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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014

DC COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

BATMAN TITLES

ARKHAM MANOR #5

Written by Gerry Duggan, art and cover by Shawn Crystal.

The insanity of Arkham Manor floods the streets of Gotham City!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

BATMAN ETERNAL #44

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins and Tim Seeley, art by ACO, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

One of the only people who knows what truly happened at Arkham Asylum is about to escape Gotham City...but not if Batman gets to him first!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

BATMAN ETERNAL #45

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins and Tim Seeley, art by Javi Fernandez, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

Nothing in his experience with cutting-edge technology could prepare Batwing for a battle against the vengeful spirits who've taken control of his armor!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

BATMAN ETERNAL #46

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins and Tim Seeley, art by Alessandro Vitti, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

Is Batman eternal? Perhaps...but only one of the Dark Knight's foes truly knows the meaning of the word!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

BATMAN ETERNAL #47

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins and Tim Seeley, art by Juan Ferreyra, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

In the new order of Gotham City, Selina Kyle holds all the cards...and now it's up to master spy Julia Pennyworth to steal them back!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

BATMAN #39

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, art by Greg Capullo, Danny Miki and Dustin Nguen, covers by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki, variant cover by Jill Thompson.

"Endgame" part 5. The Joker is back! The penultimate issue of the Clown Prince of Crime's horrifying return! Plus, in the backup story, the inmates and Mahreen finally learn the truth about The Joker!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 11. (Combo pack, $4.99).

DETECTIVE COMICS #39

Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, art and cover by Francis Manapul, variant covers by Dave Johnson, Yuko Shimizu.

Can Batman put an end to Anarky once and for all? Or will the citizens of Gotham City even let him try?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 4. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).

BATMAN AND ROBIN #39

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray, variant cover by Emanuela Lupacchino.

Has Damian Wayne become something more than human? And how do you control a reckless child who now has super powers?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

BATGIRL #39

Written by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher, art by Babs Tarr, cover by Cameron Stewart, variant cover by Cliff Chiang.

For months, Batgirl's been hounded by an unseen threat claiming to be the "real" Batgirl...and the truth of her enemy's identity will shock her to her very core!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

BATWOMAN #39

Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Georges Jeanty, cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

The mystery of Red Alice! Is Batwoman's sister truly reformed?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

GRAYSON #7

Written by Tim Seeley and Tom King, art and cover by Mikel Janin, variant cover by Dan Panosian.

Grayson and Helena must battle their old foes, the Fist of Cain!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

GOTHAM ACADEMY #5

Written by Becky Cloonan and Brenden Fletcher, art and cover by Karl Kerschl.

This month's assignment: Uncover the hideous secrets of Gotham Academy's North Hall! Also: smooching?!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT #4

Written by Ray Fawkes, art and cover by Ben Templesmith,

Dr. Szandor Tarr is far from what anyone would consider social, but will it turn out he's more at home with an insect monster savaging Gotham City than he is with the Midnight Shift?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

HARLEY QUINN #15

Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Chad Hardin, cover by Amanda Conner, variant cover by Marco D'Alfonso.

Harley was certain she could have it all: She could be the world's best landlord, protect Coney Island from the scum of the Earth, woo Mason Macabre, work her day job as a psychiatrist, volunteer at the puppy shelter...but that's a whole lot of spinning plates, and eventually they're bound to start breaking! What happens when a psychopath cracks up? Is it possible for Harley to go even more insane?!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

HARLEY QUINN VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL #1

Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by John Timms, cover by Amanda Conner.

ill arrive in stores with three covers. Please see the order form for details. Love is in the air in New York City! The planet's richest bachelor, Bruce Wayne, is in town for a charity auction -- and the highest bidder gets a date with Mr. Tall, Dark, and Brooding! Good thing Harley Quinn just came into some money (please, whatever you do, don't ask how). But can Bruce really spend a night with Harley without her learning how he spends his nights?

48 pages, $.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

CATWOMAN #39

Written by Genevieve Valentine, art by Garry Brown, cover by Jae Lee, variant cover by Jim Balen.

Will Selina save Gotham City? Or will she burn it to the ground?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #39

Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by R.B. Silva.

As Arsenal and Red Hood confront their demons, Starfire is out for blood when she hunts down the person responsible for her recent addiction. But will her act of vengeance help her -- or destroy her?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.



SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #39

Written by Greg Pak, art and cover by Aaron Kuder, variant covers by Nicola Scott, Danny Miki and Juan Jose Ryp.

The terror from Smallville has spread across the globe, and now Superman must make a sacrifice to save it! Don't miss the final chapter of "Horrorville”!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

SUPERMAN #39

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson, variant covers by Amanda Conner, Shane Davis.

