DC Comics In April 2011: DC Universe

[ENGLISH] DC Comics tells us: DC Comics In April 2011, Part 1: DC Universe – DC Universe Online Legends, Batman, Inc, War of The Green Lanterns, Batman: The Dark Knight, Batman, Brightest Day, Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman, Justice League of America, Superman, Green Arrow, Thunder Agents, Action Comics, Birds of Prey, Zatanna…

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GREEN LANTERN #65
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by DOUG MAHNKE and KEITH CHAMPAGNE
Cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT
1:10 Variant cover by GEORGE PEREZ
The “War of the Green Lanterns” takes a shocking turn! With the entire Green Lantern Corps against them, the four Earthborn GLs make a choice that will rank among the most memorable in GL history. But not all of them agree on what has to be done and what lines are to be crossed. Plus, the countdown to the live-action film continues with another exclusive look at the upcoming GREEN LANTERN movie!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #59
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
1:10 Variant cover by GEORGE PEREZ
As “War of the Green Lanterns” rages, Hal, Guy, John and Kyle fight on—but standing in their way is Kilowog, Salaak and all their comrades. Are they prepared to hurt their friends in order to save the Corps?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #9
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and CAM SMITH
Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
1:10 Variant cover by GEORGE PEREZ
As “War of the Green Lanterns” sweeps through April, Guy Gardner must deal with the painful consequences of GREEN LANTERN #65 and GREEN LANTERN CORPS #59. And check out George Pérez’s variant cover that connects to both GREEN LANTERN #65 and GREEN LANTERN CORPS #59 variants!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BRIGHTEST DAY #23-24
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI
Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO
Cover #23 by GARY FRANK
Cover #24 by DAVID FINCH
1:10 Variant Covers by IVAN REIS
It’s the beginning of the end as we head toward the epic conclusion to BRIGHTEST DAY! The mystery of the heroes’ return and the secrets of the white forest are revealed! Plus, Captain Boomerang draws closer to completing his mission! And at last, it’s Firestorm vs. Deadman!
And in the extra-sized issue #24, a new age for the DC Universe begins! A long shadow is cast across the world in a a finale that will have everyone talking! Twelve heroes and villains were resurrected, but that doesn’t mean it will remain that way as the new champion of Earth is chosen!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
#23 on sale APRIL 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T
#24 on sale APRIL 20 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US, RATED T

JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #23-24
Written by JUDD WINICK
Issue #23 art by FERNANDO DAGNINO
Issue #24 art by AARON LOPRESTI
Covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN
1:10 Variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
DC’s bi-weekly JUSTICE LEAGUE reaches its shocking conclusion!
In issue #23, WONDER WOMAN and the JLI find themselves face-to-face with the ultimate weapon Maxwell Lord has been planning since the beginning of GENERATION LOST. The world seems to be revolting against the human race. Can our heroes defeat Lord’s machinations?
And in the extra-sized issue #24, the final battle is here! But who will be the victor?
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
#23 on sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T
#24 on sale APRIL 27 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US, RATED T

GREEN ARROW #11
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art by DIOGENES NEVES, OCLAIR ALBERT and VICENTE CIFUENTES
Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI
1:10 Variant cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
As BRIGHTEST DAY reaches its stunning conclusion, the mystery of the forest is finally revealed, while Green Arrow faces his ultimate challenge, deciding once and for all if he can be a hero again. It’s all been leading to this!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T+

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #5-6
Written by MARV WOLFMAN and TONY BEDARD
Art by MIKE S. MILLER, ADRIANA MELO and HOWARD PORTER
Covers by ED BENES
In issue #5 of this twice-monthly epic, Brainiac’s attack on the JLA Watchtower is met with fierce resistance — but the tide turns when he reveals his true goal! And in the bleak, blasted future, Lex Luthor reveals his own plan for killing Brainiac . . . but at what cost to his “allies”?
And in issue #6, Luthor and his ragged team of future survivors take the fight to Brainiac in a final, desperate attempt to stop his invasion of Earth — but will it be enough? Back in the present day, a catastrophe takes place that will forever change the face of the DCU!
Issue #5 on sale APRIL 6
Issue #6 on sale APRIL 20
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

THE FLASH #12
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
1:10 Variant cover by GEORGE PEREZ
“The Road to Flashpoint” concludes as everything Barry Allen knows and cares about is lost. What is the Flashpoint? Find out in the upcoming FLASHPOINT #1!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #56
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art and cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
1:10 Variant cover by DAVID MACK
“The Rise of Eclipso” continues as the JLA and the villainous lord of darkness have a showdown on the dark side of the moon!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

