DC Comics In January 2010: DC Universe

[ENGLISH] DC Comics tells us: DC Comic In January 2010, Part 1: DC Universe. Blackest Night, Batman, Batman And Robin, Superman, Green Lantern, Blackest Night: JSA, Blackest Night: Wonder Woman, Blackest Night: Flash, Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Justice League of America…

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GREEN LANTERN #50
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy
Variant cover by Jim Lee
Sketch Variant cover by Doug Mahnke
BLACKEST NIGHT spreads with an oversized anniversary issue! Surrounded by friends and enemies, Hal Jordan goes into battle with a being he will never defeat – the Black Lantern Spectre! Can Saint Walker, Sinestro and the others put a stop to this bizarre Spectre rebirth?
Plus, Atrocitus reveals a tie to a power that may make him the most unbeatable of all the Lanterns!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 27 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #44
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
Variant cover by Greg Horn
Witness the fury of Guy Gardner – Red Lantern! But what horrible attack on the Corps would fuel Guy’s rage? And how can anyone save him from the grip of the crimson fury?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH #2
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
Variant cover by Francis Manapul
Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins continue this must-have BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in!
The Flashes find themselves more tangled into Nekron’s ultimate plan than they could ever have imagined. Meanwhile, it’s a well-known fact that Captain Cold hates running. But when the Rogues of the past rise to claim those that still survive, he has no choice!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Scott Kolins), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 13 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #2
Written by James Robinson
Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy José
Cover by Eddy Barrows & Nei Ruffino
Variant cover by Gene Ha
BLACKEST NIGHT continues! Black Lantern Lois Lane tracks down her undead husband, but their reunion could mean Power Girl’s funeral! Don’t miss this terrifying tie-in from James Robinson and Eddy Barrows!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Eddy Barrows & Nei Ruffino), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gene Ha). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 27 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #2
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Nicola Scott
Cover by Greg Horn
Variant cover by Ryan Sook
Following closely the events of BLACKEST NIGHT, Diana faces her greatest challenge. Death has always walked with her, but who will guide her into the light – her mother, her sister or her lover? Don’t miss this mind-blowing tie-in as Wonder Woman’s life changes forever!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ryan Sook). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 6 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE ATOM & HAWKMAN #46
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ryan Sook
The Atom has been in the center of the BLACKEST NIGHT storm since day one. But now that storm becomes more personal than he could ever have imagined when he is hunted by not only the Black Lanterns Hawkman and Hawkgirl, but Black Lanterns Khufu and Chay-Ara! Don’t miss the meltdown in another of this month’s one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT • on sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CATWOMAN #83
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Julian Lopez & Bit
Cover by Guillem March
As if the chaos and mayhem of Gotham City’s blackout wasn’t enough, Catwoman faces a dead villain that she was responsible for killing – the original Black Mask!
Will this attack against the body and soul of Selina Kyle prove to be too much for the feline femme fatale? And can she come to grips with killing (again) a possibly unkillable foe? Find out in another of this month’s one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT • on sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE PHANTOM STRANGER #42
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes
Spotlighting the DC Universe’s magic-based characters! The Phantom Stranger, with Blue Devil at his side, battles the Black Lantern Spectre with little hope of success. Meanwhile, Black Lantern Deadman delves into the Phantom Stranger, compelled to learn the mysterious hero’s true origins. But what dangers will arise if the Phantom Stranger’s enigmatic past is revealed? Find out in another of this month’s one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE-SHOT • on sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE POWER OF SHAZAM #48
Written by Eric Wallace
Art by Don Kramer & Michael Babinski
Cover by Tom Feister
BLACKEST NIGHT infects the Black Adam family when Osiris returns from the dead as a Black Lantern to terrorize young Billy and Mary Batson! Now powerless after the wizard Shazam deemed them unworthy in JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #25, can the Batsons even count on the aid of Freddy Freeman, the new Captain Marvel? Find out in another of this month’s one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT • on sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE QUESTION #37
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Cully Hamner
A BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in! Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS, CHECKMATE) joins original THE QUESTION series artists Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz for the return of Vic Sage! The Black Lantern rings have made their way to earth and disturbed the grave of the original Question. Now, the faceless man returns as Black Lantern Vic Sage targets his former protégé – and current replacement – Renee Montoya. It’s the Question vs. the Black Lantern Question vs. Lady Shiva in the ultimate throw-down!
ONE SHOT • on sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

