BATMAN Group Solicits

BATMAN #5

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION

Cover by GREG CAPULLO • Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT

1:200 B&W variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $3.99 US

Deep beneath Gotham City lies the Court of Owls’ deadliest trap – and Batman has fallen right into it! Can he escape, or will he perish in a maze of nightmare? Enter the labyrinth, Batman – if you dare!

This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of the issue.

DETECTIVE COMICS #5

Written by TONY S. DANIEL

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and SANDU FLOREA

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

1:25 Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale JANUARY 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

There’s been a seriers of assassinations in the criminal underworld – and The Penguin is among Batman’s first suspects! But when seemingly ordinary women become part of the killings, Batman discovers a common denominator that leads him on the trail of a vicious killer who is spiraling down a path of destruction. Bruce Wayne’s girlfriend, investigative reporter Charlotte Rivers, ends up on the killer’s hit list. And with her missing, can Batman uncover the layers of lies and deception within the underworld in time to save her?

(Not final cover)

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #5

Written by PAUL JENKINS

Art and cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

1:25 Variant cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

On sale JANUARY 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

When a madman attacks Batman with a new and powerful fear toxin, The Dark Knight visits the coldest and most distant part of his soul. And as his deepest fears resurface, he must rely on old friends to help quell the terrible effects, and to remind him of his true mission as a hero. But what Batman discovers hidden in a moment of courage may change his life forever... for a dark figure from his past has returned – the one adversary The Dark Knight truly fears.

BATWING #5

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art by BEN OLIVER

Cover by KEN LASHLEY

On sale JANUARY 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

The mystery of the Kingdom, Africa’s first and last Super Hero team, continues. When their former headquarters is opened to the public, its American benefactor, Bruce Wayne, is on hand. Will the villainous Massacre, who’s been murdering the lost heroes, stop by for the grand opening? If he does, it will be up to Batman and Batwing to stop him. It’s a battle of the bats!

BATMAN AND ROBIN #5

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale JANUARY 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

There’s a devil on Robin’s shoulder – and his name is Nobody! Batman and Robin’s relationship gets pushed to the breaking point as Nobody insinuates himself into Damian’s life and tries to make him see that Bruce’s plan to battle crime is hopeless – and only by teaming up and tapping into Damian’s killer instinct can they ever hope to rid Gotham City of its evil roots.

BIRDS OF PREY #5

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art by JESUS SAIZ and JAVIER PINA

Cover by DAVID FINCH

On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

After [REDACTED] in issue #4, the team agrees to take 24 hours to take stock of what just happened. But there’s no such thing as R&R for the Birds of Prey, as Black Canary realizes that Gotham City is still in grave danger. And the key to unmasking the villain known as “Choke” may lie in the mystery of a man who one day just walked out on his family and life…and into a world of mind-control and murder.

BATWOMAN #5

Written by J.H. WILLIAMS III and W. HADEN BLACKMAN

Art and cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

1:25 Variant cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

On sale JANUARY 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

“Hydrology,” the first arc of the critically acclaimed new BATWOMAN series, reaches its powerful conclusion! After the horrors Batwoman has faced, she has a final showdown with The Weeping Woman – a specter with the power to dredge up Kate’s deepest pain. Can she finally forgive herself so she can dispel this evil? And how will she respond when Chase and the DEO tighten their grip, forcing Kate to make an impossible decision?

BATGIRL #5

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES

Cover by ADAM HUGHES

On sale JANUARY 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Still reeling from the shocking return of a major figure with secrets from her past, Batgirl goes on the hunt for the terrifying killer Gretel, whose eerie and violent power over the men of Gotham City leaves no one safe – not even guest star Bruce Wayne!

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #5

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT

On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

With Jason going one-on-one with the ancient evil known as the Untitled and Koriand’r barely able to crawl to his side, it’s up to Roy to stand alone against the monstrous threat known as Crux!

CATWOMAN #5

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Catwoman is flying solo and finding plenty of turbulence! She has her paws full when a simple smash and grab turns into a hit and pummeled, as she faces an adversary who is more than a match for Selina. She calls herself Reach, and she doesn’t pull any punches. Can our favorite Feline Fatale land on her feet?

NIGHTWING #5

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art by EDDY BARROWS and PAULO SIQUERIA

Cover by EDDY BARROWS

On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

With winter closing in, Haly’s Circus hits New Orleans! But as Dick Grayson gets closer in his search for answers about the mystery of the circus, it’s not just the temperature that heats up. And just how does a voodoo ritual gone bad factor in? Find out as Nightwing takes the Big Easy!

SUPERMAN Group Solicits

ACTION COMICS #5

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art by ANDY KUBERT and JESSE DELPERDANG

Cover by ANDY KUBERT and JOE PRADO

Variant cover by RAGS MORALES

1:200 B&W Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT

On sale JANUARY 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

As the assault from an alien threat takes a turn for the worse for Metropolis, keys facts about Superman’s past are brought to light for the first time! And how can certain elements from The Man of Steel’s future help to prevent the theft of the millennium? Don’t miss this awesome issue from series writer Grant Morrison and the guest art team of Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang!

