A Birds of Prey reunion, a new Green Lantern epic explodes, the Robin War finale and new series starring Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy and a deadly duo from Suicide Squad!
It’s all coming from DC Comics January 2016:
DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #3
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON
Minicomic art by GEOF DARROW
Cover by ANDY KUBERT
The hardest thing for Batman is to admit his greatest strength: He’s just one man, and sometimes he needs help. With so much at stake, will he turn to help of the Super variety?
DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #3 COLLECTOR’S EDITION
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON
Cover by JIM LEE
This oversized paper-over-boards COLLECTOR’S EDITION features both stories from DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #3 at the same size!
GREEN LANTERN CORPS: EDGE OF OBLIVION #1
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
Picking up where GREEN LANTERN: LOST ARMY left off! As the universe around them reaches entropy, the Green Lantern Corps must find a way home! Along the way, they’ll face dying gods, worlds torn asunder and a desperate group of survivors whose only hope is these cosmic heroes.
POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH #1
Written by AMY CHU
Art and cover by CLAY MANN
Life. Death. Poison Ivy has power over both. But can she keep her friends and hold down a regular job at the same time? As Dr. Pamela Isley, she joins the prestigious plant sciences department at Gotham Botanical Gardens, but things quickly get complicated when a fellow scientist is murdered and it looks like the work of Ivy. Don’t miss the start of this new 6-issue miniseries!
SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: DEADSHOT/KATANA #1
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO and MIKE W. BARR
Art by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC, RICHARD FRIEND and DIOGENES NEVES
Two of the stars of next year’s highly anticipated action movie break out in their own solo adventures in this extra-sized, 6-issue miniseries!
First, in a story by Brian Buccellato, Viktor Bogdanovic and Richard Friend, Deadshot is on the run, taking on a series of new contracts, and re-establishing himself as the world’s most deadly marksman. But things are about to get complicated for Floyd Lawton when a figure from his past threatens to expose a dark secret…and Deadshot gets word of his next target: Lex Luthor!
Then, writer Mike W. Barr returns to the character he co-created in “Katana, Cult of the Kobra,” with art by Diogenes Neves. Katana needs to know more about Soultaker’s origin if she’s going to have any hope of controlling the sword instead of falling under its influence. Dr. Helga Jace, a Markovian astrophysicist, may be able to shed some light—but before Katana can get the info, Kobra’s forces attack!
SWAMP THING #1
Written by LEN WEIN
Art and cover by KELLEY JONES
Swamp Thing returns in an all-new series written by his co-creator, legendary writer Len Wein! Swamp Thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the forces of dark magic. These are more than just your average monsters—and there’s something much worse looming on the horizon for Alec Holland!
JUSTICE LEAGUE #48
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by JASON FABOK
The epic “Darkseid War” continues as the League is forced to unite with their evil counterparts, the Crime Syndicate, to defeat the nigh-omnipotent Anti-Monitor! Plus, what is the terrible secret behind Superwoman’s newborn child?
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #7
Written by BRYAN HITCH
Art by BRYAN HITCH and DANIEL HENRIQUES
The devastating climax of last issue has the League scrambling for revenge! Only problem is, they’ll need to get through millions of super-powered Kryptonians to get it!
AQUAMAN #48
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by VICENTE CIFUENTES and JOHN DELL
The massive conclusion to Arthur Curry’s exile from Atlantis is here! Can Mera escape from her treacherous sister, Siren? Will the other-dimensional refugees of Thule be rescued?
CYBORG #7
Written by DAVID F. WALKER
Art by CLAUDE ST-AUBIN
Following the attack of the Techno-sapiens, Cyborg must come to terms with the nanotech that makes him what he is! But in the Justice League’s Red Room, Vic discovers a “Ghost Machine”—
a computer program that’s strangely familiar to him…
BLACK CANARY #8
Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER
Art and cover by ANNIE WU
In recent weeks, a mysterious white ninja has appeared at the edges of Dinah’s life, but her agenda has never been clear—until now! The truth about who she is will open up a whole new world for Dinah…and will require new allies by her side as well!
CONSTANTINE, THE HELLBLAZER #8
Written by MING DOYLE and JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover by RILEY ROSSMO
The creepy Mr. Rumor and his mysterious employer have executed a hostile takeover of New York’s hottest supernatural nightspot! Now, only John Constantine can help Papa Midnite sneak into his own club to rescue the deadly magical artifacts inside. How is Mr. Rumor’s scheming connected to the destructive magical force that’s been brewing in NYC since our series began? It’s the Hellblazer’s business to find out.
