DC'S AUGUST SOLICITATIONS PART II
It has occurred to me that discussing upcoming comics in Comics List and Comics Guide the week of isn't very useful these days, when most people order from their LCS or online two or three months in advance. With that in mind, I'm going to start running solicitations (which generally arrive before you have to order), and add whatever additional information I get to them as it comes in.
Both Marvel and DC are too large for a single post, so I'll have to break them apart. Go HERE for DC's August Solicitations Part I, including books tied to DC's "Absolute Power" event.
Announcing Eight New “DC Super Powers” Variant Covers!
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Kenner “Super Powers” Line of Action Figures, Vehicles, and Playsets!
August’s DC Super Powers comic book variant covers reimagine classic DC characters with new art by original 1980s Super Powers product artist Alex Saviuk!*
*Disclaimer: All toys depicted on front and back variant covers are wholly digital and not for sale.
In August, eight new “DC Super Powers” comic book variant covers will imagine what an unreleased wave of DC action figures would have looked like if the Kenner line of Super Powers toys from 1984-86 had continued!* Look for DC Super Powers variant covers on Batman #151, Gotham City Sirens #1, Green Lantern: War Journal #12, Nightwing #117, Power Girl #12, Superman #17, The Flash #12, and Titans #14! Reach out to your local comic book shop for preorder information and snag yourself one of these DC Super Powers variant covers!
DC’s new DC Super Powers variant covers coming in August evoke the classic Super Powers toy line and are packed with tons of Easter eggs and details. To re-create the look and feel of the original Kenner Super Powers packaging, original 1980s Super Powers product artist Alex Saviuk has returned to deliver the spot illustrations for each new variant cover. Saviuk was a character artist for the Kenner packaging from ’84 to ’86 and drew many of the minicomics that were included with each figure. The new DC Super Powers variant covers are designed and sculpted by one of the leading historians of the original Kenner Super Powers toy line and the cofounder of Raving Toy Maniac and Action Figure Insider, Jason Geyer, who is a toy designer himself.
Superman #17
Art by Jason Geyer and Alex Saviuk
On sale 8/21/24
Like real action figures, this one has a mysteriously miscolored outfit.
Batman #151
Art by Jason Geyer and Alex Saviuk
On sale 8/7/24
It's what Grant Morrison called "the hairy-chested love god of the '70s" from Batman #244!
Gotham City Sirens #1
Art by Jason Geyer and Alex Saviuk
On sale 8/7/24
The 1960s Poison Ivy was a vastly less interesting character than today's version in general, but my inner 12-year-old remembers her, ah, warmly.
Power Girl #12
Art by Jason Geyer and Alex Saviuk
On sale 8/28/24
The Flash #12
Art by Jason Geyer and Alex Saviuk
On sale 8/28/24
I miss that outfit. I usually hate cutaway cowls that show the hair, because A) that would never work in the real world and B) showing the hair and the lower face means the mask isn't really disguising your identity. (Although in the early days Kid Flash would dye his hair super-fast. Pretty impractical, but kudos to John Broome for trying to work around the exposed-hair thing.) Anyway, I always thought Kid Flash in his yellow outfit with red trim running alongside Flash in his red outfit with yellow trim looked glitzy. And then the two of them running with Jay Garrick, whose outfit added the third primary color to the mix, looked extra cool.
Green Lantern: War Journal #12
Art by Jason Geyer and Alex Saviuk
On sale 8/21/24
This looks very Mosaic-era John Stewart.
Nightwing #117
Art by Jason Geyer and Alex Saviuk
On sale 8/21/24
God, I hated that outfit.
Titans #14
Art by Jason Geyer and Alex Saviuk
On sale 8/21/24
This outfit will never get old to me, because I first saw it pre-adolesence and it made me feel funny inside.
Kenner was awarded the DC toy license in 1982 and developed a line of Super Powers toys that complemented DC’s long-running Super Friends Saturday morning cartoon show. The design of the Super Powers figures was based on the iconic 1982 DC Comics Style Guide, which featured the art of José Luis García-López, and additional art was created for the Kenner Super Powers product line by DC artist Alex Saviuk. The Kenner line of DC action figures was in stores from 1984 to 1986, comprising three waves of figures. Each figure had an “action mechanism” hidden inside that activated upon moving a figure’s arms or legs. Forty years later, the Super Powers collection has remained an in-demand line for collectors, with an extensive revival by McFarlane Toys in stores now!
DC’s original Super Powers comics are available on the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription platform (DCUI). Following the unprecedented achievements of his Fourth World titles, Jack Kirby returned to the DC Universe in 1984 for two special miniseries celebrating Kenner’s new DC-themed Super Powers toy line. Together with such creative collaborators as Joey Cavalieri, Adrian Gonzales, and Paul Kupperberg, Kirby revisited all of DC’s greatest heroes and villains in the pages of Super Powers, and launched them through time and space into the kind of cosmic adventure only the King of Comics could deliver! For more information and a free trial, visit the DCUI website at www.dcuniverseinfinite.com. DCUI is not available in all countries and is not intended for children. Read more about the development of the Super Powers line of action figures in DC’s The Fourth World Omnibus Vol. 2!
*Disclaimer: All toys depicted on DC’s front and back variant covers are wholly digital and not for sale.
Too bad they're NOT real. I'd buy 'em. Note that the three original Teen Titans who made it to the New Teen Titans team in 1980 are included (Dick Grayson, Wally West, Donna Troy).
DC Announces Eight New DC Swimsuit Variant Covers, on Shelves August 2024!
