MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012
DC COMICS FOR FEBRUARY
BEFORE WATCHMEN TITLES
BEFORE WATCHMEN: DOLLAR BILL #1
Written by Len Wein, art and cover by Steve Rude, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke and Jim Lee.
"Are you kidding? I'm only an actor, not a real crimefighter."
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack edition $4.99), in stores on Jan. 30.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: DR. MANHATTAN #4
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Adam Hughes, variant cover by Neal Adams.
"I have a small suggestion regarding the destruction of Earth."
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack edition $4.99), in stores on Feb. 6.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH #4
Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Lee Bermejo, variant cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
"You all got what you deserved..."
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack edition $4.99), in stores on Feb. 13.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN #6
Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by J.G. Jones, variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
"...has been shot. Is that possible? Is that possible? It's... is it possible, ladies and gentlemen? It is possible, he has...!"
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack edition $4.99), in stores on Feb. 20.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #6
Written by Len Wein, art and cover by Jae Lee, variant cover by Ryan Sook.
"Remember that island I mentioned buying a few years back?"
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack edition $4.99), in stores on Feb. 27.
SUPERMAN TITLES
ACTION COMICS #17
Written by Grant Morrison and Sholly Fisch, art by Rags Morales, Brad Walker, Mark Probst, Drew Hennessy, Chris Sprounse and Karl Story, cover by Rags Morales, variant cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.
Grant Morrison's stunning, extra-sized final issue of Action Comics! It;s no small battle as Superman fights to save all of creation in this epic! This issue is destined to be a milestone in The New 52! Plus: In the backup story, whatever happened to the men of tomorrow(s)?
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 6. (Polybagged combo, $5.99).
SUPERMAN #17
Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Kenneth Rocafort.
The startling conclusion of "HE'l On Earth!" It’s the final fight with H’El -- and to win, one of the team will have to make a fatal sacrifice! The shocks continue as the all-new Oracle appears!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
SUPERGIRL #17
Written by Mike Johnson, art and cover by Mahmud Asrar.
The penultimate chapter of "HE'l On Earth!" Earth is on the brink of destruction as H'El's machinations come to fruition! How far will Kara go to save Krypton?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
SUPERBOY #17
Written by Tom DeFalco, art and cover by R.B. Silva and Rob Lean, cover by Tyler Kirkham.
The startling conclusion of "HE'l On Earth!" Superboy faces off against the Herald of the Oracle!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #10
Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Jorge Jimenez, cover by Scott Kolins
The first time in print for these digital-first adventures! Superman races to find answers as mysterious "speed storms" begin to break out across the globe. Lex hands Tess an ultimatum: Reveal everything she knows about the Man of Steel, or face oblivion.
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
AME-COMI GIRLS #5 FEATURING SUPERGIRL #5
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Santi Casas, cover by Emanela Lupacchino.
The first time in print for these digital first adventures! Supergirl and her cousin Power Girl confront a full-on space invasion! Supergirl goes head-to-head with Brainiac and pays a heavy price. The first Ame-Comi miniseries reaches its grand finale!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
BATMAN TITLES
BATMAN #17
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion , cover by Greg Capullo, variant cover by Tony S. Daniel and Batt.
The stunning conclusion to "Death of the Family!” Who lives? Who dies? Who laughs last? Find out as Batman and The Joker face off one last time!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).
DETECTIVE COMICS #17
Written by John Layman, art by Jason Fabok and Andy Clarke, cover by Jason Fabok.
The repercussions of "Death of the Family" spread as Batman tracks down the League of Smiles, a criminal group of psychotic killers that worship The Joker! Deadly new villains are introduced -- and you won't believe their horrific ties to Arkham Asylum! Plus: In the backup story, learn the secrets behind The League of Smiles' beginnings!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #17
Written by Gregg Hurwitz, art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
Ethan Van Sciver's first storyline as regular artist continues as the gory details of The Mad Hatter's past are revealed! With The Mad Hatter kidnapping citizens all over Gotham City, not even Batman can figure what he’s after.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
BATMAN AND ROBIN #17
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray.
Batman and Robin gear up to protect Gotham City in the week leading up to the 300th anniversary of the city's founding! It's a who's who of Gotham City's worst against The Dynamic Duo!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
BATGIRL #17
Written by Gail Simone, art by Ed Benes, cover by Juan Jose Ryp..
Barbara Gordon must deal with the fallout from "Death of the Family" in this issue that will forever change her status quo in The New 52! What does James Gordon Jr. have planned for his sister, Batgirl?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
BATWOMAN #17
Written by J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman, art by Trevor McCarthy, cover by J.H. Williams III.
It's the massive conclusion to the current storyline as Batwoman and Wonder Woman struggle to defeat Medusa and a horde of villains! The start of a surprising new status quo for Batwoman!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
BATWING #17
Written by Fabian Nicieza, art and cover by Fabrizio Fiorentino.
