MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2013
DC COMICS FOR FEBRUARY
FOREVER EVIL TITLES
FOREVER EVIL #6
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by David Finch and Richard Friend, variant covers by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado and Ethan Van Sciver.
The final fate of Nightwing! The most unlikely of allies have set the Crime Syndicate in their sights -- and they're playing for keeps while the life of a hero hangs in the balance! Plus, the identity of the mysterious man in the hood is finally revealed!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 19. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).
FOREVER EVIL: A.R.G.U.S. #5
Written by Sterling Gates,
art by Neil Edwards, Jason Paz and Jay Leisten, cover by Howard Porter.
A.R.G.U.S. leader Colonel Steve Trevor has struck a deadly alliance with Killer Frost in order to find Wonder Woman's lost lasso! Only one problem: the lasso is in the hands of the deadly Cheetah, who doesn't mind soaking it in Trevor's blood!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
FOREVER EVIL: ARKHAM WAR #5
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Scot Eaton and Jaime Mendoza, cover by Jason Fabok.
Bane must face Scarecrow's army of criminal psychopaths who have been enhanced by his Venom toxin! The fate of Gotham City hangs in the balance as Bane faces odds even he might not be able to beat!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
FOREVER EVIL: ROGUES REBELLION #5
Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Scott Hepburn, cover by Declan Shalvey.
The Rogues against the might of The Royal Flush Gang! Guess who just got dealt a losing hand? Do the boys have any more tricks up their sleeves, or will this be the end of their run?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
SUPERMAN TITLES
SUPERMAN: LOIS LANE #1
Written by Marguerite Bennett,
art by Emanuela Lupacchino, cover by Kenneth Rocafort.
Lois Lane is known for chasing down stories — but what happens when the story is her family? As her father gains more power in the government, Lois's sister Lucy has become involved with a deadly drug scene! Meanwhile, Lois thought she was rid of the influence of Brainiac, but now she finds that the the computer tyrant of Colu is calling out to her again!
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
ACTION COMICS #28
Written by Greg Pak, art and cover by Aaron Kuder, variant cover by Dave Johnson.
Who or what is the Ghost Soldier, and what mysterious ties does he have to The Man of Steel? Will he side with Superman as he is caught in the middle of the military's battle with subterranean monsters?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
SUPERMAN #28
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by and cover by Ed Benes, variant cover by Jeff Wamester.
A mysterious and powerful figure seeks The Man of Steel to join her against a threat coming to Earth. Plus: Sam Lane ascends to power, which makes him an even more formidable opponent for Superman.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
SUPERGIRL #28
Written by Tony Bedard, art by Yildiray Cinar and Ray McCarthy, cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Cam Smith.
A Red Lantern ring is coming to get Kara -- and it will change her forever! No lie! Not an imaginary story! It's really going to happen! "Red Daughter of Krypton" starts here!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
SUPERBOY #28
Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Andres Ginaldo and Mark Irwin, cover by Rafa Sandoval and Norm Rapmund.
Superboy and his new team of unstable teen powerhouses must return to the present-day DC Universe to make sure Jon Lane Kent lives to see his plans come to fruition!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN #8
Written by Greg Pak, art and cover by Kenneth Rocafort, variant cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.
The Worlds' Finest teams of two worlds meet at last in chapter 1 of "First Contact"! With Power Girl's abilities on the fritz, see what happens when her long-lost cousin Superman approaches her! And a major threat returns in a way you won't believe! Continues in this month's Worlds' Finest #8.
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack edition, $4.99), in stores on Feb. 5.
SUPERMAN UNCHAINED #7
Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, variant covers by Dustin Nguyen, Andy Kubert and Jim Lee.
It's a rampage in the Batcave! It's come to this: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman against Wraith! Alone, they wouldn't have a chance -- but they don't have much of one together, either! And all the while, Lex Luthor's machinations are clicking into place...
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 19 (Combo pack edition, $4.99).
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #5
Written by Charles Soule,
art and cover by Tony S. Daniel and Batt, variant cover by Dan Panosian.
Faora has joined Zod -- and now, Earth must kneel before their combined might! Even Superman and Wonder Woman can't stop their plan for the Phantom Zone!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 12. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).
BATMAN TITLES
BATMAN: JOKER'S DAUGHTER #1
Written by Marguerite Bennett,
art by Meghan Hetrick, cover by Georges Jeanty.
Who is The Joker's Daughter? What horrors lurk in the mind of this deranged lunatic, and why is there more to her than meets the eye? More than just a crazy person who stumbled upon The Joker's face, more than just a woman with a mission, The Joker's Daughter sees herself as a woman on the path of greed, dominance and lordship over the Gotham Underground. This special issue tells a sordid tale in the life of one of DC's most popular new villains!
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
BATMAN #28
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki, cover by Greg Capullo, variant cover by Howard Chaykin.
