Staff Picks
New Superhero Comics of 2022
- Thomas M.
- Monday, December 19, 2022
Collection
This year saw its share of fresh superhero stories. Each of these titles could be the jumping-on point that delivers you into a larger universe of heroes and villains or brings you closer to a familiar favorite. Who will you meet next?
Batman
Secret Files
Published in 2022
"Collecting tales from all over Gotham...Huntress, the Gardener, Peacekeeper...even the history of Miracle Molly! It's all here! Discover a story so secret even Miracle Molly doesn't remember it! Discover what led a regular Gothamite to reject their past, name, and humanity to embrace the promise of a blank slate-the promise of the Unsanity Collective! Then turn your head over to Gotham's Violet Vengeance. After having her brain invaded by a violent parasite bent on sending her on a deadly slugfest bender. Not fun, amiright? Well, Helena Bertinelli is no one to mess with-and when the villainous Vile's parasite gives her the ability to see through the eyes of his victims? You best believe she's gonna track him down and pop an arrow in that slimeball. Look out, Batman, Huntress is on the prowl... And that's just where we begin."-- Provided by publisher.
Daredevil. Woman Without Fear.
Published in 2022
"Elektra is the world's deadliest assassin -- but when she took on the mantle of Daredevil, she took a vow not to kill, Now that solemn promise is about to be put to the ultimate test. Kraven the Hunter has Elektra dead in his sights, and he has no reservations about murder! Battered, bruised and with her back to the wall, can Elektra find a way to honor Matt Murdock's code? And if so, will the Woman Without Fear be strong enough to survive the unexpected consequences of mercy? Plus: Celebrate one hundred issues of Elektra with a giant-size celebration full of thrills, chills, surprises and all-out ninja action" -- Back cover.
DC Pride 2021
Published in 2022
"DC celebrates Pride with this incredible collection starring fan-favorite LGBTQIA+ characters Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Midnighter, Extraño, Batwoman, Aqualad, Alan Scott, Obsidian, Future State Flash, Renee Montoya, Pied Piper, and many more! With a pinup gallery with art by Travis Moore, Kris Anka, Kevin Wada, Sophie Campbell, Nick Robles, and more! Not to mention, six exciting new profiles of DCTV's LGBTQIA+ characters and the actors who play them! Mysteries in Love #1 knows that sometimes love can make you feel like you're from another planet...but what if you actually were? Join Superman, The New Gods, Green Lantern, Starro, Hawkgirl and even the Teen Titans' new sensation Crush for eight tales of romance that will whisk you to the moon and back! New Years Evil #1 is a holiday special unlike any other...because it's all about the folks on Santa's naughty list! Folks like the Joker, Sinestro, Toyman, Harley Quinn, and even an appearance from that timely rascal the Calendar Man. Come sledding with your favorite villains! Young Monsters in Love #1 shows us it's hard being a monster...and even harder being a monster in love. Sparks will fly and hearts will be broken when the ghouls and ghosts of the DC Universe assemble to bring you the Valentine's Day Special that no one saw coming!"-- Provided by publisher.
Hardware, Season One
Published in 2022
"Curtis Metcalf was the brightest shining star of Alva Industries, a brilliant scientist mentored by Edwin Alva since childhood...until the failures of Alva technology at the "Big Bang" disaster threatened to destroy the company, and Alva needed a scapegoat. Now Curtis is on the run from the Dakota police department...but a man as smart-and paranoid-as Curtis takes precautions. With a nearly indestructible suit of armor and remarkable inventions that he never handed over to Alva, Curtis stands determined to do much more than clear his name...he's going to take the fight back to Alva himself!"-- Provided by publisher.
Icon and Rocket, Season One
Published in 2022
"The most famous superhero duo of the Milestone Universe returns, reimagined for a new generation! Long ago, the stranded alien known as Arnus gave up hope of returning to his home planet. Tragically, he'd also realized that his adopted home of Earth was beyond saving. Content with wasting away his long life in a human guise, Arnus was past caring...until the day a young woman named Raquel Ervin crashed into his life. Soon she convinced him to put his incredible power to work again as the heroic Icon...and to transform her into his sidekick, Rocket!"-- Provided by publisher.