"Batwing: Enemy of the State" continues! Batwing learns the hard way that you can't bring justice to a country that doesn't want it! Plus: Batwing battles the Sky Pirate!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
NIGHTWING #17
Written by Kyle Higgins, art by Juan Jose Ryp and Vicente Cifuentes, cover by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira.
Dick Grayson's life lies in ruins in the wake of the events surrounding "Death of the Family" Is his career as Nightwing over? Where will he go now? Will the voice of reason come from Damian Wayne?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
CATWOMAN #17
Written by Ann Nocenti, art and cover by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarrogona.
After facing down The Joker and the power of Eclipso, Catwoman needs some downtime -- which for her means a crime spree! Detective Alvarev is back on her tail -- this kitty needs to watch her step!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
BIRDS OF PREY #17
Written by Duane Swierczynski, art and cover by Romano Molenaar and Vincente Cifuentes.
The Birds are trapped fighting Basilisk -- in total darkness! Something strange is happening to Black Canary...and only one man can be responsible. But Kurt Lance died years ago -- right?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #17
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Timothy Green II, cover by Mico Suayan.
In the wake of "Death of the Family," Bruce Wayne confronts Jason Todd!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
BATMAN, INCORPORATED #8
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Chris Burnham.
Everything Grant Morrison has been planning since the start of Batman, Incorporated leads to this stunning issue!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27. (Combo pack, $3.99).
TALON #5
Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, art and cover by Guillem March, variant cover by Mike Choi.
The Talon vs. Felix Harmon, a.k.a. The Gotham Ripper! The bank heist goes terribly wrong. Who will make it out alive -- and who is already dead? The Talons secret hideout is in danger -- and so are all the people in it!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #13
Written by J.T. Krul, Adam Beechen, Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen, art by Dustin Nguyen, Howard Porter, Livesay, Norm Breyfogle and Jorge Corona, cover by Dustin Nguyen.
The first time in print for these digital first adventures! The shocking conclusion to Batman Beyond's epic "10,000 clowns"! The Justice League heads to Central City, where they encounter a deadly new enemy -- and a speedy new ally! Now a prisoner on the planet Trillia, Superman bears witnesses to his role in the planet's civil war!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #11
Written by Derek Fridolfs, art and cover by Mico Suayan.
The first time in print for these digital first adventures! Based on the hit videogame Batman: Arkham City! The Joker stands trial -- with Two-Face as judge and defense attorney! It's a rogues gallery of Batman villains vs. The Joker!
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #5
Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art by Phil Hester and Eric Gapstur, cover by Phil Hester and Eric Gapstur.
The first time in print for these digital-first adventures! Gotham City private eye Slam Bradley finds himself in quite a predicament... Caught between the Black Mask gang, the GCPD, and Batman, Slam is desperate. Does he have one final ace left up his sleeve?
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
GREEN LANTERN TITLES
GREEN LANTERN #17
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, cover by Doug Mahnke and Mark Irwin.
An epic, destiny-fueled adventure begins here with part one of "Wrath of the First Lantern!" The threat that first led to the formation of the Guardians of the Universe returns -- and he's set his sights on the biggest and brightest of the Corps! Simon Baz comes face-to-face with his first supervillain -- Black hand -- as the First Lantern targets them both with "life decimation."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6. (Combo pack, $3.99).
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #17
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna, cover by Andy Kubert.
"Wrath of the First Lantern" continues. It's the Green Lanterns vs. the Guardians of Oa and the Third Army -- but which side will the First Lantern take?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #17
Written by Tony Bedard, art and cover by Aaron Kuder.
"Wrath of the First Lantern" continues. Green Lantern Kyle Rayner has mastered the emotional spectrum. Will he manifest the powers of the White Lantern, or succumb to those awesome energies?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
RED LANTERNS #17
Written by Peter Milligan, art and cover by Miguel Sepulveda.
"Wrath of the First Lantern" continues. Atrocitus and his Red Lanterns seek final vengeance against the Guardians of Oa -- but things don't go as planned!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
JUSTICE LEAGUE TITLES
JUSTICE LEAGUE #17
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Gary Frank, cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, variant cover by Steve Skroce.
The epic, full-length conclusion to "Throne of Atlantis" hits as Aquaman and the League make a sinister discovery that changes both the outcome of the war and the future of the Justice League! What is The Grid -- and what does it mean to expanding the Justice League?
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20. (Combo pack, $4.99).
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1
Written by Geoff Johns, art and covers by David Finch.
The march toward Trinity War begins with part one of "World's Most Dangerous!" Green Lantern! Green Arrow! Catwoman! Katana! Vibe! Hawkman! Stargirl! They aren't the world's greatest super heroes 00 they're the most dangerous! But why does a team like the JLA need to exist? What is their ultimate mission? And who is pulling the strings? Plus: Find out why Martian Manhunter is the most dangerous of them all. Period.
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6. (Combo pack, $4.99).
KATANA #1
Written by Ann Nocenti, art by Alex Sanchez, cover by David Finch.
