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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018DC COMICS FOR JANUARYDC UNIVERSE TITLESACTION COMICS #1006
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Ryan Sook, variant cover by Francis Manapul.
The Red Cloud sets her sights on someone close to Superman, but how can the Man of Steel stop a villain he can't touch? As the invisible mafia controlling Metropolis' underworld steps more into the light, its leader finally stands revealed with a secret that will have massive implications for Superman and Clark Kent!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
ACTION COMICS #1007
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Steve Epting, variant cover by Patrick Gleason.
The Kobra Cult conspiracy ensnares Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen, drawing the attention of the Man of Steel. But be careful, Superman--there's more lurking in the shadows of Metropolis than just a snake cult.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS #5
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Scott Godlewski, cover by Dan Mora.
The Super Sons are lost in time and space! On the run from the Gang and trapped on the Planet of Secrets and Mystery, Superboy and Robin have lost everything and gotten a glimpse of how their tomorrows may end. When the planet's mysterious creator returns for his broken creation, the boys find out that tomorrow sucks as much as yesterday!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
AQUAMAN #44
Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, art and cover by Robson Rocha and Daniel Henriques, variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
Aquaman no more! Still reeling from the stunning events of last issue, the onetime Sea King becomes obsessed with finding the mysterious redheaded woman from his vision. But where to even start? Don't worry, Arthur: that mysterious redhead is looking for you, too, as Mera begins the hunt for her missing mate. Amnesiac Atlanteans, redheaded mermaids and more, all on a collision course inside the mysterious town called Unspoken Water.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
BATGIRL #30
Written by Mairghread Scott, art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Norm Rapmund, variant cover by Joshua Middleton.
You can take the Batgirl out of Gotham City, but you can't take Gotham out of the Batgirl! Politics gets personal as the race for Congress in Gotham City heats up, leading to civil unrest in Barbara's new neighborhood -- as a new villain begins to make themselves known!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
BATGIRL #31
Written by Mairghread Scott, art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Norm Rapmund, variant cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.
It's Batgirl for Congress! Plus, masked assassins and awkward exes! Barbara Gordon volunteers to campaign for an up-and-coming reformer candidate who wants to take on the GCPD. That puts Barbara in a tough spot against her father--police commissioner James Gordon. And just when things couldn't get any more awkward, a former flame reenters Barbara's life. Personal angst and a masked super-villain hunting a mystery target. It's gonna be a long day, Babs.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
BATMAN #62
Written by Tom King, art by Travis Moore, cover by Tony S. Daniel, variant cover by Frank Miller.
What happened to the boy who wanted to be Bruce Wayne? The young criminal mastermind orchestrate his own parents' deaths to emulate his hero and was carted off to Arkham when Batman exposed his crimes, but that is not the end of the story. Tom King reteams with Nightwing artist Travis Moore to create a sequel to their masterpiece of dark horror from Batman #38.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
BATMAN #63
Written by Tom King, art and cover by Mikel Janin, variant cover by Tony S. Daniel.
There are strange goings-on in the dark alleys of Gotham City, mysteries that will require a different skill set than the Caped Crusader's if he's going to stop the whole city from succumbing to the darkness. John Constantine, the Hellblazer, is a person with just those skills--but after the events of "The Witching Hour," is Constantine in any condition to help the Dark Knight Detective?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
BATMAN BEYOND #27
Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, cover by Pasqual Ferry, variant cover by Dave Johnson.
The Clown Prince of Crime amasses his own army, and there might not be enough of Batman and Robin left to stop them. The only thing more dangerous than The Joker is a city full of weaponized Jokerz being pointed at Gotham, led by the Clown Prince himself! With his old nemesis firmly back in play, retiree Bruce Wayne becomes obsessed with bringing him down. But does he have enough in the Bat-tank? And what happens when Gotham's terrified citizens start backing The Joker's play?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
BATMAN BEYOND #28
Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, cover by Pasqual Ferry, variant cover by Chris Stevens.
The Joker prepares to deliver his fatal punchline: everything and the kitchen sink hits the fan for Batman and Robin, and even with Dick Grayson's help, the Dynamic Duo of tomorrow and Bruce Wayne may not stand a chance. Will Joker turn Terry's brother into the new Jason Todd? Is now a good time for Terry and Bruce to clash? And why are Neo-Gothamites cheering on the Clown Prince? Will anyone survive "The Final Joke"?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #2
Written by Bryan Hill, art by Dexter Soy, cover by Tyler Kirkham, variant cover by Otto Schmidt.
Sofia Barrera is on the run from an enforcer for the Ark, the program that gave her powers--but in the process, she's fallen into the hands of the mystery man called Kaliber! He claims he wants to protect her...but who's paying his bill? And is Katana already questioning Black Lightning's leadership on their very first mission? Or is she just pushing him in a direction he's not willing to go?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #2
Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Jock, variant cover by Ben Oliver.