Zero Year: Dark City reaches its conclusion! The final chapter of Zero Year is almost upon us, and we've saved the best for last! What corners of Batman's past will be revealed? And how will they impact his very near future? Find out here!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 12. (Combo pack edition, $5.99).
DETECTIVE COMICS #28
Written by John Layman, art by Jason Fabok, cover by Aaron Lopresti, variant cover by Klaus Janson.
Welcome to Gothtopia! Die happy! The Scarecrow makes the ultimate bid for control of Gotham City's citizens -- so why is everybody so happy about it? Nothing is as it seems as the strange gets stranger in "Gothtopia," part 2 of 3.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 5. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #28
Written by Gregg Hurwitz, art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
Part one of a two-part story detailing the complex history of Dr. Kirk Langstrom, a.k.a. Man-Bat! How does Man-Bat's past connect to Batman's future?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
BATMAN AND TWO-FACE #28
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray, variant cover by Matteo Scalero.
"The Big Burn" concludes! In the final showdown, Batman, Two-Face and Erin McKillen fight for their lives against Gotham City's united Mafiosi!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
BATGIRL #28
Written by Gail Simone, art by Fernando Pasarin and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Alex Garner, variant cover by J.G. Jones.
It's a hazardous reunion between Batgirl and the former Court of Owls assassin Strix as they face off against the lethal new threat known as Silver -- the man who knows the secret of Gotham City's conspiracy of bats!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
BATWOMAN #28
Written by Marc Andreyko art by Jeremy Haun, cover by Trevor McCarthy.
As Batwoman reels from Maggie's surprising revelation last issue, the two must work together to discover the secret of the Wolf Spider. Who hired him and what are his deadly plans for Gotham?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
BATWING #28
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Eduardo Pansica and Julie Ferreira, cover by Mike McKone.
Welcome to Gothtopia! Die happy! A blast from Batwing's past is back to menace him!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
HARLEY QUINN #3
Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Chad Hardin, cover by Amanda Conner and Dave Johnson.
It's Valentine's Day, and Harley is getting depressed watching happy couples walk by. Will a special gift from Poison Ivy turn things around for Harley?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
NIGHTWING #28
Written by Kyle Higgins, art by Russell Daturman, cover by Will Conrad, variant cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.
All the sins of the past still haunt Nightwing. How can he make his peace with his old life if Gotham City won't leave him alone?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
CATWOMAN #28
Written by Ann Nocenti, art by Patrick Olliffe, cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.
Welcome to Gothtopia! Die happy! As Catbird carries on the fight for justice even without the help of her beloved Batman, she finds herself facing a great mystery: Who is Catwoman?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
BIRDS OF PREY #28
Written by Christy Marx, art by Romano Molenaar and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Jorge Molina.
Welcome to Gothtopia! Die happy! Black Canary confronts Ra's al Ghul -- who makes her an offer that could save her husband! Is she willing to pay the ultimate price?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #28
Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Stephen Segovia.
The Outlaws head off for a well-earned rest as Jason tries to rekindle his romance with Isabelle -- but they are soon fighting for their lives against a new cartel!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
TALON #16
Written by Tim Seeley, art by Jorge Lucas,cover by Emanuel Simeoni.
Calvin Rose must find a Lazarus Pit to bring himself back from the dead. But first he must fight another undead villain with the same notions: Lord Death Man!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
GREEN LANTERN TITLES
GREEN LANTERN #28/RED LANTERNS #28
Written by Robert Venditti and Charles Soule, art and covers by Billy Tan and Alessandro Vitti.
A flip-issue with two covers at a special price of just $2.99! This double issue contains both Green Lantern #28 and Red Lanterns #28! With dozens of sectors in open rebellion against the Green Lantern Corps, Hal Jordan is faced with a crisis in the sector most important to him: 2814, home of Earth...as well as Ysmault, home of the Red Lanterns. Hal made a dangerous bargain with Guy Gardner, and now it's time to pay up! Plus: Guy and the Red Lanterns take over policing Sector 2814! And you'll want to keep reading Red Lanterns next month to see what happens to their newest member: Supergirl!
48 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #28
Written by Van Jensen, art and cover by Bernard Chang, variant cover by Howard Chaykin.
The Green Lanterns are under siege from the secretive Durlans -- so it's time to find the one Lantern who knows all of the Durlans' tricks! But how do you find a shapeshifter who could be anywhere in the universe? And when the Green Lanterns find out who their newest allies are, some of them might prefer no help at all!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #28
Written by Justin Jordan, art and cover by Brad Walker and Drew Hennesy, variant cover by Klaus Janson.
The fiery religion of the goddess X'Hal has brought peace to a star system that has only known conflict! Could this be the galactic paradise that Kyle Rayner and the New Guardians have been searching for? If it is, it won't last long -- because the mysterious beings known as The God-Killers have X'Hal -- and Kyle -- in their sights!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
LAFLEEZE #8
Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Scott Kolins, cover by Tyler Kirkham.
