Previews #305 (vol. XXIV #2, feb14)

Written by SEAN E. WILLIAMS and HEATHER NUHFER

Art by XERMANICO, ALAN QUAH and JASON GORDER

Cover by ALAN QUAH and JASON GORDER

On sale APRIL 2 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • DIGITAL FIRST

Don’t miss this special Bennett Witch issue! In “1969,” Grams reveals the story behind her first meeting with Stefan Salvatore – and her awakening as a force in the antiwar movement in Mystic Falls. Then, when Bonnie wasn’t visiting her boyfriend in Mystic Falls, she was learning more about her family’s powers…with devastating results!

Written by JOSH ELDER

Art and cover by ADAM ARCHER

1:10 DC Collectibles variant cover

On sale APRIL 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E • DIGITAL FIRST

Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. See the order form for details.

As a crisis rages inside Batman’s mind, Maxwell and the Green Lantern Corps take the fight to the allied Yellow and Red Lantern Corps!
Collected Editions
BATMAN AND ROBIN VOL. 4: REQUIEM FOR DAMIAN HC

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by PATRICK GLEASON, MICK GRAY, CLIFF RICHARDS and MARK IRWIN

Cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale JUNE 4 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US

Spinning out from the tragic death of Damian Wayne in the pages of BATMAN, INCORPORATED, the Dark Knight attempts to cope with the death of not only his partner, Robin, the Boy Wonder, but also his son. Will he be able to deal with his grief on his own, or can he turn to his allies to help him through the pain? This new hardcover collects BATMAN AND ROBIN #18-23.

Written by JOHN LAYMAN and JAMES TYNION IV

Art by JASON FABOK, ANDY CLARKE, HENRIK JONSSON, JASON MASTERS, SCOT EATON, JAIME MENDOZA and JOSHUA WILLIAMSON

Cover by JASON FABOK

On sale JUNE 25 • 256 pg, FC, $24.99 US

The Caped Crusader is challenged by the mystery of the 900 in a special tale celebrating the 900th issue published of DETECTIVE COMICS! Plus, Batman faces two new foes: Emperor Penguin and the deadly vigilante known as The Wrath, a dark counterpart to the Dark Knight. Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #19-24 and DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #2.

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art by GREG CAPULLO, JONATHAN GLAPION and JOCK

Cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale MAY 7 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US

After having his face sliced off, The Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City in this epic from issues #13-17 that shook Batman to his core! But even for a man who’s committed a lifetime of murder, he’s more dangerous than ever before. How can Batman protect his city and those he’s closest to?

Written by GAIL SIMONE, RAY FAWKES and SCOTT SNYDER

Art by ED BENES, DANIEL SAMPERE, GREG CAPULLO, JULIUS GOPEZ and others

Cover by ED BENES

On sale MAY 21 • 224 pg, FC, $16.99 US

Batgirl stars in these epics from #14-19 of her monthly series, plus BATMAN #17, BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 and a story from YOUNG ROMANCE #1, all spinning out of “Death of the Family.” The Joker is back, and Barbara Gordon must confront her past as she deals with the crazed criminal responsible for crippling her. Plus, once the dust settles, Barbara must deal with her family demons as her psychotic brother James Jr. comes after her.

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by MORITAT and STAZ JOHNSON

Cover by HOWARD PORTER

On sale MAY 7 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US

In these tales from issues #17-21, when a strange man clad in gold with force fields, lasers and the ability to fly drops into the past, Jonah Hex’s mettle and grit will be tested as never before. And if the Old West was a challenge, how will Hex handle modern-day Gotham City?

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by GARY FRANK

On sale MAY 28 • 192 pg, FC, $16.99 US

The World’s Mightiest Mortal is reborn in The New 52 in this incredible tale from JUSTICE LEAGUE #7-11, 0, 14-16 and 18-21! Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but when he’s drawn to the Rock of Eternity, he is imbued with powers beyond those of any mortal man! Can he learn how to handle those powers in time to defeat the villainous Black Adam?
GREEN LANTERN: LIGHTS OUT HC

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI, CHARLES SOULE, VAN JENSEN and JUSTIN JORDAN

Art by BILLY TAN, ALESSANDRO VITTI, BERNARD CHANG, BRAD WALKER, SEAN CHEN and others

Cover by SEAN CHEN

On sale JUNE 18 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US

In this epic event from GREEN LANTERN #24, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #24, GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #23-24, RED LANTERNS #24, GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #2 and GREEN LANTERN #23.1: RELIC, Relic has arrived! The lights of the Lanterns are fading as the emotional spectrum is being drained. It’s up to Hal and the Green Lanterns to rally the Corps if they are going to survive!