This emotional story reveals a rarely seen side of The Man of Steel as an ordinary person.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 25. (Combo pack, $4.99).

SUPERGIRL #39

Written by Mike Johnson and K. Perkins, art and cover by Emanuela Lupacchino, variant cover by Joe Benitez.

All-out war breaks out on Crucible over the fate of Superboy, as Kara faces new and old enemies.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

BATMAN/SUPERMAN #19

Written by Greg Pak, art by Ardian Syaf and Sandra Hope, cover by Ardian Syaf and Danny Miki, variant cover by J.G. Jones.

Superman and Batman have learned the devastating truth behind the identity of the unseen terrorists they've been pursuing. But will they recover in time to stop them from killing more innocents?

32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack edition, $4.99), in stores on Feb. 18.

SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #16

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, variant cover by Francis Manapul.

Superman and Wonder Woman come face-to-face with the newest arrival to The New 52: MAGOG!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 11. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).



GREEN LANTERN TITLES

GREEN LANTERN #39

Written by Robert Venditti, art by Admira Wijaya, cover by Billy Tan, variant cover by Mike McKone.

Hal Jordan returns to Oa knowing he has to face the consequences for defying the Templar Guardians during "Godhead."But whatever the Guardians have planned for him pales before the true threat the Corps will soon face. Hal's about to learn that sometimes fighting for the greater good comes at an even greater personal cost.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4 (Combo pack edition, $3.99).

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #39

Written by Van Jensen, art and cover by Bernard Chang, variant cover by Jason Pearson

As John Stewart and his team try to root out the criminal network that has overtaken the homeworld of Lantern Feska, they discover the planet is imperiled by a far darker, deadlier force. An enemy with an ancient hatred of the Corps. An enemy that seeks to cast all the universe into shadow.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #39

Written by Justin Jordan, art by Diogenes Neves and Marc Deering, cover by Kyle Strahm.

With the Templar Guardians still on Oa, Kyle faces the very real prospect that his life may soon come to an end. The love of Carol Ferris alone can't save him, and the foundation of the cosmos hangs in the balance.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

RED LANTERNS #39

Written by Landry Walker, art by J. Calafiore, cover by Scott Hepburn.

The rage left behind on Earth following the Atrocitus War is spreading and in danger of erupting at any moment! Guy is determined to purge the world in order to save it, but can a man looking to die stop a primal force on a heavily populated planet?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

SINESTRO #10

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy, cover by Adam Kubert, variant cover by Ian Bertram.

Sinestro's siege of Warworld has gone badly, and now Mongul is more powerful than ever. The leader of the Yellow Lanterns still may have a trick or two up his sleeve, but then, so does the planetary dictator with a grudge.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.



THE NEW 52 TITLES

EARTH 2: WORLD'S END #18

Written by Daniel H. Wilson, Marguerite Bennett and Mike Johnson, art by Tyler Kirkham, Robson Rocha, Jack Herbert, Paulo Siqueira and Jorge Jimenez, cover by Guiller March.

As Apokolips burns, Green Lantern falls -- and the Earth is left unprotected.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

EARTH 2: WORLD'S END #19

Written by Daniel H. Wilson, Marguerite Bennett and Mike Johnson, art by Eddy Barrows, Eduardo Pansica, Jorge Jimenez and Tyler Kirkman, cover by Guillem March.

Superman and Power Girl team up to turn the tide in the fight with Darkseid's Furies.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

EARTH 2: WORLD'S END #20

Written by Daniel H. Wilson, Marguerite Bennett and Mike Johnson, art by Jack Herbert, Robson Rocha, Eduardo Pansica and Jorge Jimenez, cover by Guillem March.

Apokolips's plans for Earth-2 are finally revealed, leaving the heroes in shock!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

EARTH 2: WORLD'S END #21

Written by Daniel H. Wilson, Marguerite Bennett and Mike Johnson, art by Tyler Kirkham, Eddy Barrows, Paulo Siqueira and Jorge Jimenez, cover by Andy Kubert.

Does Oliver Queen hold the answers to saving Earth-2?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

EARTH 2 #31

Written by Marguerite Bennett and Daniel H. Wilson, art by Andy Smith, cover by Ken Lashley.

Dr. Fate makes his powerful presence known on Apokolips!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

DEATHSTROKE #5

Written by Tony S. Daniel, art by Tony S. Daniel and Sandu Florea, cover by Tony S. Daniel, variant cover by Leonardo Manco.

Deathstroke vs. Batman -- with Harley Quinn stuck in the middle! The most intense, brutal battle in the history of The New 52 takes place in this issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

KLARION #5

Written by Ann Nocenti, art by Trevor McCarthy, cover by Raymond Bermudez.