Larfleeze has more than he knows what to do with -- especially cosmic entities that want to kill him! But Larfleeze will brave it all if it means getting more, and getting his "butler," Stargrave, back!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
JUSTICE LEAGUE TITLES
JUSTICE LEAGUE #28
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, variant cover by Dan Panosian.
"Forever Evil" continues! With the Justice League gone, new heroes continue to rise up throughout the DC Universe! The Crime Syndicate tried to kill him, but now Cyborg is back to settle the score -- and with him are The Metal Men!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 19. (Combo pack, $4.99).
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #12
Written by Matt Kindt, art by Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira and Tom Derenick, cover by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferriera, variant cover by Matteo Scalera.
A devastating battle against Despero begins as Manhunter and Stargirl arrive in San Francisco to save Stargirl's family from Firestorm's fallout!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 12. (Combo pack, $4.99).
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #28
Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Mikel Janin, variant cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.
"Forever Evil: Blight" continues! What has The Crime Syndicate done to the world's most powerful mystics – and what is Project Thaumaton? The world continues to grow darker before the dawn and Constantine will be forced to do the unthinkable!
! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
! JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000 #3
Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Howard Porter.
! The Flash is defeated. Green Lantern is in the clutches of Locus, a psychotic teenaged girl with the powers of God. And Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman have been banished to a planet wide penal colony!
! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
AQUAMAN #28
Written by Jeff Parker, art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons, variant cover by Richard Horie.
He's saved a diver from a vicious shark attack -- but he'll soon regret it. His most powerful weapon has been stolen from his care -- and he's never even heard of the man who took it. But Aquaman's greatest challenge yet may be Amnesty Bay's ten year high school reunion!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
THE FLASH #28
Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Patrick Zircher, cover by Pasqual Ferry, variant cover by Howard Chaykin.
The Flash and Deadman team up to stop The Miner -- by killing him?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
GREEN ARROW #28
Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Andrea Sorrentino.
"The Outsiders War" part 3! If you're still in shock over the end of last issue, just wait until you see happens next! Nothing could have prepared Green Arrow for this!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
WONDER WOMAN #28
Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Cliff Chiang, variant cover by J.G. Jones.
The last time the First Born came for Olympus, it took the death of the God of War to stop him. And if Wonder Woman is now the God of War...and if the First Born is more determined than ever to claim his birthright...then things are about to get very violent indeed!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
EARTH 2 #20
Written by Tom Taylor, art by Barry Kitson, cover by Jae Lee.
Superman's plans for Earth 2 finally come to light as Batman, Hawkgirl and Red Tornado join a new ally who could turn the tide in the war with Apokolips.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
WORLDS' FINEST #20
Written by Paul Levitz, art by R.B. Silva and Joe Weems, cover by Emanuela Lupacchino.
Power Girl and Huntress come face to face with the Superman and Batman of the DC Universe for the
first time in chapter 2 of "First Contact"! Continues in next month's Batman/Superman #9!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
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THE DARK TITLES
TRINITY OF SIN: PANDORA #8
Written by Ray Fawkes, art by Francis Portela, cover by Julian Totino Tedesco.
"Forever Evil: Blight" continues! Pandora and The Justice League Dark race to save the world's mystics from The Crime Syndicate! Continues in this month's Justice League Dark #28!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
TRINITY OF SIN: THE PHANTOM STRANGER #16
Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Fernando Blanco, cover by Guillem March.
"Forever Evil: Blight" continues! The Justice League Dark infiltrates the Crime Syndicate – by striking an unholy alliance with Aquaman's evil doppelganger: The Sea King! Continues in this month's Constantine #11!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
ANIMAL MAN #28
Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
"Evolve or Die!" concludes as Animal Man marshals every last bit of power he has to protect his daughter from Brother Blood! But will it be enough to save Maxine and the Red -- or will Buddy lose another child?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
CONSTANTINE #11
Written by Ray Fawkes, art by ACO, cover by Howard Porter.
"Forever Evil: Blight" continues! Project Thaumaton revealed! The Crime Syndicate has twisted the world's greatest mystics into something horrible -- is this the beginning of the end? Continues in this month's Trinity of Sin: Pandora #8!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
SWAMP THING #28
Written by Charles Soule, art and cover by Javi Pina.
At last, the origin of the mysterious Capucine, including the revelation of the threat so deadly -- it's enough to make a thousand-year-old assassin run for help! Plus, the fateful decision Swamp Thing made last issue will have consequences that he -- and the world -- could never have seen coming!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
THE EDGE TITLES
ALL-STAR WESTERN #28
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Moritat, cover by Darwyn Cooke.
