He-Man’s Dramatic New Look

By the Power of Grayskull, He-Man is back.  Earlier this month, fans were excited about the launch of HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, a new ongoing monthly series by writer Keith Giffen and artist Pop Mhan. This is just the newest piece of good news for the Masters of the Universe; in 2012 MOTU had a #1 iPad action game and the Facebook page is up 25% in six months from word-of-mouth!

Hitting stores in July, HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #4 will find He-Man captured by Despara, who is ordered to bring him before Hordak. But that’s not the only reason to be excited about issue #4. The issue’s cover by Ed Benes will also introduce He-Man’s new look for DC Comics!

In the epic war against the forces of Hordak ripping through the pages of the current series, He-Man must don the sacred armor of his ancestors.  While fans may be surprised by this turn of events, this dynamic direction for one of the world’s best-known heroes is firmly rooted in the classic legacy of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. After all, so long as you stay true to the core concepts, it’s always exciting to explore new possibilities, right?

Check out the image below to get your first glance at He-Man’s new look, and don’t forget to pick up this exciting new series, in stores now!

First Look at HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1

By the power of Grayskull!

Back in January, MTV GEEK announced that He-Man and the rest of Eternia will get their own monthly ongoing series starting in April. After defeating the maniacal Skeletor and restoring Eternia’s history, HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE are back and better than ever!

Written by the legendary Keith Giffen and illustrated by Pop Mhan, HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE will feature the triumphant return of She-Ra and boast covers by artists Ed Benes, and Terry and Rachel Dodson!  

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1 may not hit stores until next month, but we’ve got your exclusive first look at the eagerly anticipated series here on THE SOURCE! Check out the gallery above for a sneak peek at the inaugural issue’s interior art to witness Hordak and her army invade Eternia!

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1 lands in stores on April 17. And in case you missed it, head on over to MTV GEEK to check out Terry and Rachel Dodson’s variant cover for the issue, and click here to see the limited edition MOTUC action figures variant cover from DC Entertainment and Mattel!

Exclusive Variant Cover for HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1

DC Entertainment and Mattel have joined forces to bring fans an exclusive variant cover for HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1.

This limited edition variant cover, which features a dynamic image of MOTUC action figures in battle, is only available for purchase with a one-year subscription to the comic series for only $24.99 for 12 issues. Click here to order yours today!

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, written by Keith Giffen and illustrated by Pop Mhan, launches on April 17th.

 

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HARLAN ELLISON’S® 7 AGAINST CHAOS HC

Written by HARLAN ELLISON

Art and cover by PAUL CHADWICK

On sale JULY 10 • 208 pg, FC, $24.99 US

Harlan Ellison, science fiction’s brightest luminary, has joined forces with multi-award-winning artist Paul Chadwick, creator of Concrete, to bring you 7 AGAINST CHAOS, a graphic novel that is singular, powerful and unpredictable. This extraordinary odyssey of mystery and adventure will take you to the rim of reality and beyond.

In a distant future, Earth is in grave danger: The fabric of reality itself is unraveling, leading to catastrophic natural disasters, displaced souls appearing from bygone eras, and sudden, shocking cases of spontaneous combustion. The only hope for Earth’s survival is a force of seven warriors, each with his or her special abilities. But can these alien Seven Samurai learn to get along in time to find the source of the gathering chaos and save all of reality?

 

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #1

Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD, AARON JOHNSTON and JEFF PARKER

Art by CHRIS SPROUSE, KARL STORY and CHRIS SAMNEE

Cover by BRYAN HITCH

1:25 Variant cover by CHRIS SAMNEE

On sale MAY 29 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

Don’t miss the debut of this all-new, digital-first series starring The Man of Tomorrow, written and illustrated by some of comics’ finest talents!

Journey into Superman’s past in a tale written by acclaimed Ender’s Game author Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston, with art by TOM STRONG’s Chris Sprouse and Karl Story! Plus, witness Superman’s first encounter with the work of Lex Luthor, brought to you by Jeff Parker (Hulk) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil)!

 

ARROW #7

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM and ANDREW KREISBERG

Art by ALLAN JEFFERSON, LE BEAU UNDERWOOD, VICTOR DRUJINIU, JUAN CASTRO and XERMANICO

Cover by BARRY KITSON

On sale MAY 22 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

Deathstroke’s origin revealed! You do not want to miss this! Plus: The Arrow pairs up with a familiar face to stop a madman with a Robin Hood complex, and when Oliver and Diggle get carjacked, they’re forced to take down the criminals using unconventional means.