Legends of the Dark Knight
Published in 2022
"In 1989, riding the crest of Batmania fueled by the live-action film, DC launched Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, an anthology series where comics creators from across all genres presented their unique interpretation of the Batman mythos, in multi-part stories separate from the pop culture icon's more mainstream ongoing adventures. In 2021, Legends of the Dark Knight returned-bringing its creative spirit into a new era, buoyed by writers and artists including Darick Robertson, Stephanie Phillips, Max Dunbar, Brandon Thomas, Giannis Milonogiannis, Becky Cloonan, Dike Ruan, Matthew Rosenberg, Cian Tormey, Brandon Easton, Karl Mostert, and more."-- Provided by publisher.
Wonder Woman Black and Gold
Published in 2022
"In the tradition of Batman Black and White, Wonder Woman Black and Gold is a thrilling anthology celebrating the woman who inspires us all...and that's the truth! Kicking things off, John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes) reunite to show us the grace immortality grants a hero. Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman) weaves a spine-tingling tale of Diana's most precious weapon against the darkness. Then Amy Reeder (Amethyst) takes us back to the Golden Age for a fun romp co-starring Etta Candy. AJ Mendez and Ming Doyle (Constantine: The Hellblazer) travel to Themyscira for a tense family reunion. And finally, Nadia Shammas and Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches) show us a story of Diana's past failures coming back to haunt her. And that's just the beginning, with this all-star anthology featuring unique stories by Mariko Tamaki, Tillie Walden, Jamie McKelvie, Marguerite Sauvage, and more!"-- Provided by publisher.
Avengers Forever
The Lords of Earthly Vengeance
Published in 2022
"On a quest for cosmic vengeance, Ghost Rider finds himself roaring through the wasteland on a ruined Earth where the great Age of Heroes never came to be. Where 'hope' is a four-letter word…and where his only ally in the coming battle against the greatest villains any universe has ever known is the world’s most wanted archaeologist: Tony Stark, the Invincible Ant-Man!"-- Provided by publisher.
Zatanna
The Jewel of Gravesend
Published in 2022
Zatanna lives happily in Coney Island until a mystic's quest for a powerful jewel unravels everything she thought she knew about herself, her family's legacy, and her beloved neighborhood.
Galaxy
The Prettiest Star
Published in 2022
Taylor Barzelay seems to have the perfect life with good looks and good grades, but they are actually an alien princess from the planet Cyandii, and after six long years of accepting the duty to remain in hiding as a boy on Earth, it all changes when they meet confident Metropolis city girl Katherine.
Static. Season One
Published in 2022
"Bullied nerd Virgil Hawkins wasn't the kind of kid you'd normally find on the streets at a protest--but like everyone else in the city of Dakota, he was fed up. Unfortunately, the first time he stood up to raise his voice, the world turned upside down. The experimental tear gas released that day left some of his classmates maimed or dead...but it left Virgil, and others, with stunning new abilities. Virgil has power inside him now--real power, the ability to channel and manipulate electromagnetic fields. But there's anger burning inside him, too. What is he supposed to do about all of this? And first and foremost--what is he supposed to do about his bullies, now that they've got superpowers too? A dynamic creative team of new comics voices including writer Vita Ayala and finisher Nikolas Draper-Ivey join Milestone Media veteran layout artist ChrisCross to tell a new chapter in the story of the most iconic Black teen superhero in comics history"-- Provided by publisher.
Justice League Vs. the Legion of Super-Heroes
Published in 2022
"It's the 21st century versus the 31st century, with all of reality at stake! One thousand years in the future, a Legion of Super-Heroes comes together to dedicate their lives to recapturing the great age of heroes of the 21st century. When the heroes discover that reality is falling to a great darkness in both times simultaneously, the Justice League and the Legion of Super-Heroes must team up to stop it all. Soon, the Justice League are trapped in the 31st century, and the looming terror of the Great Darkness hovers over both time periods simultaneously. Even as the great heroes of the 21st century get to experience the fantastic far-flung future, the mysteries behind the Gold Lantern and the Great Darkness threaten all of existence. What is the secretbehind the Great Darkness? And will the greatest heroes of two ages be able to stop it before it's too late? Two of DC's top super-teams clash, as threads from legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis' runs on Legion of Super-Heroes and Justice League collide in a story with both the present and the future at risk!"-- Provided by publisher.
