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Preview Monday: BATMAN AND RED HOOD #20 and THE RAVAGERS #12

Welcome back to another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BATMAN AND RED HOOD #20 and THE RAVAGERS #12.

Last month, everyone couldn’t stop talking about the New 52 introduction of fan-favorite character Carrie Kelley in BATMAN AND RED ROBIN #19. This week, The Dark Knight’s adventures continue as he teams up with Jason Todd for BATMAN AND RED HOOD #20, a gripping tale that will take Batman to the very limits of his sanity. Overcome by grief and desperation, Bruce Wayne will stop at nothing to bring back the life of his deceased son, Damian. But how can Red Hood help resurrect his fallen friend? And at what expense? Plus, will Carrie uncover what really happened to her former student, Damian? BATMAN AND RED HOOD #20, in stores this week, comes to you from the acclaimed creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artists Patrick Gleason, Cliff Richards, Mick Gray, and John Kalisz.

Meanwhile, all bets are off in the final issue of THE RAVAGERS! As Caitlin and Rose deal with the shocking revelation about their origins, Deathstroke takes down the remaining members of the team. Will Slade Wilson be the end of The Ravagers as we know them? Or do they have a fighting chance at survival? Plus, find out where Beast Boy is headed next! THE RAVAGERS #12 hits stores this week and comes to you from the creative team of Tony Bedard, Michael A. Nelson, Diogenes Neves, Vicente Cifuentes, and Tony Avina.

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batman and robin, Batman and Red Hood, The Ravagers, peter j. tomasi, patrick gleason, cliff richards, mick gray, John Kalisz, tony bedard, Michael A. Nelson, diogenes neves, Vicente Cifuentes, Tony Avina

This Just Happened: The Doctor Is In

SPOILER ALERT: If you have not read JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #19 yet and do not wish to know what happens, stop reading this post now (major spoilers ahead!).

This summer, the highly-anticipated “Trinity War” crossover event will pit the Justice League, Justice League of America, and Justice League dark in an epic showdown that will have monumental effects on the entire DC Universe.

This week, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #19 hit stores and kicked off “House of Misery,” the final story arc for the series before it heads into “Trinity War.” Guest-starring both The Flash and Swamp Thing, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #19 ended with the New 52 debut of a major villain: Doctor Destiny!

“Basically, it’s a new villain for The New 52, but is actually an old face for Justice League fans," JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK co-writer Ray Fawkes recently teased to MTV GEEK about Doctor Destiny entering the series. "He’s going to be a really big problem. In many ways, he’s their nightmare come true. So they’re going to be psychically handling being changed so radically. For instance, Madame Xanadu aging so fast, then coming back to her youth; she’ll be grappling with that at the same time this insane new threat surfaces ... I think readers will be really excited when we have the reveal of the villain in this arc at the end of the issue. It is going to blow some minds, and they’re going to be really into it. It is a really exciting reveal … I think readers will want to take a look at this because [artist] Mikel Janin has pulled out all the stops. This will be packed full of wild stuff and it’s like nothing else being put out right now.”

Above, take a look at the final page of “House of Misery, Part One” as Doctor Destiny reveals himself to Swamp Thing in the House of Mystery. And in the comments section below, sound off on what impact you think Doctor Destiny will have on the members of the Justice League Dark during this time of great turmoil!

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #19, written by Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes and illustrated by Mikel Janin and Vicente Cifuentes, is available in stores now.

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Justice League Dark, ray fawkes, jeff lemire, mikel janin, Vicente Cifuentes

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

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

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

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

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batgirl, gail simone, daniel sempere, Vicente Cifuentes

Preview Monday: BIRDS OF PREY #18 and FABLES #127

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BIRDS OF PREY #18 and FABLES #127.

Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham and looking for revenge on the Court of Owls! Get ready for a chilling showdown, because his first target is the newest member of the Birds of Prey, Strix! What could Freeze have in store for the ex-Talon? And how will this affect the rest of the team? Find out in BIRDS OF PREY #18, in stores this Wednesday, written by new series writer Christy Marx and illustrated by Romano Molenaar and Vicente Cifuentes.

Also this week, the “Snow White” storyline continues in FABLES. Since Bigby left for his road trip, Fabletown has seen nothing but trouble. And now, the ruthless Prince Brandish has locked Snow White in a tower with no way out. Can Snow escape before the prince takes her as his wife? And what will Bigby do when he finds out her whereabouts? Written by Bill Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, FABLES #127 arrives in stores this Wednesday.

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birds of prey, fables, Christy Marx, Romano Molenaar, Vicente Cifuentes, bill willingham, mark buckingham, steve leialoha

Preview Monday: BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #1 and GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #1

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #1 and GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #1.

