DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 2 Debuts at #1 on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Hardcover Graphic Books Best Seller List

On Friday, THE NEW YORK TIMES published their Graphic Books Best Sellers Lists, and debuting at #1 on the Hardcover list was BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS, VOL. 2: SCARE TACTICS!

An armed robbery carried out by gunmen dressed as Batman. A string of similar-looking corpses turning up in morgues … then disappearing. An experiment gone dangerously awry, carried out in Bruce Wayne’s own company tower. Somehow, all of these events are tied together, orchestrated by a terrifying killer known as Mr. Toxic, and the fate of Gotham City—and the world—is on the line. Can the Dark Knight piece together the mystery, while also dealing with a gang of fear-gassing Scarecrows, an attack on Arkham Asylum by the Court of Owls and the escape of one of Arkham’s most dangerous inmates—the hypnotic Black Mask?

In BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS, VOL. 2: SCARE TACTICS, writer/artist Tony S. Daniel (SAVAGE HAWKMAN) and artists Ed Benes (RED LANTERNS), Szymon Kudranski (PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE), Julio Ferreira (TEEN TITANS), Romano Molenaar (BIRDS OF PREY), and Pere Perez (BATGIRL) put Batman to the fearsome test in the new DC Universe! Plus, witness the deadly final lesson in Bruce Wayne’s training before he became Batman, from writers Gregg Hurwitz (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT) and James Tynion IV (TALON) and artists Tony S. Daniel and Henrik Jonsson! This hardcover books collects DETECTIVE COMICS #8-12 and #0, and DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #1.

Click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers, which also includes BATMAN, VOL. 2: THE CITY OF OWLS, 100 BULLETS: DELUXE EDITION BOOK FOUR, AMERICAN VAMPIRE, VOL. 5, BATMAN, VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS, and BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE. And click here to see THE NEW YORK TIMES’ list of Paperback Graphic Books Best Sellers, which includes the debuts of SWAMP THING, VOL. 2: FAMILY TREE and WORLDS’ FINEST, VOL. 1: LOST DAUGHTERS OF EARTH 2, as well as PUNK ROCK JESUS. Congratulations to all!

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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Backup story written by MATT KINDT

Art and cover by DAVID FINCH

Backup story art by SCOTT CLARK

Variant cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT

1:100 B&W Variant cover by DAVID FINCH

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

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

The League uncovers the leader of The Secret Society of Super-Villains—but can such a diverse group of heroes defeat the collective might of the Society? And in the backup story, Manhunter goes behind the scenes to learn more about the Secret Society!

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

 

GREEN ARROW #20

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

1:25 B&W Variant cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

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

Komodo and The Outsiders have destroyed Green Arrow’s life, but how far will Ollie fall before he’s forced to take desperate measures?

 

KATANA #4

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by ALEX SANCHEZ

Cover by JUAN JOSE RYP

1:25 B&W Variant cover by JUAN JOSE RYP

On sale MAY 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Devastated by the horrifying aftermath of last issue’s battle with Killer Croc, Katana struggles to set things right against impossible odds!

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA’S VIBE #4

Written by STERLING GATES

Art by PETE WOODS and SEAN PARSONS

Cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

1:25 B&W Variant cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

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

Why is Vibe battling Batman? Our hero is in way over his head when he’s forced to turn against A.R.G.U.S.!

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE #20

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

Backup story art by GARY FRANK

Variant cover by HOWARD PORTER

1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale MAY 15 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99

The PROLOGUE TO TRINITY WAR continues as a revelation about Batman could destroy Wonder Woman and Superman’s relationship! Plus, in the backup story, the penultimate chapter of the tale of Shazam finds Billy Batson learning the shocking secret of Black Adam!

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

 

AQUAMAN #20

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by PAUL PELLETIER and SEAN PARSONS

1:25 B&W Variant cover by PAUL PELLETIER and SEAN PARSONS

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Aquaman’s right to the throne is put to the test when an Atlantean rises up to defend the city—an Atlantean who many others believe should be King…

 

THE FLASH #20

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:25 B&W Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

An all-new Flash epic begins here, and the stakes have never been higher as Barry races toward a confrontation with the Reverse Flash!

 

WONDER WOMAN #20

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art and cover by CLIFF CHIANG

1:25 B&W Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG

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

Wonder Woman was certain there was one person in her life she could trust—but she thought wrong!

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #20

Written by TOM DeFALCO

Art and cover by JOE BENNETT and MARC DEERING

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

Hawkman vs. Blockbuster round two! Hawkman transforms his Nth metal armor into a new berserker mode! Blockbuster’s true identity is revealed! Plus, don’t miss an appearance by the new JLA!

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #20

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and RAY McCARTHY

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

Overwhelmed and beaten by a crew of Super-Villains, Ronnie and Jason are about to find out how bad things can get when Firestorm is labeled a living weapon of mass destruction and slated for dissection!

 

EARTH 2 #12

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT

Cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

1:25 B&W Variant cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

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

The drums of war begin to sound as the heroes of Earth 2 rally behind Dr. Fate—and a threat from Apokolips becomes all too real!

