DC mai 2018



DC UNIVERSE TITLES



ACTION COMICS SPECIAL #1







Written by Dan Jurgens, Max Landis and Mark Russell, art by Will Conrad, Francis Manapul and Jill Thompson, cover by Will Conrad.

"The Last Will and Testament of Lex Luthor." When Superman's world was reborn, his greatest enemy became his most unexpected ally. But does that truly reflect Lex Luthor -- or was it all a sham? Now, as Lex Luthor's path toward righteousness reaches its apex, he finds himself involved in an adventure in which Superman stands to be destroyed. What choice will Luthor make? Will he save Superman or watch him die at the hands of a foe he could not possibly imagine? This oversized special also features stories from the teams of Max Landis and Francis Manapul (in a story previously slated to appear in the DC Universe Holiday Special 2017 #1) and Mark Russell and Jill Thompson!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 2.





AQUAMAN #36







Written by Dan Abnett, art by Ricardo Federici, cover by Howard Porter, variant cover by Josh Middleton.

"The Kingslayer," part two! Aquaman and the resistance hatch a new plan to assassinate King Rath and end the Atlantean Civil War! But even with a double agent strategically placed inside Rath's inner circle, the resistance may not stand a chance, as Rath's new magical abilities make him more lethal -- and unstable -- than ever before!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.





BANE: CONQUEST #11







Written by Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Graham Nolan.

The penultimate issue of this year-long event starts and ends with action, as Bane and his company of villains invade Kobra's mountain stronghold with the aim of kidnapping the infant Naja-Naja. But one of Bane's newfound allies is actually his oldest enemy: Batman! The globe-spanning, universe-rocking gangster epic begins its climax here! Who will live? Who will die? And what will happen when the wrath of Kobra falls on the man who broke the Bat?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 30.





BATGIRL #23







Written by Hope Larson, art by Minkyu Jung and Jose Marzan Jr., cover by Dan Mora, variant cover by Joshua Middleton.

"Strange Loop," finale! Trapped in a prison of her own mind's making, Batgirl must act out of character in order to reenter reality. Can she put her need to survive above the needs of those she's sworn to protect? Or is she doomed to wander the mazes of her mind for all of eternity?!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.





BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #22







Written by Julie Benson and Shawna Benson, art by Roge Antonio, cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson, variant cover by Kamome Shirahama.

"Who is Oracle?" revisited! Batgirl and Black Canary must find Huntress and save her from Calculator and Blackbird's nefarious plan. But everything comes full circle when the answer to Calculator's question -- "Who is Oracle?" -- is at last revealed. The Birds of Prey have always been a tight-knit team, but here, in what could be their final hours, they truly become a family.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.





BATMAN #46







Written by Tom King, art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea, cover by Tony S. Daniel, variant cover by Olivier Coipel.

"The Travelers," part two! Booster Gold's wedding present has screwed up Batman's past, and done even more damage to his present. Now, with the Caped Crusader himself refusing to cooperate, the only way for Booster to correct this runaway timeline is to get Catwoman on his side. But with her own past altered, can he make Catwoman recognize the qualities in her husband-to-be that brought them together in the first place? Plus, if Batman isn't doing his job, Gotham City may become way more dangerous than our bumbling time-traveler might be ready for.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.





BATMAN #47



Written by Tom King, art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea, cover by Tony S. Daniel, variant cover by Olivier Coipel.

"The Travelers," part three! As Booster Gold, Batman and Catwoman zero in on the time anomaly, what they find and their actions to correct it will have ramifications on all of the DC Universe. Tom King and Master Class artist Tony S. Daniel end their first story with a bang that will tee up the next big development in the Batman/Catwoman romance.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.





BATMAN BEYOND #20







Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Marco Castiello and Mark Morales, and cover by Viktor Kalvachev, variant cover by Shane Davis.

"Target: Batman" part one! After his first outing as a vigilante, Matt is hungry for another chance to prove himself, but Bruce and Terry butt heads over what's next for Matt. Will Terry shut his brother down for good, or will the original Batman succeed in training him to become the latest Robin? Meanwhile, a hostage crisis turns deadly, and Commissioner Barbara Gordon has to sort out why the Jokerz are resorting to far more violent and extreme measures than ever before.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.





BATWOMAN #15







Written by Marguerite Bennett, art by Fernando Blanco, cover by Dan Panosian, variant cover by Rafael Grampa.

"The Fall of the House of Kane" part three! A lethal plague fills the skies of Gotham City as the Many Arms of Death throttle Batwoman's hold on the city! As their leader Alice begins her deadly endgame, Batwoman realizes that if she cannot stop her sister -- Batman will.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.





THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: BATMAN AND WONDER WOMAN #4







Written, art and cover by Liam Sharp.

Elatha may have been the most recent king of Tir Na Nog to die, but death is never far from the throne. Batman and Wonder Woman learn about the realm's first king, his mysterious silver arm and what bearing it may have on the problems of the present, as the Fomorians grow increasingly weary of these strangers and their questions. The duo's investigation was supposed to bring answers and keep the peace, but it might burn into the spark that ignites the first shots of war!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.





THE CURSE OF BRIMSTONE #2







Written by Justin Jordan, art and cover by Philip Tan.

What do you do after you unknowingly make a deal with the devil that transforms you into Brimstone, and you can't stop the constant feeling of screaming, fiery pain burning from head to toe? Joe Chamberlain is determined to relieve himself of this curse by tracking the devil by his tail. That is, if the devil's Hound doesn't get to him first...

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.





CYBORG #22







Written by Marv Wolfman, art and cover by Sam Lotfi, variant cover by Carlos D'Anda.

"My name is Nijiro Jin, born of flesh and blood, but now encased in steel. I have become N-Jin, who seeks to discard the final traces of frail humanity to become Mekkan-X, the Man-God who will soon wield the power infinite.

"All that stands in my way is the construct they call Cyborg. It is for that reason alone that he must regretfully die."

Introducing Mekkan-X, born in the waning days of the 19th century, who has targeted for destruction not only the Robo Dojo school of giant robot makers, but Vic Stone as well.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.





DAMAGE #5







Written by Robert Venditti, art by Clayton Henry, cover by Tony S. Daniel and Danny Miki.

"Unnatural Disaster" part two! Ethan Avery's journey to uncover the secrets of his power will have to wait -- he's got a brawl to survive first! If his alter ego, "Damage," ever wants to make it out of Poison Ivy's clutches alive, he's going to have to fight an army of super-angry monkeys to do it. And Gorilla Grodd. That can't be that hard, right? Remember, Damage -- monkey see, monkey smash!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.





DC NATION #0







Batman wedding prelude written by Tom King with art by Clay Mann.

Justice League: No Justice Prelude written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson with art by Jorge Jimenez

Man of Steel prelude written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez

Cover by Jorge Jimenez

1:100 Superman variant cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez

1:250 Batman variant cover by Clay Mann

1:500 Justice League variant cover by Jorge Jimenez

These stories will appear only in this comic book and will not be reprinted in another comic book before each series' collected editions. Only the first printing of this issue will have a cover price of $0.25. This issue will ship with four covers. Please see the order form for details. Just in time for Free Comic Book Day, this special comic priced at just $0.25 features three brand-new stories from a lineup of superstar talent -- and each tale serves as a prelude to some of the biggest DC events of 2018!

First, find out how The Joker reacts when he discovers Catwoman has turned her back on crime and plans to marry his archnemesis. Can the Clown Prince of Crime stand to see Batman happy? Writer Tom King and artist Clay Mann set up the events that lead to Batman #50!

