Superman Comic Books
Superman-related May 2014 Solicitations
All of DC's Superman-related offerings available in May.
DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN
SUPERMAN: DOOMED #1Written by SCOTT LOBDELL with GREG PAK and CHARLES SOULE
Art and cover by KEN LASHLEY
1:50 Variant cover by EDUARDO RISSO
Blank Variant cover available
ONE-SHOT. On sale MAY 7. 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for more information.
Beginning the super-event you have been waiting for in The New 52: Superman vs. Doomsday in a way you've never seen before! And with Doomsday's deadly new abilities, in this battle there can be no winners. The Man of Steel must unleash insane levels of power in order to do the job, only to terrify the world he's saving. Beating Doomsday is only the beginning of this never ending battle!
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #8
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art and cover by TONY S. DANIEL and BATT
1:25 BATMAN '66 variant cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
On sale MAY 14. 32 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 details.
Continued from this month's SUPERMAN: DOOMED #1! Wonder Woman must deal with what Superman is becoming. Will she have to slay her lover to save him?
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
ACTION COMICS #31
Written by GREG PAK
Art and cover by AARON KUDER
1:25 BATMAN '66 variant cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
On sale MAY 7. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The SUPERMAN: DOOMED epic continues! Superman barely survived his battle with Doomsday and now realizes that his wounds are not healing. Not only that, but he's suffering disturbing physical and emotional side effects. He is changing...and the newly enlisted Men of S.T.E.E.L. - Metallo, Ghost Soldier, Atomic Skull and Steel - are about to find out into what!
SUPERMAN #31
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art and cover by ED BENES
1:25 BATMAN '66 variant cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
On sale MAY 28. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"SUPERMAN: DOOMED" continues as Superman continues to change. Plus, Lois's psi powers spike again as we see the looming shadow of Brainiac!
SUPERGIRL #31
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art EMANUELA LUPACCHINO
and RAY McCARTHY
Cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO
On sale MAY 21. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
Beware her rage! Supergirl joins the Red Lanterns and sets out to learn more about her new status in the group! But a surprising new villain tells Kara that she's more alone in the universe than she ever suspected...
SUPERBOY #31
Written by AARON KUDER
Art by JORGE JIMENEZ
Cover by KARL KERSCHL
On sale MAY 14. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
The son of Superman returns to the present day DC Universe to shape the world into a metahuman-free society. With blood on his hands and murder in his heart, Superboy begins a plan to cure his own genetic disorder and change the future he was born into.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN #11
Written by GREG PAK
Art and cover by JAE LEE
1:25 BATMAN '66 variant cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
On sale MAY 21. 32 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 details.
A new arc begins following the events of "FIRST CONTACT." The worlds of Batman and Superman come to an explosive clash as something terrible happens to the World's Finest team, and a Dark Knight who is not quite himself must team up with Lois Lane to find a missing Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Selina Kyle encounters a person of amazing strength who has no idea who he is.
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #13
Written by B. CLAY MOORE
Art and cover by GABRIEL RODRIGUEZ
On sale MAY 28. 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
While the Man of Steel takes down Metallo in the streets of Metropolis, a down-on-his luck reporter for The Daily Star attempts to break the "story of the century" by revealing a suspicious connection between Superman
and The Daily Planet!
DC UNIVERSE
THE NEW 52 - FUTURES END #1Written by KEITH GIFFEN, DAN JURGENS, BRIAN AZZARELLO and JEFF LEMIRE
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by RYAN SOOK
1:50 Variant cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. and KLAUS JANSON
On sale MAY 7. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
Five years from now, the DC Universe is reeling from a war with another Earth, leaving the world unprepared for an approaching evil that threatens to destroy the future. Can a time-traveling Batman Beyond help a massive cast of the DCU's finest avert the impending apocalypse? Find out in this new weekly series that will forever alter the direction of The New 52! In this debut issue of The New 52's weekly series, Batman Beyond arrives five years later! Grifter turns against humanity! And a Justice League member DIES!
THE NEW 52 - FUTURES END #2
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, DAN JURGENS, BRIAN AZZARELLO and JEFF LEMIRE
Art by JESUS MERINO and DAN GREEN
Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale MAY 14. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
The entire DC Universe gathers to mourn a fallen hero! Plus the secrets of the DCU five years later arrive at Lois Lane's door!
