Batman Battles New Threats in DC Comics’ November 2024 Solicitations

November 2024 brings a mix of fresh narratives and ongoing sagas in DC Comics, with notable developments across its most iconic characters. From the return of the Justice League to significant storylines involving Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, this month’s solicitations reflect a dynamic period in the DC Universe.

Mark Waid and Dan Mora helm the new Justice League Unlimited #1, launching a series that positions the Justice League at the center of a DC Universe in turmoil. Following the events of Absolute Power and the DC All In Special, the death of Darkseid has created a power vacuum, prompting Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to expand the League’s roster. The narrative is poised to explore the struggle between heroes and villains over control of metahuman abilities, setting the stage for a major shift in the balance of power.

Batman’s Ongoing Struggles: The Dying City and Beyond

In Batman’s corner of the universe, November continues the exploration of Gotham’s descent into chaos. Batman #155 and #156, both penned by Chip Zdarsky, continue the Dying City storyline, where Bruce Wayne faces off against the Court of Owls, and Gotham is pushed to the brink by civil unrest. Concurrently, Absolute Batman #2 by Scott Snyder examines Batman’s early years, with the narrative delving into Bruce Wayne’s psychological battles and his ongoing conflict with the Black Mask Gang.

Superman’s titles this month focus on his battles both across time and within his own family. Action Comics #1074-1077 take readers on a journey back to Krypton, as Superman uncovers secrets about the Phantom Zone and faces the looming threat of Aethyr. These issues also delve into the personal dynamics within the Super-Family, with Lois Lane’s new powers adding complexity to their relationships. Meanwhile, Jason Aaron’s Absolute Superman #1 strips the character to his core, exploring what it means to be Superman when everything familiar is gone.

Wonder Woman’s Final Showdown | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

In Wonder Woman #15, Tom King continues to craft a narrative of loss and resilience. With the Sovereign’s forces threatening everything she holds dear, Diana is shown preparing for a climactic battle. This issue promises to bring together elements of Wonder Woman’s past and present as she rallies an army for what could be her final stand. King’s approach to Wonder Woman highlights the character’s strength not just in combat, but in leadership and perseverance.

Batgirl #1 marks the return of Cassandra Cain in a solo title, offering a martial-arts-driven narrative that delves into her complex relationship with her mother, Lady Shiva. Black Lightning #1 introduces Jefferson Pierce’s new challenges as he navigates his role as both a father and a leader in the metahuman community, while Batman, Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns offers a unique holiday-themed crossover where Batman teams up with Santa Claus against a new threat.

New Challenges and Major Shifts

With major titles like Justice League Unlimited, ongoing Batman sagas, and critical story arcs for Superman and Wonder Woman, DC Comics is setting the stage for significant developments. Fans can expect a blend of action, drama, and introspection as the narratives unfold, each contributing to the larger tapestry of the DCU.

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JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #1

• Written by MARK WAID
• Art and cover by DAN MORA
• Variant covers by JIM LEE, ANDY KUBERT, HOWARD PORTER, ED BENES, and SIMONE BIANCHI
• 1:25 variant cover by DAVE WILKINS
• 1:50 variant cover by EDWIN GALMON
• 1:100 variant cover by YASMINE PUTRI
• Raised UV foil variant cover by DANIEL SAMPERE ($7.99 US)
• Blank sketch variant
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

The Watchtower rises!

The Justice League is back and bigger than ever! In the wake of Absolute Power and the DC All In Special, Darkseid’s death has triggered a massive power vacuum in the DCU, and Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman must unite like never before and expand the Justice League to encompass every hero championing the forces of good in the face of incredible evil!

As our heroes work to uncover the mystery of the dark lord’s successor, Ray Palmer’s Atom Project triggers a race between hero and villain to control the fate of metahuman abilities on planet Earth, which threatens to destroy everything the League has built. Worlds will live, worlds will die, and a surprise is waiting in store on the last page…Do not miss the dawn of the new era of justice, it all begins here!

ABSOLUTE BATMAN #2 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by SCOTT SNYDER
• Art and cover by NICK DRAGOTTA
• Variant covers by DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON and JAE LEE
• 1:25 variant cover by JEFFREY ALAN LOVE
• 1:50 variant cover by SANFORD GREENE
• $4.99 US | 24 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/24

Batman was born out of violence – a horrible tragedy that shaped the trajectory of his future. But when a vigilant MI6 agent starts tracking the lonely life of Bruce Wayne, he discovers the interconnectivity between a hero’s shell life and the many layers of the Black Mask Gang. It’s Batman versus Alfred Pennyworth!

ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #1

• Written By JASON AARON
• Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL
• Variant covers by WES CRAIG, JIM LEE, and CLAYTON CRAIN
• 1:25 cover by MATTEO SCALERA
• 1:50 cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
• 1:100 black and white cover by JIM LEE
• Foil design variant
• $4.99 US | 48 pages
• Variants $5.99 US (card stock) | Foil variant $7.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

Without the fortress… the family…without a home…what’s left is the Absolute Man of Steel!

ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #2 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by KELLY THOMPSON
• Art and cover by HAYDEN SHERMAN
• Variant covers by JOELLE JONES and STEPHANIE HANS
• 1:25 variant cover by MATTEO SCALERA
• 1:50 variant cover by STEPHANIE HANS
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variants $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

Gateway City has never seen anything like the Harbinger-Prime, the enormous, ravenous monster that has just risen from the depths of the ocean to darken its shores…but the Harbinger has never seen anything like the unstoppable Diana, Princess of the Underworld!

DETECTIVE COMICS #1091 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by TOM TAYLOR
• Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN
• Variant cover by BRUNO REDONDO and SIMON BISLEY
• 1:25 variant cover by ASHLEY WOOD
• McFarlane Toys variant cover
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

When we last left Bruce Wayne he was offered a mysterious youth serum, known only as Sangraal, that promises to rejuvenate his body and mind, making him as strong and nimble as he once was. But can he possibly accept this strange gift?

Meanwhile, the sinister, scalpel-fingered villain known as Asema stalks the shadows of Gotham, slaying small-time criminals with surgical accuracy. But what is the purpose of these murders, and how do they concern the Dark Knight?

BATMAN #155

• Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
• Art by JORGE FORNES
• Cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
• Variant covers by TONY HARRIS & JEREMY CLARK, and JONBOY MEYERS
• 1:25 cover by BJORN BARENDS
• 1:50 variant cover by NIMIT MALAVIA
• McFarlane Toys variant cover
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

After the shocking events of the last issue, Batman is reeling! But the investigation isn’t over just yet! The Court of Owls is intent on destroying Bruce Wayne’s life, while Commander Star continues to stoke the flames of civil unrest in Gotham City! It all heats up in the unforgettable new chapter of “The Dying City”!