Justice League. Vol. 1, Prisms
Published in 2022
"Writer Brian Michael Bendis reunites with artist David Marquez for a new, star-studded Justice League featuring Batman, Superman, the Flash, Hawkgirl, Aquaman, Hippolyta, new DC powerhouse Naomi, and...is that Black Adam? Superman is leading the charge to reinvent the Justice League-and at the same time, a new, cosmic-powered threat arrives from Naomi's homeworld to rule the Earth! And as a backup story, dark days ahead for the new Justice League Dark. Zatanna and John Constantine take a road trip, only to discover horror around the bend as a friend-and sometimes foe-is reborn in fire! A legend is destroyed and another takes a terrible turn, as Merlin reveals the beginning of a new, blood-drenched plot for all humankind."-- Provided by publisher.
Black Manta
Published in 2022
"The scourge of the seven seas takes the starring role for the first time, as Aquaman's archnemesis embarks on a mission all his own! After decades plaguing Aquaman and the rest of the DC Universe, Black Manta stars in his own story for the first time! Black Manta is chasing a rare metal with incredible powers, and he's not the only one who wants to get his hands on it, friend and foe alike! Torrid is a former ally who has escaped hell (literally!) to answer the call of the metal, but can Manta trust her? Hopefully so because he might need her help to fend off Devil Ray, a new competitor for the role of the biggest villain underwater. Discover Black Manta's secret connection to Atlantis-and witness his surprising act of heroism! Will he stay on this path, or does ice water continue to run through his veins? The events of Black Manta and Aquaman: The Becoming lead directly to new series Aquamen, starring both Arthur Curry and Jackson Hyde! This volume collects Black Manta #1-6, the full series, and a prelude story from Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1"-- Provided by publisher.
Catwoman
Lonely City
Published in 2022
"Ten years ago, the massacre known as Fools' Night claimed the lives of Batman, the Joker, Nightwing, and Commissioner Gordon...and sent Selina Kyle, the Catwoman, to prison. A decade later, Gotham has grown up-it's put away costumed heroism and villainyas childish things. The new Gotham is cleaner, safer...and a lot less free, under the watchful eye of Mayor Harvey Dent and his Batcops. It's into this new city that Selina Kyle returns, a changed woman...with her mind on that one last big score: the secrets hidden inside the Batcave! She doesn't need the money-she just needs to know...who is "Orpheus"? Visionary creator Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman, Paper Girls) writes, draws, colors, and letters the story of a world without Batman, where one woman's wounds threaten to tear apart an entire city!"-- Provided by publisher.
Justice League Infinity
Published in 2022
"There is a being wandering the universe searching for its true purpose, but what it finds out one the furthest edges of the cosmos will change not just our universe, but multiple universes! Across the globe, people begin disappearing, replaced with different but similar individuals. So where is Superman and who is his evil counterpart-the monstrous Overman? In order to get to the bottom of what's happening, the Justice League will need to first take down the new villain! And what horrors are revealed in the twisted mirror room?! In the tradition of Batman: The Adventures Continue, this series returns to the world of the fan-favorite Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated series, presenting fresh stories starring Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and Martian Manhunter!"-- Provided by publisher.
Savage Avengers
The Defilement of All Things by the Cannibal-sorcerer Kulan Gath
Published in 2022
"Whatever happened to Shuma-Gorath? Even elder gods need elder care. And now Doctor Strange and Conan the Barbarian have arrived to perform a wellness check. But the evil sorcerer Kulan Gath has been eating Shuma-Gorath in small bites for the last year! And Doctor Strange's house call is about to go completely off the rails! Can the unexpected entrance of an old villain help the Savage Avengers overcome the monstrous and mystically charged Kulan Gath? The entire planet had better hope so!"-- Provided by publisher.