From the pages of Justice League of America and Birds of Prey. Katana is a former assassin on a noble quest to restore the Outsiders to their former glory! Will she succeed, or will she be overcome by the power of her sword, the SoulTaker?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA'S VIBE #1
Written by Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns, art by Pete Woods, covers by David Finch.
One of the most unlikely members of the Justice League of America ever (okay, THE most unlikely) will soon discover he's one of the most powerful individuals on Earth. But how did Vibe get his abilities? What is the cost to them? And why does the JLA want him on the team so desperately? Plus: We've seen the Red Room and the Black Room, but what is...the Circus?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
AQUAMAN #17
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Paul Pelletier.
A startling epilogue to "Throne of Atlantis." With the secrets of Atlantis revealed, Aquaman is confronted by a horrible myth from Atlantis's past that's connected to his own. Plus: Mera confronts a longtime enemy.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
WONDER WOMAN #17
Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Tom Akins and Dan Green, cover by Cliff Chiang.
Wonder Woman, War and Orion must join forces to save Zola's baby from Hermes! Orion's reasons for helping Wonder Woman lead to a disastrous betrayal! Plus: The truth about the dreaded First Born is revealed! Woe to the world...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
THE FLASH #17
Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, art and cover by Manapul.
The finale of "Gorilla Warfare" as Barry's battle with Grodd comes to its bone-crunching conclusion! The introduction of one of The Flash's greatest foes!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #17
Written by Joe Keatinge, art by Ricken, cover by Ryan Sook.
Arsenal takes the stage in this special issue! Roy Harper is all too familiar with the road to hell being paved with good intentions, so he's not totally surprised when an attempt to help Killer Croc leaves him running for his life on the streets of Japan. Guest-starring Red Hood and Starfire!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #17
Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Dan Jurgens and Ray McCarthy.
Guest starring the Teen Titans! Are the Teen Titans here to help Firestorm—or will they use any means necessary to stop him from losing control of his powers?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
GREEN ARROW #17
Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Andrea Sorrentino, variant cover by David Finch.
As Ollie struggles to come to terms with the loss of his fortune, his company and his heritage, he discovers a shocking truth about his father that ties to his time stranded on an island before he became Green Arrow. Plus: Green Arrow battles the deadly archer known as Komodo!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #17
Written by Frank Tieri, art and cover by Joe Bennett and Art Thibert.
The Shadow Thief makes his first appearance in The New 52! Hawkman's mission to uncover the secrets of Thanagarian weapons on Earth leads him into the path of a deadly of Xerxes!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
EARTH 2 #9
Written by James Robinson, art and cover by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott.
As a new story arc begins, Dr. Fate makes his Earth 2 debut! Supernatural powers are emerging on Earth 2, and that means new heroes on the scene -- not to mention new villains! Plus: The debut of the new Wotan!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
WORLDS' FINEST #9
Written by Paul Levitz, art by Kevin Maguire, George Perez and Sandra Hope, cover by Kevin Maguire.
Power Girl and a wounded Huntress are attacked on Power Girl's island headquarters by a mysterious and deadly new group of villains! What do the villains have to do with the missing Michael Holt and the radioactive monster known as Hakkou?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
HUMAN BOMB #3
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Jerry Ordway.
The Human Bomb and Joan lead a military invasion into a hidden C.R.O.W.N. installation. They discover an alien invasion is in the works! Plus: The Human Bomb discovers his new abilities!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
JSA: LIBERTY FILES -- THE WHISTLING SKULL #3
Written by B. Clay Moore, art and cover by Tony Harris.
Young William Massey receives an intriguing offer from Teagle and Sons. Years later, they leave him to his own devices when dealing with Der Karneval. Can he and Knuckles survive their first adventure together by relying on the memories of the Whistling Skulls that came before?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
YOUNG ROMANCE: A NEW 52 VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL #1
Written by Andy Diggle, Ann Nocenti, Cecil Castellucci, Peter Milligan and others, art by Gene Ha, Emanuella Luppichinno, Becky Cloonan, Phil Jimenez, Sanford Green and others, cover by Kenneth Rocafort.
Romance is in the air in this very special Special! Wonder Woman consults Eros himself about her feelings for The Man of Steel. Barbara Gordon has always been too busy for romance, but could her role as Batgirl bring her back to the first guy she ever kissed? Following the events of "Death in the Family," how can Catwoman ease Batman's troubled soul? Aquaman makes waves as he treats his wife like a queen for a day. From the pages of Stormwatch, Apollo and Midnighter celebrate Valentine's Day separately but with each other in mind. Who -- or what -- stands between them? Dick Grayson and the daughter of Lucious Fox meet-cute! Plus: Perforated Valentine's Day cards featuring the stars of these stories!
64 pages, $7.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
THE DARK TITLES
THE PHANTOM STRANGER #5
Written by Dan DiDio, art by Brent Anderson and Philip Tan, cover by Jae Lee.
