Preview Monday: THE MOVEMENT #1 and ACTION COMICS #20

Welcome back to another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at THE MOVEMENT #1 and ACTION COMICS #20.

This week sees the launch of the eagerly anticipated and all-new ongoing monthly series THE MOVEMENT. Set in Coral City, THE MOVEMENT centers around a group of young people with extraordinary abilities, who take matters of justice into their own hands after the corrupt local police department is exposed. But how will the rest of the world react to these teens? And with so much power at their disposal, can they really be trusted to work towards a greater good? THE MOVEMENT #1 comes to you from writer Gail Simone (BATGIRL; SECRET SIX) and artist Freddie Williams II (CAPTAIN ATOM; GREEN ARROW).

Meanwhile, in ACTION COMICS #20, the Man of Steel must save the people in Suicide Slum, who have become infected with the alien virus that attacked Superman last month. Along with the help of Dr. Veritas, Kal-El  will need to get the answers to fight this new threat quickly – before it continues to mutate and grow into a completely unstoppable force and even when he does Lex Luthor is still on the loose! Plus, in the backup story, journey to the world of Krypton! From the creative team of Andy Diggle, Tony S. Daniel, and Matt Banning on the main story and Scott Lobdell and Frank Hannah writing with Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion on art for the back-up, ACTION COMICS #20 lands in stores this Wednesday.

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The Movement, action comics, gail simone, freddie williams II, andy diggle, Tony S. Daniel, matt banning, Scott Lobdell, Frank Hannah, philip tan, jonathan glapion

Preview Monday: ACTION COMICS #19 and FAIREST #14

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at ACTION COMICS #19 and FAIREST #14.

A year ago, love was in the air for Lois Lane and Clark Kent while on assignment in the Middle East. But when an urgent message arrives for Clark, Lois is left alone at the bar. Now, find out what that message was, and witness the abrupt ending of what could have been the start of a relationship for the duo. Could Lex Luthor have something to do with all of this? Find out in ACTION COMICS #19, flying into stores this Wednesday, written by Andy Diggle and illustrated by Tony Daniel.

Meanwhile, in FAIREST, FABLES writer/creator Bill Willingham returns to the acclaimed spin-off series for a mesmerizing standalone story. In FAIREST #14, the gorgeous tree nymph, Princess Alder, tells her tales of dating woe to Reynard the Fox. But can Reynard help Alder find the man of her dreams? Featuring the art of comics superstar Barry Kitson, FAIREST #14 arrives in stores this Wednesday.

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action comics, fairest, andy diggle, Tony Daniel, bill willingham, Barry Kitson

First Look at ACTION COMICS #19

It’s a great year to be a Superman fan.

 Earlier this week, USA TODAY profiled the Last Son of Krypton by discussing – amongst other things – his two brand new monthly series, SUPERMAN UNCHAINED from the acclaimed creative team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Jim Lee, and BATMAN/SUPERMAN by writer Greg Pak and artist Jae Lee.

 Now, the comic that started it all, ACTION COMICS, will be taken in a bold new direction by the all-star creative team of writer Andy Diggle (THE LOSERS; GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE) and artist Tony S. Daniel (DETECTIVE COMICS; JUSTICE LEAGUE). And it all kicks off with next month’s issue #19!

 “Even in an industry dominated by superheroes, Superman is THE superhero – the original and best - and I’m flattered, daunted and inspired in equal measure at being given the opportunity to build on such an incredible and historic legacy,” Diggle recently told DC Comics’ official blog, THE SOURCE. “The word ‘iconic’ is bandied around a lot in comics, but Superman defines the term. I’m excited to be working with Tony Daniel, whose artistic and storytelling skills will be bringing the world(s) of Superman to stunning visual life. Together we’ll be carving out spectacular new adventures that respect the past while redefining the future of the Man of Steel.”

 ACTION COMICS #19 doesn’t fly into stores until April, but we’ve got your exclusive first look at the eagerly anticipated comic book right here on THE SOURCE! Click here to check out the 5-page preview, which you’ll also be able to find in the back of all of the DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 releases hitting spinner racks on March 20.

