DC In November 2008 Part 1 – DC Universe

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway
Covers by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang
 The heroic Trinity is long gone and their legacy fades by the minute. But where exactly are Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – and will they ever return? Don’t miss the halfway point in this action-fueled, weekly series exploring the three greatest heroes of all time!
Issue #23 on sale November 5; issue #24 on sale November 12;
issue #25 on sale November 19; issue #26 on sale November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

FINAL CRISIS #6
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and covers by J.G. Jones and Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
 As the entire world turns against them, the last of Earth’s Super Heroes must face the unstoppable power of the Gods of Apokolips for the final time. Supergirl vs. Mary Marvel! Superman vs. Darkseid! The fate of the Flash! And the incredible return of the New Gods! The End of Days has come and the ultimate war between good and evil will at last be decided on the battlefield of a broken world!
 And as the skies bleed, as the walls between universes crumble and fall, the ultimate threat to life makes its presence felt as an evil beyond imagining arrives to claim its prize. Mandrakk the Dark Monitor is coming and the DC Multiverse will never be the same again!   �
 Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by J.G. Jones and Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale November 26 • 6 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS #4
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and covers by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion

 Cain walks the Earth with the Spear of Destiny in his hand, and the only one who can stop him is the Spectre! But the Spectre hovers at death’s door, split from his host, and only one person can save him: Crispus Allen. Meanwhile, the Question, Radiant, and Huntress struggle to defend what’s left of Gotham in the face of a Justifier siege.
 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 November 12 • 4 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #1
Written by Billy Tucci
Art by Billy Tucci
Cover by Billy Tucci and Mark Sparacio
 DC’s iconic soldier for the ages returns in a 6-issue miniseries written and illustrated by multi-Eisner nominee Billy Tucci. From the bloody beaches of Normandy to the muddy forests of the Vosges Mountains, a cut-off Easy Company led by Sgt. Rock will be joined by Johnny Cloud and the Haunted Tank as they battle for their lives behind enemy lines against a force ten times their size. Based on actual events, SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION is a story of heroism and humanity as one small band of men defy all odds to survive.
On sale November 12 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #5
Written by Keith Giffen & Robert Loren Fleming
Art by Keith Giffen & Al Milgrom
Cover by Kevin Maguire

 Infinite Omacs are just the start to yet another hilarious romp through the DC Universe with our favorite green bug. All this and the coveted recipe for Ma Hunkel’s world-famous meatloaf! Yummers!
On sale November 26 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

EL DIABLO #3
Written by Jai Nitz
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks

 The original El Diablo rides again! Chato Santana, the new El Diablo, catches up with the man that crippled him while Lazarus Lane fights for his life against Vorpal. Only one El Diablo will live through
this fight.
On sale November 5 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

VIXEN: RETURN OF THE LION #2
Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art by Cafu Cover by Josh Middleton
 Mortally wounded and alone by choice, Vixen struggles to survive phantoms and predators on the harsh plains of Zambesi. Her search for the dark truth of her past increasingly concerns her fellow Justice Leaguers. What secrets hide beneath the surface of her homeland?
On sale November 5 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SECRET SIX #3
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Nicola Scott
 Introducing the team’s newest member! The hunt is on as some of the world’s most dangerous killers are getting paid ridiculous chunks of cash to bring down the Secret Six. But the Six have some tricks – and a whole lot of bullets – up their own sleeves…
On sale November 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TERRA #1-2
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Amanda Conner

 From the pages of TERROR TITANS and the minds of Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Amanda Connor comes a new rock-slinging heroine! As Terra’s earth-shaking stunts grab the attention of the world, a new threat rises from beneath the surface. Will Terra live to fight another day, as she takes on the blaze and fury of Pyrite and the Lavarians? And what is the secret behind this new mover and shaker’s powers? Guest-starring Power Girl and Doctor Mid-Nite!
Issue #1 on sale November 5, issue #2 on sale November 19
1 and 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS #65
Written by Sean McKeever
Art and cover by Eddy Barrows & Ruy Jose

