Saturday, April 30, 2022

The Brave And The Bold #79

The Brave And The Bold
Issue 79: The Track Of The Hook
Cover by Neal Adams, Gaspar Saladino

While aiding Commissioner Gordon in solving the murder of small-time crook Whitey Marsh, Batman learns that the killer was wearing a hook! Deadman, having come to Gotham City to seek Batman's aid in finding his killer, believes the villain responsible, the Hook, is in Gotham after overhearing the eyewitness account of Marsh's murder.

The two learn that the killer was not the man who Deadman is looking for, but a thug working for Kubla Kaine, a wealthy businessman who is running for mayor and is secretly operating a crime syndicate out of Gotham City.

In memory of American illustrator Neal Dams (1941-2022). May he rest in peace. 

Release Date: June, 1968

Friday, April 29, 2022

Aquaman #49

Aquaman
Issue 49: Rising To The Surface
Cover by Neal Adams, Brian Bolland

In the aftermath of the Thule invasion, Aquaman must show the people of Atlantis that he was the target of a conspiracy and earn their trust once more. And no, it’s not going to be easy...

In memory of American illustrator Neal Adams (1941-2022). May he rest in peace. 

Release Date: February, 2016

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Batman #251

Batman
Issue 251: The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!
Cover by Neal Adams

The Clown Prince of Crime is back in Gotham City, and he's going to make everyone pay in this classic story by the legendary creative team of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams!

In memory of American illustrator Neal Dams (1941-2022). May he rest in peace. 

Release Date: June, 1973

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Justice League Of America #164

Justice League Of America
Issue 164: Murder By Melody!
Cover by Rich Buckler, Dick Giordano, Todd Klein

Zatanna's search for her mother continues, as the newest member of the Justice League of America and her colleagues fall to the madness of Anton Allegro. This is the fourth chapter of the Sindella Saga.

Release Date: January, 1979

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Nightwing #153

Nightwing
Issue 153: Black Dawn
Cover by Don Kramer, Jay Leisten, Hi-Fi

Final issue! Dick Grayson fought alongside Batman as part of the Dynamic Duo; as Nightwing, he teamed up with his peers to combat injustice in the Titans; and now he faces the most important battle of his life! The Mantle of the Bat must be passed, but it will require all of Dick's training and skills to carry out the last wishes of Bruce Wayne and protect Gotham City.

Release Date: February, 2009

Monday, April 25, 2022

Superwoman #14

Superwoman
Issue 14: Super Max
Cover by Emanuela Lupacchino

Meet Superwoman’s newest roommate... Maxima?! When the galaxy’s foremost forger of heroes finds herself in need of a hero herself, she turns to Superwoman and the planet Earth. But Supergirl has unfinished business with her former mentor, bringing the Girl of Steel to Metropolis and into the clutches of the real Maxima!

Release Date: September, 2017

Sunday, April 24, 2022

Aquaman #48

Aquaman
Issue 48: A Kingdom To Rebuild!
Cover by Nick Cardy

Aquaman comes to the aid of Aqualad, who is about to be devoured by the Bugala! Mera comes face to face with her kidnappers! After being almost mortally wounded by Narkran, the fate of Aquagirl will be decided! And the royal family finally returns to Atlantis!

Release Date: September, 1969

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Batman #362

Batman
Issue 362: When Riddled By The Riddler...
Cover by Ed Hannigan, Dick Giordano, Anthony Tollin

The Riddler embarks on another riddle-filled crime spree, while crooked police officer Harvey Bullock brings up charges against Commissioner Jim Gordon.

Release Date: May, 1983

Friday, April 22, 2022

JLA - Avengers Hero Initiative Edition

JLA - Avengers
Hero Initiative Edition
Cover by George Pérez

For the first time in decades, the acclaimed JLA/Avengers crossover will be reprinted by Hero Initiative, the charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need. With only 7000 copies being printed, Hero Initiative is honoring one of George Pérez seminal bodies of work and his long-time support of Hero.

This 288-page full color, softbound volume features the original 2003 four-issue co-publishing venture between DC and Marvel, written by Kurt Busiek with art by George Pérez. This collection also features 64 pages of companion content and will reprint introductions by original Avengers writer/editor Stan Lee and Justice League of America editor Julius Schwartz. A bonus in the Hero Initiative edition is a new afterword by Kurt Busiek.

Release Date: March, 2022

Thursday, April 21, 2022

JSA #19

JSA
Issue 19: Into The Labyrinth
Cover by Alan Davis, Mark Farmer

Johnny Sorrow accomplished the unthinkable: he's unleashed the dreaded King of Tears. With Sentinel in critical condition and Dr. Fate missing, how will the JSA prevail? 'Injustice Be Done' chapter IV.

Release Date: December, 2000

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

JLA #19

JLA
Issue 19: Seven Soldiers Of Probability
Cover by Howard Porter, John Dell

As reality continues to crumble, history keeps randomly changing. Kyle Rayner never received a Green Lantern power ring from Ganthet. Wally West did not gain super-speed powers after his lab accident. Thomas and Martha Wayne did not die during a botched robbery, and their son Bruce never became Batman!

Release Date: April, 1998

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

100-Page Birds Of Prey Comic Giant

100-Page Birds Of Prey Comic Giant
Issue 1: Fight Or Flight
Cover by Yanick Paquette, Nathan Fairbairn

When a new hospital collapses into a sinkhole in the middle of Gotham City, Harley Quinn tries to convince Huntress and Black Canary to investigate. But can the Birds of Prey really trust the Clown Princess of Crime? Or do Harley's true allegiances lie elsewhere?

Harley Quinn reluctantly agrees to meet with an old roommate from med school and finds herself considering the paths not taken. Turns out she wasn't missing much!

Huntress is on the trail of a mobster on the lam, but her mission turns into a race when another bounty hunter joins the fray. And it's no ordinary gun for hire-it's none other than Deathstroke! 

Release Date: January, 2020

Monday, April 18, 2022

The Flash #152

The Flash
Issue 152: New Kid In Town
Cover by Steve Lightle

A new logo, a new costume, and a new Flash begin a startling new era for the Fastest Man Alive! There's a super-fast stranger in town, and he's calling himself the Flash. But who is this world-weary, battle-scarred hero in a fearsome, nearly all-black costume?

Release Date: July, 1999

Sunday, April 17, 2022

Batman - The Dark Knight #3

Batman - The Dark Knight
Issue 3: Catch Me If You Can
Cover by David Finch, Richard Friend, Alex Sinclair

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
A wave of fear washes across Gotham City as a mysterious toxin radically alters the bodies of its criminals, sending crazed villains into the streets and stretching the resources of the police department.
Can the Dark Knigh and his vigilante partners follow the clues and uncover the perpetrator's real identity?

Release Date: November, 2011

Saturday, April 16, 2022

All-Star Comics 80-Page Giant

All-Star Comics
80-Page Giant
Cover by Michael Lark

An exciting one-shot showcases seven tales of the JSA, including a WWII tale that pits Doctor Fate and the Golden Age Green Lantern against the Nazis' deadliest agent: the Norse god Thor! Elsewhere in the Golden Age: Doctor Mid-Nite offers Atom Al Pratt some advice in dealing with college bullies. Queen Hippolyta, the Golden Age Wonder Woman tries to teach Phantom Lady and Liberty Belle about being a liberated woman in a tale featuring the original Red Tornado.

Plus: Sandman Wesley Dodds faces the Third Reich's dreaded "Dream Assassin" in a subconscious battle with waking-world consequences. The original Hourman faces a foe 50% his superior: the 90- Minute Man; the Spectre and Starman face off against each other over the fate of a group of Japanese war criminals; and, in the modern day, Wildcat teaches today's Starman some lessons in manhood!

Release Date: July, 1999

Friday, April 15, 2022

Hawkman & Hawkwoman - The Changeling #1

Hawkman & Hawkwoman - The Changeling
Issue 1
Cover by Fico Ossio

Hawkman and Hawkwoman have never had children together. They know that for a fact. Then, who is Hektor Hol, the hotheaded, razor-winged teen who claims to be their son? Can they trust their own memories -or each other?

Unreleased

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Justice League Of America #136

Justice League Of America
Issue 136: Crisis On Earth-S
Cover by Ernie Chan

As King Kull's plan continues, members of the Justice League (Hawkman and Hawkgirl), the Justice Society (Batman and Robin), and The Squadron of Justice (Bulletgil, Bulletman, Mr. Scarlet, and Pinky) team to thwart the next phase. Also... Young Billy Batson continues to yell the name of the wizard Shazam, and nothing is happening!

Release Date: August, 1976

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Rage Of The Red Lanterns

Final Crisis - Rage Of The Red Lanterns
Blood Feud
Cover by Shane Davis, Sandra Hope, Nei Rufino

They come from a place of great anger and hatred. They are the Red Lanterns and they will have their revenge against the greatest Green Lantern... Sinestro. That is, unless the Guardians have theirs first. 'Rage of the Red Lanterns' begins here in part 1 of 4.

Release Date: October, 2008

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Black Canary #3

Black Canary
Issue 3: Speed Of Life
Cover by Dave Bullock

Black Canary's worst nightmare has come true: child prodigy Ditto has been kidnapped! But the perp isn't your average criminal mastermind...

Release Date: August, 2015

Monday, April 11, 2022

Lois Lane #16

Lois Lane
Issue 16: Lois Lane's Signal-Watch
Cover by Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

Superman gives Lois Lane a signal watch, and she drives him crazy calling him about stupid things. Also featuring 'The Mystery Of Skull Island' and 'The Kyrptonite Girl!'

Release Date: February, 1960

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Red Robin #25

Red Robin
Issue 25: The Bigger Picture
Cover by Marcus To, Ray McCarthy

If he's going to avoid a fight against a psycho super-villain, end the 7 Days of Death, and discover ancient knowledge over life and death, Red Robin will have to survive a final battle against one of the world's deadliest assassins: Cassandra Cain! '7 Days of Death' part III.

Release Date: July, 2011

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Titans United #4

Titans United
Issue 4: Incoming
Cover by Kael Ngu

Starfire takes on Lady Vic as more super-powered sleeper agents activate, displaying powers far beyond those of the Titans. Just who is behind the Cadmus experiment, and what is Blackfire planning as she brings Superboy to his knees?

Release Date: December, 2021

Friday, April 8, 2022

Trinity Of Sin #1

Trinity Of Sin
Issue 1: Nightfall
Cover by Guillem March, Tomeu Morey

Pandora, The Phantom Stranger, and The Question have hated each other for centuries... and nothing has changed! Now, in 'The Wages Of Sin,' the Trinity is forced to work together to save humanity and uncover the darkest secrets of the universe in this new ongoing series!

Release Date: October, 2014

Thursday, April 7, 2022

JSA #18

JSA
Issue 18: Sorrow's Story
Cover by Alan Davis, Mark Farmer

It's back to 1944 for a JSA Golden Age tale. And what a tale it is: the gut-wrenching origin of Johnny Sorrow and the King of Tears. Featuring Hawkman and the vengeful wrath of The Spectre! 'Injustice Be Done' part 3.

Release Date: November, 2000

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

JLA #18

JLA
Issue 18: Synchronicity
Cover by Howard Porter John Dell

The military has pulled the plug on Doctor Julian September's quantum mechanics project, and there will be consequences! One by one, the heroes of the JLA are fading out of existence, as inexplicable coincidences start to plague the team's case.  Soon, only seven leaguers will be left to solve this mystery.

Release Date: March, 1998

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Crisis On Infinite Earths #7

Crisis On Infinite Earths
Issue 7: Beyond The Silent Night
Cover by George Pérez

In this landmark issue, the shocking story of the DC Multiverse's birth is told! And when an assemblage of the bravest, most powerful heroes advances on their enemy's Antimatter universe stronghold, one of DC's most beloved characters dies in noble battle! Can the heroes recover from the loss?

Release Date: July, 1985

Monday, April 4, 2022

100-Page Aquaman Comic Giant #2

100-Page Aquaman Comic Giant
Issue 2: Sea Devils
Cover by Philip Tan, Elmer Santos

Aquaman and the Sea Devils team up to stop a group of polluters and a radioactive creature from the deep! Also, in 'Worth,' Aqualad fights off a surprise attack from the Executioner. Plus: 'Throne Of Atlantis' Part I featuring the Justice League, 'The King And The Queen' starring Mera, and 'The Rise Of Aqualad' Part II with the Teen Titans.

Release Date: January, 2020

Sunday, April 3, 2022

Star-Spangled Comics #1

Star-Spangled Comics
Issue 1: The Bund Saboteurs
Cover by Hal Sherman

After frustrating the plans of a group of saboteurs at the Graham Steel Works, Star-Spangled Kid and his sidekick, Stripesy go undercover to a nazi bund meeting in order to capture the party's leader, Ferd Klaug. Sylvester Pemberton and Pat Dugan start their crimefighting career! 

Release Date: July, 1941

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Huntress #4

Huntress #4
Issue 4: Crossbow At The Crossroads - Chapter IV
Cover by Guillem March, Tomeu Morey

The Huntress's one-woman war on the Italian mob takes a dark turn when she discovers just how high up the corruption goes. Is our heroine willing to take things to the next level and actually kill an opponent?

Release Date: January, 2012

Friday, April 1, 2022

DC 1st - Superman And The Flash

DC 1st - Superman And The Flash
Speeding Bullets
Cover by Kevin Nowlan

Presenting the first race ever between Superman and the Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick! One of the deadliest Flash foes ever, Kadabra, has forced our heroes to race against the clock to save the life of the latest Flash, Wally West!

Release Date: May, 2002