The Phantom Stranger’s family has gone missing! He'll stop at nothing to find them, even if it means going up against Pandora and the vengeful wrath of The Spectre!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
SWORD OF SORCERY #5
Written by Christy Marx and Marc Andreyko, art by Aaron Lopresti and Andrei Bressan, cover by Aaron Lopresti.
Amy learns how her father died and is forced to test her skills when she's attacked by assassins from House Onyx! Plus: In the backup story: Stalker, the immortal warrior without a soul, must beat Lucifer at his own game!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
DIAL H #9
Written by China Mieville, art by Alberto Ponticelli and Dan Green, cover by Brian Bolland.
Dial M for Minotaura! Friend or foe? Rescuer or captor? Nelson and Roxy continue to uncover secrets of the H-dial in Canada while evading the appendages of the Centipede. And introducing THE Glimpse, a fleeting yet deceptively powerful new hero.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #17
Written by Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes, art and cover by Mikel Janin.
Constantine and the others are trapped on a world where magic has been outlawed, and Tim Hunter is king! Their only hope of returning home is in the hands of Colonel Steve Trevor -- but will the A.R.G.U.S. chief decide to protect the Earth by leaving Team Dark where they are?
! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
ANIMAL MAN #17
Written by Jeff Lemire and Scott Snyder, art by Steve Pugh, cover by Steve Pugh and Yanick Paquette.
The epic climax of "Rotworld" starts here and continues into this month's Swamp Thing #17! All hope seems lost! Can Buddy find a way to stop the Rot before it takes over the world? Before that can even happen, Buddy must confront the horrible truth about the fate of his family.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
SWAMP THING #17
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Marco Rudy, cover by Yanick Paquette and Steve Pugh.
The epic finale of "Rotworld" continues from this month's Animal Man #17! What will it cost our heroes to stop this apocalypse from happening? The answer will blow your mind.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
I, VAMPIRE #17
Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art by Dennis Calero, cover by Andrea Sorrentino.
Vampire love triangle! Cain and Mary are getting a little too close for comfort as the plan to rescue Andrew Bennett nears its end. However, Andrew's got a plan of is own for Cain...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
DEMON KNIGHTS #17
Written by Robert Venditti, art and cover by Bernard Chang.
How can things get worse for Jason Blood, the man bonded for eternity to the Demon Etrigan? Let’s start with decades of brutal torture… Vandal Savage is on the scene to rescue Blood, which may not be a good thing. And where is Madame Xanadu?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
THE EDGE TITLES
TEAM 7 #5
Written by Justin Jordan, art by Pascal Alixe, cover by Gary Frank.
The secret history of the DCU’s original Cyborg Program! Who is Spartan? And what is the threat of the Majestic Program? Slade Wilson takes his first steps down the path that will lead to his becoming Deathstroke!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
THRESHOLD #2
Written by Keith Giffen, art by Tom Raney and Scott Kolins, cover by Howard Porter and John Del.
It’s renegade Green Lantern Jediah Caul against Blue Beetle! But what is poor Jaime doing stranded in the wildest corners of outer space, anyway? And in the Larfleeze backup story, the hunt is on for Larfleeze’s stolen power battery -- but the clock is ticking on his ring’s charge!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
STORMWATCH #17
Written by Peter Milligan, art and cover by Will Conrad.
A major turning point issue as everything changes! The death of a StormWatch member! The end of StormWatch headquarters!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
SUICIDE SQUAD #17
Written by Adam Glass, art by Henrik Johnson and Sandu Florea, cover by Ken Lashley.
A dangerous surprise from Yo-Yo's past awaits the Squad. And a familiar face returns, against all odds!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
ALL-STAR WESTERN #17
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Moritat and Staz Johnson, cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
Gather round for a lesson in the terrible secret history of Gotham City with Jonah Hex! Hex and Doctor Arkham are at the forefront as a disease threatens to destroy part of the city. The patient survival rate is looking pretty grim... Plus: In the backup story, meet Jenny Freedom and the StormWatch of the 19th century!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
DEATHSTROKE #17
Written by Justin Jordan, art bu Edgar Salazar and Scott Hanna, cover by Eduardo Pansica and Eber Ferreira.
A corporation hires Deathstroke to track down and neutralize who is responsible for attacks that seem to have little rhyme or reason to them. What the world's greatest mercenary finds may finally cause him to break a contract for the first time!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
JOE KUBERT PRESENTS #5
Written by Joe Kubert, Paul Levitz, Brian Buniak and Sam Glanzman, art by Joe Kubert, Brian Buniak and Sam Glanzman, cover by Joe Kubert.
"Farewell," by Paul Levitz and Joe Kubert -- a Sgt. Rock tale that's unlike any you've read before! Two more tales from Joe Kubert: "The Biker" and "Spit." Plus: Sam Glanzman unveils a new tale of U.S.S. Stevens, and the latest "Angel and the Ape" chapter by Brian Buniak.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
YOUNG JUSTICE TITLES
TEEN TITANS #17
Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira, cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.