 After creating a deadly threat to keep the rest of the Teen Titans busy, Wonder Girl’s new enemy challenges her in open combat.  Alone and weakening by the moment, Wonder Girl must fight for incredibly high stakes – lose, and her powers are forfeit!
On sale November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TITANS #7
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Howard Porter
 Match, the imperfect clone of Conner Kent, shows up at the Tower looking for a fight. But the Titans’ old teammate Jericho is still trapped inside him! To subdue Match and save Jericho, the Titans must find a way to force the two apart, and their solution has unexpected consequences for them all!
On sale November 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TERROR TITANS #2
Written by Sean McKeever
Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson

 The Clock King begins staging tournament battles between the teen metas at the Dark Side Club, but this time the fighting’s not just for entertainment – he has a far more sinister purpose in mind that not even the Terror Titans know about! And Ravager, drawn to the Clock King by their similar precognitive power, is doing nothing to interfere with his life-threatening machinations. Is she biding her time until she can defeat him, or does she just want to get her hands dirty by entering the tournament?
On sale November 5 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #682
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Lee Garbett
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Tony Daniel
 Two issues of BATMAN in one month! Now that “Batman R.I.P.” has concluded, the aftermath begins! If you thought mastermind writer Grant Morrison surprised you with “R.I.P.”, just wait until you see what he has planned for this retrospective story. In his last hours, Alfred the Butler tells the life story of the Batman as you’ve never seen it before in this two-part adventure which bridges the gap between the events of “Batman R.I.P.” and FINAL CRISIS. Learn the secrets of Batman’s early years! Witness the nightmare of a Gotham City where Batman never existed!
 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). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale November 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #683
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Lee Garbett
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Tony Daniel
 This special two-part tale narrated by Sir Alfred Pennnyworth reflects upon the life and times of Gotham City’s most celebrated citizen – and hints at what’s next for The Dark Knight. Grant Morrison delivers a story of past memories, present heartache and future promises. A spectacular, unforgettable farewell to The Dark Knight, mixing memory, dream and speculation as Alfred closes the casebook on the greatest crimefighter of all time. With guest appearances by Batman friends and foes from every era of Batman’s history, this epic adventure cannot be missed.
 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). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN #682
Written by James Robinson
Art by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Stephane Roux
 Following closely on the stirring events of SUPERGIRL #35, “New Krypton” part 6 sees the unrest between the Kryptonians and humankind rapidly spin out of control. Superman knows it’s only a matter of time before widespread violence breaks out between the two cultures. But deep in the heart of the U.S. military, a deadly new Squad K is being organized. Its mission: clean up the “Kryptonian problem” before it gets out of hand!
 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 Stephane Roux).
On sale November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR #7
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Ron Lim & Rob Hunter
Cover by Jim Starlin

 Preparations for the final cosmic conflict continue! Meanwhile, the Weird and Starfire make a deal with the devil in order to save Rann.
On sale November 19 • 7 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

REIGN IN HELL #5
Written by Keith Giffen
Art by Tom Derenick & Bill Sienkiewicz and Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
 The battle has just begun!  The most furious fray ever beheld takes places as heroes from the DC Universe are caught up – and their loyalties are challenged – in a fierce, no-holds-barred struggle for the control of Hell’s kingdom.
On sale November 26 • 5 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

TANGENT COMICS: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #9
Written by Dan Jurgens and Ron Marz
Art by Wes Craig and Mark McKenna
Cover by Brad Walker