STARMAN #81
Written by James Robinson
Art by Fernando Dagnino
& Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Tony Harris
James Robinson revives his beloved STARMAN series for one more issue as a Black Lantern Starman haunts Opal City. Which Starman has returned and who can stop him from wreaking havoc on the city? Well, the Shade would rather just continue his date with Hope O’Dare, but if no one else can be bothered, what choice does he have but to investigate? Just don’t dare call him a Super Hero.
As the rest of the DC Universe is learning, defeating Black Lanterns isn’t easy – is this the final curtain call for the immortal Shade? Find out in another of this month’s one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT • on sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WEIRD WESTERN TALES #71
Written by Dan DiDio
Art by Renato Arlem
Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
The gun-slinging action continues here in an issue written by DCU Executive Editor Dan DiDio! Western heroes Jonah Hex, Bat Lash, Scalphunter and Firehair rise from the dead as Black Lanterns. But will they save the west – or ruin it? Find out in another of this month’s one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE-SHOT • On sale January 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUICIDE SQUAD #67
Written by John Ostrander & Gail Simone
Art by J. Calafiore
Cover by Daniel LuVisi
Original SUICIDE SQUAD writer John Ostrander and Gail Simone resurrect The Suicide Squad as they take on BLACKEST NIGHT and the Secret Six! The Fiddler has risen from the dead, and he’s targeting Deadshot and anyone who stands in his way. But someone else has targeted Deadshot – the Suicide Squad! Everything is about to hit the Wall (Amanda Waller, that is) – and this Wall hits back!
Continuing this month’s one-issue revival of classic DC Universe titles, this epic story carries into January’s SECRET SIX #17!
ONE-SHOT • on sale January 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SECRET SIX #17
Written by John Ostrander & Gail Simone
Art by J. Calafiore
Cover by Daniel LuVisi
John Ostrander and Gail Simone continue their epic team-up that begins in SUICIDE SQUAD #67! Suicide Squad has taken capture of Deadshot, forcing him to rejoin their ranks. But the Secret Six doesn’t see that happening any time soon!
On sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN AND ROBIN #7
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Cameron Stewart
Cover by Frank Quitely
Variant cover by Cameron Stewart

Knight, Squire and DETECTIVE COMICS’ Batwoman guest-star alongside The Dynamic Duo in “Blackest Knight,” a 3-part story illustrated by Cameron Stewart (SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICT0RY: MANHATTAN GUARDIAN). Readers who enjoyed BATMAN R.I.P. and FINAL CRISIS won’t want to miss this captivating new storyline packed with additional clues on the Domino Killer and the details surrounding the “death” of Bruce Wayne!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Frank Quitely), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Cameron Stewart). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #695
Written by Tony Daniel
Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
Cover by Tony Daniel

The unthinkable happens when Batman and the Penguin join forces to thwart the mass murder and mayhem of their common foe, the Black Mask. Plus, Batman confronts an adversary from days past who has a score to settle with The Dark Knight.
On sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #861
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Jock; co-feature art by Cully Hamner
Cover by JH Williams III

It’s double the detectives with Batman and Batwoman in for part one of “Cutter”! Batwoman investigates a string of grisly attacks that have left the victims mutilated, or, worse, dead. But what does this case have to do with the kidnapping of a socialite from ten years ago, and what evidence can The Dark Knight himself bring to light on this macabre mystery? Featuring guest art by acclaimed illustrator Jock (THE LOSERS, GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE)!
And in the co-feature, the Huntress and The Question find themselves in over their heads as a gunrunning case leads them to the business end of a double-barrel shotgun!
On sale January 27 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