Old West meets modern medicine! Are Hex's scars healed? Trapped in a future he's still coming to grips with, Jonah Hex confronts his own history as he uncovers a museum dedicated to the scarred bounty hunter's days in the Old West.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
THE MOVEMENT #9
Written by Gail Simone, art by Freddie Williams II, cover by Rags Morales
Batgirl comes to Coral City in pursuit of a superhuman who is trying to join the Movement! And Burden's terrifying brother attempts to bring him back home and away from the influence of his friends!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
STORMWATCH #28
Written by Jim Starlin, art by Yvel Guichet and LeBeau Underwood, cover by Chris Batista and Livesay..
Extremax and Jenny return to Earth as the final battle with the Kollective looms on the horizon!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
SUICIDE SQUAD #28
Written by Matt Kindt, art by Patrick Zircher, cover by Steve Skroce.
The Thinker unleashes OMAC on the Suicide Squad at the doors of Belle Reve! In this epic clash, not all will survive!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
YOUNG JUSTICE TITLES
TEEN TITANS #28
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Tyler Kirkham and Art Thibert, cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, variant cover by Jason Pearson.
Kid Flash's true history and motivations are revealed as he goes to war with his former teammates in the future he plans to rule.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
BEYOND THE NEW 52
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #10
Written by Josh Elder and Derek Fridolfs, art by Victor Ibanez and Sean Calloway, cover by Sean Calloway.
In "Dear Superman," Superman's #1 fan watches from afar as the Last Son of Krypton battles an upgraded Metallo in the streets of Metropolis! And "In Care of," illustrated by Sean "Cheeks" Galloway, introduces a young boy who needs Superman's help to defeat a monster!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
BATMAN '66 #8
Written by Jeff Parker, art by Ruben Procopio, cover by Michael Allred.
From the sands of the ages and halls of higher learning comes one of Batman's deadliest foes -- King Tut! Tut returns to Gotham City to assert his royal status and challenge the Dynamic Duo with his most far reaching plan yet to rule the modern Thebes known as Gotham City!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #6
Written by Cliff Chiang, Dave Taylor, Olly Moss, Adam Hughes and Dave Johnson, art by Cliff Chiang, Dave Taylor, Becky Cloonan, Adam Hughes and Dave Johnson, cover by Doug Mahnke.
The final issue, with stories written and illustrated by Cliff Chiang, Dave Taylor, Olly Moss and Becky Cloonan, Adam Hughes and Dave Johnson!
48 pages, black and white, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
BATMAN BEYOND UNIVERSE #7
Written by Christos N. Gage and Kyle Higgins and Christos N. Gage, art by Iban Coello and Thony Silas, cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
Terry and Bruce are forced to work together to take down one of Batman's oldest foes...but will their strained relationship prevent them from completing their mission? Plus, after last issue's stunning revelation about Brainiac's plan, the Justice League enlists the help of new and old allies from all over the world!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
BATMAN: LI'L GOTHAM #11
Written by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen.
On All Souls Day, Bruce Wayne takes his son Damian to mom's house for a supervised visit -- until an engine explosion makes their jet crash! But that's hardly the worst thing fate tries to throw at them! And when Gotham "falls back" for Daylight Savings Time, the Clock King plots to control time...and the world!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
BEWARE THE BATMAN #5
Written by Mike W. Barr,
art and cover by Dario Brizuela.
When a Katana copycat kills a member of the mob, the real Katana enlists Batman's help to clear her name and find out the true identity of the assassin--someone from her own past!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #11
Written by Dan Abnett, art by Michael O'Hare, cover by Ken Lashley.
Deep within the realm of Subternia and reeling from a shocking loss and shattering betrayal, He-Man is overcome and taken prisoner by a surprising enemy. The quest is abandoned and He-Man separated from his allies. He's about to be made a sacrifice in his adversary's plan to claim all Eternia.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
INJUSTICE YEAR TWO #2
Written by Tom Taylor, art and cover by Jheremy Raapack.
With Batman out of action, a grieving Black Canary begins to assemble her own team to combat Superman's new world order. And Earth's heroes aren't the only ones concerned about the Man of Steel's rule. Word is spreading across the galaxy. Powerful beings across the stars turn their attention towards Earth.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
LOONEY TUNES #217
Written by Scott Gross, art by Robert Pope and Scott McRae, cover by Scott Gross.
When Elmer Fudd invades the idyllic serenity of Bugs Bunny's pastoral home, he brings along thousands of music fans and sets up a music festival! Now that Bugs can't listen to his carrot-needled phonograph under the hail of noise, a confrontation is bound to set off sparks!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
MAD #526
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.
Stay warm this winter! Buy multiple copies of the new MAD--you can use the extras as insulation!
56 pages, $5.99.
SCRIBBLENAUTS UNMASKED: A CRISIS OF IMAGINATION #2
Written by Josh Elder, art by Adam Archer and Ben Bates, cover by Adam Archer.