 

EARTH 2 ANNUAL #1

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by YILDIRAY CINAR, CAFU and JULIUS GOPEZ

Cover by ANDY KUBERT

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

The new Batman of Earth 2 debuts as The Atom begins a mission to lead a new team of heroes—but are any of them prepared for the threat they’re about to face?

 

WORLDS’ FINEST #12

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE and GERALDO BORGES

Cover by RYAN SOOK

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

As Power Girl returns to her classic look, DeSaad wreaks havoc on her tech empire—and PG and Huntress find themselves hunted by the talented torturer from Apokolips.

 

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(EARTH 2 ANNUAL #1 cover by Andy Kubert)

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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #3

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Backup story written by MATT KINDT

Art and fold-out cover by DAVID FINCH

Backup story art by SCOTT CLARK

MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

1:100 B&W Variant cover by DAVID FINCH

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

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• A new Secret Society is forming-—but which of its members has the power to attack the Justice League from within?

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

 

GREEN ARROW #19

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and fold-out cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

1:25 MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

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

• What startling secret is revealed on the island that gave Green Arrow birth?

 

KATANA #3

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by CRISTINA CORONAS and BILL SIENKIEWICZ

Fold-out cover by JUAN JOSE RYP

1:25 B&W Variant cover by JUAN JOSE RYP

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

• If Katana’s sword is shattered, whose souls are escaping?

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA’S VIBE #3

Written by ANDREW KREISBERG

Art by PETE WOODS and SEAN PARSONS

Fold-out cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

1:25 B&W Variant cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

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

• What is the one super power that is more than a match for Vibe and how can it tear the universe apart?

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE #19

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and fold-out cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

Backup story art by GARY FRANK

MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

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

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• Who is the one person dangerous enough to use Kryptonite against Superman?

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

 

AQUAMAN #19

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and fold-out cover by PAUL PELLETIER and SEAN PARSONS

1:25 MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

On sale APRIL 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The Dead King takes the throne as the true king of Atlantis—but who will be the first to kneel before him?

 

THE FLASH #19

Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO

Art by MARCIO TAKARA

Fold-out cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:25 MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

On sale APRIL 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• What is the latest and greatest threat to The Flash and all those closest to him?

 

WONDER WOMAN #19

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art by TONY AKINS and DAN GREEN

Fold-out cover by CLIFF CHIANG

1:25 MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

“We Can Be Heroes” blank variant cover also available

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

• What is the one way Wonder Woman can stop Orion?

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #19

Written by TOM DeFALCO

Art and fold-out cover by JOE BENNETT and ART THIBERT

On sale APRIL 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The Secret Society strikes again—but who is the one member strong enough to ground The Savage Hawkman?

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #19

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art and fold-out cover by DAN JURGENS and RAY McCARTHY

On sale APRIL 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• What’s more deadly to fire than a Killer Frost?

 

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #19

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art by JESUS SAIZ

Fold-out cover by JESUS MERINO

On sale APRIL 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

• In this final issue, what time displaced-hero has arrived on our world—and is the destruction he brings the herald to a great disaster?

 

EARTH 2 #11

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT

Cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

1:25 B&W Variant cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

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

• As Dr Fate emerges as the latest hero on Earth 2, what other heroes make a most unexpected appearance?

 

WORLDS’ FINEST #11

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by BARRY KITSON and others

Cover by BARRY KITSON

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

• Mr. Terrific and Power Girl reunited? But if Michael Holt is still on Earth 2, who is kissing Karen Starr?

 

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(The cover for KATANA #3 by Juan Jose Ryp)

COLLECTED EDITIONS Group Solicits

AQUAMAN VOL. 2: THE OTHERS HC

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale MAY 15 • 160 pg, FC, $22.99 US

• Aquaman joins up with his old teammates, The Others, to learn who destroyed Atlantis! But as they seek the truth, Black Manta is stalking them all—and Mera learns some dark truths about Aquaman! Don’t miss this second AQUAMAN hardcover!

• Collects AQUAMAN #7-13.

 

BATMAN, INCORPORATED VOL. 1: DEMON STAR HC

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art by CHRIS BURNHAM and FRAZER IRVING

Cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale MAY 8 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• In this DC Comics–The New 52 collection, Batman and Robin face off against the assassin called Goatboy as Leviathan’s sinister mission continues to develop!

• Plus: Someone is trying to kill Damian; Wingman and Redbird descend upon Gotham City; and much more!

• Collects BATMAN, INCORPORATED #0-6.

 

BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 1 – FACES OF DEATH TP

Written by TONY S. DANIEL

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and SANDU FLOREA

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale APRIL 3 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US

• Bruce Wayne returns as Batman—and sets his sights on The Penguin, who in turn has his sights on Batman. Plus: Time is running out as Batman works to uncover the secret of the dread Dollmaker!

• Collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #1-7.

 

BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 2: YOUR KISS MIGHT KILL TP

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art by JAVIER PINA, JESUS SAIZ, TRAVEL FOREMAN and JEFF HUET

Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN

On sale APRIL 17 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• In this second BIRDS OF PREY collection new villains threaten to expose Black Canary’s dark secret, and the Court of Owls sets its sight on the team!