AZRAEL #4
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Ramon Bachs & John Stanisci
Cover by Francesco Mattina
Guest-starring Batman! A murder weapon that could shatter Michael Lane’s life. Azrael’s sword of justice turned against the woman he loves. A Dark Knight forced to protect a murderer. If the truth is a lie, what do Batman and Azrael do when justice demands a killer go unpunished?
On sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATGIRL #6
Written by Bryan Q. Miller
Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott
Cover by Phil Noto
In “Core Requirements” part 2, Stephanie Brown finds herself teamed up with Damian Wayne! The new Batgirl and the new Robin must enter an area of Gotham City known to Gothamites as Devil’s Square, but to the residents, it’s called “Thunderdome”! Their mission: to save innocent civilians from being used in a real-life game of life and death!
On sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #40
Written by Sam Kieth
Art and cover Sam Kieth
There’s a new killer prowling Gotham City preying on the homeless. Batman has his suspicions, but is his normally rational mind playing tricks on him? When The Caped Crusader finally meets his suspect face-to-face, he finds that the creature knows much more than he should. Prepare for a stunning 4-part storyline written and illustrated by fan favorite Sam Kieth!
On sale January 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #8
Written by Paul Dini
Art and cover by Guillem March

The Sirens’ dangerous alliance with The Riddler continues! They’re willing to do anything to uncover the truth and protect themselves, but who is the mysterious villain targeting them all for death?
On sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #8
Written by Paul Dini; co-feature written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs; co-feature art by Jeremy Haun
Cover by Dustin Nguyen

The rash of child abductions requires decisive action, so Robin goes undercover to learn more about the missing kids. But what can he do when he winds up a prisoner in Zsasz’s slaughterhouse? Can even a highly trained warrior escape from the frighteningly evil clutches of Zsasz?
And in the Manhunter co-feature, Kate has to deal with the results of her recent encounter with Two-Face. But is prepared to uncover the mystery surrounding the former D.A.’s death? And can she even trust Two-Face’s word?
On sale January 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

OUTSIDERS #26
Written by Dan DiDio
Art by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion
Cover by Philip Tan

After the horrifying events of BLACKEST NIGHT, Katana and Black Lightning are dispatched to deal with a terrifying disturbance on the open seas. Meanwhile, Geo-Force is recalled to Markovia to handle affairs of state. But when Prince Brion makes a deal with a certain Kryptonian to join the team, the Outsiders find themselves cast as enemies in the eyes of the world!
Don’t miss the debut of the all-new creative team of DCU Executive Editor Dan DiDio and hot artist Philip Tan (BATMAN AND ROBIN, GREEN LANTERN)!
On sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RED ROBIN #8
Written by Christopher Yost
Art by Marcus To & Ray McCarthy
Cover by Marcus To

This is it! Red Robin versus the Council of Spiders deep in the heart of the League of Assassins’ headquarters. It’s seven on one, with Red Robin facing some of the deadliest killers on the planet. Even if he can get out alive, can Tim Drake get out clean? Or has Ra’s al Ghul’s influence corrupted him? There’s a line Batman and Robin swore they’d never cross…but to save Tam Fox’s life, Red Robin may have to perform deeds he’s never dared. Plus, Ra’s al Ghul’s master plan starts to reveal itself.
On sale January 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ADVENTURE COMICS #6
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and covers by Francis Manapul
Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul say goodbye (for now) to Superboy with a spectacular 30-page issue! Ever since Superboy returned from the grave, he has been obsessed with Lex Luthor, believing that there must be some good in the master villain somewhere. So for Luthor, it’s time to put up or shut up. With Superman off planet, it’s time to do some good for the planet earth. Superboy is willing to do what it takes to make Lex’s dreams come true, but what Superboy will discover is that one man’s dreams, are another man’s nightmares.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul and renamed and renumbered ADVENTURE COMICS #509). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