Coal's buddybots are making people happy. Happier than they've ever been before. So why is Klarion on a mission to destroy all buddybots? Why is Klarion willing to lose his new friends to obliterate the friendly little bots? An all-battle issue as Klarion battles Zell, Piper, Noah and Rasp!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

LOBO #5

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Reilly Brown and Alison Borges, cover by Ben Oliver.

As Lobo grows closer to preventing the destruction of Earth, an old foe returns and reveals Lobo's role in the destruction of his home world.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

CONSTANTINE #22

The stakes have never been higher for John Constantine as his plan to escape Earth-2 puts the fate of an entire universe at risk!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

TRINITY OF SIN #5

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Yvel Guichet and Jason Gorder, cover by Guillem March.

Trapped within the Box of Redemption -- and on the world contained within -- the Trinity makes a desperate attempt to escape before the evil Nimraa unleashes a power that will bring all reality to an end!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

THE MULTIVERSITY: MASTERMEN #1

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, variant covers by Aaron Kuder, Yanick Paquette and Grand Morrison.

Imagine a world where the Nazis not only won World War II but went on to direct world culture for the next 60 years with the help of an orphaned, alien super-weapon known as Overman! But hope is not lost! Rising from the ashes of oppression are a diverse band of heroes raging against the fascist regime -- a band of heroes known as The Freedom Fighters! What nightmarish parallel worlds haunt the dreams of Overman? Who is the mysterious figure called Uncle Sam? And when the dust settles, will the actions of Phantom Lady, Black Condor, Human Bomb, Doll Man and The Ray be enough to stop Leatherwing, Blitzen and the other "heroes"of Earth-X?

<48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

THE NEW 52 -- FUTURES END #40

Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens and Keith Giffen, art by Stephen Thompson, cover by Ryan Sook.

All stories converge as Brainiac and the Blood Moon arrive at the Futures End!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

THE NEW 52 -- FUTURES END #41

Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens and Keith Giffen, art by Scot Eaton and Scott Hanna, cover by Ryan Sook.

The Justice League splits into teams to battle the dual threat of Brainiac and the Blood Moon, while the Batman team and Mr. Terrific try to take down Brother Eye -- in the present and the future!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

THE NEW 52 -- FUTURES END #42

Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens, and Keith Giffen, art by Jesus Merino and Dan Green, cover by Ryan Sook.

Will Brainiac's arrival be the catalyst that dooms the DCU to the future seen in issue #0? Brother Eye makes his move, and humanity may become collateral damage.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

THE NEW 52 -- FUTURES END #43

Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens, and Keith Giffen, art by Andy McDonald, cover by Ryan Sook.

Major fallout from last issue's shocking demise of humanity's one hope against apocalypse!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

JUSTICE LEAGUE #39

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Jason Fabok, variant covers by Dustin Nguyen and Babs Tarr.

"The Amazo Virus"concludes with haunting consequences!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 18. (Combo pack, $4.99).

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED #9

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Neil Edwards and Jay Leisten, cover by Andrew Robinson, variant covers by Mikel Janin and Matteo Scalera.

"The Infinitus Saga"continues as the team joins the Legion of Super-Heroes, a Thanagarian war fleet and a Rannian war fleet to battle the endless forces of Infinitus!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 11. (Combo pack, $4.99).

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #39

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Andres Guinaldo and Walden Wong, cover by Guillem March, variant cover by Joe Quinones.

The JLD is reunited! But being lost in the timestream could not prepare them to confront the living embodiment of time itself. And she's hungry...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000 #14

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Howard Porter

Beetle and Booster! Fire and Ice! The Injustice League! Etrigan the Demon! Not to mention the Justice League (no, not that one, the one we're doing). C'mon, people, we're bending over backward here! At least meet us halfway -- maybe flip through the issue at your local comics shop?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

AQUAMAN #39

Written by Jeff Parker, art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons, variant cover by Amnda Conner.

Aquaman’s mother is alive – and she wants him dead! Welcome to the family reunion from hell!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

AQUAMAN AND THE OTHERS #10

Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Lan Medina and Allen Martinez, cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.

Can it be? The death of an Other!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

THE FLASH #39

Written by Robert Venditti and Van Jensen, art and cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, variant cover by Amanda Conner.

Barry Allen is trapped in the Speed Force while an impostor wreaks havoc at home! Can The Fastest Man Alive make it back in time to put things right?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

GREEN ARROW #39

Written by Andrew Kreisberg and Ben Sokolowski, art by Daniel Sampere and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Bryan Hitch.

