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DC Comics Previews: 10/16/24 New Releases

ACTION COMICS #1071

(W) Mark Waid, Mariko Tamaki (A) Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Skylar Patridge (CA) Clayton Henry

TRAPPED IN THE PHANTOM ZONE! Investigating the ethereal prison created by his father, Superman finds himself helpless before the dreaded Phantom King. But what surprise reveal is in store for him? A clue lies in Superman's teenage years! Plus, Supergirl finds herself on trial as she comes face-to-face with the judge of the United Planets' highest court!

BATMAN AND ROBIN: YEAR ONE #1 (OF 12)

(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Chris Samnee

REUNITING THE ACCLAIMED TEAM OF MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE! While Bruce Wayne adjusts to the realities of adopting orphan Dick Grayson, a mysterious new crime boss called the General has come to Gotham to claim the city by disrupting and destroying its other mobs. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out for answers, but it'll take everything they have to navigate both sides of their relationship as father and son and dynamic duo, with Dick Grayson's present and future hanging in the balance!

BATMAN: FULL MOON #1 (OF 4)

(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Stevan Subic (CA) Francesco Francavilla

IT'S A GORY GOTHAM HORROR STORY WITH GLOW-IN-THE-DARK COVERS! An ancient and supernatural force stalks the streets of Gotham City--a Lycan so powerful it'll defy Batman's most trusted resources: his brilliant mind and extensive gadgetry. But are Batman's physical strength and resilience alone enough to put the creature down for good? Or will this fight strip him down to his very bones? Even powerful magical allies like Zatanna caution that Bruce might not walk away from this one unscathed... Eisner-nominated writer Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia) and breakout artist Stevan Subic (The Riddler: Year One) tear into a horrific tale of pain and redemption as Batman meets his match: the werewolf of Gotham City! Each issue of this series will boast striking glow-in-the-dark main covers!

BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLDS FINEST #32

(W) Mark Waid (A) Adrián Gutiérrez (CA) Dan Mora

ECLIPSO'S REIGN OF TERROR RAGES ON! Even the combined might of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Detective cannot overcome the reincarnation of the literal wrath of God...sounds like our heroes are going to need some reinforcements. It's the World's Finest debut of the Justice League as night falls on the DCU!

CATWOMAN #69

(W) Torunn Grønbekk (A) Fabiana Mascolo (CA) Sebastian Fiumara

Selina Kyle does not know why the attempt on her life was made, nor does she know who ordered it. As she desperately searches for clues as to who has suddenly orchestrated this lethal manhunt against her, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the answers don't lie in her life as the Catwoman of Gotham City. To save her own life, Selina Kyle must re-enter the world of a sinister international syndicate that years ago helped to transform her into the world's foremost thief. A tale of identity, broken alliances, and pulse-pounding action begins here!

DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL: ALLWINTER #4 (OF 6)

(W) Jay Kristoff, Tom Taylor (A) Tirso, Riccardo Federici (CA) Tirso

The snow falls heavier and ice zombie hoards grow thicker as Slade and Alec battle their way through the frozen badlands in search of the dark wizard who commands the Allwinter. But even once they manage to secure some semblance of shelter, will the truths of their pasts that emerge bring them together...or tear them apart for good? And in the backup tale by Dark Knights of Steel mastermind Tom Taylor and superstar artist Riccardo Federici, the king of Atlantis will stop at nothing to ensure his legacy, even if it means tearing the surface world apart to find the rightful heir he long thought was dead!

GREEN LANTERN #16

(W) Jeremy Adams (A/CA) Xermánico

The seeds of war have been sown, and now a massive battle rages across the galaxy! Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and Guy Gardner must race to unlock the mystery of the Dark Star resurrection, what it means for their beloved friend Kilowog, and just how to battle an entire planet! The red rage of Mogo rains down on our heroes as the Civil Corps heats up!

JENNY SPARKS #3 (OF 6)

(W) Tom King (A/CA) Jeff Spokes

The Justice League arrives on the scene to save the day, but will they listen to Jenny as she warns them this is a threat like no other? Could the heroes be outmatched by the might of Captain Atom in his quest for divinity? Let the games begin!

MULTIVERSUS: COLLISION DETECTION #3 (OF 5)

(W) Bryan Q. Miller (A) Jon Sommariva (CA) Dan Mora

MAYHEM IN THE CITY OF TOMORROW! Metropolis's newest city-wide battle has everything: Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, a child with a gem on his shiny round tum-tum, a sprite-sized Dark Knight, and...the Head. (It's that thing where Brainiac's code gets overwritten by an inebriated scientist who couldn't be bothered to hang around for the entire issue!)

TITANS #16

(W) John Layman (A/CA) Pete Woods

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN! After the events of Absolute Power, the team looks towards the future and their place in it. Will their failure to control Amanda Waller mean lasting consequences for the hero community?

WONDER WOMAN #14

(W) Tom King (A/CA) Daniel Sampere

With the tide of the war against the Sovereign turning, Wonder Woman's greatest love takes matters into his own hands with deadly consequences. Could Steve's end be the beginning of Diana's greatest adventure yet? Behold the birth of Trinity!