BEYOND DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Group Solicits

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!

 

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

 

Exclusive Preview of SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #5

When a mysterious purple meteor crashes into Metropolis, a new super villain is created! What special power does he have that renders Superman defenseless? And does Lois Lane have a crush on this new foe?! Plus, you’ll never guess who’s the newest intern at The Daily Planet (hint: it rhymes with Tex Tuthor)!

 

From the Eisner Award winning creative team of Art Baltazar and Franco (TINY TITANS), SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #5 is in stores today. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

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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!

 

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

 

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

Exclusive Preview of SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #4

A Kryptonite meteorite is headed to Metropolis! When it’s found and accidentally eaten by a monkey named Titano visiting The Daily Planet, he turns into a giant ape that terrorizes the city! Will Superman be able to stop him? Or will the Kryptonite prevent the Man of Steel from doing so? And will Perry White finally get his coffee?! Plus, don’t miss the appearance of a special villain in the last few pages!

 

SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #4, in stores tomorrow, comes to you from the Eisner Award-winning duo of Art Baltazar and Franco (TINY TITANS). Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

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?

 

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

 

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

BEYOND DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Group Solicits

JOE KUBERT PRESENTS #1

Written and illustrated by JOE KUBERT,

BRIAN BUNIAK and SAM GLANZMAN

Cover by JOE KUBERT

On sale OCTOBER 31 • 48 pg, FC, 1 of 6, no interior ads, $4.99 US • RATED T

• Don’t miss the start of this far-ranging collection of stories from comics legend Joe Kubert and other great talents! This debut issue includes:

• Joe Kubert writes and illustrates two stories: A new Hawkman epic, and a tale of hard times called “Spit.”  

• A tale of Angel and The Ape from writer/artist Brian Buniak.

• Plus: Writer/artist Sam Glanzman returns to comics with a new tale of the U.S.S. Stevens!

 

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #1

Written by DAMON LINDELOF, JONATHAN LARSEN and TOM TAYLOR

Art by JEFF LEMIRE, J.G. JONES, NICOLA SCOTT and WAYNE FAUCHER

Cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

1:25 Variant cover by STEPHEN PLATT

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

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

• Original, non-continuity short stories featuring Batman as written and illustrated by some of comics’ finest talents!

• Stories in this debut issue include “The Butler Did It,” “All of the Above” and “The Crime Never Committed.”

 

AME-COMI GIRLS #1: FEATURING WONDER WOMAN

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by AMANDA CONNER, TONY AKINS and WALDEN WONG

Cover by AMANDA CONNER

1:25 Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

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

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

• First of new series inspired by the popular figures from DC Collectibles!

• Wonder Woman must stop an attack on Themyscira!

• Features the spectacular artwork of AMANDA CONNER (BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE)!

 

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #7

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by MIKE S. MILLER

Cover by MICO SUAYAN

On sale OCTOBER 10 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

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

• The Gotham City Sirens are caught in the Arkham spotlight!

• Poison Ivy plots revenge against Catwoman!

• Whose side is Harley Quinn on?

 

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #9

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 HOWARD PORTER and LIVESAY

On sale OCTOBER 31 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

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

• Catwoman battles The Jokerz as a shocking new ally joins the fight!

• It’s open warfare over Metropolis as KOBRA’s attempt to destroy the Earth begins!

• The cataclysmic conflict between Superman and Lex Luthor’s heir comes to a head!

 

NATIONAL COMICS: MADAME X #1

Written by ROB WILLIAMS

Art by TREVOR HAIRSINE

Cover by FIONA STAPLES

On sale OCTOBER 17 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The once-famous tarot card reader Madame X now works at a law firm as the resident “psychic” – but can her “powers” help her solve a complicated new case?

• From the acclaimed team of Rob Williams (Iron Man, Cla$$War) and Trevor Hairsine (Captain America, Cla$$War)!

 

PHANTOM LADY #3

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by CAT STAGGS

Cover by STEPHANE ROUX

On sale OCTOBER 31 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 4, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Phantom Lady and Doll Man face the frenzied fury of Funerella!

• Can the newly formed duo stand a chance against this villain’s strange powers?

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #6

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by PERE PEREZ

Cover by MICO SUAYAN

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

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

• The Dark Knight comes to Metropolis and runs afoul of...Clark Kent?

