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ACTION COMICS #1099 (DC COMICS)
Superboy….no more?
After Martian Manhunter, Mary Marvel and Booster Gold travelled back in time searching for Superman, they discovered the Boy of Steel. This also brought Epoch, the Weapons Master to Smallville. The theft of Superboy’s ship was only the beginning.
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.
ACTION COMICS #1098 (DC COMICS)
In the future, Clark Kent is missing after the events of DC K.O. What does this mean for the past? Everything.
Martian Manhunter, Mary Marvel and Booster Gold have travelled back in time to find the missing hero. They stumbled upon his early days as Superboy. When the Weapons Master attacks, the fight leads to a dangerous theft. Clark’s spaceship from Kyrpton is gone!
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.
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.
MARVEL/DC: SPIDER-MAN/SUPERMAN #1 (MARVEL COMICS/DC COMICS)
The crossovers continue for the big 2!
Seeing Marvel and DC working together in this fashion has been a real win for the fans. It unlocks a true forbidden door and offers match-ups only dreamed of.
ACTION COMICS #1097 (DC COMICS)
What year is it again?
In the day and age of a young Clark Kent, he was known as “Superboy”. While still trying to handle his new-found public persona, he’s had to deal with many enemies of his time. In his latest fight, one has arrived from the future. That’s not even the craziest point.
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.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #17 (Dc Comics)
DC K.O. has ended. Superman saved the day. Everything is back to normal, right?
That couldn’t be more farther from the truth.
DC/MARVEL: SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1 (DC COMICS/MARVEL COMICS)
Clark Kent. Peter Parker. Back at it again.
The pair of legendary heroes have carved out legacies that transcend comics. Both are pop culture fixtures. They have crossed paths in the past. Their first encounter was billed as “The Battle of The Century” in 1981.
ACTION COMICS #1096 (DC COMICS)
Time is moving quickly for Clark Kent…or is it?
Still adjusting to the world knowing about “Superboy”, the young hero notices something is not making sense involving time. While investigating the problem, he discovers a situation for more complex than he could ever imagine.
THE FLASH #30 (DC COMICS)
Wally West is in a race against not only time, but the Speed Force itself!
Bart Allen’s attempt to stop Darkseid form ascending into his current form backfired badly. This resulted in a time-travel trainwreck of epic proportions. Darkseid has enjoyed watching this unfold and looks to put the nail in the Flash legacy coffin once and for all!
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #16 (Dc Comics)
A traitor walks amongst “The Terrific Ten”!
As Mr. Terrific leads a time-displaced squad of heroes into Hell itself, the devilish landscape seems to have corrupted another good soul. Neron’s manipulations appear to have succeeded where others have failed. With no one able to help, Terrific must go this alone. The lives of millions rest on his shoulders.
ACTION COMICS #1095 (DC COMICS)
Friendship is a part of everyday life. What happens when it spills into the world of super heroes?
Pete Ross is finding this out first hand. The best friend of Clark Kent just discovered his most prized secret. When Kent flies back from a mission involving Gen. Sam Lane, Ross sees him changing out of his super costume. How does he deal with this discovery?
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #15 (Dc Comics)
What makes the soul of a hero?
Mr. Terrific is finding out the hard way. With the majority of the JLU tied up with DC K.O., Terrific has been leading a group of time-displaced heroes on an impossible mission. Neron has returned in this time of crisis. Augmenting power of lower-tier villains has opened up more trouble than expected.
THE FLASH #29 (DC COMICS)
When a Flash messes with the timeline, it’s always a lock for disaster.
Bart Allen tried stopping Darkseid’s ascent to power by going back in time. His plan failed and altered history. Now Wally West is stuck chasing him and trying to stop more damage form being done. I’s not any easier when the Legion of Darkseid is involved.
ACTION COMICS #1094 (DC COMICS)
No good deed ever goes unpunished or in this case unnoticed.
Ever since Clark Kent first saved the day in Metropolis, the world has taken an interest. One of the first to do it was General Sam Lane. The army leader saw the potential for a possible weapon in Kent. Through a touch of manipulation, Lane has swayed the young Kryptonian to work with him. Has he made the right choice?
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #14 (Dc Comics)
“The road to Hell is paved with good intentions”, eh?
Tell that to Mr. Terrific. With the heavy hitters of the JLU tied up with DC K.O., there is a void to handle threats. Terrific puts together a team of time displaced heroes to handle the problem. Little did they know this mission would take them to Hell. Literally.
THE FLASH #28 (DC COMICS)
The threat of Darkseid has shaken up the DCU to its’ core.
With a possible way to stop him hinged on trial by tourney combat, heroes and villains alike fight with everything they have. The prize is enough power to take down the former Lord Of Apokolips. Lines are crossed. There is no turning back. It’s either a complete K.O. or nothing at all.
This round has two heroes ready to risk it all. One is a Speedster Legend with class and dignity. The other is Guy Gardner. Need I say more?