DC Comics-The New 52

GI COMBAT: UNKNOWN SOLDIER

We recently announced DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 “Second Wave,” which will launch GI COMBAT. This new series will feature rotating back up stories. First up is UNKNOWN SOLDIER by the writing team that brings you ALL-STAR WESTERN, Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Dan Panosian.

We caught up with Justin and Jimmy to ask them about their story and here’s what they had to say:

“Unknown Soldier is one of the characters I’ve wanted a shot at for years and while this is a four part story I truly hope we can do more with it. I really enjoyed what Josh Dysart was doing on his Vertigo book and felt it deserved much greater success. With that in mind Jimmy and I wanted to take the book in a direction that was closer to the original version and add a modern twist to it. Rather than making it a period piece about the Second World War, we’re using the backdrop of the war on terror with a sense of comic book hyper-reality. Unknown Soldier is equal parts military fiction, espionage and sci-fi. Dan Panosian is in the unenviable position of having to illustrate both a grounded human level of storytelling and over-the-top action sequences in places like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Mexico. The good news is he’s excelling at everything we’ve thrown his way. Its violent, emotional, exciting and with any luck we can bring Unknown Soldier back to the DCU in a way that makes people demand more.”

--Justin Gray

“Justin and I have been extremely lucky to get offered to write such a cool array of classic DC characters over the years, and The Unknown Soldier is another one we are super excited about. Within this 4-part story we will be introducing new readers to our take of one of the coolest and enigmatic characters ever presented, adding our own personal twist and turns to the legacy that we think will thrill the readers. We are so thrilled to have working with us Dan Panosian and Rob Schwager , two masters of the craft. Comics are a collaboration in every sense of the word and we think with Dan on art and Rob on color, we have raised the bar once again, presenting not only a unique looking story, but a distinctive representation of atmosphere and storytelling that will instantly pull any reader right into the wild and heartbreaking world we are representing. Our hope is that what we present has a life beyond the four parts and that fans embrace our take on the Unknown Solider.”

-–Jimmy Palmiotti

Here's a look at a few inked pages by Dan Panosian which were exclusively revealed in an interview with Justin and Jimmy on NEWSARAMA.

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WRITER HOWARD MACKIE ON THE RAVAGERS

Last week, we announced DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 “Second Wave,” featuring six new series coming in May. I had the opportunity to speak with THE RAVAGERS writer Howard Mackie about the upcoming series, his enthusiasm for DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 – and how his first project for DC Comics came about.

First off, what’s a Ravager and what’s THE RAVAGERS all about?

This is the story about a group of powerful Metahuman teens who have escaped from an underground hell they know only as The Colony-- where they have been tortured, experimented on, tortured again and forced to fight for survival in a nefarious program designed to produce the ultimate killing machines. They band together in search of anything that might pass as “real life” for each of them, and knowing that the dark forces behind N.O.W.H.E.R.E. will never let them achieve it.

The series is spun off from TEEN TITANS and SUPERBOY, both of which deal with heightened versions of the teenage experience. Will THE RAVAGERS expand on that theme?

Absolutely. I am a HUGE fan of all that Scott Lobdell has done in those titles – have been a big fan of his ever since I was a young lad – and his work on TEEN TITANS and SUPERBOY is a big part of what got me interested in this series to begin with. The thing is that these kids were all snatched from their varied lives several years back, and their experiences inside The Colony have scarred them both physically and emotionally. For years, their lives have been about surviving at any cost and trusting no one, When they escape – due to events in the TEEN TITANS/SUPERBOY/LEGION LOST crossover – their first temptation will be to scatter to the wind and try to get back to their previous lives and a sense of normalcy. It doesn't take them too long to figure out that with their powers, their experiences inside the Colony and what was done to them, N.O.W.H.E.R.E. isn’t going to let that happen.

That doesn't mean that they are not going to try and experience the things that were taken from them inside the Colony. You could say that these kids have been through hell, and now it’s time for them to raise a little of their own.

It won’t all be teen angst, though, will it? What can we expect in terms of action?

