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DC Comics Previews: 10/30/24 New Releases

ACTION COMICS #1073

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

It's a race against time for Superman and Mon-El to prevent the lethal forces of Xa-Du and Aethyr from converging! But to save the present, the Man of Steel is forced to face the past! It's the dramatic return of Krypton's last son to his homeworld as the Man of Tomorrow voyages to the City of Yesterday! Plus, Kara meets the being at the center of her quest! What could they have done to cause the whole universe to unite against them? Find out in the next thrilling chapter of Supergirl!

BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN — THE LAST HALLOWEEN #2 (OF 10)

(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Klaus Janson (CA) Tim Sale

KLAUS JANSON JOINS JEPH LOEB FOR THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE LONG HALLOWEEN SEQUEL! In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed up for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as the most influential Batman story of its era. Now, Loeb returns to the world of The Long Halloween for its long-anticipated final act--Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween, an all-new 10-part mystery continuing the story from 2021's The Long Halloween Special. In each issue, Loeb will be joined by one of the top artists in comics in a beautiful and lovingly crafted tribute to Sale's art and legacy. Hoping to bring an end to the terrible tragedy that has struck Gotham, Batman and Robin descend into the hellish depths of Arkham Asylum seeking answers and come face-to-face with some of the city's most nefarious criminals.

MULTIVERSUS: COLLISION DETECTION #4 (OF 5)

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

START YOUR ENGINES! The Clown Princess of Crime. The Maiden of Mischief. PhD. Call Harley Quinn anything you want, but don't you dare try to take away her cuddly-wuddly new best friend from another universe! Clear the crosswalks and fasten your seatbelts as Harls leads the Justice League and a skyful of multiversal champions through the streets of Gotham City on a physics-bending, law-breaking, rubber-burning race to the finish...that will leave one champion's life hanging in the balance!

NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #4 (OF 12)

(W) James Tynion IV (A/CA) Alvaro Martinez Bueno

The impossible has happened--the House has been invaded from the outside. What does it mean that someone, anyone, out there still exists? And how far will the residents of the House go to protect themselves?

THE PENGUIN SPECIAL #1 (ONE SHOT)

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Mikel Janin

Written by Jeremy Adams, Bill Finger, Alan Grant and Jason Aaron Art by Howard Porter, Bob Kane, Sam Kieth and Jason Pearson At first glance, the Penguin may seem like a harmless, if peculiar, businessman with a fondness for fine cuisine, tailored suits, and exotic birds. But those in Gotham's underworld know that beneath the dapper attire and gentlemanly demeanor lies a calculating and ruthless criminal who isn't afraid to take whatever he thinks he deserves. And should you happen to be in the way of something he wants, know that this bird is just as deadly as any other raptor. Discover the man behind the new Max streaming series in this special issue showcasing the Penguin's 1941 debut in the pages of Detective Comics #58, twisted recollections of his formative years from Secret Origins Special #1 and Joker's Asylum: Penguin #1, and a brand-new, exclusive story written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated by Howard Porter that shows the Penguin's next moves during All In.

POISON IVY/SWAMP THING: FERAL TREES #1 (ONE SHOT)

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Mike Perkins (CA) Jason Shawn Alexander

There is something wrong with the trees. A presence screaming out in pain--tearing, gnashing, and gnawing through the very fabric of the Green--calling out for blood. In its wake, a trail of viscera and carnage is left--leading to a mystery that the Parliament of Trees has conscripted Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing to solve. Can the Verdant Villainess and the Avatar of the Green make their way into the heart of this homicidal wilderness and discover the source of this horror, or will they find themselves the next victims of these feral trees? This story, brought to violent life by G. Willow Wilson and Mike Perkins, will answer these questions. But beware, this terrifying tale is not for the weak of heart.