Welcome aboard the new art team of Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira! The team is finally reunited in the wake of "Death of the Family" -- but something is very wrong with Red Robin! What did The Joker do?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
THE RAVAGERS #8
Written by Michael Alan Nelson, art by Ig Guara and Norm Rapmund, cover by Ken Lashley.
As Thunder's condition worsens, the rest of the team begins to wonder if Caitlin is helping him -- or killing him!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #17
Written by Paul Levitz, art and cover by Keith Giffen and Scott Koblish..
The legendary Legion team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen are reunited and ready to put The Legion through hell as the Fatal Five make their deadly intentions known! The Legion faces the Fatal Five for the first time! Is the team ready to go toe-to-toe with the most destructive force of the 31st century?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
LICENSED/CREATOR-OWNED TITLES
ARROW #4
Written by Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg, art by Mike Grell, Julian Totino and Eric Nguyen, cover by Jason Shawn Alexander.
The first time in print for these digital first adventures! In search of another target on his list, Arrow goes toe-to-toe with some of the most ruthless combatants the underworld has to offer.
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US #2
Written by Tom Taylor, art and cover by Jheremy Raapack.
Based on the upcoming DC fighting game from NetherRealm Studios, the creators of Mortal Kombat. A new world order seizes the reins of power, forcing heroes to face each other in a fight to save humanity. It's hero versus hero in thunderous battles that decimate the world around them
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
INSURGENT #2
Written by F.J. DeSanto and Todd Farmer, art and cover by Federico Dallocchio.
Forced out of exile, legendary insurgent hunter John Ravane meets the new team of commandos assigned to help him track and eliminate the government's missing super soldiers. But after learning the horrible secrets behind the program, Ravane's reluctance to participate in the mission continues to grow. Meanwhile, the escaped insurgents, led by a mysterious masked leader, launch the battle for the country's fate with a daring raid on the command center. Are Ravane and his team ready for the onslaught?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
LOT 13 #5
Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Glenn Fabry.
The Nelson family's sojourn is almost over -- but will they make it out alive? "Only the Devil knows for sure."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: DARK RIDERS HC
Written by Mike Costa, art by Neil Googe, cover by Samwise Didier and Alex Horley.
In this new, original World of Warcraft graphic novel, a stalwart mage searches for a powerful artifact, stolen by Dark Riders, only to find his son accused of murder. A righteous priest, driven by a mysterious fervor, investigates a savage Wolf Cult. As the paths of these two men join, a fantastic adventure emerges! Supported by a cast of brave heroes, the two find out just how dangerous the wolf cult and dark riders are.
144 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 17.
VERTIGO TITLES
DJANGO UNCHAINED #4
Based on the screenplay by Quentin Tarantino, art by R.M. Guera and Jason Latour, cover by Frank Quitely, variant cover by Ivan Reis.
The adaptation of the screenplay from award winning director Quentin Tarantino's latest film continues! Django and Dr. Schultz take a big risk against impossible odds inside the stronghold of slave owner Calvin Candie. This is the only way to read the entire, uncut story, which contains scenes that may not appear in the final film!
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
FABLES #126
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, cover by Joao Ruas.
Marriage and family are the most important components of the community. It's in the book. Go ahead and look it up yourself. The official charter of Fabletown laws hold little the government as a whole can do to interfere in family matters. Mostly this is a good thing. Once in a great while -- like in this issue, for instance -- it isn't. Also, Bigby and Stinky continue their road trip, trying to catch the hint of a scent of the missing cubs.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
FAIREST #12
Written by Lauren Beukes, art by Inaki Miranda, cover by Adam Hughes.
Rapunzel discovers that bloody vengeance will come back to haunt you. Frau Totenkinder and Bigby get caught in a war between Tomoko's yakuza gangsters and Katagiri's not-so-unassuming sumo school. There's murder, mayhem, terrible compromises and unholy hairballs deep in the heart of a dark forest and in the frenetic streets of Tokyo.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
HELLBLAZER #300
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini, cover by Simon Bisley.
Final issue! It's the heart-rending conclusion of "Death and Cigarettes" -- and the end of Vertigo's longest running series. John Constantine has escaped, cheated, narrowly avoided and even reversed death on multiple occasions over the past 25 years. Now, we will test whether the old boy has one more second chance in him. An epic, oversized special issue celebrating everything that makes John Constantine so bloody unique.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
SAUCER COUNTRY #12
Written by Paul Cornell, art and cover by Ryan Kelly.
It's the run-up to election day, and Arcadia is racing to close the gap on her Republican rival. But meanwhile Prof Kidd's life is falling apart, as he discovers the secret of the Pioneer Couple. Secrets are revealed, an election is won and lost, and several steps toward the truth are taken in Part One of the three-part tale "President's Day."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
THE UNWRITTEN #46
Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross and Dean Ormston, cover by Yuko Shimizu.
