TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015
DC COMICS FOR OCTOBER
BATMAN TITLES
BATGIRL #45
Written by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher, art and cover by Babs Tarr.
As Barbara's friends gather for a major celebration, a familiar face from her past returns...and he's got a lot to say about their future together!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
BATMAN #45
Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki, variant cover by Andy Kubert.
When Batman almost gets taken out by a new threat, Jim Gordon might have to reevaluate what it means to wear the cowl before it's too late for Gotham City!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #1-4
Story by James Tynion IV and Scott Snyder, scripts by James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder, Tim Seeley, Steve Orlando, art by Tony S. Daniel, Paul Pelletier, Scot Eaton, covers by Tony S. Daniel, variant cover by Mikel Janin.
The sequel to the weekly series Batman Eternal! Five years ago, Batman and Robin worked the most disturbing case of their crimefighting careers -- bringing down the organization of the ultimate human trafficker, the mysterious woman known only as Mother. At the time, Dick Grayson never quite understood the scope of that case, but now its darkest secrets are coming back to haunt him and everyone else who ever worked with Batman! With Bruce Wayne now lost to them, Dick and all his allies are out in the cold! Who can they trust? Is someone among them not who they say they are? And who is the deadly, silent young woman in black who’s come to Gotham City looking for Batman?
Prepare yourself for six months of international intrigue, twists and turns, and new additions to the world of Batman and Robin, from showrunners James Tynion IV and Scott Snyder, and writers Tim Seeley, Steve Orlando, Genevieve Valentine, Ed Brisson, and Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelley!
#1, 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
#2, 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
#3, 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
#4, 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
BATMAN BEYOND #5
Written by Dan Jurgens,
art and cover by Bernard Chang, variant cover by Dan Panosian.
It's all-out war for Neo-Gotham and humanity as Brother Eye and his army pour over the city, with the cyborg Justice League in the lead! But this isn't a city that will go down without a fight; it's a city with history -- and with defenders. Be on the lookout for some fan favorite characters coming out of the woodwork to stand in humanity's last defense and to join Batman Beyond in the DCU!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
BAT-MITE #5
Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Corin Howell.
Bat-Mite faces his greatest makeover challenge yet when he comes up against those dolorous denizens of the DC Universe, The Inferior Five! The Light Mite wants them to go from Inferior to Superior, but the half-witted heroes are not quite ready for prime time.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
DETECTIVE COMICS #45
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Marcio Takara, cover by Andrew Robinson, variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
A brand-new epic begins as the team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Marcio Takara takes the new Batman on his first mission with the Justice League! When Jim Gordon is approached by the Justice League to solve a series of mysterious mass murders, he must turn his focus away from Gotham City and test his mettle with the World's Greatest Heroes!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
CATWOMAN #45
Written by Genevieve Valentine, art by David Messina, cover by Kevin Wada, variant cover by Robbi Rodriguez.
In the wake of a tragedy, Selina and Eiko try to pick up the pieces. Can they each control their side of the turf war when a shocking development in Selina's quest to find Batman is revealed?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
GOTHAM ACADEMY #11
Written by Becky Cloonan and Brenden Fletcher, art and cover by Karl Kerschl.
The gang is going downtown! Olive and Maps use Kyle's tennis tournament as an excuse to explore Gotham City and investigate the mysterious appearances of Calamity. Could Olive's mom really be alive?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT #10
Written by Ray Fawkes, art by Juan Ferrerya, cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
After the shocking ending of the Internal Affairs investigation into the Midnight Shift, Drake and Corrigan find themselves on the run from the GCPD! Can Corrigan face The Spectre once and for all in order to save Drake...and all of Gotham City?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
GRAYSON #13
Written by Tim Seeley and Tom King, art and cover by Mikel Janin, variant cover by Jenny Frison.
Back on the job at Spyral, Dick now has a mission all his own: find out more about Agent Zero. What could this mysterious shadow leader want with Agent 37?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
HARLEY QUINN #21
Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by John Timms, cover by Amanda Conner, variant cover by Ryan Sook.
Harley's trip to California takes a dangerous turn -- she stole a stone-cold killer's gig, and he's not taking it well! They say Hollywood has a dark side...but so does Harley Quinn!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
HARLEY QUINN AND POWER GIRL #5
Written by Amanda Conner, Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Stephane Roux, cover by Amanda Conner.
