DC’s solicitations for July comics are up at CBR and elsewhere. In July, the Flash will show up in not only Flash: Rebirth, but Wednesday Comics, Blackest Night, Titans, JSA, The Last Days of Animal Man and more. There’s also Showcase Presents: The Flash Vol. 3 coming in August.

The Flash: Rebirth #4

Written by Geoff Johns
Art and covers by Ethan Van Sciver

Barry Allen left a legacy that thrived after his death. Now his return threatens it all. What secrets does Barry hold inside him about the fate of the Flash Family? What destiny awaits Wally and his twins? What murderous force targets Bart Allen? And what does it truly mean to be a speedster?

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).

On sale July 22 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Read on for Wednesday Comics, Blackest Night, Titans, Justice Society of America and more after the cut.

Team Books and Anthologies

Wednesday Comics #1-4

In July, DC Comics gives a fresh twist to a grand comics tradition with Wednesday Comics, a new, weekly 12-issue series by some of the greatest names in comics today!

Wednesday Comics is unique in modern comics history: Reinventing the classic weekly newspaper comics section, it is a 16-page weekly that unfolds to a sprawling 28” x 20” tabloid-sized reading experience bursting with mind-blowing color, action and excitement, with each feature on its own 14” x 20” page.

Spearheaded by DCU Editorial Art Director Mark Chiarello, whose past editing credits include Batman: Black & White, DC: The New Frontier and Solo, each page of Wednesday Comics spotlights the continuing adventures of DC heroes, including:

• Batman, Wednesday Comics’ weekly cover feature, by the Eisner Award-winning 100 BULLETS team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso
• Adam Strange, by writer/artist Paul Pope (Batman: Year 100)
• Metamorpho, written by New York Times best-selling writer Neil Gaiman with art by Eisner Award-winner Michael Allred (Madman)
• The Demon and Catwoman, written by Walter Simonson (Thor, Manhunter) with art by famed DC cover artist Brian Stelfreeze
• Deadman, written by Dave Bullock and Vinton Heuck, art by Dave Bullock
• Kamandi, written by Dave Gibbons (Watchmen, Green Lantern Corps) with art by Ryan Sook (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Arkham Asylum: Living Hell)
• Superman, written by John Arcudi (The Mask) with art by Lee Bermejo (Joker)
• Wonder Woman, written and illustrated by Ben Caldwell (Dare Detectives)
• Green Lantern, written by Kurt Busiek (Trinity, Astro City) with art by Joe Quiñones (Teen Titans Go!)
• Teen Titans, written by Eddie Berganza with art by Sean Galloway
• Supergirl, written by Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex) with art by Amanda Conner (Power Girl)
• Hawkman, written and illustrated by Kyle Baker (Plastic Man, Special Forces)
• Sgt. Rock, written by Adam Kubert (Superman: Last Son), illustrated by legendary comics artist Joe Kubert
• The Flash, written by Karl Kerschl (Teen Titans: Year One, The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive) and Brenden Fletcher, illustrated by Karl Kerschl
• Metal Men, written by Dan DiDio with art by Ian Churchill (Supergirl)

Wednesday Comics will arrive in stores folded twice to 7” x 10”, with the first issue set to reach stores on July 8.

Issue #1 on sale July 8; Issue #2 on sale July 15; Issue #3 on sale July 22; Issue #4 on sale July 29 • 1-4 of 12 • 7” x 10”, 16 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Justice Society of America #29

Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art and cover by Jesus Merino

A new era begins for the Justice Society of America as writers Bill Willingham (Fables) and Matthew Sturges (Blue Beetle) take over the series with new artist Jesus Merino (Superman Annual) just as two new recruits make their debut with the team! Strange happenings at the JSA Mansion are weird precursors to an all-out attack on all members of the team — all but one! And what is the strange connection that new members King Chimera and All-American Kid might have with the turmoil?