THE NEW 52 - FUTURES END #3
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, DAN JURGENS, BRIAN AZZARELLO and JEFF LEMIRE
Art by DAN JURGENS and MARK IRWIN
Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale MAY 21. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
Did Firestorm kill a member of the Justice League? Who is watching Batman Beyond? And why is Frankenstein living in an igloo?!
THE NEW 52 - FUTURES END #4
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, DAN JURGENS, BRIAN AZZARELLO and JEFF LEMIRE
Art by AARON LOPRESTI and ART THIBERT
Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale MAY 28. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
Where is Red Robin? Who wants to steal from the world's most famous man? And whatever happened to Stormwatch?
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED #1
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art and cover by MIKE McKONE
1:50 Variant cover by GENE HA
On sale MAY 14. 32 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.
In Canada, the team of Animal Man, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter and Stargirl is joined by Adam Strange to fight an unstoppable forced called the Unimaginable.
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
JUSTICE LEAGUE #31
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by IVAN REIS and DANNY MIKI
1:25 BATMAN '66 variant cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
On sale MAY 21. 32 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 details.
Introducing the new Power Ring! But who is she? What does she want? And how will her presence affect the team?
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000 #6
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DeMATTEIS
Art and cover by HOWARD PORTER
On sale MAY 7. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
The League decides to launch a mission to rescue Green Lantern without Cadmus's approval! Plus: The unfortunate return of The Flash makes things awkward for everybody!
EARTH 2 #23
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT
Cover by GENE HA
1:25 BATMAN '66 variant cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
On sale MAY 7. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
With Green Lantern resurrected, the heroes of Earth 2 go on the offensive against the forces of Darkseid and Apokolips! As the heroes prepare an all-out assault, plans are put into motion for the Red Tornado to make one last, desperate attempt to stop Superman.
RED LANTERNS #31
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art and cover by ALESSANDRO VITTI
On sale MAY 28. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T+
Guy Gardner thought the power of Supergirl would make his team of Red Lanterns unstoppable...but he wasn't counting on the arrival of the deadliest Red yet: The Judge! When she makes her ruling, the fate of the Red Lanterns, Earth and an entire space sector will hang in the balance!
BATMAN BEYOND UNIVERSE #10
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE and KYLE HIGGINS
Art by DEXTER SOY, THONY SILAS and MATEO GUERRIRO
Cover by KHARY RANDOLPH
On sale MAY 21¥ 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
"JUSTICE LORDS BEYOND" continues! As Batman's journey through the dystopian world of the Justice Lords takes an unexpected and deadly turn, the true meaning of Wonder Woman's return is revealed - you must not to miss this!
INJUSTICE YEAR TWO #5
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by BRUNO REDONDO
Cover by JHEREMY RAAPACK
On sale MAY 28. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
Under orders from the Guardians, Kilowog leads a team of Green Lanterns to Earth to apprehend Superman and return him to Oa to stand trial. But the Man of Steel is not about to go quietly. And the Green Lantern Corps haven't factored in Superman's new allies. The first battle begins in a war that could tear the universe apart.
SMALLVILLE SEASON 11: LANTERN #2
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by MARCIO TAKARA
Cover by CAT STAGGS
On sale MAY 14. 40 pg, FC, 2 of 4, $3.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
Clark Kent is just beginning to grasp the potential of the Green Lantern ring, but all of John Stewart's training hasn't prepared him for the battle they're about to face. Will Clark need to use his natural super powers to defeat an enemy John fears?
SCRIBBLENAUTS UNMASKED: A CRISIS OF IMAGINATION #5
Written by JOSH ELDER
Art and cover by ADAM ARCHER
On sale MAY 21. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED E. DIGITAL FIRST
In this issue, VILLAINS ABOUND! While Lily and Batman battle General Zod in the Phantom Zone, Maxwell and the rest of the Justice League come face to face with Brainiac! Plus: a special appearance by the Main Man himself - Lobo!