These are teens. Teens with more power than even they know. Teens whose survival instincts have been honed to a razor's edge. They quickly learn that N.O.W.H.E.R.E. is EVERYWHERE, and that they cannot spend the remnants of their lives hiding in fear of being captured again and returned to the hellish existence they survived. Their journey takes them to every corner of the planet as they have encounters with N.O.W.H.E.R.E.'s agents, former jailers, search for other survivors of The Colony, and run into other heroes and villains in the DC Universe. They will learn truths about themselves, about their powers, and about their role in a march larger plan.

Are there any hints in those series that indicate what we can expect from THE RAVAGERS?

Scott Lobdell has laid out much of the groundwork in the awesome (Scott's favorite word!) issues of TEEN TITANS and SUPERBOY leading to the crossover. Caitlin Fairchild, Rose Wilson, N.O.W.H.E.R.E., their various agents...it will all play into the crossover and the Ravagers will spring out of the other side.

Based on your own reaction to DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, you sought out DC editorial wanting to participate. What inspired you?

I like to think that THE NEW 52 was designed for me – then again I like to think that someday Sofia Vergara will present me with my winning Powerball Lottery ticket, so it may be DC had a few more people in mind when they conceived of it all!

I have always been a fan of the characters in DC Comics (who ISN'T?), and was curious about the opportunity to jump on board to a new beginning. I picked up LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1 and was hooked. I then than went on to grab as many of THE NEW 52 as possible. From OMAC to BATMAN to ANIMAL MAN to RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS I kept getting pulled further and further into this wild ride. I started doing something that I haven't done in a LONG time – I started recommending comic books to friends. I am proud to say that I have brought a few new readers into the ranks of THE NEW 52 fandom. Right away it seemed like something in which I wanted to be involved. The newness was wrapped in the familiarity and presented with an overwhelming sense of wonder made me determined to be part of it all. I am thrilled to be given this opportunity.

What excites you most about this series?

Weren't you listening to my previous answers?

In 52 words or less, why should every fan pick up THE RAVAGERS #1 in May.

It is going to be AWESOME. (Sorry, Scott...can I borrow the word for this interview?)

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UGO picks their favorite character reboots from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52

DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 launched a brand new universe: new faces, new costumes, new origins and new relationships. Popular gaming website UGO lists their favorite “character reboots” and discusses how each of these characters have been positively impacted by DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. Head on over to their site to see their full list and chime in on the conversation.

To be continued …

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WRITER PAUL LEVITZ ON WORLDS’ FINEST

Last week, we announced DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 “Second Wave,” featuring six new series coming in May. In WORLDS’ FINEST, writer Paul Levitz jumps between parallel Earths, following the story of Earth 2’s Huntress and Power Girl as they struggle to find their way back home. But fans of these heroes should keep in mind that they aren’t the Huntress and Power Girl we know so well. Levitz offers some insider insights on what readers can – and can’t – expect from WORLDS’ FINEST:

Nothing's quite the same...the world they're in, the rules of the game, the stakes...so Helena and Kara are facing dilemmas in WORLDS’ FINEST that are nothing like any version of either of their previous lives...

Learn the identities they used on Earth 2...watch why those change when they get here...and see the choices they face. It's a layered puzzle, pulling on the rich history of the DC Universe...but even more on the potential for an explosively different lives in the New 52 universe...and over time, it'll all pull together to affect the lives of so many...

As a writer, it's a true joy to collaborate with star artists George Perez and Kevin Maguire, and to be able to design a series to fit their talents together as seamlessly as possible. And the heroines of WORLDS FINEST are simultaneously old friends (to me, as well as each other) and very new acquaintances that you want to grow closer to...if you can. They're showing a lot of their true selves...but hiding even more.

Welcome to new worlds...and a totally new WORLDS’ FINEST.

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Tomorrow’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Earlier today, we linked to all of the exclusive previews of the fifth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 that are going on sale tomorrow.

Below, take a look at all the previews that ran (sorted alphabetically and separated by cover), compiled here in one easy location for your convenience.

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YOUNG JUSTICE Group Solicits

TEEN TITANS #8

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art and cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

1:25 B&W Variant cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

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

In the aftermath of the Teen Titans’ assault on N.O.W.H.E.R.E.’s headquarters, there’s no time to celebrate because Wonder Girl is missing! Red Robin desperately tries to find her, but he’s got his hands full, as Superboy has announced his decision to lead the team, Solstice is still dealing with the devastating revelations about her past and Kid Flash is getting glimpses of a dangerous future that he thinks he recognizes!