Maxwell and Lily travel to Metropolis, where they find a mob of Superman protesters led by -- Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen?! The Man of Steel has no idea why they have turned against him, so it's up to the Scribblenauts and the Justice League to solve this puzzle!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
SMALLVILLE ALIEN #3
Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Edgar Salazar, Dym and Rob Lean, cover by Cat Staggs.
Lex Luthor is determined to bring the Monitor to his knees, but the fight isn't going his way--even Superman is having trouble with the alien interloper. Meanwhile, back in the USA, Chloe and Lois take a trip to Gotham City to check on a death so mysterious, Batman is having trouble figuring it out!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #42
Written by Georgia Ball, art and cover by Scott Jeralds.
Is the Lady in Pink haunting Pollard House the ghost of Sarah Pollard herself, or the kindly cookie-baking housekeeper? Mystery Inc. and a reality TV crew have competing theories, but Shaggy and Scooby are sticking around for the baked goods!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
TEEN TITANS GO! #2
Written by Sholly Fisch and Merrill Hagen, art by Lea Fernandez and Jorge Corona, cover by Dan Hipp.
When Starfire signs the team up for the popular reality show contest, I've Got Your Talent Right Here, Robin becomes determined to show the world just how talented the Teen Titans really are! Then, after a fight with Captain Cold, Beast Boy and Robin come down with a cold themselves! Running high fevers and quarantined from the rest of the Titans...the madness begins to set in!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES #2
Written by B. Clay Moore, art by Tony Shasteen, cover by Cat Staggs.
In "Home for the Holidays," when Stefan makes a clandestine Christmas visit to Mystic Falls, his battles against an unexpected group of vampires distract him from the town's Winter Party. But his Uncle Zach, worried about high school sophomore Elena Gilbert, takes matters (and a sprig of vervain!) into his own hands anyway. Then, see how Alaric Saltzman began his training as a vampire hunter!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
VERTIGO TITLES
ASTRO CITY #9
Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson, cover by Alex Ross.
The puppet master behind the attacks on Winged Victory is revealed--though it may be too late for even Samaritan and the Confessor's aid to be any use. But Winged Victory finds an unexpected ally, one who gives her a new perspective on the crisis. And then there's Joey...
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
COFFIN HILL #5
Written by Caitlin Kittredge, art by Inaki Miranda, cover by Dave Johnson.
In the penultimate issue of the first storyline, we learn the nasty truth about the darkness that Eve Coffin unleashed in her hometown so long ago. But will Eve able to make the ultimate sacrifice to save what few friends she has left?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #3
Written by Toby Litt and Mark Buckingham, art by Mark Buckingham and Gary Erskine, cover by Mark Buckingham.
Dead British schoolboys Charles and Edwin finally locate their old bones, but what secrets do they hold? New detective Crystal is the only one who can find out by way of her major tech skills. But it might involve a trip inside a computer game called Yonda, where all is not as bright and colorful as it seems.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
FABLES #138
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Russ Braun, cover by Christopher Moeller.
Geppetto is up to his naughty tricks in a stand-alone story that fills in the gaps of an event that happened in Fabletown long ago. Snow White, Sir Woldred and Grandfather Oak guest-star in "Root and Branch," illustrated by guest artist Russ Braun.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
FAIREST #23
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Shawn McManus, cover by Adam Hughes.
"Of Men and Mice" continues as Cinderella's search for answers takes her from Amsterdam to India! Who is the mysterious figure living in the Temple of the Rats, and how does his story tie into Cinderella's fateful night at the Ball so many years ago? This chapter features revenge, magic, conspiracy, sex, and, of course, lots of rodentia! Plus: Hey, who is that guy? And why is he literally blue?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
HINTERKIND #5
Written by Ian Edginton,
art and cover by Francesco Trifogli, cover by Greg Tocchini.
See how Starla, the bad fairy, and Jubal, her ogre sidekick, escape the subterranean city, while Sidhe Queen Telsche revels in her West Coast Kingdom before her power is slowly stripped away.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
THE ROYALS: MASTERS OF WAR #1
Written by Rob Williams, art and cover by Simon Coleby, variant cover by Brian Bolland.
The year is 1940. As the Blitz destroys London and kills thousands, the Royal Family looks on. But in this world, the only people with special abilities are Royalty, and the purer the bloodline, the greater their abilities. So why don't they stop the carnage with their powers? A truce between the Earth's nobles has kept them out of our wars--until now. When England's Prince Henry can take no more and intervenes, will it stop the planet's suffering or take it to another level?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE #2
Written by Neil Gaiman, art by J.H. Williams III, covers by J.H. Williams III and Dave McKean.
In which Daniel enters Mad Hettie's dream and Morpheus discovers why he has been summoned and what he has been summoned to do. This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 26. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).
TRILLIUM #7
Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire.
