DC Comics In December 2009: DC Universe

[ENGLISH] DC Comics tells us: DC Comic In December 2009, Part 1: DC Universe. Blackest Night, Batman, Batman And Robin, Superman, Green Lantern, Blackest Night: JSA, Blackest Night: Flash, Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Justice League of America, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman…

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BLACKEST NIGHT #6
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis
The secrets of Nekron are revealed as darkness consumes the DC Universe.
Everything else: TOP SECRET.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 • 6 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #49
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ed Benes
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
BLACKEST NIGHT continues! John Stewart comes face to face with his greatest failures, the planet Xanshi and his wife and fellow Green Lantern, Katma Tui. Plus, what does Fatality truly want with John?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ed Benes), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #43
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Pat Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
Variant cover by Ladrönn

Red rain falls! As the Black Lanterns continue their reign of terror and chaos on Oa, things go from bad to worse when a horrible loss for the Green Lantern Corps results in Guy Gardner becoming so enraged that he becomes a Red Lantern! And hell breaks loose as the Central Power Battery faces an attack from the newly arrived Black Lantern Corphans!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Pat Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ladrönn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
Variant cover by Francis Manapul
The Flashes of Two Cities – Barry Allen and Wally West – battle the undead Rogues. Will the legendary speedsters be able to handle the Black Lantern Rogues’ revenge? Plus, witness the resurrection of Barry’s greatest enemy, the Reverse Flash in this hyper-speed miniseries event reuniting the fan-favorite FLASH creative team of Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Scott Kolins), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 2 • 1 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #1
Written by James Robinson
Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy José
Cover by Eddy Barrows
Variant cover by Gene Ha

The mystery men of yesterday are back and they seek the hearts of their new counterparts! It’s Mr. Terrific vs. Mr. Terrific, Dr. Midnite vs. Dr. Midnite, Sand vs Wesley Dodds! Can the new generation of heroes survive the rise of the Black Lantern JSA? Find out in this all-new miniseries from original JSA co-writer James Robinson and rising star artist Eddy Barrows (BLACKEST NIGHT: SUPERMAN)!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Eddy Barrows), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gene Ha). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 • 1 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #1
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Nicola Scott
Cover by Greg Horn
Variant cover by Ryan Sook

Fan-favorite writer Greg Rucka returns to chronicle the adventures of the Amazing Amazon in the DC Universe’s darkest hour! Black Lantern Maxwell Lord has risen and he seeks revenge and retribution for his murder at the hands of Diana. Look for unexpected changes to await Wonder Woman in the course of this series as she plays a major role in the War of Light against the Blackest Night.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ryan Sook). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 2 • 1 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ADVENTURE COMICS #5
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Jerry Ordway; co-feature art by Francis Manapul
Cover by Jerry Ordway
Variant Cover by Francis Manapul

Concluding the 2-part BLACKEST NIGHT tale of Superboy-Prime! The Black Lanterns have forced Prime to face his deepest and darkest fears, but what – and who – are they? And how will Superboy-Prime strike back after this devastating attack?
Plus, Conner Kent faces off with Superman’s greatest enemy in an exciting co-feature by Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul. That’s right: Superboy confronts Lex Luthor!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jerry Ordway), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul and renamed and renumbered ADVENTURE COMICS #508). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #27
Written by Dan Jurgens
Art and cover by Dan Jurgens& Norm Rapmund

Black Lantern Ted Kord is out for blood in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in issue! Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes joins forces with Booster Gold in an attempt to take down Black Lantern Ted Kord once and for all. But the battle will have consequences for the Blue and the Gold, and Booster and Beetle’s lives will be forever changed!
On sale December 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

DOOM PATROL #5
Written by Keith Giffen; co-feature written by Keith Giffen
and J.M. DeMatteis
Art and cover by Justiniano & Livesay; co-feature art by Kevin Maguire

The Doom Patrol battle to the death with their former teammates in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in! Faced with the imminent deaths of the entire population of Oolong Island and desperate for options, they abandon their roles as the World’s Strangest Super Heroes and take up their new roles…as live bait.
Meanwhile, in the Metal Men co-feature, the battle between our robot friends and the living mannequins of The Clique comes to its messy conclusion.
On sale December 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

