Laid Back Comics: Green Lantern #20

Turn back the clock nine years ago, you walk into a comic shop and see an issue with a pretty simple title, Green Lantern: Rebirth.  A story that brings Hal Jordan back to life and takes center stage again for the Green Lantern mythos, the writer of this Book Geoff Johns has taken his first steps to revamping not only the character of Hal Jordan but everything we knew about Green Lantern. Now with the latest issue out, it comes to a close an end, not with a whimper but a bang.

John pulls few punches as this issue not only wraps up his run on the series but also on the Story-line “Wrath of the First Lantern”,  a long story arc that brought all of the Lantern books facing off with a reality changing villain. It showed some highs and lows as the story progressed but ended hitting every beat a conclusion like this should. This brought in a lot of the elements that Johns has added over the years, the different Crops adding on, Nekkron of Blackest Night appearing as well as the entity Parallax which was the first item Johns added to the Green Lantern books which is safe to say a perfect note to end on.

The issue in of itself wasn't a perfect issue sadly; the story did seem to move at a break neck pace with one event happening right after the other leaving some holes that really needed to be filled. Some could say that mirrors the last few stories of Green Lantern and if you title your head it works in a almost madding way. In a way that your mind trying to point out some of the flaws but once you finish the book you can’t help feel like you have enjoy yourself in some way. It also goes on to say that this isn't really an end, characters are set to go on different ventures throughout the galaxy. This is only a chapter in the stories of them and it left with more excitement to see where they might lead. 

The one small down sided to it though may be that while certain items were removed from the book, some things were added back in which feel like trying to re-shift the book backwards instead of forwards. While I feel this time was something that was the right thing to do, it does seem to retread ground we have seen once before and limits possible futures.

The Art Team on this was just amazing, and I do mean TEAM, yes Doug Manke has been the main penciller here, he is added by Christian Alamy, Keith Champagne, Mac Deering, Mark Irwun, Wade Von Grawbader, Tom Nguyen, Not to metion Patrick Gleason, Cully Hamner, Arron Kuder, Jerry Ordway, and Ivan Reis. On I am not done yet as there was also Ethan Van Sciver, Alec Sinclair, And Tony Avina.

Not done just yet as we continue with the Colorist Alex Sinclair and Tony Avina, and last by very not the least Dave Sharpe as the letter for the issue. It might seem like a long way to pad out a review to add every single name that seemed to work on the book, but they all deserved it and deserve to be mentioned and not passed over as, the artist and left at that. If I could add applause to a column I would.

In the end this was a enjoyable end to a long running work Geoff Johns has been working on, going out with a bang has never been so appropriate here. Here is hoping for the same for those talented people coming on the books now.

OVERALL: 9.0 out of 10

Bryan "BAC" Clendening Writes for Broken Infinite, follow him on Twitter @BAClend

Comic News: Pandora Hits the stage From Fawkes & DC

   During this year's Emerald City Comic Con, DC Comics announced another new title coming this June called Trinity of Sin: Pandora. Since first appearing in Flashpoint #5 back in 2011, Pandora has been staying in the shadows ... even though she was a key element that changed the DCU into the New 52. After she appeared in the New 52 # 1s and recently decided to visit Phantom Stranger, she is getting a new solo series. The new series will be written by Ray Fawkes with art by Daniel Sampere, who recently worked together in the 2 fill in issues for Batgirl.

   Fawkes sat down with CBR saying this about Pandora as a character:

she's spent thousands of years crossing the globe, over and over again, hearing her name cursed for all the evils of the world. She carries this unfathomable guilt and this searing anger with her -- guilt because she may very well be responsible for all this suffering, and anger because she thinks she never had a chance to avoid unleashing it. She has reason to believe the game was fixed. So she's had all the time in the world to crawl through every kind of shame and pain and remorse you can imagine, and she's come out on the other side of it with a strong, pure sense of purpose. Is that going to lead to more trouble? Yeah, of course it is. But trouble for whom?



