DC In December 2008 Part 1 – DC Universe

DC In December 2008 Part 1 – DC Universe

TRINITY #27-31
Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton
Covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams and Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
 The Dark Trinity, having revealed a traitor in their midst, attempts to take the newly ordered world by storm with a new recruit by their side! Meanwhile, find out exactly where the original Trinity – Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – are and what’s become of them and the strange new world they inhabit!
Issue #27 on sale December 3; issue #28 on sale December 10; issue #29 on sale December 17; issue #30 on sale December 24; issue #31 on sale December 31
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

FINAL CRISIS: SECRET FILES #1
Written by Grant Morrison & Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Frank Quitely & various
Covers by Frank Quitely and Jim Lee & Scott Williams

 Finally, the secrets of this year’s most talked about event can be revealed! Witness how Darkseid’s death shattered the Multiverse, creating continuity ripples throughout the DC Universe! Submit to Darkseid and read the full Anti-Life Equation! This is a book you cannot resist to buy!
 Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Frank Quitely and Jim Lee & Scott Williams that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #4
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by George Pérez & Scott Koblish
Covers by George Pérez

 Don’t miss this issue as lightning strikes again in the DC Universe! The Crisis of the 31st century continues as a great hero falls and another returns to help Superman and the Legion combat the murderous Superboy-Prime! Meanwhile, the Time Trapper makes his move against the three Legion founders, Polar Boy’s bizarre mission comes to an end and Superman makes a shocking discovery that will redefine the terms of this war.
 Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by George Pérez that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 24 • 4 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS #5
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and covers by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion

 The sky rains blood, Darkseid’s legion of slaves rampage across the planet, and in Gotham City, The Question and Huntress struggle to defend the few men, women and children who remain free. But without the Spectre, do they even have a chance against the might of Cain and the Spear of Destiny? The final battle is at hand, and the fate of the DCU hangs in the balance.
 Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 31 • 5 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

VIGILANTE #1
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Rick Leonardi
Cover by Walter Simonson
Variant cover by Andrew Robinson
 In New York City, crime is on the rise, and terror fills the streets. Gang warfare is escalating, and metahumans are being drafted into battle. Through the corruption and lawlessness, one man emerges to right the wrongs as only he can. So when a Super Hero conspiracy plot is brought to light, the Vigilante returns to find the traitor and mete out his own brand of justice – with extreme prejudice! Join us as writer Marv Wolfman (NEW TEEN TITANS, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS) continues the street-level adventures of the mysterious new crime fighter he introduced in the pages of NIGHTWING.
 Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Walter Simonson), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Andrew Robinson). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #2
Written by Billy Tucci
Art and cover by Billy Tucci

 Sgt. Rock and Easy Co. find themselves cut off behind enemy lines and surrounded by thousands of troops. In a driving rainstorm, Easy is soon ambushed by an overwhelming and elite enemy contingent and must battle hand-to-hand for their lives – with disastrous consequences and the loss of one of their most beloved members.
On sale December 3 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #6
Written by Keith Giffen & Robert Loren Fleming
Art by Keith Giffen & Al Milgrom
Cover by Darwyn Cooke

 Our last issue of this stunning, award-winning literary masterpiece takes us deep into the mind of Ambush Bug. The other 21 pages will be just as exciting, we promise.
On sale December 24 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

EL DIABLO #4
Written by Jai Nitz
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
 The death of El Diablo! Chato Santana has been possessed by a gun-slinging spirit of vengeance. But what he’s keeping inside will now be the death of him! If the gangsters out for Chato’s blood don’t kill him, the demons hunting El Diablo will. Trapped between two worlds, he’ll discover even the DCU heroes are looking to send him to Hell!
On sale December 3 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

VIXEN: RETURN OF THE LION #3
Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art by Cafu
Cover by Joshua Middleton

 As the Justice League infiltrates Zambesi and uncovers a horrifying Intergang plot, Vixen’s new spiritual guide puts her recovery from near-death to the test  – but can she trust either him or the Tantu Totem that’s caused so much trouble lately?
On sale December 3 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TERRA #3-4
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Amanda Conner