R.E.B.E.L.S. #11
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Claude St. Aubin & Scott Hanna
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
BLACKEST NIGHT spreads across the galaxy! Super-genius Vril Dox might be the newest Sinestro Corps recruit, but Black Lanterns Harbinger and Stealth still hit the intergalactic renegade right where it hurts! And while we wish we could say that’s the absolute worst thing that happens to Dox in this issue…we can’t.
On sale December 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #67
Written by Scott Kolins
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
Black Lantern Solomon Grundy is out to destroy all monsters in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in! One target has already fallen. But who will be next? And what will it cost Man-Bat?
On sale December 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS #78
Written by J.T. Krul
Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
An unexpected BLACKEST NIGHT team-up! Ravager has sworn to kill her father Deathstroke. But what happens when they’re forced to fight side-by-side against their dead friends and relatives? Will they kill each other before the Black Lanterns do?
On sale December 23 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

THE OUTSIDERS #25
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Fernando Pasarin & Jay Leisten
Cover by Tom Mandrake
The Outsiders’ loved ones are returning from the grave in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in, and the stirring turn of events forces the team to make some difficult choices as they struggle to survive the night and stop the Black Lanterns. But the battle will be a dangerous one, and the repercussions of this issue will be felt throughout the next year!
On sale December 16 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #40
Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Mark Bagley & Rob Hunter
The JLA can’t escape the BLACKEST NIGHT! Faced with the continuing threat of the Black Lanterns, Zatanna, Vixen and the rest of the team confront their pasts when fallen friends and foes return for blood!
On sale December 16 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN: THE WIDENING GYRE #4
Written by Kevin Smith
Art by Walter Flanagan & Art Thibert
Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
Variant cover by Gene Ha
As Batman and his mysterious new partner-against-crime successfully tackle the streets of Gotham City, Bruce Wayne’s personal world takes a step to the side as the women in his life force him into an awkward position. Guest-starring Silver St. Cloud, Nightwing, Catwoman and the Outsiders!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gene Ha). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #694
Written by Tony Daniel
Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
Cover by Tony Daniel
While Black Mask and his Ministry of Death struggle to maintain control of Gotham City, The Dark Knight sets his sights on Kittyhawk – a young thief pivotal to the outcome of Black Mask’s gang war. But will a powerful adversary thought long dead spoil all of Batman’s plans? Guest-starring Oracle and the Penguin!
On sale December 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #860
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner
Cover by JH Williams III
Variant cover by Alex Ross
Batwoman’s origin story concludes here! In “Go!” part 3, Kate Kane becomes Batwoman and goes after a terrorist cell in Gotham, but all does not go according to plan. Plus, in the present, Kate confronts her father about her supposedly dead sister!
In the co-feature, the Huntress joins The Question in her quest to track down the leaders of the human trafficking ring. But finding them – and bring them to justice – will be harder and more dangerous than either hero thought!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

AZRAEL #3
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Ramon Bachs & John Stanisci
Cover by Jock

What if God’s justice means taking out one of your own brothers? Can Azrael turn a blind eye toward sins committed during a time of war? And what if those sins come home to roost in Gotham City? Too many questions, and the answers are enough to drive Michael Lane crazy…
On sale December 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ARKHAM REBORN #3
Written by David Hine
Art by Jeremy Haun
Cover by Frazer Irving

The nightmare continues as Batman battles Killer Croc, Mr. Freeze and Clayface while the child-killing Raggedy Man gets his just desserts and Dr. Jeremiah Arkham learns the truth behind the Amadeus Code. Nothing is what it seems, and as the layers of madness are stripped away, it’s starting to look like the new Arkham Asylum is one big joke.
On sale December 23 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #7
Written by Paul Dini; co-feature written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs; co-feature art by Jeremy Haun
Cover by Dustin Nguyen

Paul Dini returns to STREETS OF GOTHAM as Batman and Robin uncover a sinister plot involving dozens of Gotham City’s young runaways. Is Arkham Asylum escapee Humpty Dumpty at the center of the scheme – or is he just the tip of an even more dangerous iceberg? Guest-starring Abuse and Zsasz!
And in the Manhunter co-feature, now that Kate has finally tracked down Two-Face, she’s ready to confront him for the hit he ordered on Gotham’s former D.A. But their confrontation is not going to go the way she planned!
On sale December 16 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN 80-PAGE GIANT #1
Written by Steve Niles, Ivory Madison, David Tischman, Simon Spurrier and others
Art by Chris Samnee, Clayton Henry, Marcus To, Saleem Crawford and others
Cover by Andy Kubert

