DC in April 2008 (Part 1 – DCU)

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COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #4-1
Story by Paul Dini
Story consulting by Keith Giffen
4 script by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno & Rodney Ramos
3 script by Sean McKeever; art by Ron Lim & Mark McKenna
2 script by Sean McKeever; art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti
1 script by Paul Dini; art by Scott Kolins
Covers by Adam Kubert
The Great Disaster has occurred, and all hell breaks loose as all the storylines in COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS come to a climax, threatening Darkseid and Jimmy Olsen and Mary Marvel and the future of their Earth!
COUNTDOWN 4 on sale April 2
COUNTDOWN 3 on sale April 9
COUNTDOWN 2 on sale April 16
COUNTDOWN 1 on sale April 23
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #2
Written by Dan Jurgens & Ron Marz
Art by Jamal Igle & Victor Llamas
Cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
The fate of the Tangent Joker is revealed! And Green Lanterns from not one, but two worlds will be needed to shed light on the Tangent Superman’s path to dictatorship. Meanwhile, the Tangent world’s deadliest fighter risks her life to free her most powerful ally!
On sale April 16 • 2 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #8
Written by Steve Gerber and Matt Sturges
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong and Stephen Segovia
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Eclipso is once more bound to Bruce Gordon! Is Gordon arrogant enough to believe he can control this power in order to fix his own life? And speaking of lives that need fixing, there’s the new Dr. Fate and his journey to redemption!
On sale April 23 • 8 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #8
Written by Jim Starlin
Art and cover by Starlin & Art Thibert
This 8-part saga of cosmic proportions ends with the proverbial bang as the Fourth World is forever changed! Learn the final fates of Apokolips, New Genesis, Darkseid, Orion and all of the New Gods in this final issue — and see how it ties into the final issues of COUNTDOWN!
On sale April 23 • 8 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

DC/WILDSTORM: DREAMWAR #1
Written by Keith Giffen
Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott
Cover by Mike McKone
Variant Cover by Lee Garbett
The Midnighter and Grifter. Zealot and Deathblow. Superman and Wonder Woman.
Superman and Wonder Woman?
In this landmark miniseries by writer Keith Giffen (52), Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott (MIDNIGHTER), the Earth is being torn apart. So when DC Universe heroes begin appearing in the WildStorm Universe, it seems at first they might be the answer to all the problems. Until it becomes clear that they might just be the reason for all the problems. And the Justice League of America doesn’t know how they got here…or how to get back!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Mike McKone), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Lee Garbett). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 16 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TITANS #1
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver
A new team of Titans is born in the extra-sized first issue of a new ongoing monthly by Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN, GREEN ARROW, OUTSIDERS), Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund (SUPERGIRL, TEEN TITANS EAST SPECIAL)! Someone or something is continuing its attack on anyone who’s ever been a Titan, including Nightwing, Starfire, Donna Troy, Beast Boy and Raven. You won’t want to miss this new startling chapter in Titans history that may forge a new team from the ashes of old, dead friends. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

