5.2 Reasons We Love DC Nation

This Saturday at 10 am on Cartoon Network, the DC Nation block of animated programs launches into all new episodes of Young Justice: Invasion and Green Lantern: The Animated Series. Of course, the icing on this animated cake of awesomeness is that we’ll also get brand-new installments of DC Nation shorts. That’s right. More Mad Presents... That's What Super Friends Are For! More The Batman of Shanghai!

 

Okay, some of you are likely freaking out with us right now while the rest of you are looking at us strangely. Well, don't back out of the room slowly just yet and ignore the crazed look in our eyes for a moment because we're about the give you 5.2 Reasons that DC Nation Is the Greatest Thing in the History of Everything Ever!

 

Nope. That title is a bit unruly and just makes us sound more crazy-go-nuts. Okay, let's try that again.

 

The return of the DC Nation has a lot of us pretty excited. Sure it reminds us of watching Saturday morning cartoons during our younger years, but also... well, here's the 5.2 Reasons We Love DC Nation!

 

1. All Ages Means All Ages

These days, when someone hears the term "all ages," they tend to interpret it as meaning "just for kids." Admittedly, sometimes this is the case. But other times, like with Young Justice and Green Lantern, all ages means literally that. While the show is perfect for younger fans—ripe with action and adventure—there are plenty of sophisticated themes and complex characters that will entice older viewers as well. Characters die, one guy loses a limb, and there are jokes that will give older viewers quite a laugh (especially one from Artemis about something being "not in a fun way").

 

 

2. Intricate Plots

Storytelling is a tricky thing. Sometimes you get all this build-up that never pays off and lets you down (we're lost on an example of that one), but other times you get mind-blowing revelations that compel you to go back and re-watch earlier episodes to catch the clues that were there all along. Young Justice especially has this in spades. Heck, even the opening scene from the first episode, which has the teen heroes taking down ice-themed villains, actually has a pay off near the end of the season.

 

 

3. Complex Characters

Throughout the course of the first 13 episodes of Green Lantern, viewers saw Razer go from villainous Red Lantern to courageous hero and Kilowog went from being badass to being even more awesomely badass (dude took on an armada!). Young Justice is no slouch in this department either. Every character goes from misleadingly one-note in the first episode to deeply and incredibly complex—none more so than Miss Martian. We must have sat with our jaw on the floor for an hour after viewing the episode "Image." Literally mind-blowing—as in a character actually got his mind blown. Ha! Jokes are fun... Seriously, though, that episode was crazy.

 

 

4. Something for the Fans

As comic fans, we get a bit of a thrill from noticing and pointing out things regular viewers might miss. The creators of Green Lantern and Young Justice love this fact as both shows are filled with hidden Easter Eggs and nods to comics and continuity. One episode of Green Lantern was practically straight up an adaptation of "Mogo Doesn't Socialize" and even the preview image below of the upcoming episode of Young Justice has a little nod to comic continuity:

 

 

5. DC Nation Shorts

We mentioned these earlier during our intro, but we really want to stress how awesome these are. They're delightfully hilarious and as comic fans it sort of amazes in the best way possibly that cartoons starring Animal Man and Plastic Man exists. Last season we saw great stuff like New Teen Titans and DC's World's Funnest (from Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace and Gromit), and this season already has lined up Thunder & Lightning, Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld and a new series of shorts mashing up the Justice League with the animal kingdom.

 

5.1 Dick Grayson is Absolutely Awesome

 

 

5.2 Lauren Faust's Super Best Friends Forever

 

Exclusive Preview of YOUNG JUSTICE #20

The latest issue of YOUNG JUSTICE jumps five years ahead to mirror the hit animated series Young Justice: Invasion, and aliens have invaded earth! Meanwhile, Devastation, an escaped felon and known operative of Queen Bee, is on the loose in Metropolis. But why is she here, and what does she want? And the Young Justice team is about to recruit a new member ... but will he be a good match?

 

YOUNG JUSTICE #20 is written by Greg Weisman and illustrated by Christopher Jones. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue, which hits stores today.

 

BEYOND DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Group Solicits

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 YOUNG JUSTICE #19

The origins behind The Brain, Monsieur Mallah and The Ultra-Humanite are finally revealed! With most of the Young Justice team captured, how will they escape? And what secrets will Gorilla Grodd reveal to Miss Martian? Find out in the exciting conclusion to the Gorilla Grodd story arc!

 

Written by Greg Weisman and illustrated by Luciano Vecchio, YOUNG JUSTICE #19 goes on sale today. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

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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)

Exclusive Preview of YOUNG JUSTICE #18

Gorillas attack!
 
Traveling to Gorilla City, the Young Justice team faces an army of enhanced warrior apes. But when Miss Martian is knocked unconscious and the group’s psychic link goes with her, will the team still be able to work together to defeat their attackers? Moreover, what’s the origin of Gorilla City in the first place?
 
YOUNG JUSTICE #18, in stores today, is written by Greg Weisman and illustrated by Christopher Jones. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.


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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 YOUNG JUSTICE #17

Last month’s issue of YOUNG JUSTICE had the team members fighting alongside their mentors in individual adventures. But how do all of these separate events tie together?

 

In YOUNG JUSTICE #17, the pieces of the puzzle come together as the team are once again joined by their adult superhero counterparts to help them take on the villainous Kobra. But can he be stopped before completing his bizarre ritual? Meanwhile, will the team also be able to take down a giant serpent before it destroys Minneapolis?

 

In stores today, YOUNG JUSTICE #17 is written by Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman and is illustrated by Christopher Jones. 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)

Exclusive Preview of YOUNG JUSTICE #16

It’s the heroes and mentors issue! Guest-starring Batman, The Flash and Green Arrow, YOUNG JUSTICE #16 finds members of the young justice team fighting crime alongside their adult counterparts.

 

Join Artemis and Green Arrow as they confront a crew of burglars in the Star City World History Museum. See Kid Flash and Flash as they capture a herd of escaped animals at the Central City Zoo. And travel to the Gotham City Observatory with Batman and Robin as they battle a gang of kidnappers. But what is the connection between all these events? The adventure begins in this first installment of a new storyline.

 

YOUNG JUSTICE #16, written by Kevin Hopps and Greig Weisman and illustrated by Christopher Jones, is on sale today. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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