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Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of October 22, 2025. Featuring updates on Earth's evacuation, and the impact on local crime. Comics Featured This Week: Justice League Unlimited #12The Flash #26Harley Quinn #55Detective Comics #1102Absolute Wonder Woman #13Green Lantern Dark #7Superman #31DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Special thanks to supporter Oliver De-Vine.   This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to join our cast or have any comments, questions, or ideas, write to us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros., nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans.  Never stop reading comics. Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of October 15, 2025. Our top story is the total evacuation of all people on Earth into space or other realms of existence. Comics Featured This Week: Titans #28Wonder Woman #26Nightwing #131Superman Unlimited #6New Gods #11DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn.  Additional contributions this week by Esper Quinn, Ripley Quinn, and Evan Von Doom.  Special thanks to supporter Oliver De-Vine.   This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to join our cast or have any comments, questions, or ideas, write to us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros., nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans.  Never stop reading comics. Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of October 8, 2025. Our top story is the King Omega Tournament, featuring a look at each match up. Comics Featured This Week: DC K.O. #1Harley Quinn X Elvira #1DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices by Joshua Lapin-Bertone, Jadzia Axelrod, and JR Blackwell. This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to join our cast or have any comments, questions, or ideas, write to us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros., nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans.  Never stop reading comics. Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of October 1, 2025. Top stories include Gotham police firing on Batman and Robin, the newest member of the JSA, and the expected reincarnation of Darkseid. Comics Featured This Week: Batman #2Poison Ivy #37JSA #12Justice League: The Omega Act SpecialBirds of Prey #26Absolute Evil #1Absolute Superman #12Absolute Green Lantern #7Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #3DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn.  This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to join our cast or have any comments, questions, or ideas, write to us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros., nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans.  Never stop reading comics. Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of September 17, 2025. Top stories include the most important dog poo of all time, developments on the Crimson Archer case, and a tragic end to the Vampire War. Comics Featured This Week: The Flash #25Justice League Unlimited #11Green Lantern #27Superman Unlimited #5Detective Comics #1101Harley Quinn #54Green Arrow #28Absolute Wonder Woman #12DC vs. Vampires: World War V #12DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn.  This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to join our cast or have any comments, questions, or ideas, write to us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros., nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans.  Never stop reading comics. Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of September 17, 2025. Top stories include another disappearance of a god, Cyborg appearing in two different places at the same time, and the new fifth-dimensional hero of Bludhaven. Comics Featured This Week: New Gods #10Justice League Red #2Titans #27Batman/Superman: World's Finest #43Absolute Flash #7Wonder Woman #25Catwoman #79Nightwing #130DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices this week by Brian Gleine and Esper Quinn.  This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to join our cast or have any comments, questions, or ideas, write to us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros. Discovery, nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans.  Never stop reading comics.  Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of September 10, 2025. Top stories include a demon-possessed Superman on the Justice League Watchtower, Superpets in Midvale, and the resurrected spirits of the Knights of the Round Table. Comics Featured This Week: Aquaman #9Green Lantern Corps #8Batman and Robin #25Red Hood #1Supergirl #5C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #1Fire and Ice: When Hell Freezes Over #6Absolute Batman #12Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: A League for Justice #3DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices this week by Will Battle.  This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to join our cast or have any comments, questions, or ideas, write to us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros. Discovery, nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans.  Never stop reading comics.  Support the show

