Justice League Interchronal: JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE ANNUAL #2, ARMAGEDDON 2001 #2 (JLI 84)
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scans_dailyWarning for a homophobic throwaway line from a villain, and some...controversial character development.
The heroes of the JLA and JLE are gathered in New York after the Bialya mission. While they mingle with some of their usual irreverent chatter, it’s more subdued than usual.
J’Onn and Catherine hope to get things back to normal--“as much as they can be, without Max.” But Cap nips “normal” in the bud as the JLE starts teleporting back to London.
( He starts spraying his pits with WD-40 and speaking French in a Gambit voice. ‘‘Ah, oui, cherie, hon hon hon!’’ )
The heroes of the JLA and JLE are gathered in New York after the Bialya mission. While they mingle with some of their usual irreverent chatter, it’s more subdued than usual.
J’Onn and Catherine hope to get things back to normal--“as much as they can be, without Max.” But Cap nips “normal” in the bud as the JLE starts teleporting back to London.
( He starts spraying his pits with WD-40 and speaking French in a Gambit voice. ‘‘Ah, oui, cherie, hon hon hon!’’ )
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Wishing Adam Hughes ALL the good vibes
Apr. 17th, 2026 12:21 amicon_uk posting in scans_dailyThe artist best known for his unapologetically cheeky pin-up art style, Adam Hughes, needs little introduction to most comic fans.
However, today his wife, fellow artist Allison Sohn posted that Hughes had been diagnosed with Stage 3C colorectal cancer.
This is a treatable, and survivable, condition but there are never guarantees.
I know I speak for the Mods, and am sure I speak for all members of the scans_daily community in sending him all our best, and wishing him the best possible outcome in his upcoming fight against this most unpleasant of diseases.
However, today his wife, fellow artist Allison Sohn posted that Hughes had been diagnosed with Stage 3C colorectal cancer.
This is a treatable, and survivable, condition but there are never guarantees.
I know I speak for the Mods, and am sure I speak for all members of the scans_daily community in sending him all our best, and wishing him the best possible outcome in his upcoming fight against this most unpleasant of diseases.
Bialya With Extra Cheese: JLQ #5-8 (JLI 83)
Apr. 16th, 2026 11:50 amtcampbell1000 posting in scans_daily
The Global Guardians were only the third most popular “GG” in the JLI era, after Guy Gardner and General Glory. But they merited at least a little attention after all their buildup. Assistant editor Kevin Dooley slid into the writing role for these four stories with Andy Smith on pencils, though it’s hard to believe the same people wrote and drew all four of them. Even by JLI standards, they’re quite varied in tone.
( Almost as much as Sumaan Harjavti’s skin and hair are from appearance to appearance. )
Meet the Absolute Robin's - Absolute Batman #19
Apr. 15th, 2026 11:18 amicon_uk posting in scans_dailyHow to kill my interest in Absolute Robin's in one panel
I confess I've only been glancing at the Absolute Batman title, it's just.. not to my tastes. If you're enjoying it, then more power to you, but not for me.
However, me also being me, I was interested to see what they'd do with the concept of Robin.
So how does the latest issue introduce the concept? With one panel they poured cold water over me.
( Oh no... not HIM )
I confess I've only been glancing at the Absolute Batman title, it's just.. not to my tastes. If you're enjoying it, then more power to you, but not for me.
However, me also being me, I was interested to see what they'd do with the concept of Robin.
So how does the latest issue introduce the concept? With one panel they poured cold water over me.
( Oh no... not HIM )
Mod Post: Off-Topic Tuesday
Apr. 14th, 2026 09:01 amicon_uk posting in scans_dailyIn the comments to these weekly posts (and only these posts), it's your chance to go as off topic as you like.
Talk about non-comics stuff, thread derail, and just generally chat among yourselves.
The intent of these posts is to chat and have some fun and, sure, vent a little as required. Reasoned debate is fine, as always, but if you have to ask if something is going over the line, think carefully before posting please.
Normal board rules about conduct and behaviour still apply, of course.
