DC Digital Comics: Celebrating Black History Month

From the honor and strength of John Stewart, to the pure techno power of Cyborg, to the energy and humor of Static Shock, DC’s African-American heroes have become both inspirations and favorites of DC fans the world over. John Stewart first joined the Green Lantern Corps in the 1970s and remains the definitive Green Lantern to a generation of fans who grew up with the Justice League animated series. Cyborg has overcome great injury and physical change and now fights alongside Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman in the Justice League. Static Shock has appeared in multiple DC Comics universes and headlined his own hit animated series. These three favorites have joined with other pioneering African-American super heroes in representing the best in all of us, blazing new trails while defending our world and the universe as a whole from injustice.

 

In February, millions of us nationwide take time to remember and celebrate our African-American heritage in what’s become known as Black History Month. With so much of our history here at DC Comics now available digitally, there’s never been a better time to discover or rediscover DC’s African-American trailblazers. Throughout all of February, look for discounted prices on the titles that helped forge new territory in comics. Whether you’re discovering these stories for the first time, or rediscovering classic tales that you may not have read in a while, we hope you join with us in celebrating Black History Month and appreciating the important role these African-American characters have played in our comic books and popular culture as a whole.

 

Look for different titles available each week in February—all only 99 cents an issue. Starting 1/31/13 in the DC Comics Digital Store.

 

Exclusive Preview of DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #0!

In stores tomorrow, DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #0 is a special over-sized anthology issue that reveals the origins and secrets of O.M.A.C., Mister Terrific, Hawk & Dove, Blackhawks, and Deadman!

 

See the origins of O.M.A.C. and the purpose behind the Eye’s creation. Mister Terrific travels into the 9th Dimension to see his past, present and future and discovers a secret about his own son! Hawk and Dove’s origins are revealed but will the delicate balance of war and peace be maintained or will war finally crush peace once and for all? The Blackhawks complete their first mission – will all the members survive it?  And finally, when Deadman is transported into the body of the man who killed him, will he seek revenge or find forgiveness in his heart?

 

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #0 comes to you from the creative team of Keith Giffen, Dan DiDio, and Scott Koblish (O.M.A.C.), James Robinson and Tom Derenick (Mister Terrific), Rob Liefeld and Marat Mychaels (Hawk & Dove), Tony Bedard, Carlos Rodriguez, and BIT (Blackhawks), and Tony Bedard and Scott McDaniel (Deadman). Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

Welcome to the Tuesday Roundup

 

It’s a big Internet and your lunch break is only so long. How are you supposed to hunt down all of DC’s new comic previews when they’re spread all across the Web? You may be a fan, but the last time you checked, tracking down errant first-looks wasn’t part of the job description.

 

Well, close up that search engine tab and give your weary browser a break. Once again, we’re giving you links to all of Monday’s previews right here for your comfort and convenience. Starting today, we’re calling this our TUESDAY ROUNDUP, and it’s here to make your life as a NEW 52 fan much easier.

 

So whether your preference is surveying the streets of Gotham with BATGIRL, getting deadly with DEATHSTROKE, or taking up arms with the Creature Commandos in FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E., one thing is clear. It’s time to get clicking.

 

This week’s new comic previews:

 

USA TODAY previewed DEATHSTROKE #7 and interviewed writer Kyle Higgins.

 

IGN previewed SUICIDE SQUAD #7.

 

GAWKER’s KOTAKU previewed BATGIRL #7.

 

GAWKER’s IO9 previewed SUPERBOY #7.

 

UGO previewed DEMON KNIGHTS #7.

 

MTV GEEK previewed BATMAN AND ROBIN #7.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES previewed BATWOMAN #7.

 

NEWSARAMA previewed FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #7.

 

COMICVINE previewed GRIFTER #7.

 

IFANBOY previewed LEGION LOST #7.

 

The DC Comics website previewed GREEN LANTERN #7.

 

The Superman Facebook page previewed RESURRECTION MAN #7.

 

DC Comics' official Twitter account previewed MISTER TERRIFIC #7.