Then, Dark Nights: Metal shook the DC Universe to its deepest foundations -- now it's time to rejoin legendary writer Scott Snyder, along with all-star artist Jorge Jimenez and co-writers James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, for the prelude to Justice League: No Justice! Discover what universe-shattering mysteries have emerged from the most wondrous and chaotic corners of the cosmos to hunt the Justice League in DC's summer blockbuster event!

And get your first glimpse at Superman's new world in this exclusive preview of the upcoming six-issue miniseries Man of Steel, written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Jose Luis GarcÃ*a-LÃ³pez. With Truth, Justice and the American Way all under attack, both Superman and Clark Kent find there's never been a more important time to stand up for what they believe in.

32 pages, 25 cents, in stores on May 2.





DEATHSTROKE #31







Written by Christopher Priest, art by Carlo Pagulayan, cover by Robson Rocha and Daniel Herniques, variant cover by Jerome Opena.

"Deathstroke vs. Batman" part two! The war between Deathstroke and Batman escalates when the Dark Knight foils one of Deathstroke's assassination attempts! Meanwhile, a mysterious package brings Commissioner Gordon to Bruce Wayne's doorstep, and Adeline Kane -- Slade Wilson's ex -- sets her sights on Batman!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.





DETECTIVE COMICS #980



Written by James Tynion IV, art by Alvaro Martinez and Raul Fernandez, cover by Alvaro Martinez and Raul Fernandez, variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

"Batmen Eternal" part five! The worst possible future for Gotham City has been locked into place, and there's nothing Batman can do to stop it...until Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain catch a glimpse of something they never would have thought possible!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.





DETECTIVE COMICS #981







Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Alvaro Martinez and Raul Fernandez, cover by Eddy Barrows, variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

"Batmen Eternal" finale! The unbelievable conclusion of James Tynion IV's Batman epic! It's the last stand of the Gotham Knights, fighting a monster they helped inspire...and a destiny they won't accept! What will become of the greatest crime-fighting team Gotham City ever saw?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.





DOOMSDAY CLOCK #5











Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Gary Frank.

The Comedian lives! The Mime and Marionette loose in Gotham City! Rorschach is locked in the bowels of Arkham Asylum! Secrets will be revealed as the Doomsday Clock ticks on...

32 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 23.





THE FLASH #46



Written by Joshua Williamson, art by Scott Kolins, cover by David Finch and Danny Miki.

"The Road to Flash War." Wally West is overwhelmed by fragments from his past! With his protege's psyche falling apart, Barry Allen races around the DCU calling in every favor possible to save his shattered family. Meanwhile, Hunter Zolomon's sinister machinations tip over the first domino in what might prove to be the end of everything for The Flash!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.





THE FLASH #47







Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Howard Porter, variant cover by David Finch and Danny Miki.

"Flash War," part one. Barry Allen and Wally West...at war?! The long-rising tension between mentor and former sidekick is brought to a head when the Renegades of the 25th century come to claim Iris West for the murder of Eobard Thawne...but that's only the beginning of a plot that will change the future of The Flash forever! By the end, it will be Flash versus Flash in a mythology-shaking event!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.





GREEN ARROW #40







Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, art by Marcio Takara, cover by Tyler Kirkham, variant cover by Mike Grell.

"The Children of Vakhar," finale. Nothing and his army have left Green Arrow for dead in the desert. In order to get himself back to full strength and take out the army, Green Arrow will have to team up with a band of rebel heroes in Vahkar -- but will they trust him? Or will he only find himself with more enemies to fight?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.





GREEN ARROW ANNUAL #2







Written by Julie Benson and Shawna Benson, art by Carmen Carnero, cover by David Lopez.

Entitled rich boy Oliver Queen grew up a member of elite society. But after a drunken escapade left him stranded on a deserted island, Oliver learned to survive and become more than a man -- he became a hunter. He became a survivor. He became a hero. But when Green Arrow comes face-to-face with a challenge he never saw coming, his entire worldview -- his reason for being a hero -- comes into question. Because that challenge has a name: Amanda Waller!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 30.





GREEN LANTERNS #46







Written by Tim Seeley, art by V. Kenneth Marion and Sandu Florea, cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, variant cover by Brandon Peterson.

"Ghosts of the Past," part three. In his effort to free Jessica Cruz from her own power ring, Simon Baz wades through a horde of monsters! But is Simon strong enough to face down the monster inside himself before Jess falls so deep into the abyss that she can't return?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.





GREEN LANTERNS #47



Written by Tim Seeley, art by V. Kenneth Marion and Sandu Florea, cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, variant cover by Brandon Peterson.

"Ghosts of the Past," finale. Jessica Cruz must find the memories she's buried deep within her. If she can't, she'll be trapped within her ring forever -- along with Simon Baz!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.





GREEN LANTERNS ANNUAL #1







Written by Andy Diggle, art and cover by Juan Ferreyra.

Every thousand years, a ceremony is held on a long-forgotten world to celebrate the life of an ancient Green Lantern hero. Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz are chosen to represent Earth at this event, but they quickly learn not all is as it seems. A secret has been buried on this planet, and it's up to our heroes to find it and put the mystery to rest once and for all!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 30.





HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #44



Written by Robert Venditti, art by Brandon Peterson, cover by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarragona, variant cover by Tyler Kirkham.

"Darkstars Rising," part three! The Darkstars draw a line in the sand and tell the Green Lantern Corps not to cross it -- but Hal Jordan never toes the line!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.





HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #45







Written by Robert Venditti, art by Brandon Peterson, cover by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarragona, variant cover by Tyler Kirkham.

"Darkstars Rising," part four! The Green Lantern Corps must fight to hold on to a universe that is quickly being seized by the Darkstars' rule -- but does the universe still want the Corps' protection?!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.





HARLEY QUINN: HARLEY LOVES JOKER #1-2











Written by Paul Dini, art by Bret Blevins, covers by Amanda Conner, variant covers by Frank Cho.

Paul Dini returns to the character he co-created to deliver the incredible two-issue wrap-up of the "Harley Loves Joker" flashback tale that ran as a backup in Harley Quinn last year! As far as The Joker's concerned, the new headquarters Harley built for them is absolutely perfect...but only she knows the whole place is rigged to come crashing down around them -- and she doesn't know how to stop it!

And in the second and final issue in this two-issue miniseries, the Harley/Joker crime spree reaches an explosive crescendo -- literally! Everything blows up -- including, perhaps, their relationship...?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2 and May 16.





THE HELLBLAZER #22







Written by Tim Seeley, art by Davide Fabbri, cover by Tim Seeley, variant cover by Sean Phillips.

"The Good Old Days," part four! Things have gone downhill for John, and his ex is the reason why. It's not her fault (she's possessed), but it's making their reunion somewhat awkward.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.





THE IMMORTAL MEN #2







Written by James Tynion IV, art by Ryan Benjamin, cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

"The End of Forever," part two! Following the destruction of their base of operations, the Immortal Men find themselves on the defensive! Their only hope rests with an emerging metahuman named Caden Park -- but the evil Conquest has gotten to Caden first! Will the remaining few battle-ravaged Immortal Men be able to rescue their young would-be savior? And what connection do Caden's tactile telepathic abilities have to the survival of humanity?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.





JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE #1







Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Francis Manapul.

Dark Nights: Metal left the DCU transformed in ways both terrifying and wondrous -- and only the Justice League is strong enough to face the threats to come...or are they? Four giant beings comprised of the universe's major energies -- Mystery, Wonder, Wisdom and Entropy -- who sustain their life force by devouring planets are on their way to destroy the planet of Colu. The only way to take down this unimaginable threat is for the superhero teams of Earth to forget everything they thought they knew and form new alliances.

What secrets of the cosmos will Superman, Martian Manhunter and Team Mystery discover? Will Zatanna, Wonder Woman and Team Wonder awaken alien magic they cannot put back to sleep? What can Harley Quinn possibly have to teach the rest of Team Wisdom? And most importantly...why the heck is Beast Boy on Team Entropy with Lobo and Batman? Find out all this and much more in the most exciting, bombastic event of summer 2018!