The BATMAN 80-PAGE GIANT features can’t-miss action from some of today’s premiere up-and-coming talent working on your favorite characters! It’s the biggest blizzard of the year, and everyone in Gotham City is doing what they can to help. Find out what Batman, Robin, Alfred, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Veil, Poison Ivy and more get up to when snow brings Gotham City to a standstill!
ONE-SHOT • On sale December 16 • 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US

BATGIRL #5
Written by Bryan Q. Miller
Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott
Cover by Phil Noto

It’s Bat vs. Bat in “Core Requirements” part 1! As Gotham City burns, the new Batgirl comes face-to-face with Batman and Robin, who are anything but happy about her running around with a bat-symbol on her costume. Batman confronts Oracle as Damian confronts Stephanie in the ultimate Bat-family feud.
On sale December 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #7
Written by Paul Dini
Art and cover by Guillem March

Catwoman takes charge as the other Sirens fall victim to their most dangerous challenge yet!
On sale December 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: UNSEEN #5
Written by Doug Moench
Art and cover by Kelley Jones
The evil of the Invisible Man ends here! In order to stop the unseen Dr. Glass from killing Bruce Wayne, Batman must use the invisibility serum on himself and battle the Invisible Man on his own terms. But will The Dark Knight succumb to the same madness as the Invisible Man? Seeing is believing, but you won’t believe your eyes!
On sale December 2 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #38-39
Written by Royal McGraw
Art and covers by Marcos Marz
As the “Blackhawk Down” arc comes to a close, Batman enlists the help of an old friend to take down Gaynor. What he doesn’t know is that Gaynor has Lady Blackhawk – and she suddenly doesn’t seem to mind! What happened to Zinda to make her turn on her old friends for a former enemy? And can Batman set things right before Gotham City suffers?
Issue #38 on sale December 2; issue #39 on sale December 16
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RED ROBIN #7
Written by Christopher Yost
Art by Marcus To & Dexter Vines
Cover by Marcus To & Ray McCarthy

Tam Fox versus the Council of Spiders! Red Robin and the White Ghost have been tricked, and now only Lucius Fox’s daughter is left to defend the League of Assassins! Using her Ivy League education and sorority house training, Tam Fox faces off against two of the most lethal killers on the planet…Goliath and Sac! Can she defeat these villains and save Ra’s al Ghul without Red Robin by her side? Most definitely not!
On sale December 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN #4
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal
Covers by Gary Frank

While everyone wants something from Metropolis’ first Super Hero, Superman must fight his first Super-Villain – someone who wants everything – the Parasite! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor turns his attention toward The Man of Steel…
Geoff Johns and Gary Frank continue their bold reinterpretation of the origin of The Man of Steel for the 21st Century!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary
Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 • 4 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

ACTION COMICS #884
Written by Greg Rucka; co-feature written by James Robinson & Greg Rucka
Art by Pere Pérez; co-feature art by CAFU
Cover by CAFU

When Lois tries to run the story that will clear Flamebird and Nightwing once and for all, she finds herself blocked at every turn. With the world’s anti-Kryptonian sentiment escalating to a near-frenzy, not even being General Lane’s daughter will keep her safe!
Plus, to the shock and horror of Flamebird, the problems with Nightwing’s uncontrolled aging reach a critical juncture!
And in part 6 of the new co-feature, Captain Atom squares off against his old adversary Major Force just as some troubling memories start to resurface – one word: Monarch!
On sale December 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

SUPERMAN #695
Written by James Robinson
Art by Fernando Dagnino & Raúl Fernandez
Cover by CAFU

Part 2 of Man of Valor! Metropolis gets a chance to see the new Mon-El in action. But now the stakes are raised even higher and the action escalates as Mon finally goes mano-a-mano against the Parasite! This is a battle that’s been brewing since Mon’s emergence on Earth and now it explodes into the streets and skies of the city.
Plus, with Mon-El’s secret identity publicly known, how will the Science Police react to him now that they know he’s been living among them all this time? All this plus the return of Natasha Irons and the fate of Steel!
On sale December 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #10
Written by Greg Rucka & James Robinson
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Gary Frank
Variant cover by Dustin Nguyen

