DC In October 2008 Part 1 – DC Universe

DC In October 2008 Part 1 – DC Universe

TRINITY #18-22
Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Mike Norton & Karl Kesel and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher
Cover for issue #18 by Jim Lee & Scott Williams, #19-21 by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino and #22 by Andy Kubert
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman no more! The heroic Trinity have met their fates at the hands of their villainous counterparts in the Troika. Now the Earth trembles helplessly in the hands of the villainous group while Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman’s accomplishments are being forgotten!
Issue #18 on sale October 1; issue #19 on sale October 8; issue #20 on sale October 15; issue #21 on sale October 22; issue #22 on sale October 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DC UNIVERSE: DECISIONS #3-4
Written by Judd Winick & Bill Willingham
Art on issue #3 by Rick Leonardi; art on issue #4 by Howard Porter
Covers by Stephane Roux
The DCU’s biggest heroes hunt the villain planning to assassinate the presidential candidates, but they have plenty to distract them from their mission! Some heroes have begun openly endorsing candidates, and the ensuing media frenzy forces everyone to consider what, exactly, it means for a Super Hero to take sides politically. The killer must be caught, the cameras must be faced, and everyone – even Superman – must decide where they stand.
Issue #3 on sale October 15; issue #4 on sale October 29 • 3 and 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

FINAL CRISIS #5
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and covers by J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
Humanity enslaved! Time shattered and bleeding! Anti-Life triumphant! Can Earth’s demoralized, beaten heroes rally their scattered forces for the ultimate super-battle against the nightmare armies of Apokolips when the forces of good meet the forces of evil on the bridge to Blüdhaven?  As Darkseid’s presence causes reality itself to sicken and the lights to go out across the universe, as even the Guardians fall, the true power of the evil gods finally reveals itself, and a major character returns for a shocking conclusion.
Does the secret of humankind’s salvation lie in a mysterious cave painting and a bolt of lightning? Or has the Last Day come for us all?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers – one by J.G. Jones and one by Carlos Pacheco – that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 29 • 5 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

FINAL CRISIS: SUBMIT #1
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Matthew Clark & Norm Rapmund
Covers by Matthew Clark and Rodolfo Migilari
In a world overrun by Darkseid’s Anti-Life Equation and his relentless storm troopers, do you choose to SUBMIT? As the lines between Super Hero and Super-Villain become blurred, the ultimate odd couple of Black Lightning and Tattoo Man, in what could be their final adventure, battle against the odds to save a family from the great darkness.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers – one by Matthew Clark and one by Rodolfo Migliari – that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 1 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

FINAL CRISIS: RESIST #1
Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann
Art by Ryan Sook
Covers by Ryan Sook and Rodolfo Migliari
In a world overrun by Darkseid’s Anti-Life Equation and his relentless storm troopers, do you choose to RESIST? The world’s only hope for survival depends on one-time JLA mascot Snapper Carr, Mr. Terrific, and Checkmate. With the aid of the villainous Cheetah, Snapper must rally the various factions of Checkmate and awaken an evil from a Crisis past. Could this actually be the end?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers – one by Ryan Sook and one by Rodolfo Migliari – that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 22 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

FINAL CRISIS: RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and covers by Shane Davis & Sandra Hope
The prelude to “The Blackest Night” begins here!
They come from a place of great anger and hatred.  They are
the Red Lanterns and they will have their revenge against the greatest Green Lantern – Sinestro. That is, unless the Guardians have theirs first.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Shane Davis & Sandra Hope that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 15 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #3
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by George Pérez & Scott Koblish
Covers by George Pérez
The Legion of Super-Heroes call in the reinforcements against Superboy Prime and the Legion of Super-Villains as the Crisis of the 31st Century continues. While Superboy Prime comes face-to-face with the last of the Green Lanterns, Brainiac 5 and XS attempt to ignite an electrical storm using the lightning rod, which is destined to turn the tide of the war. And what are Polar Boy, Dawnstar and Wildfire up to in the 20th Century?
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 October 22 • 3 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS #3
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Philip Tan, Jeff de los Santos & Jonathan Glapion
Covers by Philip Tan
The Anti-Life Equation has infected Gotham City, turning friend, foe and family into mindless slaves of Darkseid, and the might of the Spear of Destiny has left The Spectre powerless. Can The Question find the answer to restoring hope inside the one being capable of saving the world?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Philip Tan that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 8 • 3 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