Splash Into Summer With New DC Swimsuit Comic Book Variant Covers!
As you're preparing to have some fun in the sun in the coming months, keep an eye out for DC’s Super Heroes showing off their swimsuit looks! The hot summer months are here, ushering in a time of warmer temperatures and splash-conscious clothes. To capture the excitement, DC is publishing eight new DC Swimsuit comic book variant covers this August, featuring Batman by Olivier Coipel, the Gotham City Sirens by Rahzzah, Nightwing by Belén Ortega, Superman by Elizabeth Torque, The Flash by Mirka Andolfo, the Titans by Saowee Variant, Wonder Woman by Guillem March, and Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman by Frank Cho! Reach out to your local comic book shop for preorder information and snag yourself one of these hot new DC Swimsuit variant covers!
I don't really see the point of swimsuit pics of superheroes, since most of 'em are wearing what amounts to painted-on outfits already. But hey, if it sells, I can't complain.
Action Comics #1068—Frank Cho Variant Cover
ON SALE 8/14/24
Batman #151—Olivier Coipel Variant Cover
ON SALE 8/7/24
Gotham City Sirens #1—Rahzzah Variant Cover
ON SALE 8/7/24
Nightwing #117—Belén Ortega Variant Cover
ON SALE 8/21/24
Superman #17—Elizabeth Torque Variant Cover
ON SALE 8/21/24
The Flash #12—Mirka Andolfo Variant Cover
ON SALE 8/28/24
Titans #14—Saowee Variant Cover
ON SALE 8/21/24
Wonder Woman #12—Guillem March Variant Cover
ON SALE 8/21/24
DC Launches a Brand-New WildStorm Adventure!
Eisner Award winner Tom King teams up with Jeff Spokes for a six-issue Jenny Sparks comic book miniseries!
“I’m not a superhero. I’m the @$#%@ who keeps them in line.” —Jenny Sparks
DC announced today a new six-issue DC Black Label comic book miniseries launching in August, Jenny Sparks. The Spirit of the 20th Century returns for the 21st in this action-packed new DC adventure by Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King (Wonder Woman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, The Penguin) and artist Jeff Spokes (WildC.A.T.s, Batman: The Brave and the Bold)!
“Jenny Sparks is an epic, thrilling, mind-blowing series in the tradition of Strange Adventures, Mister Miracle, and The Human Target,” said Tom King. “The Spirit of the 20th Century comes to the 21st to try to save five men and women taken hostage by an out-of-control and infinitely powered Captain Atom. Through this lens, we’ll explore the grip of Jenny’s time on our own; how, despite all our desperate prayers, the sins of our past refuse to die away. Featuring astonishing art by Jeff Spokes (seriously, it’s so damn good), Jenny Sparks seeks to set the bar in superhero comics, to show how our heroes can illuminate and define our moment.”
But who is Jenny Sparks? Readers of DC’s WildStorm comics will know that Jenny has always worked outside of the Justice League establishment to find anomalies in the superhero community, is subtle enough to dig into the lies of the most powerful people on the planet, and is strong enough to fight back when these fallen heroes discover who’s digging. She can, if only for a moment, light up the darkest nights. In DC’s new Jenny Sparks, Jenny is the Spirit of the 20th Century, resurrected for the 21st.
Jenny Sparks #1 interior pages by Jeff Spokes
Kicking off the action in Jenny Sparks #1, what could four strangers have to do with the fate of the world? Find out as Captain Atom goes rogue, threatening to destroy the planet he once swore to protect. It may take the most unconventional hero of them all to stop him…Jenny Sparks, the one woman tasked with keeping all the heroes in line, no matter the cost. With a snap of her fingers, she’s entered the fray and won’t quit until the job is done!
Jenny Sparks #1 interior pages by Jeff Spokes
Jenny Sparks #1, written by King with art and main cover by Spokes and lettering by Clayton Cowles, will have variant covers by Guillem March, Homare, and Saowee (1:25). Jenny Sparks #1 will hit local comic book shop shelves on August 21, 2024. Jenny Sparks is a DC Black Label comic book series and carries an Ages 17+ content descriptor (for mature readers). Each issue of Jenny Sparks will be 40 pages, with 28 story pages per issue.
Jenny Sparks #1 variant covers by variant covers by Guillem March, Homare, and Saowee
For the latest DC news, and for more information on Jenny Sparks, Tom King, Jeff Spokes, Century Babies, WildStorm, Captain Atom, DC’s Black Label comics, saying “@$#%@” in a comic book, and more, be sure to follow @DCOfficial and @thedcnation on social media or check out the official DC website at dc.com.
Jenny Sparks #1 main cover by Jeff Spokes
Of all the WildStorm characters, Jenny Sparks was probably my favorite. Not only was she a delightfully foul-mouthed, chain-smoking anti-hero, but the whole idea of "Century Babies" was, I thought, really clever. And, of course, electricity would define the 20th century. Oil was probably as important, but it was electricity that formed a demarcation line between what came before and what came after. The only question I had was why she was British, when the 20th Century was definitely American. I'd think the 19th Century Baby would be British, and probably be called Jenny Steam or Jenny Empire.
The Gotham City Sirens Are Back!
Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy reunite in a brand-new one-month event!
Gotham City Sirens #1-4 connecting variant covers by original series artist Guillem March
The Gotham City Sirens are back! For the month of August, DC’s Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy ongoing comic book series will pause while a new four-issue Gotham City Sirens series connects the characters for an incredible monthlong adventure! It’s been over a decade since Gotham City’s most notorious female criminals converged as the Sirens, and in August 2024 they don’t care which side of the law they’re on! After Gotham City Sirens concludes, all three titular characters’ series will return in September with ongoing numbering.
