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GREEN LANTERN CORPS #18 (DC COMICS)
Time is running out on the Green Lantern Corps.
After escaping the Manhunters, “Allsight” Guy Gardner and his crew of Lanterns have returned to Oa. Being overpowered by the Emotional Expanse, Garnder attempts to sell Jessica Cruz on what to do next.
EMPEROR AQUAMAN #19 (DC COMICS)
As Aquaman acquires more powers, he also gains more problems.
His enhanced abilities are causing some concern amongst his fellow heroes. This is complicated even further by the return of Lolanna. Mera’s demented mother is doing some recruiting for her cause. Heavy is the crown indeed.
CLAYFACE: CELEBRITY DIRT #1 (DC COMICS)
Basil Karlo is Clayface….or is he?
The longtime Batman rogue has escaped Arkham Asylum with revenge on his mind. Once out in the open, he noticed something very drastic has happened.
BLEEDING HEARTS #6 (DC COMICS)
Holidays are supposed to be a fun time, right?
Poke would disagree. After his dead heart started beating again, things haven’t been right. His zombie tendencies have changed. This has caused many problems with hi best friend Mush.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #22 (DC COMICS)
Can a Bat know fear?
In Bruce Wayne’s life, he has experienced many tragedies which have led him to becoming the Dark Knight. During this journey of vengeance, he has added a few allies in his crusade. None come more unpredictable than the leader of the Red Hood Gang.
THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #4 (DC COMICS)
Where is Professor Martin Stein?
That has been the question on many minds as Firestorm had taken over a city in Colorado. With Ronnie Raymond lost inside the Nuclear Man, is there any way to stop the Nuclear Man?
BARBARA GORDON: BREAKOUT #3 (DC COMICS)
Does Barbara Gordon have enough left to survive Supermax Prison?
The vigilante took on an impossible case to find out what is happening to innocent people inside the deadly compound. Her stay has been less than welcomed. With constant fighting and an untrustworthy ally, Gordon pushes forward to find the truth
ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN #2 (DC COMICS)
Selina Kyle and trouble go hand in hand.
When her longtime friend Holly Robinson appears at her doorstep, danger follows. After a high speed chase for her assailants, Kyle is now on a quest to find out who attacked her peace.
100 BULLETS: THE US OF ANGER #1 (DC COMICS)
Welcome back to the world of 100 Bullets.
The classic DC Vertigo series (1999-2009 & 100 issues) was a force to be reckoned with during its’ run. The unique plot behind it spawned many intense characters. None might have been more psychotic and cray than Lono.
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #12 (DC COMICS)
Ever since its’ inception, Absolute Martian Manhunter has not been your average superhero story.
John Jones’ life has never been the same since bonding with the Martian. The town of Middleton wasn’t ready for the inhumane attacks from the White Martian. Surviving that ordeal took its’ toll on both heroes. This lead to a growing personal rift with Bridget, Jones’ wife. His son Tyler was presumed a causality until fate had other plans.
SUPERGIRL: SURVIVE #2 (DC COMICS)
Krypton is no more. Only 2 known survivors are left from the doomed planet.
Kara Zor-El was put in charge of taking care of her baby cousin Kal-El. They were supposed to make the journey to Earth for a safe life. Fate steered them off course.
BATMAN #11 (DC COMICS)
The Dark Knight looks to reclaim his city. That is easier said than done.
With Vandal Savage as police commissioner and The Minotaur running the underworld, Batman has the odds stacked against him. Making matters worse is a bounty is put on Bruce Wayne’s head with the Ōjō looking to collect.
THE DEADMAN #2 (DC COMICS)
All souls don’t exactly go to Heaven.
When an unknown demon devours an innocent soul, this offsets the balance of Earth’s spiritual math. Boston Brand becomes involved in finding out why before everything ends.
JSA #21 (DC COMICS)
No one is safe from this wrath of vengeance!
The Spectre has been without a host since Darkseid attacked the JLU in the beginning of DC K.O. In Jim Corrigan’s absence, a void has been created with nothing sustaining. Heroes have stepped up to offer themselves as sacrifice but one might have given the Spectre the fuel for more chaos.
BATMAN /GREEN ARROW /THE QUESTION : ARCADIA #4 (DC COMICS)
The end of the road has come for a trio of heroes.
Batman. Green Arrow. The Question. All three have united under very different circumstances. Assassination attempts. Human trafficking. Dirty business dealings. What is supposed to be a utopia is far from that in reality.
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #16 (DC COMICS)
Thing are not looking so great for Jo Mullein.
She is at the mercy of the Blackstars along with Tomar-Re. With Mogo en route, the fate of the universe is falling fast. Her allies are not faring better.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #20 (DC COMICS)
King Shazam has been awaken and is leaving a trail of violence and death in his wake.
His encounter with Ra’s Al Ghul left the former Demon’s Head deceased. Now his attention has turned to Krypton’s Last Son.
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #5 (DC COMICS)
Ezra Cain cheats death again!
The Brutal Dark thought they eliminated Cain as they set forth their final plans, Little did they realize he has snuck onto their blimp!
SWAMP THING 1989 #3 (DC COMICS)
The end is near for Swamp Thing!
After the abrupt cancellation of his 1988 series, the final chapters are being releases. Fans have seen Swamp Thing travel through historic times arriving at the beginning of time. Once there, a difficult choice has to be made. All life may not be ready for the consequences.
SUPERMAN #39 (DC COMICS)
MANCHESTER BLACK IS BACK!
The dangerous Superman rogue was presumed dead. His return means nothign good for Metropolis’ latest protector. CK has enough problems getting to work on ime! How is he gonna handle the mental onslaught from a very angry telepath!