• Plus, the girls bring an injured Poison Ivy to the Amazon to help her recover.

• Collects BIRDS OF PREY #8-13.

 

DIAL H VOL. 1: INTO YOU TP

Written by CHINA MIEVILLE

Art by MATEUS SANTOLOUCO, DAVID LAPHAM and RICCARDO BURCHIELLI

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale APRIL 17 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• Hugo Award-winning novelist China Mieville joins DC Comics—The New 52 with the first collection of DIAL H!

• In the town of Littleville, CO, a troubled young man stumbles upon the lost H-Dial and all the power it possesses. Can our hero manage harness the power of the H-Dial and protect it from falling into evil hands? Or will this newfound power plunge our hero into madness?

• Collects DIAL H #0-6!

 

SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 2 — BULLETPROOF HC

Written by GRANT MORRISON, SHOLLY FISCH and MAX LANDIS

Art by RAGS MORALES, GENE HA, CULLY HAMNER, BEN OLIVER, CAFU, BRAD

WALKER, RYAN SOOK and others

Cover by RAGS MORALES

On sale MAY 1 • 224 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• This new ACTION COMICS hardcover features President Superman, Nimrod the Hunter, The Forgotten Superman and much more! Plus: meet “The Boy Who Stole Superman’s Cape,” in a tale from Clark Kent’s early days in Metropolis!

• Collecting ACTION COMICS #9-12, 0 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #1.

 

BLUE BEETLE VOL. 2: BLUE DIAMOND TP

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art by MARCIO TAKARA, IG GUARA and others

Cover by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II

RESOLICIT • On sale APRIL 24 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes has abandoned his friends, family and home, setting out on a path that brings him to New York City. As Beetle struggles with the curse of the scarab that is the source of his powers, a loathsome threat emerges: a predator who stalks runaway children!

• Collects BLUE BEETLE #0, 7-16 and GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS

#9.

Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

 

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. VOL. 2: SECRETS OF THE DEAD TP

Written by JEFF LEMIRE and MATT KINDT

Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and others

Cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI

On sale APRIL 17 • 224 pg, FC, $16.99 US

• S.H.A.D.E. protects the world from supernatural threats—but what happens when the world nearly comes to an end? Frankenstein and his team give their all to help save the world from THE ROT!

• Includes FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #0, 8-16 and MEN OF WAR #8.

 

WORLDS’ FINEST VOL. 1: LOST DAUGHTERS OF EARTH 2 TP

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by GEORGE PEREZ, KEVIN MAGUIRE, JERRY ORDWAY and others

Cover by GEORGE PEREZ

On sale APRIL 3 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• Legendary writer Paul Levitz teams with artists George Perez and Kevin Maguire for this new title starring Power Girl and Huntress! Stranded on our Earth over five years ago, these two heroes are forced to fight evil in strange new surroundings, all while trying to find their way home. In two tales, WORLDS’ FINEST flashes back to how Huntress and Power Girl got to our Earth and what they’ve been doing the past five years, and then back to the present where they fight for the fate of millions against the Irradiated Man.

• Collecting WORLDS’ FINEST #0-5.

 

SWAMP THING VOL. 2: FAMILY TREE TP

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art by YANICK PAQUETTE, MARCO RUDY and others

Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale APRIL 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• In this second collection, Swamp Thing must battle his way through the Bone Kingdom and The Rot to free his ally—and ex-girlfriend—Abigail Arcane. But will the cost of freeing her be...fighting her? Nothing, not even this titanic battle, will prepare Swampy for what he has to face next: a resurrected and even more dangerous Anton Arcane!

• Collecting SWAMP THING #8-11, 0 and SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1.

 

ABSOLUTE BLACKEST NIGHT HC

Written by GEOFF JOHNS, PETER J. TOMASI and others

Art by IVAN REIS and others

Cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT

RESOLICIT • On sale JUNE 26 • 576 pg, FC, 8.25” x 12.5”, $125.00 US

• The prophecy of the Blackest Night descends on the DC Universe! Can Hal Jordan lead DC’s champions against an army of Black Lanterns?

• Expanded to include BLACKEST NIGHT #0, BLACKEST NIGHT #1-8, UNTOLD TALES OF THE BLACKEST NIGHT #1, DC UNIVERSE #0, the BLACKEST NIGHT DIRECTOR’S CUT #1, and GREEN LANTERN #43-48 and 50-52!

Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

 

THE AUTHORITY VOL. 1 HC

Written by WARREN ELLIS and MARK MILLAR

Art by BRYAN HITCH,

FRANK QUITELY and others

Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY

On sale MAY 15 • 296 pg, FC, $29.99 US

• At last, the original run of THE AUTHORITY is collected in hardcover!

• First, the new team battles a nation of super-powered terrorists and stops an invasion from a parallel world. Then, the team faces a godlike invader returns to Earth after eons in exile.

• Collecting THE AUTHORITY #1-12.