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by IVAN REIS, JOE PRADO, PAUL

PELLETIER, PETE WOODS, PERE PEREZ and others

Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale MAY 14 • 192 pg, FC, $16.99 US

Aquaman, who long ago lost contact with his people, must watch as armies emerge from the sea to attack the surface world. The Justice League answers the call to defend the shores from the invading Atlantean horde. But whose side is Aquaman on? With his brother Orm at the head of the undersea army, will Aquaman stand with his Earth-bound super team or his own people? Find out in this exciting title collecting AQUAMAN #0 and 14-16 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #15-17.
CATWOMAN VOL. 4: GOTHAM UNDERGROUND TP

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by RAFA SANDOVAL, JORDI

TARRAGONA, CHRISTIAN DUCE, GEORGES JEANTY and others

Cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

On sale MAY 28 • 224 pg, FC, 17.99 US

After being robbed time and time again by Catwoman, The Penguin has decided to wage war against the thieving antihero. But he isn’t the only one after her. Someone named The Joker’s Daughter is after Catwoman. Who is she, and why has she come to Gotham City? Don’t miss these stories from CATWOMAN #20-24 and 26, CATWOMAN ANNUAL #1 and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.4: JOKER’S DAUGHTER.
THE MOVEMENT VOL. 1: CLASS WARFARE TP

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II

Cover by AMANDA CONNER

On sale MAY 21 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

In these stories from THE MOVEMENT #1-8, the young heroes of The Movement rise up to take back the dirty streets of Coral City. But when one of their own is captured by the police, it’s Coral City’s finest against the citizens they have neglected to protect.

Written by CHARLES SOULE, ROBERT VENDITTI, VAN JENSEN and JUSTIN JORDAN

Art by ALESSANDRO VITTI and others

Cover by ALESSANDRO VITTI

On sale MAY 28 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US

Hal recruits Guy for an impossible mission: to spy on the Red Lantern Corps from within. But when the red ring takes hold of Guy again, it takes everything in him not to lose himself. Collects RED LANTERNS #21-26, and GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #2.

Written by JEFF PARKER, ROB WILLIAMS, MICHAEL AVON OEMING, JOE HARRIS, PAUL TOBIN, RICARDO SANCHEZ, CHRISTOS GAGE, RAY FAWKES and DAVID TISCHMAN

Art by MICHAEL AVON OEMING, GABRIEL HARDMAN, JUAN JOSE RYP, JASON MASTERS, TRADD MOORE, SERGIO SANDOVAL, JHEREMY RAAPACK, STEPHANE ROUX, CHRIS SPROUSE and KARL STORY

Cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale MAY 14 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US

A diverse roster of comics writers and artists contribute their visions of Batman to this second LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT collection, with stories from issues #6-10 of the digital-first series!

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art by LEE BERMEJO, TIM BRADSTREET and others

Cover by LEE BERMEJO

On sale MAY 21 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US

The Dark Knight faces the daunting task of finishing a job that someone else started but — for reasons that remain a mystery — refused to finish. That someone was Michael Cray. It’s a tale of secret agents, double agents and a charismatic madman with a fiery, lethal touch. Collecting the original 3-issue miniseries!

Written by WARREN ELLIS and MARK MILLAR

Art by BRYAN HITCH, FRANK QUITELY and others

Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY

On sale MAY 14 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US

In these tales from THE AUTHORITY #1-12, the team battles a nation of super-powered terrorists and stops an invasion from a parallel world! And then, a godlike invader returns to Earth after eons in exile.

