DC Comics Solicitations — November 2026

In Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1, we took you inside the darkest recesses of Ark M…now prepare to see what’s beyond! As the Joker surveys his empire of Arks, learn what terrible secrets and bone-chilling shocks lurk within them! Do you dare join the maniacal superstar team that brought you the Ark M Special (Scott Snyder and Frank Tieri) as we uncover what other horrible challenges and bloodcurdling surprises await the Absolute Dark Knight? Do you dare not to?

Anarky rules! Anarky has been given an ultimatum by the Torus: Unify the 100 low-level street gangs not currently under Torus control—or die. If Lonnie Machin succeeds, he’ll get a seat at the table. But if he fails, it’s lights out for Anarky.

Peace on earth, good will toward men…Bah humbug! The festive season isn’t just for goody-two-shoes, it’s also for those of us who hate, hate, double-hate, and loathe entirely. So if you don’t have anything nice to say, come sit over by us, and celebrate with a rogues gallery of baddies, including Poison Ivy, Livewire, Catman, Mr. Freeze, and more! From Arkham Asylum to the Phantom Zone and all the pockets of scum and villainy in between, they’re coming home for the holidays, and they’re bringing their Red Ryder Range 200-shot BBs with them, ya filthy animals. Pick up a copy wherever comic books (and last minute gifts) are sold, and make space for it under the tree or on your mantelpiece…I triple-dog dare ya!

Lightning Lad thought being a superhero was all fun and games, but that was until he was confronted by his first enemies…Brainiac 1 of 5 and Matter-Eater Lad?! What?! Before they can explain the dangers of the new Legion…Lightning Lad suffers his first heartbreaking loss as a hero! This issue will shock you in more ways than one!

In Ashecott, tales of Jonah Hex’s gunslinging past are known by few and believed by even fewer—save for Charlie, a young stable hand who admires the once- mighty bounty hunter. No stories at all are known about the mysterious preacher who has ridden into town, nor any tales of the strange followers he’s amassing by the minute, and least of all their connection to the young girl who’s vanished into the night. Hex, however, is about to join their story—and in doing so, add a final chapter to his legend.

Jason Blood’s battle against demons has reached a wall in the form of a prince of Hell. This mighty beast has a score to settle with Etrigan, but is Jason prepared to let the Demon loose?

Another kid has gone missing, and this time it’s one of the Teen Titans’ own! Eugene Choi was once a member of the mighty Shazam family, but now he’s powerless and helpless to prevent Ascend’s mission to stop the teen team. Could his disappearance reveal more about the organization’s true mission? Plus, Red Hood’s search comes to a devastating end.

The Doom Patrol has arrived at the remote location of its newest assignment: the Evervoid Compound—home to a mysterious cult, a not-so-mysterious old foe, and the young girl who’s been haunting Dr. Caulder’s nightmares.

Lorraine’s vision of Firestorm sets her on the warpath as she works to track down Ronnie Raymond. But if she finds him, will she be prepared for what he’s become?

Back in present day—and burdened with a terrible vision of a future without Heaven or Hell—the Custodian of Souls must rally the ghosts of Robertsville (with a little help from a nearby hospital) to fight an invisible war against Mr. M’s Soul-Eaters. But just who is Menirad Metzger? And who is the old man that taught M to stay young forever? Questions compound and answers flicker into view like the bulb of a street lamp in this last first chapter of the Justice League’s dark defender of the Afterlife. (And hey—Bobby’s there, too!)

Following last issue’s shocking twist, Barbara Gordon finds herself in the crosshairs of one of Gotham’s most dangerous rogues as Two-Face holds court in Supermax, and everyone is about to suffer the consequences.

Caught in the Lady White’s machinations, Zatanna is forced into a vicious battle with the long-lost Patriarch of the White Coven. Can the Prime Magus and her new Van Helsing ally make it out unscathed? Here lies the lost tragedy of the White Coven!