SUPERMAN: H'EL ON EARTH TP
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL, TOM DeFALCO and MIKE JOHNSON
Art by KENNETH ROCAFORT, R.B. SILVA, MAHMUD ASRAR and others
Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
On sale JUNE 18. 328 pg, FC, $19.99 US
H'el comes to Earth in stories from SUPERMAN #13-17, SUPERBOY #14-17 and SUPERGIRL #14-17! This figure from Krypton's past hopes to revive the dead planet - in place of Earth! As hero fights hero, will the Kryptonians be able to defeat H'El, who is their equal in every way?
SUPERMAN - ACTION COMICS VOL. 4: HYBRID HC
Written by ANDY DIGGLE and SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by TONY S. DANIEL, BATT, TYLER KIRKHAM, JESUS MERINO, ROBSON ROCHA and JULIO FERREIRA
Cover by TONY S. DANIEL and BATT
On sale JULY 23. 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US
Determined to turn the people of Metropolis against the Man of Steel, Lex Luthor unleashes a virus on Metropolis capable of rewriting the DNA of those infected, including Superman. Superman's immune system eventually fights off the infection, but not before a hybrid Superman is created through the virus's ability to rewrite DNA. This new hybrid Superman is the only being capable of defeating the true Superman, and Lex will stop at nothing to see it accomplish its mission. Don't miss these stories from ACTION COMICS #19-24, plus a tale featuring Wonder Woman from YOUNG ROMANCE #1 and the backup story from SUPERMAN ANNUAL #2.
JLA VOL. 5 TP
Written by MARK WAID
Art by BRYAN HITCH, PAUL NEARY, JAVIER
SALTARES, DOUG MAHNKE, MIKE S. MILLER and others
Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY
On sale JUNE 11. 434 pg, FC, $24.99 US
In these tales from JLA #47-60 and JLA: HEAVEN'S LADDER, Batman's betrayal and expulsion from the group leads to a loss of trust in the team! How can Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter and Plastic Man face the fairy-tale nightmare of the Queen of Fables and the world-altering abilities of Dr. Destiny.
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US VOL. 1 TP
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by JHEREMY RAAPACK, MIKE S. MILLER and others
Video game art cover
On sale JUNE 25. 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US
In these stories from issues #1-6, things in the DC Universe have changed after Superman is tricked into destroying the one thing he loves most. Now the heroes of our world must whether they are with Superman or against him.
DC COLLECTIBLES PRODUCTS
JUSTICE LEAGUE CHESS SETSCULPTED BY PAUL HARDING
Now you can decide who wins the ultimate confrontation between the World's Greatest Super Heroes and the World's Vilest Super-Villains with this incredible chess set featuring intricately sculpted resin game pieces of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Lex Luthor, Black Manta, The Joker, Cheetah, Sinestro and Reverse Flash that capture their looks from DC Comics - The New 52.
The set comes complete with a high-quality wood board.
$249.95 US. On Sale August 2014 *Allocations May Occur
DC COMICS ICONS SUPERMAN 1:6 SCALE STATUE
SCULPTED BY GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS
Rocketed from a dying planet, raised in a small Kansas town, Clark Kent grew up to become Superman, the world's greatest Super Hero, forever battling villainy across the entire DC Universe. Now the Man of Steel can stand watch in your own home with this stunning statue that perfectly captures his DC Comics -The New 52 look.
Limited Edition of 5200
Measures Approximately 11" Tall
* $99.95 US * On Sale August 2014 * Allocations May Occur
DC COMICS EARTH 2: HAWKGIRL, SUPERMAN AND BATMAN ACTION FIGURES
Based on the designs of the hit monthly comic book EARTH 2. Batman, Superman and Hawkgirl continue the battle against the hordes of Apokolips to protect all life on their Earth as they know it!
BATMAN - 6.75"
SUPERMAN - 6.75"
HAWKGIRL - 6.6"
EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY
* Action Figures * $24.95 US. On Sale August 2014 * Allocations May Occur
DC COMICS SUPER-VILLAINS POKER SET
ARTWORK BY KEVIN NOWLAN
INCLUDES CRIME SYNDICATE DEALER CHIP
They say never bet against the house, but when you have the World's Evilest Super-Villains on your side, taking money is easy pickings. This poker set featuring the art of Kevin Nowlan, comes complete with two decks of cards, chips, dice and dealer chip.
$99.95 US. On Sale August 2014 * Allocations May Occur
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