2022 has already been a stellar year for comics. Gorgeous graphic novels like Wash Day DiariesandClementinehave enchanted us with their thoughtful storytelling. San Diego Comic-Con returned with a slightly subdued, but safely run celebration. This summer we’re getting multiple massive comics events including Marvel characters teaming up to fight gods and DC’s universe going to the dark side (or should that be “seid”?). It’s also arguably the long overdue season of the Sandman as Netflix’s smash-hit show introduces the world of Dream to millions. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero was a box-office hit and She-Hulk has finally entered the MCU with a fourth-wall-breaking bang.
But the year is not over yet! In fact, there’s still a ton of amazing, exciting, and delightful comic books to enjoy and explore as the year comes to a close. Let’s take a look at a few major themes and specific dates to put on your calendar.
After killing the Justice League as a metatextual blow to the DC Universe, Joshua Williamson has been on a roll. He’s currently reshaping the multiverse to his own vision with Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, an evolution of Dark Crisis. It’ll be interesting to see where this goes and whether it’ll have the massive impact of the original event from which it takes its name. But with the series running until the end of the year, there’s plenty of time to wait to see how Pariah’s plan to end all Crisis events forever could change the DC Universe.
Another big DC event this fall throws a roster of top-tier creators into Batman’s worst night ever. Batman: One Bad Day is made up of a series of prestige one-shots each featuring Batman facing down against one of his most famous rogues over the course of 24 hours — and brand
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