DC’s June solicitations are up at Newsarama and elsewhere.
The Flash: Rebirth #3
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and covers by Ethan Van Sciver
At last, the answer to the question that’s plagued DC fans for decades: Who’s faster, Superman or The Flash? Call your bookie and bet the farm, because you’ve never seen a run like this – and if speedsters keep dying at the pace they’re going, you might never see another one again!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale June 10 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Notes: As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, the question of who’s faster has been answered many times over. It’s always close, and if there’s a winner, it’s always the Flash.
Team books, guest spots, collections and more after the cut.
Team Books and Guest Spots
Justice League of America #34
Written by Len Wein
Art by Jose Luis & JP Mayer
Cover by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter
The cards are against the remnants of the Justice League! And those cards are the Royal Flush Gang! Can even Superman and Wonder Woman save a team whose luck has run out? Featuring the deadly return of an old foe in part 1 of a 2-part story.
On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Note: Admittedly, we don’t know that the Flash — any Flash — will be a member of the Justice League at this stage, but we’ll see…
Justice Society of America #28
Written by Jerry Ordway
Art by Jerry Ordway & Bob Wiacek
Cover by Jerry Ordway
A Japanese spirit has appeared to exact revenge on the living symbols of America’s atomic warfare while the rest of the JSA reaches out to another founding member for assistance: The Spectre! Continuing the haunting new arc by Jerry Ordway and Bob Wiacek.
On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JSA vs. Kobra: Engines of Faith #1
Written by Eric Trautmann
Art by Don Kramer & Michael Babinski
Cover by Gene Ha
The new lord of Kobra has shown his true face of evil, and now the JSA stands ready to face Kobra. But the old tactics may not work against this new terrorist network. Conspiracy mastermind Eric Trautmann (Checkmate, Final Crisis: Resist) and artist Don Kramer (Detective Comics, Nightwing) take you inside the mind of Jason Burr, the diabolically clever Kobra leader whose goal is nothing less than bringing the world into the age of Kali Yuga. Set throughout the major cities of the DC Universe and wrapped in the gorgeous covers of Gene Ha (Top 10), this 6-issue miniseries sets the stakes higher than ever before for the Justice Society!
On sale June 10 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Titans #14
Written by Hugh Sterbakov
Art by Angel Unzueta & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Angel Unzueta
Starting this issue, we begin one-shot “Day in the Life” stories. And this issue stars Cyborg! In the grueling aftermath of the “Deathtrap” arc, Vic Stone must face the very teammates he feels he let down big-time. How he deals with it will shock you!
On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Superman/Batman #61
Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson
Art and cover by Francis Manapul
It’s the action-packed finale of “Mash-Up”! Superman and Batman team with the Justice Titans to take down the worst villains in Gothamopolis! But who is the hidden mastermind behind this topsy-turvy world?
On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
The Last Days of Animal Man #2
Written by Gerry Conway
Art by Chris Batista & Dave Meikis
Cover by Brian Bolland
Buddy Baker’s powers have picked the wrong time to desert him – a thousand feet above the San Diego skyline! He’ll have to rely on the help of a most unlikely ally if he wants to survive his rematch with Bloodrage. But there’s more than one homicidal maniac out there with designs on his life, and the Mirror Master’s daughter won’t settle for the scraps Bloodrage plans on leaving behind!
On sale June 24 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Kids’ Books
Tiny Titans #17
Written by Art Baltazar & Franco
Art and cover by Art Baltazar
It’s Robin’s birthday party, and you’re invited! See what the Tiny Titans get him for the big day. Plus, Cyborg learns what continuity is and why sometimes it works against you. And join Mrs. Atom, Dot and Crumb for a day of shopping.
On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
Super Friends #16
Written by Sholly Fisch
Art by Dario Brizuela
Cover by J. Bone
School’s out! But unfortunately, an ice pack of villains has frozen the city and stolen the summer! Will the Super Friends be able to stop this avalanche of crime – or will they slip up due to cold feet?
On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
Advance-Solicited Collections (July and Later)
Absolute Justice HC
Written by Alex Ross & Jim Krueger
Art by Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite
Cover by Alex Ross
The spectactular 12-issue series by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite is collected in this amazing, oversized, slipcased Absolute edition. The members of the Justice League of America are about to learn they aren’t the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert — but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could!