ACTION COMICS #900
Written by PAUL CORNELL, RICHARD DONNER, DAVID GOYER, DAMON LINDELOF and more
Art by PETE WOODS, JESUS MERINO and more
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:5 Variant cover A by ADAM HUGHES
1:5 Variant cover B by ALEX ROSS
Superman returns to ACTION COMICS just in time for the title’s historic 900th issue, which clocks in at 100 pages! Everything Paul Cornell and Pete Woods have been building to over the last year culminates here in the ultimate Superman vs. Lex Luthor battle! But that’s not all – this story will lay the grounds for an insanely epic story coming out this summer in the pages of ACTION!
Plus, an incredible roster of guest talent help us celebrate this landmark issue, including the screenwriter of The Dark Knight, David Goyer; famed Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner; the co-creator of Lost, Damon Lindelof; and the creative team behind the hit DC UNIVERSE ONLINE game!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 27 • 96 pg, FC, $5.99 US, RATED T

SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #5
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art and cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
Picking up where March’s JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #55 left off, “Reign of Doomsday” amps up the danger as Supergirl and Batman are trapped aboard the Justice League satellite with Cyborg Superman and Doomsday — and both villians want to tear them limb from limb! A “who’s who” of the DCU shows up to aid in the battle, but there’s something different about Doomsday — something even the Justice League of America might not be prepared for! The story continues in this month’s SUPERBOY #6!
On sale APRIL 6 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US, RATED T

SUPERBOY #6
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by MARCO RUDY
Cover by EDDY BARROWS & J.P. MAYER
The epic “Reign of Doomsday” crossover hits SUPERBOY! How will the Kid of Steel defeat the monster that managed to kill the Man of Steel? And what is Doomsday’s ultimate goal in attacking all these members of the Super-family? The mysteries deepen as Act I of this story rockets towards its conclusion!
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BATMAN INCORPORATED #6
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
1:25 Variant cover by FRAZER IRVING
Man-of-Bats is a self-styled hero and community leader who protects his Sioux reservation from crime and disease. His son, Raven Red, can’t seem to keep his father’s often-embarrassing enthusiasm in check – and he dreams of escaping his father’s shadow to become a big time hero. But what happens when this homemade Dynamic Duo become the targets of a sophisticated, well-connected killer from the shadows? Can the intervention of Batman save them before it’s too late?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #5
Written by DAVID FINCH
Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE
David Finch’s brilliant take on Batman continues to explore the darker corners of Gotham City in this penultimate chapter of “Golden Dawn.” As The Dark Knight suffers one of his worst defeats, Jason Blood makes an unexpected move. With a surprise funeral and guest appearances by both Etrigan the Demon and Ragman, this series continues to heat up!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BATWOMAN #1
Written by J.H. WILLIAMS III and W. HADEN BLACKMAN
Art and Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III
1:10 Variant Cover by AMY REEDER
The multiple award-winning creative team of J.H. Williams III (DETECTIVE COMICS) and W. Haden Blackman (Star Wars, Force Unleashed) launch the first, chilling arc of the ongoing series fans have been clamoring for! In the 5-part “Hydrology,” Batwoman faces bizarre new challenges in her war against the dark underworld of Gotham and new trials in her personal life as Kate Kane. She quickly finds herself in the deep end facing truths about her past and her future. Who – or what – is stealing children from Gotham’s barrio, and for what twisted purpose? Can she train her cousin Bette Kane (a.k.a. Flamebird) as her new sidekick? How will she handle dark revelations about her father, Colonel Jacob Kane? How is she dealing with the supposed drowning of her sister, the villain known as Alice? And why is a certain government agency suddenly taking an interest in her? The road to the answers begins here!
Retailers: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. This issue will arrive in stores with two covers. See the retailer order form for details.
RESOLICIT • On sale APRIL 6 • 32 pg, $2.99, RATED T

BATMAN: EUROPA #4
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO & MATTEO CASALI
Art and cover by JOCK
1:10 Variant cover by LEE BERMEJO
Within the millennia-old walls of the Colosseum, in the ruins of the arena where gladiators fed the sand with their blood, the identity of the mysterious foe who infected Batman and The Joker will at last be revealed.
With his strength abandoning him, Batman must face a threat he may no longer be able to battle. Is Batman ready to pay the price for the cure to the Colossus virus – if it even exists? And what is the true role of The Joker in this sick game?
This grand finale of the all-star miniseries from writers Brian Azzarello and Matteo Casali features spectacular painted art by Jock (THE LOSERS)!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 27 • 4 of 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US, RATED T