The events in Petalon have gone viral. With Batwoman seen gunning down three men on the street, Batman has questions. Now, as Kate prepares to return to her sister’s side in Greece, Batman wants answers…and Batwoman may not be willing to answer them. Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka reunites with The Old Guard artist Leandro Fernández for an unforgettable new issue of the hit Next Level series that critics are calling “the Batwoman saga fans have been waiting for.”

They say when you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Slade Wilson’s found his passion for killing again, but without a client or any kind of direction, he takes out the wrong stranger and finds himself in the crosshairs of a criminal cartel even more bloodthirsty and vengeful than he is. Now it’s the great- est assassin vs. 1,000 psycho killers! Strap in! Plus: Where the heck is Ravager?!

After Lobo sacrificed his life to stop the Blood Garnet Lantern, the universe and those who loved him must learn how to live without the Main Man. They’re all putting up a strong front. The DCU must be filled with the kind of people who grieve by going along like nothing important happened, but they’re really hurting inside. What brave, strange souls (?) will rise to fill the beefy hole in our hearts? And how does Lobo’s ghost (LoBOO!) feel about all of this?

Diana reels at what she has lost while trying to cope with what she has found. Steve steps in as fear grips Gateway City. And Etta, after discovering little in Gotham, finds her lead on Cale in the most unexpected of places…

The oversize conclusion of “Get Brainiac”! Ever since he came to Earth, the Last Son of Krypton has been chased, tortured, and almost driven insane by the psychotic alien butcher known as Brainiac. Now comes their final confrontation, a showdown unlike any other! The shocking ending of this issue will send Superman into a whole new era…don’t miss it!

After the heist in China, Selina and the Calicos race Cassandra Cain and her League of Shadows to secure the powerful artificial intelligence simply known as the Yarn. Whoever gets there first will be able to rewrite their place in history!

The Microverse is a dangerous place, and with Wally still recovering from his run-in with Hunter Zolomon, it’s up to Linda and Grodd to navigate their best path forward. And even though Ray Palmer saved them, does he actually want to help them, or are they all simply a new thing for him to experiment on?

Jo Mullein and the other Lanterns return from space to find things not quite how they left them. Can the lanterns navigate this new threat that’s bearing down on them?

Nothing is slowing down for the Caped Crusader in the aftermath of Bad Seeds as six assassins descend on Gotham with one target in their sights: billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne. It’s all going down at El Granda Gala Enmas- carado, and by the end of the night, Bruce Wayne will die before the eyes of the world. Time for Batman to get to work…

For months, a new criminal organization known as the Torus has run Gotham’s underworld. In the center of it all stands the Minotaur—the man who turned chaos into calculated order and became the conductor of Gotham’s grand criminal orchestra. Who is he? How did he pull it off? And most of all: What is he planning next? Find out as Eisner Award winner Matt Fraction and superstar artist Brian Ching confront the criminal conspiracy that has been growing since Batman #1 head- on, and Fraction and Eisner Award winning artist Jesse Lonergan explore the Calculator’s algorithm of crime.

Well, it isn’t exactly our favorite brooding girl’s birthday, but it is the 25th issue of her ongoing series, so we’re celebrating with an oversize issue! It would sure be a shame if anything spoiled the celebrations like, say, the long-awaited return of…David Cain?! Uh-oh, blow out the candles, Cass—things are about to get messy. Not to mention, Damion Scott, the co-creator of our special girl, returns to the character for a special backup! You don’t want to miss this!

The power structure in Gotham’s underworld is shifting as new players enter the stage. What looks like a run-down amusement park is actually a front that houses a deadly gang and a money laundering scheme. New adversaries appear on the board, and Selina Kyle is alone at the forefront to take them down. In this game where the prize is freedom, the cost is her life.