This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of the issue.

SUPERMAN #5

Written by GEORGE PEREZ

Art by JESUS MERINO

Cover by GEORGE PEREZ

1:25 Variant cover by GEORGE PEREZ

On sale JANUARY 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

There is a malignancy in Metropolis that is ruining the city, and its name is Superman! The aliens who have been attacking The Man of Steel these past few issues unite to purge the Earth of Superman! The worst part? The people of Metropolis seem to agree with the aliens!

(Not final cover)

SUPERBOY #5

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art by R.B. SILVA and ROB LEAN

Cover by SHANE DAVIS and JONATHAN GLAPION

On sale JANUARY 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

They created Superboy to be a weapon, not a hero. But on the eve of his conflict with the Teen Titans, Superboy will make the first truly moral choice of his short life – though he might not be prepared to live with the consequences!

SUPERGIRL #5

Written by MICHAEL GREEN and MIKE JOHNSON

Art and cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Supergirl’s nightmare is finally over – she has left Earth and has somehow made it back to Argo City! But it’s not the home she remembers, and a deadly new adversary stands in her way.

General Mills and DC Entertainment Join Forces to Promote Reading Among Children

New York Comic-Con attendees receive autographed comics from Steve Scott and Paul Tobin during a signing event that introduced exclusive custom comics from DC Entertainment featured in specially marked boxes of Big G cereals. (Diane Bondareff / AP Images for General Mills)

Exclusive Comics Featuring Batman, Green Lantern and Wonder Woman Available in Specially Marked Big G Cereals

Big G and DC Entertainment have joined forces to create comic books featuring DC Comics’ Super Heroes available exclusively inside specially-marked Big G cereal boxes.   With the “Justice League” Super Heroes and their epic stories, Big G and DC Comics combined powers in their dedicated efforts to promote reading among children.

“We’re excited to embark on this partnership with General Mills as we align our missions to encourage reading among children,” said Hank Kanalz, senior vice president at DC Comics.  “It doesn’t take superhuman powers to get your children to enjoy reading, just a fun comic.”

From Batman to Green Lantern to Wonder Woman, these custom comic books feature some of the greatest Super Hero characters of all time. In total, up to 12 million comic books will be offered to consumers, while supplies last.

“Combining beloved DC Comics Super Heroes with our kid-friendly cereals allow us to play a huge part in providing families everything they need for a positive start to their day,” said Julie Anderla, integrated communications manager at General Mills. “Our aim is to encourage reading among children by providing them with material they are enthusiastic about.”

Participating Big G cereals include Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (17 oz.), Lucky Charms® (16 oz.), Honey Nut Cheerios® (17 oz.), Trix (14.8 oz.), Golden Grahams® (16 oz.), Reese’s® Puffs (18 oz.) and Cocoa Puffs® (16.5 oz.). Visit www.BigGCerealHeroes.com to get more information and view exclusive General Mills and DC Comics content.

JUSTICE LEAGUE Group Solicits

JUSTICE LEAGUE #5

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS

1:25 Variant cover by ERIC BASALDUA

1:200 B&W Variant cover by JIM LEE

On sale JANUARY 18 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

Now, with the teenaged powerhouse Cyborg at their side, this group of individual heroes must somehow put their differences aside to face the terror of Darkseid!

This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of the issue.

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #5

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art by AARON LOPRESTI and MATT RYAN

Cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

On sale JANUARY 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

The JLI has one last chance to stop the alien powerhouse known as Peraxxus before he and his SignalMen bring about the end of the world. Will the team be able to work together, or will they bear the responsibility for Earth’s destruction?

AQUAMAN #5

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

1:25 Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale JANUARY 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Aquaman has been left for dead in the middle of the desert! But how did the King of Atlantis find himself marooned in such a hellish environment? As Aquaman struggles to survive impossible odds, what extreme measures will he resort to in order to stay alive?

WONDER WOMAN #5

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art by TONY AKINS

Cover by CLIFF CHIANG

1:25 Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG

On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Wonder Woman has returned home to London…but leaving Paradise Island doesn’t mean leaving the gods behind, as two of the most powerful deities of the pantheon have come to town – and neither of them is leaving without being crowned King of the gods! Featuring guest art by Tony Akins (JACK OF FABLES)!

THE FLASH #5

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

Variant cover by GARY FRANK

1:200 B&W Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

On sale JANUARY 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Central City in chaos! Iris West captive in Iron Heights prison! And as Flash tries to deal with all of it, he must also try to save the life of his old friend Manuel Lago from Mob Rule, DC Comics’ hottest new Super Villain!

CAPTAIN ATOM #5

Written by J.T. KRUL

Art by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II

Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU

On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Captain Atom likes to think of himself as a hero, but he can’t shake visions of another fate that could be far more monstrous. And maybe there’s more truth to this nightmare than he’d like to believe as he finally comes face-to-face with the bizarre creature that’s been lurking in the shadows.