RED ROBIN #22
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
In the first part of a 3-part crossover with GOTHAM CITY SIRENS and BATMAN this month, Gotham City faces final judgment as the Angels of Death seek to spare the city by finding one person who is without sin. After putting Red Robin through physical and emotional trials, have they found the city’s salvation? What is the one thing they learn about Tim Drake that might change their minds? Guest-starring Catwoman and Batman!
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #22
Written by PETER CALLOWAY
Art by ANDRES GUINALDO
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
In part 2 of this month’s 3-part crossover with RED ROBIN and BATMAN, the Angels of Death having sworn judgment on Gotham City, which they see as a modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah – but Gotham’s heroes are fighting back! And when secrets surface – secrets she’d rather kept hidden – Selina finds herself in the middle of a fight for the very existence of Gotham! Guest starring Batman and Ra’s al Ghul.
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BATMAN #709
Written by DAVID HINE
Art and Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
This month’s 3-part crossover with RED ROBIN and GOTHAM SIRENTS reaches its conclusion as Batman becomes Gotham City’s last hope! Can he help the city avoid a cleansing scourge? Will the Angels of Death find one good man whose soul is pure? And what is the tragic secret in Dick Grayson’s past that might doom Gotham? Guest-starring Red Robin, Catwoman and Ra’s al Ghul!
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

DETECTIVE COMICS #876
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by JOCK
“Hungry City,” part 2 of 2! When the carcass of a killer whale is discovered in the middle of Gotham City’s financial sector, Batman is thrown into a mystery the likes of which he’s never experienced – a mystery which soon brings the Dark Knight face-to-face with the terrifying new symbol of organized crime in Gotham!
On sale APRIL 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BATMAN & ROBIN #22
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by PATRICK GLEASON & MICK GRAY
Cover by PATRICK GLEASON
1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA
“Dark Knight, White Knight,” part three of three! As The White Knight makes his final, bright stand against the darkness and corruption of Gotham City, Batman and Robin find themselves trapped in a war of good and evil . . . but no matter who wins, the Dark Knight’s city will surely suffer!
Retailers please note: The contents of this issue were originally solicited for issue #19, but will now appear here. This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the retailer order form for more information.
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BATMAN BEYOND #4
Written by ADAM BEECHEN
Art by EDUARDO PANSICA and EBER FERREIRA
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Having their secret identity exposed is the worst nightmare of any hero who wears a mask – and that nightmare is coming true for Dick Grayson! Bruce and Terry still think they can put this genie back in the bottle, but only with the help of Max, Terry’s closest confidant and computer wunderkind. But Max has problems of her own – the kind that Terry can’t ever find out about – and Dick has his own ideas about how to protect himself!
On sale APRIL 6 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US, RATED T

BATMAN: ODYSSEY #8
Written by NEAL ADAMS
Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS
1:10 Black and white variant cover by NEAL ADAMS
Batman’s odyssey has brought him to the underworld, where The League of Assassins has been firmly established for decades! The League is liquidating its enemies to make way for the Sensei to take over his father’s kingdom, and after that, the world itself. But if Batman can’t conquer his inner demons and learn to save lives by taking them, he may forfeit the war to the League!
Retailers, please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the retailer order form for more details.
On sale APRIL 6 • 8 of 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US, RATED T

OUTSIDERS #39
Written by DAN DIDIO
Art by KEITH GIFFEN and SCOTT KOBLISH
Cover by PHILIP TAN
As Black Lightning’s team battles Geo-Force’s team, Batman emerges from the shadows. And all are left wondering: Who is Veritas?
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BATGIRL #20
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Batgirl + Proxy vs. Slipstream – Oracle = disaster! With Oracle out of the picture, Stephanie Brown and Wendy Harris throw everything their newly upgraded firewall has at superspeed villain Slipstream (including Batgirl’s new car). When the dust settles, will Team Batgirl be able to pick up the pieces?
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BIRDS OF PREY #11
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by PERE PEREZ
Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
It’s the FIRST DATE you’ve all been waiting for as Huntress and Catman make that long-threatened first attempt at romance . . . but can two hot-headed, red-blooded hunter-warriors on opposite sides of the law have a simple night out without trying to kill each other? Hint: No. No, they can’t.
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

SUPERMAN #710
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & CHRIS ROBERSON
Art by EDDY BARROWS and J.P. MAYER
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
1:10 Variant cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
In the latest chapter of “Grounded,” the recently returned Bruce Wayne stops by Salt Lake City to pay a little visit to Superma — excuse us, Clark Kent! Learn how a legendary friendship was born as Bruce and Clark revisit the previously untold tale of one of their earliest meetings in which the teenaged duo faced the menace of the immortal Vandal Savage!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US, RATED T