BATMAN #156 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
• Art by TONY S. DANIEL
• Cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
• Variant cover by TONY HARRIS & JEREMY CLARK, ALEXANDER LOZANO, and TONY S. DANIEL
• 1:25 cover by RYAN BENJAMIN
• 1:50 variant cover by VALENTIN SECHER
• McFarlane Toys variant cover
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

The GCPD is closing in on their suspected killer, and on Batman! Wayne Enterprises is under attack as Nygma’s plans come into focus. The Owls are not what they seem. Don’t miss the thrilling penultimate issue of “The Dying City”!

BATMAN: UNCOVERED #1 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by SABRINA FUTCH
• Art by JIM LEE, JOELLE JONES, DOUG MAHNKE, JORGE JIMENEZ, GREG CAPULLO,
• DAVID FINCH, CLAY MANN, MIKEL JANIN, and more!
• Cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
• Variant cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA and STEVE LIEBER & NATHAN FAIRBAIRN
• Foil variant cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
• 1:25 variant cover by JEFF DEKAL
• $4.99 US | 24 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/24

A thrilling one-shot celebrating the Caped Crusader’s most captivating covers!

BATMAN: OFF-WORLD #6 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by JASON AARON
• Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA
• Variant cover by DAN MORA
• 1:25 variant cover by ALAN QUAH
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | 6 of 6 | Variants $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/2024

Batman is ready to return to Gotham City to apply all that he’s learned from his unbelievable adventure in the farthest reaches of the cosmos, but unfortunately, the Blakksun Twins still have one last lesson for him… a lesson in exploring the final frontiers of pain! It’s the brutal, surprising finale to Jason Aaron and Doug Mahnke’s Batman epic!

SUPERMAN #20 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
• Art and cover by DAN MORA
• Variant covers by DAN PANOSIAN, BRAD WALKER, and CHRIS SAMNEE
• 1:25 variant cover by DAVE JOHNSON
• Creature Commandos variant cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

Superman and Superwoman investigate Lois Lane’s new powers as they deal with the unstoppable Doomsday…but when the mysterious Time Trapper reveals his ultimate secret, it shakes Clark, Lois, and the rest of the Super-Family to their core.

WONDER WOMAN #15 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by TOM KING
• Art by DANIEL SAMPERE and KHARY RANDOLPH
• Cover by DANIEL SAMPERE
• Variant covers by DAVID NAKAYAMA and DAVID TALASKI
• 1:25 variant cover by SAOWEE
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

It’s the beginning of the end for the Sovereign! After the loss of her great love and the birth of her child, Wonder Woman decides this is a job larger than just one hero. Who will assist her in her ultimate quest for justice? Find out as Diana gathers her army!

ACTION COMICS #1074 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by MARK WAID and MARIKO TAMAKI
• Art by CLAYTON HENRY, MICHAEL SHELFER, and SKYLAR PATRIDGE
• Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
• Variant covers by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA and IBRAHIM MOUSTAFA
• 1:25 variant cover by MARK SPEARS
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

Superman back in time?! Great Rao!

A dying planet, a desperate scientist, a last son…it could only mean one thing: Krypton! To uncover the secrets of the Phantom Zone, Kal-El must journey back to the days of his birth planet and into the lab of Jor-El himself. What shocking secrets will link the greatest prison known to the cosmos and the nefarious villain Aeythr… and does the Man of Steel stand a chance of making it out alive? Plus, Supergirl’s mission halts as she finds herself captured and awaiting her fate at the hands of the highest bidder!

ACTION COMICS #1075 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by MARK WAID, MARIKO TAMAKI, and JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
• Art by CLAYTON HENRY, MICHAEL SHELFER, SKYLAR PATRIDGE,
• and JON BOGDANOVE
• Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
• Variant covers by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA, STEVE BEACH, MEGHAN HETRICK,
• and LUCIO PARRILLO
• 1:25 variant cover by IBRAHIM MOUSTAFA
• 1:50 variant cover by KERON GRANT
• Foil variant cover by CLAYTON HENRY
• $5.99 US | 48 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock) | Foil variant $7.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/24

Join the celebration as the original superhero series reaches its 1075th issue, packed with just as much Superman action as always nearly a century later! An all-star cast of talent and characters helps ring in this milestone, starting with the continuation of “Phantoms” by Mark Waid and Clayton Henry! Kal-El has traveled back in time to witness the birth of the Phantom Zone, crafted by his own father, Jor-El. Can father and son reconcile without destroying the time stream? And will the Man of Steel acquire what he needs to defeat Aethyr before his homeworld’s fate is sealed?

Then, in a special Election Day story, Perry White’s mayoral ambitions come to a head…and the future of Metropolis will be forged anew with the outcome! Plus, Supergirl discovers there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the being she’s sworn to protect.

ACTION COMICS #1076 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by MARK WAID and MARIKO TAMAKI
• Art by CLAYTON HENRY, MICHAEL SHELFER, and MEGHAN HETRICK
• Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
• Variant covers by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA and MEGHAN HETRICK
• 1:25 variant cover by A.L. KAPLAN
• Creature Commandos variant cover by LEIRIX
• McFarlane Toys variant cover
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

Escape from Krypton!

Superman has uncovered the secrets of the Phantom Zone from the clutches of his own father, Jor-El…but now the real challenge begins: returning home in one piece! It’s a daring dash for destiny in the latest installment of the Action Comics weekly! Plus, Supergirl discovers the crime that started it all!

ACTION COMICS #1077 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by MARK WAID and MARIKO TAMAKI
• Art by CLAYTON HENRY, MICHAEL SHELFER, and MEGHAN HETRICK
• Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
• Variant covers by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA and MEGHAN HETRICK
• 1:25 variant cover by A.L. KAPLAN
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

Death to the Phantom Zone!

Superman and Mon-El are reunited at last, but are our heroes too late to stop the impossible threat of Aethyr?! The mad wizard has breached the realm and begun decimating planet Earth…the Super-Family and the Justice League are holding on as best they can, but this sounds like a job for Superman! Plus, can Kara put her feelings aside and carry out the mission Superman gave her?

