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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.
NIGHTWING #138 (DC Comics)
Blüdhaven is a city with secrets and myths. Dick Grayson is finding out about some the hard way.
When a mysterious witch appears on a constructed super highway, Grayson’s dealing with her caused a major car wreck and fatalities. This turned into the lead domino of his collapsing public image. With every win, there’s still a looming presence of the witch who caused these problems.
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #13 (DC COMICS)
Is the DCU ready for two Jon Kents?
That is the question plaguing the Super family as the unthinkable has happened. During an encounter with Master Tyxl, Jon Kent watched as the villain removed his past self from the time exile he had been in. The result meant the properly young aged Kent was back.
DEATHSTROKE: THE TERMINATOR #3 (DC COMICS)
A code for killers.
Unwritten rules that can never be broken. What happens when someone crosses that line? Slade Wilson intends to find out.
ABSOLUTE GREEN ARROW #1 (DC COMICS)
Oliver Queen is dead. Long Live the Green Arrow!
In “Absolute Evil”, Oliver Queen was murdered on orders from Hector Hammond via Jubal Slade. Carter Hall did the dirty work and brought Queen’s dead body back Hammond and other notable ADC characters of power.
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.
LOBO #3 (DC COMICS)
Time to get back to basics!
The Main Man’s time as a reality TV star was come to a quick end. That means it’s a return to bounty hunting.
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.
THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #2 (DC COMICS)
Bedford, Colorado is not ready for the fury that has been unleashed.
Firestorm, the Nuclear Man has arrived. No one seems to know why but there’s no time to ask. He starts experimenting on everything in sight.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #16 (DC COMICS)
Parallax is back?! That’s just the tip of the galactic iceberg!
Katma Tui and Soranik Natu have their hands full on Korugar City. John Stewart is still recovering from the encounter with the fear entity.
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!
EMPEROR AQUAMAN #17 (DC COMICS)
The new stat quo for Arthur Curry is ambitious to put it mildly.
After taking over the Lighthouse from the Crimson Queen, Curry has wasted no time in attempting to set up more places of refuge. This hasn’t come without opposition.
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #11 (DC COMICS)
John Jones has hit his breaking point.
Ever since bonding with the Martian, his life has been turned upside down. Once the Agency captured The Martian after the pair split, Despair-The-Zero slid in as his new partner. The result has been endless chaos. This has extended into his personal life and family.
BLEEDING HEARTS #4 (DC COMICS)
Can a zombie be a human again?
Poke’s a dead zombie by all definition. One day, his undead heart comes alive. This ushers in a new wave of emotions for the young zombie. On a hunt, he stumbles across Cara and Rabbit.
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.
JSA #19 (DC COMICS)
A New Day dawns on the Justice Society of America.
Year One is over. The team snaps back to the present with some changes. Stargirl is rejoining the squad. Jade is leading a new direction for the legendary team. It sounds like the hope they’ve been searching for but it doesn’t come without questions. One of which is what happened to Kid Eternity?
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #14 (DC COMICS)
Tomar Re has come to Earth with an offer for Jo Mullein.
The thought of handling some long, overdue business is very enticing. Before they get started there, a meeting is called in the depths of Space.
TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS: GUY GARDNER #1 (DC COMICS)
Guy Gardner. The walking definition of polarizing.
His reputation proceeds him. Arrogant. Brash. Heroic. He may not be the stereotypical hero but he is one that will always show up and fight.
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.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #19 (DC COMICS)
All hail the King!
A force unlike anything the Absolute Universe has seen thus far has been unleashed. King Shazam has been unlocked from his prison. Forgiveness isn’t in his nature. This message is very clear to The Al Ghuls and Superman. They know a problem when they see one.