 

AME-COMI GIRLS #3

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by SANTI CASAS

Cover by SANFORD GREENE

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

Introducing Jade, the Green Lantern of the Ame-Comi Universe! But can she stop the new villain known as the Flying Guillotine? Plus: Power Girl goes head-to-head with Star Sapphire!

 

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #14

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by FEDERICO DALLOCCHIO

Cover by MICO SUAYAN

On sale MAY 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

Based on the hit videogame Batman: Arkham City! In this issue, learn about Batman’s relationship with Talia al Ghul before the events of Arkham City! But what is the purpose of Talia’s surprise appearance at Bruce Wayne’s speaking engagement…in Metropolis?

 

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #16

Written by ADAM BEECHEN, J.T. KRUL and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by NORM BREYFOGLE, HOWARD

PORTER, LIVESAY and BEN CALDWELL

Cover by NORM BREYFOGLE

On sale MAY 22 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

In “Batman Beyond,” Terry squares off against the sinister Shriek, while Max uncovers the shocking truth about Undercloud. Plus: The Justice League continues the search for Kai-Ro, and you won’t believe who’s coming to the rescue in “Superman Beyond”!

 

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #8

Written by PAUL TOBIN and RICARDO SANCHEZ

Art by TRADD MOORE and SERGIO SANDOVAL

Cover by TRADD MOORE

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

In “Carved,” the new crime wave in Gotham City is stranger than ever. Will Batman solve the puzzle in time to save the citizens’ lives? Plus: The Dark Knight’s investigation into a missing mythological creature created by taxidermy takes a turn for the even more bizarre when he stumbles onto a living version of the creature in “Unnatural Selection!”

 

JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #6

Written by B. CLAY MOORE

Art and cover by TONY HARRIS

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, 6 of 6, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Dr. Hellman’s escaped experiment gains our sympathy, and John Singleton, the sixth Skull, is still in need of a rescue. Will his successor complete the job in Switzerland in time to lend a hand? The miniseries comes to its epic conclusion here!

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 SPECIAL #1

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by AXEL GIMENEZ and DIANA EGEA

Cover by CAT STAGGS

On sale MAY 29 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

Detective John Jones, the Martian Manhunter, steps into the Smallville spotlight in “Effigy,” a stand-alone adventure! A grisly murder in Gotham City sends Martian Manhunter on a quest to confront his past. Guest-starring Batman and Nightwing!

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #13

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by DANIEL HDR

Cover by PETE WOODS

On sale MAY 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

An all-new episode begins with “Argo” part 1 of 3! Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes try to stop war between Earth and a shocking enemy! Plus, a glitch in Booster Gold’s Legion flight ring propels the “Gold Standard,” his trusty robot Skeets and The Man of Steel into the 31st century.

 

BATMAN: LI’L GOTHAM #2

Written by DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art and cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E • DIGITAL FIRST

In the second issue of the new, digital-first series, the search for a missing holiday choir leads Batman and Nightwing into a confrontation with Mr. Freeze! But in this heartfelt Christmas tale, the frozen fiend’s motives aren’t as nefarious as they seem…

And on a festive New Year’s Eve, Catwoman thinks she’ll be spending a quiet night at home, contemplating her New Year’s resolutions—until Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn show up, that is!

 

GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #13

Written by IVAN COHEN

Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA

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

The Interceptor crew visits an old friend for the intergalactic Aftel Cup Race! Hal puts his friend’s car through its paces as a mysterious competitor helps him out—and why is Lobo determined to stop him?

 

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #33

Written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art and cover by ROBERT POPE and SCOTT McRAE

On sale MAY 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

Heavy metal rock band “Smooch” is scared silly when the ghost of Johnny B. Badd shows up and puts on a show-stopping performance! Can Mystery Inc. crack the case and bring back the music?

 

INSURGENT #5

Written by F.J. DeSANTO and TODD SMITH

Art and cover by FEDERICO DALLOCCHIO

On sale MAY 8 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T+

The action in Manhattan heats up as Cindy Ford attempts a rescue mission and John Ravane battles the Insurgent Leader. And as President Chong looks on in horror, his secret machinations are revealed! When Ravane makes his final choice, will anyone be left standing?

 

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #2

Written by KEITH GIFFEN

Art by POP MHAN

Cover by HOWARD PORTER

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

In the second issue of the new, ongoing series, Hordak’s forces have invaded Eternia, and Despara’s identity is revealed! But what is her relationship to He-Man? And will he be able to stop her from killing everyone he loves?