In this kickoff issue to the four-issue miniseries, after Brainiac systematically takes down all of Earth's super-teams, the last thing the League expects is for him to ask for their help! Without their aid, his home planet and the universe are both doomed!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.





JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE #2







Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, art by Francis Manapul and Marcus To, cover by Francis Manapul.

The teams arrive at Brainiac's home world to find it already in chaos. Only by splitting up and journeying to the four cosmic trees of Colu will they have any hope of saving the planet...but what's waiting for them will test the true mettle of their new alliances!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.





JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE #3







Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, art by Francis Manapul and Marcus To, cover by Francis Manapul.

Starfire makes a crushing discovery, Beast Boy uncovers a shocking betrayal, and Cyborg and Wonder Woman are forced to make decisions that will have devastating repercussions for all four teams...and potentially for those they left behind on Earth.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.





JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE #4







Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, art by Francis Manapul and Marcus To, cover by Francis Manapul.

The epic finale! After the unimaginable happens, the DCU must band together to defend Earth from annihilation. Before the end, new alliances will be forged...and some heroes will be lost forever. Don't miss the event that will set the stage for the Justice League in 2018 and beyond!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 30.





MERA: QUEEN OF ATLANTIS #4







Written by Dan Abnett, art by Lan Medina and Norm Rapmund, cover by Nicola Scott.

Desperate for a new ally in the fight for the soul of Atlantis, Mera turns to her ex-husband Nereus, the king of Xebel! But even after winning his favor in a deadly clash, can someone like Nereus ever be trusted? And what of Ocean Master's promise to return to the surface? Is there anyone Mera can trust?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.





MISTER MIRACLE #9







Written by Tom King, art and variant by Mitch Gerads, cover by Nick Derington.

After war comes peace. The bloody battles that waged across New Genesis and Apokolips have come to an end, and now Mister Miracle and Kalibak must sit down and discuss a truce. Can Scott Free trust the former minions of Darkseid to keep their word? Not likely, but a leader sometimes has to take a risk in service to the greater good. Perhaps the more pressing question, though, is whether Big Barda can make it through the negotiations without beating the life out of the assassin Kanto.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.





NEW CHALLENGERS #1







Writter by Scott Snyder and Aaron Gillespie, art by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson, cover by Andy Kubert.

From the pages of Dark Nights: Metal! Challengers Mountain has returned to the DC Universe and chosen a new team of explorers! Five misfit strangers are given a second chance at life, but only if they obey the orders of the mysterious Professor and execute deadly missions in the most unexplored corners of the multiverse! And if the new Challengers of the Unknown fail...it will be more than just their own lives that hang in the balance!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.





NEW SUPER-MAN AND THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF CHINA #23







Written by Gene Luen Yang, art by Brent Peeples and Matt Santorelli, cover by Phillip Tan, variant cover by Bernard Chang.

"Seas of Change," part four! As a tidal wave threatens to engulf all of Pyongyang, the Justice League of China must save the North Korean capital from destruction whether they like it or not! The Dragonson has risen to ascend to his throne as the Aqua-Man of North Korea, and he'll make his countrymen pay for what they did to him, come hell or high water!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.





NIGHTWING #44







Written by Benjamin Percy, art by Christopher Mooneyham, cover by Declan Shalvey, variant cover by Yasmine Putri.

"The Bleeding Edge," part one! Change is on the horizon when a new technologist sets his sights on Bludhaven, creating a holographic, interconnected city where everyone is an individual and also part of a larger network. It's the Internet made physical! Gentrification on gigabyte-laced steroids. But when this new utopia encroaches on his turf, Nightwing starts to uncover a sinister plot based not on revenge...but on a reckoning. "The Bleeding Edge" begins here, setting Dick Grayson on a path to clarify the ideals at his very core: his sense of home and identity.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.





RAVEN: DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS #5







Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Yanick Paquette.

Raven and her mother, Arella, have been captured...and now they are being used to open a portal to bring Trigon to Earth, with the intention of spawning an army of perfect warriors!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 30.





RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #22







Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Dexter Soy, cover by Trevor Hairsine, variant cover by Guillem March.

The Penguin has redeveloped waterfront property into a new boardwalk attraction for children of all ages, but Red Hood knows any "legitimate" business of the Penguin's is a cover for something illegitimate. Plus, Artemis pays a visit to Lex Luthor to find out about the "side effects" of Bizarro's revival, though Lex might be more concerned with dredging up his past with the wayward Amazon than answering any of her questions.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.





SIDEWAYS #4







Written by Dan DiDio and Justin Jordan, art and cover by Kenneth Rocafort

It's not easy being a hero, especially when you don't know how. And when Sideways steps into the middle of a life-and-death battle between Hotspot and Replicant, he's unsure how to help...and guaranteed to make things worse. All this when he's already late for an internship interview? You better believe things are going to go Sideways!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.





THE SILENCER #5







Written by Dan Abnett, art by Viktor Bogdanovic, cover by John Romita Jr. and Sandra Hope.

"Payback Time," part two! The legend of the Silencer -- and what she did to escape the underlife -- has only been whispered about in back alleys and dingy bars...until now. The secret history of the greatest assassin you've never heard of is revealed, and Talia al Ghul is not looking like the innocent angel she claims to be after all...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.





SUICIDE SQUAD #41







Written by Rob Williams, art by Jose Luis and Jordi Tarragona, cover by Guillem March, variant cover by Francesco Mattina.

"Constriction," part one! Batman has broken Deadshot out of Belle Reve! Now the Dark Knight and the assassin who never misses have a new mission: rescue Deadshot's daughter from the clutches of Kobra! But Amanda Waller's not having it, and she's determined to drag her prisoner back at any cost!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.





SUICIDE SQUAD #42



Written by Rob Williams, art by Jose Luis and Jordi Tarragona, cover by Guillem March, variant cover by Francesco Mattina.

"Constriction," part two! Cornered by the Suicide Squad, Deadshot won't allow anything to stand in the way of him saving his daughter -- not even his Task Force X teammates!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.





SUPERMAN SPECIAL #1







Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Mark Russell, Ian Flynn, art by Scott Godlewski, Bryan Hitch, Kaare Andrews, cover by Jorge Jimenez.

"The Promise." Superman's world is about to change in a big way, but before it does, the Man of Steel has some unfinished business to attend to...on Dinosaur Island! Superman and a forgotten soldier of the past take one last trip together into the abyss of tomorrow, as Captain Storm now stands face-to-face with the world of today! This extra-sized special also features stories by writers Mark Russell and Ian Flynn with art by Kaare Andrews and Bryan Hitch!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 9.





SUPER SONS #16







Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Carlo Barberi and Art Thibert, cover by Jorge Jimenez, variant cover by Dustin Nguyen.

"End of Innocence" part two! The epic battle between the Super Sons and Kid Amazo crashes to a close, and Superboy and Robin must decide how to pick up the pieces of the disastrous Amazo Project. The Super Sons face tomorrow in this latest chapter of their journey together!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 30.





THE TERRIFICS #4







Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Evan Shaner.

"The Girl From Bgtzl," part one! Return with the Terrifics to the Phantom World! As our heroes continue their trek through the multiverse (dark or otherwise) to find a cure for the condition that binds them together, their journey brings them to the home planet of Phantom Girl. This is one tearful reunion you do not want to miss! Plus, a giant space squid attacks! That's right, a giant space squid!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.





WONDER WOMAN #46







Written by James Robinson, art by Stephen Segovia, cover by Emanuela Lupacchino, variant cover by Jenny Frison.