Written by DAN SLOTT

Art by RYAN SOOK, WADE VON GRAWBADGER and JIM ROYAL

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale JUNE 4 • 160 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $22.99 US

ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL examines the dark underbelly of Gotham City’s notorious “House of Madness!” Warren White, one of Gotham’s most successful financiers, thought he could beat his jail rap by pleading insanity. Now he’s finding out why you don’t cop an insanity plea in Gotham! Expect appearances by Batman, The Joker, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, and the rest of Arkham’s regulars — plus the debut of several new Rogues! Collecting the edgy 6-issue miniseries in hardcover for the first time!

Written by TOM TAYLOR

Art by JHEREMY RAAPACK, MIKE S. MILLER, TOM DERENICK and others

Game art cover

On sale JUNE 25 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US

From the ashes of Metropolis come Superman and the JLA’s newest ally: Lex Luthor! Against all odds, he’s not only survived but now embraces Superman’s goals. Of course, Lex has his own ideas for how to create a better world. The Man of Steel trusts him, but can the rest of his allies be so sure? Collecting INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US #7-12 and ANNUAL #1!

Written by MIKE COSTA

Art by NEIL GOOGE

Cover by SAMWISE DIDIER and ALEX HORLEY

On sale MAY 7 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US

In this original WORLD OF WARCRAFT graphic novel, a stalwart mage searches for a powerful artifact, stolen by Dark Riders, only to find his son accused of murder. A righteous priest, driven by a mysterious fervor, investigates a savage Wolf Cult. As the paths of these two men cross, a fantastic adventure emerges! Supported by a cast of brave heroes, the two find out just how dangerous the wolf cult and dark riders are.

Written by E. NELSON BRIDWELL and others

Art by RIC ESTRADA, RAMONA FRADON and others

Cover by ALEX TOTH

On sale MAY 21 • 448 pg, B&W, $19.99 US

Don’t miss these tales based on the hit animated TV series “Super Friends,” from issues #1-34! Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow and other heroes battle The Riddler, the Time Trapper and others in these all-ages stories.

Written by JOHN OSTRANDER

Art and cover by TOM MANDRAKE

On sale MAY 14 • 320 pg, FC, $19.99 US

In these tales from THE SPECTRE #1-12, detective Jim Corrigan tries to end his mission as The Spectre. But the grisly crimes of a serial killer pull him back into the battle for justice – and send him on a trip to hell! Plus, Madame Xanadu tries to help Corrigan – but her help may lead one of them to suicide.
GRAPHIC INK: THE DC COMICS ART OF FRANK QUITELY HC

Written by Various

Art and cover by FRANK QUITELY

On sale JUNE 18 • 368 pg, FC, 8.625” x 11.625”, $39.99 US

Retailers: Some of this material was originally solicited to appear in the cancelled VERTIGO VISIONS: FRANK QUITELY HC.

Frank Quitely’s finely detailed artwork has been gracing the pages of DC comic books since he the 1990s. Quitely quickly earned a name for himself illustrating fellow Scotsman Grant Morrison’s FLEX MENTALLO, JLA EARTH 2, as well as Neil Gaiman’s SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS. This title collects all of Quitely’s Paradox BIG BOOK stories, his ALL-STAR SUPERMAN and BATMAN & ROBIN covers and much, much more!

Written by ALAN MOORE

Art and cover by DAVE GIBBONS

On sale MAY 7 • 448 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Don’t miss this new edition of the

WATCHMEN INTERNATIONAL EDITION! The story begins as a murder-mystery and quickly unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy as these unlikely heroes – Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias – must test the limits of their convictions and ask themselves where the true line is between good and evil. The original, epic story is collected here with a new cover, sketches, bonus material and an introduction by artist Dave Gibbons.

Written by ALAN MOORE

Art and cover by DAVE GIBBONS

On sale MAY 7 • 448 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Don’t miss this new edition of WATCHMEN! The story begins as a murder-mystery and quickly unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy as these unlikely heroes – Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias – must test the limits of their convictions and ask themselves where the true line is between good and evil. The original, epic story is collected here with a new cover, sketches, bonus material and an introduction by artist Dave Gibbons.
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TEEN TITANS GO! #3

Written by AMY WOLFRAM and RICARDO SANCHEZ

Art by JORGE CORONA and BEN BATES

Cover by DAN HIPP

On sale APRIL 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

The Teen Titans know how to throw hat parties and meatball parties! But can they throw a regular old “Party Party”? Plus, when Cyborg is named CEO of the Silicon Valley startup “ChirpFolio,” he hires the Titans as his employees! Cyborg is out to show the world that ChirpFolio is the next big thing! But…what is it that this company does, anyway?