 

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE ORIGIN OF HORDAK #1

Written by KEITH GIFFEN and BRIAN KEENE

Art and cover by KEITH GIFFEN and SCOTT KOBLISH

One-shot • On sale MAY 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

How does one go about becoming a demigod? And, what the heck is a demigod anyway? These questions and more will be answered in MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE ORIGIN OF HORDAK! Travel to the distant past and learn how the old gods died and how Hordak went from being a conquerer of the cosmos to something very like a god.

 

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US #5

Written by TOM TAYLOR

Art by JHEREMY RAAPACK and TOM DERENICK

Cover by DREW JOHNSON

On sale MAY 29 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

Based on the upcoming DC fighting game from NetherRealm Studios, creators of Mortal Kombat! Batman has two allies: Damian and Dick Grayson. One is with him, while the other has joined Superman’s cause. The conflict between The Dark Knight and The Man of Steel is about to turn very personal. Plus: The Flash travels to Australia and ponders his own allegiances.

 

Click here to see a gallery of covers for the above titles.

 

(ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #1 variant cover by Chris Samnee)

Exclusive MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Previews

In case you missed previous issues of HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Skeletor has rewritten all of Eternia’s history. Now, a scrawny and simple woodsman named Adam (a.k.a. He-Man) is haunted by dreams of his past glory. But will he ever remember his former life as a hero?

 

This month, HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #6 concludes the fan-favorite mini-series. In this explosive finale, Adam has harnessed the power to become the hero he was always meant to be. And with the help of his friends, he will fight back against the man who stole his memories: Skeletor! But when it’s all over, who will be left holding the Power of Grayskull? From writer Keith Giffen and artist Pop Mhan, HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #6 goes on sale tomorrow. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

And if you want even more MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, don’t miss this Wednesday’s exciting release of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE ORIGIN OF HE-MAN #1! In this one-shot, discover how Prince Adam first harnessed the Power of Grayskull. Plus, witness the first battle between Adam’s powerful alter ego He-Man and the maniacal Skeletor!

 

Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov and illustrated by Ben Oliver, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE ORIGIN OF HE-MAN #1 hits stores tomorrow. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

And don’t forget to pick up HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1 this spring! From writer Keith Giffen and artist Pop Mhan, this first chapter of the all-new and ongoing adventures of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe hits shelves on April 17.

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AME-COMI GIRLS #2

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art and cover by EDUARDO FRANCISCO

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

• All-new digital adventures in print for the first time!

• The battle continues as Power Girl fights Brainiac at the Earth’s core for the planet’s survival.

• On Brainiac’s ship, an unlikely team of heroines and villains come together to do their part.

• Will Batgirl and Robin help save the world, only to be grounded by their parents?

 

ARROW #6

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM and ANDREW KREISBERG

Art by MIKE GRELL, XERMANICO, SERGIO SANDOVAL and POL GAS

Cover by DAN PANOSIAN

On sale APRIL 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• All-new digital adventures in print for the first time, inspired by the hit TV series!

• In an attempt to take down a Venezuelan drug cartel, Oliver gives one of its members a chance at redemption!

• While attending a football game, Oliver encounters a deranged madman threatening to destroy the entire stadium! Can the Arrow take him down without revealing his identity?

• A case from Detective Lance’s past leads him down a dangerous road for the first time...

 

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #15

Written by ADAM BEECHEN, J.T. KRUL and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by NORM BREYFOGLE, HOWARD PORTER, LIVESAY and BEN CALDWELL

Cover by HOWARD PORTER and LIVESAY

On sale APRIL 17 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• All-new digital adventures in print for the first time!

• Superman’s resolve is tested as the Trillian civil war reaches its climax!

• The Justice League attempts to uncover the truth about the mysterious “Brain Trust!”

• After the shocking revelations in the last issue, a brand-new threat emerges for Batman!

 

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #13

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art and cover by ERIC NGUYEN

On sale APRIL 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• All-new digital adventures in print for the first time!

• All-new tales based on the hit videogame Batman: Arkham City!

• See Black Mask captured behind the walls of Arkham City...with some of his least favorite fellow convicts!

• In the epic gang war between The Joker and The Penguin, which side will Black Mask choose?

 

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #7

Written by JOE HARRIS

Art and cover by JASON MASTERS

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

• All-new digital adventures in print for the first time!

• In “Haunted Arkham,” something has been stirring up the inmates at Arkham, especially Maxie Zeus!

