{"id":13593,"date":"2009-02-17T23:02:23","date_gmt":"2009-02-17T22:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.comicbox.com\/?p=13593"},"modified":"2009-02-16T23:01:53","modified_gmt":"2009-02-16T22:01:53","slug":"dc-comics-in-may-2009-part-1-dc-universe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.comicbox.com\/index.php\/news-english\/dc-comics-in-may-2009-part-1-dc-universe\/","title":{"rendered":"DC Comics In May 2009 – Part 1 : DC Universe"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dccomicsdcua\"[ENGLISH] DC Comics tells us:<\/strong> DC\u2019s new solicitation info and artwork for comics arriving in stores in May 2009 are here. Part 1: DC Universe (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League of America, Justice Society, Teen Titans, Flash, Green Lantern…<\/p>\n

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TRINITY #49-52
\nWritten by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
\nArt by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Mike Norton & Ande Parks, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher
\nCovers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams and Mark Bagley & John Dell
\n\u00a0The final showdown. The world hasn’t just been changed, it’s been destroyed. Can the Trinity still save the day? Not if Morgaine le Fey and Krona have anything to say about it. Answers, revelations and more come fast and furious in the mother of all action finales! Guest-starring just about everyone and featuring a final cover by TRINITY interior artist Mark Bagley!
\nIssue #49 on sale May 6; issue #50 on sale May 13; issue #51 on sale May 20;
\nissue #52 on sale May 27 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: RUN! #1
\nWritten by Matthew Sturges
\nArt by Freddie E. Williams II
\nCover by Kako
\n\u00a0The Human Flame is a dead man. Literally just waking up after the events of FINAL CRISIS, he realizes all the heroes in the DC Universe target him as the lowlife who taped the murder of the Martian Manhunter with his cell phone. On top of that, all the villains in the world want to kill him for selling them out to Libra. He’s powerless and penniless, and his only chance for survival is to run! This 6-issue miniseries examines the underbelly of the DCU and what happens when the wrong choices catch up with you. Nothing can prepare you for this chase.
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 1 of 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: ESCAPE #1
\nWritten by Ivan Brandon
\nArt by Marco Rudi
\nCover by Scott Hampton<\/p>\n

\u00a0In this all-new 6-issue miniseries, Nemesis awakens to find himself held captive by the Global Peace Agency inside the walls of the mysterious Electric City. His fellow prisoners are all members of the superhuman intelligence community, and they\u2019re subjected to systematic torture in an attempt to siphon the secrets of the DC Universe heroes in an effort to destroy them. As Nemesis works to escape, he finds few people he can truly trust. But nothing could prepare him for the hideous truth behind his situation!
\nOn sale May 13 \u2022 1 of 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: DANCE #1
\nWritten by Joe Casey
\nArt by ChrisCross
\nCover by Stanley \u201cArtgerm\u201d Lau<\/p>\n

\u00a0Japan\u2019s Super Young Team wants nothing more than to be seen as heroes in the eyes of their adoring public. Unfortunately, their adventures during FINAL CRISIS have gone unnoticed, and they\u2019ve been reduced to performing at public appearances and on various TV shows literally dancing for their livelihood. But the appearance of a new American teammate and a deadly threat complicates the motives of the team as they try and find what truly makes somebody not just a hero, but a sensational hero. Discover the path to greatness in this exciting 6-issue miniseries!
\nOn sale May 20 \u2022 1 of 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: INK #1
\nWritten by Eric Wallace
\nArt by Fabrizio Fiorentino
\nCover by Brian Stelfreeze<\/p>\n

\u00a0In the wake of FINAL CRISIS, the Tattooed Man is considered a hero for the first time in his life. At first, the rewards from his new lifestyle are a welcome change from the rest of what his existence has been, but soon the pressure to stay above temptation and evil start to wear him down. Matters are quickly complicated when he wakes up in the middle of the night to find his body covered in unfamiliar tattoos that seem to have a life of their own. In this 6-issue miniseries from newcomer writer Eric Wallace (TV\u2019s Eureka) and artist Fabrizio Fiorentino, the Tattooed Man finds himself in the middle of a life and death struggle with his own powers and the master plan they seem to have for him \u2013 whether he likes it or not!
\nOn sale May 27 \u2022 1 of 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #3
\nWritten by Tony Daniel\u00a0
\nArt by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea\u00a0
\nCovers by Tony Daniel
\n\u00a0With the destruction of Arkham Asylum, the return of the Black Mask, and dozens of Gotham City\u2019s most lethal villains rioting through the streets, Nightwing, Robin and their allies seem to have their hands full. But when you add a deadly Jason Todd masquerading as a gun-toting Batman to the mix, things have definitely spiraled out of control!
\n\u00a0This is the issue everyone\u2019s been waiting for \u2013 find out who wins the Battle for the Cowl! Who earns the right to take on the mantle of the Bat? Will it be Robin? Jason Todd? Nightwing? Azrael? Catwoman? Two-Face? Damian Wayne? Batwoman? Or someone completely unexpected? This 3-issue series continues to shock and surprise as the battle comes to a startling finale for the ages!
\n\u00a0Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
\nOn sale May 20 \u2022 3 of 3 \u2022 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US<\/p>\n

