End of Life #1 Review: Kyle Starks' Loud Hitman Comedy Annoys More Than Amuses

• Written by: Kyle Starks

• Art by: Steve Pugh

• Colors by: Chris O'Halloran

• Letters by: Becca Carey

• Cover art by: Gerald Parel (cover A)

• Cover price: $3.99

• Release date: February 18, 2026

End of Life #1 (DC Comics, 2/18/26): Writer Kyle Starks and artist Steve Pugh thrust hitman Eddie Stallion into a botched heist aftermath, fleeing to his hometown Pluto with a bounty on his head and family baggage in tow. Uneven and loud in its edgy delivery, it mixes solid action with obnoxious comedy; Verdict: For die-hard fans only.

Absolute Batman #17 Review

• Written by: Scott Snyder

• Art by: Eric Canete

• Colors by: Frank Martin

• Letters by: Clayton Cowles

• Cover art by: Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin (cover A)

• Cover price: $4.99

• Release date: February 18, 2026

Absolute Batman #17 (DC Comics, 2/18/26): Writer Scott Snyder and guest artist Eric Canete unleash Poison Ivy's origin with ferocious invention, centering Batman as he infiltrates a biohazard zone at the Heart Building to confront twisted hybrids born from her wish-fueled rampage. Kinetic execution marks this series milestone, yet uneven synergy holds it back; Verdict: Worth reading for fans.