• Something wicked this way comes, and it’s trying to communicate with The Dark Knight.

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #12

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by JORGE JIMENEZ

Cover by SCOTT KOLINS

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

• All-new digital adventures in print for the first time!

• The shocking conclusion to “Haunted.”

• Superman and Impulse face off against the Black Flash in Las Vegas!

• Meanwhile, events move into crisis mode on Earth 2...

 

JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #5

Written by B. CLAY MOORE

Art and cover by TONY HARRIS

On sale APRIL 17 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The Whistling Skull’s in a bit of a jam at Der Karneval!

• Can Nigel overcome his snake phobia in time to help him?

• These horrifying products of Nazi experimentation, however, refuse to go down without a fight.

• And in Japan, more is revealed about the fate of the previous Skull!

 

BATMAN: LI’L GOTHAM #1

Written by DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

1:10 Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

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

• The first time in print for this hit all-ages digital first series!

• First, Robin needs Batman’s help to learn the true meaning of Halloween. Then, on Thanksgiving, Batman and Robin join the families of Gotham City around the table for a holiday feast—and birds of a feather flock together to stage a march against the city...led by The Penguin!

 

SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #12

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

On sale APRIL 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E • FINAL ISSUE

• Because you demanded it! The return of the lunch lady! Er, we mean, the return of DARKSEID!

• Has he returned for good—or evil? Is he going to make us pancakes?

• When the Super Family leaps into action, will they be trapped in Apokolips?!

 

MAD MAGAZINE #521

Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS

On sale APRIL 24 • 56 pg, FC, $5.99 US

April’s here, and that means it’s time for a new issue of MAD! Hey, it’s more fun than doing your tax returns, right?

 

LOONEY TUNES #212

Written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art and cover by ROBERT POPE and SCOTT McRAE

On sale APRIL 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Bugs Bunny makes a wrong turn at Albuquerque and ends up in Rocky and Mugsy’s jail cell!

• Can Bugs be their way out? Or will they realize there’s no place like home?

 

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #32

Written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art by SCOTT NEELY

Cover by SCOTT GROSS

On sale APRIL 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Famed movie director Albert Hatchplot is being haunted by the greatest menaces from his most famous movies!

• Can Scooby and the gang survive the crazed birds and killer crop dusters long enough to discover the truth?

 

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1

Written by KEITH GIFFEN

Art by POP MHAN

Cover by ED BENES

1:25 Variant cover by TERRY DODSON and RACHEL DODSON

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

• First exciting issue of the new, ongoing adventures of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe!

• While the Masters of the Universe mourn the loss of a fallen friend, Hordak infiltrates Eternia!

• Featuring the return of She-Ra! Now known as Despara, the most lethal weapon in Hordak’s army, she returns to Eternia as He-Man’s newest enemy!

 

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US #4

Written by TOM TAYLOR

Art by JHEREMY RAAPACK and MIKE S. MILLER

Cover by MICO SUAYAN

On sale APRIL 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• All-new digital adventures in print for the first time!

• Based on the upcoming DC fighting game from NetherRealm Studios, creators of Mortal Kombat!

• Superman discovers that not every nation on Earth is willing to fall in line with the new world order!

• A team of the world’s most powerful Super Heroes unites to confront an old ally.

 

INSURGENT #4

Written by F.J. DeSANTO and TODD FARMER

Art and cover by FEDERICO DALLOCCHIO

On sale APRIL 3 • 32 pg, FC, 4 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• John Ravane leads his elite commandos into the heart of occupied Manhattan to rescue the most powerful leaders on Earth from the clutches of the Insurgents while also trying to locate the deadly Tenth Plague device before it detonates.

• After Ravane learns where the U.S. government is holding his daughter, can Cindy keep the mission AND Ravane from going off the rails before New York City is lost forever to the Insurgents?

• As the Insurgent Leader secretly tries to negotiate with President Chong for peace, loyalties are questioned, lives are lost, and action abounds in this original miniseries!

 

Click here to see a gallery of covers for the above titles.

 

 (The cover for HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1 by Ed Benes)

Exclusive Preview of HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #5

In case you missed previous issues of the fan-favorite miniseries, HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Skeletor has rewritten all of Eternia’s history. Now a scrawny and simple woodsman named Adam (a.k.a. He-Man) is haunted by dreams of his past glory. But will he ever remember his former life as a hero?