DEATHSTROKE #14
Written by JAMES BONNY
Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM
Slade Wilson would move heaven and Earth to get his daughter back—and not even LexCorp will stand in his way! But after barely surviving a tussle with the Suicide Squad, how can a battle-ravaged Deathstroke take on Lex Luthor’s forces?
DOCTOR FATE #8
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art and cover by SONNY LIEW
Can young Khalid heal the world from the flood tides of Anubis while he wrestles with questions of faith and heritage? He’ll have to, for Fate has given the new hero no choice!
EARTH 2: SOCIETY #8
Written by DAN ABNETT
Art and cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
A bold new era begins on Earth-2! The heroes have decided to take leadership roles in this still-rebuilding world. But power soon becomes absolute power, and the people of Earth-2 quickly discover they’ve trusted in the wrong heroes!
THE FLASH #48
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI and VAN JENSEN
Art by JESUS MERINO
In the aftermath his recent clash with Zoom, The Flash finds himself on the run…from the law! And the task force charged with arresting him is made up of his enemies, The Rogues!
GREEN ARROW #48
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER
As a result of the traumatic effects of the recent ANNUAL #1, Oliver Queen has contracted the Lukos virus! As he struggles to find a cure, he must stay far away from his friends and family—or else he’ll tear them to shreds!
JUSTICE LEAGUE 3001 #8
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DeMATTEIS
Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS
As Lady Styx’s legion reigns over the Commonwealth, an all-new Justice League rises from the ashes of the old. But can they topple a tyrant who’s embraced by the very people she’s conquered?
MIDNIGHTER #8
Written by STEVE ORLANDO
Art by DAVID MESSINA
As he recovers from an assault that hit him harder than he ever could have imagined, Midnighter finds himself back in the sights of Spyral…but this time, they want him on their side!
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #8
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Art by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA
The reborn Martian Manhunter has refused to restore Earth! Instead, he’s decided to make a new home for himself on the Martian world that’s taken our planet’s place—much to the displeasure of Mr. Biscuits!
THE OMEGA MEN #8
Written by TOM KING
Art by BARNABY BAGENDA
The Omega Men are back as their space-spanning series continues! The team’s mysterious plan for Kyle Rayner reaches its shocking endgame when the outlaws bypass the energy shield surrounding the off-limits world of Voorl! In doing so, will they discover the true cost of life in Vega?
THE LEGEND OF WONDER WOMAN #1
Written by RENAE DE LIZ
Art by RENAE DE LIZ and RAY DILLON
A new WONDER WOMAN 9-issue miniseries begins here with a story written and pencilled by Renae De Liz (The Last Unicorn)! In the beginning there was only chaos. But Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, saw a better future—and eventually, her daughter would be destined to bring that new world to life! Before her ultimate fate unfolds, though, Diana of Themyscira must learn the important lessons of an Amazonian childhood!
RED HOOD/ARSENAL #8
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by JAVIER FERNANDEZ
Red Hood and Arsenal and—Joker’s Daughter?! As the boys deal with their newfound success as a rent-a-hero company, a new crop of catastrophe puts Jason and Roy to the test! But with a new hire like Joker’s Daughter, who needs enemies?
NEW SUICIDE SQUAD #8
Written by SEAN RYAN
Art by PHILIPPE BRIONES
The “Freedom” storyline reaches its thrilling conclusion as Amanda Waller unravels the conspiracy to expose Task Force X to the public! Meanwhile, Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Boomerang and Parasite try to break back IN to Belle Reve prison?!
STARFIRE #8
Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO and RAY McCARTHY
Is Dick Grayson here to stay? Starfire has tackled some big threats during her stay in Key West—from hurricanes to intergalactic bounty hunters, from insane murderers to gargantuan monsters from the deep and everything in between. But our hero’s biggest challenge may be choosing between an ex and a new love interest.
TEEN TITANS #16
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL and WILL PFEIFER
Art by ALISSON BORGES
While the Teen Titans try to deal with the aftermath of the Robin War, they search for a new direction. Can Red Robin hold the team together?
