DC Solicitations – October 2019
Is it time for a Fourth World double dip? Or triple dip? Absolute Fourth World By Jack Kirby might be the ultimate version of this material.
I recommend Wonder Twins Vol. 1 Activate! TP. That’s a fun mini that earned another six issues after the reception of the initial arc.
Here’s what’s coming from DC…
Hardcovers
ABSOLUTE FOURTH WORLD BY JACK KIRBY VOL. 1 HC
written by JACK KIRBY
art by JACK KIRBY, VINCE COLLETTA and MIKE ROYER
new cover by RIAN HUGHES
For the first time, DC collects Jack Kirby’s legendary run of the Fourth World titles in oversized Absolute editions! These comics spanned galaxies, from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung twin worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, as cosmic-powered heroes and villains struggled for supremacy, and the world-conquering Darkseid adventured across Earth for the deadly Anti-Life Equation. Collects SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #133-145, FOREVER PEOPLE #1-6, NEW GODS #1-6, MISTER MIRACLE #1-6, plus extra features.
ON SALE 05.13.20
$150.00 US | 8.25” x 12.5” | 816 PAGES
DC’S YEAR OF THE VILLAIN OMNIBUS HC
story and art by various
cover by GREG CAPULLO
The complete collection of DC’s “Year of the Villain” event is here! Following the events of JUSTICE LEAGUE, Lex Luthor takes a major step forward, assembling his Legion of Doom for the final push to replace Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the League as the rightful leaders of not only mankind, but the universe itself! From New York Times best-selling author Scott Snyder (DARK NIGHTS: METAL) and some of the best artists anywhere, including Alex Maleev, Francis Manapul, Jim Cheung, Greg Capullo and more! This title collects ACTION COMICS #1017, AQUAMAN #54, BATGIRL #41, BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #7, BATMAN #82, BATMAN/SUPERMAN #4, BLACK ADAM: YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1, CATWOMAN #17, DC’S YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1, DEATHSTROKE #49, DETECTIVE COMICS #1015, THE FLASH #82, HARLEY QUINN #67, HAWKMAN #18, THE JOKER: YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE #35, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #17, JUSTICE LEAGUE ODYSSEY #15, LEX LUTHOR: YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1, NIGHTWING #66, RED HOOD: OUTLAW #40, RIDDLER: YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1, SUPERGIRL #36, SUPERMAN #17, TEEN TITANS #36, THE TERRIFICS #22, WONDER WOMAN #82 and more!
ON SALE 03.25.20
$99.99 US | 864 PAGES
FC | 7.0625” x 10.875”
HELLBLAZER BY GARTH ENNIS OMNIBUS HC
written by GARTH ENNIS
art by STEVE DILLON, WILL SIMPSON, DAVID LLOYD and others
cover by GLENN FABRY
Before PREACHER, Garth Ennis became a sensation with his acclaimed tales from HELLBLAZER—collected here in omnibus format! In these tales, John Constantine contracts cancer and makes a deal with the devil to save himself. Plus, Constantine encounters the king of vampires, fights fascists and takes a trip to the US—alongside the ghost of JFK. Collects HELLBLAZER #41-50, #52-83, #129-133, HELLBLAZER SPECIAL #1 and HEARTLAND #1.
ON SALE 04.15.20
$150.00 US | 1,360 PAGES | FC
ROBIN: THE BRONZE AGE OMNIBUS HC
stories and art by various
new cover by MIKE GRELL
The 1970s stories of Batman’s sidekick Robin, now college age, are collected for the very first time! In these stories, Robin has moved out from the shadow of Batman to attend college, where he continues to battle crime. Collecting dozens of stories in which Robin deals with bullying, motorcycle gangs, campus protests and much more. Collects BATMAN #192, #202, #213, #227, #229-231, #234-236, #239, #240-242, #244, #245, #248-250, #252, #254, #259, #333, #337-339 and #341-343; DETECTIVE COMICS #390-391, #394, #395, #398-403, #445, #447, #450, #451 and #481-495; BATMAN FAMILY #1, #3-9 and #11-20; WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #200 and DC COMICS PRESENTS #31 and #58.
ON SALE 04.22.20
$125.00 US | 912 PAGES
BATMAN: THE 1989 MOVIE ADAPTATION DELUXE EDITION HC
written by DENNIS O’NEIL
art and cover by JERRY ORDWAY
In time for the 30th anniversary of the blockbuster movie Batman, DC reprints the official comics adaptation in hardcover for the first time. Written by Dennis O’Neil, the dean of Batman writers, with lush artwork by Jerry Ordway, this story faithfully brings to comics the story from the Academy Award-winning 1989 movie! Collects BATMAN: MOVIE SPECIAL #1, plus high-quality scans of each page of original art presented in black and white to accompany the final colored pages.