Written by MATT MANNING

Art by ROBERT POPE and SCOTT McRAE

Cover by SCOTT NEELY

On sale APRIL 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

The gang is trying to take a nice, peaceful vacation at an island resort, but the Jabberwocky infestation at the nature preserve next door isn’t making that easy! Shaggy and Scooby could be scared off by red-eyed monsters with lion-like paws, unless Velma’s keen eye for clues puts an end to the mysterious beasts!

Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS

On sale APRIL 23 • 56 pg, FC, $5.99 US

Hey, here’s a question: If April showers bring May flowers, what do April MAD Magazines bring? On second thought, don’t answer that!

Written by MARV WOLFMAN

Art and cover by WALTER CARZON and HORACIO OTTOLINI

On sale APRIL 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

Daffy Duck is sure he’d give the best-ever rendition of his pal Porky’s famous “Th-th-that’s all, folks!” Could he be too good at it, though? We’ll find out when the director gives him his big break!
Vertigo
THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE #3

Written by NEIL GAIMAN

Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III

Cover A by J.H. WILLIAMS III

Cover B by DAVE McKEAN

1:100 B&W Variant cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

1:200 B&W Variant cover by DAVE McKEAN

On sale APRIL 30 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 6, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

Retailers: This issue will ship with five covers. Please see the order form for more information.

The armies of the night are gathering. The universe is beginning its final dance. Morpheus, far from home, walks the path of madness, accompanied only by himself.

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

Stories and art by JOCK, FABIO MOON, JAMES TYNION IV and MARTIN MORAZZO, ROBERT RODI and JAVIER FERNANDEZ, AMY CHU, JOE KEATINGE, CRIS PETER, SHAUN SIMON and TONY AKINS and others

Design cover

On sale APRIL 30 • 80 pg, FC, $7.99 US • MATURE READERS

The four colors that are the basis of comics coloring serve as the jumping-off point for creators to push the boundaries of short graphic fiction in the new VERTIGO QUARTERLY: CMYK series. Starting with stunningly simple, bold covers, CMYK will defy all conventions of traditional comics anthologies. The unifying color could suggest a mood, a plot point, a coloring technique – limited only by the imagination of the fantastic creators we’ve lined up. And starting with CYAN, we have tales by some of the best talents in comics – a who’s who of creative minds. Jock, Fabio Moon, James Tynion IV, Robert Rodi, Shaun Simon, Amy Chu, Joe Keatinge, Cris Peter, Tony Akins and more will take on the challenge of telling compelling stories that scream cool “blue.” VERTIGO QUARTERLY: CMYK will continue through 2014 with MAGENTA in summer, YELLOW in fall and finally BLACK in winter. Be prepared to see color as only Vertigo can deliver!
AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SECOND CYCLE #2

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

On sale APRIL 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Pearl has made The Preston House a place of peace. But when something comes to threaten that peace, she’ll do anything to protect her young strays. The blockbuster return of AMERICAN VAMPIRE continues here!
ASTRO CITY #11

Written by KURT BUSIEK

Art by BRENT ANDERSON

Cover by ALEX ROSS

On sale APRIL 9 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

When you’re the Silver Adept, one of Astro City’s newest and most powerful mystic heroes, your life is full of magic, battle, demons, apocalypses and more. When you’re the Adept’s personal assistant, though, life gets really weird. A look at the woman behind the hero. Plus: sushi.

Written by CAITLIN KITTREDGE

Art by INAKI MIRANDA

Cover by DAVE JOHNSON

On sale MAY 14 • 160 pg, FC, $9.99 US

Years after a tragic night of sex, drugs and witchcraft in the woods, Eve Coffin returns to Coffin Hill, only to discover the darkness that she unleashed ten years ago was never contained. Don’t miss the first COFFIN HILL collection with issues #1-7 of the acclaimed new series!