TEEN TITANS #58
Written by Sean McKeever
Cover by Barrows
Art by Eddy Barrows & Jimmy Palmiotti
Welcome to the mind of M’gann M’orzz, Miss Martian! It’s bad enough when the world you live in is alien to you, but when you have something inside you clawing to get out and destroying everything you stand for, that’s at least a little bit worse, right? Also: more of Clock King’s malefic machinations!
On sale April 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS: YEAR ONE #4
Written by Amy Wolfram
Art and cover by Karl Kerschl & Serge LaPointe
Continuing the exploration of the Teen Titans’ origins! Kid Flash has wanted to be in the spotlight and be the leader, and now with Robin on a mission for Batman, Wally West has his chance. Poor Teen Titans. They might not survive!
On sale April 30 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DC SPECIAL: RAVEN #2
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art and cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella
After facing Trigon you’d think Raven could face any threat,
but nothing has prepared her for high school cliques and bowling!
Plus: The power of the Medusa mask begins causing even deadlier
teenage angst.
On sale April 2 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #7
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Cliff Chiang
Team Arrow follows the trail of those responsible for
shooting Connor Hawke to London and finds out who was behind that heinous act.
On sale April 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #6
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Carlos Rodriguez & Bit
Cover by Doug Braithwaite
As the Outsiders perform a search-and-rescue mission for missing member Metamorpho, Batman and his team stumble into a terrifying conspiracy that begins at the edge of outer space…and goes far beyond!
On sale April 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #8
Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz
Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
“Blue and Gold” part 3! Booster and Beetle come face-to-face with the all-new, all-different Freedom Fighters as time continues to crash down around them. Can a makeshift super-team really stop Maxwell Lord and his O.M.A.C.s? Plus, the continuing evil machinations of Supernova and Black Beetle!
On sale April 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SALVATION RUN #6
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art and cover by Sean Chen & Walden Wong
This is it! The confrontation you wanted to see: Lex Luthor and the Joker go at it in brutal hand-to-hand combat to wrest control of the Hell Planet from each other. Plus, a shocking event that plays directly into Final Crisis! And this is all before things get really bad for our castaways. You don’t want to miss this issue!
On sale April 9 • 6 of 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BAT LASH #5
Written by Peter Brandvold & Sergio Aragones
Art by John Severin
Cover by Walter Simonson
Bat is desperate to find Dominique before her father sends her away. But here comes the cavalry: Two-Moons and his fellow Comanche warriors!
On sale April 16 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GOTHAM UNDERGROUND #7
Written by Frank Tieri
Art by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell Cover by Calafiore
It’s fireworks in Gotham City’s underground scene as Penguin’s troops take it straight to Tobias Whale’s front door — and Vigilante decides to take on both armies himself! Meanwhile, Nightwing is saved by a mysterious yet familiar benefactor! All of this, plus appearances by Batman, Robin and Commissioner Gordon!
On sale April 16 • 7 of 9 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #8
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Renato Arlem
Cover by Dave Johnson
The thrilling conclusion! Red Bee’s plan to control the world is put into motion. Will Uncle Sam and the rest of the Freedom Fighters be able to pull her back from the brink of insanity, or will she pay the ultimate price?
On sale April 30 • 8 of 8 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUICIDE SQUAD: RAISE THE FLAG #8
Written by John Ostrander Cover by John K. Snyder
Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs
Who really leads the Squad? The surviving Squad members make a final bid to salvage Operation Scarlet Tears as the rudderless Chemo blasts blindly through a strategic center in the Middle East! Who made it through the Dubai op to make the roster for Operation Salvation Run? It’s all in this action-packed conclusion!
On sale April 16 • 8 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #676
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and variant cover by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
Cover by Alex Ross
Are you ready for “Batman R.I.P.”?
Beginning the epic story that will change the legend of the Dark Knight forever! Everything in Grant Morrison’s groundbreaking run on Batman has been leading to this story, and nothing will ever be the same again.
Who will live? Who will die? Who will be Batman? The answers are sure to shock you in “Batman R.I.P.,” featuring artwork by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea and covers by Alex Ross.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN #675
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and variant cover by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalhaés
Cover by Alex Ross
It’s an oversized spectacular blowout action anniversary issue, as Kurt Busiek, gearing up for his insanely huge next project, brings his Superman run to a close! A three-way battle between Superman, Paragon and the forces of Daxam! The Earth-shattering threat of the all-new Galactic Golem! This one’s got it all, including a painted cover by new series cover artist Alex Ross and a variant by Renato Guedes.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalhaés). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 16 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #10
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee
& Scott Williams
Variant cover by Frank Quitely
Batgirl, Catwoman, Black Canary, and even Detective Gordon’s better half give Gotham a headache so big it’ll split the city in two!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee & Scott WIlliams), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Frank Quitely). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: DEATH MASK #1
Written by Yoshinori Natsume
Art and cover by Natsume
CMX. Acclaimed artist Yoshinori Natsume (Toguri) makes his American comics debut with this Prestige Format miniseries that presents an original Batman manga tale! There’s a new serial killer in Gotham, and he may have ties to the training Bruce Wayne acquired as a young man in Japan. Does the murderer know Bruce Wayne is the Batman?
On sale April 9 • 1 of 4 • 48 pg, B&W, $5.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #843
Written by Paul Dini
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs
Cover by Nguyen
A member of Gotham’s underground threatens the livelihood of the DCU’s resident magician, Zatanna! That is, until Batman decides to lend Zatanna a hand. Plus, an appearance by Scarface and the origin of the new Ventriloquist!
On sale April 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NIGHTWING #143
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Don Kramer & Christian Alamy
Cover by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
In an attempt to stop Dr. Kendall’s mad experiments with the dead, Nightwing and Robin head to a remote island hideaway to confront the doctor and his fiendish creations once and for all. The only obstacle in their way: The League of Assassins!
On sale April 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #173
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Chris Batista & Cam Smith
Cover by Freddie Williams II
Girl trouble doesn’t even begin to describe Robin’s situation when he finds himself caught between Violet and Spoiler! Meanwhile, the Peguin’s net is getting tighter, and all three of them might find themselves sleeping with the fishes…if another supermafioso on the scene doesn’t get to them first!
On sale April 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CATWOMAN #78
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
Catwoman’s way off the Hell Planet is set and ready to go, but first she’ll have to deal with the villains she’s crossed. And she’s crossed a lot of villains. Line forms to the left…let’s start with the bloodthirsty, claw-wielding, kill-happy Cheetah!
On sale April 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #16
Written by Tony Bedard
Art and cover by Rags Morales & Mark Farmer
Concluding the 4-part « Wrath Child » adventure! All is revealed about the mysterious return of one of Batman’s most mysterious foes from the past!
On sale April 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SIMON DARK #7
Written by Steve Niles & Scott Hampton
Art and cover by Hampton
A cult that has infiltrated Gotham at every level has the city in its grip, driving everyone crazy…and only the mysterious entity known as Simon Dark can root out the madness at its source!
On sale April 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #864
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal
Cover by Kevin Maguire
General Zod! Bizarro World! The Legion of Super-Heroes! What’s next for the Man of Steel? Superman attempts to get back to his life as Clark Kent, but when you’re the world’s greatest hero there’s trouble around every corner, behind every planet and within every dimension.
On sale April 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #47
Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson
Art and cover by Shane Davis & Matt “Batt” Banning
Writers Michael Green (Heroes) & Mike Johnson, with superstar art team Shane Davis & Matt “Batt” Banning,
deliver a new team of heroes to battle The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight, known only as The Last Line! They were created as a “last line” of defense against a rogue Superman, and they take
no prisoners!
On sale April 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #28
Written by Kelley Puckett
Art and cover by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder
Back from the future, Supergirl is ready to keep her impossible promise, despite the horrors of the world she just left. And to bring a miracle to life, she must enlist the aid of the last DCU hero you ever expected to see again — one who’s supposed to be dead! As if that clue will help you narrow it down!
On sale April 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #14
Written by B. Clay Moore
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
« Signal to Noise » part 3 of 3. Jimmy Olsen finds himself in way over his head, held hostage by a sadistic toymaker and an array of sinister playthings. And the Man of Steel finds that Jimmy’s new signal watch might be the tool of his destruction.
On sale April 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE ALL NEW ATOM #22
Written by Rick Remender
Art by Pat Olliffe & John Stanisci
Cover by Ladrönn
Introducing the debut of new series writer Rick Remender (Fear Agent) and fan-favorite penciller Pat Ollife! Frozen in time, powerless and trapped in the subatomic world of the Genesis Bug, The Atom learns the truth of his involvement in the mysterious disappearances in Ivy Town, forcing the Mighty Mite to choose between saving the displaced faces from his past — or his own life! None escape the city of the lost!
On sale April 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLUE BEETLE #26
Written by Jai Nitz
Art by Mike Norton & Trevor Scott
Cover by Zach Howard
A special extra-sized Spanish-language issue, with the English script as bonus material! Blue Beetle takes Traci 13 to his family reunion, and having your girlfriend meet your family can be tough, especially when she’s the only guest who doesn’t speak Spanish! To make matters worse, two people have uncovered Jaime’s secret identity — and one of them is the Parasite!
On sale April 30 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