ON SALE 11.20.19
$19.99 US | 7.0625” x 10.875” | 144 PAGES
THE BOOKS OF MAGIC 30TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION HC NEW EDITION
written by NEIL GAIMAN
art by JOHN BOLTON, SCOTT HAMPTON, CHARLES VESS and PAUL JOHNSON
cover by SCOTT HAMPTON
The classic tale by Neil Gaiman that introduced Tim Hunter to the world is back in a new edition collecting the original four-issue miniseries plus special bonus material. Timothy Hunter could be the most powerful magician in the world, but does he really want to be? John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Mister E, and Doctor Occult attempt to aid Timothy in choosing his path, but by the time Timothy makes a choice, it may already have been made for him.
ON SALE 11.20.19
$29.99 US | 208 PAGES
DCEASED HC
written by TOM TAYLOR
art by TREVOR HAIRSINE and STEFANO GAUDIANO
cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA
What happens to the World’s Finest if the world ends? With death spreading across the planet, who will live and who will turn in this apocalyptic tale of heroism, sacrifice and annihilation? Fighting time, each other and all of humanity, Earth’s greatest heroes must rally together for what may very well be their last chance to save the world from the most terrible plague humanity has ever seen. The Anti-Life Equation has been released and is ravaging the world at the viral speed of social media. Once exposed, victims lose their minds, violently attacking all around them. The heroes of Earth are fighting a losing battle to save the world…and themselves! Collects DCEASED issues #1-6 and DCEASED: A GOOD DAY TO DIE #1.
ON SALE 11.20.19
$29.99 US | 232 PAGES
DC’S WANTED: THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS SUPER VILLAINS HC
stories and art by various
cover by NICK CARDY
Take a journey into the dark minds of DC’s most dangerous super-villains in these tales starring The Joker, the Mist, Captain Cold, Signalman, the Puppeteer, Clock King, Mr. Who and many more. Collects WANTED: THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS VILLAINS #1-9 from 1972, which reprinted stories from Action Comics #57 and 69; Batman #25, 84 and 112; World’s Finest Comics #6 and 111; The Flash #114 and 121; Adventure Comics #72 and 77; Green Lantern #1 and 33; Wonder Woman #36; Sensation Comics #66 and 71; More Fun Comics #65, 73 and 76; Flash Comics #86, 90 and 100; All-American Comics #61; Kid Eternity #15; and Doll Man Quarterly #15.
ON SALE 03.11.20
$39.99 US | 256 PAGES
THE FLASH: 80 YEARS OF THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE HC
stories and art by various
new cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Celebrate 80 Years of the Flash with DC, as we revisit classic comics stories from the 1940s and onward, featuring some of the Flash’s greatest allies and villains, and work from some of the greatest creators ever to grace the graphic-literature medium! This book collects such seminal moments as the first appearances of Jay Garrick (FLASH COMICS #1), Barry Allen (SHOWCASE #4) and Wally West (THE FLASH #110), the classic “Flash of Two Worlds” (THE FLASH #123) and the death of Iris West (THE FLASH #275) as well as many previously uncollected gems, including stories from THE FLASH #300 (1981), FLASH #54 (1991), FLASH COMICS #89 (1947) and many more. It also features new essays and commentary from comics stars Mark Waid, Roy Thomas, Francis Manapul and more, plus a new cover by Jim Lee!
ON SALE 11.06.19
$29.99 US | 384 PAGES
FLASH YEAR ONE HC
written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
art and cover by HOWARD PORTER
Go back to the very beginning of Barry Allen’s heroic journey in THE FLASH: YEAR ONE! Barry Allen feels helpless in his life in Central City. As a forensic scientist, he’s always catching criminals after they’ve committed their crimes. All that changes one fateful night when Barry is struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals. When he wakes from a coma, he realizes he can run at incredible speeds. Can Barry master these powers and be the hero his city needs…or will the powers burn through him? Collects THE FLASH #70-75.