Mister Miracle
The Source of Freedom
Published in 2022
"The Mister Miracle show used to be the hottest ticket in town, whether you caught him onstage escaping from perilous traps or spotted him on the streets of Metropolis taking out bad guys. What Shilo Norman forgot is the first rule of both showbiz and super-heroing: always leave them wanting more. Now it's time to start showing the world what a miracle man can do. Showbiz/superhero rule #2: timing is everything. There's a new performer in town who wants to knock Mister Miracle off his pedestal and stake a claim to his famous moniker! Can Shilo break free of this trap? (Why yes, that is a clue.)"-- Provided by publisher.
Batman
Reptilian
Published in 2022
"What strikes fear into the hearts of those who terrorize Gotham? It used to be Batman... But now something far more frightening than a mere man stalks the shadows-and it's after Gotham's villains. How savage must a monster be to haunt the dreams of monsters? In this collection, Batman hits the streets in search of the creature terrorizing Gotham's underworld-and hits them hard. The Dark Knight's search for clues will lead him to every villain in Gotham-but will he be able to reach any of them in time?"-- Provided by publisher.
Constantine
Distorted Illusions
Published in 2022
John Constantine, a magician of the highest caliber, accepts an apprenticeship in the United States to become the lead singer of his best friend's punk band, but when a complicated spell gets out of hand, the disastrous consequences might be more than Constantine can handle.
Wolverine. Patch
Published in 2022
" Return to Madripoor with the man called Patch! All-new action, intrigue and espionage await you as legendary creator Larry Hama crafts a story set before his original run on WOLVERINE! Logan has donned an eyepatch and made a new name for himself on the cutthroat island of Madripoor. From their haunt at the Princess Bar, what starts as a simple recon mission lands “Patch” and his old pal Archie Corrigan knee-deep in a paramilitary struggle that will herald some surprise revelations! Who is the mutant Krasny Beth, and how does she figure into the plans of both General Coy and Dr. Malheur? And what are S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Russians after? Jungle warfare is a nasty business, but luckily, Patch is the best there is at what he does!"--Amazon.
Batman '89
Published in 2022
"Continuing the adventures of the Dark Knight from Tim Burton's classic movie Batman, Batman '89 pulls on a number of threads left dangling by that film while continuing in the tradition of DC's very successful Batman '66 series. In 1989 moviegoers were amazed at the new vision of the Dark Knight brought to the screen by filmmaker Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton as Batman and Jack Nicholson as The Joker. Now, in the tradition of DC's very successful Batman '66 series, Batman '89 is set in a truly gothic Gotham City and features colorful villains including The Joker, Two-Face, and many more. Collects the first 12 chapters of the Batman '89 digital comics series"-- Provided by publisher.
Batman. One Dark Knight
Published in 2022
"Iconic Batman artist Jock delivers a bare-knuckle brawl through the blacked-out streets of Gotham! All they had to do was get him across town. It was the sort of mission Batman had run a thousand times. From high above the sweltering summer streets of Gotham, Batman would escort the GCPD as the dangerous metahuman super-villain known as E.M.P. was transferred from a temporary holding cell to his permanent home at Blackgate Prison in Gotham Harbor. E.M.P.'s electrical powers posed a dangerous threat, but the situation was well in hand. Until it wasn't. Now every light in Gotham is out, the police have been knocked into disarray, and a broken, bleeding Batman must fight his way to Blackgate, block by block, dragging E.M.P. behind him. But it's not just the gangs who want to make life difficult for him. The dark corners of Gotham contain many surprises ... and E.M.P. has many more shocks to deliver before the night is through!"-- Provided by publisher.
Warworld Rising
Published in 2022
"A new chapter in Superman's life begins as the challenges of Dark Nights: Death Metal are causing Clark Kent to feel...a change in his powers. Is it possible the Metropolis Marvel could be losing a step? The Man of Steel's struggles in taking down the creatures from the Breach would suggest as much! If he's going to continue to protect the people of Earth, he'll have to adapt-especially with threats like Mongul out there waiting to launch their biggest attacks on the Earth yet. After a war-torn battleship escapes Warworld and makes the perilous journey to Earth, Superman searches for answers about the identities of its mysterious refugees and their apparent link to the planet Krypton. Could there be other Kryptonians in the universe? Meanwhile, Atlantean scientists study the wreckage of the Warworld vessel...and make a shocking discovery that could change the balance of power on Earth. Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Mikel Janín begin an exciting new era for the Last Son of Krypton!"-- Provided by publisher.