CATWOMAN #70 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by TORUNN GRONBEKK
• Art by FABIANA MASCOLO
• Cover by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA
• Variant covers by FRANK CHO and HOMARE
• 1:25 variant cover by W. SCOTT FORBES
• 1:50 variant cover by FRANK CHO
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

In search of clues regarding the bounty that’s been placed on her head, Selina travels to Berlin hoping to reconnect with one of her old accomplices from her days as a roaming international thief. But it seems not even her cache of disguises and tricks can protect Catwoman from the watchful eyes of those hunting her. With deadly assassins coming out of every nook and cranny, Selina’s chances of uncovering the secrets of her unseen enemy seem slim. Can Catwoman find out who exactly wants her dead, and why?

NIGHTWING #120 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by DAN WATTERS
• Art and cover by DEXTER SOY
• Variant covers by DAN PANOSIAN and FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
• 1:25 variant cover by GLEB MELNIKOV
• McFarlane Toys variant cover
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

With deadly experimental weapons in the hands of the city’s oh-so-corrupt police force, Nightwing must prevent a bloody war breaking out with the gangs of Blüdhaven, which would be easier if someone didn’t keep trying to blow him up!

HARLEY QUINN #45 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by ELLIOTT KALAN
• Art by MINDY LEE
• Cover by ELIZABETH TORQUE
• Variant covers by DAVID NAKAYAMA and JORGE FORNES
• 1:25 variant cover by ROBIN HIGGINBOTTOM
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

Attention residents of Throatcutter Hill!

Art! Since the dawn of humanity, we have found emotional, spiritual, and even intellectual meaning through the visual arts. But sometimes…even art can suck real, real bad. Is a soulless and aesthetically meritless corporate statue ruining your view of a perfectly good park full of uncollected trash and dead rats? That’s where I come in, Hello, I’m Harley Quinn. Recently, I launched my latest business venture, the Harley Quinn Destructive Agency.

My goal is simple: if there’s something you need blown up, if you need somebody clobbered, if there’s anything I can do to make Throatcutter Hill a more dangerous place again, I’ll do it. My rates are reasonable! And for an introductory price of $3.99 you can witness me beat the crud out of a corpo superhero! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll slap your thigh! So what are you waiting for? Call your local comics store, and be sure to order a copy of Harley Quinn #45 today!

POISON IVY #27 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by G. WILLOW WILSON
• Art by MARCIO TAKARA
• Cover by JESSICA FONG
• Variant covers by JENNY FRISON and NOOBOVICH
• 1:25 variant cover by PUPPETEER LEE
• 1:50 variant cover by JENNY FRISON
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

As Batman tries to get answers and the GCPD begins their hunt for Poison Ivy, she attempts to uncover the truth behind the so-called Order of the Green Knight, a violent ecoterrorist organization that claims to be led by none other than the verdant villain herself! Meanwhile, Janet from HR and Killer Croc make some horrifying discoveries about the resurrected town of Marshview.

TITANS #17

• Written by JOHN LAYMAN
• Art and cover by PETE WOODS
• Variant covers by RAHZZAH and EDWIN GALMON
• McFarlane Toys variant cover
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

It’s a new day in the DCU, and the future is bright! Why, then, are the Titans looking backward, reliving their most horrific and traumatic moments, again and again, stuck in an endless loop? And who’s the temporal tyrant behind this time-bending torment? Here’s a hint: Time will tell.

BIRDS OF PREY #15 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by KELLY THOMPSON
• Art by SAMI BASRI
• Cover by LEONARDO ROMERO
• Variant covers by EJIKURE and SERG ACUNA
• 1:25 variant cover by RIAN GONZALES
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

Things have gone sideways in the Birds of Prey’s investigation of the Ninth Day cult, and the Birds’ undercover operative, Cassandra Cain, has gone deathly silent. The team going in to break her out are heavy hitters of the highest order, Black Canary, Big Barda, Grace Choi, and Onyx, with Oracle at mission control, and Sin frustrated she’s been benched. But what they find is so much more than they feared…

BATGIRL #1

• Written by TATE BROMBAL
• Art by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
• Cover by DAVID TALASKI
• Variant covers by JEFF DEKAL and STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
• 1:25 variant cover by SKYLAR PATRIDGE
• Foil variant by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock) | Foil $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

Hold on to your seats, clutch your pearls, and rejoice in celebration because Cassandra Cain is taking center stage in her first solo Batgirl series in nearly two decades! When a deadly group of assassins shows up to kill Cassandra, Lady Shiva comes to the rescue, and they must put their complicated past aside and work together as mother and daughter to ensure they make it out alive. Unfortunately, things are never as easy as they seem, and Cass must embark on a jaw-dropping, martial-arts filled adventure in her quest for truth and justice…and revenge?!

It’s a Batgirl book like never before, so join us as we dive into the psyche of one of Gotham’s deadliest fighters, while exploring her deep and complex relationship with her mother.

BATMAN: DARK AGE #6 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by MARK RUSSELL
• Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
• Variant cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
• 1:25 variant cover by IAN BERTRAM
• $5.99 US | 48 pages | 6 of 6 |Variant $6.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/24

Gotham appears to be saved, but for how long? A face from Gotham’s past emerges from the ashes, and the Anti-Monitor threatens to destroy everything. Bruce Wayne looks back across the years and wonders if it was all for nothing.

GREEN LANTERN #17

• Written by JEREMY ADAMS
• Art and cover by XERMANICO
• Variant covers by CHRIS SAMNEE and SIMONE DI MEO
• 1:25 variant cover by LEIRIX
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/24

Hal Jordan and John Stewart mount a defense against the United Planets and the newly transformed Lord Premier Thaaros, all while Star Sapphire faces an unlikely creature from her past!

GREEN ARROW #18 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by CHRIS CONDON
• Art by MONTOS
• Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
• Foil variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
• 3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

The Emerald Archer heads back to the streets of Star City for his next adventure with the brand-new team of Chris Condon and Montos! The cold-blooded murder of a Star City businessman announces the arrival of a horrifying and mysterious serial killer. When details of the victim’s dark business dealings emerge, Green Arrow must contend with hard truths from the city’s past and race to stop the murderer before they strike again.

THE FLASH #15

• Written by SIMON SPURRIER
• Art by VASCO GEORGIEV
• Cover by MIKE DEL MUNDO
• Variant covers by DIKE RUAN and OZGUR YILDIRIM
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

As the Flash moves between his new role on the Watchtower and the family vacation, he comes across an old foe in a surprising place! Also, Irey West has a hunch her father is sneaking off during the trip, and she’s going to find out just where he’s going…

BATMAN AND ROBIN #15 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
• Art and by JAVIER FERNANDEZ
• Variant covers by SIMONE DI MEO and AARON BARTLING
• 1:25 variant cover by ASHLEY WOOD
• Creature Commandos card stock variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
• McFarlane Toys variant cover
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/24

What should have been a run-of-the-mill charity banquet for Bruce and Damian has, quite literally, gone up in flames, and now, without access to their costumes and gadgets, father and son find themselves fighting for their lives at the hands of the mysterious specter known only as Memento. But who is this new villain who set the blaze that threatens to disintegrate the Dynamic Duo, why does it replicate an infamous, century-old tragedy from Gotham’s history, and what is Memento’s connection to the Dark Knight’s past?