 It’s Batman and Batman vs. the world! The Tangent Batman’s group of “Outsiders” must hold their ground against the Tangent Superman’s armada!
On sale November 19 • 9 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #7
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Kevin Nowlan
 Is escape from the island futile? Enemy Ace, the Golden Gladiator and Lt. Carson make a valiant attempt to break free despite the shocking loss of someone close to them! And as if contending with Pteranodons weren’t enough of a problem, what luck will they have against giant spiders?
On sale November 26 • 7 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: CACOPHONY #1
Written by Kevin Smith
Art by Walt J. Flanagan & Sandra Hope
Cover by Adam Kubert
Variant cover by Andy Kubert
Sketch cover by Andy Kubert
 Best-selling comic book writer/director Kevin Smith (GREEN ARROW, Daredevil, Clerks) steps into Gotham City to write this 3-part miniseries event! Practically from out of nowhere, the mysterious masked killer known as Onomatopoeia returns and sets his sights – and sounds – against 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 Andy Kubert). 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 Andy Kubert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale November 12 • 1 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #11
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Variant cover by Frank Miller

 Frank Miller and Jim Lee gun the All-Star engine into the red! The Dark Knight’s hand exacts a heavy price from the trash of Gotham City – and now, with the Boy Wonder by his side, fines will be doubled!
 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 Frank Miller). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
RESOLICIT • On sale November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #850
Written by Paul Dini
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs
Cover by Dustin Nguyen

 A “Batman R.I.P.” tie-in! “Heart of Hush” concludes in this anniversary double-sized issue! Catwoman’s life hangs in the balance during this final battle between Batman and Hush! And the life of Bruce Wayne will never be the same as the confrontation with his childhood friend Tommy Elliot reveals a terrible and shocking secret!
On sale November 5 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

NIGHTWING #150
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten
Cover by Philip Tan
Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver

 Special oversized “Batman R.I.P.” tie-in issue! Believing Nightwing responsible for the death of an old flame, Two-Face has sworn his revenge upon Batman’s first Robin and New York City itself. Armed with the same acid that turned him into Two-Face, Harvey Dent plans to scar half the population of New York to make them pay for his loss. And without The Dark Knight around for help, it’s up to Nightwing to stop the Batman’s most duplicitous and dangerous villain. Beware the acid rain as Nightwing confronts Two-Face in the final chapter of “The Great Leap”!
 Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Philip Tan), 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 November 5 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #23
Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Cover by Stephane Roux
 The Joker continues leaving his psycho mark on Gotham City in Part 2 of this 4-part arc as Batman struggles with what the appearance of a villain like The Joker must say about The Dark Knight’s own affect on the city! Is Batman stopping crime or just inspiring deadlier, more insane evils?
On sale November 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATGIRL #5
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by J. Calafiore & Mark McKenna
Cover by Andy Clarke
 Batgirl has learned the identity of David Cain’s target, but her Bat-family collides with her biological family as she races to prevent the murder of someone very close to her heart. Will the teen heroine thwart the evil man who raised her and ultimately find the redemption she so badly wants?
On sale November 19 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #7
Written by Steve Niles
Art and cover by Kelley Jones
 Batman has tracked down the maniacal Midnight to a gruesome grotto deep beneath the streets of Gotham. But a creature lurks in the waters of this underground lair, and it has a taste for human blood! Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne gets closer to Detective April Clarkson. Could Bruce be falling for her?
On sale November 26 • 7 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #13
Written by Frank Tieri
Art by Ryan Benjamin & Saleem Crawford
Cover by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell

 A “Batman R.I.P.” tie-in! Batgirl literally has her back against the wall as the remaining Outsiders turn against Gotham City’s youngest protector! With Batman out of the picture, Cassandra Cain finds herself suddenly alone. Will the Outsiders ever be the same? The “Batman R.I.P.” storyline continues having devastating effects across the DCU!
On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #180
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II

 As the Gotham youth gangs run rampant and the « blue-flu » sweeps the indignant Gotham police force, Robin faces off against a surprising yet familiar foe. And what role does Spoiler play in this opponent’s grand scheme?
On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SIMON DARK #14
Written by Steve Niles
Art & Cover by Scott Hampton

 Rachel has befriended Simon, but it takes a strong heart – and a stronger stomach – to follow the peculiar hero on his tour of the netherworld realm known as The In-Between! Sneak a peak behind the curtain and inside a strange world all too familiar to our titular hero.
On sale November 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #871
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Stephane Roux