The penultimate issue, and Nika and William are out of time--literally! The last love story ever told nears its conclusion...but what waits beyond the end of the universe? You'll have to read to find out!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
THE UNWRITTEN VOL. 2: APOCALYPSE #2
Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross, cover by Yuko Shimizu..
In the ruins of a post-literary world, Richie and Lizzie go in search of their lost friend Tom Taylor. But to find him, they'll have to venture into the most dangerous place on Earth: London.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
THE WAKE #6
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Sean Murphy, cover by Andrew Robinson.
"My name is Leeward, and this is where my story begins..."
Our story jumps two hundred years into a flooded future where nothing is the same. The second half of The Wake starts here!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
DC TRADES AND HARDCOVERS
JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 4: THE GRID HC
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Jesus Saiz, Zander Cannon, Gene Ha, Andres Guinaldo and others, cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
These amazing tales from Justice League #18-20 and 22-23 lead into "Trinity War," and spotlight Cyborg, Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman! Plus: Learn the secret behind Pandora's Box!
176 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 2.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN VOL. 1: CROSS WORLD HC
Written by Greg Pak, art by Jae Lee, Ben Oliver, Yildiray Cinar, Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, cover by Jae Lee.
The Dark Knight and The Man of Steel are close friends in the modern day -- but the two weren't always such close allies. In this first hardcover collecting Batman/ Superman #1-4 and Justice League #23.1: Darkseid, learn how these two legends met for the first time in The New 52 as they launch into a mysterious adventure that takes them to the world of Earth 2!
144 pages, $22.99, in stores on April 30.
BATWOMAN VOL. 4: THIS BLOOD IS THICK TP
Written by J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman, art by Trevor McCarthy and Francesco Francavilla, cover by J.H. Williams III
After taking down Medusa, Batwoman is caught in the crossfire between Batman and the D.E.O. in these stories from issues #18-24! The organization has their sights set on the Dark Knight and could be using Batwoman to capture him. But is Batman the true threat?
192 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 26.
BATWOMAN VOL. 3: WORLD'S FINEST TP
Written by J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman, art by J.H. Williams III and Trevor McCarthy, cover by J.H. Williams III
Batwoman's search for Medusa brings her together with Wonder Woman in these stories from issues #12-17 and #0, but even this team might not be enough to bring down the mythological monster, as Bones, the DEO, Abbot and the Religion of Crime all descend on Gotham City to take part in the fight.
168 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 26.
ANIMAL MAN VOL. 4: SPLINTER SPECIES TP
Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Steve Pugh, Francis Portela, John Paul Leon and others, cover by Jae Lee.
Following the loss of his son, Buddy Baker finds he can't mourn in peace without constant media intrusions that his newfound fame as an actor have brought about. But Buddy must rise to the challenge when a new and horrifying species called The Splinterfolk appears. This volume collects issues #20-23 and ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #2.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 5.
EARTH 2 VOL. 3: WAR HC
Written by James Robinson, Paul Levitz and Tom Taylor, art by Nicola Scott, Trevor Scott, Yildiray Cinar and others, cover by Juan Doe.
The heroes of Earth 2 take on the forces of Steppenwolf and the Hunger Dogs of Apokolips when all hope is lost in these stories from Earth 2 #13-19, Earth 2 Annual #1 and Earth 2 #15.1: Desaad. Now a new Batman enters the fray, but is he enough to turn the tide and stop Darkseid?
160 pages, $22.99, in stores on April 9.
GREEN LANTERN VOL. 4: DARK DAYS HC
Written by Robert Venditti,
art by Billy Tan, Dale Eaglesham, Rags Morales, Richard Friend, Rob Hunter, Cam Smith and Jon Sibal, cover by Billy Tan.
In this first collection from the new Green Lantern team of writer Robert Venditti and artist Billy Tan from issues #21-26, Green Lantern #23.1: Relic, and Green Lantern Annual #2, Hal Jordan becomes the leader of the most feared and hated group in the universe: The Green Lantern Corps! And while Hal struggles with his new role as leader of the Green Lantern Corps, he must solve the mystery of why the universe is atrophying! All this leads into "LIGHTS OUT," as Relic arrives on Oa to douse the central Power Battery forever!
200 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 23.
GREEN LANTERN: RISE OF THE THIRD ARMY TP
Written by Geoff Johns, Peter J. Tomasi, Peter Milligan and Tony Bedard, art by Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy, Cafu, Fernando Pasarin, Scott Hanna, Miguel Sepulveda, Andrei Bressan, Amilcar Pinna and Aaron Kuder, cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
The universe is in shambles and the Guardians are the cause in this epic from Green Lantern #13-16, Green Lantern Corps #13-16, Green Lantern Corps Annual #1, Red Lanterns #13-16 and Green Lanterns: New Guardians #13-16! The mysterious Third Army has risen across the cosmos like a plague, destroying everything in its path—and Hal Jordan and Sinestro are nowhere to be found. Now, it's up to new Green Lantern Simon Baz to become the hero that the Corps needs!