After the shocking ending of issue #1, a ticking clock sets Batman on a trail throughout the different realities of the Multiverse. He starts to see all the iterations of his life, and what could have been...but more importantly, Bruce Wayne begins to deduce that his current life is somehow wrong, and that all the mistakes he's made are somehow connected. Meanwhile, the Batman Who Laughs raises the curtain on his second act, pulling out the big guns to break into Arkham Asylum...enter one of the most punishing Batmen of the Dark Multiverse: the Grim Knight!
32 pages, $4.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
BATMAN: KINGS OF FEAR #6
Written by Scott Peterson, art and cover by Kelley Jones.
The epic finale! Batman must battle Scarecrow and his own mind to save Gotham City. If he doesn't, Scarecrow will turn Gotham and everything else Batman believes in into a nightmarish hellscape!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
CATWOMAN #7
Written, art and cover by Joelle Jones, variant cover by Ben Oliver.
What's a cat burglar to do? When things went bad for her in Gotham, Selina Kyle picked up stakes and moved to set up a new life in Villa Hermosa. Things went about as well as they could for an international super-criminal, particularly now that Catwoman has established herself as a major player in her new town. Too bad the past always has a way of catching up with you. Gotham comes to Catwoman in the form of the Penguin, fresh from his most recent tussle with Batman, and he's not just looking to horn in on Selina's new scheme; he comes bearing hot goss about everything--and everyone--Selina tried to leave behind.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
THE CURSE OF BRIMSTONE #10
Written by Justin Jordan, art by Eduardo Pansica, cover by Philip Tan.
With Joe completely taken over by Brimstone, will Annie be the next person to land in his line of fire? Reeling from her brother Joe's loss, Annie finds herself in a dark place, which only gets darker when her serial killer suitor, Wandering Jack, crosses her path once more. Trapped in Jack's mind games, Annie comes close to going over a fateful edge against another supernatural foe. But just when all seems lost, help arrives from an unlikely--and unholy--source.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
THE CURSE OF BRIMSTONE ANNUAL #1
Written by Justin Jordan, art by Mike Perkins, backupart by Denys Cowan and Don Hudson, cover by Philip Tan.
Brimstone and Annie are called to help prevent a cult from bringing their god to life via a sacrificial ritual...by none other than John Constantine! Then, explore the origins of Wandering Jack. Plus, witness some of the supernatural deals the Salesman has made throughout the ages. (When you bargain with the devil, prepare to be burned, people!)
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
DAMAGE #13
Written by Robert Venditti, art and cover by Aaron Lopresti.
Damage gets a new home: the Hall of Justice! The Justice League takes in former super-soldier Ethan Avery after their clash from last ish, and looks to train him to better use his powers. The lovefest ends quickly, though, when the League's tactics cause Ethan to have flashbacks to the military experiments that transformed him into Damage. Batman may be the World's Greatest Detective, but it might take more than a big brain to stop a power-house like Damage from setting his own path. And oh, what a path he chooses! Enter Damage: monster hunter!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
DEATHSTROKE #39
Written by Christopher Priest, art by Carlo Pagulayan, Fernando Pasarin, Jason Paz, cover by Tyler Kirkham, variant cover by Dave Johnson.
Slade is back in Arkham after his Zeta Beam jaunt to the planet Pulor...but did he ever actually leave? Is the alien invasion just a delusion? And who is this faux Deathstroke running around? A deep dive into Slade's psyche, just in time to watch him lose his mind!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
DETECTIVE COMICS #995
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Dough Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, variant cover by Mark Brooks.
Alfred Pennyworth...attacked at the Wayne mansion! Who's hunting those closest to Batman? The monstrous shadow creature plaguing Gotham City gains the upper hand when two of the Dark Knight's most ardent allies fall prey to the violent vendetta. Will those tragedies send Batman over the edge? Good thing he's on his way to Arkham Asylum--but will he investigate a murder, or get incarcerated in a padded cell?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
DETECTIVE COMICS #996
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Dough Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, variant cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
In the catacombs under Paris, Henri Ducard is not going to sit and wait for the death that's coming for everyone who helped to train Batman...he's going to wrestle it to the ground and put a bullet between its eyes! Good plan--but what if it just gets right back up? Can even Batman save him then?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
DETECTIVE COMICS #997
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Dough Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, variant cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
There's no man on Earth more convinced that he knows what makes Batman tick than Dr. Hugo Strange! Which makes him a natural target for the thing that's hunting Batman, unless Batman gets there first!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
DOOMSDAY CLOCK #9
Written by Geoff Johns, art, cover and variant cover by Gary Frank.
The series by reaches its most shocking chapter yet when the DC Universe collides with its greatest threat: Dr. Manhattan. But nothing is hidden from Manhattan, and the secrets of the past, present and future will rock the very foundation of the DC Universe.
32 pages, $4.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
ELECTRIC WARRIORS #3
Written by Steve Orlando, art and cover by Travel Foreman.