Green Arrow versus Seattle! The odds don't look too good for Ollie in this issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

INFINITY MAN AND THE FOREVER PEOPLE #8

Written by Dan DiDio and Keith Giffen, art by Tom Grummett and Scott Hanna, cover by Daniel HDR.

Killsandra! Enchanthrax! Thumpa! They're the Femmes Fatales, and they're Aagog's revenge on Big Bear and the team! Led by Sweet Leilani, even if their attempt to capture Mark Moonrider fails, Beautiful Dreamer is still headed into their deadly clutches!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

NEW SUICIDE SQUAD #7

Written by Sean Ryan, art by Rob Hunter, cover by Juan Ferreyra.

As Deadshot recovers from serious injuries in Belle Reve prison, Black Manta struggles to keep the team's current mission in China from imploding. But after they've awakened the country's newest super-weapon, the whole team -- including Harley Quinn and Reverse-Flash -- won't all be coming back.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

SECRET ORIGINS #10

Written by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher, Dan Jurgens and Caitlin Kittredge, art by Stjepan Sejic, Irene Koh and Sean Chen, cover by Bryan Hitch.

Get ready for The New 52 origins of Batgirl (written by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher with art by Irene Koh), Firestorm (courtesy of writer Dan Jurgens and artist Sean Chen) and Poison Ivy (coming your way from writer Caitlin Kittredge and artist Stjepan Sejic)!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

SECRET SIX #3

Written by Gail Simone, art by Ken Lashley, cover by Dale Eaglesham, variant cover by Garry Brown.

Her name is Strix. What is her secret?!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

STAR-SPANGLED WAR STORIES FEATURING G.I. ZOMBIE #7

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Scott Hampton, cover by Dave Johnson.

G.I. Zombie and Carmen find themselves up against the biggest terrorist threat ever, and it's in the heart of our country. Can two stand a chance against thousands, or is all lost as the United States of Apocalypse begins?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

SWAMP THING #39

Written by Charles Soule, art and cover by Jesus Saiz.

"The Machine Queen"part 5! The Swamp is dead. The machines rule the planet. Alec Holland's greatest foes are arrayed against him, and the few allies he has left have gone into hiding. It is the end...unless the Swamp Thing can return to the beginning, to fix his greatest mistake.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

TEEN TITANS #7

Written by Will Pfeifer, art by Kenneth Rocafort, cover by Bengal, variant cover by Sean Galloway.

There's a monstrous evil lurking in the bowels of S.T.A.R. Labs! Can the Titans save the day before they become another experiment?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

WONDER WOMAN #39

Written by Meredith Finch, art and cover by David Finch and Batt, variant covers by Phil Jimenez.

Wonder Woman returns to Paradise Island, and she's in for a surprise: The Amazons have chosen a new queen to lead them! The identity of this new queen will send shock waves through the entire DC Universe! Guest-starring the Justice League and featuring the introduction of Diana's craziest new cast member in, well, ever!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

WORLDS' FINEST #31

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Jed Dougherty, cover by Yildiray Cinar.

"Signs"of the Apocalypse? Death and destruction are increasing on Earth-2, and only the watchful eye of Batman sees how the patterns fit. Can he persuade Superman to take precautions before the price becomes very personal?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

Batman Gear


BEYOND THE NEW 52

ARROW SEASON 2.5 #5

Written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Joe Bennett, Craig Yeung and Szymon Kudranski, photo cover.

An old ally returns as the clash with Brother Blood reaches its climax! Plus, a new enemy rises!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

BATMAN '66 #20

Written by Rob Williams, art by Ruben Procopio, cover by Michael Allred.

Gotham City has a new hero in town: Joker Man! Can it be? Has the Clown Prince of Crime now become a comedic crimefighter? This new Joker seems to be sincere about lassoing the lawless by rounding up all the criminals, including some of his former allies! In fact, he's so good at it that the citizenry wonders if they still need Batman and Robin at all!

40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

THE FLASH: SEASON ZERO #5

Written by Andrew Kreisberg, art by Marcus To, photo cover.

What's a day in the life of the Fastest Man Alive like? Find out from the point of view of none other than Arrow's Felicity Smoak!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

HE-MAN: THE ETERNITY WAR #3

Written by Dan Abnett, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Stjepan Sejic.

High above the Sands of Time, She-Ra leads Stratos and an aerial squadron in search of the Eye of Chrono. Their mission is jeopardized by the appearance of Catra, Scorpia and a Horde Army! Will the Princess of Power defeat these women from her past and retrieve the Eye? The Eternity War is just getting started!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

INFINITE CRISIS: FIGHT FOR THE MULTIVERSE #8

Written by Dan Abnett, art by Eduardo Francisco, Szymon Kudranski and Christian Duce, cover by Carlo Pagulayan and Jason Paz.