On sale July 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA Vs. Kobra: Engines of Faith #2

Written by Eric Trautmann
Art by Don Kramer & Michael Babinski
Cover by Gene Ha

A reinvigorated Kobra has attacked the Justice Society in their home, thrusting the heroes into a maelstrom of deception and violence, and the evidence points to an even bigger target on the horizon: S.T.A.R. Labs. As the Justice Society tracks Kobra sleeper cells through the streets of Metropolis, the mystery of Jason Burr’s master plan deepens. Can the team defuse the threat in time – or will the growing tensions between them spell victory for Kobra? Continuing the new miniseries event from Eric Trautmann (Checkmate, Final Crisis: Resist) and artist Don Kramer (Detective Comics, Nightwing)!

On sale July 15 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Titans #15

Written by JT Krul
Art by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter
Cover by Angel Unzueta & Wayne Faucher

Prelude to Blackest Night: Titans! Tempest returns! And how will his arrival affect the Titans? The last page not only answers this question, but will have fans buzzing.

On sale July 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Crossovers and Guest Spots

These are dominated by Blackest Night, which explodes in July.

Blackest Night #1

Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert

Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis raise the dead in the most anticipated comics story of the year!

Throughout the decades, death has plagued the DC Universe and taken the lives of heroes and villains alike. But to what end? As the War of Light rages on, the prophecy of the Blackest Night descends upon us, with Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps at the center of it all.

Don’t miss this 8-issue epic taking the DCU beyond the grave!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). For every 250 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert).

On sale July 15 – 1 of 8 – 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Green Lantern #44

Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari

“Blackest Night” continues! As Hal Jordan and Barry Allen investigate a bizarre crime in Gotham City, they come face to face with one of their oldest allies – J’onn J’onzz, the Martian Manhunter! But their old friend is not there for reunions; he’s come for much more. Meanwhile, Sinestro seeks to rebuild his army and take his revenge on the being who would usurp it – Mongul!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari).

On sale July 22 – 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

The Last Days of Animal Man #3

Written by Gerry Conway
Art by Chris Batista & Dave Meikis
Cover by Brian Bolland

Enter the League of Titans! Buddy Baker is cracking up, but can he rely on a little help from his friends? Or should a wounded animal just slink away to die? Starfire has an opinion on the subject, and she’s never been one to keep her feelings to herself…

On sale July 29 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Note: This series takes place 15 years in the future, so it’s anyone’s guess as to (a) whether that’s Wally on the cover or (b) whether that’s the suit he’ll be wearing by the end of Flash: Rebirth Judging by the darker skin color, it’s likely intended to be an entirely new Flash.

Johnny DC Books

Super Friends #17

Written by Sholly Fisch
Art by Stewart McKenny and Phil Moy
Cover by J. Bone

Fiddle-de-dee! The Super Friends celebrate Independence Day with a time-travel trek! The teams set off to meet the greatest heroes they can imagine – the Founding Fathers!

On sale July 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Tiny Titans #18

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco
Art and cover by Art Baltazar

School’s over, but the Tiny Titans can’t leave yet – they’re stuck in detention! How did that happen? Meanwhile, elsewhere in the school, Principal Slade’s got some dirty jobs…and Darkseid’s gotta do them!

On sale July 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Collections

Absolute New Frontier HC (New Printing)

Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art and cover by Darwyn Cooke

Writer/illustrator Darwyn Cooke’s award-winning, critically acclaimed masterpiece DC: The New Frontier is back in a new printing of the Absolute edition, featuring new story pages, detailed annotations, alternate sequences and an extensive gallery of sketches, pinups, action figure art and more!

In the 1950s, Cold War paranoia outlawed the Mystery Men of the Golden Age. Stalwarts such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice, but as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, it would take a new breed of hero to define the American Way. DC: The New Frontier takes readers on an epic journey from the end of the Golden Age of heroes to the beginnings of the legendary Justice League of America.
Darwyn Cooke’s most ambitious project yet features the stunning color art of Dave Stewart, an introduction by DC’s President and Publisher Paul Levitz, and an afterword by Cooke.