 

This month, in HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #5, Adam and Teela continue their fight to the death in order to survive as Evil-Lyn’s prisoners. After a daring escape, the pair looks for a way out of the castle. When it seems like there is no way out, Adam discovers a secret chamber, guarded by a magnificent beast … Battle Cat! Can Adam survive the battle or is this the end of He-Man?

 

From writer Keith Giffen and artists Pop Mhan and Philip Tan, HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #5 goes on sale tomorrow. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

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ARROW #3

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM and ANDREW KREISBERG

Art by MIKE GRELL, SERGIO SANDOVAL and JORGE JIMENEZ

Cover by PHIL HESTER

On sale JANUARY 30 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital first adventures, based on the CW TV show!

• In this action-packed issue, The Arrow continues his crusade against the underworld of Starling City!

• But Oliver’s resolve is tested as his secret identity puts him at odds with those closest to him...

 

AME-COMI GIRLS #4: FEATURING POWER GIRL

Written by JUSTN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by MIKE BOWDEN

Cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

On sale JANUARY 16 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first stories.

• Part 4 of the first Ame-Comi story line!

• An all-female Manhunter force is out to destroy Power Girl!

• Plus: A long-lost relative arrives in Kansas.

 

HUMAN BOMB #2

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art and cover by JERRY ORDWAY

On sale JANUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 4, $2.99 US • RATED T

• John discovers the secrets of his metahuman gene.

• Who are the Men in Black?

 

JSA: LIBERTY FILES – THE WHISTLING SKULL #2

Written by B. CLAY MOORE

Art and cover by TONY HARRIS

On sale JANUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The previous Whistling Skull vanished in Japan, but where is his body?

• Back in Nazi-occupied Europe, the mystery of the missing villagers deepens.

• And Nigel and William encounter an eerie sideshow at Der Karneval.

 

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #12

Written by ADAM BEECHEN, J.T. KRUL, DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by HOWARD PORTER, LIVESAY, NORM BREYFOGLE and BEN CALDWELL

Cover by HOWARD PORTER and LIVESAY

On sale JANUARY 30 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first stories.

• The penultimate chapter of the “10,000 Clowns” Batman Beyond epic is here!

• Don’t miss the Beyond debuts of not one but TWO legendary DC characters! (Here’s a hint: one of them is Lobo—because he’d want you to know, anyway.)

• Plus: A look at Barda’s origin from guest artist Ben Caldwell!

 

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #10

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by BRUNO REDONDO and DAVID LOPEZ

Cover by DAVE WILKINS

On sale JANUARY 16 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first stories based on the hit video game Batman: Arkham City.

• The Penguin recruits Deadshot to end his rivalry with The Joker!

• The origin of Deadshot is revealed!

 

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #4

Written by T.J. FIXMAN, ANDREW DABB and JONATHAN LARSEN

Art by CHRISTOPHER MITTEN, GIORGIO PONTRELLI and TAN ENG HUAT

Cover by JHEREMY RAAPACK

On sale JANUARY 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first stories.

• There’s a new crime fighter in town, and he’s captured The Joker!

• When a new Batman movie begins filming in Gotham City, it brings out the crazies—literally!

• Plus: Two-Face unveils his most diabolical plan yet!

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #9

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER • Art by JORGE JIMENEZ

Cover by SCOTT KOLINS

On sale JANUARY 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first stories.

• An old friend returns to the series with a new look. What terrible secret is he carrying?

• The secret of “Earth Two” Chloe is revealed.

 

JOE KUBERT PRESENTS #4

Written and illustrated by JOE KUBERT, SAM GLANZMAN and BRIAN BUNIAK

Cover by JOE KUBERT

On sale JANUARY 30 • 48 pg, no interior ads, FC, 4 of 6, $4.99 US • RATED T

• The Redeemer heads out West for a post-Civil War adventures and encounters Firehair!

• Sam Glanzman’s experiences aboard the U.S.S. Stevens take off on a mystical tangent, and Angel and the Ape return in a brawl!

 

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #29

Written by SCOTT GROSS

Art and cover by SCOTT GROSS

On sale JANUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• When actors start to disappear from a movie shoot, Mystery Inc. joins the cast to crack the case from the inside!

• Can the gang solve this mystery before the producers pull the plug?

 

GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #10

Written by IVAN COHEN

Art by DARIO BRIZUELA

On sale JANUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• The Red Lanterns attack a ship, leaving only one small survivor!

• Razer has his doubts about the Interceptor crew’s role in saving the child.

• Will there be a happy ending to this runaway tale?

 

SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #9

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• The mysterious Brainiac arrives! Is he an alien, a robot, or both?!