The first mission comes to an end as the battle to save Nil reaches its conclusion. Facing impossible odds against Nightmare Brainiac and his legion of Nightmare Metallos, the heroes' only hope is to reignite the defenses of the Monitor's tower. And the person they have to rely on to do this is none other than Lex Luthor of the Gaslight World!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR THREE #9

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Bruno Redondo and Mike S. Miller, cover by Neil Googe.

The new Deadman tracks down The Spectre but makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Trigon launches an attack on Superman, and not even the power of Wonder Woman is enough to help. Plus, the identity of Superman's secret protector is revealed.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR THREE #10

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Bruno Redondo and Mike S. Miller, cover by Neil Googe.

A world-shattering magical battle is under way, involving some of the most powerful beings in the universe. Batman, Constantine and the Birds of Prey launch a full out assault on Swamp Thing and his allies. And Batman has a final good-bye with the last person he'd expect.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

LOONEY TUNES #223

Written by Derek Fridolfs, art by Walter Carzon and Horacio Ottolini, cover by Derek Fridolfs.

Welcome to ACME Headquarters, where they don't ship it unless they test it! Low on funds, Wile E. Coyote tries to get a job at ACME for its products, but he must get through ACME product testing first! Good luck, Wile E.!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

MORTAL KOMBAT X #2-3

Written by Shawn Kittlesen, #2 art by Dexter Soy, #3 art by Igor Vitorino, covers by Ivan Reis.

Now shipping twice monthly! In issue #2, Scorpion and his newest companion set off in deadly pursuit of Raiden! Meanwhile, as the daughter of Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade, Cassie Cage thinks she's seen it all. But when she finds herself in an illegal MMA deathmatch, Cassie must decide if she's ready for her first taste of Mortal Kombat!

Then, in issue #3, as the civil war in Outworld rages on, Kotal Kahn suffers an unimaginable loss and enlists the power of the Kamidogu to avenge his fallen ally. But will blood magic make Kotal powerful enough to take down Outworld's champion? Enter: Goro!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 11 and Feb.25.

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #54

Written by Georgia Ball, art and covre by Dario Brizuela.

Shark attack? Jinkies! Join Mystery Inc. on their vacation in the Bahamas as they find out what's been driving all the scuba divers away from the water -- that is, if the giant monster swimming under the waves doesn't get them first!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

SENSATION COMICS FEATURING WONDER WOMAN #7

Written by Alex De Campi and Amy Chu, art by Neil Googe and Bernard Chang, cover by Shane Davis.

In "Venus Rising,"Diana's conflicted about her current mission: She agreed to represent the Justice League as the first space station for harvesting Venusian fuel gases is brought online. But her arrival doesn't go smoothly -- and then, kaiju attack! Plus: A combat pilot gets a little help from Wonder Woman as a routine reconnaissance mission turns deadly in "Rescue Angel."

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 -- CONTINUITY #3

Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Ig Guara, Marcelo Di Chiara and Julio Ferreira, cover by Cat Staggs.

An alien device streaks toward Metropolis and the Watchtower. As Chloe freezes in fear, her friends rush to her side! And no man escapes the Manhunters -- but will Nightwing find a loophole?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

TEEN TITANS GO! #8

Written by Amy Wolfram and Sholly Fisch, art by Lea Hernandez and Jorge Corona, cover by Dan Hipp.

The day the Titans have been dreading all year has finally arrived. A day of unimaginable pain. Insurmountable loneliness. Inconceivable amounts of ice cream. That's right -- it's Valentine's Day!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

MAD MAGAZINE #532

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

Join The Usual Gang of Idiots for the special 532nd issue of MAD! In celebration, we're stuffing it full of movie and TV parodies, political commentary, Fundalini Pages, the MAD Strip Club, a classic selection from the MAD Vault, Marginal Drawings by Sergio Aragones, and more -- you know, just like every other issue!

56 pages, $5.99, in stores on Feb. 25.



VERTIGO TITLES

AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SECOND CYCLE #9

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

Trapped behind the wall, Felicia and Pearl must run from the horrors they find lurking in Area 51. Whether they make it out alive or become test tube experiments may not be up to them.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

ASTRO CITY #20

Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson, cover by Alex Ross.

Quarrel learns more about what makes her tick -- through action, anger, and disastrous relationships with MPH and Crackerjack -- as she tries to figure out her future. And Crackerjack can't cope with the big 5-0. Plus: Honor Guard and the menace of the Black Lab.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

BODIES #8

Written by Si Spencer, art by Dean Ormston, Meghan Hetrick, Phil Winslade and Tula Lotay, cover by Christopher Moeller.