 Worlds collide as only our heroine, the ground-breaking Terra, can stop the carnage! Still struggling to discover the secrets of her past, Terra also has to square off against the earth-shattering might of Geo-Force and a visit from Power Girl. What is the secret of Strata? Who is the Astronaut God? And how does all this impact Terra’s life? From the writing team of Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti (JONAH HEX, UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS) and artist Amanda Conner (SUPERGIRL, POWER GIRL)!
Issue #3 on sale December 3, issue #4 on sale December 17
3 and 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN #683
Written by James Robinson & Geoff Johns
Art by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Chris Sprouse
 “New Krypton” part 9! Violence breaks out on Earth as the Kryptonians, enraged by humanity’s treatment of them and their newly passed anti-Kryptonian laws, strike back! Imagine 100,000 people, each with the powers of Superman but lacking his humanity – and they’re angry!
 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 Chris Sprouse). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ý

DETECTIVE COMICS #851
Written by Dennis O’Neil
Art by Guillem March
Cover by Guillem March
Variant cover by Tony Daniel

 “Last Days of Gotham” part 1 of 2! Longtime BATMAN writer and editor Dennis O’Neil returns to The Dark Knight for this special two-part tale. Joined by artistic rising star Guillem March (JOKER’S ASYLUM: POISON IVY), O’Neil’s “Last Days of Gotham” dives into the soul of a city that has lost its most famous citizen, its favorite son, its beloved protector. How will Gotham City react in the wake of the horrible tragedy that has befallen The Caped Crusader?
 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 Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #684
Written by Dennis O’Neil
Art by Guillem March
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Tony Daniel
 “Last Days of Gotham” part 2 of 2! In a world without a Batman, what happens when Commissioner Gordon lights the Bat-signal, in desperate need of assistance against the growing tide of crime sweeping his city? What does Nightwing do when his longtime partner fails to aid him in yet another of Two-Face’s villainous assaults against Gotham? Without The Dark Knight to protect its walls, Gotham City may be facing its final days!
 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 Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TERROR TITANS #3
Written by Sean McKeever
Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson

 Dreadbolt faces a terrible decision, and his choice could elevate him in the Clock King’s eyes – but at an unthinkable cost. Meanwhile, the tournament between teen metas continues, and the fate of the winners and losers becomes clearer as the Clock King’s ultimate plan comes to light. Ravager’s role in the plan also becomes clearer, and she is beginning to openly rebel. So, to sweeten the deal, she is granted the honor of fighting the Dark Side Club’s hidden and true champion – one she could never have expected!
On sale December 3 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS #66
Written by Sean McKeever
Art and cover by Eddy Barrows & Ruy Jose

 Teen guest stars galore! With only four members left, it’s time for the Teen Titans to hold a recruitment drive! Who will make the cut, and who will be sent packing? Who will refuse to even show up, and who will bring a boatload of trouble with them?
On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #12
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz

 Batman and Robin crack the stone-cold psychopath known as The Joker! Hold on to your faces, cause they’re about to be rocked off thanks to this thrilling issue, which sees Batman and Robin track down the homicidal Clown Prince of Crime!
 This title is being resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
 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 Bill Sienkiewicz). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
RESOLICIT • On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TITANS #8
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Howard Porter

 There’s a traitor in the Titans’ midst, and the entire Tower is under lockdown until the team can discover which member could betray them. The problem is, there’s no real way to investigate, since the traitor is now a sleeper agent!
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR #8
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Ron Lim
Cover by Jim Starlin

 The exciting conclusion of this epic space story draws to a dramatic conclusion, and everyone in the universe shows up to see who will stand victorious.
On sale December 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

REIGN IN HELL #6
Written by Keith Giffen
Art by Tom Derenick & Bill Sienkiewicz
and Chad Hardin & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano

 Pull up a front-row seat for a violent rampage through Hell! Dr. Occult finally meets up with the mystic alliance in Purgatory, and the new power in Hell threatens to change the meaning of life and death in the DCU!
On sale December 24 • 6 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