 

LOT 13 #1

Written by STEVE NILES

Art and cover by GLENN FABRY

On sale OCTOBER 31 • 32 pg, 1 of 5, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

• A terrifying new horror series from the ghoulish minds of Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and Glenn Fabry (PREACHER)!

• A family making a cross-country move makes a horrifying discovery in an old apartment complex. Can they survive the night?

 

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE ORIGIN OF SKELETOR #1

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art and cover by FRAZER IRVING

One-shot • On sale OCTOBER 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

• Take a look at the twisted origins of Eternia’s most loathsome and terrible villain.

• What horrific events from Skeletor’s secret past defined the evil despot he became?

 

GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #7

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA

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

• Zilius Zox wants to impress Atrocitus.

• His fiendish plan sends a new villain to the Interceptor!

• Will Hal save the day? Or will Razer?!

 

BATMAN/SCOOBY-DOO HALLOWEEN FEST #1

BATMAN stories written by DAN SLOTT

BATMAN art by TY TEMPLETON and TERRY BEATTY

SCOOBY-DOO story by CHRIS DUFFY

SCOOBY-DOO art by TIM HARKINS

BATMAN cover by BRUCE TIMM

SCOOBY-DOO cover by SCOTT GROSS

On sale OCTOBER 3 • 24 pg, FC, FREE! • RATED E

• Just in time for Halloween, it’s a FREE all-ages flip-book comic reprinting classic BATMAN and SCOOBY-DOO tales!

• In his side of the comic, The Dark Knight meets Gotham City’s new vigilante, the Cavalier, and battles the evil of Ra’s Al Ghul in stories from BATMAN ADVENTURES #1 and #4.

• And in the other side, the Mystery Inc. Gang tries to get to the bottom of “The Costume Caper,” in a story from SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #2.

 

LOONEY TUNES #209

Written by SCOTT GROSS

Art and cover by SCOTT GROSS

On sale OCTOBER 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Bugs Bunny makes a wrong turn at Albuquerque and winds up in the middle of a baseball game instead of Palm Springs.

• Can he reach home base in time to enjoy his vacation?

 

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #26

Written by SCOTT GROSS

Art and cover by SCOTT GROSS

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

• Fred, Velma and Daphne are on the hunt for clues in another creepy case!

• While the others hunt for clues, Scooby and Shaggy hunt for snacks!

 

SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #6

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

On sale OCTOBER 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Can it be true? Has Superman met his match in Metallo?

• Who is Metallo? And what’s up with his heart?

• Where does Lex Luthor fit into all of this?

• Watch out! There’s a new Super Hero in town!

 

YOUNG JUSTICE #21

Written by GREG WEISMAN

Art by CHRISTOPHER JONES

Cover by MIN SUNG KU

On sale OCTOBER 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Aliens have arrived on Earth-16!

• Superboy and five Justice Leaguers have been abducted!

• Metropolis is in danger!

• Enter: BRAINIAC!

 

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

 

(The cover for SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #6 by Mico Suayan)

Exclusive Preview of SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #2

Last month, you were introduced to DC Comics’ new all-ages series, SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES.

 

In issue #2 (in stores today), Bizarro Superman has landed in Metropolis and is turning everything
backwards and right-side down! It’ll be up to Supergirl and Superboy to stop him before Metropolis descends into a topsy-turvey mess. Meanwhile, Superman gives Jimmy Olsen a Super Signal Watch so help is always only a button push away. But will the watch protect Jimmy from his boss, Mr. White?   

 

SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #2 comes to you from the Eisner Award-winning creative team of Art Baltazar and Franco. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

BEYOND DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Group Solicits

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #6

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by JORGE JIMENEZ

Cover by DAVE WILKINS

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

• These stories are in print for the first time after appearing online.

• ROBIN takes the spotlight in a solo adventure

• It’s fight club – PENGUIN style!

• BANE vs. SOLOMON GRUNDY in a caged death match

 

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #8

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

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

Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

On sale SEPTEMBER 19 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• These stories are in print for the first time after appearing online.

• With BRUCE WAYNE hospitalized, terrorists strike at Gotham City!

• THE LEAGUE returns from APOKOLIPS in defeat and must prepare for

a last stand against KOBRA!