   Trinity of Sin: Pandora promises to go through anyone and everyone in the DC Universe. The first issue by Ray Fawkes & Daniel Sampere will hit stands this June.

Comics News: Johns & All Creative Teams Leave, New Creative Teams Named

  After 9 years, Geoff Johns who revitalized and popularized the Green Lantern franchise is bidding a fond farewell. After so many adventures with Hal, Guy, Kyle, John and Simon, Johns will leave a legacy behind that may well last for the next century to come. With that said, Johns isn't the only person leaving GL. All the current creative teams on the Green Lantern books are leaving. Yep. Doug Manhke, gone. Tony Bedard? Says Adios. Peter Tomasi, he's outta here. But Johns' leaving is one full of pride.

  He commented on the Source that is final issue, Green Lantern # 20
:    "The bizarre return of Hal Jordan, the final fate of Sinestro, the revelation of the First Lantern and an ending that I hope pays off everything we’ve ever done and ever created with Green Lantern."

 With that said, the brand new creative teams on the Green Lantern books have been announced and certainly some big ones.

   First up. The torch bearer for the Green Lantern main title will be none other than Robert Venditti (who writes X-O Manowar for Valiant & Demon Knights) alongside former Marvel artist Billy Tan. Yes. Long time Marvel artist is now doing a flagship DC Title. It seems that Venditti backed out of writing Constantine in favor of writing Green Lantern and to continue his run on the cult favorite title, Demon Knights.

  Meanwhile,Tony Bedard says a fond farewell to Kyle Rayner. Green Lantern: New Guardians will now be handled by writer Justin Jordon (who writes Valiant's Shadowman, taking over Superboy as well) with former Marvel (Dark Avengers) artist Brad Walker.  And Kyle as the White Lantern ... seemingly sticking around for a while.


Taking over in Green Lantern Corps is former I, Vampire scribe Joshua Hale Fialkov and former Demon Knights artist Bernard Chiang. Meanwhile, Fialkov will also take over writing Red Lanterns alongside artist Alessandro Vitti.

  Finally, the GL titles get a new addition to its ranks.The greedy Larfleeze gets his own title to be written by comic veteran Keith Giffen with art by artist Scott Kollins.

  With that, the only person with any extensive experience with the Green Lantern is Giffen; which makes these creative teams all the more interesting.

   Check out Green Lantern # 20 coming in May while the new creative teams take over as of June.
 

 

Laid Back Comics: Aquaman #16

The latest issue of Aquaman is the semi-finale to the ongoing story of “Throne of Atlantis” and actually gives us more than just hero vs. hero that had been the issue of Justice League before this one. Here the main plot and sub plots were divided up in a way that it didn't hinder the overall story at all.

The main section deals with Aquaman and Batman trying to escape their James Bond like death trap they were put into before, getting shot into the Mid-Atlantic trench.  Where the Trench creatures once sealed up had been freed and now on the loose. It is practically to note that while in the last issues the seems to be a major buildup of perhaps dis-trust between Batman and some of the other league member, most notable Superman and Wonder Woman. Here Batman and Aquaman are bit closer than one would guess, both in a way apologizing for their recent actions and what has led to the current situation of Ocean Master invasion even worse.  It is a quiet moment between the mystery and action that surrounds the rest of the book.

On the other side of the world this series though being mainly about Aquaman, we are finally seeing Cyborg be more than the just a background character it seems. That is really been the hidden strength of this series I hope isn't over looked by the readers. In the issues Cyborg has stepped up and made sever critical decisions that have helped against the invasion, adding in new members to slow down Ocean Master. And also sacrificing a bit more of his natural body he has left to go out and rescue the rest of the team at the most critical time. It took a bit longer than many of us would have liked, but to see Cyborg becoming more of an active role, which will only help the book and character in the future.