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL \u2013 THE NETWORK #1
\nWritten by Fabian Nicieza
\nArt by Don Kramer
\nCover by Ladr\u00f6nn<\/p>\n

\u00a0A wave of heroes arrive in Gotham City in this one-shot with hopes of helping stem the tide of chaos threatening to overwhelm everybody! Starring Huntress, Batgirl, Misfit, Ragman, Manhunter and many others. Will these heroes succeed \u2013 or will they be victims of Gotham City’s madness? And if they do succeed, what does the future hold for them?
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN ALIVE? #1
\nWritten by Fabian Nicieza
\nArt by Dustin Nguyen, Guillem March, Jamie McKelvie, ChrisCross and Alex Konat
\nCover by Dustin Nguyen<\/p>\n

\u00a0A city looking to rise up. A new Dark Knight is casting his shadow until dawn’s early light. A cop looking to solve a murder whose solution may be worse than the crime.
\nA reporter who can reclaim her social standing only by rejecting everything she believes in. A doctor who has found new life by compromising her old one. One hero who has determined a course of action no matter whose plans it spoils.
\n\u00a0Harvey Bullock. Vicki Vale. Dr. Leslie Thompkins. Stephanie Brown. These four ordinary people living extraordinary lives look to regain their balance in a city that turns lives upside down. Morning comes to Gotham City and the time for mourning has passed. How do the people of Gotham City deal with the sudden arrival of hope? Find out in this new one-shot!
\nOn sale May 27 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

AZRAEL: DEATH\u2019S DARK KNIGHT #3
\nWritten by Fabian Nicieza
\nArt by Frazer Irving
\nCover by Guillem March<\/p>\n

\u00a0If murder and suicide are sins before God, then what if you were asked to kill in the name of God and by doing so, it would ultimately kill you? To reclaim his damaged soul, to redeem the mistakes of his past and to make a difference in a Gotham City that has been torn apart by the death of The Dark Knight, Azrael must make a fateful decision \u2013 become a hero and die, serving in Heaven or reject the opportunity and live, damned to suffer in Hell.
\n\u00a0And while large issues of life and death, morality and eternal salvation are weighed, Azrael must also confront the two parties interested in regaining the Suit of Sorrows: Talia al Ghul and\u00a0 Nightwing!
\nOn sale May 13 \u2022 3 of 3 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

ORACLE #3
\nWritten by Kevin VanHook
\nArt by Julian Lopez & Bit
\nCover by Guillem March<\/p>\n

\u00a0The remnants of Anti-Life are within the Calculator\u2019s grasp, and he will kill anyone who stands in his way! Will the Calculator be able to save the life of his daughter? Or will Oracle stop him from killing more Internet hackers? Either way, someone dies and someone gains ultimate knowledge\u2026but at what price? Be here for the stunning conclusion that will change Oracle and the Birds of Prey forever!
\nOn sale May 13 \u2022 3 of 3 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #29
\nWritten by Andrew Kreisberg
\nArt by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
\nCover by Stephane Roux
\n\u00a0\u201cBad Cop\u201d part 1 of 2. In this sequel to the recent Joker story in BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #22-25, the Gotham City police officer tortured by The Joker\u2019s maniacal actions has joined the villain in madness. Now he stalks the streets of Gotham as Batman\u2019s latest rogue.
\nOn sale May 13 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

THE OUTSIDERS #18
\nWritten by Peter J. Tomasi
\nArt and cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cThe Deep\u201d part 4 of 6. The Outsiders finally discover what The Insiders are searching for thanks to the help of a long lost being known only as \u201cThe Outkast.\u201d And the ensuing battle may take them to the very center of the earth itself!
\nOn sale May 20 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON\u2019S KNIGHT #1
\nWritten by Mark Waid
\nArt by Diego Olmos
\nCover by Jim Lee<\/p>\n

