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DC Solicitations May 2016 Part One: Superman
♦ It’s that time of the month again when the companies release their titles for two months’ time so here is the first part of DC’s books shipping in May, kicking off with the Superman books…
ACTION COMICS #52
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. and KLAUS JANSON
Variant cover by BEN OLIVER
On sale MAY 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information. This cover was previously solicited to appear on SUPERMAN #50.
“Super League” continues—as two Supermen meet at last: pre-New 52 Superman meets the current Clark. A force seeking to end both Men of Steel brings them together, but divided they may fall as one Superman must choose the safety of his family before himself.
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #29
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA
Cover by KARL KERSCHL
On sale MAY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
It’s the penultimate chapter of “Super League”! When all the Supermen have fallen, it’s Supergirl to the rescue! But can Kara and Wonder Woman stop a villain who wants to end Clark’s hope for future Supermen?
SUPERMAN #52
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN
Variant cover by MIKEL JANIN
On sale MAY 25 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The “Super League” epic concludes in one explosive fight as the new master villain uses Superman’s own solar super flare power against everyone. Can even two Supermen, Supergirl, Wonder Woman and Batman be enough to stop this onslaught? And how will the outcome of this battle change Lois Lane’s life forever?
SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK #8
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art and cover by LEE WEEKS
On sale MAY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Don’t miss the climactic chapter of the epic story of the pre-New 52 Superman! Kal-El’s world is falling apart as Intergang makes its final move against Lois! And the cosmic threat that is Hyathis has come to Earth in search of a power source that will give her dominion over her enemies. Now, the future of an entire planet may rest with Superman’s young son, Jon.
SUPERMAN: THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN #4
Written by NEAL ADAMS
Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS
On sale MAY 4 • 32 pg, FC, 4 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T
Fry, Superman, fry! The battle between Kalibak and Superman rages on as the denizens of Apokolips cheer. And Darkseid’s homeworld unleashes a weapon that will permanently transmute the terran solar system!
SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN #7
Written by MAX LANDIS
Art by JOCK
Cover by RYAN SOOK
1:25 Variant cover by JOCK
On sale MAY 18 • 32 pg, FC, 7 of 7, $3.99 US • RATED T+
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
After a massive explosion rocks downtown Metropolis, Clark finds himself face-to-face with a white-skinned alien riding a flying motorcycle—and the eyes of the world are all on this so-called Superman! But when Clark’s attempt at reason fails and the bounty hunter reveals some unpleasant truths about Clark’s own alien origin, a brutal showdown begins! Superstar artist Jock reteams with Max Landis for the epic series finale to SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN!
SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC
Written by JERRY SIEGEL
Art by JOE SHUSTER and others
Cover by DARWYN COOKE
On sale JULY 6 • 736 pg, FC, $75.00 US
In these early Superman tales, the Man of Tomorrow battles crooked gamblers, fights for the rights of downtrodden citizens, and tackles corrupt politicians! Collected from ACTION COMICS #32-50, SUPERMAN #8-15, WORLD’S BEST COMICS #1 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #2-6.
SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 8: TRUTH HC
Written by GREG PAK and AARON KUDER
Art by AARON KUDER, HOWARD PORTER and SCOTT KOLINS
Cover by AARON KUDER
On sale JULY 20 • 192 pg, FC, $24.99 US
In these stories from ACTION COMICS #41-47 and the Sneak Peek story from CONVERGENCE: SUPERBOY #2, Clark deals with a society that no longer trusts him as he fights off a monstrous army that’s trying to destroy Metropolis. The only problem? Along with his secret identity, Superman’s powers have gone on the fritz. Does the former Man of Steel have enough strength to stop this grave threat?
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN VOL. 3: CASUALTIES OF WAR TP
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by DOUG MAHNKE, JAIME MENDOZA and others
Cover by DOUG MAHNKE
On sale JUNE 8 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US
The mysterious hero called Wonderstar needs guidance from Superman and Wonder Woman in dealing with his strange, erratic powers—and for help in protecting his loved ones. But with his past a blank slate, why does he feel a strange connection to them? Collects SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #13-17!
SUPERMAN: PANIC IN THE SKY TP NEW EDITION
Written by DAN JURGENS, ROGER STERN, LOUISE SIMONSON and JERRY ORDWAY
Art by DAN JURGENS, BOB McLEOD, JON BOGDANOVE, TOM GRUMMETT and others
Cover by DAN JURGENS and BRETT BREEDING
On sale JUNE 8 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US
In this new edition of DC classic, Brainiac invades the earth with his ultimate weapon—Warworld! With the help of Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern and more, Superman must defend his adopted home. Collects ACTION COMICS #474-476, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #9-11, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #488-490 and SUPERMAN #65-67.
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