Superman Comic Books
Superman-related July 2016 Solicitations
All of DC's Superman-related offerings available in July.
DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN
NEW SUPER-MAN #1Written by GENE LUEN YANG
Art and cover by VICTOR BOGDANOVIC
Variant cover by BERNARD CHANG
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"MADE IN CHINA" Chapter One: An impulsive act of heroism thrusts an arrogant young man into the limelight of Shanghai as China begins to form its own Justice League of powerful heroes. Rising from the ashes of The Final Days of Superman, award-winning writer Gene Luen Yang and on-the-rise art star Victor Bogdanovic introduce readers to Kong Kenan-the New Super-Man! When the world needed a new hero, China made him!
On sale JULY 13. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
ACTION COMICS #959
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by TYLER KIRKHAM
Covers by CLAY MANN
Variant covers by RYAN SOOK
Retailers: These issues will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"PATH TO DOOM" Chapter Three: Clark Kent gets caught in the crossfire as Doomsday crashes through the streets of Metropolis! As Lois struggles to keep young Jonathan out of the path of destruction, can former enemies Superman and Lex Luthor stop the monster that once destroyed the city and killed the Man of Steel-or does Luthor have other plans?
On sale JULY 13. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
ACTION COMICS #960
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by TYLER KIRKHAM
Covers by CLAY MANN
Variant covers by RYAN SOOK
Retailers: These issues will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"PATH TO DOOM" Chapter Four: Wonder Woman joins the fight, but even her added might can't slow down Doomsday's rampage! As Superman comes face-to-face with the woman who once loved him, the Man of Tomorrow must also wrestle with the reappearance of Clark Kent.
On sale JULY 27. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
SUPERMAN #2
Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON
Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
Variant cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
Retailers: Each issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"THE SON OF SUPERMAN" Chapter Two: In #2, Superboy takes flight as he accompanies his father, the Man of Steel, on their first mission together to confront a creature more dangerous than anyone realizes. Will the duo triumph...or will they die when they face the lethal force of the Eradicator?
On sale JULY 6. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
SUPERMAN #3
Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON
Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
Variant cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
Retailers: Each issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"THE SON OF SUPERMAN" Chapter Three: In #3, with a touch that means death, the Eradicator proves he's a match for Superman, but his super-powered offspring may be more than anyone can handle-including the Man of Tomorrow.
On sale JULY 20. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
SUPERMAN: THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN #6
Written by NEAL ADAMS. Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS
Superman's final confrontation with the army of Darkseid is at hand! What will be the fate of the three new Supermen, and what is the secret of Krypton?!
On sale JULY 6. 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6, $3.99 US. RATED T
DC UNIVERSE
EARTH 2: SOCIETY #14Written by DAN ABNETT
Art by FEDERICO DALLOCHIO
Cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
It's Wonder against Wonder with the fate of Earth-2 in the balance. The world is barely holding on by its fingertips. Do they dare risk an attempt to reboot their planet with the mysterious Amazonian device? Meanwhile, a new enemy is on the move behind the scenes, attempting to take advantage of situation.
On sale JULY 13. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
JUSTICE LEAGUE: REBIRTH #1
Written by BRYAN HITCH
Art by BRYAN HITCH
Cover by TONY S. DANIEL
Variant cover by JOE MADUREIRA
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
Spinning out of the events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, a new day dawns for Earth's greatest heroes as they welcome three new members to the team, including...Superman? Who is this strange visitor from a dead world-and can he be trusted? Batman and Wonder Woman aren't so sure.
On sale JULY 6. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
JUSTICE LEAGUE #1
Written by BRYAN HITCH
Art by TONY S. DANIEL and SANDU FLOREA
Cover by TONY S. DANIEL
Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"THE EXTINCTION MACHINE" Chapter One
The oceans rise. The earth quakes. And an ancient power rises to reclaim not just the world, but the universe itself-and not even the combined might of the Justice League can stop it. An all-new era begins with this epic by comic book legend Bryan Hitch (JLA, The Ultimates) and master storyteller Tony S. Daniel (BATMAN: R.I.P., DEATHSTROKE).
On sale JULY 20. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL #5
Written by STERLING GATES
Art by CAT STAGGS and EMMA VIECELI
Cover by CAT STAGGS
Supergirl has met her match in Facet, who sends her back to the DEO with questions: what did Alura have to do with Facet's past-and what is her continuing mission on Earth? And now Kara's foster family is threatened by the diamond-hard former head of Fort Rozz!