Mister Miracle
The Great Escape
Published in 2022
Scott Free, a student at the Goodness Academy on the planet Apokolips, wants to escape to Earth but falls in love with the head of the Female Furies--the one person tasked with ensuring he never escapes.
Wonder Girl
Homecoming
Published in 2022
"Meet the new Wonder Girl--and the future of Wonder Woman! The story of Yara Flor starts here! Raised in the faroff land of Boise, Idaho, Yara Flor has always felt something was missing from her life-and now she is headed to Brazil to find it. Little doesshe know her arrival will set off a series of events that will change the world of Wonder Woman forever. Her return has been prophesied, and with that prophecy comes the undivided attention of benevolent gods from pantheons beyond. Danger lurks around every corner-but is this young hero ready for her journey?"-- Provided by publisher.
Supergirl, Woman of Tomorrow
Published in 2022
"Kara Zor-El has seen some epic adventures over the years, but she now finds her life without meaning or purpose. Here she is, a young woman who saw her planet destroyed and was sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who ended up not needing her. What was it all for? Wherever she goes, people only see her through the lens of Superman's fame. Just when Supergirl thinks she's had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesn't help her, she'll do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core"-- Provided by publisher.
The Human Target. Volume One
Published in 2022
"Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target-a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He's had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn't see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder, as he has 12 days to discover just who in the DC Universe hated Luthor enough to want him dead by slow-acting poison. And the prime suspects happen to be...the Justice League International?"-- Provided by publisher.
Robin & Batman
Published in 2022
"Robin is just starting out at the side of Batman, struggling to find his own path from personal tragedy to being a Superhero. The legendary story of Batman and Robin has reached nearly mythic proportions: the crime-fighting Dynamic Duo, always one step ahead of the criminals they pursue and never meeting a case too big. This isn't that story. This is the story of a young Dick Grayson, newly orphaned, struggling to find his way in a strange, difficult, dark new world...This is the story of Robin and Batman"-- Provided by publisher.
Black Panther Legends
Published in 2022
Dive into the legend of the Black Panther in this new origin story by acclaimed author Tochi Onyebuchi and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Setor Fiadzigbey! T'Challa and Hunter are brothers growing up in the idyllic royal palace of Wakanda. Theirs goes beyond the usual sibling rivalry, though -- Hunter, although older, is adopted, and T'Challa is the true heir to the throne. But when tragedy strikes, the two brothers must grow up fast! See the moments that made T'Challa who he is, from his walkabout as a teen where he meets the enchanting Ororo Munroe, to when he first invites the Fantastic Four to Wakanda! Son, brother, warrior, king...as each chapter unfolds, new pieces of T'Challa's character will be revealed -- and the Black Panther will rise!
Wolverine
Volume 1
Published in 2022
The best is back! Wolverine has been through a lot. He's been a hero and a killer. An X-Man and an Avenger. He's been to hell and back. Now, as the nation of Krakoa brings together all mutantkind, can Wolverine finally be...happy? Or, now that he finally has everything he ever wanted -- does he suddenly have everything to lose? Old enemies cause new problems, including Omega Red, Lady Deathstrike, Sabretooth and Dr. Cornelius -- but Logan must make an unlikely alliance when he faces the relentless evil that is Dracula! And the Flower Cartel has enlisted the deadliest foe of all: Wolverine himself?! Plus, a mysterious foe is making moves against the former members of Team X, leaving bodies in their wake...and that leads to a difficult reunion between Logan and his old ally Maverick!