Nothing can prepare you for the answers to these questions, so join us and bear witness to “Memento,” part two.

BATMAN AND ROBIN: YEAR ONE #2

• Written by MARK WAID
• Art and cover by CHRIS SAMNEE
• Variant covers by KEVIN NOWLAN and DAVE JOHNSON
• 1:25 variant cover by TOM REILLY
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

Dick Grayson is struggling to adjust to his new life as Bruce Wayne’s ward, with both Bruce’s rules and Batman’s training making his life difficult. But Dick is happy to remind Bruce that turnabout is fair play. Gotham’s newest crime boss, the General, continues to vie with Two-Face for control, but could an alliance benefit both of them and spell trouble for Batman and Robin?

BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #33

• Written by MARK WAID
• Art by ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
• Cover by DAN MORA
• Variant covers by TOM RANEY and ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
• 1:25 variant cover by MARGUERITE SAUVAGE
• Creature Commandos variant cover by CARLOS D’ANDA
• McFarlane Toys variant cover
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

Eclipso’s reign of terror has brought the Justice League to the brink of civil war… but there must be a way to break the spell! The answer lies within the very power source that allows Superman to race faster than a speeding bullet…It’s a battle for Earth’s yellow sun in the dramatic conclusion of “Darkness Falls”!

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #19 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by ZAC THOMPSON, RICH DOUEK, DAVE WIELGOSZ, and MICHAEL CONRAD
• Art by STEVAN SUBIC, NIKOLA ČIŽMEŠJIA, CHRISTOPHER MITTEN, and more
• Cover by SIMONE DI MEO
• Variant covers by RILEY ROSSMO and STEVAN SUBIC
• $7.99 US | 64 pages | Prestige | (all covers are card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth has been stolen! And when you need to track down a thief, sometimes you need to consult a thief, enter former criminal and current hero Plastic Man! Amazonian royalty meets arrogant rubber in this unlikely teamup!

Next, the sinister serial killer Mr. Zsasz has escaped Arkham and is targeting victims who had previously escaped his clutches. But will the hunter find himself the hunted? And last but certainly not least, Batman teams up with an unlikely ally for a supernatural trip through some of Gotham’s darkest shadows.

BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN: THE LAST HALLOWEEN #3

• Written by JEPH LOEB
• Art by MARK CHIARELLO
• Cover by TIM SALE
• Variant covers by MARK CHIARELLO and ART ADAMS
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | (all covers are card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed up for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as the most influential Batman story of its era. Now, Loeb returns to the world of The Long Halloween for its long-anticipated final act, Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween, an all-new 10-part mystery continuing the story from 2021’s Batman: The Long Halloween Special. In each issue, Loeb will be joined by one of the top artists in comics, in a beautiful and lovingly crafted tribute to Sale’s art and legacy.

As the noose tightens around Gotham City, Robin seeks aid from an unlikely ally and Batman confronts a deadly specter from the past!

BATMAN ’89 ECHOES #6

• Written by SAM HAMM
• Art and cover by JOE QUINONES and PAOLO RIVERA
• Variant cover by JOE QUINONES
• $3.99 US | 24 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

Gotham is in the grip of a citywide panic attack, and only Batman can stop the Scarecrow’s viral fear formula from falling into enemy hands. Meanwhile, Harley Quinn makes her ACN television debut…by taking station management hostage! New friends, new foes, and old flames collide as Bruce Wayne reclaims his cape and cowl, with a vengeance!, in the epic finale of Batman ’89: Echoes.

BLACK LIGHTNING #1 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by BRANDON THOMAS
• Art and cover by FICO OSSIO
• Variant Covers by TAURIN CLARKE and SANFORD GREENE
• 1:25 Variant Cover by JULIET NNEKA
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variants $5.99 US (card stock) | US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/24

Black Lightning is back, and this time, it’s a family affair! Jefferson Pierce leads the Justice League’s new metahuman outreach initiative, helping those with powers before they can cause harm to themselves or others, but everything changes when its his own daughter, Anissa Pierce, who comes to him for help. With Thunder’s dangerous new powers and the new Masters of Disaster jeopardizing the coexistence between humans and Metas, Black Lightning is on the front lines of a culture war brewing in the suburbs of Metropolis!

JSA #1

• Written by JEFF LEMIRE
• Art and cover by DIEGO OLORTEGUI
• Variant Covers by CULLY HAMNER, TRAVIS MERCER, and JEFF LEMIRE
• 1:25 Variant Cover by SWEENEY BOO
• 1:50 Variant Cover by JOHN K SNYDER III
• Foil variant cover by TRAVIS MERCER
• $4.99 US | 23 pages | Variants $5.99 US (card stock)
• Foil variant $6.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

Long-time fan favorite characters Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Jade, Obsidian, Jesse Quick, Hourman, Ted Grant, and Sandman are all back on the roster as DC’s first super team faces their greatest and most personal challenge yet. Will golden age ideals hold true in a world recovering from the events of Absolute Power? Or do they need a more hardcore approach to stand a chance against the new Injustice Society of America?

BLACK CANARY: BEST OF THE BEST #1 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by TOM KING
• Art and cover by RYAN SOOK
• Variant cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
• Wraparound variant cover by OTTO SCHMIDT
• 1:25 variant cover by CHRISSIE ZULLO
• 1:50 variant cover by DAN HIPP
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6 | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

The match of the millennium!

It’s Black Canary versus Lady Shiva to determine who is the single greatest hand-to-hand fighter in the universe! Who will walk away with the title?

Find out as writer Tom King (Wonder Woman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes) go six rounds to see if our hero has what it takes to be…the best of the best.

THE QUESTION: ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER #1

• Written by ALEX SEGURA
• Art and cover by CIAN TORMEY
• Variant covers by JORGE FORNES and LUCIO PARRILLO
• 1:25 variant cover by DANNY EARLS
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

Who watches the Watchtower? In the wake of Absolute Power, the Justice League Unlimited has created a haven for all heroes, but can they keep it secure? Enter Renee Montoya, reeling from an abrupt end to her time in Gotham and looking for a place to hang her hat. But the Trinity didn’t bring her up to the Watchtower to relax, there’s a dark threat bubbling underneath the surface, and only the Question and her ad hoc support team stand a chance of figuring out who the problem is before it’s too late.