TITANS HUNT #4
Written by DAN ABNETT
Art by PAULO SIQUEIRA
Enter Hawk and Dove…drawn to a mystery that threatens to destroy the perfect balance of their partnership. And the lost and scattered Titans—Dick, Donna, Garth, Roy, Gnarrk, Mal and Lilith—battle to discover the dark secret that unites them, but time is running out. Can they make sense of their twisted dreams before the escalating nightmare overwhelms them?
SECRET SIX #10
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art and cover by DALE EAGLESHAM
“House of Strangers” concludes the war between the forces of magic and the Elder Gods—with the Six caught in the middle! Black Alice may hold the key to Earth’s survival, but Big Shot wants to make sure she doesn’t lose her humanity in the process. Plus, Etrigan reveals a deadly secret, and the Council of Magicians must make a fateful decision. How can our band of misfits survive, let alone make a difference, when they are so far out of their league? Guest starring…everyone!
TELOS #4
Written by JEFF KING
Art by CARLO PAGULAYAN and JASON PAZ
Trapped deep underground on the planet Colu, Telos has the data he came for, and he’s ready to fight his way out. But his revolutionary teammates—Techne, K’Rot, Stealth, and Captain Comet—have other ideas. They have a larger agenda: to liberate Colu’s population by destroying the omnipotent dictator, Computo, but does their plan include betrayal?
WONDER WOMAN #48
Written by MEREDITH FINCH
Art and cover by DAVID FINCH and JONATHAN GLAPION
A mysterious illness that could affect all of Olympus strikes its first victim: Baby Zeke! Can Wonder Woman find the cure in time? It’s the start of a new quest that will redefine the God of War!
SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN #3
Written by MAX LANDIS
Art by JOELLE JONES
When his plane crash-lands in the middle of the ocean, 21-year-old Clark Kent finds himself at a raging party on a massive yacht and is mistaken for the guest of honor: billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne!
ACTION COMICS #48
Written by GREG PAK and AARON KUDER
Art and cover by AARON KUDER
“The Savage Dawn” begins! Following recent events in the SUPERMAN ANNUAL, Superman is becoming increasingly desperate to regain his powers! The situation is dire, as he must rescue his fellow Justice Leaguers and save the lives of the soldiers facing Vandal Savage!
BATMAN/SUPERMAN #28
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by ROBSON ROCHA
It’s an untold tale from the early days of Bruce and Clark’s crime-fighting careers! A new 3-part epic from another time begins here as Batman and Superman are pitted against a menace that will test their partnership—and their friendship!
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #25
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by DOUG MAHNKE
“The Savage Dawn” continues! Diana presents a badly wounded Superman to the Greek Gods to see if they will restore him to his former self. But before they can decide, they first must determine if he is truly worthy.
SUPERMAN #48
Written by GENE LUEN YANG
Art and cover by HOWARD PORTER
“The Savage Dawn” continues! Time is running out, and Superman must make a fateful choice! Can he risk exposing himself to the one thing that could save him: Kryptonite?
SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK #4
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art and cover by LEE WEEKS
The mysteries surrounding Lois and Clark are just starting to unfold! In this issue find out what happened to the man who would have been the Cyborg Superman! Learn what else is hidden in this Superman’s Fortress! And discover why Lois gave Clark his new, black uniform!
BATMAN #48
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by GREG CAPULLO and DANNY MIKI
Mr. Bloom’s seeds have grown into an army that may turn all of Gotham City against its new Batman. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne meets a mysterious stranger who could start a chain of events no one can stop.
BATGIRL #48
Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER and CAMERON STEWART
Art and cover by BABS TARR
When Batgirl is down, it’s Black Canary to the rescue! Dinah and Barbara reteam to try to discover the identity of the malevolent mastermind making their presence felt in Burnside!
CATWOMAN #48
Written by FRANK TIERI
Art by INAKI MIRANDA
In New York City and framed for a murder she did not commit, Catwoman is now on the run! And to uncover whoever is out to get her, she’ll have to ask for help from some unlikely—and untrustworthy—sources. Her hunt to uncover the truth may end up putting her in the sights of more than just the NYPD!
BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #14
Story by JAMES TYNION IV and SCOTT SNYDER
Script by JAMES TYNION IV
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and MATT RYAN
Grayson, Red Hood, Red Robin and Harper Row have uncovered the full scope of Mother’s dangerous operation, and they’re ready to spring their trap! But there’s one problem: Cassandra Cain has gone rogue, and they may not be able to pull her back from the edge! There’s no time to lose, either, because for every mystery they solve about Mother, there are more waiting to be discovered, including Mother’s next target, a place that couldn’t be more personal to Dick Grayson!
BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #15
Story by JAMES TYNION IV and SCOTT SNYDER
Script by JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY
Art by CHRISTIAN DUCE
Grayson, Red Hood, Red Robin and Harper Row have uncovered the full scope of Mother’s dangerous operation, and they’re ready to spring their trap! But there’s one problem: Cassandra Cain has gone rogue, and they may not be able to pull her back from the edge! There’s no time to lose, either, because for every mystery they solve about Mother, there are more waiting to be discovered, including Mother’s next target, a place that couldn’t be more personal to Dick Grayson!
BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #16
Story by JAMES TYNION IV and SCOTT SNYDER
Script by JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY
Art by ANDREA MUTTI
Grayson, Red Hood, Red Robin and Harper Row have uncovered the full scope of Mother’s dangerous operation, and they’re ready to spring their trap! But there’s one problem: Cassandra Cain has gone rogue, and they may not be able to pull her back from the edge! There’s no time to lose, either, because for every mystery they solve about Mother, there are more waiting to be discovered, including Mother’s next target, a place that couldn’t be more personal to Dick Grayson!
BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #17
Story by JAMES TYNION IV and SCOTT SNYDER
Script by STEVE ORLANDO
Art and cover by PAUL PELLETIER and TONY KORDOS
Grayson, Red Hood, Red Robin and Harper Row have uncovered the full scope of Mother’s dangerous operation, and they’re ready to spring their trap! But there’s one problem: Cassandra Cain has gone rogue, and they may not be able to pull her back from the edge! There’s no time to lose, either, because for every mystery they solve about Mother, there are more waiting to be discovered, including Mother’s next target, a place that couldn’t be more personal to Dick Grayson!
BATMAN: EUROPA #4
Written by MATTEO CASALI and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art and cover by GERALD PAREL
As they reel from the effects of the Colossus virus, Batman and The Joker make their final stand in the ruins of Rome’s Coliseum. At last, their true enemy reveals his identity for one final showdown. Weakened by sickness and forced into an uneasy alliance with his greatest foe, how can Batman focus on what he needs to do to survive?
BATMAN BEYOND #8
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by BERNARD CHANG
No good deed goes unpunished! Freeing the world from Brother Eye was only the beginning—with Neo-Gotham now standing as the only stable society in the known world, thousands of refugees have fled their war-torn cities to come knocking at the gates. But when the mayor of Neo-Gotham claims his city can’t support the whole world, the fate of these people will rest on Batman’s shoulders.
DETECTIVE COMICS #48
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by MARCIO TAKARA
In the wake of the Robin War and globe-hopping with the Justice League, Jim Gordon is looking forward to getting back to what he, and Batman, do best: taking out crime in Gotham City. But lurking in the shadows at home is a case from Jim’s past that may decide the future of Batman.
GOTHAM ACADEMY #14
Written by BECKY CLOONAN, BRENDEN FLETCHER, HOPE LARSON, KATIE COOK, KEN NIIMURA, DEREK FRIDOLFS and ZAC GORMAN
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN, KATIE COOK, KEN NIIMURA, ZAC GORMAN and ADAM ARCHER
An all-new era of GOTHAM ACADEMY begins here with the four-issue “Gotham Academy Yearbook” story! It’s yearbook time at Gotham Academy, and Olive, Maps and the gang share some lost adventures from the past year. Some of the best writers and artists from comics and beyond join forces with the creative team behind Gotham City’s top boarding school for this very special new chapter.
GRAYSON #16
Written by TIM SEELEY and TOM KING
Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN
Armed with new information concerning Spyral’s connections, Dick must seek Tiger’s help to take Spyral down from within. But when Dick’s, his days as a double-agent may soon end in death!
ROBIN WAR #2
Written by TOM KING
Art and cover by KHARY RANDOLPH
The stunning conclusion to the “Robin War” is here!
ROBIN, SON OF BATMAN #8
Written by PATRICK GLEASON
Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
Damian Wayne is back in Gotham City! Recovering from the events of the Robin War, Robin finds himself with the unlikeliest of partners: his mother, Talia! Damian gets back to his roots as an al Ghul…but will it take him farther from his quest for redemption?