HAWK AND DOVE #8

Written by ROB LIEFELD

Art and cover by ROB LIEFELD

On sale APRIL 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

Rob Liefeld writes and illustrates this intense issue as Hawk and Dove face down the mysterious Hunter! Secrets are revealed and lines are crossed in an epic you have to see to believe! The race is on as Dove battles the Hunter’s lethal poison and Hawk desperately seeks a cure! Could this be the end for Hawk and Dove?

STATIC SHOCK #8

Written by MARC BERNARDIN

Art by SCOTT McDANIEL and ANDY OWENS

Cover by KHARY RANDOLPH and LE BEAU UNDERWOOD

On sale APRIL 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

Static has faced some of the most merciless and deadly villains that both New York City and Dakota City have to offer, but now he finds himself face-to-face with a woman who holds his future in her hands and has the power to destroy it: the school psychologist! In one conversation that covers his new life in NYC and the life he left behind, we’ll get new insights into what makes Virgil Hawkins tick. And maybe Virgil hasn’t been as careful at hiding his secret identity as he thought.

(Cover to issue #6 shown)

BLUE BEETLE #8

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art by IG GUARA and J.P. MAYER

Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

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

Blue Beetle: Runaway! Following the tragic events of BLUE BEETLE #6 and 7, Beetle 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. Just when he thought his life couldn’t get any worse…well, welcome to New York, Blue Beetle!

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #8

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by STEVE LIGHTLE and YILDIRAY CINAR

Cover by STEVE LIGHTLE

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

Classic Legion artist Steve Lightle returns, along with recent Legion artist Yildiray Cinar! In a tale illustrated by Lightle, Invisible Kid must chase down a set of thieves who’ve gotten their hands on some of the most dangerous technology in the universe…tech that could result in a new dawn for an old adversary!

And in “Founder’s Night,” Yildiray Cinar returns for a story of Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad, the three founding Legionnaires, reunited for a rare night off in 31st-century Istanbul!

LEGION LOST #8

Written by TOM DeFALCO

Art and cover by PETE WOODS

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

The lead-up to next month’s game-changing TEEN TITANS/SUPERBOY/LEGION LOST crossover starts here! Rose Wilson and the Ravagers of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. attack our lost Legionnaires for a battle royale! When the smoke clears, the Legion won’t like what they see…

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THE EDGE Group Solicits

STORMWATCH #8

Written by PAUL JENKINS

Art by IGNACIO CALERO

Cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA

1:25 B&W Variant cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA

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

Apollo has fallen – and the invasion of the gravity miners rages on! As the Earth ruptures from within, Stormwatch must scramble to unravel the mystery of the unstoppable gravity miners, creatures so alien they defy the laws of science! In Stormwatch’s most desperate moment, what secret from Martian Manhunter’s past offers the first ray of hope in this war?

O.M.A.C. #8

Written by DAN DIDIO

Art and cover by KEITH GIFFEN and SCOTT KOBLISH

On sale APRIL 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

The end is here! It’s the battle we’ve all been waiting for: Checkmate vs. Brother Eye! Maxwell Lord leads an all-out counter attack against Brother Eye and O.M.A.C.! Don’t miss the shocking ending!

DEATHSTROKE #8

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art by JOE BENNETT and ART THIBERT

Cover by JASON FABOK

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

As Slade Wilson recovers from the events of last issue, his past and future converge in the form of a bounce-back mission that reminds him why he started down the path as a mercenary to begin with. While Slade weighs whether or not to soldier on, the story of his childhood, military enrollment and first mission as Deathstroke is explored!

GRIFTER #8

Written by NATHAN EDMONDSON

Art and cover by SCOTT CLARK and DAVE BEATY

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

The Daemonites have taken everything from Cole Cash, and now the world’s greatest con artist will find himself the victim of an absolutely alien grift, forcing him to make a choice: die at their blue hands, or kill his own brother. Cole will fight his way to his own finish line in the streets of Paris, amid the fires of burning alien bodies.