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action comics, Superman, andy diggle, Tony S. Daniel

Superman Soars Over 4 Million

Earlier this week, we mentioned that Superman had gathered over 4 million likes on his official Facebook page. That’s an astonishing milestone, and we know that it could only have been possible with the support and love for the character fostered by all of you—the awesome Superman fans who have kept our favorite Kryptonian flying high for 75 years.

Over that time, Superman has accomplished much. Along with his self-titled flagship comic, he’s been a part of some amazing ongoing titles like Action Comics, The Adventures of Superman, World’s Finest Comics and the upcoming Superman Unchained. He’s starred in critically acclaimed graphic novels such as All-Star Superman, Superman For All Seasons, Kingdom Come, Superman: Last Son of Krypton and The Death of Superman. He’s appeared on the big screen and small in both animated and live action form, in prose novels and children’s books, on clothing, in videogames… He’s one of the most widely recognized characters in the world, and with the support of fans like you, his popularity will only continue to grow.

We wanted to thank all of you for reading Superman comics, watching Superman movies, and helping to make the Man of Steel one of the world’s most popular super heroes. So for the next 24 hours, we’re offering a free download of Grant Morrison and Rags Morales’ extra-sized ACTION COMICS #1.

If you want it, just follow this link: www.readdcentertainment.com/redeem

And enter this code: #SUP4MILLION

Enjoy your free comic, and keep looking up in the sky.

 

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SUPERMAN Group Solicits

ACTION COMICS #20

Written by ANDY DIGGLE

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and BATT

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

1:25 B&W Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale MAY 1 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

Superman battles an enemy of his own making in the horrible Hybrid—but what else does Lex Luthor have in store for The Man of Steel and the people of Metropolis? Get set to learn some of the secrets behind Luthor’s role in The New 52!

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

SUPERMAN #20

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art and cover by AARON KUDER

1:25 B&W Variant cover by AARON KUDER

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Hector Hammond is looking for Superman to save him from the New God known as Orion in “Metropolis Burning!”

 

SUPERBOY #20

Written by JUSTIN JORDAN

Art by R.B. SILVA and ROB LEAN

Cover by KEN LASHLEY

On sale MAY 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

“BLOOD AND STEEL” begins as The Teen of Steel decides it’s time to become more proactive in his battle against evil. But how far will he go before he crossed the line?

 

SUPERGIRL #20

Written by MICHAEL ALAN NELSON

Art by MAHMUD ASRAR

Cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Supergirl is dead—Long live Supergirl! Or so it seems as the strange connection between the Karas has Power Girl becoming Supergirl again.

 

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(SUPERBOY #20 cover by Ken Lashley)

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Grant Morrison Discusses His ACTION COMICS Run and Teases His Final Issue

Since the launch of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 in September of 2011, prolific writer and comic book industry legend Grant Morrison has been writing the adventures of Superman in ACTION COMICS.

 

But on March 6th, the release of ACTION COMICS #18 will mark Morrison’s final issue as the series’ writer. Concluding a story nearly a full year-and-a-half in the making, this special oversized issue will surely quickly become a “must-have” item for comic book collectors.

 

“It's possibly like no Superman story before, there's a lot of stuff going on it,” Morrison told MTV GEEK about his finale in ACTION COMICS #18. “The readers themselves are implicated in the story. We're going to se a lot of Red Kryptonite hallucinations. The idea is basically; the villain is from the 5th Dimension, this character Lord Vyndktvx is attacking Superman in a lot of different levels. I thought it would be fun to show what it would actually be like to be attacked by a being from a higher mathematical reality who's got control of all your life and can enter from any point. And from that it seems that would be a kind of big battle, it wouldn't just be a big physical battle it would happen in all kinds of levels. So I think what we've done to the comic is we've created this battle between Superman and a monster that resonates across a whole bunch of different ways of attacking Superman including conceptually and morally and physically. So it's a real big assault on the idea of Superman and of course our hero fights back.”

