Batman / Superman: World’s Finest

#10A

Strange Visitor, Chapter Four: Secret Passages

Regular Dan Mora Cover

Release: Dec 20, 2022

| Comic | 32 pages | $ 3.99

The deadly duo of The Joker and the Key have twisted the increasingly powerful Boy Thunder into a walking time bomb of destructive power! Batman and Superman’s quest to guide young David toward the light takes an unexpected turn when the Teen Titans learn of the dark secret he’s been hiding from the World’s Finest! The Titans issue their ultimatum–tell Superman and Batman, or they will!

Creators

WriterMark Waid
ArtistDan Mora
ColoristTamra Bonvillain
LettererSteve Wands
Cover ArtistDan Mora
EditorPaul Kaminski
Editor in ChiefMarie Javins

Batman Vs. Robin

#4A

Batman vs. Robin, Chapter Four: The Sacrifice

Regular Mahmud Asrar Cover

Release: Dec 20, 2022

| Comic | 32 pages | $ 5.99

As the final battle erupts between Batman and Robin at the heart of Lazarus Island, a strange tremor rocks the combatants to their senses… This isn’t an island at all–it’s a volcano! With the Devil Nezha pulling the strings and unbelievable transformative power about to explode out into the world, our heroes have no choice but to do the unthinkable–fall back! A battle between father and son goes global as the Earth enters into the Lazarus Planet…

Creators

WriterMark Waid
ArtistScott Godlewski | Mahmud A. Asrar
ColoristJordie Bellaire
LettererSteve Wands
Cover ArtistMahmud A. Asrar
EditorPaul Kaminski
Editor in ChiefMarie Javins

Catwoman, Vol. 5

#50A

Regular Jeff Dekal Cover

#50B

Sozomaika Variant

Release: Dec 20, 2022

| Comic | 32 pages | $ 5.99

Punchline and her Royal Flush gang are causing mayhem in Alleytown and things are blowing up–literally!–so Catwoman calls in backup! We all know the cat has nine lives, and the same can be said about her gang! But what’s a nine-person heist without a little danger, maybe some…death? And, uh-oh, those handcuffs definitely don’t look like the sexy kind, but what’s worse is Selina has bigger things to worry about right now: like her ex-lover and current lover in the same room! At least she’s criminally good at being bad!

Creators

WriterTini Howard
ArtistNico Leon
ColoristLee Loughridge | Veronica Gandini
LettererLucas Gattoni
Cover ArtistJeff Dekal
EditorJessica Chen
Editor in ChiefMarie Javins


Dark Crisis, Vol. 1

#7A

Regular Daniel Sampere & Alejandro Sanchez Cover

Release: Dec 20, 2022

| Comic | 32 pages | $ 5.99

The Great Darkness is defeated, but the final war has only just begun between the remaining heroes and Deathstroke’s Dark Army! Who will be left standing? The Justice League and the infinite Earths have returned, but at what cost? Do not miss the shocking conclusion that launches the DCU into 2023!

Creators

WriterJoshua Williamson
ArtistDaniel Sampere | Jack Herbert | Rafa Sandoval
PencillerGiuseppe Camuncoli
InkerCam Smith
ColoristAlex Guimaraes | Matt Herms | Romulo Fajardo, Jr. | Alejandro Sánchez-Rodriguez
LettererTom Napolitano
Cover ArtistDaniel Sampere | Alejandro Sánchez-Rodriguez
EditorPaul Kaminski
Editor in ChiefMarie Javins

DCeased: War of The Undead Gods

#5A

Regular Howard Porter Cover

#5B

Kael Ngu Acetate Variant

Release: Dec 20, 2022

| Comic | 32 pages | $ 3.99

A greater chaotic force enters the battle, and in so doing threatens reality itself. As more heroes fall, and whole galaxies are lost, the most powerful forces across the cosmos must stop watching from the sidelines and finally act.

Creators

WriterTom Taylor
ArtistNeil Edwards | Trevor Hairsine
InkerAndy Lanning
ColoristRainier Beredo
LettererSaida Temofonte
Cover ArtistHoward Porter
EditorBen Abernathy
Editor in ChiefMarie Javins

The Department of Truth TP

#4

Release: Dec 14, 2022

| Trade Paperback | $ 16.99

For decades, the Department of Truth battled a secret war against its Soviet counterpart, the Ministry of Lies. Now, Cole Turner will have to face the consequences of his predecessors as the dark actions of the past unfurl before him… The fourth arc of the Eisner-nominated THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH from JAMES TYNION IV (Something is Killing the Children) and MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) is collected here! Collects THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #18-22


Superman: Son of Kal-El

#18C

Incentive Nathan Szerdy Variant

Release: Dec 13, 2022

| Comic | 32 pages | $ 4.99

“KAL-EL RETURNS” PART 6! THE RISE OF RED SIN! With the landmark Action Comics #1050 just around the corner, prepare for the ultimate battle between Superman and Lex Luthor as Clark and Jon continue their intensive training. But will it be enough to overcome the mysterious new villain calling themselves Red Sin?

Creators

WriterTom Taylor
PencillerCian Tormey
InkerScott Hanna | Ruairi Coleman
ColoristRomulo Fajardo, Jr.
LettererDave Sharpe
Cover ArtistNathan Szerdy
EditorPaul Kaminski
Editor in ChiefMarie Javins

Not a comic, but something I picked up at the comic shop. Call it my Christmas present to myself (though I would have bought it at any time of the year).


Born and raised in the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Jon Maki developed an enduring love for comics at an early age.


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