SECRET SIX #4
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Nicola Scott

 It’s Viva Las Vegas for DC’s most dangerous and demented team as the mysterious Junior tightens the noose around all their necks! That squeeze pushes one Secret Six member towards a life-threatening hazard that proves once and for all that rest-stop bathrooms really should be avoided at all costs!
 Plus, the new sixth member has joined the team, but is she really willing to stick with the Six all the way to Gotham with half the villains in the DC universe chasing them?
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #10
Written by Dan Jurgens and Ron Marz
Art by Wes Craig, Dan Davis, Andie Tong and Mark McKenna
Cover by Brad Walker
 The fate of the Tangent Earth stands in the crosshairs! It will take the combined efforts of two worlds to save billions of lives! It’s Superman vs. Superman – and when the dust clears only one of them will be left standing!
On sale December 17 • 10 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #8
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Walden Wong
Cover by Joshua Middleton
 Colonel Jape goes over the edge!  Tomahawk, Enemy Ace and the rest of the time-lost warriors must contend with their crazed leader while Trang goes into labor – in the middle of a blockbuster dinosaur battle royal!
On sale December 31 • 8 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: CACOPHONY #2
Written by Kevin Smith
Pencil art by Walt J. Flanagan
Cover by Adam Kubert
Variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
Sketch cover by Bill Sienkiewicz

 Best-selling comic book writer/director Kevin Smith (GREEN ARROW, Daredevil, Clerks) continues his 3-part miniseries event with a bang! It’s Batman vs. The Joker vs. Onomatopoeia in one of the craziest Batman adventures you’ve ever read. Will Batman be able to uncover the relationship between The Joker and Onomatopoeia in time to keep them from destroying Gotham City? Or are these villains too much for The Caped Crusader?
 Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Adam Kubert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz). For every 50 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Adam Kubert), retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Edition (with a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 31 • 2 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #24
Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Cover by Stephane Roux
 « Rights » part 3 of 4! In an attempt to gain insight into this new kind of criminal The Joker represents in Gotham, Batman goes undercover to share the lunatic’s cell in the Gotham City Police Department’s holding pen! And a rogue officer hunts down Commissioner Gordon!
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #8
Written by Steve Niles
Art and cover by Kelley Jones
 You’d better watch out…It’s Christmas in Gotham City, and Midnight’s reign of terror continues to unfold! As Batman’s relationship with Detective April Clarkson heats up the holiday season, the maniacal Midnight turns his attention towards her as well, and vows to make the season bright…with her blood! Oh, the ho-ho-horror!
On sale December 24 • 8 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #14
Written by Frank Tieri
Art by Ryan Benjamin & Saleem Crawford
Cover by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell
 In the wake of “Batman R.I.P.,” the Outsiders have come to a crossroads. The team splinters apart, confused and unsure without their leader. Shunned by her former teammates, Batgirl turns to one of the only people she can trust – Nightwing. But the two soon realize they have very different views on keeping the legacy of Batman alive.
On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATGIRL #6
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell�
Cover by Andy Clarke
 Batgirl’s road to redemption at last brings her face-to-face with master assassin David Cain! It’s daughter versus father in all-out final combat. Will Batgirl find her ultimate vengeance and kill again? Or will she be killed? All the questions will be answered – and the ending will shock you!
On sale December 17 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #181
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II
 Red Robin is revealed, and Anarky is unleashed in Gotham City! A daring jailhouse rescue rips the GCPD apart, forcing the Spoiler to live up to her name! Plus, Oracle and Jason Bard team up again! And while all this is going on, where is Robin? Maybe he’s M.I.A…. or is it R.I.P.?
On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SIMON DARK #15
Written by Steve Niles
Art and Cover by Scott Hampton

 Can Simon learn how to change his ghoulish appearance? Gus thinks so, but is Simon up to the task? Meanwhile, Tom follows the trail of the murderous stranger, and begins to realize that his crimes may somehow be connected to Simon!
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NIGHTWING #151
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Don Kramer & Jay Leisten
Cover by Georges Jeanty

 Nightwing has saved New York City from Two-Face, but that doesn’t mean that he’s saved himself – or that Two-Face is through with him. Nightwing will be forced to confront the madman in Arkham Asylum then face dire changes to his personal life as he deals with the aftereffects of “Batman R.I.P.” and makes the ultimate leap!
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #36
Written by Sterling Gates
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Joshua Middleton
Variant cover by Chris Sprouse