SUPERGIRL #63
Written by JAMES PEATY
Art by BERNARD CHANG
Cover by AMY REEDER & RICHARD FRIEND
Things are looking grim for Supergirl and friends as a treacherous new foe proves to be more powerful than they could have imagined! And if they’re going to win, Kara will have to come to terms with what it truly means to wear the “S” shield.
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #83
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by CHRISCROSS and MARC DEERING
Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
The penultimate chapter of “Sorcerer Kings” finds Batman, Doctor Occult, Detective Chimp and Klarion the Witchboy facing a magical Armageddon in the present as Superman is taken to meet the future Justice League at the Hall of Doom! How did things go so wrong — and can anything be done to stop it?
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

WONDER WOMAN #610
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI and PHIL HESTER
Art and cover by DON KRAMER and JAY LEISTEN
1:10 Variant cover by ALEX GARNER
Diana’s conflict with The Morrigan takes an unexpected turn when unlikely allies help her discover her true role as Wonder Woman – but Cheetah and company stand between Diana and her final test. As the old gods die away, only Diana’s inner strength can see her through the battle to come. But will it be enough?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

ADVENTURE COMICS #525
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by PHIL JIMENEZ & ANDY LANNING
Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
The “Legion Academy” arc by Paul Levitz (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) and Phil Jimenez (INFINITE CRISIS) continues. Starring Legionnaires in training, the team struggles with loyalty versus family . . . and the consequences are tragic.
On sale APRIL 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #12
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art and cover by YILDIRAY CINAR & WAYNE FAUCHER
On Colu, it’s a dogfight with Saturn Queen’s new Legion of Super-Villains! Continued from March’s LEGION OF SUPER-VILLAINS SPECIAL #1, the Legion discovers the destroyed Rock of Eternity . . . and it’s worse than anyone thought!
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

DOOM PATROL #21
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Art by MATTHEW CLARK
Cover by MATTHEW CLARK
In this spotlight issue, witness the past, present, and future of the Doom Patrol through the eyes of the only constant member of the team. Through all its reincarnations, through all his remodelings – you can’t have a Doom Patrol without Cliff “Robotman” Steele!
On sale APRIL 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BOOSTER GOLD #43
Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J.M. DEMATTEIS
Art and cover by CHRIS BATISTA and RICH PERROTTA
Coming to grips with all he’s seen and done, Booster Gold makes the biggest decision of all times – do it for the glory . . . or just do it. Is this the start of a new Booster?
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

DOC SAVAGE #13
Written by J.G. JONES
Art by QING PING MUI
Cover by J.G. JONES
It’s the start of “Raise The Khan,” a globetrotting six-issue arc written by artist (and Doc Savage fan) extraordinaire J.G. Jones! When is a mummy not a mummy? When it’s neither dead nor Egyptian, for starters. So what was a nearly unstoppable bruiser in bandages doing attacking the Egyptian wing of the Met in New York, and taking Johnny hostage on the streets of Cairo?
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

THE SPIRIT #13
Written by DAVID HINE
Art by MORITAT
Cover by LADRÖNN
It was a love at first sight when the cartel’s assassin set eyes on Ellen Dolan, his target’s daughter – though the feeling isn’t exactly mutual! But you know what they say about love: If at first you don’t succeed, kidnap your intended and build a perfect mechanical simulacrum!
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

FIRST WAVE SPECIAL #1
Written by JASON STARR
Art by PHIL WINSLADE
Cover by J.G. JONES
1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA
New York kingpin Shonder Zeev isn’t scared of going to war against the ruthless Central American cartels – but he is terrified of one man: Richard Benson, The Avenger! The mastermind behind Justice Inc. has decided it’s time for Zeev to fall – so why are Doc Savage and The Bat Man trying to prop him up? It’s a 30-page epic from Jason Starr, writer of the JUSTICE INC. co-feature, and artist Phil Winslade!
One-shot • On sale APRIL 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US, Rated T

JONAH HEX #66
Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by FIONA STAPLES
The people of Casket Canyon seemed so excited to have Jonah Hex for dinner. That’s because he doesn’t suspect that he’s supposed to be the main course! With a horrific snowstorm brewing outside and hungry cannibals at the door, Jonah Hex finds himself with one foot in the grave and the other on the dining-room table. And if the cannibals don’t kill him, the cold will! Featuring the work of up and coming artist Fiona Staples (NORTH 40)!
On sale APRIL 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T+

FREEDOM FIGHTERS #8
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAY
Art by TRAVIS MOORE & TREVOR SCOTT
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
The startling conclusion to “American Nightmare” as The Jester’s hidden motivations are brought to light – along with the insidious purpose of the Confederate weapon of mass destruction. Will the Freedom Fighters succeed in protecting the nation, or are our days of freedom at an end?
On sale APRIL 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

