Superman Comic Books

Superman-related March 2016 Solicitations

All of DC's Superman-related offerings available in March.

DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN

Superman #50 SUPERMAN #50
Written by GENE LUEN YANG
Art by HOWARD PORTER
Cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. and KLAUS JANSON
Polybagged variant cover by KAARE ANDREWS
On sale MARCH 16. 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with a standard cover, as well as polybagged variant covers. Please see the order form for more details.
Superman returns in all his glory in this very special issue that sees the Man of Steel back to full power as he faces his greatest enemy and also comes face to face with the pre-Flashpoint Kal-El! At last, it's the meeting of the Supermen you've been waiting for!
This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.

Action Comics #50 ACTION COMICS #50
Written by GREG PAK and AARON KUDER
Art and cover by AARON KUDER
Polybagged variant cover by MARTIN ANSIN
On sale MARCH 9. 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with a standard cover, as well as polybagged variant covers. Please see the order form for more details.
Clark battles his way through Vandal Savage's hordes to reclaim what is rightfully his-the Fortress of Solitude and his birthright! This epic anniversary issue leads to the finale of "Savage Dawn" in this month's SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #27 and SUPERMAN #50!
This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.

Coming of the Supermen #2 SUPERMAN: THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN #2
Written by NEAL ADAMS
Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS
On sale MARCH 2. 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6, $3.99 US. RATED T
The terror of Apokolips continues as the combined might of Kal-El and the warriors from Kandor fight back against Darkseid's legions!

SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN #5
Written by MAX LANDIS
Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Cover by RYAN SOOK
1:25 Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
On sale MARCH 16. 32 pg, FC, 5 of 7, $3.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
Now regularly patrolling the skies of Metropolis as an anonymous figure known to some as "the flying man," 24 year old Clark Kent has become a local celebrity. But when he overhears a report on his police scanner about a 20-foot-tall purple monstrosity that's tearing the city apart...Clark encounters real power for the first time.

Batman/Superman #30 BATMAN/SUPERMAN #30
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by ROBSON ROCHA
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Polybagged variant cover by TONY MOORE
Blank variant cover
On sale MARCH 9. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with a standard cover and a blank variant cover, as well as polybagged variant covers. Please see the order form for more details.
The mystery of why Batman and Superman were brought into a cosmic murder case is revealed-and the ramifications for Superman are huge!
This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.

Superman/Wonder Woman #27 SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #27
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA
Cover by ED BENES
Polybagged variant cover by CHARLIE ADLARD
On sale MARCH 16. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with a standard cover, as well as polybagged variant covers. Please see the order form for more details.
"Savage Dawn" continues from this month's ACTION COMICS #50! A comet drawn by Vandal Savage to Earth is wreaking havoc across the globe-and empowering his children in the most dangerous way possible!
This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.

SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK #6
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by LEE WEEKS and MARCO SANTUCCI
On sale MARCH 23. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
Can even this Superman save Lois from the deadly vengeance of Intergang? Or will young Jon have to be the one to step up to this challenge?



DC UNIVERSE

DKIII #4 DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #4
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON
Minicomic art by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Cover by ANDY KUBERT
1:10 Robin variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
1:25 variant cover by KLAUS JANSON
1:50 variant cover by GEOF DARROW
1:100 variant cover by FRANK MILLER
1:500 variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
On sale MARCH 16
32-pg comic: 6.375" x 10.1875"
16-page minicomic: 5.5" x 8.5"
FC, 4 of 8, $5.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with six covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The Master Race will rise. Cities will fall. Bruce Wayne is dead. What will the heroes of the world do to save it?

DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #4 COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT, KLAUS JANSON, JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Sketch cover by JIM LEE
On sale MARCH 30. 40 pg, FC, 4 of 8, 7.0625" x 10.875", $12.99 US
This oversized paper-over-boards COLLECTOR'S EDITION features both stories from DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #4 at the same size, with a cover that's a pencils-only version of Jim Lee's 1:500 variant for DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #4.

Justice League #49 JUSTICE LEAGUE #49
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by JASON FABOK
Variant cover by MATTEO SCALERA
On sale MARCH 16. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
In this, the penultimate chapter of the critically-acclaimed epic "Darkseid War," the fate of the Justice League and the entire universe is on the line! But can even the combined might of the Justice Gods contend with the secret machinations of Grail, the deadly daughter of Darkseid? Death, rebirth and the life of one of the members of the League changed forever!

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #9
Written by BRYAN HITCH
Art by BRYAN HITCH and DANIEL HENRIQUES
Cover by BRYAN HITCH
Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
On sale MARCH 30. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information. This story was previously scheduled to appear in issue #8.
With Earth as collateral damage, the Kryptonian deity called Rao has the Justice League on the ropes! It would take a miracle to defeat him. Good thing the League makes miracles look easy...