 

PHANTOM LADY #2

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by CAT STAGGS and RICH PERROTTA

Cover by STEPHANE ROUX

On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 4, $2.99 US • RATED T

• PHANTOM LADY’s crusade to avenge her family’s death lands her in the hands of her worst enemies.

• Her tiny teammate, DOLL MAN, is on the way to save her.

 

NIGHT FORCE #7

Written by MARV WOLFMAN

Art by TOM MANDRAKE

Cover by LEONARDO MANCO

On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, 7 of 7, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Final issue!

• Their last stand against the evil Kassandra.

• The final fate of the new Night Force is revealed.

 

THE SHADE #12

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by GENE HA

Cover by TONY HARRIS

1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA

On sale SEPTEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, 12 of 12, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• The final issue of The Shade’s year-long odyssey is here!

• Learn the truth about one of the most mysterious men in the DC Universe and see once and for all what makes him tick: good or evil?

 

NATIONAL COMICS: ROSE AND THORN #1

Written by TOM TAYLOR

Art by NEIL GOOGE

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• The classic DC character Rose and Thorn is taken in a compelling new direction!

• Can a teenage girl with a dark secret, readjusting to life after being institutionalized, learn how to live again?

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #5

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art and cover by CHRISCROSS and MARC DEERING

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

• These stories are in print for the first time after appearing online.

• SUPERMAN comes face-to-face with high-tech weapons on the streets of Metropolis.

• The hunt for his parents’ killer puts a vigilante known only as “the BATMAN” on a collision course with The Man of Steel…

 

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #3

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by PHILIP TAN and RUY JOSE

Cover by DAVE WILKINS

On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 6, $2.99 US

• HE-MAN and TEELA battle in the ocean against the murderous MER-MAN!

• The high-flying STRATOS lends a hand against EVIL-LYN!

 

SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #5

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

• Who is the mysterious PURPLE SUPERMAN?

• Is he trouble? Is he a hero? Does LOIS have a crush on him?

• Why does Superman feel sick when he gets near him?

• And who’s that new intern at the Daily Planet?

 

GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #6

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA

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

• The Red Lanterns attack – and only HAL JORDAN responds!

• Where are Hal’s fellow GREEN LANTERNS? Have they been defeated in some distant battle?

• You’ll have to read this issue to learn the truth!

 

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #25

Written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art by ROBERT POPE and SCOTT McRAE

Cover by FABIO LAGUNA

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

• Is there anything scarier than a room full of monsters?

• Will Scooby and the gang be able to figure out who the REAL bad guy is?

 

YOUNG JUSTICE #20

Written by GREG WEISMAN

Art and cover by CHRISTOPHER JONES

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

• Following the animated series, it’s now five years later!

• ALIENS have infiltrated the Earth!

• NIGHTWING’s new team includes BATGIRL, BLUE BEETLE, WONDER GIRL and BEAST BOY!

 

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

 

(The cover for THE SHADE #12)

SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES: Character Situations

Next Wednesday marks the launch of DC Entertainment’s new ongoing monthly all-ages series, SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES. From the acclaimed Eisner Award-winning creative team of Art Baltazar and Franco (TINY TITANS; GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES), the series will star (you guessed it!) the whole Superman gang – Superman, Supergirl, Superboy, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lex Luthor, Bizarro, General Zod and … Fuzzy the Krypto Mouse!

 

You’ve already seen a preview of the inaugural issue, so this week on THE SOURCE, we’ll be giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of this eagerly anticipated new series. We knew you’d want to see the crazy situations Art and Franco proposed for their favorite characters, and we’re happy to show them off! Pick up SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #1, in stores May 30th!


SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES: Character Descriptions

Next Wednesday marks the launch of DC Entertainment’s new ongoing monthly all-ages series, SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES. From the acclaimed Eisner Award-winning creative team of Art Baltazar and Franco (TINY TITANS; GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES), the series will star (you guessed it!) the whole Superman gang – Superman, Supergirl, Superboy, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lex Luthor, Bizarro, General Zod and … Fuzzy the Krypto Mouse!

 

You’ve already seen a preview of the inaugural issue, so this week on THE SOURCE, we’ll be giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of this eagerly anticipated new series. Be sure to check back every day for character designs, descriptions, and more! Today, we’re sharing descriptions of some of the series’ characters from Art and Franco’s original proposal—you saw them yesterday, now get to know them better. SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #1 will be in stores May 30th!

 

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