On sale JULY 6. 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $2.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL #6
Written by STERLING GATES
Art by EMMA VIECELI
Cover by CAT STAGGS
Who is Supergirl? Kara Danvers has learned a lot about her super-abilities, her strengths as a friend and as a sister, her love of being human and alien at the same time. And now she'll need to pull it all together to defeat her most dangerous foe to date!
On sale JULY 20. 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6, $2.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS #15
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by LAURA BRAGA and MIRKA ANDOLFO
Cover by ANT LUCIA
Mera adjusts to a life without her powers-and starts to fall in love with Arthur. Meanwhile, as Batwoman reunites with Renee Montoya in hopes of freeing Jewish prisoners from concentration camps, Harley and Ivy encounter Zatanna and Constantine, and plans to form a rebellion begin.
On sale JULY 13. 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR FIVE #13
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by MARCO SANTUCCI
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
It's Damian at the crossroads when he must make a final, fateful choice between his biological father-Batman-and his current father figure, Superman. The new Nightwing can end the conflict that's torn the world asunder these past five years, but either the Dark Knight or the Man of Steel is going to have to die.
On sale JULY 6. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR FIVE #14
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by MIKE S. MILLER
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
Since the rise of the Regime, The Flash has always been one of Superman's most tenuous allies. Now his loyalty is really going to be tested, as someone he loves has to face Superman's unswerving justice. Then, with the Speedster at his most vulnerable, Batman offers him a risky way out.
On sale JULY 20. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
BATMAN/SUPERMAN VOL. 4: SIEGE TP
Written by GREG PAK
Art by ARDIAN SYAF, JONATHAN GLAPION and others
Cover by ARDIAN SYAF and DANNY MIKI
It's the Man of Steel's worst nightmare: an obsessed villain who not only knows all of Superman's secrets but is also willing to kill anyone who has ever stood by him! No one is safe when the one you're hunting has no discernible motive or pattern! Collects BATMAN/SUPERMAN #16-20, ANNUAL #2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN: FUTURES END #1.
On sale AUGUST 10. 200 pg, FC, $16.99 US
EARTH 2: SOCIETY VOL. 2: INDIVISIBLE TP
Written by DANIEL H. WILSON and DAN ABNETT
Art by JORGE JIMENEZ and ALISSON BORGES
Cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
As the fledgling society of new Earth threatens to disintegrate into chaos, can the raw power of the Green Lantern overcome the godlike abilities of Doctor Impossible? And 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 descending into all-out war. Collecting issues #8-12.
On sale AUGUST 24. 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 8: THE DARKSEID WAR PART 2 HC
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by JASON FABOK and FRANCIS MANAPUL
Cover by JASON FABOK
Darkseid is dead! And with the Lord of Apokolips slain by the Anti-Monitor, the Justice League has inherited the powers of gods! Batman, Superman, The Flash, Shazam and Green Lantern have been transformed into omnipotent deities-but will this new power help them in the battle against evil, or twist their personalities? Find out in these tales from JUSTICE LEAGUE #45-50 and the JUSTICE LEAGUE: DARKSEID WAR #1 special!
On sale SEPTEMBER 21. 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR FOUR VOL. 2 HC
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by BRUNO REDONDO, MIKE S. MILLER and others
Cover by BRUNO REDONDO and ULISES ARREOLA
It's the shattering conclusion to the year of the gods! In this title collecting issues #8-12 plus ANNUAL #1, the balance of power may be tipped by the arrival of a force that could challenge even the Gods of Olympus. Also, Wonder Woman must make a stand, and the final fate of Ares is revealed. The newest chapter of the INJUSTICE saga is here, as writer Brian Buccellato further explores what takes place before the events of the hit video game phenomenon.
On sale AUGUST 17. 160 pg, FC, $22.99 US
SUPERGIRL VOL. 2: BREAKING THE CHAIN TP
Written by JOE KELLY, MARC SABLE, TONY BEDARD and KELLEY PUCKETT
Art by JOE BENITEZ, IAN CHURCHILL, ALE GARZA, RENATO GUEDES, DREW JOHNSON and others
Cover by ALE GARZA and RICHARD FRIEND
Learning the truth of what happened to Krypton, Kara must separate fact and fiction and believe in herself! And after teaming up with Power Boy to stop a hurricane in Mexico, Dark Angel attacks the Girl of Steel! Then, Kara accidentally wrecks Air Force One, only to hide out at the Kents' home in Kansas. Collects SUPERGIRL #11, #13-22 and a story from the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE CRISIS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #1.