SUPERMAN AND BATMAN VS. VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES #1-2
Written by Kevin VanHook
Art and cover by Tom Mandrake
A man is killed by a mysterious creature – his body drained of blood. A woman is savagely attacked by a ferocious beast – her jugular ripped out. Bat wings flutter across the moon and the howl of a wolf echoes through the streets, for the creatures of the night have risen from the grave, and humanity’s only salvation is the combined might of The Last Son of Krypton and The Dark Knight Detective. Blood will run red when Superman and Batman face off against vampires and werewolves for the fate of the entire DCU!
Issue #1 on sale October 15 • Issue #2 on sale October 29 • 1 and 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #4
Written by Keith Giffen & Robert Loren Fleming
Art by Keith Giffen & Al Milgrom
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
How can the DC Universe survive a year without Ambush Bug? This question may or may not be answered, cats and dogs may or may not live together, this copy may or may not make any sense and we may or may not take a journey through the world of 52.
On sale October 29 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

EL DIABLO #2
Written by Jai Nitz
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
The new El Diablo learns what it means to have a legacy
name in the DCU. Expect new villains, old scores to settle and ancient evils to align against Chato Santana. With the 170-year-old Lazarus Lane in tow, El Diablo runs from the law and goes after the man who crippled him.
On sale October 1 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

VIXEN: RETURN OF THE LION #1
Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art by Cafu
Cover by Josh Middleton
On a mission against the mega-mobsters of Intergang, the Justice League makes a stunning discovery revealing the truth behind the death of Vixen’s mother. Long ago, poachers were fingered in her murder, but stunning proof arrives exposing the identity of her real killer! And the man responsible is still alive, making a vicious play for power in the homeland Vixen left years ago.
This groundbreaking 5-issue miniseries by rising stars G. Willow Wilson (OUTSIDERS: AQUAMAN/METAMORPHO, CAIRO, AIR) and Cafu (Black Panther) plunges the League’s animal-powered warrior into a deeply spiritual, but instantly deadly, quest for vengeance – and draws the League itself into the newest chapter of Intergang’s ever-expanding race for domination.
On sale October 1 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SECRET SIX #2
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Cliff Chiang
One of the most-requested and anticipated confrontations in recent DC history takes place right here: Catman vs. Batman! The Six’s latest mission takes the team to Alcatraz to free a Super-Villain, but what is the secret she carries that hundreds of villains would give their lives to possess? DC’s dirtiest team only gets dirtier, and we wouldn’t want it any other way!
On sale October 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TERROR TITANS #1
Written by Sean McKeever
Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
They stood against the Teen Titans, and now the Terror Titans spin off into their own miniseries! Clock King hatches a plan for his team of teenage legacy villains, as well as their deadly new member – the Teen Titans’ own Ravager! But if he’s to succeed, Clock King must first stabilize the underground metahuman gladiator arena known as the Dark Side Club! Join TEEN TITANS scribe Sean McKeever and artist Joe Bennett (52, CHECKMATE) for a journey into the darkest, coldest and most brutal corners of the teen psyche!
On sale October 1 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS #64
Written by Sean McKeever
Art and cover by Eddy Barrows & Ruy Jose
The Teen Titans uncover the mystery and motivation behind Bombshell’s origin, and no one is more surprised at the answers than Bombshell herself! Meanwhile, Wonder Girl is confronted with the figure behind her recent misfortunes and discovers why family reunions can be absolute hell.
On sale October 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DC SPECIAL: CYBORG #6
Written by Mark Sable
Cover by Matthew Clark
Art by Carlos Magno
The Phantom Limbs – wounded veterans turned into killing machines using Cyborg’s stolen technology. The Cyborg Revenge Squad – Super-Villains tasked to take them down. What do these groups have in common? They both want Cyborg dead. In this series finale, can Cyborg keep them from killing each other, let alone him?
On sale October 15 • 6 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TITANS #6
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Julian Lopez & Prentis Rollins
Cover by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas
Raven is missing, and the Titans must truly come together as a team in order to save her. Their fragile unity is further threatened, though, when they discover what they’re really up against! And, as if the Titans didn’t have enough on their hands, an old member resurfaces and brings along an unexpected threat that no one could’ve seen coming!
On sale October 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN #681
Written by James Robinson
Art by Renato Guedes & Jose Magalháes
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Bernard Chang
« New Krypton » Part 2! Picking up directly from SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1, 100,000 Kryptonians have descended on Earth. But their introduction to the world follows a bumpy road, and humans and Kryptonians alike are wary of one another. Meanwhile, Clark must say goodbye to a long-standing member of his supporting cast while the threat behind Atlas makes his next move against the Man of Steel!
Featuring the first third of a cover triptych by Alex Ross that will continue next month in SUPERGIRL and ACTION COMICS!
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 Bernard Chang). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #681
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Tony Daniel
This is it – “Batman R.I.P.” concludes here! The final, heartrending confrontation between Bruce Wayne and Jezebel Jet. The final fate of The Dark Knight. And the horrifying and shocking truth behind the Black Glove. With The Joker, the Club of Villains, Robin, Damian, plus an ending you’ll never see coming – this one has it all!
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 October 29 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