 “New Krypton” part 4! With thousands of Kryptonians being integrated into human society, the world believes they’ll be watched over and protected across the globe. But not everyone was raised by Ma and Pa Kent. Meanwhile, the experiments on Brainiac continue as his mysterious captor builds an army against the Man of Steel and his people.
 Plus, who are the new Nightwing and Flamebird?
 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 Stephane Roux). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale November 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #35
Written by Sterling Gates
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Stephane Roux

 In “New Krypton” part 5, the new creative team continues to shake up Supergirl’s life as Kryptonian-human relations are strained even further! The turmoil forces Supergirl to make a terrible decision: does she stand with the Kryptonian, the people she’s longed to be reunited with, or with the humans, the race she’s sworn to protect? On top of that, one of her greatest foes is reactivated with a burning hatred for anyone from Krypton – Rao help us all!
 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 Stephane Roux). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/SUPERGIRL: MAELSTROM #1-2
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Phil Noto

 A vicious Apokolptian villain known as Malestrom has arrived on Earth to kill Superman so that she might become The Bride of Darkseid! Superman and Supergirl join forces to battle the villain but at what cost to Metropolis?  From Earth to Apokolips and beyond, Superman and Supergirl face unexpected challenges in this action-packed tale examining what it means to be a hero.
Issue #1 on sale November 5, issue #2 on sale November 19 • 1 and 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GUARDIAN OF METROPOLIS SPECIAL #1
Written by James Robinson
Art by Pere Perez
Cover by Aaron Lopresti
Variant cover by Victor Ibánéz

 “New Krypton” part 3! At last! The true origin of the Guardian of Metropolis is revealed!  Following directly on from last month’s SUPERMAN’S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN SPECIAL #1, we learn the fantastic and sometimes terrible past of one of DC’s most mysterious heroes. How did the first clone of the Golden Age Guardian come into existence at the hands of the Cadmus Project? We’ll also introduce a mysterious young girl the Guardian has sworn to protect – even at the expense of the Cadmus Project, and, if need be, his very life!
 Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Aaron Lopresti), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Victor Ibánéz). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale November 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN AND BATMAN VS. VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES #3-4
Written by Kevin VanHook
Art and cover by Tom Mandrake

 The evil Dr. Combs has reanimated the dead and turned innocent victims into monsters from beyond! Artificially created vampires and werewolves now prowl the streets of Gotham, and only the combined might of The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight can hope to stop them. But when a rogue vampire named Dimeter and a feral werewolf called Janko decide to join their side against Combs and his legion of the undead, Superman and Batman will have to save themselves – and all of Gotham – from the creatures of the night! Good thing they’ve called in Green Arrow and his wooden and silver-tipped arrows for help!
Issue #3 on sale November 12 • Issue #4 on sale November 26
3 & 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #54
Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson
Art and cover by Rags Morales & John Dell

 The Man of Steel attempts to help The Dark Knight learn how to control his newfound superpowers. But has the Caped Crusader let his new abilities go to his head? Meanwhile, Clark deals with suddenly being powerless and unable to protect the world.
On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #124
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Michael O’Hare & John Floyd
Cover by Stephane Roux
 The Joker and Barbara Gordon face off in the ultimate confrontation. After she was crippled by the Clown Prince of Crime, Barbara became Oracle – but what will become of The Joker now that she has the upper hand?
On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLUE BEETLE #33
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque

 The Teen Titans guest-star to help Blue Beetle keep El Paso safe during the “Day Without Immigrants” demonstration. But Intergang and Doctor Polaris plan to rain on everybody’s parade!
On sale November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #14
Written by Rick Remender
Art by Pat Olliffe & Jerry Ordway
Cover by Chris Batista and Mick Gray
Starro the Conqueror has used Rip Hunter to spread his mind-possessing spores across history. To make matters worse, Starro has gathered all of his body-snatched population for the ultimate battle royale, with hero vs. hero and villain vs. villain.�
On sale November 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #19
Written by David Hine
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Bill Reinhold
Cover by Doug Braithwaite
 A strange child channels the Green Lantern oath and scrawls it on a wall. It’s a summons from forces located in another galaxy. A fantastic civilization that has its own Green Lantern requires immediate aid and their only chance for survival rests in the hands of Hal Jordan and the Phantom Stranger!
On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #30
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Pat Gleason & Drew Geraci
Cover by Pat Gleason