X-Force by Benjamin Percy. Volume 1
Published in 2022
The high price of a new dawn! The X-Men have an island home and a bright future at last -- but the dangers that mutants face are far from over! That means they need X-Force, the mutant CIA -- half intelligence branch, half special ops. Beast, Jean Grey and Sage are on one side; Wolverine, Kid Omega and Domino are on the other. The all-new X-Force must hit the ground running, investigating a shocking murder and taking on global threats targeting mutantkind -- but their deadly choices will have dark consequences. When new technology threatens Krakoa's safety, Beast takes matters into his own hands! Domino's luck is changing ... for the worse! And in the heart of South America, X-Force finds a growing problem that threatens to destroy everything they've built -- and one of their own might be responsible!
Wonder Woman
Evolution
Published in 2022
"Whisked away from Earth by a distant cosmic entity, Wonder Woman is forced to navigate a series of perilous challenges that push her to the brink both mentally and physically. At stake is the fate of all humanity, with the alien entities casting Diana as Earth's proxy for a trial judging humankind's worthiness to exist in the universe. Can Diana stand trial to save humanity without losing her own? Does the capacity for good outweigh the great evils done to one another and the entire planet? Diana must believe it does...or else all the people she has sworn to protect will face certain extinction"-- Provided by publisher.
I Am Batman. Vol. 1
Published in 2022
"Spinning out of the events of The Next Batman: Second Son, Jace Fox thrusts himself into action when the Magistrate's crackdown on Alleytown begins! With his own Bat-Suit, Jace hits the streets to inspire and protect... The new Dark Knight will have to counterbalance the misinformation and violence the anarchistic Anti-Oracle is spreading and face off against Arkadine, and one Gotham vigilante pays the ultimate price when they're shot down in cold blood."-- Provided by publisher.
She-Hulk. Vol. 1, Jen, Again
Published in 2022
"Jennifer Walters, the Sensational She-Hulk, is no longer savage--and now she needs to put her life back together. She's got a legal career to rebuild, friends to reacquaint herself with (and maybe represent in a court of law), and enemies to--well, she may not want to connect with them, but they are definitely going to connect with her. And Jen is about to be sent down a road she's never traveled--one that will shake up her life--and possibly the whole Marvel Universe!"--Provided by publisher.
Shazam!
To Hell and Back
Published in 2022
"Billy Batson came to Titans Academy looking for answers. Why was the rest of his adopted family cut off from the power of Shazam? Why are his own powers becoming increasingly unreliable? The answers send Billy on an outrageous adventure, as he heads to hell to retrieve the missing Rock of Eternity! It's a journey that'll not only change him but also have an immense impact on the school and other students on Titans Island. Do Billy and the magical and mysterious Dane, from Teen Titans Academy, have a chance against Neron, the demonic lord of the underworld?"-- Provided by publisher.
Batman Detective Comics. Vol. 1, The Neighborhood
Published in 2022
"With the loss of his fortune and manor, the election of Mayor Nakano, and the growing anti-vigilante sentiment in Gotham, Bruce Wayne must rethink how to be Batman...or risk being left behind by his own city. Introducing Mr. Worth! When his daughter is killed during the brutal crime wave gripping Gotham City, eight-foot-tall stack of muscle and money Roland Worth sets out on a path of revenge toward the prime suspect in the crime: Batman! The Dark Knight has been framed for murder, and to make matters worse, this grisly deed seems to be connected to yet another emerging villainous force on the horizon. It's a rogues gallery explosion, and this time there's no mansion on the hill for Bruce Wayne to mount his counterattack from!"-- Provided by publisher.
Batman, the Detective
Published in 2022
"An epic tale begins that will take Batman on a harrowing, action-packed European adventure in a new miniseries by superstar creators Tom Taylor and Andy Kubert! A horrific tragedy in the United Kingdom sends a very personal and deadly message to the DarkKnight-one that will draw Batman out of Gotham City to investigate! From the moment he lands in Europe, Batman will face a difficult investigation and unheard-of adversaries and find the assistance of a partner once more-all in the hunt for the villain known as Equilibrium! New villains! New allies! A thrilling overseas adventure begins for the Dark Knight! As Batman's pursuit goes on, the mystery around the organization known as Equilibrium deepens! Just who are these enigmatic villains, and why are they out to erase the Dark Knight's legacy? And how does Henri Ducard play into all this-can this face from Bruce Wayne's past be the key to it all?"-- Provided by publisher.