Also, we are getting our first look at a possible bigger roster of Justice League members, though this could easily turn into a one-time deal. But even as a one-time deal the fact they pulling in several other characters felt like there is a connected to the DCU now. Outside of Green Arrow the League felt very off on its own.  This of course also gives several more hints and teaser on certain characters not getting the okay to join and then moved over to the new JLA title. There is also a small ‘Atom’ that so far has still gone unnamed. Also it is nice to see Vixen has recovered from getting a little blown up in the Justice League International title.

This all leads to the end and twist as we find the answers to who really wanted to start this war, which honestly we should have guessed by now, but it still came as a nice little surprise but that could end up just being a massive revenge plot behind it.

The art here is just so clean and fresh, adding Paul Pelletier to the book has been a real treat, he able to lead a great deal of subtle expressions to the characters, like the sadness when Cyborg’s father has to place his mind dormant for the operation and the fear on Aquaman when it seemed like Batman might be killed by The Trench.

Overall this was another good chapter in an overall very good story-line running through both of the books. The conclusion of the story in Justice league #17 will no doubt set the stages for the future of this team, but also that of Justice League of America as well.

SCORE: 8/10

Bryan "BAC" Clendening is a comic reviewer and sometimes video producer. You can follow him on Twitter at his handle @BAClend

DC Comics December Solicitations

BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #5
Written by DARWYN COOKE
Art and cover by DARWYN COOKE
Backup story written and illustrated by JOHN HIGGINS
1:25 Variant cover by MICHAEL CHO
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $3.99 US
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US • MATURE READERS
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for more information.
“Why is mommy crying, Uncle Hollis?”
And don’t miss the latest chapter of the “Crimson Corsair” backup feature from writer/artist JOHN HIGGINS!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN #5
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art and cover by J.G. JONES
Backup story written and illustrated by JOHN HIGGINS
1:25 Variant cover by GARY FRANK
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $3.99 US
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US • MATURE READERS
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
“Well...things got out of hand.”
And don’t miss the latest chapter of the “Crimson Corsair” backup feature from writer/artist JOHN HIGGINS!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH #2
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art and cover by EDUARDO RISSO
Backup story written and illustrated by JOHN HIGGINS
1:25 Variant cover by OLLY MOSS
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 2, $3.99 US
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US • MATURE READERS
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for more information.
“We are doing great things here, Edgar. Amazing things.”
And don’t miss the latest chapter of the “Crimson Corsair” backup feature from writer/artist JOHN HIGGINS!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWL #4
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Backup story written and illustrated by JOHN HIGGINS
Art and cover by ANDY KUBERT and BILL SIENKIEWICZ
1:25 Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
RESOLICIT • On sale DECEMBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, 4 of 4, $3.99 US • Combo pack edition: $4.99 US • MATURE READERS
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for more information. This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
“Let it burn...”
And don’t miss the latest chapter of the “Crimson Corsair” backup feature from writer/artist JOHN HIGGINS!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE #15
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
Backup story art by GARY FRANK
Variant cover by BILLY TUCCI
1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
On sale DECEMBER 26 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with five covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• Part 1 of “THRONE OF ATLANTIS,” crossing over with AQUAMAN!
• Don’t miss the debut of IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO (AQUAMAN) as the new JUSTICE LEAGUE art team!
• Can the Justice League band together to battle the forces of Atlantis?
• And in the backup feature, Shazam comes face to face with Black Adam, and Billy makes a decision that will shock his friends!
This issue’s 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover connects with the AQUAMAN #15 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover to form a single image.
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

AQUAMAN #15
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by ARDIAN SYAF
Cover by EDDIE BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA
1:25 B&W Variant cover by EDDIE BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA
1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
“We Can Be Heroes” Blank variant cover available
On sale DECEMBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with four covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• Crossover with JUSTICE LEAGUE!
• Part 2 of “THRONE OF ATLANTIS!”
• Atlantis invades the surface world!
This issue’s 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover connects with the JUSTICE LEAGUE #15 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover to form a single image.