REIGN IN HELL #4
Written by Keith Giffen
Art by Tom Derenick & Bill Sienkiewicz
and Stephen Segovia
Cover by Justiniano
A “Sightings” tale! It’s the unlikely return of a major character as a mysterious prisoner is discovered during the war between Neron and Lord Satanus. Also, prolonged exposure to Hell begins to take an unexpected toll on the DCU heroes who have been forced into the underworld.
On sale October 29 • 4 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR #6
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Ron Lim, Jim Starlin & Rob Hunter
Cover by Jim Starlin & Rob Hunter
The opposing forces of Lady Styx and Synnar threaten to tear Rann apart as Styx’s fleet enters the planet’s airspace and Synnar establishes his basecamp on the surface. Is there anything that Adam Strange can do to stop the tides of war from engulfing his adopted home planet? Or is it too late for him and his galactic allies to win the day?
On sale October 22 • 6 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

DC UNIVERSE: HALLOWEEN ’08
Written by Mark Verheiden, Mike Johnson, Brian Reed and others
Art by Trevor Hairsine, Duncan Rouleau and others
Cover by Gene Ha
The Horror! The Horror! Could this be the final Halloween for the DCU? Evil has won, and there are no treats! Witness tales of terror featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Titans, El Diablo, Faust and others by past, present and future DC greats.
On sale October 22 • 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US