 “New Krypton” part 8! In the aftermath of ACTION COMICS #872, the city of Kandor is rocked to its core and Supergirl angrily unleashes her full power! The Kryptonian population is pushed to its limits and the mystery of one of Kandor’s vigilantes gets deeper and deeper! Meanwhile, just what is Cat Grant smiling about? And what’s her latest article have to say about the Girl of Steel?
 Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Joshua Middleton), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Chris Sprouse). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #872
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Gary Frank
Variant cover by Chris Sprouse

 “New Krypton” part 7! As Superman attempts to free the other cities and abductees from Brainiac’s ship – including the original monster military unit, the Creature Commandos – Lex Luthor experiments on Brainiac himself. Meanwhile, rebuilt and out for blood, Metallo and Reactron attack, and a major turning point for one of our characters sheds a dark shadow across all that is good.
 Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Chris Sprouse). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN AND BATMAN VS. VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES #5-6
Written by Kevin VanHook
Art and cover by Tom Mandrake

 Destroy all monsters! The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Detective – with help from their own supernatural expert Etrigan, the Demon – battle Dr. Combs and his vampire and werewolf horde for the fate of all of Gotham City. But when the good doctor invokes a Lovecraftian beast to join the fight, it will be the ultimate monster mash for Superman and Batman!
Issue #5 on sale December 10; Issue #6 on sale December 31  5 and 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/SUPERGIRL: MAELSTROM #3-4
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Phil Noto
 On a distant world under a red sun, Superman and Supergirl struggle to survive. Encountering a strange tribe of aliens, Superman is given a vision of the future while Supergirl is left to fend for herself. Elsewhere, the Apokoliptian woman known as Maelstrom continues her quest to become the bride of evil incarnate!
Issue #3 on sale December 3; issue #4 on sale December 17
3 and 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #55
Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson
Art by Rags Morales & John Dell
Cover by Rags Morales
 The now super-powered Dark Knight takes his crusade worldwide, but one man stands in his way: his original protege, Nightwing! Meanwhile, the all-too-human Superman teams up with Zatanna to unravel the mystery behind the loss of his powers!
On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #125
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Cover by Frank Quitely
 After their intense encounter with The Joker last issue, Oracle and Black Canary take a much needed breather. Of course, vacations don’t always go as planned and this one’s plagued by one threat after another!
On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLUE BEETLE #34
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque

 “Boundaries” comes to its explosive conclusion as Doctor Polaris and Blue Beetle face off!  Beetle’s life is at stake and so are the futures of two communities already fractured by in-fighting!
On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #15
Written by Dan Jurgens
Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
 Booster Gold creator Dan Jurgens takes over as writer to kick off the 4-part « Reality Lost » storyline! With the timestream inexplicably altered and Rip Hunter missing, Booster Gold travels into the past to fix the anomaly before they’re wiped out of time forever! Luckily, Booster gets a hand from none other than the Elongated Man!
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #20
Written by David Hine
Art and cover by Doug Braithwaite & Bill Reinhold

 Green Lantern and Phantom Stranger are summoned to a dangerous new world! Beautiful and otherworldly, this planet looks like nothing you’ve seen before. But its civilization hides a secret strange enough to overpower the Stranger!
On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DCU HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2008
Written by Alan Burnett, Franco Aureliani & Art Baltazar, Dan DiDio and others
Art by Rodolfo Migliari, Kevin Maguire, Ian Churchill, Tim Levins, Yishan Li and others
Cover by Frank Quitely
 Celebrate the holiday  as the Justice League of America host a surprise party guest! Dr. Light aids with the Festival of Lights and Nightwing delivers a special gift to Robin. Plus the super-secret origin of Santa Claus!
On sale December 17 • 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US

THE FLASH #247
Written by Alan Burnett
Art by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

 “This Was Your Life, Wally West” concludes! As Flash stands alone without his powers or family to support him, only one question remains – is this end of the Fastest Man Alive?
On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #37
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Cover by Shane Davis & Sandra Hope