Gotham City Sirens #1-4 variant covers by Jeehyung Lee
In Gotham City Sirens by Leah Williams (DC’s Power Girl; Marvel’s X-Factor), Matteo Lolli (DC’s Harley Quinn; Marvel’s Deadpool), Daniel Hillyard (Image’s Plush, Vinyl, Plastic), and Brandt & Stein (DC’s Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder; Marvel’s The Mighty Captain Marvel), a violent and highly illegal energy drink-sponsored hunting operation kicks off the action, threatening the lives of wildlife and the residents of Gotham City alike, and the only ones fit to save the day are the criminal trio of Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn! They’re back together as a team and ready for action…for the first time in years!
Gotham City Sirens #1 interior by Matteo Lolli and Triona Farrell
Gotham City Sirens will have special appearances by White Rabbit and Punchline and introduce the cowboy-henchmen sensation soon to be sweeping the nation known as the Nasty Boys!
Get your chaps, spurs, and hats out, ’cause its wild west himbo-hunting season for the Gotham City Sirens! Gotham City Sirens has guts (thanks to Harley), goo (we see you, Ivy), and grit (Selina, naturally), and maybe some gristle, too (Bud and Lou are involved!). If you’re not chanting “Hot tubs and headshots and hotties, oh my!” by the end of this four-week-long series, you’re doing it wrong!
Gotham City Sirens #1-4 main covers by Terry Dodson
Gotham City Sirens #1, on sale August 7, is written by Leah Williams with art by Matteo Lolli, Triona Farrell (colors), and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (letters). Main cover is by Terry Dodson with variant covers by W. Scott Forbes, Guillem March, and Jeehyung Lee. Guillem March’s cover will be offered as an open-to-order foil variant along with a 1:25 variant cover by Ben Harvey.
Gotham City Sirens #2, on sale August 14, is written by Leah Williams with art by Daniel Hillyard, Triona Farrell (colors), and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (letters). Main cover is by Terry Dodson with variant covers by W. Scott Forbes, Guillem March, and Jeehyung Lee. Guillem March’s cover will be offered as an open-to-order foil variant along with a 1:25 variant cover by Daniel Hillyard.
Gotham City Sirens #3, on sale August 21, is written by Leah Williams with art by Matteo Lolli, Triona Farrell (colors), and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (letters). Main cover is by Terry Dodson with variant covers by W. Scott Forbes, Guillem March, and Jeehyung Lee. Guillem March’s cover will be offered as an open-to-order foil variant along with a 1:25 variant cover by Natacha Bustos.
Gotham City Sirens #4, on sale August 28, is written by Leah Williams with art by Daniel Hillyard, Brandt & Stein, Triona Farrell (colors), and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (letters). Main cover is by Terry Dodson with variant covers by W. Scott Forbes, Guillem March, and Jeehyung Lee. Guillem March’s cover will be offered as an open-to-order foil variant along with a 1:25 variant cover by Tirso.
Gotham City Sirens #1-2 variant covers by W. Scott Forbes
Gotham City Sirens 1:25 variant covers by Daniel Hillyard (#2), Natacha Bustos (#3), and Tirso (#4)
For the latest DC news, and for more information on Gotham City Sirens, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, Lou and Bud, hot tubs, headshots, hotties, and more, be sure to follow @DCOfficial and @thedcnation on social media or check out the official DC website at dc.com.
On September 3, DC will publish Harley Quinn & the Gotham City Sirens (ISBN 9781779527301), collecting issues #1-13 of DC’s original Gotham City Sirens comic book series by Paul Dini and Guillem March in a new compact size. In Harley Quinn & the Gotham City Sirens, Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other peoples’ rules regardless of which side of the law they’re on. They have a new agenda that’s all their own, and they’ll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way? Preorder your copy here.
DC’s original Gotham City Sirens by Dini and March can also be found on the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription platform (DCUI). For more information and a free trial, visit the DCUI website at www.dcuniverseinfinite.com. DCUI is not available in all countries and is not intended for children.
ZERO HOUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1
Written by DAN JURGENS and RON MARZ
Art by DAN JURGENS, DARRYL BANKS, JERRY ORDWAY, PAUL PELLETIER,
KELLEY JONES and more!
Cover by DAN JURGENS and JERRY ORDWAY
Variant covers by ALAN QUAH and KEN LASHLEY
1:25 variant cover by DAN HIPP
RAISED UV cover by JON BOGDANOVE ($10.99 US)
$9.99 US | 80 pages | Variant $9.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
30 years ago, one of the DCU’s brightest heroes fell from grace, driven over the edge by his failure to save Coast City and millions of people. In the famed EMERALD TWILIGHT storyline, Hal Jordan became PARALLAX in the wake of Coast City being annihilated. After that, he almost succeeded in refashioning the entire timeline and resetting reality to restore his home in the ZERO HOUR event. Luckily, the heroes prevailed and destroyed this villain and timeline for good…or so we thought. Green Lantern Kyle Rayner is about to discover Hal and his vision have survived, and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to make sure their world prevails!
Writers Dan Jurgens and Ron Marz return to the world of Zero Hour with an art team comprised of all-star DC talent to celebrate this landmark anniversary. What repercussions will their story today have for those of tomorrow? Find out in this oversized special packed with action and your favorites from the ’90s!