"The Dark Gods" part one! In the wake of Dark Nights: Metal, new secrets of the cosmos have been revealed and taken form...and though she doesn't know it yet, Wonder Woman is at the center of their plans!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.





WONDER WOMAN #47



Written by James Robinson, art by Stephen Segovia, cover by Emanuela Lupacchino, variant cover by Jenny Frison.

"The Dark Gods" part two! Wonder Woman seeks answers from the Greek pantheon about the strange new beings barreling towards Earth -- but can she convince her creators not to abandon their creation?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.





WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #2







Written by James Robinson, art by Marc Laming, cover by Yasmine Putri.

"Star Light." An enormous, divine threat has the Star Sapphires in its sights -- and only Wonder Woman can protect them! She's wielded their ring before, but the Corps has changed since then...is even their combined power enough to stop a god?

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 30.







YOUNG ANIMAL TITLES



CAVE CARSON HAS AN INTERSTELLAR EYE #3







Written by Jon Rivera, art and cover by Michael Avon Oeming, backup art by Paul Maybury.

It's hard enough being stranded on a planet in the middle of an ages-long psychic laser war without being told you're the prophesied savior of one of the factions. Cave Carson's never been interested in moral philosophy, after all, and there is a black, gooey substance he's found that's much more engaging in "Destiny of the Lazer Monks" part two!

32 pages,, $3.99, in stores on May 16.





ETERNITY GIRL #3







Written by Magdalene Visaggio, art and cover by Sonny Liew.

While Eternity Girl and Madame Atom make their way to the mysterious Shining Tower that sits at the intersection of being and nothingness, Caroline's old boss reveals a devastating secret about Eternity Girl's powers that even she doesn't know, but that could destroy her for good. This looks like a job for...Never Man?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.





MOTHER PANIC: GOTHAM A.D. #3







Written by Jody Houser, art and variant by Ibrahim Moustafa, cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.

Arkham Institute has been branded a place of healing, but the horror that lurks behind its walls makes the old asylum look like a tea party. Will Violet Paige be able to rescue her mother from the Collective's clutches, or will a certain artiste spoil her chances? And what has happened to Dr. Quinzel?!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.





SHADE, THE CHANGING WOMAN #3







Written by Cecil Castellucci, art and by Marley Zarcone, backup art by Jamie Coe, cover by Becky Cloonan.

In an attempt to move on with her new life, Shade decides she must separate her head from her heart -- literally. Meanwhile, River gets caught up in an anti-alien league, while a familiar force visits vengeance upon Valley Ville's residents.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.Â*







BEYOND THE DC UNIVERSE



BATMAN: SINS OF THE FATHER #4







Written by Christos Gage, art and cover by Raffaele Ienco.

With Batman unable to bring Deadshot to justice, Bruce Wayne decides to confront Deadshot's alter ego, Floyd Lawton. It's a high-stakes chess game between two men who are adark mirror images of each other: rich, orphans, men who've built themselves to the peak of their skills, but in drastically opposite ways. Can Bruce outwit -- and if necessary, outfight -- Lawton, or has he walked into his enemy's killing ground?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.Â*





BATMAN: THE DARK PRINCE CHARMING BOOK TWO HC







Written by Christos Gage, art and cover by Raffaele Ienco.

Concluding the story begun in the first volume by European superstar artist Enrico Marini. Batman hunts down The Joker in a desperate attempt to rescue the young girl who may or may not be the daughter of Bruce Wayne. But The Joker's prisoner may be more formidable in her own right than he anticipated. And what role might Catwoman have to play in the final showdown between two sworn enemies?

72 pages, $12.99, in stores on June 20.Â*





BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #8







Written, art and covers by Sean Murphy.

In the extra-sized finale of Sean Murphy's top-selling miniseries, Jack Napier's suspicious seduction of Gotham City comes to its twisted conclusion! With the city on the verge of becoming an icy tomb for the GTO, Batgirl makes a crucial assist and Gordon is forced to reevaluate his judgment of Batman to secure the greater good. As the true Joker's return becomes imminent, Harley seeks vengeance and reckons with the bleak future that looms for her loved ones.

40 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 2.





BOMBSHELLS UNITED #17







Written by Marguerite Bennett, art by Siya Oum, cover by Paulina Ganucheau.

The final chapter of the Bombshells epic begins! An invasion from beyond the stars comes crashing down upon a world at war, and all must unite before everything humanity is, and was, and could be, is lost -- forever!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.





BOMBSHELLS UNITED #18



Written by Marguerite Bennett, art by David Hahn, cover by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson.

An armada from beyond the skies led by a mad queen descends to take revenge on a world divided!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.





EXIT STAGE LEFT: THE SNAGGLEPUSS CHRONICLES #5







Written by Mark Russell, art by Mike Feehan and Sean Parsons, cover by Ben Caldwell, variant cover by Joelle Jones.

Snagglepuss is faced with the ultimate dilemma: save his friend or follow his conscience, as his final showdown with the House Committee on Un-American ActivitIes looms.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.





FUTURE QUEST PRESENTS #10







Written by Rob Williams, art and cover by Aaron Lopresti, variant cover by Kaare Andrews.

Young Dorno has grown to adulthood, but he quickly finds that it comes with challenges he may not be able to handle, like the imminent death of his planet, Amzot, and the menace that the trickster Animan has brought to his parents!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.





INJUSTICE 2 #25







Written by Tom Taylor, art by Daniel Sampere, cover by Tyler Kirkham.

Supergirl and Blue Beetle share a secret on the moon. And in Gorilla City, King Solovar questions his alliance with Ra's al Ghul, while Ra's' own forces begin to fracture and his daughter is about to go rogue. Meanwhile, Batman and Wonder Woman have a showdown.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.





INJUSTICE 2 #26



Written by Tom Taylor, art and cover by Brundo Redondo and Juan Albarran.

With their immediate crisis behind them, Batman holds a meeting with his fellow heroes to get back to the business of rebuilding the world. But a crisis at Wayne Manor calls him home. There's a rogue agent still on the loose, putting Alfred and Catwoman in grave danger.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 30.





LOONEY TUNES #243







Written by Ivan Cohen, art and cover by Scott Gross.

An Old West-style amusement park gets a little too real when visitors Elmer and Daffy get into trouble with park employees -- or are they? -- Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam and the Tasmanian Devil! It's the "West, Whirled!"

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.





SCOOBY APOCALYPSE #25







Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Ron Wagner, Andy Owens and others, cover by Howard Porter, variant cover by Bryan Hitch.

After nearly fifty years of Scooby-Doo, the unthinkable occurs! This month death claims one of the most beloved figures in pop-culture history: Fred Jones!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.





SCOOBY-DOO TEAM-UP #36







Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Walter Carzon and Horatio Ottolini.

Why has the Blue Falcon suddenly transformed from a bright, sunny superhero into a dark and gritty vigilante who sends his most monstrous villains fleeing for safety? Dynomutt wonders: could the Blue Falcon be...possessed? Scooby and the gang will have to join forces with the Dog Wonder to crack the mystery when the dark kite returns!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.





SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #93







Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Scott Jeralds.

Off on a long-overdue vacation, Scooby and the gang travel to a photographic safari park, where their only plan is to get up close with nature. But nature gets a whole lot more up close than they planned when their safari's interrupted by the ancient Spirit of the Land! Thrust into the midst of lions, leopards and rhinos, the gang will have to unmask the bogus spirit...assuming they can escape the all-too-real savage beasts long enough to do it!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.





WILDSTORM: MICHAEL CRAY #7







Written by Bryan Hitch, Warren Ellis, art N. Steven Harris and Dexter Vines, cover by Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz, variant cover by Chriscross.