 The prelude to “The Blackest Night” marches on with “Rage of the Red Lanterns” part 3! Hal Jordan continues his journey into the deepest depths of Ysmault, unlocking the strange secrets behind Atrocitus’s crimson power and witnessing a bizarre prophecy all his own.
On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #31
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Pat Gleason & Drew Geraci
Cover by Pat Gleason
 A prelude to “Blackest Night” chapter! As the growing power of the Star Sapphires intensifies, the next law is burned into the Book Of Oa by the Guardians resulting in further life-altering reverberations amongst the personal lives of the Corps. Meanwhile Kyle and Natu battle Kryb for the soul of Lantern Amnee and Matoo’s infant son.
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #15
Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Mike Norton & John Floyd
Cover by Ladrönn
 New series writer Andrew Kreisberg (JLA CLASSIFIED, Simpsons) introduces a new era for Green Arrow and Black Canary! As Connor and Speedy head off on their own and leave the married vigilantes truly alone together for the first time, a new villain gives Ollie cause to reflect on just how much his life has changed!
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #38
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet

 A former lawman, brought low by his dealings with Hex in the past, exacts his revenge. His plan is going well so far – he has beat Jonah into submission, dragged him to the desert, and is watching him die of thirst – but plans tend to go awry around Jonah Hex!
On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MANHUNTER #37
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Michael Gaydos
Cover by Brad Walker & Livesay
 « Matters of Choice » begins! Kate Spencer never shies away from controversy, either as an attorney or as Manhunter. But when super-powered fanatics start murdering doctors in the name of God, “controversy » doesn’t begin to cover it. This shocking new storyline hits Manhunter closer to home than she expects!
On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #28
Written by Dwayne McDuffie
Art and cover by Ed Benes
 The Shadow Cabinet has stolen the mortal remains of Dr. Light. The Justice League has vowed to bring them down. Plus, Shadow Thief has returned deadlier than ever before, and you won’t believe the source of his new powers.
On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #22
Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Art by Alex Ross and Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill
 Concluding the sequel to KINGDOM COME and featuring several pages of painted interiors by Alex Ross! The Justice Society have had their greatest wishes granted, but at what deadly price?  As war breaks out among the Justice Society, the cost of Gog’s watchful eye comes to light.  But removing Gog from Earth will cost more than they could ever imagine.  This finale will leave the Justice Society torn apart…and see a new team rise out of the ashes!
 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 Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #49
Written by Jim Shooter
Art and cover by Francis Manapul & Livesay
 Timber Wolf goes berserk! A Legion Espionage Squad risks death to explore the heavily defended Intruder Planet. Lightning Lad finds comfort in the arms of…the president? Meanwhile, Phantom Girl is catastrophically injured, and she’ll never be the same again! All this, and the beginning of the Universal Annihilation War!
On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE SPIRIT #24
Written by Sergio Aragonés & Mark Evanier
Art by Chad Hardin & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Paul Smith

 The Spirit hits Cambodia! Somebody is murdering the former members of an Army platoon, one by one, and the trail leads back to Phnom Penh! A noir murder mystery in the Spirit style!
On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #27
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan
Cover by Aaron Lopresti

 “Rise of the Olympian” part 2! The Society’s ultimate weapon, Genocide, remains on the loose and on a murderous rampage while Wonder Woman has to deal with the ramifications, both mental and physical, of failing to stop the threat. Meanwhile, the Amazons make their long-awaited return to a home they barely recognize, and a god makes a promise to Athena that will change the landscape of the DC Universe forever – and that’s just the stuff we can tell you about!
On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WATCHMEN INTERNATIONAL EDITION TP
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Dave Gibbons

 DC Comics presents this special edition of the WATCHMEN TP, complete with recolored cover art by artist extraordinaire Dave Gibbons. Created especially for the international market, this edition is also available to retailers in the U.S. and Canada exclusively through Diamond.
 One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has only grown in stature since its original publication. Along with the new cover, this volume features the high-quality, recolored pages from WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION, restored by WildStorm FX and original series colorist John Higgins.
 Retailers: Please see this month’s Previews order form for information on the WATCHMEN FLOOR DISPLAY.
On sale December 3 • 334 pg, FC, $19.99 US

