foe will cause so that everything he has sworn to protect doesn't collapse with him?

Between Mongul, Synmar, Rogol Zaar, etc ... I wonder where are the regular Superman rogues.

Still, Ivan Reis drawing a huge brawl? That is a draw.

BATMAN/SUPERMAN #13
written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
art by MAX RAYNOR
cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
card stock variant cover by MARK BROOKS
Wonder Woman 1984 variant cover by JENNY FRISON

What happens when the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel wake up on a skull-shaped planetoid packed full of cybernetic versions of their entire rogues galleries? Figure out why they're being worshipped like gods, that's what! What is this strange new Brainiac's endgame—and how did Batman and Superman's own villain database mutate into this twisted, metallic death planet? The mystery deepens as our heroes' allies desperately search for their missing comrades...

Hmmm ...
This sounds a little like a Danger Room style arc and it could be fun to see the World's Finest unleash there total powers agains some robots.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #10
written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
art by RYAN SOOK and WADE VON GRAWBADGER
cover by RYAN SOOK
variant cover by DARKO LAFUENTE

A grudge that has endured 1,000 years! The unstoppable behemoth Rogol Zaar has survived the millennium to haunt Jonathan Kent where he least expected it! It's a menace so terrible the Legion of Super-Heroes may not survive. Was this the challenge Brainiac 5 predicted? Is the Legion up to the task? Plus, who is dating whom in the 31st century? Another searing chapter in the far-flung future of the DC Universe, courtesy of Bendis, Sook, and von Grawbadger!

I guess if you mention Rogol Zaar in the Superman discussion, he appears in Legion.

While I look forward to seeing the Legion fighting a brute like Zaar, I think we all will be there for the dating!

YOUNG JUSTICE #19
written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and DAVID F. WALKER
art by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
cover by JOHN TIMMS
variant cover by DARKO LaFUENTE

Wonder Girl calls Young Justice together to help her with a family problem. Seems the pantheon of Greek gods is having a hard time with some of Cassie's choices. She's taking a stand to change rules as old as the heavens! And she is going to need her team by her side to do it.

A Wonder Girl one-shot looking at her origin! I like this arc in Young Justice with each of the sort of missing heroes each getting a semi-solo issue and spotlight.

Definitely looking forward to this.

SUPERGIRL VOL. 3: INFECTIOUS TP
written by JODY HOUSER and MARC ANDREYKO
art by RACHAEL STOTT, EDUARDO PANSICA, and others
cover by DAN MORA

Supergirl…the Infected! In protecting Superman, Supergirl becomes infected by a virus created by the Batman Who Laughs, turning her into the twisted Dark Multiverse version of herself. Batman and Superman enlist the help of Wonder Woman to bring Kara back peacefully, but is it too late to save her? And if Supergirl is able to return to her old self, can she hope to redeem herself after putting Smallville in danger? Collects Supergirl #34-42, Supergirl Annual #2, and a story from Superman: Leviathan Rising Special #1. 

For those who didn't get the digital versions of Supergirl #41 and Supergirl #42, here is your print version. But what a way to end a trade run. This isn't Supergirl.

But here we are.

Will I still have the same passion for these characters if we reboot again?

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