VOODOO #8

Written by JOSH WILLIAMSON

Art by SAMI BASRI

Cover by PAULO SIQUEIRA

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

It’s all been building to this! Black Razor Agent Fallon has finally tracked down Voodoo and has her cornered! Now it’s time for revenge. But Voodoo knows the truth of her own origins and will decide if she’s going to be a hero – or a villain. Don’t miss the blockbuster battle between Voodoo…and Voodoo!

SUICIDE SQUAD #8

Written by ADAM GLASS

Art by FEDERICO DALLOCCHIO

Cover by KEN LASHLEY

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

“The Hunt for Harley Quinn” aftermath! As the surviving Squad members attempt to recover from their disastrous Gotham City mission, we learn a dark secret that has been festering in the team since issue #1: a traitor stalks the Suicide Squad! The saboteur’s mission: Assassinate Amanda Waller, expose the Squad and leave Task Force X in ruins! The fuse is lit to the first great mystery of 2012: Who is the Suicide Assassin?

BLACKHAWKS #8

Written by MIKE COSTA

Art by CAFU and BIT

Cover by CAFU

On sale APRIL 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

Mother Machine is back – and she’s striking at the team’s beating heart! The Blackhawks barely survived their last encounter with the woman of tomorrow. This time, the body count will be staggering! Will there be anyone left to pick up the pieces, or are the Blackhawks’ wings clipped for good?

MEN OF WAR #8

Written by JEFF LEMIRE and MATT KINDT

Art by TOM DERENICK

Cover by VIKTOR KALVACHEV

On sale APRIL 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+ • FINAL ISSUE

Frankenstein guest-stars! Frank walks through a rain of bombs over 1941 London before being dragged to the depths of the Pacific Ocean and onto the shores of Japan! Will he make it there in one piece so he can team up with G.I. Robot to defeat an Axis weapon that threatens to turn the tide of the war? Frankenstein’s success will hinge on the help of a four-armed super-spy assassin working in the shadows. It’s espionage and monster mayhem straight out of the pages of FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. in this weird tale of World War II!

ALL-STAR WESTERN #8

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by MORITAT, PATRICK SCHERBERGER and DAN GREEN

Cover by LADRONN

On sale APRIL 25 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

Amadeus Arkham has been arrested in a New Orleans opium den! Jonah Hex has joined an anarchist group called the August 7! Nighthawk and Cinnamon are nowhere to be found, and they’re the ones who dragged Hex and Arkham into this conflict in the first place! But someone must have a plan, right? Right??

Plus: Being trained by a samurai in the desert might have been a strange beginning for a cowgirl vigilante, but Nighthawk and Cinnamon are in for an even stranger twist as they search for a way out of this trap!

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THE DARK Group Solicits

(Not final cover)

SWAMP THING #8

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

1:25 B&W Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

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

Behold the terrifying true potential of the Swamp Thing – a form so fearsome we couldn’t put it on the cover! The Green sought a warrior king, and now they have one…but will they regret unleashing a being this powerful? And can all that strength save Abigail Arcane from her destiny in the Rot’s clutches?

(Not final cover)

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #8

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN

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

The crossover with I, VAMPIRE heats up as Zatanna and Shade stand alone against an army of single-minded vampires, with their most powerful teammates out of the action! Plus: Constantine and Deadman have gone to the ends of the earth and beyond in search of the only two powers who can put a stop to the bloody rise of Cain – but what they bring back will change the face of sorcery forever! To be concluded in this month’s I, VAMPIRE #8!

I, VAMPIRE #8

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art and cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

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

As the Justice League Dark team faces the end of all magic – and perhaps life itself – only one man can challenge the dark force known as Cain: Andrew Bennett. He’s back from the dead, but whose side is he on? Regardless of the answer, nothing will be the same for either series when “Rise of the Vampires” is over!

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #8

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and WALDEN WONG

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

Enter: The Spawn of Frankenstein! As Frankenstein and his estranged wife hunt their demonic offspring across Europe, the secrets that tore them apart are revealed. But when Frank finally comes face to face with his long lost son, the fallout may mean the end of S.H.A.D.E.!