GREEN LANTERN #48
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by MARTIN COCCOLO
Back on Earth once more, Hal Jordan must bring in help to handle a terrorist attack on Coast City. But when Batman arrives on the scene, Green Lantern learns that much has changed while he was off-planet…
SINESTRO #19
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art and cover by BRAD WALKER and ANDREW HENNESSY
The Pale Bishop has declared a holy war on all emotion—and his minions are about to invade Earth! Only the power of fear stands against them. In an attempt to bolster his defensive line, Sinestro has dispatched yellow rings across our world, adding many heroes and villains to the ranks of the Sinestro Corps!
WE ARE ROBIN #8
Written by LEE BERMEJO
Art by JORGE CORONA
The Robin War is over. From the rubble a new force rises, one that is attacking Duke and his Robins one by one. This new movement laughs at hope and justice. They believe in anger. They believe in fear. They believe in chaos. They are…JOKERS.
HARLEY QUINN #24
Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by CHAD HARDIN
Harley’s got an endangered friend to save, but there’s just one problem: she’s got to get through Arkham Asylum first! Unsurprisingly, Harley’s not eager to set foot in the site of some of her darkest hours…and she definitely isn’t ready to face a certain someone who’s laughing at the end of a dark hallway…
QUARANTINE ZONE HC
Written by DANIEL H. WILSON
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and MATT RYAN
In the future, humanity has discovered the root of all evil: a virus that modifies the neural pathways for empathy. Those infected have been forcibly imprisoned in the Quarantine Zone—regardless of whether they choose to do good or evil.
Meanwhile, the rest of the world is sterile and crime-free, but permeated by an oppressive, paranoid fear of new outbreaks of the malnoro virus.
Written by New York Times best-selling novelist Daniel H. Wilson, QUARANTINE ZONE is an action/sci-fi original graphic novel that examines questions about free will and the nature of good and evil. Co-published with Alloy Entertainment.
BATMAN ‘66 MEETS THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. #2
Written by JEFF PARKER
Art by DAVID HAHN and KARL KESEL
Batman has a dangerous assignment for Batgirl: pose as a villain to infiltrate T.H.R.U.S.H., the secret organization bent on world conquest that’s enlisting evildoers! Meanwhile, Solo and Kuryakin take on the identities of two Bat-foes to find their own way into the organization. They’re all after the same vital piece of information: who is the mysterious new head of T.H.R.U.S.H.?
BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #2
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II
Trapped in a world where they can scarcely tell friend from foe, the Turtles’ first encounter with the Dark Knight puts their fighting skills to the ultimate test. And while Batman and scientist Lucius Fox search for any clue as to where these strange ninjas come from, Shredder strikes a deal with The Penguin! Co-published with IDW!
BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT – GENESIS #6
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by DEXTER SOY
As a deadly alliance between the Arkham Knight, Scarecrow, and the rogues of Gotham City is formed, the stage is set for the ultimate showdown between Jason Todd and his former mentor: Batman! Don’t miss the final issue of this explosive miniseries!
DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS #8
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by LAURA BRAGA and MARIA LAURA SANAPO
Now serving on the side of the Allies as part of the Amanda Waller’s Bombshells program, Supergirl and Stargirl wonder if they still are being used as instruments of propaganda. Meanwhile, mythological creatures and the undead legions of Tenebrus attack the Allied forces, bringing Wonder Woman into the fray. Can she count on the newest Bombshells to help?
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US: YEAR FIVE #1
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by BRUNDO REDONDO, MIKE S. MILLER and JUAN ALBARRAN
This is it: the final year of INJUSTICE:GODS AMONG US, leading into the storyline of the hit videogame! Having defeated the Green Lantern Corps, the forces of magic, and now the gods themselves, the Regime seems to have eliminated all threats. Yet uneasy lies the crown on the head of Emperor Superman. Still obsessed with the outlaw Batman and worried about having enough troops to police his world, The Man of Steel begins to recruit some of Earth’s deadliest villains to his side. Does the Dark Knight have any chance of ending the Man of Steel’s rule?
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US: YEAR FIVE #2
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by BRUNDO REDONDO, XERMANICO and JUAN ALBARRAN
Superman and Flash find themselves up against the deadly Doomsday. They could use more help from their allies, but Cyborg and Yellow Lantern are off battling the Parasite. The Regime is under siege from both sides. Meanwhile, the identity of the creature that escaped from Lex Luthor’s lab is revealed.
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