SHAZAM #17 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by JOSIE CAMPBELL
• Art by DAN McDAID
• Cover by GLEB MELNIKOV
• Variant covers by ARIEL OLIVETTI and DAVID LAFUENTE
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variants $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/05/24

Christmas has come early for Freddy Freeman! But is all his success and notoriety as Philly’s top superhero just ill-gotten gains? Mary and Billy can’t help but link their brother’s rise in popularity with the sudden emergence of Dr. Sivana. But as Billy continues to leak magic and monstrous societal issues begin to mount across the city, Sivana’s arrival is only the tip of the iceberg!

POWER GIRL #15 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by LEAH WILLIAMS
• Art by ADRIANA MELO
• Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
• Variant covers by JEFF DEKAL and TIAGO DA SILVA
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

With her best friend fighting for her life in the hospital, Power Girl swears vengeance on the one who put her there: Ejecta! There’s something strange about Metropolis’s newest super, with the power to predict crimes before they happen. Could it be that someone more powerful is pulling her strings?

MULTIVERSUS: COLLISION DETECTED #5 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
• Art by JON SOMMARIVA
• Cover by DAN MORA
• Variant cover by JON SOMMARIVA
• 1:25 variant cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/24

With a countdown clock ticking down toward zero and skies filled with the villainous Devoid’s digitizing drones, Steven Universe’s Multiversus Force prepares for the worst beneath Wayne Manor. But with the Joker, the Wicked Witch, Harley Quinn, and Brainiac all under the same roof, it’s only a matter of time before an already explosive situation outright self-destructs!

MULTIVERSUS: COLLISION DETECTED #6

• Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
• Art by JON SOMMARIVA
• Cover by DAN MORA
• Variant cover by JON SOMMARIVA
• 1:25 variant cover by CHRISSIE ZULLO
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

Devoid finally arrives on Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman’s world to collect fighters for his Imaginarium, whether the DCU likes it or not. With the existence of each Multiversal champion’s home Earth on the line, Multiversus: Collision Detection reaches its kill screen…now!

DC HORROR PRESENTS…#2 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by LATOYA MORGAN and AARON SAGERS
• Art by VARIOUS
• Cover by TYLER CROOK
• Variant cover by TOM FOWLER
• $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

DC Horror Presents…is a showcase of skin crawling legends focused on our favorite superheroes in the DCU. Written by some of the most terribly disturbed minds in the horror genre today, this anthology will be to die for with horror fans!

DC HORROR PRESENTS: CREATURE COMMANDOS #2 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by DAVID DASTMALCHIAN
• Art by JESUS HERVAS
• Cover by TIRSO
• Variant cover by TOM FOWLER
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $3.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

Sseug s’ohw kcab? As the Creature Unit prepares for their first mission, Dr. West hesitates. The last time Lucky was in battle, even Zatanna Zatara couldn’t stop him from destroying everything and everyone, in his path. Mina insists that she can calm him down, but it’s a gamble, is this team really ready to fight?

MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN #6

• Written by JOSIE CAMPBELL
• Art by PABLO M. COLLAR
• Cover by CARLI SQUITIERI & CAROLINE CHIOU
• Variant cover by TOKITOKORO
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | 6 of 6 | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

Superman and Amazo versus Task Force X and Team 7! See the start of Amanda Waller’s secret anti-Superman project and how it leads into season two of the animated adventures.

THE PENGUIN SPECIAL #1 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by JEREMY ADAMS, BILL FINGER, ALAN GRANT, and JASON AARON
• Art by HOWARD PORTER, BOB KANE, SAM KIETH, and JASON PEARSON
• Cover by MIKEL JANIN
• Show design variant
• $5.99 US | 64 pages
• ON SALE 10/30/24

At first glance, the Penguin may seem like a harmless, if peculiar, businessman with a fondness for fine cuisine, tailored suits, and exotic birds. But those in Gotham’s underworld know that beneath the dapper attire and gentlemanly demeanor lies a calculating and ruthless criminal who isn’t afraid to take whatever he thinks he deserves. And should you happen to be in the way of something he wants, know that this bird is just as deadly as any other raptor.

Discover the man behind the new Max streaming series in this special issue showcasing the Penguin’s 1941 debut in the pages of Detective Comics #58, twisted recollections of his formative years from Secret Origins Special #1 and Joker’s Asylum: Penguin #1, and a brand-new, exclusive story written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated by Howard Porter that shows the Penguin’s next moves during All In.

BATMAN, SANTA CLAUS: SILENT KNIGHT RETURNS #1

• Written by JEFF PARKER
• Art by LUKAS KETNER
• Cover by BERNARD CHANG
• Variant cover by DAN MORA
• 1:25 variant cover by KEVIN WADA
• 1:50 variant cover by ERICA HENDERSON
• DC Holiday Surprise variant cover by DAN HIPP ($9.99 US)
• $3.99 US | 32 pages
• ON SALE 11/27/24

Horrors haunt the Christmas season as life-drained bodies litter the countryside, each marked with a strange symbol. The Justice League responds, but it’s a trap! The heroes are pulled from our world, but not before Batman helps Robin escape. Now Damian Wayne must seek out Zatanna and the one and only Santa Claus if there’s any hope of saving their friends and family.

Santa comes to the aid of the DCU heroes in the crossover-event sequel you wished for! And you must have been extra good because a wintry mix of DC’s wildest characters arrive this time to face a powerful foe… the Silent Knight!

GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT, THE KRYPTONIAN AGE #6

• Written by ANDY DIGGLE
• Art and cover by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ
• Variant covers by JAVIER FERNANDEZ and EDWIN GALMON
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | 6 of 6 | Variants $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/24

As threats from the past resurface in his present, Batman must work alongside strange new heroes to save the day, including the steel-hearted sheriff of Smallville, Kansas! The Kryptonian Age may have come to a close, but an age of Justice has only just begun!

DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL: ALLWINTER #5

• Written by JAY KRISTOFF and TOM TAYLOR
• Art by TIRSO and RICCARDO FEDERICI
• Cover by TIRSO
• Variant covers by HOMARE and MARCIAL TOLEDANO VARGAS
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | 5 of 6 | Variants $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

Slade finds himself wrenched from the icy jaws of death by the only thing worse than a sworn enemy: an old friend who knows all his greatest shames and darkest secrets. Secrets that hold the true origin of the Allwinter, that he’ll have to face down if he ever hopes to set things right. The question that lies before the bloody mercenary is not whether he can…but whether he will.