ON SALE 11.13.19
$24.99 US | 152 PAGES
MAN AND SUPERMAN DELUXE EDITION HC
written by MARV WOLFMAN
art and new cover by CLAUDIO CASTELLINI
Before he became Superman, Clark Kent was living in a cockroach-infested apartment trying to find a job as a reporter in the big city of Metropolis. If he can’t get his life together as Clark Kent, how will he ever become Superman? This new hardcover presents the five-chapter one-shot written by Marv Wolfman with art by Claudio Castellini, plus bonus material include the complete script and an extensive behind-the-scenes section with commentary by Wolfman and Castellini that explores the ten-year journey into the making of this instant classic!
ON SALE 11.20.19
$19.99 US | 7.0625” x 10.875” FC | 184 PAGES
SUPERMAN VOL. 2: THE UNITY SAGA: HOUSE OF EL HC
written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
art by IVAN REIS, BRANDON PETERSON, JOE PRADO and JASON FABOK
cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
The epic secrets of Superman continue to unfold! A few months in space with his paternal grandfather, Jor-El, changed Jon Kent forever. With Jon now seeking help from his father, the Man of Steel must learn about the war his son and father fought together and set right the wrongs his father may have unleashed on other worlds. The Unity Saga continues, and truly unites the House of El—as Superman, Jor-El, Supergirl and Superboy face intergalactic attacks from Rogol Zaar, General Zod and an armada of alien warriors and assassins! Collects SUPERMAN issues #7-15.
ON SALE 11.20.19
$24.99 US | 240 PAGES
SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 2: LEVIATHAN RISING HC
written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
art by STEVE EPTING and YANICK PAQUETTE
cover by STEVE EPTING
The terror organization Leviathan has transformed from a Batman menace to a global DC Universe threat, and Clark Kent is hot on their trail. But even Superman may be in for more than he bargained for as Leviathan undergoes a hostile takeover by a new, mysterious player. Someone has outmaneuvered the current leader, Talia al Ghul, along with the leaders of Kobra, the DEO and even the queen of the spy game, Amanda Waller herself. All bets are off as the players make themselves known in the universe-changing Leviathan event! Collects ACTION COMICS #1007-1011 and material from SUPERMAN: LEVIATHAN RISING #1.
ON SALE 11.06.19
$29.99 US | 184 PAGES
SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE HC
written by FRANK MILLER
art and cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. and DANNY MIKI
From legendary team of writer Frank Miller and artist John Romita Jr. comes a groundbreaking, definitive treatment of Superman’s classic origin story. This story details new revelations that reframe the Man of Steel’s most famous milestones—from Kal-El’s frantic exile from Krypton, to Clark Kent’s childhood in Kansas, to his rise to become the most powerful and inspiring superhero of all time.
ON SALE 11.06.19
$29.99 US | 216 PAGES
APPROX. 8.5” x 10.875”
Trade Paperbacks
ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS VOL. 2: LITTLE MONSTERS TP
written by PETER J. TOMASI
art by CARLO BARBERI and SCOTT GODLEWSKI
cover by DAN MORA
Locked in an intergalactic juvenile detention facility, Superboy and Robin meet the youngest—and meanest—Green Lantern ever! Well, sort of a GL. Mostly a GL. Really more of a trainee, but don’t tell the bad guys, okay? Plus, Joker Jr. returns…the clown who may be the boys’ last, best hope to stop the Gang! Collects ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS #7-12.
ON SALE 11.20.19
$16.99 US | 144 PAGES
AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS VOL. 1 TP
written by KURT BUSIEK
art by JACKSON GUICE
cover by CARLOS PACHECO and JESUS MERINO
It’s “One Year Later” after the events of Infinite Crisis, and Aquaman has totally changed! The new Aquaman begins the hunt for his missing father and fights a savage duel against an Atlantean warrior over his alliance with the much-feared King Shark. Also, the fate of Atlantis is revealed as Aquaman encounters a band of Atlanteans led by Mera! Who is the new savior of the seven seas and what happened to the original Aquaman? Collects AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #40-49.
ON SALE 11.27.19
$39.99 US | 248 PAGES
THE BOOKS OF MAGIC TP NEW EDITION
written by NEIL GAIMAN
art by JOHN BOLTON, SCOTT HAMPTON, CHARLES VESS and PAUL JOHNSON
cover by JOHN BOLTON
The classic tale by Neil Gaiman that introduced Tim Hunter to the world is back in a new edition collecting the original four-issue miniseries. Timothy Hunter could be the most powerful magician in the world, but does he really want to be? John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Mister E, and Doctor Occult attempt to aid Timothy in choosing his path, but by the time Timothy makes a choice, it may already have been made for him.
