Superman Comic Books
Superman-related June 2016 Solicitations
All of DC's Superman-related offerings available in June.
DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN
SUPERMAN: REBIRTH #1Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA
Cover by DOUG MAHNKE
Variant cover by ANDY PARK
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
The world needs a Man of Steel, but can Superman protect the world while raising a super-son with his wife, Lois Lane?
IT BEGINS: Now it's Clark's turn to be Pa Kent and teach his son what it means to be super, but who is hunting Superman's son - and why?
One-shot. On sale JUNE 1. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
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SUPERMAN #1
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
Variant cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"THE SON OF SUPERMAN" Chapter One
The Last Son of Krypton must decide whether to help his young son use his new and rapidly increasing abilities, or hide them from the world.
THE CREATORS: The team supreme that brought fans the adventures of Damian Wayne in BATMAN AND ROBIN returns for the adventures of Superman and his offspring.
On sale JUNE 15. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
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ACTION COMICS #957
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by MIKEL JANIN
Variant cover by RYAN SOOK
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"PATH TO DOOM" Chapter One
Superman returns to Metropolis just in time to meet the city of tomorrow's newest protector: Lex Luthor. But it's not long before these dueling titans meet someone unexpected - the new Clark Kent!
DON'T MISS: ACTION COMICS returns to its original numbering with this issue!
On sale JUNE 8. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
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ACTION COMICS #958
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by MIKEL JANIN
Variant cover by RYAN SOOK
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"PATH TO DOOM" Chapter Two
Luthor and Superman must put aside their differences and face the common threat of Doomsday, as Jimmy Olsen and the Planet staff try to uncover the truth: who is the man claiming to be Clark Kent?
THEY SAID IT: "Superman is synonymous with the word 'superhero'," says artist Patrick Zircher. "He's the greatest. Drawing ACTION COMICS fills me with a passion to make great comics."
On sale JUNE 22. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
SUPERMAN: THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN #5
Written by NEAL ADAMS
Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS
Superman and the New Gods launch their plan to free the young boy and his dog from his Apokolips prison, but Darkseid's ultimate prize is within sight, and the only person standing in his way is...Lex Luthor?!
On sale JUNE 1. 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $3.99 US. RATED T
DC UNIVERSE
DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by GARY FRANK, IVAN REIS, ETHAN VAN SCIVER, PHIL JIMENEZ and others
Cover by GARY FRANK
It all begins here. Do not skip to the last page. Do not let a friend or message board ruin this comic for you. The future (and past) of the DC Universe starts here. Don't say we didn't warn you!
THEY SAID IT: "Rebirth is about focusing in on the core of the character and their respective universe," says writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. "It brings back what has been lost: the legacy of the characters, the love and the hope of the DCU!"
RETAILERS: THIS TITLE WILL NOT BE LISTED ON FOC. ALL ORDERS MUST BE FINALIZED BY APRIL 28.
One-shot. On sale MAY 25. 80 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS VOL. 1: FINALS CRISIS TP
Written by SHEA FONTANA
Art and cover by YANCEY LABAT
Preparing for high school exams is hard enough, but at Super Hero High, even the tests are super-tough! Principal Waller keeps an eagle eye on her students, drilling them in math, science, literature - and other subjects like flying and powers! And no one wants to fail, because Principal Waller hands out detention faster than a speeding bullet.
In the first-ever all ages DC Super Hero Girls original graphic novel, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Bumblebee, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Katana, and Poison Ivy are studying hard - well, maybe not Harley Quinn - when they are each abducted by a mysterious villain! Will the students outsmart their captor, save Gotham City, and still pass their finals?
On sale JUNE 29. 128 pg, FC, 6" x 9", $9.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE #51
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art and cover by PAUL PELLETIER and TONY KORDOS
Retailers: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
It's a brave new world in the devastation that follows "Darkseid War."
RESOLICIT. On sale JUNE 8. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
JUSTICE LEAGUE #52
Written by DAN ABNETT
Art by PAUL PELLETIER and SANDRA HOPE
Cover by PAUL PELLETIER and TONY KORDOS
A TITANS: REBIRTH #1 prelude! Set shortly after the formation of the Justice League, Batman introduces his new partner Robin (Dick Grayson) to the team just as it's pulled into a deadly assault on Metropolis by mysterious creatures. Outclassed and terrified, the Boy Wonder must use his wits and guile to survive. And in doing so, he catches the attention of a foe that will alter the course of his life forever. This story ties directly into TITANS: REBIRTH #1!
On sale JUNE 22. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #12
Written by BRYAN HITCH
Art by NEIL EDWARDS and DANIEL HENRIQUES
Cover by BRYAN HITCH
Green Lantern's ring has been hacked! Someone has a personal vendetta against the League,
attacking them where they are the most vulnerable!