The battle against Oreth Odeox reaches its climax -- and so does... wait wait no stop right there!....
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
RED HOOD/ARSENAL #5
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Denis Medri, cover by Howard Porter.
The brawl with Batman continues as Roy and Jason go head-to-head with both the new hero of Gotham City and the villainous Underbelly in the streets! Plus, a shocking revelation leads Jason to a secret rendezvous with an old friend...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
ROBIN, SON OF BATMAN #5
Written by Patrick Gleason, art by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray, cover by Patrick Gleason, variant cover by Ty Templeton.
Damian, Mya, and Goliath are attacked by the mysterious faction known as the Lu'un Darga, and dragged deep inside the earth where they find...Talia al Ghul?! How will Damian face the mother who betrayed him?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
WE ARE...ROBIN #5
Written by Lee Bermejo, art by Jorge Corona, cover by Lee Bermejo.
Some of the Robins are ready to return to the streets, but others aren't putting the "R" back on until they knows who's pulling the strings behind The Nest. Meanwhile, a new player takes interest in the Robins. Will they all be united or pulled apart forever?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
SUPERMAN TITLES
ACTION COMICS #45
Written by Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder, art and cover by Aaron Kuder, variant cover by Dave Johnson.
As this new epic begins, the Man of Steel's identity as Clark Kent has been exposed. He's been beaten and pushed to the brink in his quest to regain his powers while his enemies have gathered their forces. And now, Clark must ask himself the ultimate question: Should he even continue as Superman? As the action begins, a new hero emerges to fight for Justice -- and against Superman!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN #25
Written by Greg Pak, art by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes, cover by Francis Manapul, variant cover by Michael Avon Omeing.
What impact will the revelation of Superman's secret identity have on the rest of the heroes of the DC Universe? As Superman seeks to serve justice to the villains behind his power loss, find out who the Man of Steel's new crimefighting partner will be!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
BIZARRO #5
Written by Heath Corson, art and cover by Gustavo Duarte.
It's Bizarro's best day ever! Will Jimmy's secret tear apart the worstest friends ever?!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
DOOMED #5
Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Javier Fernandez.
Doomed goes head-to-head with the Alpha Centurion in the avatar-battle to end all avatar-battles! But can Reiser and Roman's friendship survive this clash of titans? And if these roommates split, who will keep all the video games they went halfsies on?! The stakes don't get any bigger than this!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
SUPERMAN #45
Written by Gene Luen Yang, art and cover by John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson, variant cover by Cully Hamner.
After having his secret identity exposed, Superman vowed to bring to justice anyone who hurt those close to him. But when a villain calls his bluff, how far will the Man of Steel go?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK #1
Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Lee Weeks, variant cover by Tony S. Daniel.
Following the epic events of convergence, here are the adventures of the last sons and daughter of the Krypton and Earth as they try to survive in a world not their own. But can they keep this world from suffering the same fate as their own? Can this Superman stop the villains he once fought before they are created on this world? What is Intergang, and why does Lois's discovery of it place everyone she loves in jeopardy? What will happen when their nine-year-old son learns the true identity of his parents? Make way for the original power couple, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, until death do them part!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #22
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, cover by Cary Nord, variant cover by J.P. Leon.
Following a shocking betrayal, Kal has lost faith in justice. Now, he's embarking on a dangerous quest to restore his powers, while Wonder Woman makes unexpected allies of Lois Lane and Lana Lang.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
DC UNIVERSE TITLES
AQUAMAN #45
Written by Cullen Bunn, art and cover by Trevor McCarthy, variant cover by Alec Morgan.
With the shocking secrets of Thule and the plot against Atlantis revealed, Aquaman finds himself transported to an alien world that holds even more revelations to this conspiracy!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
BLACK CANARY #5
Written by Brenden Fletcher, art by Pia Guerra, cover by Annie Wu, variant cover by Michael Allred.
The secrets of Ditto's bizarre abilities come to light -- and Dinah and her newfound nemesis Bo Maeve come face to face! It's not gonna be pretty...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
CONSTANTINE: THE HELLBLAZER #5
Written by Ming Doyle and James Tynion IV, art by Vanesa Del Rey and Ming Doyle, cover by Riley Rossmo.
John Constantine's first new adventure comes to a harrowing conclusion when he and Georgiana come face to face with a supernatural serial killer. The conclusion of this vicious mystery will shake the Hellblazer to the very core of his filthy little soul.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
CYBORG #4
Written by David F. Walker, art and cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, variant cover by Mikel Janin.