ACTION COMICS #885
Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann; co-feature written by James Robinson and Greg Rucka
Art by Pere Pérez; co-feature art by CAFU
Cover by CAFU

With a new lease on life, Nightwing and Flamebird return to Metropolis determined to hunt down one of General Zod’s few remaining sleeper agents. Continued in SUPERMAN #696!
And in the co-feature, Captain Atom is back on Earth, but his struggle to break his ties with Mirabai and Project 7734 aren’t over yet. Guest-starring Metropolis’s own super-powered protector, Mon-El! And check out the connecting cover art on these two issues!
On sale January 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

SUPERMAN #696
Written by James Robinson
Art by Bernard Chang
Cover by CAFU

“Man of Valor” Part 3! Picking up plot threads from  ACTION COMICS #885, the Guardian, Nightwing and Flamebird are hot on the trail of General Zod’s Metropolis sleeper agent. But just as they’re about to uncover who the sleeper is, tragedy strikes, which leads to a completely different revelation. Seeds for this issue’s surprising twist were planted all the way back in James Robinson’s first issue – so don’t miss it!
On sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #49
Written by Sterling Gates
Art by Matt Camp
Cover by Joshua Middleton

This is it! The moment you’ve all been waiting for, as Supergirl takes on– >kkkzzzt<
“WE INTERRUPT FOR A DAILY PLANET BREAKING NEWS BRIEF: Lana Lang, Business Editor of The Daily Planet, passed away this morning from undisclosed causes. She is survived by her ex-husband, former President of the United States Pete Ross, their son, Clark, and her niece, Linda. More on this story as it develops.”
>fzzt< –story you won’t want to miss!
On sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #11
Written by Greg Rucka & James Robinson
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Gary Frank
Variant cover by Victor Ibanez

“Mystery in Space” Part 2! As the murder mystery on New Krypton deepens, Superman and Adam Strange’s investigation leads them to uncover a conspiracy involving all five Kryptonian guilds that threatens to devastate the entire planet. This chain of events will touch everyone – Alura, Zod, even General Lane – and will lead directly into next month’s explosive finale!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Victor Ibanez). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 6 • 11 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #68
Written by Joe Casey
Art and cover by Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes

It’s the start of a new arc pitting the World’s Greatest Detective and The Man of Steel against a shape-shifting villain! But why is this new baddie continuing a thousand-year-old war against Krypton? Featuring art by Ardian Syaf (BLACKEST NIGHT: BATMAN) and written by fan-favorite scribe Joe Casey!
On sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WORLD’S FINEST #4
Written by Sterling Gates
Art and covers by Phil Noto

The Toyman and Mr. Freeze activate the ultimate weapon — the new and improved Composite Superman/Batman robot — in an attempt to destroy all Kryptonians. This looks like a job for the World’s Finest, as Superman returns from New Krypton to team up with Dick Grayson Batman to stop the rampaging robot once and for all!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers, both by Phil Noto, that can be ordered separately. Cover A will feature Superman. Cover B will feature Batman. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information..
On sale January 27 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #28
Written by Dan Jurgens; co-feature written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund; co-feature art by Mike Norton
& Norm Rapmund
Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
After the shocking events of BLACKEST NIGHT, Booster Gold finds himself lost in time!
And in the co-feature, Jaime Reyes at last comes to terms with the scarab’s murderous side — and Blue Beetle will never be the same!
On sale January 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

DOOM PATROL #6
Written by Keith Giffen; co-feature written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis
Art by Matthew Clark; co-feature art by Kevin Maguire
Cover by Matthew Clark
This month, we spotlight Negative Man, who’s going to knit the history of The Doom Patrol into one cohesive whole. Cohesive to him, anyway.
Plus, The Metal Men find another gag that those three old geezers doing the feature can run into the ground.
On sale January 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #31
Written by J. Michael Straczynski
Art and cover by Jesus Saiz