 

LEGION WORLDS TP

Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING

Art by YVEL GUICHET,

OLIVIER COIPEL, DARWYN COOKE, STEVE DILLON, KLAUS JANSON, MIKE McKONE and others

Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

On sale APRIL 24 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• Different Legionnaires are spotlighted as the team attempts to find a new identity and mission following the epic LEGION LOST. Mon-El, Spark, Magno, Starboy, Karate Kid and Apparition face menaces on their homeworlds while trying to find a way to rejoin the rest of the team.

• Collects LEGION WORLDS #1-6.

 

DC UNIVERSE: SECRET ORIGINS TP

Written by various

Art by various

Montage cover

On sale APRIL 3 • 328 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• Collecting the legendary SECRET ORIGINS annuals from the 1960s, this is an amazing look back at how DC’S heroes gained their powers and abilities.

• Featuring the work of Jack Kirby, Gardner Fox, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan and more!

• Collects SECRET ORIGINS #1, MORE SECRET ORIGINS #1, EVEN MORE SECRET ORIGINS #1 and WEIRD SECRET ORIGINS #1.

 

BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 2 TP

Written by BOB HANEY, DENNIS O’NEIL and others

Art by NEAL ADAMS and DICK GIORDANO

Cover by NEAL ADAMS

On sale APRIL 24 • 236 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• Don’t miss this second volume of Batman epics by artist Neal Adams

• Collecting BATMAN #217, 220-222, 224-227 and 229-231, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #86, 88-90, 93 and 95, DETECTIVE COMICS #394-411 and WORLD’S FINEST #199-200 and 202.

 

BATMAN YEAR ONE HUNDRED TP NEW PRINTING

Written by PAUL POPE

Art and cover by PAUL POPE

On sale APRIL 17 • 232 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• A new edition of the acclaimed title from writer/artist Paul Pope!

• In Gotham City, 2039, a federal agent is murdered, leaving The Batman, a forgotten icon from the past, wanted for the murder.

• Collects BATMAN YEAR ONE HUNDRED #1-4, plus a story from BATMAN CHRONICLES #11.

 

BATMAN NOIR: EDUARDO RISSO

DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art and cover by EDUARDO RISSO

On sale MAY 29 • 224 pg, B&W, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $24.99

• BATMAN NOIR: EDUARDO RISSO spotlights the art of 100 BULLETS illustrator Eduardo Risso, which casts the Dark Knight in deep shadow on every page. Written by his frequent collaborator Brian Azzarello, this title includes tales from a variety of Batman projects, including “Broken City,” a profound examination of the Dark Knight Detective and the grim metropolis that he protects. While hunting the murderer of a small boy’s parents, Batman is caught up in his own investigation and ruminations, only to fall prey to a deadly new pair of killers who have been stalking him.

• Collecting BATMAN #620-625, the Batman serial from WEDNESDAY COMICS #1-12, FLASHPOINT: BATMAN—KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1-3 and a story from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #8.

 

THE NEW TEEN TITANS OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC

Written by MARV WOLFMAN and GEORGE PEREZ

Art by GEORGE PEREZ, DAN JURGENS, CARMINE INFANTINO and others

Cover by GEORGE PEREZ

RESOLICIT • On sale MAY 29 • 792 pg, FC, $75.00 US

• In this third massive collection of the hit 1980s, the team battles the villainy of H.I.V.E., face the evil Dr. Light, witness the trial of Deathstroke, and try to rescue the dark hero known as Raven from her own father, Trigon.

• Collects TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #45- 61 and 66-67, NEW TEEN TITANS #38, NEW TEEN TITANS #1-6 and SECRET ORIGINS ANNUAL #3.

Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

 

TALES OF BATMAN: ARCHIE GOODWIN HC

Written by ARCHIE GOODWIN and JAMES ROBINSON

Art by WALTER SIMONSON, ALEX TOTH, GENE HA and others

Cover by JIM APARO

On sale MAY 8 • 480 pg, FC, $39.99 US

• These tales from legendary writer Archie Goodwin focus on The Dark Knight as a hero who stands against the monstrous forces of the night. Includes the Manhunter saga, which culminates in a Batman team-up.

• Collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #437-443, DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #3, SHOWCASE ‘95 #11, LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132-136, BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #1 and 4.

 

THE FLASH CHRONICLES VOL. 4 TP

Written by JOHN BROOME

Art by CARMINE INFANTINO and JOE GIELLA

Cover by CARMINE INFANTINO and MURPHY ANDERSON

On sale APRIL 10 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• In this fourth volume collecting The Flash’s 1960s adventures in chronological order, the Fastest Man Alive battles Mirror Master, The Trickster and Captain Boomerang. This volume includes “Flash of Two Worlds,” in which The Flash first meets his Golden Age predecessor.

• Collects THE FLASH #119-124.

 

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: STRANGE ADVENTURES VOL. 2 TP

Written by JOHN BROOME, GARDNER FOX and others

Art by GIL KANE, CARMINE INFANTINO and others

Cover by GIL KANE and JOE GIELLA

On sale APRIL 17 • 520 pg, B&W, $19.99 US

• These 1950s tales star weird alien creatures and intrepid space explorers.

• Stories include “The Metal Spy from Space,” “The Hungry Meteorite,” “The Magic Horn from Space,” “The Day Science Ran Wild,” and many more.