Earth 2: Society #10 EARTH 2: SOCIETY #10
Written by DAN ABNETT
Art and cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
On sale MARCH 9. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
While Batman and his allies fight to keep their city safe from organized crime, Green Lantern and his wonders struggle to prevent the world from toppling into all-out war. But Hawkgirl may have just uncovered a global threat greater than either of those dangers...one that has come with them all the way from Old Earth...the world-changing intentions of the mighty and secret Amazons!

JUSTICE LEAGUE 3001 #10
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and
J.M. DeMATTEIS
Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS
On sale MARCH 23. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
After a brutal defeat by Lady Styx's legion, the remaining members of the Justice League are forced into hiding-but there are eyes everywhere. How do you hide in plain sight? You create secret identities. But will that be enough to elude Styx's deadliest bounty hunter, Eclipso?

TELOS #6
Written by JEFF KING
Art by IGOR VITORINO
Cover by JONBOY MEYERS
On sale MARCH 2. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T. FINAL ISSUE
Multiverse beware-because Telos and Parallax have formed a catastrophic alliance that could change the DC Universe as we know it! Plus, Parallax wants to bring back his Coast City, and the only person standing in his way is Telos!

Batman Beyond #10 BATMAN BEYOND #10
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by BERNARD CHANG
Cover by PHILIP TAN
Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
On sale MARCH 2. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
Captured by the Splicers, Batman is set to become the latest guinea pig in their DNA experiments! His only hope may be the very thing that got him into this mess, as Matt's investigations into history's greatest heroes-long thought dead in the war with Brother Eye-finally bears fruit: enter the Justice League Beyond!

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR FIVE #5
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by BRUNO REDONDO, MIKE S. MILLER and JUAN ALBARRAN
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
On sale MARCH 2. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T+. DIGITAL FIRST
A major rift develops between Batman and Catwoman as she questions how his use of villains in the Insurgency makes him any better than Superman. Meanwhile, Bizarro takes on a bunch of bad guys, and Raven finally makes her return. But is she back to help Superman, or does she have another agenda?

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR FIVE #6
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by BRUNO REDONDO, TOM DERENICK and JUAN ALBARRAN
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
On sale MARCH 16. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T+. DIGITAL FIRST
The moment everyone has been waiting for: Damian finally dons the costume of Nightwing. But what motivates him to do so-and what does he think it will accomplish? The answer may reveal itself when he encounters Catwoman, who seems to have returned to her criminal ways. Plus, Superman takes on Solomon Grundy!

DC Bombshells #10 DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS #10
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by MARGUERITE SAUVAGE and LAURA BRAGA
Cover by ANT LUCIA
On sale MARCH 2. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
While Lex Luthor continues to manipulate events behind the scenes, Kate Kane remains in the clutches of the Nazi Edel Nacht, who lays out his plans for world conquest. The inexperienced Huntress is determined to go rescue her, with or without Catwoman's help. And Zatanna makes plans to cause trouble in the outside world, even as she remains imprisoned in the Joker's Daughter's cabaret.

DC COMICS ESSENTIALS: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1
Written by FRANK MILLER
Art by FRANK MILLER and KLAUS JANSON
Cover by FRANK MILLER
On sale MARCH 2. 64 pg, FC, $1.00 US
Ten years after an aging Batman retired, Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness in the opening chapter of Frank Miller's classic tale of the Dark Knight! Now, DC reprints an excerpt from the first issue of one of the best-selling graphic novels of all time at just $1.00, with pages from the DC ESSENTIALS CATALOGUE!

Superman Unchained DC COMICS ESSENTIALS: SUPERMAN UNCHAINED #1
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
On sale MARCH 16. 64 pg, FC, $1.00 US. RATED T
The first issue of the hit miniseries is reprinted at just $1.00, with pages from the DC ESSENTIALS CATALOGUE! When satellites start to fall from the sky, Superman soars into action-but the big question is: Who stopped the last one from falling!

GRAPHIC INK: THE DC COMICS ART OF JIM LEE HC
Written by various
Art by JIM LEE, SCOTT WILLIAMS and others
Cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
On sale MAY 25. 416 pg, FC, 7.0625" x 10.875", $39.99 US
This new, oversized art book captures some of Jim Lee's most dynamic artwork from his decades in the comic industry. From his early work with WildStorm Productions to his recent turns drawing the greatest heroes in the DC Universe, GRAPHIC INK collects more than hundreds of pages of cover art as well as little-seen short stories from throughout this artist's career. See why Jim Lee is considered the greatest comics artist of his generation with this extraordinary collection!

