The Pull List For 5.1.24
DC’s Spring Breakout!
#1A
John Timms Regular
Release: Apr 30, 2024
Written by Meghan Fitzmartin, Cameron Chittock, Joey Esposito, Morgan Hampton, Patrick R. Young, Tom Krajewski, Mike Barr and More Art by Kenya Danino, Vasco Georgiev, Paul Pelletier, Nico Bascunan and More Spring has sprung! Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, Harley is breaking King Shark out of Belle Reve prison…all is right in the DCU as both heroes and villains face all sorts of different spring breaks. Breaking out of a coffin? Lex Luthor has that covered. Spring break training? Send in Superman! Breaking out of your shell? Batman and Mr. Freeze explore that possibility through a connection in their shared past. Breaking down a worthy adversary? Katana and her sword of souls might just be able to tackle that. And it wouldn’t be a spring break without a Teen Titans beach trip! All these and more in DC’s Spring Breakout!–eight breakout stories to put a spring in your step (is there a zit breakout story? You’ll have to read to find out!)
Creators
| Writer | Mike W. Barr, Joey Esposito |
| Artist | Paul Pelletier, Vasco Georgiev |
| Cover Artist | John Timms |
The Immortal Thor
#10A
Alex Ross Regular
Release: May 01, 2024
THOR MUST DIE! The son of Odin faced three of his greatest foes in battle – with the fog of magic closing around him. Yet even if he won, he lost…for Thor fought not for his life – but for his death. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR…and the Minotaur’s final triumph. Rated T+
Creators
| Writer | Al Ewing |
| Artist | Martín Cóccolo |
| Cover Artist | Alex Ross |
The Savage Sword of Conan (Titan Books)
#2A
Dave Dorman Regular
Release: May 01, 2024
Titan Comics
Heroic Signatures
THE RETURN OF A CULT CLASSIC TITLE! THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN continues its triumphant return from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! Featuring a new CONAN epic from writer Jim Zub and artist Richard Pace, the exciting continuation of writer/artist Patch Zircher’s SOLOMON KANE tale, spectacular covers from Dave Dorman and Nick Marinkovich, jaw-dropping art pin-ups, and more, THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #2 is an onslaught of awe-inspiring adventure.
Creators
| Writer | Jim Zub |
| Artist | Patrick Zircher |
| Cover Artist | Dave Dorman |
Superman: House of Brainiac Special
#1A
Jamal Campbell Regular
Release: Apr 30, 2024
Cover: Jun 2024
HOUSE OF BRAINIAC PART 2.5 An essential issue in the Action Comics/Superman crossover as Brainiac’s secret history with Lobo and Czarnia is revealed! How did Brainiac create a Bottled City of Czarnia? Who steps up to protect Metropolis after Brainiac’s army leaves it in ruins? Will Lois Lane confront Perry White about his own secrets as he runs for mayor of Metropolis? And how is Amanda Waller involved in all of this? All these questions are answered in this crucial issue that connects to DC’s Superman-Sized event! Meanwhile, Bibbo steps up! With the heroes gone and a city in need of some champions, our favorite bartender organizes the community to save their beloved home.
Creators
| Writer | Joshua Williamson, Mark Russell |
| Artist | Steve Pugh, Fico Ossio |
| Cover Artist | Jamal Campbell |
| Colorist | Jordie Bellaire, Rex Lokus |
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Born and raised in the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Jon Maki developed an enduring love for comics at an early age.