 The War of Light continues! In part 2 of “The Sins of the Star Sapphire,” the Guardians journey on a diplomatic mission to convince the Zamorans to halt their tampering with the violet light. What will the Guardians do when they discover the Zamorans are attempting to “cure” Sinestro Corps members by infusing them with love?
On sale November 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH #246
Written by Alan Burnett
Art by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

 As Queen Bee circles in closer for the kill, everything The Flash holds dear starts slipping away from him. His powers, his wife – what’s next to go?
On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #36
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy
Cover by Shane Davis
 The prelude to “The Blackest Night” continues, building off of FINAL CRISIS: RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS! Hal and the Green Lanterns venture to the prison planet Ysmault to face the Red Lantern Corps!
 Retailers: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
RESOLISIT • On sale November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #37
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet
 A trio of female Wild West rodeo show performers come to town with plans of becoming amateur bounty hunters. But when they attempt to remove Hex from the picture and bring the big bounties in themselves, they have no idea how in over their heads they are. Join us and returning artist Jordi Bernet for « Trouble Comes in Threes »!
On sale November 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MANHUNTER #36
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Michael Gaydos
Cover by Matthew Clark

 The “Forgotten” arc concludes, revealing the high price of superpowers. And what’s the final fate of Dylan Battles?
On sale November 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #14
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Mike Norton & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Cliff Chiang

 Green Arrow’s son may be back, but something’s definitely different about Connor Hawke since his kidnapping at the hands of the League of Assassins. And you won’t believe your eyes when you see what he can do now!
On sale November 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #27
Written by Dwayne McDuffie
Art and cover by Ed Benes
 A “Sightings” tale! Doctor Light is missing, and her former Justice League teammates intend to find the man responsible and make him pay. But before they do that, they’ll have to get past his Shadow Cabinet of powerful superbeings who have sworn to « Save humanity from itself. » Milestone Comics characters Icon and Hardware make their first modern DCU appearance, but this time it’s not clear whose side they’re on!
On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY
OF AMERICA #21
Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill
 The penultimate chapter of the epic « One World, Under Gog » explodes here as the Justice Society of America goes to war with one another. Torn between Gog’s desire to help the world and the moral cost it comes with, it’s old guard vs. the new as the line that was drawn is crossed. But Gog does not like war…�
 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 November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA KINGDOM COME SPECIAL: MAGOG #1
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Fernando Pasarin
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill

 He was Lance Corporal David Reid of the Justice Society of America until he was killed in action and resurrected by Gog as his herald – MAGOG. But who is David Reid? Does he truly believe in Gog? And to what lengths will he go in order to find justice in this world?
 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 November 12 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA KINGDOM COME SPECIAL: THE KINGDOM #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Fernando Pasarin
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill

 Gog rewards those he deems fit. Starman has regained his sanity, Sandman his sleep, Dr. Mid-Nite his sight, Damage his pride and Citizen Steel…? What « wish » will the indestructible hero be granted? And more importantly, what drawbacks do these wishes come with? Plus, Starman’s true mission is revealed!
 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 November 19 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA KINGDOM COME SPECIAL: SUPERMAN #1
Written by Alex Ross
Art and cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill
 Spinning out of the “One World, Under Gog” storyline, the Kingdom Come Superman’s struggle with his place in the world brings a final conflict between the Supermen of Earths 1 and 22! Feeling the weight of his own world’s loss on his shoulders, the transplanted Superman searches for answers to the mystery of his life’s seemingly cursed existence and encounters “old acquaintances” on the way. This is the first fully written and illustrated adventure by KINGDOM COME co-creator Alex Ross, building to the storyline’s conclusion in JUSTICE OF SOCIETY OF AMERICA #22!
 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 November 5 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #26
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan
Cover by Aaron Lopresti

