Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Trail of the Ring! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Aquagirl, Aquababy, Mera (flashback), Vulko, Harkran, and Zancol, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo
Aquaman continues his quest to find the missing Mera. Letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. House ad for Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #86 (October 1968), written as a wedding invitation, art by Neal Adams. House ad for non-specific next issue of House of Mystery.
36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
First Contact: Part 1 of 4 - (W) Greg Pak. (A/CA) Jae Lee.
The Worlds' Finest teams of two worlds meet at last in chapter 1 of 'First Contact'! With Power Girl's abilities on the fritz, see what happens when her long-lost cousin Superman approaches her! And a major threat returns in a way you won't believe!
First Contact: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Greg Pak. Art and cover by Jae Lee.
Batman, Superman, Huntress and Power Girl battle a massive new threat to the DC Universe! As Kaizan Gamorra unleashes the means to take down Superman, an unbelievable discovery is made that will have major repercussions in 2014!
32 pages, full color.
Written by Marv Wolfman Art and cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella
After facing Trigon you'd think Raven could face any threat, but nothing has prepared her for high school cliques and bowling! Plus: The power of the Medusa mask begins causing even deadlier teenage angst.
2 of 5 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.
Written by Marv Wolfman Art and cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella
Raven's high school life is further explored as more tragedy hits the school grounds, and the power of the Medusa mask grows, but who is behind the emotion casting façade?
3 of 5 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.
The Star Hunters Written by David Michelinie. Pencils by Don Newton. Inks by Bob Layton. Featuring "Part 1: The Farewell Alternative", "Part 2: Beyond the Solar Rim", and the article "The Story behind the Story" by Paul Levitz. Cover by Don Newton & Bob Layton.
Cover price $0.60.
Elseworlds. A beautiful Prestige one-shot introduces the finest team of a world you never imagined!
In an Elseworld where Supergirl was raised by Wonder Woman and the Justice Society, and Batgirl is a vigilante who keeps Gotham City safe from villainy and super-beings, there could never be two more different super-heroines. But when the love of Supergirl's life--her benefactor, Lex Luthor--is kidnapped by the Joker--a bulked-up loser obsessed with Batgirl--the champions of Gotham and Metropolis form a reluctant partnership...and discover the horrifying secret of the Girl of Steel's origin.
Written by Barbara Kesel and Tom Simmons. Art and cover by Matt Haley and Tom Simmons.
FC, 64 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.
WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, EDMOND HAMILTON, JOHN BROOME AND BOB HANEY; ART BY JOE KUBERT, CURT SWAN, GEORGE KLEIN, CARMINE INFANTINO, JOE GIELLA, GIL KANE, MURPHY ANDERSON, LEE ELIAS; COVER BY VARIOUS, REFINISHED BY JERRY ORDWAY
The third collection of Secret Origins features Hawkman (from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #34); the Jimmy Olsen/Robin team (WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #141); Kid Flash (FLASH #112); Green Lantern's oath (GREEN LANTERN [first series] #10); Eclipso (HOUSE OF SECRETS #61); and a Blackhawk text feature from BLACKHAWK #261! 80-Page Giant Format. For more information, see the feature article.
SC, 7X10, 80PG, FC $6.95 Cover price $6.95.
Written by Ram V. Art by Mike Perkins. Cover by Mike Perkins and June Chung.
Humanity strikes back! The shadow of Swamp Thing Supreme stretches across the globe as it has for centuries. The world is at peace, until a rebellious faction of humanity ignites their terrible plan, fueled by Woodrue Wilsons appetite for power. But Swamp Thing, too, harbors a secret—one he must reveal in order to restore peace to the planet once again. But it will cost him everything he has.
32 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $3.99.
WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY EISNER.
Reprinting the 1944 Quality comic that collected six stories of Will Eisner's most famous creation: The Spirit. This was the first time the character appeared in a full-length, non-weekly comic and makes a great introduction to the character for new readers.
FC, 64 PG. Cover price $2.95.
WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, BILL FINGER, JOHN BROOME, AND VARIOUS; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY, GIL KANE, SHELDON MOLDOFF, CARMINE INFANTINO, MURPHY ANDERSON, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ANDERSON
A classic Silver Age Giant is reprinted in an affordable edition, collecting historic stories of Superman, the Flash, and the JLA! Reprinting the 1965 classic titled 80 PAGE GIANT MAGAZINE #8, MORE SECRET ORIGINS collects archetypal stories of the JLA (from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #9), Robin (from BATMAN #129), the Flash (from THE FLASH #128), and the Atom (from SHOWCASE #34), and tales of Superman and Aquaman that include their pint-sized beginnings as Superbaby (from SUPERMAN #146) and Aquababy (from ADVENTURE COMICS #260). For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.