BIRDS OF PREY #117
Written by Sean McKeever
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Stephane Roux
Misfit and Manhunter are captured by the man responsible for the bizarre magical technology that has been threatening the Birds and all of Metropolis…leading Oracle to decide to relocate the team to try to take this new nemesis down for good.
On sale April 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #12
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Jerry Ordway & Bob Wiacek
Cover by George Pérez
It’s all been leading up to this: Half of the DC Universe vs. Megistus! Superman, Supergirl, Green Lantern, Flash and a host of others fight to stop the alchemist pulling the strings since the beginning of the series. But will the combined powers of these heroes be enough to stop what has already begun?
On sale April 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHECKMATE #25
Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
“Castling” concludes! Taking down Kobra’s mass attack — a bid to bring forth the apocalyptic era of Kali Yuga — requires Checkmate to use their ops team of last resort: The Rooks! A 25th issue not to be missed!
On sale April 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH #239
Written by Tom Peyer
Art and cover by Freddie Williams II
“Fast Money” continues! Wally West’s family and allies take sides as he weighs an opportunity to profit from his powers at the risk of the precious Flash legacy. Meanwhile, the increasingly powerful media-villain Spin molds intangible mass anxiety into solid unstoppable force against the Flash!
On sale April 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #30
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
“Green Lantern: Secret Origin” part 2! The origin of Green Lantern continues as Hal Jordan struggles with life after the Air Force and life at Ferris. But Jordan’s world will change completely when he meets Carol Ferris again for the first time and the alien Abin Sur. Plus, who murdered Abin Sur? His fellow Corpsman and friend, Sinestro, wants to know.
On sale April 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #20
Written by Dwayne McDuffie
Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
The Flash has not been answering his JLA signal, so now he has to answer to Wonder Woman! But first they have to survive an attack by the Queen Bee and her new drones from the H.I.V.E in a story that only superstar artist Ethan Van Sciver (Green Lantern: Rebirth) could bring to life!
On sale April 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #23
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
Some of the best and brightest of the Corps — including Kyle Rayner, Soranik Natu, Ion and Guy Gardner — are sent on an urgent mission to locate and destroy missing Sinestro Corps Rings that remain from the Sinestro Corps War. But Mongul has a different idea on what to do with the Rings…
On sale April 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #30
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet
When Lucky Dave and his gang roll into the town of Desperation, they think they’ve found the perfect deserted town where they can finish off their great train robbery. But Dave’s luck might just run out when Jonah Hex pays Desperation a visit.
On sale April 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