Richie continues to help Didge with her inquiries, and the Corpse Harvest Killer strikes again -- against himself! Enter Madame Rausch, with a surefire plan for stopping the rising body count. All that's left to settle now is her price...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
DC KIDS TITLES
GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #11
Written by Cecil Castellucci, art and cover by Dario Bruzela.
The Interceptor needs repairs, so the crew visits a junk depot! But the asteroid's inhabitants aren't happy about these visitors... And things get even worse when more ships arrive!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
LOONEY TUNES #211
Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Robert Pope and Scott McRae.
Porky Pig is taking driving lessons -- and Daffy Duck is his teacher! Join Daffy and Porky on a wild ride!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #30
Written by Sholly Fisch, art by Scott Neely and cover by Scott Gross.
The gang takes a trip to New Orleans and discovers a curse of zombie-fying proportions! Can Mystery, Inc. crack the case before falling victim themselves?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #10
Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Art Baltazar.
General Zod escaped from the Phantom Zone...to open up a hot dog stand? Can Superman save Metropolis from the fiery footsteps of fifty-foot frankfurters?! Maybe -- but can we let him finish his lunch first?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
YOUNG JUSTICE #25
Written by Greg Weisman, art and cover by Christopher Jones.
Final issue! The heroes make their last stand against Kylstar and Brainiac! Metropolis is still in danger, but now the entire planet risks destruction! Deadshot hits his target!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
MAD #520
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang Of Idiots
Winter blahs got you down? Try MAD -- it's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick!
56 pages, $5.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
DC TRADES AND HARDCOVERS
BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 2 -- SCARE TACTICS HC
Written by Tony S. Daniel and James Tynion IV, art by Tony S. Daniel, Ed Benes, Julio Ferreira, Eduardo Pansica, Szymon Kudranski, Romano Molenaar, Pere Perez, Sandu Florea, Joel Gomez, Rob Hunter and Richard Friend, cover by Tony S. Daniel.
In this second New 52 collection, Batman must face the madness of the Mad Hatter, and then take on the Talons of the Court of Owls! But even if he survives that, he must face a whole new set of fears when the Scarecrow returns! Can the Dark Knight overcome the terror the Scarecrow brings? And explore the bizarre similarities between these two enemies and how the idea of fear has shaped their lives! Collects Detective Comics #8-12 and #0, and Detective Comics Annual #1.
232 pages, $29.99, in stores on April 3.
BATMAN VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS TP
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Greg Capullo.
In this new trade paperback, a series of brutal murders rocks not only Gotham City to its core but also the Caped Crusader himself when the prime suspect is one of Batman's closest allies: Dick Grayson! Collects Batman #1-7!
176 pages, $16.99, in stores on March 20.
I, VAMPIRE VOL. 2: RISE OF THE VAMPIRES TP
Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov and Peter Milligan, art by Andrea Sorrentino, Admira Wijaya and Daniel Sampere, cover by Clayton Crain.
In this second New 52 collection, Andrew Bennett finds himself in a place he never thought he'd reach during his countless decades walking the Earth. But his absence on Earth signals a deadly loss of order in the vampire hierarchy, as the savage attack on humanity he's long feared looks like it's coming to pass. Plus, the vampire pilgrimage begins -- but along the way, they encounter an ancient enemy: the Van Helsings! Collects I, Vampire #7-12 and Justice League Dark #7-8.
192 pages, $16.99, in stores on March 13.
ALL-STAR WESTERN VOL. 2: THE WAR OF LORDS AND OWLS TP
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Moritat, Patrick Scherberger, Dan Green, Terry Austin and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, cover by Ladronn.
In this second New 52 collection, Jonah Hex tracks the kidnapper Thurston Moody to New Orleans, then must infiltrated the ranks of the anarchist group August 7, dedicated to eliminating the immigrant population of New Orleans. With Dr. Arkham in jail and his companions Hawkeye and Cinnamon nowhere to be found, things can only get worse for Hex when The Court of Owls reveals its plan to lay siege to Gotham City. Plus: The backup features starring Nighthawk, Cinnamon and Bat Lash! Collects All-Star Western #7-12.
192 pages, $16.99, in stores on March 8.
BATWING VOL. 2: IN THE SHADOWS OF THE ANCIENTS TP
Written by Judd Winick, art by Dustin Nguyen, Marcus To and others, cover by Marcus To.
This second Batwing colllection follows Batwing to the streets of Gotham City as he hunts for Massacre. Then, Batwing must confront The Court of Owls! Collects Batwing #7-12 and #0.
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 27.
G.I. COMBAT VOL. 1: THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT TP
Written by J.T. Krul, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Peter J. Tomasi, art by Ariel Olivetti, Howard Chaykin and others, cover by Brett Booth.
Tales of modern-day soldiers battling pterodactyls and a Tyrannosaurus rex! Plus: The Unknown Soldier returns! And the Haunted Tank breaks out of Argus' Black Room! Collects G.I. Combat #0-7.
240 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 27.