WONDER WOMAN #15
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art and cover by CLIFF CHIANG
1:25 Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• Who is Orion — and what are the New Gods?!
• Massive changes are coming for Wonder Woman and the entire DC Universe!
• Get ready for round 1 of Wonder Woman vs. Orion!

THE FLASH #15
Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
1:25 B&W Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• Flash forward in time as Barry Allen goes to extreme measures to defeat Grodd!
• Barry uses the Speed Mind to glimpse the future, and things are not looking good for him and the Rogues.
• And that’s before things get much, much worse!

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #15
Plotted by ROB LIEFELD
Scripted by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art and cover by JOE BENNETT and ART THIBERT
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• “HAWKMAN: WANTED” continues!
• Hawkman is a fugitive — and everybody wants to kill him for his Nth Metal Armor. Good thing Carter’s always ready for a fight!
• Guest-starring Deathstroke!

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #15
Written by MARC ANDREYKO
Art by ROBSON ROCHA and OCLAIR ALBERT
Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• The New Black and Blue team-up of Blue Devil and Black Lightning continues!
• Blue Devil’s suit is the source of his power, and it’s out of control!
• Black Lightning has to stop him...hey, maybe killing him will do the trick!

EARTH 2 #7
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT
Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
1:25 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound form
• Who is Hawkgirl? The secret is revealed!
• Mr. Terrific makes his first appearance on Earth 2 since he left our world!
• Don’t miss the aftermath of “THE GRUNDY APOCALYPSE!”

WORLDS’ FINEST #7
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, GEORGE PEREZ and SCOTT KOBLISH
Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
1:25 B&W Variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• Robin begrudgingly helps Huntress track down the threat to Wayne Enterprises, but little do they realize that threat is actually tracking them!
• Meanwhile, Power Girl continues to explore the connection between Earth 2, Apokolips and this Earth, only to find herself in a stand-off with...a bunch of heavily armed 10-year-olds?!

GREEN ARROW #15
Written by ANN NOCENTI
Art by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II and ROB HUNTER
Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Ollie begins a downward spiral as he slowly loses everything!
• Betrayed and alone after the loss of Q-Corps, can the Emerald Archer hold on to his arsenal?

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #15
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and RAY McCARTHY
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Firestorm vs. Captain Atom!
• Two of the most powerful heroes in the universe go head to head, and things are going to EXPLODE!
• Don’t miss this issue’s shocking conclusion as the first hints of a disturbing new force in the DCU are seen!

ACTION COMICS #15
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Backup story written by SHOLLY FISCH
Art by RAGS MORALES and MARK PROPST
Backup story art by CHRIS SPROUSE and KARL STORY
Cover by RAGS MORALES
Variant cover by FIONA STAPLES
1:100 B&W Variant cover by RAGS MORALES
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with four covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• Superman is on trial for his life – and the jury is the Anti-Superman Army! It’s the ultimate villains springing the ultimate trap at the end of time itself!
• And the mystery that has built since issue #1 is resolved as the Little Man’s true identity is revealed – with grave consequences!
• Plus, in the backup feature: A crucial piece of information is revealed!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

SUPERMAN #15
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
1:25 Variant cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• The “H’EL ON EARTH” crossover event continues!
• Superman, Supergirl and Superboy are together at last! And it’s a disaster!
• Superman and Supergirl have very different opinions on how to confront H’EL! And in order to stop a Kryptonian, Kal-El must seek help from Lex Luthor, the one person who does nothing but think about that!

SUPERGIRL #15
Written by MICHAEL GREEN and MIKE JOHNSON
Art and cover by MAHMUD ASRAR
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• The “H’EL ON EARTH” crossover event continues!
• H’el takes Supergirl on a whirlwind tour of Earth and even space, all in an attempt to sway her to his cause.
• On the surface of the sun, Supergirl must make a choice: Earth or H’el?

