Bleeding Cool’s daily "Lying In The Gutters" roundup, published on June 5, 2026, compiled the most‑read comics stories of the previous day and the past week.. The digest featured a slew of announcements—from a brand‑new Black Panther character to Marvel’s Inferno series , DC’s extended Absolute Power event, and the passing of Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis.

New Black Panther character set to cause headlines

The roundup flagged a forthcoming Black Panther addition that is expected to generate significant buzz across Marvel’s publishing slate. While the character’s name and backstory remain under wraps, the source notes that industry watchers anticipate a storyline that could reshape the Wakandan narrative. According to Bleeding Cool, the tease aligns with Marvel’s broader strategy to diversify its flagship titles ahead of the 2026 fiscal year.

Marvel's Inferno series launches with Hickman and Schiti

Marvel announced the debut of "Inferno," a limited series penned by Jonathan Hickman and illustrated by Valerio Schiti. The collaboration, highlighted in the daily digest, promises a cosmic‑scale conflict that ties into ongoing Marvel events. As Bleeding Cool reported, the series is slated for a May 2026 release and will tie into the larger Marvel Universe’s upcoming storyline resets.

DC's Absolute Power event checklist runs into October

DC Comics revealed an extensive "Absolute Power" event checklist that now stretches into October, according to the roundup. The checklist includes multiple tie‑in titles, special variant covers,and a series of digital exclusives on the DC GO platform.. Bleeding Cool points out that the prolonged schedule reflects DC’s effort to sustain reader engagement after a turbulent year of editorial changes.

Jamie S. Rich exits DC Comics Group Editor for new opportunity

DC Group Editor Jamie S. Rich announced his departure to pursue a new, undisclosed role, as noted in the Bleeding Cool summary. Rich’s exit marks another high‑profile shift within DC’s leadership, following recent restructurings. The source did not specify his successor, leaving the publisher’s future editorial direction uncertain.

Tribute to Marjane Satrapi after her death at 56

The digest concluded with a solemn tribute to Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed creator of the graphic memoir Persepolis, who died at age 56. Bleeding Cool highlighted her impact on both comics and global literature, noting that her passing has prompted widespread reflections across the industry.

Who will replace Jamie S. Rich at DC?

The most pressing unanswered question is the identity of Rich’s replacement, a detail omitted from the original report. Additionally, the exact nature of the new Black Panther character and the full scope of Marvel’s Inferno tie‑ins remain unconfirmed , leaving fans to await further official disclosures.