On sale July 29 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 464 pg, FC, $75.00 US

Collections (August and Later)

Showcase presents: The Flash Vol. 3 TP

Written by John Broome, Gardner Fox and Robert Kanigher
Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, Frank Giacoia and Murphy Anderson
Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson

The Rogues take over in this new third volume collecting The Flash #141-161. Don’t miss the Scarlet Speedster’s epic battles with The Trickster, The Weather Wizard, The Mirror Master, Captain Cold and more!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 12 • 520 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

Notes: This volume pushes the cheap black-and-white Showcase series past the more durable, higher-quality Flash Archives series, which currently leaves off at #141.

Booster Gold: Reality Lost TP

Written by Chuck Dixon and Dan Jurgens
Art and cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund

In this new volume, longtime BATMAN writer Chuck Dixon pens a story in which a time-traveling villain attempts to destroy Gotham City. And in a story written and drawn by Dan Jurgens, Booster discovers the timestream has been inexplicably altered, unleashing all types of anomalies only he can put back in order. Featuring Booster Gold #11-12 and #15-19!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 5 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US

Note: This includes a story in which Booster Gold travels back in time to the night that Barry Allen is struck by lightning.

The Brave and the Bold: The Book of Destiny TP

Written by Mark Waid
Art by George Pérez and Jerry Ordway
Cover by George Pérez

Collecting issues #7-12 of The Brave and the Bold in trade paperback! The Book of Destiny’s been opened, and it will take the combined might of Superman, The Flash, the Metal Men, the Blackhawks, the Atom, Hawkman, Aquaman, the Teen Titans, the Newsboy Legion and more to prevent certain doom!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 19 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US

Note: This includes the Flash/Doom Patrol story from just after the Wally West relaunch, regarded by many as the best Flash story during Waid’s brief return to the character in 2007.

Trinity Vol. 2 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 and Art Thibert

The second Trinity collection, featuring issues #18-35 of the weekly series, is here!

“The Trinity of Heroes” are legendary characters who are believed to be the keystone to all of creation. Convinced that Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman are this Trinity, sorceress Morgaine LeFey teams up with Despero and Enigma to replace the three icons with evil doppelgangers from the Multiverse in order to recreate existence. Can the greatest heroes of 52 universes stop this evil plot – or will evil win?

Advance-solicited; on sale August 26 • 424 pg, FC, $29.99 US

Justice Society of America: Black Adam and Isis HC

Written by Geoff Johns and Jerry Ordway
Art by Dale Eaglesham, Jerry Ordway, Nathan Massengill, Bob Wiacek and Wayne Faucher
Cover by Alex Ross

The world’s first super-team reunites to fight their old foe Black Adam and his super-powered “family” in this collection, of stories from issues #23-28, including Geoff Johns’ final tales for the series.

The new Justice Society regroups just in time to face one of their greatest and most personal enemies: Black Adam! And in a special standalone issue, Geoff Johns presents a day-in-the-life story of the JSA titled “Black Adam Ruined My Birthday” in which the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own – Stargirl!

Advance-solicited; on sale September 2 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Previously Announced for July

Final Crisis: Rogues’ Revenge HC

Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Scott Kolins

In the face of Final Crisis, superstar writer Geoff Johns (JSA, Action Comics) and artist Scott Kolins (Solomon Grundy) revive the most ruthless Rogues Gallery of them all! At times, they’ve been laughed at, ridiculed and hunted — but The Flash Rogues Gallery has had enough. The team of villains decides to remind the world why they’re not to be messed with in this hardcover collecting their return in Final Crisis: Rogues’ Revenge #1-3 as well as a couple of their greatest hits from The Flash #182 and #197.

On sale July 15 · 144 pg, FC, $19.99 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!

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.

On sale July 15 · 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US

DC Comics Classics Library: Flash of Two Worlds HC

Written by Gardner Fox and John Broome
Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Sid Greene
Cover by Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson

The super-speedsters of two worlds race into adventure in this new collection of tales! Learn how police scientist Barry Allen, The Flash of the 1960s, first crossed paths with his predecessor, Jay Garrick, in this hardcover featuring The Flash #123, 129, 137, 151 and 173.

On sale July 29 · 144 pg, FC, $39.99 US.

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