Men of Tomorrow SUPERMAN: THE MEN OF TOMORROW TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. and KLAUS JANSON
On sale APRIL 13. 256 pg, FC, $16.99 US
A new era for SUPERMAN begins as writer Geoff Johns takes the reins-and he's joined by legendary artist John Romita, Jr. in his first-ever work for DC Comics! These stories from issues #32-39 introduce Ulysses, the Man of Tomorrow, into the Man of Steel's life. This strange visitor shares many of Kal-El's experiences, including having been rocketed from a world with no future. New and exciting mysteries and adventures await.

KINGDOM COME 20TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by MARK WAID
Art and cover by ALEX ROSS
On sale MAY 11. 340 pg, FC, 7.0625" x 10.875". $39.99 US
Winner of five Eisner and Harvey Awards, KINGDOM COME is the best-selling graphic novel from acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross. This new 20th Anniversary edition features sketch material and more that provides insight into this rich world.
Set in the not-so-distant future, the DC Universe is spinning inexorably out of control. The new generation of heroes has lost their moral compass, becoming as reckless and violent as the villains they fight. The previous regime of heroes-the Justice League-returns under the most dire of circumstances, which sets up a battle of the old guard against these uncompromising protectors in a battle that will define what heroism truly is. Collects KINGDOM COME #1-4.

Superman: MOS Vol 9 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 9 TP
Written by JOHN BYRNE, ROGER STERN and JERRY ORDWAY
Art by JOHN BYRNE, JERRY ORDWAY, RON FRENZ and others
Cover by JOHN BYRNE
On sale APRIL 27. 232 pg, FC, $17.99 US
In these tales from SUPERMAN #19-22, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #2 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #441-444, the mysterious Supergirl meets Superman for the first time! Plus, the Man of Steel faces Mr. Mxyzptlk, runs into the Doom Patrol and battles Metallo! And Lex Luthor is tricked into releasing criminals from the Phantom Zone-and it's up to Superman to clean up his mess.

SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER TP
Written by JEPH LOEB and others
Art by ED McGUINNESS and others
Cover by ED McGUINNESS and DEXTER VINES
RESOLICIT. On sale APRIL 6. 264 pg, FC, $19.99 US
Collecting the unforgettable, twisted story originally from SUPERMAN #160-161, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582-583, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #104-105, ACTION COMICS #769-770 and SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER #1. In this tale of a reality gone wrong, Superman must struggle against The Joker, Emperor of the universe!
Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

Injustice: Year 3 Vol 2 INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR THREE VOL. 2 TP
Written by TOM TAYLOR and BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by MIKE S. MILLER, BRUNO REDONDO and others
Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
On sale APRIL 27. 160 pg, FC, $16.99 US
In these tales from issues #8-12 and ANNUAL #1, Batman must ask for help against Superman from the one person he would never trust: John Constantine! But will even the might of the dark mage's power be enough against the forces that stand against them?

SUPERGIRL: THE SILVER AGE OMNIBUS HC
Written by OTTO BINDER, LEO DORFMAN and JERRY SIEGEL
Art by JIM MOONEY and AL PLASTINO
Cover by DARWYN COOKE
On sale MAY 18. 688 pg, FC, $75.00 US
Collecting the Girl of Steel's adventures from ACTION COMICS #252-307! As Superman's secret weapon, Supergirl must adjust to life in the Midvale Orphange. The stories alternate between tales about friends and school, Supergirl's efforts to master her new powers, and time-travel jaunts into the far future and distant past.

SUPERMAN: SACRIFICE TP NEW EDITION
Written by MARK VERHEIDEN, GAIL SIMONE and GREG RUCKA
Art by ED BENES, TONY S. DANIEL, KARL KERSCHL, RAGS MORALES and others
Cover by J.G. JONES
On sale APRIL 27. 192 pg, FC, $16.99 US
The story that forever altered the relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman is available again, with stories from SUPERMAN #218-220, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642-643, ACTION COMICS #829 and WONDER WOMAN #219-220. Max Lord has taken over Superman's mind and has him in thrall. With Superman's peers and loved ones in danger, Wonder Woman must battle past the Man of Steel and end the threat.



DC COLLECTIBLES PRODUCTS

Power Girl and Superman Statue DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS: POWER GIRL AND SUPERMAN STATUE
Designed by ANT LUCIA
Sculpted by JACK MATHEWS
Two of the DC Universe's most titanic heroes have teamed up in this thrilling new DC Comics Bombshells statue!
Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures approximately 13.875" Tall
$250.00 US. On Sale July 2016. Allocations May Occur

Lex Luthor Statue DC COMICS ICONS LEX LUTHOR STATUE
SCULPTED BY ERICK SOSA
He's Superman's greatest foe-and since FOREVER EVIL, Lex Luthor has been a member of the Justice League-whether the Man of Steel likes it or not!
Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 10.375" Tall
(to top of Kryptonite shard)
$100.00 US. On Sale July 2016. Allocations May Occur



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