• Collects STRANGE ADVENTURES #74-93.

 

SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY TP NEW PRINTING

Written by KURT BUSIEK

Art and cover by STUART IMMONEN

On sale APRIL 3 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• Set in the real world, SECRET IDENTITY stars a young man named Clark Kent. All he wants is to be a writer, but his daily life is filled with the taunts of his peers, comparing him to the Clark Kent with superpowers—until the day he discovers he really can fly...

• A new edition collecting the 4-issue miniseries!

 

SUPERMAN BEYOND: MAN OF TOMORROW TP

Written by TOM DeFALCO, PAUL LEVITZ and J.T. KRUL

Art by RON FRENZ, RENATO GUEDES, HOWARD PORTER and others

Cover by howard porter • On sale APRIL 24 • 192 pg, FC, $16.99 US

• Starring the Superman from the era of BATMAN BEYOND! As Superman’s powers decline, he must stop a foe more powerful than any he’s faced before.

• Collects SUPERMAN BEYOND #0, SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #1 and stories from BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #1-10.

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 VOL. 1: THE GUARDIAN TP

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by PERE PEREZ

Cover by GARY FRANK

On sale APRIL 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• Following the end of the long-running CW hit series, SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 explores Clark Kent’s understanding of his true power as Superman, as well as his ability to inspire the people of Earth. This title features fan-favorite characters including Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, Chloe Sullivan-Queen, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and General Lane.

• Collects SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #1-4.

 

TINY TITANS: AW YEAH TITANS TP

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

On sale APRIL 10 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US

• It’s the final TINY TITANS collection, and Batgirl and her pals take over the Batcave! Plus: Coach Lobo’s Secret Soccer team plays the Birds of Prey, our heroes get lost in Metropolis, and the Tiny Titans take a big step toward becoming grown-up heroes!

• Collecting TINY TITANS #45-50.

 

TOTALLY USELESS MAD TP

Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS

On sale APRIL 3 • 128 pg, FC, 8.125” x 10.5”, $12.99 US

Don’t miss the latest sensational scoop of stuff from MAD — it’s totally useless, but that’s never stopped us before!

 

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

 

5.2 Reasons We’re Addicted to Our Super-Heroines

BATGIRL #14 hit comic shops this week, and reading that issue reminded us of exactly how strong Barbara Gordon is—both in the physical sense (we'd last about three seconds doing what she does, as that's probably how long it would take for us to fall over and curl into the fetal position) and in the sense of being just a fantastic, all-around-amazing example of a great, well-written female character.

 

In fact, we here at DC love our female characters. We love them in the totally respectable "we love to read them" way…and, uh…not in the weird "they're printed on our cuddle pillow" way. From the super-strong to the willfully powerful to even the psychotically malicious, we've got some of the most fun, creative and widely recognizable female characters in comics—heck, pop culture, even—and every week a number of them prove their awesomeness by taking center stage in some of the best titles currently on shelves.

 

Whether via comic books, toys or collectibles, it truly is a great time to be a fan of the DCU females. We’re certainly in that camp. You could even say we have a bit of a heroine addiction. It’s one addiction we’re very proud to have. So proud, in fact, that we’re listing off the 5.2 Reasons We’re Addicted to Our Super-Heroines!

 

1. Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman has been around since 1941 and she still looks great—especially with Cliff Chiang drawing her monthly in the pages of the critically acclaimed and brilliantly written Wonder Woman series by Brian Azzarello. Infusing Greek mythology with superheroics, Azzarello has crafted a Wonder Woman tale that encompasses everything that makes the character great and conveys it all through a tone vastly different from what's come before—one a little more mature and sophisticated while still balancing superhero adventure and fantasy. From her compassion and strength of character to her, you know, actual strength and general badassery, it's really no wonder we love Wonder Woman.

 

 

2. Bats and Cats and Birds (Oh My!)

When it comes to strong female characters, like with all things, Batman has it covered. From the feline fatale Catwoman to the aforementioned butt-kicking Batgirl to the all-female team the Birds of Prey (whose member Katana will soon be getting her own ongoing) to the Batwoman and even the Huntress (and by extension her BFF Power Girl), the female members of the Bat Family almost make us want to go to Gotham and commit a crime just so we can experience their awesomeness firsthand. We don't think we'd be able to handle the hospital bills, though.

 

 

3. Amaya, Princess of House Amethyst

Although a newer member of DC COMICS – THE NEW 52, Amaya of House Amethyst (appearing monthly in the pages of Sword of Sorcery) had us along for the ride from the get-go—simply by way of its cool creative team—but once the story’s action took us to Gemworld, things took a turn toward Awesome Town (about 28 miles outside of Crazy Town and a few stops away from Amazingville). Amaya’s hilarious sarcasm and "what am I even doing here" attitude brings a great level of fun and teenage cynicism to an already entertaining fantasy adventure.

 

 

4. Ame-Comi

We've been really big fans of the Ame-Comi line of statues for quite some time. From the extremely creative designs to the fun little details, they're a great addition to our shrine of nerdiness (also known as, you know, our office). But what's even more excellent is that their popularity spawned a new digital first series Ame-Comi Girls, which features characters inspired by the line. It's a really fun read scripted by the All-Star Western team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, and each installment gets us excited about who is going to appear next and what twist to classic comic mythos and characters will occur.