\u00a0When a string of bizarre murders hits Spain\u2019s beautiful coastal city of Barcelona, The Dark Knight makes solving this crime his top priority. Full of international intrigue, high adventure and even higher stakes, BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON\u2019S KNIGHT showcases The Caped Crusader in a different type of Gotham \u2013 but one no less dangerous!
\n\u00a0Fan-favorite writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) delivers an exciting, non-stop one-shot full of surprises while Spanish art sensation Diego Olmos (SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON) beautifully illustrates his home city. Featuring a gorgeous cover by best-selling artist Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN)!
\nOn sale May 27 \u2022 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US<\/p>\n

ACTION COMICS #877
\nWritten by Greg Rucka
\nArt by Eddy Barrows & Ruy Jos\u00e9
\nCover by Andrew Robinson
\nNightwing and Flamebird have beaten back Ursa\u2019s first assault.\u00a0 But Round Two is about to begin! Forget brutal \u2013 now it gets personal.
\nOn sale May 13 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

SUPERMAN #688
\nWritten by James Robinson
\nArt by Renato Guedes & Jos\u00e9 Wilson Magalh\u00e3es
\nCover by Andrew Robinson
\n\u00a0Mon-El\u2019s role as Superman\u2019s stand-in for Metropolis is threatened by a sudden and mysterious power loss. How can he be the hero he needs to be without any special abilities? Meanwhile the Guardian and his Science Police go to the rescue of a missing member of the Legion of Superheroes. And who is the spy within the Science Police ranks?
\nOn sale May 27 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

SUPERGIRL #41
\nWritten by Sterling Gates
\nArt by Talent Caldwell
\nCover by Joshua Middleton
\n\u00a0The dramatic conclusion to \u201cWho Is Superwoman?\u201d Superwoman\u2019s identity stands revealed, leading to a knock-down-drag-out fight the likes of which Metropolis will be talking about for years to come! Supergirl will wish she’d never found out who was under the hood as Superwoman and Reactron join forces against the Girl of Steel. How can Supergirl possibly survive?
\nOn sale May 20 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

SUPERMAN\/BATMAN #60
\nWritten by Michael Green & Mike Johnson
\nArt and cover by Francis Manapul
\n\u00a0Rising star artist Francis Manapul joins Michael Green and Mike Johnson for a special 2-part story we could only call \u00ab\u00a0Mash-Up\u00a0\u00bb! When the going gets tough in the city of Gothamopolis, there’s only one thing to do: call in the Justice Titans to save the day! Wait, what?
\nOn sale May 20 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #3
\nWritten by James Robinson & Greg Rucka
\nArt by Pete Woods
\nCover by Gary Frank
\nVariant cover by Eric Canete<\/p>\n

\u00a0With Superman now drafted into New Krypton\u2019s Military Guild, it seems that General Zod finally has the Man of Steel under his control. But when given a command to commit an act of brutality against his fellow Kryptonians, Superman must choose between following orders and following his conscience \u2013 at the risk of being branded a traitor by his own people!
\n\u00a0Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary
\nFrank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eric Canete). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 3 of 12 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

BOOSTER GOLD #20
\nWritten by Keith Giffen
\nArt and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund<\/p>\n

\u00a0Guest-writer Keith Giffen buckles up and steps into the timestream to take Booster Gold back to the Cold War! When the space race heats up between the United States and Russia, Booster must save the lives of four astronauts before their rocket goes red!
\nOn sale May 13 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #23
\nWritten by Dan Jurgens
\nArt and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
\n\u00a0Future imperfect! Time-traveler Booster Gold has seen countless possible futures. But futures don\u2019t get much darker than the one that will spawn the ruthless Magog! After the events of JSA: THY KINGDOM COME, Magog has appeared in our time, and Booster will do whatever it takes to make sure his apocalyptic destiny never comes to pass.
\nOn sale May 20 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

DEAD ROMEO #2
\nWritten by Jesse Blaze Snider
\nArt and cover by Ryan Benjamin<\/p>\n

\u00a0Romeo sets out to prove that the road to Hell is literally paved with good intentions as he makes a choice to spare a life. But it\u2019s a choice that almost surely spells eternal damnation for our hero. Also in this issue, vampires rampage in the city streets as we find out in gruesome detail that the local police are no match for the undead.
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 2 of 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

GREEN ARROW & BLACK CANARY #20
\nWritten by Andrew Kreisberg
\nArt by Mike Norton & Josef Rubinstein
\nCover by Ladr\u00f6nn<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ollie and Dinah attempt to work through some of their recent differences only to find their progress hindered by Discord \u2013 a new villain created by Black Canary\u2019s actions!
\nOn sale May 20 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

THE FLASH: REBIRTH #2
\nWritten by Geoff Johns
\nArt by Ethan Van Sciver
\nCovers by Ethan Van Sciver<\/p>\n