My rockin’ bod is majorly busted after the events of my latest gallivant around town, but what was supposed to be a nice time of relaxing and recovering at th’ hospital has turned into a fiasco of the highest degree! I got a killer out for my head, and I’m still hooked up to an IV! My life is on the line, and I don’t think any doctors are gonna be able to help this time! This hospital sucks! Somebody get my lawyer, Rev. Carl Booger Jr., down here stat—I’m gonna sue!

Mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent has been accused of murder! Incarcerated and awaiting trial, he is visited by the one man who can clear his name: Batman! But when the Dark Knight Detective gathers evidence to free his friend, he uncovers more evidence condemning Clark than exonerating him. The World’s Greatest Detective faces one of the most difficult—and personal—mur- der mysteries of his career in this new arc from Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín that could redefine the relationship of the World’s Finest forever!

At last, Nightwing confronts Mayor Bisogni, the mastermind responsible for building the superhighway that awakened Blüdhaven’s buried horrors—and unveils another tale of familial legacy, psychological cruelty and…cheeseburgers?

“ Lex Luthor: Year One” continues! Young Clark Kent gains a new best friend as Lex Luthor moves back to Smallville—but will Clark’s influence be enough to turn Lex to the straight and narrow?

An old friend of Superman has gone missing in Metropolis. And they are not alone. Superman must show how he is not only a great hero but a great detective to uncover the truth behind a secret cult in Metropolis. But his search takes a deadly turn when he finds the cult worships a corrupted Black Lantern ring! One that tries to claim Superman as its new master! If Superman succumbs…Nekron will rise again!

Kara Zor-El’s exposure to gold Kryptonite has left her without superpowers but not without super friends. The recently reborn Matrix and gloriously goth Nightflame get into a fight to prove themselves worthy of the Supergirl mantle, but another of Kara’s Super Force might surprise everyone. Meanwhile, Kara’s not just going to sit on the sidelines: She’s reenrolling at Stanhope! But will she make it past orientation with Reactron still on the loose?

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s—oh dear god, what is that thing?! It’s got one big eye and three tentacles, and it couldn’t possibly be—but it is! That’s Superman! Smack dab in the middle of an adventure with his son, Tomorrow Man, Superman finds himself transformed into the strangest alien life-form of all time!

Aquaman is trapped on Korugar as the Crimson Queen uses the ancient Zodiac Crystals to summon a power as old as time to destroy the surface of the Earth. But an unlikely vision from the DC K.O. tournament might be the key to save all of humanity!

Wonder Woman and the Amazons remain divided over the fate of the baby that will bring about their end. Can this innocent child really be responsible for such a bloody future? Little do they know, the Matriarch is truly her father’s daughter and seeks revenge for his humiliating defeat. The Sovereign returns in the penultimate issue of “The Wonder War.”

The All In saga reaches a new milestone as the post-K.O. tournament Visions are at last revealed! But first, the league must track down the one precog with enough power to unite this surge of power: the fugitive Dreamer! Will a new core team of the mightiest minds in the DCU be enough to face the future…or will this dream become a nightmare? It’s the oversize 25th issue of Justice League Unlimited brought to you by the team that started it all: Mark Waid and Dan Mora…plus Dreamer’s journey to unlikely savior by GLAAD Media award-winning writer Nicole Maines and rising star artist Fico Ossio! Do not miss out on the biggest anniversary event in the All In saga!

Of course, Hal Jordan didn’t wait for backup to start a fight! But when backup arrives, before the tide can turn, the entire ocean flips over. The source of the voice summoning Hal Jordan to the end of the emotional electromagnetic spectrum is revealed! And the Lanterns will never be the same!

Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner have entered the Well of the Emotional Entities in a desperate attempt to find Hal Jordan, who is lost in the universe following a cryptic hint from the Book of Oa. They’ll need the new chromatic Alpha Lanterns to work together and manage their powers to face what’s on the other side: the decrepit surviving Guardians of the Universe and the monstrous reborn Krona!