For the week of July 29, 2025...DC Action News will be taking a break. We cede our airtime to 52 Pickup, a show where Alex Jaffe and Gita Jackson explore the comic series 52 by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, and Mark Waid about the year after Infinite Crisis. 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. If you’d like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service.  DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to contribute to this program as a newswriter or correspondent, reach us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros. Discovery, nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans. Never stop reading comics.  Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of July 23, 2025. Top stories include Opal City's descent into darkness, the original Blue Beetle's return, and an update on the continuing Vampire Wars. Comics Featured This Week:  The Flash: Bad Moon Rising Special  Green Arrow #26  Justice League Unlimited #9  Green Lantern #25  Superman #28  Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit #4  Batman #161  DC vs. Vampires: World War V #11  Absolute Martian Manhunter #5  Aquaman Discovery Shark Week Limited Edition: Air Jaws Allies DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices by  Max the Comics Guy Who Does Comics About Comics, and Ripley Quinn. This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to contribute to this program as a newswriter or correspondent, reach us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros. Discovery, nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans. Never stop reading comics.  Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of July 16, 2025. Top stories include the god of goodness and light's retirement, Kryptonite as an energy source, and Harvey Firestorm's thoughts on the Gotham City Sirens' new looks. Comics Featured This Week:  New Gods #8  Nightwing #128  Superman Unlimited #3  Titans #25  Detective Comics #1099  Wonder Woman #23  Zatanna #6  Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit #3 Films Featured This Week: Superman (2025)DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices by Ben Kahn and Esper Quinn. This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to contribute to this program as a newswriter or correspondent, reach us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros. Discovery, nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans. Never stop reading comics.  Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of July 2, 2025. Top stories include Sinestro interrupting rebuilding efforts for the Yellow Power Battery, Superman's choice in the upcoming Smallville mayoral election, and the tragic passing of the Queen of Atlantis. Comics Featured This Week:  Green Lantern Corps #6  Batman and Robin #23  Fire and Ice: When Hell Freezes Over #4  Supergirl #3  Superman Treasury 2025  Absolute Superman #9  Gotham By Gaslight: A League for Justice #1  Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit #2  Aquaman #7 DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices by LeahPlease. This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to contribute to this program as a newswriter or correspondent, reach us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros. Discovery, nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans. Never stop reading comics.  Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of July 2, 2025. Top stories include Amanda Waller's possible scapegoating by the U.S. government, another hardship for the JSA, and the possible secret heir to Lady Shiva. Comics Featured This Week:  SECRET SIX #5  JSA #9  BIRDS OF PREY #23  BATMAN '89: ECHOES #6  JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. GODZILLA VS. KONG 2 #2  GOTHAM CITY SIRENS: UNFIT FOR ORBIT #1  BATGIRL #9 DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices by  Daniel Dockery. This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to contribute to this program as a newswriter or correspondent, reach us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros. Discovery, nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans. Never stop reading comics.  Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of June 25, 2025. Top stories include Lex Luthor's escape from prison, a temporary halt to all time travel, and a new romance for Harley Quinn. Comics Featured This Week: Green Lantern Dark #5 Green Arrow #22 Green Lantern #24 Superman #27 Superman: The World DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #4 Justice League Unlimited #8 Flash #22 Harley Quinn #52 Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 Absolute Wonder Woman #9 DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices by Esper Quinn. This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to contribute to this program as a newswriter or correspondent, reach us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros. Discovery, nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans. Never stop reading comics.  Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of June 11, 2025. Top stories include Superman's new power and weakness, treacherous developments for the Titans, and NIGHTWIIIIIIIIIIING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Comics Featured This Week: Superman Unlimited #2New Gods #7 Titans #24 Nightwing #127DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to contribute to this program as a newswriter or correspondent, reach us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros. Discovery, nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans. Never stop reading comics.  Support the show

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of June 11, 2025. Top stories include the ersatz Supergirl revealed as Phonygirl, an interview with New Kooey Robotic Mayoral Candidate L-Ron, and an update on the ongoing Vampire War with Count Jaffula. Comics Featured This Week: Supergirl #2 Action Comics #1087 Fire & Ice: When Hell Freezes Over #3 Green Lantern Corps #5 Absolute Batman #9 DC vs. Vampires: World War V #10 DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices by Will Battle and Brian Gleine.  This is a listener supported broadcast. Your contributions to patreon.com/dcactionnews keep us running.  If you'd like to contribute to this program as a newswriter or correspondent, reach us at [email protected].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of DC or Warner Bros. Discovery, nor should they be read as confirmation or denial of future DC plans. Never stop reading comics.  Support the show