The organization he works for doesn't trust him. The thing in his brain wants to transform him. Sanity is leaving him. Michael Cray is losing everything. The only hope Michael has to reclaim his mind and his life may come from his next target: a brilliant scientist in London who's equal parts Nikola Tesla, Hannibal Lecter and Aleister Crowley...Dr. John Constantine! A man obsessed with death, the occult and the darkest powers of the universe, Constantine could hold the power to free Michael of the consciousness inside him -- but the price is steep! Michael Cray doesn't believe in magic, but he's about to discover how much magic believes in him.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.







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DEATHBED #4



Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Riley Rossmo.

Ever get the feeling you've forgotten something? You know, it's that nagging itch in the back of your head that says you left the oven on and your house is on fire. Did you forget that your name is Antonio Luna? Have you found yourself the target of an intricate web of life-threatening assassination attempts for reasons that continue to elude you? Maybe you're having trouble remembering the face of that ninja you killed last week in self-defense? Or quite possibly, is your name Val Richards and you have no clue why you agreed to accompany a dying lunatic on his suicidal mission to have the most memorable death of all time? If any of these sound, like you or someone you love, then you need the exotic jellyfish plant of the Underwater City of Womba! Its toxins will make you relive all your memories. Even the horrible ones you wanted to forget...

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.





MOTHERLANDS #5



Written by Si Spurrier, art by Rachael Stott, cover by Eric Canete, variant cover by Kim Jung-Gi.

