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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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Gail Simone talks with WIRED and NEW NOW NEXT about today’s reveal in BATGIRL #19

In BATGIRL #19 (on stands today) Barbara Gordon, daughter of Gotham City Police Commissioner James Gordon, and her brother’s sibling rivalry comes to a climax you’re not going to want to miss!

But that’s not all. Alysia Yeoh, Barbara Gordon’s roommate, reveals that she is transgender. Writer of the comic book series, Gail Simone spoke to WIRED and NEW NOW NEXT about the emotional reveal and why she wanted to bring a transgender character into the series now.

Head on over to WIRED and NEW NOW NEXT to read the full interviews and pick up BATGIRL #19 today.

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Gail Simone Talks The Launch of THE MOVEMENT

Back in February, THE HUFFINGTON POST announced the launch of the new ongoing monthly and politically charged series, THE MOVEMENT. Hitting stores next month, THE MOVEMENT #1 comes to you from the creative team of writer Gail Simone and artist Freddie Williams II.

“The fun of something like THE MOVEMENT is that it’s a logical extension of how citizens who aren’t media giant journalists, Gotham billionaires, or mythical princesses view the way power works in the DCU,” Simone revealed to COMIC VINE. “How does someone feel when the world is full of superheroes, but all the problems of the world still exist? “

“I don't think the book is about liberal vs. conservative,” the writer continued to NEWSARAMA. “It's about values that comics have always been about, the struggle against injustice on behalf of the little guy, the powerless and innocent. That's pretty bi-partisan.”

As for what characters will be appearing in the series?

“It's mostly new characters, but a couple might have subtle ties to the DCU at large,” Simone divulged to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES. “I am absolutely in love with the core cast, I think they're fresh and thrilling and unlike the characters in any other comic. That said, sharp-eyed readers have already spotted two familiar characters; Katharsis, the brutal avenger from the popular Knightfall arc in BATGIRL, and Tremor, a wonderful badass character who appeared in the pre-[New] 52 SECRET SIX. It's a cast of favorites for me; I haven't had this much fun with a cast since the Secret Six!”

For more from Gail Simone about the launch of THE MOVEMENT, check out the full interviews that ran with the writer this morning in COMIC BOOK RESOURCES, NEWSARAMA, and COMIC VINE. And check out the gallery above for a sneak peek at some of the inaugural issue’s interior art by Freddie Williams II.

THE MOVEMENT #1 arrives in stores on May 1.

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First Look at TIME WARP #1!

Next month, Vertigo’s latest anthology-style one-shot will take you into the far reaches of space. Filled with spectacular sci-fi stories of robots, deep space and lots of time travel twists, TIME WARP #1 comes to you from a wide array of comic book greats and up-and-coming stars of tomorrow – including writers Damon Lindelof, Toby Litt, Matt Kindt, Peter Milligan, Ray Fawkes, Simon Spurrier, Tom King, Gail Simone, and Dan Abnett, and artists Jeff Lemire, Mark Buckingham, Victor Santos, Matt Kindt, MK Perker, Andy MacDonald, Tom Fowler, Gael Bertrand, INJ Culbard, and more!

Below, take an exclusive first look at some of the interior art featured in these various stories, and don’t forget to pick up your copy of TIME WARP #1 when it flies into stores on March 20!

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YALSA announces Great Graphic Novels of 2013

The Young Adult Library Services Association announced their annual "Great Graphic Novels for Teens" list.

Several DC Entertainment titles have been selected:

Wonder Woman: Blood

Batman: The Court of Owls

Batman: Noel

Joe the Barbarian

Batgirl: The Darkest Reflection
A Flight of Angels
Xombi

Additionally, A Flight of Angels was also selected by the Great Graphic Novels for Teens Committee as one of the Top Ten books.

The full list can be seen here.

The Top Ten list can be seen here.

Congratulations all!

Preview Monday: BATGIRL #15 and SAUCER COUNTRY #10

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BATGIRL #15 and SAUCER COUNTRY #10.

Following the jaw-dropping events of BATGIRL #14, The Joker decides that it’s time for a wedding – with Batgirl as his bride! This week, “Death of the Family” continues as Barbara fights back against the murderous Clown Prince of Crime. Can Batgirl succeed and save her mother? Or will she be forced to marry the most feared man in Batman’s Rogues Gallery? Find out in BATGIRL #15, in stores this Wednesday, written by Gail Simone and illustrated by Daniel Sampere and Vicente Cifuentes. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Also this week, “The Reticulan Candidate” storyline concludes in SAUCER COUNTRY #10. While Arcadia and her team move onto the Democratic debate in Las Vegas, Michael finds himself wondering what’s real and what he is truly capable of. Can he finally be honest with Arcadia and tell her about his dreams? Also, who will step up to ask a question and shock everyone during the debate? Written by Paul Cornell and drawn by Ryan Kelly, SAUCER COUNTRY #10 lands in stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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AQUAMAN, BATGIRL and SWEET TOOTH spotlighted in THE NEW YORK TIMES’ 2012 Graphic Novel Holiday Gift Guide

Last week, we told you about the various DCE titles making the best-of-the-year lists over at AMAZON.COM and BARNES AND NOBLE.