ON SALE 11.20.19
$19.99 US | 200 PAGES
DC POSTER PORTFOLIO: YEAR OF THE VILLAIN TP
art by various
cover by ALEX MALEEV
The latest DC POSTER PORTFOLIO focuses on the evildoers of “Year of the Villain” as seen in this special event, with art by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Gabriel Dell’Otto, Frank Quitely, Alex Maleev and more!
Printed on heavy cardstock paper at a big 12 inches by 16 inches, the pages of the DC POSTER PORTFOLIOS are easily removed from the binding and are suitable for framing.
ON SALE 04.08.20
$24.99 US | 12” x 16” | 42 PAGES
DC HOLIDAY NIGHTMARES TP
written by TOM KING, MARK RUSSELL, STEVE ORLANDO, TOM TAYLOR, PAUL DINI, JEFF LOVENESS, PHIL HESTER, SAM HUMPHRIES, CECIL CASTELLUCCI and others
art by JASON FABOK, YASMINE PUTRI, BRAD WALKER, JERRY ORDWAY, PHIL HESTER, SCOTT KOLINS, JOHN TIMMS and others
cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
The holidays are just around the corner—and what better way to celebrate than with the heroes (and villains!) of the DC Universe! This new stocking stuffer collects DC’S NUCLEAR WINTER SPECIAL #1, HARLEY QUINN #55 and a story from SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL #1.
ON SALE 11.06.19
$16.99 US | 144 PAGES
THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN: THE WAKE TP
written by LOUISE SIMONSON
art by CAT STAGGS, JOEL OJEDA and others
cover by JERRY ORDWAY
First time in print! Revisit the story that rocked the world in this thriller that explores what happened before, during and after the battle with Doomsday that cost Superman his life! First, the Man of Steel must save an astronaut when a meteor crashes into a space shuttle, then stand between Major Lane and Metallo! Featuring additional chapters following the path of Jimmy Olsen in those fateful hours, plus the aftermath of the loss of a true hero. Collects the 2018 digital series THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN chapters #1-12.
ON SALE 11.20.19
$16.99 US | 136 PAGES
JUSTICE LEAGUE ODYSSEY VOL. 2: DEATH OF THE DARK TP
written by DAN ABNETT
art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO, WILL CONRAD, DANIEL SAMPERE and others
cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
A threat is rising in the Ghost Sector and the Odyssey team must decide—do they escape or do they face it? The fate of the entire Multiverse could hinge on their decision! Cyborg, Starfire, Azrael and Jessica Cruz learn to work as a team against some of the largest threats in the universe. Dark powers are gathering, and Darkseid is on their heels. The team must make difficult decisions as the lives of trillions hang in the balance! Collects issues #6-12.
ON SALE 11.20.19
$16.99 US | 176 PAGES
JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 4: THE SIXTH DIMENSION TP
written by SCOTT SNYDER, JORGE JIMENEZ and JAMES TYNION IV
art by JORGE JIMENEZ and FRANCIS MANAPUL
cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
The Justice League has the map to the Sixth Dimension in hand—and with it, they have the key to saving the Multiverse from utter destruction! Meanwhile, Superman is trapped on a world with no light and hundreds of dead Supermen! The Multiverse is teetering on the brink, and Lex Luthor’s Legion of Doom is poised for victory. The final form of Perpetua takes shape, and the DCU will never be the same again! Collects issues #19-28.
ON SALE 11.13.19
$24.99 US | 256 PAGES
LUTHOR TP
written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
art and cover by LEE BERMEJO
The superstar, critically acclaimed team behind BATMAN: DAMNED and JOKER deliver a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of Superman’s longtime foe, revealing why Luthor chooses to be the proverbial thorn in the Man of Steel’s side: to save humanity from an untrustworthy alien being. Celebrate the tenth anniversary of LUTHOR with this brand new DC Black Label edition.
ON SALE 11.06.19
$14.99 US | 144 PAGES
NIGHTWING: BURNBACK TP
written by DAN JURGENS, SCOTT LOBDELL and ZACK KAPLAN
art by TRAVIS MOORE, CHRIS MOONEYHAM and RONAN CLIQUET
cover by KYLE HOTZ
It’s time. Following his traumatic gunshot wound, Ric Grayson must come to terms with who he is and what kind of hero he wants to be…if he wants to be one at all. And while Ric is content to walk away from the mantle, one woman has been hiding in the shadows, waiting to solidify an identity of her own…an identity tied for all eternity to the Clown Price of Crime…enter The Joker’s Daughter! Plus, meet the new team looking to replace Ric—the Nightwings! Collects NIGHTWING #57-62.