At last, Tab has fallen upon her prey, the most wanted man in the multiverse: her own brother! But even mass murder isn't enough to separate a child from his mother's love when Selena raises arms against Tab to save her son! The way things are going, this family might obliterate each other before the treacherous bounty hunter Oona and the Multiversal Mafia get their chance.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23. Source Comics Continuum Written by Dan Jurgens, Max Landis and Mark Russell, art by Will Conrad, Francis Manapul and Jill Thompson, cover by Will Conrad."The Last Will and Testament of Lex Luthor." When Superman's world was reborn, his greatest enemy became his most unexpected ally. But does that truly reflect Lex Luthor -- or was it all a sham? Now, as Lex Luthor's path toward righteousness reaches its apex, he finds himself involved in an adventure in which Superman stands to be destroyed. What choice will Luthor make? Will he save Superman or watch him die at the hands of a foe he could not possibly imagine? This oversized special also features stories from the teams of Max Landis and Francis Manapul (in a story previously slated to appear in the DC Universe Holiday Special 2017 #1) and Mark Russell and Jill Thompson!48 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 2.Written by Dan Abnett, art by Ricardo Federici, cover by Howard Porter, variant cover by Josh Middleton."The Kingslayer," part two! Aquaman and the resistance hatch a new plan to assassinate King Rath and end the Atlantean Civil War! But even with a double agent strategically placed inside Rath's inner circle, the resistance may not stand a chance, as Rath's new magical abilities make him more lethal -- and unstable -- than ever before!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Graham Nolan.The penultimate issue of this year-long event starts and ends with action, as Bane and his company of villains invade Kobra's mountain stronghold with the aim of kidnapping the infant Naja-Naja. But one of Bane's newfound allies is actually his oldest enemy: Batman! The globe-spanning, universe-rocking gangster epic begins its climax here! Who will live? Who will die? And what will happen when the wrath of Kobra falls on the man who broke the Bat?32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 30.Written by Hope Larson, art by Minkyu Jung and Jose Marzan Jr., cover by Dan Mora, variant cover by Joshua Middleton."Strange Loop," finale! Trapped in a prison of her own mind's making, Batgirl must act out of character in order to reenter reality. Can she put her need to survive above the needs of those she's sworn to protect? Or is she doomed to wander the mazes of her mind for all of eternity?!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Julie Benson and Shawna Benson, art by Roge Antonio, cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson, variant cover by Kamome Shirahama."Who is Oracle?" revisited! Batgirl and Black Canary must find Huntress and save her from Calculator and Blackbird's nefarious plan. But everything comes full circle when the answer to Calculator's question -- "Who is Oracle?" -- is at last revealed. The Birds of Prey have always been a tight-knit team, but here, in what could be their final hours, they truly become a family.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Tom King, art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea, cover by Tony S. Daniel, variant cover by Olivier Coipel."The Travelers," part two! Booster Gold's wedding present has screwed up Batman's past, and done even more damage to his present. Now, with the Caped Crusader himself refusing to cooperate, the only way for Booster to correct this runaway timeline is to get Catwoman on his side. But with her own past altered, can he make Catwoman recognize the qualities in her husband-to-be that brought them together in the first place? Plus, if Batman isn't doing his job, Gotham City may become way more dangerous than our bumbling time-traveler might be ready for.32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.Written by Tom King, art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea, cover by Tony S. Daniel, variant cover by Olivier Coipel."The Travelers," part three! As Booster Gold, Batman and Catwoman zero in on the time anomaly, what they find and their actions to correct it will have ramifications on all of the DC Universe. Tom King and Master Class artist Tony S. Daniel end their first story with a bang that will tee up the next big development in the Batman/Catwoman romance.32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Marco Castiello and Mark Morales, and cover by Viktor Kalvachev, variant cover by Shane Davis."Target: Batman" part one! After his first outing as a vigilante, Matt is hungry for another chance to prove himself, but Bruce and Terry butt heads over what's next for Matt. Will Terry shut his brother down for good, or will the original Batman succeed in training him to become the latest Robin? Meanwhile, a hostage crisis turns deadly, and Commissioner Barbara Gordon has to sort out why the Jokerz are resorting to far more violent and extreme measures than ever before.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Marguerite Bennett, art by Fernando Blanco, cover by Dan Panosian, variant cover by Rafael Grampa."The Fall of the House of Kane" part three! A lethal plague fills the skies of Gotham City as the Many Arms of Death throttle Batwoman's hold on the city! As their leader Alice begins her deadly endgame, Batwoman realizes that if she cannot stop her sister -- Batman will.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.Written, art and cover by Liam Sharp.Elatha may have been the most recent king of Tir Na Nog to die, but death is never far from the throne. Batman and Wonder Woman learn about the realm's first king, his mysterious silver arm and what bearing it may have on the problems of the present, as the Fomorians grow increasingly weary of these strangers and their questions. The duo's investigation was supposed to bring answers and keep the peace, but it might burn into the spark that ignites the first shots of war!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Justin Jordan, art and cover by Philip Tan.What do you do after you unknowingly make a deal with the devil that transforms you into Brimstone, and you can't stop the constant feeling of screaming, fiery pain burning from head to toe? Joe Chamberlain is determined to relieve himself of this curse by tracking the devil by his tail. That is, if the devil's Hound doesn't get to him first...32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.Written by Marv Wolfman, art and cover by Sam Lotfi, variant cover by Carlos D'Anda."My name is Nijiro Jin, born of flesh and blood, but now encased in steel. I have become N-Jin, who seeks to discard the final traces of frail humanity to become Mekkan-X, the Man-God who will soon wield the power infinite."All that stands in my way is the construct they call Cyborg. It is for that reason alone that he must regretfully die."Introducing Mekkan-X, born in the waning days of the 19th century, who has targeted for destruction not only the Robo Dojo school of giant robot makers, but Vic Stone as well.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.Written by Robert Venditti, art by Clayton Henry, cover by Tony S. Daniel and Danny Miki."Unnatural Disaster" part two! Ethan Avery's journey to uncover the secrets of his power will have to wait -- he's got a brawl to survive first! If his alter ego, "Damage," ever wants to make it out of Poison Ivy's clutches alive, he's going to have to fight an army of super-angry monkeys to do it. And Gorilla Grodd. That can't be that hard, right? Remember, Damage -- monkey see, monkey smash!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.Batman wedding prelude written by Tom King with art by Clay Mann.Justice League: No Justice Prelude written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson with art by Jorge JimenezMan of Steel prelude written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Jose Luis Garcia-LopezCover by Jorge Jimenez1:100 Superman variant cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez1:250 Batman variant cover by Clay Mann1:500 Justice League variant cover by Jorge JimenezThese stories will appear only in this comic book and will not be reprinted in another comic book before each series' collected editions. Only the first printing of this issue will have a cover price of $0.25. This issue will ship with four covers. Please see the order form for details. Just in time for Free Comic Book Day, this special comic priced at just $0.25 features three brand-new stories from a lineup of superstar talent -- and each tale serves as a prelude to some of the biggest DC events of 2018!First, find out how The Joker reacts when he discovers Catwoman has turned her back on crime and plans to marry his archnemesis. Can the Clown Prince of Crime stand to see Batman happy? Writer Tom King and artist Clay Mann set up the events that lead to Batman #50!Then, Dark Nights: Metal shook the DC Universe to its deepest foundations -- now it's time to rejoin legendary writer Scott Snyder, along with all-star artist Jorge Jimenez and co-writers James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, for the prelude to Justice League: No Justice! Discover what universe-shattering mysteries have emerged from the most wondrous and chaotic corners of the cosmos to hunt the Justice League in DC's summer blockbuster event!And get your first glimpse at Superman's new world in this exclusive preview of the upcoming six-issue miniseries Man of Steel, written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Jose Luis GarcÃ*a-LÃ³pez. With Truth, Justice and the American Way all under attack, both Superman and Clark Kent find there's never been a more important time to stand up for what they believe in.32 pages, 25 cents, in stores on May 2.Written by Christopher Priest, art by Carlo Pagulayan, cover by Robson Rocha and Daniel Herniques, variant cover by Jerome Opena."Deathstroke vs. Batman" part two! The war between Deathstroke and Batman escalates when the Dark Knight foils one of Deathstroke's assassination attempts! Meanwhile, a mysterious package brings Commissioner Gordon to Bruce Wayne's doorstep, and Adeline Kane -- Slade Wilson's ex -- sets her sights on Batman!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.Written by James Tynion IV, art by Alvaro Martinez and Raul Fernandez, cover by Alvaro Martinez and Raul Fernandez, variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque."Batmen Eternal" part five! The worst possible future for Gotham City has been locked into place, and there's nothing Batman can do to stop it...until Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain catch a glimpse of something they never would have thought possible!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Alvaro Martinez and Raul Fernandez, cover by Eddy Barrows, variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque."Batmen Eternal" finale! The unbelievable conclusion of James Tynion IV's Batman epic! It's the last stand of the Gotham Knights, fighting a monster they helped inspire...and a destiny they won't accept! What will become of the greatest crime-fighting team Gotham City ever saw?32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Gary Frank.The Comedian lives! The Mime and Marionette loose in Gotham City! Rorschach is locked in the bowels of Arkham Asylum! Secrets will be revealed as the Doomsday Clock ticks on...32 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Joshua Williamson, art by Scott Kolins, cover by David Finch and Danny Miki."The Road to Flash War." Wally West is overwhelmed by fragments from his past! With his protege's psyche falling apart, Barry Allen races around the DCU calling in every favor possible to save his shattered family. Meanwhile, Hunter Zolomon's sinister machinations tip over the first domino in what might prove to be the end of everything for The Flash!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Howard Porter, variant cover by David Finch and Danny Miki."Flash War," part one. Barry Allen and Wally West...at war?! The long-rising tension between mentor and former sidekick is brought to a head when the Renegades of the 25th century come to claim Iris West for the murder of Eobard Thawne...but that's only the beginning of a plot that will change the future of The Flash forever! By the end, it will be Flash versus Flash in a mythology-shaking event!