JLA 80-PAGE GIANT 2011 #1
Written by ADAM GLASS, MARC BERNARDIN, FRANK MASTROMAURO, JOE PRADO, ROBERTO CRUZ and others
Art by IG GUARA, SCOTT MCDANIEL, TONY SHASTEEN, EMANUAELA LUPACCHINO and others
Cover by STANTLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
As the team faces Eclipso in the the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, Adam Glass, producer/writer for TV’s Supernatural, joins other talents to take us on a journey revealing key battles between the World’s Greatest Heroes and mystical, hellish beings, including the Demon, Zatanna – and an object that could blackened the heroes’ very souls.
One-shot • On sale APRIL 6 • 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US, RATED T

JSA ALL-STARS #17
Written by MATTHEW STURGES
Art and cover by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II
History has gone awry, and only one member of the JSA All-Stars can put it right: The Prince! Who’s that, you say? He’s not a member of the JSA All-Stars? That’s what they thought, too! He claims his father’s archnemesis has altered the past to prevent him from ever being born . . . but how can he prove it to the All-Stars? And what is his ultimate goal?
On sale APRIL 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #50
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art by HOWARD CHAYKIN and more
Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
1:10 Variant cover by DARWYN COOKE
We’re celebrating the fiftieth issue with an extra-sized spectacular and a roster of artists you won’t want to miss! The team must explore a bizarre and fantastic underworld found beneath Monument Point . . . with the help of the one and only Challengers of the Unknown! And why was Senator Eagin out to get the JSA during the long-ago witch hunts against the mystery men?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 20 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US, RATED T

POWER GIRL #23
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art and cover by SAMI BASRI
You might think Power Girl and Superman would be more than up to the task of taking down a few dozen dinosaurs – but we forgot to mention they were magic dinosaurs. The kind that spontaneously grow wings. And shoot lasers from their eyes. Under ordinary circumstances, they’d turn to Zatanna for help – but it looks like she’s the one who summoned the dinos in the first place! What’s going on here?
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

R.E.B.E.L.S #27
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art by CLAUDE ST. AUBIN and SCOTT HANNA
Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
The behemoth known as Tribulus is unleashed in a last-ditch gambit to save team leader Vril Dox from the mind-slavery of Starro the Conqueror. Can the combined might of Lobo, Adam Strange, Starfire and Captain Comet be enough to stop Starro’s latest bid for conquest?
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

SECRET SIX #32
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by J. CALAFIORE
Cover by DANIEL LUVISI
In chapter two of the three-part epic “The Darkest Horse,” the team finds out the terrible conditions required to use a “Get Out of Hell Free” card that allows them to retrieve the body and soul of a fallen loved one! But who has the card, and who do they want to bring back from Hell itself?
On sale APRIL 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T+

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #6
Written by NICK SPENCER
Art by CAFU & BIT
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
The first arc of the series everyone’s talking about comes to a dramatic conclusion as the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents attempt to deal with the fallout from last issue’s startling events! Featuring a thrilling, no-holds-barred battle royal between T.H.U.N.D.E.R. and Spider! It’s an issue so fantastic, you’ll want to burn your copy, erase your own memory and buy it all over again!
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US, RATED T

TEEN TITANS #94
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art and cover by NICOLA SCOTT & DOUG HAZLEWOOD
The Teen Titans have a new ally in Solstice – and just in time, too, as the team finds itself trapped in a lost kingdom and attacked by the demonic hordes that dwell there. But the real question is: Who kidnapped Wonder Girl and Solstice’s parents – and why? With Solstice as their guide, the Teen Titans are going to be challenged as never before!
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

TITANS #34
Written by ERIC WALLACE
Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO
While Deathstroke and the Titans contend with Drago on the other side of the globe, Osiris attempts to calm his sister, Isis. Returned from her entrapment in stone, Isis is confronted with a world falling apart all around her. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes – is it her doing, or is it part of something bigger?
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US,
RATED T+

WEIRD WORLDS #4
Written by KEVIN VANHOOK, AARON LOPRESTI and KEVIN MAGUIRE
Art by JERRY ORDWAY, AARON LOPRESTI and KEVIN MAGUIRE
Cover by ERIC POWELL
Lobo just had to fight his way off the planet of Phu’Barr – so why is he turning right back around? Tanga, meanwhile, has the opposite problem – she’s gotta fight just to stay on the planet she’d like to call home! And Garbage Man is learning some unsettling things about his chemical makeup… it’s just a shame he had to get his arm bitten off in order to figure it out!
On sale APRIL 6 • 4 of 6 • 40 pg, FC $3.99 US, RATED T