Comics’ greatest archrivalry: The Joker and…The Atom?! The smallest hero in the DC Universe gets into the head of the biggest menace
in all of Gotham City! Don’t miss an issue of the series that IGN calls “Fascinating… the work of a master comics storyteller!”
On sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE GREAT TEN #3
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau

A mild-mannered schoolteacher by day, the super-functionary known as Thundermind appears in times of need to defend China against evil and injustice. But when Thundermind joins the Great Ten in their battle against the Old Chinese Gods, he learns the startling secret that the Old Chinese Gods have been hiding – a secret so massive it could destroy all of China!
On sale January 6 • 3 of 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN ARROW & BLACK CANARY #28
Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Renato Guedes & José Wilson Magãlhaes and
Mike Norton & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Ladrönn
Cupid’s mysterious and menacing past is revealed at last – and her ties to the militaristic Cobalt are exposed, thanks to Black Canary’s efforts! And in the co-feature, when Cupid’s true identity is revealed, she wreaks a horrible vengeance upon Police Lieutenant Hilton.
On sale January 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JONAH HEX #51
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Dick Giordano
Hex arrives in a town grieving from a recent murder. But who’s responsible, and why? Sex and money are at the top of Hex’s motive list, but the identity of the culprit shocks even him. It’s blood, backstabbing and booze in another installment of JONAH HEX featuring art by the legendary Dick Giordano (DC COMICS PRESENTS, ACTION COMICS)!
On sale January 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #6
Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Mauro Cascioli

After a shocking loss, Prometheus reveals an even greater threat to the team than they thought possible! How will this new crisis change the face of the DC Universe? Find out in the penultimate chapter of this groundbreaking miniseries event!
On sale January 27 • 6 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #41
Written by James Robinson
Art and covers by Mark Bagley & Rob Hunter

Be here for the start of a new Justice League era! The JLA have been getting a pounding in the last couple of months, but NO MORE! The team regroups with a new roster that will transcend time and space! Make way for the World’s Greatest Heroes – Batman, Green Lantern, the Atom, Green Arrow, Donna Troy, the Guardian, Cyborg, Mon-El, Starfire, Dr. Light and, yes, Congorilla!
This issue features two covers by Mark Bagley which are seperately orderable. Cover A features Green Lantern and Green Arrow; Cover B features Batman and Mon-El. The cover images will be revealed online before the issue’s Final Order Cutoff date.
On sale January 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #35
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Travis Moore & Dan Green
Cover by Jesus Merino

It’s all-out war as the leaner, meaner Justice Society of America confront another intruder in their midst! But this time it’s bad news for their enemy, as he’s facing a team that has learned from its past mistakes! The new incarnation of the Justice Society is more together than ever!
On sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA ALL-STARS #2
Written by Matthew Sturges;
co-feature written by Jen Van Meter
Art and cover by Freddie Williams II;
co-feature art by Travis Moore & Dan Green

In “Constellations,” part 1, The All-Stars have survived their first major battle, but in the aftermath, one team member is missing without a trace. The mysterious Strike Force has that member captive, but there’s someone else who wants the missing All-Star even worse than Strike Force does. Plus, the rift between Power Girl and Magog widens.
And in the first chapter of a new co-feature, Liberty Belle and Hourman embark on a worldwide hunt for a mysterious book – and the killer who may be after the secrets held within it! Icicle and Tigress aren’t responsible for the murder, but they just might hold some keys to solving the mystery!
On sale January 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

THE MIGHTY #12
Written by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne
Art by Chris Samnee
Cover by Dave Johnson
It’s Gabriel Cole vs. Alpha One at last! It’s a battle between one man and the most powerful being on Earth… but it’ll be a lot more brutal than either expected, and Alpha One’s labyrinthine headquarters holds one more surprise! The epic tale of THE MIGHTY concludes here!
FINAL ISSUE • on sale January 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