SUPERBOY #15
Written by TOM DeFALCO
Art R.B. SILVA and ROB LEAN
Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• The “H’EL ON EARTH” crossover event continues!
• The moment is finally here: Superboy and Superman, face to face!
• With Superboy dying from the wounds H’el inflicted on him, they may not have time for a heart-to-heart!

TALON #3
Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH
1:25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE
1:00 B&W Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• Talon’s secret history in Manhattan is explored while Calvin Rose searches for an important figure from his past.
• Plus, what is the mysterious organization that has ties to Talon?

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #6
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
Variant cover by JUAN JOSE RYP
1:100 B&W Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $3.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with four covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• Bat-Robots versus Man-Bat armies as Leviathan takes control of Gotham City!
• Don’t miss the return of The Heretic!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BATMAN #15
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Backup story written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV
Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
Backup story art by JOCK
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO
1:100 B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with four covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” continues here!
• The Joker’s attacks have taken their toll on Batman and his allies, and now they have to face the impossible.
• The final madness of The Joker’s plan revealed here! Why is he more dangerous now than ever before?
• Plus: In the backup feature, witness The Joker’s confrontation with the Riddler as the horror of The Joker’s plan is revealed.
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

DETECTIVE COMICS #15
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Art by JASON FABOK
Backup story art by ANDY CLARKE
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
1:25 B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• A “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” tie-in!
• What has The Joker done with The Penguin?
• Guest-starring Poison Ivy and Clayface!
• Plus: In the backup story, learn the secret way to make it as a super criminal in Gotham City.
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #15
Written by GREGG HURWITZ
Art and cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 B&W Variant cover by DAVID FINCH
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• Batman’s final fight with Scarecrow is here!
• The Dark Knight has been drugged and beaten, but now he’s going to stop Scarecrow’s plans as he takes to the skies over Gotham City!

BATMAN AND ROBIN #15
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T.
• A “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” tie-in!
• Damian vs. The Joker!
• Has The Joker finally met a Robin as dangerous as he is? Or will The Clown Prince of Crime claim another of Batman’s allies as his victim?

BATGIRL #15
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art and cover by ED BENES
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• A “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” tie-in!
• With so many funerals planned, The Joker decides it’s time for a wedding!
• Barbara’s first confrontation with The Joker since he shot her is coming to a horrifying conclusion!

BATWOMAN #15
Written by J.H. WILLIAMS III and W. HADEN BLACKMAN
Art by TREVOR McCARTHY
Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III
1:25 Variant cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• The Batwoman/Wonder Woman team-up continues!
• The action is out of control as Bones, Chase, the DEO, Abbot and the Religion of Crime all descend on Gotham
City to take part in the fight against Medusa!
• And then at the end of the issue the all-new...ah...we can’t tell you but it’s awesome!

BATWING #15
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art by MARCUS TO and RYAN WINN
Cover by MARCUS TO
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Batwing and Dawn battle Father Lost in the streets of Tinasha!
• Father Lost’s new powers are proving too much for Batwing and his new ally...time for a last ditch effort that might just get them both killed!

BIRDS OF PREY #15
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Art and cover by ROMANO MOLENAAR and VICENTE CIFUENTES
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US• RATED T
• It’s shake-up time as the team loses one member and gains a new one!
• Meanwhile, something strange is happening to Black Canary, and Starling’s not sure what to do about it. Is this a hint of darker things to come?

CATWOMAN #15
Written by ANN NOCENTI
Art by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA
Cover by TREVOR McCARTHY
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+.
• Following her standoff against The Joker, Catwoman
takes an easy job: stealing Eclipso’s Black Diamond from The Black Room!
• The diamond’s power rises with the full moon...like on the night Catwoman sets out to take it!

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #15
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by TIMOTHY GREEN II
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• A “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” tie-in!
• Red Hood and Red Robin team up against The Joker!
• Teen Titans vs. The Outlaws!

NIGHTWING #15
Written by KYLE HIGGINS
Art and cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• A “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” tie-in!
• The Joker strikes Haly’s Circus — and Nightwing can’t stop a devastating murder.