After doom rained down upon Akahim, the Titans have been separated. With one Titan down, Cyborg turns to Commodore Murphy for help, and Nightwing and Batgirl uncover the truth behind the rampaging spirits. Meanwhile, Wonder Girl and Static encounter a mysterious young girl with the power to control the Amazon itself—who is she, and what is her connection to the Yaguara?

The Justice League wants the Flash to stop fighting crimes that haven’t happened yet. The Flash wants to keep doing that because he’s saving people. You can see how they’re at an impasse. But when the league tries to shut this new crime- fightingtactic down, Wally doesn’t take kindly to the intrusion. It’s the League versus the Flash—and Wally needs your help to win! Plus, a new villain is revealed.

Dick’s infiltration of the Wolf Pack starts to bear fruit, giving the Dynamic Duo a lead on who’s really pulling the strings behind this gang of kids. But just when a clue brings Batman and Catwoman face-to-face, a shocking moment will leave Robin scrambling!

Basil Karlo’s neighbor, Katie Park, was abducted days ago. Clayface has been desperately trying to find her and discover the secret behind the man who stole his name and life. But if he doesn’t hurry, a combo dose of LOSILMIX and Clayface DNA will either transform Katie into something else…or kill her like so many of the other victims of “Basil Karlo.” Can the real Karlo, Sondra Fuller, and Dr. Victoria October save her in time, or will Katie become the final experiment in a lovesick man’s twisted game? The acclaimed Hollywood body horror story from writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Fran Galán reaches its penultimate issue!

Ra’s al Ghul has put into play his Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse—Poison Ivy, Tokamak, Ocean Master, and Queen Bee—and only Superman and Batman are left to defend every life on Earth from extinction as famine, war, pestilence, and death sweep the globe!

Superman’s methods of cleaning up Metropolis are causing more problems than he wants. Everyone he’s stopped ends up back out on the streets. He needs someone who can help get him the information he acquires out to the masses, and Lois Lane is just the reporter to do it!

It’s the final chapter in the first story of the final word on the first best Bizarro on all of Bizarro World, and our backward lead is confused as hell. But in his quest to become Superman, will he allow Jimmy Olsen and Perry White to live? Find out in the epic conclusion to the runaway hit origin tale Bizarro: Year None!

The kingdom of El is in mourning. And while the evil machinations of General Amanda Waller appear to have been thwarted, there is another who conspires in the shadows. Victor Falcone has been plotting…and he’s ready at long last to step into the light.

Kara and Kal’s journey to Earth has been waylaid by entry to an interdimensional wasteland filled with phantoms of their past, and the one thing standing in their way…is Zod.

The old Trust is gone and the new Trust reigns—but the past has a way of staying with us. And Loop’s encounter with Lono has gotten him out of the house and onto the hunt—for the most dangerous game…

The extra-sensory powers of Black Tower’s new recruit appear to be developing faster than they’d hoped, but be careful what you wish for…

In the frozen northern wastes, the dead are closing in! The terrifying zombie hunter, with their string of zombie murders, has thrown local hordes into chaos and suspicion! The Sniffer follows an unfamiliar scent, Poke falls in love, and Rabbit and Cara’s relationship will never be the same! Plus: more gore! Language barriers! Sacred cows! And the return of an old friend!

George’s time has finally come…to move into a senior living facility. Maybe driving his dad a few miles outside of town will grant Eddie a needed break from the hell-storm that is Pluto. But turns out George and some of the old farts at the facility go way back. “Founding members of the Menagerie” back. And let’s just say they’re not ready to welcome him with open arms…

Whipping winds, high tides, hellish temps…Hey, it’s all fun fodder in the Weather Extremes-themed MAD #603! This hot issue offers cool new editions of everyone’s favorite MAD features: Spy vs. Spy, cartoons by Sergio Aragonés, a back-cover FoldIn by Johnny Sampson, and a flurry of other fresh pieces. Plus, you get a sprinkling of classic finds from the MAD archives! This hilarious issue will entertain you when it’s too nasty out to leave the house, yet it also makes for good impromptu coverage if you’re caught in a downpour!