INFINITY INC. #8
Written by Peter Milligan
Art and cover by Pete Woods
Fan-favorite Pete Woods (SUPERMAN: UP, UP, AND AWAY, AMAZONS ATTACK) comes aboard as new series artist with Part 1 of the 3-part story “The Bogeyman!” Steel springs an unwelcome surprise or two on the Infinity kids — including costumes and a new addition! But it’s one thing to dress like a team, and quite another to function as one. Before they even have time to break in their new spandex, the kids catch word of a monster in the Pacific Northwest — one which finds its origins in Lex Luthor’s Everyman Project! Meanwhile, Gerome might have to deal with a monster a lot closer to home.
On sale April 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #15
Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Eaglesham & Jose
“Thy Kingdom Come” continues! The cracks begin to show within the Justice Society as the “Heartbreak Slayer” stands revealed. Now, the Justice Society are face-to-face with an ancient being whose mission to help the world surpasses even their own.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eaglesham & Jose). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA CLASSIFIED #37
Written by B. Clay Moore
Art by Ramon Perez
Cover by Sean Chen & Sandu Florea
“Forward Through the Past” part 3 of 3! Wildcat finds himself attempting to live up to the past as he reclaims his place in the present. Catwoman guest-stars as the two battle a gang of criminals-in-training and set Wildcat on a new course for the future.
On sale April 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue

COUNTDOWN SPECIAL: KAMANDI, THE LAST BOY ON EARTH 80-PAGE GIANT
Written by Jack Kirby
Art by Kirby, Mike Royer and D. Bruce Berry
Cover by Ryan Sook
Collecting stories from KAMANDI: LAST BOY ON EARTH #1, #10 and #29, written and illustrated by Jack Kirby!
On sale April 2 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US

METAL MEN #7
Written by Duncan Rouleau
Art and cover by Rouleau
Doctor Magnus must stop his Metal Men from becoming the Death Metal Men forever. But how, when The Magna-Tech Monster Board of Trustees led by Chemo will not rest until the Death Metal Men are theirs! The world hangs in the balance, a world that now fears and hates the once heroes ! Plus, the return of the Robot Renegades!
On sale April 2 • 7 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #41
Written by Jim Shooter
Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan
Cover by Frances Manapul & John Livesay
Part 2 of the “Enemy Rising” arc! The threat of the extinction of all life grows! Meanwhile, with newfound, hideous strength, Princess Projectra rampages in downtown Metropolis! Invisible Kid, Brainiac 5 and Saturn Girl attempt to spy on a secret U.P. operation! And the Legion is busted!
On sale April 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #19
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Bernard Chang
Part 2 of the 2-part story “Expatriate!” Spirited to the Khund home world, Wonder Woman finds herself in the unpopular position of having to defend one of the greatest scourges of the galaxy from the deserved wrath of many an angry race! What could possibly convince the Amazon princess to side with the enemy? You won’t believe the answer! And who is the incredibly powerful DC figure that’s trying to stop her?
On sale April 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE SPIRIT #16
Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier
Art by Paul Smith
Cover by Bruce Timm
That’s not fake blood on the set…it’s the real thing! There’s murder at the movie studio, so the Spirit – who’s taken plenty of hard knocks in his time – gets a job as a stuntman to help solve the crime.
On sale April 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SHADOWPACT #24
Written by Matt Sturges
Art and cover by Phil Winslade
If one Shadowpact can’t stop the mystical menace of the Sun King, will three be enough? Heroes of the past and future unite with the mages of our time to keep the Sun King at bay!
On sale April 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US