Tomorrow’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Earlier today, we linked to all of the exclusive previews of the second batch of sixth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, 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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Previews of Wednesday’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Here’s a round up of the exclusive previews from this week’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 releases, on sale tomorrow.

USA TODAY has a sneak peek at BATWOMAN #6, which kicks off a new story arc for the series and serves as the debut issue of artist Amy Reeder. In the new story arc, readers will be introduced to Maro, a villain who according to series co-writer W. Haden Blackman, “represents a more dangerous supernatural threat than Batwoman has yet faced.” And in case you missed it on Friday, be sure to also check out USA TODAY’s exclusive preview of the Hunt for Harley Quinn with SUICIDE SQUAD #6 and interview with series writer Adam Glass.

MAXIM gave you your first look at SUPERBOY #6, IGN took you to Arkham Asylum with their exclusive preview of RESURRECTION MAN #6 and GAWKER’s IO9 debuted a sequence from BATMAN AND ROBIN #6. MTV GEEK has a sneak peek at MISTER TERRIFIC #6, UGO previewed BATGIRL #6 and COMPLEX MAGAZINE posted the first five pages of GRIFTER #6.

Meanwhile, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES quenched your thirst for more FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. with their exclusive preview of issue #6, NEWSARAMA powered up your ring by debuting four pages from GREEN LANTERN #6 and COMICVINE has your first look at DEMON KNIGHTS #6.

And over in the world of social media, check out the exclusive previews of DEATHSTROKE #6 and LEGION LOST #6 that ran on DC Comics’ official Facebook and Google+ pages.

To be continued …

JUSTICE LEAGUE Group Solicits

JUSTICE LEAGUE #8

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by CARLOS D’ANDA

Backup story art by GARY FRANK

Cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS

1:25 Variant cover by MIKE CHOI

1:200 B&W Variant cover by JIM LEE

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

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

In the five years that the Justice League has been a team, Green Arrow has never once been a member. And he intends to rectify that right here, right now! One member against his candidacy: Aquaman!

Plus, in "The Curse of Shazam" part 2, Billy arrives in his new foster home just as an ancient evil is uncovered halfway across the world.

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #8

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art by AARON LOPRESTI and MATT RYAN

Cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

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

The plan was for the JLI was to be installed as Earth’s official protective team. But once Breakdown attacked, that all came to a swift and sudden end. Now, as the pall of death and injury hang over the team, all that matters is survival. Featuring the introduction of a surprise new team member!

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AQUAMAN #8

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

1:25 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

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

Part 2 of “The Other League”! As a deadly hunter continues his murderous quest for the Atlantean trident, an unknown chapter of Aquaman’s life is revealed! Before he was a part of the Justice League, Aquaman was Arthur, the man from Atlantis, and leader of a mysterious team of adventurers. Armed with weapons forged in Aquaman’s past, these men and women were on their way to becoming the most powerful people on Earth – until it all came crashing down.

WONDER WOMAN #8

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO and CLIFF CHIANG

Art and cover by CLIFF CHIANG

1:25 B&W Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG

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

To march on Hell itself, you’re going to need some sensational weapons – and Wonder Woman intends to call in a few family favors to get them! Armor of Hephaestus? Check. The pistols of Eros? Check! But will any of it be enough to wrest an innocent soul from the grasp of Hades? And what does Hermes know that Diana doesn’t…yet?

THE FLASH #8

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO

Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL

Variant cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT

1:200 B&W Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

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

The Flash gets pulled into the Speed Force that gives him his super-speed powers…and he learns he’s not alone in there! Introducing Turbine, a prisoner of the Speed Force who just wants out – even if it means trading places with The Flash!

CAPTAIN ATOM #8

Written by J.T. KRUL

Art by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II

Cover by MIKE CHOI

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

Ever since a tragic accident turned him into the überpowerful Captain Atom, Nathaniel Adam has wanted nothing more than to connect and relate to the people around him again. But coming face-to-face with a future version of himself is not what he had in mind! What is the meaning for this strange encounter? What impending doom is the future Captain Atom trying to avoid? And what exactly is the timestream?!