\u00a0What\u2019s happened to the Speed Force? One of the world\u2019s most powerful speedsters is dead, and Barry Allen must discover who \u2013 or what \u2013 is responsible! But the reborn Barry is a man haunted by a dark secret in his past. A secret that drives him to push far beyond his limits. A burden that, if he\u2019s not careful, could send him right back into oblivion! Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver\u2019s reinvention of the Scarlet Speedster picks up the pace \u2013 we dare you to keep up!
\n\u00a0Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 2 of 5 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

JONAH HEX #43
\nWritten by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
\nArt and cover by Paul Gulacy<\/p>\n

\u00a0Some small-town officials hire Hex to resolve a hostage situation at a local hotel, but his solution is far more brutal than everybody was expecting. Will anyone make it out of \u00ab\u00a0The Hyde House Massacre\u00a0\u00bb alive?
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

THE MIGHTY #4
\nWritten by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne
\nArt by Peter Snejbjerg
\nCover by Dave Johnson
\n\u00a0Fire on the horizon! Cole\u2019s wife Janet is beginning to have deep misgivings about her husband\u2019s trust in Alpha One \u2013 but where can she turn? You won’t believe this issue’s shocking finale, as the world of THE MIGHTY suddenly becomes deadly. And we’re just getting started!
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #36
\nWritten by Peter J. Tomasi
\nArt and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
\nVariant cover by Rodolfo Migliari<\/p>\n

\u00a0Prelude to BLACKEST NIGHT! The penultimate chapter of \u201cEmerald Eclipse\u201d arrives as the sciencell riot runs rampant. Oa burns as the War of Lights rages within. Many sectors away, Sodam Yat must make the ultimate sacrifice as he attempts to save the xenophobic people of his native world Daxam.
\n\u00a0Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
\nOn sale May 13 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #33
\nWritten by Dwayne McDuffie
\nArt by Rags Morales
\nCover by Ed Benes
\n\u00a0It\u2019s Dharma vs. Starbreaker for control of the greatest source of power in the
\nDC Universe. No matter the victor, the Justice League loses!
\nOn sale May 27 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #27
\nWritten by Jerry Ordway
\nArt by Jerry Ordway & Bob Wiacek
\nCover by Jerry Ordway
\n\u00a0The younger JSA team members find their headquarters in total lockdown \u2013 with The Flash, Green Lantern and Wildcat trapped inside! Can the junior JSA-ers break into their own home base? And what secret from the Atomic Age seeks retribution from the three founding members?
\nOn sale May 27 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

THE LAST DAYS OF
\nANIMAL MAN #1
\nWritten by Gerry Conway
\nArt by Chris Batista & Dave Meikis
\nCover by Brian Bolland
\n\u00a0Is Buddy Baker losing it all? Everyman hero Buddy Baker has fought hard for our world, and for his family. But by the year 2024, the Earth has seen better days: The heroes are growing tired, the villains have grown nastier and Buddy\u2019s own hometown of San Diego has struggled for years to recover from a cataclysmic typhoon. His children have grown and his marriage has gotten colder\u2026 and now, as San Diego faces the most vicious Super-Villain it\u2019s seen in years, his powers are starting to fail him! Without his powers, without his family \u2013 who is Buddy Baker? Can he still be a husband? Can he still be a father? Can he still be Animal Man? And more importantly, can he even survive the bloodthirsty plan his arch-rival\u2019s progeny has in store for him?
\n\u00a0Comics legend Gerry Conway (TV\u2019s Law and Order) makes his return to DC with this can\u2019t-miss miniseries!
\nOn sale May 27 \u2022 1 of 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

POWER GIRL #1
\nWritten by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
\nArt by Amanda Conner
\nCovers by Adam Hughes and Amanda Conner
\n\u00a0In her own ongoing series at last! Straight from the pages of JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Power Girl starts life anew by building herself a secret identity. But a major villain from her past has other plans in store for the Super Hero, and to get his way, he\u2019s holding Manhattan hostage!
\n\u00a0From the fan-favorite writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (JONAH HEX, TERRA) and featuring the vivacious art of Amanda Conner (JSA CLASSIFIED, TERRA) comes this rip-roaring new series!
\n\u00a0Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Amanda Conner and Adam Hughes that will ship in approximately 50\/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

R.E.B.E.L.S. #4
\nWritten by Tony Bedard
\nArt by Claude St. Aubin & Scott Hanna
\nCover by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter
\n\u00a0The stakes grow higher as the galaxy\u2019s new would-be conqueror stands revealed. Dox and the Omega Men each plot their next steps while the alien Khunds and Dominators get involved against the rising mysterious threat to their galaxies. Believe us, the last page of this issue will blow even Dox\u2019s mind!
\nOn sale May 13 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