 

 

5. Kickass Co-Stars

Whether we’re talking about the water-controlling warrior queen Mera from the pages of Aquaman, the alluring, if psychotic Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, the face-punching powerhouse Cassie Sandsmark in Teen Titans, or Horsewoman, Exoristos and Shining Knight from Demon Knights, you don't have to headline a title to steal the show.

 

 

5.1 The Awesomeness that is Supergirl

 

 

5.2 The Upcoming Return of Stargirl

 

 

Nothing like awesome comics and stunning statues to feed our little Heroine addiction. So what are your reasons for loving DC’s heroines? Let us know in the comments!

JUSTICE LEAGUE Group Solicits

JUSTICE LEAGUE #17

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

Variant cover by STEVE SKROCE

1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• The epic, full-length conclusion to “THRONE OF ATLANTIS” hits as Aquaman and the League make a sinister discovery that changes both the outcome of the war and the future of the Justice League!

• What is THE GRID—and what does it mean to expanding the Justice League?

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

 

AQUAMAN #17

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by PAUL PELLETIER and ART THIBERT

1:25 B&W Variant cover by PAUL PELLETIER and ART THIBERT

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• A startling epilogue to “THRONE OF ATLANTIS”!

• With the secrets of Atlantis revealed, Aquaman is confronted by a horrible myth from Atlantis’s past that’s connected to his own. Plus: Mera confronts a longtime enemy.

 

GREEN ARROW #17

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

1:50 Variant cover by DAVID FINCH

“We Can Be Heroes” blank variant cover available

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Welcome the new team of writer JEFF LEMIRE and artist ANDREA SORRENTINO!

• As Ollie struggles to come to terms with the loss of his fortune, his company and his heritage, he discovers a shocking truth about his father that ties to his time stranded on an island before he became Green Arrow.

• Plus: Green Arrow battles the deadly archer known as Komodo!

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by DAVID FINCH

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• The march toward TRINITY WAR begins with part one of “WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS”!

• Green Lantern! Green Arrow! Catwoman! Katana! Vibe! Hawkman! Stargirl! They aren’t the world’s greatest super heroes—they’re the most dangerous! But why does a team like the JLA need to exist? What is their ultimate mission? And who is pulling the strings?

• Plus: Find out why Martian Manhunter is the most dangerous of them all. Period.

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

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 VARIANT COVERS

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 is available with cover art by DAVID FINCH.

The standard edition cover features the flag of the United States.

This issue is available in 52 U.S. flag variant editions, one for each state plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico

In addition, you may order a shrinkwrapped pack of the standard edition of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 plus all 52 variant covers, with a suggested retail price of $149.99 US. There is no minimum purchase needed to order this item.

 

KATANA #1

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by ALEX SANCHEZ

Cover by DAVID FINCH

1:50 Variant cover by DAVID FINCH

On sale FEBRUARY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and BIRDS OF PREY!

• KATANA is a former assassin on a noble quest to restore the OUTSIDERS to their former glory!

• Will she succeed, or will she be overcome by the power of her sword, the SoulTaker?

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA’S VIBE #1

Written by ANDREW KREISBERG and GEOFF JOHNS

Art by PETE WOODS

Cover by DAVID FINCH

1:50 Variant cover by DAVID FINCH

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• No, that’s not a typo. Vibe stars in his own ongoing monthly title, starting with this debut issue cowritten by GEOFF JOHNS!

• One of the most unlikely members of the Justice League of America ever (okay, THE most unlikely) will soon discover he’s one of the most powerful individuals on Earth. But how did Vibe get his abilities? What is the cost to them? And why does the JLA want him on the team so desperately?

• Plus: We’ve seen the Red Room and the Black Room, but what is...the Circus?

 

THE FLASH #17

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:25 B&W Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The finale of “GORILLA WARFARE” as Barry’s battle with Grodd comes to its bone-crunching conclusion!

• Don’t miss the introduction of one of The Flash’s greatest foes!

 

WONDER WOMAN #17

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art by TONY AKINS and DAN GREEN

Cover by CLIFF CHIANG

1:25 B&W Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Wonder Woman, War and Orion must join forces to save Zola’s baby from Hermes!

• Orion’s reasons for helping Wonder Woman lead to a disastrous betrayal!

• Plus: The truth about the dreaded First Born is revealed! Woe to the world...

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #17

Written by FRANK TIERI

Art and cover by JOE BENNETT and ART THIBERT

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• THE SHADOW THIEF makes his first appearance in The New 52!

• Hawkman’s mission to uncover the secrets of Thanagarian weapons on Earth leads him into the path of a deadly of Xerxes!

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #17

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and RAY McCARTHY

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Guest starring the TEEN TITANS!

• Are the Teen Titans here to help Firestorm—or will they use any means necessary to stop him from losing control of his powers?

 

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #17

Written by JOE KEATINGE

Art by RICKEN

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS fans take note as ARSENAL takes the stage in this special issue!