It's been suggested that, if discussing spoilers for recent media events, it might be advisable to consider using the rot13 method to prevent other members seeing spoilers in passing.
The world situation is the world situation. If you're following the news, you know it as much as I do, if you're not, then there are better sources than scans_daily. But please, no doomscrolling, for your own sake.
Artemis II arrived safely back to Earth, though apparently Mission Contgrol chose not to all put on ape masks
The beloved internet meme "Neil Banging out the Tunes" celebrated it's 20th Anniversary
Talk about non-comics stuff, thread derail, and just generally chat among yourselves.
The intent of these posts is to chat and have some fun and, sure, vent a little as required. Reasoned debate is fine, as always, but if you have to ask if something is going over the line, think carefully before posting please.
Normal board rules about conduct and behaviour still apply, of course.
It's been suggested that, if discussing spoilers for recent media events, it might be advisable to consider using the rot13 method to prevent other members seeing spoilers in passing.
The world situation is the world situation. If you're following the news, you know it as much as I do, if you're not, then there are better sources than scans_daily. But please, no doomscrolling, for your own sake.
Artemis II arrived safely back to Earth, though apparently Mission Contgrol chose not to all put on ape masks
The beloved internet meme "Neil Banging out the Tunes" celebrated it's 20th Anniversary
And speaking of rats doing improbable things (without the charm of the above) POTUS47 managed a remarkable week even by his usual, unbelieveably low, standards. Trying to save face when his chaotic Iran War went horrendously badly, to the extent he's now blockading a blockade that only exists because he set in motion the events which caused it in the first place. Milirary historians will be documenting this one for years.
Suffice it to say that when you manage to post an AI image so offensive that your own Christian Nationalist supporters come out on the side of the POPE in an argument (even momentarily), you HAVE to know you've buggered things up.
Bialya With Seeds in the Center: JLE #30, JLA #55 (JLI 82)
Apr. 13th, 2026 11:23 amtcampbell1000 posting in scans_daily
JLE Giffen-Jones-Robertson, JLA Giffen-DeMatteis-Wozniak.
Storytelling is as much about what you don’t include as what you do. Giffen and company were often inspired in terms of what they left out or minimized. This appealed to a smart audience who could fill in the blanks.
But sometimes you leave too many blanks. Sometimes you cross the line between making your reader an enthusiastic participant in the storyline and making them wonder why they’re doing all your work for you.
___ ______ ________ ______ _______, and that’s why this final Queen Bee of Bialya storyline leaves too many blanks. ( ____________ __ __ ____ _____ ____ ___ _____ _______ __ ____ ___ __, ___ ______ ___ _______ ____ _____ ________ __ ____ ____ ____ ___ __ _________, _______ __ _ _____ ________ ___ _____ ____ __ ___ ______! ___ _________ ___ _____ ___ ____ ______… )
Gail Simone presents April 'Pool's Day
Apr. 13th, 2026 06:30 pmshakalooloo posting in scans_dailyYeah, I only bought this because of that variant cover (by Mike Spicer). But hey, the interior isn't bad!
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Boss Battle: JLE #29, JLA #54 (JLI 81)
Apr. 11th, 2026 05:39 amtcampbell1000 posting in scans_daily
Max’s replacement looks ready to make Peter Gyrich look like Edwin Jarvis. But maybe he won’t be so ba--
( Never mind, he just held a three-hour efficiency meeting and spiked the donuts with Scarecrow fear toxin ‘‘to instill respect.’’ )
Batman: Secrets #1
Apr. 9th, 2026 06:00 pmcyberghostface posting in scans_daily
"The Dark Knight faces off against his most villainous adversary — The Joker — in this 5-issue miniseries written and illustrated by Sam Kieth (SCRATCH, The Maxx)! Kieth weaves a dark tale of violence and mayhem, and how heroes are treated by the media and viewed by the public. As Batman and The Joker face off, their confrontation is inadvertently caught on film — and Gotham's protector appears to be pummeling Joker without mercy, much to the delight of the frenzied press! Plus, a secret from young Bruce Wayne's past is revealed!" -- DC
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