As Edmond solves the case of his life, Whiteman and Maplewood are offered the chance to save the world in very different ways, and Shahara uncovers the final mystery at the heart of Bodies.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

COFFIN HILL #15

Written by Caitlin Kittredge, art by Inaki Miranda, cover by Dave Johnson.

A new storyline starts here as Eve Coffin is released from jail to go home again...and there's something in Coffin Hill awaiting her with open arms. Ghosts are abroad in the town, and one in particular has her sights set on Eve -- and on a bloody chain of events the Coffin family set in motion almost three hundred years ago. When the bones of a young girl are found after decades buried in the Coffin Hill woods, Eve and Officer Wilcox attempt to solve the cold case, discovering that the ghosts, the bones and the darkest secrets of Coffin Hill are all connected...and all pose a grave danger to Eve and her loved ones.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

EFFIGY #2

Written by Tim Seeley, art by Marley Zarcone, cover by W. Scott Forbes.

Homicide Detective Grant Moore teams with neophyte police officer/resident TV kid cop "expert"Chondra Jackson to piece together the clues left when a strange body is unearthed in Effigy Mound, Ohio. What's even stranger than an eons-old corpse with a bullet hole in the head is the contents of its body. And when the pair meets a witness, they discover a twisted tie to Chondra's pre-Hollywood fame. Meanwhile, there's something odd brewing at The Influence Center bookstore. What is its disturbing connection to the mysterious corpse?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

FABLES: THE WOLF AMONG US #2

Written by Matthew Sturges and Dave Justus, art by Shawn McManus, cover by Chrissie Zullo.

The murder mystery deepens as Bigby and Snow get dressed down by acting Mayor Ichabod Crane, a fairytale princess gets dressed up in furs, and the Magic Mirror gets addressed in rhyme. Bigby has the beginnings of a theory, as well as a suspect...but both could turn out to be full of holes by the end of this thrilling issue!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

FABLES #149

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Andrew Pepoy and Chrissie Zullo, cover by Nimit Malavia.

The end of the Fables world looms as an epic battle brews between two sisters. Will Rose Red follow fairytale tradition and betray Snow once more? And what role will Bigby Wolf play in their rift? Also featuring "The Last Story of Briar Rose"by Fairest: In All The Land artist Chrissie Zullo.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

FBP: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PHYSICS #18

Written by Simon Oliver, art Alberto Ponticelli, cover by Nathan Fox.

With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, an unlikely new ally reveals his cosmic plan to save humanity.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

HINTERKIND #15

Written by Ian Edginton, art by Francesco Trifogli, cover by Marguerite Sauvage.

Having poisoned his mother and imprisoned his accomplice sister, Prince Regent Severin finds the early days of his reign tested as the Skinling army, ten thousand strong and led by the warrior queen Psamira, marches south to bring the war to the Sidhe. Meanwhile, Asa Monday and Jon Hobb join forces to search for Prosper, unaware that they are heading straight into the war zone.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

THE KITCHEN #4

Written by Ollie Masters, art by Ming Doyle, cover by Becky Cloonan.

It's the day Kath, Raven and Angie have been dreading: their husbands are released from prison, and they're not happy with their wives' new careers. But as the girls settle into their new lives and assert their dominance over crime in Hell's Kitchen, they have to ask themselves one question: Are they willing to go to war with their own husbands?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

THE NAMES #6

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Leandro Fernandez, cover by Celia Calle.

Katya's relentless search to find her husband's killer shifts into a different gear. Philip comes face-to-face with the mother -- who should be dead! -- and the Dark Loops expand their bizarre and bloody campaign! Twists, turns, mother-and-child reunions and a shockingly explosive climax await!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

SUICIDERS #1

Written, art and cover by Lee Bermejo, variant cover by Jock.

In the post-apocalyptic city of New Angeles, killing isn't just a crime -- it's entertainment. When the "big one"finally hit the West Coast, Los Angeles was left in ruins. And when the U.S. government decided to cut the city loose, things went from bad to worse. To survive, L.A. did what it does best: It turned survival into entertainment.

Now, 30 years later, the city of New Angeles is thriving once more thanks to the blood sport known as Suiciders -- a TV series that combines the spectacle of hand-to-hand combat with elaborate, high-tech obstacles that test each competitor's ability to survive. But these competitors have an edge: They've been freakishly enhanced by drugs and technology. The results are both marvelous and monstrous, as the man called The Saint begins to rise above his fellow Suiciders.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

WOLF MOON #3

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Jeremy Haun, cover by Jill Thompson

Dillon Chase continues his hunt for revenge -- and the werewolf continues its slaughter across the American midwest.destroying the creature.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 4.