ON SALE 11.06.19
$16.99 US | 144 PAGES
RED HOOD: OUTLAW VOL. 2: PRINCE OF GOTHAM TP
written by SCOTT LOBDELL
art by PETE WOODS and STEPHEN SEGOVIA
cover by CULLY HAMNER
The Red Hood becomes the Prince of Gotham, as he embarks on a hostile takeover of the Penguin’s Iceberg Lounge and Casino! But Jason Todd soon finds out that running Gotham City’s underworld is even more dangerous than it sounds—and things get even more complicated with the return of Essence, not to mention Penguin’s revenge plot. And as the “Year of the Villain” dawns, Lex Luthor approaches the Red Hood with the opportunity to train the next generation of super-villains! Collects RED HOOD: OUTLAW #32-36 and ANNUAL #3.
ON SALE 11.27.19
$16.99 US | 176 PAGES
SUPERMAN: CITY OF TOMORROW VOL. 1 TP
written by JEPH LOEB, JOE KELLY, MARK SCHULTZ, STUART IMMONEN and MARK MILLAR
art by ED McGUINNESS, MIKE McKONE, DOUG MAHNKE, STEVE EPTING, STUART IMMONEN, JACKSON GUICE and others
cover by ED McGUINNESS
A new millennium brings a new era for the Man of Steel, thanks to some of the biggest names in comics! The Son of Mongul debuts! Superman fights his Kryptonian ancestor! Etrigan poses as Santa Claus! Obsession returns—or is it “Mrs. Superman”? If that’s not enough, Metropolis gets a major upgrade thanks to Brainiac 13, looking to bring the city into the 64th century! Collects SUPERMAN #151-154, SUPERMAN: Y2K #1, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #95-98, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #573-576 and ACTION COMICS #760-763.
ON SALE 11.27.19
$39.99 US | 464 PAGES
SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 1: INVISIBLE MAFIA TP
written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
art by PATRICK GLEASON and YANICK PAQUETTE
cover by RYAN SOOK
A new power called the Red Cloud has taken over the city’s underworld, and it’s like nothing Superman has ever faced before. As he chases down the story, his mind is preoccupied by the absence of his wife Lois Lane and their son Jonathan—leaving the Man of Tomorrow vulnerable to the mysterious new villain of today! Even with all his power, can the Man of Steel stop what’s coming for his family and his city? Collects ACTION COMICS #1001-#1006—the perfect start to an all-new era of Superman!
ON SALE 11.06.19
$17.99 US | 160 PAGES
TEEN TITANS GO!: WEIRDER THINGS TP
written by DEREK FRIDOLFS, SHOLLY FISCH, AMANDA DEIBERT and others
art by DEREK FRIDOLFS, ERICH OWEN, SANDY JARRELL and others
cover by DARIO BRIZUELA
When Robin catches Starfire, Raven and Cyborg making paper airplanes, he warns them that they’re dangerously close to unlocking “The Deadliest Art”: origami. Then, the Titans are shunned by social media elites when a bad after-action photo reveals them as “Posers.” Can they finalize a successful stance in time to defeat their next great menace? Collects issues #31-36.
ON SALE 11.13.19
$12.99 US | 128 PAGES
YOUNG JUSTICE BOOK FOUR TP
written by PETER DAVID
art by TODD NAUCK and others
cover by TODD NAUCK and LARY STUCKER
Having survived the “Sins of Youth,” the old team is replaced by an all-new, all-different Young Justice! But what happened to the originals? Find out here and see Wonder Girl’s new look, as well as Robin’s surprising revelation to his teammates! Collects YOUNG JUSTICE #20-32.
ON SALE 11.27.19
$34.99 US | 320 PAGES
WONDER TWINS VOL. 1: ACTIVATE! TP
written by MARK RUSSELL
art and cover by STEPHEN BYRNE
Exiled from their home planet, alien heroes Zan and Jayna must navigate life as teens on Earth at South Metropolis High School, where they’re even bigger out-siders than the normal awkward young adult. Under the watchful eye of Superman, the brother and sister pull monitor duty at the Hall of Justice as interns, while also trying to overcome the pitfalls of Zan’s brash confidence and Jayna’s shy but streetwise personality. If you think you know the Wonder Twins, think again—this book takes the form of the unexpected! Collects WONDER TWINS #1-6.
ON SALE 11.13.19
$16.99 US | 160 PAGES