On sale AUGUST 10. 272 pg, FC, $19.99 US
TELOS TP
Written by JEFF KING
Art by CARLO PAGULAYAN, IGOR VITORINO, STEPHEN SEGOVIA, JASON PAZ, SEAN PARSONS and others
Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN and JASON PAZ
The villain of the world-shattering CONVERGENCE event stars in this new title collecting issues #1-6 of his own series! Set loose from his planetary tether at the end of CONVERGENCE, Telos finds himself free and able to traverse space and time via a sliver of Brainiac's powers. As this epic begins, he embarks on an odyssey, journeying across time and space in search of his past.
On sale AUGUST 31. 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERMAN VOL. 2: RETURN TO GLORY HC
Written by GENE LUEN YANG, GREG PAK and others
Art by HOWARD PORTER, TOM DERENICK, ARDIAN SYAF, JACK HERBERT and others
Cover by HOWARD PORTER
In "Savage Dawn," Superman is forced to join a super-fight club-and the stakes couldn't be higher. The Man of Steel must make a fateful choice: Can he risk exposing himself to the one thing that could save him? Then, Superman and Wonder Woman lead an army of gods and monsters against Vandal Savage and his deadly spawn! Collects SUPERMAN #45-52 and ANNUAL #3.
On sale SEPTEMBER 28. 280 pg, FC, $29.99 US
SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK TP
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by LEE WEEKS, SCOTT HANNA and SERGIO CARIELLO
Cover by LEE WEEKS
The last sons and daughter of Krypton and Earth star in these stories from the 8-issue series. But can they keep this world from suffering the same fate as their own? Can this Superman stop the foes he fought on his own world before they are created on our world? Plus: What is Intergang, and why does Lois' discovery of it place everyone she loves in jeopardy? And what will happen when their nine-year-old son learns the true identities of his parents?
On sale AUGUST 31. 168 pg, FC, $17.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 4 TP
Written by ALAN BURNETT, DAN ABNETT, ANDY LANNING, MICHAEL GREEN and MIKE JOHNSON
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN, DEREK FRIDOLFS, MIKE McKONE, SHANE DAVIS and others
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS
Superman, Batman and the Justice League realize that Kryptonite is a more widespread problem than they believed in these stories from SUPERMAN/BATMAN #37-49. The world's finest heroes must hunt down what seems to be an endless supply of Kryptonite across the globe-but in order to rid the world of its Kryptonite infestation, Superman may be forced to cripple entire cultures that have grown to depend on it.
On sale AUGUST 31. 352 pg, FC, $24.99 US
SUPERMAN AND THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOL. 2 TP
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by DAN JURGENS, RICK BURCHETT, SAL VELLUTO and BOB SMITH
Cover by DAN JURGENS and RICK BURCHETT
The Man of Steel has died! Falling at the hands of the monster Doomsday, the Justice League's most powerful member is now gone, and along with killing him, the creature grievously injures Leaguers Blue Beetle, Booster Gold and more! How will the Justice League re-collect in this moment of crisis? Who will be the newest members? And how will they deal in a world without Superman? Learn all the answers in these tales from JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #69-77!
On sale AUGUST 31. 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US
DC COLLECTIBLES PRODUCTS
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ACTION FIGURE 7-PACKThe world's greatest heroes are united once more in this new action figure 7-pack! This is your chance to combine the might of Aquaman, Batman, Cyborg, The Flash, Green Lantern, Superman and Wonder Woman in one amazing set.
Each figure measures approximately 7" tall
$125.00 US. On sale November 2016. Allocations may occur
DC FILMS: BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE LEX LUTHOR AND WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURES
Two key characters from the blockbuster Warner Bros. film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice come to life in these new DC Films action figures! Lex Luthor comes with extra hands, and Wonder Woman is ready for action with extra hands, sword and shield.
5. WONDER WOMAN 6.75"
6. LEX
LUTHOR 6.75"
Each figure sold separately
$45.00 US each. On Sale November 2016. Allocations May Occur
DC FILMS: MAN OF STEEL: JOR-EL AND NAM-EK ACTION FIGURES
The DC Films line of action figures presents two characters as they appeared in the hit 2013 film Man of Steel: Jor-El, Kryptonian father of Superman, and Nam-Ek, the deadly lieutenant to General Zod!
7. JOR-EL 6.88"
8. NAM-EK 7.25"
Each figure sold separately
$45.00 US each. On Sale November 2016. Allocations May Occur
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