The revolution starts now! Inceptor accidentally digs too far into the memories of the Electric Warrior from Gil'Dishpan and uncovers a conspiracy at the heart of the Covenant. The planet games are meant to bring profit and keep the various peoples across the galaxies in check, rather than encourage peace and cooperation. If Inceptor can convince the other Warriors of what he's learned, it might just spark the revolution that will free a galaxy.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
THE FLASH #61
Written by Joshua Williamson, art by Christian Duce, cover by David Yardin, variant cover by Howard Porter.
Powerhouse looks to turn the Scarlet Speedster into a scarlet skid mark! The two Force wielders find themselves at odds when Alexa wants to overthrow the criminal government of Corto Maltese that's crushing her people. (Remember that locale from The Dark Knight Returns?) Barry must quash their beef and convince Powerhouse to join his Force Quest if he ever hopes to learn the secrets behind these new Force powers!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
THE FLASH #62
Written by Joshua Williamson, art by Christian Duce, cover by David Yardin, variant cover by Jae Lee.
The Flash tracks down a new user of the mysterious Sage Force, a young Zandarian spy named Bashir (a.k.a. Psyche), who's just starting to understand his newfound abilities. Here's hoping he's a quick study, because the Flash needs his help against the dual threat known as Gemini, who wants to steal both the Speed and Sage Forces! And whose side is Power-house on when the Strength Force agent shows up to flex her muscle?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
THE FLASH #63
Written by Joshua Williamson, art by and cover by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarragona, variant cover by Howard Porter.
It's two against one when Gemini tag-teams the Flash! The threat is doubled for the Scarlet Speedster when Gemini gets their hands on the Strength Force. But where's that leave Powerhouse? She and the Flash must ride or die together in order to get her super-strength back, but they'll have to survive a trip through the Strength Force first. Follow along in the Flash's footsteps on the next leg of his Force Quest!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
THE FLASH ANNUAL #2
Written by Joshua Williamson, art by and cover by Scott Kolins.
A Heroes in Crisis tie-in! In Barry's grief and guilt following Wally West's death at Sanctuary, he refuses to divulge the heartbreaking news to the rest of the Flash family until he's searched every corner of the globe for his former partner-- including inside the Speed Force itself. But his journey into the heart of all speedster powers inadvertently triggers the release of his long-lost ally Godspeed! And when Godspeed immediately races off to attack Kid Flash Wallace West, Barry must hunt his former friend and check in on his fellow speedsters. What is Godspeed planning and what does he want with the rest of the Flash Family? Can Barry protect everyone after he couldn't save Wally? With a heart-wrenching appearance from Wally's former sidekick, the recently returned Bart Allen, this annual is an absolute can't-miss for all Flash fans!
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
FREEDOM FIGHTERS #2
Written by Robert Venditti, art and cover by Eddy Barrows.
The Freedom Fighters go public in present-day Nazi America! It's been 50 years of fascist rule in the U.S. under Hitler and his heirs, and frankly, everyone's had enough. A new Freedom Fighters team makes a very public debut in hopes of rallying the people and re-igniting the long-dormant American spirit. Phantom Lady, Black Condor, Doll Girl and Human Bomb strike a blow against the Gestapo's Iron Police Force, but will it be enough to summon the long-lost Uncle Sam from retirement?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
GODDESS MODE #2
Written by Zoe Quinn, art and cover by Robbi Rodriguez.
Dragged violently into a secret world of monsters, magic, and metadata, Cassandra is asked to join the group of superpowered girls who saved her in their fight against the mysterious Daemons. But Cassandra has so many questions of her own to answer first -- Why was she attacked? What is the omnipotent Hermeticorp up to? And most importantly, who are these girls anyway?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
GREEN ARROW #48
Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, art by Javier Fernandez, cover by Kevin Nowlan, variant cover by Neal Adams.
Count Vertigo stages a jailbreak and turns Seattle into a surrealist maelstrom that threatens to consume the entire city. But when Ollie learns Vertigo's true motivations, the Emerald Archer's fragile psyche will be ripped to shreds. Is Ollie throwing himself into the hero game because of a death wish? Not if Black Canary has anything to sing about it.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
THE GREEN LANTERN #3
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Liam Sharp, variant cover by Jae Lee.
When the Earth goes up for sale on the alien black market, it's up to the Green Lantern Corps to bust up "The Slave Lords of the Stars" in the latest space saga from Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp! With the Justice League frozen by Gamma Gong tech, Earth ends up on the auction block, and Volgar Zo hosts a menagerie of the universe's deadliest despots and criminals: Steppenwolf, Queen Bee, the Dominators and much, much worse. Hal Jordan leads a squad of Lanterns into the fray--and someone's going to pay the ultimate price before this case gets closed.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
HARLEY QUINN #57
Written by Sam Humphries, art by John Timms, cover by Guillem March, variant cover by Julian Totino Tedesco.
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