GREEN LANTERN #15
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE and CHRISTIAN ALAMY
1:25 B&W Variant cover by DOUG MAHNKE
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $3.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• “Rise of the Third Army” continues!
• Earth’s new Green Lantern meets Guy Gardner for the first time...and possibly the last!
• The Third Army attacks!
• And where are Hal and Sinestro?
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #15
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and SCOTT HANNA
Cover by TREVOR McCARTHY
1:25 B&W Variant cover by TREVOR McCARTHY
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format
• “Rise of the Third Army” continues!
• Guy Gardner loses it — again!
• Much more is revealed about the Guardians’ plans to eradicate the Green Lantern Corps and anything that stands in their way.

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #15
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by AARON KUDER
1:25 B&W Variant cover by AARON KUDER
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• “Rise of the Third Army” continues!
• What do you have to do to get the greedy Orange Lantern Larfleeze to share his power?
• When the Third Army attacks, Larfleeze does the unthinkable and helps Kyle Rayner attempt to wield the orange power of avarice!
• How can Kyle hold up his end of the bargain he struck with Larfleeze?

RED LANTERNS #15
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art and cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
1:25 B&W Variant cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. The variant cover will feature the standard edition cover in a wraparound format.
• “Rise of the Third Army” continues!
• Atrocitus battles the Manhunters in the ultimate grudge match!
• Rankorr learns the true cost of his rage!

THE PHANTOM STRANGER #3
Written by DAN DIDIO
Art by BRENT ANDERSON and PHILIP TAN
Cover by BRENT ANDERSON
1:25 Variant cover by PHILIP TAN
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• 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!

SWORD OF SORCERY #3
Written by CHRISTY MARX
Backup story written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by AARON LOPRESTI
Backup story art by JESUS SAIZ
1:25 Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• Amethyst finally meets her murderous Aunt Mordiel in person! But it turns out that Queen Graciel has secrets of her own. Will House Amethyst be further driven apart?
• Plus: In the backup, story Beowulf leans the disturbing secret behind the war that ravaged the DC Universe!

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #15
Written by JEFF LEMIRE and RAY FAWKES
Art by MIKEL JANIN
Cover by TREVOR McCARTHY
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• A new story arc starts here!
• Trapped in a technologically advanced dimension where magic is outlawed and magic users are hunted and executed, the team must find Zatanna and Tim Hunter within 48 hours or be trapped there forever!
• Rules have never stopped this team before, but their attempts to use magic in this issue are met with terrifying results.

DIAL H #7
Written by CHINA MIEVILLE
Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI
Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
• A new storyline begins as Nelson and Manteau are off to Europe in search of a relic that might hold the answer to their secret powers!
• Meanwhile, a powerful stranger arrives in Littleville to await their return.

ANIMAL MAN #15
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by STEVE PUGH, TIMOTHY GREEN II and JOSEPH SILVER
Cover by STEVE PUGH
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
• “ROTWORLD: THE RED KINGDOM” part three!
• Trapped in a horrible future controlled by The Rot, Animal Man battles Grodd and his Gorillas in a city they’re claiming for their own!
• Frankenstein joins the fight!
• Guest-starring Steel, Black Orchid, Beast Boy and John Constantine!
• Plus: Find out what happened to Maxine after Buddy left with Swamp Thing to enter Rotworld. Hint: It’s not good...

SWAMP THING #15
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by MARCO RUDY
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+.
• “ROTWORLD: THE GREEN KINGDOM” part three!
• Batman’s fate in the Rotworld is revealed!
• Guest-starring the inmates of Arkham Asylum who have been dramatically affected by battling the Green, the Red and the Rot!

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #15
Written by MATT KINDT
Art and cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and WAYNE FAUCHER
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• “ROTWORLD: SECRETS OF THE DEAD” finale!
• Frankenstein vs. the last of the Colossi for possession of the soul-grinder, Victor Frankenstein’s unholy machine of destruction — but it’s the only hope against The Rot!