POWER GIRL #8
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Amanda Conner

Vartox has already taken out Dr. Mid-Nite to win Power Girl’s hand in marriage, and now he’s made Power Girl mad! And that’s the last thing you wanna do…
On sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MAGOG #5
Written by Keith Giffen
Art by Howard Porter & John Dell
Cover by Glenn Fabry

You can’t go home again…at least Magog shouldn’t! Especially to Albion – a place he didn’t even know was his home. But mother’s calling, and just when he’s about to blow Haven’s cover sky-high!
On sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS #79
Written by Felicia D. Henderson; co-feature written by Sean McKeever
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson; co-feature art by Yildiray Cinar & Júlio Ferreira
Cover by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson

Now that he’s had time to acclimate to normal life since the TERROR TITANS miniseries, Static makes the choice to go home and tell his family that he’s alive. And he’s bringing his Teen Titans teammates with him. Let’s hope they can survive the rough streets of Dakota!
Plus: Ravager…slave girl!
On sale January 27 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

R.E.B.E.L.S. #12
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Claude St. Aubin & Scott Hanna
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
In the aftermath of their BLACKEST NIGHT encounter, Vril Dox and his team realize they must kill Starro the Conqueror. It’s a job that requires three dangerous missions led by Dox, Captain Comet and Adam Strange, who will face loss, treachery and the overwhelming might of Starro’s conquering horde.
On sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TITANS #21
Written by J.T. Krul
Art by Angel Unzueta & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Angel Unzueta
In part 1 of the 2-part « Fractured, » with Dick back in Gotham City and Gar and Raven returning to the West Coast, the Titans find themselves in crisis. As the team continues to fall apart, the remaining members struggle to put the pieces back together. But the future of the Titans might be out of their control altogether.
On sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE SHIELD #5
Written by Eric Trautmann; co-feature written by Brandon Jerwa
Art by Marco Rudy & Mick Gray; co-feature art by Greg Scott
Cover by Sami Basri

The Shield continues his search through the Brazilian jungles for the Nazi tech he encountered with the Great Ten. But another hero is on the hunt – the Jaguar!
Plus, Inferno is about to confront the mysterious man behind the attacks on Frank Verrano, but he’ll have to go through the Comet!
On sale January 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

THE WEB #5
Written by Marc Guggenheim; co-feature written by John Rozum
Art by Roger Robinson & Hilary Barta; co-feature art by Tom Derenick & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Stanley « Artgerm » Lau

Guest-writer Marc Guggenheim (FlashForward, Amazing Spider-Man) jumps aboard to ask The Web how he’d handle the situation if a villain needed his help. Earth’s jerkiest hero continues to write his own rules as he plays the crime-fighting game!
Plus, the Hangman learns the reach of Dead Man Legendre is widening as the immortal hero encounters the evil Jackal!
On sale January 27 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #40
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan
Cover by Aaron Lopresti

Wonder Woman faces The Crows! Five mysterious young men with a dark and terrible secret have arrived on Paradise Island with one mission: To kill Wonder Woman!
On sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RED TORNADO #5
Written by Kevin VanHook
Art by José Luís & J.P.Mayer
Cover by Joe Prado
After things heated up in a firefight with the Red Tornado and Red Torpedo, Red Volcano has gone solo, abandoning his « little brother, » the Red Inferno. Now, Red Volcano wants to meet the rest of his extended family – namely Red Tornado’s human wife and daughter!  Kathy Sutton and Traya find themselves exposed to the elements.But will the hazardous weather be too much for them to handle?
On sale January 6 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WARLORD #10
Written by Mike Grell
Art and cover by Mike Grell
Swords, sorcery and videotape! Stranded filmmaker Ewan McBane has started crafting a documentary about the fantastic inhabitants of Skartaris – but the greatest evil the land has ever known might interrupt the film before the final reel! The Dark Lord (WARLORD fans, you know who!) is back…but is he the man he once was?
On sale January 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US