RED LANTERNS VOL. 2: THE DEATH OF THE RED LANTERNS TP
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Andres Guinaldo, Jorge Jimenez, Mark Irwin, Tomas Giorello and Miguel Sepulveda, cover by Miguel Sepulveda.
In this second New 52 volume, Atrocitus, the creator of the Red Lanterns, is haunted by his past. Abysmus has been freed from his imprisonment and intends to destroy not only the Red Lanterns, but all life. Then, Atrocitus must face a civil war led by Bleez. Did Bleez free Abysmus in an effort to topple Atrocitus? And is the new human Red Lantern Jack Moore the key to stopping Abysmus? Collects Red Lanterns #8-12 and Stormwatch #9.
144 pages, $16.99.
BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT TP NEW EDITION
Written by Brian Augustyn, art by Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell and Eduardo Barretto, cover by Mike Mignola and P. Craig Russell.
A new edition of the classic starring the Victorian-era! Includes Gotham by Gaslight and Master of the Future, tales that pit The Dark Knight against Jack the Ripper and a death dealer from the skies over Gotham City!
112 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 6.
THE JACK KIRBY OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC
Written by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Michael Fleischer, Joey Cavalieri and others, art by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Mike Royer, Wallace Wood and others, cover by Jack Kirby.
Collecting more of Jack Kirby's epic tales from the 1970s and 1980s starring The Sandman, The Justice League, Atlas and many more. Collects Black Magic #1-9, 1st Issue Special #1, 5 and 6, Kung Fu Fighter #3, The Sandman #1-6, Dc Comics Presents #84, Super Powers Vol.1 #1-5 and Super Powers Vol. 2 #1-6, and Kobra #1.
624 pages, $39.99, in stores on April 17.
DAY OF JUDGMENT TP
Written by Geoff Johns and Scott Beatty, art by Matt Smith, Steve Mitchell, Christopher Jones, John Mccrea and Andrew Chiu, cover by Matt Smith and Steve Mitchell.
For the first time, DC collects Day of Judgment, one of the first epics from writer Geoff Johns, originally published in 1999! In the depths of Hell, the greatest supernatural power to challenge the JLA -- the fallen angel Azmodel, suffers under imprisonment by Neron. But then, the Demon Etrigan offers Azmodel his freedom -- and more! As humanity faces the ultimate threat and people's long-lost loves and hates return from the dead to torment them amid demonic hellfire, DC's greatest heroes must wage a war on three fronts! Collects Collects Day of Judgment #1-5 and Day of Judgment Secrets Files.
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 20.
THE DC UNIVERSE BY ALAN MOORE TP
Written by Alan Moore, art by Jim Aparo, Paris Cullins, George Freeman, Dave Gibbons, Klaus Janson, Kevin O'neill, Joe Orlando, George Perez, Kurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan, Rick Veitch, Al Williamson, Bill Willingham, Jim Baikie, Michael Lopez, Al Rio, Trevor Scott and more, cover by Frazer Irving.
• Alan Moore's work on some of DC's greatest characters is a benchmark for great stories with fresh approaches to iconic characters. Now available in trade paperback, this volume includes Action Comics #583, Batman Annual #11, Dc Comics Presents #85, Detective Comics #549-550, Green Lantern #188, The Omega Men #26-27, Secret Origins #10, Superman #423, Tales Of The Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 & 3, Superman Annual #11, Vigilante #17-18, Voodoo #1-4 and Deathblow: By Blows #1-3!
464 pages, $24.99, in stores on March 27.
MARSHAL LAW: THE DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Pat Mills, art and cover by Kevin O'Neill.
Marshal Law is back in a new, deluxe edition hardcover! This futuristic law official is charged with policing super-heroes gone rogue by any means necessary, all while fighting his own self-hatred for being the thing he hates most: a super-hero. The centerpiece of this massive volume is the six-part tale in which Marshal Law hunts down the Sleepman, a serial killer who is somehow connected to the popular hero known as The Public Spirit. Collects Marshal Law #1-6, Marshal Law: Fear And Loathing, Marshal Law Takes Manhattan, Marshal Law: Kingdom Of The Blind And Marshal Law: The Hateful Dead, Marshal Law: Super Babylon And Marshal Law: Secret Tribunal #1-2.
480 pages, $49.99, in stores on April 17.
CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 6 TP
Written by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, art by George Perez, Keith Polland, Don Heck and others, cover by George Perez.
The JLA meet the JSA in this new collection in which the teams face Gorilla Grodd and the Secret Society of Super-Villains and battle the Crime Syndicate and the the Crime Champions of Earth-1. Collects Justice League of America #195-197, 207-209 and 219-220.
208 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 20.
THE STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 3 TP
Written by James Robinson, art by Tony Harris, Gene Ha, Phil Jimenez, J.H. Williams III and others, cover by Tony Harris.
In this third volume Opal City is terrorized by Dr. Pip, an eccentric bomber. Plus, Starman teams up with Batman to save the life of Solomon Grundy. Collecting Starman #30-38, Starman Annual #2 and Starman Secret Files #1.