It’s time for some father/son bonding in Wayne Manor! But Damian’s idea of bonding is anything but ordinary. He decides to lead Bruce on an unrelenting scavenger hunt across the globe for family secrets to prove that his alter-ego, Batman, is in fact the greatest detective in the world. But will the discovery of these secrets change the Dark Knight and his trusty sidekick forever? And who will protect Gotham while Batman is away? Find out in BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #1, in stores this Wednesday, written by Peter J. Tomasi, illustrated by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes, and featuring a cover by Andy Kubert with Brad Anderson. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Also this week, make sure not the miss the stunning conclusion of “Rise of the Third Army” in GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #1! The Guardians have shut down the Green Lantern Corps and stripped Guy Gardner of his power … but little do they know that Guy and Simon Baz, the new Lantern of Earth, have formed a surprising new alliance! Now, the time has come for the final battle on Oa between the Guardians and the Green Lanterns. Will the Lanterns defeat their creators? Or will the fall to the Third Army once and for all? The results will leave you speechless and set the stage for the next exciting GREEN LANTERN event, “Wrath of the First Lantern”! Written by Peter J. Tomasi and illustrated by ChrisCross, Scott Hanna & Marlo Alquiza, GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #1 flies into stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Batman and Robin Annual, Green Lantern Corps Annual, peter j. tomasi, ardian syaf, Vicente Cifuentes, andy kubert, brad anderson, chriscross, scott hanna, marlo alquiza

Preview Monday: BATGIRL #15 and SAUCER COUNTRY #10

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

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

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

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batgirl, saucer country, gail simone, Daniel Sampere, Vicente Cifuentes, paul cornell, ryan kelly

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES Announces New BIRDS OF PREY Writer

In BIRDS OF PREY #18, Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham Asylum and is looking for revenge on the Court of Owls. His first target? The newest member of the Birds team, Strix! And if that wasn’t enough trouble for the girls, the issue also introduces The Daughters of the Dawn who are abducting people with super powers … starting with a certain prisoner in Belle Reve!

But that’s not the only exciting news for BIRDS OF PREY fans today. This morning, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES exclusively announced that beginning with issue #18, Jim Zubkavich (SKULLKICKERS) will be the new ongoing series writer!

“BIRDS OF PREY #18 is written as an ideal jumping on point for new or lapsed readers, but it doesn’t get rid of anything that’s happened in previous issues. It sets a new baseline and reintroduces the team while building on the foundation that’s been solidly set up,” Zubkavich revealed to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES.

“After being physically and emotionally trounced by Batman, Freeze is damaged goods and he’s not dealing with that too well. He feels he’s been used by Bruce Wayne, used by Batman and used by the Court of Owls. Since Batman and Wayne Corp. soundly kicked his ass, he’s lashing out at the next thing on his list and is determined to wreck vengeance on the Court and its many minions. That’s going to bring him into conflict with Strix and the rest of the Birds. The end result of that nasty conflict will be far reaching and bloody for everyone involved,” the writer teased about his debut issue. “Playing in the DC sandbox with both classic and new characters feels pretty cool, I don’t mind saying. When Freeze’s name came up during brainstorming sessions I felt I could build on the great new material that started in BATMAN ANNUAL #1. I’m excited about showing readers how focused and dangerous he can be.”

Head on over to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES to read the full interview with Zubkavich and to take an exclusive first look at issue #18’s stunning interior art by Romano Molenaar and Vicente Cifuentes.

BIRDS OF PREY #18 flies into stores on March 20, 2013.

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birds of prey, Jim Zubkavich, Romano Molenaar, Vicente Cifuentes

Exclusive Preview of BIRDS OF PREY #13

In Yokohama, Japan, one thousand feet below sea level, a bomb is set to detonate in 24 hours. Meanwhile, in Gotham City, a team of ninja assassins attacks Katanna, stealing her sword and leaving her for dead. But does their desire for her sword confirm Katanna’s beliefs that it contains the soul of her dead husband? The ninjas will have to work fast to find out, as they’re not the only ones willing to shed some blood to be in possession of the weapon. And in order to get the sword back, the Birds of Prey will have to travel to Yokohama to track it down … with only 12 hours left until detonation.

BIRDS OF PREY #13, in stores tomorrow, is written by Duane Swierczynski and illustrated by Romano Molenaar and Vicente Cifuentes. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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birds of prey, Duane Swierczynski, Romano Molenaar, Vicente Cifuentes

Exclusive Preview of RED LANTERNS #0

Witness the violent birth of Atrocitus!

Before he was Atrocitus, he was Atros, living peacefully and simply with his family on a planet called Ryut. But when Manhunters killed his family and destroyed his world, he began his path toward becoming a fearless and merciless killer — the first Red Lantern. Also, witness a prophecy that threatens to change everything!

From writer Peter Milligan and artists Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes, RED LANTERNS #0 is a century-spanning tale that sheds new light on Atrocitus’ character. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue, which goes on sale tomorrow.

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red lanterns, peter milligan, ardian syaf, Vicente Cifuentes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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