WATCHMEN #1 NEW PRINTING
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Dave Gibbons

 Don’t miss this new printing of the comic book that started it all: WATCHMEN #1, available as a stand-alone comic for the first time in years at its original cover price of $1.50! This is a great way to introduce curious readers to the phenomenon that is WATCHMEN!
On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $1.50 US

WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION FIFTH PRINTING HC
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Dave Gibbons
 With WATCHMEN hotter than ever in anticipation of the upcoming movie, DC offers the fifth printing of WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION, the oversized, slipcased volume featuring the original 12-issue epic, plus samples of Alan Moore’s WATCHMEN scripts, the WATCHMEN proposal, Dave Gibbons’ concept art, cover roughs and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale February 3 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 464 pg, FC, $75.00 US

ALL-STAR SUPERMAN VOL. 2 HC
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Frank Quitely

 Collecting ALL-STAR SUPERMAN #7-12, this amazing new hardcover completes the epic, award-winning tale by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely! Don’t miss The Man of Steel’s clashes with Bizarro, Zibarro and more as Lex Luthor enacts his scheme to cause the death of Superman!
Advance-solicited; on sale February 11 • 160 pg, FC,
$19.99 US

BATMAN: R.I.P. THE DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
Cover by Alex Ross

 Legendary writer Grant Morrison concocts an unthinkable plot: The death of The Dark Knight! Collecting BATMAN #676-683 in an oversized Deluxe Edition, this volume features artwork by Tony Daniel. While Bruce Wayne drops out of sight, The Club of Villains begins a crime spree through the streets of Gotham City, while Batman’s allies attempt to keep order in the city and find The Dark Knight.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 4 • 208 pg, 7.0625” x 10.875”
FC, $24.99 US

BATMAN: THE STRANGE DEATHS OF BATMAN TP
Written by Gardner Fox, Gerry Conway and others
Art by John Calnan, Carmine Infantino, Jim Aparo, Curt Swan, Rich Buckler and others
Cover by Jim Aparo
 Collecting classic tales featuring the seeming death of The Dark Knight, as originally published in DETECTIVE COMICS #347, WORLD’S FINEST #184 and 269, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #115, BATMAN #291-294, BATMAN CHRONICLES #8 and NIGHTWING #52.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY: CLUB KIDS TP
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Nicola Scott, David Cole, Jason Orfalas, Doug Hazlewood and Rodney Ramos
Cover by Stephane Roux
 As Black Canary prepares for her wedding, The Calculator attacks and Black Alice discovers a mystery involving Darkseid in this volume collecting BIRDS OF PREY #109-112 and 118.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 • 128 pg, FC, $17.99 US

DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES – THE LIFE AND DEATH OF FERRO LAD HC
Written by Jim Shooter
Art by Curt Swan, Sheldon Moldoff & George Klein
Cover by Curt Swan & George Klein
 Collecting ADVENTURE COMICS #346, 347, 352, 353 and 357! The Legion battles both the Fatal Five and the Sun Eater –  and only the ultimate sacrifice can save Ferro Lad’s friends!
Advance-solicited; on sale February 18 • 128 pg, FC , $39.99 US

ECLIPSO: MUSIC OF THE SPHERES TP
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Stephen Jorge Segovia, Chad Hardin, Dan Green, Robert Campanella, Walden Wong and Wayne Faucher
Cover by Stephen Jorge Segovia
 Eclipso’s back – and this time, the villainous entity has possessed The Atom’s murderous ex-wife, Jean Loring. Eclipso’s first target: his former host, Dr. Bruce Gordon! Collecting stories from COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #1-8.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US

THE FLASH: EMERGENCY STOP TP
Written by Grant Morrison & Mark Millar
Art by Paul Ryan & John Nyberg
Cover by Steve Lightle
 At last, DC collects the fast-paced 1990s epic by Grant Morrison (FINAL CRISIS) and Mark Millar (Civil War) from THE FLASH #130-135! Confined to a wheelchair after a run-in with the mystery villain known only as The Suit, how can The Flash protect Keystone City from evil run amok?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY: FAMILY BUSINESS TP
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Cliff Chiang, Mike Norton, and Wayne Faucher
Cover by Cliff Chiang
 The League of Assassins has mortally wounded Connor Hawke! Now it’s up to Green Arrow and Black Canary to enlist Batman and Plastic Man to help save the young hero’s life. Collecting issues #6-10 of the hit series!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 128 pg, FC, $17.99 US