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, art by Marcio Takara, cover by Tyler Kirkham, variant cover by Mike Grell."The Children of Vakhar," finale. Nothing and his army have left Green Arrow for dead in the desert. In order to get himself back to full strength and take out the army, Green Arrow will have to team up with a band of rebel heroes in Vahkar -- but will they trust him? Or will he only find himself with more enemies to fight?32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.Written by Julie Benson and Shawna Benson, art by Carmen Carnero, cover by David Lopez.Entitled rich boy Oliver Queen grew up a member of elite society. But after a drunken escapade left him stranded on a deserted island, Oliver learned to survive and become more than a man -- he became a hunter. He became a survivor. He became a hero. But when Green Arrow comes face-to-face with a challenge he never saw coming, his entire worldview -- his reason for being a hero -- comes into question. Because that challenge has a name: Amanda Waller!48 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 30.Written by Tim Seeley, art by V. Kenneth Marion and Sandu Florea, cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, variant cover by Brandon Peterson."Ghosts of the Past," part three. In his effort to free Jessica Cruz from her own power ring, Simon Baz wades through a horde of monsters! But is Simon strong enough to face down the monster inside himself before Jess falls so deep into the abyss that she can't return?32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.Written by Tim Seeley, art by V. Kenneth Marion and Sandu Florea, cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, variant cover by Brandon Peterson."Ghosts of the Past," finale. Jessica Cruz must find the memories she's buried deep within her. If she can't, she'll be trapped within her ring forever -- along with Simon Baz!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Andy Diggle, art and cover by Juan Ferreyra.Every thousand years, a ceremony is held on a long-forgotten world to celebrate the life of an ancient Green Lantern hero. Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz are chosen to represent Earth at this event, but they quickly learn not all is as it seems. A secret has been buried on this planet, and it's up to our heroes to find it and put the mystery to rest once and for all!48 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 30.Written by Robert Venditti, art by Brandon Peterson, cover by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarragona, variant cover by Tyler Kirkham."Darkstars Rising," part three! The Darkstars draw a line in the sand and tell the Green Lantern Corps not to cross it -- but Hal Jordan never toes the line!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Robert Venditti, art by Brandon Peterson, cover by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarragona, variant cover by Tyler Kirkham."Darkstars Rising," part four! The Green Lantern Corps must fight to hold on to a universe that is quickly being seized by the Darkstars' rule -- but does the universe still want the Corps' protection?!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Paul Dini, art by Bret Blevins, covers by Amanda Conner, variant covers by Frank Cho.Paul Dini returns to the character he co-created to deliver the incredible two-issue wrap-up of the "Harley Loves Joker" flashback tale that ran as a backup in Harley Quinn last year! As far as The Joker's concerned, the new headquarters Harley built for them is absolutely perfect...but only she knows the whole place is rigged to come crashing down around them -- and she doesn't know how to stop it!And in the second and final issue in this two-issue miniseries, the Harley/Joker crime spree reaches an explosive crescendo -- literally! Everything blows up -- including, perhaps, their relationship...?32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2 and May 16.Written by Tim Seeley, art by Davide Fabbri, cover by Tim Seeley, variant cover by Sean Phillips."The Good Old Days," part four! Things have gone downhill for John, and his ex is the reason why. It's not her fault (she's possessed), but it's making their reunion somewhat awkward.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.Written by James Tynion IV, art by Ryan Benjamin, cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams."The End of Forever," part two! Following the destruction of their base of operations, the Immortal Men find themselves on the defensive! Their only hope rests with an emerging metahuman named Caden Park -- but the evil Conquest has gotten to Caden first! Will the remaining few battle-ravaged Immortal Men be able to rescue their young would-be savior? And what connection do Caden's tactile telepathic abilities have to the survival of humanity?32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Francis Manapul.Dark Nights: Metal left the DCU transformed in ways both terrifying and wondrous -- and only the Justice League is strong enough to face the threats to come...or are they? Four giant beings comprised of the universe's major energies -- Mystery, Wonder, Wisdom and Entropy -- who sustain their life force by devouring planets are on their way to destroy the planet of Colu. The only way to take down this unimaginable threat is for the superhero teams of Earth to forget everything they thought they knew and form new alliances.What secrets of the cosmos will Superman, Martian Manhunter and Team Mystery discover? Will Zatanna, Wonder Woman and Team Wonder awaken alien magic they cannot put back to sleep? What can Harley Quinn possibly have to teach the rest of Team Wisdom? And most importantly...why the heck is Beast Boy on Team Entropy with Lobo and Batman? Find out all this and much more in the most exciting, bombastic event of summer 2018!In this kickoff issue to the four-issue miniseries, after Brainiac systematically takes down all of Earth's super-teams, the last thing the League expects is for him to ask for their help! Without their aid, his home planet and the universe are both doomed!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, art by Francis Manapul and Marcus To, cover by Francis Manapul.The teams arrive at Brainiac's home world to find it already in chaos. Only by splitting up and journeying to the four cosmic trees of Colu will they have any hope of saving the planet...but what's waiting for them will test the true mettle of their new alliances!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, art by Francis Manapul and Marcus To, cover by Francis Manapul.Starfire makes a crushing discovery, Beast Boy uncovers a shocking betrayal, and Cyborg and Wonder Woman are forced to make decisions that will have devastating repercussions for all four teams...and potentially for those they left behind on Earth.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, art by Francis Manapul and Marcus To, cover by Francis Manapul.The epic finale! After the unimaginable happens, the DCU must band together to defend Earth from annihilation. Before the end, new alliances will be forged...and some heroes will be lost forever. Don't miss the event that will set the stage for the Justice League in 2018 and beyond!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 30.Written by Dan Abnett, art by Lan Medina and Norm Rapmund, cover by Nicola Scott.Desperate for a new ally in the fight for the soul of Atlantis, Mera turns to her ex-husband Nereus, the king of Xebel! But even after winning his favor in a deadly clash, can someone like Nereus ever be trusted? And what of Ocean Master's promise to return to the surface? Is there anyone Mera can trust?32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Tom King, art and variant by Mitch Gerads, cover by Nick Derington.After war comes peace. The bloody battles that waged across New Genesis and Apokolips have come to an end, and now Mister Miracle and Kalibak must sit down and discuss a truce. Can Scott Free trust the former minions of Darkseid to keep their word? Not likely, but a leader sometimes has to take a risk in service to the greater good. Perhaps the more pressing question, though, is whether Big Barda can make it through the negotiations without beating the life out of the assassin Kanto.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.Writter by Scott Snyder and Aaron Gillespie, art by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson, cover by Andy Kubert.From the pages of Dark Nights: Metal! Challengers Mountain has returned to the DC Universe and chosen a new team of explorers! Five misfit strangers are given a second chance at life, but only if they obey the orders of the mysterious Professor and execute deadly missions in the most unexplored corners of the multiverse! And if the new Challengers of the Unknown fail...it will be more than just their own lives that hang in the balance!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Gene Luen Yang, art by Brent Peeples and Matt Santorelli, cover by Phillip Tan, variant cover by Bernard Chang."Seas of Change," part four! As a tidal wave threatens to engulf all of Pyongyang, the Justice League of China must save the North Korean capital from destruction whether they like it or not! The Dragonson has risen to ascend to his throne as the Aqua-Man of North Korea, and he'll make his countrymen pay for what they did to him, come hell or high water!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Benjamin Percy, art by Christopher Mooneyham, cover by Declan Shalvey, variant cover by Yasmine Putri."The Bleeding Edge," part one! Change is on the horizon when a new technologist sets his sights on Bludhaven, creating a holographic, interconnected city where everyone is an individual and also part of a larger network. It's the Internet made physical! Gentrification on gigabyte-laced steroids. But when this new utopia encroaches on his turf, Nightwing starts to uncover a sinister plot based not on revenge...but on a reckoning. "The Bleeding Edge" begins here, setting Dick Grayson on a path to clarify the ideals at his very core: his sense of home and identity.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Yanick Paquette.Raven and her mother, Arella, have been captured...and now they are being used to open a portal to bring Trigon to Earth, with the intention of spawning an army of perfect warriors!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 30.Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Dexter Soy, cover by Trevor Hairsine, variant cover by Guillem March.The Penguin has redeveloped waterfront property into a new boardwalk attraction for children of all ages, but Red Hood knows any "legitimate" business of the Penguin's is a cover for something illegitimate. Plus, Artemis pays a visit to Lex Luthor to find out about the "side effects" of Bizarro's revival, though Lex might be more concerned with dredging up his past with the wayward Amazon than answering any of her questions.32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Dan DiDio and Justin Jordan, art and cover by Kenneth RocafortIt's not easy being a hero, especially when you don't know how. And when Sideways steps into the middle of a life-and-death battle between Hotspot and Replicant, he's unsure how to help...and guaranteed to make things worse. All this when he's already late for an internship interview? You better believe things are going to go Sideways!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Dan Abnett, art by Viktor Bogdanovic, cover by John Romita Jr. and Sandra Hope."Payback Time," part two! The legend of the Silencer -- and what she did to escape the underlife -- has only been whispered about in back alleys and dingy bars...until now. The secret history of the greatest assassin you've never heard of is revealed, and Talia al Ghul is not looking like the innocent angel she claims to be after all...32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Rob Williams, art by Jose Luis and Jordi Tarragona, cover by Guillem March, variant cover by Francesco Mattina."Constriction," part one! Batman has broken Deadshot out of Belle Reve! Now the Dark Knight and the assassin who never misses have a new mission: rescue Deadshot's daughter from the clutches of Kobra! But Amanda Waller's not having it, and she's determined to drag her prisoner back at any cost!