New Krypton is a planet so fresh, it’s experiencing countless things for the first time. Its first spring. Its first blooms. Its first birth of a child. And now its first homicide. When an important figure in Kandor is murdered, the suspect seems obvious to everyone but Superman. But can he make Zod or the Council believe this is more than an open-and-shut case? And can he uncover the real killer in time to save the life of the accused? It’s a dark mystery, but R.E.B.E.L.S. star Adam Strange arrives in time to help find answers…even though the truth may blow apart the civilized trappings of Kandorian society in the process.
This action-packed arc leads all the way to the series’ final issue, which itself sets the stage for huge happenings in the DC Universe next summer!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Dustin Nguyen). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 2 • 10 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #48
Written by Sterling Gates
Art by Matt Camp
Cover by Joshua Middleton

Uh-oh! The Silver Banshee is back in Metropolis! This time she’s after an artifact that could finally break her family’s eternal curse. When Inspector Mike Henderson gets involved, Supergirl is pulled into the conflict! Meanwhile, Lana Lang’s mysterious condition takes a turn for the worse. Will the Girl of Steel be able to save her only two human friends? Join fan-favorite writer Sterling Gates and guest artist Matt Camp (SUPERMAN: SECRET FILES 2009, Zero Killer) to find out!
On sale December 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WORLD’S FINEST #3
Written by Sterling Gates
Art by Jamal Igle
Covers by Phil Noto

The Toyman has crafted the ultimate killing machine to protect himself from the Kryptonian menace, and Oracle has sent Supergirl and Batgirl to stop it. But when Supergirl faces off against the Kryptonite Man while the new Batgirl takes on Catwoman, they both find themselves in over their heads.This looks like a job for…
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers, both by Phil Noto, that can be ordered separately. Cover A will feature Supergirl. Cover B will feature Batgirl. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #30
Written by J. Michael Straczynski
Art and cover by Jesus Saiz

No evil shall escape Fate! As a man who makes his own rules, headstrong Green Lantern Hal Jordan isn’t a big believer in fate… But he’ll have to put his trust in the Doctor if either man expects to overcome this threat! It’s another thriller from best-seller J. Michael Straczynski (Thor) and sensational artist Jesus Saiz!
On sale December 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DC HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2009 #1
Written by Scott Kolins, Sterling Gates, Amy Wolfram, Fred Van Lente, Jay Faerber, Beau Smith, David Tischman, Jay Torres and others
Art by Scott Kolins, Jeff Lemire, Daniel Liester and others
Cover by Dustin Nguyen

It’s that time of year! You can’t miss your favorite characters bringing good cheer to all. Even Deadman and B’wana Beast find ways to celebrate the spirit of the season!
ONE-SHOT • On sale December 9 • 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US

GREEN ARROW & BLACK CANARY #27
Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Renato Guedes & Jose Wilson Magalhaes and Mike Norton & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Ladrönn

First up: “Five Stages” part 3! Cupid and Green Arrow team up against Black Canary and Green Arrow (?!) just as the mysterious soldiers of Cobalt make Star City their own battlefield!
And then in the co-feature: Just where did this mysterious second Green Arrow come from? And how is Cobalt connected to his recent past?
On sale December 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

THE GREAT TEN #2
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau

The Old Chinese Gods have returned and they’re out for vengeance! With the citizens of China caught in the middle, the Old Gods battle against the Great Ten, but the super functionaries are no match for the angry, ancient gods, not when one member – the Celestial Archer – chooses to turn against his team and fight alongside the gods!
On sale December 2 • 2 of 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #50
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and covers by Darwyn Cooke

Darwyn Cooke illustrates a double-sized anniversary issue as we hit #50! Jonah Hex discovers a secret being kept by Tallulah Black that could change everything Hex is about. But happiness has no place in the life of Jonah Hex, so what kind of tragedy awaits our disfigured gunslinger?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Darwyn Cooke), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Darwyn Cooke). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 2 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #34
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Travis Moore & Dan Green
Cover by Jesus Merino

The Justice Society struggles to pick up the pieces after the team’s devastating break up! Regrouping at a new, temporary home base, the smaller team reflects on the recent infiltration of their ranks and how they can protect themselves from another such attack in the future! And why is the new Dr. Fate acting so weird?
On sale December 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA ALL-STARS #1
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art and cover by Freddie Williams II
Variant cover by Ryan Sook
An all-new ongoing series! The Justice Society spin off group struggles to pull itself toward some semblance of order after the JSA’s devastating split! New home base, new training methods, new villains – all bringing the JSA All-Stars face-to-“face” with one of their greatest villains again – for the first time! Join writer Matthew Sturges (JUSTICE SOCIETY, JACK OF FABLES) and artist Freddie Williams II (ROBIN) for a new chapter in the JSA legacy.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Freddie Williams II), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ryan Sook). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 2 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