Written by CAITLIN KITTREDGE

Guest art by STEPHEN SADOWSKI and MARK FARMER

Cover by DAVE JOHNSON

On sale APRIL 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Travel back to the 1950s to witness another fateful night in the Coffin Hill Woods – a night that young Ellie Coffin might not survive! Lost, alone and haunted by the spirits that dwell in the forest, Ellie must find her way home before sunrise or stay trapped with the ghosts of Coffin Hill. Guest artists Stephen Sadowski (FAIREST) and Mark Farmer (FABLES: WEREWOLVES OF THE HEARTLAND) join writer Caitlin Kittredge for this stand-alone story!

Written by MARC ANDREYKO

Art by SHAWN McMANUS

Cover by ADAM HUGHES

On sale APRIL 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

“OF MEN AND MICE” barrels toward its epic conclusion in this penultimate chapter! The secrets of the mice/men hybrids are revealed! Cindy and the man responsible for it all return to Fabletown just in time for...chaos? Spies, intrigue, murder, and more rodents than a New York City subway tunnel!

Written by SEAN E. WILLIAMS

Art by STEPHEN SADOWSKI, PHIL JIMENEZ and others

Cover by ADAM HUGHES

On sale MAY 28 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

In this title collecting FAIREST #15-20, when young Nalayani seeks the help of the Maharaja to save her humble village, she uncovers a secret that could change the Fables Universe forever: the still alive but thought long dead Prince Charming!

Written by BILL WILLINGHAM

Art by STEVE LEIALOHA

Cover by NIMIT MALAVIA

On sale APRIL 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

What do a devious Celtic beauty, a deadly white flute, a tiny gold harp and two green Scottish dogs have in common? Find out in the conclusion of “The Boys in the Band,” illustrated by artist extraordinaire Steve Leialoha.

Written by SIMON OLIVER

Art by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ

Cover by NATHAN FOX

On sale APRIL 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

After a beautiful moment is shattered, Rosa and Adam get to see firsthand why Nakeet is known as the strangest town north of the 48.

Written by TOBY LITT

Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM and GARY ERSKINE

Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM

On sale APRIL 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Back at her parents’ swanky house, after causing the destruction at St. Hilarion’s, Crystal bonds with Charles over a high tech investigation of his mysterious family history. Feeling distinctly unwanted, Edwin huffs off to begin his very own investigation – of the spooky, cat-infested house across the way. What he finds there is a portal into his own past that will turn his whole world upside-down.

Written by BRIAN WOOD

Art by RICCARDO BURCHIELLI, NATHAN FOX, DANIJEL ZEZELJ and others

Cover by BRIAN WOOD

On sale JUNE 11 • 384 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $29.99 US • MATURE READERS

In these stories from DMZ #13-28, Matty heads undercover to infiltrate a terrorist cell, interviews an enlisted U.S. soldier who’s found guilty of a massacre, and turns his attention to several locals: a guerilla artist, a former ally who’s now worse off than a homeless person, and the powerful head of an organization within the DMZ.

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN

Art by TONY HARRIS, CHRIS SPROUSE and others

Cover by TONY HARRIS

On sale MAY 21 • 272 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

In this new title featuring issues #12-20 of the hit series along with EX MACHINA SPECIAL #1-2, Mayor Mitchell Hundred must make a difficult decision about his own future, becomes part of a shocking trial complicated by the unexpected arrival of an all-new super hero, and leaves New York City for the first time since his election to embark on a strange adventure.

Written by ALAN MOORE

Art by RICK VEITCH, STEVEN BISSETTE and

others • Cover by JOHN TOTLEBEN

On sale MAY 7 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

This hardcover collection of issues #57-64 of SWAMP THING begins across the galaxy, where the Swamp Thing’s consciousness has been hurled. Trying to find his way back to Earth, Swamp Thing stops over on Thanagar, home of Hawkman; Rann, home of Adam Strange; and encounters the Green Lantern of a world of sentient plants.

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE

On sale APRIL 2 • 32 pg, FC, 8 of 8, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

What is Nika’s ultimate destiny? And what role will William play in the survival of humankind? Can they finally be reunited before the universe unravels all around them? Vertigo’s sci-fi epic reaches its mindbending conclusion.