XOMBI #2
Written by JOHN ROZUM
Art and cover by FRAZER IRVING
David Kim has a choice: Join his companions in battle against a horde of murderous creatures or abandon them to their fates while he sets off alone to tackle escaped killer James Church. Plus: Nuns with guns!
On sale APRIL 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

ZATANNA #12
Written by PAUL DINI
Art by JAMAL IGLE
Cover by ADAM HUGHES
Zatanna’s struggle against the newly rejuvenated Brother Night continues, and his scorched-earth approach has her reconsidering where she draws the line in dealing with her foes . . . and what else she can do to protect the world of the mundane from the world of the magical!
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T+

DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN – ARKHAM #1
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL, ALAN GRANT and PAUL GRIST
Art by CURT SWAN, JOHN DELL, RICK TAYLOR, FRANK TERAN, CARL CRITCHLOW, KOI TURNBULL and DAN DAVIS
Cover by GEORGE PEREZ
Don’t miss this collection of classic, creepy tales of Arkham Asylum, wrenched from the pages of BATMAN CHRONICLES #6, BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM – TALES OF MADNESS #1, BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES #1 and JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ARKHAM #1!
On sale APRIL 13 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES – LEGION OF THE DAMNED
Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING
Art and cover by OLIVIER COIPEL and ANDY LANNING
With the hardcover collection of LEGION LOST coming in June, DC Comics collects the tale that led into that space-spanning epic: LEGION OF THE DAMNED, originally published in LEGIONNAIRES #78-79 and LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #123-124.
Featuring spectacular art by Olivier Coipel, the story begins as Cosmic Boy, Brainiac 5 and other heroes return to Earth, only to find it dominated by the alien race known as the Blight. How can the team stop these alien invaders when they’re being picked off one by one?
On sale APRIL 20 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: NINJA BOY #1
Written by ALE GARZA and ALLEN WARNER
Art by ALE GARZA and DAN NORTON
Cover by ALE GARZA
Return to mystic, ancient Japan in this special reprint of NINJA BOY #1-4!
Trained by the Mugen ninja clan, young Nakio dreams of becoming something more – until he fails in his first mission. Now, he must overcome Mantis Gods, Spider Queens, and black magic to find those who will battle by his side…that is, if master assassins Zensho and Raishu don’t catch him first!
On sale APRIL 20 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

VERTIGO RESURRECTED: HELLBLAZER – BAD BLOOD #1
Written by JAMIE DELANO
Art by PHILIP BOND and WARREN PLEECE
Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS
In this reprint of the four-issue BAD BLOOD miniseries, it’s the year 2025. The British monarchy is on its last legs, and John Constantine is still alive and kicking, though he has forsaken the world of magic. But that’s all about to change when John’s friend Dolly finds herself held captive on a reality TV show about how she’s the last surviving heir to the throne.
Various pro- and anti-royalist forces plot out the show’s cliffhanger ending with Dolly’s life hanging in the balance. But Constantine is in for an even bigger surprise when he finds out that Dolly is pregnant with his child, and it’s up to the old mage to decide the course of England’s future – and whether to crown his own offspring.
On sale APRIL 6 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US • MATURE READERS

BATGIRL: THE FLOOD TP
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by LEE GARBETT and TREVOR SCOTT
Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
A string of bizarre, technology-based suicides gets the attention of both Batgirl and Oracle for very different reasons in these tales from BATGIRL #9-14! The two heroes soon realize that they’re targets of The Calculator, a nefarious villain bent on revenge against Oracle.
On sale MAY 18 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

BATMAN: LONG SHADOWS TP
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art by ED BENES, MARK BAGLEY and ROB HUNTER
Cover by J.G. JONES
Can the new Batman maintain his grip on Gotham City’s criminal element?
With Bruce Wayne gone in the wake of BATMAN: R.I.P., Dick Grayson — formerly known as both Robin and Nightwing — becomes the new Batman in this new title collecting BATMAN #687-691. And it’s not long before the city’s criminals put him to the test!
With the Penguin intent on becoming Gotham’s new crime kingpin and Two-Face waging a war of his own, how can any hero, let alone one who’s just stepped into his role, stop them? It won’t be easy – especially since he also has to round up a posse of escaped Arkham Asylum inmates.
On sale MAY 4 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

BATMAN: THE STREETS OF GOTHAM – HUSH MONEY TP
Written by PAUL DINI
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
How will the police feel about Gotham City’s new Dark Knight — and can he control the crime in Gotham the way the old Batman did? Commissioner Gordon’s about to find out as he teams with the new Batman to combat the Firefly in this title collecting BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #1-4, DETECTIVE COMICS #852 and BATMAN #685.
On sale MAY 11 • 144 PG, FC, $14.99 US