 

“You can look forward to the debut of a new DC Comics super team in ACTION COMICS #18, and it ties into one of the characters that’s been in there before,” Morrison teased to IGN. “There’s a lot of Easter eggs and surprises.”

 

To read more from Morrison about ACTION COMICS #18 and his run on the series, check out the full interviews with the writer that went up this morning on MTV GEEK, IGN, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES, NEWSARAMA, COMIC VINE, IFANBOY, and AOL’s COMICS ALLIANCE. And be sure to visit all seven of these outlets for a sneak peek at the interior art for this month’s ACTION COMICS #17, which ties directly into Morrison’s epic finale!

 

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SUPERMAN Group Solicits

ACTION COMICS #19

Written by ANDY DIGGLE

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and BATT

Fold-out cover by TONY S. DANIEL

1:25 Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale APRIL 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• Lex Luthor is in jail and his battlesuit is back in action. But if he's not wearing it, who is?

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

SUPERMAN #19

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art and fold-out cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT

1:25 MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

On sale APRIL 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Who is the one person with the power to turn Wonder Woman against Superman?

 

SUPERBOY #19

Written by TOM DeFALCO

Art by R.B. SILVA and ROB LEAN

Fold-out cover by ARDIAN SYAF

On sale APRIL 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Superboy discovers he is more than a clone—but what is the shocking secret behind his origin and birth?

 

SUPERGIRL #19

Written by MIKE JOHNSON

Art and fold-out cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

1:25 MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

On sale APRIL 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• In a battle of equals, which girl will reign supreme?

 

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(The cover for ACTION COMICS #19 by Tony S. Daniel)

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5.2 Reasons to Look Forward to 2013 So Far

Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of 5.2 Reasons in 2013! After taking a week off for the holidays, your favorite DCComics.com number-and-decimal-based weekly column is back and ready to list the heck out of things!

We all survived the impending apocalypse, drank copious amounts of eggnog, stayed up all night to watch the ball drop, and then passed out for 12 hours out of sheer exhaustion and enthusiasm over counting down the numbers (the Count and us need to hang out more often). But now we're awake and excited for the brand new year! Why? Well, we're about to tell you.

Last year was a great year for comics, with some all-around fantastic moments. But as awesome as 2012 was, 2013 is already shaping up to be a great one, which is why we're giving you the 5.2 Reasons to Look Forward to 2013 So Far!

1. Joker's Last Laugh
Writer Scott Snyder simultaneously put a smile on our face and a scream in our throat when he brought the Joker into the spotlight and kicked off the "Death of the Family" crossover event running through the various Bat-books. Systematically and psychotically, the Joker has personally attacked every member of the Batman Family, striking them at their deepest core. However, that was all the setup to the punchline that finally plays out in BATMAN #17.
 

 
2. Jeff Lemire Goes Green
Since the launch of DC COMICS—THE NEW 52, writer Jeff Lemire has been dealing with the Red in the pages of Animal Man. Starting in February, he'll be adding another color to his repertoire by picking up the bow as the ongoing writer on Green Arrow. We've long been fans of Lemire's work, so seeing him take aim with Oliver Queen gets us all aquiver. Oh, also, yadda yadda yadda, something about a bulls-eye. (We're required to do that whenever we talk about archery.)
 

 
3. The Wrath of the First Lantern
First introduced in the GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #1, the mysterious First Lantern enters the galactic playing field in a big way following the conclusion of the "Rise of the Third Army" crossover currently running through the various Lantern titles. Not much is known about the "Wrath of the First Lantern" arc, which begins in GREEN LANTERN #17, but if Johns' previous work is any indication, it's sure to be game-changingly brilliant.
 

 
4. Morrison, Exit Stage Awesome
In a very, very bittersweet moment, writer Grant Morrison wraps up both his Action Comics run and his Batman magnum opus in 2013. While we greatly look forward to seeing how his two epics—starring the two biggest characters in comics—conclude, we're even more excited to be able to go back and read both from start to finish in what is sure to be one mind-bending, awe-inspiring sitting. We can only imagine afterward that it will be like in "2001: A Space Odyssey." Only, instead of stars, it’ll be, "My god. It's full of awesome."
 

 
5. Justice League of America
Geoff Johns brought together the World's Greatest Heroes in the pages of Justice League. Now, he's bringing together another team, consisting of heroes like Green Arrow, Stargirl and Green Lantern, along with some other characters with more questionable moral standards (we're looking at you Catwoman—really, who could blame us?). The reason behind this new team and the role they'll play remains an enigma for now, but the cast of characters and the teaming of Johns with artist David Finch already has us intrigued.
 

 
5.1 Anyone Else Notice SHAZAM! in This?
 

 
5.2 Vibe. Clearly.
 

 
Seriously though, we're actually pretty excited to see what Geoff Johns and Andrew Kriesberg can do. What are you all excited for this year? Let us know in the comments below!

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COLLECTED EDITIONS Group Solicits

AQUAMAN VOL. 2: THE OTHERS HC

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale MAY 15 • 160 pg, FC, $22.99 US

• Aquaman joins up with his old teammates, The Others, to learn who destroyed Atlantis! But as they seek the truth, Black Manta is stalking them all—and Mera learns some dark truths about Aquaman! Don’t miss this second AQUAMAN hardcover!

• Collects AQUAMAN #7-13.

 

BATMAN, INCORPORATED VOL. 1: DEMON STAR HC

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art by CHRIS BURNHAM and FRAZER IRVING

Cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale MAY 8 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• In this DC Comics–The New 52 collection, Batman and Robin face off against the assassin called Goatboy as Leviathan’s sinister mission continues to develop!

• Plus: Someone is trying to kill Damian; Wingman and Redbird descend upon Gotham City; and much more!

• Collects BATMAN, INCORPORATED #0-6.

 

BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 1 – FACES OF DEATH TP

Written by TONY S. DANIEL

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and SANDU FLOREA

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale APRIL 3 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US

• Bruce Wayne returns as Batman—and sets his sights on The Penguin, who in turn has his sights on Batman. Plus: Time is running out as Batman works to uncover the secret of the dread Dollmaker!

• Collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #1-7.

 

BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 2: YOUR KISS MIGHT KILL TP

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art by JAVIER PINA, JESUS SAIZ, TRAVEL FOREMAN and JEFF HUET

Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN

On sale APRIL 17 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• In this second BIRDS OF PREY collection new villains threaten to expose Black Canary’s dark secret, and the Court of Owls sets its sight on the team!

• Plus, the girls bring an injured Poison Ivy to the Amazon to help her recover.

• Collects BIRDS OF PREY #8-13.

 

DIAL H VOL. 1: INTO YOU TP

Written by CHINA MIEVILLE

Art by MATEUS SANTOLOUCO, DAVID LAPHAM and RICCARDO BURCHIELLI

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale APRIL 17 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• Hugo Award-winning novelist China Mieville joins DC Comics—The New 52 with the first collection of DIAL H!

• In the town of Littleville, CO, a troubled young man stumbles upon the lost H-Dial and all the power it possesses. Can our hero manage harness the power of the H-Dial and protect it from falling into evil hands? Or will this newfound power plunge our hero into madness?

• Collects DIAL H #0-6!

 

SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 2 — BULLETPROOF HC

Written by GRANT MORRISON, SHOLLY FISCH and MAX LANDIS

Art by RAGS MORALES, GENE HA, CULLY HAMNER, BEN OLIVER, CAFU, BRAD

WALKER, RYAN SOOK and others

Cover by RAGS MORALES

On sale MAY 1 • 224 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• This new ACTION COMICS hardcover features President Superman, Nimrod the Hunter, The Forgotten Superman and much more! Plus: meet “The Boy Who Stole Superman’s Cape,” in a tale from Clark Kent’s early days in Metropolis!

• Collecting ACTION COMICS #9-12, 0 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #1.

 

BLUE BEETLE VOL. 2: BLUE DIAMOND TP

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art by MARCIO TAKARA, IG GUARA and others

Cover by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II

RESOLICIT • On sale APRIL 24 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes has abandoned his friends, family and home, setting out on a path that brings him to New York City. As Beetle struggles with the curse of the scarab that is the source of his powers, a loathsome threat emerges: a predator who stalks runaway children!

• Collects BLUE BEETLE #0, 7-16 and GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS

#9.

Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

 

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. VOL. 2: SECRETS OF THE DEAD TP

Written by JEFF LEMIRE and MATT KINDT

Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and others

Cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI

On sale APRIL 17 • 224 pg, FC, $16.99 US

• S.H.A.D.E. protects the world from supernatural threats—but what happens when the world nearly comes to an end? Frankenstein and his team give their all to help save the world from THE ROT!

• Includes FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #0, 8-16 and MEN OF WAR #8.

 

WORLDS’ FINEST VOL. 1: LOST DAUGHTERS OF EARTH 2 TP

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by GEORGE PEREZ, KEVIN MAGUIRE, JERRY ORDWAY and others

Cover by GEORGE PEREZ

On sale APRIL 3 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• Legendary writer Paul Levitz teams with artists George Perez and Kevin Maguire for this new title starring Power Girl and Huntress! Stranded on our Earth over five years ago, these two heroes are forced to fight evil in strange new surroundings, all while trying to find their way home. In two tales, WORLDS’ FINEST flashes back to how Huntress and Power Girl got to our Earth and what they’ve been doing the past five years, and then back to the present where they fight for the fate of millions against the Irradiated Man.

• Collecting WORLDS’ FINEST #0-5.

 

SWAMP THING VOL. 2: FAMILY TREE TP

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art by YANICK PAQUETTE, MARCO RUDY and others

Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale APRIL 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• In this second collection, Swamp Thing must battle his way through the Bone Kingdom and The Rot to free his ally—and ex-girlfriend—Abigail Arcane. But will the cost of freeing her be...fighting her? Nothing, not even this titanic battle, will prepare Swampy for what he has to face next: a resurrected and even more dangerous Anton Arcane!

• Collecting SWAMP THING #8-11, 0 and SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1.

 

ABSOLUTE BLACKEST NIGHT HC

Written by GEOFF JOHNS, PETER J. TOMASI and others

Art by IVAN REIS and others

Cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT

RESOLICIT • On sale JUNE 26 • 576 pg, FC, 8.25” x 12.5”, $125.00 US

• The prophecy of the Blackest Night descends on the DC Universe! Can Hal Jordan lead DC’s champions against an army of Black Lanterns?

• Expanded to include BLACKEST NIGHT #0, BLACKEST NIGHT #1-8, UNTOLD TALES OF THE BLACKEST NIGHT #1, DC UNIVERSE #0, the BLACKEST NIGHT DIRECTOR’S CUT #1, and GREEN LANTERN #43-48 and 50-52!

Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

 

THE AUTHORITY VOL. 1 HC

Written by WARREN ELLIS and MARK MILLAR

Art by BRYAN HITCH,

FRANK QUITELY and others

Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY

On sale MAY 15 • 296 pg, FC, $29.99 US

• At last, the original run of THE AUTHORITY is collected in hardcover!

• First, the new team battles a nation of super-powered terrorists and stops an invasion from a parallel world. Then, the team faces a godlike invader returns to Earth after eons in exile.

• Collecting THE AUTHORITY #1-12.

 

LEGION WORLDS TP

Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING

Art by YVEL GUICHET,

OLIVIER COIPEL, DARWYN COOKE, STEVE DILLON, KLAUS JANSON, MIKE McKONE and others

Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

On sale APRIL 24 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• Different Legionnaires are spotlighted as the team attempts to find a new identity and mission following the epic LEGION LOST. Mon-El, Spark, Magno, Starboy, Karate Kid and Apparition face menaces on their homeworlds while trying to find a way to rejoin the rest of the team.

• Collects LEGION WORLDS #1-6.

 

DC UNIVERSE: SECRET ORIGINS TP

Written by various

Art by various

Montage cover

On sale APRIL 3 • 328 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• Collecting the legendary SECRET ORIGINS annuals from the 1960s, this is an amazing look back at how DC’S heroes gained their powers and abilities.

• Featuring the work of Jack Kirby, Gardner Fox, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan and more!

• Collects SECRET ORIGINS #1, MORE SECRET ORIGINS #1, EVEN MORE SECRET ORIGINS #1 and WEIRD SECRET ORIGINS #1.

 

BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 2 TP

Written by BOB HANEY, DENNIS O’NEIL and others

Art by NEAL ADAMS and DICK GIORDANO

Cover by NEAL ADAMS

On sale APRIL 24 • 236 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• Don’t miss this second volume of Batman epics by artist Neal Adams

• Collecting BATMAN #217, 220-222, 224-227 and 229-231, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #86, 88-90, 93 and 95, DETECTIVE COMICS #394-411 and WORLD’S FINEST #199-200 and 202.

 

BATMAN YEAR ONE HUNDRED TP NEW PRINTING

Written by PAUL POPE

Art and cover by PAUL POPE

On sale APRIL 17 • 232 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• A new edition of the acclaimed title from writer/artist Paul Pope!

• In Gotham City, 2039, a federal agent is murdered, leaving The Batman, a forgotten icon from the past, wanted for the murder.

• Collects BATMAN YEAR ONE HUNDRED #1-4, plus a story from BATMAN CHRONICLES #11.

 

BATMAN NOIR: EDUARDO RISSO

DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art and cover by EDUARDO RISSO

On sale MAY 29 • 224 pg, B&W, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $24.99

• BATMAN NOIR: EDUARDO RISSO spotlights the art of 100 BULLETS illustrator Eduardo Risso, which casts the Dark Knight in deep shadow on every page. Written by his frequent collaborator Brian Azzarello, this title includes tales from a variety of Batman projects, including “Broken City,” a profound examination of the Dark Knight Detective and the grim metropolis that he protects. While hunting the murderer of a small boy’s parents, Batman is caught up in his own investigation and ruminations, only to fall prey to a deadly new pair of killers who have been stalking him.

• Collecting BATMAN #620-625, the Batman serial from WEDNESDAY COMICS #1-12, FLASHPOINT: BATMAN—KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1-3 and a story from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #8.

 

THE NEW TEEN TITANS OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC

Written by MARV WOLFMAN and GEORGE PEREZ

Art by GEORGE PEREZ, DAN JURGENS, CARMINE INFANTINO and others

Cover by GEORGE PEREZ

RESOLICIT • On sale MAY 29 • 792 pg, FC, $75.00 US

• In this third massive collection of the hit 1980s, the team battles the villainy of H.I.V.E., face the evil Dr. Light, witness the trial of Deathstroke, and try to rescue the dark hero known as Raven from her own father, Trigon.

• Collects TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #45- 61 and 66-67, NEW TEEN TITANS #38, NEW TEEN TITANS #1-6 and SECRET ORIGINS ANNUAL #3.

Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

 

TALES OF BATMAN: ARCHIE GOODWIN HC

Written by ARCHIE GOODWIN and JAMES ROBINSON

Art by WALTER SIMONSON, ALEX TOTH, GENE HA and others

Cover by JIM APARO

On sale MAY 8 • 480 pg, FC, $39.99 US

• These tales from legendary writer Archie Goodwin focus on The Dark Knight as a hero who stands against the monstrous forces of the night. Includes the Manhunter saga, which culminates in a Batman team-up.

• Collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #437-443, DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #3, SHOWCASE ‘95 #11, LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132-136, BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #1 and 4.

 

THE FLASH CHRONICLES VOL. 4 TP

Written by JOHN BROOME

Art by CARMINE INFANTINO and JOE GIELLA

Cover by CARMINE INFANTINO and MURPHY ANDERSON

On sale APRIL 10 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• In this fourth volume collecting The Flash’s 1960s adventures in chronological order, the Fastest Man Alive battles Mirror Master, The Trickster and Captain Boomerang. This volume includes “Flash of Two Worlds,” in which The Flash first meets his Golden Age predecessor.

• Collects THE FLASH #119-124.