DEMON KNIGHTS #15
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• EVERYTHING changes this issue!
• Merlin, Lucifer and a connection from the past to Stormwatch are all here...right before the team enters what could be their final battle!
• So what happens next? Or should the question be when? And whose hands will the Black Diamond fall into?

I, VAMPIRE #15
Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV
Art and cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
• Mary and company continue to piece together the secret of what turned Andrew evil — and the answer lies with Cain, the first vampire!
• More secrets continue to flow from the events of issue #0.

TEAM 7 #3
Written by JUSTIN JORDAN
Art by JESUS MERINO
Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
1:25 Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• From the pages of RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS, the mysterious Essence joins the team’s battle against the Heart of Darkness known as the Black Diamond!
• Before he was Deathstroke The Terminator, Slade Wilson was possessed by Eclipso! Is this the secret origin of a super villain?
• The secret history of the superhuman cold war is here!

G.I. COMBAT #7
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Backup story written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Backup story art by STAZ JOHNSON
Cover by HOWARD CHAYKIN
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+ • FINAL ISSUE
• The Haunted Tank is on the loose in the Black Room. Plus: A resurrected Nazi is at the helm of the War Wheel!
• Plus: In the backup story, The Unknown Soldier goes to war!

ALL-STAR WESTERN #15
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by MORITAT
Backup story art by PHIL WINSLADE
Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
On sale JANUARY 2 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+
• Dr. Arkham and Jonah Hex vs. Dr. Jekyll and Mister Hyde!
• Has Dr. Jekyll’s formula been fused with the Black Diamond?
• Plus: In the backup story, Tomahawk teams up with Tecumseh to turn a last stand into a victory.

GRIFTER #15
Written by FRANK TIERI
Art by MARAT MYCHAELS and DAVE BEATTY
Cover by SCOTT CLARK
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Grifter and Voodoo vs. The Suicide Squad!
• Is Amanda Waller responsible for all the bad things that have happened to Grifter? Will he stop shooting long enough to learn the truth?
• Former Team 7 partners face off!

DEATHSTROKE #15
Written by JUSTIN JORDAN
Art and cover by SCOTT CLARK
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
• A long dead memory from Slade's past resurfaces, looking for revenge!
• Will the legendary assassin known as Deathstroke finally be pushed past his breaking point?

STORMWATCH #15
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art and cover by WILL CONRAD
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
• Midnighter: enemy of Stormwatch?
• The manipulations of the Shadow Lords have turned members of the team against each other! Is this the beginning of the end as we saw it in issue #0?

SUICIDE SQUAD #15
Written by ADAM GLASS
Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO
Cover by KEN LASHLEY
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
• A “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” tie-in!
• Harley continues her rather unpleasant reunion with The Joker!
• Has the violent life of the Squad finally claimed Deadshot?

TEEN TITANS #15
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
1:25 B&W Variant cover by BRETT BOOTH and MARK IRWIN
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• A “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” tie-in!
• Red Hood and Red Robin team up against The Joker!
• Will Arsenal take over the Titans?
• Guest-starring Batgirl!

THE RAVAGERS #7
Written by HOWARD MACKIE
Art by IAN CHURCHILL and NORM RAPMUND
Cover by IAN CHURCHILL
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• The return of Warblade and Rose Wilson!
• Can the team finally act like a team — and survive?
• Beast Boy deals with side effects from The Rot, and Caitlin asks Superboy the unthinkable!

BLUE BEETLE #15
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by IG GUARA and J.P. MAYER
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Blue Beetle is stuck in outer space, deep inside Reach Territory. That shouldn’t be a problem, right?
• Will Jaime be pulled into the war between the Reach and...Lady Styx?!

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #15
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by FRANCIS PORTELA
Cover by STEVE LIGHTLE
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Welcome to Barcelona! So what’s this 21st century city doing in the 31st century?
• Glorith, Dragonwing and Chemical Kid are on the case!