JENNY SPARKS #1
Written by TOM KING
Art and cover by JEFF SPOKES
Variant covers by GUILLEM MARCH and HOMARE
1:25 variant cover by SAOWEE
$4.99 US | 40 pages | 1 of 6 | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/21/24
The wild storm begins! What could four strangers have to do with the fate of the world? Find out as Captain Atom goes rogue, threatening to destroy the
planet he once swore to protect. Can any hero stop him? Well, it may take the most unconventional of them all…Jenny Sparks, the one woman tasked
with keeping ALL the heroes in line, no matter the cost. With a snap of her fingers, she’s entered the fray and won’t quit until the job is done!
The Spirit of the 20th Century returns for the 21st in this action-packed new miniseries by Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King (Wonder Woman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) and artist Jeff Spokes!
DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #1
Written by MATTHEW ROSENBERG
Art and cover by OTTO SCHMIDT
Variant covers by STEVE BEACH and JAE LEE
Foil variant cover by HOMARE ($6.99 US)
1:25 variant cover by RILEY ROSSMO
1:50 cover by NIKOLA ČIŽMEŠIJA
$4.99 US | 40 pages | 2 of 6 | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/14/24
The smash-hit series returns! It’s the dead of winter, and any hope for a fragile truce between the Green Arrow-led human heroes and vampire queen Barbara Gordon’s army has been dashed by Damian Wayne and his guerrilla fighters. He’s the only one fighting back against the bloodthirsty hordes, leaving Green Arrow with a choice: Does he stand and fight or sacrifice the boy in the name of peace?
Still waiting for a complete HC of the first vampire story. (As far as I know, it only exists in HC as two books of six issues each.) Now there have been so many miniseries that it's probably wiser to wait for an omnibus.
P.S. That is an awesome vampire Wonder Woman cover.
DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL: ALLWINTER #2
Written by JAY KRISTOFF and TOM TAYLOR
Art by TIRSO CONS and RICCARDO FEDERICI
Cover by TIRSO CONS
Variant covers by MONA FINDEN and DAN PANOSIAN
1:25 variant cover by QISTINA KHALIDAH
$4.99 US | 40 pages | 2 of 6 | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/21/24
Deathstroke’s past and present collide when he discovers the source of Vandar Savage’s ire is being protected by Adeline, Deathstroke’s wife. But what she has in her possession might be the only thing capable of stopping this endless winter for good. Crossing Vandar is dangerous enough, but their quest will barely have begun before tragedy strikes… Superstar writer Tom Taylor returns to the world of Dark Knights of Steel with artist Riccardo Federici to tell the story of an orphaned child…heir to the throne of Atlantis, Atlantis, whose arrival will signal prosperity…or terror!
I'm in the same boat with this series of Elseworlds miniseries as I am with the vampire thing. Maybe I'll just give up and read them online.
BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT—THE KRYPTONIAN AGE #3
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Art and cover by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ
Variant covers by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA and FELIPE MASSAFERA
$4.99 US | 40 pages | 3 of 6 | Variants $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/14/24
Adam Strange’s understanding of the ancient world is flipped upside down as he’s saved by Diana of Themyscira! Batman searches for the jade ring of Jong Li and goes undercover to confront Selina Kyle for its whereabouts. Little do they know, it’s halfway across the country, on board the same train as a young aerialist named Alan Scott!
Alan Scott is not an aerialist. He's built like a football player and is an engineer. I don't care what kind of engineer, but an engineer. Accept no substitutes!
DETECTIVE COMICS #1088
Written by RAM V
Art by GUILLEM MARCH
Cover by EVAN CAGLE
Backup written by DAN WATTERS
Backup art by TK
Variant covers by MIKE PERKINS and STEVAN SUBIC
1:25 variant cover by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA
Batman 85th Anniversary variant cover by CHRIS SAMNEE
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
Chaos against order. Good against evil. The Dark Knight against…everything. The end is nigh, and nothing can prepare you for what’s to come in the penultimate chapter of Ram V’s gothic opera.
BATMAN AND ROBIN #12
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by JUAN FERREYRA
Cover by SIMONE DI MEO
Variant covers by JUAN FERREYRA and TRAVIS MERCER
1:25 variant cover by VASCO GEORGIEV
Batman 85th Anniversary variant cover by SIMONE DI MEO
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/14/24
Years ago, Bane killed Alfred Pennyworth right in front of Damian. And now, on Dinosaur Island, there is nothing stopping Robin from getting his revenge! Except his father, Batman! And the giant dinosaurs, of course.
Wait, is Alfred still dead? Surely he'll be back in time for The Batman 2.
NIGHTWING #117
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by BRUNO REDONDO
Cover by BRUNO REDONDO
Variant covers by BRUNO REDONDO and STEVAN SUBIC
1:25 variant cover by SERG ACUNA
DC Super Powers variant cover by JASON GEYER and ALEX SAVIUK
Swimsuit variant cover by BELÉN ORTEGA
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/21/24
While Dick connects with the ghost of his past, “Nightwing” takes to the streets to defend his honor. But how can he be in two places at once? And what shocking revelation does Dick learn when confronted with the truth behind his parents’ deaths? The “Heartless” saga continues in the penultimate chapter of this celebrated run!
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #16
Written by TIM SEELEY, TORUNN GRØNBEKK and ALEX SEGURA
Art by KELLEY JONES, FERNANDO PASARIN and ANDY MACDONALD
Cover by SIMONE DI MEO
Variant covers by FRANCESCO MATTINA and KELLEY JONES
Batman 85th Anniversary variant cover by LEE BERMEJO
$7.99 US | 64 pages | Prestige | (all covers are card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
Nightwing and Deadman come face-to-face with the sinister Unfallen in the
final chapter of Tim Seeley and Kelley Jones's terrifying team-up! Lois Lane
finds herself in the midst of a deadly conspiracy! And the Question desperately
searches for answers about the strange villain menacing her life!