The secret of the Tekbreakers is revealed as Cyborg forms a shaky alliance with the enemy that once killed him! But what choice does he have if he's going to stop the cybernetic terror of the Technosapiens?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
DEATHSTROKE #11
Written by Tony S. Daniel and James Bonny, art by Tyler Kirkham, cover by Tony S. Daniel, variant cover by E.M. Gist.
It's the Suicide Squad vs. Deathstroke! He's battled gods, slain his enemies, and even sacrificed parts of himself he never thought he could live without! But Deathstroke's biggest challenge still lays ahead, and if he wants to succeed he'll need to defeat the assembled might of the Suicide Squad! Will this be his chance to get back at Harley Quinn after their previous battle?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
DOCTOR FATE #5
Written by Paul Levitz,
art and cover by Sonny Liew.
Floods! Looting! Talking cats! All this, and the truth about Khalid's link to the ancient power of Thoth.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
EARTH 2: SOCIETY #5
Written by Daniel H. Wilson, art and cover by Jorge Jimenez.
As the hunt for the traitor who stalks Earth-2 comes to a close, the Fastest Man Alive may not be quick enough to escape his fate on this new world!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
THE FLASH #45
Written by Robert Venditti and Van Jensen, art and cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, variant cover by Gustavo Duarte.
Assault on Central City! Professor Zoom's attack against The Flash turns personal as Zoom's team targets the Central City Police Department! Barry Allen's closest friends are drawn into the battle, and he'll need the help of some unlikely allies to prevent the destruction of all he holds dear.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
GREEN ARROW #45
Written by Benjamin Percy, art and cover by Patrick Zircher, variant cover by Kelley Jones.
As The Day of the Dead approaches, Green Arrow and Tarantula head south of the border to investigate the rising darkness that may doom an entire city!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
GREEN LANTERN #45
Written by Robert Venditti, art by Billy Tan and Mark Irwin, cover by Billy Tan, variant cover by Neal Adams.
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Following a trail of death from one planet to the next, renegade Hal Jordan faces Black Hand in a duel unlike any you've seen before! One wields a weapon mightier than a dozen Green Lantern rings. The other has the power to turn entire planets to stone. Both will be tested to their limits -- and beyond.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
GREEN LANTERN: THE LOST ARMY #5
Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Javi Pina, cover by Guillem March.
John Stewart desperately tries to keep his small band of Lanterns alive. And if they're going to make their way home, they will have to team up with some of their deadliest former foes!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
JUSTICE LEAGUE #45
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Francis Manapul, variant cover by Szymon Kudranski.
The "Darkseid War" continues as the second wave of war begins with "Darkseid War: Gods and Men"! Writer Geoff Johns is joined by superstar artist Francis Manapul for this special issue featuring the all-new, all-powerful Justice League! In the aftermath of the cataclysmic events of Justice League #44, members of the League have gained great power -- the power of Gods! -- but at a great price. And that price may be their destruction, unless Wonder Woman and Mister Miracle can help the League escape the curse of the New Gods and hold on to their humanity.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN -- BATMAN #1
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin, cover by Franics Manapul.
As the Darkseid War rages on, Batman's role in Gotham City- -- and the world -- alters drastically as he's forced to accept his new role as a God of Knowledge.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN -- THE FLASH #1
Written by Rob Williams, art by Jesus Merino, cover by Francis Manapul.
The Flash is forced to take on the role of the Black Racer, harbinger of death! But can anyone escape this unlikely grim reaper?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN -- GREEN LANTERN #1
Written by Tom King, art by Evan Shaner, cover by Francis Manapul.
With the Green Lantern Corps threatened by a strange extinction-level event on Oa, only Hal Jordan and John Stewart remain to save the Corps- -- and themselves -- from joining Darkseid's army forever!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 4.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN -- SUPERMAN #1
Written by Francis Manapul, art by Bong Dazo, cover by Francis Manapul.
Evolving into a God of Strength, Superman has become an angry, violent brute. But what unlikely hero can save him?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 4.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN -- LEX LUTHOR #1
Written by Francis Manapul, art by Bong Dazo, cover by Francis Manapul.
Lex Luthor has gained the power of a God, but his one failure continues to deny him the peace he craves -- and only a crazed Superman can help him get it!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 11.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN -- SHAZAM! #1
Written by Steve Orlando, art by Scott Kolins, cover by Francis Manapul.