BATMAN: HUSH UNWRAPPED DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art and cover by JIM LEE
A new, unprecedented edition of the classic Batman epic featuring the art of comics superstar Jim Lee in pencil form for the first time ever, giving comics connoisseurs the chance to study a true master of the form at his best!
This amazing new hardcover presents Jim Lee’s artwork in pencil form, with lettering and in black and white.
Relive the thrilling mystery of the best-selling BATMAN: HUSH from BATMAN #608-619 as The Dark Knight sets out to discover the identity of a mysterious mastermind using The Joker, The Riddler, Ra’s al Ghul and the Dark Knight’s other enemies – and allies – as pawns in a plan to wreak havoc.
Retailers: This item is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
RESOLICIT • On sale JUNE 22 • 320 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $39.99 US

DEADMAN VOL. 1 TP
Written by ARNOLD DRAKE, JACK MILLER and NEAL ADAMS
Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, NEAL ADAMS and GEORGE ROUSSOS
Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Master comics artist Neal Adams illustrates the original adventures of deceased, revenge-driven hero Deadman, one of the heroes of BRIGHTEST DAY, from STRANGE ADVENTURES #205-213.
These are the stories that introduced costumed high-wire performer Boston Brand, who is assassinated by an unknown marksman in his first adventure, only to return when mysterious deity called Rama Kushna gives him a mission: find his murderer!
On sale MAY 11 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US

FIRST WAVE HC
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by RAGS MORALES and PHIL NOTO
Cover by J.G. JONES
Doc Savage, struggling with the loss of his father, has been blind to the advances of an evil cabal bent on world domination – until now. Central City’s mysterious Spirit has caught wind of their plans as well. But whose side have the Blackhawks chosen? What is the Red Right Hand? And where is The Batman?
This can’t-miss pulp fiction hardcover features FIRST WAVE #1-6 and BATMAN/DOC SAVAGE #1.
On sale JUNE 22 • 256 pg, FC, $29.99 US

GREEN LANTERN: BRIGHTEST DAY HC
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by DOUG MAHNKE, SHANE DAVIS and CHRISTIAN ALAMY
Cover by DOUG MAHNKE
Exploding out of BLACKEST NIGHT comes the next exciting chapter in the Green Lantern mythos: “New Guardians,” from issues #53-62 of the hit series!
Forced to band together during the rise of the Black Lanterns, Hal Jordan, Sinestro, Carol Ferris, Saint Walker, Atrocitus, Indigo-1 and Larfleeze must agree to disagree if their next mission is to succeed. But when one of the strangest beings from Green Lantern’s past returns, the future of the Lanterns and the universe at large once again falls into question.
On sale JUNE 15 • 256 pg, FC, $22.99 US

INFINITY INC.: THE GENERATIONS SAGA VOL. 1 HC
Written by ROY THOMAS and DANN THOMAS
Art by JERRY ORDWAY, MIKE MACHLAN, TONY DEZUNIGA, DON NEWTON, TODD MCFARLANE and others
Cover by JERRY ORDWAY
Shunned by their parents and mentors in the Justice Society of America, Infinity, Inc. is a team made up of the best and brightest new heroes from the next generation of DC Comics.
Collected at last from INFINITY INC. #1-4, ALL-STAR SQUADRON #25-26 and ALL-STAR SQUADRON ANNUAL #2, INFINITY INC. follows the adventures of the Justice Society of America’s sons and daughters as they pick up the role of crime-fighters from their parents. Denied membership by the JSA, the young cast of Infinity Inc. decides to train themselves – including heroes Power Girl, Huntress, Jade, Obsidian, Nuklon and more!
On sale JUNE 22 • 192 pg, FC, $39.99 US

SUPERBOY: THE BOY OF STEEL TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Superboy is back — and he can’t wait to jump back into his life in these tales from ADVENTURE COMICS #0-3 and 5-6, plus a tale from SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2009. But which life will it be? Conner makes a beeline for the greatest place on Earth: Smallville. While Conner reunites with his former girlfriend, Wonder Girl, Lex Luthor and Brainiac form a partnership that will cause havoc throughout the
DC Universe.
On sale MAY 11 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE EARLY YEARS TP
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by KEVIN SHARPE and MARLO ALQUIZA
Cover by SCOTT CLARK and DAVE BEATY
Witness new retellings of Superboy’s first meeting with Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy and Lightning Lad as they bring him into the future in these tales from ADVENTURE COMICS #515-520. How will The Boy of Steel handle it when he learns of his destiny as the World’s Greatest Super Hero? Plus, don’t miss the funeral of Legion benefactor R.J. Brande, who has a few surprises in his will.
On sale MAY 18 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

