The Pull List: Year of Wonder Begins; DCU Poison Ivy Series Reported - October 22, 2026
Stories dated Wednesday, October 21, 2026. DC's Year of Wonder, a reported DCU Poison Ivy series, Jake Tapper's graphic novel debut, and this week's sales chart.
This Day in Comic Book History: October 22
1941: DC's late-year releases introduce Wonder Woman in All-Star Comics #8 and the Penguin in Detective Comics #58.
1982: Dave Stevens' retro pulp hero the Rocketeer makes his first appearance as a backup feature in Starslayer #2 from Pacific Comics, and later becomes a cult-classic comic and a Disney film.
Source: Wikipedia: 1941 in comics
Source: Wikipedia: The Rocketeer
DC Launches Its Year of Wonder for Wonder Woman
On Wonder Woman Day, the 85th anniversary of her first appearance in All-Star Comics #8 (1941), DC announced the Year of Wonder: rotating all-star creative teams on the main Wonder Woman book throughout 2027. Tom King and Daniel Sampere wrap their run this December.
First up is writer Louise Simonson and artist Cian Tormey on a four-issue story starting with Wonder Woman #41 (January 20, 2027; 32 pages; $4.99, card stock variants $5.99). Diana pushes to abolish the Amazon Safety Act so her sisters can return to Man's World, with Lois Lane, Granny Goodness, and the Female Furies in the mix. Covers: Ryan Sook (main), variants by Daniel Sampere, Walter Simonson, and Cian Tormey, a David Nakayama foil, and an Alexander Lozano Sweater Weather variant.
Then writer Stephanie Williams and artist Elena Casagrande take over for an all-new six-issue arc running through October 2027. DC says more creators will be revealed through 2027.
Opinion: A rotating-team model means several new arc starting points, and #41 has a deep variant slate. Whether any of it turns scarce is speculation.
Source: The Comics Beat, Oct 21, 2026
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DCU Poison Ivy Series Reportedly in the Works, With The Penguin Showrunner Eyed
Bleeding Cool (Oct 21), citing an exclusive from Deadline, reports that Lauren LeFranc, showrunner and executive producer of HBO's The Penguin, is in talks to join a new live-action Poison Ivy series from Warner Bros. and DC Comics as a producer.
Deadline's sources say LeFranc would produce, not write, and that this would be the DCU's Poison Ivy, not the version in Matt Reeves' Batman universe. The Penguin starred Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti.
Not known: title, platform, writers, cast, episode order, and timeline. Bleeding Cool itself says details are sketchy and no confirmations have been released. Verified background: Poison Ivy was created by Carmine Infantino, Robert Kanigher, and Sheldon Moldoff and first appeared in Batman #181 (June 1966).
Opinion: Whether Batman #181 moves on this news is speculation. It is a report, not an announcement.
Source: Bleeding Cool, Oct 21, 2026
Jake Tapper Makes His Graphic Novel Debut With The Butcher
The Butcher: The Decades-Long Hunt for Klaus Barbie, One of the World's Most Notorious Killers is written and drawn by CNN's Jake Tapper for Top Shelf Productions, an IDW imprint. It follows Barbie, the head of the Gestapo in Lyon, France, who escaped justice for decades after World War II, the Nazi hunters and journalists who tracked him, and the investigation into who helped him escape. Tapper used German, English, Spanish, and French sources.
The Comics Beat lists a June 1, 2027 paperback (264 pages, $19.99) and a limited signed-and-numbered hardcover ($49.99) sold only through IDW's online store. Bleeding Cool gives only "June 2027."
Source: The Comics Beat
Source: Bleeding Cool
Ben Hatke Adapts Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Ahead of Gerwig's Film
HarperCollins and Netflix announced a publishing program around Greta Gerwig's film, led by a graphic novelization from Zita the Spacegirl creator Ben Hatke: a 288-page hardcover at $24.99, on sale January 12, 2027. The film hits theaters and IMAX February 12, 2027, with Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, and Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan. The Beat notes it is unclear whether Hatke's version follows the book or the film, and counts it as the third Narnia graphic novel adaptation.
Source: The Comics Beat
Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. Bring Back Psychic Sam on Kickstarter
Bleeding Cool reports that Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. launched a Kickstarter on October 20 for Psychic Sam Volumes 2 and 3, published creator-owned under Millar's Side Hustle imprint. The campaign also re-offers Volume 1 and adds an omnibus, slipcase editions, and original Romita Jr. art.
Art is by Romita Jr. with inks by Klaus Janson and colors by Bill Crabtree. The magazine-format black-and-white editions carry covers by Dave Dorman, Joe Jusko, and Greg Staples. The concept: Sam Nicoletti hears the name and address of a future murderer the day before the crime.
As reported at the time of writing: $6,973 pledged toward a $26,662 goal from 58 backers, with 30 days to go. That is a snapshot, not a final result. No price tiers or release dates were given. Millar also says three live-action projects are coming soon; no details were offered, so treat that as his statement, not an announcement.
Source: Bleeding Cool, Oct 20, 2026
Avengers: Armageddon #5 Wraps the Series (Light Spoilers)
Chip Zdarsky's finale, with art by Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar, and Ario Anindito, colors by Jesus Aburtov, and a Dike Ruan cover. Per The Beat's review, the world outlaws superpowers "sort of" at the United Nations, leaving no Avengers team, a depowered Captain Marvel, a resurgent SHIELD, and open questions about Miracleman. Avengers #1 launches next month.
Opinion: The Beat's reviewer gave it "Browse" and found the conclusion unsatisfying. That is the reviewer's view, not a fact.
Source: The Comics Beat
Image Announces Gehenna: Lust for Conquest
Patrick Kindlon, Marco Ferrari, and Maurizio Rosenzweig reunite for a four-issue miniseries set in the world of Gehenna: Naked Aggression. #1 is scheduled for January 20, 2027. Gehenna chases the contract on her life to Los Angeles. Seven covers, including a polybagged NSFW variant by Chloe Brailsford (mature readers). Price and page count were not stated.
Source: Bleeding Cool, Oct 21, 2026
Mad Cave's The Heir Brings Irish Folk Horror in January
Amber Benson and Christopher Golden write, Gavin Fullerton draws (colors by Juancho!, letters by Becca Carey) a five-part series about Dani, whose first trip to Ireland with fiance Conor becomes his grandfather's funeral and a web of family secrets. #1 is on sale January 13, 2027, with cover A by Jamie McKelvie and additional covers by Mike Mignola, Rebekah Isaacs and Marissa Louise, and Chuma Hill. Price and page count were not stated.
Source: The Comics Beat
The Sales Chart: Midnight Dominates a Second Week
For October 13-19, 2026, Bleeding Cool's Prana point-of-sale data (600+ stores of an estimated 1,800-2,000 direct market shops, so a sample, not total sales) shows Marvel at 40.31% marketshare, DC 35.00%, Image 11.22%, IDW 4.51%, and BOOM! 2.23%.
Top five as ratios to the #1 title (not unit sales): 1. Midnight Spider-Man #1 (100%); 2. Midnight X-Men #1 (93.67%); 3. Amazing Spider-Man #1001 (89.15%); 4. Venom #1 (84.91%); 5. Doom All-On-One #1 (73.24%).
Source: Bleeding Cool, Oct 22, 2026