A boy becomes an army of Gods! No longer does Billy Batson have access to the powers of the Old Gods. Now, he commands the combined might of Highfather, Mantis and other New Gods. But these Gods are not passive. And they will sooner destroy Billy than give up control of their power.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 11.
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #5
Written by Bryan Hitch, art by Bryan Hitch and Daniel Henriques, cover by Bryan Hitch, variant cover by Whilce Portacio.
With the League utterly defeated by Rao, only the failsafes devised by Batman can possibly save them now!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED #14
Written by Jeff Parker, art by Paul Pelletier and Rob Hunter, cover by Tony Harris.
"Warzone" continues as more long-lost DC heroes join the fray! What bizarre force is causing Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace and the Creature Commandos to fight the same, insane war over and over again, and how can the team of Stargirl, Batgirl, Steel, Robotman, and Vandal Savage set things right?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
JUSTICE LEAGUE 3001 #5
Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Skott Kolins, cover by Howard Porter.
There's a new Batman in town -- and the real Batman takes it upon himself to seek this imposter out. Plus, a new threat approaches our galaxy. Will the Justice League be prepared for it?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
LOBO #11
Written by Cullen Bunn and Frank Barberi, art by Robson Rocha, cover by Leonardo Manco.
On a mission from Sinestro, Lobo hunts the last of the Red Lanterns -- but will his involvement reignite the rage that fuels this deadly corps?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #5
Written by Rob Williams, art by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira, cover by Dan Panosian.
The Epiphany invasion plan kicks into high gear when the Martian moon Phobos falls into Earth's orbit, and Mr. Biscuits takes flight. And who is the strange old man wearing a tattered blanket tied around his neck like a cape, and what's his connection to J'onn J'onzz?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
MIDNIGHTER #5
Written by Steve Orlando, art by Stephen Mooney, cover by ACO.
Grayson and Midnighter have finally cornered the man selling the tech that was stolen from the God Garden! Unfortunately for them, he's saved all the best toys for himself! Somebody's not leaving Russia alive...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
NEW SUICIDE SQUAD #13
Written by Sean Ryan, art by Philippe Briones, cover by Juan Ferreyra, variant cover by Cary Nord.
New story begins! Task Force X tries to pick up the pieces after their harrowing mission against the League, and more questions are raised about the enigmatic Vic Sage.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
THE OMEGA MEN #5
Written by Tom King, art by Barnaby Bagenda, cover by Trevor Hutchinson.
In what may be their most atrocious act to date, the wretched Omega Men besiege the holy planet of Changralyn and take hostage its ruler, the wise and benevolent Space Pope Pontifix. Is there truly nothing sacred in the Vega System that these deadly outlaws cannot defile?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 7.
PREZ #5
Written by Mark Russell, art and cover by Ben Caldwell.
President Ross extricates herself from a civil war via the creative use of kitchen appliances! Meanwhile, a self-aware killer robot goes to church, and a couple of hippies escape Boss Smiley's gerbil cage.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
ALL STAR SECTION 8 #5
Written by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea, cover by Amanda Conner.
Sixpack learns the awful truth about his somewhat unlikely return to Gotham City, as a mysterious guide takes him beyond the bounds of life itself and into the mystical realms. Dogwelder receives a clue to his origins, and the rest of Section Eight begin to drift apart. But just when things are at their bleakest, it turns out that there's one more hero still to go...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 14.
SECRET SIX #7
Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Dale Eaglesham.
A new epic begins, and a major turning point in the life of Black Alice gets underway! With the world drained of all its arcane energies, the great mages of the DC Universe gather to learn who -- or what -- is responsible. The answer points to the Secret Six's most powerful member, and it's going to drag the team into unfamiliar territory: the realm of magic.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 21.
SINESTRO #16
Written by Cullen Bunn, art and cover by Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy, variant cover by Karl Kerschl.
The leader of the Sinestro Corps must travel to Earth to seek help from Black Adam, the one man who may be able to help Sinestro end his conflict with the Paling.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 28.
STARFIRE #5
Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Emanuela Lupacchino and Ray McCarthy, cover by Amanda Conner, variant cover by Guillem March.
Starfire and the hero known as Atlee must uncover the mystery of the creatures from beneath the earth! Our heroes can tackle a monster, no sweat, but how can they survive -- unemployment?!
