STRIKE THE BLOOD GN #5
(W) Gakuto Mikumo (A) Manyako (CA) TATE
Ordinary takes on a whole new meaning on an island city jam-packed with supernatural individuals! Asagi, Yukina, and Nagisa have been captured by the Black Death Emperor faction. Kojou and Sayaka go after them, breaking into the island they suspect of being the terrorists' base. But an ancient terror awaits them - the Nalakuvera. A new beast vassal stirs within the Fourth Primogenitor, but will Kojou's power be enough to save his friends?
DIRECTORS CUT
(W) Rob Williams (A) Jim Lee (CA) Jim Lee
Superstar artists Jim Lee and Jason Fabok join writer Rob Williams to bring you a new vision of the Suicide Squad in this new pencils-only DIRECTOR'S CUT special! As "The Black Vault" begins, a mysterious cosmic item falls out of the heavens and into enemy hands, and America has only one option: Task Force X, Amanda Waller's strike team of incarcerated super-criminals. A one-stop-shop for plausibly deniable espionage and ultra-violence, this "Suicide Squad" only handles missions they're not expected to survive.
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(W) Rob Williams (A) Jim Lee (CA) Jim Lee
"THE BLACK VAULT" part eight! Harley Quinn goes sane! The prisoners and staff of Belle Reve Penitentiary have succumbed to the devastating effects of General Zod's Black Vault, rendering them all insane. But it has the opposite effect on Harley, who must fight her way through a crazed Suicide Squad-with the help of the Enchantress-to stop Zod from waking and conquering the world. No pressure, right? And in a bonus backup story written by Rob Williams with art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Francesco Mattina, learn how super-villains are conscripted into the Suicide Squad! The unlucky Killer Frost is about to find out when she arrives for her first day at Belle Reve. Her story continues from this month's single issue of SUICIDE SQUAD directly into JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD #1!
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(W) Rob Williams (A) Jim Lee (CA) Lee Bermejo
"THE BLACK VAULT" part eight! Harley Quinn goes sane! The prisoners and staff of Belle Reve Penitentiary have succumbed to the devastating effects of General Zod's Black Vault, rendering them all insane. But it has the opposite effect on Harley, who must fight her way through a crazed Suicide Squad-with the help of the Enchantress-to stop Zod from waking and conquering the world. No pressure, right? And in a bonus backup story, learn how super-villains are conscripted into the Suicide Squad! The unlucky Killer Frost is about to find out when she arrives for her first day at Belle Reve. Her story continues from this month's single issue of SUICIDE SQUAD directly into JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD #1!
EL DIABLO & AMANDA WALLER
(W) Jai Nitz (A) Cliff Richards (CA) Mike Huddleston
El Diablo, Azucar and Xolotl fight a Suicide Squad reloaded! It's a bad-guy battle that only gets more complicated when the heroes arrive! El Diablo and his friends barely escape only to be trapped by Deadshot! And, in a tale starring Amanda Waller, the Wall is back in her role as deprogrammer and tasked with cracking a catatonic agent who has vital intel on the Squad's current mission. The clock is ticking when Amanda finds herself exposed to a toxin that may take her, and the whole team, down the rabbit hole.
TRIAL BY FIRE NEW ED
(W) John Ostrander (A) Luke McDonnell (CA) Luke McDonnell
In these stories from SUICIDE SQUAD #1-8 and SECRET ORIGINS #14, the team must take down the evil Jihad before it can attack the U.S. Then, the Squad is sent into Russia to extract a famous dissident-but can they get out alive?
SUPER F*CKERS FOREVER #5 (OF 5)
(W) James Kochalka (A) James Kochalka (CA) James Kochalka
"The Sucker Punch" concludes James Kochalka's first SF miniseries... but wait, there's more! A Christmas bonus in the form of a bonus 16-page holiday special, "The Superf*ckers Save X-Mas!" All that and back-up tales by Becca Tobin and Tom Eccles, too! • Back-up stories by acclaimed indie creators in ever issue. In this issue: Becca Tobin and Tom Eccles! • Variant covers by acclaimed indie creators on every issue! On this issue: Josh Bayer! • Extra-length final issue also features a bonus tale, "The Superf*ckers Save X-Mas!"
SUPER F*CKERS FOREVER #5 (OF 5)
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(W) James Kochalka (A) James Kochalka (CA) Josh Bayer
"The Sucker Punch" concludes James Kochalka's first SF miniseries... but wait, there's more! A Christmas bonus in the form of a bonus 16-page holiday special, "The Superf*ckers Save X-Mas!" All that and back-up tales by Becca Tobin and Tom Eccles, too! • Back-up stories by acclaimed indie creators in ever issue. In this issue: Becca Tobin and Tom Eccles! • Variant covers by acclaimed indie creators on every issue! On this issue: Josh Bayer! • Extra-length final issue also features a bonus tale, "The Superf*ckers Save X-Mas!"
(W) Art Baltazar (A) Art Baltazar (CA) Art Baltazar
Superman has been defeated by Lex Luthor-or so the evil mastermind thinks! Trapped in a Kryptonite fortress under the sea, our hero is fading fast-but he can't be defeated when his friends have his back! And while he is recovering, a new Kryptonian arrives on the scene! Plus, something weird has come to Central City. The Flash might provide some answers...if you can keep up!
(W) Steve Orlando (A) Brian Ching (CA) Brian Ching
"REIGN OF THE CYBORG SUPERMEN" part four! Supergirl struggles to escape the perverse reincarnation of Argo City as her father, the Cyborg Superman, attacks National City and her new home with the DEO! To face her ultimate test as a hero, Kara must let go of her past and embrace the future.