DC VS VAMPIRES WORLD WAR V #4 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by MATTHEW ROSENBERG and MATTHEW MANNING
• Cover by OTTO SCHMIDT
• Art by OTTO SCHMIDT and ACKY BRIGHT
• Variant covers by HOMARE and STEPHEN SEGOVIA
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | 4 of 12 | Variants $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/13/24

Gorilla Grodd and Aquaman have had little luck capturing the elusive Damian Wayne, but a mysterious figure arrives bearing a whispered prophecy that could turn the tide of war in their favor. Elsewhere, John Constantine might well be the human resistance’s last hope…just a shame he can’t remember what it was he was meant to be doing. Enter The Spectre to help guide his way! And in the shadows, a new Batman lurks…but what’s his connection to Bruce Wayne?

MILESTONE UNIVERSE: THE SHADOW CABINET #1

• Written by JOSEPH P. ILLIDGE
• Art by DARRYL BANKS and ATAGUN ILHAN
• Cover by DENYS COWAN
• Variant cover by NIKOLAS DRAPER-IVEY and SEAN MURPHY
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | 1 of 4 | (all covers are card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

In the six months since Brainiac’s incursion into the Milestone Universe, the nefarious Dr. Edwin Alva has gone missing, Icon’s embarked on a deep space voyage, and Rocket has stepped up to fill the role of Earth’s protector, but it sure does feel lonely at the top. That is, until Rocket finds herself recruited by the Shadow Cabinet, a mysterious cabal of powered individuals who’ve been saving the world in secret for decades!

In Dr. Alva’s absence, his estranged half-sister Angela has led a hostile takeover of S.Y.S.T.E.M., the evil organization of world superpowers he left behind. Angela’s dead set on proving herself even more ruthless than her brother, and nothing and no one will stand in her way…unless the Shadow Cabinet steps back into the light. They want to bring Rocket into the fold to take S.Y.S.T.E.M. down. But after a few too many rocky partnerships, is she willing to hear them out?

With original Milestone Media contributor Joseph P. Illidge at the helm, the world-spanning story that began in Milestone Returns will reach its fever-pitch climax, and no one in the Dakotaverse is safe!

PLASTIC MAN NO MORE! #3 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL
• Art by ALEX LINS and JACOB EDGAR
• Cover by ALEX LINS
• Variant cover by MARTIN MORAZZO
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | 3 of 4 | (all covers are card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

Plastic Man and Woozy suffer a bit of a…setback…when trying to capture one of the Metal Men. Well, setback is putting it mildly, and now there’s really no turning back toward the superheroes they once called allies. As his body grows increasingly more unstable, Plastic Man must turn to a villainous ally in hopes of constructing the weapon that could cure him, no matter how slim the odds of success…

BATMAN: FULL MOON #2 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by RODNEY BARNES
• Art and cover by STEVAN SUBIC
• Variant cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
• $5.99 US | 32 pages | 2 of 4 | Variants $6.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/26/24

Caught in a world of magic and myth, Batman must rely on the help of Zatanna and John Constantine if he’s to save his city…and himself…from the curse of the werewolf. But with a full moon approaching, will the ancient magics Bruce’s allies manage to summon be enough to keep the beast away from Gotham’s most vulnerable? And can the werewolf’s human half find the salvation he so longingly desires?

JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER: DEAD IN AMERICA #11

• Written by SIMON SPURRIER
• Art and cover by AARON CAMPBELL
• Variant cover by DANIEL BAYLISS
• $4.99 US | 32 pages | 11 of 11 | (all covers are card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

It’s the end of the long road across America for John Constantine…and it could be the end for more than just his quest to take Dream’s power out of the wrong hands! Constantine may have cheated Death before, but in the end, she always gets her man…

JENNY SPARKS #4 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by TOM KING
• Art and cover by JEFF SPOKES
• Variant cover by SIMONE DI MEO
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | 4 of 7 | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/20/24

Jenny tries to negotiate for the release of Captain Atom’s hostages after the Justice League falls to his godlike powers. Can the spirit of the 20th century prevail in the 21st? Or is the reluctant hero in over her head?

THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #5

• Written by JAMES TYNION IV
• Art and cover by ALVARO MARTINEZ BUENO
• Variant cover by IAN BERTRAM
• $3.99 US | 40 pages | 5 of 12 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/27/24

The overseer of the House by the Sea, the enigmatic Max, wants to meet with Walter so she can understand just what he’s been up to at the House on the Lake. One small problem with that: Walter’s dead, and the residents of the Lake House killed him…

LITTLE BATMAN: MONTH ONE #1 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by MORGAN EVANS
• Art by JON MIKEL
• Cover by JON MIKEL
• Variant Cover by PATRICK BALLESTEROS
• $4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
• ON SALE 11/6/24

Taking place after the events of “Merry Little Batman,” Gotham City finds itself reeling from the Joker’s attack, and Damian Wayne (a.k.a. Little Batman) is eager to get back into the fight. That’s going to be harder than it sounds, as Bruce now wants Damian to put the cowl aside and embrace the value of his secret identity. After a suspicious guest is found lurking around the Wayne New Year’s Eve Party, it’s up to Damian to find the balance between both of his personas and save the day yet again. See Little Batman in a new adventure from the film’s screenwriter, Morgan Evans, after catching the rerelease of the breakout movie in theaters this winter.

THE BATMAN AND SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERIES #11

• Written by SHOLLY FISCH
• Art and cover by PUSTE
• $2.99 US | 32 pages
• ON SALE 11/6/24

Batman’s away, so Commissioner Gordon sends out a call…to Mystery Inc.! There’s a literary specter stalking the Gotham Library, which means his daughter’s new job is putting her in danger. The teens need Oracle’s help to solve this mystery, but can they all work together without revealing Barbara’s secret identity to her father?

LOONEY TUNES #281

• Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS
• Pencils by ROBERT POPE
• Inks by SCOTT McRAE
• Cover by DEREK FRIDOLFS
• $2.99 US | 32 pages
• ON SALE 11/13/24

The end of the Looney Games has arrived! As Bugs Bunny presides one last time as the master of ceremonies, we head to the gym for this season’s final events, including an intense game of volleyball featuring an unexpected contender, a rousing game of table tennis, and a wrestling match for the ages!