Witness one of the darkest and most pivotal moments in the life of Bruce Wayne as a nonstop three-day gauntlet of super-villain battles across Gotham City culminates in the Dark Knight’s most crushing defeat yet—in the very halls of Wayne Manor! A must-have for any Batman fan featuring an iconic cover by Kelley Jones. This is it, the triumph of Bane—the breaking of the Bat!

When Batman is asked to teach a college course on criminology, he asks his students for their help with a case that’s gone unsolved for years: Who is the Red Hood? Follow the clues along with Batman’s class as they team up with the Caped Crusader to finally unmask this villain from Batman’s past—and discover his shocking role in the present. Featuring the very first appearance of the Red Hood!

Driven mad with grief and determined to take back all he has lost, Hal Jordan has come to Oa to steal the very power of the Guardians. Set against him is Sinestro, Hal’s former mentor and greatest adversary. It’s the battle to the death that will determine the future of Hal, the Corps, the Guardians, and the Green Lantern legacy for all time. See the birth of Parallax and the debut of an all-new Green Lantern as Emerald Twilight concludes!

You know you’ve wondered about it. Maybe you’ve even gotten into heated debates with your friends about it! Just who would win in an all-out race between Superman and the Flash? Well, place your bets, racing fans! When the Man of Steel and the Scarlet Speedster agree to a race to raise funds for the U.N.’s efforts battling poverty across the world, the whole world catches racing fever—including two competing criminal cartels determined to rig the results! Good thing neither of our racers was ever known to let a little crime slow them down!

Nite Owl and Silk Spectre continue to grow closer after Laurie storms out on Jon. Plus, a shocking accusation prompts a game-changing decision from Dr. Manhattan, and Rorschach continues his attempts at piecing together the puzzle left in the wake of the Comedian’s murder.

Master comics storyteller George Pérez revitalized Wonder Woman in the mid-’80s with this stunning new origin for the Amazonian Princess! Discover how and why the gods came to create the mighty Amazons and see the terrible events that led to their eventual immortality on the island paradise of Themyscira as well as to the coming of their greatest champion and warrior in the fight against the vile Ares, Wonder Woman!

Batman, the Caped Crusader. Superman, the Man of Steel. Together, they have ever been the World’s Finest team! But what if circumstances had conspired to make them…the world’s deadliest enemies? See the tragic circumstances that might have unfolded in this classic imaginary tale set in a world where a determined Bruce Wayne dedicates his life as Batman toward bringing to justice the one man responsible for his father’s death—Superman?!

Yu, featuring a young Clark Kent thrust onto a journey of self-discovery as he uncovers the truth about his lost world. DC Comics presents some of the greatest Superman comics ever made! The perfect introduction to comics and the Man of Steel, and a perfect starter pack for anyone looking to begin collecting. Learn why readers can’t get enough of these characters or stories! It all starts here!

In this dark and intriguing compact comic, the mysterious Agent Graves approaches ordinary citizens and gives them an opportunity to exact revenge on a person who has wronged them. Offering his clients an attaché case containing proof of the deed and a gun, he guarantees them full immunity for all of their actions, including murder. In these opening chapters, Dizzy Cordova, a Latina gangbanger who has just finished a prison sentence, is given the chance to avenge her family’s murders, and a downtrodden bartender receives the opportunity to exact revenge against the woman who ruined his life. Collects 100 Bullets #1-5, and a gripping short story from Vertigo: Winter’s Edge, this provocative tale is one part hard-boiled crime story and one part paranoid espionage thriller, all served in a highball with a unique twist—shaken, not stirred!