I love the Kelley Jones Deadman. There's no reason a ghost should look like he's been working out.
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #1
Written by LEAH WILLIAMS
Art by MATTEO LOLLI
Cover by TERRY DODSON
Variant cover by W. SCOTT FORBES and JEEHYUNG LEE
Connecting variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
DC Super Powers variant cover by JASON GEYER and ALEX SAVIUK
Swimsuit variant cover by RAHZZAH
Foil variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH ($6.99 US)
1:25 variant cover by BEN HARVEY
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/7/24
When a violent and highly illegal energy drink-sponsored hunting operation threatens the lives of wildlife and the residents of Gotham City alike, the only ones fit to save the day are the criminal trio of Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn. Back together again for the first time in years. Sometimes the only way to fight bad is with even worse! With special appearances by White Rabbit, Punchline, and introducing the himbo cowboy henchmen sensation soon to be sweeping the nation known as “The Nasty Boys!” Get your chaps, spurs, and hats out cause it’s hunting season! By the end of story you’ll be covered in guts, goo, and grit! Featuring the talents of Leah Williams, Matteo Lolli, Daniel Hillyard, and more! If you’re not chanting “Hot tubs and headshots and hotties, oh my!” by the end of this four-week-long series, you’re doing it wrong!
I like this idea, except for the presence of Punchline, a derivative, pointless, uninteresting character.
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #2
Written by LEAH WILLIAMS
Art by DANIEL HILLYARD
Cover by TERRY DODSON
Variant cover by W. SCOTT FORBES and JEEHYUNG LEE
Connecting variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
1:25 variant cover by DANIEL HILLYARD
Foil variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH ($6.99 US)
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/14/24
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #3
Written by LEAH WILLIAMS
Art by MATTEO LOLLI
Cover by TERRY DODSON
Variant cover by W. SCOTT FORBES and JEEHYUNG LEE
Connecting variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
1:25 variant cover by NATACHA BUSTOS
Foil variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH ($6.99 US)
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/21/24
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #4
Written by LEAH WILLIAMS
Art by DANIEL HILLYARD and TK
Cover by TERRY DODSON
Variant cover by W. SCOTT FORBES and JEEHYUNG LEE
Connecting variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
1:25 variant cover by TIRSO
Foil variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH ($6.99 US)
$5.99 US | 48 pages | Variant $6.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
BIRDS OF PREY #12
Written by KELLY THOMPSON
Art by GAVIN GUIDRY, JAVIER PIÑA, and SOPHIE CAMPBELL
Cover by LEONARDO ROMERO
Variant covers by TIRSO CONS and DAVID NAKAYAMA
1:25 variant cover by RIAN GONZALES
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/7/24
Their attempt to control the portal dimension has backfired in a hilarious but violent way, and the Birds of Prey find themselves dealing with some… unexpectedly cute results. Meanwhile Oracle’s escape plan nears completion despite some over-enthusiastic assistance. Cassandra Cain has a big idea.
OUTSIDERS #10
Written by JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY
Art by ROBERT CAREY
Cover by ROGER CRUZ
Variant cover by GLEB MELNIKOV
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/14/24
As they grapple with the shocking revelations of the last three issues, the Outsiders race to protect the fabric of reality. Within the Carrier, the Drummer is ready to play her encore—and it’s going to bring the house down.
Wait! We haven't seen the last three issues yet! What are the shocking revelations? Doggone solicitations!
BATMAN: OFF-WORLD #6
Written by JASON AARON
Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA
Variant cover by DAN MORA
1:25 variant cover by ALAN QUAH
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6 of 6 | Variants $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
Batman is ready to return to Gotham City to apply all that he’s learned from his
unbelievable adventure in the farthest reaches of the cosmos—but unfortunately,
the Blakksun Twins still have one last lesson for him…a lesson in exploring the
final frontiers of pain! It’s the brutal, surprising finale to Jason Aaron and Doug
Mahnke’s Batman epic!
BATMAN: DARK AGE #5
Written by MARK RUSSELL
Art and cover by MIKE ALLRED
Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
1:25 variant cover by ROBERTO MELI
$5.99 US | 48 pages | 5 of 6 | Variant $6.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
Ra’s al Ghul has come for Gotham! When Bruce’s former mentor becomes his greatest enemy, he is forced to recruit some of the unlikeliest allies out there… the Rogues Gallery! Will their team-up be enough to save this city on the brink of destruction?
ACTION COMICS #1068
Written by GAIL SIMONE and RAINBOW ROWELL
Art by EDDY BARROWS, DANNY MIKI, and CIAN TORMEY
Cover by EDDY BARROWS and DANNY MIKI
Variant covers by WES CRAIG and TERRY DODSON
1:25 variant cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Swimsuit variant cover by FRANK CHO
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/14/24
Things go COSMICALLY wrong as Superman finds himself the champion in a galactic battle between TWO alien empires! The entire EARTH is held hostage as Superman fights to save CONTINENTS from utter destruction! Loads of guest stars, but as you haven’t seen them in a VERY LONG TIME! All this and LOTS MORE in part two of SUPERMAN AND THE CHALLENGE FROM THE STARS! Plus, Lois Lane, Editor-in-Chief, sidelines reporter Clark Kent. Will their marriage survive tough love?
