New Comics Day: Batman by Neal Adams: Absolute Edition Vol. 1, Superman: The Man of Steel by John Byrne: Absolute Edition, The EC Archives: The Complete Piracy

Items of note out this week.

Batman by Neal Adams: Absolute Edition Vol. 1 1967-1970 

This volume features stories written by some of DC’s most influential Bronze Age storytellers, including Denny O’Neil, Frank Robbins, and Bob Haney. O’Neil’s acclaimed work on Batman, Green Lantern/Green Arrow, and The Question helped redefine grounded superhero drama; Robbins brought sharp noir energy across Detective Comics and Batman; and Haney’s long tenure on The Brave and the Bold set the template for iconic team-ups. Together, their voices shaped the tone, tension, and character depth that fueled Batman’s evolution during this era.

Neal Adams was one of the most influential artists in comic book history, redefining Batman with his sleek realism, expressive anatomy, and cinematic page design. His work on Batman, Detective Comics, Green Lantern/Green Arrow, and Deadman helped usher in the Bronze Age and set a new standard for dynamic superhero storytelling. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame, the Harvey Awards’ Jack Kirby Hall of Fame, and the Inkwell Awards’ Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame, cementing his lasting impact on the medium. Adams was also a vocal advocate for creator rights, shaping both the artistic and ethical landscape of modern comics. His legacy continues to inform every visual interpretation of Batman across media. Order from Bookshop.org

Superman: The Man of Steel by John Byrne: Absolute Edition

After Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC tapped legendary writer-artist John Byrne to reimagine Superman for a new era—one that would redefine the hero’s origins, relationships, and philosophy. In The Man of Steel, Byrne delivers a bold, character-driven reboot full of modern gravitas and timeless charm, setting the stage for every Superman story to come. From first meetings with Batman and Lois Lane to the rise of Lex Luthor and the eerie debut of Bizarro, this six-issue series reshaped the mythos of the Man of Tomorrow with unmatched clarity and heart.

This Absolute Edition collects The Man of Steel #1–6 in an oversized hardcover format with deluxe features and extras printed on an uncoated paper. Order from Bookshop

The EC Archives: The Complete Piracy

Collecting the complete run of the EC Comics cult classic Piracy in an affordable oversized paperback, and featuring stories about the violence and cruelty of the pirates that sailed the seven seas. Across these pages sail plunderers, pillagers, buccaneers, whalers, smugglers, pearl divers, treasure hunters, mutineers, and many more, in these brutal tales of life on the water.

Collects Piracy #1–#7. Order from Bookshop.org