FC, 80 PG." Cover price $4.95.
"The Forty Hour Wonder" is written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Continued from last issue. Plus: 8-page Dial H For Hero story "Web of Nightmare," where Nick is captured by the Master, who has deduced he has a connection with the hero dials. Written by E. Nelson Bridwell and Bob Rozakis, with art by Howard Bender and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Nick; Golden Web (introduction); The Pod (introduction); Turnabout (introduction); Spheror (introduction); The Master; Raggedy Doll (introduction); Fuzz-Ball (introduction). Cover by Gil Kane.
Cover price $0.60.
Efforts are made to get Pa to run for City Council in "The Traps That Are My Mind." Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Joe Giella. Characters: Dyna-Mind; Pa Kent. Plus: 8-page Dial H For Hero story "Dream a Deadly Dream for Me," where Nick learns Chris and Vicki's secret. Written by E. Nelson Bridwell and Bob Rozakis, with art by Howard Bender and Joe Giella. Characters: Nick; The Master; Raggedy Doll; Fuzz-Ball; Golden Web; Pod; Intro: The Swarm; Power Pirate (introduction). Cover by Gil Kane.
Cover price $0.60.
Anniversary Issue. The Legion of Super-Heroes travel back to the 20th century in pursuit of Nylor Truggs, who stole the H-Dial and is now using it for his own nefarious purposes in Superboy's era in the 40-page "Dial 'V' for Villain!" Lex Luthor, Krypto appearances.
Script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Keith Giffen & Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Giffen & Dave Hunt. Letter to the editor from T.M. Maple. Cover by Giffen.
Cover price $1.25.
Written by Scott Bryan Wilson. Art by Juan Gedeon. Cover by Jorge Fornes.
Spanning the years between the hit TV show and today, Pennyworth tells the continuing adventures of Alfred Pennyworth as an MI6 counterintelligence agent—this time in Cold War-era Soviet Russia. When Alfred and his partner receive intelligence that nuclear weapons are being manufactured near the Arctic Circle, theyre off to infiltrate the remote military base to learn more. But things dont go exactly as planned, and the ramifications of this mission may be more far-reaching than anyone could have guessed, as our present-day butler gets dragged back into his past...
32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.
A desperate call to Africa brings the Ghost Who Walks back to America as the ugly spectre of racism stalks the town where the Phantom went to college and met the woman he loves. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue.
Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format.
Cover price $1.50.
"Gold Fever" Diana's African education continues as she accompanies the Phantom to the site of a new gold rush where greed and murder rule.
Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format.
Cover price $1.50.
(W) Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti. (A) Cat Staggs, Tom Derenick. (CA) Stéphane Roux
PHANTOM LADY's crusade to avenge her family's death lands her in the hands of her worst enemies. Her tiny teammate, DOLL MAN, is on the way to save her.
Cover price $2.99.
(W) Dan DiDio (A) Brent Anderson, Scott Hanna (CA) Brent Anderson
Learn what happened to The Phantom Stranger after the FREE COMIC BOOK DAY story, and how he is responsible for the creation of The Spectre! And what else has he done that may have sealed the fate of the entire DC Universe? Major players in The New 52 will be introduced in these pages!
Cover price $2.99.
Cover by Brent Anderson. (W) Dan DiDio. (A) Brent Anderson, Philip Tan.
An all-new series focusing on secrets of The New 52 you never imagined! The Phantom Stranger strikes a bargain with Lord Trigon that will have serious repercussions in the DC Universe! From afar, Pandora watches!
Cover price $2.99.
Cover by Brent Anderson. (W) Dan DiDio. (A) Brent Anderson, Philip Tan.
The Phantom Stranger comes face to face with PANDORA! Plus, meet the deadly sons of Trigon - and behold Dr. 13!
Cover price $2.99.
Cover by Brent Anderson (W) Dan DiDio (A) Brent Anderson, Philip Tan
The Stranger vs. Haunted Highwayman vs. Dr. 13! The Stranger's curse dictates that he must betray all those he encounters! Can he beat the odds this time? The future and past of The New 52 collide in this issue!
Cover price $2.99.
"The Haunting of Charlie Kweskill!" Written by Steve Gerber, with art by Gene Colan and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Gene Colan and Dick Giordano.
Enter the world of Krypton's twilight dimension! A humane method of criminal confinement...or a dimension without hope? Characters: Jor-El; Lara; Gra-Mo; Jax-Ur; Va-Kox; Dr. Xadu; Faora Hu-Ul; General Zod; Az-Rel; Nadira; Kru-El; Quex-Ul [Charlie Kweskill] (all in Charlie Kweskill's dream and in the Phantom Zone); Mon-El; Jimmy Olsen; Superman [Clark Kent]; Lana Lang; Perry White.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