On sale JUNE 22. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ANNUAL #1
Written by BRYAN HITCH
Art by NEIL EDWARDS and DANIEL HENRIQUES
Cover by BRYAN HITCH
The vendetta of the League's newest enemy puts them through the ultimate test by releasing the DCU's most dangerous super-villains from prison!
On sale JUNE 29. 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US. RATED T
EARTH 2: SOCIETY #13
Written by DAN ABNETT
Art by FEDERICO DALLOCCHIO
Cover by MATTHEW CLARK
Can the device that Fury used to bring back the Amazons also provide the means to power up the new Earth-2, a world without natural resources? Hawkgirl thinks so, but given Fury's background and history, can she convince the other Wonders and the rest of the world? Sides will be chosen as the future of the entire world may very well hang in the balance.
On sale JUNE 8. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #6
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON
Minicomic art by TBD
Cover by ANDY KUBERT
1:10 Robin variant cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
1:25 variant cover by KLAUS JANSON
1:50 variant cover by TBD
1:100 variant cover by FRANK MILLER
1:500 variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Retailers: This issue will ship with six covers. Please see the order form for details.
Is Gotham City ready for a new Batgirl?!
On sale JUNE 15. 32-page comic - 6.375" x 10.1875"
16-page minicomic - 5.5" x 8.5". FC, 6 of 8, $5.99 US
DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #6 COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT, KLAUS JANSON and others
Sketch cover by JIM LEE
This oversized paper-over-boards COLLECTOR'S EDITION features both stories from DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #6 at the same size, with a cover art that's a pencils-only version of Jim Lee's 1:500 variant.
On sale JUNE 29. 40 pg, FC, 6 of 8, 7.0625" x 10.1875", $12.99 US
DC COMICS: BOMBSHELLS #14
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by LAURA BRAGA and MIRKA ANDOLFO
Cover by ANT LUCIA
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy make it to Berlin to find the Joker's cabaret in the hands of the Joker's Daughter, who has banished a magic-less Zatanna and Constantine onto the streets of Nazi-occupied Germany. Meanwhile, find out what happened to Mera at the Battle of Britain after being captured by Nereus as a prisoner of war.
On sale JUNE 1. 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR FIVE #11
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by BRUNO REDONDO and JUAN ALBARRAN
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
It's on! Harley has a lot to get out of her system, and the first person who's going to get a dose of it is the guy she had a brief crush on - Shazam. But "Shazzy's" not buying what's Harley's selling, so things are about to get...complicated. Meanwhile, Superman pays a visit to a man who once head-butted him.
On sale JUNE 1. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR FIVE #12
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by MIKE S. MILLER
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
Batman has opposed Superman's Regime since the beginning, while Damian (now Nightwing) threw his support behind the Man of Steel. Father and son, on opposite sides. So what act perpetrated by Victor Zsasz could be so heinous as to make these two join forces again to track him down? Don't miss the shocking answer.
On sale JUNE 15. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL #3
Written by STERLING GATES
Art by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO and RAY McCARTHY
Cover by CAT STAGGS
Blank variant cover
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
Based on the new hit TV series! After seeing Vril Dox locked up for his crimes against Winn, Kara thinks life in the D.E.O. will get back to normal. Until the zombies attack. Now Supergirl must fight her way across universes and lifetimes to find the mastermind behind her current troubles.
On sale JUNE 8. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL #4
Written by STERLING GATES
Art by CARMEN CARNERO
Cover by CAT STAGGS
Based on the new hit TV series! Road trip! Kara convinces her big sister that a trip to the Fort Rozz crash site is just what they need to get some answers - but what they find leads to more questions. And when the architect of Kara's recent woes reveals herself, how long can Supergirl stand against Facet?
On sale JUNE 22. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
BATMAN/SUPERMAN VOL. 5: TRUTH HURTS HC
Written by GREG PAK
Art by ARDIAN SYAF, VICENTE CIFUENTES and others
Cover by ARDIAN SYAF and DANNY MIKI
The truth is out, and the world knows that Superman is Clark Kent - and now, the mild-mannered reporter is a wanted man! From the thugs of Metropolis to the police, everybody wants a piece of Superman. And with threats to his freedom closing in on him, Superman must also face a new form of evil that appears to be coming from Gotham City! Instead of finding the Batman he's always known, Superman is met by a strange, new Dark Knight - James Gordon! This new hardcover collects BATMAN/SUPERMAN #21-27 plus the Sneak Peek story from CONVERGENCE: BOOSTER GOLD #2.