 “Rise of the Olympian” begins! Penciller Aaron Lopresti returns to the series just in time for Wonder Woman’s world to change radically! For months, speculation over a new, male Wonder Woman and his fellow Manazons has run rampant, and now the gossip can end! What horrific new threat is Special Agent Diana Prince unknowingly leading her team of agents up against? And, at long last, the fate of the Amazons is finally revealed.
On sale November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #48
Written by Jim Shooter
Art and cover by Francis Manapul & Livesay
 Legion membership tryouts! Meet Night Girl, Gazelle, Sizzle and Turtle! They’re four candidates with awesome abilities who attempt to prove their mettle and join the greatest super-team of the 31st century. Meanwhile, alien spies gather intelligence about United Planets defenses and assassinate a United Planets government leader!
On sale November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE SPIRIT #23
Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier
Art by Aluir Amancio
Cover by Joe Kubert

 Okay, no kidding. This time, for sure, The Spirit gets a break from the hustle and bustle of Central City’s mean streets. Maybe fresh air out in the wide, open spaces is just what he needs? Right?
On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS TP
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art by Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher, Aaron Sowd and Steve Bird
Cover by Doug Mahnke
 Witness Batman’s first encounter with The Joker in this volume collecting the graphic novel BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, by Ed Brubaker and Doug Mahnke! This collection also includes DETECTIVE COMICS #784-786, a murder mystery tale guest-starring Green Lantern Alan Scott.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

HARLEY QUINN: PRELUDES AND KNOCK-KNOCK JOKES TP
Written by Karl Kesel
Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson

 The Joker’s lovable partner in crime takes the spotlight in this new paperback edition collecting HARLEY QUINN #1-7. Don’t miss these beautifully illustrated tales of lunacy!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY: SUPERMAN – KRYPTONITE NEVERMORE! HC
Written by Dennis O’Neil
Art by Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson
Cover by Neal Adams, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson

 Originally published in 1971, this story turned Superman’s status quo on its head by featuring a story in which all Kryptonite was destroyed! But that leaves The Man of Steel anything but invulnerable as his powers slowly begin to fade and a doppleganger Superman arrives on the scene with strange powers of its own.
 The first in the new DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY line collecting memorable tales in their entirety, this volume contains SUPERMAN #233-238 and #240-242 and contains a momentous story for the Man of Tomorrow that you won’t want to miss!
 Retailers: Please see this month’s Previews Order Form for a special ordering incentive on this title.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 192 pg, FC, $39.99 US

THE ALL-NEW ATOM VOL. 4: SMALL WONDER TP
Written by Gail Simone and Rick Remender
Art by Mike Norton & Trevor Scott and Pat Olliffe & John Stanisci
Cover by Ladrönn
 Collecting THE ALL-NEW ATOM #17-18 and #20-25, this final volume in the series features a guest appearance by Wonder Woman! Plus, the Atom discovers a population of microscopic, matter-consuming creatures living in his blood that may hold the secrets to his powers!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 24 • 192 pg, FC, $17.99 US

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: LORDS OF LUCK TP
Written by Mark Waid
Art by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek
Cover by George Pérez
 Now available in trade paperback, this volume collects the first arc of the new series from writer Mark Waid and artist George Pérez. The Book of Destiny calls out to several heroes across time and space in the DCU for an adventure starring Batman, Hal Jordan, Lobo, Supergirl and many more!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 10 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US

BATMAN: JOKER’S ASYLUM TP
Written by Jason Aaron, Joe Harris, David Hine and others
Art by Jason Pearson, Andy Clarke, Juan Doe and others
Cover by Jason Pearson