I'm going to get the issues with the Lois Lane backup, because it's about time she's a player.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #30
Written by MARK WAID
Art by GLEB MELNIKOV
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by PUPPETEER LEE and LUCIO PARRILLO
1:25 variant cover by DANIEL BAYLISS
Batman 85th Anniversary variant cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/21/24
Get ready to see the Trinity—Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman—take part in their first adventure as a trio!
POWER GIRL #12
Written by LEAH WILLIAMS
Art by TRAVIS MOORE
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Variant covers by CHUMA HILL and STEPHEN SEGOVIA
DC Super Powers variant cover by JASON GEYER and ALEX SAVIUK
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
Axel’s betrayal! After a disastrous first date, Power Girl’s suitor’s true colors are revealed. Can a high-flying fantasy do-over make things right between the two? Or will Axel be dumped faster than Streaky’s litter box?
I find it hard to believe there isn't a Power Girl swimsuit variant. Good grief, DC, if you're gonna pander, pander.
KNEEL BEFORE ZOD #8
Written by JOE CASEY
Art by DAN McDAID
Cover by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER
Variant cover by LUCIO PARRILLO
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/7/24
Three simple words: Zod versus Sinestro! The sins of the fathers burn like a cosmic wildfire in both of their hearts! Only against each other does that rage find full expression—but will they destroy the universe before they can destroy each other?
THE FLASH #12
Written by SIMON SPURRIER
Art and cover by RAMÓN PÉREZ
Variant covers by RAFAEL GRASSETTI and MATT TAYLOR
DC Super Powers variant cover by JASON GEYER and ALEX SAVIUK
Swimsuit variant cover by MIRKA ANDOLFO
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
The Arc Angles have gathered their forces and are ready to bring forth the new age they seek. But the Flash Family is gathered for a final stand while still dealing with public unrest and Waller’s forces. Will it be enough to stop the Arc Angles’ will? Well, the Resident and Linda have come to an epiphany, and have to risk everything to get to Wally…
TITANS #14
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art and cover by LUCAS MEYER
Variant covers by CHRIS SAMNEE and MATTIA DE LULIS
DC Super Powers variant cover by JASON GEYER and ALEX SAVIUK
Swimsuit variant cover by SAOWEE
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/21/24
Trigon is coming. The threat from hell threatens to destroy the entire world. Can our heroes and Swamp Thing save the planet? Is Raven lost forever? Will it be Titans together or Titans torn apart?
GREEN LANTERN: WAR JOURNAL #12
Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art and cover by MONTOS
Variant cover by MARK SPEARS
DC Super Powers variant cover by JASON GEYER and ALEX SAVIUK
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/21/24
It has all led to this! As John Stewart and his allies fight to beat back an invasion by Olgrun and the Old Gods, John Henry and Natasha Irons and the sentient construct known as Ellie Stewart fight to save Shirley Stewart from the vengeance of Star Shroud…and the survival of METROPOLIS hangs in the balance! Can John Stewart make it back to Earth in time to save his mother and his city? And can the entire Stewart family and their allies survive such an onslaught? Characters die, and the status quo is changed forever in this FINAL CLIMACTIC ISSUE!
GREEN ARROW #15
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by AMANCAY NAHUELPAN
Cover by PHIL HESTER
Variant cover by TAURIN CLARKE
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
Arsenal, Connor Hawke, Red Canary, Red Arrow, Lian, and Arrowette in a battle above the skies. They can’t let Waller’s Task Force agents get Professor Ivo to Gamora! This is the heroes’ last chance to win the war for power in the DC Universe!
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #12
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by TODD NAUCK
Cover by MIKEL JANÍN
Variant covers by TONY HARRIS and MARCO SANTUCCI
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
As the team picks up the pieces from their last battle, Stargirl looks to the future and what it means to be a member of the first super-team! Don't miss the final issue of this star-studded run!
SHAZAM! #14
Written by JOSIE CAMPBELL
Art by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO
Cover by GLEB MELNIKOV
Variant covers by DANIELE DI NICUOLO and JOHN TIMMS
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/7/24
Mary and Freddy have tracked Billy down to the unused tunnels of SEPTA—but the monsters plaguing Philly have followed them, too. With Billy refusing to turn into the Captain, can Mary and Freddy turn the tide and figure out what’s causing the monster onslaught? Can they convince Billy to come home? And what’s up with the weird kid in a toga that only Billy can see?
MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN #3
Written by JOSIE CAMPBELL
Art by PABLO M COLLAR
Cover by LI CREE
Variant cover by JAHNOY LINDSAY
Design variant cover TK
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/7/24
With Clark Kent arrested by Team Seven, he’ll need to figure out a way to use his powers and keep Amazo hidden, but will his identity as Superman be revealed in the process?!
FROM THE DC VAULT: DEATH IN THE FAMILY: ROBIN LIVES! #2
Written by J.M. DeMATTEIS
Art and cover by RICK LEONARDI
Variant cover by DAN MORA
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/14/24
Over 30 years ago, history was made when fans voted to kill the second Robin, Jason Todd. Now, DC continues the alternate story of what would have happened if he had lived…
Jason Todd, traumatized after The Joker’s near-fatal attack, struggles to step back into Robin’s shoes—while Batman questions the very need for a young partner by his side. Has Joker “killed” Robin after all? When tragedy strikes again in the form of the mind-bending Scarecrow, how do our heroes find their way back—especially with Copperhead on the loose and The Joker on the run?