TRADE PAPERBACK AND HARDCOVERS

ALL-STAR WESTERN VOL. 6: END OF THE TRAIL TP

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Cliff Richards, Staz Johnson, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Fabrizio Fiorentino and Darwyn Cooke, cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Now back in the Old West, Hex finds readjusting to his old life a bit more difficult than he expected -- especially when he finds out that there's an impostor calling himself Jonah Hex! Collects issues #29-34.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 25.

EARTH 2 VOL. 5: THE KRYPTONIAN HC

Written by Tom Taylor and Daniel H. Wilson, art by Nicola Scott, Trevor Scott, Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira, cover by Andy Kubert.

A new super being named Val-Zod has appeared -- and the heroes of Earth-2 must convince him to help them in one last, desperate attempt to stop Kal-El. Can they band together in time to prepare for Apokolips and the forces of Darkseid? And can Val-Zod become the hero they need him to be? Collects Earth 2 #21-26 and Earth 2: Futures End #1!

176 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 15.

BATMAN VOL. 6: THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT HC

Written by Scott Snyder, Marguerite Bennett and James Tynion IV, art by Greg Capullo, Danny Miki, Andy Kubert, Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs, Alex Maleev and others, cover by Greg Capullo.

In these tales from Batman #0, 18-20, 28, 34 and Batman Annual #2, look back to the early days of the Dark Knight, then see the impact of the wake of the death of his son Damian! Plus, has Batman's worst foe become...Bruce Wayne? This title also includes three pivotal chapters from the epic Zero Year storyline, and a chapter that ties in to Batman Eternal!

224 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 29.

HARLEY QUINN VOL. 2: POWER OUTAGE HC

Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Amanda Conner, John Timms, Dave Johnson, Stephane Roux, Chad Hardin, Paul Pope, Marco Failla, Damion Scott and others, cover by Amanda Conner

The first rule of Skate Club is...you do not mess with the Mistress of Mayhem! Harley stumbles across an underground fight club where big money equals big body counts! She's in...and she's making Sy Borgman her agent. Plus, what would happen if the demented Clown Princess of Crime visited the most popular comic con out there? And Harley attempts to rescue Poison Ivy -- with smelly results! Collects Harley Quinn #9-13, Harley Quinn: Futures End #1, a story from Secret Origins #4 and the star-studded Harley Quinn Invades Comic-Con International: San Diego #1!

208 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 8.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOL. 2: SURVIVORS OF EVIL TP

Written by Matt Kindt, art by Doug Mahnke, Tom Derenick, Eddy Barrows and others, cover by Ken Lashley

As the smoke clears from Trinity War, the JLA is dead, betrayed by one of their own. But Martian Manhunter and Stargirl live to fight another day, only to find themselves trapped on an alien world under the control of a group of Super-Villains. Collecting issues #8-14!

192 pages, $16.99, in stores on March 4.

JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 5: FOREVER HEROES TP

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Doug Mahnke, Jesus Merino and others, cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.

In these tales from Justice League #24-29, the Crime Syndicate hunts down the few heroes foolish enough to challenge them -- including Dick Grayson! But Owlman has other plans for Nightwing...and Ultraman!

168 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 11.

SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN VOL. 1: POWER COUPLE TP

Written by Charles Soule, art by Tony S. Daniel, Matt Banning, Paulo Siqueira and others, cover by Tony S. Daniel.

Collecting the bold new series that looks at the relationship between The Man of Steel and the Amazon Princess! Some say love is a battlefield, but where Superman and Wonder Woman are concerned -- it spells Doomsday! Collects issues #1-6 of the new blockbuster series.

200 pages, $16.99, in stores on March 18.

WONDER WOMAN VOL. 6: BONES HC

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Cliff Chiang and Goran Sudzuka, cover by Cliff Chiang.

In this final Wonder Woman volume by Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang Olympus must fall, and its rightful ruler must be restored. Wonder Woman is locked in desperate battle with the First Born with the destiny of immortals at stake in these stories from Wonder Woman #30-35 and a story from Secret Origins #6.

160 pages, $22.99, in stores on April 1.

DC ENTERTAINMENT GRAPHIC NOVEL ESSENTIALS AND CHRONOLOGY 2015

Cover by Francis Manapul.

Get ready for the latest edition of the DC ENTERTAINMENT GRAPHIC NOVEL ESSENTIALS AND CHRONOLOGY, newly updated for 2015! This Free catalogue includes DC's 25 Essential Graphic Novels, plus reading guides to each DC imprint, reading orders and more! Did we mention it's FREE?

128 pages, free.

BATMAN ‘66 VOL. 3 HC

Written by Jeff Parker, Art Baltazar and Franco, art by Jonathan Case, Dario Brizuela, Ted Naifeh, Dean Haspiel, Paul Rivoche, Craig Rousseau and Wilfredo Torres, cover by Michael Allred.