TANGENT COMICS: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #8
Written by Dan Jurgen & Ron Marz
Art by Wes Craig & Fernando Pasarin
Cover by Matt Haley
The Tangent Superman’s assault on the DCU Earth continues, and his quest to make the world “safe” for normal people is set to crush all metahuman resistance in its path!
On sale October 22 • 8 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TOR #6
Written by Joe Kubert
Art and cover by Joe Kubert
In the final chapter of this epic miniseries, Tor heads home – and he’s bringing his surviving companions with him. But before they complete the journey, they encounter a giant obstacle: another survivor in this primordial world! Joe Kubert brings dynamism to the comic page as only he can in this age-old tale of man vs nature.
On sale October 29 • 6 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #6
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
Trang finds herself falling into an underground chamber where she is forced to confront a creature unlike anything that has ever been seen before in – a danger that time forgot!
On sale October 1 • 6 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #849
Written by Paul Dini
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs
Cover by Dustin Nguyen
A “Batman R.I.P.” tie-in! In this penultimate chapter of the
5-part arc “Heart of Hush,” Batman tears his way through Gotham City’s underworld to reach his dangerous adversary. But after the Dark Knight learns what his childhood friend-turned-villain is really after, will Batman be able to survive what Hush plans next? The lives of both Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliot come full circle in this story of beginnings and brutal endings!
On sale October 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATGIRL #4
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Jim Calafiore & Jack Purcell
Cover by Andy Clarke
Batgirl and company take on the deadly Daughters of David Cain and one of the toughest villains in the DCU – both at the same time! Plus: The identity of David Cain’s target is revealed! If you thought life was getting easier for Cassandra, you were wrong!
On sale October 15 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #22
Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Cover by Stephane Roux
What happened the first time Batman hauled The Joker into the Gotham City Police Department? Find out here in part one of the time-lost 4-part arc titled « Do You Understand These Rights? » as the ramifications of the “new kind of criminal” emerging in Gotham are felt with deadly consequence!
Hollywood producer and writer Andrew Kreisberg (Justice League, The Simpsons, Eli Stone) joins artist Scott McDaniel (NIGHTWING, GREEN ARROW) for a look at what severe changes Batman’s presence in Gotham City had on the face of crime.
On sale October 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #6
Written by Steve Niles
Art and cover by Kelley Jones
October 31st in Gotham City – the scariest day of the year.  It’s the night when trick-or-treating can be terrifying and tragic. It’s the night when people fear the darkness and beware the moonlight. It’s the night they say he came home. For tonight, two very different people receive invitations to a very special party. They will be charged with surviving the night in the most horrifying haunted house imaginable. The guests: the Monstrous Midnight and The Dark Knight Detective. The host: The Joker. Welcome to Halloween in Gotham City.
On sale October 22 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #12
Written by Frank Tieri
Art by Ryan Benjamin & Saleem Crawford
Cover by Jim Calafiore
A “Batman R.I.P.” tie-in! Deception, dissension and death…
the final issue of the “OUTSIDERS NO MORE” story spells the end of the line for one of the team’s members. But will it mean the end for the team itself?
On sale October 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NIGHTWING #149
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Don Kramer & Jay Leisten
Cover by Rags Morales
A “Batman R.I.P.” tie-in! With Batman missing in action, Nightwing faces off against The Dark Knight’s most dangerous enemies – Killer Croc, Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Two-Face and The Joker – to save the life of a woman marked for death.�
On sale October 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #179
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II
“Search for a Hero” continues as Robin tries to save one young boy from drowning in the tidal wave of gang warfare drenching a newly anarchic Gotham City. But why does Ragman not want the boy to be saved? And why is Spoiler paying a visit to the General?
On sale October 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SIMON DARK #13
Written by Steve Niles
Art & Cover by Scott Hampton
If you’ve heard the buzz about Simon Dark – Gotham City’s strange guardian – but never gave the series a try, then grab this special stand-alone issue spotlighting Simon’s exploration of the dark city in which he dwells.
On sale October 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1
Written by Geoff Johns, James Robinson and Sterling Gates
Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal, Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes, and Pete Woods
Cover by Gary Frank
Variant cover by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes
A “Sightings” issue! “New Krypton” Part 1 of 9! The entire Superman franchise writing team joins forces, with art by Pete Woods and others, to formally launch the Superman event years in the making! While the current threat of Brainiac may have been forestalled in ACTION COMICS #870, the repercussions will be felt for a long, long time. Superman’s greatest victory has lead to his happiest day – and his saddest. Gains are balanced by losses while Superman has to figure out what to do with 100,000 Kryptonians! Hold on to your capes as this story leads directly into SUPERMAN #681.
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 Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 22 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

