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ZATANNA #2 (DC COMICS)
With great magic comes greater challenges.
Being the new Prime Magus, Zatanna Zatara is being challenged like never before. Her latest outing leads her to Memphis, Tennessee. Searching for a plague spirit is difficult enough. Having the Department of Occult Affairs waiting in the wings is a whole other problem.
BATMAN #163 (DC COMICS)
The end is (almost) finally here for one of Comics’ most polarizing tales.
In 2024, it was announced “H2SH” was taking over the current Batman series with its’ legendary creative team in March of 2025. Batman facing off with Hush sounded like a no brainer. Since the return, it has been a very mixed reaction amongst fans.
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109 (DC COMICS)
Welcome to Gotham City, Oliver Queen! Hope you survive the trip.
Queen has been thrown off a 70-story building. The culprit is a young girl who’s been following Queen, Dinah Lance and Bruce Wayne from a graveyard.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #19 (DC COMICS)
A return of a dangerously evil figure haunts the JLU!
After the events of “Absolute Power”, the Brainiac Queen was thought to have been defeated. Since then, the Justice League has gone through a series of changes. Expanded Roster. DC K.O. Even villains being members as part of an amnesty deal.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLDS FINEST #51 (DC COMICS)
Welcome to a lost land!
When The World’s Finest investigate a missing fighter jet, their search leads them into a magical place. Literally.
BATWOMAN #3 (DC COMICS)
There is no easy way out for Kate Kane.
Kane has been in Petalon, Greece under the care of Dr. Sidaris. A mysterious cult has been lurking in the shadows. This has caused Kane to take action. Her encounter with Master Slay was involving casualties. This prompted her father Jacob to make a call for help.
BARBARA GORDON: BREAKOUT #1 (DC COMICS)
"Operation Peregrine" has claimed its’ first Bat-family victim.
During the city raids by Vandal Savage’s police force, one made a sacrifice to save the rest of the squad. Barbara Gordon allows herself to be captured and arrested.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #20 (DC COMICS)
Bruce Wayne is finding out first hand what the definition of Fear truly is.
Absolute Scarecrow has been unleashing a deadly onslaught to anyone in his path. Batman’s first encounter came with a deadly cost. Jim Gordon was driven mad by Scarecrow’s fear. It resulted in his untimely death off a rooftop.
BATMAN #9 (DC COMICS)
The Bat Family are now Gotham City’s Most Wanted.
After getting a green light (no pun intended) from Mayor Pamela Isley, Vandal Savage has launched an all out attack on Batman. "Operation Peregrine" is in full swing. It’s sole purpose is to capture The Batman by any means necessary.
BATMAN/STATIC BEYOND #6 (DC COMICS)
The end is here for Batman and Static!
Shutdown has been unstoppable thus far on his acts of revenge. He’s now poised to destroy the Q-Tanks and inflict nothing but pain on the citizens of Neo Gotham. That’s bad enough but there’s also the looming armada heading to Earth to reap what is left over!
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERGALACTIC SPECIAL #1 (DC COMICS)
The Planet Naltor has been taken over by the Witch Queen. Green Lanterns have fallen in attempts to stop her.
This has caught the Justice League’s attention. Star Sapphire has put together a team to combat this threat. One of the members has brought along a very polarizing hero in the DCU these days.
BATMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRUTH #1 (DC COMICS)
The world of HUSH has returned……sort of.
In between the Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee sagas, there is a tale featuring the Dark Knight and the Amazon Princess. The Lasso of Truth has been stolen. Who would be crazy enough to steal from Wonder Woman? Better yet, how is Batman going to handle this when he discovers the culprits!
ZATANNA #1 (DC COMICS)
The Mistress of Magic is back!
Zatanna Zatara is now the new Prime Magus. With the new role comes many challenges. Zatanna is no stranger to handling major threats. The question becomes how much can she handle before the crown gets too heavy to wear.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #18 (DC COMICS)
Superman is missing. Darkseid is defeated. For the JLU, both events have forced a new examination of how to move forward.
With such a power vacuum in place, Batman and Wonder Woman have pushed forth a new program. It will either be the answer needed in Superman’s void or give Darkseid an easy victory when he decides to return.
DETECTIVE COMICS #1108 (DC COMICS)
Three heroes. One complicated history.
Green Arrow has come to Gotham City and brought a corporate takeover with him. Black Canary and Batman pay tribute to the fallen Ted Grant. Meanwhile, witnesses for an upcoming court case are dying under mysterious means.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #19 (DC COMICS)
Gotham City has a new face of fear roaming its’ streets.
The Joker has unleashed ARK M’s resident expert on psychology to handle the Absolute Dark Knight. This Bruce Wayne has overcome many obstacles in his short crime fighting career. Is he ready to face what secrets lie within?
BATWOMAN #2 (DC COMICS)
Kate Kane has her work cut out for her.
Batwoman has been dealing with some internal issues. On the recommendation of her cousin Bruce Wayne, she finds herself in the care of Dr. Sidaris. It’s too bad that trouble has found her while she’s healing. A mysterious cult is trying to run amuck in Petalon, Greece. Their manipulations have struck a chord with Kane. They have no idea who they just picked a fight with!
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLDS FINEST #50 (DC COMICS)
A legacy unmatched.
Throughout the course of pop culture history, Batman and Superman have teamed up to thrill readers with extraordinary adventures. Their latest conflict looks to unlock some secrets behind their internal thoughts and dreams.
POISON IVY #43 (DC COMICS)
Heavy is the crown for Gotham City’s new mayor.
Pamela Isley has been sworn into office. Maneuvering the political landscape is one thing. Dealing with a police commissioner like Vandal Savage is another. Let’s not forget about a public relationship with one Harley Quinn.
BATMAN/STATIC BEYOND #5 (DC COMICS)
The search for Shutdown has pushed Batman and Static into dangerous territory.
In trying to restore power from the Global Blackout, the pair is now in the crosshairs of another fight altogether. Cadmus agents have arrived to arrest Static. It’s a safe bet he’s not going to be surrendering quietly, nor should he. Time is slipping further away. More people are going to get hurt if he fails.