At first glance, the Reverend Jesse Custer doesn’t look like anyone special—just another small-town minister slowly losing his flock and his faith. But he’s about to come face-to-face with proof that God does indeed exist. Merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Jesse now possesses the power of “the Word,” an ability to make people obey whatever he utters. He begins a violent and riotous journey across the country in search of answers from the elusive deity. But those answers are going to be hard-won—especially considering what Heaven has sent to stop him. This compact volume is the beginning of the Preacher saga, one of the most celebrated comics titles of the late 1990s. Created by writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon, this modern American epic of life, death, love, and redemption is also packed with sex, booze, blood, and bullets—not to mention angels, demons, God, vampires, and deviants of all stripes—making for one of the most viscerally appealing tales ever to see four-color print.

First, Doctor Destiny has stolen the dreams of the world, and it’s up to Batman and Superman to get them back. Then, it’s Robin and Jimmy Olsen versus Batgirl and Supergirl as four of the world’s greatest sidekicks race to find one of the world’s oldest and very lost artifacts. Also, our heroes look into the shocking disappearance of an Air Force pilot. Their investigation takes a dangerous turn after Batman, Robin, and Superman crash on the lost world of Skartaris, a land of magic, dinosaurs…and war. When Superman is captured by dark forces, Batman and Robin must trade their masks and capes for swords and sorcery to rescue their friend and find a way home.

Witness the origin of one of the DC Universe’s most celebrated heroes in this landmark volume showcasing Cassandra’s first appearances and foundational adventures. Collects Batgirl #1-6, Batgirl Annual #1, Batman: No Man’s Land #0, Batman #567 and #569, Detective Comics #732 and #734, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #120, Azrael: Agent of the Bat #56-57 and #60-61, The Batman Chronicles #18, Batman: Gotham Knights #2, and the long-out-of-print crossover series Ghost/Batgirl #1-4.

Sparks fly as Catwoman faces off—and locks lips—with the Dark Knight Detective in this pulse-pounding new volume that continues the chronicles of Selina Kyle’s historic antihero’s journey! Featuring more than 20 issues from signature Catwoman artist Jim Balent’s legendary ’90s run on the title—including 17 that have never before been reprinted—DC Finest: Catwoman: Creatures of the Night collects Catwoman #33-53, Catwoman Annual #3-4, and stories from Catwoman Plus #1 and DC Universe Holiday Bash #1.

Return to those moonstruck days of the Silver Age, when comics readers everywhere could find an endless supply of romantic inspiration for 12 cents an issue in the peerless Pages of DC’s legendary line of love story anthologies. These passionate tales of romance and intrigue—carefully crafted by a host of comics’ finest hands, including John Romita, Robert Kanigher, Mike Sekowsky, Phyllis Reed, and others—will leave you breathless and yearning for more! Collects Falling in Love #58-61, Girls’ Romances #91-94, Girls’ Love Stories #94-97, Heart Throbs #83-85, and Secret Hearts #86-89.

The legendary Champion of Themyscira returns for a series of action-packed adventures worthy of a whole cycle of epic poetry! Showcasing Diana’s previously uncollected tales leading up the reality-shattering events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, this latest volume boasts a trove of rarely seen treasures—including the multi-issue epic “Judgment in Infinity” and the colossal 72-page Wonder Woman #300! Featuring outstanding work from comics luminaries Dan Mishkin, Gene Colan, Roy Thomas, Frank McLaughlin, Paul Levitz, Romeo Tanghal, and more, DC Finest: Wonder Woman: Judgment in Infinity! collects Wonder Woman #286-305 together with crossover tales from The New Teen Titans #11-12 as well as the Amazon Princess’s special 16-page preview story from DC Comics Presents #41 and also includes the never-before-reprinted promotional title Superman in: “The Computer Masters of Metropolis” starring Wonder Woman alongside the Man of Steel!

When a mysterious prisoner arrives, Wonder Woman is inspired to take up arms with her former comrades, Batman and Superman, and make a final stand against Perpetua. But with powerful foes in their way, such as the conniving Robin King and a terrifying new version of the Batman Who Laughs, it won’t be easy. Collects Dark Nights: Death Metal #1-7, Dark Nights: Death Metal Legends of the Dark Knights #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal The Last 52: War of the Multiverses #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal Speed Metal #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal Infinite Hour Exxxtreme! #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal Trinity Crisis #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal Robin King #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal Multiverse’s End #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal Rise of the New God #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal The Multiverse Who Laughs #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal Guidebook #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal The Secret Origin #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1, and Justice League #53-57.