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Rob Williams, art by Jose Luis and Jordi Tarragona, cover by Guillem March, variant cover by Francesco Mattina."Constriction," part two! Cornered by the Suicide Squad, Deadshot won't allow anything to stand in the way of him saving his daughter -- not even his Task Force X teammates!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Mark Russell, Ian Flynn, art by Scott Godlewski, Bryan Hitch, Kaare Andrews, cover by Jorge Jimenez."The Promise." Superman's world is about to change in a big way, but before it does, the Man of Steel has some unfinished business to attend to...on Dinosaur Island! Superman and a forgotten soldier of the past take one last trip together into the abyss of tomorrow, as Captain Storm now stands face-to-face with the world of today! This extra-sized special also features stories by writers Mark Russell and Ian Flynn with art by Kaare Andrews and Bryan Hitch!48 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Carlo Barberi and Art Thibert, cover by Jorge Jimenez, variant cover by Dustin Nguyen."End of Innocence" part two! The epic battle between the Super Sons and Kid Amazo crashes to a close, and Superboy and Robin must decide how to pick up the pieces of the disastrous Amazo Project. The Super Sons face tomorrow in this latest chapter of their journey together!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 30.Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Evan Shaner."The Girl From Bgtzl," part one! Return with the Terrifics to the Phantom World! As our heroes continue their trek through the multiverse (dark or otherwise) to find a cure for the condition that binds them together, their journey brings them to the home planet of Phantom Girl. This is one tearful reunion you do not want to miss! Plus, a giant space squid attacks! That's right, a giant space squid!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.Written by James Robinson, art by Stephen Segovia, cover by Emanuela Lupacchino, variant cover by Jenny Frison."The Dark Gods" part one! In the wake of Dark Nights: Metal, new secrets of the cosmos have been revealed and taken form...and though she doesn't know it yet, Wonder Woman is at the center of their plans!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.Written by James Robinson, art by Stephen Segovia, cover by Emanuela Lupacchino, variant cover by Jenny Frison."The Dark Gods" part two! Wonder Woman seeks answers from the Greek pantheon about the strange new beings barreling towards Earth -- but can she convince her creators not to abandon their creation?32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.Written by James Robinson, art by Marc Laming, cover by Yasmine Putri."Star Light." An enormous, divine threat has the Star Sapphires in its sights -- and only Wonder Woman can protect them! She's wielded their ring before, but the Corps has changed since then...is even their combined power enough to stop a god?48 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 30.Written by Jon Rivera, art and cover by Michael Avon Oeming, backup art by Paul Maybury.It's hard enough being stranded on a planet in the middle of an ages-long psychic laser war without being told you're the prophesied savior of one of the factions. Cave Carson's never been interested in moral philosophy, after all, and there is a black, gooey substance he's found that's much more engaging in "Destiny of the Lazer Monks" part two!32 pages,, $3.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Magdalene Visaggio, art and cover by Sonny Liew.While Eternity Girl and Madame Atom make their way to the mysterious Shining Tower that sits at the intersection of being and nothingness, Caroline's old boss reveals a devastating secret about Eternity Girl's powers that even she doesn't know, but that could destroy her for good. This looks like a job for...Never Man?32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Jody Houser, art and variant by Ibrahim Moustafa, cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.Arkham Institute has been branded a place of healing, but the horror that lurks behind its walls makes the old asylum look like a tea party. Will Violet Paige be able to rescue her mother from the Collective's clutches, or will a certain artiste spoil her chances? And what has happened to Dr. Quinzel?!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Cecil Castellucci, art and by Marley Zarcone, backup art by Jamie Coe, cover by Becky Cloonan.In an attempt to move on with her new life, Shade decides she must separate her head from her heart -- literally. Meanwhile, River gets caught up in an anti-alien league, while a familiar force visits vengeance upon Valley Ville's residents.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.Â*Written by Christos Gage, art and cover by Raffaele Ienco.With Batman unable to bring Deadshot to justice, Bruce Wayne decides to confront Deadshot's alter ego, Floyd Lawton. It's a high-stakes chess game between two men who are adark mirror images of each other: rich, orphans, men who've built themselves to the peak of their skills, but in drastically opposite ways. Can Bruce outwit -- and if necessary, outfight -- Lawton, or has he walked into his enemy's killing ground?32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.Â*Written by Christos Gage, art and cover by Raffaele Ienco.Concluding the story begun in the first volume by European superstar artist Enrico Marini. Batman hunts down The Joker in a desperate attempt to rescue the young girl who may or may not be the daughter of Bruce Wayne. But The Joker's prisoner may be more formidable in her own right than he anticipated. And what role might Catwoman have to play in the final showdown between two sworn enemies?72 pages, $12.99, in stores on June 20.Â*Written, art and covers by Sean Murphy.In the extra-sized finale of Sean Murphy's top-selling miniseries, Jack Napier's suspicious seduction of Gotham City comes to its twisted conclusion! With the city on the verge of becoming an icy tomb for the GTO, Batgirl makes a crucial assist and Gordon is forced to reevaluate his judgment of Batman to secure the greater good. As the true Joker's return becomes imminent, Harley seeks vengeance and reckons with the bleak future that looms for her loved ones.40 pages, $4.99, in stores on May 2.Written by Marguerite Bennett, art by Siya Oum, cover by Paulina Ganucheau.The final chapter of the Bombshells epic begins! An invasion from beyond the stars comes crashing down upon a world at war, and all must unite before everything humanity is, and was, and could be, is lost -- forever!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.Written by Marguerite Bennett, art by David Hahn, cover by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson.An armada from beyond the skies led by a mad queen descends to take revenge on a world divided!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Mark Russell, art by Mike Feehan and Sean Parsons, cover by Ben Caldwell, variant cover by Joelle Jones.Snagglepuss is faced with the ultimate dilemma: save his friend or follow his conscience, as his final showdown with the House Committee on Un-American ActivitIes looms.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.Written by Rob Williams, art and cover by Aaron Lopresti, variant cover by Kaare Andrews.Young Dorno has grown to adulthood, but he quickly finds that it comes with challenges he may not be able to handle, like the imminent death of his planet, Amzot, and the menace that the trickster Animan has brought to his parents!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Tom Taylor, art by Daniel Sampere, cover by Tyler Kirkham.Supergirl and Blue Beetle share a secret on the moon. And in Gorilla City, King Solovar questions his alliance with Ra's al Ghul, while Ra's' own forces begin to fracture and his daughter is about to go rogue. Meanwhile, Batman and Wonder Woman have a showdown.32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Tom Taylor, art and cover by Brundo Redondo and Juan Albarran.With their immediate crisis behind them, Batman holds a meeting with his fellow heroes to get back to the business of rebuilding the world. But a crisis at Wayne Manor calls him home. There's a rogue agent still on the loose, putting Alfred and Catwoman in grave danger.32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 30.Written by Ivan Cohen, art and cover by Scott Gross.An Old West-style amusement park gets a little too real when visitors Elmer and Daffy get into trouble with park employees -- or are they? -- Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam and the Tasmanian Devil! It's the "West, Whirled!"32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Ron Wagner, Andy Owens and others, cover by Howard Porter, variant cover by Bryan Hitch.After nearly fifty years of Scooby-Doo, the unthinkable occurs! This month death claims one of the most beloved figures in pop-culture history: Fred Jones!32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Walter Carzon and Horatio Ottolini.Why has the Blue Falcon suddenly transformed from a bright, sunny superhero into a dark and gritty vigilante who sends his most monstrous villains fleeing for safety? Dynomutt wonders: could the Blue Falcon be...possessed? Scooby and the gang will have to join forces with the Dog Wonder to crack the mystery when the dark kite returns!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Scott Jeralds.Off on a long-overdue vacation, Scooby and the gang travel to a photographic safari park, where their only plan is to get up close with nature. But nature gets a whole lot more up close than they planned when their safari's interrupted by the ancient Spirit of the Land! Thrust into the midst of lions, leopards and rhinos, the gang will have to unmask the bogus spirit...assuming they can escape the all-too-real savage beasts long enough to do it!32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Bryan Hitch, Warren Ellis, art N. Steven Harris and Dexter Vines, cover by Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz, variant cover by Chriscross.The organization he works for doesn't trust him. The thing in his brain wants to transform him. Sanity is leaving him. Michael Cray is losing everything. The only hope Michael has to reclaim his mind and his life may come from his next target: a brilliant scientist in London who's equal parts Nikola Tesla, Hannibal Lecter and Aleister Crowley...Dr. John Constantine! A man obsessed with death, the occult and the darkest powers of the universe, Constantine could hold the power to free Michael of the consciousness inside him -- but the price is steep! Michael Cray doesn't believe in magic, but he's about to discover how much magic believes in him.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Riley Rossmo.Ever get the feeling you've forgotten something? You know, it's that nagging itch in the back of your head that says you left the oven on and your house is on fire. Did you forget that your name is Antonio Luna? Have you found yourself the target of an intricate web of life-threatening assassination attempts for reasons that continue to elude you? Maybe you're having trouble remembering the face of that ninja you killed last week in self-defense? Or quite possibly, is your name Val Richards and you have no clue why you agreed to accompany a dying lunatic on his suicidal mission to have the most memorable death of all time? If any of these sound, like you or someone you love, then you need the exotic jellyfish plant of the Underwater City of Womba! Its toxins will make you relive all your memories. Even the horrible ones you wanted to forget...32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 16.Written by Si Spurrier, art by Rachael Stott, cover by Eric Canete, variant cover by Kim Jung-Gi.At last, Tab has fallen upon her prey, the most wanted man in the multiverse: her own brother! But even mass murder isn't enough to separate a child from his mother's love when Selena raises arms against Tab to save her son! The way things are going, this family might obliterate each other before the treacherous bounty hunter Oona and the Multiversal Mafia get their chance.32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23. Miniatures attachées

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