LEGION LOST HC
Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING
Art by OLIVIER COIPEL, PASCAL ALIXE and ANDY LANNING
Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
The Legion of Super-Heroes finds itself stranded in a distant galaxy, on the home planet of the vicious alien race known as the Progeny, in this new hardcover collecting the cult favorite 12-issue epic. While some of our heroes struggle to repair their damaged spaceship, the rest attempt to forge an alliance with the peaceful Kwai. But can the Legion help the Kwai defeat their oppressors and still make their way back home to Earth?
On sale JUNE 15 • 296 pg, FC, $39.99 US

WONDER WOMAN: ODYSSEY VOL. 1 HC
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI and PHIL HESTER
Art by DON KRAMER, MICHAEL BABINSKI, EDUARDO PANSICA, ALLAN GOLDMAN and JAY LEISTEN
Cover by ALEX GARNER
Wonder Woman gets a new costume in this start to bestselling writer J. Michael Straczynski’s run on the iconic character’s series, collected from issues #600-606.
Diana must track down the truth behind what’s happened to her timeline and face the biggest stunner of all: Who destroyed Paradise Island? All bets are off as Wonder Woman embarks on an odyssey to find her past, getting a new costume, a new set of foes, and a new tone from the ground up!
On sale JUNE 1 • 168 pg, FC, $22.99 US

THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS TP
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, MATTHEW STURGES, BRANDON JERWA, JOHN ROZUM and ERIC TRAUTMANN
Art by TOM DERENICK, ROGER ROBINSON and others
Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
J. Michael Straczynski and a host of top comics writers present The Shield, The Web, The Hangman and others are reinvented for a new era in this exciting new collection featuring RED CIRCLE: THE HANGMAN #1, RED CIRCLE: INFERNO #1, RED CIRCLE: THE WEB #1, RED CIRCLE: THE SHIELD #1 and THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS SPECIAL!
On sale MAY 18 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US

JONAH HEX: NO WAY BACK TP
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by TONY DEZUNIGA
Discover how Jonah Hex’s upbringing transformed him into the justice-thirsty vigilante he became. Legendary Hex artist Tony DeZuniga returns to illustrate a new, archetypal epic written by the acclaimed HEX team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. This heartbreaking, brutal original graphic novel is set against the unforgiving landscape of the Wild West and delves into Hex’s painful past.
On sale MAY 4 • 136 pg, FC, $14.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 6 TP
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, J.M. DEMATTEIS and BILL LOEBS
Art by ADAM HUGHES, BILL WILLINGHAM and others
Cover by ADAM HUGHES
Collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #31-35 and JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE #7-11! The two teams team up to face the threat of – vampires in the Balkans?
On sale MAY 25 • 240 pg, FC, $24.99 US

SECRET SIX: THE REPTILE BRAIN TP
Written by GAIL SIMONE and PAUL CORNELL
Art by J. CALAFIORE and PETE WOODS
Cover by DANIEL LUVISI
Catman’s past crawls back to haunt him when three men kidnap his long-lost son. His Secret Six teammates come to his aid, leaving a bloody trail of vengeance behind them. Will they be too late to save the only person Catman cares about? Find out in these stories from SECRET SIX #25-29 and ACTION COMICS #897!
On sale MAY 4 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

PLANETARY/BATMAN DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Art and cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Planetary, the archaeologists of the unknown, cross paths with Batman on the trail of a killer in this new, Deluxe Edition hardcover.
When Planetary — Jakita Wagner, Elijah Snow and the Drummer — travel to Gotham City, they mean business. Wagner, Snow and the Drummer track an amoral killer to Gotham City, prepared for battle.
What they aren’t prepared for is the Dark Knight! Of course, Batman doesn’t exist on the same Earth as Planetary, which means the killer has worked in some very strange ways! Now the killer’s reality-distorting technology is pulling, twisting and shifting the heroes through untold versions of Gotham City – and Batman!
This new hardcover also features Warren Ellis’s script for this story.
On sale JUNE 1 • 96 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $22.99 US

JSA ALL-STARS: GLORY DAYS TP
Written by MATTHEW STURGES
Art by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II, HOWARD PORTER and ART THIBERT
Cover by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II
The Justice Society of America spinoff group barely survived their first mission alone! Luckily, their no-nonsense stance on justice carried them through, and now they’re investigating a bizarre drug cartel consisting of genetically altered jungle animals that’ll lead the All-Stars into a confrontation with actual gods and goddesses. Collected from issues #7-13!
On sale MAY 18 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US