MAD MAGAZINE #41 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS
• Cover by AN IDIOT WITH A CRAYON
• $5.99 US | 56 PGS
• ON SALE 12/11/24

Don’t be alarmed! MAD #41 is here to save you! This smoking issue features MAD classic favorites like “A MAD Look at…” by Sergio Aragonés, Spy Vs. Spy, “The Lighter Side of…” by Dave Berg and much more. Plus, a hot new Fold-In by Johnny Sampson. Get out and immediately stop (at your local shop), drop (your wallet) and roll (on the ground with laughter) after you soak yourself in the silliness that fill the pages of MAD #41.

THE SUPERMAN 100 PROJECT | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Art by ALAN DAVIS, KEVIN EASTMAN, JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ, DAN JURGENS, ED McGUINNESS, FRANK MILLER, FRANK QUITELY, and more
• $14.99 | 112 pages | 6 5/8” x 10 3/16” | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-507-5
• ON SALE 12/18/24

All of Hero Initiative’s 100+ original covers to DC Comics’ Superman #6 are on display in this great book, with art by Alan Davis, Kevin Eastman, José Luis García-López, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Frank Miller, Frank Quitely, and more! See all the covers, along with a special behind-the-scenes section showing developmental art along with even more bonus content.

Note: There will be only one printing of this book ever! Get it now so you don’t blow your chance!

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #8 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• FACSIMILE EDITION
• Written by MARV WOLFMAN
• Art by GEORGE PEREZ and JERRY ORDWAY
• Cover by GEORGE PEREZ
• Foil variant cover by GEORGE PEREZ ($6.99 US)
• Blank sketch cover ($5.99 US)
• $4.99 US | 32 pages
• ON SALE 11/20/24

As the Anti-Monitor completes his newest weapon to erase our Multiverse, will his captive, the Flash, be able to speed to our rescue or to his own doom? Learn his fate in the now-iconic and not-to-be-missed issue from the series that forever changed the DC Universe.

LIMITED COLLECTORS’ EDITION #37 FACSIMILE EDITION

• Written by BILL FINGER and WILLIAM WOOLFOLK
• Art by BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, GEORGE ROUSSOS, JIM MOONEY,
• RAY BURNLEY, FRANK SPRINGER, WIN MORTIMER, and JACK BURNLEY
• Cover by JIM APARO
• Foil variant cover by JIM APARO ($19.99 US)
• $14.99 US | 64 pages
• ON SALE 11/13/24

A special all-villain issue featuring five thrilling tales of Batman fighting his greatest enemies, reprinted for the first time ever and in its original size as a full facsimile edition. A Batman tabloid extravaganza with pinups, puzzles, activity pages, and a back cover tabletop diorama that you can cut out and display.

DC POWER 2024 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by GREG BURNHAM, JARRETT WILLIAMS, ANDWORLD, SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, ALITHIA MARTINEZ, JOHN RIDLEY, CHERYL LYNN EATON, LAMAR GILES, BRANDON THOMAS, and N.K. JEMISIN
• Art by SERG ACUNA, JAHNOY LINDSAY, DOMINIKE “DOMO” STANTON, ALITHIA MARTINEZ, DENYS COWAN, SEAN DAMIEN HILL, EDWIN GALMON, ASIAH FULMORE, KHARY RANDOLPH, JAMAL CAMPBELL, and others
• Cover by CHASE CONLEY
• $19.99 US | 144 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-864-3
• ON SALE 1/28/2025

N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell are back with an epilogue set in the world of Far Sector, bringing together Jo Mullein and John Stewart for the first time. Duke Thomas, a.k.a the Signal, finds inspiration from an unexpected source. Crispus Allen seeks a new purpose beyond his role as the Spectre, turning to Renee Montoya for guidance. Thunder and Lightning create fireworks at a community event when the Condiment King appears.

Raphael Arce learns the secret origin of the original Bloodwynd. Val-Zod reflects on the balance between his pacifist beliefs and his duty to protect his universe. And last but not least, Nubia teams up with…Mr. Mxyzptlk?! Also included is a preview of Absolute Power Origins, the companion miniseries to the blockbuster event focusing on the secret history of the Suicide Squad’s leader, Amanda Waller!

KNEEL BEFORE ZOD | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by JOE CASEY
• Pencils by DAN McDAID
• Inks by DAN McDAID and SCOTT HANNA
• Cover by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER
• $19.99 US | 200 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-860-5
• ON SALE 1/14/2025

An astonishing collection finds Krypton’s most dangerous criminal facing his greatest challenge yet!

General Zod has an entire planet to rule, but what happens when Superman’s most notorious foe gets everything he ever wanted? The answer unfolds in this brutal story from writer Joe Casey (Uncanny X-Men) and artist Dan McDaid (Doom Patrol) as the House of Zod discovers that New Kandor is not as peaceful as it seems and Zod’s nuclear family must truly go nuclear to achieve its sick and twisted goals. Reprinting stories from Action Comics #1060 and Kneel Before Zod #1-8.

KINGDOM COME: DC COMPACT COMICS EDITION | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by MARK WAID
• Co-plotted and illustrated by ALEX ROSS
• Cover by ALEX ROSS
• $19.99 US | 176 pages | 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-129-9
• ON SALE 5/6/2025

In the near-future world of Kingdom Come, superheroes are ubiquitous, but heroism is rare. After decades as Earth’s champions, the members of the Justice League have all retreated from the public eye, replaced with a new generation of crime-fighters whose brand of justice leaves humanity terrified rather than inspired. But with the planet’s future in jeopardy, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman must come out of retirement to make one last stand for truth and justice… Kingdom Come, the winner of five Eisner Awards and produced by comics legends Mark Waid and Alex Ross, has proven itself a seminal masterpiece in comics history.

DC FINEST: AQUAMAN: THE KING OF ATLANTIS

• Written by JACK MILLER, OTTO BINDER, ROBERT BERNSTEIN, and others
• Art by RAMONA FRADON, NICK CARDY, and others
• Cover by NICK CARDY
• $39.99 US | 624 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-989-3
• ON SALE 1/7/25

Marking Aquaman’s early Silver Age appearances, this volume is the perfect starting point for fans of Arthur Curry’s retconned continuity that established him as the ruler of Atlantis and expanded his supporting cast to include Aqualad, Mera, Topo the octopus, and more. Featuring art by Ramona Fradon and Nick Cardy, The King of Atlantis collects stories from Adventure Comics #229-280, #282, and #284: Action Comics #272; Detective Comics #293-300; World’s Finest Comics #125; Showcase #30-33; Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #12; and Aquaman #1-3.