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #5

Written by GAIL SIMONE and ETHAN VAN SCIVER

Art by YILDIRAY CINAR and NORM RAPMUND

Cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

On sale JANUARY 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Ronnie and Jason have never agreed on anything, and now it’s all-out war as the mysterious Zither pits them against each other! But with the mystery of the Rogue Firestorms spiraling out of control, the guys will have to come to an agreement – or risk serious fallout!

GREEN ARROW #5

Written by KEITH GIFFEN and DAN JURGENS

Art by DAN JURGENS and RAY MCCARTHY

Cover by JASON FABOK and RYAN WINN

On sale JANUARY 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

His touch melts flesh and burns through steel, and now the nightmare creature known as Midas wants Green Arrow dead! What secret from Green Arrow’s past fuels Midas’s rage, and how does it all tie in to the enigmatic woman known only as Blood Rose? Secrets are revealed as Ollie Queen’s past comes back – to kill him!

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #5

Written by PAUL JENKINS

Art by BERNARD CHANG

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

It’s the mind-blowing, metaphysical conclusion of Deadman’s soul-searching quest to find meaning in his mission and salvation for the spirits of those he has possessed! Deadman thinks he finally has the upper hand on his boss, Rama, but he’ll soon learn that when it comes to dealing with a god, there’s no such thing. All that plus mobsters, terrorists and a bazooka!

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #5

Written by TONY S. DANIEL and JIM BONNY

Art and cover by PHILIP TAN

On sale JANUARY 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

The appearance of an otherworldly visitor to the city sets in motion a series of horrifying visions of the dead walking the streets of New York City. But only Carter can see them, causing him to question his own sanity. Can Hawkman unravel the mystery before it consumes him?

MISTER TERRIFIC #5

Written by ERIC WALLACE

Art by GIANLUCA GUGLIOTTA and WAYNE FAUCHER

Cover by J.G. JONES

On sale JANUARY 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

It’s a battle in outer space as Mister Terrific leads a rebellion against the diabolical Kryl! But with Michael and his allies hopelessly outnumbered, it might take a miracle to save them. Who is the mysterious entity enlisted to help them? One thing’s for sure: This will either be Mister Terrific’s finest hour…or his last stand.

Dan Jurgens, Keith Giffen and Jesus Merino to write and draw SUPERMAN for DC COMICS-THE NEW 52

Keith Giffen, Dan Jurgens and Jesus Merino are joining forces to take on SUPERMAN for DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. Jurgens and Giffen will be writing the ongoing, modern-day adventures of the Man of Tomorrow, with Jurgens laying out the book and Merino doing the finishes.

“In my mind, Superman is still the first and best,” said Jurgens. “He is the premier character in comics. As a writer, the thing I like best about Superman is the incredibly wide parameter of stories that suit him. Whether it’s a cosmic enemy that threatens the entire planet or a next door neighbor who’s confronted with an incredible moral dilemma, Superman is at home with both and everything in between. As an artist, the thing I like is the sense of power and integrity Superman embodies. There’s something about drawing that majestic figure in flight with the cape and classic ‘S’ shield that will always be a kick. Working with Keith Giffen, one of the most creative guys in comics, who comes up with more ideas in five minutes than most guys do in a week, is the topper. I can’t wait to get started.”

“Are you kidding? It’s SUPERMAN! The sky is the limit!” said Giffen. “I don’t care what anyone says, Superman is DC’s flagship title and Dan and I are going to sweat blood to make sure that everyone out there knows why. The sense of wonder that defined the character for so long is, most definitely, coming back. Big time.”

No strangers to DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, Jurgens and Giffen join SUPERMAN fresh from a three-issue run on GREEN ARROW. Merino is currently the sole interior artist on SUPERMAN.

Look forward to their take on SUPERMAN, beginning with issue #7.

SHAZAM! joining DC COMICS-THE NEW 52

Big news out of New York Comic Con: Shazam is coming to DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. Written by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Geoff Johns and illustrated by acclaimed artist Gary Frank, THE CURSE OF SHAZAM will unfold as a back-up adventure that will appear in JUSTICE LEAGUE – also written by Johns. What manner of adventure is in store for Billy Batson and his big, red alter ego? It’s too soon to say for sure, but you can bet that THE SOURCE will have all the updates, so stay tuned.

Jim Lee contributes to the Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Spy vs. Spy, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee joins the ranks of other artists who’ve each made their mark on the iconic spy design (in toy form) - including Weird Al Yankovic, Bob Staake, Peter Kuper, Michael Allred, the Prohias family, Bill Amend, Pendleton Ward, Bill Morrison, Thomas Weiser and Casey Willis, the legendary Al Jaffee and many more. Check out Lee's design, and if you're in New York...stop by the MAD Magazine panel at New York Comic Con on Sunday at 1:15pm for the official unveiling.

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