Dennis Hopeless returns to the podcast to talk about his new book Just Brutal from Ignition Press. Pitched as Mitchells Vs. The Machines meets Masters of the Universe, the book has taken 15 years to make -- and in the process, Hopeless' life has changed dramatically. We talk about all of that, as well as how -- and why -- Hopeless hopped off the mainstream comics hamster wheel.

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On the Stack podcast for February 4, 2026, we've got new comic book reviews for DC K.O. Boss Battle #1, Ultimate Endgame #2 and so many more!

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DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1

DC Comics

Written by Jeremy Adams

Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico, Ronan Cliquet, Kieran McKeown, Pablo M. Collar

Ultimate Endgame #2

Marvel

Written by Deniz Camp

Art by Jonas Scharf, Terry Dodson

Archie x Army of Darkness #1

Dynamite

Written by Erik Burnham

Art by Bill Galvan

DC x AEW #1

DC Comics

Written by Steve Orlando

Art by Travis Mercer

Ultimate Wolverine #14

Marvel

Written by Chris Condon

Art by Alessandro Cappuccio

D’Orc #1

Image Comics

By Brett Bean

The Nice House By The Sea #7

Vertigo

Written by James Tynion IV

Art by Álvaro Martínez Bueno

Godzilla: Infinity Roar #1

Marvel

Written by Gerry Duggan

Art by Javier Garrón, Ig Guara

Thundarr The Barbarian #1

Dynamite

Written by Jason Aaron

Art by Kewber Baal

Superman: Chains of Love Special #1

DC Comics

Written by Leah Williams, Dan Slott

Art by Ig Guara, Rosi Kämpe

Storm: Earth’s Mightiest Mutant #1

Marvel

Written by Murewa Ayodele

Art by Federica Mancin

Knight City #1

Dark Horse Comics

Written by Matt Kindt

Art by David Lapham

Poison Ivy #41

DC Comics

Written by G. Willow Wilson

Art by Davide Gianfelice

Magik & Colossus #1

Marvel

Written by Ashley Allen

Art by Germán Peralta

Supernatural: Valentine’s Day Special #1

Dynamite

Written by Preeti Chhibber

Art by Pasquale Qualano

Absolute Superman #16

DC Comics

Written by Jason Aaron

Art by Juan Ferreyra

Avengers #35

Marvel

Written by Jed MacKay

Art by Sergio Dávila

ThunderCats: Lost In Time #1

Dynamite

Written by Ed Brisson

Art by Chris Campana, Alessandro Miracolo, Gerardo Gambone and Vincenzo Federici

Batman #6

DC Comics

Written by Matt Fraction

Art by Jorge Jiménez

Planet of The Apes Vs. Fantastic Four #1

Marvel

Written by Josh Trujillo

Art by Andrea Di Vito

Event Horizon: Dark Descent #5

IDW

Written by Christian Ward

Art by Tristan Jones, Christian Ward

Absolute Green Lantern #11

DC Comics

Written by Al Ewing

Art by Jahnoy Lindsay

Amazing Spider-Man #21

Marvel

Written by Joe Kelly

Art by John Romita Jr., Todd Nauck

The Twilight Zone #4

IDW

By Nate Powell

DC K.O.: Knightfight #4

DC Comics

Written by Joshua Williamson

Art by Dan Mora

The Uncanny X-Men #23

Marvel

Written by Gail Simone

Art by David Marquez

Space Scouts #3

Dark Horse Comics

Written by Matt Kindt

Art by David Rubín

Godzilla #7

IDW

Written by Tim Seeley

Art by Hendry Presetya

The Department of Truth #35

Image Comics

Written by James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder

Art by Martin Simmonds, Joshua Hixson

On this week's live show we're welcoming guest Jeremy Adams to talk DC K.O.: Boss Battle, as well as Aquaman, Green Lantern, and much more.

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