Episodes

Oct 27

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 #12 The Flash #26 Harley Quinn #55 Detective Comics #1102 Absolute Wonder Woman #13 Green Lantern Dark #7 Superman #31 DC 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 show@dcactionnews.com. 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

Oct 18

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 #28 Wonder Woman #26 Nightwing #131 Superman Unlimited #6 New Gods #11 DC 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 show@dcactionnews.com. 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

Oct 11

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. #1 Harley Quinn X Elvira #1 DC 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 show@dcactionnews.com. 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

Oct 4

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 #2 Poison Ivy #37 JSA #12 Justice League: The Omega Act Special Birds of Prey #26 Absolute Evil #1 Absolute Superman #12 Absolute Green Lantern #7 Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #3 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 join our cast or have any comments, questions, or ideas, write to us at show@dcactionnews.com. 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

Sep 27

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 #25 Justice League Unlimited #11 Green Lantern #27 Superman Unlimited #5 Detective Comics #1101 Harley Quinn #54 Green Arrow #28 Absolute Wonder Woman #12 DC vs. Vampires: World War V #12 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 join our cast or have any comments, questions, or ideas, write to us at show@dcactionnews.com. 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

Sep 17

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 #10 Justice League Red #2 Titans #27 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #43 Absolute Flash #7 Wonder Woman #25 Catwoman #79 Nightwing #130 DC 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 show@dcactionnews.com. 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

Sep 10

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 #9 Green Lantern Corps #8 Batman and Robin #25 Red Hood #1 Supergirl #5 C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #1 Fire and Ice: When Hell Freezes Over #6 Absolute Batman #12 Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: A League for Justice #3 DC 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 show@dcactionnews.com. 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

Jul 30

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 dcactionnews@gmail.com. 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

Jul 23

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 dcactionnews@gmail.com. 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

Jul 16

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 dcactionnews@gmail.com. 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

Jul 9

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 dcactionnews@gmail.com. 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

Jul 2

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 dcactionnews@gmail.com. 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

Jun 25

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 dcactionnews@gmail.com. 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

Jun 18

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 #2 New Gods #7 Titans #24 Nightwing #127 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 dcactionnews@gmail.com. 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

Jun 11

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 dcactionnews@gmail.com. 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

Jun 4

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of May 28, 2025. Top stories include the restoration of abilities to several superheroes, an update from Jaffzilla on Monster Island, and info on the hottest Pride Month events from lesbian cyborg correspondent Alison Mechdel. Comics Featured This Week: JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE ATOM PROJECT #6 POISON IVY #34 BIRDS OF PREY #22 ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #8 ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #3 JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. GODZILLA VS. KONG 2 #1 DC PRIDE 2025 Additional voices by Jadzia Axelrod. DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices by Jadzia Axelrod. 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 dcactionnews@gmail.com. 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

May 28

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of May 28, 2025. Top stories include the replacement of Earth's sun, the broadly unrelated Heliophage locking our planet in permanent eclipse, and a fashion update from Harvey Firestorm on The Riddler's new look. Comics Featured This Week: Metamorpho, the Element Man #6 The Flash #21 Superman #26 Green Arrow #24 Justice League Unlimited #26 Absolute Wonder Woman #8 Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 Batman #160 Additional voices by Ben Kahn. DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. DC Action News is a listener supported broadcast. Keep us running every week with your help at patreon.com/DCActionNews . 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

May 21

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of May 21, 2025. Top stories include the time travelers behind Inferno, the true identity of Ares murderer, and an interview with Pulitzer-winning journalist and current Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief Lois Lane. Comics Featured This Week: Superman/Batman: World's Finest #39 Wonder Woman #21 New Gods #6 Detective Comics #1097 Nightwing #126 DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #3 Titans #23 Zatanna #4 Superman Unlimited #1 Additional voices by Ash Parrish and Gita Jackson. DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. DC Action News is a listener supported broadcast. Keep us running every week with your help at patreon.com/DCActionNews . 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

May 14

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of May 14, 2025. Top stories include double doubles troubles, an update on the Vampire War from Count Jaffula, and Harvey Firestorm's review of Aquaman's new look. Comics Featured This Week: Fire and Ice: When Hell Freezes Over #2 Batman and Robin #21 Supergirl #1 Absolute Batman #8 Green Lantern Corps #4 Action Comics #1086 DC vs. Vampires: World War V #9 Aquaman #5 Additional voices by Brian Gleine and Ben Kahn. DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. DC Action News is a listener supported broadcast. Keep us running every week with your help at patreon.com/DCActionNews . 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

May 7

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of May 7, 2025. Comics Featured This Week: Absolute Green Lantern #2 Absolute Superman #7 The DC All-In/Absolute Universe 2025 Free Comic Book Day Special Justice League: The Atom Project #5 JSA #7 Two-Face #6 Poison Ivy #33 Black Canary: Best of the Best #6 Batgirl #7 Secret Six #3 DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. DC Action News is a listener supported broadcast. Keep us running every week with your help at patreon.com/DCActionNews . 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

Apr 30

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of April 30, 2025. Comics Featured This Week: The Question: All Along the Watchtower #6 The Power Company: Recharged Detective Comics 2025 Annual DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Special thanks to Jadzia Axelrod, Brett Bachman, Tamara Brooks, Neil Burnand, Will Battle, Ben Chrobak, Brian Gleine, Tyler Haggard, Evan McDevitt, Ash Parrish, Will Roar, Dylan Roth, Esper Quinn, Ripley Quinn, and Cole Wardell. DC Action News is a listener supported broadcast. Keep us running every week with your help at patreon.com/DCActionNews . 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

Apr 23

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of April 23, 2025. Comics Featured This Week: THE FLASH #20 METAMORPHO #5 SUPERMAN #25 BATMAN #159 GREEN LANTERN #22 JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #6 GREEN ARROW #23 POWER GIRL #20 ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #7 ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #2 GREEN LANTERN DARK #4 HARLEY QUINN #50 DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. 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

Apr 16

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of April 16, 2025. Comics Featured This Week: Wonder Woman #20 New Gods #5 Challengers of the Unknown #5 Detective Comics #1096 Nightwing #125 The Summer of Superman Special DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #2 Titans #22 Absolute Flash #2 Zatanna #3 DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. 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

Apr 9

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of April 9, 2025. Comics Featured This Week: CREATURE COMMANDOS #6 GREEN LANTERN CORPS #3 BATMAN AND ROBIN #20 BATMAN: DARK PATTERNS #5 FIRE AND ICE: WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER #1 AQUAMAN #4 ABSOLUTE BATMAN #7 DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #8 ACTION COMICS #1085 DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices by Judge Anon. 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

Apr 2

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of April 2, 2025. Comics Featured This Week: SECRET SIX #2 JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE ATOM PROJECT #4 TWO-FACE #5 BATGIRL #6 BIRDS OF PREY #20 POISON IVY #32 JSA #6 ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #1 ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #6 DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. Additional voices by Judge Anon. 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

Mar 26

Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of March 26, 2025. Comics Featured This Week: WONDER WOMAN #19 JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #5 GREEN ARROW #22 BATMAN #158 GREEN LANTERN #21 SUPERMAN #24 POWER GIRL #19 METAMORPHO: THE ELEMENT MAN #4 BLACK CANARY: BEST OF THE BEST #5 THE FLASH #19 HARLEY QUINN #49 HARLEY QUINN FARTACULAR: SILENT BUTT DEADLY DC Action News was created by Alex Jaffe, and is produced by Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn. 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