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #8

Written by JOE HARRIS and ETHAN VAN SCIVER

Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

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

Jason Rusch rockets to Europe to thwart the next Rogue attack, only to find that other Firestorms have beaten him to it! Introducing the all-new Firehawk, France’s own atomic defender, and Hurricane, Great Britain’s officially sanctioned Nuclear Man! Meanwhile, out of the ashes of last issue’s shocking climax, Ronnie Raymond and the Russian Firestorm, Pozhar, begin a long, mutual descent toward the dark underbelly of the Firestorm Protocols. New cowriter Joe Harris (Ghost Projekt) continues this acclaimed series with superstar artist Ethan Van Sciver, who provides another stunning issue of full interior art!

GREEN ARROW #8

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by HARVEY TOLIBAO

Cover by HOWARD PORTER

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

Part two of a three-part story introducing new creative team of Ann Nocenti and Harvey Tolibao!

Green Arrow faces off against the enraged father of three beautiful sisters, which might not seem so unusual for Ollie until you add in the part about being trapped in a frozen tundra with a horde of bloodthirsty, mutating animals. Things aren’t what they seem as Green Arrow must race to uncover the truth about this “family” before he becomes a monster snack – or a frozen corpse!

MISTER TERRIFIC #8

Written by ERIC WALLACE

Art by GIANLUCA GUGLIOTTA and WAYNE FAUCHER

Cover by J.G. JONES

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

Guest-starring The Blackhawks! It’s Mister Terrific vs. the technological monstrosity called Digitus – and to destroy his greatest foe yet, Michael may be forced to destroy Holt Industries! But as one enemy is defeated, another rises from a shocking source: the U.S. Government! Also, betrayal rocks Mister Terrific’s life when he discovers that his ex-girlfriend, the mysterious Karen Starr, may be more than she seems.

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #8

Written by DAN DIDIO and JERRY ORDWAY

Art by JERRY ORDWAY

Cover by RYAN SOOK

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

As more and more of the Challengers of the Unknown are killed in action, the remaining few must press ahead on their quest! They have to uncover the secret behind the talismans they’ve been collecting before Ace and the spirits from the Well of Souls can finish the job that started with the plane crash!

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #8

Written by TONY S. DANIEL and JAMES BONNY

Art and cover by PHILIP TAN

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

Hawkman has a violent encounter with a past adversary: the beautiful alien shapeshifter Askana, who once tried to kill him! But this time she needs his help, claiming that agents from her homeworld have tracked her to Earth to terminate her. How can Hawkman trust her – or help her?

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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Previews of Wednesday’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Here’s a round up of exclusive previews from the second round of fifth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow.

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERN #5 and COMICVINE has your first look at LEGION LOST #5. IFANBOY quenched your thirst for more DEMON KNIGHTS with their sneak peek at issue #5 and NEWSARAMA debuted the first five pages of BATGIRL #5.

Meanwhile, CRAVE ONLINE showed pages from RESURRECTION MAN #5 and GAWKER’s KOTAKU previewed BATMAN AND ROBIN #5. IGN posted pages from GRIFTER #5 and DC Comics’ official Facebook page put up five pages from MISTER TERRIFIC #5. MAXIM shed a spotlight on SUICIDE SQUAD #5 and MTV GEEK has a glance at DEATHSTROKE #5. Over at UGO, check out a sequence from BATWOMAN #5 and head over to WIRED’s GEEKDAD for a first look at FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E #5.

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of SUPERBOY #5 and interviewed series writer Scott Lobdell. “He doesn't understand right and wrong because it's not even in his field of vision. He doesn't have anything to go on," Lobdell said of the series’ eponymous protagonist.

To be continued …

The covers for MISTER TERRIFIC #8 and CAPTAIN ATOM #8

The DC offices may be closed for the week but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to celebrate the holidays with you and thank you for an incredible year. Each day on THE SOURCE this week, we’ll be revealing covers of various eighth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52.

Today, check out the exclusive debut of the covers for MISTER TERRIFIC #8 (illustrated by J.G. Jones and colored by Hi-Fi) and CAPTAIN ATOM #8 (by Mike Choi).

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Tomorrow’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Earlier today, we linked to all of the exclusive previews of the fourth 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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