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NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE: THE DAKOTA INCIDENT #1 (DC COMICS)
In 1993, a legendary imprint made history with an impact still felt today.
Milestone Media gave African American and other creators of color a massive spotlight to feature their storytelling creativity. Denys Cowan, Derek Dingle, Michael Davis & the late, great Dwayne McDuffie ushered in a new era of diversity onto the comic and pop culture landscape.
Icon. Hardware. Blood Syndicate. Static. Four titles (published by DC Comics) that left a massive impression on fans and creators alike.
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #1 (DC COMICS)
An artifact is missing from the Museum of Natural History in 1941
Ezra Cain is a private investigator with a distinct reputation. Cain’s history as an archaeology student makes him the right candidate for this case. What he discovers makes him wish he never took it.
SUPERMAN #35 (DC COMICS)
The end has finally arrived.
With DC K.O. crowning its’ champion, the final match is set. Superman has been taken off the board. This leaves the Time Trapper in uncharted territory. The Legion of Darkseid looks to make a statement of their own. Superboy-Prime, a Superman robot and Lois Lane bring the fight to the evil Legion. There’s no easy way out from this confrontation.
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #17 (DC COMICS)
Veronica Cale has sent her squad after Diana!
The “Suicide Squad” of Area 41 have arrived with eyes on their target. Crashing an art gala in Gateway City puts Diana into a trap. With Zatanna matching her blow for blow, the odds can’t be in Diana’s favor.
If anyone thinks that’s gonna stop Wonder Woman, they are sadly mistaken. .
GREEN LANTERN #32 (DC COMICS)
The Book of Oa has rattled Hal Jordan to his core.
It has led him on a journey to search for answers from within. This has had an assist from Green Arrow, Batman and the one and only Barry Allen. His latest stop is one with a deeper motive behind it. Hal’s attempt at Date Night with Carol Ferris is anything but average on this occasion.
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!
DETECTIVE COMICS #1106 (DC COMICS)
A city is scared of a bat no more!
The Lion unleashed a deadly virus attack on Gotham City. One of its’ first victims was Batman himself. Eliminating fear from someone isn’t everything it’s told to be true. The virus leads to some dangerous choice and fatal endings. Batman is trying to find a cure at all costs.
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.
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #9 (DC COMICS)
The devil on John Jones shoulder.
After a falling out with his Martian partner, Jones has linked up with a darker force. Despair-The-Zero has been the voice in John’s ear. It may not be the one Jones needs to help put his life back together. This is a time where the tables are turned.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #17 (DC COMICS)
Gotham City is seeing green these days.
Ark-M has been the home of some of the most dangerous individuals in the Absolute Universe. One of which is Dr. Pamela Isley. The doctor has vengeance on her mind. This is a version of the Batman rogue that might be more deadlier than her DCU counterpart. Is that even possible? Only one way to find out!
NIGHTWING #135 (DC Comics)
It is now or never for Dick Grayson!
The Cirque du Sin has been taking out Nightwing at every step. They set him up for the “murder” of Olivia Pierce. The Zanni was manipulated abductions of Bludhaven’s children. Nightwing entered the nightmarish realm of the twisted circus. A game of chance served deadly consequences. Building are crashing in the streets! One of which houses a wounded Nightwing-Prime!
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #10 (DC COMICS)
He who laughs last, laughs loudest.
The new Prankster has been making a name for himself in Metropolis. Bodies have been falling and more people have taken notice. One interested party is Superman.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLDS FINEST #48 (DC COMICS)
No matter what universe they have versions in, Superman and Batman have been connected as a dominant pairing.
They have earned the moniker of “World’s Finest” for a reason. The pair represents what is means being a superhero. On another Earth, this is not the case.
TITANS #32 (DC Comics)
Is this the Titans last stand?
With DC K.O. commencing, the team is scattered. Cyborg lost in his tournament match-up. Donna Troy and Arsenal were taken down by Grail! On Gemworld, the situation is even worse.
END OF LIFE #1 (DC COMICS)
Can a hitman go home again?
That is the question circling around Eddie Stallion. After his latest job puts him in the line of fire of his own group of assassins, Stallion needs to hide. He turns to the one place he thinks is safe and off the radar: His childhood home. However, that proves more complicated than expected.
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN 2026 ANNUAL #1 (DC COMICS)
Even for Diana of The Wild Isle, no good deed even comes with consequences.
After becoming Medusa to defeat the Tetracide, the experience has left her shaken. There’s more behind the mythical monster than one may know. Diana looks to right a massive wrong. The cost may be too high to pay.
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?
IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN #6 (DC COMICS)
Humanity crossing a line into Dark Matter has unleashed evil.
One figure has served as a defender to these “Shadow” monsters. Bruce Wayne has become Immortal Legend Batman.
The cost has been one filled with sacrifice. When his power source is taken, the toll for another one may be too grave to recover from.
BLEEDING HEARTS #1 (DC COMICS)
What if Zombies ruled the world?
Ten years after humanity feel, that is the current stat quo. They have their own unique form of communication. A culture all its’ own. Everything should be (un) alive and thriving, right?
Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-In-Head aka Poke is one of these beloved members of society. One day, his undead heart starts beating once more. His world changes forever.
C.O.R.T. (Children Of The Round Table) #6 (DC COMICS)
For Fel, Connor and their friends, there is no turning back now.
When they came into contact with magical weapons, little did they know how their lives would change. Destiny has brought them together as the next generation of King Arthur’s court. Fate has brought them to this moment.