In this third Batman ‘66 collection, The Dynamic Duo face The Joker, The Penguin, the Queen of Diamonds and a Bat-Robot of their own making...that may put Batman and Robin out of a job! Collects issues #11-16.

160 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 22.

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN VOL. 3 TP

Written by Jim Krueger, Peter Milligan, Max Landis and others, art by Neil Edwards, Gabriel Rodriguez, Jock, Phil Hester, Evan Shaner and others, cover by Evan Shaner.

This third volume of Adventures of Superman continues to feature the best creators in comics and entertainment presenting their takes on the Man of Steel in stores from issues #11-17! Includes appearances by Toyman, Lobo, The Joker, Lex Luthor and more!

224 pages, $16.99, in stores on March 25.

BATMAN BEYOND: JUSTICE LORDS BEYOND TP

Written by Kyle Higgins and Christos Gage, art by Thony Silas, Dexter Soy and others, cover by Khary Randolph.

Wonder Woman is back, but what secret is she hiding? Meanwhile, Batman's journey through the dystopian world of the Justice Lords takes a deadly turn as he faces Lord Superman! Collects Batman Beyond #9-12.

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on March 11.

BATMAN NOIR: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Frank Miller, art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson, cover by Frank Miller.

For the first time, DC Comics collects Frank Miller's unforgettable Dark Knight epic in black and white! It is ten years after an aging Batman has retired, and Gotham City has sunk into decadence and lawlessness. Now, as his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. Joined by Carrie Kelly, a teenaged Robin, Batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. And after facing off against The Joker and Two-Face for the final time, Batman finds himself in mortal combat with his former ally, Superman, in a battle that only one will survive.

208 pages, $34.99, in stores on April 29..

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR TWO VOL. 2 HC

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Bruno Redondo, Mike S. Miller, Stephane Roux, Xermanico and others, cover by Jheremy Raapack

With Superman's reign over Earth secured, the Green Lantern Corps dispatches Kyle Rayner to investigate the situation. When he mysteriously disappears, the Guardians of the Universe are left with no choice but to remove Superman from his hard-won throne. But like all the others who have stood in Superman's way since the death of his beloved wife, the Corps has a fight on their hands that will surely shake them to the core. Collects issues #7-12 and Annual #1 of the hit series!

176 pages, $22.99, in stores on April 15.

ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS HC

Written by Bill Finger, Don Cameron, Chuck Dixon and others, art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang and others, cover by Jim LeE and Scott Williams.

2015 marks the 75th anniversary of Robin, the Boy Wonder! DC Comics is proud to present this new hardcover anthology collecting some of Robin's greatest stories, featuring his adventures with Batman, the Teen Titans and more!

400 pages, $39.99, in stores on April 1.

SENSATION COMICS FEATURING WONDER WOMAN VOL. 1 TP

Written by Gail Simone, Amanda Deibert, Ivan Cohen, Jason Bischoff, Gilbert Hernandez, Sean E. Williams, Neil Kleid, Rob Williams, Ollie Masters, Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman, art by Ethan Van Sciver, Cat Staggs, David Williams, Marcus To, Gilbert Hernandez, Marguerite Sauvage, Dean Haspiel, Tom Lyle, Amy Mebberson and Gabriel Hardman, cover by Phil Jimenez

This new Wonder Woman series begins when Oracle calls for help after the entire Bat-Family is sidelined. And when Wonder Woman steps into the breach, Gotham City's criminals get the surprise of their lives! Plus, Wonder Woman battles an otherdimensional science-villain, meets Ra's al Ghul, and accepts a covert mission from Queen Hippolyta that takes her to Apokolips. Collects Sensation Comics featuring Wonder Woman #1-5.

168 pages, $14.99, in stores on Mach 18.

TINY TITANS: RETURN TO THE TREEHOUSE TP

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Art Baltazar .

The series is back in this new title collecting the six-issue miniseries! Superboy and Supergirl return to the treehouse to discover...it's missing! Or is it just...really small? Who could have done such a thing? Find out as all your favorite Tiny Titans search for answers!

128 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 11.

TEEN TITANS GO! VOL. 1: PARTY, PARTY TP

Written by Sholly Fisch, Merrill Hagan and Amy Wolfram, art by Ben Bates, Lea Hernandez and Jorge Corona, cover by Dan Hipp.

Join Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, Cyborg and Raven as they display their unique brand of hijinks, mayhem and justice in these stories from issues #1-6 of their new series! But giant pizza monsters aren't the only dastardly and delicious villains on the menu...so dig in, Titans!

128 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 4.











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