MAGOG #4
Written by Keith Giffen
Art by Howard Porter & John Dell
Cover by Glenn Fabry
Magog’s given up…but the operatives of the shady Flashpoint aren’t buying his possum routine! Still, even if Magog can steal the information he needs to take them down, he might have some explaining to do to the JSA and, worse – to his mother!
On sale December 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE MIGHTY #11
Written by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne
Art by Chris Samnee
Cover by Dave Johnson
Alpha One has revealed everything to Gabriel Cole – his origin, his methods and his ultimate goal. Will Cole help him to achieve it? Or die trying to stop him? Or will something altogether stranger happen? No matter what road they take, somebody’s going to get hurt!
On sale December 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

LOBO: HIGHWAY TO HELL #2
Written by Scott Ian
Art and cover by Sam Keith

It’s been a long hard road into Hell, but Lobo’s face to face with Satan at last! And make no mistake, he’s going to stab the Devil right in his… adorable… blond-haired… pretty… What the frag?!? This is not what the Main Man was expecting, people! Anthrax icon Scott Ian and warped genius Sam Kieth have clearly lost their minds — join them, won’t you?
On sale December 2 • 2 of 2 • 64 pg, FC, $6.99 US

POWER GIRL #7
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Amanda Conner

A blast from the past! The alien Vartox has come to Earth to claim a wife—and her name is Power Girl! PG may have wanted a boyfriend, but not quite like this! The fan-favorite team of Palmiotti, Gray and Conner craft another winner!
On sale December 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SECRET SIX #16
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Peter Nguyen & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Daniel LuVisi

The supremely powerful and infinitely dangerous Black Alice returns and she’s decided she wants to be a member of the Six – even if someone has to die to make room!
On sale December 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RED TORNADO # 4
Written by Kevin VanHook
Art by José Luís & J.P.Mayer
Cover by Joe Prado
Having tricked his « little brother » Red Inferno into joining forces with him, the Red Volcano cuts a swath of mayhem through a military base as he gathers more weapons of mass destruction in his bid for power. Now it’s up to Red Tornado and Red Torpedo to stop them! All-out action ensues in this new series from writer Kevin VanHook and artist José Luís!
On sale December 2 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE SHIELD #4
Written by Eric Trautmann; co-feature written by Brandon Jerwa
Art by Cliff Richards; co-feature art by Greg Scott
Cover by Sami Basri

A new mission begins, taking The Shield on a Nazi hunt
in the jungles of South America. But there are already complications and an international incident brewing when he encounters the Great Ten!
Plus, Inferno has finally been cornered by the FBI. Has he run
out of room to escape – or will he leap to the top of the Most Wanted list?
On sale December 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

THE WEB #4
Written by Angela Robinson; co-feature written by John Rozum
Art by Roger Robinson & Hilary Barta; co-feature art by Tom Derenick & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau

The Web is spinning the widest net possible to bring in
Dr. Archer, but someone else may be holding all the cards. Even with the help of his Web Hosts, can The Web hope to catch the ace in the hole, Deuces Wilde?
Plus, the Hangman continues to battle the strange figure known as the Yokai!
On sale December 23 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #39
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan
Cover by Aaron Lopresti

This is it! The secret behind Wonder Woman’s new power and the true meaning of the Olympian are revealed right here!
It’s an all-out action issue as Diana faces an old foe with a hideous new face!
On sale December 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TITANS #20
Written by Mike Johnson
Art by Angel Unzueta & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Angel Unzueta
Spotlight on Donna Troy! What happens when a young twenty-something woman feels like she grew up too fast and deprived herself of a twenty-something kind of life? As Donna ponders this, the Fearsome Five continue their Titans revenge streak. They picked the wrong time to do it…
On sale December 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WARLORD #9
Written by Mike Grell
Art and cover by Mike Grell
The calm before the storm! A rare quiet moment in Skartaris allows McBane and Alysha to begin coming to terms with their fantastic new home and their newfound warrior friends…but it also allows the devious Kate Archer to enact a horrifying plan for revenge! New loves might be developing in Shamballah, but an evil long dead is being reborn in the Shadow Lands…
On sale December 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US