Friday, January 20, 2023

Solo #7

Solo
Issue 7: An Hour With Hourman
Cover by Michael Allred

Join Mike Allred, the creator of Madman and The Atomics, as he takes a whirlwind tour of the DCU! First stop: Hourman, as we find out exactly how much super-heroing a hero can do. The craziness continues as two super-teams are pitted against each other in 'Doom Patrol vs. Teen Titans.' In 'Batman A-Go-Go!', the Caped Crusader is taken on a kooky psychedelic journey. Allred visits Jack Kirby's Fourth World as Lightray and Orion put Mister Miracle to the test in 'Fourth World Wager.' Can Scott Free really get out of any trap? And it's all capped off with 'Comic Book Clubhouse,' featuring just about every DC hero!

Release Date: October, 2005

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Action Comics #1051

Action Comics
Issue 1051
Cover by David Nakayama

Following the bombshell events of 'Action Comics' #1050, the world's relationship with Superman is forever changed, the upper limits of his supercharged powers have yet to be reached, and the House of El's transformation of Metropolis, led by Steel, has begun. But Lex Luthor has found the perfect instrument with which to undo everything Superman is working to achieve: Metallo, whose hatred of Superman is matched only by his hatred for Luthor himself.

Also, Power Girl returns in part one of a three-part story spinning out of Lazarus Planet! This issue marks the first appearance of new characters, new costumes, and a new era of Action Comics! It all starts here!

Release Date: December, 2022

Sunday, January 15, 2023

JSA #29

JSA
Issue 29: Kids
Cover by Tim Sale

A 'Joker Last Laugh' tie-in issue! The JSA has disappeared, leaving only the junior team to hold the fort. Jakeem and Star will be spending the night placating kids with candy, but little do they know that Solomon Grundy is Jokerized and itching for action.

Release Date: October, 2001

Friday, January 13, 2023

JLA #29

JLA
Issue 29: Crisis Times Five - Chapter II
Cover by Howard Porter, John Dell, Richard Isanove

Part 2 of the 4-part 'Crisis Times Five!' The truth about the strange, magical calamity sweeping the world is finally revealed: a terrible war among the seemingly omnipotent denizens of the 5th Dimension is spilling over into our world, threatening to forever shatter the fabric of the DC Universe!

Release Date: March, 1999

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Flash Comics #1

Flash Comics
Issue 1: Origin Of The Flash
Cover by Sheldon Moldoff

The origin and first appearance of one of DC's iconic super heroes takes place here. Jay Garrick, the original Flash, and his beloved Joan Williams, are introduced in a story by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert! Also, in this issue: The first appearance and origin of Hawkman and Johnny Thunder!

Release Date: January, 1940

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Batgirls #16

Batgirls
Issue 16
Cover by David Márquez

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The Batgirls fall down a rabbit hole of mischief and wonder in their journey to find out who sent Cluemaster to kidnap his own daughter, Steph. But first, there's a bottle that says "Drink me," and it should be perfectly safe to drink, right? Even if it looks like it's been laced with Langstrom serum?

Release Date: March, 2023