• Roy Harper is all too familiar with the road to hell being paved with good intentions, so he’s not totally surprised when an attempt to help Killer Croc leaves him running for his life on the streets of Japan.

• Guest-starring Red Hood and Starfire!

 

EARTH 2 #9

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art and cover by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT

1:25 B&W Variant cover by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• As a new story arc begins, DR. FATE makes his Earth 2 debut!

• Supernatural powers are emerging on Earth 2, and that means new heroes on the scene—not to mention new villains!

• Plus: The debut of the new Wotan!

 

WORLDS’ FINEST #9

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, GEORGE PEREZ and SANDRA HOPE

Cover by BARRY KITSON

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Power Girl and a wounded Huntress are attacked on Power Girl’s island headquarters by a mysterious and deadly new group of villains!

• What do the villains have to do with the missing Michael Holt and the radioactive monster known as Hakkou?

 

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

 

(The cover for GREEN ARROW #17 by Andrea Sorrentino)

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JUSTICE LEAGUE #16

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

Backup story art by GARY FRANK

Variant cover by LANGDON FOSS

1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

“We Can Be Heroes” Blank variant cover available

On sale JANUARY 23 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• “THRONE OF ATLANTIS” continues!

• Aquaman can barely hold on against Ocean Master even with the League by his side!

• The United States loses faith in the Justice League and enters the battle against Atlantis, setting in motion the creation of the Justice League of America!

• More on the Superman/Wonder Woman alliance!

• Plus: In the backup story, the origin of SHAZAM! continues!

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

 

AQUAMAN #16

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by PAUL PELLETIER

Cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

1:25 B&W Variant cover by

EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

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

• “THRONE OF ATLANTIS” continues!

• Continuing from this month’s JUSTICE LEAGUE #16!

•Torn between Ocean Master and the League in this penultimate chapter of “Throne of Atlantis, Aquaman is pushed toward an impossible choice!

• The monstrous Trench are back — and they’re hungry!

 

WONDER WOMAN #16

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art and cover by CLIFF CHIANG

1:25 B&W Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG

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

• Wonder Woman and her half brother Milan must grapple with the dangerous New God known as Orion!

• What strange alliance has the terrifying First Born made?

 

THE FLASH #16

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:25 Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

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

• The Flash takes Grodd into the Speed Force in a last-ditch effort to defeat the mad gorilla! And...he loses?!

• Plus: The Rogues, the introduction of a major villain and a look at the one and only date between Barry Allen and Iris West in The New 52!

 

GREEN ARROW #16

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II and ROB HUNTER

Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ

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

• Green Arrow must liberate Seattle’s waterfront from the grip of Harrow, a thug who’s running guns into the city!

• Things may seem dire for Green Arrow as he loses his grip on his town and his company — but if he’s going down, he’s going down fighting!

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #16

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and RAY McCARTHY

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

• Firestorm is Public Enemy #1!

• Ronnie and Jason weren’t exactly getting along before their super-powered alias became a fugitive, so this won’t help matters at all!

• And to make things much worse, Firestorm has been targeted by N.O.W.H.E.R.E.!

 

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #16

Written by MARC ANDREYKO

Art by ROBSON ROCHA and OCLAIR ALBERT

Cover by RYAN SOOK

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

• It’s the finale of the Black Lightning/Blue Devil team-up — and someone’s going to pay a terrible price!

• Is Blue Devil a man in a suit — or a true demon?

• Black Lightning faces off against the hellfire-enhanced gangsters of Tobias Whale!

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #16

Written by FRANK TIERI

Art and cover by JOE BENNETT and ART THIBERT

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

• “HAWKMAN: WANTED” crashed to its conclusion!

• Carter Hall can’t escape his past!

• Two worlds collide — with Hawkman caught in the middle!

 

EARTH 2 #8

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by YILDIRAY CINAR

Cover by YILDIRAY CINAR and ART THIBERT

1:25 B&W Variant cover by YILDIRAY CINAR and ART THIBERT

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

• The alien war criminal Steppenwolf returns! It’s been five years since he lead the forces of Apokolips against Earth — learn what he’s been up to since then!

• Plus: What is the dark secret behind the last Amazon of Earth 2?

 

WORLDS’ FINEST #8

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, GEORGE PEREZ and SANDRA HOPE

Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

1:25 B&W Variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

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

• Power Girl and Huntress have been searching for a connection to their world, Earth 2, for years, but now they’ve kicked a hornet’s nest of trouble — and the hunters become the hunted!

 

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

 

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JUSTICE LEAGUE #15

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

Backup story art by GARY FRANK

Variant cover by BILLY TUCCI

1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS

1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

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

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• Part 1 of “THRONE OF ATLANTIS,” crossing over with AQUAMAN!

• Don’t miss the debut of IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO (AQUAMAN) as the new JUSTICE LEAGUE art team!

• Can the Justice League band together to battle the forces of Atlantis?

• And in the backup feature, Shazam comes face to face with Black Adam, and Billy makes a decision that will shock his friends!

This issue’s 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover connects with the AQUAMAN #15 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover to form a single image.