DC FINEST: SUPERGIRL: THE GIRL OF STEEL | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by OTTO BINDER and JERRY SIEGEL
• Art by AL PLASTINO, JIM MOONEY, and CURT SWAN
• Cover by CURT SWAN and AL PLASTINO
• $39.99 US | 600 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-990-9
• ON SALE 1/14/25

Kara Zor-El soars into her very own DC Finest collection! In “The Supergirl from Krypton,” Kara lands on Earth and discovers that she possesses all the same powers as her cousin, Superman. Inspired by her famous kin, Kara adopts a secret identity and uses her powers to help those in need. This inaugural volume contains Supergirl’s appearances from 1959 to 1962 in the pages of Action Comics #252-288, Adventure Comics #278, Superman #139-140 and #144, Superboy #80, Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #14 and #20, and Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #40, #46, #51, and #57.

52 VOLUME TWO (2024 EDITION)

• Written by MARK WAID, GREG RUCKA, GRANT MORRISON, and GEOFF JOHNS
• Art by KEITH GIFFEN, CHRIS BATISTA, JOE BENNET, and others
• Cover by J.G. JONES
• $49.99 US | 616 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover| ISBN: 978-1-77952-762-2
• ON SALE 12/31/24

DC’s groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic, 52 tells the story of a “missing” year in the DC Universe, in real time. The cataclysmic events of Infinite Crisis have left the world without its three biggest icons, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, and the question is asked: Who will stand up in their absence? Collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements and more! Collects 52 #27-52.

BATMAN VOL. 3: I AM BANE (2024 EDITION)

• Written by TOM KING
• Art by DAVID FINCH, MITCH GERADS, CLAY MANN, and others
• Cover by DAVID FINCH and DANNY MIKI
• $16.99 US | 176 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-805-6
• ON SALE 12/24/24

He is Bane. The Batman invaded his home, scarred his mind, and broke his back. Now Bane has returned to Gotham City for a single purpose: break the Batman once and for all. But first, he’ll destroy everyone the Dark Knight has ever loved…or loathed. From bestselling writer Tom King (The Sheriff of Babylon) and superstar artist David Finch (Wonder Woman) comes this stunning new chapter in the wildly acclaimed Batman saga. Collects stories from Batman #16-20, #23-24, and Batman Annual #1.

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL – THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

• Written by TONY S. DANIEL, FABIAN NICIEZA, KEVIN VanHOOK, and others
• Art by TONY S. DANIEL, FRAZER IRVING, JULIAN LOPEZ,
• FERNANDO PASARIN, and others
• Cover by TONY S. DANIEL
• $39.99 US | 436 Pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-855-1
• ON SALE 12/24/24

Can the Bat-Family maintain order without Bruce to guide them? This volume collects Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1-3, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Arkham Asylum #1, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Commissioner Gordon #1, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Man-Bat #1, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: The Network #1, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: The Underground #1, Gotham Gazette: Batman Dead? #1; Gotham Gazette: Batman Alive? #1, Oracle: The Cure #1-3, Azrael: Death’s Dark Knight #1-3, and Secret Six #9.

SWAMP THING | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• BY MARK MILLAR AND PHIL HESTER
• OMNIBUS
• Written by MARK MILLAR
• Art and cover by PHIL HESTER
• $125.00 US | 896 Pages | 7 1/16″ x 10 7/8″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-807-0
• ON SALE 1/14/25

The legendary saga of Swamp Thing comes to a close in this landmark finale! In his quest to abandon misery and claim salvation, a Swamp God will rise. Collects Swamp Thing (Vol. 2) #140-171, the ending to the classic Vertigo series, along with a brand-new introduction and cover by Hester, a brand-new afterword by Millar, and an extensive gallery of artwork from the making of this epic.

STORMWATCH: THE ROAD TO THE AUTHORITY COMPENDIUM

• Written by WARREN ELLIS
• Art by TOM RANEY, BRYAN HITCH, and others
• Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY
• $59.99 US | 680 Pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-806-3
• ON SALE 1/7/25

Stormwatch, the legendary crisis-intervention team, is under the command of a new, mysterious leader. The team, Apollo, Midnighter, Jack Hawksmoor, Jenny Sparks, and more, will face death, betrayal, and unimaginable violence to prove themselves worthy. Under their guidance, the fate of the universe will be changed forever. Collects Warren Ellis’s entire legendary run from Stormwatch (Vol. 1) #37-50, Stormwatch Preview #1, and Stormwatch (Vol. 2) #1-11.

BLUE BEETLE VOL. 2

• Written by JOSH TRUJILLO
• Art by ADRIAN GUTIERREZ, SCOTT KOLINS, HOWARD PORTER, CULLY HAMNER,
• and NATACHA BUSTOS
• Cover by ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
• $19.99 US | 136 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-859-9
• ON SALE 1/14/2025

In the aftermath of the Scarab War, two Blue Beetles must grapple with their futures. Jaime Reyes has lost his connection with Khaji-Da, the scarab who grants him all his abilities. And Ted Kord, still recovering from the Blood Scarab’s brutal attack, might be willing to give up the hero thing for good, no matter what his best buddy, Booster Gold, might say. But nature and Victoria Kord both abhor a vacuum, so there’s going to be a hero protecting Palmera City, it just might not be a Blue Beetle!

BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 2 | DC Comics Solicitations November 2024

• Written by KELLY THOMPSON
• Art by JAVIER PINA, ROBBI RODRIGUEZ, GAVIN GUIDRY, DAVID LOPEZ,
• JONATHAN CASE, and others
• Cover by LEONARDO BASTOS ROMERO
• $19.99 US | 176 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-857-5
• ON SALE 1/7/2025

Hold onto your butts as Kelly Thompson (Captain Marvel, Black Widow) continues her portal-hopping, fashionable DC debut alongside a superstar carousel of artists, including Javier Pina (Swamp Thing, Captain America: Steve Rogers) and Sophie Campbell (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wet Moon), and other artists! This volume collects Birds of Prey #7-13.

THE BATMAN AND SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERIES VOL. 5

• Written by SHOLLY FISCH, J. TORRES, IVAN COHEN, MATTHEW CODY, and AMANDA DEIBERT
• Art by DARIO BRIZUELA, SCOTT JERALDS, MEGAN HUANG, and PUSTE
• Cover by DARIO BRIZUELA
• $12.99 US | 128 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-858-2
• ON SALE 1/7/2025

Batman’s back, working with old friends and new to protect his city! First, Nightwing investigates dangerous events at Haly’s Circus, then Batman and the gang from Mystery Inc. head into the swamps to confront Solomon Grundy! When Catwoman is accused of a string of burglaries, the only one on her side is Batman!Collects issues #1-6 of the third series of The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries.