Superman Comic Books
Superman-related May 2017 Solicitations
All of DC's Superman-related offerings available in May.DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN
ACTION COMICS #979Written by DAN JURGENS. Art by PATCH ZIRCHER. Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI. Variant cover by GARY FRANK
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"REVENGE" part one! Superman, Lois and Jon return to their lives in Metropolis while Eradicator, Cyborg Superman, Metallo and Mongul unite to destroy the Man of Steel!
On sale MAY 10. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
ACTION COMICS #980
Written by DAN JURGENS. Art by PATCH ZIRCHER. Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI. Variant cover by GARY FRANK
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"REVENGE" part two! Both Superman and the Revenge Squad must traverse the deadly Black Vault in a race against time to reach General Zod! Amanda Waller's secret Kryptonian weapon reveals himself to the world, but Cyborg Superman and Eradicator move in to recruit him. Tying directly into the events of this month's Suicide Squad issues - and no matter who wins in this epic showdown, it spells certain doom for the Last Son of Krypton!
On sale MAY 24. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
NEW SUPER-MAN #11
Written by GENE LUEN YANG. Art by BILLY TAN. Cover by PHILIP TAN. Variant cover by BERNARD CHANG
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details. Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
"THE ZERO ULTIMATUM" part one! Dr. Omen's deadly first experiment, the original New Super-Man of China, frees himself! Kenan Kong may be learning to control his super abilities, but to survive an encounter with Super-Man Zero he'll need to learn faster! Plus, the shocking origin of the ultra-powerful All-Yang reveals a surprising connection to Kenan's teacher - Master I-Ching!
On sale MAY 10. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
SUPERGIRL #9
Written by STEVE ORLANDO. Art and cover by BRIAN CHING. Variant cover by BENGAL
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details. Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
"Escape from the Phantom Zone" part one! Trapped in the Phantom Zone, Supergirl and Batgirl must face the Phantom King to escape! But what deadly team is Emerald Empress building? And what does it have to do with the future of the Girl of Steel?
On sale MAY 10. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
SUPERMAN #22
Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON. Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA. Covers by RYAN SOOK. Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"BLACK DAWN" part one! What is the secret of the Dead Man's Swamp? Superman is tested by a mysterious force that pushes his convictions to the limit. Can the Man of Steel save face in the eyes of Hamilton and his son, Superboy?
On sale MAY 3. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
SUPERMAN #23
Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON. Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA. Cover by RYAN SOOK. Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"BLACK DAWN" part two! The mysterious force behind Superman's defeat reveals itself. Superboy wonders what is so great about Truth, Justice and the American way. Will Jon turn against his father?
On sale MAY 17. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
SUPER SONS #4
Written by PETER J. TOMASI. Art and cover by JORGE JIMENEZ. Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details. Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
"When I Grow Up" part four! As our young heroes struggle to break free of the deadly Kid Amazo's control, they discover the truth behind this young villain's power! But with an army at his command, and his sights set on total domination, the boys will need to put up the fight of their young lives to stop him! Is the key to stopping him not beating him but helping him?
On sale MAY 17. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
SUPERWOMAN #10
Written by K. PERKINS. Art by STEPHEN SEGOVIA and ART THIBERT. Cover by KEN LASHLEY. Variant cover by RENATO GUEDES
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details. Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
"Rediscovery" part one! Superwoman is on the hunt for the man responsible for landing Natasha Irons' father, Crash, in jail - the deadly Skyhook! But Steel is urging caution, and the three heroes are at odds over how much they can trust Crash's motives. The true history of Steel's family tree will be revealed as the group is torn apart.
On sale MAY 10. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
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JUSTICE LEAGUE #20Written by BRYAN HITCH. Art by BRYAN HITCH and DANIEL HENRIQUES. Cover by BRYAN HITCH. Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"ENDLESS" part one! The League find themselves trapped in a time loop after they are attacked by a man wielding a mysterious alien weapon. The result is one member dead, and many civilians obliterated!
On sale MAY 3. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
JUSTICE LEAGUE #21
Written by BRYAN HITCH. Art by BRYAN HITCH and DANIEL HENRIQUES. Cover by BRYAN HITCH. Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
"ENDLESS" finale! In order to save the lives of a fallen friend and many innocents, the League must make the dangerous time loop work for them and stop it all from happening. All that stands in their way is one man's hatred - and a hammer that can bend time!
On sale MAY 17. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T
TRINITY #9
Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Variant cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details. Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
"ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER" part one! The Trinity is trapped in the Justice League Watchtower, and there's a traitor in their midst! No one is what they seem as our heroes fight back against their own home turf!
On sale MAY 17. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T
TRINITY ANNUAL #1
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
You don't betray Ra's al Ghul and legendary sorceress Circe and just walk away. That's what Lex Luthor is about to learn the hard way. Now, he has to unite with his former Justice League teammates if he wants to stay alive. Meanwhile, the Trinity fear this ordeal will push Lex back to the dark side.
On sale MAY 31. 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US. RATED T
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS VOL. 3: SUMMER OLYMPUS TP
Written by SHEA FONTANA. Art and cover by YANCEY LABAT
School's out for summer, which means Wonder Woman is preparing for her annual trip to visit her father, Zeus - and this year, he says she can bring along a few friends, including Bumblebee, Batgirl, Beast Boy and Katana! When they arrive at Olympus, it's not long before distrustful Ares turns this family reunion into a family competition - and the prize is Wonder Woman's soul! But when Ares and Strife join forces to work their battle magic on Wonder Woman's friends, will the girls end up fighting each other instead of the real enemy?
On sale JUNE 21. 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US
DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #9
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO. Art by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON. Minicomic art by FRANK MILLER and KLAUS JANSON. Cover A by ANDY KUBERT and FRANK MILLER. Cover B by FRANK MILLER. 1:10 variant cover by MIKEL JANIN. 1:25 variant cover by KLAUS JANSON. 1:50 variant cover by CHIP KIDD. 1:100 variant cover by FRANK QUITELY. 1:500 variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Retailers: This issue will ship with seven covers. Please see the order form for details.
The epic conclusion to DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE is here from the all-star creative team of Frank Miller, Brian Azzarello, Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson! This is Earth's last stand. Quar's Kryptonian Army has conquered the planet, but Batman and his allies don't believe the world is beyond saving. They'll rally once more against Quar and save the world or die trying.
On sale MAY 31. 32-page comic - 6.375" x 10.1875". 16-page minicomic - 5.5" x 8.5", FC, 9 of 9, $5.99 US
DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE COLLECTOR'S EDITION #9
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO. Art by ANDY KUBERT, KLAUS JANSON and FRANK MILLER. Sketch cover by JIM LEE
This oversized paper-over-boards Collector's Edition features both stories from DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #8 at the same size, with cover art that's a pencils-only version of Jim Lee's 1:500 variant cover. This final Collector's Edition ships with a slipcase designed to hold the entire Collector's Edition set!
On sale JUNE 14. 40 pg, FC, 9 of 9, 7.0625" x 10.1875", $12.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE/POWER RANGERS #5
Written by TOM TAYLOR. Art by STEPHEN BYRNE. Cover by KARL KERSCHL
The Justice League and the Power Rangers have arrived in the Rangers' home dimension, but the heroes of these two worlds are too late to prevent Angel Grove's shocking fate. With the Earth now on the chopping block, can these teams come together to undo the damage wrought by Zedd and Brainiac? Co-published with BOOM! Studios.
On sale MAY 10. 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $3.99 US. RATED T
INJUSTICE 2 #1
Written by TOM TAYLOR. Art by BRUNO REDONDO and JUAN ALBARRAN. Cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS. Variant cover by BRUNO REDONDO. Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
The all-new prequel to the highly anticipated Injustice 2 video game begins here! Original INJUSTICE writer Tom Taylor continues the story from the hit series INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US. Superman is imprisoned, and it's up to Batman to put the world back together. But with Superman's iron-fisted regime eliminated, other forces rise up to fill the void. And Batman doesn't have a lot of allies left to help stop them.
On sale MAY 3. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T+. DIGITAL FIRST
INJUSTICE 2 #2
Written by TOM TAYLOR. Art by BRUNO REDONDO and JUAN ALBARRAN. Cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
A new Suicide Squad has been assembled for a mission - but it doesn't turn out to be the one they originally expected. Who is the mystery villain pulling their strings? Plus, has Batman really gone over the edge?
On sale MAY 17. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T+. DIGITAL FIRST
INJUSTICE: GROUND ZERO #11
Written by CHRISTOPHER SEBELA. Art by MARCO SANTUCCI and TOM DERENICK. Cover by MIKE S. MILLER
As events reach their climax, Regime forces finally locate the headquarters of Batman's Resistance, and Harley assembles a new army to bring justice to the streets of Gotham City. Two Wonder Women battle on Themyscira for leadership of the Amazons, and the two Batmen reach a decision to bring over the Superman from the parallel Earth.
On sale MAY 10. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T+. DIGITAL FIRST
INJUSTICE: GROUND ZERO #12
Written by CHRISTOPHER SEBELA. Art by TOM DERENICK, DANIEL SAMPERE and JUAN ALBARRAN. Cover by MATTHEW CLARK
The story of the original video game reaches its dramatic conclusion! It's Superman versus Superman for the liberation of the Injustice Earth. Leads directly into the INJUSTICE 2 prequel comic series.
On sale MAY 24. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US. RATED T+. DIGITAL FIRST. Final Issue
DC COMICS: BOMBSHELLS #26
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT. Art by CARMEN CARNERO, RICHARD ORTIZ, RACHAEL STOTT and MIRKA ANDOLFO. Cover by ANT LUCIA
We take a moment to see what each Bombshell is up to...before they all collide! Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy leave Atlantis in hopes of using Ivy's powers to help the famine in Russia. Also heading to Russia are Supergirl and Steve Trevor, who run into trouble when they bump into Lex Luthor!
On sale MAY 3. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
DC COMICS: BOMBSHELLS #27
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT. Art by MIRKA ANDOLFO, LAURA BRAGA and CARMEN CARNERO. Cover by ANT LUCIA
The journey to Russia continues as Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy find a magical stowaway: Raven! Then, Supergirl and Steve Trevor's train to Russia is halted when Supergirl's reaction to Kryptonite knocks the train off its rails! How can she save her fellow passengers while fighting Russian spies, German spies...and Lex Luthor?!
On sale MAY 17. 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US. RATED T. DIGITAL FIRST
NEW SUPER-MAN VOL. 1: MADE IN CHINA TP
Written by GENE LUEN YANG
Art by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC and RICHARD FRIEND
Cover by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC
#1 New York Times best-selling author and National Book Award nominee Gene Luen Yang introduce readers to Kong Kenan, an all-new superhero who could change the world...or be the end of it, in these tales from issues #1-6.
On sale JUNE 21. 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US
SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS - THE REBIRTH DELUXE COLLECTION BOOK 1 HC
Written by DAN JURGENS. Art by PATCH ZIRCHER, TYLER KIRKHAM and STEPHEN SEGOVIA. Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
In these stories from ACTION COMICS #957-966 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #52, collected for the first time in hardcover, Superman returns to Metropolis just in time to meet the city's newest protector: Lex Luthor. But the dueling titans soon meet someone unexpected: Clark Kent! Can these enemies put aside their differences and face the common threat of Doomsday, as Jimmy Olsen tries to uncover the truth of Clark Kent's identity.
On sale JUNE 28. 240 pg, FC, 7.0625" x 10.875" $34.99 US
TRINITY VOL. 1: BETTER TOGETHER HC
Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL, CLAY MANN, EMANUELA LUPACCHINO and RAY McCARTHY
Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. The Amazon Warrior. The three greatest heroes in the DC Universe unite when the threats to our planet are bigger than any one of them can handle. But now, the deadly White Mercy has Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman in its terrifying grasp! But who would dare to orchestrate this attack - and why? All will be revealed as the three most powerful heroes in the DC Universe fight for their very souls! Collects issues #1-6.
On sale JUNE 7. 144 pg, FC, $24.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD HC
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON, ROB WILLIAMS and TIM SEELEY
Art by JASON FABOK, RILEY ROSSMO, TONY S. DANIEL, JESUS MERINO, FERNANDO PASARIN, ROBSON ROCHA, HOWARD PORTER, GIUSEPPE CAFARO, CHRISTIAN DUCE and others
Cover by JASON FABOK
The wildly popular JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD is here in this title collecting stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD #1-6, SUICIDE SQUAD #8-10 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #12-13. The Justice League has discovered the existence of the Suicide Squad, and the World's Greatest Heroes can't let that stand! But Amanda Waller and Task Force X won't go down without a fight!
On sale JUNE 21. 312 pg, FC, $29.99 US
DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS VOL. 4: QUEENS TP
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by MIRKA ANDOLFO, LAURA BRAGA, MARGUERITE SAUVAGE, SANDY JARRELL, PASQUALE QUALANO, MATIAS BERGARA and RICHARD ORTIZ. Cover by ANT LUCIA
Introducing two new Bombshells: Vixen and Hawkgirl! Joined by Batwoman and Renee Montoya, the group comes face to face with Cheetah and mechanical gods that prompt the return of Wonder Woman! Collects issues #19-24.
On sale JUNE 21. 200 pg, FC, $19.99 US
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR FIVE VOL. 2 TP
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by MIKE S. MILLER, BRUNO REDONDO, JUAN ALBARRAN, XERMANICO and MARCO SANTUCCI
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
In these stories from issues #8-14, Catwoman returns to her life of crime, joined by Harley - but why is Damian transforming himself into the new Nightwing? Plus, can Superman and the Regime stop Bizarro before his destructive blunders lead to a major disaster? And what happens when Batman and the new Nightwing find themselves on opposing sides of the conflict that's tearing their world apart?
On sale JUNE 7. 160 pg, FC, $16.99 US
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR FIVE VOL. 3 HC
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO. Art by MIKE S. MILLER, TOM DERENICK, XERMANICO and MARCO SANTUCCI. Cover by DAVID YARDIN
In these tales from issues #15-20 and ANNUAL #1, Earths collide as Batman and his team work to stop a rampaging Superman and his allies. In this, the final battle of the best-selling digital-first series, allegiances are tested, lives are won and lost and heroes old and new face off in one of the most intense and epic clashes any corner of the DC Universe has ever seen.
On sale JUNE 7. 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US
SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES VOL. 1 HC
Written by GERRY CONWAY, PAUL LEVITZ, PAUL KUPPERBERG and JACK C. HARRIS
Art by RIC ESTRADA, MIKE GRELL, GEORGE TUSKA, JAMES SHERMAN, WALTER SIMONSON, JIM STARLIN, JOE STATON and others
Cover by MIKE GRELL
These classic 1970s stories are collected in hardcover for the first time! In stories from SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #234-240 and ALL-NEW COLLECTORS' EDITION #C-55, the Legion give Superboy a treatment that blocks his memory, try to stop the Worldsmith from terraforming the surface of Braal and witness the wedding of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad!
On sale JUNE 21. 320 pg, FC, $49.99 US
THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE SILVER AGE OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
Written by OTTO BINDER, JERRY SIEGEL, EDMOND HAMILTON and others
Art by AL PLASTINO, CURT SWAN and others. Cover by J. BONE
The tales that introduced the teen-team known as the Legion of Super-Heroes are collected in an Omnibus Edition for the first time! Don't miss these stories from the pages of ADVENTURE COMICS #247, #267, #282, #290, #293 and #300-328; ACTION COMICS #267, #276, #287 and #289; SUPERMAN #147; SUPERMAN ANNUAL #4 and SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #72, #76; and SUPERBOY #86, #89, #98 and #117.
On sale AUGUST 2. 680 pg, FC, $75.00 US
SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 9: LAST RITES TP
Written by GREG PAK, AARON KUDER and PETER J. TOMASI
Art by AARON KUDER, ARDIAN SYAF, PAUL PELLETIER, DALE EAGLESHAM and others
Cover by AARON KUDER
Superman is becoming desperate to regain his powers in these stories from issues #48-52! The situation is dire, as he must rescue his fellow Justice Leaguers and save the lives of the soldiers facing Vandal Savage - the very force standing between him and the Fortress of Solitude.
On sale JUNE 7. 152 pg, FC, $16.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE VOL. 3 TP
Written by JERRY SIEGEL. Art by JOE SHUSTER and others
Cover by MICHAEL CHO
In these fast-paced tales from ACTION COMICS #32-40, SUPERMAN #8-11, WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #2, the Man of Tomorrow must protect the citizens of Metropolis from a variety of threats, ranging from insurance scans and gangsters to spies and saboteurs!
On sale JUNE 21. 376 pg, FC, $29.99 US
DC COLLECTIBLES PRODUCTS
DC ICONS: SUPERGIRL ACTION FIGURESupergirl battles for justice in the skies over National City with four sets of hands, a heat-vision head and hover base.
Supergirl - 6.09"
$28.00 US
On Sale SEPTEMBER 2017
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DC ICONS: ROBIN AND SUPERBOY ACTION FIGURE 2-PACK
DC's newest heroic duo, Robin and Superboy, team up in this new action figure 2-pack. Each figure comes with spare hands. Robin comes with a bo staff, and Superboy comes with a hover base.
$60.00 US. On Sale SEPTEMBER 2017
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