On sale AUGUST 10. 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US
THE DARING NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL VOL. 1 TP
Written by PAUL KUPPERBERG and JOEY CAVALIERI
Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, BOB OKSNER and others
Cover by RICH BUCKLER and DICK GIORDANO
In these 1980s tales from THE DARING NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL #1-12, Supergirl relocates from Metropolis to Chicago - and meets evil in new forms, including the villainous Psi! Plus, while battling the evil foursome known as the Gang, Kara stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens all of her new hometown! Guest-starring the Doom Patrol!
On sale JULY 13. 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN TP NEW EDITION
Written by DAN JURGENS, JERRY ORDWAY, LOUISE SIMONSON and ROGER STERN
Art by JON BOGDANOVE, TOM GRUMMETT, JACKSON GUICE, DAN JURGENS and others
Cover by DAN JURGENS and BRETT BREEDING
RETAILERS: THIS TITLE IS NOT OFFERED IN THE APRIL PREVIEWS ORDER FORM. PLEASE ORDER UNDER ITEM CODE JAN168880.
Doomsday. A creature with a single-minded purpose of death and destruction. He has landed on Earth, laying waste to anything - and anyone - who dares stand in his way. The Justice League makes a valiant, but ultimately desperate, attempt to stop the unknown juggernaut. When the beast nears Metropolis, Superman answers the call to stop him. And then the unthinkable happens. The Man of Steel...dies.
DC Entertainment presents a new edition of the best-selling graphic novel of all time, collecting ACTION COMICS #18-20, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #496-498, SUPERMAN #73-75, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #17-19, and NEWSTIME: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SUPERMAN.
Available now. 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US
SUPERMAN: FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND TP
Written by DAN JURGENS, KARL KESEL, WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEBS, JERRY ORDWAY, LOUISE SIMONSON and ROGER STERN
Art by JON BOGDANOVE, TOM GRUMMETT, DAN JURGENS and others
Cover by DAN JURGENS and BRETT BREEDING
RETAILERS: THIS TITLE IS NOT OFFERED IN THE APRIL PREVIEWS ORDER FORM. PLEASE ORDER UNDER ITEM CODE JAN168881.
After Superman sacrificed his life to stop Doomsday, the world and those who loved him must learn how to continue on without the Man of Steel. Heroes like Supergirl, the Guardian and Gangbuster rise to the challenge - but can they fill the void left by Superman's death? This new title collects ACTION COMICS #685-686, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #498-500, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #70, LEGACY OF SUPERMAN #1, SUPERGIRL AND TEAM LUTHOR SPECIAL #1, SUPERMAN #76-77 and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #20-21!
Available now. 376 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUPERMAN: REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN TP
Written by DAN JURGENS, KARL KESEL, JERRY ORDWAY, LOUISE SIMONSON and ROGER STERN
Art by JON BOGDANOVE, TOM GRUMMETT, DAN JURGENS and others
Cover by DAN JURGENS and BRETT BREEDING
RETAILERS: THIS TITLE IS NOT OFFERED IN THE APRIL PREVIEWS ORDER FORM. PLEASE ORDER UNDER ITEM CODE JAN168884.
Superman is dead. And now, four mysterious beings appear - all with powers and abilities like the Man of Steel's! One claims he is a clone of Superman. Another says he is a Cyborg Superman. The third is a cold redeemer of justice. And finally, an armored figure says he fights with the heart and soul of Superman. This new title collects ACTION COMICS #687-688, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #500-502, SUPERMAN #78-79, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #5, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #22-23 and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL ANNUAL #2!
Available now. 338 pg, FC, $24.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN TP
Written by GERARD JONES, DAN JURGENS, KARL KESEL, JEPH LOEB, LOUISE SIMONSON and ROGER STERN
Art by JON BOGDANOVE, TOM GRUMMETT, DAN JURGENS and others
Cover by DAN JURGENS and BRETT BREEDING
RETAILERS: THIS TITLE IS NOT OFFERED IN THE APRIL PREVIEWS ORDER FORM. PLEASE ORDER UNDER ITEM CODE JAN168882
As an alien warship approaches Earth, the world still doesn't know which - if any - of the four replacement Supermen is the real Man of Steel. Each has a claim to the title, but two show their true colors when they battle the others for supremacy. Meanwhile, the true Superman - restored by a Kryptonian regeneration matrix - is plotting his return! This new title collects ACTION COMICS #689-692, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #5, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #503-505, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ANNUAL #5, GREEN LANTERN #46, SUPERMAN #80-83 and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #24-26!
Available now. 480 pg, FC, $29.99 US
SUPERMAN: DOOMSDAY TP
Written by DAN JURGENS, JERRY ORDWAY, LOUISE SIMONSON and ROGER STERN
Art by CHRIS BATISTA, DENNIS JANKE, DAN JURGENS, GIL KANE and others
Cover by DAN JURGENS and BRETT BREEDING
RETAILERS: THIS TITLE IS NOT OFFERED IN THE APRIL PREVIEWS ORDER FORM. PLEASE ORDER UNDER ITEM CODE JAN168883.