• Will he shrink Metropolis with his shrinking ray?

• How did he find the Fortress of Solitude anyway?

• Find out in this epic issue!

 

YOUNG JUSTICE #24

Written by GREG WEISMAN

Art and cover by CHRISTOPHER JONES

On sale JANUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Deadshot attempts assassination!

• Batgirl fights alone against Match!

• Kylstar decimates Superboy and the Justice League!

• Nightwing’s team fails against Brainiac!

 

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US #1

Written by TOM TAYLOR

Art and cover by JHEREMY RAAPACK

On sale JANUARY 30 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• Based on DC’s latest highly anticipated video game from the makers of Mortal Kombat!

• The first time in print for these digital-first stories.

• This prequel explains the events leading up to the start of this epic game!

 

INSURGENT #1

Written by F.J. DeSANTO and TODD FARMER

Art and cover by FEDERICO DALLOCCHIO

On sale JANUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6 • $2.99 US • RATED T+

• In the near future, the American government, using a powerful new form of nanotech, builds a secret military force composed of unknowing ordinary citizens…what would happen if a mysterious terrorist group started ACTIVATING these sleeping super soldiers for something far more sinister?

• Former government-sanctioned bounty hunter John Ravane is the one man who could possibly stop the second American Civil War…but that’s ONLY if he can be convinced—or coerced—into returning to active duty!

• Cutting-edge science fiction and hi-tech military action collide in this explosive new original miniseries!

 

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #6

Written by KEITH GIFFEN

Art by PHILIP TAN and RUY JOSE

Wraparound cover by DAVE WILKINS

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6, $2.99 US

• The epic battle between He-Man and Skeletor comes to an explosive conclusion!

• As the dust settles, who will be left holding the Power of Grayskull?

 

LOT 13 #4

Written by STEVE NILES

Art and cover by GLENN FABRY

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, 4 of 5, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

• As the mystery deepens, family members turn to each other for support.

• Will even strong family ties be enough to save them?

• Then things take a turn for the (even more) gruesome!

 

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE ORIGIN OF HE-MAN #1

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art and cover by BEN OLIVER

One-shot • On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

• Learn how Prince Adam first harnessed the Power of Grayskull!

• Witness the first battle between He-Man and Skeletor!

 

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BEYOND DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Group Solicits

ARROW #1-2

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM and ANDREW KREISBERG

Art by MIKE GRELL, JORGE JIMENEZ and SERGIO SANDOVAL

Issue #1: Photo cover

Issue #1 1:5 Variant cover by MIKE GRELL

issue #2 cover by MIKE GRELL

Issue #1 retrosolicited • On sale NOVEMBER 28

Issue #2 on sale JANUARY 2

40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Retailers: ARROW #1 will ship with two covers. See the order form for details.

• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!

• Discover exciting new mysteries and plotlines for the ultimate Arrow experience!

• Written by the show’s creators and featuring covers and interior art from legendary GREEN ARROW: THE LONGBOW HUNTERS artist MIKE GRELL!

 

HUMAN BOMB #1

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art and cover by JERRY ORDWAY

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 4, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Ex-Marine and war veteran Michael Taylor discovers a conspiracy to use human bombs to destroy the United States! But how can he possibly stop them when he could be their ultimate bomb?

 

JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #1

Written by B. CLAY MOORE

Art and cover by TONY HARRIS

1:10 Variant cover by TONY HARRIS

On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T

Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. See the order form for details.

• A new series from acclaimed creators B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick) and Tony Harris (EX MACHINA, STARMAN)!

• In 1940s Europe, the Nazi war machine is on the move…but crimes are still committed in even the smallest hamlets. Can one heroic duo solve the most bizarre mystery of all?

• From the world of the JSA LIBERTY FILES, witness the birth of a new hero for the ages!

 

JOE KUBERT PRESENTS #3

Written and illustrated by JOE KUBERT, BRIAN BUNIAK and SAM GLANZMAN

Cover by JOE KUBERT

On sale JANUARY 2 • 48 pg, interior ads, FC, 3 of 6, $4.99 US • RATED T

• The lost JOE KUBERT classic “The Redeemer” continues!

• Plus, a very strange turn of events in “Angel and The Ape,” and another

heartbreaking chapter of “U.S.S. Stevens.”

 

AME-COMI GIRLS: FEATURING DUELA DENT #3

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art and cover by TED NAIFEH

On sale DECEMBER 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!

• Part 3 of the first Ame-Comi story line!

• The origin of the Duela Dent!