416 pages, $24.99, in stores on March 19.
TRINITY OF SIN--PANDORA VOL. 1: THE CURSE TP
Written by Ray Fawkes,
art by Daniel Sampere, Vicente Cifuentes and Francis Portela, cover by Ryan Sook.
In these stories from issues #1-6 of Pandora's new series, tying into "Trinity War,"as the heroes and villains of the DCU hunt for Pandora, she embarks on a quest to destroy the Seven Deadly Sins and free the earth from their influence!
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 19.
TRINITY OF SIN -- THE PHANTOM STRANGER VOL. 2: BREACH OF FAITH TP
Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Dan DiDio, art by Gene Ha, Zander Cannon, Philip Tan, Fernando Blanco and others.
The Phantom Stranger is sucked into a metaphysical poker game against the sons of Trigon! And on the eve of "Trinity War," the Stranger is forced to make the most difficult choice he's faced in thousands of years walking in the wilderness. Collecting issues #6-11.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 5.
GREEN ARROW VOL. 4: THE KILL MACHINE TP
Written by Jeff Lemire,
art and cover by Andrea Sorrentino.
In these stories from Green Arrow #17-24, a mysterious villain called Komodo knows Oliver Queens's secrets and uses them to rob Oliver of all his wealth and his company. Now on the run from this seemingly unstoppable force, Ollie finds himself in a mystery involving his father and the island where he first became Green Arrow! Everything will change for the Emerald Archer in this new beginning for the character.
192 pages, $16.99, in stores on March 19.
BATMAN ‘66 VOL. 1 HC
Written by Jeff Parker
art by Jonathan Case, Ty Templeton, Joe Quinones, Sandy Jarrell, Ruben Procopio, Colleen Coover and others, cover by Michael Allred.
Put on your go-go boots and get ready to "Batusi" back to the Swingin' 60s as DC Comics reimagines the classic Batman TV show! In this hardcover collecting issues #1-5 of the hit series, The Dynamic Duo takes on The Riddler, Mr. Freeze, The Penguin, The Mad Hatter, The Joker, and more of the world's most colorful Bat-villains!
176 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 2.
CATWOMAN VOL. 3: UNDER PRESSURE TP
Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Paul Gulacy, Jimmy Palmiotti, Sean Phillips, Stefano Gaudiano and Diego Olmos, cover by Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti.
In these tales from Catwoman #25-37, gangwar leads to a kidnapping that affects one of Selina's friends 00 but when she tries to trace the kidnappers, she ends up fighting the Penguin and a ruthless, cybernetically enhanced Mafia enforcer known as Zeiss.
312 pages, $24.99.
WONDER WOMAN VOL. 3: IRON TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
art by Cliff Chiang, Tony Akins, Dan Green and Amilcar Pinna, cover by Cliff Chiang.
In these stories from issues #0 and #13-18, a terrible betrayal forces Wonder Woman to make a deal with the gods who want her dead, and her "family" grows larger than she could have imagined. Will the mysterious Orion help Wonder Woman rescue Zola's baby from the clutches of Hermes, or does he have darker intentions?
176 pages, $16.99, in stores on March 12.
SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 2 TP
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Shane Davis and Sandra Hope.
The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel Superman: Earth One by writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Shane Davis is now available in trade paperback! Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World's Greatest Super Hero but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who's NOT Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel. And the worst is yet to come, in the form of a man-monster with an insatiable appetite, the Parasite! The only thing that might appease his hunger is The Last Son of Krypton!
128 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 26.
JUSTICE LEAGUE BEYOND: IN GODS WE TRUST TP
Written by Derek Fridolfs, Dustin Nguyen and J.T. Krul, art by Dustin Nguyen, Howard Porter and others, cover by Howard Porter and Livesay.
In these stories from Batman Beyond Unlimited #10-17, Sector 2814's newest Green Lantern has been posing as a student to expose a secret organization called The Brain Trust that is brainwashing young students and training them to destory the Justice League.
208 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 12.
BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE -- MURDERER? TP NEW EDITION
Written by various, art by various, cover by Dave Johnson.
This new, expanded edition of the classic Batman title collects Batgirl #24, 27, Batman #599-602, Batman: Gotham Knights #25-28, Batman: The 10-Cent Adventure #1, Birds of Prey #39, 40-41, 43, Detective Comics #766-767, Nightwing #65-66, 68-69 and Robin #98-99.
552 pages, $29.99, in stores on March 12.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: HARLEY QUINN #1
Written by Paul Dini, James Patrick, Maris Wicks and others, art by Yvel Guichet, Bruce Timm, Ronnie Del Carmen, Joe Quinones, Rob Haynes, covery by Alex Ross.
