Beyond DC Comics – The New 52
December 2012 Releases!
Here are the December 2012 Beyond DC Comics – The New 52 Group solicitations courtesy of DC Comics.
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM and ANDREW KREISBERG
Art by MIKE GRELL, JORGE JIMENEZ and SERGIO SANDOVAL
Issue #1: Photo cover
Issue #1 1:5 Variant cover by MIKE GRELL
issue #2 cover by MIKE GRELL
Issue #1 retrosolicited • On sale NOVEMBER 28
Issue #2 on sale JANUARY 2
40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: ARROW #1 will ship with two covers. See the order form for details.
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• Discover exciting new mysteries and plotlines for the ultimate Arrow experience!
• Written by the show’s creators and featuring covers and interior art from legendary GREEN ARROW: THE LONGBOW HUNTERS artist MIKE GRELL!
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by JERRY ORDWAY
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 4, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Ex-Marine and war veteran Michael Taylor discovers a conspiracy to use human bombs to destroy the United States! But how can he possibly stop them when he could be their ultimate bomb?
Written by B. CLAY MOORE
Art and cover by TONY HARRIS
1:10 Variant cover by TONY HARRIS
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. See the order form for details.
• A new series from acclaimed creators B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick) and Tony Harris (EX MACHINA, STARMAN)!
• In 1940s Europe, the Nazi war machine is on the move…but crimes are still committed in even the smallest hamlets. Can one heroic duo solve the most bizarre mystery of all?
• From the world of the JSA LIBERTY FILES, witness the birth of a new hero for the ages!
Written and illustrated by JOE KUBERT, BRIAN BUNIAK and SAM GLANZMAN
Cover by JOE KUBERT
On sale JANUARY 2 • 48 pg, interior ads, FC, 3 of 6, $4.99 US • RATED T
• The lost JOE KUBERT classic “The Redeemer” continues!
• Plus, a very strange turn of events in “Angel and The Ape,” and another
heartbreaking chapter of “U.S.S. Stevens.”
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by TED NAIFEH
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• Part 3 of the first Ame-Comi story line!
• The origin of the Duela Dent!
• First appearance of Ame-Comi Brainiac!
Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS
Art by PETER NGUYEN and CRAIG YEUNG
Cover by DAVE WILKINS
On sale DECEMBER 12 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• Batman must save Vicki Vale from The Mad Hatter!
• Follows up The Mad Hatter battle from BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY!
• Features Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.
Written by ADAM BEECHEN, J.T. KRUL, DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS
Art by FIONA STAPLES, HOWARD PORTER, LIVESAY and NORM BREYFOGLE
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
On sale JANUARY 2 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• The Joker King’s assault on Gotham City takes a dark, sinister twist…can Bruce Wayne and Batman thwart his evil plan?
• The origin of Justice League Beyond member Micron is revealed, illustrated by the Eisner-nominated Fiona Staples, artist on the best-selling series Saga.
• The shocking motivations of Superman’s new enemies are revealed — followed by the Beyond Universe debut of one of DC’s most beloved characters!
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by CHRISCROSS and MARC DEERING
Cover by MICO SUAYAN
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• The “Detective” epic reaches its heartpounding conclusion!
• BATMAN and GREEN ARROW versus a Prankster-controlled MISTER FREEZE!
• SUPERMAN versus PRANKSTER for the fate of METROPOLIS!
Written by STEVE NILES
Art and cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• The first time in print for these digital-first adventures!
• After The Joker again escapes from Arkham Asylum, Batman begins to seriously question his impact on Gotham City.
• A surprising delivery from Gordon could change everything!
• Steve Niles (co-creator of 30 Days of Night) and Trevor Hairsine (Captain America) create a unique and poignant tale of The Dark Knight!
Written by SHOLLY FISCH
Art by ROBERT POPE and SCOTT McRAE
Cover by SCOTT GROSS
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
• Oh no! A royal wraith is terrorizing a Chanukah celebration!
• Can Scooby and friends save the Festival of Lights?
• Find out what other yuletide ghouls lurk in this Scooby-Doo holiday special!
Written by SCOTT GROSS
Art by ROBERT POPE and SCOTT McRAE
Cover by SCOTT GROSS
On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
• Bugs Bunny is running wild in a museum—and Elmer has to catch him!
• What kind of impression(ism) will they make?
• Has Bugs been framed?
Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO
Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA
On sale DECEMBER 12• 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
• The Interceptor crew is attacked!
• Hal and Razer get sucked into Myrwhydden’s pocket dimension!
• How will Kilowog and Aya fare against the Red Lanterns?
• The Free Comic Book Day story is completed in this issue!
Written by GREG WEISMAN
Art and cover by CHRISTOPHER JONES
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
• Batgirl takes on Match—alone!
• Alpha Squad infiltrates Brainiac’s ship as it hovers above Metropolis!
• Superboy and the Justice League battle their captor, Kylstar!
Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO
Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
• Who are the mysterious alien menaces with the super family’s powers?
• What is that strange alien symbol? What does it mean to Superman – and to Krypton?
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Art by PHILIP TAN and RUY JOSE
Cover by DAVE WILKINS
On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $2.99 US
• As Adam is close to regaining his memories, he must now battle his most faithful companion: Battle Cat!
• Skeletor puts his final plans for Adam’s destruction into place…will Eternia ever be the same?
Written by STEVE NILES
Art and cover by GLENN FABRY
On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 5, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
• The secrets of the house—and dangers—are deepening with every passing hour!
• Austin’s reappearance covered in blood and holding a tomahawk raises some questions concerning not just to WHERE his family is, but WHEN!
- The Comic Book Critic