• First appearance of Ame-Comi Brainiac!

 

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #9

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by PETER NGUYEN and CRAIG YEUNG

Cover by DAVE WILKINS

On sale DECEMBER 12 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!

• Batman must save Vicki Vale from The Mad Hatter!

• Follows up The Mad Hatter battle from BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY!

• Features Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.

 

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #11

Written by ADAM BEECHEN, J.T. KRUL, DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by FIONA STAPLES, HOWARD PORTER, LIVESAY and NORM BREYFOGLE

Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

On sale JANUARY 2 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!

• The Joker King’s assault on Gotham City takes a dark, sinister twist…can Bruce Wayne and Batman thwart his evil plan?

• The origin of Justice League Beyond member Micron is revealed, illustrated by the Eisner-nominated Fiona Staples, artist on the best-selling series Saga.

• The shocking motivations of Superman’s new enemies are revealed — followed by the Beyond Universe debut of one of DC’s most beloved characters!

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #8

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by CHRISCROSS and MARC DEERING

Cover by MICO SUAYAN

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!

• The “Detective” epic reaches its heartpounding conclusion!

• BATMAN and GREEN ARROW versus a Prankster-controlled MISTER FREEZE!

• SUPERMAN versus PRANKSTER for the fate of METROPOLIS!

 

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #3

Written by STEVE NILES

Art and cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!

• After The Joker again escapes from Arkham Asylum, Batman begins to seriously question his impact on Gotham City.

• A surprising delivery from Gordon could change everything!

• Steve Niles (co-creator of 30 Days of Night) and Trevor Hairsine (Captain America) create a unique and poignant tale of The Dark Knight!

 

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #28

Written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art by ROBERT POPE and SCOTT McRAE

Cover by SCOTT GROSS

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Oh no! A royal wraith is terrorizing a Chanukah celebration!

• Can Scooby and friends save the Festival of Lights?

• Find out what other yuletide ghouls lurk in this Scooby-Doo holiday special!

 

LOONEY TUNES #210

Written by SCOTT GROSS

Art by ROBERT POPE and SCOTT McRAE

Cover by SCOTT GROSS

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Bugs Bunny is running wild in a museum—and Elmer has to catch him!

• What kind of impression(ism) will they make?

• Has Bugs been framed?

 

GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #9

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA

On sale DECEMBER 12• 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• The Interceptor crew is attacked!

• Hal and Razer get sucked into Myrwhydden’s pocket dimension!

• How will Kilowog and Aya fare against the Red Lanterns?

• The Free Comic Book Day story is completed in this issue!

 

YOUNG JUSTICE #23

Written by GREG WEISMAN

Art and cover by CHRISTOPHER JONES

On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Batgirl takes on Match—alone!

• Alpha Squad infiltrates Brainiac’s ship as it hovers above Metropolis!

• Superboy and the Justice League battle their captor, Kylstar!

 

SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #8

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Who are the mysterious alien menaces with the super family’s powers?

• What is that strange alien symbol? What does it mean to Superman – and to Krypton?

 

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #5

Written by KEITH GIFFEN

Art by PHILIP TAN and RUY JOSE

Cover by DAVE WILKINS

On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $2.99 US

• As Adam is close to regaining his memories, he must now battle his most faithful companion: Battle Cat!

• Skeletor puts his final plans for Adam’s destruction into place…will Eternia ever be the same?

 

LOT 13 #3

Written by STEVE NILES

Art and cover by GLENN FABRY

On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 5, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

• The secrets of the house—and dangers—are deepening with every passing hour!

• Austin’s reappearance covered in blood and holding a tomahawk raises some questions concerning not just to WHERE his family is, but WHEN!

 

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(The cover for SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #8 by Mico Suayan)

BEYOND DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Group Solicits

JOE KUBERT PRESENTS #2

Written and illustrated by JOE KUBERT, BRIAN BUNIAK and SAM GLANZMAN

Cover by JOE KUBERT

On sale NOVEMBER 28 • 48 pg, FC, 2 of 6, no interior ads, $4.99 US • RATED T

• At last: A lost Joe Kubert classic sees print! The amazing sci-fi epic THE REDEEMER begins in this issue!

• New stories with classic characters ANGEL AND THE APE and the crew of the U.S.S. STEVENS!

 

AME-COMI GIRLS: FEATURING BATGIRL #2

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art and cover by SANFORD GREEN

On sale NOVEMBER 14 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!

• Part 2 of the first Ame-Comi storyline starring female versions of Batman and Robin.