432 pages, $29.99, in stores on March 27.
THE NEW TEEN TITANS OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC
Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez, art by George Perez, Romeo Tanghal, Dan Jurgens, Mike Decarlo, Steve Rude, Al Gordon, Carmine Infantino, Rich Buckler, Bob Smith, Dick Giordano, Ron Randall, Chuck Patton and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, cover by George Perez.
In this third massive collection of the hit 1980s series from the acclaimed team of writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Perez, the Teen battle the villainy of H.I.V.E., face the evil Dr. Light, witness the trial of Deathstroke, and try to rescue the dark hero known as Raven from her own father, Trigon. Collects Tales of the Teen Titans #45- 61 and 66-67, New Teen Titans #38, New Teen Titans #1-6 and Secret Origins Annual #3.
792 pages, $75, in stores on April 3.
SUPERMAN: THE REIGN OF DOOMSDAY TP
Written by Paul Cornell, Damon Lindelof, Paul Dini, Geoff Johns, David Goyer, Richard Donner and others,
art by Pete Woods, Jesus Merino, Kenneth Rocafort, Rags Morales, Dan Jurgens, Ardian Syaf, Gary Frank, Jamal Igle, Ryan Sook and others
Doomsday is back for another round with The Man of Steel. Collected from Action Comics #900-904!
200 pages $16.99, in stores on March 6.
SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC
Written by Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel and others, art by Wayne Boring, Curt Swan and others, cover by Curt Swan.
In these tales from the 1960s, Superman meets a super outlaw from Krypton, fights Titano the Super-Ape, battles Lex Luthor and more! Collects Superman #132-139 and stories from Action Comics #255-266.
408 pages, $75, in stores on July 24.
SUPERMAN VS. ZOD TP
Written by Richard Donner, Geoff Johns and others, art by Rags Morales, Curt Swan and others, cover by Eddy Barrows and J.P. Mayer.
Collecting Superman's greatest battles General Zod for the first time! First, Zod meets Superboy and the criminals of the Phantom Zone. Then, Zod battles Superman in tales from the 1980s. Plus, Geoff Johns Richard Donner look at the roots of Zod's treachery in Krypton's past. Collects stories from Adventure Comics #283, Action Comics #473, 548- 549, DC Comics Presents #97 and Action Comics Annual #10.
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 13.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY VOL. 4 TP
Written by Otto Binder, Robert Bernstein, Jerry Siegel and others, art by Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger and others, cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
• In these 1960s stories, Jimmy Olsen becomes "The Giant Turtle Man of Metropolis" and more. Plus, Lois Lane marries Astounding Man! Collecting Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #45-53 and Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #17-26.
520 pages, black and white, $19.99.
THE ALL-NEW BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD -- SMALL MIRACLES TP
Written by Sholly Fisch, art by Robert Pope, Scott McRae, Rick Burchett, Stewart McKenny and Dan Davis, cover by Rick Burchett and Dan Davis.
This all-ages title guest-stars DC Super Heroes including Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Martian Manhunter and more! Collects Batman: The Brave and the Bold #15, 17 and The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold #13-16.
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 13.
100 BULLETS DELUXE EDITION BOOK FOUR HC
Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Eduardo Risso, cover by Dave Johnson.
In this new deluxe edition collecting 100 Bulletes #59-80, the Houses of the Trust are warily circling each other, looking for the right angle to take in their impending war, while the remaining Minutemen continue to choose sides -- and set up their own battle plans. Then, following Lono's ascension to warlord for the houses of the Trust, players on both sides ready themselves for the endgame of their private war.
512 pages, $49.99, in stores on April 10.
JOE THE BARBARIAN TP
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Sean Muprhy.
Joe is an imaginative eleven-year-old boy. He can't fit in at school. He's the victim of bullies. His dad died overseas in the Iraq war. He also suffers from Type 1 diabetes. One fateful day, his condition causes him to believe he has entered a vivid fantasy world in which he is the lost savior -- a fantastic land based on the layout and contents of his home. His desperate attempts to make it out of his bedroom transform into an incredible, epic adventure through a bizarre landscape
of submarine pirate dwarves, evil Hell Hounds, Lightning Lords and besieged castles. But is his quest really just an insulin-deprived delirium -- from which he can die if he doesn't take his meds -- or something much bigger? Collecting the 8-issue miniseries!
224 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 6.
THE UNWRITTEN VOL. 7: THE WOUND TP
Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross and Rufus Dayglo, cover by Yuok Shimizu.
In this volume collecting The Unwritten #36-41, the War of Words is over, but the real world and the fictional world are both in turmoil, and the damage seems to be spreading. When a rash of mysterious disappearances catches the eye of young Australian detective Didge Patterson, it becomes apparent that the cult known as The Church of Tommy is involved. Can Tom Taylor heal "The Wound" before the real and fictional worlds crumble?
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 20.
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