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #2
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover by ÁLVARO MARTÍNEZ BUENO
Variant cover by JAVI FERNANDEZ and JOSHUA HIXSON
$3.99 US | 40 pages | 2 of 12 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
Tensions inside the House are rising. Resentments are simmering to the surface. The residents need something to unite around. So an adorable dog is just the thing…right? They can all be trusted to love an innocent animal…right?
What a good boy. Despite the skeleton.
ZATANNA: BRING DOWN THE HOUSE #3
Written by MARIKO TAMAKI
Art and cover by JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ
Variant covers by TERRY DODSON and TULA LOTAY
1:25 variant cover by TULA LOTAY
$5.99 US | 32 pages | 3 of 5 | (all covers are card stock)
ON SALE 8/28/24
It’s out of the Casters’ lair and into the fire as Zatanna takes a tumble down the rabbit hole—although the Order of the Rabbits themselves would tell you they prefer the term “bunny well.” Within, Zatanna finds her inability to perform real magic put to the test in a pulse-pounding fight for her life against a vicious champion the Rabbits call…the Destroyer of Souls.
THE BOY WONDER #4
Written by JUNI BA
Art and cover by JUNI BA
Variant cover by VALENTINA NAPOLITANO
$4.99 US | 32 pages | 4 of 5 | (all covers are card stock)
ON SALE 8/7/24
Damian Wayne may have been struggling to live up to his father’s legacy…but the last thing he ever wanted was to be returned to the clutches of his grandfather, the Demon King. But when his worst nightmare comes true, can he rely on his mother to defend him? Or has he lost her forever to the same horrific legacy he’s tried to escape?
JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER: DEAD IN AMERICA #8
Written by SIMON SPURRIER
Art by LISANDRO ESTHERREN
Cover by AARON CAMPBELL
Variant cover by CHRISTIAN WARD
$4.99 US | 28 pages | 8 of 11 | (all covers are card stock)
ON SALE 8/21/24
John Constantine is in hell. Literally. Trapped without his friends or a way home, he’ll resort to what he’s done before…conning the legions of the underworld into setting him free. That is, unless he’s lost his touch…
ALL NEW COLLECTORS' EDITION #56 FACSIMILE EDITION SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL
Art by NEAL ADAMS and DICK GIORDANO
Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Foil variant cover by NEAL ADAMS
$14.99 US | 72 pages | Variant $17.99 US
ON SALE 8/27/24
The greatest heavyweight prizefight in the history of comics is returning in a full-size tabloid facsimile edition! With a space armada threatening to destroy the Earth if it loses a contest against the evil Rat’lar’s chosen fighter, Superman and Muhammad Ali must first box each other to determine humanity’s champion for that intergalactic bout. Includes the iconic wraparound cover by Neal Adams with a who’s who of famous people (and comic book creators) in attendance at the fight of the century.
I got this as a Treasury edition, and skipped the oversize HC. Now I kinda want it. I have no idea what size this will be.
BATMAN AND ROBIN AND HOWARD: SUMMER BREAKDOWN #2
Written by JEFFREY BROWN
Art and cover by JEFFREY BROWN
$4.99 US | 72 pages
ON SALE 8/7/24
With Talia al Ghul in town, Damian and Bruce both find themselves a little
distracted…and his mom’s determination that Damian join the League of
Assassins isn’t helping allay Damian’s suspicions that she might be part of
ReComplexTech’s plot. So it’s up to Howard to continue investigating the
company and their plans for the recycling center with the help of the Hero Club!
But does their involvement mean Damian has been sidelined from the mission?
PRIMER: CLASHING COLORS #2
Written by JENNIFER MURO and THOMAS KRAJEWSKI
Art and cover by NICOLETTA BALDARI
$4.99 US | 64 pages
ON SALE 8/14/24
While struggling to balance her classwork, her growing friendship with Violette, and Luke acting so weird lately, Ashley also finds herself discouraged that the Titans don’t believe Primer has what it takes to join the team. Could helping the Titans capture Ravager and possibly uncover the next steps in Deathstroke’s plans be just the second chance Primer needs to prove she’s super enough to become a Teen Titan?
SUPER-PETS SPECIAL: BITEDENTITY CRISIS
Written by TONY FLEECS, ALEXIS QUASARANO, MICHAEL CONRAD, DAN WATTERS, and KYLE STARKS
Art by MIKE NORTON, PJ HOLDEN, SAMI BASRI, CHRIS MITTEN, and KYLE STARKS
Cover by PETE WOODS
Variant covers by TONY FLEECS and KARL KERSCHEL
1:25 variant cover by GUSTAVO DUARTE
$5.99 USD | 48 pages | Variant $6.99 (card stock)
ON SALE 7/30/24
The Super-Pets are back—and this time, they’re all BITE! Haley, the beloved bark-out star of NIGHTWING, finds herself to be a fish out of water when she arrives on Kent Farm. As our big-city mutt tries to adjust to country living, she’s shocked to discover a kennel of courageous critters is already waiting for her! Bitewing, meet the SUPER-PETS—and you might want to hold on tight because things are about to get hairy! Also featuring—stories of misch-woof and mutt-hem! The dark side of the dog bed! The many pets of Damian Wayne! You’ll have to squeak it to believe it!
THE BATMAN & SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERIES #8
Written by SHOLLY FISCH
Art and cover by ERICH OWEN
$2.99 US | 32 pages
ON SALE 8/7/24
Copyright © 2024 DC Comics and Hanna-Barbera.
