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.

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

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment announce the details - and an invitation - to the ultimate battle of superhero supremacy for the upcoming fighting game, Injustice: Gods Among Us.

For the next 10 weeks, the roster of legendary DC Comics characters will enter the Injustice Battle Arena. Each week, a new pair of challengers will enter the arena, as fans are given the opportunity to vote on who they believe would come out as champion.

Every Monday, combatants will be revealed in weekly match-up videos. Detailing the skills, attributes and technology of the week’s competing DC Comics warriors, the videos also include man-on-the-street and celebrity experts explaining which character in the battle has earned their vote.

All votes and submissions must be submitted by Thursday night, and the results will be announced in a final fight video, showing the all-out battles and ultimate victor of that week's match-up.

The teaser video that explains the campaign can be watched by clicking on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egEQYRBAkZs

Fans can also view the first match-up video of the campaign here:  http://youtu.be/wgfmwK9X104

By participating in these weekly show-downs, fans based in the United States can enter to win amazing prizes each week, simply by submitting their votes for each complete round of competition. Voice your opinion via Facebook, YouTube or Twitter and join the debate!
 
To vote on each week’s battle and be eligible to win prizes, visit:http://injustice.dccomics.com 

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!

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

Adding to the excitement around next year’s launch of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s “Injustice: Gods Among Us” game, DC Collectibles will be releasing an all new line of highly detailed and articulated 3 3/4” action figures based on characters from the game.  The first round of two-pack sets will be released in April 2013 and will feature Green Arrow paired with Deathstroke, and Wonder Woman paired with Solomon Grundy. Each set costs $29.95.

The launch of this new line follows DC Collectibles successful run of 3 3/4” action figures as Con exclusives during 2012.  The Injustice line will be available broadly at comic book retailers and online at www.shopdccollectibles.com. Keep an eye out for more Injustice two-pack sets coming from DC Collectibles very soon!