• Batgirl falls into Duela Dent’s trap!

 

BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY — END GAME #1

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art and cover by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER

1:25 Variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON and DEREK FRIDOLFS

One-shot • On sale NOVEMBER 14 • 64 pg, FC, $6.99 US • RATED T

• Based on events directly from the ARKHAM CITY videogame

• The final, climactic battle between Batman and The Joker leads to traumatic ramifications in this epic-length adventure

• The entire digital first, 60-page story, in print for the first time!

• Powerful, moody artwork and wraparound cover by Jason Shawn Alexander (GOTHAM CENTRAL, Abe Sapien: The Drowning, Queen and Country)

 

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #8

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by DARICK ROBERTSON and RICHARD CLARK

Cover by DAVE WILKINS

On sale NOVEMBER 14 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!

• The Joker and Penguin gangs fight for control of the tunnels under Arkham.

• The origin of Arkham’s Killer Croc revealed!

 

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #10

Written by ADAM BEECHEN, J.T. KRUL, DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN, DEREK FRIDOLFS, HOWARD PORTER, LIVESAY and NORM BREYFOGLE

Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

On sale NOVEMBER 28 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The digital-first saga continues in the print debut of these Beyond adventures!

• Witness the last stand of the Justice League against Kobra in this storyline’s cataclysmic conclusion!

• Superman settles into his new civilian identity as a ghost from his past appears to torment his future!

• “10,000 Clowns” continues as Batman and his allies desperately try to stop the assault on Gotham City!

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #7

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by CHRISCROSS and MARC DEERING

Cover by MICO SUAYAN

On sale NOVEMBER 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital first adventures!

• It’s a four-way, knock-down, drag out rumble as Intergang guns-for-hire

PRANKSTER and MISTER FREEZE join the fray.

• Can BATMAN and SUPERMAN survive these villains and protect the life of – Joe Chill?!

 

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #2

Written by B. CLAY MOORE

Art and cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH

On sale NOVEMBER 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The first time in print for these digital first adventures!

• The Dark Knight battles some of his greatest foes in this oversized adventure!

• The Joker’s put a mind-bendingly nefarious plan into effect for the wealthy of Gotham City…

 

SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #7

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

On sale NOVEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Who is the Terrible TOYMAN? What does he want, anyway? Where does he get all those cool toys?

• Can’t a Super Family have a Tooth Fairy Party in peace?

• Better save your receipts, because these toys are about to malfunction!

 

GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #8

Written by IVAN COHEN

Art and cover by LUCIANO VECCHIO • RATED E

• Aya’s experiment has knocked the Interceptor offline!

• Hal Jordan is stranded on a hostile planet – and his power ring is running low on energy!

• Will the change last long enough to help the Hammer Tribe defeat the Lizardriders?

 

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #27

Written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art by SCOTT NEELY

Cover by SCOTT GROSS

On sale NOVEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• A day at the beach turns into a watery whodunit!

• What other monsters lurk in the depths of this murky mystery?

• One thing’s for sure: Scuba-Doo is on the case!

 

DC NATION #2

Written by VARIOUS

Art by VARIOUS

Montage cover

On sale NOVEMBER 7 • 64 pg, FC, 8” x 10.5”, $4.99 US

• DC NATION is back with an all-new, Bat-tacular issue!

• Enjoy exciting holiday adventures with your favorite DC heroes (and villains)!

• Featuring an exclusive sneak peek at the much-anticipated new series Beware The Batman!

 

YOUNG JUSTICE #22

Written by GREG WEISMAN

Art and cover by CHRISTOPHER JONES

On sale NOVEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• The Invasion continues!

• Earth’s greatest heroes are kidnapped by Kylstar!

• Brainiac has Metropolis under glass and Lex Luthor’s secret weapon is on the loose!

 

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #4

Written by KEITH GIFFEN

Art by PHILIP TAN

Cover by DAVE WILKINS

On sale NOVEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, 4 of 6, $2.99 US

• Teela and Adam journey to a mysterious volcano where they’ll face Evil-Lyn and her warlord, MAN-AT-ARMS!

• Can Adam and Teela defeat their former ally?

 

LOT 13 #2

Written by STEVE NILES

Art and cover by GLENN FABRY

On sale NOVEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 5, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

• An overnight stay turns into a terrifying hell for a young family!

• As the horror mounts, the question becomes this: How far would you go to protect your family?

 

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(The cover for JOE KUBERT PRESENTS #2 by Joe Kubert)

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