LEGION LOST #15
Written by TOM DeFALCO
Art by PETE WOODS
Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• The lost Legionnaires must decide if they are willing to sacrifice millions in order to save billions!
• Superboy and The Ravagers guest-star!

ARROW #1-2
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM and ANDREW KREISBERG
Art by MIKE GRELL, JORGE JIMENEZ and SERGIO SANDOVAL
Issue #1: Photo cover
Issue #1 1:5 Variant cover by MIKE GRELL
issue #2 cover by MIKE GRELL
Issue #1 retrosolicited • On sale NOVEMBER 28
Issue #2 on sale JANUARY 2
40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: ARROW #1 will ship with two covers. See the order form for details.
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• Discover exciting new mysteries and plotlines for the ultimate Arrow experience!
• Written by the show’s creators and featuring covers and interior art from legendary GREEN ARROW: THE LONGBOW HUNTERS artist MIKE
GRELL!

HUMAN BOMB #1
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by JERRY ORDWAY
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 4, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Ex-Marine and war veteran Michael Taylor discovers a conspiracy to use human bombs to destroy the United States! But how can he possibly stop them when he could be their ultimate bomb?

JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES – THE WHISTLING SKULL #1
Written by B. CLAY MOORE
Art and cover by TONY HARRIS
1:10 Variant cover by TONY HARRIS
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. See the order form for details.
• A new series from acclaimed creators B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick) and Tony Harris (EX MACHINA, STARMAN)!
• In 1940s Europe, the Nazi war machine is on the move...but crimes are still committed in even the smallest hamlets. Can one heroic duo solve the most bizarre mystery of all?
• From the world of the JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES, witness the birth of a new hero for the ages!

JOE KUBERT PRESENTS #3
Written and illustrated by JOE KUBERT, BRIAN BUNIAK and SAM GLANZMAN
Cover by JOE KUBERT
On sale JANUARY 2 • 48 pg, interior ads, FC, 3 of 6, $4.99 US • RATED T
• The lost JOE KUBERT classic “The Redeemer” continues!
• Plus, a very strange turn of events in “Angel and The Ape,” and another
heartbreaking chapter of “U.S.S. Stevens.”

AME-COMI GIRLS: FEATURING DUELA DENT #3
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by TED NAIFEH
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• Part 3 of the first Ame-Comi story line!
• The origin of the Duela Dent!
• First appearance of Ame-Comi Brainiac!

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #9
Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS
Art by PETER NGUYEN and CRAIG YEUNG
Cover by DAVE WILKINS
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• Batman must save Vicki Vale from The Mad Hatter!
• Follows up The Mad Hatter battle from BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY!
• Features Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #11
Written by ADAM BEECHEN, J.T. KRUL, DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS
Art by FIONA STAPLES, HOWARD PORTER, LIVESAY and NORM BREYFOGLE
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
On sale JANUARY 2 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• The Joker King’s assault on Gotham City takes a dark, sinister twist...can Bruce Wayne and Batman thwart his evil plan?
• The origin of Justice League Beyond member Micron is revealed, illustrated by the Eisner-nominated Fiona Staples, artist on the best-selling series Saga.
• The shocking motivations of Superman’s new enemies are revealed — followed by the Beyond Universe debut of one of DC’s most beloved characters!

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #8
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by CHRISCROSS and MARC DEERING
Cover by MICO SUAYAN
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• The “Detective” epic reaches its heartpounding conclusion!
• BATMAN and GREEN ARROW versus a Prankster-controlled MISTER FREEZE!
• SUPERMAN versus PRANKSTER for the fate of METROPOLIS!

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #3
Written by STEVE NILES
Art and cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• After The Joker again escapes from Arkham Asylum, Batman begins to seriously question his impact on Gotham City.
• A surprising delivery from Gordon could change everything!
• Steve Niles (co-creator of 30 Days of Night) and Trevor Hairsine (Captain America) create a unique and poignant tale of The Dark Knight!