GREEN LANTERN: WANTED – HAL JORDAN TP
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
 Hal Jordan has been framed for murder in this new trade paperback collecting GREEN LANTERN #14-20! Now, Hal is on the run from a legion of intergalactic bounty hunters and the new Global Guardians. Can he clear his name and discover who put a price on his head?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

HUNTRESS: YEAR ONE TP
Written by Ivory Madison
Art by Cliff Richards, Art Thibert & Norm Rapmund
Cover by Matthew Clark

 Learn what led young Helena Bertinelli away from a life in organized crime and set her on the path to becoming a Gotham City vigilante in this volume collecting the 6-issue miniseries!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

JUSTICE VOL. 3 TP
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Alex Ross
Cover by Alex Ross
 The final volume of the lushly illustrated maxiseries, featuring issues #9-12, is now available in trade paperback! The Super-Villains’ plot to exploit the innocent thickens as the heroes discover that it may even affect their comrades! Guest-starring Black Adam, The Marvel Family, Doom Patrol, The Metal Men, The Titans, Supergirl and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE LIGHTNING SAGA TP
Written by Brad Meltzer & Geoff Johns
Art by Ed Benes, Shane Davis, Dale Eaglesham, Jim Lee, Adam Kubert, George Pérez and others Cover by Alex Ross
 Two super-teams join forces in this volume collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #0 and #8-12 and JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #5-6! The JLA has discovered the presence of several members of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the present!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 224 pg, FC, $12.99 US

SHADOWPACT: THE BURNING AGE TP
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Tom Derenick, Kieron Dwyer, Phil Winslade and Wayne Faucher
Cover by Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher
 SHADOWPACT #20-25 are collected in this new volume, in which the heroes encounter three past and future incarnations of themselves in their efforts to stop the Sun King!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

THE SPIRIT VOL. 3 TP
Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier
Art by Mike Ploog, Paul Smith & Mark Farmer
Cover by Jordi Bernet

 Will Eisner’s classic hero continues his modern-day adventures in this new volume collecting THE SPIRIT #14-20! In this volume, The Spirit fights crime on a luxury yacht, a dude ranch and elsewhere!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 1 – NEW PRINTING TP
Written by Len Wein, Gerry Conway, Robert Kanigher and others
Art by Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Alex Toth and others
Cover by Joe Orlando
 A new printing of this volume collecting HOUSE OF MYSTERY #174-196!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 3 TP
Written by Jack Oleck, Steve Skeates, Sheldon Mayer, Michael Fleisher and others
Cover by Bernie Wrightson
Art by Alex Niño, Ruben Yandoc, Nestor Redondo,
Gerry Talaoc and others
 DC Comics serves up another helping of horror in this amazing collection featuring tales from HOUSE OF MYSTERY #212-226! It’s classic, bone-chilling intensity from the DC vaults!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 520 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

THE STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC
Written by James Robinson
Art by Tony Harris, John Watkiss, Guy Davis, J.H. Williams III, Chris Sprouse, Craig Hamilton, and others Cover by Tony Harris
 In this second volume, Jack Knight’s disturbing dreams drive him to New York City to meet the Golden Age Sandman! Collecting STARMAN #17-29, STARMAN ANNUAL #1 and stories from SHOWCASE ’95 #12 and SHOWCASE ’96 #4-5.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 25 • 416 pg, FC, $49.99 US

SUPERMAN: SHADOWS LINGER TP
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Peter Vale, Jesus Merino, Renato Guedes, Jorge Correa Jr., Wellington Diaz and Jose Wilson Magalhaes
Cover by Alex Ross
 The new Insect Queen makes her debut – and that spells trouble for The Man of Steel in this new volume collecting SUPERMAN #671-675! And what is the Insect Queen’s connection to Lana Lang?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US