(W) Geoff Johns. (A) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Kenneth Rocafort, Gene Ha, Jim Lee, Scott Williams. (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams. Get an exclusive look at what's happening at DC in 2012 - Featuring art by legendary illustrator Jim Lee and other top talents, DC Comics - The New 52 FCBD Edition will include a new story by New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns. There will also be preview material from DC Comics - The New 52 "Second Wave" titles, including Batman Incorporated, Dial H, Earth 2, G.I. Combat, The Ravagers and Worlds' Finest.
WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON;ART BY SIMONSON AND JIM LEE;COVER BY SIMONSON Orion returns to Apokolips ? only to find that no living being on that benighted planet can say no to him! Justeen decides she must act now! And what of New Genesis while Orion rules its rival world? Plus, a New Gods backup tale written by Simonson and illustrated by Jim Lee!
John Flint takes the initiative and goes after Pappas alone, but he hadn't counted on encountering Hawkman and Hawkwoman on the way in "Slaves and Other Prisoners." Continued next issue. Script by Michael Jan Friedman. Art & cover by Travis Charest & Scott Hanna.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI. Art by IVAN REIS, ARDIAN SYAF, JOE PRADO & VICENTE CIFUENTES. Cover by DAVID FINCH. Don't miss the hottest event in comics as BRIGHTEST DAY continues with the search for a new White Lantern. And Martian Manhunter returns to Mars as we discover the origin of the creature mysteriously stalking him. Plus, the evil within Firestorm now haunts Professor Stein! And Hawkman: betrayed!
"Our Mother's Name!" Guest-starring Wonder Woman. Story by Eric Luke. Art by Darryl Banks and Terry Austin. While Kyle is off on his quest in space, Jade has taken his place as the Green Lantern of Earth. On her first mission as GL Jade must team-up with Wonder Woman to defeat a threat from the past.
Nightwing and Robin take on Bracuda and Chulo in "Partners." Script by Doug Moench, art by Bob McLeod. Plus: Green Lantern in "The Color of Courage." Script by Brian Augustyn, pencils by J.H. Williams III, inks & colors by George Freeman; The Creeper in "A Cold Night in Hell." Plot & breakdowns by Keith Giffen, dialog by Alan Grant, art & colors by Ted McKeever. Cover by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer.
WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART BY STEVE EPTING AND NORM RAPMUND; COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA
The birth of a child heralds a savage new era in the history of Atlantis, and a thrilling new chapter in the story of its monarch.
Common Battleground - Written by Dan Jurgens. Art by Paul Ryan and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Michael Kaluta. Aquaman and the JLA discuss the situation, and the Atlantean armies are tricked into attacking Cerdia. In the confusion, Aquaman and Tempest search for the Cerdian queen, and find Ocean Master instead.
Part 3 of the 3-part 'Sword of the Kinslayer': Teen-aged Riva Silvercrown is pursued by her bewitched father, Lord Silvercrown, who must kill her to satisfy the demands of the evil being that now holds him within its power. Written by Adam Blaustein, with art by Ron Randall and Randy Elliott. Painted cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.
Donner and Blitzen come to the rescue when Payback faces an angry mob. Meanwhile, a new force is marshaled to stem the tide of the riot - Mechanic's animatronic army. Written by Matt S. Wayne, with art by John Paul Leon and Shawn Martinbrough. Cover by Kent Williams.
The return of Tech-9 has turned the Blood Syndicate into a devastating fighting machine. Written by Ivan Velez, Jr., with art by Chriscross and Rober Quijano. Cover by Kent Williams.
Blackest Night Tie-In - Written by James Robinson. Art by Fernando Dagnino and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Tony Harris. James Robinson revives his beloved STARMAN series for one more issue as a Black Lantern Starman haunts Opal City. Which Starman has returned and who can stop him from wreaking havoc on the city?
The surviving members of the Challengers have gone their separate ways, seeking to do whatever they can to regain some control over their out-of-control lives. Written by Jeph Loeb, with art by Tim Sale. Cover by Matt Wagner.
Is there life after the Challengers? It's doubtful, as the team splits up to pursue different goals. Written by Jeph Loeb, with art by Tim Sale. Cover by Kyle Baker. New Format.
Written by MARK SCHULTZ. Co-feature written by HARLAN ELLISON. Art by MORITAT. Co-feature art by KYLE BAKER. Cover by LADRÖNN. In this second gripping issue, Angel Smerti is a lady who gets what she wants - and she wants The Spirit dead! The Spirit's first encounter with the Golden Tree crime organization will show him that the threat extends far beyond Central City!
Written by Ivan Brandon. Art by Jose Luis and J.P. Mayer. Cover by Scott Hampton. In this all-new 6-issue miniseries, Nemesis awakens to find himself held captive by the World Peace Agency inside the walls of the mysterious Electric City. His fellow prisoners are all members of the superhuman intelligence community, and they're 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! 32 pages, full color.
Written by Ivan Brandon. Art by Cliff Richards & Prentis Rollins. Cover by Scott Hampton. The drugs are wearing off, and Nemesis can finally clear his head enough to make sense of life in Electric City as a 'guest' of the Global Peace Agency. So what could be worse than having to experience Electric City under the influence of tranquilizers and truth serums? How about living there with a clear understanding of what's really going to happen when they're done with you...
Written by Ivan Brandon. Art by Marco Rudy. Cover by Scott Hampton. As Nemesis prepares his plan to gain freedom from the Global Peace Agency, he's dealt one last fatal setback. He hasn't been able to trust anybody in Electric City, and now he's not even sure if he can trust himself. Is he doomed to a life of torture and paranoia?
Written by Ivan Brandon. Art by Cliff Richards and Prentis Rollins. Cover by Scott Hampton. Nemesis and Chase finally steal a chance to escape from the clutches of the Global Peace Agency! But for every secret they uncover, an ugly truth awaits. It's freedom or death in Electric City as this miniseries comes to a shocking conclusion - sending ripples across the DC Universe.
Written by Walter Simonson. Art and cover by Howard Chaykin. Hawkgirl discovers some historic truths and ancient evils that are linked to her origins and the enemies she's been facing in St. Roch!
Written by Walter Simonson. Art and cover by Howard Chaykin. It's One Year Later...and Hawkgirl is out to make a name for herself in St. Roché! New villains and new threats, all brought to you by the team of writer Walter Simonson (Orion, ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCEROR) and artist Howard Chaykin (American Flagg, CITY OF TOMORROW)!
Written by Walter Simonson. Art and cover by Howard Chaykin. Life isn't the same for Hawkgirl now that Hawkman isn't around. Strange things keep happening in her civilian life ? is it all just part of a dream, or has she awakened an ancient horror deep beneath the walls of the St. Roch museum?