 The Joker spins five dastardly tales of evil starring Batman’s rogues gallery in this volume collecting all five JOKER’S ASYLUM one-shots: JOKER, PENGUIN, TWO-FACE, SCARECROW and POISON IVY!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 10 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

INFINITY INC. VOL. 2: THE BOGEYMAN TP
Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Pete Woods, Matt Camp and Max Fiumara
Cover by Pete Woods
 Features issues #6-10 of the acclaimed series spinning out of the events of 52! Spotlighting the metahuman team Lex Luthor created, this trade paperback includes guest appearances by Superman and Batman as Infinity Inc. get team costumes and face a crazed killer!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 31 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE MORE THINGS CHANGE TP
Written by Paul Levitz
Art by Steve Lightle, Ernie Colon, Keith Giffen, Larry Mahlstedt and others
Cover by Steve Lightle & Larry Mahlstedt
 Bursting out of the 1980s comes this tale starring the far future’s greatest heroes! In this volume, you’ll find LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #7-13 as the team discovers a factory hidden between dimensions creating a Sun-Eater. Plus, it’s team leader election time!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 10 • 176 pg, FC, $17.99 US

TITANS: OLD FRIENDS HC
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Ian Churchill, Joe Benitez
Cover by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas

 The former teen heroes known as the Teen Titans are all grown up and under siege in this hardcover collecting TITANS #1-6 as well as the hard-to-find one-shot TEEN TITANS EAST SPECIAL #1!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 • 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SANCTUARY HC
Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Alan Burnett
Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope, Jonboy Meyers & Serge LaPointe, Carlos Pacheco and Ethan Van Sciver
Cover by Ed Benes

 The Justice League face off with the Suicide Squad when a cabal of Super-Villains turn themselves over to the Super Heroes for protection – much to the chagrin of Amanda Waller and her super-team. Tying directly into SALVATION RUN, this volume collects JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #17-21 and also features a team-up between Wonder Woman and The Flash drawn by THE FLASH: REBIRTH artist Ethan Van Sciver!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US

TEEN TITANS SPOTLIGHT: RAVEN TP
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art and cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella
 Raven wrestles the horrors of high school in this volume collecting DC SPECIAL: RAVEN #1-5. As the Teen Titans’ resident empath faces the ridicule of public school, someone starts killing students and it all ties into the reappearance of the Psycho Pirate’s Medusa Mask!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 31 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SUPERMAN: PAST AND FUTURE TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, Elliot S. Maggin, Cary Bates and others
Art by Curt Swan, Al Plastino, Keith Pollard and others
Cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
 Follow Superman’s greatest time travel adventures as he experiences eras he never thought possible!  This time warping collection features stories originally published from the ’40s through the ’80s including the classic tale “Superman Under the Red Sun” among many, many others!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 17 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

TALES OF THE BATMAN: TIM SALE TP
Written by James Robinson, Darwyn Cooke, Kelley Puckett and Alan Grant
Art by Tim Sale & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Tim Sale
 The collection of award-winning artist Tim Sale’s various Batman stories is now presented in trade paperback! Collecting tales from SHOWCASE ’94 #3-4, LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #32-34, SHADOW OF THE BAT #7-9, SOLO #1 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD – BATMAN TEAM-UPS VOL. 3 TP
Written by Bob Haney
Art and cover by Jim Aparo
 Enjoy over 500 pages of adventure with this collection featuring THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #109-134 as Batman teams with dozens of DC favorites including The Demon, Mister Miracle, Aquaman, The Flash and many more!
Advance-solicited;
on sale December 17
520 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: STRANGE ADVENTURES VOL. 1 TP
Written by John Broome, Otto Binder, Joe Kubert, Bill Finger and others
Art by Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Murphy Anderson and others
Cover by Gil Kane
 Blast into the mind-bending science fiction of the mid-’50s with this collection spotlighting STRANGE ADVENTURES #54-73 as humanity faces a bevy of menaces!
Advance-solicited;
on sale December 31
512 pg, B&W, $16.99 US