Gotham’s Finger Memorial Museum, home of giant appliances, giant games, and giant sports equipment, has been robbed…by giants! Are Batman and Scooby up to the challenge of tracking down the mythical robbers, and solving the (quite literally) biggest crime of their careers?
SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #129
Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS
Art and cover by VALERIO CHIOLA
$2.99 US | 32 pages
ON SALE 8/7/24
Copyright © 2024 Hanna-Barbera.
Following a string of successfully solved mysteries, it’s time to celebrate, and Fred is treating the gang to dinner at his favorite local hangout! But Fred’s childhood haunt isn’t quite what he remembers—the pizza parlor has gone through a complete renovation. Gone are all the fun things Fred fondly remembered: the ball pit, ticket games, and especially the animal mascots in the band… until one of those angry animatronic performers comes to life!
HOUSE OF SECRETS #92 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by LEN WEIN, JOE ORLANDO, and VIRGIL NORTH
Art by BERNIE WRIGHTSON, BILL DRAUT, DICK DILLIN,
ALAN LEE WEISS, and TONY DeZUNIGA
Cover by BERNIE WRIGHTSON
Foil variant cover by BERNIE WRIGHTSON ($5.99 US)
Blank sketch cover ($4.99 US)
$3.99 US | 32 pages
ON SALE 8/14/24
There’s no escape from the first-ever appearance of Swamp Thing in this full facsimile
reprinting of House of Secrets #92! Join your host, Abel, as he introduces the story of the
original Swamp Thing, Alex Olsen, and three other tales of DC horror.
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #5 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by MARV WOLFMAN
Art by GEORGE PÉREZ and JERRY ORDWAY
Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ
Foil variant cover by GEORGE PÉREZ ($5.99 US)
Blank sketch cover ($4.99 US)
$3.99 US | 32 pages
ON SALE 8/21/24
The Monitor is dead, but his plan continues and is even fueled by his demise. With the fate of
“Worlds in Limbo,” Alexander Luthor, Harbinger, and Pariah explain to the assembled heroes
of Earth-1 and Earth-2 that if they are to save all life from destruction, their multiple universes
must become one again.
POLICE COMICS #1 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by JACK COLE, S.M. IGER, GEORGE BRENNER, GILL FOX, CLARK WILLIAMS,
VERN HENKEL, AL BRYANT, FRED GUARDINEER, ARTHUR PEDDY, and PAUL GUSTAVSON
Art by JACK COLE, REED CRANDALL, GEORGE BRENNER, GILL FOX, CLARK WILLIAMS,
VERN HENKEL, AL BRYANT, FRED GUARDINEER, and PAUL GUSTAVSON
Cover by GILL FOX
$6.99 US | 64 pages
ON SALE 8/7/24
Prepare your eyes for the frame-bursting, mind-stretching introduction of Plastic Man from the
limitless imagination of Jack Cole! This full facsimile reprinting of the Golden Age classic also
features the first appearance of Phantom Lady and more.
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This cover raises more questions than it answers. Did Superman purposefully cut out an "S" pattern from cardboard or sometning and put it on his chest while he laid out in the sun? Why? And is his skin even susceptible to ultra violet rays in such a way? Wouldn't his body naturally absorb the solar radiation? Dumb idea.
ZERO HOUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1
Zero Hour was one of my favorite crossover series. I'll very likely be buying this special when it comes out.
ALL NEW COLLECTORS' EDITION #56 FACSIMILE EDITION SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI - I got this as a Treasury edition, and skipped the oversize HC. Now I kinda want it. I have no idea what size this will be.
It says "facsimilie edition" so I assume it will be softcover, like that "Batman/Ra's AL ghul" one that shipped recently. (Yes, the price point is the same.)
Did Superman purposefully cut out an "S" pattern from cardboard or sometning and put it on his chest while he laid out in the sun? Why?
Also, has Superman really been wearing his trunks outside his tights for all these years?
This Power Girl action figure has an inaccurate costume deesign.
Power Girl #12
Art by Jason Geyer and Alex Saviuk
On sale 8/28/24
This cover raises more questions than it answers. Did Superman purposefully cut out an "S" pattern from cardboard or sometning and put it on his chest while he laid out in the sun? Why? And is his skin even susceptible to ultra violet rays in such a way? Wouldn't his body naturally absorb the solar radiation? Dumb idea.
I interpreted that cover as the sun shining through the trees and where it gets through coincidentally forming an "S" on Superman's chest. You can see more sun-dappling on his left arm and thigh, that don't form the shape of anything (unless you count fronds).
This Power Girl action figure has an inaccurate costume design.
They're pulling these "action figures" from the past, and it's what Power Girl wore in the '80s. I'm not going to ask what part you think is inaccurate, as I fear the answer.
Superman's skin does not tan.
And it's not Power Girl's costume that's wrong, it was the entire "Granddaughter of Arion" thing! I didn't accept it then despite the need to change PG's origin!
Captain Comics said:
I interpreted that cover as the sun shining through the trees and where it gets through coincidentally forming an "S" on Superman's chest. You can see more sun-dappling on his left arm and thigh, that don't form the shape of anything (unless you count fronds).
The cover reminded me of the first episode and the ads for the Smallville show. Clark was tied up with a large red S painted on his bare chest. I don’t remember the in-story explanation.
They're pulling these "action figures" from the past, and it's what Power Girl wore in the '80s. I'm not going to ask what part you think is inaccurate, as I fear the answer.
You know the answer.
I interpreted that cover as the sun shining through the trees and where it gets through coincidentally forming an "S" on Superman's chest.
That's one helluva coincidence!
Superman's skin does not tan.