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

 

AQUAMAN #15

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by ARDIAN SYAF

Cover by EDDIE BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

1:25 B&W Variant cover by EDDIE BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS

“We Can Be Heroes” Blank variant cover available

On sale DECEMBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Crossover with JUSTICE LEAGUE!

• Part 2 of “THRONE OF ATLANTIS!”

• Atlantis invades the surface world!

This issue’s 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover connects with the JUSTICE LEAGUE #15 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover to form a single image.

 

WONDER WOMAN #15

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art and cover by CLIFF CHIANG

1:25 Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG

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

• Who is Orion — and what are the New Gods?!

• Massive changes are coming for Wonder Woman and the entire DC Universe!

• Get ready for round 1 of Wonder Woman vs. Orion!

 

THE FLASH #15

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:25 B&W Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

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

• Flash forward in time as Barry Allen goes to extreme measures to defeat Grodd!

• Barry uses the Speed Mind to glimpse the future, and things are not looking good for him and the Rogues.

• And that’s before things get much, much worse!

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #15

Plotted by ROB LIEFELD

Scripted by FRANK TIERI

Art and cover by JOE BENNETT and ART THIBERT

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

• “HAWKMAN: WANTED” continues!

• Hawkman is a fugitive — and everybody wants to kill him for his Nth Metal Armor. Good thing Carter’s always ready for a fight!

• Guest-starring Deathstroke!

 

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #15

Written by MARC ANDREYKO

Art by ROBSON ROCHA and OCLAIR ALBERT

Cover by RYAN SOOK

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

• The New Black and Blue team-up of Blue Devil and Black Lightning continues!

• Blue Devil’s suit is the source of his power, and it’s out of control!

• Black Lightning has to stop him…hey, maybe killing him will do the trick!

 

EARTH 2 #7

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT

Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

1:25 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS

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

• Who is Hawkgirl? The secret is revealed!

• Mr. Terrific makes his first appearance on Earth 2 since he left our world!

• Don’t miss the aftermath of “THE GRUNDY APOCALYPSE!”

 

WORLDS’ FINEST #7

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, GEORGE PEREZ and SCOTT KOBLISH

Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

1:25 B&W Variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

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

• Robin begrudgingly helps Huntress track down the threat to Wayne Enterprises, but little do they realize that threat is actually tracking them!

• Meanwhile, Power Girl continues to explore the connection between Earth 2, Apokolips and this Earth, only to find herself in a stand-off with...a bunch of heavily armed 10-year-olds?!

 

GREEN ARROW #15

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II and ROB HUNTER

Cover by AARON LOPRESTI

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

• Ollie begins a downward spiral as he slowly loses everything!

• Betrayed and alone after the loss of Q-Corps, can the Emerald Archer hold on to his arsenal?

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #15

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and RAY McCARTHY

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

• Firestorm vs. Captain Atom!

• Two of the most powerful heroes in the universe go head to head, and things are going to EXPLODE!

• Don’t miss this issue’s shocking conclusion as the first hints of a disturbing new force in the DCU are seen!

 

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

 

(The cover for JUSTICE LEAGUE #15 by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado)

Who’s Who in the New 52: Week One

Today marks the release of the first week of DC Comics’ #0 issues. Each of these special issues is filled with everything from secrets to revelations to origin stories. These will both explain what happened before the launch of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 last summer, as well as plant seeds for future story arcs!

 

If you’ve already picked up your #0 issues today, you’ve probably noticed that in the back of each book (and now online!) is a Who’s Who entry on a major character in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. These pages share information such as each character’s first appearance, base of operations, powers, history, and other appearances. Below, check out the list of which character is being spotlighted on each of this week’s releases and be sure to click on their names to read up on who they are!

 

ACTION COMICS #0 – Superman

ANIMAL MAN #0 – Animal Man

BATWING #0 – Batwing

DETECTIVE COMICS #0 – Commissioner James Gordon

DIAL H #0 – The H-Dial

EARTH 2 #0 – The history of Earth 2

G.I. COMBAT #0 – The Unknown Soldier

GREEN ARROW #0 – Green Arrow

GREEN LANTERN #0 – Green Lantern

THE PHANTOM STRANGER #0 – The Phantom Stranger

STORMWATCH #0 – Stormwatch

SWAMP THING #0 – Swamp Thing

WORLDS’ FINEST #0 – Power Girl & Huntress

 

Exclusive First Look at the Covers for the First Week of ZERO MONTH!

Timed to the one year anniversary of the launch of the historic DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 initiative, DC Comics will introduce 0 month.

 

Below, take an exclusive first look at the final covers for all of the 0 month issues hitting stores on September 5th!

 

ACTION COMICS #0!

 

 

ANIMAL MAN #0!

 

 

BATWING #0!

 

 

DETECTIVE COMICS #0!

 

 

DIAL H #0!

 

 

EARTH 2 #0!

 

 

G.I. COMBAT #0!

 

 

GREEN ARROW #0!

 

 

GREEN LANTERN #0!

 

 

THE PHANTOM STRANGER #0!

 

 

STORMWATCH #0!

 

 

SWAMP THING #0!

 

 

And last but certainly not least, WORLDS' FINEST #0!

 

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