Featuring more than a thousand Pages of era-defining adventures crafted by legendary writer Chuck Dixon, fellow Bat-scribe Alan Grant, and an all-star lineup of master artists—including Tom Grummett, Mike Wieringo, and Phil Jimenez—Robin: Tim Drake Compendium Two continues to chronicle Tim’s early adventures in crime-fighting, following his progress as he steps out of Batman’s shadow to forge a new identity as a hero in his own right. Collects all of the Boy Wonder’s action-packed escapades from Robin #6-30; Robin Annual #3-4; Azrael: Agent of the Bat #15-16; Batman: Shadow of the Bat #48-49; Detective Comics #685-686, #695-696; Catwoman #25, #31-32; Green Arrow #105; Showcase ’94 #5-6; and The Batman Chronicles #2 and #4.

Following the events of Absolute Power, Darkseid has created an alternate universe where DC’s key heroes have been stripped of some of their advantages. In this world, Gotham City remains as dangerous a place as ever. A gang called the Party Animals has overrun the city, and Mayor Gordon finds his chances of reelection slipping. Amidst the chaos, a young civil engineer named Bruce Wayne has decided to do something about it. Although he lacks the fortune and connections to finance his crusade, nothing will deter him from standing up for the people of his city. This deluxe edition features a bound foil-stamped hardcover and collects the first two critically acclaimed storylines from Absolute Batman #1-14—“The Zoo” and “Abomination.” It also contains an introduction from Absolute Universe architect Scott Snyder and development art from superstar artist Nick Dragotta showcasing the creation of this darker, street-level Batman.

Told with timeless panache and wit by writers Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon (Robin: Year One) and illustrated by the dynamic duo of Marcos Martín (Daredevil, The Private Eye) and Álvaro López (Catwoman), Batgirl: Year One Deluxe Edition chronicles the early days of Batgirl as she slowly shapes her legacy. Collects Batgirl: Year One #1-9 as well as extensive character and cover sketches from Martín.

Clad in jeans and a T-shirt emblazoned with a giant S, Superman is born as Clark begins his career as a champion of truth and justice. As Superman, he immediately comes face-to-face with a slew of classic villains who are eager to test his courage and resoluteness. From the mind of Eisner Award-winning writer Grant Morrison, explore the New 52 origins of Superman and his early days as the one true savior of Metropolis! Superman by Grant Morrison Book One collects Action Comics #1-11.

Not much time has passed since the Zoo-per Heroes successfully escaped the zoo and cranky zookeeper Cass. But they know the clock is ticking on their freedom…and Supergirl is counting on their help to track down the rest of the Justice League’s enchanted laundry! Krypto has a plan to follow the scent of magic down into the stinky underbelly of Metropolis—where every animal for miles knows the best food can be found! And who knows what secrets and mysteries lurk in the dark as well?

Whistleblowers against a giant corporation are dropping dead in Gotham. While no evidence of foul play has been found, something doesn’t feel right to the city’s Dark Knight. Luckily, Black Canary and Gotham’s newest resident, Green Arrow, are here to help. But the investigation takes a detour when a mysterious teenage girl stumbles into their path. Even more concerning are the grave and terrifying implications about the girl’s connections to Bruce, Dinah, and Oliver’s shared history.

The city’s new superhighway was meant to be its lifeline but has instead become a hotbed of strange and violent incidents. Nightwing’s investigation into this haunted road drives him toward a tragedy from which he may never recover—and sends him looking for answers in Blüdhaven’s tragic past. While restlessly hunting for clues in local ghost stories, a deadly standoff besieges Blüdhaven Bridge, and Dick Grayson might not be in the best state of mind to tackle it. Luckily, the World’s Greatest Detective has come calling…And just as the mystery cannot possibly get complicated enough, a certain Titan redhead also makes an appearance to seek some long overdue closure. Superstar artist Denys Cowan joins writer Dan Watters for a supernatural noir tale of urban folklore in a city where the unavenged dead will stay silent no longer.