Today, we’re pleased to announce that THE NEW YORK TIMES has published their 2012 Holiday Gift Guide, and making the Graphic Novels list was AQUAMAN, VOL. 1: THE TRENCH and BATGIRL, VOL. 1: THE DARKEST REFLECTION.

“Two of the best series to emerge from DC Comics’ decision to reintroduce its heroes feature characters that embrace what came before and move forward,” wrote THE NEW YORK TIMES. “In AQUAMAN: THE TRENCH, the writer Geoff Johns is providing the building blocks to make the undersea hero an A-lister, and the artwork by Ivan Reis is magnificent. Over in BATGIRL: THE DARKEST REFLECTION, Gail Simone has returned Barbara Gordon to the cowl, after a miraculous end to her paralysis at the hands of the Joker — though the post-traumatic stress lingers.”

Also mentioned on the list was Jeff Lemire’s SWEET TOOTH, which THE NEW YORK TIMES described as “engrossing.” Click here to check out the full list and congratulations to all!

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Annuals Spotlight: BATGIRL ANNUAL #1

This Halloween, DC Comics will release its next batch of Annuals. These special oversized issues will not only build off of the events in their respective series, but will also greatly impact the expanding DC Universe. Leading up to their October 31 releases, we’ll be putting individual spotlights on each of these Annual issues by giving you special sneak peeks at what’s to come! Yesterday, you got a taste of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK ANNUAL #1. Today, we’re taking you to Gotham City with a first look at BATGIRL ANNUAL #1.

Written by Gail Simone and illustrated by Admira Wijaya and Daniel Sampere, BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 marks the first meeting between Batgirl and Catwoman in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. Will these two women be able to work together to form an alliance? Or are their differences too extreme? Plus, witness the return of the Talon that Barbara battled during this past spring’s “Night of the Owls” crossover event. And given how things ended the last time she and Batgirl faced off, it’s safe to assume she won’t be knocking at Barbara’s door with a basket of mini-muffins.

“BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 tells the tale of Batgirl’s first meeting with Catwoman and how they are somewhat like oil and water,” teased editor Brian Cunningham. “I can’t say enough great things about Admira Wijaya and Daniel Sampere’s art. Their unique approach makes this Annual look very special, and you have not heard the last of these guys, I can assure you of that.”

Below, take a sneak peek at BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 by checking out Batgirl and Catwoman side-by-side ready for action. And don’t forget to pick up the issue when it hits stores next Wednesday!

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Preview Mondays: BATGIRL #12, BATMAN #12, BATMAN AND ROBIN #12 and FAIREST #6

For this week's installment of Preview Mondays, we're giving you exclusive first looks at BATGIRL #12, BATMAN #12, BATMAN AND ROBIN #12 and FAIREST #6, all in stores this Wednesday.

Featuring a special guest appearance by Batwoman, BATGIRL #12 is written by Gail Simone and is illustrated by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

A stand-alone issue starring the esoteric Harper Row, BATMAN #12 is written by Scott Snyder and features stunning guest art by Becky Cloonan, the first woman to ever illustrate the series. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

Concluding the “Terminus” storyline with one epic showdown, BATMAN AND ROBIN #12 is written by Peter J. Tomasi and is illustrated by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

And wrapping up the premiere story arc of this new FABLES spin-off, FAIREST #6 comes to you from the acclaimed creative team of Bill Willingham, Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Countdown to Comic-Con: Gail Simone on SDCC

Every day until the start of Comic-Con, we’re bringing you something cool to help you count down the days to the start of the big show. Last week we debuted our new Comic-Con print ads. For this week, we reached out to some of our favorite writers and artists to ask them what they enjoy most about San Diego Comic-Con.

Today we’re hearing from Gail Simone, the fan-favorite writer who’s been penning Batgirl’s adventures as a part of DC COMICS – THE NEW 52, and who’s also had ridiculously popular runs on Birds of Prey, Secret Six and Wonder Woman. Here’s what Gail had to say about Comic-Con:

“San Diego Comic-Con was not only the first real convention I ever attended as a guest, it was the first real convention I had ever attended in any capacity. Having SDCC be your introduction to the world of the comic book convention is like using a supernova to toast bread. I can’t even express what a shocking experience it was in all ways. On one side of the massive convention hall, you have fun shops and restaurants and the charming Gaslamp district, on the other side, stunning views of the harbor.

And the hall itself, aisle after aisle of everything I’d always loved but never really gotten to share with others; cosplayers, comics, films, cult TV...there’s a wonderful geek chic about it all, a fantasy glamour, that I still find inspiring to this day. For one long weekend, it’s its own city, a community of believers, people who only came because they love what they love, and this is the place that has it. It’s a party, a concert, a festival, a reunion, a costume ball, and it might also be a little bit of a sanitarium in the best possible way.

Can’t wait to go back. See you there, I hope.”

Gail will be signing in the DC booth and will be a part of the Batman: Beyond the Night of Owls panel on Thursday, July 12th at 2 p.m. (Room 6DE) and the DC Comics – The New 52 panel on Friday, July 13th at 4:15 p.m. (also in Room 6DE). We’ll be covering both of these panels live as they unfold right here on DCComics.com. Don’t miss them, and be sure to swing by THE SOURCE again tomorrow for our next Countdown to Comic-Con feature!

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