TITANS #13
\nWritten by Sean McKeever
\nArt by Howard Porter
\nCover by Andrew Robinson
\n\u00a0\u201cDeathtrap\u201d part 4! The Titans, Vigilante and now the Teen Titans all get roped into Jericho\u2019s insane plot. Can their combined forces halt their foe\u2019s master plan? This riveting crossover concludes in
\nVIGILANTE #6!
\nOn sale May 13 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

VIGILANTE #6
\nWritten by Marv Wolfman
\nArt by Tom Lyle & Scott Hanna
\nCover by Andrew Robinson
\n\u00a0The horrifying conclusion to the TITANS\/TEEN TITANS\/VIGILANTE \u201cDeathtrap\u201d crossover! Vigilante takes matters into his own hands to stop Jericho once and for all \u2013 even if it means becoming a target himself!
\nOn sale May 20 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

TEEN TITANS #71
\nWritten by Sean McKeever
\nArt and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cDeathtrap\u201d aftermath! The team picks up the pieces following their crossover with TITANS and VIGILANTE as Ravager returns. But is she friend or foe?
\nOn sale May 27 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

SECRET SIX #9
\nWritten by Gail Simone
\nArt by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
\nCover by Nicola Scott
\n\u00a0Not one, but two members of the Secret Six feel they deserve to wear Batman’s cowl, and they return to Gotham City with a semi-delusional Ragdoll determined to be the new Boy Wonder! Unfortunately, everybody in Gotham has other plans!
\nOn sale May 13 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

SOLOMON GRUNDY #3
\nWritten by Scott Kolins
\nArt and cover by Scott Kolins
\n\u00a0Married on a Wednesday! Guest-starring Poison Ivy! This is a match not made in heaven. Writer\/artist Scott Kolins (FINAL CRISIS: ROGUES REVENGE, THE FLASH) brings you the next horrific chapter of Solomon Grundy and Cyrus Gold! Each harrowing piece of Cyrus’ evil past will set the stage for the stunning conclusion!
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 3 of 7 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

THE SPIRIT #29
\nWritten by Dean Motter
\nArt and cover by Paul Rivoche
\n\u00a0The Spirit\u2019s on needles and pins! What Ellen Dolan wants, she gets. And today, she wants a tattoo! But little does The Spirit know that Ellen\u2019s innocent act of rebellion will get him mixed up in the feud between a grizzled veteran tattooist and his new-wave artiste hipster rival! This one\u2019s gonna leave a mark! Features the return of the Mr. X team of Motter and Rivoche!
\nOn sale May 20 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

STRANGE ADVENTURES #3
\nWritten by Jim Starlin
\nArt by Manuel Garcia & Al Milgrom and Rafael Albuquerque
\nCover by Jim Starlin & Rob Hunter
\n\u00a0Comet and Eye have to deal with a very different and dangerous version of The Weird while Adam Strange travels to Hardcore Station only to discover that the space city holds unexpected perils. Bizarro also arrives at Hardcore and finds it most unwelcoming.
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 3 of 8 \u2022 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US<\/p>\n

WONDER WOMAN #32
\nWritten by Gail Simone
\nArt by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan
\nCover by Aaron Lopresti
\nVariant by Francis Manapul<\/p>\n

\u00a0It’s all been building to this issue, the penultimate chapter of the mind-blowing \u201cRise of the Olympian\u201d storyarc.\u00a0 It\u2019s Wonder Woman vs. Genocide in a final, brutal showdown that leaves Diana with one of the toughest decisions she’s ever had to face \u2013 and that’s just the start of what happens this month! Do not miss this crucial story in the life of the greatest heroine in the DC Universe!
\n\u00a0Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Aaron Lopresti), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
\nOn sale May 27 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n

THE WARLORD #2
\nWritten by Mike Grell
\nArt by Joe Prado & Walden Wong
\nCover by Mike Grell<\/p>\n

\u00a0The arrival of a new band of surface-worlders in the subterranean land of Skartaris has sent its delicate political balance tumbling into chaos \u2013 and only the Warlord can pacify it. To do so, however, he\u2019ll have to undertake an epic journey across Skartaris to the deadly lands of the Shadow Kingdom! The rebirth of DC\u2019s finest fantasy franchise continues from Mike Grell and rising star Joe Prado (ACTION COMICS, SINESTRO CORPS SECRET FILES)!
\nOn sale May 6 \u2022 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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