SUPERMAN’S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN SPECIAL #1
Written by James Robinson
Art by Jesus Merino
Cover by Ryan Sook
Variant cover by Kevin Nowlan
Straight from the pages of SUPERMAN, Jimmy Olsen, would-be star reporter, doggedly investigates the mystery surrounding Superman’s newest foe, Atlas! But the secrets behind the titan of yore lead Olsen across the country and into great danger as he must survive attacks by none other than Codename: Assassin! And just as Jimmy is getting to the truth, he finds himself in the Midwest and seeking the aide of a hero long thought dead. This story leads directly into SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ryan Sook), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Kevin Nowlan). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 15 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #53
Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson
Art by Rags Morales & John Dell
Cover by Kevin Nowlan
Superman’s powers leap into the body of The Dark Knight! Now Batman contains the incredible abilities of a Kryptonian while the Man of Steel stands powerless. How will they adjust physically and psychologically to these bizarre changes? Part 1 of the 4-part “Super/Bat,” featuring art by Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS).
On sale October 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #34
Written by Sterling Gates
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Josh Middleton
Variant cover by Fernando Pasarin
Beginning the new direction for SUPERGIRL, which will tie the book and character firmly into the Superman franchise!
 For every 10 copies ordered of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Josh Middleton), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (cover by Fernando Pasarin). Please see the Previews Order Form for more info.
On sale October 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #870
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal
Cover by Gary Frank
Variant cover by Andy Kubert
The “Brainiac » finale! It’s Superman versus Brainiac with everything at stake! No longer content to simply eradicate Superman, Brainiac is now determined to destroy Earth like so many other planets he’s left in his wake. But Brainiac’s ship is full of many bottles, inside of which some surprise guest-stars lurk! And while hope may blossom on Brainiac’s ship, there’s one life even the Man of Steel can’t save.
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 Andy Kubert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #123
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Michael O’Hare & John Floyd
Cover by Stephane Roux
The Joker crosses Oracle’s doorstep as he muscles in on the
high-tech gangs running the new city the Birds of Prey operate out of. But will Oracle be able to control herself when facing the maniac who crippled her?
On sale October 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLUE BEETLE #32
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque
The man behind all the recent mayhem comes out of the Super-Villain closet. Meet the new Doctor Polaris and find out what else he has in store for Blue Beetle!
On sale October 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #13
Written by Rick Remender
Cover by Chris Batista & Mick Gray
Art by Pat Olliffe and Jerry Ordway
When Booster Gold’s ancestor mistakenly captures a strange-looking starfish for his would-be girlfriend, all hell breaks loose! After being possessed by Starro the Conqueror, a Time Master travels through history spreading body-snatching clones in order to take over Earth one era at a time! Can Booster save humanity from an invading alien force?
On sale October 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #18
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art and cover by Phil Winslade
The son of a former Super Hero finds himself lost in the grip of the past, and it’s turning him into a threat capable of engulfing the future! That leaves Supergirl and Raven to save the day!
On sale October 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHECKMATE #31
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Manuel Garcia
All the pieces on the Checkmate board have converged on China. Is it the end of the world as we know it in this series finale issue? Or will Chimera save the day?
On sale October 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #13
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Mike Norton & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Cliff Chiang
Speedy and Dodger sitting in a tree…but will the couple even think about getting personal? Meanwhile, Green Arrow and Black Canary recover from the hunt for Connor Hawke!
On sale October 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH #245
Written by Alan Burnett
Art by Paco Diaz and Drew Geraci
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
Flash learns that nothing is safe anymore as Queen Bee causes an attack on his house and Linda. Guest-starring Black Lightning!
On sale October 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #29
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Pat Gleason & Drew Geraci
The lead-in to “Blackest Night” begins with “The Sins of the Star Sapphire.” Catch a glimpse into the beginning of the latest Corps being formed and what it will mean to the Green Lanterns. Plus, Ice proposes to Guy Gardner!
On sale October 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #36
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Rafa Garres
There’s a reason why Jonah Hex wears the uniform of a Confederate soldier, and the truth is sometimes an ugly thing. On his way home from fighting in the Civil War, Hex tries to settle an old score but soon finds himself in the middle of a misunderstanding that could have grave consequences.
On sale October 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MANHUNTER #35
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Michael Gaydos
Cover by Liam Sharp
Kate uses the Fed’s own weapons against them, and Manhunter does the same to the DCU’s biggest heroes. And the most shocking secret of Ciudad Juarez is revealed!
On sale October 1 • 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 full fury of Atrocitus and the Red Lantern Corps. Meanwhile, the war lights ignite across the universe as the Controllers seek out the Orange Lanterns.
On sale October 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #26
Written by Dwayne McDuffie
Art and cover by Ed Benes
The JLA stands helpless against the power of Anansi, the African spider god who has warped their histories. Vixen makes her final stand, brokering a deal with the powerful villain. But will she be forced to sacrifice the JLA and Animal Man? Or does her last-ditch effort mean something far worse?
On sale October 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #20
Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Pencil art and variant cover by Dale Eaglesham
Cover by Alex Ross
It’s the Justice Society of America vs. the Justice Society Infinity of Earth-2 with the fate of Power Girl at the center of it all! Meanwhile, Starman struggles with his returned sanity as he embarks on his true mission in our time period – one that will have vital consequences for the Crisis of the 31st century!
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). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #25
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Bernard Chang
Cover by Aaron Lopresti

Who wouldn’t want to see their name in lights? Wonder Woman, that’s who, and she’s now hell bent on putting a stop to the Wonder Woman movie. At least she is until she realizes the impact she has on young women and girls, and must decide what’s more important to her – her sanity or her conscience?
Plus, Wonder Womans’ courtship of Nemesis takes a daring turn as the series hits issue #25!
On sale October 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #47
Written by Jim Shooter
Cover by Francis Manapul & Livesay
Art by Rick Leonardi & Dan Green
While war looms and a traitor plots against the Legion, Brainiac 5, whose dreams are haunted by the ghost of Dream Girl, seeks help from a spiritualist. It all leads to supernatural possession, savage action and…a marriage proposal! Introducing the marvelous Meander, mistress of the mysterious!
On sale October 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE SPIRIT #22
Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier
Art by Aluir Amancio
Cover by Paul Smith
Once again, Denny Colt makes a misguided attempt to take a vacation from Central City, but murder follows him to a dude ranch!
On sale October 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US