Poison Ivy’s whirlwind ascension to mayor of Gotham City has granted her legitimate power, which she promised to use to improve Gotham’s environment, but at what cost to her constituents? Knowing Ivy, it’s going to be pretty bloody. It turns out Pamela’s newfound role is rife with people looking for compromises, payoffs, and illicit partnerships—none of which she’s willing to make. Doing things the legal way just isn’t going to cut it. But the more Pam does, the more her hands-on approach spirals out of control. Pretty soon, she finds herself in hot water with the Parliament of Trees, the Grey, the people of Gotham City, and even her enforcers, the Order of the Green Knight.

Superboy has come to Midvale with a mission: The bottled city of Kandor is at war, and Kara Zor-El must abandon the comfort of the suburbs to save the last survivors of Krypton. The Kandorian youth are in revolt after learning the Science Council has been keeping a shocking secret from them. Unfortunately for our hero, their leader, Black Flame, has Lesla-Lar and her Super-Substance on her side. But the council has its own experiment ready to help Supergirl save their city: a trio of Boy Thunder clones who call themselves Team Thunder! Can Supergirl make peace between the two warring factions before the city destroys itself?

Following the events of DC K.O., Jon Kent comes face-to-face with his first ever archnemesis…the evil Master Txyz! This devilish fourth dimensional imp is out for blood…but not even the master himself could have predicted the return of…young Jon Kent?! Jon must adopt the new identity of Tomorrow Man and forge a new destiny for both himself and his time-lost counterpart! The Kryptonite asteroid plaguing planet Earth for months comes to a horrifying crescendo that only the Dark Knight himself can help avert! But can Batman get to the heart of the problem before El Caldero descends into all-out war? The stage is set and the pieces are falling into place for a new Kingdom to rise and a devastating new threat to unite the reign of the Superboys! Collects Superman Unlimited #11-15.

Experience the complete works of Neal Adams on Batman from 1970 to 1996 in the beautiful oversize Absolute format, featuring his legendary stories from The Brave and the Bold #93; Detective Comics #404, #407, #408, #410; Batman #232, #234, #237, #243, #244, #245, #251, #255; Power Records PR-27; and Power Records PR-30, including “The Joker’s Five-Way Revenge!,” “The Demon Lives Again!,” and more! Featuring a brand-new foreword by Walter Simonson, an extensive cover gallery of Adams’s works across the years, and an original art gallery!

After helping save the world from yet another world-ending event, the Titans have earned some much- deserved rest. Back in Titans Tower, they’re glad to be reunited again…but it almost feels too good to be true. Who are the real Titans—and who are the imposters? What about these heroes claiming to be the New Titans? And once the dust settles, what surprises are in store for this new roster of young heroes? Tate Brombal and Sami Basri kick off a brand-new era for the next generation of superheroes!

Rex Mason is no stranger to adventure. As host of the hit reality show Treasure Quest, Rex has unearthed mysteries and stared down death, all in the name of ratings—and to prove his love for the beautiful Sapphire Stagg. But Rex finds himself double-crossed and left for dead in a lost pyramid where he was unearthing the powerful and mysterious Orb of Ra.

One of Superman’s oldest and deadliest foes, Brainiac, returns to invade Earth with his ultimate weapon, Warworld, a planet-sized satellite built for destruction. With the Justice League disbanded, it is up to the Man of Steel to lead a diverse team of heroes—made up of Wonder Woman, the Flash, Deathstroke, Mister Miracle, and many more—to combat this cosmic threat. But Brainiac has his own allies, who include an army of alien beings, the psionic-powered Maxima, and the Maid of Might herself, Supergirl!