Batman the Imposter
Published in 2022
"A unique new vision of Gotham, built to be the logical next step for fans of the 2022 film The Batman! Bruce Wayne's mission as the Batman has only been underway for a year or so, but he can tell he's making a difference in this city. Unfortunately, he's made some powerful enemies-and not just among the colorful maniacs called "super-villains." All the traditional power brokers of Gotham resent the disruption the Batman has brought to town ... and it seems one of them has a plan to neutralize him. There's a second Batman haunting Gotham's rooftops and alleys-and this one has no qualms about murdering criminals, live and on tape. With the entire might of the Gotham City Police Department and Gotham's rich and powerful coming down on his head, Batman must find this imposter and somehow clear his name ... but how can you prove your innocence from behind a mask?"-- Provided by publisher.
Superman '78
Published in 2022
"In the late 1970s moviegoers were thrilled by the words "You'll believe a man can fly!," which introduced actor Christopher Reeve as the silver screen's charming new Man of Steel. These adventures are set in a world where superheroes are strange, thrilling, and romantic. These stories, written by comics veteran Robert Venditti (Hawkman, Green Lantern, Justice League) with crisply drawn art by Wilfredo Torres, feature colorful villains like Brainiac and Lex Luthor, as well as the heroism of Superman and the determined grit of reporter Lois Lane."-- Provided by publisher.
Nubia & the Amazons
Published in 2022
"After the thrilling events of Infinite Frontier, Nubia becomes queen of Themyscira, but the new title also brings challenges. With the unexpected arrival of new Amazons, our hero is forced to reckon with her past and forge a new path forward for her sisters. Little does she know, a great evil grows beneath the island and it's up to this former guardian of Doom's Doorway to unite her tribe before paradise is lost forever!"-- Provided by publisher.
Nubia, Queen of the Amazons
Published in 2022
"After the events of Trial of the Amazons, a new era for these warriors has dawned. Amazons from around the world have come to Themyscira to witness history and the crowning of their new leader. She stood between Man's World and the dangers of Doom's Doorway for centuries; when she was called upon to serve her people, she stood strong and clear-eyed, unafraid to look certain death in the face; she has united peoples on the brink of war."-- Provided by publisher.
Justice League Incarnate
Published in 2022
"After the shocking ending of Infinite Frontier, Justice League Incarnate defends the Multiverse from Darkseid across infinite Earths! Following a devastating defeat at the hands of the one true Darkseid, the Superman of Earth-23 leads a team of superheroes from myriad worlds that includes Flashpoint Batman, China's Flash from Earth-0, Captain Carrot from Earth-26, and the brand new superhero DR. MULTIVERSE from Earth-8 in a last ditch effort to stop the end of every possible universe as we know it!"-- Provided by publisher.
Robin. The Lazarus Tournament
Published in 2022
"Damian Wayne will be forced to find his own path as Robin away from both sides of his family-his father, Bruce Wayne, the Dark Knight, and his mother, Talia al-Ghul, the daughter of Ra's al Ghul, the ecoterrorist known as The Demon's Head! After learning of the deadly League of Lazarus tournament, Damian Wayne has a new mission: win the tournament and prove he is the greatest fighter in the DC Universe! But first he must find the secret island where it's all going down! New mysteries! New supporting cast! First appearances of new characters! And lots of fights!"-- Provided by publisher.
Batman Vs. Bigby!
A Wolf in Gotham
Published in 2022
"Fables's infamous sleuth Bigby Wolf goes head-to-head with the world's greatest detective, Batman! After a series of murders that leave Batman stumped, the streets of Gotham are buzzing with the rumors of a werewolf. Batman finds himself left with no choice but to face off against the famed Fables wolf in Batman Vs. Bigby!"-- Provided by publisher.
Justice League
Last Ride
Published in 2022
"Once the most powerful group in the world, the Justice League was destroyed by tragedy and time, disbanding under a veil of mistrust and anger. Now, on the eve of the universe's greatest murder trial, the League must come together one last time. Can Superman and Batman bury the past before the cosmos's greatest villains bury them?"-- Provided by publisher.