Superman travels to the nightmare world of Apokolips for a confrontation with Doomsday, the creature who cost the Man of Steel his life. With the help of the mysterious, time-traveling Waverider, Superman at last discovers the shocking truth of his greatest enemy's origin. And just when he thinks the terror is finally over, the murderous juggernaut returns to Earth even more powerful than ever! This new title collects DOOMSDAY ANNUAL #1, SUPERMAN: THE DOOMSDAY WARS #1-3 and SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY: HUNTER/PREY #1-3!
Available now. 344 pg, FC, $19.99 US
GRAPHIC INK: THE DC COMICS ART OF GARY FRANK HC
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and others
Art by GARY FRANK, JON SIBAL and others
Cover by GARY FRANK
The latest title in the GRAPHIC INK book series celebrates the work of Gary Frank, one of DC's greatest artists. In these tales starring Supergirl, Batman, Superman and more, Frank's art features a sharp, iconic style that pays homage to classic DC artists while pushing the characters into the future.
On sale AUGUST 24. 416 pg, FC, $39.99 US
DC COMICS: BOMBSHELLS VOL. 2: ALLIES TP
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by LAURA BRAGA, MARGUERITE SAUVAGE, MIRKO ANDOLFO and ELIZABETH TORQUE
Cover by ANT LUCIA
In these tales from issues #7-12, meet the Batgirls! While Batwoman is away in Europe, a group of young women decide to pick up her mantle and protect the streets of Gotham City themselves! Supergirl and Stargirl wonder if they are being used as instruments of propaganda, while mythological creatures attack the Allied forces, bringing Wonder Woman into the fray!
On sale JULY 13. 200 pg, FC, $16.99 US
DC ELSEWORLDS: JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 1 TP
Written by ED HANNIGAN, CHUCK DIXON, JOHN FRANCIS MOORE, BARBARA KESEL, ADAM WARREN and WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEBS
Art by ED HANNIGAN, DICK GIORDANO, J.H. WILLIAMS III, KIERON DWYER, MATT HALEY, ADAM WARREN, PHIL WINSLADE and others
Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III
The Justice League in the Wild West? A world where Supergirl and Batgirl protect Metropolis and Gotham City? Wonder Woman fighting Jack the Ripper in Victorian England? In Elseworlds, anything is possible. This new title collects LEAGUE OF JUSTICE #1-2, JUSTICE RIDERS #1, ELSEWORLD'S FINEST #1-2, ELSEWORLD'S FINEST: SUPERGIRL & BATGIRL #1, TITANS: SCISSORS PAPER STONE #1 and WONDER WOMAN: AMAZONIA #1.
On sale JULY 13. 424 pg, FC, $34.99 US
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR FOUR VOL. 1 TP
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by BRUNO REDONDO, MIKE S. MILLER and others
Cover by HOWARD PORTER
In these stories from issues #1-7, it's the year of gods! Joining the insurgence against Superman, Zeus makes a bid for Earth, bringing the Amazonian Army into the fight. But who will Wonder Woman side with? And how will Batman take advantage of all this godly interference?
On sale JULY 13. 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 7 - UNDER THE SKIN TP
Written by GREG PAK and SHOLLY FISCH
Art by AARON KUDER, JAE LEE, SCOTT KOLINS and PASCAL ALIXE
Cover by AARON KUDER
In these stories from ACTION COMICS #36-40 and FUTURES END #1, the deck is stacked against Superman when Smallville is poisoned by dark magics! Can Superman figure out what's going on and save his hometown before this evil epidemic spreads across the entire world?
On sale JULY 20. 160 pg, FC, $16.99 US
SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN HC
Written by MAX LANDIS
Art by NICK DRAGOTTA, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, JOELLE JONES, JAE LEE, FRANCIS MANAPUL, JONATHAN CASE and JOCK
Cover by RYAN SOOK
Screenwriter and Eisner Award nominee Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) presents the seven-issue miniseries that chronicles Clark Kent's development into the archetypal hero he will eventually become. With the tone of each issue ranging from heartwarming and simple, to frighteningly gritty and violent, to sexy, sun-kissed and funny, SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN is unlike anything you've seen before.
On sale AUGUST 3. 196 pg, FC, $24.99 US
DC COLLECTIBLES PRODUCTS
DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS: SUPERGIRL BUSTBased on the art of EMANUELA LUPACCHINO
Sculpted by JACK MATHEWS
It's a new era and a new look for the Girl of Steel in this new Bombshells bust, as she leaps into action on the battlefronts of the European Theater of Operations!
Limited Edition of 2,500
Measures Approximately 7.5" Tall
$60.00 US. On Sale October 2016. Allocations May Occur.
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