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(W) Steve Orlando (A) Brian Ching (CA) Bengal
"REIGN OF THE CYBORG SUPERMEN" part four! Supergirl struggles to escape the perverse reincarnation of Argo City as her father, the Cyborg Superman, attacks National City and her new home with the DEO! To face her ultimate test as a hero, Kara must let go of her past and embrace the future.
(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Joëlle Jones (CA) Joëlle Jones
Flying and crushing coal into diamonds may come easy, but try popping a Kryptonian zit! Caldecott Honor-winning and Eisner Award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer) teams with Eisner Award-nominated artist Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer) for a coming-of-age tale like you've never seen before. But while growing pains shake up Kara's world, a deadly earthquake rocks the small town of Midvale beneath her feet! The Girl of Steel has a choice: let her world die, or overcome her adolescent insecurities and be super!
(W) Landry Quinn Walker (A) Eric Jones (CA) Erik Jones
Supergirl's cosmic adventure is back in print! Supergirl meets Belinda Zee, a new junior high adversary, in this all-ages title collecting the six-issue miniseries. And that's just the start of the fun that includes super-powered pets and cosmic adventure!
(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Doug Mahnke
"SINISTER PURPOSE" part one! Frankenstein has come to Hamilton County, home of Superman, and Hell has come with him. It's Man of Steel vs. the Monster to save the life of someone in the town with a horrifying secret.
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(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Andrew Robinson
"SINISTER PURPOSE" part one! Frankenstein has come to Hamilton County, home of Superman, and Hell has come with him. It's Man of Steel vs. the Monster to save the life of someone in the town with a horrifying secret.
(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Doug Mahnke
"SINISTER PURPOSE" part two ! Here comes the Bride and her four arms are loaded with weapons. And on what side of those guns is Lois Lane going to be? The mystery of one of the citizens of Hamilton will be exposed with monstrous consequences for all.
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(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Andrew Robinson
"SINISTER PURPOSE" part two ! Here comes the Bride and her four arms are loaded with weapons. And on what side of those guns is Lois Lane going to be? The mystery of one of the citizens of Hamilton will be exposed with monstrous consequences for all.
(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Michael Turner (CA) Michael Turner
The art of comics legend Michael Turner is seen for the first time in it's original form in the new SUPERMAN/BATMAN: MICHAEL TURNER GALLERY EDITION. This spectacular new book collects the "Supergirl" epic from SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8-13. Rounding out the book are numerous covers from IDENTITY CRISIS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, THE FLASH and other DC Comics titles that helped establish Michael as an artistic force to be reckoned with. Graphitti Designs' Gallery Editions replicate the look, feel and attitude of the artwork. Every page is reproduced at original size on heavy paper stock to provide the fan and collector with museum quality reproductions obtainable nowhere else. This stunning Gallery Edition collects Michael Turner's work for DC Comics, reproduced directly from his uninked pencil art that was then enhanced and colored by the talented Peter Steigerwald. This format showcases Michael's art with all the subtleties and details that have never been captured in this fashion until now.
(W) Bob Haney (A) Curt Swan (CA) Nick Cardy
The complete saga of the Super Sons is back in a new edition starring the sons of Batman and Superman! Features stories from the pages of WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #215-216, 221-222, 224, 228, 230, 231, 233, 238, 242, 263 and ELSEWORLDS 80-PAGE GIANT #1!
SON OF SUPERMAN (REBIRTH)
(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Doug Mahnke
After the stunning events of DC REBIRTH, the world is left without Superman! Luckily, there is another Man of Steel to fill his shoes: the pre-Flashpoint Kal-El! However, can this new Superman protect the world while raising a super-son with his wife, Lois Lane? And should they help their boy use his new and rapidly increasing abilities, or hide them from the world? Don't miss these stories from SUPERMAN: REBIRTH #1 and SUPERMAN #1-6!
(W) Phil Jimenez (A) Phil Jimenez (CA) Phil Jimenez
"WHO IS SUPERWOMAN?" part five! With her powers killing her every time she uses them, Superwoman must work with Steel to mount a last-ditch counterattack as Ultra Woman lays siege to Metropolis! Will Lana Lang be the second Superwoman to die protecting the City of Tomorrow?
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(W) Phil Jimenez (A) Phil Jimenez (CA) Ben Oliver
"WHO IS SUPERWOMAN?" part five! With her powers killing her every time she uses them, Superwoman must work with Steel to mount a last-ditch counterattack as Ultra Woman lays siege to Metropolis! Will Lana Lang be the second Superwoman to die protecting the City of Tomorrow?
SURGEON X #4
(W) Sara Kenney (A) John Watkiss (CA) John Watkiss
"BLOOD, SWEAT, AND FEARS," Part Four After a flesh-eating disease rampages through a university dorm, Rosa's medical decisions are tested. Meanwhile, more secrets about her mother's past are revealed, and a strange old scientist who may be the link to the mysterious Hippocrates could be the key to it all.
SWEETNESS #6
(W) Miss Lasko-Gross (A) Kevin Colden (CA) Kevin Colden
Nelly and Scout approach their final big score, delivering "The Sweetness" to their buyer at the Smugglers Hub. Unfortunately the ladies are unaware they've been double crossed by their employer.
TALES FROM THE CRYPT #2
(W) Danica Davidson (A) Jolyon Yates
When Gabby, a young, overweight, female High School student's photo is taken in the locker room by Staci, the mean, blonde beauty queen, and posted online, it doesn't take long for that cruel pic to go viral. The pic is blown-up to poster size and plastered all over the walls of the High School, further humiliating Gabby. She tries to follow the rules and have Staci punished by reporting her to Ms. Jones, the school's counselor, but Staci is too smart, and knows how to beat the system. Or does she? This is Tales from the Crypt, after all, and poetic retribution is the name of the game! And half the fun is seeing exactly how they get their gruesome revenge!