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.
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.
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.
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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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!
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!
Without the fortress… the family…without a home…what’s left is the Absolute Man of Steel!
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!
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?
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”!
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”!
A thrilling one-shot celebrating the Caped Crusader’s most captivating covers!
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 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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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?
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?
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!
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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!
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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!
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.
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…
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.
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?
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”!
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.
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!
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 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!
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?
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.
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.
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!
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?
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!
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…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!
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?
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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?
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 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…
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?
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 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 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…
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.
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?
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