ANIMAL MAN #8

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by TRAVEL FOREMAN, STEVE PUGH and JEFF HUET

Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN

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

“Animal vs. Man” Part 2! Buddy takes a stand as the horde of Rot-infested animals continues to grow and close in on the Baker family. But the results are disastrous, setting up a chain of events that may lead Maxine right to the Hunters.

RESURRECTION MAN #8

Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING

Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO

Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

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

Someone has been following Mitch Shelley, the Resurrection Man, everywhere he goes. Someone has been keeping tabs on where he’s been and what he’s doing. But who? This story serves as a lead-in to next month’s crossover with SUICIDE SQUAD – and you don’t want to miss that!

DEMON KNIGHTS #8

Written by PAUL CORNELL

Art by BERNARD CHANG, DIOGENES NEVES and OCLAIR ALBERT

Cover by MIKE CHOI

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

Just how exactly did Madame Xanadu become the paramour of both Jason Blood and Etrigan, the foul demon trapped inside him? On the road to Alba Sarum, there’s nothing but time for tall tales…and this one’s as unbelievable as they come! Featuring guest art by Bernard Chang (DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS)!

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GREEN LANTERN Group Solicits

GREEN LANTERN #8

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by DOUG MAHNKE and CHRISTIAN ALAMY

Cover by DOUG MAHNKE

Variant cover by DALE KEOWN

1:200 B&W variant cover by DOUG MAHNKE

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

Combo pack edition: $3.99 US

“Secret of the Indigo Tribe” Part 2! On the Indigo homeworld, Hal Jordan and Sinestro are trapped, powerless and on the run – with the entire Indigo Tribe in hot pursuit! Their situation grows even more dire when we learn the Indigos’ deadly secret! Plus: Why Indigo-1 is so interested in Hal’s predecessor, Abin Sur?

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

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #8

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art and cover by FERNANDO PASARIN and SCOTT HANNA

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

The Guardians’ plan to replace the Corps continues to move forward as John Stewart is arrested by the Alpha Lanterns! The terrible truth of John Stewart’s crime has been uncovered by the Corps – and unfortunately for them, John refuses to go quietly.

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #8

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT

1:25 B&W Variant cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT

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

Betrayed by Sinestro! Arkillo, the most loyal of all the yellow ring wielders, has returned to Korugar only to find the Sinestro Corps is no more! The members of the corps have been rounded up and executed, and the yellow power battery is gone – all at Sinestro’s command! Armed with the dwindling energy of a ring he can no longer recharge, it’s a race against time as Arkillo slaughters his way toward a desperate goal: the birth of a new type of yellow power ring!

RED LANTERNS #8

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art by ED BENES and ROB HUNTER

Cover by ED BENES

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

Who is it that brings death to all on Ysmault? Jack Moore could not have become a Red Lantern at a more apocalyptic time. But what’s worse: being caught in Atrocitus and Bleez’s civil war, or taking the blame for the infection spreading throughout the Red Lantern Corps? Facing extinction, how long until all the Red Lanterns burn out?

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DC Comics-The New 52, green lantern, green lantern corps, Green Lantern: New Guardians, red lanterns

BATMAN Group Solicits

BATMAN #8

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Backup story written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION

Backup story art by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

Cover by GREG CAPULLO

Variant cover by JASON FABOK

1:200 B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

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

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

Broken and beaten, Bruce Wayne has retreated from Gotham City – the city of Owls – to Wayne Manor. But no place is safe, because the Court is about to strike at the heart of city, and nothing will ever be the same. Be there for the start of the battle for Gotham City’s soul…and the prelude to “The Night of the Owls.”

And in the first chapter of a new backup story, learn the secret history of The Court of Owls – as well as the secrets of Gotham City and the Wayne family!

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

DETECTIVE COMICS #8

Written by TONY S. DANIEL

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and SANDU FLOREA

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

Backup story art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI

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

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

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

Bruce Wayne’s girlfriend, investigative journalist Charlotte Rivers, tries to protect a long-hidden secret even when her own life hangs in the balance. The Scarecrow is after knowledge only she possesses, and he’ll stop at nothing to get it from her. Can Batman uncover Charlotte’s secret past in time to save her future? With the clock ticking and a dose of newly designed fear gas in the air, Batman must first fight his own nightmare as all of Gotham City turns against him.

Plus, don’t miss the start of a new backup story written by Tony S. Daniel and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski (PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE)!

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

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #8

Written by PAUL JENKINS

Art and cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

1:25 B&W Variant cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

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

A series of disturbing events captivates Gotham City as citizens turn on each other all across town. But when toxicology reports turn up negative, it’s left to Batman to determine the source of the problem, bringing him into an encounter with Tweedledum and Tweedledee at an entrance to the mysterious “Wonderland.” With Jim Gordon occupied on a tragic, high-profile case, and madness beginning to take root across the city, can Batman find the source of it all before it’s too late?

BATWING #8

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Cover by KEN LASHLEY

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

Batwing vs. Massacre! The culmination of Massacre’s rampage and destruction of Africa’s first team of heroes, The Kingdom! The battle between Batwing and Massacre crashes Gotham City as Batman, Robin, Batgirl and Nightwing join the fight in a massive, action-packed rumble you won’t want to miss! And the shocking identity of Massacre is revealed at last!

BATMAN AND ROBIN #8

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

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

The “Born To Kill” saga concludes in a storm of fire and water, as Batman and Robin find themselves beaten and battered emotionally, as well as physically, as the fate of NoBody is revealed!

BIRDS OF PREY #8

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art and cover by JESUS SAIZ

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

Rumor has it that Dinah Lance – a.k.a. Black Canary – killed a man with her sonic scream, and she’s been running from the law ever since. But it wasn’t a mere punch that shattered the victim’s skull. Now, something far more dangerous than the law is hell-bent on taking down Black Canary: a cunning enemy who knows her every weakness, both physical and psychological. The only things standing between Dinah and certain death are her friends and teammates: Batgirl, Katana and Starling. But will they still want to protect her after they learn the truth about what she was up to for the past three years?

BATWOMAN #8

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

Art by AMY REEDER and ROB HUNTER

Cover by AMY REEDER

1:25 B&W Variant cover by AMY REEDER

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

Six lives moving through different points in time, all heading toward a crossroads.

Batwoman faces gnashing teeth, claws and otherworldly powers. But can she defeat the villains of Gotham Harbor?

Maro, an arcane wizard, harnesses violent magics to create the vile creature known as The Hook.

Kate Kane struggles with living multiple lives and how that affects her relationship with Maggie.

Detective Maggie Sawyer transports a double agent named Sune.

Jacob Kane still holds onto hope for a life that he so desperately needs in his.

DEO Agent Cameron Chase covertly aids Batwoman in abducting one of the villain Falchion’s inner circle.

The creative team’s unique take on spy stories continues!

BATGIRL #8

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES

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

The metahuman thief and killer Grotesque has set his sights on the perfect woman to add to his collection: Batgirl! Also, we reveal the other traumatic incident in Barbara’s life – one you’ve never heard about before! It’s a Gordon family secret that has never been revealed! You must not miss this story!

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #8

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT

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

Suzie Su is back, and she’s betting a hospital full of hostages will get Red Hood’s attention! If that isn’t enough to keep him and the Outlaws busy, there’s someone waiting in the wings! It’s Tim Drake knocking on Red Hood’s door with a very special package for his estranged “brother.” Don’t miss Red Robin’s cameo this issue, as it ties directly into next month’s “Night of the Owls” Batman event!

NIGHTWING #8

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art by EDDY BARROWS, RUY JOSE and EBER FERREIRA

Cover by EDDY BARROWS

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

A lead-in to next month’s thrilling “Night of the Owls” Batman event! With the Owls descending upon Gotham City, the fate of the city’s leader rests on the shoulders of Nightwing! But as our hero embarks on a mission to rescue Mayor Hady, just how do Cameron Kane and turn-ofthe-century Gotham City factor in? Plus: the untold story of William Cobb – the Talon who’s hunting Bruce Wayne!

CATWOMAN #8

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art by ADRIANA MELO and MARIAH BENES

Cover by GUILLEM MARCH

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

Catwoman has a new running buddy named Spark, and together, they’re taking Gotham City – literally! And when these two thieves team up, it’s twice the haul and twice the trouble. Electricity is in the air...

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