This Absolute edition features a new cover by Ross, plus sketchbook a section with previously unseen artwork and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale November 25 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 496 pg, FC, $99.00 US
DC Comics Classics Library: The Justice League of America by George Perez, vol.1 HC
Written by Gerry Conway
Art by George Pérez with Frank McLaughlin and John Beatty
Cover by George Pérez
The first half of artist George Pérez’s 1980s run on Justice League of America is collected in this new hardcover featuring issues #184-186, 192-194 plus Pérez’s very rare JLA postcard set! Don’t miss the team’s battles with Darkseid and The Secret Society of Super-Villains, as envisioned by the artist of Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 26 • 176 pg, FC, $39.99 US
Justice League International Vol.2 TP
Written by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and John Ostrander
Art by Kevin Maguire, Bill Willingham, Luke McDonnell, Al Gordon, Bob Lewis and others
Cover by Kevin Maguire
The second volume collecting the Justice League International comics of the 1980s, now in trade paperback! Included here are Justice League Annual #1, Justice League International #8-13 and Suicide Squad #13, featuring Batman, Blue Beetle, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mister Miracle, Dr. Fate, Booster Gold, Doctor Light, and the power of Shazam!
Advance-solicited; on sale July 8 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Super Friends: Calling All Super Friends TP
Written by Sholly Fisch
Art by Dario Brizuela, Stewart McKenny and Phil Moy
Cover by J. Bone
Filled with exciting adventures for new readers and old, this second SUPER FRIENDS volume collects the JLA’s battles with foes including Amos Fortune and Starro, as originally seen in issues #8-14 of the monthly series. Plus, check out a Halloween adventure featuring Batman’s nemesis Scarecrow and a Christmas tale of Dr. Light.
Advance-solicited; on sale July 15 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US
Previously Solicited for June
Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds#5
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by George Pérez & Scott Koblish
Covers by George Pérez
This is it! The time-stopping finale to this Final Crisis tie-in arrives as Superman, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl battle Time Trapper while Prime and the Legion of Super-Villains engage in an all-out war with the Legions! Leading into the all-new Adventure Comics #1!
On sale June 17 (rescheduled yet again) · 5 of 5 · 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Trinity Vol.1 TP
Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Art by Mark Bagley, Scott McDaniel, Mike Norton, Tom Derenick, Art Thibert, Andy Owens, Jerry Ordway and Wayne Faucher
Cover by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert
DC’s hit weekly series arrives in its first collected edition from writers Kurt Busiek (Astro City, JLA, Marvels) and Fabian Nicieza (X-Men, Robin) and a legion of artists including the sensational Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man)! Features Trinity #1-17 as a devastating cosmic force targets Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman! Featuring stunning covers by Carlos Pacheco, Andy Kubert and Jim Lee & Scott Williams, this is the first of three volumes collecting the series.
On sale June 3 · 416 pg, FC, $29.99 US
Flash: The Human Race TP
Written by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar
Art by Mike Parobeck, Paul Ryan, Pop Mhan, Steve Lightle and others
Cover by Steve Lightle
Grant Morrison and Mark Millar’s run with the Fastest Man Alive continues here! Collects The Flash #136-141 as well as a story from Secret Origins #50.
On sale June 10 · 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Note: The story from Secret Origins #50 is almost certainly Grant Morrison’s retelling of “Flash of Two Worlds.” Pre-order from Amazon or read about it at Speed Force
Final Crisis HC
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Merino, Marco Rudy, Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy
Cover by J.G. Jones
The year’s most mind-blowing event is collected in this spectacular new hardcover featuring Final Crisis #1-7! What happens when evil wins? That’s the devastating question Superman, Batman, the Justice League and every other super being in the DC Universe must face when Darkseid and his otherworldly legion of followers actually win the war between light and dark. Written by superstar creator Grant Morrison (JLA, Batman) with stellar art from J.G. Jones (52 covers), Carlos Pacheco (Superman) and Doug Mahnke (Black Adam), this event defined the DCU and the New Gods for the 21st century and beyond!
On sale June 10 · 240 pg, FC, $24.99 US
JLA Deluxe Edition Vol.2 HC
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Howard Porter, Gary Frank, Greg Land, Val Semeiks and others
Cover by Howard Porter & John Dell
Collecting stories from JLA #10-17, Prometheus #1 and JLA/WILDCATS in Deluxe format, this volume features the Justice League facing off against Lex Luthor’s newly assembled Injustice Gang while the fate of the Earth itself hangs in the balance.
On sale June 24 · 320 pg, FC, $29.99 US