The Joker's deadly sweetie stars in this new title collecting Batman: Harley Quinn #1, Joker's Asylum Ii: Harley Quinn #1, and stories from Batman: Gotham Knights #14, Countown #10, Batman Gotham Knights #30 And Batman Black And White #1.
96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
HARLEY QUINN: WELCOME TO METROPOLIS TP
Written by Karl Kesel,
art by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Phil Noto, Craig Rousseau and others,
cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.
In this new Harley collection, HQ heads to Metropolis with allies Poison Ivy and Bizarro in tow! Collecting Harley Quinn #14-25.
288 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 5.
SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 VOL. 4: ARGO TP
Written by Bryan Q. Miller,
art by Daniel HDR and Cat Staggs, cover by Cat Staggs.
In these stories from issues #13-15 and Smallville Season 11 Special #2, Clark Kent finds himself transported to the future, where he meets the greatest heroes of the 31st Century: Booster Gold and the Legion of Super-Heroes! But it's not just a social call: Superman must stop war between Earth and a stunning villain!
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 12.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: JONAH HEX VOL. 2 TP
Written by Michael Fleischer,
art by Dan Spiegle, Dick Ayers, Tony Dezuniga and more, cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
This new Hex collection includes tales of Christmas in the Wild West, Hex's deadly battles with U.S. troops and native Americans, plus forces of the supernatural, a shotgun wedding and more! Collects Weird Western
Tales #34-38 and Jonah Hex #1-22!
544 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on March 19.
ASTRO CITY: THROUGH OPEN DOORS HC
Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson, cover by Alex Ross.
The first collection from the new run of ASTRO CITY is here, featuring issues #1-6 of the acclaimed series! As the story begins, a mysterious door appears, heralding the arrival of the Ambassador. But when an ordinary man is caught in a cosmic conflict, it is up to favorites like Samaritan and Honor Guard, as well as new heroes, to rise to the occasion and save the world! Plus: a look at a woman who uses her super-powers to help bring adventure to the silver screen and more!
192 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 9.
DAYTRIPPER DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Gabriel Ba and Fabion Moon, art by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba, cover by Gabriel Ba.
What are the most important days of your life? Fábio Moon and Gabriel Ba answer that question in this new deluxe edition hardcover of the hit 10-issue miniseries that won praise from such comics veterans as Terry Moore, Craig Thompson and Jeff Smith. Follow aspiring writer Brás de Oliva Domingos as each chapter of Daytripper peers in at a completely different moment in his life. Moon and Bá tell a beautifully lyrical tale chronicling Domingos's entire existence -- from his loves to his deaths and all the possibilities in between.
272 pages, $34.99, in stores on April 16.
DEATH TP
Written by Neil Gaiman, art by Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones Iii, Mark Pennington, Colleen Doran, Dave McKean and Jeffrey Jones, cover by Dave McKean.
This new trade paperback collects Neil Gaiman's Death: The High Cost of Living #1-3, Death: The Time of Your Life #1-3! Also included are extras like "Death Talks about Life" AIDS pamphlet, stories from Vertigo: Winter's Edge #2 and The Sandman: Endless Nights, the short story "The Wheel" from the 9-11 tribute book, Sandman #8 and #20, and art from the Death Gallery!
320 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 19.
AMERICAN VAMPIRE VOL. 5 TP
Written by Scott Snyder,
art by Rafael Albuquerque and Dustin Nguyen, cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
Skinner Sweet, Pearl and company return to Hollywood in the ‘50s during the Red Scare. In a time when America was on the lookout for the next Communist threat, was the real danger far more insidious? Plus: Retired vampire hunter Felicia Book is called back into action to kill the most powerful vampire of all time. Collecting #28-34 of the monthly series, plus the 5-issue miniseries .Merican Vampire: Lord of Nightmares.
280 pages, $16.99, in stores on March 26.
LUCIFER BOOK THREE TP
Written by Mike Carey,
art by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Marc Hempel, Ronald Wimberly and others, cover by Christopher Moeller.
A deadly new threat to all of Creation emerges and battle lines are drawn in these stories from Lucifer #46-61. As forces in Hell and on Earth prepare for a final struggle for supremacy, we venture across time and space and even places in between to follow the path of the players in the battle to come.
400 pages, $29.99, in stores on March 12.
HELLBLAZER: SHOOT TP
Written by Jason Aaron, Brian Azzarello, Jamie Delano, Warren Ellis and others, art by Sean Murphy, Sean Phillips, Phil Jimenez and others, cover by Tim Bradstret.
In these stories, John Constantine faces school violence, a desperate, occult family and more. Plus: A group of documentary filmmakers tries to find out what happened to the punk band led by Constantine that met a mysterious end. Collects Hellblazer #144, 145, 245, 246, the gala issue #250 and Vertigo Resurrected: Hellblazer -- Shoot #1.
168 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 5.
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