 

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: STRANGE ADVENTURES VOL. 2 TP

Written by JOHN BROOME, GARDNER FOX and others

Art by GIL KANE, CARMINE INFANTINO and others

Cover by GIL KANE and JOE GIELLA

On sale APRIL 17 • 520 pg, B&W, $19.99 US

• These 1950s tales star weird alien creatures and intrepid space explorers.

• Stories include “The Metal Spy from Space,” “The Hungry Meteorite,” “The Magic Horn from Space,” “The Day Science Ran Wild,” and many more.

• Collects STRANGE ADVENTURES #74-93.

 

SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY TP NEW PRINTING

Written by KURT BUSIEK

Art and cover by STUART IMMONEN

On sale APRIL 3 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• Set in the real world, SECRET IDENTITY stars a young man named Clark Kent. All he wants is to be a writer, but his daily life is filled with the taunts of his peers, comparing him to the Clark Kent with superpowers—until the day he discovers he really can fly...

• A new edition collecting the 4-issue miniseries!

 

SUPERMAN BEYOND: MAN OF TOMORROW TP

Written by TOM DeFALCO, PAUL LEVITZ and J.T. KRUL

Art by RON FRENZ, RENATO GUEDES, HOWARD PORTER and others

Cover by howard porter • On sale APRIL 24 • 192 pg, FC, $16.99 US

• Starring the Superman from the era of BATMAN BEYOND! As Superman’s powers decline, he must stop a foe more powerful than any he’s faced before.

• Collects SUPERMAN BEYOND #0, SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #1 and stories from BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #1-10.

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 VOL. 1: THE GUARDIAN TP

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by PERE PEREZ

Cover by GARY FRANK

On sale APRIL 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• Following the end of the long-running CW hit series, SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 explores Clark Kent’s understanding of his true power as Superman, as well as his ability to inspire the people of Earth. This title features fan-favorite characters including Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, Chloe Sullivan-Queen, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and General Lane.

• Collects SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #1-4.

 

TINY TITANS: AW YEAH TITANS TP

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

On sale APRIL 10 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US

• It’s the final TINY TITANS collection, and Batgirl and her pals take over the Batcave! Plus: Coach Lobo’s Secret Soccer team plays the Birds of Prey, our heroes get lost in Metropolis, and the Tiny Titans take a big step toward becoming grown-up heroes!

• Collecting TINY TITANS #45-50.

 

TOTALLY USELESS MAD TP

Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS

On sale APRIL 3 • 128 pg, FC, 8.125” x 10.5”, $12.99 US

Don’t miss the latest sensational scoop of stuff from MAD — it’s totally useless, but that’s never stopped us before!

 

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ACTION COMICS #18

Written by ANDY DIGGLE

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and BATT

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

1:25 B&W Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL

“We Can Be Heroes” blank variant cover available

On sale MARCH 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• Welcome the new creative team of writer Andy Diggle and artist Tony S. Daniel!

• Inside the nefarious mind of Lex Luthor, who bares his scars—but how did he get them?

• Luthor’s plan to eradicate Superman may make Kal an alien pariah!

• The Oracle awaits at the edge of the Solar System to pass judgment on Superman—and he is not alone.

• You won’t believe who comes calling on the final page!

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

SUPERMAN #18

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT

1:25 B&W Variant cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT

On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The new H.I.V.E. makes its stunning first appearance in The New 52 by trying to take over Metropolis!

• More on Clark Kent’s life as a reporter away from The Daily Planet!

 

SUPERBOY #18

Written by TOM DeFALCO

Art by R.B. SILVA and ROB LEAN

Cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

On sale MARCH 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “H’EL ON EARTH” has ended, and Superboy’s about to land in a new city, with a new secret identity and a surprising new foe on his trail!

• Guest-starring Superman!

 

SUPERGIRL #18

Written by MIKE JOHNSON

Art and cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• It’s a new dawn for the Girl of Steel after the nightmare of “H’EL ON EARTH”!

• Nothing will be the same for Supergirl as she embarks on a new mission that brings her face to face with one of DC’s deadliest villains!

 

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(The cover for ACTION COMICS #18 by Tony S. Daniel)

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